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May December by Nia Forrester
The element I love most about this is the truth you find in fiction. May went on her work assignment searching for answers but found something she didn’t know she needed. I really love the way Black history is weaved into this short story.
fast-paced
5.0
Open Yourself Up
The element I love most about this is the truth you find in fiction. May went on her work assignment searching for answers but found something she didn’t know she needed. I really love the way Black history is weaved into this short story.
Coffee Break by Navy Winters
This was a cute fun read. I loved everything about Choice, his mannerisms, his attentiveness, how affectionate he was😍. I enjoyed this, they were sweet and filthy— my favorite combo.
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
coffee with a side of you
This was a cute fun read. I loved everything about Choice, his mannerisms, his attentiveness, how affectionate he was😍. I enjoyed this, they were sweet and filthy— my favorite combo.
Blood Ties: Stories of Love and Magic by Shameka S. Erby
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
<strong>This is such a special book of short stories</strong>
This book of short stories about Black Love and magic is amazing. The author had me captured from page one, sentence one. The first story, Blood Ties made me cry because it was beautiful for so many different reasons. After the first story, I knew I was going to finish this book in one sitting. Every story stands on it own and could easily be it’s own full length book ( and I definitely slid in the authors dms and told her that). This book has passionate Black Love, Cautionary Tales, Speculative Romance, Black Sapphic Love, some fantasy,—EVERYTHING is between these pages and I highly recommend reading this book.
This book of short stories about Black Love and magic is amazing. The author had me captured from page one, sentence one. The first story, Blood Ties made me cry because it was beautiful for so many different reasons. After the first story, I knew I was going to finish this book in one sitting. Every story stands on it own and could easily be it’s own full length book ( and I definitely slid in the authors dms and told her that). This book has passionate Black Love, Cautionary Tales, Speculative Romance, Black Sapphic Love, some fantasy,—EVERYTHING is between these pages and I highly recommend reading this book.
Before We Fall by Rilzy Adams
emotional
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
<strong>Beautifully Written Love Story In The Midst of & After Pain</strong>
This was a much anticipated read for me, because of the seeds planted about Tasha and Cole in Go Deep (Book 1 of Unexpected Lovers Series). Tasha is an amazing woman in a horrific situation with a person that claims to love her. In book one, you can discerned that something is wrong and it is severely impacting Tasha—and Cole is aware of some of the details.
Please check the CWs/TWs because this is a heavy read because of the domestic violence/abuse Tasha experiences in her previous relationship.
One of many of my favorite moments/ quotes is when Cole is talking to his mom about Tasha:
“The Road is still a long one.”
“I know, ma. I’ve got my walking shoes on.”
I honestly can not put into words how amazing Cole is, a man, a friend, a lover—he is all of that and the author captured his character in a way that allowed him to make mistakes and still be the man you want the Happily Ever After with.
I highly recommend this book, I have no doubt that I will come back and edit this review after I re-read it because this is now one of my book babies.
This was a much anticipated read for me, because of the seeds planted about Tasha and Cole in Go Deep (Book 1 of Unexpected Lovers Series). Tasha is an amazing woman in a horrific situation with a person that claims to love her. In book one, you can discerned that something is wrong and it is severely impacting Tasha—and Cole is aware of some of the details.
Please check the CWs/TWs because this is a heavy read because of the domestic violence/abuse Tasha experiences in her previous relationship.
One of many of my favorite moments/ quotes is when Cole is talking to his mom about Tasha:
“The Road is still a long one.”
“I know, ma. I’ve got my walking shoes on.”
I honestly can not put into words how amazing Cole is, a man, a friend, a lover—he is all of that and the author captured his character in a way that allowed him to make mistakes and still be the man you want the Happily Ever After with.
I highly recommend this book, I have no doubt that I will come back and edit this review after I re-read it because this is now one of my book babies.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Sloth: A Seven Deadly Sins Erotic Short by Honesty Price
5.0
This is real, grown& filthy. It ain’t gonna be a whole bunch of Pages but it’s to the point! Sometimes you get a lil lazy & gotta remind him & yourself, what it really is 😉. I enjoyed this & will be bingeing this authors backlist😌
Her Deep Reverence: Pregnant by a Black Mafia Don by B. Love
3.5
I was angry af when I wrote this🤣, let’s go with 3.5 stars.
It’s a solid addition to the series, it just pissed me off because I wanted better for Vanna & Hassan.
I did enjoy that Hassan had screws lose & displayed some lunatic behavior (he was just dumb towards the end)
Hassan, Hassan, Hassan, you big dummy! At your big age. This is what happens when a city boy & a city girl get together. Hassan made an enemy out of me, this my villain origin story fr🤣. I got Vanna back because no sir. Anyways we in the Black mafia, so on to book 3!
Other Notes:
Rakim don’t ever need to give another piece of advice because what the hell was that?
The scene at his house 😒—security 🗣🗣
The handling of the Lamont situation made me proud
Love that Vanna throws hands
It’s a solid addition to the series, it just pissed me off because I wanted better for Vanna & Hassan.
I did enjoy that Hassan had screws lose & displayed some lunatic behavior (he was just dumb towards the end)
Hassan, Hassan, Hassan, you big dummy! At your big age. This is what happens when a city boy & a city girl get together. Hassan made an enemy out of me, this my villain origin story fr🤣. I got Vanna back because no sir. Anyways we in the Black mafia, so on to book 3!
Other Notes:
Rakim don’t ever need to give another piece of advice because what the hell was that?
The scene at his house 😒—security 🗣🗣
The handling of the Lamont situation made me proud
Love that Vanna throws hands
Behind The Scenes by Christina C. Jones
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
<strong>A Perfectly Imperfect Man Loving A Wonderful Woman</strong>
This gets a ‘highly recommend’ from me. I love Pierre so much, I love that the author wrote him imperfect but he was not completely dependent on those around him, he was an active participant in his recovery/healing—love to see it. I enjoyed how much of a boss babe Logan was, she was so professional no matter what and I loved to see her stand up for herself without dropping her crown. The chemistry was COMING off the pages honey! I was over here cheesing like he was talking to me lmao! Also love how supportive Pierre’s family was and how much they supported Logan and Pierre. She held her secret a bit long but its cool, it’s dramatic and we need that. Pierre was sexy as hell, that is all.
Other notes:
Pierre and those grills 🥵
Sienna can STILL catch these hands—til’ this day
I would watch the TV series.
Logan’s parents were a bit raggedy.
This gets a ‘highly recommend’ from me. I love Pierre so much, I love that the author wrote him imperfect but he was not completely dependent on those around him, he was an active participant in his recovery/healing—love to see it. I enjoyed how much of a boss babe Logan was, she was so professional no matter what and I loved to see her stand up for herself without dropping her crown. The chemistry was COMING off the pages honey! I was over here cheesing like he was talking to me lmao! Also love how supportive Pierre’s family was and how much they supported Logan and Pierre. She held her secret a bit long but its cool, it’s dramatic and we need that. Pierre was sexy as hell, that is all.
Other notes:
Pierre and those grills 🥵
Sienna can STILL catch these hands—til’ this day
I would watch the TV series.
Logan’s parents were a bit raggedy.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
In His Possession: Bought by a Black Mafia Prince by B. Love
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
2.0
This was a doozy, for real. I almost didn’t make it because it starts off heavy af. I was ready to go and get Scarett myself because my boo was suffering. Assad is so sweet, patient, and protective of Scarlett. I love that he paid attention to everything about her, everything she went through, and made a conscious effort to respect her boundaries and not trigger her. I love how encouraging he was to her, giving her the space to stand on her own feet but still being in her corner to support her. My main complaints are that Scarlett suffered so much and I don’t feel she was avenged enough for me. & The solution was not good enough, why would we send her back to hell even for the briefest have time? I also feel like Scar need more aftercare for the trauma she endured- it just felt like she was facing trigger after trigger and this was suppose to be her happy part. What CWs does this have? Alll of em.
Make no mistake this read starts off heavy but it get better if you keep reading. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
Make no mistake this read starts off heavy but it get better if you keep reading. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
Tempted by Danger by Endiya Carter
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This gets a highly recommend from me. It was a fun read for me even with some of the heavier parts. Quinci is now one of my favorite Sunshine character because she is so sweet but she takes no sh*t from ANYONE. Dymon was a goner from the day he met her🤣. He was grumpy but couldn’t help but cater to Quinci. I don’t even know why they pretended like ending their relationship was a real possibility lol. I enjoyed their banter & the humor in this story. Dymon truly met his match. This was filthy & I loved it, loved their chemistry.
My only complaints: Kia’s weird a$$ & Dymon’s parents were for the trash & no one can change my mind.
I wondering if any of the other siblings will get a story 👀
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage
Weekend Fiance: A Jared and KeShana InstaLove Story by Tina Martin
5.0
He wanted her for a moment, but he needed her for life
Very cute but real instalove story. I love to see US depicted in literature. Showing us as the unique,talented, sexy, funny, loyal, etc. people we are.
Very cute but real instalove story. I love to see US depicted in literature. Showing us as the unique,talented, sexy, funny, loyal, etc. people we are.