Say It Like You Mean It

Bainbridge House #3

by Rochelle Alers

The last thing she needed…

Another celebrity love!

After being betrayed by her actor husband, Shannon Younger is content with her new life—far from the spotlight. But when the pastry chef crosses paths—for a second time!—with landscape architect to the stars Joaquin Williamson, he hypnotizes her whenever they’re together. And since they’re both living at his family’s château turned hotel…that’s often! Joaquin’s a reminder of the life Shannon fled. But could he also be a new beginning? 

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Bainbridge House

Book 1: A New Foundation
Book 2: Christmas at the Château
Book 3: Say It Like You Mean It

284 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 26, 2023

About the author

Rochelle Alers was born in Manhattan, New York, USA, where she raised. She obtained degrees in Sociology and Psychology, before started to work. She is a member of the Iota Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and her interests include gourmet cooking and traveling. She has traveled to countries in North, Central and South America, and Europe. She is also in accomplished in knitting, crocheting and needlepoint.

Published since 1988, today a full-time writer, has been hailed by readers and booksellers alike as one of today's most prolific and popular African-American authors of romance and women's fiction. With more than fifty titles and nearly two million copies of her novels in print, she is a regular on the Waldenbooks, Borders and Essence bestseller lists, regularly chosen by Black Expressions Book Club, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Pen Award, the Emma Award, Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. She also wrote as Susan James and Rena McLeary.

Rochelle Alers lives in a charming hamlet on Long Island.

Reviews

[Cherie l brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has taken me a while to read. Just got tired of it at 75% completion and I parked it for 2 weeks. But I hate leaving a book incomplete -so I’m going to read it at maybe one chapter per day. The book just bored me.

[Angela (Kentuckybooklover) Brocato-Skaggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I downloaded this was from my library app, Libby, I had no idea it was the third book of a series. I started reading Rochelle Alers last year and was happy to get it so soon after the release date.

Bainbridge House is a mansion in New Jersey that the adult Williamson kids promised to bring back to its glory. Say It Like You Mean It is the story of Joaquin Williamson and Shannon, the new pastry chef at Bainbridge House. Their romance is ten years in the making. Can they each overcome a past filled with heartache to see their future?

This is a mild spice romance with some language. Very enjoyable read.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shannon Younger was now a top chef. She was given the job of being the chef for the Bainbridge House. Joaquin Williamson was drawn to Shannon. He was willed part of Bainbridge House. His job was to be in charge of the greenhouses and the landscape of the grounds. Both Shannon and Joaquin had been through bad relationships. Neither was looking for a partner. The story of how they navigated their relationship with its up and downs was great I loved how Shannon and Viola decided to have all female staff. I cannot wait for the next story about Bainbridge House.

[Lee Holden, E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Good read, I liked the characters and story. Joaquin and Shannon had an instant attraction. They are both divorced and cautious. This is their journey to love. It was great reading about the restoration of Bainbridge house and catching up with Taylor and Sonja along with Dom and Violet. I look forward to the next installment.

[Ava Smith-forrest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Say It Like You Mean It

Joaquin Williamson and Shannon Younger met after not having seen each other for ten years. Both having bad experiences with marriage had trust issues and fear of falling in love to fast. Great read now I'm waiting on Patrick's story.

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story, but

First of all, this author is a very seasoned writer . I have read three of her books back to back and all of them had many errors, I find that unacceptable for an author as experienced as she is. Also every story cannot end with a marriage.

[Harlequin Books]

Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
Bainbridge House (Book #3)

[Letha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoy Rochelle's stories. I hope there is a Book 4 to this. I need to know what else is going on with Joaquin and Shannon!

[Tigger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Star rating: 4.5

[Sheila Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Wonderful story , great story line, I really enjoyed reading this book. Can't wait for the next book to come out