Suspicion & Seduction
(2025)(A book in the Sugar & Extra Spice Curvy Romance series)
A novel by Sara Hazel
CATHERINE:
I came to Northanger Wellness Retreat with one mission: expose the cult vibes and predatory wellness practices I was certain lurked behind those Gothic mansion walls.
What I didn't plan on? Henry Tilney.
The co-owner is everything I should avoid—devastatingly handsome, smooth-talking, and leaving flirty comments on my anti-diet-culture blog for months. He invited me here personally, which screams "trap." But when he looks at my curves like I'm a masterpiece and challenges my sharp mind with his own? I'm in serious trouble.
He says he wants full transparency. That I can investigate anything—including him. That my suspicion is intoxicating rather than annoying. And when his hands are on me, making me feel powerful and desired in ways I've never experienced? I almost forget I'm here to uncover the truth.
But the deeper I dig, the darker the secrets become. His father is hiding something criminal. Henry claims he's on my side, that he'll help me expose it all. That what's building between us is real.
The question is: Can I trust the man who's making me question everything—including whether I deserve to be loved exactly as I am?
One thing's certain—by the time this week is over, nothing will ever be the same.
A steamy / High Heat contemporary romance retelling of Northanger Abbey featuring a plus-size investigative blogger, a reformed rake trying to be better, wellness industry fraud, and enough heat to melt your inhibitions. HEA guaranteed. No cheating. So steamy that Jane Austen is probably blushing on the other side.
An important note from Sara Hazel: This book contains body-positive themes but includes scenes where the villains make fatphobic and body-shaming comments directed at the plus-size heroine (the hero always stands up for her though! And Catherine is quite capable of fighting back.) Also features: best friend betrayal, discussion of diet culture and wellness industry manipulation, family estrangement, and intimate scenes in semi-public settings.
Genre: Romance
I came to Northanger Wellness Retreat with one mission: expose the cult vibes and predatory wellness practices I was certain lurked behind those Gothic mansion walls.
What I didn't plan on? Henry Tilney.
The co-owner is everything I should avoid—devastatingly handsome, smooth-talking, and leaving flirty comments on my anti-diet-culture blog for months. He invited me here personally, which screams "trap." But when he looks at my curves like I'm a masterpiece and challenges my sharp mind with his own? I'm in serious trouble.
He says he wants full transparency. That I can investigate anything—including him. That my suspicion is intoxicating rather than annoying. And when his hands are on me, making me feel powerful and desired in ways I've never experienced? I almost forget I'm here to uncover the truth.
But the deeper I dig, the darker the secrets become. His father is hiding something criminal. Henry claims he's on my side, that he'll help me expose it all. That what's building between us is real.
The question is: Can I trust the man who's making me question everything—including whether I deserve to be loved exactly as I am?
One thing's certain—by the time this week is over, nothing will ever be the same.
A steamy / High Heat contemporary romance retelling of Northanger Abbey featuring a plus-size investigative blogger, a reformed rake trying to be better, wellness industry fraud, and enough heat to melt your inhibitions. HEA guaranteed. No cheating. So steamy that Jane Austen is probably blushing on the other side.
An important note from Sara Hazel: This book contains body-positive themes but includes scenes where the villains make fatphobic and body-shaming comments directed at the plus-size heroine (the hero always stands up for her though! And Catherine is quite capable of fighting back.) Also features: best friend betrayal, discussion of diet culture and wellness industry manipulation, family estrangement, and intimate scenes in semi-public settings.
Genre: Romance
Used availability for Sara Hazel's Suspicion & Seduction