Malcolm and Me. Robin Farmer. 2020. SparkPress. [Source: ARC provided courtesy of Netgalley.] Amazingly executed … Robin Farmer captures that pivotal moment when life and your thought process changes. As a former Catholic school girl and Black woman, I distinctly remember those moments that reminded me I was the minority in the classes. Roberta was unapologetic and insightful but young. And that’s a struggle for many young Black...
Loving MAN. Bailey West. 2020. 224 pages. [Source: Kindle Unlimited.] Sometimes you just want to read something a little messy. The world outside my window is obviously imploding, so a bit of catharsis is always appreciated. The description for Loving MAN certainly supplied that — a pregnancy from a short-lived fling, and then another woman on top of that? Add in the food aspect, and I was ready to jump in. Loving MAN, at almost a...
Come Inside. ShanicexLola. 2020. SXL Publications. 144 pages. [Source: Kindle Unlimited.] Kiyah’s reputation as the office “Ice Queen” might be on shaky ground. After being tricked into attending her company’s masquerade party by her work BFF, she finds herself face to face with the man she lusts for across the board room table, Nixon. It’s certainly hard to turn down an open invitation to sate her curiosit...
My Soul’s Reflection. AshleyNicole. 2020. 117 pages. [Source: Kindle Unlimited.] The Mason’s are back, this time crashing a tropical resort for some family fun. Mirror — or Kharon, one of the triplets — is ready for two weeks of relaxation and antics with his siblings and cousins. He’s up for a good time, but not expecting a connection with anyone. His stoic demeanor also makes him somewhat unapproachable o...
Forbidden Promises. Synthia Williams. 2020. HQN Books. 270 pages. [Source: Personal copy.] This book was drama with a capital D. What else could it be, with one sister silently in love with her sister’s ex-husband? India is the baby of the Robidoux clan, a family whose legacy is rooted in a successful and long-lasting tobacco company. Family loyalty is held above all else and has dictated the lives of generations. India thought sh...
