Chip Pons’ New Novel Dearly Departed Will Have You Questioning Fate

Release: Sept. 2

Years after the events in Honey & Spice, Kiki Banjo is at a crossroads in her career, is in the middle of a “Ross and Rachel”—a.k.a. on a break—with her tech bro boyfriend and is about to come face to face with ex Malakai Korede for the first time since their messy breakup years prior. And unfortunately for Kiki, unlike their relationship, their chemistry is very much alive and well. Babalola may be a self-proclaimed “Rom-Com Connoisseur” but she’s more than earned the title—and the very engaging and swoon-worthy Sweet Heat is just the latest proof.