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The Tennessee Whiskey Series #13
Only Love I've Known
One night of pleasure can turn into a lifetime commitment. Wendi White learns that lesson very quickly after having a carefree night of fun. Thinking she would never see her fling again, she’s faced to make his acquaintance when she finds out he’s her daughter’s basketball coach.
Torian Valentine has taken a few L’s in his life. From coping with the loss of his son, to calling it quits with his wife, Torian’s only fulfillment in life is staring at the bottom of a bottle. All that changes when Wendi lets him in on her little secret… A secret that holds his shot at redemption.
Will learning of Wendi’s pregnancy help Torian face the choice of sobering up to become the father and man he dreamed of, or will he spiral out of control due to a past he can’t fix?
Torian Valentine has taken a few L’s in his life. From coping with the loss of his son, to calling it quits with his wife, Torian’s only fulfillment in life is staring at the bottom of a bottle. All that changes when Wendi lets him in on her little secret… A secret that holds his shot at redemption.
Will learning of Wendi’s pregnancy help Torian face the choice of sobering up to become the father and man he dreamed of, or will he spiral out of control due to a past he can’t fix?
137 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 21, 2023
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Monae Nicole
76 books190 followersMonae Nicole is a Jersey girl currently residing in Texas. A lover of books since her teenage years, she began penning poems and short stories of her own when she was in high school. It wasn't until her adult years after encouragement from a friend, she decided to turn those short stories into novels and novellas. Being a lover of love despite your past circumstances motivates her to pen stories about second chances at love. Through her writing she wants readers to believe no matter what happens, there is love at the end of the tunnel. If you love a good romance and women’s fiction check out Monae Nicole’s catalog where she is cultivating new beginnings.
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July 24, 2023
This Was Cute
Torian & Wendi
A drunken one nightstand for two strangers….after a small bump in the road turns into HEA for them.
Torian & Wendi
A drunken one nightstand for two strangers….after a small bump in the road turns into HEA for them.
July 23, 2023
I'm on the way to Tennessee..
SMH, readers....with each story, I am thinking about how sexy Tennessee looms large with all the characters in each selection. I am on my way to see about Tennessee, are you all coming? At first, I thought I needed to box Coach T for his salacious attitude towards Wendi. I liked that Wendi did not accept his nonchalance and went on with little care for his tantrums. Kids in a story, teenagers included, gives me good vibes... You know grinning for no reason. Yamaya was a good kid vibe. The story was good, sweet, and a lovely read.
SMH, readers....with each story, I am thinking about how sexy Tennessee looms large with all the characters in each selection. I am on my way to see about Tennessee, are you all coming? At first, I thought I needed to box Coach T for his salacious attitude towards Wendi. I liked that Wendi did not accept his nonchalance and went on with little care for his tantrums. Kids in a story, teenagers included, gives me good vibes... You know grinning for no reason. Yamaya was a good kid vibe. The story was good, sweet, and a lovely read.
August 1, 2023
Only Love I’ve Known
One night stand turned into a relationship with love, happiness and support. Wendi was the type of woman I love to read about. She held her own, communicated effectively and was compassionate and understanding. I really felt for Torian, the losses were too much. Thankfully he was able to change the course he was going with support, taking accountability and then taking the action needed. I loved that Torian and Wendi were able to build their relationship, and that sexual chemistry translated and mirrored elsewhere. They were right for each other at the right time. Now that ending was sweet, beautiful blending of the family. PS: Loved that secret was prolonged, the pacing was on point.
One night stand turned into a relationship with love, happiness and support. Wendi was the type of woman I love to read about. She held her own, communicated effectively and was compassionate and understanding. I really felt for Torian, the losses were too much. Thankfully he was able to change the course he was going with support, taking accountability and then taking the action needed. I loved that Torian and Wendi were able to build their relationship, and that sexual chemistry translated and mirrored elsewhere. They were right for each other at the right time. Now that ending was sweet, beautiful blending of the family. PS: Loved that secret was prolonged, the pacing was on point.
July 28, 2023
More than healing...
Ms. Monae came all the way through with this one. This is one of those books that not only demonstrate love but healing as well. Torian needed healing more than anything else in his life. The mere fact he was trying to solve his problems from the bottom of a bottle was the telltale sign. His and Wendi's "relationship" wasn't ideal but it was needed in his life. Their carelessness led to a life full of love, happiness, and a family. Yamaya got a double dose of love because Torian was her coach and stepfather. I loved Yamaya because she was all about basketball and baby Yam. It was cute when she thought the baby's name could be Yam. This is another magnificent read in this series. This book portrays that true love can happen in the most inopportune time. Grab your copy today so you can take this journey with Torian and Wendi. You will be highly engaged.
Ms. Monae came all the way through with this one. This is one of those books that not only demonstrate love but healing as well. Torian needed healing more than anything else in his life. The mere fact he was trying to solve his problems from the bottom of a bottle was the telltale sign. His and Wendi's "relationship" wasn't ideal but it was needed in his life. Their carelessness led to a life full of love, happiness, and a family. Yamaya got a double dose of love because Torian was her coach and stepfather. I loved Yamaya because she was all about basketball and baby Yam. It was cute when she thought the baby's name could be Yam. This is another magnificent read in this series. This book portrays that true love can happen in the most inopportune time. Grab your copy today so you can take this journey with Torian and Wendi. You will be highly engaged.
September 22, 2023
Drunk sex to a happy ending.
A hot drunk semi forgotten one night stand. Wendi was just what Torian needed. Torian struggling with the loss of his child and marriage really made me tear up for a moment. Wendi was literally the best unproblematic character ever , so chill and easy going loved her . I’m glad they didn’t rush to marriage even with everything going on .
Great read.
CW : alcoholism
A hot drunk semi forgotten one night stand. Wendi was just what Torian needed. Torian struggling with the loss of his child and marriage really made me tear up for a moment. Wendi was literally the best unproblematic character ever , so chill and easy going loved her . I’m glad they didn’t rush to marriage even with everything going on .
Great read.
CW : alcoholism
July 23, 2023
Only love I’ve known
This was a cute story and I enjoyed reading it. Torian was struggling with grief and depression and it took some tough love from his friends, his mother and Wendi to let him know he was messing up badly. I was pleased that he was able to redeem himself and I loved that Wendi had such a forgiving heart while not allowing for Torian’s mess to slide. Wendi was a very likable character and so was Torian despite his faults. I also like Yamaya. She was a sweetheart and very mature for her age. This was a good read and a good addition to this series.
This was a cute story and I enjoyed reading it. Torian was struggling with grief and depression and it took some tough love from his friends, his mother and Wendi to let him know he was messing up badly. I was pleased that he was able to redeem himself and I loved that Wendi had such a forgiving heart while not allowing for Torian’s mess to slide. Wendi was a very likable character and so was Torian despite his faults. I also like Yamaya. She was a sweetheart and very mature for her age. This was a good read and a good addition to this series.
September 12, 2023
When The First Time Doesn't Work
Monae, good read. Seeing Torene go through such a rough time in his life, he didn't have much to have of a decent life. Doing out the way things he did, the last thing he would think, which turned into something that will last a lifetime.
Wendi had no idea a chance meeting would change her life in a way she never thought. T didn't realize he would need Wendi in the way he did.
Their journey wasn't an easy one, but it was well worth it. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Monae, good read. Seeing Torene go through such a rough time in his life, he didn't have much to have of a decent life. Doing out the way things he did, the last thing he would think, which turned into something that will last a lifetime.
Wendi had no idea a chance meeting would change her life in a way she never thought. T didn't realize he would need Wendi in the way he did.
Their journey wasn't an easy one, but it was well worth it. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
August 14, 2023
Wendi and Titian
This story was really good! I love that Wendi believes in second chances and she was able to forgive Torian for his antics. I glad that Torian was able to admit he needed help with his drinking. I believe going to AA meetings really show Wendi and his family that he really was ready to change. I like that he apologized to his ex-wife Nicki, it showed growth and healing with moving on.
This story was really good! I love that Wendi believes in second chances and she was able to forgive Torian for his antics. I glad that Torian was able to admit he needed help with his drinking. I believe going to AA meetings really show Wendi and his family that he really was ready to change. I like that he apologized to his ex-wife Nicki, it showed growth and healing with moving on.
July 25, 2023
Redeeming Love
This was a great redemption love story. Torian was heading down such a destructive path dealing with loss and grief. Wendi entering his life in an unorthodox way allowed home to come to terms with his past and focus on his future. This was well written love story that really makes you root for Wendi and Torian
This was a great redemption love story. Torian was heading down such a destructive path dealing with loss and grief. Wendi entering his life in an unorthodox way allowed home to come to terms with his past and focus on his future. This was well written love story that really makes you root for Wendi and Torian
August 2, 2023
Only Love I’ve Known (The Tennessee Whiskey Series Book 13)
This book was written beautifully. It most definitely was a Great Read it gave us anger, hurt, grief, pain and redemption and passionate love scenes, and forgiveness. We are giving a lot of hope in this book and new beginnings. Great penmanship Monae Nicole.
This book was written beautifully. It most definitely was a Great Read it gave us anger, hurt, grief, pain and redemption and passionate love scenes, and forgiveness. We are giving a lot of hope in this book and new beginnings. Great penmanship Monae Nicole.
August 1, 2023
Awesome Read
Torian needed that one night stand with Wendi. It helped him face reality of what his life was becoming. Although he went through some rough times, she made it back into his life. Their love and chemistry helped him get through life as a better man. Awesome read!
Torian needed that one night stand with Wendi. It helped him face reality of what his life was becoming. Although he went through some rough times, she made it back into his life. Their love and chemistry helped him get through life as a better man. Awesome read!
August 1, 2023
🥰
Poor Torian but he had me looking at him sideways a little but he redeemed himself. Wendi was sweet and had patience out this world 🤣. Great flow this book will keep your attention, I am glad even though both parties were stubborn they got their stuff together.
Poor Torian but he had me looking at him sideways a little but he redeemed himself. Wendi was sweet and had patience out this world 🤣. Great flow this book will keep your attention, I am glad even though both parties were stubborn they got their stuff together.
May 9, 2024
ummm...the book got the point across. It was sweet. Other than Torian being a jerk in the beginning it was uneventful I guess I'm a live action kind of girl. He apologized, they dated and then had the baby. I literally didn't get anything out of this book.
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June 15, 2024
Absolutely loved it!
I love me a good one nightstand with a baby! My heart went out to the guy he was soooo broken and lost! God just gives us what we need even when we don’t see it coming
I love me a good one nightstand with a baby! My heart went out to the guy he was soooo broken and lost! God just gives us what we need even when we don’t see it coming
December 16, 2024
🥰🥰🥰
Listen, Torian was about to have to shoot me my one. I totally get why he was over the edge though. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Him and Wendi were the cutest though. I loved her last date night.
Listen, Torian was about to have to shoot me my one. I totally get why he was over the edge though. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Him and Wendi were the cutest though. I loved her last date night.
July 23, 2023
Only 💜
I enjoyed this Tennessee Whiskey contribution. Torian had me vexed at first but it was understandable. I loved Wendi and get daughter’s relationship💜
I enjoyed this Tennessee Whiskey contribution. Torian had me vexed at first but it was understandable. I loved Wendi and get daughter’s relationship💜
July 23, 2023
pretty good read
Book moved quickly and was ok! It didn’t leave me wanting more. I’m glad that Torian got it together. Everyone definitely copes differently
Book moved quickly and was ok! It didn’t leave me wanting more. I’m glad that Torian got it together. Everyone definitely copes differently
July 24, 2023
New Beginnings
Loved me some Torian and Wendi. Torian had a tough beginning but it was to be expected. Once he had something to fight for things changed and it only got better.
Loved me some Torian and Wendi. Torian had a tough beginning but it was to be expected. Once he had something to fight for things changed and it only got better.
August 9, 2023
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Grief is life changing ! ! ! Just when Torian thought his life was destroyed he was blessed with a second chance ! ! !
Grief is life changing ! ! ! Just when Torian thought his life was destroyed he was blessed with a second chance ! ! !
August 12, 2023
Cute and quick story. Not too much drama and had an HEA. Torian and Wendi are a solid couple despite their shaky beginning.
September 2, 2023
I really enjoy this book. I was so happy when Torian gotten himself together to be there for his baby. I love the relationship between him and Wendi. It good to see got a second chance.
September 14, 2023
Great Read
I loved how Wendi and Torian connected. Wendi was what Torian needed after his double loss. Yamaha was such a sweet girl
I loved how Wendi and Torian connected. Wendi was what Torian needed after his double loss. Yamaha was such a sweet girl
September 16, 2023
Star rating 4.5
September 20, 2023
Great read
This serious gets better and better. I am enjoying it and whoever
reads this will to. Start the series today!
This serious gets better and better. I am enjoying it and whoever
reads this will to. Start the series today!
October 8, 2024
Great Read!
My heart broke for T and Nicki. Grief has away of pulling up a part. I’m happy they both were able to find love with others. Wendi was just the what needed T needed.
My heart broke for T and Nicki. Grief has away of pulling up a part. I’m happy they both were able to find love with others. Wendi was just the what needed T needed.
December 16, 2024
Great Read
Great love story without all the unnecessary drama. It was refreshing to see a man do it right the first time and love a woman authentically.
Great love story without all the unnecessary drama. It was refreshing to see a man do it right the first time and love a woman authentically.
December 26, 2024
Torian and Wendi
July 28, 2023
New Beginnings!
Who know you could find your forever after a one night stand. Single mother looks for fun one night and a newly divorced man going through some emotions, enjoy each other for one night. The outcome is remarkable.
Who know you could find your forever after a one night stand. Single mother looks for fun one night and a newly divorced man going through some emotions, enjoy each other for one night. The outcome is remarkable.
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