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Wyvale Dreams #1
Playing Catch-Up
Twenty-three-year-old Alexis Lenz’s life is a mess: she hates her job, has lost touch with most of her friends, and her love life is non-existent.
When she meets LGBTQ youth counsellor Ramie Ramirez at a dinner party, sparks fly. But Ramie is still putting herself back together after an acrimonious split from her long-term girlfriend and is only looking for something casual. If living with the repercussions of her ex’s lies has taught her one thing, it’s to keep her heart locked up tight.
As the two women begin to date, Alexis finds herself in a predicament. She’s never dated a woman before and is afraid Ramie will dump her sorry arse once she finds out.
What’s a girl to do? A little lie can’t hurt, right? It’s no big deal. Just a way to even the playing field a little. What could possibly go wrong?
When she meets LGBTQ youth counsellor Ramie Ramirez at a dinner party, sparks fly. But Ramie is still putting herself back together after an acrimonious split from her long-term girlfriend and is only looking for something casual. If living with the repercussions of her ex’s lies has taught her one thing, it’s to keep her heart locked up tight.
As the two women begin to date, Alexis finds herself in a predicament. She’s never dated a woman before and is afraid Ramie will dump her sorry arse once she finds out.
What’s a girl to do? A little lie can’t hurt, right? It’s no big deal. Just a way to even the playing field a little. What could possibly go wrong?
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 16, 2020
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Zoey Lennox
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Zoey wrote her first story at the age of seven and hasn't stopped writing since. Hailing from the UK, she loves to watch horror movies and ghost hunting shows as well as dabble with arts and crafts.
Zoey wrote her first story at the age of seven and hasn't stopped writing since. Hailing from the UK, she loves to watch horror movies and ghost hunting shows as well as dabble with arts and crafts.
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September 9, 2023
Alexis is doing it tough, her mum died in the last year, her father has remarried a woman who hates her, a workmate has been sexually bullying her so she's wanting to transfer to another job within the University where she works. As for her sexuality, Alexis is at loose ends. When she meets Raimy through some friends and something seems to be developing, Alexis lies and says she has always been a lesbian, making up stories of her past.
Raimy works part time at a LGBT centre as a counsellor and was badly hurt in her previous relationship, a woman who happens to also work at the same centre. All in all, a well done story with lots of side things going on, but living in a new relationship based on a lie is not going to finish well. Well done, four stars.
Raimy works part time at a LGBT centre as a counsellor and was badly hurt in her previous relationship, a woman who happens to also work at the same centre. All in all, a well done story with lots of side things going on, but living in a new relationship based on a lie is not going to finish well. Well done, four stars.
May 24, 2020
A neat little story set in Britain. Good semi dramatic novel, about how a little lie can snowball. Also about trust and past hurts.
The MC's had good chemistry and connection. I enjoyed their story. As well as the side characters and job that Ramie had as a LGBT youth counsellor and the characters we met there.
The MC's had good chemistry and connection. I enjoyed their story. As well as the side characters and job that Ramie had as a LGBT youth counsellor and the characters we met there.
February 23, 2024
have to say that i didnt know if it was the main character that i didnt like or the way the author wrote it....
still wondering now.... i am sorry to say though that even though i felt sorry for the main character she was not likeable as far as i could see....
sorry
still wondering now.... i am sorry to say though that even though i felt sorry for the main character she was not likeable as far as i could see....
sorry
July 30, 2020
Good story if niavely written which worked well here - full of angst and real life - good secondary characters who brought the story alive. Enjoyable.
October 28, 2020
Cute story
This was a really nice story. I found it kind of annoying that the main character made up pointless lies throughout the entire book. However, the ending was great.
This was a really nice story. I found it kind of annoying that the main character made up pointless lies throughout the entire book. However, the ending was great.
May 25, 2020
Pretty good read
I liked the premise, and like, the last 80% of the story. The set up could have been better. The main character gets caught in a web of lies, but she had literally no reason or strong enough motivation to start lying in the first place, and considering her character wasn't the lying type to begin with, I thought that part could have used some tweaking.
Like, it makes sense that someone who isn't out yet or who thought they were straight would think claiming lesbianism would get an sexually aggressive man to back off, while in reality that basically always plays out pretty much exactly like it did. But when the assumption is made by her new friends that's she's gay, and she lets it go because it's true and she knows it, it kind of removes the need for her to start lying in the first place.
I think if Lex didn't know she was into women, and didn't realize that her new friends thought she was gay, playing up her being open minded but naive, then when she starts getting the feels for her love interest she realizes the misunderstanding, but doesn't correct it because the woman claims to only want something casual so she thinks it shouldn't matter much...then that would be a reason for it to escalate and snowball. It would also create more chances for humorous situations, and make me, at least, more sympathetic to the main character. Instead, I had Zero sympathy for her the moment she told the first lie, because there was literally no reason for her to lie, no one gave her any reason to believe she had to, and she didn't have a history lying. It just didn't make sense. I didn't want the main character to get the girl in the end, I though she deserved to get dumped and didn't deserve a second chance, since she didn't even have an understandable reason for lying from the get.
Otherwise it was great. The build up to the confrontation was Sophie was fantastic and hilarious. It was a fun quick read overall.
I liked the premise, and like, the last 80% of the story. The set up could have been better. The main character gets caught in a web of lies, but she had literally no reason or strong enough motivation to start lying in the first place, and considering her character wasn't the lying type to begin with, I thought that part could have used some tweaking.
Like, it makes sense that someone who isn't out yet or who thought they were straight would think claiming lesbianism would get an sexually aggressive man to back off, while in reality that basically always plays out pretty much exactly like it did. But when the assumption is made by her new friends that's she's gay, and she lets it go because it's true and she knows it, it kind of removes the need for her to start lying in the first place.
I think if Lex didn't know she was into women, and didn't realize that her new friends thought she was gay, playing up her being open minded but naive, then when she starts getting the feels for her love interest she realizes the misunderstanding, but doesn't correct it because the woman claims to only want something casual so she thinks it shouldn't matter much...then that would be a reason for it to escalate and snowball. It would also create more chances for humorous situations, and make me, at least, more sympathetic to the main character. Instead, I had Zero sympathy for her the moment she told the first lie, because there was literally no reason for her to lie, no one gave her any reason to believe she had to, and she didn't have a history lying. It just didn't make sense. I didn't want the main character to get the girl in the end, I though she deserved to get dumped and didn't deserve a second chance, since she didn't even have an understandable reason for lying from the get.
Otherwise it was great. The build up to the confrontation was Sophie was fantastic and hilarious. It was a fun quick read overall.
April 26, 2020
Zoey Lennox writes characters who walk into your life and who are believably real. Alexis finds herself navigating the world of adulthood as she grows, struggles and finally finds herself becoming more comfortable with her identity. The story touches upon loss, coming out, first relationships, secrets, strength and most importantly: forgiveness.
She’s a girl with a secret, she’s a lesbian. Her coming out is scary, uncomfortable, and freeing. As she comes to terms with that revelation, she finds acceptance and love. Cue Ramie, the sweet, attractive, and hurting lesbian that Alexis falls head over heels for; ensue embarrassing misadventures of a new lesbian. Alexis is new to the game of dating women, and she seems to know how to say all the wrong things at all the wrong moments. This is what I love most about the character. Alexis is flawed, but in a funny and cute way, which creates hilarious and awkward moments between her and Ramie.
A spark between two people develops, mistakes are made and love blossoms. Ms. Lennox is a wonder with engaging dialogue between characters, and a growth in everyone that we meet. What more can you want? Alexis’ growth is one of sincere coming of age and transition into adulthood, along with that comes independence. Lennox shows this progression with fluid moment to moment scenes, captivating the reader into the all too real world of Alexis.
Overall, Zoey has a key talent for weaving a story, much like a lot of ours, into a highly sincere and enjoyable romance that leaves you smiling as you not only continue to think about the story after you’ve finished, but of your own life as well. I know I laughed as I read about Alexis’ life, as well as laughing at the thoughts of my own clumsy mishaps of a new lesbian trying to find my way.
She’s a girl with a secret, she’s a lesbian. Her coming out is scary, uncomfortable, and freeing. As she comes to terms with that revelation, she finds acceptance and love. Cue Ramie, the sweet, attractive, and hurting lesbian that Alexis falls head over heels for; ensue embarrassing misadventures of a new lesbian. Alexis is new to the game of dating women, and she seems to know how to say all the wrong things at all the wrong moments. This is what I love most about the character. Alexis is flawed, but in a funny and cute way, which creates hilarious and awkward moments between her and Ramie.
A spark between two people develops, mistakes are made and love blossoms. Ms. Lennox is a wonder with engaging dialogue between characters, and a growth in everyone that we meet. What more can you want? Alexis’ growth is one of sincere coming of age and transition into adulthood, along with that comes independence. Lennox shows this progression with fluid moment to moment scenes, captivating the reader into the all too real world of Alexis.
Overall, Zoey has a key talent for weaving a story, much like a lot of ours, into a highly sincere and enjoyable romance that leaves you smiling as you not only continue to think about the story after you’ve finished, but of your own life as well. I know I laughed as I read about Alexis’ life, as well as laughing at the thoughts of my own clumsy mishaps of a new lesbian trying to find my way.
February 29, 2024
❤️❤️
The book starts with Alexis living with her father and her step mother who hates her. She treats Alexis poorly and takes advantage of her. I felt so sad for Alexis having to deal with that. Her mother died couple years prior and she’s felt all alone since. On top of that, she’s being sexually harassed at work by some idiot and hates going to work. Felt like this girl couldn’t catch a break. She then meets Ramie who works at a LGBT Centre through a friend from work. Sparks fly and Alexis lies and says she’s always been a lesbian and makes up a lot of fictitious stories to cover up her lies. Honestly, I understood why she lied at first but I couldn’t understand why she kept up with the lie for so long. Some of the stories she told were so detailed I cringed (😬my face while reading)
Ramie does not want anything serious but eventually falls really hard for Alexis. I felt so bad for Ramie because she had no clue she was being lied to. I enjoyed this book a lot. Ramie and Alexis were so cute. They had alot of special moments together. Even though the pointless lies annoyed me, I still really enjoyed the book and would recommend. Cute ending and the side characters were also great. Spice was 🌶️🌶️🔥
The book starts with Alexis living with her father and her step mother who hates her. She treats Alexis poorly and takes advantage of her. I felt so sad for Alexis having to deal with that. Her mother died couple years prior and she’s felt all alone since. On top of that, she’s being sexually harassed at work by some idiot and hates going to work. Felt like this girl couldn’t catch a break. She then meets Ramie who works at a LGBT Centre through a friend from work. Sparks fly and Alexis lies and says she’s always been a lesbian and makes up a lot of fictitious stories to cover up her lies. Honestly, I understood why she lied at first but I couldn’t understand why she kept up with the lie for so long. Some of the stories she told were so detailed I cringed (😬my face while reading)
Ramie does not want anything serious but eventually falls really hard for Alexis. I felt so bad for Ramie because she had no clue she was being lied to. I enjoyed this book a lot. Ramie and Alexis were so cute. They had alot of special moments together. Even though the pointless lies annoyed me, I still really enjoyed the book and would recommend. Cute ending and the side characters were also great. Spice was 🌶️🌶️🔥
October 26, 2020
Surprise Matchup
Alexis goes tossing party held by Maddie, a lesbian co worker, and meets Ramie, a woman who intrigues a very curious side of Alexis that she has never explored before. Her closeted lesbian feelings. Ramie knows just how to bring those out, in a fiery passion the likes of which Alexis has never seen before.So deep does her feelings for Ramie go, that when they got a bump in the road, Alexis does anything she can to win her back. A very surprising matchup for Alexis is that she need in Ramie. One that saves both their hearts.
Alexis goes tossing party held by Maddie, a lesbian co worker, and meets Ramie, a woman who intrigues a very curious side of Alexis that she has never explored before. Her closeted lesbian feelings. Ramie knows just how to bring those out, in a fiery passion the likes of which Alexis has never seen before.So deep does her feelings for Ramie go, that when they got a bump in the road, Alexis does anything she can to win her back. A very surprising matchup for Alexis is that she need in Ramie. One that saves both their hearts.
May 31, 2020
Good Story!
I liked this book a lot. The relationship between Alexis and Ramie was one started on innocence. Dealing with your sexuality is one thing but to fall for someone of the same sex before you had time to deal with it is another. I like how the story weaved into its own with different issues going on.Not sure I was into the lying issue especially after what Ramie went through with her ex. But it made for an exciting ending.
I liked this book a lot. The relationship between Alexis and Ramie was one started on innocence. Dealing with your sexuality is one thing but to fall for someone of the same sex before you had time to deal with it is another. I like how the story weaved into its own with different issues going on.Not sure I was into the lying issue especially after what Ramie went through with her ex. But it made for an exciting ending.
May 5, 2020
Cute story
Alex and Remmies characters were very interesting and well defined. The story had good substance and portrayed the hard life kids had coming out to their parents and the roll the centers played in helping them adjust. The drama between the characters was well written and overall the story was enjoyable.
Alex and Remmies characters were very interesting and well defined. The story had good substance and portrayed the hard life kids had coming out to their parents and the roll the centers played in helping them adjust. The drama between the characters was well written and overall the story was enjoyable.
January 29, 2021
Lies in love
This is a great story about lies and how love can be affected by then. And the characters are great and each has its own personality. Ramie meets Alexis and they go from friendship to love. The plot is good and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It was a great romance story for all who like romance.
This is a great story about lies and how love can be affected by then. And the characters are great and each has its own personality. Ramie meets Alexis and they go from friendship to love. The plot is good and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It was a great romance story for all who like romance.
April 7, 2021
Coming out to yourself and others
Coming out is not easy, going against what everyone told you was the only way is difficult. Eventually you may find what and who you want and tell the homophobes whst they can do with their small minds. It's okay to tell your first girlfriend how you're really feeling and no she's not an experiment. Be true.to yourself...
Coming out is not easy, going against what everyone told you was the only way is difficult. Eventually you may find what and who you want and tell the homophobes whst they can do with their small minds. It's okay to tell your first girlfriend how you're really feeling and no she's not an experiment. Be true.to yourself...
May 12, 2020
This was an enjoyable book. The end was wrapped up a little quickly but I wasn't disappointed. The characters had good chemistry. It was sweet in some places and hot as hell in others. I don't think I've read a book by Lennox before but I'd definitely read another.
May 18, 2020
Playing it safe.
I love everything about this story of rami and Alexis how she got too meet rami though maddie and how she found her attractive and love how rami defend the lgtqb headquarters and the kids that get too trust her.
I love everything about this story of rami and Alexis how she got too meet rami though maddie and how she found her attractive and love how rami defend the lgtqb headquarters and the kids that get too trust her.
June 9, 2020
Wonderful
This is a story of coming out big stupid mistakes and a Wonderful story of true love between two women who in the end are just meant to be.This is the first book of Ms Lennox's I have read and it won't be the last
This is a story of coming out big stupid mistakes and a Wonderful story of true love between two women who in the end are just meant to be.This is the first book of Ms Lennox's I have read and it won't be the last
October 29, 2020
Loved this story!!
This heartwarming tale was multifaceted. It was intriguing and funny and inspiring. I was easily drawn into the characters lives and was engaged until the perfect ending. Definitely recommend!!
This heartwarming tale was multifaceted. It was intriguing and funny and inspiring. I was easily drawn into the characters lives and was engaged until the perfect ending. Definitely recommend!!
December 8, 2023
A very good read 😊
Really enjoyed the 1 book of amazing author, Zoey 😉. Some angs, steamy 🔥 scenes and a wonderful HEA. A 5🌟 from me and about to start the 2 book. Don't miss out readers, thurely a really good book.
Really enjoyed the 1 book of amazing author, Zoey 😉. Some angs, steamy 🔥 scenes and a wonderful HEA. A 5🌟 from me and about to start the 2 book. Don't miss out readers, thurely a really good book.
April 9, 2020
I mean..it did the trick.
May 1, 2020
A very emotional story . With a a lesson that is truly vital if one hopes to have a lasting and meaningful relationship !
Thanx Zoey ! 💗
Thanx Zoey ! 💗
May 14, 2020
Fun read
While the lies Alexis told were hilarious, they were over the top. The sex scenes definitely made up for the ludicrous ones. Would absolutely read another of her books.
While the lies Alexis told were hilarious, they were over the top. The sex scenes definitely made up for the ludicrous ones. Would absolutely read another of her books.
May 20, 2020
Really enjoyed the book looking forward to reading other books by this author.
July 10, 2020
Cute story
I'm not sure why Alexis felt the need to lie it wasn't dramatic enough for the plot the book was a good read but it didn't move me much
I'm not sure why Alexis felt the need to lie it wasn't dramatic enough for the plot the book was a good read but it didn't move me much
November 4, 2021
Great read!
Captivating read with just the right amount of love and passion to keep reader coming back for more! Would recommend!
Captivating read with just the right amount of love and passion to keep reader coming back for more! Would recommend!
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August 1, 2023
Definitely loved the character's chemistry and how their relationship felt genuine and real.
November 21, 2023
Amazing story
ZOEY this book just kept me from putting it down it was so good . I plan on reading part two next
ZOEY this book just kept me from putting it down it was so good . I plan on reading part two next
August 29, 2020
Lovely story
A romantic story that will captivate your heart from the beginning till the end of it. Loved it, recommended 100%!!
A romantic story that will captivate your heart from the beginning till the end of it. Loved it, recommended 100%!!
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