A Love Like the Sun: A Novel By Riss M Neilson

A Love Like the Sun follows lifelong best friends Laniah Thompson and Issac Jordan as they navigate a transformative summer that could change their relationship forever.

Laniah, a private and reserved homebody, runs a struggling natural hair store, Wildly Green, with her mom in their hometown. In stark contrast, Issac, an internet celebrity, manages an international brand and is constantly hounded by paparazzi. Despite their differing lifestyles, their deep bond has kept them close since childhood.

When Issac returns to Providence and learns about Laniah's financial struggles, he devises a plan to save her business. He publicly announces that they are dating, aiming to attract attention and boost sales. Initially reluctant, Laniah agrees to the charade, hoping to catch the interest of potential investors and secure the future of Wildly Green.

As their faux romance gains traction, the boundaries between their friendship and the pretense begin to blur. The undeniable chemistry they've always shared intensifies, and Laniah finds it increasingly difficult to distinguish between their act and her true feelings. Issac, too, grapples with the emotions their ruse stirs up, realizing that their staged romance might be more real than either of them anticipated.

Set over three scorching summer months, A Love Like the Sun is a radiant, heart-clenching story about the complexities of love and friendship. It explores how shared history and deep connections can push us to be our bravest selves and how sometimes, the lines between friendship and love can become beautifully entangled. 📚❤️