Between Friends & Lovers

'An absolute joy to read, with messy, realistic, and deeply lovable characters. . . Obuobi's perfect balance of humor and wisdom made this one a true standout' EMILY HENRY

'THIS BOOK IS SPECTACULAR! It is deft and voicy, sexy and emotionally brilliant. I am honestly obsessed' CHRISTINA LAUREN

'Complex and steamy . . . Add Between Friends & Lovers to your TBR, this is an author to watch' ABBY JIMENEZ

Talia Hibbert meets Carley Fortune in this swoon-worthy story of love and friendship in the age of social media - where what you see might not be all you get.

Dr Jojo has it all figured out. Or so it seems to her Instagram followers, who love her no-nonsense advice about men, self-love, dating and sex.

But behind the camera, it's a different story - she's in love with her best friend, Ezra, and he doesn't feel the same way.

Committed to moving on, Jo soon finds the perfect distraction - sweet, shy and sexy writer Malcolm. As the pair begin to date, sparks fly, and Jo's hard exterior begins to soften.

But when she discovers her feelings for Ezra aren't as unrequited as she thought, Jo finds herself with a tough decision to make. Will she seize the opportunity for romance with her best friend, or is new love the path to her happily ever after?

Readers LOVE Between Friends and Lovers!

'An amazing story that when it finished left me wanting more'

'Full of angst and sweetness . . . there is just so much praise I can sing for this book'

'Made me laugh, cry & sit in my feels!!'

'A refreshing portrayal of love and appreciation for black women'

What a beautiful, emotionally generous, goodhearted book! Between Friends and Lovers was an absolute joy to read, with messy, realistic, and deeply lovable characters fumbling their ways through life. . . Obuobi's perfect balance of humor and wisdom made this one a true standout EMILY HENRY, author of FUNNY STORY
Sweet and steamy, perfectly written, overflowing with heart. . . . Basically, I'll recommend this book for eternity! Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author
THIS BOOK IS SPECTACULAR! It is deft and voicy, sexy and emotionally brilliant. I am honestly obsessed with Shirlene Obuobi's Between Friends and Lovers and cannot wait to shout about it to every reader I encounter CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENT
Obuobi's second novel is a powerful exploration of finding yourself . . . a vulnerable, page-turning tale about trust, mental health, and second chances. Read this book - doctor's orders Kirkus Reviews (starred)
Meaty, complex, and steamy. Obuobi takes it all on! Add Between Friends & Lovers to your TBR, this is an author to watch Abby Jimenez, author of JUST FOR THE SUMMER
Shirlene Obuobi's sophomore novel is a beautifully written depiction of being vulnerable enough to love deeply and be loved that same way in return. Between Friends & Lovers is sexy and heartfelt, and I still think about Mal and Jo all the time Riss M. Neilson, author of A LOVE LIKE THE SUN
Shirlene Obuobi is back with another 'STEMinist' novel that's at once sweet, steamy and smart . . . If you enjoy realistically flawed characters and love triangle tropes, this is exactly the book for you Culturefly

Shirlene Obuobi is a Ghanaian-American Cardiology fellow. She also draws comics under the moniker ShirlyWhirl, M.D. Her comics have gained a steady following on Instagram and Facebook, international recognition in the medical community, and have been featured in The Lancet, Axios, Student Doctor Network, and more. In her spare time (ha!) she teaches zoom workshops on creative expression for medical students. On Rotation is her debut novel.

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