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New Heights #3
Call and Response
You ever accidentally ended up in perfect sync?
80 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 14, 2023
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September 19, 2023
It feels so good to be back in The Heights! Next to Blackwood, y’all know this is my fictitious happy place. In book three of The New Heights, we’re introduced to Audra and Noble. Audra is a songwriter to the stars who has decided to step out on faith and share her vocal talents with her fans at the upcoming Harmonies in the Heights music festival. Noble is a former member of musical duo The Cure. After leaving the group (for reasons unknown) Noble finds himself at a crossroads so, he’s taking some much needed downtime in The Heights trying to find himself and his love for music again. Audra manages to talk Noble into performing with her on stage and, just like, his musical spidey senses start tingling again. Maybe his love for music is still there after all. I loved Call and Response. Audra and Noble were a whole musical vibe. Both of these characters were so witty and likeable. The chemistry between them was intense on and off the stage. I’m definitely looking forward to the mixtape when it drops. LOL! As always, a good time is had when we get to visit The Heights and all our faves from the Serendipitous Love series. Every time I’m transported back to this utopia of black excellence, I picture myself sippin' on a caramel latte at Urban Grind, eating a plate of oxtails & macaroni and cheese at Pot Liquor, eating pancakes at Stacks, browsing the lingerie at Scantilily, or buying an arrangement of flowers from Posh Petals. Alexa, call my realtor.
September 25, 2023
I love visiting the wonderful world created by Ms. CCJ. Blackwood, to the Heights, to Blakewood, to Sugar Valley. You never know who you’re going to run into while hanging out. This felt like another one of CCJ’s grown & Sexy reads. The chemistry between Noble and Audra was off the charts on stage and off. Communication between the two was top notch, they both successfully communicated their feelings and expectations. No game playing, just two adults working together, vibing, and enjoying the hell out of each other. The ending was too abrupt for me, it really didn’t seem like a good place to end. I hope that we get to see more from this couple, I would love to know if they even made it that far.
September 20, 2023
Audra x Noble
I mean I’m just ready to move to the Heights. It’s where I wanna be. It’s where I need to be, with beautiful, successful black people, thriving.
This short was a little intro to Audra and Noble. They’re talented, they’re witty, they’re sexy, and they’re fun. Audra and Noble didn’t just have lyrical chemistry. Those sparks extended to the bedroom, and they made beautiful music together.
I love being in the Heights, and it’s always a treat when we get to catch up with some of our previous faves.
I mean I’m just ready to move to the Heights. It’s where I wanna be. It’s where I need to be, with beautiful, successful black people, thriving.
This short was a little intro to Audra and Noble. They’re talented, they’re witty, they’re sexy, and they’re fun. Audra and Noble didn’t just have lyrical chemistry. Those sparks extended to the bedroom, and they made beautiful music together.
I love being in the Heights, and it’s always a treat when we get to catch up with some of our previous faves.
September 16, 2023
New dreams, new love?
I was just vibing with Audra and Noble and then it ended 😩
Audra is an accomplished song writer and Noble is an accomplished singer formerly apart of a duo. Both of them find themselves at a crossroad... Audra is transitioning into becoming an artist and Noble is trying to find success as a solo artist. Together their chemistry is crazy both musically and intimately. They were both starting to step into their new realities and then it ended 😢
We definitely need a book 2.
I was just vibing with Audra and Noble and then it ended 😩
Audra is an accomplished song writer and Noble is an accomplished singer formerly apart of a duo. Both of them find themselves at a crossroad... Audra is transitioning into becoming an artist and Noble is trying to find success as a solo artist. Together their chemistry is crazy both musically and intimately. They were both starting to step into their new realities and then it ended 😢
We definitely need a book 2.
September 18, 2023
I blinked five times and the story was over lol but this was a good short story. I enjoyed Audra and Noble story.
December 26, 2025
2nd read was audiobook narrated by Myles Washington & Alyx Monroe
July 18, 2024
He’s the hometown hero ready to hang up his music for good while she’s been behind the scenes and is finally ready to take center stage.
After a chance encounter at a local coffee house Audra and Noble collaborate both on stage and in the bedroom bringing a renewed sense of life to the music they make!
The story was good but not memorable! I enjoyed the initial chemistry between Audra and Noble but this read more like an extended prologue or a prelude to a full length novel. It felt very surface level and didn’t really have depth. The book felt unfinished and because of that it was just an ok read. There was nothing wow worthy and not on brand with what I expect from CCJ!
After a chance encounter at a local coffee house Audra and Noble collaborate both on stage and in the bedroom bringing a renewed sense of life to the music they make!
The story was good but not memorable! I enjoyed the initial chemistry between Audra and Noble but this read more like an extended prologue or a prelude to a full length novel. It felt very surface level and didn’t really have depth. The book felt unfinished and because of that it was just an ok read. There was nothing wow worthy and not on brand with what I expect from CCJ!
February 21, 2024
Back in the Heights with Audra and Noble! She’s a songwriter and he’s a performer trying to find his groove again. These two make magic together, both in the sound booth and in the bedroom.
That ending, though. Compared to how the previous two novellas in this series were tied up, the ending on this one was abrupt as heck. Like it was a 5 star read until I got there. I don’t think the author has plans to give this couple a full length book, but the potential would definitely be there to see where they go with exploring their chemistry!
That ending, though. Compared to how the previous two novellas in this series were tied up, the ending on this one was abrupt as heck. Like it was a 5 star read until I got there. I don’t think the author has plans to give this couple a full length book, but the potential would definitely be there to see where they go with exploring their chemistry!
September 19, 2023
Short and Soulful
Audra is my girl, and it was nice to see her front and center in this story. It was equally amazing to have Noble pique her interest with his charismatic persona. Urban Grind as the backdrop and previous characters were a cool vibe for the story. The Call and Response between this pair..shaking by head, it was auspiciously delightful.
Audra is my girl, and it was nice to see her front and center in this story. It was equally amazing to have Noble pique her interest with his charismatic persona. Urban Grind as the backdrop and previous characters were a cool vibe for the story. The Call and Response between this pair..shaking by head, it was auspiciously delightful.
April 25, 2024
Cute!
This was a cute addition to the New Heights and I enjoyed all the callbacks! Noble shy self is MCM worthy! I also enjoyed Audra’s free spirit and going after what she loves! Kind of an opposites attract love story here and I really enjoyed reading that!
This was a cute addition to the New Heights and I enjoyed all the callbacks! Noble shy self is MCM worthy! I also enjoyed Audra’s free spirit and going after what she loves! Kind of an opposites attract love story here and I really enjoyed reading that!
October 10, 2024
Initial reaction: 5 stars. Yeah, I think this one hit me at the right place and right time. Two musicians striking the right vibe together, building a connection and hitting it off? *chef's kiss* It was short and sweet and I enjoyed Audra and Noble as I watched them connect, make music, and engage in steamy times. This one had funny banter that had me laughing, so that won me over as well.
Full review:
I sat on my reflections with "Call and Response", the third installation into Christina C. Jones's "New Heights" series. Can definitively say that I'm all the way back into this series after really struggling with the last novella "Split Decision" (and I really wanted to like that one - it had all the elements I should've loved but...*sighs* Winnie. Check that review if you want more details. It was a lot.). "Call and Response" is definitely my favorite of the three novellas thus far. I was rooting for both Audra and Noble getting together because their chemistry pops on the page - it was funny and sweet. Audra is Winnie's cousin, known more for her songwriting than her singing. But as she's tasked with organizing a concert - and performing at it - she feels a heavy anxiety for the whole thing. Crowds are tough, she knows it, and the anxiety she feels at screwing it up is palpable. At a coffee shop, she meets - and falls for - Noble. Noble's a musician in his own right, but of a former singing duo. Audra realizes he's "quit music" because of a lack of confidence doing his own solo stuff versus getting wide success in his collabs, so she decides to take him on to be able to perform together with her.
The result? Smoldering chemistry in the studio and other places, lol. I really liked reading their respective banter between each other and their dialogue felt realistic. The lyric snippets were a nice touch too. The characters from the previous novellas make appearances too. I thought the ending was a nice arc to conclude it on, considering where it starts on the performances and having both Audra and Noble in a better space, with said chemistry in tow.
Overall, definitely appreciated this story and would re-read. I'm not sure if there'll be another novella, but I'll pick it up to keep following the series, if so.
Overall score: 5/5 stars.
Full review:
I sat on my reflections with "Call and Response", the third installation into Christina C. Jones's "New Heights" series. Can definitively say that I'm all the way back into this series after really struggling with the last novella "Split Decision" (and I really wanted to like that one - it had all the elements I should've loved but...*sighs* Winnie. Check that review if you want more details. It was a lot.). "Call and Response" is definitely my favorite of the three novellas thus far. I was rooting for both Audra and Noble getting together because their chemistry pops on the page - it was funny and sweet. Audra is Winnie's cousin, known more for her songwriting than her singing. But as she's tasked with organizing a concert - and performing at it - she feels a heavy anxiety for the whole thing. Crowds are tough, she knows it, and the anxiety she feels at screwing it up is palpable. At a coffee shop, she meets - and falls for - Noble. Noble's a musician in his own right, but of a former singing duo. Audra realizes he's "quit music" because of a lack of confidence doing his own solo stuff versus getting wide success in his collabs, so she decides to take him on to be able to perform together with her.
The result? Smoldering chemistry in the studio and other places, lol. I really liked reading their respective banter between each other and their dialogue felt realistic. The lyric snippets were a nice touch too. The characters from the previous novellas make appearances too. I thought the ending was a nice arc to conclude it on, considering where it starts on the performances and having both Audra and Noble in a better space, with said chemistry in tow.
Overall, definitely appreciated this story and would re-read. I'm not sure if there'll be another novella, but I'll pick it up to keep following the series, if so.
Overall score: 5/5 stars.
September 24, 2023
Enjoyable Short Read
This was a good ease in Ms. Christina because now I want more I know it’s a short heights story but Noble and Audra are so easy to fall into the way they connect and banter and come together are capturing. I liked how the heights community continue to make there presence known and loved. I hope to hear more from them in the future especially about how they navigate this new journey and opportunity of their own music coming out and their impending status of a relationship. The ending really made me itch for more or their story !
This was a good ease in Ms. Christina because now I want more I know it’s a short heights story but Noble and Audra are so easy to fall into the way they connect and banter and come together are capturing. I liked how the heights community continue to make there presence known and loved. I hope to hear more from them in the future especially about how they navigate this new journey and opportunity of their own music coming out and their impending status of a relationship. The ending really made me itch for more or their story !
September 16, 2023
Mannnnn…. The chemistry between Audra and Noble was fire!! I’m glad they made it come alive. Audra truly helped Noble come out of his funk which allowed him to reignite his passion for music. I LOVED how straight forward Audra was. She knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to share her thoughts. This was a great read. I wish it was longer!
January 18, 2025
Loved Audra and Noble’s chemistry and banter. As always, it’s great to see other characters from the neighborhood and visit Heights staples. I wish it was longer.
April 1, 2024
Sweet
This was cute and fun. At the end I wanted more!!! Like give me a full length version of these two
This was cute and fun. At the end I wanted more!!! Like give me a full length version of these two
September 16, 2023
My Happy Place
Whenever I’m asked the question of which fictional book setting would I want to live in, I always have an immediate answer. The Heights is gonna do it for me every time. Their insulated community of Black excellence, love, acceptance, and safety is an absolute utopia. This book brought me back to my favorite place to visit. There were familiar folks, but then I got to fall in love with some new folks. And I definitely fell in love with Noble. He was so witty and likable. His transparency about his insecurities and doubts was attractive. He just put out really good vibes. Audra was a pushy something, but I respected it. She knew what she wanted and went after it. I loved her tenacity. Their chemistry together was so satisfying. I adored their courtship and hope they’re living their best lives in the best place in the fictional world.
Whenever I’m asked the question of which fictional book setting would I want to live in, I always have an immediate answer. The Heights is gonna do it for me every time. Their insulated community of Black excellence, love, acceptance, and safety is an absolute utopia. This book brought me back to my favorite place to visit. There were familiar folks, but then I got to fall in love with some new folks. And I definitely fell in love with Noble. He was so witty and likable. His transparency about his insecurities and doubts was attractive. He just put out really good vibes. Audra was a pushy something, but I respected it. She knew what she wanted and went after it. I loved her tenacity. Their chemistry together was so satisfying. I adored their courtship and hope they’re living their best lives in the best place in the fictional world.
October 2, 2023
I agree that this is a bit of an abrupt ending, but because I already knew that it didn’t really annoy me. This is why even negative things in reviews are incredibly helpful to getting your book to the audience that will enjoy it most. Honestly it was just a cute novella, I don’t really have more to say.
June 28, 2025
Audra and Noble are so cute. I loved how their connection unfolded, with music playing such a powerful role in bringing them closer. Their chemistry felt natural, and the way they bonded through rhythm and lyrics made the story feel intimate and full of heart.
September 17, 2023
“Ten, ten, ten across the board”
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
September 20, 2023
This is cute and short. Satisfying and realistic HFN.
December 27, 2023
The story had great potential and we get to see previous characters and places do that was comforting but it just felt incomplete, we are left hanging.
October 13, 2024
This one was just a little too short for me to really love it. It was good though. And if CCJ ever revisits Audra and Noble, I'll be all for it. Happy reading!
September 18, 2023
Happy to be back in the heights but this book left me with an unsettling feeling. Audra and Noble had it all when it came to their music. They blended, bonded and flowed well. Let’s just say that the chemistry was there and it could be felt! Unfortunately, for me, that chemistry never transitioned outside of their music and it fell flat and came off forced. A huge struggle for me was the couple constantly being in their heads. This took away from scenes that could’ve been on page and made it very hard for me to connect to this story and the couple. Also, the ending was so abrupt that I am still actively trying to figure out what exactly is going on with this couple. Regrettably, this was just an okay read for me and not my favorite in the series. However, I will still look forward to more from the new heights series.
September 20, 2023
Ok i got to the 3rd book in this series of novellas and I have to say while I loved the banter between Audra and Noble I felt like the ending was so abrupt???? I needed a bit more of a tie up to the story and it just ended?!
I feel like i needed a good few more pages here from them before the end. I loved their vibe with the music element of it. And like i said above, the banter was on point for me. I love a good back and forth between MCs and these two had it but it just felt like their story was a bit unfinished compared to the other books/couples :/
I feel like i needed a good few more pages here from them before the end. I loved their vibe with the music element of it. And like i said above, the banter was on point for me. I love a good back and forth between MCs and these two had it but it just felt like their story was a bit unfinished compared to the other books/couples :/
December 3, 2023
Had me hooked then dropped me…
Wow, like wow, I enjoyed the unique plot/ freak premise. I appreciated the initial less than smooth introduction/acquaintance between Audra and Nobel and how they overcame their reservations and insecurities and went with the flow. The reader and the fictional onlookers knew that these two had something special that could potentially change their lives but when the book ended, it was done so without any foreshadowing of what the future held for them and that bugs me.
I get that this was not a full length book but I truly felt left hanging which is frustrating because I was totally hooked.
Wow, like wow, I enjoyed the unique plot/ freak premise. I appreciated the initial less than smooth introduction/acquaintance between Audra and Nobel and how they overcame their reservations and insecurities and went with the flow. The reader and the fictional onlookers knew that these two had something special that could potentially change their lives but when the book ended, it was done so without any foreshadowing of what the future held for them and that bugs me.
I get that this was not a full length book but I truly felt left hanging which is frustrating because I was totally hooked.
January 6, 2024
Great Read 📚 👏🏾 ✨️ ❣️
We like each other like old lovers but since we live in the time of social media AND we're artists, so we're sensitive about our shit....we'll agree to vibe with each other....even though nothing has ever felt this right like Rachelle Ferrell and Will Downing sang. This novella had all the best, sweet, cute, sexy elements. I can't wait to see Audra and Royal as a couple still doing beautiful music together in future Heights visits. I screamed at the Audra/Winnie/Brookie scene at the yoga studio. This was a great read 📚 👏🏾 ✨️ ❣️
We like each other like old lovers but since we live in the time of social media AND we're artists, so we're sensitive about our shit....we'll agree to vibe with each other....even though nothing has ever felt this right like Rachelle Ferrell and Will Downing sang. This novella had all the best, sweet, cute, sexy elements. I can't wait to see Audra and Royal as a couple still doing beautiful music together in future Heights visits. I screamed at the Audra/Winnie/Brookie scene at the yoga studio. This was a great read 📚 👏🏾 ✨️ ❣️
January 13, 2024
It was alright. Not really romance, didn’t feel all that complete - read more like the beginning of something & not really a full story.
At the end of the day I really don’t know who Audra or Noble is. Like what really went down with Josiah that made him want out the group & almost done with singing - same with Audra why did she want to be the one performing now, and like who is she really??
The plus side of the story is that the banter between family & friends was hilarious. Also liked seeing some of the previous book characters.
At the end of the day I really don’t know who Audra or Noble is. Like what really went down with Josiah that made him want out the group & almost done with singing - same with Audra why did she want to be the one performing now, and like who is she really??
The plus side of the story is that the banter between family & friends was hilarious. Also liked seeing some of the previous book characters.
September 17, 2023
And the Heights continue...love it!!!
I loves Noble and Audra' s connection. It was organic. Real from the beginning with no pressure for a title. They just were. I loved catching up on my Serendipity peeps. Christina C Jones has never disappointed on the way we melanated people can and do love each other. Join her on this new generation of the Heights. I am on pins and needles waiting on book 4 -10.(lol...hey speak it they said).
A MUST READ FOR A QUICK DOSE OF HAPPY!
I loves Noble and Audra' s connection. It was organic. Real from the beginning with no pressure for a title. They just were. I loved catching up on my Serendipity peeps. Christina C Jones has never disappointed on the way we melanated people can and do love each other. Join her on this new generation of the Heights. I am on pins and needles waiting on book 4 -10.(lol...hey speak it they said).
A MUST READ FOR A QUICK DOSE OF HAPPY!
September 23, 2023
just go with it
These two are following a vibe, their musical gifts and talents down a path that is leading to the possibility of more. His reawakening after a heartbreaking solo album attempt that sent him into hiding and ready to throw the whole thing away. She is accolades heavy for her pen skills in the music industry but she is on the fence about her own new venture. They cross paths and it’s only up from there!
Truly enjoyed this read!
These two are following a vibe, their musical gifts and talents down a path that is leading to the possibility of more. His reawakening after a heartbreaking solo album attempt that sent him into hiding and ready to throw the whole thing away. She is accolades heavy for her pen skills in the music industry but she is on the fence about her own new venture. They cross paths and it’s only up from there!
Truly enjoyed this read!
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