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"As a fan of Grey’s Anatomy (and Chicago Med!), I couldn’t put down On Rotation, and you won’t be able to, either. Shirlene Obuobi makes you feel as if you’re actually right there with the lovable Angie, and I personally couldn’t get enough."—Meg Cabot, New York Times bestselling author

For fans of Grey’s Anatomy and Seven Days in June, this dazzling debut novel by Shirlene Obuobi explores that time in your life when you must decide what you want, how to get it, & who you are, all while navigating love, friendship, and the realization that the path you’re traveling is going to be a bumpy ride.

Ghanaian-American Angela Appiah has checked off all the boxes for the “Perfect Immigrant Daughter.”

But then it quickly all falls apart: her boyfriend dumps her, she bombs the most important exam of her medical career, and her best friend pulls away. And her parents, whose approval seems to hinge on how closely she follows the path they chose, are a lot less proud of their daughter. It’s a quarter life crisis of epic proportions.

Angie, who has always faced her problems by working “twice as hard to get half as far,” is at a loss. Suddenly, she begins to question everything: her career choice, her friendships, even why she's attracted to men who don't love her as much as she loves them.

And just when things couldn’t get more complicated, enter Ricky Gutierrez—brilliant, thoughtful, sexy, and most importantly, seems to see Angie for who she is instead of what she can represent.

Unfortunately, he’s also got “wasteman” practically tattooed across his forehead, and Angie’s done chasing mirages of men. Or so she thinks. For someone who’s always been in control, Angie realizes that there’s one thing she can’t plan on: matters of her heart.

“An absolute joy to read....Obuobi’s perfect balance of humor and wisdom made this one a true standout.” –Emily Henry, #1 NYT bestselling author

Kennedy Ryan 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. 

To thousands of Instagram followers Josephine Boateng is the dazzling Dr. Jojo, and her opinions on health and self-love matter. Her message: be smart, be significant, and do not put up with foolish men.

Off-camera, Jo’s story is more complicated. She's grappling with depression and the pressures of her career, and her love life is nonexistent thanks to a longtime unrequited crush on her best friend, romcom heartthrob Ezra Adelman. But when Ezra shows up to his thirtieth birthday party with her childhood bully on his arm, Jo realizes enough is enough. It’s time to take her own advice and prioritize herself.

No one is more shocked than Malcolm Waters when his debut novel turns him into a literary darling, the type who gets invited to a swanky penthouse party to discuss film opportunities. Rubbing elbows with the elite of entertainment will be great for his career—except he's terrible with people, and even worse at networking.

Just when Malcolm is ready to throw in the towel, he’s rescued by none other than Dr. Jojo. He’s been following her on social media for years, and she’s even more impressive in real life. And to his bewilderment, the feeling is mutual.

But Jo, Ezra, and Malcolm exist in a world where the line between private and public is as blurred as the line between friendship and love. The question is, can they risk defining those lines to create something real?

''Sexy, fun and smart'' BETH O''LEARY, author of THE FLATSHARE''I couldn''t put down On Rotation, and you won''t be able to, either... I personally couldn''t get enough'' MEG CABOT

''Narrated by a strong lead with an unforgettable voice, On Rotation is an original romance novel bursting with charm, humor and the most loveable characters. I''m besotted with Angie and her posse!'' LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN, author of YINKA, WHERE IS YOUR HUZBAND?

Love On Rotation? Read Shirlene Obuobi''s brand new smart and sexy STEMinist romance, Between Friends and Lovers, available now to pre-order!

''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

''Sweet and steamy . . . I''ll recommend this book for eternity!'' ALI HAZELWOOD

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?

''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

Readers LOVE Between Friends and Lovers!

''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'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐