Season 6, Episode 18: Touch Her and You'll... (ft. Rita Gordon)

Season 6, Episode 18: Touch Her and You'll... (ft. Rita Gordon)

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E May 30, 2025 Duration: 1:11:20

This week we talk to a return guest, author Rita Gordon about her newest book, Troy- a bodyguard romance. What's Troy about:

To get to her, you have to get through him.


Dr. Kennedy Green has always been focused on her work, pushing the boundaries of biophysics to create groundbreaking technology that could change the world. But as word of her recent breakthrough leaks, dangerous figures emerge, eager to claim her knowledge for their own. Immobilized by a freak accident, Kennedy has no choice but to accept the protection of Troy—a hardened bodyguard known for his stellar reputation, sharp aim, and strict rules against becoming involved with clients. Forced to stay at Troy’s secluded mountain house, Kennedy races to complete her research under his watchful eye. With a looming deadline and her work still incomplete, Troy proposes a strict care regimen to accelerate healing. However, this comes with conditions that lead to unexpected consequences for both as they walk the razor-thin line between professionalism and passion. Meanwhile, as her enemies close in, Troy must decide: can he keep his promise without compromising her safety, or will they risk everything for a chance at love?


“Troy” is a standalone, bodyguard, contemporary romance.



Themes:


🖤Touch her and die


🖤Forbidden love


🖤Forced proximity


🖤Suspense


🖤Slowburn


🖤Bodyguard


For more about Rita and all her social media, visit: https://www.ritaagordon.com/


In Heart Topics, we talk Victoria Monet's sexuality, a Reality TV Drama round up, and baby news for one of our favorite dating show couples.


In Watching Romance, Tati gives us a Beyond the Gates wrap up.


In Reading Romance, Tati talks about the Black Romance Book Fest, Brianne Denae's Turn Me Out audio book, and Aria Daze's novella Group Trip.


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There’s a particular comfort in losing yourself in a romantic story, whether it’s on screen or on the page. Romance in Colour is that feeling turned into conversation, hosted by real-life friends Tati R. and Yaki E. Tati, a romance author, and Dr. Yaki, a psychologist, share more than just a friendship-they share a deep, abiding love for romance narratives and a specific lens shaped by their experiences. This podcast lives in the space where their fandom meets thoughtful discussion, breaking down everything from beloved TV movies to trending romance novels. They aren’t just reviewing plots; they’re diving into the emotional mechanics, the cultural touchstones, and the specific joys of seeing stories through a Black Xennial perspective. You’ll hear the easy rapport of two friends who get why a certain trope works or why a character’s journey resonates, blending professional insight with genuine fan enthusiasm. It’s for anyone who believes a perfect afternoon involves a great love story and wants to unpack it with some smart, funny people. Tune in to hear them quench that mutual thirst for romance and hand you the glass, episode by episode.
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