Between Friends & Lovers by Shirlene Obuobi

Sometimes the hardest person to be honest with is yourself.

Between Friends & Lovers follows Josephine Boateng, known online as the confident and inspiring self-love expert Dr. Jojo. But behind her carefully curated social media presence, Jo is struggling with career pressure, loneliness, and unresolved feelings for her longtime best friend, actor Ezra Adelman.

When Ezra’s personal life forces Jo to reevaluate their relationship—and what she truly wants—she’s pushed to confront the messy reality behind friendship, love, and the expectations placed on modern women. Shirlene Obuobi delivers a smart, emotionally layered romance filled with humor, heart, and sharp insight into identity, ambition, and vulnerability.

Perfect for readers who love:
• friends-to-lovers tension
• emotionally layered romance
• social media / influencer dynamics
• messy, realistic relationships
• contemporary romance with depth