Evasive

by Travena Terry

Liquor, cigars, and luxury are synonymous for the name Charmain Wright. As the CEO of Wright Liquors, Charmain is no stranger to hard work and staying ahead of the latest acquisition. She has her eye on one of the most exclusive bars in town. Even though she is successful in everything financial, Charmain finds that her efficient way of dealing with the opposite sex is becoming more troublesome than it’s worth. Wanting to avoid the inefficiency of falling in love, Charmain finds that it may not be as troublesome with someone who knows exactly how to “negotiate.”
As the owner of one of the most exclusive cigar bars in Chicago, J is no stranger to balancing his personal life with business.
As the years have gone by, J is noticing that he no longer yearns for the exciting dichotomy of straddling the fence between being legitimate and walking the more dangerous side of the shadows. As the nephew of one of the most notorious Italian crime families in Chicago, he finds himself burnt out and looking for peace. Yet, the last thing he expected was for “his future” to come straight to him.
Matches are lit and flames are stoked as J and Charmain meet one another head on. Can they trust one another as partners and as lovers? Can they move forward into uncharted waters to experience a love that exceeds their expectations? Or will the safety of their routines be too appealing?

Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2023

About the author

At the young age of twelve reading became an enjoyable past time and not a punishment. Driven by the need to produce a work that not only challenges the status quo of romantic fiction, but enriches it-- several books were born and many more to come. Travena enjoys the creative nature of building her own world and allowing whatever beautiful chaos to unfold. Travena has always been driven to the arts and is proficient in playing several instruments. She enjoys tea over coffee and looks forward to introducing you to dark, sexy characters that make you swoon and sometimes may make you shout.
Travena lives in the south with her mother and brother and is very excited to be signed to Jessica Watkins Presents. Travena's books are edgy, dark, light, and where her dreams of a consuming, uncompromising love come to ink.

Reviews

[Rhonda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not enough storyline leading into the scenes.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why this book was sitting on my TBR shelf for this long, I’ll never know. I could kick myself.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved that Charmaine was a boss in her own right. She wasn’t a weak character and I thank the author for not writing her to be one.

I loved that they both, Charmaine and J, knew exactly what they wanted but they allowed their emotions took them a different direction.

Highly recommended! ❤️📖

[Sheena Quilens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

I’m so glad that J found love also. Jovani and Asa both deserved to be loved right. Charmain was a black girl magic and she deserved to be loved how J loved her. This was a well written story.

[J P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

I loved everything about Jovanni and Charmain. They were strong, powerful and a beautiful couple. I love how she went for what she wanted and J didn't disappoint.