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The Friendship Study

Ruby Barrett
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Duration
10h 22m
Year
2024
Language
English
Publisher
HarlequinAudio

About

A former firefighter at loose ends and an academic with a confidence problem join a friendship study-and quickly become more than just friends-in this steamy, emotional romance from Ruby Barrett.

Jesse Logan doesn't want a fresh start. He wants his old life back-the life where he was a firefighter, before an injury made that impossible. The life before his grandfather's Alzheimer's got so bad that he doesn't recognize Jesse anymore. When a friend tells him about a paid psychological study that could prove enlightening, Jesse sees it as a chance to get back to the man he was before the accident while making a little extra cash.

All Lulu Banks is asking for is a fresh start. Back home after a devastating breakup, she's struggling to find her place. She's always been a lot, and she knows that-too loud, too eager, too obvious about her feelings. For her, the friendship study seems like a great idea-until she's paired with Jesse Logan, who recently ghosted her after a blind date that led to a steamy make-out session.

Now, that old familiar tension is back. The two are frequently paired together on study assignments, and despite the program's strict "no romance" rule, they're quick to find a work-around that allows them to explore their tenuous connection. And soon they're on their way to total self-improvement...

As long as they don't get caught.

Related Subjects

  • New Adult
  • Romance
  • Adult Fiction
  • Bisexual
  • LGBTQ+
  • Lgbtq+

Reviews

Andr� Santana and Meg Sylvan narrate this friends-to-lovers romance with compassion and full-throated emotion. Jesse was a firefighter, but now that a car crash has left him with an injury, he's uncertain about his future. Santana's thoughtful narration provides insight into Jesse's anxiety, quiet nature, and warmth. Lulu, a history professor, is living with her parents after a disastrous breakup.
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Artists

Ruby BarrettAuthor
André SantanaReader
Meg SylvanReader