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The Ballinger Sisters #1
Want, Need, Love
Mona Ballinger has a talent for bringing the right people together - and keeping the wrong people apart. But when Anson Tyler's fiancee ends their engagement thanks to Mona's advice, he angrily confronts her. Unfortunately, Mona has not only caused him a broken heart - she ends up giving him a broken leg as well. Guilt-ridden over Anson's injury, Mona decides to help him recover - whether he likes it or not."
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 2, 2014
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Niobia Bryant
109 books503 followersNiobia Bryant is the award-winning and national bestselling author of more than fifty works of romance and commercial mainstream fiction. Twice she has won RT Magazine's Best African-American/Multicultural Romance Award, "Kiss the Ring"--written under the pseudonym Meesha Mink--was listed as one of the Library Journal's Best Books, and her books have appeared in Ebony, Essence, The New York Post, The Star-Ledger, The Dallas Morning News and many other national publications. One of her bestselling books has been adapted to film.
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August 3, 2023
Laugh-out-loud-good!
What do you get when a successful matchmaker can't find her own soul mate? A hot ironic mess, that's what! The chemistry between Mona & Anson was explosive and fun to watch especially after the "accident".
This book is 10 stars funny!
What do you get when a successful matchmaker can't find her own soul mate? A hot ironic mess, that's what! The chemistry between Mona & Anson was explosive and fun to watch especially after the "accident".
This book is 10 stars funny!
March 6, 2015
Loved it. Interesting storyline, kept me engaged from the beginning to the end.
June 1, 2016
Being in love is such a great feeling, and Niobia Bryant knows how to make her readers experience that magical emotion through the pages of her books. Want, Need, Love has witty characters and strong female roles partnered with a guy who has to work for the lady he loves. Bonus: It was a lot of fun reading about one of our favorite cities, New Orleans, and its familiar landmarks, like the French Quarter, and local events, like Mardi Gras and the Essence Festival.
September 1, 2023
5 powerful stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
December 5, 2014
I was really missing the Strong family but Niobia Bryant kind of takes us back there with this book. We return to the town of Holtsville and reunite with several characters from other books. (I realized there are several books I haven't read that are now out of print) I'm ready to read the other two sisters stories and hang out with those crazy aunts again. This book is laugh out loud funny and I can't wait to read more.
January 7, 2015
Another great read from Ms Bryant. It was different from all her other books and I really enjoyed the change. There were updates on the Strongs. Can't wait to read the next book!
January 14, 2016
Niobia has delivered with this one!I loved this love roller coaster the hero and heroine rode throughout this story!!! Definitely enjoyed the update on Strong family.
May 31, 2017
Loving your soul mate💛
This is second time reading this novel and I did not leave a review😴 I love revisiting the small town of Holtsville and how the Jamison and Strong families were included in this novel. Anson and Mona first meeting was a disaster which Anson blamed Mona for a problem that she had no control of. This novel was fast and a page turner, Love the way Anson and Mona went from her helping him to understand her gift with the help of her aunties which were a hoot. Mona was spontaneous
And Anson was lay back , Mona brought joy into his life which turns out to be a match with a whole lot love. Can't wait to see which sister falls in love with Hunter💛
This is second time reading this novel and I did not leave a review😴 I love revisiting the small town of Holtsville and how the Jamison and Strong families were included in this novel. Anson and Mona first meeting was a disaster which Anson blamed Mona for a problem that she had no control of. This novel was fast and a page turner, Love the way Anson and Mona went from her helping him to understand her gift with the help of her aunties which were a hoot. Mona was spontaneous
And Anson was lay back , Mona brought joy into his life which turns out to be a match with a whole lot love. Can't wait to see which sister falls in love with Hunter💛
August 21, 2025
Serendipitous
My first Niobia Bryant read was fantastic ‼️”Want, Need, Love (The Ballinger Sisters - Book 1)” was entertaining, exuberant & enchanting serendipitous yet precarious (🤭‼️) meeting (s) between Mona & Anson. Only the magic of Cupid🤦🏾♀️🤭‼️Nevertheless, no ones life is safe nor would it never be the same 🤣😂🤦🏾♀️🫣‼️ Watch the salutary transformation of the Ballinger’s & Tyler’s lives of Holtsville SC hometown (self imposed) heroes worst met & greet story ever told by two local service professionals🤭‼️…”For the Rest of My Life”
My first Niobia Bryant read was fantastic ‼️”Want, Need, Love (The Ballinger Sisters - Book 1)” was entertaining, exuberant & enchanting serendipitous yet precarious (🤭‼️) meeting (s) between Mona & Anson. Only the magic of Cupid🤦🏾♀️🤭‼️Nevertheless, no ones life is safe nor would it never be the same 🤣😂🤦🏾♀️🫣‼️ Watch the salutary transformation of the Ballinger’s & Tyler’s lives of Holtsville SC hometown (self imposed) heroes worst met & greet story ever told by two local service professionals🤭‼️…”For the Rest of My Life”
October 31, 2016
Don't normally write reviews, but these characters spoke to me. Enjoyed development of all and greatly look forward to learning about the rest of the family. L loved all the glimpses of other book characters. Thank you for giving a few hours of excited shivers, and moaning thrills. Can't wait until next one.
This is definitely for Niobia's followers and for new ones who are looking for romance, sex, love and laughter with a few years mixed in.
This is definitely for Niobia's followers and for new ones who are looking for romance, sex, love and laughter with a few years mixed in.
February 6, 2022
An Extremely Amazing Book!
This is an awesome book. I don’t quite know what to expect, but OMG, this book hit the spot. I Love reading Love stories, and read every day. Mona and Anson story was absolutely wonderful and well written. My only problem is that now I have to read the Complete Series in order to be satisfied. MS. Niobium Bryant is an awesome author. I highly recommend this book and is getting ready to read as many books as possible written by her.
This is an awesome book. I don’t quite know what to expect, but OMG, this book hit the spot. I Love reading Love stories, and read every day. Mona and Anson story was absolutely wonderful and well written. My only problem is that now I have to read the Complete Series in order to be satisfied. MS. Niobium Bryant is an awesome author. I highly recommend this book and is getting ready to read as many books as possible written by her.
December 15, 2016
Kind of "WEIRD"...yet still another ENGAGING and sexy read...loved the way Mona stuck to her beliefs...and Anson was quite a charmer once he allowed the ice to slowly chip and melt from around his heart...it was nice catching up w/the Jamison twins and their wives Chloe and Anika...and I'm looking forward to seeing which sister is Hunter's soul mate.
February 17, 2017
Loving all things Holtsville
Really enjoyed going on the journey with Mona and Anson, she brought joy to this very unhappy man that didn't realize he was until he met Mona, she's a fun loving love loving caring and giving woman, with a sixth sense and I love her. The twin aunties make me wish they were mine. Great read. Niobia Bryant, you are the ish you've got me hooked
Really enjoyed going on the journey with Mona and Anson, she brought joy to this very unhappy man that didn't realize he was until he met Mona, she's a fun loving love loving caring and giving woman, with a sixth sense and I love her. The twin aunties make me wish they were mine. Great read. Niobia Bryant, you are the ish you've got me hooked
August 19, 2019
Great read, she show Anson that you can love and live happily.
I chose this book be sure I like to read books by Nobia Bryant. This book showed how the love for a man or woman could happen if you believe. Mona loved Anson with all her heart and she didn't care who knew it. I am so glad that they Was able to love each other.
I chose this book be sure I like to read books by Nobia Bryant. This book showed how the love for a man or woman could happen if you believe. Mona loved Anson with all her heart and she didn't care who knew it. I am so glad that they Was able to love each other.
May 27, 2023
Mona and Anson!
What a beautiful love story that I thoroughly enjoyed. Anson was a character but so was Mona. Loved Hunter and the aunts. The story is well written and an enjoyable read. Sometimes we must just let the past go. This? author did not disappoint. Now the question is who ended up with Hunter.
What a beautiful love story that I thoroughly enjoyed. Anson was a character but so was Mona. Loved Hunter and the aunts. The story is well written and an enjoyable read. Sometimes we must just let the past go. This? author did not disappoint. Now the question is who ended up with Hunter.
August 29, 2025
The magical realism was good and the hard-to-get banter from the male side was a little hard to get past but understandable. Male character had a rough background, and the female character had a rough background just not as harsh as his. It took them some time understand each other but. him longer because he chose not to believe in the inevitable. Looking forward to reading the next book.
January 14, 2019
This was the cutest love story. I like the element with Mona having a gift, this was a quick, funny and enjoyable read. This is my 1st time reading anything from this author and I'm sure I'll be reading something by her in the near future.
August 13, 2023
Love it
I fell in love with the Strong family years ago, but now I love the Ballinger sisters and the Tyler brothers. I can't wait to read the next book in the series! Niobia Bryant never disappoints.
I fell in love with the Strong family years ago, but now I love the Ballinger sisters and the Tyler brothers. I can't wait to read the next book in the series! Niobia Bryant never disappoints.
October 22, 2023
Excellent read
Excellent read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Anson and Mona met in bizarre circumstances. Their first interaction was not pretty. This is their journey to love, with it’s many ups and downs.
Excellent read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Anson and Mona met in bizarre circumstances. Their first interaction was not pretty. This is their journey to love, with it’s many ups and downs.
July 6, 2025
Match Maker
Beautiful story! The close relationship of the sisters with their aunts is similar to many Louisiana families. Reading this feels like home. Looking forward to books 2 and 3.
Beautiful story! The close relationship of the sisters with their aunts is similar to many Louisiana families. Reading this feels like home. Looking forward to books 2 and 3.
February 5, 2020
Pretty good novel
The book was decent however it didn't have any moments that made me want to stay up late reading or anything like that. I enjoyed it but I wish it had more moments that pulled me into the story. It was bland yet satisfying.
The book was decent however it didn't have any moments that made me want to stay up late reading or anything like that. I enjoyed it but I wish it had more moments that pulled me into the story. It was bland yet satisfying.
Read
February 13, 2020I enjoyed the psychic thread winding through the story. Displeased that the protags didn't use/discuss condoms.
September 11, 2020
Want
Love in Huntsville was good read and good plot. This was a very different, but very good. Some things you want and can't always get.
Love in Huntsville was good read and good plot. This was a very different, but very good. Some things you want and can't always get.
January 20, 2022
I really enjoyed this book a lot❤️
February 15, 2023
Excited for more
Love this book can't wait to read book 2. You're an amazing writer I love reading your books especially when it has books 2 and 3 etc...
Love this book can't wait to read book 2. You're an amazing writer I love reading your books especially when it has books 2 and 3 etc...
September 1, 2023
I Believe
What a great story. Anton and Mona were truly meant for each other. Both strong willed and needy. If only …
What a great story. Anton and Mona were truly meant for each other. Both strong willed and needy. If only …
August 26, 2025
This was such a fun love story sprinkled with a bit of supernatural elements that I really enjoyed. Good read!
September 30, 2025
Mona and Anson
I enjoyed their story. Usually not my type of story line, but I already started reading it. Their chemistry and character were well written and developed.
I enjoyed their story. Usually not my type of story line, but I already started reading it. Their chemistry and character were well written and developed.
August 24, 2022
love that Anson couldn’t stand Mona for the first half of the book. I am so intrigued by the Ballinger family and their gifts. Anson was cold and standoffish but he couldn’t give what he never received. Mona came into his life like a wrecking ball knocking everything over and getting Anson out of his usual routine. I was so frustrated with them being in their own way for different reasons. I had to be patient with them as they found their way to each other. I’m looking forward to the next sister’s love story.
October 9, 2025
Talk about meeting your soulmate by hitting him with your car after have a premonition he's going to be hurt. That's how Mona and Anson started this quirky romance. Mona and her sisters have the ability to see someone's soulmate but are unable to see their own. Mona couldn't get a read on Anson's mate because it turns out she's his.
Anson is serious due to his unstable background and Mona is more open due to her loving, supportive upbringing. Throw in her amazing twin aunts, Millicent and Winifred along with their twin dialogue, her sisters Reeba and Shara, Hunter, Anson's brother, and this is such a fun read and a great start to this series.
I skipped Reeba's story and went straight to Shara. Reeba's character wasn't my favorite in this book. I'll read her last.
Anson is serious due to his unstable background and Mona is more open due to her loving, supportive upbringing. Throw in her amazing twin aunts, Millicent and Winifred along with their twin dialogue, her sisters Reeba and Shara, Hunter, Anson's brother, and this is such a fun read and a great start to this series.
I skipped Reeba's story and went straight to Shara. Reeba's character wasn't my favorite in this book. I'll read her last.
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