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Summer Boyfriend #1
Spring Summer Falling
A baby on the way.
A woman on his mind.
And, it’s not the pregnant one.
Henri Zidane has a dilemma: honor his commitment or get to know the quirky HR manager who cornered him in the stairwell. He has a baby on the way with a woman he doesn’t trust, and he keeps asking himself, “How did this happen?” Well, not how really, but why? Why! Why is it that even with all precautions he used, he still going to be a father before he’s a husband? And, no, he’s not about to marry Cassie! But one look into Sanya’s big brown eyes has him agreeing to things he’d usually turn down, and an unexpected twist has them spending a lot of time together which makes it harder to ignore the heat growing between them.
Cute and quirky Sanya Shaw has an ax to grind and the super fit engineer Henri Zidane is the key — she hopes — to her looming predicament. She needs to fit into her dress to save face in front of a wedding party she despises. Weight loss is no joke, and she needs the real deal to help her meet her goal. She may not be able to blow off her commitment to be a bridesmaid for her ex’s cousin without seeming petty - even if her jerk of an ex brings The Petty – but she can take super-sexy and freshly single Henri along for the ride.
When a racy weekend on the beach permanently shifts the dynamic of their friendship, Henri and Sanya find out that what started as a fitness journey has them falling in ways neither anticipated.
A woman on his mind.
And, it’s not the pregnant one.
Henri Zidane has a dilemma: honor his commitment or get to know the quirky HR manager who cornered him in the stairwell. He has a baby on the way with a woman he doesn’t trust, and he keeps asking himself, “How did this happen?” Well, not how really, but why? Why! Why is it that even with all precautions he used, he still going to be a father before he’s a husband? And, no, he’s not about to marry Cassie! But one look into Sanya’s big brown eyes has him agreeing to things he’d usually turn down, and an unexpected twist has them spending a lot of time together which makes it harder to ignore the heat growing between them.
Cute and quirky Sanya Shaw has an ax to grind and the super fit engineer Henri Zidane is the key — she hopes — to her looming predicament. She needs to fit into her dress to save face in front of a wedding party she despises. Weight loss is no joke, and she needs the real deal to help her meet her goal. She may not be able to blow off her commitment to be a bridesmaid for her ex’s cousin without seeming petty - even if her jerk of an ex brings The Petty – but she can take super-sexy and freshly single Henri along for the ride.
When a racy weekend on the beach permanently shifts the dynamic of their friendship, Henri and Sanya find out that what started as a fitness journey has them falling in ways neither anticipated.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 23, 2019
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About the author
Francesca Penn
33 books165 followersFrancesca Penn lives in Texas with her husband and son. While obtaining her Technical Writing degree, a creative writing course and play-writing elective reawakened her desire to create stories. Her brain lives in fiction; even the songs she listens to become music videos in her head.
When she is not writing, she can be found hounding her loved ones with multiple "What-if" scenarios. As a true closet romantic, she is prone to filling up her DVR with Hallmark movies. A friend once told her that she'd trained the whole 20 plus years she'd known her to write romance since her nose was always in a love story.
Francesca believes that love is colorblind and plans to provide a mix of couples of different races and ethnicities because - to her - men are like Skittles, and we all know their motto.
When she is not writing, she can be found hounding her loved ones with multiple "What-if" scenarios. As a true closet romantic, she is prone to filling up her DVR with Hallmark movies. A friend once told her that she'd trained the whole 20 plus years she'd known her to write romance since her nose was always in a love story.
Francesca believes that love is colorblind and plans to provide a mix of couples of different races and ethnicities because - to her - men are like Skittles, and we all know their motto.
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July 10, 2019
What can I say? Henri has stolen my heart. From the first time he appeared in the book he never faltered. He was always kind and loving and almost the perfect book boyfriend every romance reader wants. His only issue was sporadic lack of communication.
Sanya was a pistol. This chick had me laughing, dancing and being silly. I wanted her as my bff. Her themed wardrobe choices were everything. Her quirky personality spoke to me, making me cheer for her. I couldn’t wait for her to get that HEA we all deserve.
I will say both of their ex’s were pieces of work. Cassie was so transparent that Ray Charles could see through her. I’m happy things turned out the way they did with her. That Teo dude, I wanted to scratch his eyes out before the “incident”. The way he acted at that wedding was so childish and immature. He needed to get slapped. Too bad Henri didn’t get his hands on him.
This story was captivating from beginning to end. If I didn’t have a stack of books on my list to be read, I would read it over again.
Sanya was a pistol. This chick had me laughing, dancing and being silly. I wanted her as my bff. Her themed wardrobe choices were everything. Her quirky personality spoke to me, making me cheer for her. I couldn’t wait for her to get that HEA we all deserve.
I will say both of their ex’s were pieces of work. Cassie was so transparent that Ray Charles could see through her. I’m happy things turned out the way they did with her. That Teo dude, I wanted to scratch his eyes out before the “incident”. The way he acted at that wedding was so childish and immature. He needed to get slapped. Too bad Henri didn’t get his hands on him.
This story was captivating from beginning to end. If I didn’t have a stack of books on my list to be read, I would read it over again.
October 8, 2020
EXCELLENT STORY
July 4, 2019
Oui, Oui, Oui Henri!!!
Mon amie, Francesca, has done it again!! Spring Summer Falling will have u falling in love with Sanya and Henri! Sanya needed help dropping a few pounds to look great in her dress for and ex’s family member wedding. She ends up asking her co-worker, Henri, if could help out. This story takes you on a journey from simple favor to a bubbling friendship and beyond. U get to see them grow close together and deal with crazy exes. I recommend this book...
Mon amie, Francesca, has done it again!! Spring Summer Falling will have u falling in love with Sanya and Henri! Sanya needed help dropping a few pounds to look great in her dress for and ex’s family member wedding. She ends up asking her co-worker, Henri, if could help out. This story takes you on a journey from simple favor to a bubbling friendship and beyond. U get to see them grow close together and deal with crazy exes. I recommend this book...
August 26, 2020
I read book 2 in this series first and then decided to go back and read book 1 as book 2 was really, really good. I enjoyed book 1 but not as much as book 2. This is a great story and will make you want to read the other books in the series. I enjoy this author's way of telling stories, plus her couples have a sense of humour which I sometimes think gets missed in romance stories.
June 27, 2019
I loved it!
October 4, 2020
So darn lovely!
Honestly, one of the best, most well-written romance books I've had the pleasure of reading! I love everything about Sanya and Henri and their story. Looking forward to reading other works by this author!
Honestly, one of the best, most well-written romance books I've had the pleasure of reading! I love everything about Sanya and Henri and their story. Looking forward to reading other works by this author!
September 14, 2020
Kicking Myself
Everyone needs a book boyfriend like Henri. I loved everything about Sanya and Henri's story. They are believable characters who all of us who ever loved and feared rejection can relate to. There is nothing about this book that deserves anything less than 5 stars. I am kicking myself for not finding this author sooner. I am about to dive into all things Ms Penn.
Everyone needs a book boyfriend like Henri. I loved everything about Sanya and Henri's story. They are believable characters who all of us who ever loved and feared rejection can relate to. There is nothing about this book that deserves anything less than 5 stars. I am kicking myself for not finding this author sooner. I am about to dive into all things Ms Penn.
September 4, 2020
Wow! What a delightful read. Hilarious! Henri and Sanya are my absolutely favorite 📖 couple. They were fantastic together. Sigh.. if only. Sanya mom was a total nut. I loved her. This was my first time reading this writer. Mrs. Penn was phenomenal. I was searching my Fire 🔥 looking for my next read. And the cover of the book capture my attention. I was like whats this? Then the title. I was like huh? Spring summer falling? But I was hooked once I started reading. Just a wonderful 📚. Thank you Dear. On to the next one in the series. Oooh is there a autumn and winter one? I wouldn't be mad at ya. Just saying.
August 21, 2020
Friends to Lovers
It is official. I have found a new offer to add to my top 10. I’ve read three of Ms. Penn’s books so far and I have loved each one. Henri has a pregnant girlfriend when he meets Sanya and agrees to be her physical trainer. He is doing the right thing by his
girlfriend but he is aware that something is off in their relationship. He comes home early one day from work and finds her in bed with her ex-boyfriend. He moves out and into his sister’s apartment for a moment. Sanya offers to allow him to live with her in large home. They become very close and when the baby is born he realizes that as he suspected ....it’s not his child.
Sanya Is losing weight to go to a wedding where her ex will be prominently featured. She asked Henri to go with her. Their chemistry is hot and heavy. Since they have not defined their relationship neither one wants to confess their feelings for fear of rejection. Penn always has conflict in her books where the couple Is afraid to say your feelings. Henri says I love you he does it in French. The conflict never seems forced.
Santa’s proves not to be just annoying but dangerous.
Our sweet couple get a nicely detailed HEA.
It is official. I have found a new offer to add to my top 10. I’ve read three of Ms. Penn’s books so far and I have loved each one. Henri has a pregnant girlfriend when he meets Sanya and agrees to be her physical trainer. He is doing the right thing by his
girlfriend but he is aware that something is off in their relationship. He comes home early one day from work and finds her in bed with her ex-boyfriend. He moves out and into his sister’s apartment for a moment. Sanya offers to allow him to live with her in large home. They become very close and when the baby is born he realizes that as he suspected ....it’s not his child.
Sanya Is losing weight to go to a wedding where her ex will be prominently featured. She asked Henri to go with her. Their chemistry is hot and heavy. Since they have not defined their relationship neither one wants to confess their feelings for fear of rejection. Penn always has conflict in her books where the couple Is afraid to say your feelings. Henri says I love you he does it in French. The conflict never seems forced.
Santa’s proves not to be just annoying but dangerous.
Our sweet couple get a nicely detailed HEA.
August 31, 2020
Heart Happy
Ms. Penn did her thing right here! Henri and Sanya’s story makes my heart happy. I chuckled and cheesy grinned from the meet cute to the consummation of their relationship, the denouement of the novel! Caliente!
Ms. Penn did her thing right here! Henri and Sanya’s story makes my heart happy. I chuckled and cheesy grinned from the meet cute to the consummation of their relationship, the denouement of the novel! Caliente!
August 27, 2020
I enjoyed this read greatly! The characters were funny and had enough depth to keep your attention. Even a surprise at the end, though I shouldn’t have been that surprised at this particular character. I will be reading more from this author.
August 20, 2020
Sanya & Henri ("Henry")
This book was so good! It was field so much action and romance. Sanya is great heroine with a quirky and hilarious personality, and Henri is the perfect hero. Henri was too alpha male and he wasn't a complete pushover either. Sanya and Henri not only balanced each other their passion for one another was off the charts! I would totally recommend it.
This book was so good! It was field so much action and romance. Sanya is great heroine with a quirky and hilarious personality, and Henri is the perfect hero. Henri was too alpha male and he wasn't a complete pushover either. Sanya and Henri not only balanced each other their passion for one another was off the charts! I would totally recommend it.
September 25, 2019
There someone for everyone
This is my 1st read from this Delightful Author.
Santa was having no more of it. She wanted to lose Weight, and what better way then with Henri.
But what turns out from helping a Follow Co-worker, to some Sensational Sex.
And one Nasty Lie from one Conniving Witch, who got found out, In the Nick of time.
I truly found two more Couples to love, and a Author.
This is my 1st read from this Delightful Author.
Santa was having no more of it. She wanted to lose Weight, and what better way then with Henri.
But what turns out from helping a Follow Co-worker, to some Sensational Sex.
And one Nasty Lie from one Conniving Witch, who got found out, In the Nick of time.
I truly found two more Couples to love, and a Author.
April 16, 2020
Great book!
I really enjoyed this book. The storyline was very entertaining. I loved the chemistry between Henri and Sanya. I thought they would never realize that they wanted more than just sex. Teo was a fool glad he got what he deserved. I loved that Henri really listened to Sanya when she talked cause he was there for her when she needed him. I say get this book you will truly enjoy it.
I really enjoyed this book. The storyline was very entertaining. I loved the chemistry between Henri and Sanya. I thought they would never realize that they wanted more than just sex. Teo was a fool glad he got what he deserved. I loved that Henri really listened to Sanya when she talked cause he was there for her when she needed him. I say get this book you will truly enjoy it.
June 24, 2019
Oh Henri!
First I want to say I have read every book by this author and truly enjoyed them all. Henri and Santa’s story was not your typical boy meets girl, they date and marry the end. I enjoyed the dynamics of the “relationship”. Without giving anything away I loved Sanya’s mom.
First I want to say I have read every book by this author and truly enjoyed them all. Henri and Santa’s story was not your typical boy meets girl, they date and marry the end. I enjoyed the dynamics of the “relationship”. Without giving anything away I loved Sanya’s mom.
August 6, 2020
I love it! 💋
I knew Teo was annoyed and jealous about Sanya and Henri relationship. But for all the life of me I didn't see insanely still into Sanya. That was something else. I was rooting for Sanya and Henri the whole time. Cassie wasn't for him, she just wanted to pin her baby on someone. Too bad Henri peeped that before hand. I highly recommended to anyone.
I knew Teo was annoyed and jealous about Sanya and Henri relationship. But for all the life of me I didn't see insanely still into Sanya. That was something else. I was rooting for Sanya and Henri the whole time. Cassie wasn't for him, she just wanted to pin her baby on someone. Too bad Henri peeped that before hand. I highly recommended to anyone.
June 29, 2019
Falling In Love
This book had me laughing out loud at the antics of Henri and Sanya. A lighthearted romance with a hint of drama made this story a fun interestIng, enjoyable read. I love the quirkiness of Sanya and Henri's good hearted nature. An aah touching ending to this HEA love story.
This book had me laughing out loud at the antics of Henri and Sanya. A lighthearted romance with a hint of drama made this story a fun interestIng, enjoyable read. I love the quirkiness of Sanya and Henri's good hearted nature. An aah touching ending to this HEA love story.
July 3, 2019
One of the best books I've read this year! Sanya and Henri were the cute, quirky couple everyone wants to hang out with. I loved the scenes from the "wedding", the hospital (after the baby's birth) and the barbeque; I really enjoyed Teo's takedown. This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys rom-com. Can't wait to read this again...
April 15, 2020
Whoooo Chile
Okay Francesca must want me to fight her for these emotions she made me feel with this book. Wow. Just, wow. Henri, Henry, whatever you want to call him is bae. And lord knows he loved his lady fully. The sandcastle? The proposal? Swoons everywhere. The way he got Sanya’s clues to come in and save her? Pure. F**king gold. This book made my heart happy.
Okay Francesca must want me to fight her for these emotions she made me feel with this book. Wow. Just, wow. Henri, Henry, whatever you want to call him is bae. And lord knows he loved his lady fully. The sandcastle? The proposal? Swoons everywhere. The way he got Sanya’s clues to come in and save her? Pure. F**king gold. This book made my heart happy.
April 20, 2020
Fun and Flirty
Although there were times I was totally exasperated by Henri and Sanya because of the lack of communication, I loved them together. They were fun, easy, and down to earth. Two friends growing and helping each other, but growing in love and not realizing it. Throw in hot sex, a jealous ex, and you have a great love story. I'm loved it!
Although there were times I was totally exasperated by Henri and Sanya because of the lack of communication, I loved them together. They were fun, easy, and down to earth. Two friends growing and helping each other, but growing in love and not realizing it. Throw in hot sex, a jealous ex, and you have a great love story. I'm loved it!
April 11, 2020
Get It Gurl!!
This book, this book right here is all that and then some. I laughed so much and wanted throat punch a few people. There was no need for it because Sanya and Henri handled it all like bosses and backed each other up. I loved it all!!
This book, this book right here is all that and then some. I laughed so much and wanted throat punch a few people. There was no need for it because Sanya and Henri handled it all like bosses and backed each other up. I loved it all!!
June 24, 2020
Great read
I don’t know how this book slipped passed me but I’m glad I found it. The author’s H and h always have different quarks about them that I love. The book is a nice mid burn and will hook you in.
I don’t know how this book slipped passed me but I’m glad I found it. The author’s H and h always have different quarks about them that I love. The book is a nice mid burn and will hook you in.
August 8, 2019
Loved it 💖
One of the best books I've read. Loved Henri and Sanya as a couple. Teo was a jealous idiot that got what he deserved. Thank you Ms Penn for sharing.
One of the best books I've read. Loved Henri and Sanya as a couple. Teo was a jealous idiot that got what he deserved. Thank you Ms Penn for sharing.
February 14, 2021
Wonderful
Great Love story. Great character development. Sanya and Henri were made for each other. True look and testament to friends becoming lovers. However, the middle of the book kinda got on my nerves. It started feeling high schoolish. The back and forth with expressing feelings and moving off assumptions went on a little too long and almost earned the book 3🌟's. But bringing the conflict towards the pulled it back up to 4...☺
Great Love story. Great character development. Sanya and Henri were made for each other. True look and testament to friends becoming lovers. However, the middle of the book kinda got on my nerves. It started feeling high schoolish. The back and forth with expressing feelings and moving off assumptions went on a little too long and almost earned the book 3🌟's. But bringing the conflict towards the pulled it back up to 4...☺
October 6, 2020
This was a great story! I love Henri! He is such a gentleman and I am not surprised that he fell in love with Sanya. Both of them were afraid to reveal their hearts to each other. I am glad that they got their HEA. A good read!
June 1, 2020
AMAZING!!!!! True page turner
November 24, 2020
My new favorite author! I love the development the characters, Henri and Sanya, and their relationship. This is a best seller for a reason!
February 12, 2021
Love it
Great writing. Love these characters. The emotions were wrenching. Communication is always best in a relationship. Self confidence will always beat out the haters.
Great writing. Love these characters. The emotions were wrenching. Communication is always best in a relationship. Self confidence will always beat out the haters.
July 13, 2021
I really enjoyed this love story. Communication is usually the biggest issue when it comes to love. I am glad they was able to overcome and move forward in loving each other.
August 12, 2022
Absolutely fucking a load of boring crap, all the 5star reviews must be from Penns mates,
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