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Leslie's Curl & Dye: A Potter Lake Small Town Romance Kindle Edition
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
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 9, 2017
- File size2.8 MB
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"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."
About the Author
DL White is an Atlanta based author of adult fiction, women's fiction and contemporary romance. She lives in Atlanta, GA and s an avid reader that devours books. She blogs her thoughts on books and writing at Books by DL White.com.
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)
- #151 in Black & African American Romance
- #300 in Women's Romance Fiction
- #1,360 in Contemporary Romance (Kindle Store)
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About the author

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.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseEnjoyed 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, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis 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, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseRealized 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, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI 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, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI 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, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI 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, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis 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, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseKade 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.
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S.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 20215.0 out of 5 stars Second time around love
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIn 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.









































