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Lying Together
Zahara's no stranger to juggling a lot on her plate, but she may have bitten off more than she can chew when she agreed to manage her friend's B&B.
Thankfully, she won't have to do it alone, as her friend's son has decided to pitch in a hand. Nevermind that he's all grown up and making her forget that he's totally, completely and utterly not for her.
Gavin's been infatuated with Zahara since the first time she babysat him. Now that he's in his thirties, he's hoping their relationship might take a turn for the better.
When an unexpected scandal is dropped at their doorstep, this not-a-couple will have to fake their way through the storm.
They're committed to making it to the other side...but will they make it through together?
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A Clean, Sweet Romance with a dash of heat, grit and intrigue.
This is a love story featuring a May/December Fake Relationship, Small Town dynamics, a Guaranteed HEA and multi-racial couple (bwwm black woman white man). Includes discussions of faith by main characters who are Christian or are struggling with faith in Christ.
Please Read:
There are no sex scenes.
This story is a bit spicier than general Clean & Wholesome.
Content references purposeful instances of strong language.
Thankfully, she won't have to do it alone, as her friend's son has decided to pitch in a hand. Nevermind that he's all grown up and making her forget that he's totally, completely and utterly not for her.
Gavin's been infatuated with Zahara since the first time she babysat him. Now that he's in his thirties, he's hoping their relationship might take a turn for the better.
When an unexpected scandal is dropped at their doorstep, this not-a-couple will have to fake their way through the storm.
They're committed to making it to the other side...but will they make it through together?
***********************************************************************
A Clean, Sweet Romance with a dash of heat, grit and intrigue.
This is a love story featuring a May/December Fake Relationship, Small Town dynamics, a Guaranteed HEA and multi-racial couple (bwwm black woman white man). Includes discussions of faith by main characters who are Christian or are struggling with faith in Christ.
Please Read:
There are no sex scenes.
This story is a bit spicier than general Clean & Wholesome.
Content references purposeful instances of strong language.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2023
11 people are currently reading
49 people want to read
About the author
Quint Ellis
9 books7 followersAuthor of Passionate, Wholesome Sweet Romances
Quint Ellis enjoys the challenge of penning Wholesome, Clean, Sweet Romances that include a dash of heat, grit and intrigue. All of her novels feature guaranteed HEA's and introverted, enterprising, fallible women who happen to be Christian, who happen to be black and who love inspiring, passionate portrayals of romantic relationships.
When not writing, you'll find her indulging in an audio book, binging a new show, searching for that perfect deal, or assuring her cat and dog that they're the cutest things ever created...ever.
Quint also offers shorter works under the name "Quint Emm Ellis".
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/quintromances
Quint Ellis enjoys the challenge of penning Wholesome, Clean, Sweet Romances that include a dash of heat, grit and intrigue. All of her novels feature guaranteed HEA's and introverted, enterprising, fallible women who happen to be Christian, who happen to be black and who love inspiring, passionate portrayals of romantic relationships.
When not writing, you'll find her indulging in an audio book, binging a new show, searching for that perfect deal, or assuring her cat and dog that they're the cutest things ever created...ever.
Quint also offers shorter works under the name "Quint Emm Ellis".
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/quintromances
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June 8, 2023
Loved loved loved
This one was even better than the first. I will have to say I read on Kindle unlimited and when money allows will buy. Since this is a series and I will read again.
This one was even better than the first. I will have to say I read on Kindle unlimited and when money allows will buy. Since this is a series and I will read again.
January 14, 2024
Dnf @ 51%
2.5* stars
Major instalove going on here. The fake dating part happened at the halfway mark and I don't have patience for this. Their romantic connection happened so quickly from at least 35% so it's not like there was any tension going on between these two. I liked the FMC a lot but that really isn't enough to keep me reading it. There's nothing I hate more than the fake dating trope where they're basically already in love from the get-go. The pacing is not that great, considering that the main plot point was only introduced halfway into the story. Not to mention, this book was pretty boring. Also the writing is super repetitive. The amount of times where someone "wetted their lips" or did any other kind of action was the same words every time. The writing itself wasn't even all that bad, but the pacing just killed this.
2.5* stars
Major instalove going on here. The fake dating part happened at the halfway mark and I don't have patience for this. Their romantic connection happened so quickly from at least 35% so it's not like there was any tension going on between these two. I liked the FMC a lot but that really isn't enough to keep me reading it. There's nothing I hate more than the fake dating trope where they're basically already in love from the get-go. The pacing is not that great, considering that the main plot point was only introduced halfway into the story. Not to mention, this book was pretty boring. Also the writing is super repetitive. The amount of times where someone "wetted their lips" or did any other kind of action was the same words every time. The writing itself wasn't even all that bad, but the pacing just killed this.
June 11, 2023
This story tackles the age-old questions, "Does age really matter? Does love conquer all?" The main characters are people you would want to have as friends. The are both enjoyable, fun, ambitious, empathetic and loving. Read this book and you'll find out how they are brought together.
April 1, 2024
Sweet and Hopeful love story
I love the relationship between the two regardless of the age gap. It was very sweet in romantic. I enjoyed it.
I love the relationship between the two regardless of the age gap. It was very sweet in romantic. I enjoyed it.
December 9, 2023
Zahara and Gavin Made a perfect match., even though she didn't think so. Gavin had always been in love with his ex-babysitter Zahara. She was only 11 years older than him and to Gavin age was nothing but a number. I loved the way that everything played out. Gavin was a man that any woman would want. I enjoyed reading this story.
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