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Alana Bites Back
Betrayal and manipulation… it’s what Alana does best and she’s back to reclaim what’s hers!
After two and a half years of wedded bliss while raising their son, Todd and Kai are faced with an upheaval of their lives when Todd is forced to close his practice in Brooklyn.
After landing a new gig out in Los Angeles at a small entertainment firm, Todd is shocked to hear that his firm has recently acquired a new client – someone he hoped to never see again – Ms Alana Brooks.
Desperate to keep his new client a secret from Kai, Todd struggles through Alana’s manipulations as she puts her ultimate plan in motion to reclaim what she believes is hers and prove to Kai once and for all, that her bite is much worse than her bark.
After two and a half years of wedded bliss while raising their son, Todd and Kai are faced with an upheaval of their lives when Todd is forced to close his practice in Brooklyn.
After landing a new gig out in Los Angeles at a small entertainment firm, Todd is shocked to hear that his firm has recently acquired a new client – someone he hoped to never see again – Ms Alana Brooks.
Desperate to keep his new client a secret from Kai, Todd struggles through Alana’s manipulations as she puts her ultimate plan in motion to reclaim what she believes is hers and prove to Kai once and for all, that her bite is much worse than her bark.
- GenresAfrican American Romance
380 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 24, 2013
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About the author
K. Elle Collier
9 books45 followersK. Elle Collier started her writing career off by participating in various esteemed writing programs such as: The Bill Cosby writing Workshop, The Walt Disney Writing Fellowship as well as Warner Bros. Comedy Writing Program, this in turn lead to a staff writing position on the CW sitcom Girlfriends. K. Elle later branched off to other avenues of writing such as screenplays and stage plays, where she adapted the best-selling novel 'Friends and Lovers' by Eric Jerome Dickey for the stage.
Her love for writing flowed over to novels where she currently has two best selling books, "My Man's Best Friend" and "Kai's Aftermath" (Book 2). K. Elle lives in Los Angeles California.
Her love for writing flowed over to novels where she currently has two best selling books, "My Man's Best Friend" and "Kai's Aftermath" (Book 2). K. Elle lives in Los Angeles California.
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May 4, 2013
This sequel caught me by surprise I was expecting there to be a 4th book. But the ending is bitter sweet!
December 3, 2013
I wasn't going to read this book, to be honest; I wanted to just leave it at the second book 'Kai's Aftermath' and be done with it. But it was only because I read the reviews of 'Alana Bites Back' and saw that Alana got hers at the end (though I didn't know exactly how) that I changed my mind.
The book really annoyed me, which I guess can be considered a good thing, since it drew out some kind of emotion. I found that I was just mainly reading it to get through with it. Kai and Todd were now married and raising their son, Alana had been locked up (I won't say why), but as soon as she was released, it was just more of the same. Alana was still delusional and manipulative, Todd was still stupid and spineless, and Kai was still confused and battling with realizations about her sexuality. As soon as Camille was first introduced, I knew where that whole thing was going. It just seemed to be more of the same stuff, just in a different setting. There just wasn't a whole lot of progression overall, in my opinion.
Another thing I thought should have been explored a little more is Maceo and Todd's 'friendship.' Maceo seemed to be kind of two-faced and not much of a real friend to Todd, and that was just glazed over. It was touched on in the last book when he tried to hit on Alana while she and Todd were together, but never mentioned again until this book.
I wasn't expecting what happened to Alana, though I was glad that there seemed that there would at least be something of a happy ending. But then, that last sentence kind of messed that up and I actually said aloud, "What?!" It seemed unnecessary to me, but that's just my opinion. I guess you have to go out with a bang. But really, the story kind of felt rushed and somewhat unfinished, what with Todd's anger issues and all that, but I guess with what happened to Alana, that took care of that.
I did really like Simone, as I did in the first two books. She was my one bright spot. The series was somewhat entertaining but also frustratingly redundant, and I can't say I'll be reading them again.
The book really annoyed me, which I guess can be considered a good thing, since it drew out some kind of emotion. I found that I was just mainly reading it to get through with it. Kai and Todd were now married and raising their son, Alana had been locked up (I won't say why), but as soon as she was released, it was just more of the same. Alana was still delusional and manipulative, Todd was still stupid and spineless, and Kai was still confused and battling with realizations about her sexuality. As soon as Camille was first introduced, I knew where that whole thing was going. It just seemed to be more of the same stuff, just in a different setting. There just wasn't a whole lot of progression overall, in my opinion.
Another thing I thought should have been explored a little more is Maceo and Todd's 'friendship.' Maceo seemed to be kind of two-faced and not much of a real friend to Todd, and that was just glazed over. It was touched on in the last book when he tried to hit on Alana while she and Todd were together, but never mentioned again until this book.
I wasn't expecting what happened to Alana, though I was glad that there seemed that there would at least be something of a happy ending. But then, that last sentence kind of messed that up and I actually said aloud, "What?!" It seemed unnecessary to me, but that's just my opinion. I guess you have to go out with a bang. But really, the story kind of felt rushed and somewhat unfinished, what with Todd's anger issues and all that, but I guess with what happened to Alana, that took care of that.
I did really like Simone, as I did in the first two books. She was my one bright spot. The series was somewhat entertaining but also frustratingly redundant, and I can't say I'll be reading them again.
October 4, 2014
I found each book in this series got progressively more annoying. It was the first time in a while I got so annoyed I had to yell out loud at the character's actions. By book 3, I was completely irritated with all 3 characters Todd has absolutely no backbone or ability to make rational decisions. Kai (who keep stating she isn't gay) sleeps with nearly every female she crosses paths with. Alana is just completely psychotic, yet continually gets people to take her seriously. All of them have an apparent inability to make good decisions or be honest. The only sympathetic characters in the book were the children who got stuck with these nut jobs for parents.
May 30, 2015
Sick to my stomach
I was hating the turn of events. Every time I would get mad and throw the book down, I couldn't help but pick it up again to see what happen. Todd is such a doggone wimp and Kai, the Cat calling the Kettle black as an excuse to "do her". I guessed the ending. The spin-off, if there were one would have everyone in group counseling.
I was hating the turn of events. Every time I would get mad and throw the book down, I couldn't help but pick it up again to see what happen. Todd is such a doggone wimp and Kai, the Cat calling the Kettle black as an excuse to "do her". I guessed the ending. The spin-off, if there were one would have everyone in group counseling.
February 23, 2015
It was just ok
The series was cool but almost predictable. I hate how they allowed Alana play them like a fool! It sickened me how weak people were over her! She played everyone like a fiddle!
The series was cool but almost predictable. I hate how they allowed Alana play them like a fool! It sickened me how weak people were over her! She played everyone like a fiddle!
July 26, 2013
Wow! Kai should've stuck with women.
October 5, 2013
will there be at book #4?????
July 13, 2014
Hot damn
wow What a story are you sure you are did of that crazy B Alana this time for real great read
wow What a story are you sure you are did of that crazy B Alana this time for real great read
May 17, 2015
I enjoyed the series. The last sentence threw me.
August 11, 2016
Love
Great read all three books made you sit on the edge of your seat. Alana is dead and they will live happily ever after
Great read all three books made you sit on the edge of your seat. Alana is dead and they will live happily ever after
February 11, 2019
Not Needed
Don’t really feel this book was needed. It was more of the same and unnecessary. I will read her next series tho. Easy reads def will support
Don’t really feel this book was needed. It was more of the same and unnecessary. I will read her next series tho. Easy reads def will support
April 28, 2013
AGONIZING AND EMOTIONALLY DRAINING THROUGH THE END... April 27, 2013
By mila devlin
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have read so many books that had taken me through a roller coaster ride, the kind that have taken all of us I'm sure, through series of highs and lows. But this one? this one is the mother of all, it's the Montezuma of all roller coaster ride, the granddaddy of all... it's that freaking kind of high that pulls you down. No matter how high you think you are, you never get any self satisfaction. You get feeling so anxious, angry and so let down because Todd and Kai have erred again. This is probably just an awakening to show how frail ones resolve is, it proves the saying "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak". Both Kai and Todd are a good example of how true that saying is...frail and weak both in flesh and spirit. This two should never have gotten together, their attraction and sex is mediocre, no strong bond either except for their son. Maybe some of us may think this last book is a triumph. Ironically, that is so far from the truth, to me real triumph is not merely an ultimate result of any circumstance but rather, something we work steadfastly so hard for to achieve.
Kai who is to be blamed just as much as Todd, runs the opposite and succumbs to her weakness whenever things go wrong. And milk sop and namby-pamby pushover Todd who is such an invertebrate when it comes to devious Alana, I get so frustrated I wanna sucker punch him at times. To say Todd and Alana suits each other is an understatement; Todd is a weakling and Alana is manipulative, they truly complement each other and they have a past together. Besides, their attraction and sex is so hot and thrilling Todd wouldn't be able to stop if you put a gun to his head. Heck he's even fantasizing about Alana when he jerked off in the shower while his wife is in the next room.
Todd and Kai both been put through a lot of misfortune, heartache, cheating and betrayal and some elation and satisfaction on the first and second book ( My Man's Best Friend and Kai's Aftermath, which were both so good ) but enough already! I wanted this to be a real victory, after all, they've both have suffered enough. I want this to be a real celebration, where the two of them should have bonded strongly together as real husband and wife, played Alana and beat her in her own game. Instead they both fall victims to her manipulations. In the end, ( and I won't give any spoiler, you've got to read this ) after all that happened and from Todd's own thought and perspective....sadly, Alana is the still the victor!
By mila devlin
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have read so many books that had taken me through a roller coaster ride, the kind that have taken all of us I'm sure, through series of highs and lows. But this one? this one is the mother of all, it's the Montezuma of all roller coaster ride, the granddaddy of all... it's that freaking kind of high that pulls you down. No matter how high you think you are, you never get any self satisfaction. You get feeling so anxious, angry and so let down because Todd and Kai have erred again. This is probably just an awakening to show how frail ones resolve is, it proves the saying "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak". Both Kai and Todd are a good example of how true that saying is...frail and weak both in flesh and spirit. This two should never have gotten together, their attraction and sex is mediocre, no strong bond either except for their son. Maybe some of us may think this last book is a triumph. Ironically, that is so far from the truth, to me real triumph is not merely an ultimate result of any circumstance but rather, something we work steadfastly so hard for to achieve.
Kai who is to be blamed just as much as Todd, runs the opposite and succumbs to her weakness whenever things go wrong. And milk sop and namby-pamby pushover Todd who is such an invertebrate when it comes to devious Alana, I get so frustrated I wanna sucker punch him at times. To say Todd and Alana suits each other is an understatement; Todd is a weakling and Alana is manipulative, they truly complement each other and they have a past together. Besides, their attraction and sex is so hot and thrilling Todd wouldn't be able to stop if you put a gun to his head. Heck he's even fantasizing about Alana when he jerked off in the shower while his wife is in the next room.
Todd and Kai both been put through a lot of misfortune, heartache, cheating and betrayal and some elation and satisfaction on the first and second book ( My Man's Best Friend and Kai's Aftermath, which were both so good ) but enough already! I wanted this to be a real victory, after all, they've both have suffered enough. I want this to be a real celebration, where the two of them should have bonded strongly together as real husband and wife, played Alana and beat her in her own game. Instead they both fall victims to her manipulations. In the end, ( and I won't give any spoiler, you've got to read this ) after all that happened and from Todd's own thought and perspective....sadly, Alana is the still the victor!
April 28, 2013
Enjoyed the book, but Todd's final thought pissed me off. SMH...He's a fool. I'm glad that this is the final book because all the drama was really getting to me. LOL...The book was a bit predictable (kind of 360 degrees-ish), but I still found myself screaming, "I can't believe this bull...." The only character that didn't irk me was Simone...Everyone needs a friend like Simone.
Alana was straight up crazy...I really hope I never come across someone that crazy..
Alana was straight up crazy...I really hope I never come across someone that crazy..
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