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Sugar Ain't So Sweet
Shannan has no choice but to leave her husband, seven children, and a successful career before someone ends up on the wrong side of the grave. As she escapes the manipulation and impossible demands of her husband and family, she embraces the 30 Days of Me process for reconnecting with her best self. She is determined to find peace and a new sense of purpose, but her husband, Zach, is desperate to win her back. As he struggles to deal with his overbearing family and disrespectful children, he is forced to confront hard truths and family secrets that threaten to push Shannan further away.
With emotional depth and a powerful narrative, USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Naleighna Kai and bestselling author, La Ammitai, deliver a tale of love, loss, and redemption in Sugar Ain’t So Sweet.
ABOUT THE SUGAR SERIES
Each book is a standalone, NO cliffhangers
Book 1 – Stop in the Name of Love by Naleighna Kai and U. M. Hiram
Book 2 – Spice of Life by J. L. Campbell
Book 3 – His Biggest Fan by Martha Kennerson
ABOUT THE SPICE SERIES
Each book is a standalone, NO cliffhangers
Book 1 – Loving All of Me by Naleighna Kai and Stephanie M. Freeman
Book 2 – Carnal Confections by Shakir Rashaan
Book 3 – Dirty Diana by J. D. Mason
ABOUT THE EVERYTHING NICE SERIES
Each book is a standalone, NO cliffhangers
Book 1 – Sugar Ain’t So Sweet by Naleighna Kai and LaAmmitai
Book 2 – Spicing Things Up by Lisa Dodson
Book 3 – Cayenne by Janice M. Allen
With emotional depth and a powerful narrative, USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Naleighna Kai and bestselling author, La Ammitai, deliver a tale of love, loss, and redemption in Sugar Ain’t So Sweet.
ABOUT THE SUGAR SERIES
Each book is a standalone, NO cliffhangers
Book 1 – Stop in the Name of Love by Naleighna Kai and U. M. Hiram
Book 2 – Spice of Life by J. L. Campbell
Book 3 – His Biggest Fan by Martha Kennerson
ABOUT THE SPICE SERIES
Each book is a standalone, NO cliffhangers
Book 1 – Loving All of Me by Naleighna Kai and Stephanie M. Freeman
Book 2 – Carnal Confections by Shakir Rashaan
Book 3 – Dirty Diana by J. D. Mason
ABOUT THE EVERYTHING NICE SERIES
Each book is a standalone, NO cliffhangers
Book 1 – Sugar Ain’t So Sweet by Naleighna Kai and LaAmmitai
Book 2 – Spicing Things Up by Lisa Dodson
Book 3 – Cayenne by Janice M. Allen
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117 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2023
55 people are currently reading
147 people want to read
About the author
Naleighna Kai
77 books288 followersNaleighna Kai is the USA TODAY bestselling author of Every Woman Needs a Wife, Open Door Marriage, Kings of Devon, Slaves of Heaven, and Kings of the Castle. She is a contributor to a New York Times bestselling, Mercedes Benz and the E. Lynn Harris Author of Distinction. She started writing in December of 1999, independently publishing her first two novels before acquiring a book deal with an imprint of Simon & Schuster and then a book deal with an independent publishing house founded by two national bestselling authors.
Naleighna is the CEO of Macro Marketing & Promotions Group, the founder of the author support group M-LAS, as well as the marketing consultant to several national bestselling and aspiring writers. She is also the brainchild behind the annual Cavalcade of Authors event which takes place in her hometown of Chicago. Naleighna pens contemporary fiction, erotica, and speculative fiction and is currently working on her next novels. Visit her on the web at www.naleighnakai.com, Face Book and Twitter under Naleighna Kai.
Naleighna is the CEO of Macro Marketing & Promotions Group, the founder of the author support group M-LAS, as well as the marketing consultant to several national bestselling and aspiring writers. She is also the brainchild behind the annual Cavalcade of Authors event which takes place in her hometown of Chicago. Naleighna pens contemporary fiction, erotica, and speculative fiction and is currently working on her next novels. Visit her on the web at www.naleighnakai.com, Face Book and Twitter under Naleighna Kai.
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February 1, 2024
This book just seemed so unrealistic. I’ve been in this type of mommas boy relationship and they don’t change in 30 days. Lol it was a cute concept though. This was a stuff your kindle free read that was quick to get through.
January 2, 2024
Came across this while browsing Amazon's "Free" Kindle e-books, the blurb resonated with me so I started reading this and to my surprise before I knew it I had read the entire thing in one sitting! So many feelings here.
So, Shannan has finally had it, she's decided to leave her husband, seven children, and a successful career before she loses it, embracing the 30 Days of Me process for reconnecting with her best self. Key to her ability to escape is her mother, who gives her some good advice.
Don't we just hate it when mom is right!?
The obvious thing happens. Now that the giver, the organizer and the one bearing the full brunt of all the chores and mental load in the family is gone, things are imploding as the helpless men realize just how much stuff mom was doing! Pretty soon her husband, Zach, is desperate to win her back. As he struggles to deal with his overbearing family and disrespectful children, he is forced to confront hard truths and family secrets that threaten to push Shannan further away. And this time, Shannan is determined to be heard.
As readers, hope Zach will come to his senses, because well, I'm one of those that just needs for things to be good and right.
This was short, sweet and full of things that mothers and wives who bear most of the mental load can relate to. At the end of the day, one should care for oneself first, because we as women have a distressing tendency to give and give till we have nothing left of ourselves, and eventually everyone reaches a breaking point like Shannan did.
A new year's resolution for me would be to put myself first and be kind to myself, so I can better care for others.
So, Shannan has finally had it, she's decided to leave her husband, seven children, and a successful career before she loses it, embracing the 30 Days of Me process for reconnecting with her best self. Key to her ability to escape is her mother, who gives her some good advice.
“You were determined to have him, no matter what I observed. He wasn't like that in the beginning, but with the unnecessary input from that wench and those hooligans, he became selfish from the moment you walked down the aisle. Every time you let him chip away at anything you wanted, you became more a part of him and less of you. Evidently it kept going until there were no mo more of you to give. It's been painful to watch you sacrifice so much and receive so little; all because you believe that your entire life should be wrapped up in him, trying to prove something you didn't need to prove.”
Don't we just hate it when mom is right!?
The obvious thing happens. Now that the giver, the organizer and the one bearing the full brunt of all the chores and mental load in the family is gone, things are imploding as the helpless men realize just how much stuff mom was doing! Pretty soon her husband, Zach, is desperate to win her back. As he struggles to deal with his overbearing family and disrespectful children, he is forced to confront hard truths and family secrets that threaten to push Shannan further away. And this time, Shannan is determined to be heard.
“I'm not your wife. I am your maid, your cook, someone you sleep with when you feel like it. I've been doing all the giving, everyone else is doing all the taking, including your sorry brothers and Monique's trifling ass. I have nothing else to give.”
As readers, hope Zach will come to his senses, because well, I'm one of those that just needs for things to be good and right.
This was short, sweet and full of things that mothers and wives who bear most of the mental load can relate to. At the end of the day, one should care for oneself first, because we as women have a distressing tendency to give and give till we have nothing left of ourselves, and eventually everyone reaches a breaking point like Shannan did.
A new year's resolution for me would be to put myself first and be kind to myself, so I can better care for others.
January 15, 2024
Loved it!
Shannan, like most nurturing women, got lost in everyone else's needs and desires. And as family sometimes do, they took advantage of it.
When Shannan gets fed up, she chucks her whole life and sets out on a journey to rediscover herself.
With the advice and unconditional love of her, no holds barred, mother. Shannan not only rediscovers herself, but she has set boundaries for her husband, children, and in-laws if she decides to come back.
Sugar Ain't So Sweet is such a relatable story. I wish all women in Shannan's situation could get the chance to reset the way she did.
Shannan, like most nurturing women, got lost in everyone else's needs and desires. And as family sometimes do, they took advantage of it.
When Shannan gets fed up, she chucks her whole life and sets out on a journey to rediscover herself.
With the advice and unconditional love of her, no holds barred, mother. Shannan not only rediscovers herself, but she has set boundaries for her husband, children, and in-laws if she decides to come back.
Sugar Ain't So Sweet is such a relatable story. I wish all women in Shannan's situation could get the chance to reset the way she did.
August 3, 2023
Oh Em Goddess!!! BaaayBEE! My Sisteren! If any of yall ever had that Mad Day! That Flip The Switch Day! That I'll Die If I Don't ____ Day! SUGAR AIN'T SO SWEET!!! Get ta readin'!!! I love this piece! It's Peace.📚☯️☮️🕉
After finishing this story, I felt so cozy and warm and Loving inside🥰🧡📚🎊🥰🧡📚🎊 This tale is COMFORT FOOD! Shannan and Zach's journey is homemade chicken pot pie in your favorite chair on a frosty day, watching the snow fall gently outside. It feels soooo mmm mmm GOOD! 📚🥘📚🥘
After finishing this story, I felt so cozy and warm and Loving inside🥰🧡📚🎊🥰🧡📚🎊 This tale is COMFORT FOOD! Shannan and Zach's journey is homemade chicken pot pie in your favorite chair on a frosty day, watching the snow fall gently outside. It feels soooo mmm mmm GOOD! 📚🥘📚🥘
March 7, 2024
This is a lovely and therapeutic read. It's about a woman, Shannan, who has had it up to neck about the way her husband and his family treats her. She just decided to up and quit one day and left. Luckily, her husband finally saw the errors in his ways and determined to win her back and asked for a second chance. Will he get the second chance he desperately wants? Grab your copy and find out. "I received this book from eBook discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review".
August 5, 2023
Outstanding
I love the author and I love Shannan and Jackie. Self-care is so important. I also bought the book 30 days. This book made me think of the author first book. I read this in one evening. The characters were relatable and I must say at times funny. This is a great read.
I love the author and I love Shannan and Jackie. Self-care is so important. I also bought the book 30 days. This book made me think of the author first book. I read this in one evening. The characters were relatable and I must say at times funny. This is a great read.
October 6, 2023
Great read. I actually felt connected. This was my first short story and it was a page turner. It was also up lifting and something women actually go through. 30 days of finding yourself is great advice.
October 14, 2023
Pretty Good Story
This was a good quick read with a lot of character growth. There were some areas that I was a little confused about as the transitions were not as smooth, but overall the story & tone was felt. I highlighted a lot of "gems" as well. Give it a whirl!
This was a good quick read with a lot of character growth. There were some areas that I was a little confused about as the transitions were not as smooth, but overall the story & tone was felt. I highlighted a lot of "gems" as well. Give it a whirl!
October 16, 2023
Sneaky fabulous life advice in a heartwarming story
I really enjoyed this short story. It was heartwarming and fill of good advice. It was a great introduction to thinking about where I am at in my life. Love it and highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed this short story. It was heartwarming and fill of good advice. It was a great introduction to thinking about where I am at in my life. Love it and highly recommend it.
October 20, 2023
Read it
This book was great! It was a quick and easy read. It moved fast but not to fast that it was a turn off. Surprisingly to me, it was relatable. I look forward to reading more from this author.
This book was great! It was a quick and easy read. It moved fast but not to fast that it was a turn off. Surprisingly to me, it was relatable. I look forward to reading more from this author.
October 28, 2023
Awesome book
Loved this book, but I wish it was longer. I hated that it ended. Highly recommended. Very well worth the read
Loved this book, but I wish it was longer. I hated that it ended. Highly recommended. Very well worth the read
June 9, 2024
Great short story!
I really enjoyed this quick and easy read. I hope one day the author will make it a full novel .
I really enjoyed this quick and easy read. I hope one day the author will make it a full novel .
June 30, 2025
Short read. Free Kindle book.
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