Cyn and Juleesa share the kind of rare, unshakable bond that most people spend a lifetime searching for. As best friends, they have navigated every high and low together, their connection rooted in deep trust and a shared understanding that feels like home. But when a quiet moment of vulnerability shifts the air between them, that foundation of platonic love ignites into a magnetic, undeniable attraction that threatens to change everything.
Set against a lush Regency backdrop, this story breathes new life into the beloved friends to lovers trope. It is a refreshing, heartfelt exploration of identity and desire, perfect for readers who crave the high-stakes emotional intensity of reality dating shows but want to see themselves reflected in the narrative. The chemistry between these two women is electric, turning every stolen glance and tentative touch into a masterclass in tension. Whether you are a fan of historical romance or simply someone who appreciates a beautifully written queer love story, this book will hold you in a chokehold from the very first page. It is a warm, celebratory, and deeply romantic journey that proves the best love stories are often the ones hiding in plain sight.
If you like reality dating shows but miss seeing people who you identify with this is a must read
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Reese
November 24, 2024
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happy I finally got to this one
3.5
D'Vauhn and Kris Plan a Wedding is one of my favorite reads, and I have not stopped recommending it since I read it, so I was really excited to get to another book by this author. This one was a different vibe, but still so good. I really loved the friendship between Cyn and Juleesa, and I was invested in this friends to lovers story right from the start. I loved the family and found family, and friendships. I also loved the normalization of Juleesa's career as a dancer, and I adored the plus size positivity. I will say if you are not a fan of non communication this one may not be for you, because there were times I just wanted to scream "just tell her how you feel", but I also feel like that is the way with a lot of friends to lovers. This one has so much of the things I love about romance and I know that I will be reading whatever this author writes next!
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Soft-Hearted Scribbler
November 2, 2024
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Spicy and Sweet
Cyn and Juleesa have the kind of friendship that doesn’t come around every day, but when their platonic love ignites into passionate attraction, they’ll each have to deal with hangups and fears to save their friendship and maybe even build it into something more.
A Little Kissing Between Friends is a lively, funny, and heartwarming sapphic romance with vibrant characters and entertaining dialogue. Cyn and Juleesa’s road from friendship to romance is hot but realistically bumpy. Fortunately, they’re blessed with a beautiful and eclectic community to help them clear the obstacles and recognize what’s right in front of them. With two main settings for this book being the music studio where Cyn produces award-winning tracks and the strip club where Juleesa is the star dancer, this story also delivers on major themes of women’s creativity and empowerment as well as body positivity.
Sapphic fans who like their friends-to-lovers romances sweet and spicy will love A Little Kissing Between Friends.