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Desire, Deception and the Sea

The Velvet Hour A Novel

Riley Calder
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Year
2026
Language
English
Publisher
Riley Calder

About

Some promises change your future. Others change who you are.

When Scarlett Voss accepts a six-month position at the breathtaking Azure Isle Resort, she isn't chasing adventure-she's running from a life that no longer feels like her own.

Arriving aboard a boat named La Promessa-The Promise-Scarlett wonders whether fate is offering her a fresh beginning or one final lesson in letting go.

Surrounded by crystal-blue waters, winding coastal paths, and sun-drenched villages along the Adriatic, Scarlett begins to rediscover parts of herself she thought she'd lost. Along the way, she meets two very different men.

Luca wears his heart openly, speaking every truth the moment he feels it.

Dominic guards his carefully, revealing only what truly matters-and only when it's almost too late.
As friendships deepen, old wounds resurface, and unexpected love begins to bloom, Scarlett must confront the fears she's spent years hiding behind. Some promises are meant to be broken. Others are worth risking everything to keep.

Rich with unforgettable characters, breathtaking scenery, heartfelt emotion, and the quiet beauty of second chances, On Arrival is a moving contemporary romance about healing, self-discovery, and finding the courage to choose the life-and the love-that truly feels like home.

Perfect for readers who enjoy emotional slow-burn romance, women's fiction, unforgettable summer settings, and deeply character-driven stories about love, hope, and new beginnings.

Related Subjects

  • Women
  • Adult Fiction
  • Contemporary
  • Romance

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