دانلود کتاب Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend 2024

“Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend” is a debut queer Victorian romance novel by Emma R. Alban, published in 2024. The story follows two debutantes, Beth and Gwen, who, under societal pressure to find suitable husbands, become friends during the 1857 London season.

Beth faces financial strain, needing to secure a wealthy match to support her and her widowed mother, while Gwen, in her fourth season, remains uninterested in marriage. As their friendship deepens, they notice a past connection between their respective parents and devise a plan to rekindle that relationship, hoping to secure their families’ futures without sacrificing their own happiness.

As Beth and Gwen collaborate to bring their parents together, they find themselves increasingly drawn to each other, leading to a romantic awakening that challenges the strict conventions of their time. The novel intertwines themes of self-discovery, societal expectations, and forbidden love, offering a fresh perspective on the friends-to-lovers trope within a historical setting. Alban’s narrative is noted for its humor, charm, and the authentic portrayal of the protagonists’ emotional journeys, making it a standout addition to historical romance literature.¹