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A Risk Worth Taking

By Darby Baham
A Risk Worth Taking by Darby Baham digital book - Fable

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Her Best Friend…

…Her Secret Crush

After years of failed romances, Giselle Lewis has decided to play it safe. She’s given up on getting swept off her feet or falling head over heels. These days, she’d much rather keep her feet on the ground as she tiptoes cautiously into love with someone sensible. Someone reliable and predictable. Someone who definitely isn't Brandon Clark, her friend and secret crush. Taking a chance on something more with Brandon could end in disaster, ruining their friendship. On the other hand…turning her back on all they could have together might be the biggest risk of all. 

From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

The Friendship Chronicles

Book 1: The Shoe Diaries
Book 2: Bloom Where You're Planted
Book 3: London Calling
Book 4: Her New York Minute
Book 5: Falling for the Competition
Book 6: A Risk Worth Taking

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Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes“A great book from Darby Baham. I enjoyed Gigi’s story of finding love where she initially, out of fear, wasn’t willing to look. And in doing so, finding a piece of herself she had lost. I loved both of the male main characters as well & was fully rooting for MMC 1! The detail in which the friendships were written in this book were amazing as well (hence the book being part of the Friendship Chronicles). The only thing I wish this book had more of was MMC 2. I wish we could have gotten a little more of him & Gigi one on one without the full friend group. Overall, love this book and will continue with other books in the series.”
“I love the friends to lovers troupe, the black love and the friendship vibes between the black women. The love that was showcased between the friend group was absolutely amazing. Giselle is in this love triangle. Dating can be hard nowadays I love how her friends are pushing her towards Brandon. Brandon is the fun, outgoing friend that Giselle always had a small crush on but never went for it. He is her guy best friend. Is it worth the risk? Now will they test their friendship for a relationship? Thank you Darby for the arc. I really wanted to savor this book. It was just what i needed.”
Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes“Another great book by Darby.”
“Whew—this one pulled me right into the drama, and I wasn’t mad about it! The sixth installment in The Friendship Chronicles delivers everything I love in a romance: tension, growth, a juicy love triangle, and, of course, strong friendships. Let me just say—I was feeling for my girl Gisele! Being caught between two men is never easy, and this love triangle had me all in my feelings. I started off Team Philip—his approach to Gisele felt sincere and heartfelt. But when he tried to flip the blame on her? Sir, be for real. That had me heated! Meanwhile, Brandon? From the locs to the muscles? Yeah… I see why the choice wasn’t easy.”

About Darby Baham

Darby Baham is an author and storyteller on a mission to make women like herself feel seen and believe that love is possible for them, yes them. The former Times Picayune and Washington Post contributor often uses her doubts, hopes, and fears to connect with her readers and inform the themes in her Harlequin romance series, The Friendship Chronicles. The fifth book in the series, Falling for the Competition, was released November 2024, continuing her love letter to female friendships and offering an intimate look into the dynamic love lives of Black women. 

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