I'm L.B. Gaines, an author of emotionally messy love stories. Romance that hits like 90s R&B. I am dedicated to telling emotionally honest, character-driven love stories rooted in real life where passion meets pain, and healing is hard-won. My work is deeply influenced by Black literature, urban culture, and the enduring power of love. I write with one goal in mind: to remind readers that love, even when scarred, is never beyond saving

Three months. One unforgettable love. A lifetime of what-ifs.

When Aliza Monroe steps off the plane in Accra, she’s ready for an adventure—but nothing prepares her for Kofi. He’s grounded, magnetic, and everything her heart didn’t know it needed. As they fall in love under Accra’s golden skies, their days are full of laughter, promise, and passion.

But as summer ends, reality hits. Cultures clash. Distance looms. And promises made under baobab trees are harder to keep across oceans.

Two years later, fate brings them back together They're older, wiser, and maybe still in love. But is three months enough to build a forever?