Lost & Found

Willow Brothers #1

by Jia West

Short & Cozy BWWM Interracial Romance

After losing her mother, Ava sets off on a solo van life journey to find herself. But a sudden near death experience places her in the hands of a handsome lifeguard named Shawn who comes to her rescue, igniting a spark neither of them expected. As their paths cross in unexpected ways, Ava finds herself torn between the past she's trying to escape and a future with a man who might just change everything. Will Shawn be the one to heal her heart, or will their fate be lost in the tide?

❤️African American Woman/White Man Interracial Romance
💙Dual POV
❤️ Steamy with plenty of angst & heart
💙 Curvy FMC
❤️ HEA
💙 Epilogue Included
❤️ Under 100 pages. A perfect short read for in between longer works!

69 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2025

About the author

Jia West is an short romance author, coffee addict and self-indulgent introvert who's only happy when it rains.

If you enjoy reading spicy & sweet interracial romance that feature relatable black women of all different shades and sizes and brooding protective hunks, then you're going to fall in love with Jia's little bites of love!

Jia's stories are perfect to read whenever you need a quick pick me up or romantic snack before bed!

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Reviews

[DesanaRose · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was okay. It’s a novella- short and sweet. The MMC was down bad by day 2 of meeting the FMC. He referred to her weight a lot. The sentiment was always in a “I love her body” type of way but how many times will it be mentioned she’s a bigger gal. Ava (FMC) mentions it as well and states it’s depression or coping weight due to the loss of both parents. I understand that.
At some point Ava recognizes they are moving extremely fast and doubts the relationship (thank YOU). They manage to reconcile and it’s HEA.

It’s a sweet story no real depth I’m stunned by how fast the hooked up and him being in love. BUT if you want a quick palate cleanse I’d recommend it.

[Rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

good

Good but short. I guess you have to have instant love. I wish I could found what she would do for a living.

[Ace · Rating 1 out of 5]

Confused & Annoyed

Ava was vulnerable for much of the story so I have to give Shawn the side eye. More importantly, why wasn't there a discussion about racist/fetishistic talk during intimate situations? This is written as if Ava backed off for no good reason and then as if it was only insecurity. That's really strange. Even if it wasn't his intention, that's the impact. I don't like the fact that it's made out that Ava didn't actually have a serious issue to discuss with him and then it never gets discussed or brought up again. If you're white please don't refer to Black people as treats/food to be consumed.

I'm not sure why the author mentioned him saying that and Ava realizing that he might have a fetish, and then just completely drop it without there being any kind of discussion about it. Because that didn't need to be in there if there wasn't going to be a serious, adult discussion about the racial implications of certain language.

[T Van · Rating 3 out of 5]

Left Me Wanting a Bit More Backstory

Ava is running, and Shawn is lost, but it’s not clear what the foundation of their connection IS… so the short length just emphasizes that there’s a lot of backstory left untold.
I also love BWWM romance, as long as culture matters to the characters or story in some way. In this case, nothing we learn about the main characters has any cultural relevance.
The side characters are barely there except we meet all three Willow brothers briefly, learning their names and not much else.
It’s a cute story, and the author has plenty to build on, as long as short doesn’t equal surface-level plot and characters.

[Phaze]

Lost and Found together

Short and quick read

Ava felt lost after losing her mother. She determines that she needs to get away for a bit and heads to an area her family would go to for vacations.

Shawn has graduated with his degree, early 30s and still feels lost. He is currently working for his brother at his lodge.

Shawn and Ava meets after her resuces her. They go on a date but Ava start thinking that Shawn doesnt relly want her, that intentions is not in alignment with what she needs right now.

[Reader_for_LifeTLG · Rating 5 out of 5]

He hooked his floppy trout. - Shawn saves Ava, literally and figuratively, from a life of loneliness and wandering. Her parents have passed, her anchors to this world forever gone. A road trip to a childhood vacation spot gives her just what she needs - love and eternal happiness. Home. A sweet treat with just a little spice to while away an hour or so. The AI narrator didn't take much from the story.

[M. · Rating 2 out of 5]

It had potential. BUT It felt very AI.
I didn't understand the storming off because she thinks he's fetishizing her... what? Why bring it up at all if it's not resolved. It just turned out to be an insecurity of hers, yet he actually called her chocolate. That's racist, right? I don't see white men in books with white women calling them vanilla. It's weird.
Again, it feels like AI.
The conflict didn't make sense. Too many typos and weird dialogue.

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

okay

The writing was fine, the story okay. I tend to find most short stories to be lacking. You don’t really get a chance to get to the characters or much of an opportunity for intimacy. I am not a fan at f insta love trope, which was basically this love story. There was some spice.
I would be open to reading a longer story from this author
So far I am finding the virtual voice to be terrible

[Kenyetta Warren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute book I enjoyed it. They met had an undeniable chemistry with a banter and shyness, but they eventually go on a date things got a little steamy and things became too much for her and she was scared so she left. Do things that makes you scared take a risk and live! Ava figured that out in the end and after what she wanted. Recommend to read

[rachael Mirabal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love shorts

This book was such an easy read. I loved how short and to the point it was. I think sometimes we need to have short reads to rest our minds, this was a great start for me.

[Stephanie Jynelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not truly lost

Loving is painful at times. It's worth the risk when you fully understand the ache without it. I enjoyed seeing Ava and Jason find their way to each other. Finding your person brings joy and peace.

[Kiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet. I can't wait to read the next one!

[T T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling in love

This is a cute, quick read!! They have a sweet love story that is told about two people who have experienced lost and love in unexpected situations.

[Ejatu Bah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This really was just a short and sweet read with two nice main characters. I liked both their story and their chemistry. I loved how the story could have been longer but also felt just right.

[Octavia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ A short, cozy read with so much heart and passion!

[thatiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was short and sweet. It delivered on everything it promised!