THE LOVE LYRIC

A single mom falls for an R&B singer.

Iris Greene never expected to become a widow shortly after getting married and having a baby, but she worked hard to make a life for herself and her daughter, Calla, in her husband’s absence. Five years after Terry’s death, Iris is the director of partnerships at Save Face Beauty, a makeup and skincare company. Even though she feels lonely sometimes, she can’t imagine letting another man into her life—she doesn’t have the time or the energy to find her perfect match. But then she meets Angel, one of her stylist sister’s clients and an up-and-coming singer. When Angel is named the latest celebrity brand ambassador for Save Face Beauty, Iris has to spend lots of one-on-one time with him as they travel around the country on a meet-and-greet tour. Angel also feels like there’s something missing from his life—even though he’s massively popular, he’s not passionate about the music he’s making and he’d love to be able to share his success with someone special. As he and Iris work together, it’s clear that their chemistry is only growing stronger. But Iris needs her job, and she can’t risk appearing unprofessional by developing a relationship with the company’s ambassador. Both Iris and Angel have to decide if it’s worth the risk to go after what they really want—in their careers and their romantic lives. Forest continues her Greene Sisters series with this charming installment. Iris and Angel’s relationship develops slowly and satisfyingly, with real, adult complications instead of miscommunications.

A sweet and sexy romance that hits all the right notes.