About the book
Former boxing champion Dante \"Blood and Guts\" Lattanza is being featured in Personality magazine's \"Sexiest Men Alive\" issue, and reporter Christiana Artis has the scoop. There's just one hitch: she'll have to fly to her elusive subject's home in Canada. But once she lays eyes on Dante's chiseled physique and sultry Italian looks, she decides it was worth every mile. Too bad his icy demeanor doesn't match his hot body.
Since he lost his last fight ten years ago, Dante never gives interviews. But now he's ready to prove to the world--and his ex-wife--that he can still win a championship. He gives Christiana an ultimatum: if she can perform five tasks, she can ask him five questions. And then she can be on her way. Yet Dante's always had a weakness for beautiful black women, and seeing Christiana everyday is enough to melt his defenses. Soon she's an intimate part of the very story she came to write. But when the line between personal and professional gets blurred, it can be difficult to see when you've found the real thing. . ..
\"A sexy story of interracial love that's long on charm, romance and humor.\" --Booklist
Editions of The Real Thing
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780758276902
- EBook
- ISBN 9780758285867
Read an Excerpt
Former boxing champion Dante \"Blood and Guts\" Lattanza is being featured in Personality magazine's \"Sexiest Men Alive\" issue, and reporter Christiana Artis has the scoop. There's just one hitch: she'll have to fly to her elusive subject's home in Canada. But once she lays eyes on Dante's chiseled physique and sultry Italian looks, she decides it was worth every mile. Too bad his icy demeanor doesn't match his hot body.
Since he lost his last fight ten years ago, Dante never gives interviews. But now he's ready to prove to the world--and his ex-wife--that he can still win a championship. He gives Christiana an ultimatum: if she can perform five tasks, she can ask him five questions. And then she can be on her way. Yet Dante's always had a weakness for beautiful black women, and seeing Christiana everyday is enough to melt his defenses. Soon she's an intimate part of the very story she came to write. But when the line between personal and professional gets blurred, it can be difficult to see when you've found the real thing. . ..
\"A sexy story of interracial love that's long on charm, romance and humor.\" --Booklist
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Real Thing about?
Former boxing champion Dante \"Blood and Guts\" Lattanza is being featured in Personality magazine's \"Sexiest Men Alive\" issue, and reporter Christiana Artis has the scoop. There's just one hitch: she'll have to fly to her elusive subject's home in Canada. But once she lays eyes on Dante's chiseled physique and sultry Italian looks, she decides it was worth every mile. Too bad his icy demeanor doesn't match his hot body.
Since he lost his last fight ten years ago, Dante never gives interviews. But now he's ready to prove to the world--and his ex-wife--that he can still win a championship. He gives Christiana an ultimatum: if she can perform five tasks, she can ask him five questions. And then she can be on her way. Yet Dante's always had a weakness for beautiful black women, and seeing Christiana everyday is enough to melt his defenses. Soon she's an intimate part of the very story she came to write. But when the line between personal and professional gets blurred, it can be difficult to see when you've found the real thing. . ..
\"A sexy story of interracial love that's long on charm, romance and humor.\" --Booklist
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Real Thing?
Fiction > Romance
Where can I read a sample of The Real Thing?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780758276902
How long is The Real Thing and how many pages does it have?
The Real Thing has 336 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Real Thing?
J.J. Murray
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Real Thing is available as paperback(ISBN 9780758276902) and ebook(ISBN 9780758285867)
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