There are some other great twists in this one too just to keep you hopping plus wonderful drama, and a really cool love story.

Okaaaaaay this was a quick steamy read. Lena and Kade had amazing chemistry from the first moment we get both of them on page together! But what I liked apart from that was how we get to see Kade's inner most vulnerable thoughts. His gf cheated on him with his whole brother, so that has made him be like yeah nah he not about this relationship life.

Lena is dealing with her own breakup with her douchy ex-bf (seriously Ben and Kade's annoying ex , Mina, could choke!!) so cue a lil sexy time with a hot rock star after a not so great encounter with douchy Ben. I meaaaaan girl was winning that night. Kade rocked her world mmmhmmm

but wait hello, toss in some fake dating (my catnip) and we got a lovely moment for some messy emotions to be thrown in. I loved every juicy minute of it. Kade was fighting those feeeeliiiiings hard but he was a goner for Lena from the beginning (poor guy lol)

So all this rambling is to say: Get it. Read it. Enjoy it! When it's out on Sep 26th ;)

Oh wow, the chemistry between these two simply sizzles! From the moment they appear on the page together, you feel the heat and attraction between them, and you also feel the understanding and caring as well. Determined to be a just that once, well, we all know how that goes, but the character growth and love that develops between them, that was the star of this story. Loved their journey, how they started, and where they ended up, and that they took that leap to be happy <3

This was a really quick read, only 9 chapters but, it had a lot of story.

This is my second book by Naima Simone and I can't believe I haven't read her work before.

Please Don't Go, Girl is such a sweet, heartstrings puller, steamy and spicy with such delicious sexual tension, and enough comedic relief that it felt like a full-length novel. And yet, I still wish it had been longer because I wasn't ready to be done with Lina or Kade.

This book was book 3 in Naima's Love on the Radio series and I have to say it read like a standalone.

I loved the instant chemistry between Lina and Kade. The way the author showed it to me the reader. And though at first, I wasn't convinced because these two made-for-each-other idiots hadn't said much to each other, the tension and vibes were there quickly.

I wish we had delved a little bit more into the characters as individuals, more so Lina than Kade, because while the ending was wonderful it also felt unfinished for me. After all, there is still so much of Lina that is left unanswered for me. We saw where Kade comes from, what his past was, and what the conflict's beginning was. However, with Lina I don't feel like we got to the core of who she was we stayed barely below the surface and for that, this book is a 4.25 read. It was a great read but it could have given me more, I feel like I became invested in a character that I didn't get to know wholly.

I hope an extended epilogue is given because I want more of these two.

ALL the squeeing for Naima Simone’s PLEASE DON’T GO, GIRL!!

If a fake relationship with real emotional vulnerability and connection are your thing, RUN, do not walk to put this latest in her Love on the Radio series in front of your eyes. School admin Lena Graves and rockstar drummer Kade Gibson have friends in common. So when Lena’s wretched ex thinks to tear her down at a club, Kade doesn’t hold back in making sure Lena knows he has her back…. And when he needs a (fake) girlfriend for his parents’ anniversary party? Lena’s the one he calls.

So, Naima Simone works her magnificence with this story and its characters; their emotions truly reach out and grab readers and don’t let go. And it will be a surprise to none of her readers that the heat between Lena and Kade is absolutely scorching.

Lena is a heroine to girl-crush on—she ultimately stands up for herself with confidence and a great deal of compassion, and her willingness to speak the truth to Kade and others is courageous and inspiring. Kade too steps up to the plate. While he does have a few missteps along the way, it is quite satisfying to see him find himself again, and be willing to step up.

This one is going straight onto my keeper shelf.

Premise:

After saving Lena from an ex-boyfriend and then having a one-night stand with her, Kade asks for a favor in return: She will come with him to his family home in Boston and pretend to be his girlfriend to keep his brother's wife and ex-fiancée off his back.

Review:

This is a novella that clocks in at around 110 pages and 9 chapters, and Naima once again managed to bring out all the greatest hits: As I have said many a time, I love an immediate proposition and these two get to it by the second chapter after Lena is confronted by her ex and Kade (who, btw, is biiiiig and blooond) steps in and pretends to be her boyfriend, emasculates the ex, and has him kicked out of the club within three minutes (or something like that). Obviously, Lena needs a little comfort after this episode, and I do appreciate that Kade isn't honorable enough to reject her by citing "emotions" or something. It takes a special man to began making out with her, then hold her while she cries in a delayed reaction to the ex, and then smoothly continue to have sex with her. What a winner.

Anyway, in a true romance hero galaxy brain moment, Kade decides that a woman he hooked up with *once* is the perfect person for him to take home and introduce as his girlfriend to keep an ex away. Cue fake-relationship shenanigans that quickly turn into something all too real as Lena and Kade both grapple with ghosts of past relationships and try to see themselves of deserving a second chance.

The sex:

Here is what I'll always adore about Naima Simone: she's SO GOOD at writing sex in a way that's dirty and joyful and unapologetically celebrates bodies of all sizes and skin colors. There are two solid full-length sex scenes that don't skimp on description or dirty talk, and both occur during high-tension moments so the emotion shines through as well.

Overall:

Look, Naima Simone is my favorite author and for good reason. So I'd absolutely recommend this novella anyone looking for a short read that manages to fit in the perfect amount of plot, emotional development, and sex.

Thank you to Olive Heber Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review.

I enjoyed this read - it's not a complicated one and I like that

Lena is just out of a relationship in which her boyfriend broke up with her via letter and found a new girlfriend super fast after her.
Kade's brother married his ex after they cheated while he was with her - he hasn't been home in a long time to avoid the drama and now he needs a date for his parent's anniversary celebration and party

The mess was the perfect amount. I loved Lena and Kade and the spicy scene - this is for sure an easy fun read between those bigger books.

I think a story like this is needed every once and a while - I will be reading the other in this series

Love, betrayal, facing the past, and ultimately conquering your demons to move forward. Rock star meets semi-broken friend of a band member, and sparks fly, but bot are afraid of fire. Yes, there is a HEA, but gotta ride the roller coaster to get there.

He's a drummer in a famous band. She's the friend of his bf's gf. He saves her from her ex. He asks her to pretend to be his gf to avoid awkwardness with his ex-gf when he goes home to see his parents.

Really love Lena.... She's smart and brave. Kade is hot and swoony. Love how their relationship grows. The story is sexy and steamy. A terrific read.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Rated 4.5 Stars

Please Don't Go, Girl is a quick, fun and steamy read. I devoured it. I thoroughly enjoyed it too. One of the things I loved about it was the way it engaged my emotions. I was all in on this couple, Kade and Lena and their journey. It was an awesome read, one that I definitely recommend.

Quick Summary: An all or nothing with a rocker romance

My Review: Please Don't Go, Girl by Naima Simone is associated with her Love on the Radio series. It spotlights the band Bloody Sunday. This installment is specifically about the group's drummer, Kane, and his lady love, Lena.

About the Book: Coming in like a knight in shining armor, Kane Gibson had no problem checking Lena Graves' ex. She was extremely grateful and had no problem communicating her appreciation. When Lena became aware of a unique predicament that Kane finds himself in, she opts to help him. Soon, they both get carried away by what's happening. How will their story play out?

About the Characters: Kade was a sexy pirate with a wicked tongue. He was unafraid to speak up, step up, and show himself to be all man. He also had a vulnerable side that stemmed from a past event. Lena was solid yet insecure. She had a fire that powered her up, but she also had scars from being burned in the past. Together, this couple was smoking. They had an explosive insta romance.

About the Fav: This title immediately called to mind the lyrics of old from NKOTB. The club confession scene at the end perfectly communicated that message. I was totally fangirling Kade's words and actions. Salute!

My Final Say: This is the second Naima Simone Bloody Sunday title I've read, and I must say that it was hawt. Overall, the thing I loved the most about this book, as well as about the other book - Don't You Forget About Me - was the fact that they were both written from a multicultural love angle. Readers who enjoy colorblind romances and romances with rockers will jive with this one.

Rating: 3.4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Status/Level: 🌶🌶🌶
Series: Yes

Thanks to the author, to the publisher (Oliver Heber Books), and to NetGalley for making this book available in exchange for an honest review. The words I have shared are my own and were voluntarily submitted.