“Quick Quick Slow is everything I love in a romance book - tension-filled slow burn, undeniable chemistry and dance!
- BEA PAIGE, author of the Academy of Stardom series
Some women find themselves in therapy. Gia found herself in rhinestone heels.
Blindsided and newly single, Gia DeLuca trades the grind of New York for one easy summer in San Diego with her favorite cousin. She wonders if thirty-something is too late to want more.
One night in the Gaslamp Quarter answers that question.
When dancing wakes up something she buried years ago, she finds herself pulled toward the one person she shouldn't want. Sebastián Solano is San Diego's favorite celebrity, the son of salsa royalty, and a soccer legend whose career ended too soon.
What starts as a favor — a pro-am competition for Sebastián's sister's studio — becomes something neither of them expected. Somewhere between charged rehearsals and music that says everything they can't, Gia stops being the woman the safe life required. And Sebastián wonders if there's life beyond the roar of the crowd.
Every woman deserves one summer that reminds her who she really is.
Reviews
“The HEAT!! This book was so captivating. From start to finish was a page turner. Never been a dancer and it was so fun to follow the characters. The only down side… it’s not a movie!!”
~ Gina (Goodreads)
“What an incredible debut! I was an early reader of this book, and Sebastian was my favorite male main character of 2025. Both main characters have depth and grow throughout the book. Their chemistry is FIRE. It definitely has Dirty Dancing vibes but with a grown-up FMC who is ready to find herself again.”
~ Amber (Goodreads)
“Quick, Quick, Slow is layered with genuine complexity, rooted in real adult challenges, yet it stays fun, lighthearted, and full of moments where you’ll giggle and cry on the same page. It’s beautifully written, emotionally deep, and leaves you wanting to show up in your own life with more heart. It’s truly unforgettable.”
~ Janette (Goodreads)
“If you’ve ever felt like you lost yourself… If you’ve ever dimmed your light to survive… If you’re longing for a story about desire, embodiment, and second chances - this book will meet you right where you are. Highly recommend.”
~ Tris (Amazon)
“Quick, Quick, Slow is such a fun and heartfelt read! As someone who has spent years in the dance world, I really appreciated the way Jessa captured the excitement, connection, and passion that dancing brings. The dance scenes felt authentic and engaging, and the chemistry between the characters kept me turning the pages.”
~ Carolina (Amazon)
Quick, Quick, Slow was so much more than a romance or a book about dance. At its core, it’s about rediscovering the parts of yourself you slowly abandon while building a career, checking boxes, and climbing the corporate ladder. This book beautifully captures the courage it takes to return to the things that once made you feel alive.
~ Kerri (Amazon)