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Genre:
Contemporary Romance
Themes:
Butch / Femme
Coming Out
Erotic
Friends to Lovers
Sex Toys
Heat Level:
Extra Spicy (sex scenes are very graphic and may also include toys, kink, BDSM, etc.)
Archetypes:
Brewer / Distiller / Vineyard Owner
Chef / Caterer / Baker / Foodie
Geographic Location:
United States: South
Setting:
Small Town / Rural
Vineyard
Sexual / Gender Identity:
Lesbian
Femme
Butch / Stud
Protagonist Identity:
Black / African American
Lovely Rose Quartz
The Beautiful Gems Series, Book 2
By Aricka Alexander
Tyler Christian and Avery Savoie are best friends…in love.
They’ve been inseparable since they first met when they were 9. Over the years, their friendship grew stronger, despite Tyler’s parents’ disapproval. Especially after they found out that Avery was a lesbian who unapologetically lived her truth. They’d often have sly comments to say about her and how her parents were raising her, but Tyler didn’t care. All she knew was that she liked Avery…even if it was in a way that her parents didn’t approve.
When they share a kiss one faithful night on Tyler’s 20th birthday, feelings that both of them have been pushing down try to fight their way out, but they’re both too scared to give in to them. Now, almost 6 years later, they decided that enough is enough.
This story follows these two friends as they finally decide to give love a chance. They realize that no matter what anyone says, they’re meant to be. With Avery by her side, as well as her brothers Maddox and Mathias, Tyler makes a choice to finally stop hiding from her parents. Even if that means they stop talking to her forever.
Join Tyler and Avery as they stand up for their right to love one another, explore their sexualities, and finally live the life they’ve always dreamed of.