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From USA TODAY bestselling author Nana Malone, a romance about a Ghanaian American heiress faced with the dilemma of choosing between culture and a love connection.

During an opulent publishing party, Ofosua Addo crosses paths with Cole Drake for the first time. Their flirtatiously witty exchange culminates in a kiss that etches a permanent mark on both their hearts.

But Ofosua’s identity as a Ghanaian heiress comes before Cole. She loves the vibrant traditions of Ghana’s Gold Coast, and her hand is already promised to a man that even her overbearing mother loves. Yet, when her big Ghanaian wedding transforms from a fairy tale into a spectacle, she’s thrust into a whirlwind of heartbreak and self-discovery.

In the midst of it all, Cole enters her life once again, under circumstances far different from their magical first encounter. Can Ofosua and Cole’s rediscovered spark overcome the weight of tradition?

Appearances

APR 27
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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
In Person
669 W 34th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
APR 28
14:00:00
in person
Virtual
Virtual
Ticketed Event in conversation with Kennedy Ryan
8235 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
APR 30
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in person
Meet Cute Romance Bookshop
In Person
In conversation with Lauren Billings
8235 La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
MAY 2
0:00:00
in person
The Ripped Bodice
In Person
218 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
MAY 6
0:00:00
in person
Under the Cover
In Person
607 E 31st St
Kansas City, MO 64109
MAY 7
0:00:00
in person
The Last Chapter Book Shop
In Person
2013 W Roscoe St
Chicago, IL 60618

About The Author

Emma Gibbs

Nana Malone is a Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author of sexy, feel-good novels. She loves all things romance and adventure. Find out more at NanaMalone.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Gallery Books (April 29, 2025)
  • Length: 384 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781668061183

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Raves and Reviews

“With a perfect sense of aplomb, Malone not only brilliantly pairs up a couple with off-the-charts sexual chemistry, she also writes with keen insight and a deliciously sharp sense of wit about the complicated relationship between mothers and daughters. Malone also makes an impassioned case for the importance of books and reading, offering some timely commentary on the lack of diversity in publishing, and gloriously celebrating Ghanaian food and culture.”

Booklist, starred review

I couldn’t put Gold Coast Dilemma down — it’s Crazy Rich Asians meets Ghanaian high society, packed with breathtaking traditions, scandalous secrets and unapologetic opulence. Nana Malone has been a favorite of mine for years, and this new book weaves a story so vivid and glamorous, it feels like you’re right there in the heart of it all!

— Kennedy Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of Before I Let Go and This Could Be Us

“Every time I read a Nana Malone book, I feel like I’ve just had a chat with a friend! Her effervescence shines through every word as she delivers pure indulgence, taut, delicious storytelling, and toe-curling spice.”

– — Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author

 

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