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Willow Brothers #3
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A Swoon-Worthy Curvy BWWM Fake Dating Interracial Short Romance
Mona James, a plus size lonely podcast producer, never planned for one impulsive lie to turn into a whirlwind fake romance with a brooding, camera-shy mechanic. Phoenix Willow agrees to play the part, but the more time they spend together, the more pretend starts to feel dangerously close to real. With growing attention and undeniable chemistry, their carefully drawn lines begin to blur. What happens when a fake love starts to feel like the only thing that’s ever made sense?
❤️African American Woman/White Man Interracial Romance
💙 Dual POV
❤️ Virgin & Fake Relationship Tropes
💙 BBW FMC
❤️ HEA
💙 Epilogue Included
❤️ Under 100 pages. A perfect short read for in between longer works!
Mona James, a plus size lonely podcast producer, never planned for one impulsive lie to turn into a whirlwind fake romance with a brooding, camera-shy mechanic. Phoenix Willow agrees to play the part, but the more time they spend together, the more pretend starts to feel dangerously close to real. With growing attention and undeniable chemistry, their carefully drawn lines begin to blur. What happens when a fake love starts to feel like the only thing that’s ever made sense?
❤️African American Woman/White Man Interracial Romance
💙 Dual POV
❤️ Virgin & Fake Relationship Tropes
💙 BBW FMC
❤️ HEA
💙 Epilogue Included
❤️ Under 100 pages. A perfect short read for in between longer works!
73 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 29, 2025
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About the author
Jia West
43 books12 followersJia 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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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!
Cozy Readings!
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
August 1, 2025
Phoenix
I think this book is my favorite out of the series. Phoenix is just so relatable he's an introvert of sorts and just very chill and laid back if you will. Mona is sweet and bubbly but also a bit of an introvert just somebody you want to be friends with. In their fake dating was so real right from the beginning. Love the story and the series too bad there aren't more brothers or at least some cousins.
I think this book is my favorite out of the series. Phoenix is just so relatable he's an introvert of sorts and just very chill and laid back if you will. Mona is sweet and bubbly but also a bit of an introvert just somebody you want to be friends with. In their fake dating was so real right from the beginning. Love the story and the series too bad there aren't more brothers or at least some cousins.
November 21, 2025
This is the first book in the series that I’ve read and I truly enjoyed it. This was a wholesome story. I loved his grumpy attitude. lol.
August 31, 2025
Short but very good
This was a good quick read. Mona and Phoenix may start off fake dating but there is genuine chemistry between them from the beginning. From them taking pics for IG to her helping out when his once failing shop is over run with customers. Not a lot of heat but honestly this story didn’t need it. I’m off to read the rest of the series
This was a good quick read. Mona and Phoenix may start off fake dating but there is genuine chemistry between them from the beginning. From them taking pics for IG to her helping out when his once failing shop is over run with customers. Not a lot of heat but honestly this story didn’t need it. I’m off to read the rest of the series
August 10, 2025
Sweet
This was an enjoyable read. I liked Phoenix. He is a loner who fell in love sith a social introvert. The development between Mona and Phoenix is like a gentle wave. I did not like the breakup scene but it was thankfully short.
This was an enjoyable read. I liked Phoenix. He is a loner who fell in love sith a social introvert. The development between Mona and Phoenix is like a gentle wave. I did not like the breakup scene but it was thankfully short.
August 30, 2025
Cute
I liked all three books in this series with the first one being my favorite. I'm happy every couple found their Happy Ever After!!
I liked all three books in this series with the first one being my favorite. I'm happy every couple found their Happy Ever After!!
September 26, 2025
Really sweet
Loved both characters and the M and F POV chapters. It was short, emotional, sweet and fun. Great quick read.
Loved both characters and the M and F POV chapters. It was short, emotional, sweet and fun. Great quick read.
November 24, 2025
Fast paced, zero angst, cute
December 9, 2025
This one made me laugh out loud and I could really liked that I could see myself in this one. I felt as this one was a great ride from beginning to end. Read if you like the fake dating trope.
January 2, 2026
It was a cute story. I liked the chemistry of Mona, the extrovert influencer, and Phoenix, the introverted mechanic. It was fast-paced, a quick yet satisfying read, and I truly enjoyed it.
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