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Between Friends & Lovers

Dr Jojo has it all figured out. Or so it seems to her Instagram followers, who love her no-nonsense advice about men, self-love, dating and sex.But behind the camera, it’s a different story — she’s in love with her best friend, Ezra, and he doesn’t feel the same way. Committed to moving on, Jo soon finds the perfect distraction — sweet, shy and sexy writer Malcolm. As the pair begin to date, sparks fly, and Jo’s hard exterior begins to soften. But when she discovers her feelings for Ezra aren’t as unrequited as she thought, Jo finds herself with a tough decision to make. Will she seize the opportunity for romance with her best friend, or is new love the path to her happily ever after?

About the author

Shirlene Obuobi, MD, AB ’14,  is a Ghanaian-American Cardiology fellow. She also draws comics under the moniker ShirlyWhirl, MD. Her comics have gained a steady following on Instagram and Facebook, international recognition in the medical community, and have been featured in The LancetAxios, Student Doctor Network and more. In her spare time , she teaches zoom workshops on creative expression for medical students. Her first novel, On Rotation, was published in 2022.