Imagine the movie "Hitch" meets "Guess Who" meets "Crazy Rich Asians" meets "Three Words To Forever"—but without the wealth. Just real heart, culture clashes, and family dynamics.

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One guarded heart. One determined grad student. And a love story that might need subtitles.

Devonté, a Black American grad student from New Orleans, has one major distraction this semester—and her name is Tala. She's brilliant, reserved, and all business—a no-nonsense second-generation Filipina immigrant from the San Francisco Bay Area who's as guarded as she is captivating. He's been crushing on her since day one, but winning her over will take more than charm and Southern smooth talk.

Armed with determination, a crash course in Filipino culture, and an overly invested (and occasionally unhinged) co-worker, Devonté sets out to prove he's more than just talk.

But between Tala's fiercely traditional parents and a past she keeps under lock and key, cracking her defenses may be more complicated than any thesis. Can Devonté's persistence, heart, and a few hilarious cultural missteps earn him a place in her world? Or will this love story get lost in translation?

One thing's for sure: when the Bay meets the bayou, sparks—and laughs—are guaranteed.

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Boyfriend Mo? is the first book in the Lost In Translation Found In Love series by Charlie St. Cyr. This romantic comedy novel can be read as a standalone.

WARNING: Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Which it may contain dark themes (including bullying, profanity, racism, death/miscarriage, violence and mentions of past/implied assault) that may be triggering for some readers. Therefore Boyfriend Mo? is recommended for readers 17+. For more details about 'Boyfriend Mo?' or to be updated on other projects from the author, please visit the author's website: www.charliestcyr.com