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Bookish Friends To Lovers #1
Same Page
New to Providence, RI, Naima Adewunmi had every intention of fulfilling everything she left her New York borough for, finishing up her Bachelor's degree and finding a job while doing it.
She wasn't supposed to fall for Timothy Ferreiro, a smooth, slick talking, sexy specimen of a man, messy bedhead hair included, who also happens to be her new boss. From first wink she was under his spell, which wouldn't be a problem if there weren't one underlying issue: Tim's got a long distance girlfriend.Drama unfolds in a tale of will they or won't they in this steamy office romance. Can two people in a messy game of attraction find themselves on the same page?
Note: This is the second edition printed of this book. It features bonus chapters that were not featured in its first edition.*Same Page Book One in a 4 part series. It is suggested purely for Mature audiences due to strong sexual content and slight drug use.
She wasn't supposed to fall for Timothy Ferreiro, a smooth, slick talking, sexy specimen of a man, messy bedhead hair included, who also happens to be her new boss. From first wink she was under his spell, which wouldn't be a problem if there weren't one underlying issue: Tim's got a long distance girlfriend.Drama unfolds in a tale of will they or won't they in this steamy office romance. Can two people in a messy game of attraction find themselves on the same page?
Note: This is the second edition printed of this book. It features bonus chapters that were not featured in its first edition.*Same Page Book One in a 4 part series. It is suggested purely for Mature audiences due to strong sexual content and slight drug use.
213 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 4, 2015
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They host salsa lessons and book boyfriend auditions in their secret headquarters located in Connecticut..
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October 21, 2020
What the cliffhanger? I need book 2 right now!!
And that’s something I wasn’t expecting to feel since this book started off pretty mediocre and stayed that way for me till the end.
I began to enjoy myself and got sucked into the story after the halfway point. I was expecting it to have an ending. But I got played and it ended with a cliffhanger instead.
So now I need to find out how they’ll navigate this awkward relationship.
And that’s something I wasn’t expecting to feel since this book started off pretty mediocre and stayed that way for me till the end.
I began to enjoy myself and got sucked into the story after the halfway point. I was expecting it to have an ending. But I got played and it ended with a cliffhanger instead.
So now I need to find out how they’ll navigate this awkward relationship.
January 9, 2016
Just a heads-up: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a typically blunt Fountain Pen Diva review. With that said, on with the show, lol.
I have not been a fan of the New Adult genre. To be perfectly blunt, outside of a few notable exceptions, the entire genre has been a complete and utter waste of trees. If anything, it comes off as having turned the clock back on feminism at least twenty years. Between the slut shaming, near glorification of rape culture, so-called "bad boys" who any self respecting woman would taze rather than date, virginity worshipping, failing the Bechtel test on a huge scale, and even more unforgivable, the utter lack of diverse characters, I've literally given this genre the old heave-ho.
So imagine my shock when the twin sister duo of G.L. Tomas sent me an unproofed copy of their latest work. I was prepared not to like it just because it was NA, but ended up reading the entire thing in a day. Why? Because it's messy and it's real and more importantly, the cast of characters are DIVERSE. Say what you will, but we're headed into 2016 and it is unacceptable that the romance genre as a whole isn't doing a better job of inclusion.
Even better the heroine of the story, Naima, is a dark skinned, natural haired young woman from Nigeria. Now, those who follow my reviews on Amazon and on Goodreads know that I am unapologetic about calling out colorism fail, especially in my beloved Interracial Romance genre. In fact, this year has been rather sparse in regards to IR because I am way past done with the seeming preference for light skin/long straight hair courtesy of a Native American or Caucasian ancestor/and green eyes Black heroine, as if a man of another race could never fall in love with a beautiful dark woman. As this genre is mainly penned by Black authors, they should know better and more importantly, DO better. Look at the way actress Lupita Nyong'o has been embraced, especially by dark-skinned Black women who seldom see themselves positively represented. Bottom line, you are either part of the solution or contributing to the problem.
So here I read about Naima who's not only dark-skinned with natural hair showcased both in an Afro and flat-ironed, but a smart, self aware heroine who owns her sexuality in a refreshing way. She's also older than the typical NA heroine.
Then. There's. Timothy. Sexy Portuguese hottie who's saved from hipsterdom by a taste for American Horror Story and Supernatural. He sees Naima and he's determined to get to know her better. There's just one huge problem. Timothy, known as Timbaland by his coworkers (sexy man works at a killer bookstore and cafe. Can we say score!), has a girlfriend in Texas. Having been in a long distance relationship myself, I was pretty amazed how the authors captured the conflicting emotions that such relationships are fraught with.
Of course, two people highly attracted to each other and who spend most of their time together, well, something is bound to happen and oh boy does it ever. Hence the messy part. On the one hand, I wanted to smack them both - Naima for not respecting another woman's boundaries and Timothy for starting something he had no right to until he took care of business. Be that as it may, the heart (and yes the libido) wants what it wants. And these two had chemistry both in and out of the bedroom.
Now, there are two reasons I didn't award Same Page five stars, and one is just my personal quirk. I'm not a fan of hip hop urban slang because there's so much of it saturating the media. Having said that, the way Timothy and Naima relate to each other felt natural and real. My other reason is that dratted cliffhanger ending. Thanks to the seeming proliferation of 50 page stories being peddled at up to three bucks a pop, I'm not a fan of that marketing ploy. Still, Same Page is a darn good, mature read that for us non-fans of New Adult, is a much needed breath of "thank you goddess!"
I have not been a fan of the New Adult genre. To be perfectly blunt, outside of a few notable exceptions, the entire genre has been a complete and utter waste of trees. If anything, it comes off as having turned the clock back on feminism at least twenty years. Between the slut shaming, near glorification of rape culture, so-called "bad boys" who any self respecting woman would taze rather than date, virginity worshipping, failing the Bechtel test on a huge scale, and even more unforgivable, the utter lack of diverse characters, I've literally given this genre the old heave-ho.
So imagine my shock when the twin sister duo of G.L. Tomas sent me an unproofed copy of their latest work. I was prepared not to like it just because it was NA, but ended up reading the entire thing in a day. Why? Because it's messy and it's real and more importantly, the cast of characters are DIVERSE. Say what you will, but we're headed into 2016 and it is unacceptable that the romance genre as a whole isn't doing a better job of inclusion.
Even better the heroine of the story, Naima, is a dark skinned, natural haired young woman from Nigeria. Now, those who follow my reviews on Amazon and on Goodreads know that I am unapologetic about calling out colorism fail, especially in my beloved Interracial Romance genre. In fact, this year has been rather sparse in regards to IR because I am way past done with the seeming preference for light skin/long straight hair courtesy of a Native American or Caucasian ancestor/and green eyes Black heroine, as if a man of another race could never fall in love with a beautiful dark woman. As this genre is mainly penned by Black authors, they should know better and more importantly, DO better. Look at the way actress Lupita Nyong'o has been embraced, especially by dark-skinned Black women who seldom see themselves positively represented. Bottom line, you are either part of the solution or contributing to the problem.
So here I read about Naima who's not only dark-skinned with natural hair showcased both in an Afro and flat-ironed, but a smart, self aware heroine who owns her sexuality in a refreshing way. She's also older than the typical NA heroine.
Then. There's. Timothy. Sexy Portuguese hottie who's saved from hipsterdom by a taste for American Horror Story and Supernatural. He sees Naima and he's determined to get to know her better. There's just one huge problem. Timothy, known as Timbaland by his coworkers (sexy man works at a killer bookstore and cafe. Can we say score!), has a girlfriend in Texas. Having been in a long distance relationship myself, I was pretty amazed how the authors captured the conflicting emotions that such relationships are fraught with.
Of course, two people highly attracted to each other and who spend most of their time together, well, something is bound to happen and oh boy does it ever. Hence the messy part. On the one hand, I wanted to smack them both - Naima for not respecting another woman's boundaries and Timothy for starting something he had no right to until he took care of business. Be that as it may, the heart (and yes the libido) wants what it wants. And these two had chemistry both in and out of the bedroom.
Now, there are two reasons I didn't award Same Page five stars, and one is just my personal quirk. I'm not a fan of hip hop urban slang because there's so much of it saturating the media. Having said that, the way Timothy and Naima relate to each other felt natural and real. My other reason is that dratted cliffhanger ending. Thanks to the seeming proliferation of 50 page stories being peddled at up to three bucks a pop, I'm not a fan of that marketing ploy. Still, Same Page is a darn good, mature read that for us non-fans of New Adult, is a much needed breath of "thank you goddess!"
December 21, 2015
Ok, here we go!
This is the first book (and definitely not the last) that I’ve read from authors (yes, authors. Twins at that!) G.L. Tomas. I am feeling their flow! The dialogue, the language (A lot of it is AAVE or African American Vernacular English), the setting, the rocky, complicated relationship between Timothy and Naima…This is young love at its finest!
One thing I must say that sets this book apart from most of the new adult romances that I’ve read, is all of the things that I’ve mentioned above. The authors did not try to present a “respectable” (for lack of a better description) romance where the guy and the girl deal with some personal challenges that get in the way of their relationship. This story is on some real level shit that some of y’all just won’t like, so don’t say I didn’t warn you. The basis of this narrative is how do you separate what you feel in your heart from what you know is the right thing to do? And the answer is, you always can’t or don’t even want to. The heart is that funny organ ya know, that has a mind of its own. It doesn’t always make the right choices, but whatever it compels you to do, comes from a place of genuine emotion.
So what am I really saying here? Basically that love is complicated, and we can’t control how we feel, even when we’re committed to other people. I’m always of the belief that you cannot let an outsider penetrate your “bond” with someone if there weren’t already cracks in that relationship to begin with. Same Page is the story of how two people who have no damn business being together cannot deny the intense attraction and connection they feel for one another. It transcends the physical, and when it becomes more than sex, you are screwed (no pun intended).
The setting of this story takes place in the state of Rhode Island (which is fresh.) Naima is a Nigerian American from New York who pursues her college degree out of state. What I liked about Naima from the jump is she’s older, twenty-seven to be exact. Naima gets a part-time job at Synopsis which is a bookstore/café type of establishment, and there she meets Timothy, who is not only a cute down-ass white boy of Portuguese descent, but also her boss. They hit it off immediately. They’re attraction is immediate, but there’s a slight (or maybe not) problem: Timbaland (as he is nicknamed) is taken. His girlfriend of four years lives a thousand miles away in Texas, and for all intents and purposes, has no desire to uproot her life to be with him on a more permanent basis. This initially frustrates Tim until he meets Naima, then the game totally changes.
The entire dynamic of Tim and Naima’s relationship frustrated me to an extent, not because of the triangle factor itself, because there really wasn't one, but because Naima allowed herself to become the side chick. She knew what she was getting into and as hard as tried to deny it (or did she?), her heart (that pesky organ…) told her Girl bye, you know you and I want this boy, and I always get what I want…The story was a page turner (or Kindle swiper) to the very end, and yeah, this is Book 1, so the story ain’t over yet. That ending was some aww hell nah. Why y'all do this to us? I'm call out the Twinjas: Don’t be taking five lifetimes to bring us book 2! Very much worth the read. Click it up!
This is the first book (and definitely not the last) that I’ve read from authors (yes, authors. Twins at that!) G.L. Tomas. I am feeling their flow! The dialogue, the language (A lot of it is AAVE or African American Vernacular English), the setting, the rocky, complicated relationship between Timothy and Naima…This is young love at its finest!
One thing I must say that sets this book apart from most of the new adult romances that I’ve read, is all of the things that I’ve mentioned above. The authors did not try to present a “respectable” (for lack of a better description) romance where the guy and the girl deal with some personal challenges that get in the way of their relationship. This story is on some real level shit that some of y’all just won’t like, so don’t say I didn’t warn you. The basis of this narrative is how do you separate what you feel in your heart from what you know is the right thing to do? And the answer is, you always can’t or don’t even want to. The heart is that funny organ ya know, that has a mind of its own. It doesn’t always make the right choices, but whatever it compels you to do, comes from a place of genuine emotion.
So what am I really saying here? Basically that love is complicated, and we can’t control how we feel, even when we’re committed to other people. I’m always of the belief that you cannot let an outsider penetrate your “bond” with someone if there weren’t already cracks in that relationship to begin with. Same Page is the story of how two people who have no damn business being together cannot deny the intense attraction and connection they feel for one another. It transcends the physical, and when it becomes more than sex, you are screwed (no pun intended).
The setting of this story takes place in the state of Rhode Island (which is fresh.) Naima is a Nigerian American from New York who pursues her college degree out of state. What I liked about Naima from the jump is she’s older, twenty-seven to be exact. Naima gets a part-time job at Synopsis which is a bookstore/café type of establishment, and there she meets Timothy, who is not only a cute down-ass white boy of Portuguese descent, but also her boss. They hit it off immediately. They’re attraction is immediate, but there’s a slight (or maybe not) problem: Timbaland (as he is nicknamed) is taken. His girlfriend of four years lives a thousand miles away in Texas, and for all intents and purposes, has no desire to uproot her life to be with him on a more permanent basis. This initially frustrates Tim until he meets Naima, then the game totally changes.
The entire dynamic of Tim and Naima’s relationship frustrated me to an extent, not because of the triangle factor itself, because there really wasn't one, but because Naima allowed herself to become the side chick. She knew what she was getting into and as hard as tried to deny it (or did she?), her heart (that pesky organ…) told her Girl bye, you know you and I want this boy, and I always get what I want…The story was a page turner (or Kindle swiper) to the very end, and yeah, this is Book 1, so the story ain’t over yet. That ending was some aww hell nah. Why y'all do this to us? I'm call out the Twinjas: Don’t be taking five lifetimes to bring us book 2! Very much worth the read. Click it up!
November 4, 2016
****4 STARS**** (this is not a standalone)
I'm so happy/mad at myself for enjoying Same Page because there is cheating. To me cheating does not = great romance book. But our main character was darn lovable.
F**k my life! I'm a horrible person.
So what happens when you put two people who are highly attracted to each other in the same place day in and day out?....In this case, they end up hooking up!
The chemistry was amazing. Both main characters were beautiful. Naima is an absolutely stunning, beautiful, chocolate woman and Timothy is this sexy as hell Portuguese man with a delicious accent.
I love how well G.L. Tomas was able to portray the bond of Naima and Timothy, which was why I didn't end up hating his cheating ass. :) :) :) :) :) It really goes to show how you never know when you'll meet your "one". Love is such a difficult this to predict.
I loved the banter between Naima and Timothy, it really made the book so enjoyable. Reading this book was being apart of a real life soap opera. I couldn't put it down. I need to get on with book 2 because that cliffhanger has me in my feeling.
I'm so happy/mad at myself for enjoying Same Page because there is cheating. To me cheating does not = great romance book. But our main character was darn lovable.
F**k my life! I'm a horrible person.
So what happens when you put two people who are highly attracted to each other in the same place day in and day out?....In this case, they end up hooking up!
The chemistry was amazing. Both main characters were beautiful. Naima is an absolutely stunning, beautiful, chocolate woman and Timothy is this sexy as hell Portuguese man with a delicious accent.
I love how well G.L. Tomas was able to portray the bond of Naima and Timothy, which was why I didn't end up hating his cheating ass. :) :) :) :) :) It really goes to show how you never know when you'll meet your "one". Love is such a difficult this to predict.
I loved the banter between Naima and Timothy, it really made the book so enjoyable. Reading this book was being apart of a real life soap opera. I couldn't put it down. I need to get on with book 2 because that cliffhanger has me in my feeling.
February 3, 2016
Naima is my girl and Timothy is my dude. I loved them! The cheating though...Ugh! And yeah, I knew going in that there will be cheating involved. But Timbo, you could have done some spring cleaning (out with the past) before blissfully and thoroughly messing your crib up with your new love. And Naima, you could have order Tim to come correct: go fix his business and then come back to you. But then again: that would have been a total other read and maybe not that entertaining. So even though I was in a constant 'I want to bitch slap these two youngins so bad' mode while reading this book, it didn't keep me from being totally invested. I loved the authors use of urban slang (could have done with a little less of that, though.), I liked the hashtags, I loved the references to Naiyan and Portuguese culture, totally digged the setting (a bookstore cafe, yeah man!) and I loveLOVED the diverse cast.
I hated the cliffhanger, and yeah I knew there would be one, because the authors already warned us in the foreword, but still, I really don't see a point (beside marketing) why this story have to be stretched over 2 books.
Having said that: looking forward to reading the culmination! (And it better be that!!!!)
I hated the cliffhanger, and yeah I knew there would be one, because the authors already warned us in the foreword, but still, I really don't see a point (beside marketing) why this story have to be stretched over 2 books.
Having said that: looking forward to reading the culmination! (And it better be that!!!!)
May 2, 2016
Totally rachet. Everyone, of all ages, races, cultures, educational levels and genders in this book talks like they're auditioning for Straight Outta Compton. The authors' prose is rachet; the multitude of spelling errors etc is insane. The side-chick story line is rachet. The situations, characters and behaviour all raché
But, for what it is - an authentic look into another lifestyle and age - it's engrossing. And since it's a Kindle Unlimited, I may, in the right state of tolerance, read the sequel since this ends on a cliffhanger.
Added star for some sexual rawness I can never resist.
But, for what it is - an authentic look into another lifestyle and age - it's engrossing. And since it's a Kindle Unlimited, I may, in the right state of tolerance, read the sequel since this ends on a cliffhanger.
Added star for some sexual rawness I can never resist.
December 6, 2015
Fast paced NA
I hate how much I loved Timothy. Both characters were well fleshed out, but Tim was my favorite.
Great pacing and great characterization.
I hated the ending, so only four stars. But it was well worth the read.
I hate how much I loved Timothy. Both characters were well fleshed out, but Tim was my favorite.
Great pacing and great characterization.
I hated the ending, so only four stars. But it was well worth the read.
December 11, 2015
Okay so here's the deal. I hate cheating. I think it's gross and ridiculous and SO unnecessary and yeah, I definitely don't want to read about it in my little escape from reality, but here I am...
So you know those people that say things like, "violence solves nothing, guys!" But then they're the first one to whip out their phone and record a fight happening in front of them? Yeah, that's me with this book.
It doesn't help that I loved all the characters (Tiiiiiiim. I love Tim. That's my bro. ) and the whole ~work environment~ felt very Empire Record-ish. But it was messy. So so so messy. Like I don't think people realize how many times I had to step away from the kindle and come back like
Cheaters still suck though and I'm a little mad at the author for making me sympathize with Tim and his raggedy self but I truly did like all the characters and the general vibe of the book. 4 solid stars.
So you know those people that say things like, "violence solves nothing, guys!" But then they're the first one to whip out their phone and record a fight happening in front of them? Yeah, that's me with this book.
It doesn't help that I loved all the characters (Tiiiiiiim. I love Tim. That's my bro. ) and the whole ~work environment~ felt very Empire Record-ish. But it was messy. So so so messy. Like I don't think people realize how many times I had to step away from the kindle and come back like
Cheaters still suck though and I'm a little mad at the author for making me sympathize with Tim and his raggedy self but I truly did like all the characters and the general vibe of the book. 4 solid stars.
February 1, 2016
I really loved Naima and Timothy. They are real people to me. Multidimensional. They were well developed characters with depth, and I loved the dialogue and how modern this is. I laughed on several parts. The ending would have killed me if I didn't know this was a cliffhanger already. What can I say?! I'm ready for more. I hope book 2 isn't a very long wait.....Good job G.L. Thomas.
December 11, 2015
3.5 Stars.
This was a pretty good story. I couldn't get into this book until the 40-45% mark. Mainly because of the "friends" aspect. It was clear they both wanted to be more than friends from the beginning. I am looking forward to reading the next book to see how their story ends.
This was a pretty good story. I couldn't get into this book until the 40-45% mark. Mainly because of the "friends" aspect. It was clear they both wanted to be more than friends from the beginning. I am looking forward to reading the next book to see how their story ends.
March 4, 2025
Casual Workplace Romance
Friends to Lovers 👉 to Friends with Benefits 👉 to Possible real relationship with barriers.
The barrier was that the MMC Timothy has a long distance girlfriend that he'd been with for 5 years while pursuing a relationship with the FMC, Naima.
Naima goes along with their workplace antics even when Timothy makes a complaint for them being like Fitz and Olivia from Scandal but will she get to a breaking point where she wants to be the only woman in Timothy's life?
🌶 Spicy
🌶 Friends to Lovers ( I'd say Friends with benefits)
🌶 Workplace Romance
🌶 Love triangle 🔺️
🌶 Interacial relationship ( bw / wm)
Features an interracial romance. Naima is in college but is 27. Timothy is 25. This is a workplace romance.
Ends on a cliffhanger for a second book so you don't get a conclusion if they work out or not.
This isn't typically a book I'd gravitate towards it based on the plot and the casualness of the MC's relationship.
I typically don't shy away from books that feature cheating, but I'll be honest and say that books where the FMC is the Other woman and knows that she is the sidechick the entire time but pursues the relationship anyways with mutual pursuit by the MMC (he's not pushing her away) would have to have a very strong plot to engage me the whole time and not lead to me skimming through the book.
Friends to Lovers 👉 to Friends with Benefits 👉 to Possible real relationship with barriers.
The barrier was that the MMC Timothy has a long distance girlfriend that he'd been with for 5 years while pursuing a relationship with the FMC, Naima.
Naima goes along with their workplace antics even when Timothy makes a complaint for them being like Fitz and Olivia from Scandal but will she get to a breaking point where she wants to be the only woman in Timothy's life?
🌶 Spicy
🌶 Friends to Lovers ( I'd say Friends with benefits)
🌶 Workplace Romance
🌶 Love triangle 🔺️
🌶 Interacial relationship ( bw / wm)
Features an interracial romance. Naima is in college but is 27. Timothy is 25. This is a workplace romance.
Ends on a cliffhanger for a second book so you don't get a conclusion if they work out or not.
This isn't typically a book I'd gravitate towards it based on the plot and the casualness of the MC's relationship.
I typically don't shy away from books that feature cheating, but I'll be honest and say that books where the FMC is the Other woman and knows that she is the sidechick the entire time but pursues the relationship anyways with mutual pursuit by the MMC (he's not pushing her away) would have to have a very strong plot to engage me the whole time and not lead to me skimming through the book.
March 13, 2025
the cliffhanger is BRUTAL.
September 15, 2017
3.5... I'm not a fan of cheating, however I did try to keep an open mind with this book.
February 24, 2016
While Same Page is another duology by the duo, it differs from the F*THS NA duology as this book felt more like an ensemble piece with the supporting Symposium co-workers, which drew the main characters, Tim and Naima, closer together as the book went on.
In fact, a part of me wanted there to be a separate chapter or spin-off story focusing just on the workers of the Symposium because they were all too crazy-funny not to have their own spotlight.
The chemistry between Naima and Tim’s characters is undeniable and if it weren’t stated in the synopsis, the reader would never guess Tim was otherwise ‘attached’ based on his actions and reactions around Naima.
In fact, the two almost immediately resembled that of a budding couple starting a relationship rather than that of simple close friends/co-workers having a fling.
I found that the two of them complemented each other well and gave the other a sort of balance. Tim with is off-the-cuff honestly and Naima with her kind of live in the moments attitude. One of my favorite parts about this book was that fact that Ruby (aka Sailor Moon) who was friends with both Tim and Naima and remained loyal and honest with each of them while keeping the other’s confidence.
(Which I know is not always an easy thing to do.) The situation they found themselves in was not idea and I found it hard to fit the blame on anyone in this book.
While I felt the ending was a bit rushed, what with waiting for Tim and Naima to finally cave and give into their feelings for each other, I am really looking forward to how Tim and Naima deal with each other now that all the cards are on the table. ;-)
Originally posted on my blog here.
In fact, a part of me wanted there to be a separate chapter or spin-off story focusing just on the workers of the Symposium because they were all too crazy-funny not to have their own spotlight.
The chemistry between Naima and Tim’s characters is undeniable and if it weren’t stated in the synopsis, the reader would never guess Tim was otherwise ‘attached’ based on his actions and reactions around Naima.
In fact, the two almost immediately resembled that of a budding couple starting a relationship rather than that of simple close friends/co-workers having a fling.
I found that the two of them complemented each other well and gave the other a sort of balance. Tim with is off-the-cuff honestly and Naima with her kind of live in the moments attitude. One of my favorite parts about this book was that fact that Ruby (aka Sailor Moon) who was friends with both Tim and Naima and remained loyal and honest with each of them while keeping the other’s confidence.
(Which I know is not always an easy thing to do.) The situation they found themselves in was not idea and I found it hard to fit the blame on anyone in this book.
While I felt the ending was a bit rushed, what with waiting for Tim and Naima to finally cave and give into their feelings for each other, I am really looking forward to how Tim and Naima deal with each other now that all the cards are on the table. ;-)
Originally posted on my blog here.
May 2, 2016
I absolutely loved this book by the Twinjas as this sister duo likes to call themselves. It was a mix of urban realness. Naima and Timothy getting together wasn’t without complications. One being he had someone and it was a long distance relationship. What I know about long distance relationships is that communication is key as it is in any relationship but even more essential when you don’t have that day to day communication with the one you love.
One thing I loved about the book that even though Timothy and Naima getting together was wrong due to the fact that he had someone but they were friends first. It wasn’t just lust they had a complicated connection. These authors showed the gritty realness of love, lies, and life. Nothing was sugar coated and at times it was hard to like Naima. This story was fresh and showed narratives that you don’t often see in romance. I loved how both cultures were explored. I will say that I wasn’t a fan of the cheating aspect but I enjoyed how the story unfolded. The ending felt a bit rushed and ended on a cliffhanger. But the good news is the second book is already out and I can’t wait to see the follow-up between these two characters. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.
One thing I loved about the book that even though Timothy and Naima getting together was wrong due to the fact that he had someone but they were friends first. It wasn’t just lust they had a complicated connection. These authors showed the gritty realness of love, lies, and life. Nothing was sugar coated and at times it was hard to like Naima. This story was fresh and showed narratives that you don’t often see in romance. I loved how both cultures were explored. I will say that I wasn’t a fan of the cheating aspect but I enjoyed how the story unfolded. The ending felt a bit rushed and ended on a cliffhanger. But the good news is the second book is already out and I can’t wait to see the follow-up between these two characters. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.
July 20, 2016
The Goodreads group Read It & Reap provided a copy of the ePub in exchange for an honest review.
Same Page by G. L. Tomas is a New Adult Romance. This novel visually reflects a diverse society.
Naima is immediately drawn to Timothy when she meets him at her job interview. Same Page explores a complicated relationship as Timothy has a long distance girlfriend. Naima and Timothy also work together—he is her boss. Their chemistry is undeniable and perhaps unstoppable.
Both characters are likeable and their personalities are revealed via their points of view. Naima is comfortable in her own skin, proud of her Nigerian heritage and driven to complete her post-secondary education. Timothy is drawn to Naima and must battle with his ‘other’ relationship. Cheating happens and the authors deal with this situation realistically. The authors also weave urban slang into this fast paced read. The secondary characters in this novel add depth as well—Naima’s family, roommate, and coworkers.
There is a cliffhanger as Same Page is book one in a duology.
Same Page by G. L. Tomas is a New Adult Romance. This novel visually reflects a diverse society.
Naima is immediately drawn to Timothy when she meets him at her job interview. Same Page explores a complicated relationship as Timothy has a long distance girlfriend. Naima and Timothy also work together—he is her boss. Their chemistry is undeniable and perhaps unstoppable.
Both characters are likeable and their personalities are revealed via their points of view. Naima is comfortable in her own skin, proud of her Nigerian heritage and driven to complete her post-secondary education. Timothy is drawn to Naima and must battle with his ‘other’ relationship. Cheating happens and the authors deal with this situation realistically. The authors also weave urban slang into this fast paced read. The secondary characters in this novel add depth as well—Naima’s family, roommate, and coworkers.
There is a cliffhanger as Same Page is book one in a duology.
March 17, 2016
4 stars
The chemistry and connection between Timothy and Naima was just right. It wasn't forced or rushed which I love! I loved how they brought out different sides of each other and pushed each other as well. Having a woman of color as the lead was so cool and she's from Staten Island like myself. The authors didn't lie there is nothing to do on this island! This story does have cheating but if you can get pass the cheating, you will definitely be in for a special treat! I enjoyed the writing style and the story held my interest. In this book you have drama, romance and comedy. What I liked most about the book is we have an interracial couple as the main couple. This is very rare in the New Adult and Contemporary Romance novels I have read.I stayed up to 1am reading and had to start the second book "Next Chapter" right away. This book had everything I loved and I will definitely be supporting this author in the future!
The chemistry and connection between Timothy and Naima was just right. It wasn't forced or rushed which I love! I loved how they brought out different sides of each other and pushed each other as well. Having a woman of color as the lead was so cool and she's from Staten Island like myself. The authors didn't lie there is nothing to do on this island! This story does have cheating but if you can get pass the cheating, you will definitely be in for a special treat! I enjoyed the writing style and the story held my interest. In this book you have drama, romance and comedy. What I liked most about the book is we have an interracial couple as the main couple. This is very rare in the New Adult and Contemporary Romance novels I have read.I stayed up to 1am reading and had to start the second book "Next Chapter" right away. This book had everything I loved and I will definitely be supporting this author in the future!
November 16, 2016
I received an ARC for an honest review for netgalley. I was went back and forth with this book, I mean Tim claimed he loved his girlfriend, yet he repeatedly cheated on her repeatedly. Yet, I did not dislike Naima per se, I mean hear you have this girl who supposedly is this smart med student, so why is she doing this. She herself says she doesn't want to be a side piece, where is her self-respect, but then again I guess you can't help who you fall in love with. Because she did love him, and I think he did love her, they probably should have never started it, but they did, and then they couldn't stay away, and the ending was heartbreaking, and you know there is a second part, so lets read it, because I have to know what happens now.
November 16, 2016
DNF @30%
Yea I got this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm sorry, I couldn't get into this book. I tried to finish it for a proper review but I just couldn't. I hated the story and the characters. The female lead, meh she was annoying at best. Hated Timothy because I do not like books about cheating. You have a long distance relationship already. Break up with the current gf if you intend to kiss Naima for a second time. I don't care how much the authors try to sugar coat this "love story"it just wasn't for me. Sorry.
Yea I got this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm sorry, I couldn't get into this book. I tried to finish it for a proper review but I just couldn't. I hated the story and the characters. The female lead, meh she was annoying at best. Hated Timothy because I do not like books about cheating. You have a long distance relationship already. Break up with the current gf if you intend to kiss Naima for a second time. I don't care how much the authors try to sugar coat this "love story"it just wasn't for me. Sorry.
February 12, 2016
It's Complicated.
These two were so not on the same page, but things tend to get complicated in love. I wasn't sure that I would like this, because well, cheating, but the story is well written and the characters were likeable and three-dimensional, so this book is certainly worth the read! I can't wait for the sequel! Keep up the good job guys!
These two were so not on the same page, but things tend to get complicated in love. I wasn't sure that I would like this, because well, cheating, but the story is well written and the characters were likeable and three-dimensional, so this book is certainly worth the read! I can't wait for the sequel! Keep up the good job guys!
February 1, 2016
Kind of a young read. Or a young writer--I can't tell. But it was funny to read about these kids just train-wrecking their way through their lives.
January 9, 2016
I wanted to cry because of the cliffhanger
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May 4, 2022
Yeah...No
I'll start off by saying I considered my old. That being said, I think this book was probably geared toward a younger audience which, I believe, affected my perception. (It's not you, it's me. Yeah... Let's go with that.)
Second, let me add that I am an African American woman. I am more than familiar with slang ('hood speak; Ebonics; etc.). So, there are no racial/racist undertones when I refer to the language in this book:
The writing was horrible. I can understand using idiomatic language when conversations are taking place between characters. It would be natural for these 20-somethings to speak slang to one another. But for the entire book to be written this way... with no explanations for what some of the terms meant? Yeah... No. Not cool. No bueno. (Here is probably where my being "old" is an issue. I'm sure the 20-somethings in my life would've understood every word.) It looks especially bad when the MFC/h is supposed to be a student of languages, IMO.
I do applaud the author for two things (the writing notwithstanding): they let you know up front that this book ends in a cliffhanger, and they warn that this book involves infidelity, so if either of those things bother you, you should skip this.
I probably should have skipped this.
Most "romances" I read pride themselves on "no cheating," so this is probably the first one I've read where cheating is the main issue of the book. The cheating... and the dumb comments about the "relationship" were a little more than I could bear. I found it funny that Naima complained about feeling like a side piece. Guess what, Boo? You were a side piece. And I'll just day that Tim is an @$$ for cheating in the first place, but I won't go into detail so as not to spoil anything.
Back to my issues with the writing...
There were so many typos... words misspelled...words misused...I hate when people try to use "big words" and use them incorrectly. That's what a thesaurus is for. I also hate when I have to waste time trying to figure out what a sentence is supposed to say. Proofreading and editing are fundamental.
I don't know if I'll torture myself with any more of this series.
(Just an unrelated side note: Autocorrect is the devil, so-- even as much as I complain about typos--this review will likely have a few. Typing on a tablet is the bane of my existence. 🤷)
I'll start off by saying I considered my old. That being said, I think this book was probably geared toward a younger audience which, I believe, affected my perception. (It's not you, it's me. Yeah... Let's go with that.)
Second, let me add that I am an African American woman. I am more than familiar with slang ('hood speak; Ebonics; etc.). So, there are no racial/racist undertones when I refer to the language in this book:
The writing was horrible. I can understand using idiomatic language when conversations are taking place between characters. It would be natural for these 20-somethings to speak slang to one another. But for the entire book to be written this way... with no explanations for what some of the terms meant? Yeah... No. Not cool. No bueno. (Here is probably where my being "old" is an issue. I'm sure the 20-somethings in my life would've understood every word.) It looks especially bad when the MFC/h is supposed to be a student of languages, IMO.
I do applaud the author for two things (the writing notwithstanding): they let you know up front that this book ends in a cliffhanger, and they warn that this book involves infidelity, so if either of those things bother you, you should skip this.
I probably should have skipped this.
Most "romances" I read pride themselves on "no cheating," so this is probably the first one I've read where cheating is the main issue of the book. The cheating... and the dumb comments about the "relationship" were a little more than I could bear. I found it funny that Naima complained about feeling like a side piece. Guess what, Boo? You were a side piece. And I'll just day that Tim is an @$$ for cheating in the first place, but I won't go into detail so as not to spoil anything.
Back to my issues with the writing...
There were so many typos... words misspelled...words misused...I hate when people try to use "big words" and use them incorrectly. That's what a thesaurus is for. I also hate when I have to waste time trying to figure out what a sentence is supposed to say. Proofreading and editing are fundamental.
I don't know if I'll torture myself with any more of this series.
(Just an unrelated side note: Autocorrect is the devil, so-- even as much as I complain about typos--this review will likely have a few. Typing on a tablet is the bane of my existence. 🤷)
September 24, 2023
I got this book on Stuff Your Kindle Day for free, and I wanted to read this with an open mind, despite warnings of cheating, a cliff hanger & typos. It's fine if you can overlook them. I've only noticed a few.
The author is definitely a better version of Colleen Hoover. Colleen Hoover could take some lessons from G.L. on how to write messy stories without being so problematic.
I'll start with positive things (also the reasons that kept me reading):
- The main characters showed mutual respect, even though there was cheating involved. I really liked that there wasn't any name-calling, controlling behavior, or toxic stuff going on.
- Great dialogues
- Cultures, I actually learned something new about Nigerian culture
Two things that bothered me:
- The transition between scenes, particularly the steamy ones, felt quite awkward. Not a consistent issue throughout the book though.
- I didn't appreciate the way the Asian character was portrayed in the book. Why was she given the nickname "Sailor Moon"? I mean, I get that it's part of the company culture where everyone has nicknames, and it's explained that she has a similar hairstyle to Sailor Moon. But still, it felt off to me. On the bright side, she has a strong personality and isn't afraid to call out on bullshit, which I love. However, there's this scene where one of the workers under the main character's management tells the main girl that two workers are his "types," and they happen to be black and Afro-Latine and brown. And that Sailor Moon isn't his type. It made me question if the author was trying to suggest that Asians aren't considered attractive for the main guy. I'm not sure if I misinterpreted the author's writing, but that's how it felt. And I also kept in mind that Sailor Moon is lesbian. The author may have wanted to avoid baiting, but still, idk.
If the author had received feedback from beta readers from those communities, it could have easily been a 4-star rating
The author is definitely a better version of Colleen Hoover. Colleen Hoover could take some lessons from G.L. on how to write messy stories without being so problematic.
I'll start with positive things (also the reasons that kept me reading):
- The main characters showed mutual respect, even though there was cheating involved. I really liked that there wasn't any name-calling, controlling behavior, or toxic stuff going on.
- Great dialogues
- Cultures, I actually learned something new about Nigerian culture
Two things that bothered me:
- The transition between scenes, particularly the steamy ones, felt quite awkward. Not a consistent issue throughout the book though.
- I didn't appreciate the way the Asian character was portrayed in the book. Why was she given the nickname "Sailor Moon"? I mean, I get that it's part of the company culture where everyone has nicknames, and it's explained that she has a similar hairstyle to Sailor Moon. But still, it felt off to me. On the bright side, she has a strong personality and isn't afraid to call out on bullshit, which I love. However, there's this scene where one of the workers under the main character's management tells the main girl that two workers are his "types," and they happen to be black and Afro-Latine and brown. And that Sailor Moon isn't his type. It made me question if the author was trying to suggest that Asians aren't considered attractive for the main guy. I'm not sure if I misinterpreted the author's writing, but that's how it felt. And I also kept in mind that Sailor Moon is lesbian. The author may have wanted to avoid baiting, but still, idk.
If the author had received feedback from beta readers from those communities, it could have easily been a 4-star rating
January 26, 2020
This story features Naima, a first generation Nigerian-American, and Timothy, who work together at the same bookstore in Rhode Island. Timothy has lived there his whole life, and Naima is there to go to university.
For the most part it’s a cute modern tale well performed. That was one of the reasons I felt like listening. Naima has a good character voice, and we learn a lot about Nigerian family life. I enjoyed the cultural b its quite a lot.
Timothy has a long-distance girlfriend, and it’s clear that they are not working out. He and Naima begin fooling around with each other even though he’s not officially broken up with his girl. His friends love her, and they seem like a great couple together, but there’s cheating.
Toward the end, Naima decides to stand up for herself and break it off with Tim. It comes at just the point when he finally breaks up with his girlfriend to be with Naima for real. And as soon as Naima finds out the story ends.
For me as a reader, I did not like the abrupt ending. The book could have gone on for maybe 2 more hours and been a complete novel. That cliffhanger-ish ending might not matter to some readers. I wasn’t one of them. It really soured my experience with this book. Interested readers will be relieved to note that a sequel does exist for Naima and Timothy.
Who this book is for: Fans of contemporary interracial romance, Readers who don’t mind cliffhangers
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
For the most part it’s a cute modern tale well performed. That was one of the reasons I felt like listening. Naima has a good character voice, and we learn a lot about Nigerian family life. I enjoyed the cultural b its quite a lot.
Timothy has a long-distance girlfriend, and it’s clear that they are not working out. He and Naima begin fooling around with each other even though he’s not officially broken up with his girl. His friends love her, and they seem like a great couple together, but there’s cheating.
Toward the end, Naima decides to stand up for herself and break it off with Tim. It comes at just the point when he finally breaks up with his girlfriend to be with Naima for real. And as soon as Naima finds out the story ends.
For me as a reader, I did not like the abrupt ending. The book could have gone on for maybe 2 more hours and been a complete novel. That cliffhanger-ish ending might not matter to some readers. I wasn’t one of them. It really soured my experience with this book. Interested readers will be relieved to note that a sequel does exist for Naima and Timothy.
Who this book is for: Fans of contemporary interracial romance, Readers who don’t mind cliffhangers
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
December 4, 2021
This book 🤦🏻♀️
•poorly written, the grammar is just awful, lots of words out of order or seemed to be missing
• the main male character- Timothy- is a big fat cheater! Multiple times they mention he had a long distance girlfriend, and that they don’t want to betray that relationship. Does that stop them? No! I hate that and can’t get down with it.
This book is very “cultural” is that a word??
Nigerian culture explained and mentioned/ shown.
Lots of LGBT references/ mentioned.
Lots of marijuana usage. Talking about getting and being high, they get high together.
This book was not for me. Some things i liked. I like a cultured book, but this book was too much… and then was hard to read because the writing was like it was poorly translated from another language 🤔 was it? Lol idk.
•poorly written, the grammar is just awful, lots of words out of order or seemed to be missing
• the main male character- Timothy- is a big fat cheater! Multiple times they mention he had a long distance girlfriend, and that they don’t want to betray that relationship. Does that stop them? No! I hate that and can’t get down with it.
This book is very “cultural” is that a word??
Nigerian culture explained and mentioned/ shown.
Lots of LGBT references/ mentioned.
Lots of marijuana usage. Talking about getting and being high, they get high together.
This book was not for me. Some things i liked. I like a cultured book, but this book was too much… and then was hard to read because the writing was like it was poorly translated from another language 🤔 was it? Lol idk.
October 21, 2016
Really, really liked it! Lots of steam and drama! Definitely approaches strong subjects that won't be of the liking of many readers such a as affairs, but Tim and Naima's relationship is sweet, cute and hot. The book is a little slow in the beginning, but totally appreciate that the author developed their relationship starting from the moment they meet at work all through their complicated love affair. This is the second book I've read from this author and I'm finding her work really entertaining and interesting.
Tim, an RI native, meets Naima when she goes to interview at the coffee and book shop he works at. Sparks fly and the undeniable attraction they are trying to fight can't be ignored. The problem is that Tim is in a long distance relationship with his girlfriend of four years. This story is very different from what I normally read and I can't wait to read the next book.
Tim, an RI native, meets Naima when she goes to interview at the coffee and book shop he works at. Sparks fly and the undeniable attraction they are trying to fight can't be ignored. The problem is that Tim is in a long distance relationship with his girlfriend of four years. This story is very different from what I normally read and I can't wait to read the next book.
July 7, 2020
Decent Read
The story was interesting. I really enjoyed the nicknames for each coworker. I didn't like that Tim and Naima's story developed. I wished Tim would have stepped up sooner oppose to months later. I wish Niama would have held out and allowed a stronger friendship to develop instead of giving in. However, it is what it is. I did not like the cliff hanger ending. I wished the author would have finished the story to let me know how Tim and Naima's story ended.
Despite my feelings for the book, I still would recommend it to my friends to see how they felt about the characters and the storyline.
The story was interesting. I really enjoyed the nicknames for each coworker. I didn't like that Tim and Naima's story developed. I wished Tim would have stepped up sooner oppose to months later. I wish Niama would have held out and allowed a stronger friendship to develop instead of giving in. However, it is what it is. I did not like the cliff hanger ending. I wished the author would have finished the story to let me know how Tim and Naima's story ended.
Despite my feelings for the book, I still would recommend it to my friends to see how they felt about the characters and the storyline.
July 25, 2021
A movie waiting to happen
The book same page was recommended by Unique Words, LLC and this was my first time reading something by this author. The place symposium remind me of an updates breakfast club movie. You have all these different people with outside lives but once they are at work it's like one bug family. I loved the nick names and ruby. G.L Thomas brings the characters 5o life and then among it all you have a new friendship between Tim and Naima that quickly develops into young love and all the issues that can happen especially when it is a love triangle situation as well
The book same page was recommended by Unique Words, LLC and this was my first time reading something by this author. The place symposium remind me of an updates breakfast club movie. You have all these different people with outside lives but once they are at work it's like one bug family. I loved the nick names and ruby. G.L Thomas brings the characters 5o life and then among it all you have a new friendship between Tim and Naima that quickly develops into young love and all the issues that can happen especially when it is a love triangle situation as well
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