Something Real

by Lydia Rose

Thirty five year old Diane Baker finds herself owner and Chief Executive officer of her father’s oil company after his death. Diane’s life up until this point in her life has been disappointing. She married a man her father chose for her. Diane now finds herself trying not to repeat the mistakes her father made while she was growing up, but she finds herself treating her daughter no better than he did after her mother died. Then Michelle Whitman comes to work for her as her administrative assistant. The two women form a friendship because of Diane’s daughter. Gradually Diane falls for the younger woman, but watches as she dates another woman. Will Diane have to watch Michelle with another when Diane’s heart aches for her? Take the journey of these two women hoping to find love in their lives.

Genres: Lesbian

179 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 26, 2016

About the author

Lydia has been a New Jersey resident her entire life. She now lives with her wife at the Jersey Shore and writing full time after years in the business industry. Years of writing stories for as long as she could remember, she decided to put her first book out in June of 2014.

Reviews

[Les Rêveur · Rating 3 out of 5]

I get exactly what I'm looking for in Lydia Rose Romances. They are light with a love conquers all! There are no major twists and she is good a character development.

In this one I liked the Boss & Employ secret romance but the extra layer was That Diane has a little girl who adores her secretary Michelle. Michelle helps Diane understand she needs to put her daughter before work and during there visits Michelle and Diane develop a unlikely attraction.

[Jo Watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great Romance

Another beautifully written romantic love story.You see Lydia’s name in the title and you know your not going to be disappointed,her stories are like the cup of hot chocolate on a cold winters night!warm,welcoming and makes you go AHHH!

[Naomi Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Another book where I just fell in love with the characters. Laughed out loud at times, got frustrated with them at other times so it certainly kept my attention.

[Marty Preslar · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet story about love and healing

This story is full of wonderful moments. Diane is a fantastic character. Her struggles early on to figure out how to open herself up to her daughter and prevent her from growing up without a loving home were heartbreaking. The way the love developed between Diane and Michelle, with Anna frequently as the catalyst and unintentional wing girl with her innocent comments about her mother's growing affection for her new favorite playmate, was precious and fresh. I'm not sure that I have read a story like that before.

Only a couple of things detract from the story for me. Michelle's character is a bit undeveloped. We don't really get any clues into her past and why she seems inconsistent about various things. (Like wanting to take things slowly then... not.) The other is a bit too much of an emphasis on older, very aggressive, and ... non commitment seeking women. Perhaps it is to show the difference between younger lesbians who grew up in a more accepting environment and the older, don't ask, don't tell generation. But it seemed like too many of them.

All in all, an excellent book.

[Mirtha Siblesz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked the book

I always enjoy Ms. Rose's book and can't wait for her next novel. The characters were enjoyable and loving. Their relationship developed accordingly in a well spaced manner. Good novel. Very well done!

[Steve Going · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unrealistic

Not wanting to spoil anything, but there is no way that wouldn't have been repercussions for a CEO dating her assistant, even a wholly owned company, especially if they are incorporated.

[Becky Rosenson · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were a few simple mistakes that a good editor would have easily caught, but they didn't detract much from my enjoyment of the story. It was a quick read and a fairly predictable romance plot, but I thought it was funny at times and entertaining. Not bad for a cheap read.

[Dayanette Tolentino · Rating 5 out of 5]

So beautiful

I dislike when journalists did to ceo and a girl she used but not good personality she have but Michelle is lovely person which show she is good woman and I am glad Diane realize and learn something

[TeJai Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

I thought this was a beautiful story about the journey two individuals on different paths meeting and falling in love. Beautiful and wonderfully written. I love the stories written by Lydia Rose. I can always feel the emotions as I read the stories.

[Margaret L. Hedman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book.

Great book. The plot and the romance are great. The growing relationship between Diana, Michelle and Anna is a great story.

[wilma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smashing read

True to life shows you can take a leap towards finding happiness and holding on to what is real to you