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From Replied To Wifey
Sade Benjworth has always had her life planned out.
Graduate college, work for a few years and then try to find her husband.
She has accomplished mostly all her goals, except finding a husband.
Sade is the last of her siblings to get married or have a serious relationship.
It doesn’t help that her mom has put a lot of pressure on her to find the perfect man.
After one drunken night, Sade decides to reply to Maliek Dubrow’s insta-story being funny.
What she doesn’t expect is the response that she gets from the rapper.
Maliek Dubrow is everything that Sade wants but is too scared to go after him.
He’s not the safe choice that her parents would approve of because of his past.
Sade is used to doing everything that she has been told to do. Maliek is the complete opposite; he has made mistakes and burned his fair share of bridges.
What he does know is that he needs a woman like Sade, as his wife.
Graduate college, work for a few years and then try to find her husband.
She has accomplished mostly all her goals, except finding a husband.
Sade is the last of her siblings to get married or have a serious relationship.
It doesn’t help that her mom has put a lot of pressure on her to find the perfect man.
After one drunken night, Sade decides to reply to Maliek Dubrow’s insta-story being funny.
What she doesn’t expect is the response that she gets from the rapper.
Maliek Dubrow is everything that Sade wants but is too scared to go after him.
He’s not the safe choice that her parents would approve of because of his past.
Sade is used to doing everything that she has been told to do. Maliek is the complete opposite; he has made mistakes and burned his fair share of bridges.
What he does know is that he needs a woman like Sade, as his wife.
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Published April 15, 2024
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June 16, 2024
While I enjoyed the story…the female narrator wasn’t it! African American Romance is not her thing, all of her characters sound the same. Thank Goodness for Winston James!
August 29, 2024
Sade x Maliek
Let me start by saying Sade’s dad… Trash. That man thought he was loving his kids, but honestly, all he was doing was creating resentment and pushing them away. Sade was smart, bougie, and a little snooty. A lawyer in her daddy’s firm, she values class and social status.
When she met Maliek, their first impression wasn’t great. But Maliek wasn’t phased by her behavior. He knew what her role and place were going to be in his life.
Maliek… I loved him. His past was rough, but his perseverance and heart made him 😍.
Sade was well off. She was a lawyer, after all. But once the chip fell off her shoulder and she allowed Maliek in, after she drunkenly slid into his DM, he was able to really cater to her. He was so intentional in how he pursued and eventually loved her… and the journey to their love was just swoon-worthy. Sade’s love was exactly the healing Maliek needed. I love that she didn’t allow her pretentiousness, despite her father’s efforts, to rob her of a beautiful thing.
The female narrator almost had it. Her voice was nice, but her tone just didn’t deliver. As always, Winston 💯.
I enjoyed this series.
Let me start by saying Sade’s dad… Trash. That man thought he was loving his kids, but honestly, all he was doing was creating resentment and pushing them away. Sade was smart, bougie, and a little snooty. A lawyer in her daddy’s firm, she values class and social status.
When she met Maliek, their first impression wasn’t great. But Maliek wasn’t phased by her behavior. He knew what her role and place were going to be in his life.
Maliek… I loved him. His past was rough, but his perseverance and heart made him 😍.
Sade was well off. She was a lawyer, after all. But once the chip fell off her shoulder and she allowed Maliek in, after she drunkenly slid into his DM, he was able to really cater to her. He was so intentional in how he pursued and eventually loved her… and the journey to their love was just swoon-worthy. Sade’s love was exactly the healing Maliek needed. I love that she didn’t allow her pretentiousness, despite her father’s efforts, to rob her of a beautiful thing.
The female narrator almost had it. Her voice was nice, but her tone just didn’t deliver. As always, Winston 💯.
I enjoyed this series.
June 30, 2024
As the last sibling in the Benjworth household to get married, the pressure is on for Sade. She is creeping up on 30 and the expectation to find a man that not only meets her standards but her parents as well has my sis stressedddd!! Living up to the expectations of your parents can create a crumbling sense of anxiety and Sade can barely decide what she wants for herself because she’s so busy trying to make her trash 🍑 father proud. Something that I don’t think she realized was an impossible task. Sade’s siblings were on to something when they moved several states away to gain the peace of mind necessary to live their lives and to keep parental boundaries in place.
After one drunken night, Sade decides to slide into Maliek’s DMs and had no idea that he would be just what she needed to stand on business when it came to what she wanted for her life parents be damned. Maliek was everything for Sade and I loved that she was able to experience him and all that he had to offer her. He was so effortless with the way he displayed all of the love languages behind Sade. Despite his own demons that he was recovering from, he continued to make her a priority and I loved that for Sade.
We love when a man can and will put us in our place and stand up to overbearing parents because Sade’s daddy had all of the audacity in the world especially with some of the dirt he was guilty of 😐😒. This was the perfect ending to this series and I enjoyed how everything came together in the end!
After one drunken night, Sade decides to slide into Maliek’s DMs and had no idea that he would be just what she needed to stand on business when it came to what she wanted for her life parents be damned. Maliek was everything for Sade and I loved that she was able to experience him and all that he had to offer her. He was so effortless with the way he displayed all of the love languages behind Sade. Despite his own demons that he was recovering from, he continued to make her a priority and I loved that for Sade.
We love when a man can and will put us in our place and stand up to overbearing parents because Sade’s daddy had all of the audacity in the world especially with some of the dirt he was guilty of 😐😒. This was the perfect ending to this series and I enjoyed how everything came together in the end!
October 21, 2024
Sade My Sweetie? I Was So, So WRONG About You. Maleik? The Man You Are! Wheeeeew!!
What A Book, Perfect Way To Wrap Up The Series. Easily, My Favorite Too. 🥺🤍
Oh And, Taj Benjsworth? I Hope You Rot In Hell, You Bozo.
What A Book, Perfect Way To Wrap Up The Series. Easily, My Favorite Too. 🥺🤍
Oh And, Taj Benjsworth? I Hope You Rot In Hell, You Bozo.
October 28, 2024
Wasn’t as good as Book 1 and 2. There was a Happy Ending.
April 6, 2025
Another series finished!! I enjoyed Sade and Maliek as a couple. I'm glad Sade was able to escape the constraints of her father's control and find freedom in love. Similar to Jru and Cre's story, I really enjoyed the beginning of their love story, but it fell off for me a little once they got together.
April 21, 2024
Good read
March 30, 2025
“Nah, i don’t deserve you, but since God deemed me worthy, I’m going to make sure i take care of you and cherish you with everything in me.”
Listened to the book via hoopla along with the physical. Book 1 & 3 are my favorite. I truly loved this couple. Their communication, freeness, fun, and love was so refreshing.
Sade i thought was going to be stuck up due to the last book but i was totally wrong. Her father is one despicable person and the mother not much better. So it all made sense. It was beautiful to see her making the change to take back control and have the support of her friends and siblings while doing so. She becomes the woman she was always destined to be right in front of us.
Maliek was literally EVERYTHING. Talk about a man that owns his past and has done and still doing the work to be better. The change in him is remarkable. He loves and protects Sade openly and purely. They couldn’t have been more perfect. When he took her phone to give her a break my heart smiled. I’m like “yes!!! Help my girl let go!” He was so sweet on her.
Jahquel, ma’am you wrote one hell of a book. The waves of emotions you develop through each paragraph is wow. What a beautiful story.
Quotes:
“If you couldn’t be comfortable at your parents’ home, then where could you ever be comfortable?”
“Just because they’re our parents, don’t mean you have to do whatever they say.”
“I’m going to marry you, Sade. I don’t know when but I do know that you’re going to be my wife one day.”
“You should have never allowed me to taste you, Prissy. I don’t want any other man around you…I’m claiming you as mine.”
“I wanted to stand behind her to hold her up, she wanted to stand against me to keep me from falling. My wife.”
Listened to the book via hoopla along with the physical. Book 1 & 3 are my favorite. I truly loved this couple. Their communication, freeness, fun, and love was so refreshing.
Sade i thought was going to be stuck up due to the last book but i was totally wrong. Her father is one despicable person and the mother not much better. So it all made sense. It was beautiful to see her making the change to take back control and have the support of her friends and siblings while doing so. She becomes the woman she was always destined to be right in front of us.
Maliek was literally EVERYTHING. Talk about a man that owns his past and has done and still doing the work to be better. The change in him is remarkable. He loves and protects Sade openly and purely. They couldn’t have been more perfect. When he took her phone to give her a break my heart smiled. I’m like “yes!!! Help my girl let go!” He was so sweet on her.
Jahquel, ma’am you wrote one hell of a book. The waves of emotions you develop through each paragraph is wow. What a beautiful story.
Quotes:
“If you couldn’t be comfortable at your parents’ home, then where could you ever be comfortable?”
“Just because they’re our parents, don’t mean you have to do whatever they say.”
“I’m going to marry you, Sade. I don’t know when but I do know that you’re going to be my wife one day.”
“You should have never allowed me to taste you, Prissy. I don’t want any other man around you…I’m claiming you as mine.”
“I wanted to stand behind her to hold her up, she wanted to stand against me to keep me from falling. My wife.”
June 16, 2024
Maliekkkkkk! I loved this for Sade honestly! He kept her in her place in a great way! He brung out the best in her and made time for her!
Chilleeeee as for that daddy whewwwww he needed a reality check so bad! Hated him literally!
Chilleeeee as for that daddy whewwwww he needed a reality check so bad! Hated him literally!
September 9, 2024
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This one was my favorite. I love me some Sade. Once she stopped living for others, she found herself. That daddy was a piece of nasty work, you hear me. Maliek was just everything. I'm glad to see that Jru and Wren are still doing great. That Jru is still silly.
This one was my favorite. I love me some Sade. Once she stopped living for others, she found herself. That daddy was a piece of nasty work, you hear me. Maliek was just everything. I'm glad to see that Jru and Wren are still doing great. That Jru is still silly.
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February 5, 2026This was one of the cutest read of 2025. I know i went out of order but this is a good standalone read as well, cant wait to tap into the previous two books. BTW the daddy was a PIG!!
May 16, 2025
BOOK 3 – I really think this one might end up being my favorite in the series. I loved how they both needed each other—he gave her the support she needed to break free from her father’s control, and she gave him something deeper: someone who saw him as a man, not just an artist or a reminder of his past mistakes.
I get the choice to use a Southern-accented female narrator, but it just didn’t land for me—especially since the character is a Black woman. It didn’t feel like the right fit. On the other hand, I loved the male narrator, as always!
SIDENOTE (aka “Don’t come for my stars!”):
Just a quick heads-up—my ratings are based on whether I’d reread the book or add it to my personal collection, not the quality of the story itself. So here’s how I roll:
5 🤩 = I’m obsessed with everything—the storyline, the author, and the narrators! I read it yearly and own ALL the copies: physical, digital, and Audible. I can basically recite this book. It lives in my private library.
4 🌟 = Loved the story, the author, and the narrator (if it’s audio). I’d happily reread it when I need a solid comfort read.
3 ✨ = Enjoyed the story, the author, and definitely the narrators. A great addition to my yearly reading challenge—likely to revisit if it’s part of a series I need to refresh.
I get the choice to use a Southern-accented female narrator, but it just didn’t land for me—especially since the character is a Black woman. It didn’t feel like the right fit. On the other hand, I loved the male narrator, as always!
SIDENOTE (aka “Don’t come for my stars!”):
Just a quick heads-up—my ratings are based on whether I’d reread the book or add it to my personal collection, not the quality of the story itself. So here’s how I roll:
5 🤩 = I’m obsessed with everything—the storyline, the author, and the narrators! I read it yearly and own ALL the copies: physical, digital, and Audible. I can basically recite this book. It lives in my private library.
4 🌟 = Loved the story, the author, and the narrator (if it’s audio). I’d happily reread it when I need a solid comfort read.
3 ✨ = Enjoyed the story, the author, and definitely the narrators. A great addition to my yearly reading challenge—likely to revisit if it’s part of a series I need to refresh.
August 3, 2025
Sade and Maliek what a cute love story. I appreciated how Maliek overcame his struggles with addiction and was able to pour into Sade. I loved the way Sade finally stood up for herself against her manipulative ass father. As a parent you are supposed to give your children everything and then allow them to choose what path they go down with the tools you provided them. Sade’s father was a straight up asshole. Kinda wish we could get a very grown love story about her parents where her mom finally leaves her dad.
June 16, 2025
I was so nervous about reading this book because she was so stuck up and annoying in the first 2. But now hearing who Sade is and why she acted the way she did. Having a father like hers seeing her stand on business the way she did brought me joy.
And shout out to Maliek for having her back & buying her a new book everytime she was sad soo CUTEEEE
And shout out to Maliek for having her back & buying her a new book everytime she was sad soo CUTEEEE
June 21, 2024
I am so glad Sade learned to stand up for herself. I could’ve knocked her daddy’s lips off of his face 😑!! Maliek didn’t play about his woman, the way he stood up to Sade’s daddy had me cheering for him!!!
10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND
10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND
July 5, 2024
oh my goodness!
This book deserves more than 5 stars. From the very beginning I was u kicking my feet and locking my kindle when my heart would beat too fast. Amazingly written and I wish that I could read it again for the first time for that experience
This book deserves more than 5 stars. From the very beginning I was u kicking my feet and locking my kindle when my heart would beat too fast. Amazingly written and I wish that I could read it again for the first time for that experience
July 14, 2024
I switched between the audiobook and print because the female narrator’s voice just was not comforting.
The writing still has the same repetition of the first. We understand Sade’s parents have beat low self esteem in her, it’s ad naseum at this point. I hated how she was 29 and still behaved like a child. It was refreshing watching her stand up to her parents, I just selfishly wish she was more confrontational.
I loved how sure Maliek was about Sade and how only he could defrost her. He was observant and wanted to give her the world, how romantic! It did not make sense why we spent time going over Maliek’s past with his Big Ma to never get a detailed resolution.
We spend the first 180 pages building up all this conflict and it falls flat with resolutions in 40 pages. Sade’s dad calls her a stupid lil bi- in front of his grandchildren and his family isn’t in outrage over that. He in fact still gets an invite to his eldest’s home. Her mom cries about her leaving but then ignores her calls? It seemed unsettling for it to get a bit of a resolve in a paragraph in the epilogue. It ends sweetly!
The writing still has the same repetition of the first. We understand Sade’s parents have beat low self esteem in her, it’s ad naseum at this point. I hated how she was 29 and still behaved like a child. It was refreshing watching her stand up to her parents, I just selfishly wish she was more confrontational.
I loved how sure Maliek was about Sade and how only he could defrost her. He was observant and wanted to give her the world, how romantic! It did not make sense why we spent time going over Maliek’s past with his Big Ma to never get a detailed resolution.
We spend the first 180 pages building up all this conflict and it falls flat with resolutions in 40 pages. Sade’s dad calls her a stupid lil bi- in front of his grandchildren and his family isn’t in outrage over that. He in fact still gets an invite to his eldest’s home. Her mom cries about her leaving but then ignores her calls? It seemed unsettling for it to get a bit of a resolve in a paragraph in the epilogue. It ends sweetly!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 17, 2024
Replied
I love how these 2 came together! Sade’s parents were too much. She needed a hubby like hers to help her choose herself for once!
I love how these 2 came together! Sade’s parents were too much. She needed a hubby like hers to help her choose herself for once!
August 15, 2024
North Carolina come through!
Just started this book and I have a few notes. 🥴 Can we please stop giving characters toxic and abusive parents. Sade‘s parents are horrible abusive assholes, but it’s written off as just “annoying and protective/overbearing. This is such a disservice to the character. Her mother is a god-awful verbally, abusive and controlling bitch and her father is also controlling and enables his wife’s abusive behavior. He’s abusive too!Using this parental dynamic as a plot device is weird and brings the story down. Why can’t people just have normal annoying parents or supportive parents. They exist too. Her behavior and actions are an that of an abused child. She’s afraid of them and she’s afraid of what they’re gonna do if she disappoints them. If the parents have to be this trash why not make Sade strong enough to tell them to fuck all the way off?? It sucks. She ends up looking like a whole coward and a dummy…🙄🙄
It would’ve been nice to see her stand up to her parents and their abusive transactional parental style. The icing out that her father does is controlling manipulative, and toxic. so far it’s written off is overbearing and just something that he does that she has to just get over. Her father also forces her to date the men that he likes and forces her to break up with the men he doesn’t like. That much of an interest in his daughter’s love life is creepy b/c wtaf. Her mom also forces Sade and her sister, Shay to develop eating disorders and internalized anti-fatness. Sade‘s parents are absolutely disgusting people and we’re supposed to just go with it. Whew. 🫠
So the romance! The age gap wasn’t too weird. Usually I hate giant age gaps because they’re creepy tbh. However, why do so many women romance authors refuse to write about women over the age of 35 or 40? you have no problem with the male characters being over 35 .But whatever. Maliek is a good one and written hella sexy. He is determined to make Sade his and not in a creepy way. It’s a feel good romance and sexy too. I’d like a Maliek of my own but oh well.😂 I love that these stories take place in my home state of North Carolina! I love it. I wish Brookwood was a real place.
I also wish that Sade wasn’t depicted as a small town southern dummy. On one hand, she’s sophisticated smart and stylish, but then sometimes she comes across as a dumb hillbilly. As a southerner, I feel a way about that. I’m not sure if this was on purpose, but that’s the vibe.
Just started this book and I have a few notes. 🥴 Can we please stop giving characters toxic and abusive parents. Sade‘s parents are horrible abusive assholes, but it’s written off as just “annoying and protective/overbearing. This is such a disservice to the character. Her mother is a god-awful verbally, abusive and controlling bitch and her father is also controlling and enables his wife’s abusive behavior. He’s abusive too!Using this parental dynamic as a plot device is weird and brings the story down. Why can’t people just have normal annoying parents or supportive parents. They exist too. Her behavior and actions are an that of an abused child. She’s afraid of them and she’s afraid of what they’re gonna do if she disappoints them. If the parents have to be this trash why not make Sade strong enough to tell them to fuck all the way off?? It sucks. She ends up looking like a whole coward and a dummy…🙄🙄
It would’ve been nice to see her stand up to her parents and their abusive transactional parental style. The icing out that her father does is controlling manipulative, and toxic. so far it’s written off is overbearing and just something that he does that she has to just get over. Her father also forces her to date the men that he likes and forces her to break up with the men he doesn’t like. That much of an interest in his daughter’s love life is creepy b/c wtaf. Her mom also forces Sade and her sister, Shay to develop eating disorders and internalized anti-fatness. Sade‘s parents are absolutely disgusting people and we’re supposed to just go with it. Whew. 🫠
So the romance! The age gap wasn’t too weird. Usually I hate giant age gaps because they’re creepy tbh. However, why do so many women romance authors refuse to write about women over the age of 35 or 40? you have no problem with the male characters being over 35 .But whatever. Maliek is a good one and written hella sexy. He is determined to make Sade his and not in a creepy way. It’s a feel good romance and sexy too. I’d like a Maliek of my own but oh well.😂 I love that these stories take place in my home state of North Carolina! I love it. I wish Brookwood was a real place.
I also wish that Sade wasn’t depicted as a small town southern dummy. On one hand, she’s sophisticated smart and stylish, but then sometimes she comes across as a dumb hillbilly. As a southerner, I feel a way about that. I’m not sure if this was on purpose, but that’s the vibe.
January 21, 2025
Sade and Malik!
This story is one of those where life really just happened does happen. You know when people swear they're gonna be single and have a plan for their life and then life be like, actually watch this, this is Sade with Malik! I love that we can see the growth in Sade. She acknowledges how she treated Malik, Jru, and Crew! We see the character start to express and explore why she acts the way that she does. Her dad is a complete POS and is one of those people who should have never been a parent. His kids left and never wanted to come back. Her mom, she needed support. I think in situations like that, it easy to yell get up, but given the era they grew up and how they were taught, her mom needed support. I love Sada's sister and brother-in-law. They are the best!
Malik's story is pulling on my heartstrings. I love how we see Malik take accountability for his life. We meet his big ma and his mom! We learn about his brother. Malik also talks about the cons of being famous. We see a man growing, taking pride in his mental health, and practicing boundaries. I love that Crew and Malik become best friends!
Malik treats Sade like she has never been treated before and Sade takes it in and learns about herself! I love this! I love that we see Sade taking chances and breaking out of her shell! Malik is a good man and shows how choosing yourself can change your life.
Now, with the lady narrator, her voice was so cute, but it was hard to get through the book. I know Sade is supposed to be southern, but this voice had no change in tone, and sometimes it was hard to get through. Winston, though! Winston's voice can literally do no wrong!
Overall, the Brookwood series is a 5/5. We see men who talk about depression, identity, transition, grief, and choose love. I love seeing men who know what they want and go after it. There were no games played and they were gentle. This series showed women who needed support, and the men came and showed them what they needed. It was nice to read a series that is very relatable and discusses real-life situations!
Kudos to the authors and narrators! I really enjoyed this whole series!
This story is one of those where life really just happened does happen. You know when people swear they're gonna be single and have a plan for their life and then life be like, actually watch this, this is Sade with Malik! I love that we can see the growth in Sade. She acknowledges how she treated Malik, Jru, and Crew! We see the character start to express and explore why she acts the way that she does. Her dad is a complete POS and is one of those people who should have never been a parent. His kids left and never wanted to come back. Her mom, she needed support. I think in situations like that, it easy to yell get up, but given the era they grew up and how they were taught, her mom needed support. I love Sada's sister and brother-in-law. They are the best!
Malik's story is pulling on my heartstrings. I love how we see Malik take accountability for his life. We meet his big ma and his mom! We learn about his brother. Malik also talks about the cons of being famous. We see a man growing, taking pride in his mental health, and practicing boundaries. I love that Crew and Malik become best friends!
Malik treats Sade like she has never been treated before and Sade takes it in and learns about herself! I love this! I love that we see Sade taking chances and breaking out of her shell! Malik is a good man and shows how choosing yourself can change your life.
Now, with the lady narrator, her voice was so cute, but it was hard to get through the book. I know Sade is supposed to be southern, but this voice had no change in tone, and sometimes it was hard to get through. Winston, though! Winston's voice can literally do no wrong!
Overall, the Brookwood series is a 5/5. We see men who talk about depression, identity, transition, grief, and choose love. I love seeing men who know what they want and go after it. There were no games played and they were gentle. This series showed women who needed support, and the men came and showed them what they needed. It was nice to read a series that is very relatable and discusses real-life situations!
Kudos to the authors and narrators! I really enjoyed this whole series!
November 12, 2025
***Spoiler*** I listened to Brookwood #3 "From Replied to Wifey" by Jahquel J. Narrated by Winston James and Nicola Lambo via Audiobook. After listening to the series, Brookwood #3 was my favorite. I felt the characters unpacked alot of emotions and the story had some surprises I did not expect. I will say in the audiobook, Nicola's voice didn't fit with the character, Nicola didn't sound like a southern African American woman.
From the first two Brookwood novels, I knew Sade Benjworth had an attitude. However, I did not know where it came from. I found the reason = Sade's Parents. I'm shocked Sade still followed her parents expectations all the way to her 30th birthday. They were way too much and always belittled her. When she said she never went to a club and she graduated from college and law school. I knew things were really bad.
I'm so happy a drunken text message and Jru reconnected her with Maliek Dubrow. Maliek was everything Sade needed and Sade was everything Maliek needed. I'm glad Sade gained confidence in herself and started doing things that made her happy. I'm glad Maliek gained a family he had been missing so much. Once he got with Sade, I don't remember Maliek mentioning going to therapy any more.
Parts of the novel that shocked me: the marriage, Sade going off on her Father, Sade turning down the position at the law firm, Sade and her Mother working on their relationship, and the baby news!
I loved how Brookwood #3 gave us updates on the characters in Brookwood #1 (Wren and Dom) and Brookwood #2 (Jru and Cre). I felt it was a great conclusion to the series.
From the first two Brookwood novels, I knew Sade Benjworth had an attitude. However, I did not know where it came from. I found the reason = Sade's Parents. I'm shocked Sade still followed her parents expectations all the way to her 30th birthday. They were way too much and always belittled her. When she said she never went to a club and she graduated from college and law school. I knew things were really bad.
I'm so happy a drunken text message and Jru reconnected her with Maliek Dubrow. Maliek was everything Sade needed and Sade was everything Maliek needed. I'm glad Sade gained confidence in herself and started doing things that made her happy. I'm glad Maliek gained a family he had been missing so much. Once he got with Sade, I don't remember Maliek mentioning going to therapy any more.
Parts of the novel that shocked me: the marriage, Sade going off on her Father, Sade turning down the position at the law firm, Sade and her Mother working on their relationship, and the baby news!
I loved how Brookwood #3 gave us updates on the characters in Brookwood #1 (Wren and Dom) and Brookwood #2 (Jru and Cre). I felt it was a great conclusion to the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 14, 2024
The story was good. I liked the way Maliek was able to help Sade break the hold her parents had on her. I liked the way Sade provided a sense of peace, and emptional support for Maliek. I honestly was pleasantly surprised at the person Sade proved to be after reading her behavior with Wren and Jru in previous books.
I could not believe how Sade let her father dominate her life at 30 yo. I also had a problem with her idea of respect. How are you going to respect someone who disrespects you? The same goes for her mother. I thought that Sade was fine in loving her mother, but she needed to walk away for her self preservation. I did enjoy reading about how she blossomed with Maliek.
Now for the not so great part. I listened to the audio book. Winston James was great as usual narrating both the male and female characters. I had some difficulty with the female narrator because all of the characters sounded the same. I did not feel like it added anything to the storyline.
It was a bit weird and distracting to me, hearing the male narrator voice Maliek and then listening to the female narrator voice Maliek with this very very feminine sound. I also caught a hint of a southern accent, but I wasn't sure if it was purposeful, if it slipped out, or if it was specific to a certain character. Since the accent wasn't consistent, I was not sure if it was supposed to be part of the book.
My thought is that if you want to listen to Winston James go for the audio book, otherwise read the ebook or paperback.
I could not believe how Sade let her father dominate her life at 30 yo. I also had a problem with her idea of respect. How are you going to respect someone who disrespects you? The same goes for her mother. I thought that Sade was fine in loving her mother, but she needed to walk away for her self preservation. I did enjoy reading about how she blossomed with Maliek.
Now for the not so great part. I listened to the audio book. Winston James was great as usual narrating both the male and female characters. I had some difficulty with the female narrator because all of the characters sounded the same. I did not feel like it added anything to the storyline.
It was a bit weird and distracting to me, hearing the male narrator voice Maliek and then listening to the female narrator voice Maliek with this very very feminine sound. I also caught a hint of a southern accent, but I wasn't sure if it was purposeful, if it slipped out, or if it was specific to a certain character. Since the accent wasn't consistent, I was not sure if it was supposed to be part of the book.
My thought is that if you want to listen to Winston James go for the audio book, otherwise read the ebook or paperback.
April 18, 2024
this book gave me the FEELS!!!!
i love how Maliek started to immediately cater to Sade. he immediately showed her he wanted her and was doing everything he can to keep a snail on her face. that spa day, the clothes, the book…. omg i’m in love!
Sade has her whole life planned to a tee, then Maliek came in and her plans went out the window. Sade has to go through the rejections of those she thought would and should always have her back but didn’t. that did not deter her from loving Makiek.
Maliek has been dealt a bad hand from jump. life has been tough on him causing more losses than wins. he struggled with addiction and rejection. but when he crossed path with Sade, he was determined to be a better man for her. he loves her cherished her and puts her on a pedestal in the best possible way.
i absolutely love it!!!
i relate to Sade bc my parents are very strict as well and some people i may find attractive, they would NEVER approve of. they have their own set of morals and im expected to just follow whatever they say. although they don’t have a say in what my career entails like Sade’s do, i still feel like im expected to be someone im not. So when Sade decided that she wants to go against the grain and be who she wants to be, I was super proud of her for standing up for herself and taking her life into account. I want to be able to have the courage to do that someday soon.
i love how Maliek started to immediately cater to Sade. he immediately showed her he wanted her and was doing everything he can to keep a snail on her face. that spa day, the clothes, the book…. omg i’m in love!
Sade has her whole life planned to a tee, then Maliek came in and her plans went out the window. Sade has to go through the rejections of those she thought would and should always have her back but didn’t. that did not deter her from loving Makiek.
Maliek has been dealt a bad hand from jump. life has been tough on him causing more losses than wins. he struggled with addiction and rejection. but when he crossed path with Sade, he was determined to be a better man for her. he loves her cherished her and puts her on a pedestal in the best possible way.
i absolutely love it!!!
i relate to Sade bc my parents are very strict as well and some people i may find attractive, they would NEVER approve of. they have their own set of morals and im expected to just follow whatever they say. although they don’t have a say in what my career entails like Sade’s do, i still feel like im expected to be someone im not. So when Sade decided that she wants to go against the grain and be who she wants to be, I was super proud of her for standing up for herself and taking her life into account. I want to be able to have the courage to do that someday soon.
July 9, 2024
After reading Sade’s story, I get it now. I truly understand why she was such a bih to Jrue despite them being friends. She wished she could have been like Jrue. Baby, after seeing her finally stand up to her father and her ditzy ssa momma, my heart was so happy. Because AIN’T NO WAY I could be doing everything and I mean everything my parents wanted and still be as miserable as Sade was. NOTHING and I mean NOTHING she did was ever enough or good enough and that blowed me.
I was finally glad she grew a back bone. I was thrilled she finally gave Maliek a chance and lo and behold, they belong for each other. The fact that her father was so degrading, disrespectful, and under minding to Sade especially when her older siblings wanted nothing to do with him and he still treated Sade like crap. Baby, Maliek should have dragged him for the filth that he was, off that alone. The kindness he gave her parents was remarkable cause NO!
I loved watching Maliek and Sade relationship bloom, it was beautiful. They were exactly who each other needed. The way they opened up to each other and rode for each other was everything. This was the perfect end to this series even though it wasn’t an actual series.
Love,
The Urban Fiction Librarian
I was finally glad she grew a back bone. I was thrilled she finally gave Maliek a chance and lo and behold, they belong for each other. The fact that her father was so degrading, disrespectful, and under minding to Sade especially when her older siblings wanted nothing to do with him and he still treated Sade like crap. Baby, Maliek should have dragged him for the filth that he was, off that alone. The kindness he gave her parents was remarkable cause NO!
I loved watching Maliek and Sade relationship bloom, it was beautiful. They were exactly who each other needed. The way they opened up to each other and rode for each other was everything. This was the perfect end to this series even though it wasn’t an actual series.
Love,
The Urban Fiction Librarian
February 23, 2025
3 for 3
The third book in the Brookwood series did not disappoint!!! I really didn’t know how Sade story would really turn out seeing how her personality was in the first two book.I was so impressed with how her story unfolded. I’m here for all the growth from Sade in this book. I had a feeling from the previous book focusing on Jru and Crew that Malik and Sade would have so sort of connection.
I think out of the three books I loved their story the most! It was so real and raw and I felt all the emotions. It was beautifully written and I enjoyed reading their journey. Their story to me is also the most relatable when it comes to things like family dynamics, finding yourself and opening your heart to love.
I also really like the way books 1-3 just seamlessly ran together and we got glimpses of the previous characters in each book. After reading the first three books Jahquel J. had made me fan. I’m so excited that she decided to extend the series adding three new books introducing more characters from Brookwood.
If you haven’t already you need to read the entire Brookwood series it will not disappoint!!!
The third book in the Brookwood series did not disappoint!!! I really didn’t know how Sade story would really turn out seeing how her personality was in the first two book.I was so impressed with how her story unfolded. I’m here for all the growth from Sade in this book. I had a feeling from the previous book focusing on Jru and Crew that Malik and Sade would have so sort of connection.
I think out of the three books I loved their story the most! It was so real and raw and I felt all the emotions. It was beautifully written and I enjoyed reading their journey. Their story to me is also the most relatable when it comes to things like family dynamics, finding yourself and opening your heart to love.
I also really like the way books 1-3 just seamlessly ran together and we got glimpses of the previous characters in each book. After reading the first three books Jahquel J. had made me fan. I’m so excited that she decided to extend the series adding three new books introducing more characters from Brookwood.
If you haven’t already you need to read the entire Brookwood series it will not disappoint!!!
November 16, 2025
Maliek and Sade
Maliek is in the entertainment industey with a very talked about past. He is now making a come back and working on his redemption album with Crew. While working on this album he meet Sade.
Sade comes from a family of lawyers. Her father has mapped put her whole life and requires her to remove anything or anyone that dosen't align with his plans.
Sade walked away from love before because her father tild her too. She is now older and realizing that she is not happy with the decsions being made by her father. After a druken social media text to Maliek, she is faced wifh the finally makimg her own decisions.
Maliek wanted her from the first time they met and after her message decides to go and get her. He knew she wasnt gonna be easy to date, but he pursued and encouraged her.
After months of dating they make avery important decision about their future and her father was noy happy at all about it.
This was a very good additipn to the Brookwood series.
Maliek is in the entertainment industey with a very talked about past. He is now making a come back and working on his redemption album with Crew. While working on this album he meet Sade.
Sade comes from a family of lawyers. Her father has mapped put her whole life and requires her to remove anything or anyone that dosen't align with his plans.
Sade walked away from love before because her father tild her too. She is now older and realizing that she is not happy with the decsions being made by her father. After a druken social media text to Maliek, she is faced wifh the finally makimg her own decisions.
Maliek wanted her from the first time they met and after her message decides to go and get her. He knew she wasnt gonna be easy to date, but he pursued and encouraged her.
After months of dating they make avery important decision about their future and her father was noy happy at all about it.
This was a very good additipn to the Brookwood series.
July 15, 2024
3.8/5***
Sade (shai-day) Benjworth is the last of her siblings to get married or have a serious relationship to the utter dismay of her parents. Coming from a strict and affluent black household, we are introduced to the journey of Sade finding love, which comes in the form of a drunken text (direct message) to a rapper.
The woman narrator is a negative as she sounds more like a southern white woman, and all characters from her perspective sound similar. Winston James is a great narrator from the male perspective and makes the audio version more enjoyable. There are a few explicit open door scenes, but the story was an easy read with short compact chapters alternating between Malik and Sade's perspective. Malik's nonsensical approach was a great positive as he immediately provided Sade with his full attention despite being in the middle of a sold-out tour. Overall, it was a cute romance that's an easy beach read.
Sade (shai-day) Benjworth is the last of her siblings to get married or have a serious relationship to the utter dismay of her parents. Coming from a strict and affluent black household, we are introduced to the journey of Sade finding love, which comes in the form of a drunken text (direct message) to a rapper.
The woman narrator is a negative as she sounds more like a southern white woman, and all characters from her perspective sound similar. Winston James is a great narrator from the male perspective and makes the audio version more enjoyable. There are a few explicit open door scenes, but the story was an easy read with short compact chapters alternating between Malik and Sade's perspective. Malik's nonsensical approach was a great positive as he immediately provided Sade with his full attention despite being in the middle of a sold-out tour. Overall, it was a cute romance that's an easy beach read.
January 12, 2025
From Replied to Wifey by Jahquel J is the third book in the Brookwood series, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. After reading book two, I still considered the first book my favorite. But now that I’ve finished this final installment, it has definitely taken the top spot.
Sade and Malik stole my heart. They’re complete opposites, yet absolutely perfect for each other. My heart went out to Sade—she spent her whole life trying to please her parents, especially her dad, until she finally decided enough was enough.
Jahquel J has an amazing way of giving each friend in the series their own story while seamlessly weaving them together across the books. It makes the world feel so rich and connected!
Now, I’m officially on a mission to dive into more of her books. If you’re into romance with just the right amount of drama, From Replied to Wifey is a must-read! It gets my Yolanda’s Literary Haven five star stamp of approval!
Sade and Malik stole my heart. They’re complete opposites, yet absolutely perfect for each other. My heart went out to Sade—she spent her whole life trying to please her parents, especially her dad, until she finally decided enough was enough.
Jahquel J has an amazing way of giving each friend in the series their own story while seamlessly weaving them together across the books. It makes the world feel so rich and connected!
Now, I’m officially on a mission to dive into more of her books. If you’re into romance with just the right amount of drama, From Replied to Wifey is a must-read! It gets my Yolanda’s Literary Haven five star stamp of approval!
May 5, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’m so frustrated with this story. Overall, I loved this concept and pieces of the plot. But the redundancy was driving me mad.
There would be paragraphs that literally said the same thing as the previous or following paragraphs. How many different times will we be reminded of how awful her parents are?! Or how manipulated she felt or stifled?! 🗣️We know girl!!
I wish there was more focused on the two of them. As a couple I really like them together. Maliek and Sade were mature and had good chemistry. And because we were beat over the head with it- it was clear all of her anxiety and second guessing was due to her Dad.
Also, I was dying for the blow up and it didn’t disappoint. But man I would’ve loved to have read about her galavanting with her famous hubby. And her father gagged cause she didn’t need him. There wasn’t enough rubbing it in his face for me.
I’m so frustrated with this story. Overall, I loved this concept and pieces of the plot. But the redundancy was driving me mad.
There would be paragraphs that literally said the same thing as the previous or following paragraphs. How many different times will we be reminded of how awful her parents are?! Or how manipulated she felt or stifled?! 🗣️We know girl!!
I wish there was more focused on the two of them. As a couple I really like them together. Maliek and Sade were mature and had good chemistry. And because we were beat over the head with it- it was clear all of her anxiety and second guessing was due to her Dad.
Also, I was dying for the blow up and it didn’t disappoint. But man I would’ve loved to have read about her galavanting with her famous hubby. And her father gagged cause she didn’t need him. There wasn’t enough rubbing it in his face for me.
April 17, 2024
Survivors of the Past
This was a well written story and I didn’t expect anything less from Jahquel!!!…
Just when I thought Jru and Crew story was my favorite, her comes Sade and Maliek!!!…This was such a relatable story and the emotions were true and raw!!!…I love how their past unfolded to develop the 2 ppl that shined heading to the finish line!!!…I was soooo happy that Sade stood up for herself and I was even happier that Maliek let her daddy know he would have problem if he disrespected his wife again!!!…
I love how Shea encouraged her sister and also let her daddy know that there was ONLY 1 MAN her marriage!!!…I clapped so hard and laughed because sometimes parents forget that!!!…
My heart broke for Victoria because an image kept her stuck in a marriage where the man didn’t love her, nor respected her!!!…
This was a well written story and I didn’t expect anything less from Jahquel!!!…
Just when I thought Jru and Crew story was my favorite, her comes Sade and Maliek!!!…This was such a relatable story and the emotions were true and raw!!!…I love how their past unfolded to develop the 2 ppl that shined heading to the finish line!!!…I was soooo happy that Sade stood up for herself and I was even happier that Maliek let her daddy know he would have problem if he disrespected his wife again!!!…
I love how Shea encouraged her sister and also let her daddy know that there was ONLY 1 MAN her marriage!!!…I clapped so hard and laughed because sometimes parents forget that!!!…
My heart broke for Victoria because an image kept her stuck in a marriage where the man didn’t love her, nor respected her!!!…
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