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A Love Like the Sun

By: Riss M. Neilson
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
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THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER!

“Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Kennedy Ryan, and Carley Fortune (aka me).”–Emily Henry

“Beautifully blending beloved tropes and smooth, often lyrical prose… Two lovers navigate challenges related to mental health, racial identity, grief, and a chronic illness”–NPR

Lifelong best friends spend a fateful summer discovering what might happen if they were to be something more in this radiant, heart-clenching adult debut.

Laniah Thompson is a homebody who craves privacy. Issac Jordan is internet famous and spends his days followed by paparazzi. She runs a small business with her mom in her hometown. He runs an international brand.

And they’ve been best friends since childhood.

When Issac comes home to Providence for the first time in months and discovers Laniah’s dream is slipping out of reach as she and her mom struggle to pay the bills at Wildly Green, their natural hair store, she refuses to take a dime from him. And so, he does what any self-respecting best friend would do: tells the world they’re dating.

Suddenly business is booming, and Laniah agrees to his ridiculous plan to pretend to be lovers for the course of the summer. Just long enough to catch the eye of an investor and get her dream back on track, like she helped him do so many years ago, he reminds her.

Too soon, though, Laniah knows she’s playing with fire, because for as long as they’ve been friends there’s an undeniable pull they’ve never given in to. And as the lines between art and life—real and pretend—blur, it becomes harder and harder to see where friendship ends and something else begins....

Told over the course of three sizzling summer months, A Love Like the Sun is about shared history, those who make us our bravest selves, and love in its many forms.

"Dazzling, tender, and romantic."—Carley Fortune

©2024 Riss M. Neilson (P)2024 Penguin Audio
Contemporary Multicultural Women's Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good
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Critic reviews

"Unabashedly swoony, angsty, and pining."—NPR

“A deep and sizzling slow burn.”—Boston Globe

"[T]he pining and sexual tension throughout this slow-burn romance will keep readers hooked.”—Publishers Weekly

Beautiful Love Story • Swoony Romance • Captivating Narration • Steamy Chapters • Intoxicating Performance
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This was simply a beautiful and wonderfully written love story! Truly enjoyed this read! Highly recommend

Beautiful love story

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Although it was sort of predictable in how things would play out, it was written so beautifully that it kept me engaged ready to see how it will actually play out. The narration of this book was well done. This is an author new to me but I am looking forward to reading more of her work.

Beautifully Written

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Loved every minute and didn’t want it to end. Mushy heartwarming emotional story. Love the Arthur’s notes thank you for your support. Finished in one day!

Happy tears

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I truly loved this story no complaints at all and a very great read! Black people that love black romance go read this!

The love the main character and her bestfriend had for each other

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Absolutely loved this one! Isaac was the perfect friend and lover. He was willing to do what ever to make his friend happy.

We need an Isaac in our life

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I loved the performance! I have had a difficult time getting back into audiobooks. I had seen this title come across my screen from some of the book reviews that I follow. From the beginning the narrators voice captured me and then drove me head first into this wonderfully intoxicating experience of lifelong friends becoming more. I was annoyed in the beginning by the slow burn build up. However, I realised later that it added to Laniah and Issac’s experiences. I greatly appreciate the author shedding light on the importance of not ignoring symptoms and trusting your instincts when you are in pain and not feeling well. Especially for women of color.

Heartfelt, Breathtaking, Intense Love Energy.

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I loved this book. Started slow, but picked up quickly. I listened this 1/2025. This was a beautiful distraction and joy.
Thank you

Beautiful journey

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This story is a reminder of the bravery required in life and love. Being able to express our true feelings can feel scary sometimes, but if we push past the fear, we allow ourselves the opportunity to see what can happen. I also enjoyed the significance of the different relationship dynamics.

A Beautiful Love Story

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I loved the complexity and realness of the characters. Such a great book. I couldn’t stop listening!

Loved it!

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Loved everything about Issac and Nia! Such a sweet true friendship that becomes a true love story

Love the narrator! The story is wonderful!

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