Adulting is no fun but yet funny in this delightful sweet read.
Aya is an interesting character in herself. I loved her from the get go because she's not perfect by any means! Just a lady trying to make it through life and forgiving others along the way.
I had fun reading this sweet story.
Yay Marley! I thought he was a pretty cool guy. I was glad he was Aya's friend.
Family dynamics are at the focus of this book.
And maybe you should have a box of tissues nearby just in case you know....
There were a few characters that I didn't like. I call them trouble makers of the not so nice.
And might I say that I really love the cover?! What's not to love about yellow my favorite color.
I couldn't put this book down. I read it all in one night!
Aya had a story to tell me and I didn't want to let her go until it was finished.
Wow! What wonderful writing and storytelling!
I hope to be reading this author again in the future. She's quite good!
5 stars for a job well done! I highly recommend!
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

A good read about the complexities of relationships and families… Aya single and still recovering from a previous relationship out of the blue gets a proposal from Desi a family friend who pursues Aya promising her a dream life …. Rather than be on her own and deciding Noe’s the team she takes a leap of faith and accepts much to the upset of her family . Life settles into a patterns as Aya & Desi learn to navigate their life together with the family maid/friend as a shoulder for both to lean on . What unfolds is a story of love loss and sorrow -I enjoyed this book which had a few surprises I didn’t see coming

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

This is a contemporary fiction that follows Aya who is a thirty something woman who is saddled with heartbreak , weight gain and other adulting challenges. The burden of life leads her to the island of her heritage where she hopes to find herself.. As a form of copying she enters into a marriage of convenience and this complicates her life. It's a beautiful story of new beginnings , hope, faith , love and self worth. The author did a good job as one cannot help but cry through the book.

A compelling women's fiction novel that delves into the complex journey of Aya Daniels, a woman burdened by heartbreak, weight gain, and debt. The story follows her return to the Caribbean island of her heritage, seeking solace and a fresh start. However, paradise proves to be far from perfect, as Aya's troubles follow her. Aya's decision to enter a marriage of convenience with Desi Franklyn further complicates her life, adding tension to her already dysfunctional family dynamics. As she explores her passion for writing and finds a deep connection with Marley Wright, Aya is torn between her responsibilities as a wife, her career aspirations, and her longing for true happiness. Amidst manipulations, schemes, and gossipy townsfolk, Aya's journey towards authenticity is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching.

A gripping women's fiction novel that speaks to the depths of the heart. Follow Aya Daniels, a woman grappling with the weight of her past heartbreak, struggles with body image, and the burden of debt. As she returns to her roots in search of solace, paradise turns out to be far from perfect. The twists and turns in Aya's life lead her to a marriage of convenience with Desi Franklyn, setting off a series of conflicts with her already dysfunctional family. But amidst the chaos, Aya's passion for writing ignites, and a connection with Marley Wright takes her on an emotional rollercoaster

After suffering a heartbreak, Aya Daniels returns to the Caribbean and quickly takes up (marries) her father's friend, Desi, a well known businessman. In exchange for her hand in marriage, he gives her the freedom to pursue her dream as a writer. All hell breaks loose when her family finds out …for reasons unknown to her. When these secrets begin to unravel, she is literally sick to her stomach.

Aya finds comfort in a beautiful man named Marlon Wright aka Marley. When her husband gets wind of the "friendship", he is more determined to control her and get her pregnant.

I threatened to throw this book so many times, and cussed just as many. Just when you think there are no more secrets, yet another is revealed. My favorite character is Marley, just because, well…he's Marley! My least favorite character is Marva, because she was in on the shenanigans from the very beginning.

I highly recommend this book by @adibaspot. It was the perfect read for Caribbean American Heritage Month.