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Catch My Gaze: A St. Rowe Urban Romance
Catch my gaze means your eyes better always find mine.
I'ma selfish n*gga who needs all of your attention .
I'm not good with only a fraction.
I'ma selfish n*gga who needs all of your attention .
I'm not good with only a fraction.
394 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2023
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Kellz Kimberly
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Kellz Kimberly 24, fell in love with urban fiction after reading 'Baby Girl' by Jihad. The was only the first of many urban fiction novels she fell in love with. Eventually Kellz took her love for reading it and redirected it to a pen & paper. Dropping her first book in 2014 Kellz Kimberly has been building a name for herself ever since. With 27 books under her belt & 9 of them being Amazon Urban Fiction Number One Best Seller, Kellz Kimberly is just getting started.
She is slowly but surly taking the Urban fiction world over by storm. She recently took home the AAMBC BreakOut Author of The Year award, solidifying her as a force to be reckon with. This is only the start for Kellz Kimberly, she is always working and coming with new material to give readers then same feeling she got when she read her first urban fiction book.
Not only is she an author but she is a publisher as well. She works with her authors to help them pursue their dreams and encourages them to tell their story in a form of another story.
At only 24 she has accomplished a lot but she's nowhere near done with her list of goals. For her writing is so much more than just telling a story. It's about being able to have a reader full in love with a set of characters so much that they feel invested in the book. For her that is the greatest feeling of.
The best way to sum up Kellz Kimberly is 'She Writes, She Grinds, She Slays"
Kellz Kimberly 24, fell in love with urban fiction after reading 'Baby Girl' by Jihad. The was only the first of many urban fiction novels she fell in love with. Eventually Kellz took her love for reading it and redirected it to a pen & paper. Dropping her first book in 2014 Kellz Kimberly has been building a name for herself ever since. With 27 books under her belt & 9 of them being Amazon Urban Fiction Number One Best Seller, Kellz Kimberly is just getting started.
She is slowly but surly taking the Urban fiction world over by storm. She recently took home the AAMBC BreakOut Author of The Year award, solidifying her as a force to be reckon with. This is only the start for Kellz Kimberly, she is always working and coming with new material to give readers then same feeling she got when she read her first urban fiction book.
Not only is she an author but she is a publisher as well. She works with her authors to help them pursue their dreams and encourages them to tell their story in a form of another story.
At only 24 she has accomplished a lot but she's nowhere near done with her list of goals. For her writing is so much more than just telling a story. It's about being able to have a reader full in love with a set of characters so much that they feel invested in the book. For her that is the greatest feeling of.
The best way to sum up Kellz Kimberly is 'She Writes, She Grinds, She Slays"
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April 17, 2023
Come on Kellz! Damn, that was good! I felt for Mo, as she tried to recover from the ultimate betrayal! Leaving her city was what she needed, to rebuild her life. Being rescued by Divine, merged a bond that could not be broken! Both Mo and Divine have baggage, and were only looking for fun, but you know how that goes! Divine quickly became hooked on Mo's presence, as she gave him a sense of calm and normalcy. Divine was just "the" man! Walking around with that BDE, having breakfast and dinner delivered daily, and catering to all of Mo's unspoken wishes! Yes please! Whenever he told Mo, catch my gaze, I swooned! ❤ What will happen to D'Aire? He had to know that ish wasn't going to fly right? Brim won't let Mo alone, and I feel a war coming on! This Drew connection is going to rock everyone! Whew, I can't wait for the next installment! 👍👍👍
April 3, 2023
If he is not like Divine Arne, I do not want to read about him! He was just everything a girl can ask for in a book bae.
The phrase “Catch My Gaze” held a lot of weight; it was very similar to saying, “look me in my eyes.” All fear and uncertainty ceased. The book had me on edge and eager to see how things would unfold. The story was a good addition to the St. Rowe storyline. There was just enough grit, drama, and heart swooning which was what I expected from this author.
The story was about Monaleigh and her new life in Brooklyn. She was still married to Brim, but Mo is adjusting to life without him. Mo found herself on the verge of tragedy when Divine saved her at a party. Immediately, they had an undeniable chemistry and no matter how hard they tried to downplay it; it was clear on the pages. I found myself squealing from the very first moment Divine’s character was introduced. He had a mysterious demeanor, was very nonchalant, and unbothered by most things but he had a soft spot for Mo. Whew! A man that wants ALL the smoke! We stan!
Divine threw caution to the wind and stamped Mo as his and love looked good on him!
I am so curious to see what is next for these two because there was so much animosity, betrayal, and loose ends waiting to be tied up. Highly recommend!!
The phrase “Catch My Gaze” held a lot of weight; it was very similar to saying, “look me in my eyes.” All fear and uncertainty ceased. The book had me on edge and eager to see how things would unfold. The story was a good addition to the St. Rowe storyline. There was just enough grit, drama, and heart swooning which was what I expected from this author.
The story was about Monaleigh and her new life in Brooklyn. She was still married to Brim, but Mo is adjusting to life without him. Mo found herself on the verge of tragedy when Divine saved her at a party. Immediately, they had an undeniable chemistry and no matter how hard they tried to downplay it; it was clear on the pages. I found myself squealing from the very first moment Divine’s character was introduced. He had a mysterious demeanor, was very nonchalant, and unbothered by most things but he had a soft spot for Mo. Whew! A man that wants ALL the smoke! We stan!
Divine threw caution to the wind and stamped Mo as his and love looked good on him!
I am so curious to see what is next for these two because there was so much animosity, betrayal, and loose ends waiting to be tied up. Highly recommend!!
April 5, 2023
Divine And Mo🙃
This is my first read by this writer and, I’ve followed her author’s page and will be reading her past work. I’m stalking her like Divine stalked Mo😂 I’m a say this- i’m a sucker for good dialogue. Aunty Jodie’s banter had my laughing like I was at a comedy show.
While, Divine was truly manish and rude! Just an all around book bae. That ate and left no crumbs… figuratively and literally, if you catch my drift. Get the book!!!
This is my first read by this writer and, I’ve followed her author’s page and will be reading her past work. I’m stalking her like Divine stalked Mo😂 I’m a say this- i’m a sucker for good dialogue. Aunty Jodie’s banter had my laughing like I was at a comedy show.
While, Divine was truly manish and rude! Just an all around book bae. That ate and left no crumbs… figuratively and literally, if you catch my drift. Get the book!!!
November 24, 2025
Divine Arne!! I’m here for every bit of his foolishness. And he goona keep me fed.
“Catch my gaze means your eyes better always find mine.
I'ma selfish n*gga who needs all of your attention.
I'm not good with only a fraction.” Divine and Mo exhausted me and had me grinning. I’m team their love!
Kellz got me with that ending.
“Catch my gaze means your eyes better always find mine.
I'ma selfish n*gga who needs all of your attention.
I'm not good with only a fraction.” Divine and Mo exhausted me and had me grinning. I’m team their love!
Kellz got me with that ending.
January 26, 2024
Voice Note Review - Edited Transcript: Jan. 25. 2024 | 9:26 PM
Catch My Gaze is about Monaleigh (aka Mo) who is a young girl running from a broken heart. Her husband, Brim, committed the ultimate betrayal, forcing her to flee from her family and home to Brooklyn. There, she is trying to find herself, figure out who she is, and begin to mend her broken heart. It also follows Divine, Capo/Head Hancho of the Arne family, who is also suffering from heartache after the loss of his wife Luna. Divine has sworn off love and made a promise to himself and Luna that he will never love another again. But when he and Mo meet, sparks fly, and the rest is history.
And honestly, that is one of the reasons I'm disappointed with this book. I picked Catch My Gaze up because I was struggling through another book and was hoping that this one would be the pick-me-up I needed since it seemed promising. It had an interesting synopsis, beautiful cover, and a unique title. So it was really disappointing and honestly ironic that this book ended up being only slightly better than the other book I'm struggling through.
There are really two main gripes I have with this book. The first and major one being that there is really no plot or story progression. If you look at the situations and the circumstances of the characters at the beginning of the book vs. the end of the book, there's not much movement or change, and to me, that translates to the conclusion that there is no real plot or storyline in the book.
It's basically just Mo and Divine orbiting around each other, playing with the idea of being with one another, but not fully committing to anything or each other. So, at the beginning of the book they meet, they aren't ready to for a commitment, labels, or a relationship, and so they decide to be friends with benefits... And at the end of the book they're in the same exact situation; still no commitment, still no label, still no real relationship.
The same goes for Mo's individual situation. At the beginning of the book, she is heartbroken over having been cheated on by her husband, but they're still married just not speaking. And at the end of the book, even after multiple encounters and even an altercation with Divine, the situation is the same! Brim and Mo are still married and not speaking, only now, there is a third party involved.
Pivot to Divine's individual "story", at the beginning of the book, there is tension, strife, toxicity, and animosity between him and his older brother D'Aire. And when we get to the final page, absolutely nothing has changed. They still hate each other's guts and are always going at it in the most disrespectful and toxic of ways.
There are 246 pages...and when you stop to really think about what you've read, you realize nothing has actually happened or moved forward. It's just page after page of Divine and Mo interacting and not even in a way that was all that entertaining, engaging, or romantic.
The other main issue I had with this book was just some of the ridiculousness that was going on. There is one thing in particular that really had me like "WHAT?!" but I don't want to get too into it because it'll be a spoiler. But I will say, it happens outside a club and involves birthday gifts and a dead body... But overall, there were just some nonsensical things going on in the book that consistently took me out of the story, because when I would read it, I would be like "who the f*ck would say this!" or "who would do something like this, this doesn't make any sense!"
One OTHER thing that was really disappointing for me was the execution of the "Catch My Gaze" phrase! It was so overused and oversaturated throughout the book that it immediately lost its oomph and flare. I can 100% see how that phrase —when used between lovers, sparingly and in JUST the right moments— would lend itself to feels and super heated moments in the best of ways. But immediately after it was used the first time, it was repeated at least six times in the same chapter...and these are SHORT chapters. It's a shame because I feel like it could have been a really cute thing between Mo and Divine, but the execution just fell short.
So yea...I really didn't enjoy this book. To be honest, I was originally going to give it 2 stars, but after sitting with it for a bit and having the revelation that there was basically no plot progression after 246 pages...I had to charge it because in the end, I feel like I wasted my time.
There IS a sequel to this book, but I definitely won't be reading it. Now I just have to push my way through the original book that I was not enjoying!
Catch My Gaze is about Monaleigh (aka Mo) who is a young girl running from a broken heart. Her husband, Brim, committed the ultimate betrayal, forcing her to flee from her family and home to Brooklyn. There, she is trying to find herself, figure out who she is, and begin to mend her broken heart. It also follows Divine, Capo/Head Hancho of the Arne family, who is also suffering from heartache after the loss of his wife Luna. Divine has sworn off love and made a promise to himself and Luna that he will never love another again. But when he and Mo meet, sparks fly, and the rest is history.
And honestly, that is one of the reasons I'm disappointed with this book. I picked Catch My Gaze up because I was struggling through another book and was hoping that this one would be the pick-me-up I needed since it seemed promising. It had an interesting synopsis, beautiful cover, and a unique title. So it was really disappointing and honestly ironic that this book ended up being only slightly better than the other book I'm struggling through.
There are really two main gripes I have with this book. The first and major one being that there is really no plot or story progression. If you look at the situations and the circumstances of the characters at the beginning of the book vs. the end of the book, there's not much movement or change, and to me, that translates to the conclusion that there is no real plot or storyline in the book.
It's basically just Mo and Divine orbiting around each other, playing with the idea of being with one another, but not fully committing to anything or each other. So, at the beginning of the book they meet, they aren't ready to for a commitment, labels, or a relationship, and so they decide to be friends with benefits... And at the end of the book they're in the same exact situation; still no commitment, still no label, still no real relationship.
The same goes for Mo's individual situation. At the beginning of the book, she is heartbroken over having been cheated on by her husband, but they're still married just not speaking. And at the end of the book, even after multiple encounters and even an altercation with Divine, the situation is the same! Brim and Mo are still married and not speaking, only now, there is a third party involved.
Pivot to Divine's individual "story", at the beginning of the book, there is tension, strife, toxicity, and animosity between him and his older brother D'Aire. And when we get to the final page, absolutely nothing has changed. They still hate each other's guts and are always going at it in the most disrespectful and toxic of ways.
There are 246 pages...and when you stop to really think about what you've read, you realize nothing has actually happened or moved forward. It's just page after page of Divine and Mo interacting and not even in a way that was all that entertaining, engaging, or romantic.
The other main issue I had with this book was just some of the ridiculousness that was going on. There is one thing in particular that really had me like "WHAT?!" but I don't want to get too into it because it'll be a spoiler. But I will say, it happens outside a club and involves birthday gifts and a dead body... But overall, there were just some nonsensical things going on in the book that consistently took me out of the story, because when I would read it, I would be like "who the f*ck would say this!" or "who would do something like this, this doesn't make any sense!"
One OTHER thing that was really disappointing for me was the execution of the "Catch My Gaze" phrase! It was so overused and oversaturated throughout the book that it immediately lost its oomph and flare. I can 100% see how that phrase —when used between lovers, sparingly and in JUST the right moments— would lend itself to feels and super heated moments in the best of ways. But immediately after it was used the first time, it was repeated at least six times in the same chapter...and these are SHORT chapters. It's a shame because I feel like it could have been a really cute thing between Mo and Divine, but the execution just fell short.
So yea...I really didn't enjoy this book. To be honest, I was originally going to give it 2 stars, but after sitting with it for a bit and having the revelation that there was basically no plot progression after 246 pages...I had to charge it because in the end, I feel like I wasted my time.
There IS a sequel to this book, but I definitely won't be reading it. Now I just have to push my way through the original book that I was not enjoying!
May 17, 2023
Liked the follow up but
Ok so I love how Monaleigh is standing her ground with Brim, for what he did to her he deserves to be miserable. What I didn’t like was how because of the new guy(Divine whom I love) Brim was made to look like a bit@$. Brim was supposedly crazy about Mo in the first two books but now he’s backed off and has gotten beat down twice with no retaliation making it seem as if he had a total personality switch. Then the connections between them with Mo, Rippa and Drew is crazy. Also I don’t get why Ishani was the baby’s godmother and going so hard and didn’t understand why she was in the wrong about it with Mo but wanna still bring up Mo being friends with Rippa when she was the one that made the choice she did. She killing me with the attitude when I wouldn’t trust her either. I think Mo is being generous still being friends with her at all.
The storyline is good but it’s messy both Mo and Ishani are young and we’re dealing with two different dudes. Monaleigh’s situation made sense as she made the only choice leave her husband cause he made an outside baby but Rippa still hinting at him and Izzy having a future just makes it seem like there is gonna be more unnecessary drama between the group in future books.
I like Jodie can’t stand Kioni. It’ll be interesting to see if Devout steps to her although that would be messy too since he andD’Aire are brothers. D’Aire is a screw up but the way his brother talks to him I get his attitude towards them maybe he has redeemable qualities maybe not. Even though the book is messy I’m actually looking forward to see how it’ll all turn out. I’ve read Kellz books in the past and although it’s been a while she has been known to kill good characters I’m hoping that isn’t the case with the St Rowe series and even though I still don’t like Drew for what she did to Mo and wouldn’t be sad to see her go, I hope everything works out for everyone.
Ok so I love how Monaleigh is standing her ground with Brim, for what he did to her he deserves to be miserable. What I didn’t like was how because of the new guy(Divine whom I love) Brim was made to look like a bit@$. Brim was supposedly crazy about Mo in the first two books but now he’s backed off and has gotten beat down twice with no retaliation making it seem as if he had a total personality switch. Then the connections between them with Mo, Rippa and Drew is crazy. Also I don’t get why Ishani was the baby’s godmother and going so hard and didn’t understand why she was in the wrong about it with Mo but wanna still bring up Mo being friends with Rippa when she was the one that made the choice she did. She killing me with the attitude when I wouldn’t trust her either. I think Mo is being generous still being friends with her at all.
The storyline is good but it’s messy both Mo and Ishani are young and we’re dealing with two different dudes. Monaleigh’s situation made sense as she made the only choice leave her husband cause he made an outside baby but Rippa still hinting at him and Izzy having a future just makes it seem like there is gonna be more unnecessary drama between the group in future books.
I like Jodie can’t stand Kioni. It’ll be interesting to see if Devout steps to her although that would be messy too since he andD’Aire are brothers. D’Aire is a screw up but the way his brother talks to him I get his attitude towards them maybe he has redeemable qualities maybe not. Even though the book is messy I’m actually looking forward to see how it’ll all turn out. I’ve read Kellz books in the past and although it’s been a while she has been known to kill good characters I’m hoping that isn’t the case with the St Rowe series and even though I still don’t like Drew for what she did to Mo and wouldn’t be sad to see her go, I hope everything works out for everyone.
September 2, 2025
Mo gets a Divine love ❤️
The story between Mo and Divine pulled me in from the start. Mo is leaving behind a broken marriage and Divine is still grieving the loss of his wife, but fate brings them together in an unforgettable way. From that moment on, their connection is messy, toxic, passionate, and tender all at once. Divine may have his violent tendencies, but when it comes to Mo he steps out of that hardened persona to love her in a way that feels unexpected and all-consuming.
Of course, nothing is ever simple. The drama with Mo’s ex-husband Brim was tense, and the twists Kellz Kimberly wove in had me hooked and ready to see what happens next. She has a gift for building these hood-rich, Black mafia love stories that are equal parts sweet and infuriating, and I kept turning the pages because I needed to know where it was all headed.
What kept this from being a five-star read for me were two things. First, the typos were heavy in this one, more than in some of her other books, and they pulled me out of the story more than once. Second, it ends on a major cliffhanger. I knew it was book one, but I still wanted more closure than what we were given.
Even with those frustrations, I can’t deny that the story had me dialed in the whole way through. If you enjoy gritty love stories with twists and raw emotion, this one will keep you locked in. For me, it lands at four stars, though I wish half stars were an option.
The story between Mo and Divine pulled me in from the start. Mo is leaving behind a broken marriage and Divine is still grieving the loss of his wife, but fate brings them together in an unforgettable way. From that moment on, their connection is messy, toxic, passionate, and tender all at once. Divine may have his violent tendencies, but when it comes to Mo he steps out of that hardened persona to love her in a way that feels unexpected and all-consuming.
Of course, nothing is ever simple. The drama with Mo’s ex-husband Brim was tense, and the twists Kellz Kimberly wove in had me hooked and ready to see what happens next. She has a gift for building these hood-rich, Black mafia love stories that are equal parts sweet and infuriating, and I kept turning the pages because I needed to know where it was all headed.
What kept this from being a five-star read for me were two things. First, the typos were heavy in this one, more than in some of her other books, and they pulled me out of the story more than once. Second, it ends on a major cliffhanger. I knew it was book one, but I still wanted more closure than what we were given.
Even with those frustrations, I can’t deny that the story had me dialed in the whole way through. If you enjoy gritty love stories with twists and raw emotion, this one will keep you locked in. For me, it lands at four stars, though I wish half stars were an option.
August 7, 2025
Other than the music/ lyrics being in the book… and the fact that she calls her aunt that’s three years older than her ‘Auntie’ (also weird and I have a nephew older than me, but he don’t call me no damn auntie…that’s - to each, their own.)
Overall, it was a quick read. Any boring moments lasted less than a page and unfortunately were needed for context of the story.
I couldn’t put my it down so it’s a win in my opinion. I needed a quick love with drama and not too much backstory or too many characters and this is exactly that.
These characters read how I speak in real like and I cringed at how relatable it was. I really gotta give a Ebonics a break cuz babyyyyy, nvm.
The book: Not terrible, but not the best. I hate the men’s names, and I truly dislike how much the twins and D’aire hate each other. He’s the oldest but what happened and why… must have missed that?
And Drew… do the twins not know about her for real?
Long story short, if you want a messy story with every character being hardheaded… this the one.
Overall, it was a quick read. Any boring moments lasted less than a page and unfortunately were needed for context of the story.
I couldn’t put my it down so it’s a win in my opinion. I needed a quick love with drama and not too much backstory or too many characters and this is exactly that.
These characters read how I speak in real like and I cringed at how relatable it was. I really gotta give a Ebonics a break cuz babyyyyy, nvm.
The book: Not terrible, but not the best. I hate the men’s names, and I truly dislike how much the twins and D’aire hate each other. He’s the oldest but what happened and why… must have missed that?
And Drew… do the twins not know about her for real?
Long story short, if you want a messy story with every character being hardheaded… this the one.
April 2, 2023
I Need More!!!
Brim might as well hang in up. That indescribable pain he feeling right now is how Mo felt when she found out about his infidelities. I love Divine, he has repaired so much of the things Brim broke in Mo. I love when he tell her to Catch My Gaze. The way her eyes find his is the same respect he give to her when she says it. I don't blame Mo for feeling some type of way about being Brim's side baby god mother. She should have said HELL NO. I like Jodie but D'Aire isn't what she needs. Ion know about Devout but I do believe he a better man than his brother. D'Aire is a true fk up and even though I can't stand Drew and ready for her time to end, I understand him not being able to do the job. I wonder how Divine and Devout gonna feel when they find out who Drew really is.💖💖
Brim might as well hang in up. That indescribable pain he feeling right now is how Mo felt when she found out about his infidelities. I love Divine, he has repaired so much of the things Brim broke in Mo. I love when he tell her to Catch My Gaze. The way her eyes find his is the same respect he give to her when she says it. I don't blame Mo for feeling some type of way about being Brim's side baby god mother. She should have said HELL NO. I like Jodie but D'Aire isn't what she needs. Ion know about Devout but I do believe he a better man than his brother. D'Aire is a true fk up and even though I can't stand Drew and ready for her time to end, I understand him not being able to do the job. I wonder how Divine and Devout gonna feel when they find out who Drew really is.💖💖
June 3, 2025
Lord the drama in this had me dying laughing but also looking at these mfs like ain't no way these mfs are in their early 20z doing this crap. But this was a fun read. Not a huge fan of all the different POVs but they gave mad insight on the plot. Now I want to read more of this series but at the same time idk if I can deal with Mo going back and forth with Divine. That man is literally doing the impossible and you can't drop your cheating ass ex, smh couldn't be me but I digress 😂😂 Kioni needs to get the stick out her ass because girl you ain't nobody's momma stop acting like it. Jodi act like she still Mo age and it kinda frustrates me because we need somebody to be a smart hoe lmfao. I'll probably keep reading more of this series because I'm seriously intrigued by the plot and I want to see Brim get his idk if he's heart broken.
April 3, 2023
A Must Read
Mo was my girl she has experienced a traumatic heartbreak. She was struggling to come to grips with her heartbreak and try to move on with her life in the process she meets Divine who saves her from being sexually assaulted after she was drugged.
Divine was coasting through life just handing business after losing the love of his life Luna. Meeting Mo caused something to stir inside of him and he tried to fight it as long as he could. I definitely love him and Mo together and can’t wait to see how their story progresses especially since I know a war is brewing between Divine and Brim about Mo because baby Divine is not coming up off her and I don’t blame him..
Mo was my girl she has experienced a traumatic heartbreak. She was struggling to come to grips with her heartbreak and try to move on with her life in the process she meets Divine who saves her from being sexually assaulted after she was drugged.
Divine was coasting through life just handing business after losing the love of his life Luna. Meeting Mo caused something to stir inside of him and he tried to fight it as long as he could. I definitely love him and Mo together and can’t wait to see how their story progresses especially since I know a war is brewing between Divine and Brim about Mo because baby Divine is not coming up off her and I don’t blame him..
July 5, 2023
Catch my gaze!!!!!!
First let me say DIVINE CAN GET IT ALL!!!!!!!!! From the gate Divine was that ninja! Mo deserved all that Divine was bringing to her. They connected from so easily. Now Mo irritated me a bit with her feelings toward Ishani. I understood her being angry, but she left St. Rowe. I probably would've been upset too by her being the baby's godmother, but Izzy was right when she told her the baby had nothing to do with it. Then Mo pissed with her, but had a whole secret friendship with Rippa! Now I want to know who really wants Drew dead and why didn't D'Aire just tell his brothers that she was they sister. Then what kind of feelings does Devout really have for Jodie? Questions upon questions, can't wait for the next one!
First let me say DIVINE CAN GET IT ALL!!!!!!!!! From the gate Divine was that ninja! Mo deserved all that Divine was bringing to her. They connected from so easily. Now Mo irritated me a bit with her feelings toward Ishani. I understood her being angry, but she left St. Rowe. I probably would've been upset too by her being the baby's godmother, but Izzy was right when she told her the baby had nothing to do with it. Then Mo pissed with her, but had a whole secret friendship with Rippa! Now I want to know who really wants Drew dead and why didn't D'Aire just tell his brothers that she was they sister. Then what kind of feelings does Devout really have for Jodie? Questions upon questions, can't wait for the next one!
July 19, 2023
Okkk Guys… Y’all should definitely get this book…
So I do believe this is my first time reading this author and it will not be the last time. This was a very good story albeit some questions that I couldn’t not ask but still the story was very good because Devine was the bomb. Now Mo was something else because: 1) how you are ok to be 2nd? 2) how are you ok to pursue even though he said he can’t go further than friends with benefits?
If I had any problems in this book, it was this: Why make Mo such a weak person?
In any case my last negative thing was that it had a cliffhanger and nothing was said, why??? Now when is the 2nd part returns?
So I do believe this is my first time reading this author and it will not be the last time. This was a very good story albeit some questions that I couldn’t not ask but still the story was very good because Devine was the bomb. Now Mo was something else because: 1) how you are ok to be 2nd? 2) how are you ok to pursue even though he said he can’t go further than friends with benefits?
If I had any problems in this book, it was this: Why make Mo such a weak person?
In any case my last negative thing was that it had a cliffhanger and nothing was said, why??? Now when is the 2nd part returns?
September 19, 2024
Devine and Mo, A Complex but Lovable Duo
This was my 1st book by this author and this book was beyond good!!!…
I loved everything about this book!!!…A very well written book, one that was easy to get lost in and enjoy the building of the characters!!!…
Devine and Mo is such a pleasurable, but complex duo!!!…
It’s true, you never know what you have til it’s gone Ana now Brim is watching from the sideline as his wife falls for another man!!!…
I can’t wait to see what happens next because I did not expect D’Aire to kill his sister no matter what, now I’m hoping the brothers understand why!!!…
This was my 1st book by this author and this book was beyond good!!!…
I loved everything about this book!!!…A very well written book, one that was easy to get lost in and enjoy the building of the characters!!!…
Devine and Mo is such a pleasurable, but complex duo!!!…
It’s true, you never know what you have til it’s gone Ana now Brim is watching from the sideline as his wife falls for another man!!!…
I can’t wait to see what happens next because I did not expect D’Aire to kill his sister no matter what, now I’m hoping the brothers understand why!!!…
November 20, 2024
Lord have mercy 😭
The way both of these people got on my nerves are so bad sometimes 😭 D’Aire is the dumbest person I know, like why did you think you wasn’t gonna get caught? I wish it was more Devout in this. I wish we had a point of view of him. I hope is more of him in the second book. The only critique that I really have about this book is that I wish Mo was older. I don’t know how old Divine is, but I feel like he’s older than Mo and if he’s not, that’s crazy to me. I just wish she was a little bit more older and mature. That’s really it. Other than that, I really love the way this book was written. I love the pacing of it. It was really good.
The way both of these people got on my nerves are so bad sometimes 😭 D’Aire is the dumbest person I know, like why did you think you wasn’t gonna get caught? I wish it was more Devout in this. I wish we had a point of view of him. I hope is more of him in the second book. The only critique that I really have about this book is that I wish Mo was older. I don’t know how old Divine is, but I feel like he’s older than Mo and if he’s not, that’s crazy to me. I just wish she was a little bit more older and mature. That’s really it. Other than that, I really love the way this book was written. I love the pacing of it. It was really good.
April 4, 2023
wow must read
Omg this book was so good Mo deserves happiness and Divine love for is just right. He is definitely Bae. The friendship Ishani say she has with Mo isn’t one to me. I don’t care if the baby innocent or not she shouldn’t have betrayed there friendship. To me to have a baby on your wife or girlfriend is unforgivable. And I don’t blame her for not wanting him anymore. She found a man that’s just for her doesn’t cheat and barely leaves her side and I love it. I can’t wait to read the next book on them.
Omg this book was so good Mo deserves happiness and Divine love for is just right. He is definitely Bae. The friendship Ishani say she has with Mo isn’t one to me. I don’t care if the baby innocent or not she shouldn’t have betrayed there friendship. To me to have a baby on your wife or girlfriend is unforgivable. And I don’t blame her for not wanting him anymore. She found a man that’s just for her doesn’t cheat and barely leaves her side and I love it. I can’t wait to read the next book on them.
October 25, 2024
catching the gaze! (some spoilers)
Okayyyy. Kellz Kimberly is a new-to-me author and this is my first read. It won’t be my last, like I read this book in a few hrs and I’m ready to get into the rest of the series cuz it’s so many unanswered questions.
Like… why did Monaleigh have to get married at 17?
Who unalived Divine’s wife?
Where are Mo’s parents?
The sister… Drew…. Being the side baby mama of Mo’s husband? 😟
This book had the perfect amount of spice, drama, and Divine is definitely one of them ones! 😉
Okayyyy. Kellz Kimberly is a new-to-me author and this is my first read. It won’t be my last, like I read this book in a few hrs and I’m ready to get into the rest of the series cuz it’s so many unanswered questions.
Like… why did Monaleigh have to get married at 17?
Who unalived Divine’s wife?
Where are Mo’s parents?
The sister… Drew…. Being the side baby mama of Mo’s husband? 😟
This book had the perfect amount of spice, drama, and Divine is definitely one of them ones! 😉
May 11, 2025
intriguing but needed major editing
I liked this story! I was definitely invested! Baby, Divine had a temper on him! Divine did not play! The tea that was revealed was juicy!!
Ishani was messed up for real . What obligation did Mo and Brim get married under? I didn’t like Mo putting her hands on Divine either. The whole “Catch my gaze” phrase was repeated to much and like back to back.
This book needed editing! Bad! Why is this a St. Rowe romance if it’s based in Brooklyn? Is it because it’s a spinoff?
I liked this story! I was definitely invested! Baby, Divine had a temper on him! Divine did not play! The tea that was revealed was juicy!!
Ishani was messed up for real . What obligation did Mo and Brim get married under? I didn’t like Mo putting her hands on Divine either. The whole “Catch my gaze” phrase was repeated to much and like back to back.
This book needed editing! Bad! Why is this a St. Rowe romance if it’s based in Brooklyn? Is it because it’s a spinoff?
April 16, 2023
greatness
This was a great read I love how all the characters were connected! I love the character Devine but and can’t lie I also like Brim I was rooting for him in the other book now I hope he get a love interest meant for him! Idc I think Rippa is my all time favorite character even though you tried to make Devine make him look week I still love Rippa character I feel sorry for Daire I hate he got killed but I can’t wait until the next part great writing
This was a great read I love how all the characters were connected! I love the character Devine but and can’t lie I also like Brim I was rooting for him in the other book now I hope he get a love interest meant for him! Idc I think Rippa is my all time favorite character even though you tried to make Devine make him look week I still love Rippa character I feel sorry for Daire I hate he got killed but I can’t wait until the next part great writing
May 20, 2023
Mo Was Aggravating!!!
I know that Mo is only 20 but she acts so much younger than that. All of that whining and popping off at the mouth and the wishy washiness is too much. Divine is cool. I feel as if I should have read Ishanti’s story first because they reference that a lot. Oh well, I may go back and read it while I’m waiting on Ms. Kelly Kimberly to drop book 2 of Catch My Gaze.
I know that Mo is only 20 but she acts so much younger than that. All of that whining and popping off at the mouth and the wishy washiness is too much. Divine is cool. I feel as if I should have read Ishanti’s story first because they reference that a lot. Oh well, I may go back and read it while I’m waiting on Ms. Kelly Kimberly to drop book 2 of Catch My Gaze.
November 30, 2024
The tea is 🔥(no spoilers)
Without saying much I’ll say book 1 is 🔥. Things are not perfect and I personally think they both need therapy asap but for them and what they going through it makes sense. They still need to go talk to the lady 😂 but I think what they have is also all they can give at the moment and as long as they are happy that’s coo. I would definitely recommend to other readers because now I have to finish the story 🤎.
Without saying much I’ll say book 1 is 🔥. Things are not perfect and I personally think they both need therapy asap but for them and what they going through it makes sense. They still need to go talk to the lady 😂 but I think what they have is also all they can give at the moment and as long as they are happy that’s coo. I would definitely recommend to other readers because now I have to finish the story 🤎.
April 1, 2023
Loved it
It's about to go down. Brim just don't know who he is messing with. See he think he is gangsta but, she got herself a real life goon. Let's see how Brim like it that she is carring someone else baby that is not his. Why wonder Drew die already. She has been causing problems since the last series. I hope somebody do her dirty.
It's about to go down. Brim just don't know who he is messing with. See he think he is gangsta but, she got herself a real life goon. Let's see how Brim like it that she is carring someone else baby that is not his. Why wonder Drew die already. She has been causing problems since the last series. I hope somebody do her dirty.
April 5, 2023
Such a great story
You're such an amazing writing. Divine is definitely the man you want to see. I like the growth Mo trying to obtain but still don't like her. I'm so ready to see what's in store for St. Rowe because I know you got some fire coming. The way you create a story is truly amazing keep doing what you do.
You're such an amazing writing. Divine is definitely the man you want to see. I like the growth Mo trying to obtain but still don't like her. I'm so ready to see what's in store for St. Rowe because I know you got some fire coming. The way you create a story is truly amazing keep doing what you do.
April 11, 2023
we need part 2!!!!!
The book was good!! I loved how divine was coming behind Mo. Her bff to me was shady. How you gonna go be a godmother to a baby a man had on your girl. And then think she would still be cool with you. But I feel like so many things are left dangling in the air. Need a part two to tie everything together.
The book was good!! I loved how divine was coming behind Mo. Her bff to me was shady. How you gonna go be a godmother to a baby a man had on your girl. And then think she would still be cool with you. But I feel like so many things are left dangling in the air. Need a part two to tie everything together.
April 16, 2023
St. Rowe
I am loving every page of this well written story. The characters are well developed, likeable and all dealing with issues. To be dealing with the streets, lost love, and new feelings is a lot for someone so young. And the new love has a crazy husband she is trying to get rid of. Now here comes another problem involving family. I can't wait for book two.
I am loving every page of this well written story. The characters are well developed, likeable and all dealing with issues. To be dealing with the streets, lost love, and new feelings is a lot for someone so young. And the new love has a crazy husband she is trying to get rid of. Now here comes another problem involving family. I can't wait for book two.
April 16, 2023
So mad I did this to myself
This is my first read from this author and I was very pleased with my choice. However I’m not happy that this wasn’t a standalone or a book with the next installment available😔😔. Mo got a real one in Divine and can’t wait to see how he about to show out.
This is my first read from this author and I was very pleased with my choice. However I’m not happy that this wasn’t a standalone or a book with the next installment available😔😔. Mo got a real one in Divine and can’t wait to see how he about to show out.
July 12, 2024
3.5
This book was cool. Enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The MMC's name was Divine. Awful name but he had serious BDE. He's 26 and a widow. FMC is married but separated. Her husband cheated and had a baby on her. MMC constantly bitched dude. It was glorious. Loved the energy between these two. Book ended abruptly. Part 2 coming?
This book was cool. Enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The MMC's name was Divine. Awful name but he had serious BDE. He's 26 and a widow. FMC is married but separated. Her husband cheated and had a baby on her. MMC constantly bitched dude. It was glorious. Loved the energy between these two. Book ended abruptly. Part 2 coming?
August 20, 2024
I need more!
Wooooosh! My love for Divine is unforgiving! I love how he loves Monaleigh how she deserves to be loved. How Brim never loved her. I cannot wait for the next book because I’m so intrigued. I can’t wait to see if they find out about Drew being their sister OR that Drew is the reason Mo had to flee!!!
Wooooosh! My love for Divine is unforgiving! I love how he loves Monaleigh how she deserves to be loved. How Brim never loved her. I cannot wait for the next book because I’m so intrigued. I can’t wait to see if they find out about Drew being their sister OR that Drew is the reason Mo had to flee!!!
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January 13, 2026I really did not know what was going on the first 7 chapters. The brothers Divine, D'aire and Devout were a little rough for me. But I love a man who will fight for his woman. Brim was a nightmare and I am glad she got rid of that bum. Ishani can kick rocks too! I want more will be reading the whole series.
April 3, 2023
I liked the story.....
I liked the story; I did not like the abrupt ending. I realize this was a series story, but man. Don't just park.the car.in the. middle of the road and walk away. See what I am talking about?
I liked the story; I did not like the abrupt ending. I realize this was a series story, but man. Don't just park.the car.in the. middle of the road and walk away. See what I am talking about?
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