ARINI VLOTMAN IS A SOUTH AFRICAN AUTHOR WITING FEEL-GOOD, RELATABLE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE NOVELS

arini vlotman

South African romance author

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I'm a romance fanatic, book worm, book hoarder and writer. Writers are my superheroes; readers are my tribe. I’m a people’s person and a wordy nerd so I can find comfort in almost any space but there is nothing quite like being at home with my husband, son and fur babies.Living in Johannesburg, South Africa has given me a slightly quirky world view- we laugh at ourselves all the time here so sometimes my sense of humor doesn’t translate into my words. Be kind, I think I’m funny!With a rich heritage, as an Indian (South Asian) author, I enjoy incorporating my culture into my characters and stories. My current series is set in South African, with all the African, flavour, diversity and humour.Catch me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter so that we can share our journeys. Quirkiness unite!

Pretty Average, a contemporary romance novel set in South Africa, is a finalist in the Indie Ink Awards!

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updates on my writing journey

When I started writing Pretty Average in May 2023 I had no intention of diving into a series. At best, I hope you finish a novel and have put in the world. But once I got into writing and publishing, I was hooked! I've now added Pretty Unexpected, a Christmas romance novella on Kindle Unlimited, and the Pretty Bossy is now available worldwide.
I'm also writing the third full length novel in the series and honestly, it the sky is the limit. Seeing my books on the shelves of bookstores around the world and going for book signings has been validating as a writer. We suffer from imposter syndrome almost every day. But, the readers have made all of this worth it.
My publisher, Conquest, has been behind me all the way, guiding me and putting my stories in the hands of readers. Has it been hard? Absolutely. It's worth it though.
I don't know what 2025 is going to bring me, but I have no doubt that I'm just starting this journey. Thank you for joining me, cheering me, and giving me your time and energy.

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The Femme Facade sERIES

This universe is a contemporary world, stemming from the experiences and changes we see and feel everyday- with a twist. A romance twist of course. The women are dynamic, absurd, adventurous and trying to figure themselves out.And like the rest of us, they aren't alone. The side characters in this world often take over the page, as they prod our heroines along, helping, guiding and handing out hugs, drinks or advice.Our heroes are pulled along for the ride, and come with their own set of adventures. hijinks and depth.Together, the Femme Facades and their heroes, find what they need, whether they want it or not.Filled with diverse characters who represent the people we see, we are, in our everyday lives, this universe is packed with humor, suspense, drama and fun

BOOK 1: PRETTY AVERAGE

Pretty Average is a meet-cute, office romance about finding love in an existential crisis
TROPES
Meet-Cute * Office Romance *
Glamorous City Backdrop * Secrets & Intrigue *
Friendship Circle * Grand Gesture * Humor *Sweet Romance (no spice)

Book BlurbWhen Esha asks for excitement, getting thrown in the deep end of a corporate scandal is not what she meant. Esha More is celebrating her 35th birthday and her quick fix of hair dye and champagne only leaves her with a hangover and more problems.After a series of unfortunate decisions, Esha arrives at her office to discover she’s embroiled in an embezzlement scheme with all evidence pointing in her direction.Kane Mittal has been called in as a consultant to manage yet another crisis and finds himself both intrigued and suspicious of Esha’s More’s involvement. Kane has enough women making demands, but after Esha tumbles into his life he can't stop thinking about her.On a mission to save Esha's career and Kane's family business, together they navigate an inept flock of managers while faced with a mounting deadline, their powerful attraction, and a pandora's box of secrets.Join Esha and Kane in their adventurous meet-cute, a workplace romance filled with laughter, and a hefty dose of intrigue.

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BOOK 1.5 :PRETTY UNEXPECTED
A CHRISTMAS ROMANCE NOVELLA

Pretty Unexpected is a Christmas romance novella weaved with drama, friendship and wrapped in a touch of holiday magic
TROPES
She's a Grinch * Second Chance *
Beach setting * Found Family * Friendship Circle *
Grand Gesture * Humor *Sweet Romance (no spice)

Book Blurb“"Twas not the season to be jolly and everyone could fa-la-la-la-la all the way to the north pole.”Thando Kunene has some hard decisions to make so getting wheedled into spending Christmas, the most nauseating holiday of the year, with her best friends and sizzling ex-flame, is not her idea of a merry time. Sipping cocktails on the beach is the only thing keeping all the fake cheer, plastic tinsel and over-played carols at bay.All he wants is for Christmas is a few beers and some coma-inducing food, but when Jimmy Warner is faced with the enticing and prickly Thando, he can think about only one thing: the fiery-hot weekend they spent together before parting ways. Could this be his second chance?When Thando and Jimmy discover their friends are having a less than a jolly time, they realise their holiday is on the brink of disaster. With the help of their sugary-sweet neighbour, Grandma Holly, the duo set about to save Christmas and begin to unwrap a serendipitous gift none of them expected.Forced to put aside her inner Grinch, can Thando learn to trust and love again? Will Jimmy get his Christmas miracle? And how many fires can the group endure before Christmas explodes?

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BOOK 2 :PRETTY BOSSY

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Pretty Bossy is a fake engagement romance where he falls first but she keeps tripping, over herself and him.
TROPES
*Fake Engagement *Meet-cute
*He falls first *Cutesy Dog *Interfering aunties *Grand gesture
*Humor *Sweet romance (no spice)

Book BlurbAfter finding herself shoved down the rungs of the corporate ladder and weighed down by a mountain of debt, all Zarna wants is to fade into obscurity. When her boss convinces her to attend a company strategy session at a five-star nature reserve, she counts her lucky stars.Her fantasy holiday is abruptly disrupted when her smoking hot neighbour not only chops of her hair, but somehow convinces her to embark on a mad hatted scheme to pose as his fake fiancé. She needs the money though, so what could go wrong?MMA celebrity fighter Mayan Samar is back in the country and on a mission to make a name for himself as a businessman. He’s earned his titles from years of hard work in the octagon, but a shadow hangs over his reputation. The timid and mousy Zarna Rai is the answer to his problems, but once he gets her into his penthouse, he discovers there’s more to her than meets the eye.Between a barrage of publicity stunts, a host of interfering aunties and threats from a shady loan shark, the faux couple are forced on an undertaking neither one of them signed up for.

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Arini Vlotman, South African Romance Author

Arini Vlotman's books often explore themes of love, self-discovery, and cultural heritage. Here are some common themes you can expect to find in her work:
Romance: Central to her stories, Vlotman weaves engaging and heartfelt romantic relationships, often with a contemporary twist.
Self-Discovery: Her characters frequently embark on journeys of self-discovery, figuring out who they are and what they want in life.
Cultural Heritage: Vlotman incorporates her South Asian heritage into her characters and stories, adding depth and diversity to her narratives.
Humor: A quirky sense of humor is a hallmark of her writing, bringing lightness and relatability to her stories.
Dynamic Characters: Her books feature dynamic, adventurous women and supportive side characters who add depth and humor to the story.
Everyday Life: Vlotman captures the essence of everyday life with a romantic twist, making her stories relatable and engaging.

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Writer's thoughts

Someone asked me if, now that I'm a writer, have books become my personality? No. They always have been. Reading, writing, bookish stuff, whatever it entails, I've always enjoyed it. Getting published has given me a new layer to the reading world. I know what it feels like to be on the other side.
And, like any journey, writing and publishing has it's highs and lows. Fortunately I'm quite good at forgetting the lows and focusing on the highs. The one thing I will say though, is that writing is the easy part, it's everything else that's difficult.
Marketing, sales, content creation, signings, merch, updating my website, and the other little things that go into this gig, is what takes up the majority of my time. I can bang out a book a month if I didn't have everything else to do (at least that's what I keep telling myself).
But all these things are important. To my readers, to my community and ultimately, for my career. I don't resent it (most of the time) however I do wonder how different things would be if I could just write and not have to split my time... I'll never know.

Author TakeIn the past year months of my author journey one of the moments that stand out is how inclusive and supportive the author community is. Whether on TitkTok, Facebook on via email, there is no gatekeeping. Everyone is more than happy to share and promote each other's work.
If you're an Author or writer, we welcome you with open arms.
Thank you to the community,

arini vlotman

South African romance author

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