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Malachi
When souls are tied, it’s never goodbye.
A boy , I was, the day that I met you that summer evening, pulling your belongings out of the truck and into your new home. I knew it was love then.
A whole man , I was, the day that you met me at the altar and agreed to love me until death do us part.
A shell of a man , I’ve become since it did. Unable to move on, move forward, or progress in any way until I discovered that not even death was permanent enough to keep us apart.
A better man , I’m destined to be, knowing that at some capacity you’re still with me. Our love is one that never dies. It moves mountains. It calms seas. It transfers souls and shifts lifetimes knowing that there is no one else in this world made for loving me.
A boy , I was, the day that I met you that summer evening, pulling your belongings out of the truck and into your new home. I knew it was love then.
A whole man , I was, the day that you met me at the altar and agreed to love me until death do us part.
A shell of a man , I’ve become since it did. Unable to move on, move forward, or progress in any way until I discovered that not even death was permanent enough to keep us apart.
A better man , I’m destined to be, knowing that at some capacity you’re still with me. Our love is one that never dies. It moves mountains. It calms seas. It transfers souls and shifts lifetimes knowing that there is no one else in this world made for loving me.
426 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 2, 2023
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June 7, 2023
3.7 ⭐️The fantasy and paranormal themes that were advertised this book didn't convey that to me. Although I didn't totally believe in reincarnation part, there were spiritual aspects to it. Prior to reading the novel, we were already aware that Malachi had just lost his wife Anna in Lawe’s book. We have an insight of Anna and Malachi's lovely connection in the prologue before it collapses. Malachi is working through his loss in solitude while still carrying out Anna's desires via their daughter Aussie. By some miracle, Aire emerges from a two-year coma after a car accident. She learns that life has passed her by when she wakes up and she also starts having glimpses and recollections of a mystery guy. This is quite overwhelming for her since she feels a connection to a person she doesn't know. This connection brings her to Berkeley and to Malachi. It's possible to claim that Aire is his second chance and second soul mate. We feel the pushing and pulling as we read. Malachi fights his affections for Aire, while Aire fights for a man who she knows she has known her whole life. In all honesty, I understood Grey's intent, but I feel like it was a little underwhelming for me. Regarding the Anna/Aire issue, nothing made sense. I yearned for more moments with Malachi's siblings/family. Two months of separation were unnecessary for the third act split. Because there were no hints, the killer's identity did not come as a shock to me as I had anticipated, but I am happy that Anna was vindicated, Malachi has found peace, and Aussie has the mother figure she deserves.
June 9, 2023
A new love?
Malachi was a completely different energy than we were left off with from Lawe's book. Instead of painting the city red to avenge his wife's death, he secluded himself and his daughter Aussie from his family and the world. His relationship with all of his brothers is now estranged, and Milo inadvertently feels pain and guilt for him. Loved the cameo from Lawe he is still a lot.
Aussie is the bright light of the story. She is literally brilliant. At 2.5 yrs old she is fluent in three languages and overly independent. He vows to fulfill Anna's wishes and get her home schooled. He sets out to find her a teacher and he meets Aeir. Her voice and spirit immediately shakes him to his core. When he finally meets Aeir her likeness to Anna is uncanny. He wants nothing to do with her, but at the same time he doesn't want her to leave. Malachi is so drawn to Aeir and he cannot explain it. He succumbs to her physically, but the guilt he feels is overwhelming.
I felt like the reincarnation story was a miss for me. Not the idea of it, but because they didn't have the real love connection that Grey is known to give us. His feelings for Anna is what led him to Aeir, but the fact remains that Aeir was not Anna. He didn't really know her and fell in love with the similarities she has to Anna. It just made it hard to believe that he felt any real love for Aeir.
The plot was all over the place for me. So many things were introduced but they felt unfinished or unnecessary. Anna and Malachi were so connected and they kept no secrets, but she didn't mention all of these things she was feeling? The picture on the phone was made to be such a big deal, but nothing came from it at all. For him to be such a boss I didn't get how he didn't question the people around him. The strife with Aeir's mother just felt unnecessary. We barely saw the brothers, and it was a miss for me that we didn't get to experience the conversation between Malachi and Milo, but we are supposed to expect his story next? There was no connection.
Overall this book was slow paced to me. It was also anticlimactic. I'd be lying if I didn't say I expected more in way of revenge. I was disappointed in the reveal. I'm over the breaks ups of the characters at the end that have been a theme in the last 2 books. I also expected a big love like the others and we just didn't get that.
Malachi was a completely different energy than we were left off with from Lawe's book. Instead of painting the city red to avenge his wife's death, he secluded himself and his daughter Aussie from his family and the world. His relationship with all of his brothers is now estranged, and Milo inadvertently feels pain and guilt for him. Loved the cameo from Lawe he is still a lot.
Aussie is the bright light of the story. She is literally brilliant. At 2.5 yrs old she is fluent in three languages and overly independent. He vows to fulfill Anna's wishes and get her home schooled. He sets out to find her a teacher and he meets Aeir. Her voice and spirit immediately shakes him to his core. When he finally meets Aeir her likeness to Anna is uncanny. He wants nothing to do with her, but at the same time he doesn't want her to leave. Malachi is so drawn to Aeir and he cannot explain it. He succumbs to her physically, but the guilt he feels is overwhelming.
I felt like the reincarnation story was a miss for me. Not the idea of it, but because they didn't have the real love connection that Grey is known to give us. His feelings for Anna is what led him to Aeir, but the fact remains that Aeir was not Anna. He didn't really know her and fell in love with the similarities she has to Anna. It just made it hard to believe that he felt any real love for Aeir.
The plot was all over the place for me. So many things were introduced but they felt unfinished or unnecessary. Anna and Malachi were so connected and they kept no secrets, but she didn't mention all of these things she was feeling? The picture on the phone was made to be such a big deal, but nothing came from it at all. For him to be such a boss I didn't get how he didn't question the people around him. The strife with Aeir's mother just felt unnecessary. We barely saw the brothers, and it was a miss for me that we didn't get to experience the conversation between Malachi and Milo, but we are supposed to expect his story next? There was no connection.
Overall this book was slow paced to me. It was also anticlimactic. I'd be lying if I didn't say I expected more in way of revenge. I was disappointed in the reveal. I'm over the breaks ups of the characters at the end that have been a theme in the last 2 books. I also expected a big love like the others and we just didn't get that.
June 7, 2023
I may have to sit with this one!
Malachi and Aeir were a whirlwind! And this reincarnation/kismet love story was all the feels! The prologue, which was 13% of the book mind you, had a lot going on and left me feeling for Malachi and Aussie. Anna was taken away tragically and later on we will see signs of her knowing her fatality was coming. How Aeir comes into the mix was so mind-blowing and left me saying Anna was going to fix this. This push and pull of Malachi and Aeir made sense because Malachi was fighting it, he wanted to love and be with no one outside of Anna, and promised her that. He had to realize Anna wasn’t coming back and get his ish together with Aeir. I’m glad Aeir knew better than to let Malachi play with her heart! She made him come correct after one too many disrespectful actions and I loved how she stood up for herself! Aeir’s life outside of Anna was very interesting and I’m happy Aussie helped her realize she needed to forgive those in her family. The climax of Aeir's sickness and the reason why hurt. That whole discussion was painful and yes a third-act breakup that in my mind was necessary! What didn’t make sense was the naming of Malachi’s best friend’s daughter. I still need answers on that cause why was she named that? I don’t want to spoil anything but that left me feeling like there was more to that part of the story. I also feel like Aussie was way more advanced than i could picture a 2/3yr old to be. It took me out the story a bit but I understand that baby geniuses are a thing. If y’all read come back and let me know what you guys thought!
Overall this book is a solid 4 and maybe 4.5 but I just have to sit with this one a little longer before I make that decision. A great opening to a new series and seeing the world through the Dominoe men's eyes!
Malachi and Aeir were a whirlwind! And this reincarnation/kismet love story was all the feels! The prologue, which was 13% of the book mind you, had a lot going on and left me feeling for Malachi and Aussie. Anna was taken away tragically and later on we will see signs of her knowing her fatality was coming. How Aeir comes into the mix was so mind-blowing and left me saying Anna was going to fix this. This push and pull of Malachi and Aeir made sense because Malachi was fighting it, he wanted to love and be with no one outside of Anna, and promised her that. He had to realize Anna wasn’t coming back and get his ish together with Aeir. I’m glad Aeir knew better than to let Malachi play with her heart! She made him come correct after one too many disrespectful actions and I loved how she stood up for herself! Aeir’s life outside of Anna was very interesting and I’m happy Aussie helped her realize she needed to forgive those in her family. The climax of Aeir's sickness and the reason why hurt. That whole discussion was painful and yes a third-act breakup that in my mind was necessary! What didn’t make sense was the naming of Malachi’s best friend’s daughter. I still need answers on that cause why was she named that? I don’t want to spoil anything but that left me feeling like there was more to that part of the story. I also feel like Aussie was way more advanced than i could picture a 2/3yr old to be. It took me out the story a bit but I understand that baby geniuses are a thing. If y’all read come back and let me know what you guys thought!
Overall this book is a solid 4 and maybe 4.5 but I just have to sit with this one a little longer before I make that decision. A great opening to a new series and seeing the world through the Dominoe men's eyes!
October 9, 2023
8/10/23: This book??? Yeah no, I’m actually a bit mad at how much I ended up feeling.
Malachi felt different from Grey Huffington’s usual vibe, but also… not entirely. Like the bones of it are familiar, same intensity, same emotional chaos, but this one leaned way harder into the spiritual, soul-tie, reincarnation side of things and I ate that up. I’m such a sucker for that “we’ve loved each other in every lifetime” type of nonsense and this delivered. The idea that love can be so strong you experience it twice in one life?? Yeah, inject that into my veins immediately.
But also… let’s talk.
The connection between Malachi and Aier? I liked it, I did. It was soft in places, intense in others, very “fated.” But if I’m being honest, it felt like I was supposed to believe it more than I actually felt it. And I think it’s because so much of it was rooted in Anna. Like… I don’t actually know why this man loves Aier outside of the fact that she’s tied to someone he already loved. Which is interesting in a poetic, cyclical way—but emotionally? It left me slightly unconvinced.
Now ANNA??? Don’t even get me started.
There was barely anything about her and yet somehow she was the most interesting person in the entire book. That’s crazy. Her presence was so strong for someone who wasn’t even physically there most of the time. And Malachi’s love for her? Yeah… that one HURT. Like genuinely, what kind of cruel situation is that, to find your soulmate that early in life and then lose her like that?? I was actually sick for him. I felt that grief in my chest. Grey really did what needed to be done there.
And weirdly, I think I loved Malachi more in relation to Anna than anyone else. He felt softer, more human, more real in that part of his story.
Also, not to get personal but… there were moments where I was like, “oh?” because Anna lowkey reminded me of me. The vegetarian thing, the nature-centered energy, even the physical description, it felt a little too specific at times. I don’t know how to explain it but it made the story hit differently. Like it stopped being just a book for a second.
BUT.
This is where my issue with these kinds of romances keeps coming back.
Why are we just casually ruining people’s lives with zero consequences??? Like I’m sorry, why did Hank’s girl have to die?? For what?? Now there’s a child out there with no parents and we’re just… moving on?? And Malachi of all people should understand that kind of loss, which made it even more frustrating. It’s that whole “powerful men making reckless decisions and everyone else pays for it” thing that I’m really starting to hate in these stories.
And the trauma?? There was SO much of it. Just layers and layers of pain, loss, violence, and it’s barely processed. We just keep going. No real accountability, no real healing, just vibes and emotional damage.
Which is wild because the book clearly can handle emotional depth, we saw it with Anna. So I don’t get why that same care wasn’t extended to everything else.
Anyway.
Despite all my complaints (because clearly I have many), I can’t even lie, this was a really good story. It made me feel things, it made me pause, it made me reflect a little too much. And at the end of the day, that’s what I care about most.
So yeah… 5/5 ⭐️
Even though I’m side-eyeing half the decisions in this book.
Malachi felt different from Grey Huffington’s usual vibe, but also… not entirely. Like the bones of it are familiar, same intensity, same emotional chaos, but this one leaned way harder into the spiritual, soul-tie, reincarnation side of things and I ate that up. I’m such a sucker for that “we’ve loved each other in every lifetime” type of nonsense and this delivered. The idea that love can be so strong you experience it twice in one life?? Yeah, inject that into my veins immediately.
But also… let’s talk.
The connection between Malachi and Aier? I liked it, I did. It was soft in places, intense in others, very “fated.” But if I’m being honest, it felt like I was supposed to believe it more than I actually felt it. And I think it’s because so much of it was rooted in Anna. Like… I don’t actually know why this man loves Aier outside of the fact that she’s tied to someone he already loved. Which is interesting in a poetic, cyclical way—but emotionally? It left me slightly unconvinced.
Now ANNA??? Don’t even get me started.
There was barely anything about her and yet somehow she was the most interesting person in the entire book. That’s crazy. Her presence was so strong for someone who wasn’t even physically there most of the time. And Malachi’s love for her? Yeah… that one HURT. Like genuinely, what kind of cruel situation is that, to find your soulmate that early in life and then lose her like that?? I was actually sick for him. I felt that grief in my chest. Grey really did what needed to be done there.
And weirdly, I think I loved Malachi more in relation to Anna than anyone else. He felt softer, more human, more real in that part of his story.
Also, not to get personal but… there were moments where I was like, “oh?” because Anna lowkey reminded me of me. The vegetarian thing, the nature-centered energy, even the physical description, it felt a little too specific at times. I don’t know how to explain it but it made the story hit differently. Like it stopped being just a book for a second.
BUT.
This is where my issue with these kinds of romances keeps coming back.
Why are we just casually ruining people’s lives with zero consequences??? Like I’m sorry, why did Hank’s girl have to die?? For what?? Now there’s a child out there with no parents and we’re just… moving on?? And Malachi of all people should understand that kind of loss, which made it even more frustrating. It’s that whole “powerful men making reckless decisions and everyone else pays for it” thing that I’m really starting to hate in these stories.
And the trauma?? There was SO much of it. Just layers and layers of pain, loss, violence, and it’s barely processed. We just keep going. No real accountability, no real healing, just vibes and emotional damage.
Which is wild because the book clearly can handle emotional depth, we saw it with Anna. So I don’t get why that same care wasn’t extended to everything else.
Anyway.
Despite all my complaints (because clearly I have many), I can’t even lie, this was a really good story. It made me feel things, it made me pause, it made me reflect a little too much. And at the end of the day, that’s what I care about most.
So yeah… 5/5 ⭐️
Even though I’m side-eyeing half the decisions in this book.
November 20, 2023
This was…… different. I don’t know how to describe or rate this book. I didn’t think it was bad, it was just…different.
June 7, 2023
Malachi has isolated himself from everyone after the death of his wife Anna. He is raising their baby girl Aussie. Aeir wakes from a coma with not much previous memories but sees a mystery man in her dreams. Aeir and Mal are drown to each other right away and can’t figure out why. Soulmates is what best describes them. This book was not paranormal nor had any paranormal aspect. Reincarnation is not paranormal but a personal belief. I’m interested in reading the other brothers stories as well as I hope there’s a story for Jae.
January 23, 2024
Aeir was robbed
I typically like this author’s books but this one aggravated me the core. I honestly felt bad for Aeir. She deserved her own love story. She deserved someone to love her for her and not whom she represented. Waking up to Anna’s strong emotional ties and feelings for her husband is unfair. She inherited a love that blossomed over time that did not belong to her. The author tried to shift the story to make the admiration be about Aeir, but it was too late. It was unfair to her and she was robbed of the opportunity to develop her own feelings, memories, and moments that comes with developing relationships and love for another soul. I’m ok with her having visions but not the sacred bond between a husband and wife that was forced on her. I would have like to see her fight for her place in his life. She was too comfortable relying on the fact that she carried his wife with her and he wouldn’t deny his love for his wife.
I typically like this author’s books but this one aggravated me the core. I honestly felt bad for Aeir. She deserved her own love story. She deserved someone to love her for her and not whom she represented. Waking up to Anna’s strong emotional ties and feelings for her husband is unfair. She inherited a love that blossomed over time that did not belong to her. The author tried to shift the story to make the admiration be about Aeir, but it was too late. It was unfair to her and she was robbed of the opportunity to develop her own feelings, memories, and moments that comes with developing relationships and love for another soul. I’m ok with her having visions but not the sacred bond between a husband and wife that was forced on her. I would have like to see her fight for her place in his life. She was too comfortable relying on the fact that she carried his wife with her and he wouldn’t deny his love for his wife.
November 8, 2023
Malachi needed to Snap out of it!
I have no real explanation of rational reason why it took me so long to read this gritty story. I expected a fabulous story, and I received that triple times. I was afraid of this storyline. I was not ready to deal with Malachi being broken. I was not prepared for his grief. Thankfully, Aeir was the source Malachi needed to heal. In the background, Anna kept pushing Malachi to get out of his funk. She sent her final offering, especially for their daughter Aussie, because Anna knew his weakness. Aeir was his apparent weakness.
I have no real explanation of rational reason why it took me so long to read this gritty story. I expected a fabulous story, and I received that triple times. I was afraid of this storyline. I was not ready to deal with Malachi being broken. I was not prepared for his grief. Thankfully, Aeir was the source Malachi needed to heal. In the background, Anna kept pushing Malachi to get out of his funk. She sent her final offering, especially for their daughter Aussie, because Anna knew his weakness. Aeir was his apparent weakness.
June 10, 2023
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I’ve been anticipating Malachi’s story every since Grey announced she would be starting a new series related to the characters we all know and love, the Eisenberg’s and the Domino’s. I’ve come to expect a certain type of male character from Grey and Malachi just didn’t live up to my expectation. Malachi was down bad over the loss of his wife which is to be expected. However the loss morphed him into a whole new person/vibe then what was portrayed with his appearances in previous books as well as the beginning of this one.
The murder of his wife Anna, seemed to have taken a back seat to the new relationship with Aeir. I think the two were equally important. Malachi was left no clues to the murder with the exception of one picture. He focused all of his efforts staring at the one picture for 2 years. As the boss he was portrayed to be and the extended family that he had (We all know how the Eisenberg’s get down) I expected him and the crew to hit the streets for information, reach out to his connections, something other than the nothing he did. The book had minimal interaction with his brothers and cousins. I guess I was confused with wether or not this was a brand new series or continuation of the others. 🤷🏽♀️
The revelation of Anna’s killer could have propelled the potential in this book to something greater. The killer was revealed in the most expected and boring way possible. The discovery and execution all played out in less than a chapter. With the lack luster revelation of the killer, a man hunt or something, something creative could have really elevated the story.
It was said (and I don’t remember who) that the story had a paranormal aspect to it. That was another area of potential that fell short for me. A miraculous healing yes, all the other tidbits no.
With all this said it was a good romance story and still deserves to be read. This review is based on the expectation (mine) generated from the promotion and hype of this book.
I’ve been anticipating Malachi’s story every since Grey announced she would be starting a new series related to the characters we all know and love, the Eisenberg’s and the Domino’s. I’ve come to expect a certain type of male character from Grey and Malachi just didn’t live up to my expectation. Malachi was down bad over the loss of his wife which is to be expected. However the loss morphed him into a whole new person/vibe then what was portrayed with his appearances in previous books as well as the beginning of this one.
The murder of his wife Anna, seemed to have taken a back seat to the new relationship with Aeir. I think the two were equally important. Malachi was left no clues to the murder with the exception of one picture. He focused all of his efforts staring at the one picture for 2 years. As the boss he was portrayed to be and the extended family that he had (We all know how the Eisenberg’s get down) I expected him and the crew to hit the streets for information, reach out to his connections, something other than the nothing he did. The book had minimal interaction with his brothers and cousins. I guess I was confused with wether or not this was a brand new series or continuation of the others. 🤷🏽♀️
The revelation of Anna’s killer could have propelled the potential in this book to something greater. The killer was revealed in the most expected and boring way possible. The discovery and execution all played out in less than a chapter. With the lack luster revelation of the killer, a man hunt or something, something creative could have really elevated the story.
It was said (and I don’t remember who) that the story had a paranormal aspect to it. That was another area of potential that fell short for me. A miraculous healing yes, all the other tidbits no.
With all this said it was a good romance story and still deserves to be read. This review is based on the expectation (mine) generated from the promotion and hype of this book.
June 14, 2023
I wasn’t surprised by the events of Anna
June 12, 2023
I’m conflicted with this one. Did he love Aeir for Aeir or because she was connected to Anna?
Can a love be too big?? Cause I thought Malachi’s love for Anna felt like a burden in this story rather than a breath of fresh air because I knew from the prologue that Aeir wouldn’t get a fair chance to be loved for herself & she deserved that.
All the familial connections and gooey feelings I felt reading the Eisenbergs & then the Dominoes were not present while reading this one as once again Malachi’s love for Anna shadowed all other relationships in this book with his brothers e.g when Mercer who just got out of prison came to visit.
Also, what happened to the forewarning we got in lawe’s book about Malachi painting Berkeley red because of Anna’s death❓❓❓❓Malachi just wasn’t the boss that I expected & needed him to be.
And this book certainly didn’t need a third act breakup especially wen their is a child like Aussie involved ‼️‼️
P.s I like myself some good ole black smut & other than that scene in the prologue with Anna, the others weren’t it especially the the 1st time he slept with with Aeir. Like my guy just spat & entered. Like no get away with that 🤺
The epilogue was very anticlimactic.
Can a love be too big?? Cause I thought Malachi’s love for Anna felt like a burden in this story rather than a breath of fresh air because I knew from the prologue that Aeir wouldn’t get a fair chance to be loved for herself & she deserved that.
All the familial connections and gooey feelings I felt reading the Eisenbergs & then the Dominoes were not present while reading this one as once again Malachi’s love for Anna shadowed all other relationships in this book with his brothers e.g when Mercer who just got out of prison came to visit.
Also, what happened to the forewarning we got in lawe’s book about Malachi painting Berkeley red because of Anna’s death❓❓❓❓Malachi just wasn’t the boss that I expected & needed him to be.
And this book certainly didn’t need a third act breakup especially wen their is a child like Aussie involved ‼️‼️
P.s I like myself some good ole black smut & other than that scene in the prologue with Anna, the others weren’t it especially the the 1st time he slept with with Aeir. Like my guy just spat & entered. Like no get away with that 🤺
The epilogue was very anticlimactic.
June 9, 2023
Oh, Malachi!
What can I say about this book and this man?
I really enjoyed the direction this book took. It was unlike any of Grey Huffington's other stories and I loved that. It had somewhat of a paranormal element that I really enjoy. The character development was pretty good, but Malachi had me wanting to both hig him and pop him in the forehead a few times.
The only issue I had with this story is the beginning felt so effortless wither the flow and towards the end, it seemed that everything just sped up super fast so the story could be tied up nice in a bow. I would have like a little more with how both Aeir and Malachi were adjusting or not adjusting. I just think a little more could have been shared since so much had already been shared with how they both were feeling and dealing, the end just kind of ended.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and look forward to whatever is to come next
What can I say about this book and this man?
I really enjoyed the direction this book took. It was unlike any of Grey Huffington's other stories and I loved that. It had somewhat of a paranormal element that I really enjoy. The character development was pretty good, but Malachi had me wanting to both hig him and pop him in the forehead a few times.
The only issue I had with this story is the beginning felt so effortless wither the flow and towards the end, it seemed that everything just sped up super fast so the story could be tied up nice in a bow. I would have like a little more with how both Aeir and Malachi were adjusting or not adjusting. I just think a little more could have been shared since so much had already been shared with how they both were feeling and dealing, the end just kind of ended.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and look forward to whatever is to come next
June 8, 2023
For me, I didn’t come full circle with the connection between Aeir and Malachi. It felt that the pull to her was really driven by Anna. I get that. she was the sole reason for their connection. But I was waiting for Malachi to say he felt something for Aeir aside from looking and “being” like Anna. They were halfway through the book when he was like, “oh tell me about yourself”. Umm what? Aeir knew all of his business. But he just knew her name. Smh. It was good though. I enjoy this author. But I feel like there were missed opportunities to take this story up a notch. I will revisit it again.
January 28, 2026
3.5⭐️’s. Enjoyed the audiobook. 🎧📚
November 1, 2023
2.5 stars rounded down…it wasn’t a bad book but I’m starting to feel like the elevated writing is taking away from the personalities of the characters. The way Malachis internal dialogue is written is not the same when he is having conversations of other characters. I also hated the way Aussie is written, first of all she’s 2 and half it makes no sense her speech no matter how advance she is and the insistence that her being advanced emotionally is healthy, it isn’t. It’s not a child’s responsibility to take of their parents.it’s pretty obvious who the killer was especially considering there are only so many characters in the book and 95 percent of them are ruled out. The paranormal aspects where okay but still some of internal dialogue and the conversations were incredibly cringey
June 6, 2025
3.5/5
Not gonna hold ya 😅 it took me a minute to get my head wrapped around this plot lol. Like initially, I was lowkey put off bc how can anyone lose their first and only love in the most tragic way and then essentially replace them with their doppelgänger??? But after finishing this, I can confidently say things got slightly better by the end and I guess everything made more sense 🙃 But I think it’s safe to say this wasn’t my fave by Grey. And Laike and Law still have my heart with they crazy asses lol 😮💨💕 but fingers crossed these other Domino brothers come with some heat
Not gonna hold ya 😅 it took me a minute to get my head wrapped around this plot lol. Like initially, I was lowkey put off bc how can anyone lose their first and only love in the most tragic way and then essentially replace them with their doppelgänger??? But after finishing this, I can confidently say things got slightly better by the end and I guess everything made more sense 🙃 But I think it’s safe to say this wasn’t my fave by Grey. And Laike and Law still have my heart with they crazy asses lol 😮💨💕 but fingers crossed these other Domino brothers come with some heat
January 27, 2024
5 😭🤗😍😜
I really enjoyed this story; I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
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Trope: Black Love, Grief, single father, close proximity, care taking, soulmate
Enjoyment: 5 ⭐
Character development: 4 ⭐
Emotional: 5 ⭐
Sweet: 3 ⭐
Romance: 4 ⭐
Heat\steam: 3 ⭐
Intrigue: 5 ⭐
Action: 0
Violence: 3
Story\plot: 4 ⭐
World Building: 4⭐
Enjoy!!!
I really enjoyed this story; I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
Check Content Warnings
Trope: Black Love, Grief, single father, close proximity, care taking, soulmate
Enjoyment: 5 ⭐
Character development: 4 ⭐
Emotional: 5 ⭐
Sweet: 3 ⭐
Romance: 4 ⭐
Heat\steam: 3 ⭐
Intrigue: 5 ⭐
Action: 0
Violence: 3
Story\plot: 4 ⭐
World Building: 4⭐
Enjoy!!!
July 3, 2023
Well ok
I love Grey stories. This one just didn't do it for me like the Domino's and Eisenbergs. It really felt rushed.
I love Grey stories. This one just didn't do it for me like the Domino's and Eisenbergs. It really felt rushed.
February 7, 2025
DNF @ 35%
There were way too many mentions of the Holy Spirit—I just didn’t care.
Also, he loves his wife… so, no.
There were way too many mentions of the Holy Spirit—I just didn’t care.
Also, he loves his wife… so, no.
June 7, 2023
My summary:
Aeir has been in a coma for 2 years from a car accident that was on the same day that Malachi’s dear wife Anna was murdered
Malachi drowning in grief, isolated from the world decides to continue the dreams of Anna and hires Aier to homeschool their daughter
Well well well, this is when it gets deep, gut renching, heart breaking, refreshing, and a mixture of everything. Because Aier has pieces of Anna and Malachi doesn’t know if God is playing tricks on him.
Did Anna send Aier to Malachi to mend his heart? Is there love really so deep that even in death, they will never part?
Go read the book y’all!!!
My thoughts:
Malachi is my man my man my man! He’s definitely a Domino Man!
Grey left my heart on the table.
I’m lowkey speechless but ima find the words.
All I have to say is if my husband leave this earth before me and I don’t get an Anna/Aier situation, ima hurt to my core.
I was a little disappointed in the ending. It kinda just ended. To me the things that mattered like the big moments were not written for the ending.
Also, I feel like the big mystery was very obvious. I called it during the prologue.
Overall I enjoyed this book. Grey can never do wrong in my eyes!
Aeir has been in a coma for 2 years from a car accident that was on the same day that Malachi’s dear wife Anna was murdered
Malachi drowning in grief, isolated from the world decides to continue the dreams of Anna and hires Aier to homeschool their daughter
Well well well, this is when it gets deep, gut renching, heart breaking, refreshing, and a mixture of everything. Because Aier has pieces of Anna and Malachi doesn’t know if God is playing tricks on him.
Did Anna send Aier to Malachi to mend his heart? Is there love really so deep that even in death, they will never part?
Go read the book y’all!!!
My thoughts:
Malachi is my man my man my man! He’s definitely a Domino Man!
Grey left my heart on the table.
I’m lowkey speechless but ima find the words.
All I have to say is if my husband leave this earth before me and I don’t get an Anna/Aier situation, ima hurt to my core.
I was a little disappointed in the ending. It kinda just ended. To me the things that mattered like the big moments were not written for the ending.
Also, I feel like the big mystery was very obvious. I called it during the prologue.
Overall I enjoyed this book. Grey can never do wrong in my eyes!
June 8, 2023
✨Book Review✨
3.5 Stars
Let me start this review off by saying Grey can write a prologue!!! It was my favorite part of this book.
So, this took a completely different turn than what I was expecting. With how Lawe’s book ended, I would have thought that Malachi would paint the city RED behind losing his Anna. But that is not what we got with this book. Instead, Malachi secluded him and his two-year-old daughter, Aussie, away from his family.
I appreciate Grey for doing something different. However, I didn’t connect with the story entirely. It’s not a bad story at all. It’s tough to review this book without spoiling it. So, if you don’t want to be spoiled, don’t read any further.
The paranormal aspect of this book is not what is throwing me off; I feel like Malachi didn’t fall in love with Aire; he just loved her similarities to Anna. Because honestly, can anyone answer what he loved about AIRE?
Another thing, I need Grey to write more realistic children. I know Aussie was advanced, but some things this two-year-old said sounded like an adult! I mean, come on.
I also knew who the killer was in chapter five. It was so apparent to me. So, I knew the reveal would be lackluster. I wanted more action in this story; for Malachi to be such a boss, how could he overlook someone so close to him?
I also wish we got more of the brothers; that’s why I loved the prologue so much. That club scene was so lit I felt like I was in the club with them.
This one wasn’t my favorite, but I didn’t hate it. I’m very neutral on this one.
Book: Malachi
Author: Grey Huffington
Genre: Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Spice: 🥵🥵
3.5 Stars
Let me start this review off by saying Grey can write a prologue!!! It was my favorite part of this book.
So, this took a completely different turn than what I was expecting. With how Lawe’s book ended, I would have thought that Malachi would paint the city RED behind losing his Anna. But that is not what we got with this book. Instead, Malachi secluded him and his two-year-old daughter, Aussie, away from his family.
I appreciate Grey for doing something different. However, I didn’t connect with the story entirely. It’s not a bad story at all. It’s tough to review this book without spoiling it. So, if you don’t want to be spoiled, don’t read any further.
The paranormal aspect of this book is not what is throwing me off; I feel like Malachi didn’t fall in love with Aire; he just loved her similarities to Anna. Because honestly, can anyone answer what he loved about AIRE?
Another thing, I need Grey to write more realistic children. I know Aussie was advanced, but some things this two-year-old said sounded like an adult! I mean, come on.
I also knew who the killer was in chapter five. It was so apparent to me. So, I knew the reveal would be lackluster. I wanted more action in this story; for Malachi to be such a boss, how could he overlook someone so close to him?
I also wish we got more of the brothers; that’s why I loved the prologue so much. That club scene was so lit I felt like I was in the club with them.
This one wasn’t my favorite, but I didn’t hate it. I’m very neutral on this one.
Book: Malachi
Author: Grey Huffington
Genre: Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Spice: 🥵🥵
October 18, 2025
I didn’t like the concept of this book. It was cringe at times, and I found myself rolling my eyes more than once. I wish there were chapters or moments that really showed how deep Anna’s love was for Malachi and vice versa. Their love just didn’t feel deep enough to justify the idea of reincarnation. Malachi kept saying the same things he once said to Anna, which made it even more cringe. It felt like when a guy reuses the same pickup lines or date spots with a new girl.
I also don’t think Aeir actually helped heal Malachi the sex did, because that’s basically all they had. They went on one date, and the rest of the time they were just hooking up. I needed more depth and emotional context between all the characters.
It sucks because I usually love Grey Huffington’s stories, but this one just didn't hit as hard as the others I've read. Still love her and will continue reading the series tho!
I also don’t think Aeir actually helped heal Malachi the sex did, because that’s basically all they had. They went on one date, and the rest of the time they were just hooking up. I needed more depth and emotional context between all the characters.
It sucks because I usually love Grey Huffington’s stories, but this one just didn't hit as hard as the others I've read. Still love her and will continue reading the series tho!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 20, 2026
Book Review
📚 Book Title: Malachi (Berkeley Book 1)
✍🏽Author: Grey Huntington
🎙️Narrator: Winston James & Ja’Air Bush
📕 Format: 📱➕ 🎧
⭐️ Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶 Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
🕑Quick Take:
Malachi and Anna Domino were childhood sweethearts. One faithful night led to the tragic loss of Malachi’s one true love.
Aeir Rothshire has been in a coma for two years following a near-fatal car accident. Life had passed her by, and she decided to make a fresh start by moving from Channing to Berkeley.
Aeir responds to Malachi’s caregiving and homeschool listing for his exceptionally bright 2.5-year-old daughter, Aussie! There’s a sense of familiarity between them, a mysteriously deep knowing.
✨ Tropes:
- Grumpy X Sunshine
- Single Dad X Au Pair/Nanny
- Love After Loss
- Soul Mates
⚠️ Heads Up (Trigger/Content Warnings):
- Death of a Spouse
- Gun Violence
- Coma
- Car Accident
💭Final Thoughts:
While I don't believe in soul mates or reincarnation, I truly appreciated these elements in the book. The fantasy, mysticism, and the magnetic pull of kismet resonated deeply, helping to heal Malachi’s grief and offering Aeir a renewed perspective on life. It was beautifully written and touching with elements of mystery and suspense.
📚 Book Title: Malachi (Berkeley Book 1)
✍🏽Author: Grey Huntington
🎙️Narrator: Winston James & Ja’Air Bush
📕 Format: 📱➕ 🎧
⭐️ Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶 Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
🕑Quick Take:
Malachi and Anna Domino were childhood sweethearts. One faithful night led to the tragic loss of Malachi’s one true love.
Aeir Rothshire has been in a coma for two years following a near-fatal car accident. Life had passed her by, and she decided to make a fresh start by moving from Channing to Berkeley.
Aeir responds to Malachi’s caregiving and homeschool listing for his exceptionally bright 2.5-year-old daughter, Aussie! There’s a sense of familiarity between them, a mysteriously deep knowing.
✨ Tropes:
- Grumpy X Sunshine
- Single Dad X Au Pair/Nanny
- Love After Loss
- Soul Mates
⚠️ Heads Up (Trigger/Content Warnings):
- Death of a Spouse
- Gun Violence
- Coma
- Car Accident
💭Final Thoughts:
While I don't believe in soul mates or reincarnation, I truly appreciated these elements in the book. The fantasy, mysticism, and the magnetic pull of kismet resonated deeply, helping to heal Malachi’s grief and offering Aeir a renewed perspective on life. It was beautifully written and touching with elements of mystery and suspense.
January 21, 2026
Omg this was such a good book. It took me a while to read it because I was honestly scared to face Anna’s death, but this story ended up being so much more. A beautiful reminder that we only get one life—to love and be loved—and to do it fearlessly.
Malachi’s grief was palpable and written so well. I did wish we got a little more of Aier outside of her role with Anna, but overall the journey was emotional and impactful.
Lawe was my favorite—his scenes were hilarious. When he called Aier Matilda, I hollered 🤣.
Aussie was the star of this book ✨👸🏾🫶🏾🥰
Malachi’s grief was palpable and written so well. I did wish we got a little more of Aier outside of her role with Anna, but overall the journey was emotional and impactful.
Lawe was my favorite—his scenes were hilarious. When he called Aier Matilda, I hollered 🤣.
Aussie was the star of this book ✨👸🏾🫶🏾🥰
January 13, 2024
I listened to the audiobook and when I shed tears from the prologue I knew this was going to be a good book. And if you were on the fence about soul ties or reincarnation this will make you a believer, Aire fought tooth and nail for Malachi and I’m happy he stopped fighting and started to realize the truth standing in his face
November 25, 2024
3.5 ⭐
I Must Say, The Ending Was Abit Abrupt, But Overall Interesting Book.
I Must Say, The Ending Was Abit Abrupt, But Overall Interesting Book.
November 4, 2025
3.5 Overall I like Grey writing still and the MMC had to deal with so much grief in this book. I am open to reading the other books in this series.
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October 15, 2024Finally ..
& no, I don’t know how to feel.
& no, I don’t know how to feel.
September 13, 2023
This book was a 3.5/5 stars for me but since we can’t do half on here, I’ll round it to a 4 because it was almost there. In all honesty, this book was a little different for me. I haven’t read much paranormal books but this fell under that realm. I really don’t know what I was expecting from this book in the beginning.
Aeir was just a breathe of fresh air to me and her patience was unmatched. I did think Aussie was a bit grown for her age but it seems like that is the thing with children in books now a days lol. I love how Aeir took on the role as caregiver and lover so effortlessly. Malachi, I could tell was and is a good man and he has his reasons, respectfully for lashing out when he did. At the end, I can say and admit that this was beautifully written.
The words “worry me” got to me every time🥹.
Aeir was just a breathe of fresh air to me and her patience was unmatched. I did think Aussie was a bit grown for her age but it seems like that is the thing with children in books now a days lol. I love how Aeir took on the role as caregiver and lover so effortlessly. Malachi, I could tell was and is a good man and he has his reasons, respectfully for lashing out when he did. At the end, I can say and admit that this was beautifully written.
The words “worry me” got to me every time🥹.
June 6, 2023
Emotional Damage
This one right her put me through it. I felt so bad for Malachi. The way Grey wrote this it makes you feel like you’re right there experiencing everything with the characters. Although there is a slight paranormal feel to things it doesn’t take away from anything. It just made me feel like Malachi and Anna/Aeir’s souls were tied. They could experience love at anytime or any life. I’m so intrigued by what’s to come. With the rest of the brothers leaving me very excited in what’s to come. I’m also looking at Jae and would love to see more of her.
This one right her put me through it. I felt so bad for Malachi. The way Grey wrote this it makes you feel like you’re right there experiencing everything with the characters. Although there is a slight paranormal feel to things it doesn’t take away from anything. It just made me feel like Malachi and Anna/Aeir’s souls were tied. They could experience love at anytime or any life. I’m so intrigued by what’s to come. With the rest of the brothers leaving me very excited in what’s to come. I’m also looking at Jae and would love to see more of her.
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