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Zephyr: The Primrose Saga-A Fake Dating, Haters to Lovers Story
❤️Fake Dating
❤️Best Friends Sister
❤️Plus Size FMC
❤️Bisexual MMC
❤️Protective Hero
❤️Stubborn Heroine
❤️Long Distance
❤️Plenty of Spice
Zephyr Lawson-Castle is living his best life. Handsome, well-off, and bisexual; he spends his nights in the bed of whomever he fancies. No shame. He has a close knit group of siblings and found family, people he would do anything for... Something which would be pushed to limit by his best friend.
Robin Smith can't stand Zephyr. Hates him actually. He is everything she despises in the world. Arrogant, posh and always around ! When she makes a mistake, one which could threaten the future happiness of her sister, she has little choice but to agree to the stupidest plan she has ever heard.
Pretend to date Zephyr.
As if he would ever be seen dead dating someone like her. A plus size, glasses wearing, primary school assistant - she's the furthest thing from the models he usually dates..
It's only for four months.
What could possibly go wrong?
❤️Best Friends Sister
❤️Plus Size FMC
❤️Bisexual MMC
❤️Protective Hero
❤️Stubborn Heroine
❤️Long Distance
❤️Plenty of Spice
Zephyr Lawson-Castle is living his best life. Handsome, well-off, and bisexual; he spends his nights in the bed of whomever he fancies. No shame. He has a close knit group of siblings and found family, people he would do anything for... Something which would be pushed to limit by his best friend.
Robin Smith can't stand Zephyr. Hates him actually. He is everything she despises in the world. Arrogant, posh and always around ! When she makes a mistake, one which could threaten the future happiness of her sister, she has little choice but to agree to the stupidest plan she has ever heard.
Pretend to date Zephyr.
As if he would ever be seen dead dating someone like her. A plus size, glasses wearing, primary school assistant - she's the furthest thing from the models he usually dates..
It's only for four months.
What could possibly go wrong?
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 18, 2023
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46 people want to read
About the author
Jac Franklin
19 books75 followersJac Franklin was born and raised in Norwich but relocated to the Essex coast over a decade ago, for love. When she's not writing, she's listening to music. Her tastes are eclectic, and stem from her time at music college.
Jac's pen name comes from the initials of her real name, and Franklin is in tribute to her late grandmother who was truly one of a kind.
An avid reader, she grew up reading primarily fantasy books. Garth Nix, Terry Pratchett, Rick Riordan being some of her favourites. Nowadays she's a ferocious reader of spicy romance novels. She loves Amy Daws, Julia Quinn, Samantha Young and Melissa Foster, to name a few.
The first book in the Degrees of Separation, Coast to City, started as a dream that wouldn't go away until she wrote the story down. It took just twenty days to write the entire novel, but then the other characters started piping up, and so DoS was born.
Jac's pen name comes from the initials of her real name, and Franklin is in tribute to her late grandmother who was truly one of a kind.
An avid reader, she grew up reading primarily fantasy books. Garth Nix, Terry Pratchett, Rick Riordan being some of her favourites. Nowadays she's a ferocious reader of spicy romance novels. She loves Amy Daws, Julia Quinn, Samantha Young and Melissa Foster, to name a few.
The first book in the Degrees of Separation, Coast to City, started as a dream that wouldn't go away until she wrote the story down. It took just twenty days to write the entire novel, but then the other characters started piping up, and so DoS was born.
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May 7, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ - 4.5 stars. I LOVEEEEEEED THIS
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
HOLY SMOKES! I can’t tell you how this had me THHHHIRSTY!
Zephyr, damn. You are truly something else.. the most sweetest, loveable guy.. I don’t think you have a single fault and just… speechless!
Robin, you are a brave ass lady and I strive to have the confidence you have! Girrrrrl I love you!
The book had me totally absorbed in their wonderful exciting and totally HOT 🥵 world! (so much so that yesterday I forgot to eat🫣. I looked at the time, it was 3pm… I looked out the window to see it was dark, my belly growled, I thought it was 8pm and it wasn’t, it was 1am and the day had disappeared.🥹)
Regardless, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the writing style which was totally different to what I normally read (dual POV and 3rd person) and me personally not being drawn to those books commonly written in 3rd person, I was pleasantly surprised that it worked wonderfully together. That accompanied with the story line was just 🤌🏼. I would suggest for those who may be slightly on the fence due to this that you should come down, pull a chair and join us. Jac Franklin has a way of making it just work. I cried countless times for all sorts of reasons throughout the book and I was totally invested in the romantic journey between Robin and Zephyr.
Side note- I noticed that we will be getting books on the siblings of Zephyr. 👀👀👀 Yes pls papi. Especially Cadmus. Gawd damn I wanna know that story👀
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
HOLY SMOKES! I can’t tell you how this had me THHHHIRSTY!
Zephyr, damn. You are truly something else.. the most sweetest, loveable guy.. I don’t think you have a single fault and just… speechless!
Robin, you are a brave ass lady and I strive to have the confidence you have! Girrrrrl I love you!
The book had me totally absorbed in their wonderful exciting and totally HOT 🥵 world! (so much so that yesterday I forgot to eat🫣. I looked at the time, it was 3pm… I looked out the window to see it was dark, my belly growled, I thought it was 8pm and it wasn’t, it was 1am and the day had disappeared.🥹)
Regardless, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the writing style which was totally different to what I normally read (dual POV and 3rd person) and me personally not being drawn to those books commonly written in 3rd person, I was pleasantly surprised that it worked wonderfully together. That accompanied with the story line was just 🤌🏼. I would suggest for those who may be slightly on the fence due to this that you should come down, pull a chair and join us. Jac Franklin has a way of making it just work. I cried countless times for all sorts of reasons throughout the book and I was totally invested in the romantic journey between Robin and Zephyr.
Side note- I noticed that we will be getting books on the siblings of Zephyr. 👀👀👀 Yes pls papi. Especially Cadmus. Gawd damn I wanna know that story👀
April 30, 2023
Omg robin and zephyr's story. It's so romantic and funny. And there romance is off the charts hot 🥵🥵. There story off them hating each other always bickering. Well do they say there's a thin line between love and hate 😂 something happens and her sister comes up with the plan off robin and zephyr "fake dating" until after her sisters wedding. But they didn't expect to fall for each other. She had plans to travel and she was second guessing that as she didn't want to leave him but he didn't want her to not go and end up blaming him for not going. She did go and they missed each other so much. But they where back in each others arms once more. And there plan for home ,school teacher and marriage works out. They got they're happy ever after. This book made me laugh and cry. " Crying because off there sadness off leaving each other for 15 months" . But I highly recommend this book. 10/10 for me 🙂
P.s I loved the way the author wrote this story but I personally would have liked to read about there wedding 💍💒 or if they had kids. But all round it was awesome. Can't wait to read his siblings storys.🙂
P.s I loved the way the author wrote this story but I personally would have liked to read about there wedding 💍💒 or if they had kids. But all round it was awesome. Can't wait to read his siblings storys.🙂
May 15, 2023
Y’all aren’t going to want to skip this one 🖤
I’m going to start by saying I don’t normally read 3rd person POV because it is usually very hard for my ADHD self to keep up with the story but man does this one suck you in and make you not want to put the book down!
Zephyr is your typical playboy self who agrees to fake date his best friends little sister to help keep her ex away from her. Robin aka Ro has been in love with Zephyr since as long as she can remember but that love has toed over that line to hate when she thinks he’ll never go for someone like her. After fake dating and being forced to spend time together they finally get a chance to hash things out and finally realize how much time they have wasted being at each others throats. They finally progress to being in an actual relationship right before Ro goes on a 15 month world wide trip. They must learn to navigate not only a new relationship but also a long distance one. If anyone can get through it it’s Zephyr and Ro. But don’t worry, they get their well deserved HEA.
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thank you Jac Franklin for this cute and wonderful story 🖤
I’m going to start by saying I don’t normally read 3rd person POV because it is usually very hard for my ADHD self to keep up with the story but man does this one suck you in and make you not want to put the book down!
Zephyr is your typical playboy self who agrees to fake date his best friends little sister to help keep her ex away from her. Robin aka Ro has been in love with Zephyr since as long as she can remember but that love has toed over that line to hate when she thinks he’ll never go for someone like her. After fake dating and being forced to spend time together they finally get a chance to hash things out and finally realize how much time they have wasted being at each others throats. They finally progress to being in an actual relationship right before Ro goes on a 15 month world wide trip. They must learn to navigate not only a new relationship but also a long distance one. If anyone can get through it it’s Zephyr and Ro. But don’t worry, they get their well deserved HEA.
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thank you Jac Franklin for this cute and wonderful story 🖤
May 13, 2023
I am obsessed!
This new to me author really has me hooked from the tropes of this book! Upon diving in I feel in love with the characters Jac wrote in this book, especially Robin, while prickly at the start she’s a character I quickly found myself relating too. Watching her start to explore her sexuality and come into her self through out the novel was such a treat. I loved how the mmc in this book was bi and not afraid to tell you about it, this isn’t something I see often when reading romance books where it’s not a reverse harem and it was very refreshing in this read. Zeph has to be my new man crush, once he falls he falls hard. He truly treasured Robin and it was so cute
The plot was seamless I loved the fake dating trope and how the author implemented it in this book. The forced proximity between the MCs in this book really helps build the tension, talking about tension I was full of it while reading this book, the steam is so well written you’re going to need some water breaks while reading this.
I can’t wait to read more by this author.
This new to me author really has me hooked from the tropes of this book! Upon diving in I feel in love with the characters Jac wrote in this book, especially Robin, while prickly at the start she’s a character I quickly found myself relating too. Watching her start to explore her sexuality and come into her self through out the novel was such a treat. I loved how the mmc in this book was bi and not afraid to tell you about it, this isn’t something I see often when reading romance books where it’s not a reverse harem and it was very refreshing in this read. Zeph has to be my new man crush, once he falls he falls hard. He truly treasured Robin and it was so cute
The plot was seamless I loved the fake dating trope and how the author implemented it in this book. The forced proximity between the MCs in this book really helps build the tension, talking about tension I was full of it while reading this book, the steam is so well written you’re going to need some water breaks while reading this.
I can’t wait to read more by this author.
May 14, 2023
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Holy smokes! The spice in this book 😏🔥🥵😳 the number of times I looked up to realize my thighs were clenched and my cheeks were flushed..... 😏🌶️
I was excited to read this book because of the bisexual MMC, and I was not disappointed! The opening scene puts you right in the middle of Zephyr's exploits, showing you exactly who he is. He is unapologetically sexy, begging to be submissive, and I am here for it!
Robin is a strong, independent female lead, who's a bit self conscious because she's plus size. So when they're forced to fake date, she can't imagine he'd ever be into her for real because the other thing about Zeph is that he's always in the public eye. Historically, Robin is not his type!
This book is written in dual 3rd person, and I will say that was hard for me to get used to. It didn't take away from the story, but it was different for me. Overall this story was well-written, and I can't wait for each sibling's story!!! Thank you for sharing this with me, Jac Franklin!
Holy smokes! The spice in this book 😏🔥🥵😳 the number of times I looked up to realize my thighs were clenched and my cheeks were flushed..... 😏🌶️
I was excited to read this book because of the bisexual MMC, and I was not disappointed! The opening scene puts you right in the middle of Zephyr's exploits, showing you exactly who he is. He is unapologetically sexy, begging to be submissive, and I am here for it!
Robin is a strong, independent female lead, who's a bit self conscious because she's plus size. So when they're forced to fake date, she can't imagine he'd ever be into her for real because the other thing about Zeph is that he's always in the public eye. Historically, Robin is not his type!
This book is written in dual 3rd person, and I will say that was hard for me to get used to. It didn't take away from the story, but it was different for me. Overall this story was well-written, and I can't wait for each sibling's story!!! Thank you for sharing this with me, Jac Franklin!
May 10, 2023
So, this is written in 3rd person. I usually find them to be super weird and a little cringy, but this took me by surprise. The story really brought me in and made me feel like I was watching a movie or play.
Zephyr is a poly/bisexual who loves his evening activities, but he loves with his whole heart for those he cares about. He gets a coded message one night, which is a 911 message from his best friend. When he gets there, he finds out her little sister needs help, and the plan is for him to fake date her for 4 months. Well, what happens when sworn enemies are forced together for a period of time, explosions... good or bad kind? Never know, you have to read to find out.
🖤Fake Dating
🖤Enemies/Haters to lovers
🖤Best friends sister
🖤plus size FMC
🖤ADHD Bisexual MMC
-long distance
-stubborn Heroine
Possible Triggers:
-Body size Discussions
-Domestic violence
KINKS:
-MMF
-Pegging
-Edging
-Public activities
-video sex
I received this as an ARC and thoroughly enjoyed it!
Zephyr is a poly/bisexual who loves his evening activities, but he loves with his whole heart for those he cares about. He gets a coded message one night, which is a 911 message from his best friend. When he gets there, he finds out her little sister needs help, and the plan is for him to fake date her for 4 months. Well, what happens when sworn enemies are forced together for a period of time, explosions... good or bad kind? Never know, you have to read to find out.
🖤Fake Dating
🖤Enemies/Haters to lovers
🖤Best friends sister
🖤plus size FMC
🖤ADHD Bisexual MMC
-long distance
-stubborn Heroine
Possible Triggers:
-Body size Discussions
-Domestic violence
KINKS:
-MMF
-Pegging
-Edging
-Public activities
-video sex
I received this as an ARC and thoroughly enjoyed it!
May 3, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
If you're looking for the perfect enemies to lovers book, then this right here is perfect for you!
Zephyr is your sexy, bisexual, rich man that everyone knows.
Robin is your curvy, beautiful, does her own thing, woman.
These two have grown up with an intense level of hatred towards one another. Robin's sister then springs this idea about her and Zephyr being in a "fake relationship" until her wedding... due to family history. They HATED this idea but knew it was what would be best for everyone.
Follow along this story to see where things went from hate to love ❤️
PS - the spice in here is 🥵🥵🥵
This story is written in 3rd person, and I'm not typically one who enjoys this writing style. This story was incredible. If you're on the fence about that, too, give this one a shot!
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
If you're looking for the perfect enemies to lovers book, then this right here is perfect for you!
Zephyr is your sexy, bisexual, rich man that everyone knows.
Robin is your curvy, beautiful, does her own thing, woman.
These two have grown up with an intense level of hatred towards one another. Robin's sister then springs this idea about her and Zephyr being in a "fake relationship" until her wedding... due to family history. They HATED this idea but knew it was what would be best for everyone.
Follow along this story to see where things went from hate to love ❤️
PS - the spice in here is 🥵🥵🥵
This story is written in 3rd person, and I'm not typically one who enjoys this writing style. This story was incredible. If you're on the fence about that, too, give this one a shot!
April 28, 2023
Relatable, Sultry, fun. First let me say I love Robin, I feel like she is relatable character. I love that Jac chose a thicker girl for a main character. I read so many books with your same stereotypical thin/fit girl getting the sexy guy so this was a nice change. I am also a Disney adult so a trip to Disney as a gift?? I love it. Some of the things they said had me laughing hard, Truffle shuffle as a code word? F*ck-bucket, Wank stains, and f*cking Sh*t Biscuits. I didn’t want to put this book down.
July 1, 2024
I FUCKING LOVE WHEN A BOOK OPENS WITH A BANG!!!
From jump I KNEW this book was gonna be my kinda book and I was CORRECT!
It was filthy, nasty, deliciousness!
And yet it was also, achingly sweet, beautiful, and a tear jerker!
Zephyr and Robin stole my heart and honestly I don’t even want it back!
I do however want more books set in this world and with these people!!!!
Another MOTHERFUCKING BANGER of a book! Which seems to be the norm for a Jac Franklin book for me.
*loooooved the playlists of course and the dedication!*
From jump I KNEW this book was gonna be my kinda book and I was CORRECT!
It was filthy, nasty, deliciousness!
And yet it was also, achingly sweet, beautiful, and a tear jerker!
Zephyr and Robin stole my heart and honestly I don’t even want it back!
I do however want more books set in this world and with these people!!!!
Another MOTHERFUCKING BANGER of a book! Which seems to be the norm for a Jac Franklin book for me.
*loooooved the playlists of course and the dedication!*
April 30, 2023
I absolutely loved having a plus size FMC and a bisexual MMC. I feel like both are often underrepresented and it was so much fun to read. Don’t sleep on this one. It comes out in just a couple of weeks. It sucked me in and I devoured it in a day.
For anyone doing an A to Z challenge, this would be the perfect Z. LOTS of spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
August 16, 2024
When I mean I was obsessed with this book. I was lucky to get given this book and personally signed to, I couldn't wait to read it. Was very excited and it didn't let me down one bit. On a cruise and I did it in 1 sitting. Even forget to eat and drink, so partner went got me bits haha. I loved the writing, the story the characters.
May 7, 2023
ARC REVIEW:
This book is the perfect representation for the enemies to lovers trope. As always, Jac nails the spice (thank god I keep a certain thing charged up). I adore zephyr’s chaotic bisexual energy, he’s definitely up there with my top book boyfriends
This book is the perfect representation for the enemies to lovers trope. As always, Jac nails the spice (thank god I keep a certain thing charged up). I adore zephyr’s chaotic bisexual energy, he’s definitely up there with my top book boyfriends
June 1, 2023
We’ve all read the enemies to lovers trope.
We come to find out why they are enemies, but we stay to see them blossom into lovers.
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Well hop onto the London tube to find out the love story of Robin and Zephyr.
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🖤Ro is a plus size does her own thing doesn’t care what people think of her aspiring teacher.
🖤Zeph is a god looking pan/bisexual business man who comes from money.
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When they are forced to Fake Date for her sisters upcoming wedding, old feelings come to light and new ones that come crawling out in new light. The plot to this story is so dang good the journey from start to finish had me hooked.
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The spice level 🫠 melting lawd this Zeph is for sure top notch book boyfriend material! He’s got it all class, charm, and a filthy mouth to send it home!
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This book is is written in 3rd person POV with Robin and Zeph POVs. If 3rd person isn’t for you you may still want to give it a try. I personally am not but I truly enjoyed the story and spice level of this book.
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Only because 3rd person or else it would hands down be a 5 ⭐️ based on story progression alone.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ so good holy smokes the amount of times I had to put my hair up and take my blanket off 🥵
We come to find out why they are enemies, but we stay to see them blossom into lovers.
.
.
.
Well hop onto the London tube to find out the love story of Robin and Zephyr.
.
.
.
🖤Ro is a plus size does her own thing doesn’t care what people think of her aspiring teacher.
🖤Zeph is a god looking pan/bisexual business man who comes from money.
.
.
.
When they are forced to Fake Date for her sisters upcoming wedding, old feelings come to light and new ones that come crawling out in new light. The plot to this story is so dang good the journey from start to finish had me hooked.
.
.
.
The spice level 🫠 melting lawd this Zeph is for sure top notch book boyfriend material! He’s got it all class, charm, and a filthy mouth to send it home!
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.
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This book is is written in 3rd person POV with Robin and Zeph POVs. If 3rd person isn’t for you you may still want to give it a try. I personally am not but I truly enjoyed the story and spice level of this book.
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Only because 3rd person or else it would hands down be a 5 ⭐️ based on story progression alone.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ so good holy smokes the amount of times I had to put my hair up and take my blanket off 🥵
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