Between Friends & Lovers: A Novel By Shirlene Obuobi

A Tale of Love and Friendship by Kennedy Ryan and Carley Fortune is a swoon-worthy story about navigating relationships in the age of social media, where appearances can be deceiving.

To her thousands of Instagram followers, Josephine Boateng is the dazzling Dr. Jojo, a beacon of health and self-love advice. Her mantra: be smart, be significant, and don't tolerate foolish men. Off-camera, Jo's life is more complicated. She's struggling with depression, career pressures, and an unrequited crush on her best friend, romcom star Ezra Adelman. When Ezra arrives at his thirtieth birthday party with Jo’s childhood bully on his arm, Jo decides to take her own advice and focus on herself.

Malcolm Waters, a literary sensation, is out of his depth at a posh penthouse party, feeling awkward and inept at networking. Just as he's ready to leave, he's saved by Dr. Jojo, whom he’s admired on social media for years. Meeting Jo in person is a revelation, and to his surprise, she feels the same about him.

In a world where the line between private and public is blurred, Jo, Ezra, and Malcolm must navigate their feelings and the complexities of their relationships. Can they risk defining those lines to create something real? 📚❤️