![]() Finally, there’s a lot of references to local Bay area landmarks and restaurants which apparently are extremely accurate as the writer is from there. Guillory also depicts explicit interactions of safe sex, which is something I think is very important (too much fictional works seem to forget that STDs exist). Drew has to check his privilege and Guillory shows that scene in a way that not only feels real, but also feels empowering to both parties involved - Drew is empowered for knowing more and Alexa is empowered for being able to get through. She is also depicting an interracial relationship and all of the challenges that come with it (something I can relate to). However where Jasmine Guillory shines is her ability to write characters who think and feel the exact same anxieties that most women should be able to relate to. It sounds a bit formulaic, and perhaps it is. She agrees and they concoct a story of how long they’ve known each other. ![]() At the meet-cute, sparks fly, there’s clearly attraction there, and Drew asks if Alexa would possibly be available to go be his date to the wedding of his ex-girlfriend. Drew Nichols, pediatrician, while trapped in an elevator. She’s a smart lawyer working for the mayor of Berkeley (hello politically savvy lady!) who meets Dr. Alexa Monroe is a great heroine who actually reminds me of, well, me (but a more put-together and black version). I am not going to lie - I realllly liked this book! It was charming, warm, cute, and best of all, real. ![]()
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