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Blackwood After Dark
Caution
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(Caution is a paranormal novella)
(Caution is a paranormal novella)
75 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2023
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January 19, 2024
Dun Dun Dunnnn! 🤯🤯🤯 And, the plot thickens. River, girl, you got some splain’ to do.
April 27, 2024
The Blackwood Vampires are back but if you blink you’ll miss them…. No fr why was this story so damn short?! 😩 just when I was locked in, it ended!
We took a deeper dive in to Cassius’ quest for a mate and learned more of their history in the process. He had a pull towards Ambrosia so strong, there was no denying their connection and I enjoyed how their relationship blossomed.
This was a short two piece spicy that left me wanting more! Wesleigh brought the story to life like only she can and I’m sure I enjoyed it more thanks to her because had I read it instead…. Iono 🥴 I’m loving CCJs creative journey into the world of vampires and romance but this one was just ok for me.
We took a deeper dive in to Cassius’ quest for a mate and learned more of their history in the process. He had a pull towards Ambrosia so strong, there was no denying their connection and I enjoyed how their relationship blossomed.
This was a short two piece spicy that left me wanting more! Wesleigh brought the story to life like only she can and I’m sure I enjoyed it more thanks to her because had I read it instead…. Iono 🥴 I’m loving CCJs creative journey into the world of vampires and romance but this one was just ok for me.
January 17, 2024
I’m writing this solely for my benefit.
I’m not liking this story/series as novellas. If she’s going to give us so little detail and information on the lore it might as well be released as a chapter series. The single pov and the lack of information, mean I have no attachment to the characters and I don’t understand the point of the story. I can’t even remember if the mate thing was talked about in book
1. I don’t like the way the brothers move at all. I might feel a little different if it was categorized as a dark romance because this was basically mating by coercion.
I’m not liking this story/series as novellas. If she’s going to give us so little detail and information on the lore it might as well be released as a chapter series. The single pov and the lack of information, mean I have no attachment to the characters and I don’t understand the point of the story. I can’t even remember if the mate thing was talked about in book
1. I don’t like the way the brothers move at all. I might feel a little different if it was categorized as a dark romance because this was basically mating by coercion.
December 3, 2023
The sensory overload ended with a twist
And I am sitting here waiting for the next chapter. The vampires were out this afternoon in Blackwood. Celeste came back to help her friend Ambrosia navigate like a bad A vampire slayer. Cassius was putty in her witchy/vampire hands. I guess Riv will get punched next. Another spooky, scary good read.
And I am sitting here waiting for the next chapter. The vampires were out this afternoon in Blackwood. Celeste came back to help her friend Ambrosia navigate like a bad A vampire slayer. Cassius was putty in her witchy/vampire hands. I guess Riv will get punched next. Another spooky, scary good read.
June 26, 2024
Bonded Safely
The Viggas are at it again.
This time we have the middle brother Cassius of the Black family bonding with Ambrosia in order to keep her safe. This one had potential, but it fell a little flat without questions being answered. It also missed out on the connection between the mcs. It just needed more.
The Viggas are at it again.
This time we have the middle brother Cassius of the Black family bonding with Ambrosia in order to keep her safe. This one had potential, but it fell a little flat without questions being answered. It also missed out on the connection between the mcs. It just needed more.
November 8, 2024
3.5⭐️
Now wait a minute now yall im so confused. I enjoyed this read but it just left me confused. Hmmmm … Anyway let me read the next book maybe I won’t be as confused by the end of that one.
Now wait a minute now yall im so confused. I enjoyed this read but it just left me confused. Hmmmm … Anyway let me read the next book maybe I won’t be as confused by the end of that one.
September 13, 2024
Ambrosia is such a granny dessert name. you can’t tell me that Ambrosia & Cassius not somebody’s grandparents... the spice didn’t give imo, but on to the nexttt!
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December 10, 2023This was quick and intense
May 26, 2025
Umm Kinna creepy! Parris calling his brothers “viggas” had me cracking up!
December 4, 2023
It was nice getting another peek into the Black Family. Some insightful history was given in Caution and we got introduced to another brother, Cassius, and his mate, Ambrosia. This one felt like it was building to something more.
February 24, 2024
Short and spicy
This was an extremely short read that follows The Black family.
I'm really looking forward to the baby's story.
I'm loving CCJ's ability to write literally across all genres. And well!
This was an extremely short read that follows The Black family.
I'm really looking forward to the baby's story.
I'm loving CCJ's ability to write literally across all genres. And well!
December 4, 2023
Absolutely loved it. Black vampires, yep, count me in. Also, this was actually creepy, but also hot! I want MORE! Happy reading!
November 27, 2024
4.75 🌟 Ooooooh what a cliffhanger!!! I need to know more about River and Parris like yesterday! Well this only solidified my love for CCJ's writing and storytelling because I am invested heavily in this series now, already wishing it was longer... 😩 Black vampires are definitely something I need more of in my life and I never would've come to that newfound awareness if it wasn't for Mrs. Christina C. Jones!!!
I can definitely appreciate that this book in the series was more lore than spice and I'm not disappointed at all. I'm enjoying learning more about the Black brothers with their bonded mates/ladies and the world of Blackwood After Dark. We need more paranormal books based around Black MCs!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Or maybe I just need to do more deep diving to find them... Either way this was a fast-paced, entertaining, unique, (lightly) spicy read once again and I would definitely recommend giving it a read if anything I said intrigues you, because I promise 75 pages won't be enough.
I can definitely appreciate that this book in the series was more lore than spice and I'm not disappointed at all. I'm enjoying learning more about the Black brothers with their bonded mates/ladies and the world of Blackwood After Dark. We need more paranormal books based around Black MCs!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Or maybe I just need to do more deep diving to find them... Either way this was a fast-paced, entertaining, unique, (lightly) spicy read once again and I would definitely recommend giving it a read if anything I said intrigues you, because I promise 75 pages won't be enough.
August 28, 2024
Quickish Review 3.25 stars
I liked this second entry into the series because it gives a little more info on the mythology, but the romance is a bit abrupt. But I’m into next cause I I’ve come this far.
I liked this second entry into the series because it gives a little more info on the mythology, but the romance is a bit abrupt. But I’m into next cause I I’ve come this far.
September 17, 2025
This is a really good set of short stories 💕💕
December 30, 2024
Beautiful gowns
January 19, 2024
Black vampires Black vampiring. Go them.
November 17, 2024
"fingers and fangs, one pulling from me. One pushing into me". These "VIGGAS" had some explaining to do. And Celeste's friend Ambrosia got ALL the answers and some. If you read book #1, you know they were upset about not being able to have roses in their garden..lol! Book #2 breaks it allll the way down honey.
We meet Brosia ( celest friend) and Cassius aka "Cash" another one of the "Blacks" brothers. Unable to wait just a few more years before letting her know who she really was. Cash decides to step in and slowly introduce her to the lifestyle she was destined to be part of. (Yep, the are bonded). A very reluctant Ambrosia doesn't buy it at first. So, to get her to see WHO and just how powerful she is. Cash has to let sis fuck around and find out. He also unknowingly had the help of his little brother. "The menace" as I call him, Parris.
Sis, finds out she's "eonian" half ancient mythical being and half vampire. Once everything has finally been brought to light. She's reconnected with her friend Celeste. Whom before she fond all this out, was extremely distant and now she understands why. This book hints at their friend Riv possibly being a part of the prophecy.
This book series is sooo good! On to book #3!!!
We meet Brosia ( celest friend) and Cassius aka "Cash" another one of the "Blacks" brothers. Unable to wait just a few more years before letting her know who she really was. Cash decides to step in and slowly introduce her to the lifestyle she was destined to be part of. (Yep, the are bonded). A very reluctant Ambrosia doesn't buy it at first. So, to get her to see WHO and just how powerful she is. Cash has to let sis fuck around and find out. He also unknowingly had the help of his little brother. "The menace" as I call him, Parris.
Sis, finds out she's "eonian" half ancient mythical being and half vampire. Once everything has finally been brought to light. She's reconnected with her friend Celeste. Whom before she fond all this out, was extremely distant and now she understands why. This book hints at their friend Riv possibly being a part of the prophecy.
This book series is sooo good! On to book #3!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 7, 2024
when does book 3 come out‼️
This paranormal book is full of suspense, romance, and strong characters. The Black brothers are confidently pursuing their partners, with a bit of a twist. Excited for the next book, especially to find out more about Parriss and what's up with Riv – is she in trouble or causing it? Looking forward to the next installment!
This paranormal book is full of suspense, romance, and strong characters. The Black brothers are confidently pursuing their partners, with a bit of a twist. Excited for the next book, especially to find out more about Parriss and what's up with Riv – is she in trouble or causing it? Looking forward to the next installment!
April 18, 2025
Reading Ambrosia's story and another of the Black brothers was so enjoyable. I truly enjoyed getting more of the background story for her paranormal existence, as well as more information on the vampires. The development of their love story was unique and interesting. There were great descriptions of the characters and scenery in a short form (I even used the descriptions from book #1 and book #2 to create graphics for my digital book journal). This was another great read by this author!
February 9, 2024
Baby the way this novella series has me in a chokehold…we need book 3 cuz that ending! I have questions that need answers.
August 23, 2024
Viggas take me out every single time 😭😭😭😭
April 23, 2025
Honestly just needed something short and quick with vampires after seeing sinners . Did what it needed to do …though I’m still in a semi slump 🫤
October 22, 2025
Girl, CCJ did not disappoint. Caution was the perfect title
December 12, 2023
It's great to see the Black Family again. With each new book, we get a deeper comprehension of this world's history and structure. It's interesting how CCJ tells stories while keeping us guessing.
August 24, 2024
Idkkkk coming from the first one…
March 21, 2024
This was an ok read for me! I got book 2 just so I could finish the series.
December 16, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶🌶/5
TW - death of a parent (mentioned), blood
Tropes - paranormal, novella, erotica, fated mates
I jumped right into this after reading Curiosity and ate this one up to. Cassius (MMC) is very matter of fact about the situations in this book which I enjoyed. Naturally, it takes Ambrosia (FMC) abit to wrap her head around the existence of paranormal beings and what that means for her but they did defo make a cute pair
Parris Black, the final brother is obvs an asshole but I like his vibe. THE ENDING of this???? I feel edged lmao, I hope we get a third book 🤞🏾
Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List
TW - death of a parent (mentioned), blood
Tropes - paranormal, novella, erotica, fated mates
I jumped right into this after reading Curiosity and ate this one up to. Cassius (MMC) is very matter of fact about the situations in this book which I enjoyed. Naturally, it takes Ambrosia (FMC) abit to wrap her head around the existence of paranormal beings and what that means for her but they did defo make a cute pair
Parris Black, the final brother is obvs an asshole but I like his vibe. THE ENDING of this???? I feel edged lmao, I hope we get a third book 🤞🏾
Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List
December 3, 2023
Not What I Wanted
I was expecting this story to flow more like the previous book. Instead it was much more of a slow burn. It was way too paranormal heavy for my liking. It came up very short in the erotica department. The one and only spicy scene wasn’t sexy to me. This book provided a lot of education and the backstory on the vampires. I’m sure that’s useful information for the series as a whole, but it fell flat for me. I wanted Ambrosia to get turned out by a ninja with fangs.
I was expecting this story to flow more like the previous book. Instead it was much more of a slow burn. It was way too paranormal heavy for my liking. It came up very short in the erotica department. The one and only spicy scene wasn’t sexy to me. This book provided a lot of education and the backstory on the vampires. I’m sure that’s useful information for the series as a whole, but it fell flat for me. I wanted Ambrosia to get turned out by a ninja with fangs.
December 8, 2025
Ambrosia and Cassius were fun and interesting characters to read about. I was surprised to realize that Celeste’s bestie would end up in the “fold” or belonged, I should say. But I like a bestie group that falls in love with brothers, so it was a nice surprise.
This novella is the longest of the three and also drops more lore surrounding the creatures that go bump in the night in Blackwood and that was cool to read about.
I liked the conflict between Ambrosia stepping into her true self and both Cassius’ guidance and impatience with her journey. I would’ve like to see more of her acclimating to her new reality and leaning on Celeste in the process because on some level she could relate.
I wish we had more background on the Black family and their descendants, what they know and how they were raised. What happened to their parents and how they ended up in the town. What happened to Cass for him to earn the scars on his chest and to watch him and Brosia bond. Also, how does Brosia acclimate to returning back to work, especially with the roses. And what is up with roses specifically as a kryptonite of sorts?
This novella is the longest of the three and also drops more lore surrounding the creatures that go bump in the night in Blackwood and that was cool to read about.
I liked the conflict between Ambrosia stepping into her true self and both Cassius’ guidance and impatience with her journey. I would’ve like to see more of her acclimating to her new reality and leaning on Celeste in the process because on some level she could relate.
I wish we had more background on the Black family and their descendants, what they know and how they were raised. What happened to their parents and how they ended up in the town. What happened to Cass for him to earn the scars on his chest and to watch him and Brosia bond. Also, how does Brosia acclimate to returning back to work, especially with the roses. And what is up with roses specifically as a kryptonite of sorts?
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