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The High Life
A swoony, high-society romance with plenty of yearning, scheming and spice
By Anise Starre
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About The Book
'I loved this witty, captivating story of two hearts finding each other' FRANCES MENSAH WILLIAMS
'A fresh take on the fake dating trope, this sexy novel had me hooked from page one' CAMILLA ISLEY
'This romance is the escape we've all been looking for – a must read for the summer' ALLIE SAMBERTS
As an airline heiress, Imani Davies has spent twenty-eight years living a life of luxury and glamour. Jet-setting across the globe on a whim, dining at the most exclusive restaurants and rubbing shoulders with the world’s elite. Imani has it all, and she’ll do pretty much anything to keep her tycoon father happy and maintain the status quo.
But when her father proposes a marriage between herself and Asher Vouvalis, the enigmatic scion of the Vouvalis Hotel empire, Imani learns that she does, in fact, have a limit. Determined not to spend the rest of her life in a loveless marriage that only serves her father’s business, Imani conjures up a desperate lie.
Surely her father wouldn’t force her to marry her bitter ex . . . would he?
Everyone has FALLEN IN LOVE with Anise Starre
'Fun, fresh and always sexy – Anise Starre knows romance' HANNAH GRACE
'Anise is baaaack baby!!! I absolutely ATE THIS UP!!' READER
?'Anise has a magnetic, tender and butterfly-inducing way of writing' SORAYA NADIA BOUAZZAOUI
'The tension and chemistry?! Utterly fantastic' READER
?'This flirty, slow-burn romance is filled with fabulous banter' FARRAH ROCHON
'This book brought the smiles for miles and a romance to boot' READER
'A fresh take on the fake dating trope, this sexy novel had me hooked from page one' CAMILLA ISLEY
'This romance is the escape we've all been looking for – a must read for the summer' ALLIE SAMBERTS
As an airline heiress, Imani Davies has spent twenty-eight years living a life of luxury and glamour. Jet-setting across the globe on a whim, dining at the most exclusive restaurants and rubbing shoulders with the world’s elite. Imani has it all, and she’ll do pretty much anything to keep her tycoon father happy and maintain the status quo.
But when her father proposes a marriage between herself and Asher Vouvalis, the enigmatic scion of the Vouvalis Hotel empire, Imani learns that she does, in fact, have a limit. Determined not to spend the rest of her life in a loveless marriage that only serves her father’s business, Imani conjures up a desperate lie.
Surely her father wouldn’t force her to marry her bitter ex . . . would he?
Everyone has FALLEN IN LOVE with Anise Starre
'Fun, fresh and always sexy – Anise Starre knows romance' HANNAH GRACE
'Anise is baaaack baby!!! I absolutely ATE THIS UP!!' READER
?'Anise has a magnetic, tender and butterfly-inducing way of writing' SORAYA NADIA BOUAZZAOUI
'The tension and chemistry?! Utterly fantastic' READER
?'This flirty, slow-burn romance is filled with fabulous banter' FARRAH ROCHON
'This book brought the smiles for miles and a romance to boot' READER
About The Author
Illustration © Doca Vestalia @docavestalia
Anise Starre is a born and bred Londoner who now travels the world with her husband. She loves writing sweet, fluffy romances featuring Black women being loved on and adored, with a hint of steam and spice to get the heart going. Anise is the author of One Week in Paradise, One Last Job and One More Shot. Her fourth novel is Just a Taste. You can follow Anise on Instagram @authoranisestarre and TikTok @anisestarre. Her website is anisestarre.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (July 2, 2026)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9781398544215
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Raves and Reviews
‘I loved this witty, captivating story of two hearts finding each other and two people finding themselves’ FRANCES MENSAH WILLIAMS, author of Strictly Friends
'The High Life is a delightful spin on arranged marriage as Imani and Asher pretend not to like each other. It’s sweet, sexy, and filled to the brim with delicious tension. Anise Starre has quickly become a go-to author for satisfyingly fresh romance!' ETTA EASTON, author of The Love Simulation
'A fresh take on the fake dating trope, this sexy novel had me hooked from page one' CAMILLA ISLEY, bestselling author of Opposites Attract
'Anise Starre has done it again! The High Life is a gratifying combination of steamy and swoony, filled with romantic tension that's as fun as it is flirty. This romance is the escape we've all been looking for – a must read for the summer' ALLIE SAMBERTS, author of Love Out Loud
'The High Life has it all! Laugh-out-loud shenanigans. Swoonworthy declarations. Moments so hot you’ll have to fan yourself. And most importantly, two main characters you’ll root for. Brava, Anise!' JAMIE WESLEY, author of A Legend in the Baking
'Such a fresh take on fake dating – fake hating?! – such a cool way to invert that trope! Anise Starre does it again, with this quick, easy to digest, refreshing romance' JOYA GOFFNEY, author of Excuse Me While I Cry Ugly
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