Oti will be discussing her sizzling, swoon-worthy debut romance, her writing process and what it takes to create a cast of characters that you can’t help but fall in love with. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Tahlia Hibbert, Ana Huang, Lauren Asher and Tessa Bailey.
Hosted by writer and literary critic, Sarah Gwonyoma, join Oti for an evening of romance.
For dancer Lira, Latin Ballroom is everything.
Whilst her dreams of fame were cut short just before her 19th birthday, she’s never forgotten the connection she felt dancing with a stranger at the Paris World Championship afterparty 13 years ago.
Now, with her younger sisters pursuing their own successful dancing careers, and the responsibility of running the family dance studio falling to her, Lira’s ambitious flame is about to flicker out.
That is, until a chance encounter sees her secretly auditioning for Slow Burn, a new dance show about to embark on a 6-week European tour, and coming face to face with a blast from her past that sends her reeling.
Gabriele is the quintessential bad boy of the Latin Ballroom scene. With a chiselled jaw, dark eyes, obscenely long lashes, and a mouth that just won’t give, it's no surprise when he lands the principal male lead role on Slow Burn. But, with just a few weeks to go till the tour starts, he still hasn't found his female co-star. All it takes is one audition to set his world on fire...
On the dance floor, they’re smouldering, off it, they’re on fire.
About Oti Mabuse
As one of the most instantly recognisable faces in the UK and one of the country's most beloved broadcasters, presenters and talent show judges, Oti Mabuse is a dancer of international success and renown, winning titles and championships across the world.
The only professional on Strictly Come Dancing to win twice concurrently, she left after seven years on the show to become a judge on Dancing on Ice appearing on our screens to over five million viewers per week. Family and connection means everything to her and in December 2023 she welcomed her first child into the world. Oti spends her (hard won) downtime getting used to the rhythm of Mum-life and escaping into romantic fiction, which, second only to her love of dance, is her other passion in life.
About your host, Sarah Gwonyoma
Sarah Gwonyoma is the Founder of the popular online platform What Sarah Read Next. With an acute eye for what the hottest books are, Sarah has reviewed books for The Sunday Times In Style Magazine and has interviewed an array of notable authors on literary circuit.
In addition to her interviewing skills, Sarah was Guest Speaker at Fearne Cotton’s ‘Happy Place Festival’ and has also been interviewed about her life and work on various platforms including Annie MacManus Podcast ‘Changes’. Sarah has partnered with The Women’s Prize and Booker Prize, as well currently hosting the Nibbies Podcast with Hannah MacInnes.
