Showing posts with label b love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label b love. Show all posts

Thursday, July 12, 2018

'Til Morning by B. Love

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I Want to Belong To You by Asia Monique
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Blurb:
Three nights. 
Two lovers. 
One weekend that will change their lives forever. 

For Latimore Hart, nothing is more important than his singleness and money. When he decides to spend the weekend at Decadence, an exclusive twenty-one and up hotel in Memphis, the last thing he expects is to find a woman capable of keeping his interest. In his mind, three days is more than enough time for him to share himself with any woman, but when he meets Dana… everything changes. 

Dana Green lost a bet with her best friend. Her punishment? To spend the weekend at Decadence. Her original plan was to spend her entire trip in her room, but a late check in leads to Latimore sliding into her vision, arms, and maybe even her heart. 

At the start of their weekend together, Latimore and Dana both agree that they will part ways and never see each other again when it’s over. Will that be the case, or will they break the only rule at Decadence and continue their affair long after Sunday morning arrives?


Review + Rating
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
You already know what it is. Don't act brand new. LOL.

If B. Love drops it, you know I'm reading it.

Don't fret. This will be quick.

You're not going to get much in this one, and I mean not much at all. You'll start, you'll blink and it will be over with.

Dana is at this hotel, a hotel for sex--because of a bet she lost with her best friend.

It's there on her way out that she bumps into Latimore--literally.

He won't let her go. He's literally standing in her way--and although he's just a stranger, there's a magnetic pull--bringing the two together.

A weekend is all they've promised each other.

Ladies, and gents--this is a sex novel. Granted the book is about 8,000 words--there is a lot packed into it besides the sex--although that's the meat of it.

B. Love manages yet again to give us just a taste of something, leaving us wanting for me--and leaving us behind like a well-sexed one-night stand.

She's going to leave you satisfied, but sis, you might not get all of what you want.

You do get to know Latimore, and Dana fairly well for the novelette to be so short. It's a mini novelette. You understand Latimore a little more, and Dana gets a nice introduction.

The author says in the book, it's the last of these brothers--so don't go bothering her for more. Leave that to me. I ain't too proud to beg. LOL.

Anywho, for 99 cents, you get a pretty solid chapter length novel--that will give you enough to whet your appetite--and then you can follow it up with some other B. Love books.

Solid characters for its length, steamy, chemistry-laden sex, and a happily ever after ending--you can't go wrong.

Grab you one.

Monday, July 9, 2018

Just Say You Love Me by B. Love

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Just Say You Love Me by B. Love
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Blurb:
Luana Berry’s plate is full. Not only is she juggling two jobs and an internship, but she’s doing so while maintaining a 3.8 GPA at the most expensive private school in Memphis, TN. Just a few months away from being the first college graduate in her family, Luana plans to continue her education and become a Lawyer. There’s just one thing standing in the way of her dreams – her brother, Lucas Berry.

Jaxon Jeffries’ plate is full. Not only does he have his own investment firm, but he’s also on the city council and running for mayor. When his parents suggest that he take a wife to soften his image and show his loving, compassionate side to voters, Jaxon is against it – until he saves Lucas Berry in exchange for the chance to have his sister Luana.

With Lucas being the reason Luana had the opportunity to even attend college, she feels obligated to help her brother during his time of need. So much so that when the choice is his freedom or her singleness she agrees to stand by Jaxon’s side as his wife.

Jaxon and Luana have one goal – to prove to the world that they love each other before election day. Neither desire real love, especially from each other, but the more time they spend together the more they realize love is no respecter of persons, time, deals and enemies made, or hearts that intend to be saved. 


Review + Rating
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
I've grown somewhat used to B. Love giving me these unconventional couples--with love that shouldn't make a lick of sense but does.

This story is unconventional in her normal way--but it felt pre-destined in a way I hadn't gotten from this author until now. It was more romantic than the previous books I've read--and I was semi unprepared for it. Not disappointed, unprepared.

Luana is your average girl--in that she's a woman in college with a dream. With only her brother at her side due to dysfunctional upbringing, Luana is used to and fine with it being just the two of them.

But a happenstance meeting with upcoming mayor hopeful, Jaxon--and a change in the dynamic of her brother-sister relationship changes the course of her life.
For one, I love characters that can co-exist outside of a growing romance. Co-dependency is not cute, my friends.

Luana and Jaxon had lives of their own--and with each other, they only bettered the other.
Luana had a lot of personal issues but she never fell into the annoying, shiny trope--a lot of romance female, mc's fall into.

Jaxon, on the other hand, was power and pride in black human form. He was what you want your political figures to be--willing, ready and able to do for his people by any means necessary.

I was pleased with the characters themselves and happy with the pacing of their growing love.

It was romantic  and had the right amount of drama to stay from being too one-dimensional. *See gold-digging ex, and smothering Mother.*

Readers will enjoy this read from the beloved B. Love. Honey, if you don't consider B. Love one of your faves, what are you even doing with your life?

Anyway, again just the right amount of love, drama, and spice to keep you reading from beginning to end.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

In Due Time by B. Love Quickie Review

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In Due Time
By:B Love
Published: January 17th, 2018
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Blurb:
“You and these lies. I’ve never known you to be a liar until you started fighting your feelings for me. You’ll be mine in due time, Mackenzie. In due time.” – Rahim Frank 

They met ten years earlier, and she was approached by someone else. Out of a need to keep her close, Rahim settled for friendship with Mackenzie even though he’s always wanted more. After a New Year’s Eve kiss takes things to a deeper level, Rahim is determined to claim Mackenzie… even if she’s his biggest obstacle to overcome. 


Review + Rating
Series: 5 out of 5 stars
Back when I read Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven, I thought I would never encounter another book quite like it. There was no way someone could author a book about love in such a way that it both infuriated and uplifted me. There was so much angst in that book, my heart broke while theirs did.

But let me tell you, B. Love just topped that. 

The way this book, took me on a roller coaster ride, flipping, and spinning my emotions out of control…I'm still recovering from it.

Rahim and Mackenzie are best friends. Best friends that should be lovers. The only one of the two who doesn't get that is Mackenzie.

Rahim is everything I could want in a character.
He was giving, and kind. He was strong where meekness resided in Mackenzie. He was love where there was sadness. His character felt like a R&B ballad, sweet and soulful.

I loved him.

Every time he spoke, Mackenzie wasn't the only one that fell in love with him.

Mackenzie just about killed both Rahim, and me with her resistance, and hesitance--but the slow burn, the wait, was well worth it.

I could only hope to be loved half as much.

I love a novel that can make me feel. It's how I live my life, searching for the next high of emotion, and B. love did NOT disappoint.

The pacing was perfect torture. The characters were full of depth, and their stories never felt flat. I honestly wouldn't believe this was novella length, if I didn't already know it was. 

It had everything a full-length novel had, with half the number of pages. 

These authors have made me a liar. Novellas can be fulfilling and complete--and I can't wait to be proven wrong time and time again. 

Conclusion: Swoon-worthy romance, angst-y build up, satisfactory ending.


Monday, April 30, 2018

Will You Still Want Me by B.Love: A Review, In Which I Try to Convince You to Read This Book, with Incoherent Thoughts and Quotes From The Book

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Will You Still Want Me
By: B. Love
Published: April 15th, 2018
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Blurb:
"The entire time I talked he ate. Seemingly unfazed while I was on the verge of shattering from shame, a broken spirit and crushed pride. I thought it hurt so much because I loved Rodney, but the past six months have shown me that it wasn't my heart that took the biggest beating. It was my pride." - Parker Graham 

It took six months for the ice around Parker's heart to freeze. Can Kane warm her up to his love in one week? Or will he be yet another source of pain that causes the ice and disappointment that can only be felt because of love to remain? 

Review + Rating
Series: 5 out of 5 stars
As I take the biggest gulp of water--to cool my jets--I have to say B.Love--she did that!

At just 65 pages, Love, managed to do what a lot of authors cannot accomplish in thrice as many pages.

The first page was like a punch to the jugular.

"This was my first time ever seeing him on the train."
"He had the type of looks like that made you rethink life choices..."
"Finally. Shiny, honey brown eyes stared at me as he licked his lips..."

The author wasted no time attempting to the entice the reader with the pending romance--and I, for one, was not disappointed.

Parker doesn't know Kane. He's a man that just popped up on her train ride one day--enticing her in every way possible without uttering a single word--at least not initially.

Their encounter, their love was like a wrecking ball--fast moving, powerful, out to wreck anything in it's path.

What I really loved about this book was it's ability to be both passionate--and playful in a space where there wouldn't normally be room for development--at least not fully.

But its passion is what really got me, because it evoked the strongest of emotions out of me. I damn near fainted when Kane, got all smooth, velvet chocolate on me.

"What do you know about coming, Parker?"
Why did he have to say my name like that?
Look at me like that?
Feel like that?
"I know I'm a whole wave," I warned hoping that would trip him up long enough for me to come to my senses and leave, but he wasted no time replying with...
"Then let me drown."

Ya'll, come on?

Her words were succinct and powerful. She used each page, and each space for a purpose--and I am thoroughly impressed and moved.

Like, where has this author been all my life?

Her words turned me into noodles, a puddle, mush.

"You might not believe me, but when we locked eyes for the first time on the train I heard the Spirit of God whisper into my heart that you were the one for me. That's why I'll never press you to give me a chance. What's for me will he mine when it's time...including you."

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"You don't know how long I've waited to make art of you..." "Can I paint you?"

He meant that literally, and that little scene from Colleen Hoover's book wishes it could be this moment.

My incoherence is showing, as I've reverted to using quotes to explain my feelings.  I am honestly surprised and again impressed by the quality of such a short novel.

The characters came together like a tsunami--but did not lack strength--or dimension.

Kane, was just that guy--and Parker's resistance did nothing to deter me--or to take away from my enjoyment of this book.

There was only Kane and Parker--and that was honestly, all I needed.

Final thoughts:Solid read, passionate romance, cataclysmic sex--true, raw evoking of emotions--down right good reading!

Between this, and In Due Time, both are battling for my favorite romance of the year, favorite book of the year, even.

B. Love--wherever you are. Sis, you did that--I implore you to do it again and again.