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In every game, some rules are made to be broken.
For Lennox Black, never could he imagine that the effortlessly pretty, coy, yet mysterious new woman in town, Tia Alexander, would become his most formidable opponent to date.
Has he met his match? Or is Tia in over her head?
For Lennox Black, never could he imagine that the effortlessly pretty, coy, yet mysterious new woman in town, Tia Alexander, would become his most formidable opponent to date.
Has he met his match? Or is Tia in over her head?
203 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2023
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About the author
Robbi Renee
27 books1,118 followersHey Loves! I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri (in the words of Nelly, “I’m from the Lou and I’m proud!) with incredible parents and two amazing older sisters. Born Stacey Renee, I was the baby of the bunch and always had a vivid imagination – was wise beyond my years (to grown for my own good) if you ask my mother!
My love for talking too much (ha!), journaling, daydreaming, reading & watching various genres of movies, books I went to journalism school, determined to become Oprah! After finishing my degree, I did everything but becoming a journalist. I dishonored my childhood dreams of being in some form of entertainment but found a way to use this big mouth for good in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space.
I rekindled my love for reading and writing during the 2020 pandemic where my alter ego & pen name, Robbi Renee was born. Robbi is my daddy’s nickname so my pen name pays homage to him. (Yep! I’m still a daddy’s girl!) Renee, as you can see is my middle name – Robbi Renee!
I started Love Notes by Robbi Renee as an outline to release all of the stories that live in my head. I was challenged to write and publish my first novella, French Kiss Christmas, published December 2020.
Robbi Renee draws upon personal experiences with life and love. My written works are inspired by my adoration for Black love, and stories of romance, heartache, trauma, intuition, and redemption.
Stacey/Robbi Renee enjoys her own Black family love story with her husband George and teenage son.
My love for talking too much (ha!), journaling, daydreaming, reading & watching various genres of movies, books I went to journalism school, determined to become Oprah! After finishing my degree, I did everything but becoming a journalist. I dishonored my childhood dreams of being in some form of entertainment but found a way to use this big mouth for good in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space.
I rekindled my love for reading and writing during the 2020 pandemic where my alter ego & pen name, Robbi Renee was born. Robbi is my daddy’s nickname so my pen name pays homage to him. (Yep! I’m still a daddy’s girl!) Renee, as you can see is my middle name – Robbi Renee!
I started Love Notes by Robbi Renee as an outline to release all of the stories that live in my head. I was challenged to write and publish my first novella, French Kiss Christmas, published December 2020.
Robbi Renee draws upon personal experiences with life and love. My written works are inspired by my adoration for Black love, and stories of romance, heartache, trauma, intuition, and redemption.
Stacey/Robbi Renee enjoys her own Black family love story with her husband George and teenage son.
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January 28, 2024
The second read was the audiobook….Trei & Winston did an amazing job bring Tia & Lennox to life.
March 7, 2024
When a harmless game of “Never Have I Ever” has you evering like you never have before!! I mean talk about playing for keeps!! Lennox and Tia had no idea that a harmless game with friends would turn their worlds upside down in the best way possible.
Lennox and Tia were worlds apart from each other and yet they had more in common than they cared to admit. After game night turned into Tia revealing a few truths of her own, Lennox took these admissions as a personal challenge and one that he chose to accept as his own.
Tia’s beauty and mystery intrigued Lennox and when he embarked on a friends with benefits situation with Tia to help her explore a few sexual desires she’d yet to experience, he had no idea that he would be the one learning a valuable lesson along the way!
This was a steamy audiobook and I found myself looking around the office at work and adjusting my AirPod volume just as a precaution to ensure that no one in the office was privy to the madness pumping in my ears 😂😩😈
Lennox and Tia were not about to let four play keep them from their forever playmates and if you’ve yet to indulge in this read then do yourself a favor and check it out!
Lennox and Tia were worlds apart from each other and yet they had more in common than they cared to admit. After game night turned into Tia revealing a few truths of her own, Lennox took these admissions as a personal challenge and one that he chose to accept as his own.
Tia’s beauty and mystery intrigued Lennox and when he embarked on a friends with benefits situation with Tia to help her explore a few sexual desires she’d yet to experience, he had no idea that he would be the one learning a valuable lesson along the way!
This was a steamy audiobook and I found myself looking around the office at work and adjusting my AirPod volume just as a precaution to ensure that no one in the office was privy to the madness pumping in my ears 😂😩😈
Lennox and Tia were not about to let four play keep them from their forever playmates and if you’ve yet to indulge in this read then do yourself a favor and check it out!
April 17, 2023
Lennox believed he might play a game with Tia but instead fell in love with her. Lennox had a way with words😅; he wanted to make Tia feel good, but ended up giving her more in terms of both physical and mental support. They both contributed to each other's positive development. It was interesting to be apart of their journey.
February 12, 2023
The title was enough to think this would be an exciting experience. I was correct. The couple kept the story interesting, and you will find all kinds of ways to love without limits. The author does not play about telling a very emotional story.
May 5, 2023
A simple game of Never have I ever turned into a fwb situation. Lennox BDE turned Tias life upside down. Poor Tia never had orgasm just kept passing out when she gets BDE Lennox. These two trouble souls was able to find love within each other.
February 28, 2025
Really enjoyed! Never have I ever….
February 12, 2023
Lenny, Lenny
Ms. Renee Foreplay is another hit from your collection of work. I loved the storytelling and invested in all the characters. (Titan play too much) Keep up the good work.
Ms. Renee Foreplay is another hit from your collection of work. I loved the storytelling and invested in all the characters. (Titan play too much) Keep up the good work.
March 8, 2023
Lennox and his BDE!! So of course I loved this book!! I loved everything about this book from the main characters to the side characters!!
January 3, 2025
What happens when a playful game of Never Have I Ever takes a steamy turn into a Friends with Benefits adventure? Dive into this tantalizing tale where Lennox, a master at igniting passion, stumbles upon a shocking revelation: his beautiful friend Tia—his “Angel”—hasn't been truly satisfied in the bedroom. Fueled by curiosity and desire, he offers her a bold twist on the classic game, setting the stage for an unforgettable night.
As they navigate this electrifying new dynamic, what starts as a sizzling escapade ignites a profound connection neither of them saw coming. Amidst the heat of attraction, Lennox and Tia confront their past traumas, unraveling the true essence of intimacy. Prepare for a story that explores the exhilarating journey from friendship to a bond deeper than either expected—where vulnerability meets passion, and love blooms in the most unexpected ways!
As they navigate this electrifying new dynamic, what starts as a sizzling escapade ignites a profound connection neither of them saw coming. Amidst the heat of attraction, Lennox and Tia confront their past traumas, unraveling the true essence of intimacy. Prepare for a story that explores the exhilarating journey from friendship to a bond deeper than either expected—where vulnerability meets passion, and love blooms in the most unexpected ways!
April 30, 2023
Never Have I Ever
Lennox and Tia held me as a captive in their story. They were the prizes for each other, the winners in their game. I loved how Tia embraced who she was and what she wanted, my girl was empowered. Lennox was finally able to be vulnerable with a woman, his Angel. The gift and words in the card he gave to Tia had me swooning. This was so good, oh how I want more of Tia and Lennox.
Lennox and Tia held me as a captive in their story. They were the prizes for each other, the winners in their game. I loved how Tia embraced who she was and what she wanted, my girl was empowered. Lennox was finally able to be vulnerable with a woman, his Angel. The gift and words in the card he gave to Tia had me swooning. This was so good, oh how I want more of Tia and Lennox.
February 11, 2023
The Foreplay Finale!
Not only have you done it again but you just keep on doing it and doing it and I absolutely love 💕 every minute of it. I absolutely love the friends to lovers between Lennox and Tia. Lennox was trying to play hard, he thought he had game, but Tia said checkmate. You are an awesome ✍️ and you will forever have a fan in me. (Side note.): I’m tired of you having me to choose from all of these men that you write about got me out here looking like a thot. 😊 start.
Not only have you done it again but you just keep on doing it and doing it and I absolutely love 💕 every minute of it. I absolutely love the friends to lovers between Lennox and Tia. Lennox was trying to play hard, he thought he had game, but Tia said checkmate. You are an awesome ✍️ and you will forever have a fan in me. (Side note.): I’m tired of you having me to choose from all of these men that you write about got me out here looking like a thot. 😊 start.
May 4, 2025
Lennox & Tia 🥰🥰🥰🫶🏾
I feel like I did myself a disservice by not reading Lennox and Tia's tale sooner! I loved it so much! It was the ideal approach to demonstrate that if you believe you're only going to "play a game," you can actually be the one being played! During the process, you may encounter something unexpected and experience a complete shift in your perspective. Love, perhaps 🤔😂🤭!
I feel like I did myself a disservice by not reading Lennox and Tia's tale sooner! I loved it so much! It was the ideal approach to demonstrate that if you believe you're only going to "play a game," you can actually be the one being played! During the process, you may encounter something unexpected and experience a complete shift in your perspective. Love, perhaps 🤔😂🤭!
December 12, 2024
Wooo chile, this book was steamy. Warning: do not listen to this book at work. This is the story of Tia and Lennox. Everything started with a simple game of Never Have I Ever. Poor Tia was safely on the Never side of the game. With the help of Lennox, by the end of the book, homegirl had done Everything. If youre looking for a sexy story, you won't be disappointed.
August 16, 2024
Listening to this book was something that I didn’t know that I needed! I was so consumed in this storyline that I lost track of eveything going on in my life. Tia stood her ground & used her voice & im so glad she did!! The ended made my heart smile.
February 23, 2023
Why You Wanna Play?!
Lennox Black and and Tia Angel...
It was good to be back in HP with Lennox waltzing around swanging his BDE and backing it up #longleglennox The chemistry between these two was EVERYTHING and I was here for it, now the games Lennox felt he needed to play...that was unnecessary with Tia because she'd already taken his heart, locked it down, and hid the key. The character development between these two was also perfection. Tia goes through a metamorphosis that allows her to become confident in herself, put Len in his place, and save her life. Baby the heat of Len putting it down on Tia had muh phone overheating! I loved me some Sassy! If I could have more in this book, it would be Sassy on page!💕💕 So just let me say, this is Foreplay, The Main Event, Recovery, and Rounds 2-4!! Lainey and Titan...I have to know what really happened at the party because I'm in a tizzy behind that!! Robbi once again hits it straight out the park!
Go read NOW!
Lennox Black and and Tia Angel...
It was good to be back in HP with Lennox waltzing around swanging his BDE and backing it up #longleglennox The chemistry between these two was EVERYTHING and I was here for it, now the games Lennox felt he needed to play...that was unnecessary with Tia because she'd already taken his heart, locked it down, and hid the key. The character development between these two was also perfection. Tia goes through a metamorphosis that allows her to become confident in herself, put Len in his place, and save her life. Baby the heat of Len putting it down on Tia had muh phone overheating! I loved me some Sassy! If I could have more in this book, it would be Sassy on page!💕💕 So just let me say, this is Foreplay, The Main Event, Recovery, and Rounds 2-4!! Lainey and Titan...I have to know what really happened at the party because I'm in a tizzy behind that!! Robbi once again hits it straight out the park!
Go read NOW!
February 16, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This really was a 5 star read, but because it was TOO short I deducted a star 😂🤣.
I’m currently bouncing between books- because nothing is keeping my attention. But Lennox and Tia captured it within the first few sentences. I wish there was more, more side characters more them. Just more.
But what we had was great, well written, perfectly paced. And absolutely sweet and steamy. Now I can’t wait for Titan and Laiya. And heck may and go find Richo and the rest ‘em story lol.
This really was a 5 star read, but because it was TOO short I deducted a star 😂🤣.
I’m currently bouncing between books- because nothing is keeping my attention. But Lennox and Tia captured it within the first few sentences. I wish there was more, more side characters more them. Just more.
But what we had was great, well written, perfectly paced. And absolutely sweet and steamy. Now I can’t wait for Titan and Laiya. And heck may and go find Richo and the rest ‘em story lol.
February 15, 2023
sexy, entertaining, and touching
This book has me wanting to read Robbi’s entire catalogue so that I can get the full story of some of the characters mentioned in this book.
I really enjoyed the playful nature between Tia and Lennox. I also enjoyed the vulnerability between the two characters. They both had demons in their past that they helped each other overcome.
This book was very sexy, entertaining, and touching.
This book has me wanting to read Robbi’s entire catalogue so that I can get the full story of some of the characters mentioned in this book.
I really enjoyed the playful nature between Tia and Lennox. I also enjoyed the vulnerability between the two characters. They both had demons in their past that they helped each other overcome.
This book was very sexy, entertaining, and touching.
February 12, 2023
🔥🔥🔥
The story of Tia and Lennox was just so damn good. Lennox and Tia both shared trauma that held them
Both back from really living life. Although it started as a game the love you felt from the characters made you want to slap them both from playing games. I even want a plate from Sassy. Ms. Renee you did your thing with story.
The story of Tia and Lennox was just so damn good. Lennox and Tia both shared trauma that held them
Both back from really living life. Although it started as a game the love you felt from the characters made you want to slap them both from playing games. I even want a plate from Sassy. Ms. Renee you did your thing with story.
February 15, 2023
The games people play
Lennox only knows one way to protect himself and would rather give up on Tia than take the risk of being vulnerable. They’re so attracted to each other and their chemistry is off the charts! So much emotion between these two. I have to go back and catch the stories of their friend circle.
Lennox only knows one way to protect himself and would rather give up on Tia than take the risk of being vulnerable. They’re so attracted to each other and their chemistry is off the charts! So much emotion between these two. I have to go back and catch the stories of their friend circle.
February 21, 2023
A sweet twist
I throughly enjoyed Lennox and Tia. Now I absolutely thought the book was going to be nasty nasty , but it was a great mix of love, understanding, trails and nasty .
The foreplay displayed was passionate and so worth Tia taking the risk. I love and hated how Lennox handled Tia but definitely glad to came to his senses.
I throughly enjoyed Lennox and Tia. Now I absolutely thought the book was going to be nasty nasty , but it was a great mix of love, understanding, trails and nasty .
The foreplay displayed was passionate and so worth Tia taking the risk. I love and hated how Lennox handled Tia but definitely glad to came to his senses.
February 13, 2023
Foreplay
Listen, I want to foreplay. Lennox is that dude for the play. Tia was a little something he didn't realize he needed until the game got real. Sexy time is on 10.Yes, read this book.
Listen, I want to foreplay. Lennox is that dude for the play. Tia was a little something he didn't realize he needed until the game got real. Sexy time is on 10.Yes, read this book.
February 15, 2023
5 star
I loved all the relationships in this book. I almost want to book about Sassy in her youth because she might be my favorite character. Tia was such a good friend of my head and Lennox was a dream
I loved all the relationships in this book. I almost want to book about Sassy in her youth because she might be my favorite character. Tia was such a good friend of my head and Lennox was a dream
December 2, 2024
5⭐️: Robbi Renee is quickly becoming another one of my favorite authors! Tia and Lennox's story has elements of friendship, lust, foreplay, loving oneself, trauma, etc. Ohhh, did I say spicy bits! Ohhh yes! The spicy bits..... loved this story!
March 10, 2025
4.5STARS!! Robbi, you knocked it out the park. I was so excited to see the old characters and 'the GAMe' was everything!!! Loved how within the game we were hit with real world challenges with the family, loving grandmother, and friends!
'I'm her water and she's my air' - Lennox
'I'm her water and she's my air' - Lennox
August 16, 2025
This book was really good. With the title I thought it would just be straight spice, no plot. Surprisingly there was more story than spice and I truly enjoyed this book and the vulnerability of both characters. This was a really beautiful read.
February 14, 2023
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lennox really had some BDE! Angel was a challenge to him. Lennox thought his was playing a game, but he was really finding his heart. They really needed each other to heal. I loved this story so much when I turned the last page, I wanted more.
Lennox really had some BDE! Angel was a challenge to him. Lennox thought his was playing a game, but he was really finding his heart. They really needed each other to heal. I loved this story so much when I turned the last page, I wanted more.
February 14, 2023
great read!
Lennox Lennox Lennox! So damn fine and troubled. I love the game they played that led to love. Very good read! I can’t wait for Laiyla and Titus’ story.
Lennox Lennox Lennox! So damn fine and troubled. I love the game they played that led to love. Very good read! I can’t wait for Laiyla and Titus’ story.
March 5, 2023
can I play and win
I want to win this game with someone. You showed how domestic violence can impact children. This was a good book. My first by you. I’m sure it won’t be my last.
I want to win this game with someone. You showed how domestic violence can impact children. This was a good book. My first by you. I’m sure it won’t be my last.
December 17, 2023
Loved it!
With each book I fall deeper in love with Robbi Renee! This book was impossible to put down! A must read!
With each book I fall deeper in love with Robbi Renee! This book was impossible to put down! A must read!
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