‘Die for Me’ author (and cardiologist) Shirlene Obuobi prescribes romance Erik Pedersen, The Orange County Register Sep 9, 2026 1 hr ago 0 1 of 2 Author and cardiologist Shirlene Obuobi is the author of “Die for Me.” (Dee Speaks Visuals/Penguin Random House/TNS) Penguin Random House/TNS “Die for Me,” by Shirlene Obuobi. (Penguin Random House/TNS) Penguin Random House/TNS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Erik Pedersen, The Orange County Register Shirlene Obuobi is a Ghanaian American cardiologist, cartoonist, and author of the novels “On Rotation” and “Between Friends & Lovers.”kAmw6C ?6H A2C2?@C>2= DF>>6C C@>2?46[ “s:6 7@C |6[” 92D ;FDE 366? 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