The Boyfriend Project

By: Farrah Rochon

Narrated by: Je Nie Fleming

A smart and delightful romantic comedy featuring fabulous female friendships and "a great love story." --Jasmine Guillory, bestselling author of Party of Two Samiah Brooks never thought she would be "that" girl. But a live tweet of a horrific date just revealed the painful truth: she's been catfished by a three-timing jerk of a boyfriend. Suddenly Samiah -- along with his two other "girlfriends," London and Taylor -- have gone viral online. Now the three new besties are making a pact to spend the next six months investing in themselves. No men and no dating. For once Samiah is putting herself first, and that includes finally developing the app she's always dreamed of creating. Which is the exact moment she meets the deliciously sexy Daniel Collins at work. What are the chances? But is Daniel really boyfriend material or is he maybe just a little too good to be true? "A smart, funny digital-age romance about real women living in the real world. Couldn't put it down!" --Abby Jimenez, USA Today bestselling author of The Happy Ever After Playlist *O, The Oprah Magazine: Must-Read Black Romance Novels
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Critic reviews

"A prime example of how complex and insightful romances can be. Farrah Rochon deftly explores what it means to go viral, the unique joys of strong female friendships, and the particular struggles of Black women in the workplace, all within a great love story."—Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Date

"The Boyfriend Project is rom-com joy... Rochon's warmth and easy humor sing off the pages, but the book also has plenty to say: about female friendships, about showing up for each other, about trust, and about racism. ...Rochon is incisively funny, gifted at winging between laugh-out-loud scenarios, crackling banter, and pointed social commentary. The Boyfriend Project is vibrantly realized, a modern-day tale with real-world stakes that will leave you giggling and swooning from cover to cover. Grade: A"—Entertainment Weekly

"A masterpiece of modern-day Jane Austen with effortless, razor-sharp social commentary, romance and humor. Farrah Rochon is one of the absolute best romance writers today. Period."—Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author

"A smart, funny digital-age romance about real women living in the real world. Couldn't put it down!"—Abby Jimenez, USA Today bestselling author of The Happy Ever After Playlist

"Farrah Rochon writes intensely real characters with flaws and gifts in equal measure. The Boyfriend Project is a multilayered story about friendship, love, and following your dreams -- all of it told with heart and emotion."—Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author

"Rochon's books are always witty, hot, and engaging."—BuzzFeed

"A smart, sexy and completely modern romance. The Boyfriend Project is the free-spirited, tell-it-like-it-is page-turner you've been looking for!"—Kwana Jackson, USA Today bestselling author of Real Men Knit

"I loved this book! The Boyfriend Project is a modern, cute, clever rom-com, and I can't wait for the next book. This is a girl gang I want to join."—Alisha Rai, author of The Right Swipe

"The Boyfriend Project is a wonderful mix of what I love in romance: romantic tenderness, great chemistry, bright individuals, expertise in their jobs, deep friendships with secondary characters, and excellent conflict between them leading to great trust-building."—Frolic

"Funny, fresh, sexy, and heartfelt. This is my new favorite romance series!"—Suzanne Brockmann, New York Times bestselling author

Cute

Good Narrartor ! Story was a little Long & Repetitive. Would've liked more story between the friends.

Very Enjoyable Listen

I enjoyed the depiction of Sisterhood and friendship. Great writing and cute believable story.

Well done! Laughed out loud more than once!

Perfect romcom - this is the kind of fun romance Netflix or HBO should pick up! Liked the narration and pacing too. Ms. Rachon got it right!

Great characters but repetitive internal monologue

my feelings were mixed. The characters were great - very strong females and I loved that our heroine was a talented programmer. I also liked the emphasis on female friendship. The narrator did a great job giving all the characters distinct voices. the main drawback was that the internal monologues of our main characters were incredibly repetitive. when I was hearing them explain to themselves for the 30th time all the reasons they shouldn't date each other, it got a little frustrating.

A Fun Rom-Come Pepper With Black Excellence

I looovveeeddd the professional range we got from the characters! It was a great story that I couldn’t turn off!! Excited to read more from this author!