Shine, by Aja

 Book Excerpt:

A prelude story...

A prelude story...

"In the heart of 1980s Pittsburgh, as the crack cocaine epidemic ravages the streets, Michael "Shine" Ferrell is a rising player in the city's cutthroat underworld. Hungry for more power, he sets his sights on expanding his empire—only to clash with a ruthless rival who controls the city's darkest corners. But it's not just the streets that threaten to swallow him whole. A betrayal at home shakes the foundation of the little he holds dear, forcing Shine to navigate deadly alliances and personal ruin as the epidemic spreads like wildfire."

*Does NOT need to be read in order, though reading Smoke, Maestro, and Slick will make for a better reading experience.*

Everyone has a past in the suspense-filled world of The Enigma Series characters. These are their stories.

Title:  Shine

Author:  Aja

Publisher:  She Loves Words Publishing (November 1, 2024)

Series:  The Enigma Series

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Shine" by Aja

My Perception:

"Shine" was indeed a good story about Michael [Mike] 'Shine' Ferrel's life in Pittsburgh. Being brought up by his mom and having no father around, Mike's life was quite interesting regarding what he went through from birth, friendships, business, loved ones, and so much more. But the biggest thing in his life was making "money."  After meeting the love of his life[Tamia], will money destroy the love he had endured so much from her? To find out how this author brings it out so well to the readers, you must pick up 'Shine' to see how this beautiful story will end. 

We Are One: A Soulmates + Enigma Series Story (The Enigma Series Book 4) Kindle Edition by Aja

 Book Excerpt:

"Two sets of siblings. One father. Now meet.

A father's dream to completely recompense for his wrongs and love all his children together is granted to him. Will it be drama, or will it be all love? Maybe it'll be both.

We Are One is a part of both The Soulmates Series and The Enigma Series. It's best read after reading both so that what's understood, need not be explained."

Title:  We Are One

Author:  Aja

Publisher:  She Loves Words Publishing LLC

Series:  The Enigma Series Book 4

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating;  Five

Review:

"We Are One" by Aja

My Sentiments:  

'We Are One' was an enduring story.  To fully understand this series 4, one must read 1-2 & 3.  I love the story with all these characters coming through to give the readers how family can come through for one another.  Wow, what a group of people .. around that table ... Elijah, Aaliyah, Shine, Raj, Mena, Eli, Sarai, Malachi, Solomon, Zora, Zola, Khalil, Rae, Zena, Zoe, Rashaad, Star, Rashida, and I am sure I have left someone out.  Will they be able to come together, especially for this big event?  'We Are One' is a read you must read so pick up this whole series to see for yourself how all of this story will come out for this family.