Nothin' Like You

Jareau Family #4

by Kimberly Brown

Getting his way has never been a problem for Reese Jareau. That is, until what he wanted was seemingly unattainable. The baby of the Jareau family has fallen in love with a woman who’s already involved. What started as a work relationship soon turned into a friendship. But what happens when attractions run deep, emotions are high, and lines are crossed? Now, Reese is fighting to love a woman who loves him but can’t seem to leave her current situation.

Corelli Hendrix has found herself in an entanglement. On one hand, she’s committed to holding down her child’s father while he does a bid. On the other, she’s fallen in love with a man seven years her junior who treats her like a queen. Not only does he treat her the way she deserves, but he extends the same treatment to her daughter, making severing ties seemingly impossible.

When Miller, her daughter’s father, returns home on early release, Corelli tries her hardest to make the fantasy reunion work. Her heart, however, longs for Reese Jareau. The back and forth between them has grown tiresome and Reese has given her an choose me or lose me.

With limited options, Corelli must choose between the love she’s known and the love she’s found. Will it be an easy choice, or will it prove to be much harder than she or Reese ever imagined?

Genres: Romance, Audiobook, Found Family, African American Romance, Friends To Lovers, Contemporary

274 pages, Hardcover

Published January 5, 2024

About the author

Kimberly Brown is a South Carolina born and raised author of contemporary/urban romance. She strives to create stories that readers can visualize in their heads as the pages turn. Writing has been a part of her journey since a young age but really became a focal point during her high school years. With the support of her classmates, she began sharing her love of words with others. In 2019 she took her first step towards becoming a serious writer with self-publishing. August of 2021, she made her BLP debut with “Pretty Caged Bird” and is continuing to grow her catalog. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a pending masters in Mental Health Counseling, Kimberly loves to incorporate mental health into her writings as she feels it is not talked about or address enough within the African American community.

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Reviews

[Annette Williams]

If patience is a virtue was a person, that person would be Reese Jareau. The way he stayed the course to get his woman was commendable because, Corelli definitely did not deserve his grace. Reese has been smitten with Corelli since he first laid eyes on her. From the moment he met her, he declared her wifey and was ready to put a ring on it. But, unfortunately for him, she’s currently in an “it’s complicated” situation. Corelli has been holding her triflin’ azz baby daddy down while he does a five year bid and, when he’s released two years early, she tries her best to make their relationship work for Bellamy’s sake. Reese was definitely in his the heart wants what the heart wants era because, when most of us would’ve given Corelli our azz to kiss, he stayed vigilant and was determined to show her she deserved better. Reese was intentional, patient, understanding, loving, and forgiving. And, the bond he had with Bellamy was absolutely beautiful. He loved him some Tink and she loved her some Reesie Cup. When Corelli realizes her misguided loyalty and devotion were wasted on Miller, she walks away from their toxic relationship and finally puts herself and her happiness first. I’m glad sis woke up and found her common sense because, I was ready to run up on Corelli and whoop her azz. When I say she took Reese through it, she took Reese through it! She had my boy stressed but, their HEA was worth all the drama she put them through. I can’t believe the time has finally come to say goodbye to our favorite literary family. I have so enjoyed my time with the Jareau clan. These characters have taken us an emotional and eventful journey but, I loved every minute of it. I’d take this ride again and again.

[Rashawnda]

Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is long suffering. Love is Reese! 🥰 Whew!!! The baby of the Jareau family captured my heart in this one. This cougar lover might’ve been the jokester of the family, but he was also intentional when it came to the love he had for Corelli and Bellamy.

After meeting at work, there was something about Corelli that had Reese stuck. Her home situation wasn’t ideal when it came to starting a new relationship especially since she was trying to hold down her jailbird baby daddy but Reese knew that good things come to those who wait. And he was willing to wait for Corelli to realize that home was wherever he was. During this waiting period, Reese prepared his mind body and soul for Corelli and the end result was everything.

The way y’all had me already hating Corelli based off y’all reviews was crazy 😆😆. Give my good sis some grace. She was young and in love with she met that no good 🥷and despite the dumb decisions that landed him in prison, you can’t just turn those feelings off. I don’t fault her for wanting a family for Bellamy. So often we as women sacrifice our own happiness for the sake of those we love and this is what Corelli did. I’m just glad she came to her senses before it was too late because Reese is a catch and I’d happily step up to the plate with my mitt.

KB did an outstanding job with this series! I fell in love with these siblings, their spouses and babies! I’m sad to see them go but a skilled author knows when to let a series rest in peace 🤣😭. Before I end this review I just want to say that we read about soooooooooooo many trash 🍑 book parents that I didn’t think good ones existed 😩 but the Jareau’s, mama Alicia, granny and even Jamison’s first mama in law made this series so much more enjoyable with the way they poured into these adults! I just loved every moment! Bravo KB 👏🏽 🎉

[*Ebony I*]

Reese is all grown up!

Reese has always been a cougar lover, finding himself attracted to a more seasoned woman. After meeting Corelli, who was seven years his senior he knew she was going to be his wife. However, it just wasn't an easy journey to love. I ain't gone hold y'all I did not like Corelli, she seemed to give Reese a chance by default😑. Like girl yo life is a mess and you wanna stay on the losing team be fr. Her loyalty was unfounded to me. Once she got her mind right I still side eyed her. However, the love between Bellamy and Reese was pure and beautiful. Their relationship was the shining star in this book. I appreciated Reese's journey from being a jokester to being a family man with a sense of humor.

Miller....hot trash. Him and his momma😒

The book was a little slow for me, but I did still really like it. I enjoyed catching up with the family members and I look forward to an invite to another Jareau wedding!

[Dahyana]

Corelli x Reese

Wow! At first, I was ready to say Corelli didn't deserve Reese. But I understood her. She had a soft spot in my heart, cause she was so selfless. She was solely living for her daughter, willing to sacrifice her happiness for the sake of her daughter.
Reese is the definition of patience and resilience. Silly, goofy Reese grew up to be a mature man, with a heart of gold and so much love to give. And lucky for Corelli and her daughter, Bellamy, AKA Tink, they were the recipients of this love. Corelli's loyalty to Miller was frustrating. Miller was showing his true color before he showed his true color and it kinda felt like she was turning a blind eye to it. But karma is a relentless bitch.
I love it when Corelli finally woke tf up and gave Ressie Cup and a chance to love her and Tink the way they truly so deverved.
As always, a pleasure was had with the Jareaus. These siblings have left a forever-lasting impression on me. I am extremely sad that this is the last Jareau sibling, but I am so ecstatic that I’m guaranteed an invitation to the last two weddings…maybe three if a certain lawyer decides to make it happen.
If you're not reading KB, make it your 2024 resolution to do so. Her catalog is insane…insanely good. She's a beast.

[Jahda]

Chilee... dealing with Corelli requires Reese's immense patience. Despite being seven years older than Reese, I never really warmed up to Corelli. I get it; women often remain with their child's father to raise their children, but surely there are other advantages than displaying a two-parent family. Like healthy co-parenting. Frankly, I didn't think she would have been with Reese if she hadn't discovered what Miller was up to. I suppose she comes to her senses and decides to embrace Reese's love in the end... Over time, Reese and Bellamy's connection was refreshing and adorable. I can't help but appreciate Kimberly's ability to craft unique love tales for each of the Jareau siblings.

[The Love Librarian]

4.5 stars - I highly recommend following the author's recommended reading order, listed at the beginning of the book.

We finally get Reese and Corelli's book! Reese has been pining after Corelli for months. Reese has formed a beautiful connection not only with Corelli, but with her daughter as well. The problem? Corelli wants to try and make it work with her daughter's father, who was recently released from prison. While this devastates Reese, he ultimately falls back from his romantic advances, but that doesn't stop them from missing or wanting each other. Corelli gave Reese a lot of grief for being younger than her, but he was mature for his age, and knew exactly what he wanted.

Drama with Corelli's ex aside, I ate this up. Reese is the clown out of his brothers, and the one they thought would never take love seriously enough to settle down. When he found the right one, that changed and I was squealing watching him treat and sex up Corelli the way she deserved! Don't even get me started on him being a father figure to Corelli's daughter because my heart melted every interaction they had!

I can't wait until their wedding novella!

[LaToya Lee]

Uncle Daddy Reese

Y’all know how these Jareau men get down about their women. They are everything and Reese was no different. I loved him and I won’t lie - I almost wanted him to walk away from Corelli in the beginning. She was forcing herself to stay in a relationship for the sake of her child although that ship had sailed quite some time ago. Reese was out here single but waiting for her and she was being intimate with a man you claim to not want anymore.. I can understand being conflicted but it still got on my nerves 😭

I love the Jareau family. The banter between Mr. Jareau and Reese kept me giggling.

[Nay]

I loved Uncle Daddy Reese in this book. Reese done grew up. Corelli stressed me the beginning of this book. I get her being confused but never stay cause of a child. I loved Tink and Reese relationship that little girl was his heart. Now for Miller bxtch ass I’m glad he got his. The trash just took itself out..literally 🤣. I just love seeing this family expand in every book. I can’t wait for the wedding special 🥰.

[LaShaun’s Literary Lounge]

It was touch and go for Corelli but, she finally got it together. Man she put Reese through a lot but, when she realized her Miller was trash and undeserving of her unwavering loyalty, Corelli finally walked away. As I got to the last chapter, it dawned on me that this is the last book in the Jareau Family series. I know we still have Alaina and Reese's wedding and Alicia and Issac's book but, this is the last sibling book and that makes me sad. I'm not ready to say goodbye. 😭😭😭😭 I'm really going to miss this family. Hopefully, Ms. Brown will give us a Christmas update on everyone.

[Girl Truss Me]

Reese & Corelli…✨

Now I was truly waiting for Reese & Corelli story. Kimberly you definitely gave us a story, now Corelli was making me want to come into that book for sure. But it took the truth coming out for her to change her direction. Reese was a patient man for sure, and sometimes women do mess up a good thing waiting that mediocre thing to change for the better. Reese may have been a jokester, but he handle life like a grown ash man for sure.

That darn moment with Walker after the birth of his child 😫😭😍 yes I definitely started to cry and I am proud of it and I am glad they let Reese have Uncle Daddy 🤣. The relationship between Reesie Cup and Tinkerbell is the cutest thing I have ever read. I always say this but I truly love when authors can write children characters as their ages if that makes sense.

Dwayne was a bum and his mama was his enabler the slower leading the slow 🤦🏾‍♀️. I wanted to feel sorry for his character but they played on that young lady (Bianca) for sure.

This whole series will have you wanting more. I need Reese and Corelli wedding and the birth of their child I don’t want this to be the end 🤣. Key point why Kimberly Brown will forever be a 1-click author for me. I really love reading about the Jareau family and how they come together even during bantering with each other because they all have comebacks 🤣.

[_literaryaura_]

I love everything about Reese. That’s it, that is all. That’s the review!

[Shanelle]

REESE AND CORELLI ❤️

The baby boy of the Jareau family has been hit with the love bug. Reese is known for his silly antics, and being the favorite uncle, he knew Corelli was the woman for him. The age difference didn't matter to him. I loved his relationship with Bellamy. Reese exuded grown man energy throughout this book, and it was up to Corelli to see that he was not going anywhere. I loved his patience with her, but when you love someone like he loved her, you don't give up so easily. They were definitely tested during their journey, but I'm glad they overcame it all.

[Pinks]

Definitely Nothin’ Like them !!

That’s it guys that’s a wrap this was the last kid of the Jareau five that we been waiting for and got it. This book is/was a great way to end off the year into the new one. It gave me the emotions and feels like book 1 I loved all Kimberly’s book of the Jareau crew but book book 1 and 5 are it for me she started off and ended with a big bang. We take a dive into the jokester of the family Reese aka “Reesie cup” and he literally gave me everything I been waiting for his love for our girl Corelli was a strong and bold one with no hold backs and the added piece was the sweet as pie Ms. Bellamy who Reese loved like his own. He was the definition of a man who steps to a women with a child where if he wants that women he has to want and love her child and he did wholeheartedly. No one couldn’t tell him that’s not his child not even her momma 😂 and I loved it he said even if we not together that’s my child point blank!!
Now the whole dynamic of the story was just executed spot on. Yea we had to be patient for our girl Corelli to get her head on right but she finally got there which I understand when you have a child involved it’s not easy but she needed to leave that mess of a bd pronto he was a hot mess with the audacity of the crap he pulled him and his sad excuse for a mother. When Corelli and Reese hit that green light it was on and deeeep 😭. I just really loved them Reese was really a man and stepped up to the plate and lead by the example of one and only Mr. Edwin Jareau aka papa Jareau. That whole family is really a blessing and the added blended family that they have continued to create is so wholesome and warm. Even with all the battles being thrown at them they will always be there for each other and grow together ‼️
Furthermore the family just keeps growing and I’m living for it 😂 especially Reese being “uncle daddy. Now Reese and Corelli next need to add to the family of three I already know the Jareau family wedding book 5 bout to be on tilt we just need book 4 with Roosevelt and Alaina to come forth.

This was long and I got more to say but im gonna be chill. I just wanna ask Author Kimberly if she ever thought of doing a prequel to the first Mr and Mrs. Jareau aka papa and mama Jareau their story sounded real real interesting 👀.

P.s. That book cover oh my god so beautiful !!!! Imagine reading that on the road and people see that beautiful black couple

[Alvina]

Nothin like Reese

I loved the growth of Reese. We’ve watched his growth from book to book, yet the Grown Man that was presented in this story, was so beautiful.

I’m still not all the way convinced that Corelli is the right one for my boy, yet who am I to say what love looks like for others. I still don’t like her tho 😒.

I’m always looking forward to the weddings. These families are growing and expanding, loving and living. I’m not ready for this series to end, yet I’m grateful that we got to experience all that we did.

Highly recommend this series and book. Great read.

[Kristal Johnson]

Nothin’ like you

This book was amazing from beginning to end. Corelli needed the unconditional love from Reese and he needed someone that made him want to grow up. They were so cute together. I loved how Reese loved Corelli and Bellamy unconditionally and gave them all the love they needed, especially where Miller fell short. I was hoping Miller would redeem himself but that didn’t happen. Corelli was able to grow and experience true happiness once she decided to accept love over the loyalty she had for Miller and their history. I loved the bond and connection Reese had with Bellamy. She was truly his baby. I can’t wait to see what will come next from this couple. Reese and his humor and even the way he stood ten toes down for his family is a great reason to read this book if there isn’t any other.

[Keeping.Volumes.Harris]

I am highly impressed with this follow-up on the Jareau family. Ms. Kimberly Brown is doing an excellent job. I was initially skeptical, but after taking a step back and fully immersing myself in the story, I was able to truly enjoy this saga. It is a compelling tale filled with everyday family drama, without the exaggerated moments. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the story—great job!

[Ebony]

My random thoughts:

I love the Jareau family so freaking much!!

I was getting frustrated with Corelli playing with Reese’s feelings but she got it together and they made a beautiful love story.

The way Reese loved Bellamy like she was his own had me crying tears of happiness.

I have zero words for Miller and everything he put them through. SMH!!

Usually Daddy Jareau is the star but Mama Jareau stole the shine this book! I just love her and how she poured into Corelli’a dreams.

The ending was PERFECTION!!!

[ohnelreads]

A good read

I love Reese. That’s the review.
No seriously, I think Reese falling in love was for the best not only did he fall in love with Corelli he fell in love with little Miss Tink and their relationship made this book blossom even more .Corelli absolutely irritated me the way that she thought she was supposed to hold down this man only for him to do dirty. Reese gave so much patience and love to Corelli, and I don’t think that he could have held her down anymore than he was. It was honestly refreshing to see the growth in Reese from our first Jareau book till now.

[Stacie]

I absolutely loved this book. Baby boy Reese did not disappoint. I loved seeing him, Corelli and Bellamy become a family. I'm so sad the series has come to an end. But hopefully there will be two more novellas. I'm not ready to let the Jareaus go. I highly recommend the whole series. Start with Where Love Blooms and just be carried away by this amazing close knit family. Happy reading!

[Shana]

5⭐️ / 3.5🌶

As always, Kimberly served! Reese's story was all I thought it would be and more. All he did to prove his intentions to Corelli and his love for both her and Bellamy was admirable. Reese stepped for them. Miller & his mother were completely unnecessary. Heaven knows I wanted to repeatedly slap some sense into those fools. I always love the Jareau family dynamic, and the surprises in this story for Cartel & Walker were ao cute. Can't wait for Alicia & Issac's story.

[Kimyatta Walker]

A Jareau Family Love story

You know…I keep seeing all these social media posts about books that show black women being loved properly….and I have to say…these Jareau Family novels all show that! I’ve loved getting to know each couple. And while each book has tragedy or drama somewhere (because…life) the men all found women they were willing to love properly. I think this one was my favorite. There was definitely a moment or two that brought me to tears with how precious the moments were…Quite enjoyable…

[Mya]

I’m so sad that I’ve reached the end of the Jareau Family series. This will forever be one of my favorites. I’ve grown so attached to these characters over the course of these five books. They’ve taken me on such a rollercoaster of emotions, but the most prominent one was love. This family was so rich in love and support, and it brought me so much comfort to read their stories.

[Mia Morgan]

Yes

Reese was always my favorite. My boy is just pure silly. Corelli , she worked my nerves, but she finally got right. Good read.

[Shanae]

I really liked Nothin Like You by Kimberly Brown. I've thoroughly enjoyed the Jareau Family series. Brown has done such a good job with weaving the story of the Jareau family together with lovable and unique characters, which should be hard to do with so many storylines and characters to develop. However, Brown makes it seem easy. Nothin Like You is one of my favorite books in the series and I believe this is the conclusion. If so, Brown ended on a high note with Reese and Corelli. What a fun and uplifting book series celebrating love between all different types of people? I love that Kimberly Brown does not rely on stereotypes and handles triggering subjects with lots of respect (especially in books 1, 2, 4, and 5). I've read many of her books and her writing and storytelling are just getting better and better. I can't say enough good things about Brown as an author or the Jareau Family series.

My ranking of the Jareau Family books:
Strip Me Bare - Book #4
Nothin Like You - Book #5
The Burial of a Player - Book #3
Where Love Blooms - Book #1
Deep In My Soul - Book #2

Spice: 🥵🥵

Content Warnings:
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
Minor: Gaslighting, Medical content, Stalking, Violence, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Addiction

[TrueBookJunkie]

I can’t lie; I held off reading this one until I felt I was mentally prepared. Corelli was never gonna be good enough for Reese, but… ol girl changed my mind! I actually liked her… after a few chapters 😒 knowing her inner thoughts and fears made me understand her better. Kimberly Brown knew what was needed for Reese to have his HEA, and she did that!
Now… on to my man Reese; his young behind has a loyal fan in me. I’ve loved him since book one, but to see him put his all into Corelli and Bellamy was everything. He was on grown-man time, and I loved it! We got to see another side of him, his love and belief in Corelli, and what could be made him super sexy😝. Corelli had A LOT going on, and she was working her way through it, but I knew she would have to be forced to make changes because her loyalty was not wavering... quick enough for me 🥴. That loyalty was commendable and respected, but I just needed to give it to the right person, and once she did, it was on!
There is no other way to say this... Kimberly Brown is a GOAT in these literary streets and has earned every flower she is given. I hate to see this series end, but I know there’s more greatness on the horizon, and I can’t wait!

[Shaunrick McGee]

This was a beautiful conclusion to an unforgettable series! With each book the anticipation for Reese's story grew and grew--so much so that I'm sure I'm not the only reader who was chomping at the bit to get my hands on this story. I knew Reese was a great guy because kids have the best intuition and if all those babies were riding with Reese, he had to have a heart of gold. Underneath the jokes and horseplay was a man who didn't play about his family. He could laugh and shoot the breeze but would just as easily go to war for his people. He was nurturing and protective of Corelli and Tink. I empathized with Corelli and her desire's for her daughter but thankfully she was forced to come around and give Reese the chance he'd more than earned without his mama and sister having to intervene (LOL). The scene with the brothers in Home Goods just about took me out💖
This series has been so good that I didn't think it could get better, but Kimberly Brown is the truth!

[BossyLadi]

3.5 stars
this is the final installment of the Jareau family. Reese and Corelli's story. Reese is the youngest of the Jareau. he has a history of dating older women. Reese is no exception. she's about 7 years older (if memory serves me correctly). Corelli has a daughter with Miller, her BD and boyfriend. Miller is locked up but returns home due to early release. this book is basically about Corelli choosing between the one she loves (Reese) and her baby father.

even before we learn of the twist, I personally didn't see the tug-a-war between the two options. it wasn't even close. I would've preferred if the decision was a little harder but there was a clear winner and a clear loser. so i thought the back and forth story line fell flat.

Reese came off super mature for someone in his late 20s. he was all in for Corelli and her daughter at such a young age. he also had his life together and was more or less drama free.

enjoyed this installment. everyone got their HEA.

[Jerrica (Mrsmar10Reads) Martin]

Our Reese is All Grown Up

Boy I tell you, the only Jareau that didn't have a problem getting his woman was Jamison. He had his moment, but not like Cartel, Walker and Reese. Corellli and Reese were something else. She had her reservations because she wanted to give her daughter that opportunity to have her father, but she was giving life to a situation that was cold and dead. While we have grown accustomed to the clowning Reese, the possibility of forever with Corellli and Bellamy made him mature and be on his grown man ish. He definitely held it down for his "family" while making them his actual family. I just love the Jareau support system as a whole. This family talks a lot of trash to each other but when everything goes down, they are in there THICK. They do not play with anyone coming for a Jareau or connected to one. One thing they will do is throw a party!

[Dime]

my baby brother done growed up on me 😩🥹

Ms. Brown don’t miss…at all. I absolutely loved to see the growth in Resse and while growing he remained his loving goofy self. That man fought for his woman tooth and nail. To see another Jareau man grow and find love, create a family was beautiful!

Corelli…girl, I thought you was really gon irk my nerves but at the end of the day…you was a mama! Being a mama is important and you can’t be a good mama if you aren’t good all the way. To see her finally fight for what she wanted and get her happiness for her and Bellamy really changed my heart towards her. Now, don’t go and break my brother heart. I’m just like Ja…I don’t play bout him!

Another 5 star Ms Brown! Now for these weddings to end out the Jareau family 😩😩🤍

[Kaye Lovett]

I knew I would love this story, but I didn’t know I would love it this much. Reese was a clown this whole series, with times of sensitivity, but he was on his grown man ish when it came to Corelli and Bellamy.
Speaking of Corelli, she had me worried she was going to be somewhat unbearable, but she surprised me.
The growth from both of the characters was amazing to see, and I think it’s safe to say this was my favorite book in the series.
If you haven’t read this series, hop into it and enjoy.
Kimberly Brown, you did your thing, as always!