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An Unexpected Flame: Standalone

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Trapped in an abusive relationship, Heaven feels helpless and alone with the man she’d committed her life too. That was until one day she got the opportunity of a lifetime dancing at Baddie’s nightclub where dreams come true, and legends are made. Her life forever changes after her first night at the club, and her love life expands when she meets a street-smart cutthroat gangsta named Ghost.


A standalone novella.

308 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 12, 2024

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Profile Image for Demetrius.
427 reviews50 followers
June 19, 2024
The story flowed really well to me. I enjoyed it.
Profile Image for Erin Rae.
373 reviews24 followers
May 18, 2024
3.75 ⭐️ new to me author. Would I read this one again? Probably not. I liked the hunching scenes though 🤭 The story line was good.
Profile Image for Angela Taylor.
1,107 reviews2 followers
May 20, 2024
nice very nice

This standalone was lit. My girl Miracle was catching hell for a min. Till ghost came in her life. Honcho was a snake and tried to spend stuff so many ways so he can blackmail u. But I guess he learned at the end he couldn’t always be on top of the world. I know ghost baby brother and babygirl momma was gonna have a spoiled rotten babygirl. U did good on yet another book and I’m looking forward to reading more of them. Sitting here patting my feet while sipping on Pepsi and while waiting on the next book to read
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270 reviews3 followers
May 23, 2024
fast read that I couldn’t put down

Listen this book had so many twist and turns. This was a new author to me. It had so much drama. This book unpacked abuse from both the mother and daughter in their relationships. Lesson be careful what you allow your kids to see bc it will most definitely effect their life in the future. I’m just glad Heaven finally stood up for herself in the end and got her happy ending with Ghost.
53 reviews
May 13, 2024
Ghost

It's crazy how history repeats itself. Mother and daughter both were in abusive relationships and I'm glad they both got away. Huncho turned out to be worst than I thought he was. Jetson lost respect from me cause he could have taken care of Huncho before he decided to take him up on his offer. Overall, good read.
133 reviews2 followers
May 14, 2024
Great standalone

One thing about you you never disappoint. I just love your pen game truly💥💥💥. Heaven just let Tell tear her down I was so glad when Ghost came into her life and changed it for the better. Huncho wow was the worst kind of snake I'm glad he got what he deserved. Joy and Jetson with a daughter wow I would love a spin off.
Profile Image for Markeya Washington.
254 reviews
May 14, 2024
what one guy won’t do….

Ghost was a God send to Heaven. I’m glad he showed her how to truly be loved and treated. Even he was a different person by holding off on hurting Rell because of her wishes and comfort. Joy deserved better to and I’m glad she got the freedom she needed and another chance at motherhood
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632 reviews5 followers
May 18, 2024
Never Too Late to Find the Right Love

Heaven….hard life as a child and as adult followed in her mother’s footsteps by loving a loser. His name was Rell. Heaven just couldn’t get away from him. Then enters Ghost…he was Heaven’s night and shining honor. And Ghost didn’t play about Heaven!
321 reviews10 followers
June 4, 2024
Really good book

This book was good, I just hated how dumb Heaven was... she's making the money and giving it all to Rel.... nope not going to happen and then he's beating her too. I love how Ghost swooped right in and took what he wanted. Joy was getting her groove back I just hate she got hurt in the process, but it all turned out ok in the end.
Profile Image for Sassha Reads❤️❤️.
2,053 reviews20 followers
June 21, 2024
Real Love

It’s crazy how Heaven said that she would never be in an abusive relationship like her mom Joy and ended up in one with Rell. Huncho, Joy’s current husband was a disgusting individual and he got what he deserved in the end just like Rell. I don’t blame Joy for not trusting Jetson and only co-parenting with him because he did he dirty.
Profile Image for Latesha Ray.
61 reviews2 followers
May 13, 2024
She did it again.

I hated for this to end but I love how Ghost came in and saved Miracle from that horrible life. I wish that Jetson and her mom could have ended better bc despite what he did, I do feel like he had feelings for her. Great read! 10/10
Profile Image for LaDonna B.
1,483 reviews17 followers
May 13, 2024
Come on Lavish

Wheww! I’m so glad she was able to get outta that situation. Ghost came in and did a whole 180 on her life. I love that for her. Her dang mama and Jet; chilleee! I would’ve did him dirty too because he had the right one. Such a great read!
Profile Image for Syretta Hines Adams.
2,362 reviews5 followers
May 15, 2024
Loved it.

Such a good read. Heaven deserved some happiness in her life. Ghost was that dude. He did not come to play. Huncho s
Was so scandalous.. I hope Joy do right by this baby.. good job Black Lavish
Profile Image for Charmaine Downs.
867 reviews13 followers
May 16, 2024
You'll love it!

What an awesome must-read standalone. Ghost and Heaven are some magnetic characters. The drama and tumultuous lifestyle of Heaven will have you glued to this read till the last word.
Profile Image for Denetta Banks.
3,807 reviews21 followers
June 14, 2024
Good

A good read with a crazy storyline. The characters are both likeable, and interesting. With drama, secrets, lies, and abuse both mother and daughter dealing with snakes. Karma came for both men and made the story even better.
1,561 reviews2 followers
May 14, 2024
AWESOME READ

I just downloaded this book earlier today when author ask if I had read her new book. I am never disappointed with this authors work. Great read.
5 reviews
May 14, 2024
💜🤍🔥

My girl my girl 🔥 you did you big one with this book. I loved the plot twist and the storyline 🤍 just hate I won't get to know more about Heaven and Ghost love life.
Profile Image for Shahtia Gay-hairston.
3,447 reviews26 followers
May 14, 2024
Unexpected 🔥

Good read. I love that it was a standalone. I was glued to the pages from beginning to end. I’m glad Heaven and Joy reconnected. Ghost 👻 was a boss from day one.
Profile Image for Tarro Stokes-Funches.
1,859 reviews
May 15, 2024
💓💓💓

I throughly enjoyed this book. Huncho and Rell got just what they deserved. So did Heaven and Ghost. I loved them together💓💓
Profile Image for Paula Jones.
2,709 reviews2 followers
May 18, 2024
Good read

This book was so good it held my attention from the beginning to the end. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author
639 reviews5 followers
May 24, 2024
awww

What a nice romantic feel good story! It was so cute that I almost cried. Happy that everything worked out the way it should have. Good job!
234 reviews1 follower
May 25, 2024
smh

What happened to the mother and brother? Why wasn’t there a little snippet about them? It was a good book but left that part out and other parts to.
2,002 reviews2 followers
June 16, 2024
Short and sweet. Dude was a coward and deserved everything he got.
Profile Image for Crimson.
611 reviews4 followers
April 5, 2025
Loved it

Now this was a good read. I have never read a book like this one and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mother/daughter duo. Just read the damn book.
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