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Just Don't
Series · 4 books · 2018-2019

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#1

Don't Call Me Kid

2018

Falling in love with your brother’s boyfriend and pining over him for a decade? It can’t get any more complicated than that! Van found the man of his dreams on his fifteenth birthday. And promptly lost him on the same day when he realized Parker was dating his older brother, Taylor. Ten years later, Van still nurses his unrequited love, but Parker and Taylor are no longer together. Too bad Parker only sees Van as an inexperienced kid, or a friend at best. If Van plays his cards right, he might get a chance to tell Parker how he feels. With their complicated histories and Taylor wanting his husband back, their situation is as difficult as they come. Will Van finally get his man, or will he have to give up his teenage fantasies once and for all? Don’t Call Me Kid is the first novella in the Just Don’t contemporary gay romance serial. If you like your romances on the angsty side and with a touch of complicated family dynamics, then this first book will have you craving for more in no time. Buy Don’t Call Me Kid today to see if Van’s love truly conquers all. Just Don’t Series Book One – Don’t Call Me Kid Book Two – Don’t Underestimate Me (To be released on December 12th, 2018 Book Three – Don’t Push Me Away (To be released on December 28th, 2018) Book Four – Don’t Let Go (To be released January 23rd, 2019)
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#2

Don't Underestimate Me

2018

The best first kiss ever should lead up to a wonderful holiday season. But what if it only heralds heartbreak? After a whole decade of pining over his brother’s husband, Van finally gets a chance to kiss him. With Parker’s taste still in his heart, Van’s outlook on his romantic future is suddenly brighter. It doesn’t last long, not when an out-of-town aunt with health issues and Parker’s own choices keep them apart. Van buries himself in his work in a desperate attempt to deal with the heavy blow of not seeing Parker. When they’re finally reunited, the outlook is just as bleak. As Van risks his entire family turning against him, Van might get a Christmas that’s not even close to merry. He’ll need a few miracles to sort everything out, but he’s severely short on holiday cheer. Don’t Underestimate Me continues the angsty story of the Just Don’t gay romance serial. If you like to see love interests bouncing between friendship and love, then you’ll love this second installment in Alina Popescu’s series. Get your copy of Don’t Underestimate Me right now to find out what happens next in Evan and Parker’s lives. Just Don’t Series Book One – Don’t Call Me Kid Book Two – Don’t Underestimate Me Book Three – Don’t Push Me Away (To be released on December 28th, 2018) Book Four – Don’t Let Go (To be released January 23rd, 2019)
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#3

Don't Push Me Away

2018

Fear, family, and other love-ending demons After a decade of constant pining, Van finally gets his chance to be with Parker. But even those who were secretly rooting for Van seem to suddenly decide dating your brother’s ex is kind of weird. Van is determined to prove to everyone, including Parker, that what they have is worth fighting for. He can deal with family and friends, he can deal with the entire world. The one thing he fails to overcome is Parker’s own reluctance. Convinced there’s nothing he can’t put up with for Parker, Van’s now stunned to realize he’s drawing a line when fear is the sole reason Parker keeps pushing him away. With Parker on the fence and Van slowly getting fed up, will the new year bring an ending or a fresh beginning for their relationship? Don’t Push Me Away dives deeper into the angsty relationship at the heart of the Just Don’t series. If you like friends to lovers stories, then you’ll love this fresh installment in Alina Popescu’s gay romance serial. Get your copy of Don’t Push Me Away today to find out whether Van and Parker manage to surpass all obstacles or not. Just Don’t Series Book One – Don’t Call Me Kid Book Two – Don’t Underestimate Me Book Three – Don’t Push Me Away Book Four – Don’t Let Go (To be released January 23rd, 2018)
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#4

Don't Let Go

2019

A hopeless romantic and his skittish boyfriend take on Valentine’s Day. And it’s not the smoothest of rides… Van and Parker have finally reached more stable ground in their budding relationship. While Van’s brother gave up pursuing Parker, they are still ex-husbands. Because of that, Van and Parker’s families lack faith in their relationship. Despite his new year resolutions, Van always treads carefully around Parker. He can’t even bring himself to give his new boyfriend a key to his place. Never mind making over the top Valentine’s Day plans like he wants to! Parker puts a lot of effort into showing Van he’s not about to bail. But he’s getting more tired of Van’s awkward tip-toeing every day. If they don’t get their act together and start behaving normally around each other, they might not make it to Valentine’s Day at all. Don’t Let Go is the final installment in Alina Popescu’s gay contemporary serial, Just Don’t. If you like angsty stories of friends becoming lovers, then you’ll love Van and Parker’s bumpy ride. Get your copy of Don’t Let Go right now to see this journey of emotional highs and lows to its conclusion. Just Don’t Series Book One – Don’t Call Me Kid Book Two – Don’t Underestimate Me Book Three – Don’t Push Me Away Book Four – Don’t Let Go

Author

Alina Popescu
Alina Popescu
Author · 31 books
I am a writer, traveler, blogger, and coffee addict. I started writing stories when I was 10 and kept doing it as a hobby till a few years ago. I prefer fantasy and sci-fi when it comes to writing and I am currently working on a vampire series, Bad Blood. Book I of the series, The Edge of hope, was published in April 2014.
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