Virginia is for Lovers: Book 1

by Chrissie Clay

Nicole Jordan, a new resident of Johnson County, Virginia, is determined not to follow in her mother’s footsteps. She has her mind set on culinary school and she’s determined not to let anything get her off path. Her world changes drastically when she meets Andrew Corvos. Though she normally wouldn’t have given him the time of day, she took an interest in him after he saved her from being assaulted in a bar. She quickly finds herself head over heels for him, but because he’s rich and the star of the basketball team, she’s in no rush to make their relationship public.

Andrew, on the other hand, wants everyone to know about their relationship, including Tiffany - the girl he’s expected to marry. His father’s threats of cutting him from the family’s business if he doesn’t marry Tiffany keeps him up at night. Yet, he still can’t deny his feelings for Nicole. She’s the one he wants to marry. It isn’t too long before unexpected complications force Andrew to decide between love and stability. He must choose between securing his business or maintaining his happiness.

275 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 30, 2025

About the author

Chrissie Clay is originally from Brooklyn, New York, where she spent most of her youth before moving to Decatur, Georgia. She’s been writing stories since childhood, but didn’t take it seriously until her middle school ELA teacher encouraged her to enter a short story writing contest. Since then, she’s written a handful of short stories and a plethora of novels. Brooklyn Bridge Bae is her debut novel, and she looks forward to publishing more in the future.

When she's not writing, Chrissie enjoys spending time with her husband, completing ministry work, reading romance and urban fiction novels, and watching Scooby-Doo and anime. Connect with her on Facebook (Chrissie Clay - Author) or Instagram (chrissie_clay) to stay in the loop on future publications and projects. 😁

Reviews

[Cassidy A. Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chrissie Clay weaves a heartwarming small-town romance between the main character, Nicole, and lover, Andrew.

Set in the backdrop of Virginia, the story blends themes of self-discovery, ambition, and slow-burning connection.

With steady pacing, relatable characters, and a dash of drama, it is the perfect read for romance fans who enjoy cozy settings, driven heroines, and stories where love blooms naturally in unexpected places.

[Qweyn of Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprised!

Surprisingly this book was good! I’ve read a few teenage love books and was disappointed! This book has been in my library for about two months and I decided to give it a shot and I’m glad I did! The book flowed nicely and at times I forgot I was reading about teenagers! Great job Author! Hopefully I can find book 2

[Bay Bay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute young adult book. I loved the maturity of Andrew and how he truly cared for Nicole. Definitely wasn’t expecting the chaotic ending but I hope they find a way to push through and be happy together.