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The Queen of My Heart
Alice Holmes is an orphan, who has never known what's it like to call a place her home. Since losing her parents to a murder, she has been part of the foster care system. But when the genius, billionaire filmmaker David Hammer decides to foster her, Alice finally hopes her life would change for the better.
However, the drop, dead gorgeous ice queen, and David Hammer's daughter, Diana, has other plans for Alice.
Head cheerleader, the most gorgeous girl in school, and insanely talented, Diana Hammer is the kinda girl Alice calls 'the queens of everything'. She is everything Alice is not. After a heated initial conversation, Alice decides to spend senior year staying out of Diana's way. But things don't go according to plan when she befriends Kimberly Cole, Diana's sworn enemy, and the only girl who can challenge Diana's supremacy at Malibu High.
But Alice finds Diana intriguing. She can see the layers that envelope Diana, and she can't help but want to peel them away. Will Diana's cold exterior, push Alice away? Can Alice survive Diana's torments, and sympathize with the bully, who has also had a traumatic past? Will Diana and Alice find common ground...or something more? Can two foster sisters...become lovers?
However, the drop, dead gorgeous ice queen, and David Hammer's daughter, Diana, has other plans for Alice.
Head cheerleader, the most gorgeous girl in school, and insanely talented, Diana Hammer is the kinda girl Alice calls 'the queens of everything'. She is everything Alice is not. After a heated initial conversation, Alice decides to spend senior year staying out of Diana's way. But things don't go according to plan when she befriends Kimberly Cole, Diana's sworn enemy, and the only girl who can challenge Diana's supremacy at Malibu High.
But Alice finds Diana intriguing. She can see the layers that envelope Diana, and she can't help but want to peel them away. Will Diana's cold exterior, push Alice away? Can Alice survive Diana's torments, and sympathize with the bully, who has also had a traumatic past? Will Diana and Alice find common ground...or something more? Can two foster sisters...become lovers?
355 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2023
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About the author
A. Goswami
28 books120 followersI am your friendly neighborhood Sapphic romance writer, who has a knack for writing steamy romances, that also work as comfort reads. I know, a conundrum! But once you give my books a shot, you'll know what I mean!
I live in London, a few streets away from where Sherlock Holmes used to live, so... if I you find me taking too long to publish my next book, I am probably off with Mr. Holmes on an adventure.
I live in London, a few streets away from where Sherlock Holmes used to live, so... if I you find me taking too long to publish my next book, I am probably off with Mr. Holmes on an adventure.
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August 3, 2023
Started really well and for first 33% couldn’t understand the not so good reviews, then… Oh Dear! Personalities changed, the story careered out of control and… can’t go on.
March 16, 2023
the story idea was good had it been executed properly. too many typos for a published novel and the overall writing and dialogue made me tear up a little (in a bad way)
February 5, 2024
okay so this book was kinda crazy and i really hated Diana at the start but omg she was not the villain of this story, her EVIL dad was. omg he's so horrible. but, Kim wasn't nice either, and she was the worse one compared to Diana. Diana had real trauma, but Kim just used people and didn't treat anyone nicely. she used Diana, used her boyfriend, used Alice. like no ty i don't like Kim
this grammar in this book was so awful, just anything as basic as punctuation and capitalising letters wasn't done. it really put me off and took out of the reading experience
this grammar in this book was so awful, just anything as basic as punctuation and capitalising letters wasn't done. it really put me off and took out of the reading experience
January 25, 2023
Great premise and plot, poorly researched and mediocre execution
Okay, I liked the premise, I liked the characters as they were set up. The conflict between the two main characters and chemistry was there ... Then it all fell apart.
First, the author didn't seem to have a strong grasp on how modern American teens interact. They shook hands like businessmen, spoke overly formally at times, and used very outdated or overly familiar interactions. Their drama was pretty realistic though! Which may have saved it on that front.
But it was poorly researched. And that's what killed it for me. There were glaring and unbelievable errors around how the foster and legal systems work, and even which agency handles what. A few hours and google could have cleared up some of these inconsistencies.
There also seemed to be some really problematic ideas about mental health. The main character responds to anyone's trauma with a story about how she is more traumatized, then the take away is that their trauma hardly counts in comparison. The main character claims to have PTSD, but shows no outward signs of it, despite not having therapy or anyone teaching her coping mechanisms, then she lets another character down play her own very acute PTSD because basically she's rich and not in foster care, therefore her problems must not matter that much. Super problematic.
Then right when the story starts to redeem itself with the characters coming together to stand up for themselves, the book ends and we get a HEA epilogue instead, which is also poorly researched.
Finally, the author obviously hasn't actually watched Xena if they think Xena should be played by a teenager, (unless it's a prequal) and that a reboot could possibly feature a male lead costar. That....there is no male lead in Xena. That's the whole point. Aries and Caesar are the antagonists and even they aren't consistent characters, Joxer is the comedic relief/conscience, every other reoccurring guy is barely in the show in comparison. Also, what homophobic director would even want to reboot Xena? Particularly if he had political ambitions. Doing it at all would infuriate conservatives, and doing it so clearly poorly would infuriate liberals. It would have axed his career faster than winding up a felon on the sex offenders registry. Which... incidentally...
Okay, one more criticism, multiple sexual assaults happen in this book, and are played down as "almost" happening, as if because the perp didn't succeed in turning it into a full fledged rape it invalidated the crime itself. That's not how sexual assault works.
What was done well, the teens interactions might have felt stilted and weird, but their inner dialog and how they emotionally reacted and impulsively reacted to things was very realistic. Each of the primary characters had depth and layers that felt accessible and relatable as a reader. Diana's redemption arc was pretty well done, pacing-wise particularly. It wasn't all at once, and she back slid a lot, which makes sense. Each character stayed true to who they were throughout. Kim and Diana grow as people. Alice could have been more interesting as she is basically the patron saint of orphans with hearts of gold but Kim and Diana carried the story well enough.
Teen girls are typically extremely sexual, it's a hormonal thing, even if it's just with themselves, and the way that was handled here might come off as shocking to readers used to the demure blushing never been kissed trope, but realistically, 17/18 year old girls are very likely to be sexually active, or at least have done a lot of exploration on their own, and the way this book was frank and direct about that was realistic and kind of a breath of fresh air.
The book needs editing, for sure, but it reads like a very very solid draft that just needed some micro editing and a bit of research and development at a few key points. There was so much potential here, and I think this author has a lot to offer, even if she does need to go rewatch Xena obviously, but I'll probably keep reading her work. 3.5 stars.
Okay, I liked the premise, I liked the characters as they were set up. The conflict between the two main characters and chemistry was there ... Then it all fell apart.
First, the author didn't seem to have a strong grasp on how modern American teens interact. They shook hands like businessmen, spoke overly formally at times, and used very outdated or overly familiar interactions. Their drama was pretty realistic though! Which may have saved it on that front.
But it was poorly researched. And that's what killed it for me. There were glaring and unbelievable errors around how the foster and legal systems work, and even which agency handles what. A few hours and google could have cleared up some of these inconsistencies.
There also seemed to be some really problematic ideas about mental health. The main character responds to anyone's trauma with a story about how she is more traumatized, then the take away is that their trauma hardly counts in comparison. The main character claims to have PTSD, but shows no outward signs of it, despite not having therapy or anyone teaching her coping mechanisms, then she lets another character down play her own very acute PTSD because basically she's rich and not in foster care, therefore her problems must not matter that much. Super problematic.
Then right when the story starts to redeem itself with the characters coming together to stand up for themselves, the book ends and we get a HEA epilogue instead, which is also poorly researched.
Finally, the author obviously hasn't actually watched Xena if they think Xena should be played by a teenager, (unless it's a prequal) and that a reboot could possibly feature a male lead costar. That....there is no male lead in Xena. That's the whole point. Aries and Caesar are the antagonists and even they aren't consistent characters, Joxer is the comedic relief/conscience, every other reoccurring guy is barely in the show in comparison. Also, what homophobic director would even want to reboot Xena? Particularly if he had political ambitions. Doing it at all would infuriate conservatives, and doing it so clearly poorly would infuriate liberals. It would have axed his career faster than winding up a felon on the sex offenders registry. Which... incidentally...
Okay, one more criticism, multiple sexual assaults happen in this book, and are played down as "almost" happening, as if because the perp didn't succeed in turning it into a full fledged rape it invalidated the crime itself. That's not how sexual assault works.
What was done well, the teens interactions might have felt stilted and weird, but their inner dialog and how they emotionally reacted and impulsively reacted to things was very realistic. Each of the primary characters had depth and layers that felt accessible and relatable as a reader. Diana's redemption arc was pretty well done, pacing-wise particularly. It wasn't all at once, and she back slid a lot, which makes sense. Each character stayed true to who they were throughout. Kim and Diana grow as people. Alice could have been more interesting as she is basically the patron saint of orphans with hearts of gold but Kim and Diana carried the story well enough.
Teen girls are typically extremely sexual, it's a hormonal thing, even if it's just with themselves, and the way that was handled here might come off as shocking to readers used to the demure blushing never been kissed trope, but realistically, 17/18 year old girls are very likely to be sexually active, or at least have done a lot of exploration on their own, and the way this book was frank and direct about that was realistic and kind of a breath of fresh air.
The book needs editing, for sure, but it reads like a very very solid draft that just needed some micro editing and a bit of research and development at a few key points. There was so much potential here, and I think this author has a lot to offer, even if she does need to go rewatch Xena obviously, but I'll probably keep reading her work. 3.5 stars.
June 9, 2023
2 stars
no because literally wtf how do u fall in love with someone who took you to your old foster house and made you get out of the car and have a panic attack right there like what in the actual heck... and the fact that they were foster siblings didn't really feel right to me
no because literally wtf how do u fall in love with someone who took you to your old foster house and made you get out of the car and have a panic attack right there like what in the actual heck... and the fact that they were foster siblings didn't really feel right to me
June 1, 2023
1.25 ⭐️ It lowkey had me hooked at first, but there were just too many problems with this. The author was constantly mixing up her characters’s names, the grammar was lacking, and the writing style felt like this came from wattpad. Typically that wouldn’t bother me, but it just doesn’t work for this book. the ending was weird and I was so close to DNFing.
January 21, 2023
Importance of learning from others and moving on
The book tells the realities of families involved in Hollywood glamor. Alice Holmes, an orphan was adopted by a famous family in Hollywood. She thought it will be like other foster families that she had been brought to or worse especially when she met Diana Hammer, her foster sister. The book was able to depict the hardships of overcoming trauma. I like how the author was able to portray the chemistry and passion of the main characters to each other while learning from each other's past wounds. It taught me that it does not hurt to be brave one step at a time. Some of the words need to be proofread but overall a book worth reading. Keep it up!
The book tells the realities of families involved in Hollywood glamor. Alice Holmes, an orphan was adopted by a famous family in Hollywood. She thought it will be like other foster families that she had been brought to or worse especially when she met Diana Hammer, her foster sister. The book was able to depict the hardships of overcoming trauma. I like how the author was able to portray the chemistry and passion of the main characters to each other while learning from each other's past wounds. It taught me that it does not hurt to be brave one step at a time. Some of the words need to be proofread but overall a book worth reading. Keep it up!
February 12, 2023
Misspelling, even using wrong names really takes away the pleasure in reading this for me. Good plot, but the ending was rushed and all the mistakes takes it down to a two star book.
August 22, 2023
This was sweet but absolutely not a book that was ready for publishing, it has potential but is just direly in need of a good editor. It’s all really cute, the characters and story are nice but definitely reads like bad fanfiction; a shocking amount of mistakes and typos with a lot of clunky dialogue and poor writing for supposedly finished work.
I did actually enjoy reading it and didn’t DNF it, as the plot and characters were genuinely lovely, it’s just the rest that lets it down. It could also use some editing on the pacing and proper building/deescalating tension.
I’m not majorly a fan of teen romance, especially with spice, but they did feel older which helped. At the beginning I wasn’t sure who to root for, and both options had some over the top toxic moments that went way too far to realistically be forgiven.
A lot of basic errors in spelling, grammar etc. so much that I had to check if this one was an ARC copy and I’d just forgotten…
A lot of the dialogue is very clunky and unrealistic.
One pov until halfway through and then suddenly flits around between different characters and timelines, but only for a few chapters, which just seems weird.
Goes back and forth between being well written and deep to bad/cringe fan-fiction
I did actually enjoy reading it and didn’t DNF it, as the plot and characters were genuinely lovely, it’s just the rest that lets it down. It could also use some editing on the pacing and proper building/deescalating tension.
I’m not majorly a fan of teen romance, especially with spice, but they did feel older which helped. At the beginning I wasn’t sure who to root for, and both options had some over the top toxic moments that went way too far to realistically be forgiven.
A lot of basic errors in spelling, grammar etc. so much that I had to check if this one was an ARC copy and I’d just forgotten…
A lot of the dialogue is very clunky and unrealistic.
One pov until halfway through and then suddenly flits around between different characters and timelines, but only for a few chapters, which just seems weird.
Goes back and forth between being well written and deep to bad/cringe fan-fiction
July 18, 2023
"What an idiot you are. Girls have done more for far less"
"I have killed people for what you tried to do with me"
honestly that was one of my fav moments i've had whilst reading. It's just so fucking satisfying. makes up for the ending, which was a bit too abrupt imo.
but still.
This wasn't technically the greatest at times, incestious themes do be weird. Regardless of context. I liked that it sort of went all over the place at times, I'm not enough of a miser to demand perfect shit. This was incredibly entertaining and Alice is a goddamn warrior with killer lines and a heart of gold.
this will def be one of my guilty pleasures. for me this was a weirdly fun read. mostly for the dialogue i quoted. That was everything.
"I have killed people for what you tried to do with me"
honestly that was one of my fav moments i've had whilst reading. It's just so fucking satisfying. makes up for the ending, which was a bit too abrupt imo.
but still.
This wasn't technically the greatest at times, incestious themes do be weird. Regardless of context. I liked that it sort of went all over the place at times, I'm not enough of a miser to demand perfect shit. This was incredibly entertaining and Alice is a goddamn warrior with killer lines and a heart of gold.
this will def be one of my guilty pleasures. for me this was a weirdly fun read. mostly for the dialogue i quoted. That was everything.
March 25, 2023
meh
I like the basis of the book-I thought it was interesting and I love a good lesbian romance. However I felt like the plot needed to be a little more intense and the grammar could have been checked over. Once in the book, it says that Alice turns around and sees Diana Hammer but really she turns around to see David Hammer. Small mistakes like that that just brought it down for me.
I like the basis of the book-I thought it was interesting and I love a good lesbian romance. However I felt like the plot needed to be a little more intense and the grammar could have been checked over. Once in the book, it says that Alice turns around and sees Diana Hammer but really she turns around to see David Hammer. Small mistakes like that that just brought it down for me.
May 6, 2023
Hating to love you
A very unique love story, with some interesting twists about two high school girls that are very different but found some common issues that bring them together, lovable characters and even an enemy make this story a very enjoyable read. My only complain is some political stereotypes that do not add to the story. All the bad guys are conservatives and the liberals are sweethearts, I wish it was but it is not
A very unique love story, with some interesting twists about two high school girls that are very different but found some common issues that bring them together, lovable characters and even an enemy make this story a very enjoyable read. My only complain is some political stereotypes that do not add to the story. All the bad guys are conservatives and the liberals are sweethearts, I wish it was but it is not
July 14, 2023
Loved the Story
The story between Diana and Alice was really good. You can actually feel the emotions pulling at you through all the hardships they endured, especially Alice. However, this book lacked any editing. It caused confusion and doubt regarding the abilities of the author. I plan on reading other works of this author because I believe the content and subject matter is something that is worth writing about.
The story between Diana and Alice was really good. You can actually feel the emotions pulling at you through all the hardships they endured, especially Alice. However, this book lacked any editing. It caused confusion and doubt regarding the abilities of the author. I plan on reading other works of this author because I believe the content and subject matter is something that is worth writing about.
September 4, 2025
The Queen of My Heart: Falling for an ‘It Girl’
Absolutely loved this book. Goswami makes a hit with this stand alone story. The story deals with lots of hard truths and daily issues and manages to give the reader a great heart warming experience. Definitely one of the best books that this author has written and I have read them all by now I believe. Highly recommend reading this one!
Absolutely loved this book. Goswami makes a hit with this stand alone story. The story deals with lots of hard truths and daily issues and manages to give the reader a great heart warming experience. Definitely one of the best books that this author has written and I have read them all by now I believe. Highly recommend reading this one!
January 21, 2023
Well Worth The Read!
As A. Goswami the storytelling in this book is entertaining, heartbreaking and heartwarming. There was a lot of content in this story including some truths regarding working in Hollywood and the foster care system. It is a story that has four young women experiencing life and it’s difficulties. I did enjoy it!
As A. Goswami the storytelling in this book is entertaining, heartbreaking and heartwarming. There was a lot of content in this story including some truths regarding working in Hollywood and the foster care system. It is a story that has four young women experiencing life and it’s difficulties. I did enjoy it!
September 10, 2023
this book had great potential but there was too many spelling mistakes, the author mixed up characters names multiple times & repeated a scene twice, i liked the plot, the epilogue also let it down though
January 17, 2024
This book is pretty cringe. I finished it & kept hoping it would get better but it didn't. I love a good WLW romance but this just wasn't it. It feels super rushed. The plot is kinda lame. I didn't love Diana's character development. One minute she was mean & the next they were basically in love.
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February 18, 2024
The plot idea had potential, but unfortunately, the execution fell short for me. At times, I found it quite chaotic and even absurd. I couldn't connect with Diana and her myriad of problems, and Alice's character felt incomplete or underdeveloped. I was on the verge of DNFing the book.
June 26, 2024
I haven’t finished this book yet. I’m at 10% and it’s doing my head in.
I’m trying to decide if I can cope with the terrible grammar and spelling.
Is the story at least worth following? I think this might have to be in my DNF list…. I’m conflicted…
I’m trying to decide if I can cope with the terrible grammar and spelling.
Is the story at least worth following? I think this might have to be in my DNF list…. I’m conflicted…
January 17, 2023
Average F/F romance
Can improve proofreading! But this was a quick read, and somehow I learned to love Diana & Alice story! .
Can improve proofreading! But this was a quick read, and somehow I learned to love Diana & Alice story! .
January 27, 2023
fun
A twist of fate, a love story that evolves in growth and honesty.
Young and filled with passion. Through trauma comes strength and a HEA.
A twist of fate, a love story that evolves in growth and honesty.
Young and filled with passion. Through trauma comes strength and a HEA.
April 16, 2023
Started off good then felt like the author was rushing the end just to finish the book. Would have loved a couple more chapters before the Epilogue. Overall it was an okay read.
July 9, 2023
what was this💀
September 24, 2023
i liked the beggining but some parts of the book towards the end were cringe and it didnt follow the plot
October 8, 2023
To be honest, I wouldn't even notice the errors and whatnot. I love the story and the plot that maybe made me ignored those errors and whatever whatnot is in this story.
November 17, 2023
I started this in October sometime and didn't (couldn't) finish it. Absolutely hated the writing style.
January 25, 2024
This book was ok. I liked the inclusion of teenage hormones and just plain lust. I also enjoyed the friendship redemptions.
July 18, 2024
this might be the worst book ive ever read the most toxic relationship, racism, horrible ways of showing drug abuse, domestic abuse, sexual harrasement and more god this sucked
February 2, 2025
Straight ass. The only character i like is diana. The dirty talk is cringe like u know it were written by a horny teenager. Even wattpada have a better writing than this.
June 3, 2025
Loved it!
I love everything by this author. It's laugh out loud funny, heartfelt, and relatable. The characters are amazing. Can't wait to read all of her books.
I love everything by this author. It's laugh out loud funny, heartfelt, and relatable. The characters are amazing. Can't wait to read all of her books.
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