This absolutely gorgeous romance with dynamic attitude covers a number of different social issues around discrimination and equality, in particular racism and tokenism, and so has the perfect title. Kennedy Mitchell set up her own company with her best friend after being used by a company as a token representation in the board room. As she helps companies and celebrities realise their failings with diversity, she struggles with the return of her best friends brother from France. Author Beverley Kendall balances themes with a thoughtful yet bold hand, and I loved her main character Kennedy who is emotionally astute and full of empathy while holding a fierce inner strength. No one is perfect in this world, which ensures the cast feel authentic and allowed me to connect with them. While at its heart a really lovely and sexy romance peppered with whip-smart smart humour, Token tackles some weighty topics. None of subjects feel separate, each blends and feeds and links into a story full of emotion and so I’ve chosen this novel as a Liz Pick of the Month. Discerning and insightful, Token delivers a deliciously daring and sexy romance with confidence.
A sexy, whip-smart, enemies to lovers romcom that’s fresh and topical, tackling racism and tokenism as experienced by a young Black American woman in the cutthroat world of Publicity. Kennedy Mitchell is brilliant, beautiful and tired of being the only Black woman in the room. Two years ago, she was plucked from reception for a seat at the boardroom table in the name of “representation”. Rather than play along, she and her best friend founded Token, a boutique PR agency that helps diversity-challenged companies and celebrities. With famous people getting into reputation-damaging controversies, Token is in high demand and business is booming, but when her ex shows up needing help repairing his reputation, things get even more complicated and soon Kennedy finds herself drawn into a PR scandal of her own. 'This romance has it all - flirty banter, deep emotion, and a smart, sassy heroine.' JENNIFER PROBST, New York Times bestselling author 'A smart, sexy rom-com that had me chuckling from the first page. I loved it.' BRENDA JACKSON, New York Times bestselling author 'Token is a smart and sexy romantic comedy...that is quick-witted, funny, and dives into contemporary social issues.' BUZZFEED, These 12 Romance Novels Will Knock Your Socks Off
