The Other Side of the Pillow

by Zane

The New York Times bestselling Queen of Erotica, Zane is back with a new novel about a testy love affair that emerges between a woman who’s had enough and a man who’s had it all.

Jemistry Daniels is a bitter woman and not trying to hide it. Even though she is beautiful, intelligent, and makes six figures a year as a high school principal in Washington, DC, one man after another has failed her. So she decides to give up and join the party by adapting the entire “friends with benefits” mentality with a couple of men that she beds on the regular but refuses to hold any kind of real conversation with, in fear that she might actually catch feelings.

Everything is going according to plan until she meets Dr. Tevin Harris, a prominent vascular surgeon, one night at a poetry slam. Tevin listens to her deliver her male-bashing poem and instead of steering away from her like most men with any common sense would do, he asks her out. Tevin has been casually dating for years, ever since his failed marriage to Estella. They had suffered several miscarriages and the emotional pain had become too much for either one of them to bear and still wake up with each other every morning.

Opening up, gaining trust, tearing down barriers, and ultimately, having the audacity to love again is not easy for either Jemistry or Tevin. It takes a lot of transparency, emotional honesty, and patience to even begin to build a life together by helping each other rebuild what has been broken. The Other Side of the Pillow examines, explores, and exposes what it means to truly fall in love. It proves that true love stories do not have a happy ending. True love stories never end at all.

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Fiction, Audiobook, African American, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary

288 pages, Hardcover

First published August 5, 2014

About the author

Zane is the New York Times bestselling author of Afterburn, The Heat Seekers, Dear G-Spot, Gettin’ Buck Wild, The Hot Box, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Nervous, Skyscraper, Love is Never Painless, Shame on It All, and The Sisters of APF; the ebook short stories “I’ll be Home for Christmas” and “Everything Fades Away”; and editor for the Flava anthology series, including Z-Rated and Busy Bodies. Her TV series, Zane’s Sex Chronicles, and The Jump Off are featured on Cinemax, and her bestselling novel Addicted is a major motion picture with Lionsgate Films. She is the publisher of Strebor Books, an imprint of Atria Books/Simon & Schuster. Visit her online at EroticaNoir.com. - See more at: http://authors.simonandschuster.com/Z...

Reviews

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good story involving a positive and faithful man in the long run with author details afterwards. 8 of 10 stars

[Monica **can't read fast enough** · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a hard book for me to give a rating to, but I decided on the 3 out of 5 stars because it was well written, the characters were realistic, and I could clearly recognize the point being made within the story. However with that being said, I didn't like any of the characters involved at all. Jemistry, is completely unlikable. I understand that she has been sorely mistreated and abused by men in the past which has caused her to become jaded and bitter. Jemistry decides that she will now play by the same rules and guidelines that so many men seem to follow and it is by no means a good way to live. If the behavior that you abhor is offensive and destructive in men why in the world would Jemistry believe that it would be any less so when a woman does it? Why would Jemistry expect to attract anyone worthy of sharing a life with when what she is now showing the world of herself is ugly and off putting? I would not want her to become a doormat and continue to allow anyone to mistreat her, but to purposefully morph into the very thing that caused your own pain doesn't make sense either. Especially when one wants to be thought of as an intelligent and independent woman. Jemistry instead came off as an angry, sarcastic, and volatile woman with a chip the size of the Chrysler building on her shoulder.

The character of Tevin didn't fare much better for me either. I just couldn't bring myself to like him even with the tragedy and heartache that he suffered. His interactions with Jemistry's roommate Winsome just sealed the "I don't like this guy" deal for me. I wish that I could have enjoyed this book more than I did. I definitely wish that I had read other books by Zane before this one. Zane is such a popular author and is known for her erotic prowess and I could definitely see examples of that in this book. However, the story simply didn't resonate with me. The impression that I was left with was that of having just read a version of a made for B.E.T movie which is unfortunately not my cup of tea.

**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley/Atria book**

[Danita Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been a big fan of Zane's since the beginning. She writes the type of books that will have your panties wet, so keep your man or your toy close by. With that said, this one was a milder touch compared to her other books, but it was a 4 star good read. Zane sometimes has a message in her books or some kind of enlightens when it comes to relationships and matters of the heart. I love the mane character and her best friend names. Anything odd is right up my alley. I loved that Jemistry was a school principal in DC, not for from me. I love how today's society was implemented in the story about electronic and children. How they know nothing about being outside and having to be home the the time the street lights come on. Electronic is the modern-day babysitter. I'm just saying. On another note, Jemistry was your typical bitter black woman who has been abused, messed over by so many men. Love was the last thing on her mind until. And, with that said, there is something to be said about not searching for love but allowing it to find you. Happy reading, my friends.

[Shamika · Rating 4 out of 5]

[ARC received courtesy of NetGalley]

3.5-4 Stars...

Zane's Other Side of the Pillow was an entertaining read which not only show-cased the romantic relationship between Jemistry and Tevin, but also served as a lesson in relationships. Jemistry Daniels is a successful high school principal in Chicago. But unfortunately she's also a woman scorned. She has been used and abused by a fair share of men. Coming off yet another bad relationship where she suffered both physical and emotional abuse, she's done with all men or let me say relationships.

Then we have Dr. Tevin Harris, a good looking wealthy surgeon and an overall good guy. Yes for the good guy! He lives by a set of high morals and values. He has women basically falling at his feet but those women don't impress him. He wants something more meaningful after his failed marriage.

Although I've never had the same experience as Jemistry, I could understand to her bitter feelings toward men. Tevin's quest to convince Jemistry that not all men are the same was admirable. These two attempt to let go of the past and embark on a steamy relationship. But it's not always easy to forget the hurt when it's all you've been dealt. The story had such a good flow that I completed it in one sitting. There is some drama, misunderstandings and miscommunications which causes ups and downs for Tevin & Jemistry. This story is about relationships and the way different people view relationships.

I enjoyed that Tevin is in touch with his feelings and doesn't co-sign to a particular "man code" when it comes to women. Zane's commentary at the end was perfect..such real talk.

[WTF Are You Reading? · Rating 1 out of 5]

It is a really sad day when I DNF Erotica, but this was too corny even for me.
The lead female protagonist spends the majority of the introduction whining about all men being dogs, and having been reduced to a shell of her former self as a result of her interaction with said losers.
When she then meets a man who has the qualities that she claims to be looking for...and he's a surgeon, no less. She proceeds to go for a "booty call" right before said date.
Ummmm...hello?
Weren't you just complaining about things like that in the men that you said were not worthy of you?
But I digress...
The sex scenes aren't descriptive enough to be sexy. They are however, crude enough to border on vulgar.
There were enough references to "pussies" "dicks" and "dick sizes" within the 17% (Kindle approximation) that I managed to get through, to make me wonder if I had somehow wandered into an adolescent boys' locker room after recess.
Speaking of language. Jimistry, the main female character is supposed to be a young high school principal. Her speech is peppered with so much colloquial "black speak" that she often sounds no better than one of her students.
This makes my head hurt...and is a prime example of an Afro-American author playing to stereotypes.
Please stop!
You are doing your book, and what could be a great story a great disservice.

[Tqwana · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wavered between giving this a 2 or a 3, but had to go with the lower rating. There was just too much scoffing and eye rolling happening as I was reading. And anytime I find myself editing rather than just enjoying the story is a bad sign. Don't get me wrong. Somewhere in there is a good story, it's just mired by unnecessary and mundane details that didn't develop character or plot, and so much telling rather than showing that it read like a how-to, after school special rather than a novel. Seriously, I think your target audience knows who Joe Clarke is. Ironic, considering the notes at the end that said it ended up being a fictionalized tutorial rather than nonfiction. If you have to spell out that Jemistry has daddy issues rather than let the character's actions show it, that's a problem. This might've worked better as nonfiction.
Much of the storytelling was disjointed. One example that comes to mind is when Jemistry (God awful name) and Tevin were supposed to talk about his patient that died, but Jemistry ended up going on about her job. And that happened over and over again. I expected a big blow up with Tevin and Floyd after Floyd's dirt was revealed and again, got pages of exposition that had nothing or little to do with the confrontation. There were so many soapbox preaching moments that I wasn't sure if this book was about Jemistry and Tevin or commentary on current events. By the way, no real educator would ever say the thing about teachers having shorter hours and summers off, because they know that's not true in anyway. Having been a teacher myself, I was offended.
To be a little nit-picky, what's with the name dropping of year/make/model of cars? Unless you're showing us how the character went from rags to riches, it's again superfluous details. He pulled into a parking space - did I really need to know the color and type of Mercedes he drove? What was the point? It's like people that go into Coach, Prada, Michael Kors, etc. and buy the handbags with the logo monogrammed all over it instead of the higher quality leather bags; it's all for show.
So, Zane is the queen of erotica? This was the least erotic book I've read. Ok, maybe not as bad as Fifty Shades. All that vulgar language, but most of the sex scenes were again exposition or just fade to black. Throwing out dirty language does not erotica make. And seriously? Abigail? Brown pudding? That's just gross and unsexy all the way around.

[Ashley Teagle · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was the first Zane book that I read. I thought it was okay. The book, based on what I've heard others say about Zane's work, is right in line with her other titles.

Jemistry is a high school principal who is bitter towards men following a break up from an abusive lover. She meets Tevin, a surgeon, during an open mic night where she recites a poem about how bitter she is.

Readers in the DMV area will enjoy Zane's numerous references to the area.

Overall, this book fell a little short for me. My first issue was with the introduction of Jemistry's past as an abused woman. While I understand moving on to a healthy relationship is life changing and helpful, I really thought this was a great opportunity for Zane to focus on a real life problem that women face. I was waiting for Jemistry, as a well paid professional, to take charge of her mental health and visit with a psychologist to help her overcome her past.

Also, Jemistry and Tevin are professionals. For lack of a better word, I thought some of their sex scenes and dialogue were a little outlandish. I'm more forgiving on this point because Zane is known as an erotic fiction writer, so maybe the raunchy is what her fan base considers better.

Lastly, the plot was a little out of focus. Zane tried to add a second plot featuring Tevin's best friend and yet a third subplot featuring Jemistry's roommate and I Just felt like it all felt like too much. The book is already told from alternating perspectives between Tevin and Jemistry and adding all the extra drama with three additional characters took away from the main story to me.

I would still recommend this book to erotic fiction fans and readers of African American fiction if for no other reason than to have an opportunity to introduce them to some of Zane's older more well known titles.

[Ms. Nikki · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book just reiterated the fact that soft men don't appeal to me. It's even worse when you see one taking crap from a woman who doesn't necessarily deserve his nice-ness.

Jemistry (I dislike this name and I would mess up and think chemistry and dentistry in my head) is a woman who has been walked on, walked over, and beaten until the dust fell off. She's jaded, knows it, and can't seem to shake off the residue of past relationships gone wrong.

She's now "all about the sex" and it has its perks until she meets a man that says all the right things at the wrong time. He sees her pain and is willing to work with her if she'd just acknowledge that he's not a man from her past and to leave the baggage where it belongs.

I haven't read an urban erotica story in awhile and I found this read lacking in substance and story. Yes, there was an HEA, but there was no dramatic build up and I wasn't necessarily elated when they got together nor was I saddened during the "apart" moments.

This read was unreal to me, not absurdly so, with the whole roommate thing, the ring, how long they were separated, and his friend's drama.

Although this read was not for me, others will be sure to get the message that there are still some good men out there if you can just leave the past in the past.

*I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review*

[🌻 Sunita 🦋✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book focused on realistic relationship issues. You follow a woman who’s been hurt so many times before that she finds it hard to settle down with a man who truly loves her. She doesn’t even believe the love is real at first which keeps her closed off. Then you follow a man who’s seen first hand what being unfaithful can lead to and decides to be a loyal partner. He goes through his own troubles, but loves unconditionally anyway. Both their worlds come crumbling down when jealousy is mixed in leaving both parties hurting, but in the end love prevails. I gave this 3 stars because I was always waiting for the climax that never came.

[Tiffany Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

To say I was excited when I heard Zane was writing a new book would be a huge understatement. To me, despite what popular culture will lead you to believe, she is the one and only queen of erotica. In my opinion, The Other Side of the Pillow was quite different from her previous books and I still LOVED it!

"In truth, I disgusted myself because he was right. I had relinquished all my common sense and self-respect in the name of love. I used to scoff at women who stayed with men who cheated on them, or hit them. Yet, there I was with one who took pride in doing both."

Ohhhh, don't we all know a Jemistry? Or heck, we could be the one that is a Jemistry? Jemistry is a woman in a relationship with a man that she knows is no good for her, but yet she stays. Well, she stays until one day she realizes that she deserves more and walks away. Jemistry is definitely a believable character. She is flawed, broken, bitter, and has dealt with enough heartbreak and disappointment to last a lifetime.

Enter Dr. Tevin Harris!!

"I realize that we just met but I want to be "the example" of what a man should be instead of "another example" of what a man should never be."

Did you catch that ladies??? Dr. Harris is swoon-worthy and everything else. But, he too is flawed and is carrying some baggage with him. The love story between him and Jemistry is one of push and pull. It is one of complexities and it develops over time as each of them learn to not only put down their walls but to be patient and wait for the other person to allow them in.

The Other Side of the Pillow came along right when I needed it in my life. It will serve as a constant reminder that nothing is gained by having a cold heart. Jemistry's story reminds us that even though we had one that broke us down, there is someone that will help build us back up and become the true love of our lives. And, as mentioned before this is a step out of the norm for Zane as it isn't erotica, but to me it is one of her best books to date. This is how you write a book about grown ups for grown ups!!

Ohhhhhh, and the note at the end from Zane is EVERYTHING!!!

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of The Other Side of the Pillow in exchange for an honest review.

[Nay Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received an ARC through NetGalley.

Zane is a phenomenal author. I've been into her books since high school, maybe 8th grade (yes I know I was young at the time, but I was obsessed with all types of books), so reading this was something I definitely knew I wanted to do. While most of her books are all nitty gritty about sex, this book was intense and not so wrapped up in the sex scenes.

Jemistry Daniels is a principal at a school and a bitter woman. She has been hurt time and time again from men in her life. Being used for money, abused, cursed out and much more. She vowed to only deal with men for sex and nothing more. She was a very good woman -- hardworking, loving, kind, caring and puts her all into what she does. I felt bad for her and the men she dealt with. She was bitter, but she wasn't so far gone that she couldn't find herself loving a man again. She did have her moments of being insecure, but she was able to analyze things real good.

Dr. Tevin Harris is a surgeon and he's been hurt by love before. He was married, but due to pregnancy issues in his marriage his wife couldn't bare it and divorced. He vowed to never find love again. Tevin was a bold, hot and brilliant man. He may have been hurt, but he saw something in Jemistry after hearing her poem called "Bitter" and I was amaze by how bold he was in asking her out. Tevin was the perfect guy. He never gave up on his feelings for Jemistry and never pushed her into things she wasn't ready for. He was respectful in every way.

The relationship between Jemistry and Tevin was beautifully written. They both were hurt and Jemistry was "broken" but with Tevin by her side she was able to love again. I appreciated that even though there were a few sex scenes this wasn't consumed in it. I enjoyed how it focused mainly on the intimacy of the mind, emotions and communication in a relationship rather than the sex. Just amazing.

I definitely enjoyed the whole storyline and the characters. It was a very believable relationship that I loved reading and seeing grow. Definitely never disappointed with any of Zane's reads.

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'? · Rating 4 out of 5]

For most of the relationships Jemistry has been in, they have been abusive and she ends up hurt, physically and emotionally. After so many years of this she decides to take the rest of her life into her own hands and builds a wall around herself and stay single only have a few friends with benefits, to fill her needs. That is until she meets Tevin Harris. Will he be able to tear down the wall Jemistry has built around herself or will she repeat her past patterns of bailing on a relationship just when things seem to be going well?

I have read quite a few of Zane's book in the past, but it has been few years since I have read one. This I will say is now one of my favorites. The Other Side of the Pillow was a great love story that most women dream will be a part of their lives. To meet a man who is understanding of your past, butwill love you because of the future you will build together. Jemistry meets Tevin after she finishes reciting a poem called "Bitter". Shortly after they meet, though, she drops the two men she's been having casual sex with for the past couple of years.

The thing I liked best about this book, is that is gives you the hope that there is love out there for everybody sometimes in the place you leastexpect it. Learning to trust is not the easiest thing to do, but when you find someone you can trust completely then it's a magical thing. Tevin helped Jemistry to break down the wall she had built and learn to love again, but will the love and trust last.

Each chapter started with a quote about love, here are a few of my favorites:

"One day you'll meet someone who doesn't care about your past because they want to be with you in your future." --Anonymous

"Love is when you look into someone's eyes and see everything you need." --Unknown

"When I say I love you, please believe it's true. When I say forever, know I'll never leave you. When I say good-bye, promise me you won't cry. Cause the day I'll be saying that would be the day I die." --Unknown

[Lisa Muhammad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jemistry Daniels is the poster child for an angry black woman. Although she is independent and highly successful, she is tired of being used and abused by men so she adapts the mentality: Friends with Benefits. If a man can do it, so can a woman…right??! Wrong, we as woman at some point have to break down those walls as it is not in our DNA to act like that without feeling some type of way.

Jemistry was doing well with that philosophy until she meets divorced Vascular Surgeon, Tevin Harris who is just the man to knock down those walls. Dr. Harris has had his own share of heartache in a different form. He knows how to fix his patients but can he fix Jemistry’s heart? Will she allow him in? Is there such a thing as being happy after being in a mentally and physically draining relationship many times before?

The author takes us on the journey of perseverance and love. The Other Side of the Pillow shows us with time and patience, anything is possible. Sometimes when we are at our most vulnerable stage in life, we find that is then, we have also reached our breaking point.

The story has a great flow and the characters are real and raw. At one time or another, we all have experienced what Jemistry and/or Tevin has gone through. I like how Zane has a quote at the beginning of each chapter. The quotes correspond with that chapter’s story. If you are a fan of Zane’s writings, you will not be disappointed as this is a five star read.

[Nicole Hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was really difficult for me to enjoy this book. I am a huge Zane fan but I was a little disappointed in this book.
I enjoyed the story of Tevin and Jemistry although at times throughout the book I would forget their individual professions. It was extremely hard for me to believe that Jemistry worked around high school children by the way she herself spoke. Then I remembered its Zane and her books are often very explicit.
The other characters such as Winsome, Estella and Courtney in my opinion were underdeveloped. I think more could have been written in their individual story line.
Oftentimes throughout the book some pages especially the thought processes of the characters were just fluff and did not flow with the story. I thought quite a few thoughts as told by the person just did not make any sense.
It was an ok read but not what I expected from Zane.

[Matysha · Rating 5 out of 5]

A DEFINITE MUST READ!!!!!!!!!!!!! Zane has done it again! This book is has something everyone can relate to. I loved that love definitely conquered all! With friends like Floyd and Winsome , Tevin and Jemistry didn't need any enemies. I really enjoy this novel and can't wait to see if Zane decides to write an "update" novel about the lives of Courtney, Floyd, Winsome , and Estella. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Helen H2NaturalBeauty · Rating 4 out of 5]

very interesting.. this isn't your typical fictional Zane read.. nope, there is a lesson in this book for sure. It's all about communication, having realistic expectations, being open and letting go the past so that the future can present itself.

[Latrisha Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty good book, love wins!

[Jenn [everythingshereads] · Rating 1 out of 5]

There was a lot of unnecessary talking in this erotica.

[Shawna Rizzi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was definitely entertaining. Very vulgar which made me laugh. Cheesy writing but listened to it on audio so the aloud phrases had me laughing. The book has a good point to it at the end.

[Jackie · Rating 2 out of 5]

ARC courtesy of Netgalley.

A high school principal abused by past boyfriends meets a handsome doctor at a poetry reading, a man who immediately decides he wants to have a long-term romantic relationship with her. She's wary, but gives it a try. Things go slowly, but well, until the hero tells the heroine's roommate that he wants his lover to move in with him. The roommate comes up with the brilliant idea to pretend that she and he were having sex, to break up the romance. That such a move will break up her friendship, too, roommate doesn't seem to realize. Of course, bitter, mistrusting heroine kicks hero to the curb. Hero & heroine finally get back together when they meet by chance at the airport, and heroine reveals that she's pregnant with his child.

Zane is celebrated not only for her raw, explicit erotica, but also for writing in black vernaculars. I both enjoyed and found myself taken aback at times reading language far different from what I'm used to finding in romance, language that seemed far more sexual, far more raw, even when it was just two friends talking over dinner. I had a hard time believing a professional black woman would not code switch more often, moving between black vernaculars and more standard English depending on the situation she was in. The number of swear words in this book were outnumbered only by the number of its clichés, making this at times a painful read for a lover of language.

The plot is high melodrama, and melodrama with a lot of anti-feminist ideology underlying it. Is Zane depicting a sexist culture? Or perpetuating it? I'd say a lot of both.

[Aleshia Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have only read about 4 or 5 of zane novels.They are all pretty good but this book was special.It had me telling everyone about it and I couldnt wait to get some alone time every day so that I could read, read read. This book is just awesome all the way around the board.I really appreciate Zane zoning in on a mans perspective and showing his sensitive side as well.I have to admit that when I first started reading the book it captured my attention right away and it stayed there.I didnt like how bitter Jemistry was.I mean dam I know Im pretty bitter but I dont believe that all men are the same.The sex scenes were erotic and very grown up.The book was mad corny in some chapters like the role play irritated me so bad.I like that she was freaky but sometimes It was little extreme.I think she couldve forgiven her roomate but to be cool or friends again...NAH , no that wasnt cool.Any way I liked the book overall I give it at 5 star rating b/c It was real,personable, Entertaining,Funning and it really reflected real life.I like that fact that it showed that just because you been through something doesnt mean that everyone is the same.God moved that person out the way 4 your soul mate and ultimately thats what I love about this book.I would read it again, They should make a dam movie out of this book.This book was the bomb.They both were educated and perfect for each other.His friend was a piece of shit..LOL

[Mrs Tupac · Rating 4 out of 5]

What drew me to this book was the beautiful cover art that man is fine & the woman puts me in the mind of Karlie Redd (from Love&Hip-Hop). I did not think this book would be this good I thought that it would consist of mainly sex,sex,and SEX !!! but it had more to it it was not fast paced like Zane's other sex books it was smooth like jazz.. I was so shocked that it was not simply about sex but about real world issues that happen daily. A bit unrealistic at points but life can happen in anyway. Keep up the good work Zane. I could really relate to Ms.Jemistry !!!! I too have given up on love 3 but this book made me semi-want to re-open my heart. Tevin captured my heart instantly !!!! he was a natural born great man. I wish I could accidentally run across someone like him in life.This book gave me a Eric Jerome Dickey type of vibe. I must admit it did drag a little towards the ending Winsome really did not seem that psychotic like she was made to be. I thought she would be a main character in the book but she appeared then disappeared !!. I wish the book went in more about Floyd and Courtney !!! I advise to every woman who has given up on love like me to read this book at least once

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zane is one of my favorite authors and she definitely did not disappoint this book gave me just about every emotion it had romance some parts was funny it had erotica that she's known for but it was not a lot of that it was mostly one hell of a love story the book was about Jemister a woman that has been through it all mostly bad relationship physical abuse she's had cheaters people trying to turn down her self esteem she's pretty much a beautiful woman but is very bitter and have given up on love and only having casual sex until she meets Tevin a man that changes all of it but they go through something very difficult in this book and that brings me to what I take away from this book things are not what they always seem and people should not just jump to conclusion if you love and trust someone its for a reason so at least give them a chance to plead their case I also took away from this book that love conquers all it's a great read and was worth every penny

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful book! I so enjoyed Jemistry and Tevon's story! True love prevailed through all the jealousy, lies, deceit, Tevon finally convinced Jemistry that he truly wanted to love her and be the only one she ever had to be open to and give her heart to. This was truly a love story! Zane really did her thing with this one and to say I loved it is an understatement! Very well written read it in one day while traveling to Memphis, TN from Illinois! A little different from her usual but I promise you, you will enjoy this novel! Great job Zane looking for more in the near future!

[Dominique Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first time reading anything from this author. I really enjoyed the story. The only thing was that it had too much sex. Even if the sex in the book was cut in half, that still would have been a tad much. I'll be reading more of this authors work because the like I said, the story was excellent!

[Nerissa Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book! A lot of people were judging me by its cover (Large print edition), but I stood my ground because I was more caught up with the actual story than the erotica bits...which were very well written mind you 😂😍😎🤓

This is a story about pain, love at first sight, integrity, and most importantly, TRUTH!! Be honest in life..don't waste time with lies and misconceptions...BE REAL!

[Books4EverySeason · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good to read a great love story without excessive drama. I enjoyed that fact the main characters communicated with each other. With any relationship there will be issues/problems, relationships involves communication and trust.

[Tynika Reads 🌺]

It was a great book. Entertaining from the beginning to the end. Zane never disappoints me inn her novels I'm happy at the ending of this story and everything question I had was answered & it all came together. No part 2 here for sure.

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Worse Zane book ever!

[Courtnei · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Jemistry was a handful and Tevin was a good man loved it amazing ending wish she'd do a sequel Oan I could've whooped Winsome's ass.