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Girl, If I Was You 3: An African American Romance: Finale
Well, well, well, we’ve arrived at the aftermath of the madness caused by heartache.
Cynne did her dirt and paid for her past transgressions, but when they said karma would hit ten times harder, they meant it. Though she wasn’t ready for all she endured in the name of love, it’s nothing compared to what her nemesis, London, will endure in the name of redemption. Cynne must find it in her heart to not only welcome forgiveness, but at a time when she should be raising her kids and preparing for her newborn, she finds herself stepping into the unexpected role of “stepmother.” With her newfound emotional maturity, this transition comes surprisingly easily. However, the backlash from London’s breakdown is a different story.
Larenz played a dangerous game and won a dangerous prize. His quest for revenge almost cost him his children, and although he should have drawn the line earlier, he built a wall that is not to be crossed ever again. That is, until questions about a disappearance close to home start surfacing. For everyone who didn’t know, they will soon find out just how far Larenz is willing to go for his family, no matter who the target is.
As Cynne grows and prepares for the arrival of her newborn, Larenz finds that loving her is still easy. Despite the lingering effects of Larenz's selfish actions, which haunt them like a shadow, Cynne decides to make love easy again. What wasn’t easy was March Madness. What’s March Madness, you ask? Girl, if I was you, I would read and find out.
Dive into this gripping African American romance filled with second chances, enemies turned lovers, and the enduring power of love and redemption. This is a story about healing, forgiveness, and the strength it takes to rebuild a life and family against all odds.
Cynne did her dirt and paid for her past transgressions, but when they said karma would hit ten times harder, they meant it. Though she wasn’t ready for all she endured in the name of love, it’s nothing compared to what her nemesis, London, will endure in the name of redemption. Cynne must find it in her heart to not only welcome forgiveness, but at a time when she should be raising her kids and preparing for her newborn, she finds herself stepping into the unexpected role of “stepmother.” With her newfound emotional maturity, this transition comes surprisingly easily. However, the backlash from London’s breakdown is a different story.
Larenz played a dangerous game and won a dangerous prize. His quest for revenge almost cost him his children, and although he should have drawn the line earlier, he built a wall that is not to be crossed ever again. That is, until questions about a disappearance close to home start surfacing. For everyone who didn’t know, they will soon find out just how far Larenz is willing to go for his family, no matter who the target is.
As Cynne grows and prepares for the arrival of her newborn, Larenz finds that loving her is still easy. Despite the lingering effects of Larenz's selfish actions, which haunt them like a shadow, Cynne decides to make love easy again. What wasn’t easy was March Madness. What’s March Madness, you ask? Girl, if I was you, I would read and find out.
Dive into this gripping African American romance filled with second chances, enemies turned lovers, and the enduring power of love and redemption. This is a story about healing, forgiveness, and the strength it takes to rebuild a life and family against all odds.
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Published May 24, 2024
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June 5, 2024
Great Read
London jealousy and what she did to Larenz and Cynne son and daughter, along with her continuous threats. Sealed her fate. Which also left Larenz and Cynne on the Police radar because of her disappearance as well as London godmother Justice trying to prove Larenz was behind what happened to London. Larenz mother Patty, his sister Kelly, and a few other of his family was still on bs trying to disrespect Cynne. However Larenz and his father was tired of it and had to check them. Patty and Kelly know they were setting Debbie up for failure pushing her to try to hook up with Larenz knowing him and Cynne were together. Debbie embarrassingly and shamelessly threw herself at Larenz. She also had another agenda behind wanting to get close to him but what Debbie didn't realize is that Larenz wasn't no damn fool. He knew exactly who the other person who had sent Debbie to get information out of him. Cynne really have grown after serving time because London set her up and after having put hands and feet on several of Larenz relatives for disrespecting her. She's changed a lot. She was learning her self worth. Learning to love herself and how to control her temper. She also loved London and Larenz daughter like she was her own. However Cynne was worried about more drama popping up after Larenz told her about Debbie and Justice. Debbie was playing a dangerous game with Larenz. Although she was obsessed with him. She was doing shyt that was either going to end up with her in prison or unalive. With London being found and having no memory. Cynne and Larenz thought she would use her second chance at life to do better but the old crazy and obsessed London started to resurface. London almost went off the deep end again. Luckily her godmother Justice got her the help she need.
London jealousy and what she did to Larenz and Cynne son and daughter, along with her continuous threats. Sealed her fate. Which also left Larenz and Cynne on the Police radar because of her disappearance as well as London godmother Justice trying to prove Larenz was behind what happened to London. Larenz mother Patty, his sister Kelly, and a few other of his family was still on bs trying to disrespect Cynne. However Larenz and his father was tired of it and had to check them. Patty and Kelly know they were setting Debbie up for failure pushing her to try to hook up with Larenz knowing him and Cynne were together. Debbie embarrassingly and shamelessly threw herself at Larenz. She also had another agenda behind wanting to get close to him but what Debbie didn't realize is that Larenz wasn't no damn fool. He knew exactly who the other person who had sent Debbie to get information out of him. Cynne really have grown after serving time because London set her up and after having put hands and feet on several of Larenz relatives for disrespecting her. She's changed a lot. She was learning her self worth. Learning to love herself and how to control her temper. She also loved London and Larenz daughter like she was her own. However Cynne was worried about more drama popping up after Larenz told her about Debbie and Justice. Debbie was playing a dangerous game with Larenz. Although she was obsessed with him. She was doing shyt that was either going to end up with her in prison or unalive. With London being found and having no memory. Cynne and Larenz thought she would use her second chance at life to do better but the old crazy and obsessed London started to resurface. London almost went off the deep end again. Luckily her godmother Justice got her the help she need.
May 30, 2024
Excellent finale!
Wow! I fell in love with this series from book #1. The relationship between Cynne and Larenz was one for the books, literally. Cynne played Larenz every which way but right. From her abandoning their first child, Lonny, to her leaving Larenz for Bombay, it was safe to say Cynne was a terrible woman and mother at a time.
She slowly but surely made a lot of growth and discovered self love. Through her character development, Larenz also changed. The once meek and weak young man, grew into a boss in terms of his street dealings, his chain of auto repair shops, and with the way he allowed women to treat him.
The situation with London was sad. I was glad she was spared, but it was crazy it took all of that to happen for her to really wake up and change her life for the better and come to terms that she and Larenz would be nothing more than coparents to Lovely.
Debbie, my god, did she make me sick! Her crush on Larenz quickly turned to infatuation and obsession. But he was smarter and played his cards right with that one. She had me worried for a minute, but thankfully Larenz stayed a step ahead of her at all times.
I’m glad Cynne and Larenz’s toxic relationship changed to one of tremendous growth and true love. No matter how bad Cynne had treated him in the past, the heart break and betrayal she caused him, Larenz always stood 10 toes down for Cynne and never gave up on his love for her. No matter what, they were bound to one another.
This series has become one of my all time favorites from Kia Jones. I highly recommend all black urban romance fiction lovers who haven’t already, to dive into this series. You will not be disappointed whatsoever.
10/10 ‘s ❤️
Wow! I fell in love with this series from book #1. The relationship between Cynne and Larenz was one for the books, literally. Cynne played Larenz every which way but right. From her abandoning their first child, Lonny, to her leaving Larenz for Bombay, it was safe to say Cynne was a terrible woman and mother at a time.
She slowly but surely made a lot of growth and discovered self love. Through her character development, Larenz also changed. The once meek and weak young man, grew into a boss in terms of his street dealings, his chain of auto repair shops, and with the way he allowed women to treat him.
The situation with London was sad. I was glad she was spared, but it was crazy it took all of that to happen for her to really wake up and change her life for the better and come to terms that she and Larenz would be nothing more than coparents to Lovely.
Debbie, my god, did she make me sick! Her crush on Larenz quickly turned to infatuation and obsession. But he was smarter and played his cards right with that one. She had me worried for a minute, but thankfully Larenz stayed a step ahead of her at all times.
I’m glad Cynne and Larenz’s toxic relationship changed to one of tremendous growth and true love. No matter how bad Cynne had treated him in the past, the heart break and betrayal she caused him, Larenz always stood 10 toes down for Cynne and never gave up on his love for her. No matter what, they were bound to one another.
This series has become one of my all time favorites from Kia Jones. I highly recommend all black urban romance fiction lovers who haven’t already, to dive into this series. You will not be disappointed whatsoever.
10/10 ‘s ❤️
May 30, 2024
You really can't help who you love! Larenz proved that over and over again from the start of this series! Cynne was his person and I'm glad he stood on business especially when it came to his family. It probably didn't help any that he kept her barefoot and pregnant lol! I wanted to beat Kemoni's overgrown arse so bad! She wouldn't stay in a child's place for nothing! I blame Kelly for her foolishness! Patty and her family OMG! They really aren't nobody and stayed in someone's business! It's a good thing they got it all the way together especially concerning Cynne because I just know Larenz wasn't playing with them when he said he old cut them off! Big Larenz for the win! He wasn't letting no one play in his son's face! I loved him and Cherry from day 1! Debbie was really on some other mess! She was so lost in her delusional mind, she got played right out of what she trying to do! Whew challe, London is the living dead. I mean the girl was stuck in the past and still was on that good b.s. I'm glad Justice finally let her thoughts go so that she could have really gotten London the help she needed. It was time for them all to grow into their new lives and I'm happy the way it all turned out! The kids are happy and the relationships are thriving all around! Great series!
June 12, 2024
Aw what a sweet ending!
This series grew on me. At first I was having a hard time staying interested the Cynne was just making me mad lmao but the character development from everyone was truly amazing. I still don’t like Patty or Kelly but I’m glad everyone else turned things around. Larenz definitely played his part when he was messing with them both and definitely made a bad situation worse but he fixed things in the end. He was wrong for messing with London to begin with anyways. Debbie… chileeee I feel like he did too much with her and just generally enjoyed sleeping with her but I still enjoyed this series
This series grew on me. At first I was having a hard time staying interested the Cynne was just making me mad lmao but the character development from everyone was truly amazing. I still don’t like Patty or Kelly but I’m glad everyone else turned things around. Larenz definitely played his part when he was messing with them both and definitely made a bad situation worse but he fixed things in the end. He was wrong for messing with London to begin with anyways. Debbie… chileeee I feel like he did too much with her and just generally enjoyed sleeping with her but I still enjoyed this series
July 17, 2024
Review of the whole series
The title is exactly what I’m sure a lot of women have experienced. Having that so called friend with the unwarranted advice that always start off by saying “Girl, if I was you?” In the first book Lorenzo was definite a push over and I felt so sorry for him but a man can’t be that dumb over a woman who blatantly dogged him as bad as Chin did. Everything that happened to her I feel like she deserved! Book 2 and 3 he Lorenzo became way too cocky. I was really hoping that Loni would finally speak at the end.
The title is exactly what I’m sure a lot of women have experienced. Having that so called friend with the unwarranted advice that always start off by saying “Girl, if I was you?” In the first book Lorenzo was definite a push over and I felt so sorry for him but a man can’t be that dumb over a woman who blatantly dogged him as bad as Chin did. Everything that happened to her I feel like she deserved! Book 2 and 3 he Lorenzo became way too cocky. I was really hoping that Loni would finally speak at the end.
June 4, 2024
You did it all again!
I read all 3 books in about 4 days. I couldn't stop! I woke up and went to bed with my book! Keep up the great work Queen!
I've told all my friends, my granddaughter who loves to read like I do but can't keep up with me! (Lol) Your Ride or die girl all the way!!!!
I read all 3 books in about 4 days. I couldn't stop! I woke up and went to bed with my book! Keep up the great work Queen!
I've told all my friends, my granddaughter who loves to read like I do but can't keep up with me! (Lol) Your Ride or die girl all the way!!!!
June 25, 2024
Girl yass
I loved this story from the beginning and was too happy to read book 3. Cyn really bossed up on her grown woman and did the needful. I loved how she set boundaries with Larenz and didn’t take crap from his mom side of the family. London got what she deserved because karma is a b and when you involved the kids that was it. Great read
I loved this story from the beginning and was too happy to read book 3. Cyn really bossed up on her grown woman and did the needful. I loved how she set boundaries with Larenz and didn’t take crap from his mom side of the family. London got what she deserved because karma is a b and when you involved the kids that was it. Great read
July 29, 2024
pain into love
So I binged the last two books and babyeee the ending pissed me off so bad 😂 lol it felt so rushed and I honestly did not have no faith in London because baby girl was off her rocker completely. Cynee was such a girls girls and about her peace. I’m lowkey salty how it ended lol that’s all we get that’s not enough
So I binged the last two books and babyeee the ending pissed me off so bad 😂 lol it felt so rushed and I honestly did not have no faith in London because baby girl was off her rocker completely. Cynee was such a girls girls and about her peace. I’m lowkey salty how it ended lol that’s all we get that’s not enough
March 18, 2025
a new day
Lorenz went through a lot first with cynne, his mother and sister always on the negative side of his relationship I hated that Lorenz also made unnecessary drama against cynne, London did not deserve . Why they didn’t get lonny checked out as soon as they knew he was not talking
Lorenz went through a lot first with cynne, his mother and sister always on the negative side of his relationship I hated that Lorenz also made unnecessary drama against cynne, London did not deserve . Why they didn’t get lonny checked out as soon as they knew he was not talking
June 9, 2024
Good ending
From beginning to end I was surprised and shocked how things turned out. But quickly understood the method to Larenz madness. This book waa a good read with a beautiful end.
From beginning to end I was surprised and shocked how things turned out. But quickly understood the method to Larenz madness. This book waa a good read with a beautiful end.
June 12, 2024
Great read this series hasn't missed a beat. I figured London personality would show after being shot. But with treatment that she needed she back on the straight and narrow. All these people try lied to break cyber down but loved prevailed
June 15, 2024
just addicted could not stop reading
I was so surprised how things turned out. I read all three books with inn three days that’s how good the story was. So many intense moments. My favorite was Larenz so many intense moment just love me some of him. We all need a Latenz 😘
I was so surprised how things turned out. I read all three books with inn three days that’s how good the story was. So many intense moments. My favorite was Larenz so many intense moment just love me some of him. We all need a Latenz 😘
June 19, 2024
wow
This is my first time reading this author and now I have to read more from her! This series was fire! Held my interest from book one! Characters were well written and I loved all the drama, and craziness. Loved Larenz and Cynne and I’m glad they got it together finally!
This is my first time reading this author and now I have to read more from her! This series was fire! Held my interest from book one! Characters were well written and I loved all the drama, and craziness. Loved Larenz and Cynne and I’m glad they got it together finally!
November 13, 2024
The Dopest Read Ever!
Man, I had no clue of the emotional roller-coaster I'd experience reading this book. I absolutely loved the growth and maturity Cynne & Larenz showed throughout the book. This just goes to show you that some people can change!
Man, I had no clue of the emotional roller-coaster I'd experience reading this book. I absolutely loved the growth and maturity Cynne & Larenz showed throughout the book. This just goes to show you that some people can change!
May 27, 2024
🔥🔥🔥
Definitely didn’t disappoint me with the finale. Next up I need a special book on Larenz and Cynne wedding. Ladies stop going crazy over d**k that don’t belong to you.
Definitely didn’t disappoint me with the finale. Next up I need a special book on Larenz and Cynne wedding. Ladies stop going crazy over d**k that don’t belong to you.
May 27, 2024
I loved it
I loved this series. So many twists and turns from the first book to now. Phew! I need to reread it all over again. Bravo Kia Jones!
I loved this series. So many twists and turns from the first book to now. Phew! I need to reread it all over again. Bravo Kia Jones!
May 30, 2024
lovely ending
Happy you left London alive even after what she did and everything worked out positively. Keep on bringing that fire Ms Kia.
Happy you left London alive even after what she did and everything worked out positively. Keep on bringing that fire Ms Kia.
May 31, 2024
Loved this ending! Glad London finally realized that Larenz didn’t want her and was really in love with Cynne! I just wish Larenz and Cynne’s son was able to speak!
June 7, 2024
Nice!
Good ending to this series . Glad to see the change in every character. But surviving a shot like that is wild. Great read though.
Good ending to this series . Glad to see the change in every character. But surviving a shot like that is wild. Great read though.
June 9, 2024
good series
Yes I enjoy this series I knew she was going to get her memory back.im glad that had happy ending at the end
Yes I enjoy this series I knew she was going to get her memory back.im glad that had happy ending at the end
June 11, 2024
Finally
I was thinking this finale was never going to come. I started to give up on this series entirely. I'm so glad it came out and I love the ending
I was thinking this finale was never going to come. I started to give up on this series entirely. I'm so glad it came out and I love the ending
June 15, 2024
Great Series
I enjoyed each and every book of this series. It was so good. I am so glad how things worked out in the end.
I enjoyed each and every book of this series. It was so good. I am so glad how things worked out in the end.
August 17, 2024
Amazing!
This was such a good series! I was so excited when book 3 was released! Kia is such an amazing author! Can’t wait to see what’s next!
This was such a good series! I was so excited when book 3 was released! Kia is such an amazing author! Can’t wait to see what’s next!
October 8, 2024
This series was so messy. I’m almost glad that it’s over cause my brain couldn’t digest anymore of the mess🤯😂😂
November 17, 2024
the book was a okay
The book was okay for me. I like the ending. It started to get a lot boring as I was reading it
The book was okay for me. I like the ending. It started to get a lot boring as I was reading it
December 31, 2024
great Series
Dunne and Lorenz been through some stuff to get their family a happy ending. Obsession is a very dangerous emotion.
Dunne and Lorenz been through some stuff to get their family a happy ending. Obsession is a very dangerous emotion.
January 15, 2025
Get this series!
So many twist and turns! This book kept me on my toes. I couldn’t put it down. I’m so sad I’m done now, but so happy it kept me so entertained.
So many twist and turns! This book kept me on my toes. I couldn’t put it down. I’m so sad I’m done now, but so happy it kept me so entertained.
December 16, 2025
Awesome read!!!!!!!!
All 3 parts great!! Thank you for publishing all 3 in stead of the first 2 and the 3rd to come 2 years later like a lot of authors!
All 3 parts great!! Thank you for publishing all 3 in stead of the first 2 and the 3rd to come 2 years later like a lot of authors!
January 1, 2026
I’m glad the series is over. lol it had me stressed out!!! I enjoyed it.
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