Love Levels: West Virginia Bachelors Kindle Edition by Falon Gold

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"A loved one’s death and one too many bills had ground Duchess Cannon down to the bone. Still, she got up every morning, praying to make it through the day without falling asleep or falling into the toilet because her fatherless five-year-old had left the seat up once again.

Kincaid Newman fared no better in life for other reasons. Once so close to starting his own company, now he was closer to living paycheck to paycheck, forced to settle in Duchess’ city to father his motherless five-year-old not speaking to him at the moment.

Two single parents decided life was just too chaotic for romance or even a one-night stand. But since when does love worry about what someone thought was best for them? How much worse will things get when their exes reenter the picture?"

Title: Love Levels: West Virginia Bachelors
Author: Falcon Gold
Publisher: Imperial Publishing House
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
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"Love Levels: West Virginia Bachelors" by Falon Gold

My Rationalization:

This was a good read of a couple of meetings, both having a child, and having had problems with their exes. This author works her magic in bringing Duchess and Kincaid together as they will be able in the end to solve their issues and from that bonds will be made. The two children were not only sweet but funny. The ex [of Duchess] finally being able to turn his life around and making a heck of a good dad for Aiden. It was truly beautiful in the end how the three parents were able to come together and even be friends where everyone was finally getting along. 

Ridin' for A VA Hitta Kindle Edition by Racquel Williams

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"What would you do to hold on to the good life? Would you let the nigga lie and cheat on you? Would you turn your head when the truth is hitting you dead in the face?

Akila Jones is a young woman who had a rough childhood growing up in one of Richmond, VA’s grimiest projects. She learns early on that she has to boss up, go in savage mode, and take care of herself by any means necessary. Things were starting to look up for her when she fell for Mari, a well-known hitta from Virginia Beach, VA. Little did she know, she was up for all the bullshit and drama that comes with dating a nigga with money. She’ll learn fast that good sex and playing the good girl was not enough to keep her wild lover under control.

Mari was young, rich, and arrogant. His messed up mentality toward females only makes it worse when he snatches up this young girl that was desperate for a better life. His ignorant behavior makes him oblivious to the fact that danger is on the way, and his life is about to turn upside down in the blink of an eye.

Take a rocky ride with this couple who are toxic for each other but continue to play this dangerous game of love, lies, and betrayal…"

Title: Ridin' for A VA Hitta
Author: Racquel Williams
Publisher: Leo Sullivan Presents
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
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"Ridin' for a Hitta" by Racquel Williams

My Rationalization:

All that is left to say after reading "Ridin' For A VA Hitta is be ready for 'a rocky ride with Akila, Mari, Dreema, Rio, Tyrone and a few others as they continue to play this dangerous game of drama, love, twist and turns, lies, murder, and betrayal." This is definitely one of those reads that will keep your attention as you will be kept turning the pages to see what was coming next. I will say this well-written story had some very complexed characters that will have you shaking your head and saying 'what in the world is going on.' It will be interesting in what Akila will do next know that she knows just who Tyrone is. This story will be even more interesting in how this whole story will come out as the story continues..."After the tank was filled, I got back into my truck and pulled off. 95N isn't a bad idea, I thought as I exited..."

The Real Friends of Atlanta Kindle Edition by Cornelia Smith

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"Black Chyna and Treasure hail from downtown hot Atlanta. Best friends since childhood they experience highs, lows, and everything in between together. Treasure is unemployed with high hopes of making it out the hood. Black Chyna is a kept woman who struggles to keep her title as Shawn’s woman. Growing further apart because of the differences in their life goals, the girls engage in a heated dispute for the last time; Oh so they think. A fatal accident with Black Chyna younger sister brings the girls back together, at least for a hot second. Secretly, Shawn hate for Treasure blossoms into lust. Playing rouge roulette with hearts; Shawn learns that lust has no mercy. In this fiction of disloyalty, lust, and lies the girl’s friendship is put to the ultimate test. Lives are forever changed as the future of their long-term friendship dangles over a cliff."

Title: The Real Friends of Atlanta
Author: Cornelia Smith
Publisher: The Book Plug LLC
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
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"The Real Friends of Atlanta" by Cornelia Smith

My Rationalization:

All I can say is that this was quite a read that will definitely keep your attention as you turn the pages to see what was coming next. It was sad to see how Shawn was able to come between Black Chyna and her best friend Treasure. And as this story continues on as Shawn continues on to sleeping with the niece, Destiny. I was totally left speechless at this point. But it seems like karma is coming for Shawn and also for all three of these ladies.

So, by the end, we will find that Chyna's mother Roxanne was right in what she had told her daughter. Now to get the whole story you will have to pick up this story and see how it ends as secrets start coming out. I will say at this point the reader will be left with wanting to know more about what happens to Chyna, Treasure, and Destiny and oh yes, even that Shawn. 

Cruisin' (Lady Guardians) Kindle Edition by Celeste Granger

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"Carmen Rodriguez was living her best life. As maitre’d at Café Laquette, Carmen worked in her best friend’s five-star restaurant, meeting people and making things happen. She distanced herself from her past and was hopeful for what was to come.

And then a letter came, announcing the return of her first love; propelling Carmen into the very tormented past she desperately tried to forget.

Multimillionaire, Grayson “Turks” Foster, renowned architect, and vice president of the Dirty South Riders was living his best life, too. Turk spent his days designing architectural masterpieces for the rich and famous and spent his nights riding out with his biker brothers. Even with everything Turk had going for him, there was an undeniable absence; a space in his life he desperately wanted to fill.

He’d seen her before; a chance encounter that brought Carmen Rodriguez into Turk’s orbit. Would Carmen’s past deter her from pursuing a future with someone new? Or, would Carmen leave the past in the past for good? Find out in Cruisin’."

Title: Cruisin'
Author: Celeste Granger
Publisher: C. G.
Series: Lady Guardians
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
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"Cruisin" by Celeste Granger

My Rationalization:

This was indeed another enjoyable 'Laby Guardians' read... 'Cruisin' that featured Carmen and Grayson [Turks]. I loved how this author was able to bring them together. We find that Carmen had just learned that her first love was coming back into her life and she didn't want that to happen. Would Carmen be able to trust this new person that had come into her life after what had happened with her first love? It was quite interesting in how everything worked out so well for Carmen and Grayson as he was there for her at a time when it was greatly needed. This is definitely one of those reads that will keep your attention turning the pages to see what was coming next. I loved how the story worked around the Lady Guardians helping out in a time of need. As it was for Carmen will she get the one who had come into her life and had given her new meaning of being able to trust? Well, to find out you will just have to pick up this author's read to find out. It will be a good romantic short story read. 

A Love So New (Moore Friends Book 2) Kindle Edition by Celeste Granger

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"“This is not the end of us.”

That’s the promise Elijah Sinclair made to Lynette Jones when the clock struck midnight, ringing in the new year. 

Would Elijah keep his promise?

note: This is the conclusion to Something New, which should be read before reading A Love So New!"

Title A Love So New
Author: Celeste Granger
Publisher: C. G.
Series: Moore Friends Book 2
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
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"A Love So New" by Celeste Granger

My Rationalization...

Oh, how I loved this conclusion to 'Something New!' 'A Love So New' was a beautiful read that dealt with Lynette and Elijah. Will Lynette be able to believe that Elijah was for her no matter how she had doubt about them? Well, to see how this beautiful romance comes out you will just have to pick up this good read to see if 'Elijah will keep his promise to Lynette?' 

Valentine Rush: A Holiday Teaser Kindle Edition by Stephanie Nicole Norris

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"Trapped due to a snowstorm, Naomi Scott and Bryce Fitzpatrick continue to battle out their litigation case with no end in sight. But when neither of them can shake memories of their love together, that fight turns into an uninhibited passion that could ignite a fire and reunite them for a lifetime.:

Title: Valentine Rush: A Holiday Teaser
Author: Stephanie Nicole Norris
Publisher: S.N.N.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
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"Valentine Rush: A Holiday Teaser" by Stephanie Nicole Norris

My Rationalization:

I love this short sweet read of Naomi's and Bryce's romantic story. It was great seeing them meeting up again after their split, who was now working on a case during a horrible snow storm. I loved how this author was able to give us a teaser of a beautiful short story showing through overcoming some obstacles finally these two will get a second turn at getting their HEA. 

The Remarkable Housewives of the Bible Kindle Edition by Erin Brown Hollis

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"Welcome to Girls’ Night!
Grab your favorite snacks, your besties, and some open nights on the calendar to take a deep dive into the noteworthy drama sprinkled throughout The Bible. These days, our television entertainment also consists of some pretty outrageous drama, but what if I told you that the women of the Bible have riveting tales filled with much more exciting story lines than anything you’ll find on a soap opera or reality TV…

The Remarkable Housewives of the Bible invites you to:

- take a little breather from today’s “reality” entertainment;

- delve off into the alluring, scintillating, water-cooler-gossip-worthy tales of the biblical housewives; and

- discover the incredible promises of fortitude, survival, empowerment and love found through their stories in God’s Word.

So, with that said, right now, I would like to invite you to join me for a good old-fashioned Girls’ Night. Actually, several of them. Whatever time of the day works best for you, curl up on the couch with me and let’s chat it up. Over the next few weeks, we will have some fun getting to know each other and learning about Eve, Delilah, Hannah, Martha, and Ruth. You know, the ladies God would love for us to chat about since He divinely plopped them right there in His Word for us. Grab your popcorn, friend. It’s about to get real…"

Title: The Remarkable Housewives of the Bible
Author: Erin Brown Hollis
Publisher: E.B.H.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
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"The Remarkable Housewives of the Bible" by Erin Brown Hollis

My Rationalization.....

I enjoyed the read by this author as she introduced us to Eve, Delilah, Hannah, Martha and Ruth in which we find that they had been given a divine task to carry out. This author delivered her stories to the reader in such a 'conversational and witty way' that will definitely keep your attention to that particular character. I would definitely agree that this novel would be a wonderful choice for any 'group study.' This read is one that is unique and even quite entertaining as one can learn and group from these women's perspective of the Bible. I love how this author's descriptions will even make one feel like there are in 'Bible times having conversations with these delightful women' as each character being drawn it seems to come alive and even is so relatable to us today in our world.

So, if you are looking for an interesting, fun, educating, encouraging, and even touches of humor read you have come to the right place for "The Remarkable Housewives of the Bible" will give it all to you and more.