I Think They Love You
A Novel
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Publisher Description
"Winters’s novel blends the feel-good charm of a rom-com with the familiar what-are-you-doing-dude angst of your 20s. Denzel’s vibrant family and their event-planning business add delightful depth to this read." - The New York Times, "Love ‘Heated Rivalry’? Read These Romance Novels Next"
With his funny, big-hearted adult rom com debut, bestselling, award-winning YA author Julian Winters shows sometimes fake dating your ex can turn into a second chance.
When Denzel “Denz” Carter’s workaholic father and CEO of 24 Carter Gold unexpectedly announces his retirement, the competition is on for who will become his successor. To convince his family members that he’s capable of commitment, Denz impulsively lies about being in a serious relationship.
Now Denz needs to find a fake boyfriend to seal the deal on the CEO position. Denz is forced to turn to the last person he wants to be in a pretend (or any) relationship with: Braylon, the man who broke his heart.
Braylon’s sudden reappearance in Denz’s life turns everything upside down. But, apparently, he needs Denz’s connections to the mayor to win his own promotion. So, they strike a deal. It’s all business until the funny texts and the confusing kisses leave Denz struggling to separate this temporary arrangement from the affairs of his heart.
I Think They Love You is a celebration of love, queer communities, big families—in all their beautiful complications— healing, and, most importantly, falling in love with the person you’re becoming.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
YA author Winters (Prince of the Palisades) breaks into adult romance with this breezy outing. Denz is the social media director at his family's Atlanta event planning firm. When his father announces he's retiring, Denz and his sister, Kamila, both vie to become CEO. To prove he's ready to take his life—and by extension his career—more seriously, Denz plans to fake date his bestie Jamie until he gets the job. But that plan changes after Denz's ex, Braylon, who "ripped his heart into confetti," reappears. Braylon is back in Atlanta from a stint in England, and he takes over as fake boyfriend when Jamie doesn't show. The sexual tension and chemistry between Denz and Braylon develops over multiple outings, including a session making French toast grilled cheese that leads to some friskiness. As Denz grapples with his realization that "Braylon is still the one person who knows what he needs the most," he also struggles with imposter syndrome and professional anxiety. When Braylon drops a bombshell, Denz must make serious decisions about his life, his love, his career, and his family. Winters peppers this heartfelt story with witty banter, some fabulous parties, and a poignant message about being true to oneself. The result is as sweet and savory as, well, French toast grilled cheese.
