The Truth According to Ember Authored By Danica Nava

In Danica Nava’s debut rom-com, Ember Lee Cardinal, a Chickasaw woman struggling to find a job, resorts to a little white lie that spirals out of control. After being rejected 37 times, Ember tweaks her resumé and checks the “white” box on her applications. Suddenly, she lands her dream accounting job on Park Avenue in Oklahoma City.

Corporate life suits Ember, and her love life starts to flourish as well. She’s drawn to Danuwoa Colson, the IT guy and fellow Native American who caught her eye on her first day. Despite the company's no-dating policy, they secretly start seeing each other, which only adds to the excitement.

However, their clandestine romance hits a snag when they’re caught in a compromising position during a work trip. A scheming colleague uses this to blackmail Ember, threatening to expose their relationship. As Ember’s web of lies grows, so does the manipulation she faces.

Ember must navigate this minefield, torn between maintaining her hard-won job and the burgeoning romance with Danuwoa. The situation forces her to confront her own integrity and the cultural identity she has compromised.

As the pressure mounts, Ember is faced with a pivotal decision: continue living the lie that has brought her professional success or come clean, risking her career and relationship. This witty and irresistible rom-com explores themes of identity, love, and the lengths one might go to achieve their dreams. 📚❤️