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A Thick Chick to Keep Him Warm for the Winter: Standalone Novella
After a chaotic breakup with Franko, the father of her five- year old, Mimi’s world is shattered, leaving her with only the love of her daughter, to sustain her. Although she makes peace with the situation, she still feels hurt and alone until fate takes an unexpected turn.
This is when Mimi crosses paths with Dustin, a thoughtful and caring man who appears to be the missing piece in her life. Unlike Franko, Dustin values and respects Mimi.
As the two of them navigate the delicate dance of new love, secrets from Dustin's past threaten to unravel the budding romance. Mimi must decide whether these revelations are enough to drive her away or if the strength of their connection can weather the storms of uncertainty.
While the couple fight to make things work, Franko becomes increasingly unhinged and consumed by jealousy over his ex’s new love interest and distances himself from his current girlfriend, Aretha. The harsh rejection causes Aretha’s life to spiral out of control, leading her down a dangerous path.
As the stakes escalate, Aretha faces the real possibility of losing everything she holds dear, including her kids and her freedom. The question becomes whether she can confront her demons and salvage what remains of her life, or if she'll find herself teetering on the edge of a cliff.
This urban romance explores the complexities of love, betrayal, and the unexpected twists that life throws our way. Will Mimi and Dustin's love withstand the storms that threaten to tear them apart? Can Aretha find redemption and pull herself back from the brink? The answers lie at the intersection of these tangled hearts, where the choices made will determine the fates of these intertwined lives.
This is when Mimi crosses paths with Dustin, a thoughtful and caring man who appears to be the missing piece in her life. Unlike Franko, Dustin values and respects Mimi.
As the two of them navigate the delicate dance of new love, secrets from Dustin's past threaten to unravel the budding romance. Mimi must decide whether these revelations are enough to drive her away or if the strength of their connection can weather the storms of uncertainty.
While the couple fight to make things work, Franko becomes increasingly unhinged and consumed by jealousy over his ex’s new love interest and distances himself from his current girlfriend, Aretha. The harsh rejection causes Aretha’s life to spiral out of control, leading her down a dangerous path.
As the stakes escalate, Aretha faces the real possibility of losing everything she holds dear, including her kids and her freedom. The question becomes whether she can confront her demons and salvage what remains of her life, or if she'll find herself teetering on the edge of a cliff.
This urban romance explores the complexities of love, betrayal, and the unexpected twists that life throws our way. Will Mimi and Dustin's love withstand the storms that threaten to tear them apart? Can Aretha find redemption and pull herself back from the brink? The answers lie at the intersection of these tangled hearts, where the choices made will determine the fates of these intertwined lives.
150 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 4, 2024
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January 25, 2024
Love
This was a good book but the epilogue should’ve had something in there about Aretha and Nolan’s prison sentence and maybe some of their prison experiences. Dustin and MiMi had an insta love which she deserved to be happy after dealing with Franko. Fayla instantly also liked Dustin after being her and MiMi’s knight in shining armor after helping them on Halloween. I don’t feel sorry for Aretha after how she set Mercedees to be violated by Nolan and destroyed MiMi’s coffee shop just because Franko was still in love with MiMi.
This was a good book but the epilogue should’ve had something in there about Aretha and Nolan’s prison sentence and maybe some of their prison experiences. Dustin and MiMi had an insta love which she deserved to be happy after dealing with Franko. Fayla instantly also liked Dustin after being her and MiMi’s knight in shining armor after helping them on Halloween. I don’t feel sorry for Aretha after how she set Mercedees to be violated by Nolan and destroyed MiMi’s coffee shop just because Franko was still in love with MiMi.
January 12, 2024
Unexpected Connections
Very good read! Author Shelli Marie has been writing good books & keeping readers entertained for years. Loved this quick love connection for Mimi & Dustin. Now, Nolan & Aretha had serious issues & treated their friends badly. Glad they both got what was coming for them. Happy to see Franko grow & become a responsible man & parent. Enjoyed this & wouldn't mind pt 2 to see where everyone's new journeys take them.
Very good read! Author Shelli Marie has been writing good books & keeping readers entertained for years. Loved this quick love connection for Mimi & Dustin. Now, Nolan & Aretha had serious issues & treated their friends badly. Glad they both got what was coming for them. Happy to see Franko grow & become a responsible man & parent. Enjoyed this & wouldn't mind pt 2 to see where everyone's new journeys take them.
January 13, 2024
It's a great story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is my first time reading this authors book. I must say I've enjoyed it. I like the characters and how the stories came together so seamlessly. I like that Mimi was a solid person and mother and about her business. I like that Dustin came to her rescue and how they met. I enjoyed that it was a full story and you know what happened to each character. I look forward to reading more from this author 🥰.
This is my first time reading this authors book. I must say I've enjoyed it. I like the characters and how the stories came together so seamlessly. I like that Mimi was a solid person and mother and about her business. I like that Dustin came to her rescue and how they met. I enjoyed that it was a full story and you know what happened to each character. I look forward to reading more from this author 🥰.
January 24, 2024
a must read
Love is hard to find but true love never veils it comes when it suppose to come and there is nothing you can do about it I’m happy that Mimi was able to find someone who will love her unconditionally because her baby daddy fumble with her now he sees that when you have something good hold on to it cause you will definitely miss your well once it’s gone once again Shelli M never disappoints me with her books
Love is hard to find but true love never veils it comes when it suppose to come and there is nothing you can do about it I’m happy that Mimi was able to find someone who will love her unconditionally because her baby daddy fumble with her now he sees that when you have something good hold on to it cause you will definitely miss your well once it’s gone once again Shelli M never disappoints me with her books
June 14, 2024
Good read
These characters were something else it was crazy how the jealousy and envy came out when they didn't get their way. Aretha was a dirty sneaky individual, instead of getting up to work she set up her so called best friend because she didn't pay her bills, she wanted to stay at home just pushing out babies for a man who was never going to marry her. Happy that things came together relationships were mended and everyone got what they deserved.
These characters were something else it was crazy how the jealousy and envy came out when they didn't get their way. Aretha was a dirty sneaky individual, instead of getting up to work she set up her so called best friend because she didn't pay her bills, she wanted to stay at home just pushing out babies for a man who was never going to marry her. Happy that things came together relationships were mended and everyone got what they deserved.
January 19, 2024
Warm Winter
The title of this book describes the story within. With some drama, secrets, lies, love, and growth this story is so good. The characters met at just the right time for them both. While interesting, likeable, and feeling each other they definitely grew on each other. A good read.
The title of this book describes the story within. With some drama, secrets, lies, love, and growth this story is so good. The characters met at just the right time for them both. While interesting, likeable, and feeling each other they definitely grew on each other. A good read.
January 26, 2024
Unexpected Love
This book caught my attention at the beginning.An overweight person needs to realize .There is someone out there for them.This woman that was overweight did not know that.The best part of this story was when she met the love of her life.This is a great weekend read.
This book caught my attention at the beginning.An overweight person needs to realize .There is someone out there for them.This woman that was overweight did not know that.The best part of this story was when she met the love of her life.This is a great weekend read.
October 11, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book and I finished reading it quicker than most of the books I've read. This is because it kept me well entertained. Thank you Ms.
Shelli Marie.
I don't remember the age of Mimi's daughter, but she was way beyond her age in knowledge and speech. I looked forward to her interactions with the adults. I believe she was 5 years old??
Lol.
Shelli Marie.
I don't remember the age of Mimi's daughter, but she was way beyond her age in knowledge and speech. I looked forward to her interactions with the adults. I believe she was 5 years old??
Lol.
January 8, 2024
Wow! Amazing book
The queen has struck again. This book was beautiful. It's definitely worth reading. I loved everything. Especially the part where he gives his life to the Lord and changes to be better for his kids and self. 10 stars, sis.
The queen has struck again. This book was beautiful. It's definitely worth reading. I loved everything. Especially the part where he gives his life to the Lord and changes to be better for his kids and self. 10 stars, sis.
January 10, 2024
GOOD BOOK!!!
I enjoyed reading this great standalone. I love the way it ended. I hope to hear from these characters again. I need more of Mimi and Dustin. This is definitely a must read. Shelli great job as usual..
I enjoyed reading this great standalone. I love the way it ended. I hope to hear from these characters again. I need more of Mimi and Dustin. This is definitely a must read. Shelli great job as usual..
January 23, 2024
Thick girls need love…
This was a great book! Nolan and Aretha was crazy as heck. Dustin played his roll very well. I really wanted to know was Aretha going to get turned all the way out. Frank mess up a good thing, but Dustin most definitely was waiting and I’m so glad they met.
This was a great book! Nolan and Aretha was crazy as heck. Dustin played his roll very well. I really wanted to know was Aretha going to get turned all the way out. Frank mess up a good thing, but Dustin most definitely was waiting and I’m so glad they met.
January 29, 2024
Dustin
This was a good read I like how Dustin came along and just loved on MiMi and Fayla. I didn’t like Aretha, she was so money hungry but and trifling but didn’t want to get out here and work for it.
This was a good read I like how Dustin came along and just loved on MiMi and Fayla. I didn’t like Aretha, she was so money hungry but and trifling but didn’t want to get out here and work for it.
March 6, 2024
Great read
This is a read I know you will enjoy. The characters are exciting and interesting. Love comes when you least expect it. I truly enjoyed this read. It will not disappoint you. I highly recommend this read.
This is a read I know you will enjoy. The characters are exciting and interesting. Love comes when you least expect it. I truly enjoyed this read. It will not disappoint you. I highly recommend this read.
January 8, 2024
Dustin to the rescue
Loved this book. Great read to start new year off. Of course I loved the characters but wanted Nolan to be caught!!!
Loved this book. Great read to start new year off. Of course I loved the characters but wanted Nolan to be caught!!!
January 13, 2024
I loved everything about this book even though it was some grimy folks in it, I’m sure they have a hard lesson to lean.
January 21, 2024
loved this book
This book was such a page turner literally I couldn’t put it down can’t wait for part 2 if it is one PRAYING
This book was such a page turner literally I couldn’t put it down can’t wait for part 2 if it is one PRAYING
January 29, 2024
too much going on and way to many POV shifts from unnecessary characters. the book hardly shed light on Mimi and Dustins relationship. very drama filled
March 8, 2024
Tonya
Aretha need those hands on her. What she did to Mercedes over money was evil. Franko, Dustin, Mimi maded a mend A great short read
Aretha need those hands on her. What she did to Mercedes over money was evil. Franko, Dustin, Mimi maded a mend A great short read
September 27, 2024
Great Read
This book was so good it held my attention from the beginning to the end.I can’t wait to read the next book
This book was so good it held my attention from the beginning to the end.I can’t wait to read the next book
April 29, 2025
This was a very good book!
I liked how it held my attention, from the first page until the last word. I didn't want to put it down!
I liked how it held my attention, from the first page until the last word. I didn't want to put it down!
July 19, 2024
Good read
That was great. Dustin was the perfect gentleman and I’m glad that Chamile got to experience happiness with him because Franko went out there and messed up! Aretha and Nolan is exactly where they need to be.
That was great. Dustin was the perfect gentleman and I’m glad that Chamile got to experience happiness with him because Franko went out there and messed up! Aretha and Nolan is exactly where they need to be.
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