BLURB:

“There’s got to be an easier way than dating. I want the shortcut. I just want to find my person and start our lives together.”
After a one-night stand with her clingy ex, Aaliyah James has an epiphany: this ain’t it. She knows what she wants, and she’s ready to move past casual hookups, flings, and situationships.

But for her family, the clock is ticking―after all, she’s almost thirty. And when they imply that her personality (and her body) might be too big to land a man, she lets them know they’ve gone too far―and her (nonexistent) man loves her curves, thank you very much. Now, she has seven weeks to find the perfect boyfriend to rub in their faces at the big, fancy birthday celebration she’s been planning.

After her first blind date goes wrong, charming local bartender Ahmad Williamson consoles her with a drink and some playful banter. Aaliyah takes him up on his suggestion to use a dating app―but the more she sees of his warm, funny, and easygoing nature, the less she wants to check her DMs. Will her next swipe bring her closer to true love―or is her real match closer than she thinks?

MY THOUGHTS:

When thinking about a romance book, I expect the perfect blend of spice, humor, and heartfelt moments. “Curvy Girl Summer” by Danielle Allen not only met but exceeded my expectations. This book made me laugh and cry! I am certain that the characters in this story will leave a lasting impression on me. It has easily become one of my top reads this year. Discovering this gem on Kindle Unlimited has been a delightful experience, as I can’t seem to get enough of it. Ahmad has now secured a place among my favorite book characters! Danielle truly excelled in developing the characters. The scene where Ahmad surprised her at the birthday party had me in tears—it was the sweetest gesture. The romantic aspects were perfectly balanced, and the idea of meeting at the bar every Friday for a first date, with Ahmad there as a bartender ready to step in when things went south was absolutely brilliant. The transition from friends to lovers was executed flawlessly. In my opinion, this book deserves a solid 10/10 rating!