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What If I Deserve You
He hates the media.
She IS the media.
April Thomas is a journalist specializing in music at The Topic, an up and coming magazine. They've secured the interview of the decade... Hip Hop/R&B artist, Boston Scott. But the only sparks that fly between the two when they meet are filled with animosity and irritation.
Somehow, they still manage to get the interview completed. Even if it took some serious effort to sit in the same room with each other calmly. And this would be great news for them both, if the magazine wasn't branching off into new ventures.
The Topic is moving on to video production. Which could mean a huge promotion for April.
And guess who their first documentary is going to feature...
April and the film crew will be following the Spotlight Tour, giving the masses a look at the superstar in his natural element on stage. He may hate to admit it, but Boston needs this almost as much as April does. And they have to put their hatred towards each other to the side and work together once more. What neither of them saw coming was the connection and attraction that'd be waiting for them once they did.
However, the band is full of comical and outrageous friends without filters or tact, and April's family is always right there, pushing all of her buttons. So, if nothing else, this tour will be one for the books. Literally!
She IS the media.
April Thomas is a journalist specializing in music at The Topic, an up and coming magazine. They've secured the interview of the decade... Hip Hop/R&B artist, Boston Scott. But the only sparks that fly between the two when they meet are filled with animosity and irritation.
Somehow, they still manage to get the interview completed. Even if it took some serious effort to sit in the same room with each other calmly. And this would be great news for them both, if the magazine wasn't branching off into new ventures.
The Topic is moving on to video production. Which could mean a huge promotion for April.
And guess who their first documentary is going to feature...
April and the film crew will be following the Spotlight Tour, giving the masses a look at the superstar in his natural element on stage. He may hate to admit it, but Boston needs this almost as much as April does. And they have to put their hatred towards each other to the side and work together once more. What neither of them saw coming was the connection and attraction that'd be waiting for them once they did.
However, the band is full of comical and outrageous friends without filters or tact, and April's family is always right there, pushing all of her buttons. So, if nothing else, this tour will be one for the books. Literally!
639 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2021
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Desiree Francies
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Desiree Francies is an extremely creative individual from the Baltimore area who fell in love with reading years ago at Delaware State University where she received her bachelor’s (Go Hornets!)
She writes what she would love to read, she writes what she feels is needed, and she writes from a perspective she feels is missing far too often. Desiree sees storylines in people she meets, people she knows, even a stranger from a news coverage possibly. She believes that we are all just a combination of our past experiences, and she loves exploring that to create an in-depth creative reality.
She started writing because she simply couldn’t hold the words in any longer. Now that the proverbial flood gates are open, expect several more pieces of written art. This is just the beginning people! Hope you’re along for the ride….
Desiree Francies is an extremely creative individual from the Baltimore area who fell in love with reading years ago at Delaware State University where she received her bachelor’s (Go Hornets!)
She writes what she would love to read, she writes what she feels is needed, and she writes from a perspective she feels is missing far too often. Desiree sees storylines in people she meets, people she knows, even a stranger from a news coverage possibly. She believes that we are all just a combination of our past experiences, and she loves exploring that to create an in-depth creative reality.
She started writing because she simply couldn’t hold the words in any longer. Now that the proverbial flood gates are open, expect several more pieces of written art. This is just the beginning people! Hope you’re along for the ride….
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October 30, 2021
OMG! This book was such a breath of fresh air, and everything I didn't know I needed! It was smart, heartfelt, deep and yet really funny! I loved all the hip hop references, and Boston's lyrics were fire! I enjoyed Boston's craft, his gift and how much he cared for all the people around him. But, I couldn't help but wonder, what was it about his past that he wants to hide from the world? Why doesn't he like to talk? Like at all? Who from the press did something to him, to make him so adverse to them?
April! I kept asking myself what is it with the colors? Once she voiced her disorder, I had to look it up as I had never heard of it before. Wow! What a creative aspect to add to the story, and perfect for April's character. She had the world on her shoulders, caring for and supporting her sisters and trying to get her career off the ground. Not to mention that boring boyfriend of hers! 😂 Boston and April began to spar at their initial meeting, and continued to do so for some time. But, slowly April began to grow on Boston. They talked and found commonalities in each other. They see things about the other, that people close to them don't see or won't dare speak on. Then here comes the drama! Jerry, Chase and Victoria were a whole mess! That cast of characters called friends and family of Boston and April were hysterical! Especially Dennis and June! I laughed out loud many times at their antics! I hope to see more of Boston and April, as the ending left them just getting started. I can see something popping off for Vanessa and Oscar as well. Maybe?? Great read! 👍👍👍
April! I kept asking myself what is it with the colors? Once she voiced her disorder, I had to look it up as I had never heard of it before. Wow! What a creative aspect to add to the story, and perfect for April's character. She had the world on her shoulders, caring for and supporting her sisters and trying to get her career off the ground. Not to mention that boring boyfriend of hers! 😂 Boston and April began to spar at their initial meeting, and continued to do so for some time. But, slowly April began to grow on Boston. They talked and found commonalities in each other. They see things about the other, that people close to them don't see or won't dare speak on. Then here comes the drama! Jerry, Chase and Victoria were a whole mess! That cast of characters called friends and family of Boston and April were hysterical! Especially Dennis and June! I laughed out loud many times at their antics! I hope to see more of Boston and April, as the ending left them just getting started. I can see something popping off for Vanessa and Oscar as well. Maybe?? Great read! 👍👍👍
November 25, 2021
The message is deeper than just a love story
I almost didn’t leave a review. Then I read the why behind your writing and suddenly I felt that reading this story at this moment in my life wasn’t just by coincidence. The Almighty needed me to read April’s story of always ensuring everyone else’s happiness and comfort, but her own. He needed me to see it’s ok to not have a full plan and to just be. And the most important thing is that I have got to get back to my purpose and stop procrastinating. Thank you for the well crafted story of April and Boston. And more importantly thank you for confirmation and encouragement.
I almost didn’t leave a review. Then I read the why behind your writing and suddenly I felt that reading this story at this moment in my life wasn’t just by coincidence. The Almighty needed me to read April’s story of always ensuring everyone else’s happiness and comfort, but her own. He needed me to see it’s ok to not have a full plan and to just be. And the most important thing is that I have got to get back to my purpose and stop procrastinating. Thank you for the well crafted story of April and Boston. And more importantly thank you for confirmation and encouragement.
December 31, 2022
A Rollercoaster of Colors and Emotions
I needed an epilogue because I just didn't want it to end. I have no words that can communicate just how full my heart is from this story. Desiree does an amazing job building storylines, painting a landscape, and immersing you into every twist and turn. So much for not having the words I guess lol.
I need this book in hardcover for my bookshelf!But more than anything, I would really like for this to be converted to an audiobook, with the perfect narrators, because I would love to experience all of the colors for myself.
I needed an epilogue because I just didn't want it to end. I have no words that can communicate just how full my heart is from this story. Desiree does an amazing job building storylines, painting a landscape, and immersing you into every twist and turn. So much for not having the words I guess lol.
I need this book in hardcover for my bookshelf!But more than anything, I would really like for this to be converted to an audiobook, with the perfect narrators, because I would love to experience all of the colors for myself.
May 4, 2023
SO SO GOOD!!
This is my first but definitely will NOT be my last by this new author! I think Amazon recommended it… or was it a reader group on FB 🤔
Anyhoo, I have to admit that I kept bypassing it, until, one day, I finally gave in & read the back of the book blurb. THAT is what intrigued me to give this journey a chance!
Gurluh! Once I began, I COULD NOT…DID NOT want to put this story, this couple, this family, and friends down (but employers expect you to work, spouses want to eat 🙄 blah blah blah…). I’m supposed to be asleep right now but I had to finish this story & write this long (sorry) review.
It gave me goosebumps! Amazingly for a story about hip-hop, & it’s industry, there is surprisingly and appreciatively none or not a lot of the usual “vices” i.e. recreational drug use, tons of gratuitous sex, and colorful cursing (and not that there’s anything wrong with the stories that do have these aspects, bc, let’s face it, it’s all part of life…and art imitates life like anything else &&&&…I feel myself digressing so…)
BUT the refreshing part about it, at least for me, anyway, is the absence of it only adds to my admiration of this author and her amazing ability to focus on telling a well-written, thought-provoking contemporary tale that is still very much relevant to the theme.
There is a so much *story* & so much *content* and sprinklings of nostalgia here for us older hip-hop lovers that these two share.
The build up of a friend and slow burn to love is absolutely beautiful and Ms. Francies leaves no stones unturned as she weaves a tale that allows us to really get to know Boston and April as well as the complexities and challenges they face individually and together.
I fell deeply in love with their journey and didn’t want to see it end.
👏🏾BRAVA 👏🏾 Another one for 🖤♥️🖤♥️
This is my first but definitely will NOT be my last by this new author! I think Amazon recommended it… or was it a reader group on FB 🤔
Anyhoo, I have to admit that I kept bypassing it, until, one day, I finally gave in & read the back of the book blurb. THAT is what intrigued me to give this journey a chance!
Gurluh! Once I began, I COULD NOT…DID NOT want to put this story, this couple, this family, and friends down (but employers expect you to work, spouses want to eat 🙄 blah blah blah…). I’m supposed to be asleep right now but I had to finish this story & write this long (sorry) review.
It gave me goosebumps! Amazingly for a story about hip-hop, & it’s industry, there is surprisingly and appreciatively none or not a lot of the usual “vices” i.e. recreational drug use, tons of gratuitous sex, and colorful cursing (and not that there’s anything wrong with the stories that do have these aspects, bc, let’s face it, it’s all part of life…and art imitates life like anything else &&&&…I feel myself digressing so…)
BUT the refreshing part about it, at least for me, anyway, is the absence of it only adds to my admiration of this author and her amazing ability to focus on telling a well-written, thought-provoking contemporary tale that is still very much relevant to the theme.
There is a so much *story* & so much *content* and sprinklings of nostalgia here for us older hip-hop lovers that these two share.
The build up of a friend and slow burn to love is absolutely beautiful and Ms. Francies leaves no stones unturned as she weaves a tale that allows us to really get to know Boston and April as well as the complexities and challenges they face individually and together.
I fell deeply in love with their journey and didn’t want to see it end.
👏🏾BRAVA 👏🏾 Another one for 🖤♥️🖤♥️
January 22, 2022
Loved it
OMG this was a great story about two people, April and Boston who found true love and happiness unexpectedly
They both had some childhood trauma to deal with but eventually got through it
You will laugh, cry, and rejoice in this book
The characters are relateable and you will want to know them personally
There is nothing like friends who become your family
Boston proved himself to be the man April needed and vice versa she was the women he needed
Read the story and see how this wonderful book unfolds
OMG this was a great story about two people, April and Boston who found true love and happiness unexpectedly
They both had some childhood trauma to deal with but eventually got through it
You will laugh, cry, and rejoice in this book
The characters are relateable and you will want to know them personally
There is nothing like friends who become your family
Boston proved himself to be the man April needed and vice versa she was the women he needed
Read the story and see how this wonderful book unfolds
September 11, 2023
5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This story was so phenomenal omg ! I love how they Bos & April went from enemies to friends to lovers this story was so much more than just romance I can say so i didn’t mind the slow burn at all it was more of April Trying to find herself knowing that comfortable don’t always mean that’s what your heart wants. April is a great big sister , Aunt and she will make a great girlfriend and wife i don’t i need a book two with them lolll!
This story was so phenomenal omg ! I love how they Bos & April went from enemies to friends to lovers this story was so much more than just romance I can say so i didn’t mind the slow burn at all it was more of April Trying to find herself knowing that comfortable don’t always mean that’s what your heart wants. April is a great big sister , Aunt and she will make a great girlfriend and wife i don’t i need a book two with them lolll!
May 2, 2022
Good Read
The book was great, I enjoyed April and Boston journey , it was funny, and kept me reading and loving the characters more. I would recommend this book and waiting for crazy Oscar and Vanessa book. I also want to know what happens to May and June. Keep writing and I will keep reading.
The book was great, I enjoyed April and Boston journey , it was funny, and kept me reading and loving the characters more. I would recommend this book and waiting for crazy Oscar and Vanessa book. I also want to know what happens to May and June. Keep writing and I will keep reading.
June 10, 2022
Awesome
This was an amazing, entertaining story not saturated with sex scenes that take up majority of the book. I am binge reading everything by Desiree Francies at this point and enjoying every moment of it. I enjoyed this story and absolutely cannot wait to read the next part. Happy reading folks!
This was an amazing, entertaining story not saturated with sex scenes that take up majority of the book. I am binge reading everything by Desiree Francies at this point and enjoying every moment of it. I enjoyed this story and absolutely cannot wait to read the next part. Happy reading folks!
February 14, 2022
Progressively enjoyable
I have to admit that initially, the story started slowly and it took me force feeding myself to get enthralled with the characters and the storyline. However, as I pushed forward the buds began to bloom and I felt my heart begin to lean towards truly loving this book! This overall was tastefully done. I look forward to reading more from Desiree.
I have to admit that initially, the story started slowly and it took me force feeding myself to get enthralled with the characters and the storyline. However, as I pushed forward the buds began to bloom and I felt my heart begin to lean towards truly loving this book! This overall was tastefully done. I look forward to reading more from Desiree.
January 19, 2023
The colors of this story...
Omgee this was ahhhmazing story filled with so much detail of love, pain and soul. April and Boston what a beautiful soul stirring story. This story is so refreshing because it's uniqueness of its characters and the stories they tell. I would highly recommend 📚
💗🩵💙💯💛💜🩵Bravo!!!
Omgee this was ahhhmazing story filled with so much detail of love, pain and soul. April and Boston what a beautiful soul stirring story. This story is so refreshing because it's uniqueness of its characters and the stories they tell. I would highly recommend 📚
💗🩵💙💯💛💜🩵Bravo!!!
January 12, 2024
loooove
This was a great love story. I’m happy they Boston and April finally was able to get back together and be happy
This was a great love story. I’m happy they Boston and April finally was able to get back together and be happy
December 11, 2021
Enough Already!!!!
I felt trapped while reading this book. It just went on and on for no reason. Too many unnecessary storylines and dialogue between the sisters and friend. Not to mention April’s character was so nerve racking. She was just a hot mess, I never connected with her. Boston was moody AF and the rest of the characters just wasn’t that interesting. Most of the writer’s attempts to provide comedic relief failed miserably. I literally wasted 12 hours of my time. I will never get caught up in another book by this author.
I felt trapped while reading this book. It just went on and on for no reason. Too many unnecessary storylines and dialogue between the sisters and friend. Not to mention April’s character was so nerve racking. She was just a hot mess, I never connected with her. Boston was moody AF and the rest of the characters just wasn’t that interesting. Most of the writer’s attempts to provide comedic relief failed miserably. I literally wasted 12 hours of my time. I will never get caught up in another book by this author.
February 28, 2022
a waste of my freaking time
The stupidest, most dragged out boring book I’ve wasted my time even reading. I understand slow burn but after reading 75% of the book and still didn’t get to the point was grating my nerve. Unnecessary story I didn’t even bother to finish it after I realize I’m wasting my precious time. This author have a lot of reflecting and changes to make if she even want to have a career in writing. Any one that gave this 5 stars must be this author’s friends and family 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
The stupidest, most dragged out boring book I’ve wasted my time even reading. I understand slow burn but after reading 75% of the book and still didn’t get to the point was grating my nerve. Unnecessary story I didn’t even bother to finish it after I realize I’m wasting my precious time. This author have a lot of reflecting and changes to make if she even want to have a career in writing. Any one that gave this 5 stars must be this author’s friends and family 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
November 1, 2022
not for me ⭐️⭐️ spoiler
This book was not for me… it was well written a slow burn and I’m sure for those who finished a good read . Oh I personally cannot get past the whole chapter devoted to reading every song lyric and I felt like if I kept skipping chapters I would miss something important in the book 🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♀️however when I did skip chapters it just seemed to go on and on about how talented this man was I think we got it so for me this book is a two star
This book was not for me… it was well written a slow burn and I’m sure for those who finished a good read . Oh I personally cannot get past the whole chapter devoted to reading every song lyric and I felt like if I kept skipping chapters I would miss something important in the book 🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♀️however when I did skip chapters it just seemed to go on and on about how talented this man was I think we got it so for me this book is a two star
June 9, 2024
Could have been great
This was okay, I guess. It was wayyyy to long for the main characters not being able to display main character characteristics, I wish there was more time with those two and I hated the forced together rush a new relationship at the very end ending, it annoyed me to no end.
This was okay, I guess. It was wayyyy to long for the main characters not being able to display main character characteristics, I wish there was more time with those two and I hated the forced together rush a new relationship at the very end ending, it annoyed me to no end.
June 17, 2024
Painful
This was a very painful read for me. I actually did not like the characters. Most were rude and all the dynamics were dysfunctional.
This was a very painful read for me. I actually did not like the characters. Most were rude and all the dynamics were dysfunctional.
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