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XOXO (Roosevelt College Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Christina Lee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 2: Roosevelt College

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Lark Levitt doesn’t belong at Roosevelt College, at least in theory. Most students who attend the private university come from wealthy families, and Lark is only a scholarship and a bus ride away from the trailer park where he lives. It’s also a dream come true because dance is his life, and their program is one of the most prestigious in the country. But there are bumps in the road, like running into someone from a difficult time in his childhood. Someone who now pretends he doesn’t exist.

Henry Albrecht survived childhood cancer and is now a Roosevelt quarterback and model student. His past is something his father insists Henry keep private, and though his dad has his reasons, it makes his remission feel like a dirty secret instead of a triumph. He has few precious memories from that time in his life, except for a kid from the hospital who made his recovery manageable. A kid who’s all grown up now and at Roosevelt, jeopardizing everything Henry’s carefully kept under wraps.

They decide the best course of action is to keep their distance. Easier said than done. Their renewed connection brings solace, clarity, and a raw intensity that awakens a spark between them. But hiding their history is exhausting, and soon enough their secret meetups are in danger of being exposed. Henry will need to face his fears—and his father—or lose the only person who’s ever understood the real him.

*TW: Discussions of cancer treatments and depictions of mental heath struggles

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Graham Halstead is a professionally trained actor, voice artist, and Audie Award-winning narrator.

Christina Lee's sarcastic view of the world doesn't always match up with her life as a romance author but at least you know her characters will be flawed and real. She writes steamy slow burns with plenty of swoon, because who doesn't melt for those small, tender moments or grand, sweeping gestures? She has books published in different sub-genres of romance, but mostly with LGBTQ characters because representation matters and everyone deserves a happily-ever-after.

Javi Wilder is a sex-positive narrator based in Atlanta, Georgia. With an instrument that can range from gravelly to smooth, his baritone voice gets pulses quickening. When Javi's not in the booth, he enjoys powerlifting, hiking, and getting into good trouble.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C9BPVSX8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christina Lee (20 July 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1151 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages

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Christina's sarcastic view of the world doesn't always match up with her life as a romance author but at least you know her characters will be flawed and real. She writes steamy slow burns with plenty of swoon, because who doesn't melt for those small, tender moments or grand, sweeping gestures?

She has books published in different sub-genres of romance, but mostly with LGBTQ characters because representation matters and everyone deserves a happily-ever-after.  

You can find more info on her website: www.christinalee.net. From there you can link to her Facebook reader group called The Swoon Room as well as her IG account and newsletter.

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Beezie Reads Romance

Gorgeous

Reviewed in Australia on 25 November 2023

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Christina Lee never disappoints. What a beautiful story of friendship, young love, living life to it's fullest and being there for the ones you love.

College aged, dancer/football player, childhood friends, medium to high heat, medium angst.

Reviewed in Australia on 25 February 2024

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I find it really difficult to read books with sick kids or cancer and this one had all the feels as well. My mum instincts were on overdrive all the way to the end and I'm sure I will be thinking of these two still hoping they are well even though I know they are fictional characters they felt real to me.
I'm off to read book 2. I saw lots of comments that said book 1 was better but I've got high hopes for bones and Emil

Reviewed in Australia on 4 September 2023

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This book was by far the best MLM book I’ve read since Rwrb. Lark & Henry’s story was so pure and beautiful!

Reviewed in Australia on 3 September 2023

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This was a super quick, fun and easy read. Loved the story. The conversations could feel a little stilted at times. I love dual perspectives, but sometimes forgot whose perspective I was reading and had trouble figuring it out. But honestly really enjoyed the story, loved the characters.

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E.Muddle

Sweet, low angst college romance

Reviewed in Australia on 21 July 2023

This is such a cute and sweet, low angst college sports romance. Henners did get on my nerves a bit in the very beginning because I didn’t like the way he treated Lark. But he quickly proved himself to be thoughtful and caring and brave (despite what he might think). Their private romance had me smiling the entire way through, and I cheered as they found their HEA. I do wish that they maybe acknowledged earlier in the book that it was more than just physical between them, but it’s a minor detail. The emotions and the romance was always there, never lacking. Lark and Henry were meant to be!

Reviewed in Australia on 7 August 2023

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Can not get enough of Lark and Henry! It is melt in your mouth sweet and the perfect comfort read.

Reviewed in Australia on 30 July 2023

A super sweet romance about two souls coming back together. A nice journey to reuniting, and accepting yourself

Reviewed in Australia on 20 July 2023

i enjoyed reading this book

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Andy Hunter

very nice

Reviewed in the United States on 6 March 2024

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Pleasant read. The story from the fainting at practice to the final football game was written with such good tension and detail, it was impossible to stop reading. The supportive characters were also very interesting and added to the overall story in a very positive way.

Jenn_Reads_Books

A stunningly beautiful story

Reviewed in Canada on 26 July 2023

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Lark and Henners are a couple that shouldn't work. I mean, they do work together, no should or should not about it. However, difference in their class, societal standards and their peers (and parents) indicate otherwise. Both Lark and Henry survived cancer when they were about 12-years-old. Now in the same school, Henners for his football prowess (among other things) and Lark on a dance scholarship. Their reunion is awkward, fraught with nerves and fear, but also beautiful and pure. Their path to love, acceptance and positive mental health was one I enjoyed every word of.

rakshitha

Aww cute

Reviewed in India on 14 December 2023

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Met each other in hospital fighting cancer together. Was it fate that brought them together after years? Oh yes.
Loved the writing and the plot

Cee Bee

Anything for Lark

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2023

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From page one, Henry and Lark moved into my heart and took me over.
Two very early teens, struggling to recover from possibly fatal illness and they both helped each other through all the tortuous treatments. Having spent three months together in hospital they had become great friends.

Leaving hospital, they said tearful goodbyes and wished each other all the best. Lark wrote a lovely note for Henry, hoping he’d stay well, XOXO.

Henry’s family are wealthy and very conscious about maintaining their ‘social standing and reputation’, especially his Dad. As an only child the expectations piled on him causes him a lot of stress.

Lark, his mother and 4 year Old sister live in a trailer park. They struggle financially since Lark’s stepfather left them. Mum works at a Diner locally and Lark helps out at a Junkyard nearby.

Luckily Lark received a scholarship to College where he wants to major in the Arts, mainly Dance, he dreams of being a Danseur.

Walking onto Campus first day he is stunned when he hears someone call out “Henners”. This was the nickname he knew Henry by. When he turned and saw the look of recognition and horror on Henry’s face when Lark waved to him, he felt hurt inside.

Was Henry ashamed of Lark’s appearance? His clothes were from Thrift Store, whereas everyone else was dressed in the latest style and cool footwear.

This story was like a tonic to me, (not the G&T kind) 😂. More like prescribed medicine to calm my heart after finishing a different book that left me in pieces.

I don’t think I’ve read anything else by Christina Lee but I certainly enjoyed this one, ‘XOXO’. Both MC’s are adorable in their different ways, Lark’s mum was a terrific support, such a loving Mum.

Yep, 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 from me for sure.

EDITED. Oops, just checked MY Books and I see I’ve read several of Christina’s books and LOVED them. Will be checking back for more of her work.

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Margaret

connection

Reviewed in Canada on 8 October 2023

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Surviving childhood cancer changes your views of the world. The one has riches and prestige. The other is poor and fights for every opportunity. But their history binds them together from shared moments. Because no one else will ever truly understand.

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