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The Real Story Of 'O': A Comedy Of Past Secrets - Bellydancing And Beyond 5

Ages: 18+

Can true love bridge age, culture, and one very disapproving sister?

Neff, a dramatic woman in her early sixties, thought sex was but a distant memory until she met Tenzam.

He’s her boss, where she ‘helps out’ at the local Indian takeaway, and despite being younger than her, lights her fire more times than she’s served a poppadom.

She imagines life with Tenzam—maybe running a café, or a cat sanctuary, spending weekends together like her ‘attached’ friends. But Tenzam is from Bangladesh and sees love differently.

Neff, struggling with the difference between their cultures, realises their relationship may not be as simple as sharing a naan or a Netflix login and almost comes to terms with it until she meets Tenzam’s sister.

Can they find common ground between cultures, generations, and expectations? Or will Neff return to sleeping with just her cat for company?

The Other Side Of Yes is the sixth book in the Bellydancing and Beyond series, although each book can be read as a standalone.