TEMPTING FATE

by Brenda Jackson

Justice Manning is talked into a lingerie modeling job...and forgets her inhibitions after meeting the sinfully gorgeous photographer, Black Savoy. When the photo shoot turns hot and heavy, the last thing she pictures is that lust might turn to love.

This story was originally part of the All He Desires Anthology.

Genres: Romance

93 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2023

About the author

In 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.

A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.

In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.

In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.

Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.

Reviews

[Bridgette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don’t Snooze On A Plus Sized Queen

Thank you Brenda Jackson for this book! I really enjoyed Blake and Justice’s story! She had commitment issues. Blake proved to her that she could love and commit. Her best friend set them up! Her best friend happens to be Blake’s cousin! This was an excellent read! On to book 2!!

[Whit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short!!!! Sweet!!!! Spicy!!!!!!

First I love how Blake and Justice meet. He's a famous photographer hired by Tonya, his
cousin, to spice up her website, by taking photos of beautiful and voluptuous women in sexy but tasteful lingerie. A huge case of "OH HELL YEAH" at first sight.

Both Blake and Justice knew what betrayal felt like, but when they saw each other, they knew this right here could be different!

I especially loved the part where Justice finally asked her mother why she and her aunts had such a problem with commitment and the answer was quite shocking!

[Carmelita Clardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute short story

This was a very good read, it is short but it held my attention. The h meets the H while he is on vacation, he is the cousin to her best friend. His cousin asked him to photograph her model who was the h, the photo shoots were extremely sexy because she was wearing lingerie for full figured women. They were instantly attracted to each other and fell in love. Great epilogue.

[Myestorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love to read about black love that doesn’t consist of struggle. Blake is a successful photographer in town for a month to visit family. Justice is business owner and model for a plus size lingerie company. When Blake steps in and agrees to be the photographer for one of the shots, its love at first sight. I listened to this novella and loved how it jumped right into things. Blake and Justice had instant chemistry and their love story was sweet.

[Andera Virdell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Good Love Story

I absolutely love Brenda Jackson and her books. She has a way of bringing the characters to life where you can understand and feel their emotions.

This story was short and to the point, but it didn't take away from the fantasy that you build as you're reading.

I recommend this book for anyone who is a hopeless romantic at heart.

[Sharon L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Again Ms. Jackson !

Ms. Jackson never fails to deliver. This was a good quick read excellent for passing the time while on a road trip, flight or waiting in the airport. This is a story about finding love and commitment that eluded the main characters in the pass. Solid storytelling, I can’t wait for book 2.

[JigsawGirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick instalove/instalust read. The H and h got together basically after a photoshoot. Everything happened so quickly. There wasn't much to the story other than that.

I liked the narrators voice for the male characters. He wasn't bad for the female, but I think it would have been better had their also been a female narrator.

[Diane Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic love story

Brenda Jackson is an amazing writer. Her books are spellbinding. You can't put them down. She takes you on the romantic journeys ups and downs until the happy ever after.

[Marlena L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't sleep on full figure sexiness

The heart knows what the heart wants even when the lips say different. It was empowering to see the sexiness of a full figure woman desired and celebrated!

[Lee Holden, E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

Excellent read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. There was an instant attraction between Blake and Justice. Their chemistry was intense. This is a sweet love story.

[Barbara Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tempting fate

Another of Brenda's great stories. She has a way of keeping your glued to her books. I can't get enough of her writings. Commitment can hard for some, but keep on pushing and it may get better.

[Freda J McDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable short read

I alway enjoy Brenda Jackson’s books and so I enjoyed this short. So many people have issues that impact their relationships and some they are unaware of. I’m glad Blake and Justice worked theirs out.

[Dawn “D-Love” · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the audio. This is a short story. Not one of my favorite’s by BJ. It seemed rushed and missing many pieces especially good romance. The narrator sounded horrible. Voice did not fit they style of reading. Overall 3 stars.

[Elizabeth C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Conquers All

Tempting fate was a short and delectable tale of love at first sight. Old enough to know but still willing to learn. Love wins. And conquers all fears and creates new memories.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dedicated to full figure women this novella is about 2 people with reservations about love. Blake & Justice embarks on a for now situation-ship but love at first sight is in the air. Will they live happily ever after or allow their past to dictate their future?

[Angela Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

Loved the story. It really captured my heart. I lover all Ms Jackson books and read them all. Loved it

[Tawana Castille-Butts · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent work of art

Well written. Exciting and entertaining. Beautiful! Brenda Jackson is gifted and talented. I truly enjoyed this beautiful work of art.

[Julie HAYES · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tempting Fate

Great short story. Loved the way Blake and Justice tried to not fall in love with each other, but love found them anyway.

[Joyce L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Typical Fate

This book was cute but pretentious. It had nothing in it that made the reader want to stay up to finish.

[Emily L. Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this story.

I just loved this story and the friendship between the parties involved. It was a beautiful love story. This writer never disappoints.

[Carolyn McDougald · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a great book

I really loved this story, it was a beautiful love story, I can’t wait to read the next book in the Savoy series.

[Turtleberry Turtleberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a good story. He was the photographer and she was the model. The attraction was instant. Really enjoyed this.

[Amaka Azie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read in one day!
Short, sweet and sexy.
Just a wonderful much-needed escapism.
Give me a plus-sized heroine and a man who adores her and I’m sold.
Loved it!

[Saloua · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not child-bearing hips

[Samone · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and straight to the point. Love a bit of spice in a book.

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two people who swore never to marry meet during a photo shoot.

[amaya crosby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

I like that by the end of the book justice finally talked to her mom so she can help her with her commitment issues