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Friends 2 Lovers, Volume 1

Friends 2 Lovers: The Unthinkable Book Series

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It is said that being friends before lovers is a key to a wonderful relationship. When couples are friends first, even when there is no physical loving, there is still caring and communication. Claude and Kelly are friends. The question is do they have what it takes to successfully transition into lovers while keeping their friendship intact for the long haul.

In Friends 2 Lovers: The Unthinkable, high school senior Claude Daniels faces some of the most horrific tragedies life can throw at a person, and his best friend Kelly helps see him through them all. As they move toward adulthood the pair is exploring the possibilities of their relationship and will soon discover if friendship really is the best foundation or if it does more harm than good.

Autobiographer Jonathan Anthony Burkett is back and determined to keep readers up all night with his first work of fiction Friends 2 Lovers: The Unthinkable. Inspired by his personal experiences, Jonathan has crafted a story of the heart to address several crucial relationships issues of our day.

Does support always equate to love? What has to happen for truth to rule over the emotions of a relationship? Can anything kill a friendship? Find out if Claude and Kelly can answer these and many others questions in Friends 2 Lovers: The Unthinkable.
Book details
SeriesFriends 2 Lovers, Volume 1
PublishedMay 30, 2012 (Goodreads lists a first edition in 2010)
PublisherUpstormed
Pages294
ISBN9780985297008
Goodreads3.69 out of 5 from 36 ratings, as of Oct 2026. See on Goodreads
ReviewRead the Pacific Book Review review
Quotes

Quotes by Jonathan Anthony Burkett

From his books, as collected by readers on Goodreads.

Quotes on Goodreads

You know my name, not my story. You've heard what I've done, but not what I've been through.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Neglected But Undefeated

Faith is why I'm here today and faith is why I made it through.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Neglected But Undefeated

It's better to have a few faithful friends than numerous shallow friendships.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Friends 2 Lovers: The Unthinkable

Look for the heart in a man before you look at what he has.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Friends 2 Lovers: The Unthinkable

Instead of treating your child like how you were treated. Treat them with the same love and attention you wanted from your parents while growing up.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Neglected But Undefeated

Faith doesn't get you around problems in life and relationships, it gets you through it.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Friends 2 Lovers: The Unthinkable

If two people are meant for one another, that doesn't mean that they have to rush and be together right away. Real love takes time to grow, just like how it takes time to grow from children to adults.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Friends 2 Lovers: The Unthinkable

Stop worrying about being that perfect person because no one is perfect. Put your focus on being that right person that will love, understand, and care for that other.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Friends 2 Lovers: The Unthinkable

Faith is why I'm here today and faith is why I believe I can achieve something in my life.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Neglected But Undefeated

Do you consider yourself a blessing or just another person?

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Neglected But Undefeated

The best foundation for relationships to grow, flourish, and succeed is a deep-rooted friendship.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Friends 2 Lovers: The Unthinkable

Anger makes you smaller, while forgiveness forces you to grow beyond who you were.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Neglected But Undefeated

It's risky most of the time, but its better to listen to your heart.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Friends 2 Lovers: Closed Doors Open

I live to inspire, not start the fire.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Strong relationships come from well-bonded friendships.

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett