I liked the setting of this book (1917 Harlem) and how it featured a Black female business owner and an Indian immigrant, especially the ways Cole used the characters to explore larger issues of the time include the suffrage movement and immigration laws. (I say this is in every Alyssa Cole review, but she is so smart!!) I find I don't connect with romance novellas as much usually, maybe just because there's not enough time for me to become fully invested in the characters and their relationship, but this was a fun and quick read.