Eva Castler has been abstaining from sex for a little over a year after falling out badly with her ex, Jared. As a BBW sexy fitness influencer, she's used to men lusting over her and just wanting her for her body. She's not only celibate to avoid creating soul ties with meaningless people, she's harboring deep rooted trauma from her past relationship. The last thing she wants is to give herself to another ruthless man who refuses to truly commit.
That is until she meets GQ in the most abrupt way. Instantly sexual chemistry dances between them both, causing Eva to question her abstinence. GQ is fine, established, and a loving single father to a fifteen year old girl named Gianna. Masculine and a true alpha, GQ seems like the perfect man on paper, but he too is dealing with deep rooted trauma from his past relationship.
Will these two allow their undeniable chemistry and intense romance to bring them closer, or will the secrets from their pasts cause them to drift away from each other?
Penny Blacwrite burst onto the literary scene in 2021 and hasn’t looked back. With fourteen bestselling novels under her belt, she’s become a force in women’s fiction and contemporary romance. Best known for her hit series Charlie’s Angels, When a Wife’s Fed Up, and Toxic, Penny delivers gripping stories filled with jaw-dropping secrets, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and unforgettable endings. Her work boldly explores themes like age gaps, love triangles, polyamory, secret babies, steamy romance, and the complexities of modern relationships.
A proud Brooklyn native, Penny is a graduate of Howard University and a dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Deeply rooted in her Caribbean heritage—Barbadian and Jamaican—she finds joy in calypso, soca, and reggae music. When she’s not crafting her next page-turner, you’ll likely find her unwinding at the spa, soaking in a jacuzzi, or jet-setting to a Carnival celebration on a tropical island.
It took a minute for me to really get into this book but as I continue it grabbed me and kept me intrigued. I didn't care too much for his hypocritical friend he was just so 😡. When GQ first met Eva it was just something about her especially when he discovered she the one he fantasized about. The chemistry was there from the jump but Eva needed a little push due to her past trauma but when she did allow herself to be free it was amazing. Now GQ's baby momma was a Queen gold digging huzzy and the way she felt about her daughter was truly sad; but they were there for each other and Gianna but that cliff hanger got me clutching my invisible pearls; what will they say to each other when Gianna sees who is in front of the door.
A good mix of slow burn love, passionate sex, and a little drama
The first chapter had me hooked. I was unsure of how this story would go based upon the synopsis but I'm extremely happy that I gave it an open mind. Eva and GQ are something else in the best way possible. GQ is more than your typical book bae. He's a true Alpha man but he's also emotionally intelligent which makes him even more attractive. I love how this is definitely a slow burn with more emphasis on the evolution of everything versus just purely sex. The last two chapters definitely had me intrigued.. I'm ready for part 2 because that last page definitely had me saying no and that old girl (I won't say her name for obvious reasons) is evil for no reason at all
If I knew this ended in a cliffhanger, I definitely would've waited for book 2. Not because this wasn't good, but because I am that type of reader. Especially when a story is this damn good. Yes, it had spice, but the character and story development had me hooked. Just take a note of the subject matter: inappropriate parent situation (father/daughter), mother not wanting her daughter, possible sex trafficking situation, drugging that caused trauma situation (miscarriage) and violence
I really enjoyed this book! Eva’s confidence was so inspiring, and I loved how it highlighted how content creators can thrive in their careers. GQ was such a great character, and his love for his daughter was just heartwarming! That said, I did get a bit confused with the switching back and forth between languages, and I noticed a few editing hiccups. Still, it was a fun read overall, and I can’t wait to see what happens in part 2!
🗣️ P👏🏾E👏🏾N👏🏾N👏🏾Y PENNYYYYYYYYYYY YOU ARE NOT ABOUT TO PLAY IN MY FACE AND LEAVE ME ON To Be Continued no ma’am that’s not what we are doing now I gotta wait for put it on me 2 😢😫🥹it’s not fair if I could give 10⭐️’s I would 🙌🏾💜📚you did that boo definitely 1click worthy
I can’t believe how she played with Gq like that she really doesn’t give a f%* about Gianna in any way it’s only going to make her hate her even more than before. I am happy that she finally opened up to him about her past and why she was so reserved and afraid to proceed with him in certain ways
Just as I was getting excited with GQ and Eva's love story, that ending blew me away! The way their meeting blossomed into love was so beautiful. With her and him sharing so much had me drawn in, I didn't want the book to end. Penny kept the storyline flowing great! Can't wait for book2!
Sometimes it's hard to put all your cards on the table. You battle mentally, you know it's the right thing to do, yet the words get stuck. I didn't think this would be a series however now I wait.
Whew! First off, I throughly enjoyed the journey between GQ and Eva. Both had traumatic pasts but still made room for love. The cliffhanger caught me wayyyy off guard! Can’t wait for part 2.
This book was the weather fresh air because the BBW FMC was confident , loved herself, set her boundaries and made and made him work for it! But I didn't like that the cliffhanger knocked the air out of me. I can't wait for the second book!
Whew from the start GQ came in the applying pressure. Through this beautifully written love story, we unearth all the past and current trauma of the characters. I definitely wasn’t expecting for it the end the way it did. I really enjoyed this book.