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The house, the cars, the lovemaking, the Princess treatment, the loyalty, the beautiful child, the commitment; all of those makeup Aphrodite’s dream life. It took five years for Aphrodite "Pretty Pretty" to experience her version of happiness but one slip-up, threatened everything she'd silently yearned for. What Pretty Pretty thought was her happy ending turned into the total opposite.

Not all heroes wear capes but they do face demons. In this final installment of Exhilarated, the characters that we’d grown to either love or hate all have one thing in common; Their worst nightmares have come true.

Aphrodite Greer takes on everyone’s grief, pain, and insecurities while masking her own. It’s difficult for her to be happy because she’s too busy pouring into others.

Tuscany is locked in with not only her version of a monster but, her secrets are now in close proximity, forcing her to see her faults. Baguette Cherman can’t view himself ever giving Tuscany another thought but, is letting his emotions cloud his judgment instead of looking in the mirror to find the real problem.

Quasie Lantis owns a multimillion-dollar brokerage and refuses to be caught looking anything less than the realtor mogul that she is. Picture-perfect Quasie seems to have it all but deep down, she’s still that heartbroken little girl that has Adult Quasie making questioning decisions. Kilo Lantis refuses to accept blame for the predicament he’s not only landed himself in but his loved ones as well and that has cost him everything.

Where there is love, heartbreak follows. Where there is loyalty, deceit is near. Where there is life, soon comes death. In this finale, you’ll see who will experience the exhilarating life and who will be dealt the karma they deserve.

403 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 9, 2024

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Profile Image for Jaleesa.
406 reviews58 followers
October 24, 2025
What a ride…..

I didn’t know how things were going to wrap up but Lisa did THAT. Now I will say something’s were a bit repetitive and I didn’t need every flashback but none of that took away from the story moving forward. I definitely need to go read Litty/Big Gator short story too. The way she wove all these people and plot lines together was impressive. I’m a fan and I’ll be getting into this catalog for sure!
Profile Image for LaToya Lee.
353 reviews
December 20, 2024
3.75 ⭐️
The series was entertaining but there were a lot of repetitive details in these last two books.
Profile Image for Terra Jeniece.
122 reviews2 followers
February 11, 2024
3.75 I love Lisa but it didn’t get good until 40%. It was a lot of fluff and very repetitive 😫😫😫😫I did love the ending. I was happy for everyone.
Profile Image for Toya  Davis-Stokley.
2,565 reviews100 followers
February 22, 2024
Ms. Lisa, you got me fangirling over here honey, cause this book here! ❤️ I was so looking forward to this conclusion, and you did not disappoint. After the ending of book 2, with my heart in my throat, I didn't know how this would have a favorable outcome. But you did that! First, can I say that I despise Gilberto!! 🤬🤬 He gotta be Lucifer's daddy or something, cause I ain't ever run across anyone as devious, and evil as that asshole!! 👿 Ughhhh..... I digress.

There was so much to unpack in this read, as secrets, lies, and revelations were uncovered, that my damn head was spinning! This read will really take you through it! Ditey is a rider for real, for real, and is loyal as hell. My heart broke over and over for Tuscany, but my girl finally got her happy ending. Quasie, I'm indifferent on, as she was a bit suspect for me. 🤷🏾‍♀️ However, I loved Eleven. He kept Quasie in line. Lydia and Gator were adorable, and their young love was sweet. But ma'am you almost stopped my heart during that one scene...... 👀 Kilo, really did mature throughout this read, and I was happy for him. Now, Baguette.... sir, we were already looking at you sideways at the ish you put Aphrodite through, but when you showed your ass with Tuscany, and more details emerged about the past; I ain't messin' with you! Like at all! Goal... you gotta read it to find out his fate. This finale was thrilling, funny, even heartbreaking at times, but the family and togetherness of the friends shined throughout. Great read!
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321 reviews2 followers
February 11, 2024
MUST READ‼️ LISA DIDN’T COME TO PLAY‼️

Whew! Lisa put her foot in this book scratch that this series okaayyy… This book was hilarious, sad, dropping gems and giving reads all at the same time. Lisa wrote this book so well I feel like these folks are real. When I say she left no question unanswered or a wide range of what ifs while writing. This is one well thought-out, took my time writing series and I love that for Lisa. Quasie got on my last nerve and I almost felt like she should’ve been humbled more than she was cause sis needed a reality check sometimes. Quasie had me feeling that Eleven should’ve and could’ve done better but he love her or whatever 🤣🤣🤣. Pretty Pretty wasn’t playing about her man and I loved that for her but I need that other soft spot to go away asap. Had me aggravated like forget him 🤣😩😒. Goal was that and some I love him and the way he loves his woman. Litty and Big Gator was just so cute to me. I love their storyline it wasn’t too much for their age and just enough for their reality. I hope to hear more from them and Savannah crazy tail self. Kilo 🗣️The Growth! Lawd he grew as a man and I love that for him and them kids. Tusc I’m happy for her and the closure she received after everything came out. Ion care, Ion care, Ion care I still feel someway about Bag 🥴😒. I’m with Goal that sensitive a dude. That last memory ain’t do nothing but make me dislike him more 🤷🏾‍♀️. Overall I love this family and that unexpected pop up guest was hilarious as usual.
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641 reviews15 followers
June 9, 2025
Well one thing that I can say is that Ms. Ma'am gave an amazing story. I loved the mess out of these characters. Tuscany, Aphrodite, and Quasie are def my girls they are not weak by any means necessary. Straight boss females for sure. Now for the men, I was def a fan of Goal and Eleven they were both about their women and def were not cheaters, they went hard for what they wanted. This is the type of Highhandedness I liked. Kilo still my least fave along with Baguette, like I liked them when they got it together, but the fact is that them 🥷🏾's weren't shit and I sorry I wouldn't wish them on my worst nemesis. Kilo had growth and though it wasn't much, something is better than nothing. Baguette, shit I was just happy he went back to therapy, cause that 🥷🏾 def needed to lay up on someone's couch. I hated the kids' names, no offense I am with Diety on her baby's name it was ugly but if I was dickmatized, I'd probably name my baby something silly as well...ha-ha. Litty kid being named Graffiti...was interesting, like this why we don't let kids name babies. The wedding for Quasie was so beautiful, Eleven though not a main main character is def a favorite.

Interested to see if Kassie and Tulscan get together in a future book. I see the intro on the mob books, so I def will be starting those soon.

MY FAV SCENE THE BLONDE HOE AND GELATO DYING BY ANIMAL INGESTING! 🤣🤣
FAV RIDE OR DIE FRIEND IS DEF SAVANNAH...I MEAN SHE SQUARED UP WITH A TEACHER!!

P.S: Ms. Author Ma'am sure can write some spice🥵🥵
Profile Image for Amber Ganaway.
783 reviews13 followers
March 20, 2024
Great finale 💛💛💛

Honey everything came full circle. Everyone had so much to unpack, that I felt the weight lifting off me lol. All of these couples loved each other so deeply and true, that even when the secrets came out it wouldn’t break them. Honey, hearing what Baguette did made me want to slap him silly, because what were you thinking? It sucked the way he did Aphrodite so dirty, yet she was still there for him when she didn’t have to be. It was a little weird seeing how close they all were but I loved the relationship with Tuscany. She had been through so much and overcame it all with her son by her side. All of the children were so adorable. Goal had zero sense 🤣🤣🤣 but he loved his Pretty Pretty and Lil pretty. I was here for Gage and Lydia, they were to cute and finding out why they called him Big Gator was crazy lol. Quasie drive me up the wall with her bougie tail and I’m glad Eleven was a true boss that wasn’t playing with her. Kilo did right by giving her that divorce and just letting her go. What goes around comes around and he had to sit on his feelings after the way he did her . Ms. Haddie was my girl and it was wild how everyone all connected but it all worked out for the better. Lisa you never disappoint me, amazing job!
786 reviews3 followers
February 12, 2024
The Crew - Exhilarated

Aphrodite was dealing with her own issues, her child was back from the dead, her man had just been shot and was no where to be found and she was trying to keep it all together. Quasie was being the boss that she was but she was dealing with issues as well! She discovered AP was her sister, a husband she had yet to forgive and divorce then their was Eleven and her being pregnant! Tuscany was kidnapped! Brock was feeling guilt and anger! Lydia was pregnant and not telling Gage her true feelings. Gage was trying to juggle football and becoming a father! Savannah was going hard for her BFF and looking for a man to replace the one she had! Kilo was battling baby mommas and his grandmother was missing and finally deciding to let his wife go! The one enemy they had in common was Gilberto! The couple and friends had to deal with one devil before the ultimate devil was handled! A great read! This book was a roller coaster ride of emotions and closures that lead to healing!


Profile Image for Tenika Glover.
796 reviews3 followers
April 29, 2024
So Worth The Wait!!

Gilberto was an evil, greedy mfer. I don't know why Baguette kept going for Daphne, I know if she wouldn't have been killed they would have kept sneakin. Tuscany is a real one because she didn't fold, she took everything Gilberto put her through. Tulsaire has manners even though his father is evil courtesy of Ms. Haddie. Ms. Haddie took on the responsibility of caring for the kids and Tuscany for not being there for her own kids. Ms. Haddie was everybody's mama and grandma. She told Kilo to give Quasie the divorce even though he should have been did it. He took her through hell and expected her to be fine with it. Eleven showed her something different as spoiled her. Chia and Jett are family now. Aphrodite adopted her as a little sister. Gabe told Litty how he really feels about her. She told him what he really means to her. Goal is the man, he told Aphrodite what it was and how it's going to be. She wasn't going for that though. They are both stubborn but they weren't the fold easily. They both backed up what they said and meant
Profile Image for Tamarah.
101 reviews
February 18, 2024
No crumbs left..

First let me just say, I love Eleven Seven Kodas baby! He and Tuscany are my favorites! Goal is so funny. I’m so happy for him and Pretty Pretty! I’m still side eyeing Baguette. That’s all I got to say about him. Lol Quasie played in me and Eleven's face; when he is the “aesthetic” (to me anyway). Lol Litty and Gator are so cute together (that scene almost gave me a heart attack). Kilo is alright with me; I always knew he would do the right thing. I didn’t doubt him. Lol. So happy everyone got their happy ending. It was really a great ending. Can’t wait to read about Kassie.
1,914 reviews5 followers
February 12, 2024
Bravo

Daphne was for everybody. When I say she was ran through, baby had miles. What is so funny through she had all the paid dudes. She was Lorie Harvey forreal. I am so glad that Kilo left her go and be happy. I'm glad that she moved on with Eleven and did not go back to him. Oh that dang father was a true monster! He preyed on little girls and I am so glad he did not have a daughter. I really need a spin off of the kids growing up. I know they are gonna be nothing to play with.
919 reviews
February 19, 2024
Like I mentioned in book 2 all these folk lives were linked up one way or another and Daphne and Gilberto were the catalyst.

There were lots of omissions where folks hid their past; and blame to pass around. I always wondered about Athena’s “funeral”, and this was answered! IMHO both Brock and Pretty Pretty shared the blame somewhat because they both should have been involved even with all the pain they endured!

All in all with the odds stacked against them, and the same enemies to eliminate, tears of sorry, tears of joy everyone finally got their HEA.
21 reviews
November 16, 2024
what a wild ride

Wheewww! What can I say! The way book 3 came in and had my heart beating fast on the first chapter and the way Lisa connected storyline and plot together…mind blowing. Sometimes the more we grow the more we have to hold ourselves accountable for some hurtful things and no matter how much we want to hold sometimes letting go is for the better cause you never know what will be waiting on you right round the corner…a grey eyed demon… lol. Truly enjoyed this series!! Good job Lisa
Profile Image for Michelle Leaks.
30 reviews
February 11, 2024
Why are my eyes sweating!!!!

This finale was EVERYTHING!!! I laughed, I cried, I cheered, rolled my eyes.... Whew every emotion was brought forth with this one!!! Lisa you definitely did your BIG one with this!!!!
If you are reading this to find out about the book.. 2 words... READ IT!!! As a matter of fact read in this order

Euphoria (not on Kindle)
Exhilarated
Exhilarated 2
Jettison Come Up ( not on Kindle)
Exhilarated 3

You will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED
16 reviews
February 13, 2024
Amazinggggg

Lisaaaaaaaa this was a well deserved WAIT !!! You did your thangs wish this final everything made sense everything was well written! Girllll I loved this series. So happy for everyone , I'm so lost for words but girl I need me a Goal and eleven cause babyyyy they wasn't playing on what they wanted!! I love all your books but this series legit another favorite I will read over and over again!!
Profile Image for Keyoka Scott-Whitley.
11 reviews
February 15, 2024
Exhilarated!!!

This series is a must read! As usual my girl did the damn thing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved everything about this book and these characters! Loved some more than others (Gilberto evil slicked back hair a$$ & Brock for being so foolish😤) but this group was definitely entertaining and lived up to the title Exhilarated!!! Can’t wait until spinoffs are released with updates on Kilo, Kassie, Gage, and Litty! Oh and my girl Savannah was lit and didn’t let up! Great job Fav!
Profile Image for Denetta Banks.
3,806 reviews21 followers
February 16, 2024
Great Ending

The ending of this series is so good. Continuing where book two left off, the drama stops for a few and picks back up. Family dysfunction is at an all time high and their is some in most of the families. Family truths come to light and some wish theirs would have stayed in the dark. Finally all snakes have met karma and these couples finally find love, peace, and happiness. This author really delivered a five star series with plenty of twist, turns, and secrets.
214 reviews
February 17, 2024
Good read

I feel like I've been waiting forever for this book to come out. I don't even know where to begin there's so much that was going on so many different stories. This city must be way too small with everybody being so interconnected. I really really almost cried when Lydia got stabbed. This was a very good read. Too many stories though could have been made into a couple more books.
Profile Image for Alicia Sims.
1,141 reviews3 followers
February 19, 2024
I Didn't Want This To End! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I thought Brock was crazy about Aphrodite baby Goal did not play about his Queen. Gage was very mature for an 18-year-old. He let his intentions with Lydia be known and stood on them. Athena had everyone wrapped around her little fingers. I love how Tuscany kept her girl code morals. Kymani and Kassie need a love story now. Gilberto and Daphne got what they deserved.
Profile Image for LaChante Anderson.
514 reviews7 followers
September 3, 2025
The perfect ending!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
The was an amazing ending to this trilogy! I loved all the different POV’s throughout because it balanced the story so well. I’m not going to lie Goal and Eleven is my favorite MMC’s thus far in this series. They were so intentional that I couldn’t get enough of them. I also lived the on the mob cameo from the Don and Ezio.

Overall read this book if you looking for the best BDE, mind blowing moments, and HEA! Highly recommend! 💖
Profile Image for Angela.
305 reviews
January 4, 2026
Lisa is that GIRL!

Lisa Austin will forever be one of my favorite authors, an automatic read and it don’t matter what she releases. This series was perfect. I was entertained as I rode the Lisa Austin Lightning Rollercoaster — I screamed, hollered, cried and raised my hands for the Jagoda Bay Gang! I did read the books out of order but I was still entertained! I need books on Tuscany’s people especially Tulscan 🥵. This is a must read! All of Lisa’s books are!
Profile Image for Macy Allen-Lowery .
159 reviews
February 13, 2024
Mannn….

Whewwww you did it again. You gave me giggles,tears, heart racing moments. Their stories were full of tribulations but so much love. I try not give details of the books in my reviews ,bc I personally hate that. But those babies names wasssss extreme lol. Everybody had some good hands n bad hands dealt to them in many wayssssss but in the end it was beautiful .
Profile Image for Lacie.
393 reviews
February 14, 2024
🔥🔥💥💥💥

This was such a great read. I have been so unproductive today. lol. These men did not play about their women. Well Brock got in my nerves. He truly was an azzz when it came to blaming Tuscany then going back to the miss pass around. Goal was hilarious!! So happy Jett lived. Definitely want more from Tuscany’s brothers!! Excited about the next book.
15 reviews3 followers
February 15, 2024
Brock ain’t suffer enough 😩

A 5 star read as usual but Baguette got off way too easy. Daphne was his kryptonite! He was a F boy from beginning to end and suffered no real consequences. He deserved Kilo treatment. He really burned me up lmao but great books will evoke that kind of emotion. Well done Miss Lisa!
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302 reviews4 followers
February 18, 2024
Great

Where to start, I have been waiting for this book and baby Lisa did that!!! This book was so good I really am in my feelings about Brock I’m just glad Pretty Pretty found Goal , at one point I thought he wanted Pretty Pretty back but Goal was not having that. This book is a must read
106 reviews
February 20, 2024
Strong

Aphrodite got her man. Goal was so good to her and Athena. Showered them both with so much love. The love and friendship Aphrodite and Baquette had for each other was beautiful to see, too. Aphrodite could have held a grudge . Baquette did a lot of dumb shit.
I want to reach in the book slap his ass.
Profile Image for Natay 99.
271 reviews3 followers
February 26, 2024
Bring them back!

This series was one of the best series that I've read in awhile. I loved the different dynamics and levels of friendship & relationships amongst these group of characters. It is most certainly untraditional but the author made me fall in love with the way they all loved on each other!! I can't wait to see what's next with the Navarro's and their friends!
2,075 reviews14 followers
April 19, 2024
Absolutely loved it!

This book, along with the entire series was awesome. Every one of the characters were tied to each other in some way. Gilberto and Daphne got exactly what they deserved. Well written, flowed well and definitely kept my attention. The family cohesiveness and friendships were so strong. Great series.
287 reviews4 followers
June 5, 2025
Finally finished this oh so good of a book. When I say Goal will snatch your soul, baguette ain’t done yet, Kilo can go so low, Gage was in a rage, and Gilbertoooo, well he can go to hell. lol. Lisa Austin, I have easily fallen in love with your pen. You my friend have earned an auto buy status from me. I freaking loved this series down. Oh yeah, and Eleven is bae, he can get it. lol
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76 reviews
November 16, 2025
I was actually looking forward to this being over. Nothing about me would be OK with this situation. He kept his ex close because he's still in love with her, and he just used a new girl as a buffer because he knows she would never get back to him.


This my first read about this author, and, I'm glad I read it, but I don't know
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