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Leslie's Curl & Dye: A Potter Lake Small Town Romance Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars (197)

A business rivalry reveals a longing for a second chance at love and a fight for the affections of a slow, southern town.

Leslie Baker has a tall, dark, and handsome problem.
Back in Potter Lake, she’s rebuilt her life around her hometown beauty shop, The Curl & Dye. Kade “KC” Cavanaugh, her college sweetheart, is back too—running Guys & Dolls, the family salon across town. What should have been a reunion of old flames turns into a rivalry, as the two battle not just for customers, but for the heart of a slow, Southern town caught in a power struggle.
Before Leslie and KC can rekindle what they once had, they’ll have to fight side by side to save their livelihoods, their community, and a love that’s been smoldering for more than a decade.

Content Advisory: Prescription drug dependence, chronic illness (MS), stroke, grief/loss

Heat Level
Moderate / Steamy (3 of 5).

Tropes:
Second chance romance
Small Town romance
Black romance
Enemies to lovers
Workplace rivals

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Anonymous Reviewer: It's been a minute since a book kept me up all night reading but I could not let this one go. It was simple, familial and loving! Hometown girl makes good with college sweetheart. It felt good to read. I need everyone to add it to your TBR list and move it to the tip of the list. I guarantee no one will be disappointed! Kudos DL White on another bestseller!
Amazon Reviewer CJackson: This author is another one of my go to when I need a well-told story with amazing writing. This story was in line with her standard goodness. Leslie's shop was handed down -- her beauty shop was a legacy from her grandparents. The salon was across town from an up and coming district in another part of the city. The other side was thriving, whereas Leslie and the other shop owners were struggling. Former NBA star Kade Cunningham was the owner of a competing shop and was starving Leslie nearly out of her business. Kade and Leslie were once a couple, so once they got back together it was as though their love never stopped. The obstacle in their relationship was the Mayor. The story will reveal all the shady stuff the Mayor was into. The love and sexy connection between Leslie and Kade was nice... A five star read!!!
Amazon Reviewer E Miller: Well-written, great story line...highly recommend. This was a well written story, with relatable characters. Throughout the entire book, you feel the characters' feelings and root for things to work out. The story, for me, had relatable undertones to things going on in the world today, so the feel of people from different sides coming together for a common goal, really resonated with me. And of COURSE, the LOVE story turned out beautifully!!

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"This is my neighbor's daughter and her friend, Tamera and Leslie. Ladies, this is KC."
"I uh..." I cleared my throat, nodding at both ladies. "We ... uh -- "
"What KC is trying to say is that we're old friends," snapped Leslie, flinging her locs over one shoulder. She always did that hair flip thing when she was good and mad. "And I use the word
friend very loosely."
I swallowed, hard. Then swallowed again.
I hadn't expected to see Leslie again. Not here in this town, and not in this lifetime. It had been at least fifteen years since she stormed out of my dorm room after I'd broken the news that I was dropping out of Healy and going for the NBA draft. I'd tried to talk to her before I left school and I sent her a few letters while I was on the road. My calls went unanswered and all my letters were returned, unopened. I took the hint and stopped reaching out and I was pretty sure that I'd never seen her again.
Leslie had changed, but in a lot of ways, she was the same girl I remembered-- iconic long hair, except in locs now; creamy brown skin, big doe eyes, full juicy lips.
I remembered those lips.
With her hand on the generous curve of one hip and one leg kicked out, I had full view of her open toed sandals and fiery red pedicure. She wore a pair of leggings and a fitted tee shirt. Cute and casual, like she wasn't dressed to impress anyone but herself. She was always so casually sexy.
I liked that back then. Actually, I liked it a lot now.
"What's up Les?" I gestured at her, showing my sauce covered hands. "I'd give you a hug, but I dug in and I'm a mess."
I pointed to the other girl, the short-haired one with the matching frown. "Tam... it's been awhile. Good to see you."
"Cut the crap, KC," Tam spit at me. She propped a hand on one hip and gave me the up-and-down with an evil eye.
"Whatever, Tamera." Tam and I were never good friends. The few times I hung out with her and Leslie, we butted heads all night long. She didn't think Leslie should be spending so much time with me and made her opinion known
often. "So... what are y'all doing here?"
"Your neighbor was kind enough to tell us about how our shop was closing down and asked if we'd like to meet the owner of Guys N' Dolls and see if we could get jobs there." Leslie's lips pursed into a tight little bow.
"Oh. Okay. Yeah, the Mayor said everything was pretty much dried up on that side of the lake. I didn't know...that uh...."
I coughed, trying to give myself a minute to breathe.
"So you took over your mom's shop?" I asked Leslie, then directed my attention to Tamera, who was still shooting daggers at me. I kind of wanted her to back up a little bit. "How long do y'all think you'll be open? I mean, I guess I'm asking if y'all will be looking for salon positions soon. I need more female-- "
"Leslie's Curl & Dye is not closing any time soon, KC. Your shop is already stealing my clientele. There's no way you're taking my stylists too."
The realization that I was staring at competition I didn't even know I had I hit me like a ton of bricks. I offered the ladies a wide, friendly grin. "Look, I'm not really trying to put Curls and... whatever out of business-- "
"Leslie's! Curl! And Dye!" Tamera shouted the words out at me, with foot stomps to match. "Memorize the name. Wait a minute, you won't have to, because we are going to be all. up. in. your. business."

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075J6LQ8X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Books by DL White
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1386668923
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Potter Lake
  • Best Sellers Rank: #11,677 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars (197)

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Atlanta based women's fiction and romance author DL White began seriously pursuing a writing career in 2011. She harbors a love for coffee and brunch, especially on a patio, but her true obsession is water— lakes, rivers, oceans, waterfalls! On the weekend, you’ll probably find her near water and if she's lucky, on an ocean beach.

When not writing books, she devours them. She blogs reviews and thoughts on writing and books at BooksbyDLWhite.com. Grab a book by DL White and #Putitinyourface.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
197 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find this book enjoyable, with well-developed characters and a good story. They appreciate the romance, with one customer highlighting the transformation from friends to enemies to lovers narrative. Customers love the small southern town setting, and one customer notes it as a perfect getaway read.
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15 customers mention enjoyable, 15 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to read, with one mentioning it's perfect for a getaway, while another describes it as an excellent read with intrigue.
...I could not stop reading this book....Read more
...This made for a good weekend read, and much like a really enjoyable rom-com movie with like-able characters.Read more
Enjoyed this book so much. Loved the relationship of KC and Leslie, so real and honest. They were fun to readRead more
...Funny dialogue and realistic characters made this an enjoyable read.Read more
14 customers mention character development, 14 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book.
...The characters were well developed and you felt like you knew everyone in Potter Lake. I love KC and Leslie’s love story....Read more
Enjoyed from beginning to end. Good character development, decent story, believable characters with easy to follow dialogues....Read more
...and secondary characters (the ones that were family to the main)....Read more
...Funny dialogue and realistic characters made this an enjoyable read.Read more
13 customers mention story, 12 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the story of Leslie and Kade.
Good story but too predictable ending.Read more
...They have history and it serious. Great story, character were well developed. The story flowed well, it was entertaining.Read more
I loved this story!! A bit of history they needed to work thru which they did with neither sounding whiny....Read more
Enjoyed from beginning to end. Good character development, decent story, believable characters with easy to follow dialogues....Read more
9 customers mention romance, 8 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one review highlighting its good friends to enemies to lovers storyline and another noting its celebration of black love.
...is exactly what I was in the mood for but at the same time the romance was great. One of the best books I've bought in a while!Read more
This book was all about community. Yes, there was a romance story, but the town itself is such a great supporting character that you get caught up...Read more
...Excellent read with intrigue and romance. I love this book and it's author.Read more
I love a good friends to enemies to lovers story. Kade and Leslie are so cute and act a lot like some folks I know. Definitely a good read.Read more
7 customers mention cuteness, 7 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book cute.
Sweet, funny, & sexy, this book touches on themes any reader of romance will enjoy: second chances, small hometowns, family....Read more
...chemistry between the H&h was evidently there, and their love was absolutely beautiful. It would've been perfect to have had more of them....Read more
Cute, easy read. Loved all the main) and secondary characters (the ones that were family to the main)....Read more
I love a good friends to enemies to lovers story. Kade and Leslie are so cute and act a lot like some folks I know. Definitely a good read.Read more
5 customers mention small town, 5 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the small southern town setting of the book, with one mentioning it's by the lake.
I enjoyed my time in Potter Lake! What a great little town!...Read more
I enjoyed the small town setting, the past history between Leslie and Kade and the characters being adults....Read more
...on themes any reader of romance will enjoy: second chances, small hometowns, family. And falling for a former NBA hottie. Good stuff.Read more
...I loved the small southern town and all the colorful residents. This story was rooted in family community and second chances....Read more
Loved it!
5 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
My final book of 2021 and it was wonderful. This is my first experience with DL White, but won’t be my last. I loved this audio – second chance romance, small town, and absolutely hilarious. It takes a little bit for Leslie to get over her past hurts from her college more-than-just-friends, KC. But once they team up against a corrupt mayor and sparks fly it is hot. I love that relationship-wise, these two were pretty low angst. Most of the drama comes from responding to changes to their small town and doing what’s right for the folks of Potter Lake. The banter between all the friends is exactly what you’d expect from people who’ve known each other their whole lives. It’s a fantastic HEA – and a super cute and sexy epilogue. (I love epilogues!) As soon as I finished, I bought the rest of the series. Up next, Second Time Around. Narration: I loved Sharell Palmer’s narration. She did a great job of giving all the characters their own unique voice and personalities. She’s a great fit for White’s writing and I’m looking forward to hearing more from both of them.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Enjoyed this read. It was a very smooth and upbeat read. I love the creative storyline. I was drawn in from beginning to end. The characters were too cute. I felt like I was there with the characters and apart of potter lake town. I will be reading the next two books in this series.✨

    Highly recommend, and it’s the perfect read on a getaway, by the lake or just during those moments; when you want to escape in a good book. Excited to read the next two.✨
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This book was an unexpected surprise. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, and the fact that there was an actual storyline and not just graphic sex scenes. The main characters were interesting and you wanted to root for them. There were a few small plot holes that didn’t make sense, but not enough to detract from the overall story. This made for a good weekend read, and much like a really enjoyable rom-com movie with like-able characters.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Realized enjoyed this story. I appreciated the celebration of black love without it being rooted in trauma.I loved the small southern town and all the colorful residents. This story was rooted in family community and second chances. A heart felt romance highly recommended.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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    I was a bit skeptical as it started out slow then was a bit predictable. I was afraid for Kade after he fell and I totally understood his fear of surgery. Glad he got his girl and that she could trust him. Still interesting and I see there’s more. Can’t wait to get to the next installment.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I listened to the audiobook. I didn't dislike the book, but it was a struggle for me to get into it. I had some problems determining which character was speaking. There were also moments when K.C. or Kelvin sounded like Leslie or Tamara.

    For this to be a 2nd chance and also have so many of the characters share past experiences, I was sorry there wasn't more detail up front about people's back story and how they knew each other. I did end up not finishing the audiobook and switched over to the ebook. There were a lot of characters and it was sometimes hard to keep track of them all.

    The book was ok, but I did feel like something was missing that I just can't put my finger on. Give it a shot. I will try with another book by this author.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I enjoyed the small town setting, the past history between Leslie and Kade and the characters being adults. The pacing was slow at times but it didn't stop the story from being good and I finished it happily and would recommend it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
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    This book was all about community. Yes, there was a romance story, but the town itself is such a great supporting character that you get caught up in the moments as if you're right there with them... especially the gossiping at the beauty shop!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
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    Kade and Leslie are former classmates from college. He left to pursue a NBA career. She finished and moved away from her hometown. Years later the two find themselves at odds over business. However they were able to find common ground and began a partnership to defeat a mutual foe. Excellent read with intrigue and romance. I love this book and it's author.

Top reviews from other countries

  • S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second time around love
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2021
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    In the Caribbean, we say old fire stick quick to catch. Leslie and Kade's feelings were simmering from the start. Ms White crafted a beautiful story making us fall on love with the town and its residents. And had us rooting for Leslie and Kade. Can't wait to read more by this writer.

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