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THE UNHINGED BEST MAN : A NOVELLA
When crushes fall...
Boston Kelly is a married man who thought divorce was never a way out. He's committed to making his marriage work no matter the circumstances. What happens when the wife he has done everything for betrays him?
Nikki McCorvey is engaged to be married to the love of her life. Or so she thinks. When Nikki is betrayed by her man she rushes to the one place where she knows she'll find peace.
Crushes are sometimes stubborn. However, once the door is open, all bets are off.
Boston Kelly is a married man who thought divorce was never a way out. He's committed to making his marriage work no matter the circumstances. What happens when the wife he has done everything for betrays him?
Nikki McCorvey is engaged to be married to the love of her life. Or so she thinks. When Nikki is betrayed by her man she rushes to the one place where she knows she'll find peace.
Crushes are sometimes stubborn. However, once the door is open, all bets are off.
133 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2024
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July 5, 2024
This is a safe space right?!!! I can come to y’all and unburden my truth without being judged right?!!! Clears throat. Ahem! 🗣️ I love toxic men and I’m not ashamed to say it. 🫣🫣🫣🫣 If he ain’t toxic, don’t even introduce him to me. Not only do I like my men toxic but, apparently, I like them toxic and, a little unhinged as well and Boston Maurice Kelly is the total package. Boston doesn’t do a lot of talking. He’s quiet, rude, surly, and a little bit uncouth when you push him. He, too, has those hands and don’t mind stompin’ a ninja out to get his point across. Shayna found out the hard way just how unhinged her husband was when she got caught creepin’.
Nikki was devastated to find out someone she called a “friend” betrayed her not once but, twice. Overwhelmed and hurt, she runs to the one person who makes her feel safe. Nikki and Boston have been crushin’ on each other for years but, due to actions on his part, they couldn’t seem to get it right and time kept them apart. Shayna’s infidelity was the gift Boston needed to finally get his woman. He just has to convince Nikki to take a chance on him. These two were like oil and water but, they balanced each other out perfectly. Nikki ignores Boston’s unhinged behavior and Boston caters to Nikki’s every need. “You not only gon’ put up with me, you gon’ love that shit. Tell me we not a couple again, and I’ma duct tape ya p*ssy lips together.” 😏😏😏😏
‘Just an hour ago, I was ready to risk it all for him. Now, I wouldn’t risk a dollar for his uncouth azz.’ LOL!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This series was entertaining and, I thoroughly enjoyed both books. The love between these characters was demonstrated so beautifully and it will leave you wanting more.
Nikki was devastated to find out someone she called a “friend” betrayed her not once but, twice. Overwhelmed and hurt, she runs to the one person who makes her feel safe. Nikki and Boston have been crushin’ on each other for years but, due to actions on his part, they couldn’t seem to get it right and time kept them apart. Shayna’s infidelity was the gift Boston needed to finally get his woman. He just has to convince Nikki to take a chance on him. These two were like oil and water but, they balanced each other out perfectly. Nikki ignores Boston’s unhinged behavior and Boston caters to Nikki’s every need. “You not only gon’ put up with me, you gon’ love that shit. Tell me we not a couple again, and I’ma duct tape ya p*ssy lips together.” 😏😏😏😏
‘Just an hour ago, I was ready to risk it all for him. Now, I wouldn’t risk a dollar for his uncouth azz.’ LOL!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This series was entertaining and, I thoroughly enjoyed both books. The love between these characters was demonstrated so beautifully and it will leave you wanting more.
June 24, 2024
Thank you, M Monique, for not making us wait too long for this conclusion, cause I was hot after book 1. 😡 Alright Boston stand on business! Just waltzed into the spot like he owned it and commenced to whoop Eddie's ass! 😂 Nikki like what the hell is going on. For Boston to act like that meant it was really bad. When it was revealed to her, she was devastated.
Ahhhh... now it makes sense why Boston and Shayna got married. That was commendable bruh, but you ain't have to marry her tho. Especially when you heart loved another. Him feeling Nikki surprised me, but I liked that look much better.
Nikki was sad that her so called friend burned her twice, but was also relieved, as she didn't want Eddie anyway. She was settling, and now she has the chance to get her man.
Boston was not playin' about his woman and was off the rails when he believed someone was trying to harm her. She was his everything, and now that he has the opportunity to have her, nothing would stand in his way.
I enjoyed the read, but still wondered why Shayna and Eddie were together. 👀🤯 Was there a motive? How long had they been creepin'? What did Mika have to do with any of this? That bonus scene..... will there be more to the story now? Cause I need to know about this Boris character.
Ahhhh... now it makes sense why Boston and Shayna got married. That was commendable bruh, but you ain't have to marry her tho. Especially when you heart loved another. Him feeling Nikki surprised me, but I liked that look much better.
Nikki was sad that her so called friend burned her twice, but was also relieved, as she didn't want Eddie anyway. She was settling, and now she has the chance to get her man.
Boston was not playin' about his woman and was off the rails when he believed someone was trying to harm her. She was his everything, and now that he has the opportunity to have her, nothing would stand in his way.
I enjoyed the read, but still wondered why Shayna and Eddie were together. 👀🤯 Was there a motive? How long had they been creepin'? What did Mika have to do with any of this? That bonus scene..... will there be more to the story now? Cause I need to know about this Boris character.
June 26, 2024
lmao omg at the short at the end! 😭🤣
What a finale lol! Let me say this, this isn't too deep of a story but some drama-filled fun and get back! Nikki and Boston didn't waste a second once their chains to other people were cut! Lol and Shayna?!? That last scene omg she is the worst and for everybody! I loved Memphis and Poppi and the bonus short at the end was the perfect touch to this drama-filled novella lol! This was fun!
What a finale lol! Let me say this, this isn't too deep of a story but some drama-filled fun and get back! Nikki and Boston didn't waste a second once their chains to other people were cut! Lol and Shayna?!? That last scene omg she is the worst and for everybody! I loved Memphis and Poppi and the bonus short at the end was the perfect touch to this drama-filled novella lol! This was fun!
February 22, 2025
Now this book has my attention from the being til the end. Loved Nikki and Boston together just as much as Memphis and Poppi. Boston and Nikki were soulmates who settled for partners they didn’t love. They finally were able to be together after loving each other for years.
August 8, 2024
Boston Kelly!!
That man is crazy, funny and toxic and i loved it. He is a straight up fool but in the best way. Him and Memphis really don’t play about their families and women. Standing on business all the way around is so sexy. All I’ll say is towards the end the bedroom scene. If you read this book you’ll know. It couldn’t have been me. Oh yea the birthday card scene had me laughing. Yall Boston is chefs kiss. Those security guards were catching hell LOL.
I really enjoyed these four. Nikki finally got the right one and Poppi is still my girl. She plays no games either. The bonus story was a nice way to wrap the series up. Please read if you haven’t.
That man is crazy, funny and toxic and i loved it. He is a straight up fool but in the best way. Him and Memphis really don’t play about their families and women. Standing on business all the way around is so sexy. All I’ll say is towards the end the bedroom scene. If you read this book you’ll know. It couldn’t have been me. Oh yea the birthday card scene had me laughing. Yall Boston is chefs kiss. Those security guards were catching hell LOL.
I really enjoyed these four. Nikki finally got the right one and Poppi is still my girl. She plays no games either. The bonus story was a nice way to wrap the series up. Please read if you haven’t.
July 12, 2024
I am clapping my hands and giggling
Okay, I will confess, I was one of the ones complaining about the way Poppy's story ended. I will also admit, that I misjudged this author. Sis, I give you your props for bringing the story together with a nice near bow. Nikki and Boston kept me chomping at the bit for the way they adored one another. Why they were with people they didn't love was really dumbfounding. The astronauts on a space shuttle could see their love. And that thing with Shayna at the ending with the voyeurism thingy. Does she also deep sea dive? I was thinking, that twist made me look at her with tight eyes. And it looks as though we will have a Boris, Lenetta, and Nikki storyline too. No complaining this time...I'm good, as was this story. 4.75 star.
Okay, I will confess, I was one of the ones complaining about the way Poppy's story ended. I will also admit, that I misjudged this author. Sis, I give you your props for bringing the story together with a nice near bow. Nikki and Boston kept me chomping at the bit for the way they adored one another. Why they were with people they didn't love was really dumbfounding. The astronauts on a space shuttle could see their love. And that thing with Shayna at the ending with the voyeurism thingy. Does she also deep sea dive? I was thinking, that twist made me look at her with tight eyes. And it looks as though we will have a Boris, Lenetta, and Nikki storyline too. No complaining this time...I'm good, as was this story. 4.75 star.
May 7, 2026
So freaking cute
Omg I’m sad this series was way too short and absolutely so freaking good… I loved Boston and Nikki and Damn that bonus chapter definitely left me wanting more from the whole family… Monique never fails me and I can’t wait to read what’s next
Omg I’m sad this series was way too short and absolutely so freaking good… I loved Boston and Nikki and Damn that bonus chapter definitely left me wanting more from the whole family… Monique never fails me and I can’t wait to read what’s next
November 12, 2024
With the way The Hood Flower girl ended I knew I had to pick this book up immediately to see what happened next. I thought Poppi was out there but Boston is not one to be messed with at all (if you read the book you will see what I am talking about). We saw a little of Boston and Nikki in the first book but I was happy to get more of the backstory into their past relationship in this one. In the present, even though I was a little annoyed with her not wanting to claim Boston publicly once they got together I did understand her not wanting to do so based on her vlogging her previous relationship. I was happy that it worked out for her and it was nice to get the ending we did. Curious to see if there will be another book to discuss the Memphis and Nikki's mom since she was brought up a lot in both books and the revelation made with her new boo as well.
June 23, 2024
Yesssssssss!!!
An HEA that I absolutely enjoyed along with the extra and juicy shenanigans at the end. I love me some Boston, but that Boris...lawd hammercy!!! This author delivered again!!!
An HEA that I absolutely enjoyed along with the extra and juicy shenanigans at the end. I love me some Boston, but that Boris...lawd hammercy!!! This author delivered again!!!
June 26, 2024
Boston and Nikki sitting in a tree
M. Monique's "The Unhinged Best Man" is a riveting exploration of love, betrayal, and the unexpected turns life can take when long-held crushes come to the surface.
Boston Kelly, a man deeply committed to his marriage, finds his world shattered when his wife, whom he has tirelessly supported and loved, betrays him. The character of Boston is portrayed with a depth of emotion that resonates, capturing the heartache and the struggle of a man trying to salvage his marriage against all odds. Monique's writing here is poignant and raw, making Boston's journey a compelling read.
On the other side, we have Nikki McCorvey, a woman on the brink of marriage who believes she has found her forever in her fiancé. Her world is turned upside down by betrayal, and in her quest for solace, she seeks refuge in a place that brings her peace. Nikki's story is equally gripping, showcasing her vulnerability and strength in the face of heartbreak.
The novel delves into the idea that crushes, those long-buried feelings, can be stubborn and persistent. As both Boston and Nikki navigate their tumultuous lives, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never anticipated. Monique skillfully builds the tension and chemistry between the two, making their eventual connection feel both inevitable and electrifying.
"The Unhinged Best Man" is a testament to Monique's talent for creating emotionally charged narratives that keep readers hooked from beginning to end. The characters are well-developed, the plot is engaging, and the exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the rekindling of old feelings is handled with finesse.
Overall, "The Unhinged Best Man" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a story filled with passion, drama, and the complexities of human relationships. M. Monique has crafted a memorable tale that lingers long after the final page is turned.
PS: I’m ready to see what’s up with Boris and Lenny.
M. Monique's "The Unhinged Best Man" is a riveting exploration of love, betrayal, and the unexpected turns life can take when long-held crushes come to the surface.
Boston Kelly, a man deeply committed to his marriage, finds his world shattered when his wife, whom he has tirelessly supported and loved, betrays him. The character of Boston is portrayed with a depth of emotion that resonates, capturing the heartache and the struggle of a man trying to salvage his marriage against all odds. Monique's writing here is poignant and raw, making Boston's journey a compelling read.
On the other side, we have Nikki McCorvey, a woman on the brink of marriage who believes she has found her forever in her fiancé. Her world is turned upside down by betrayal, and in her quest for solace, she seeks refuge in a place that brings her peace. Nikki's story is equally gripping, showcasing her vulnerability and strength in the face of heartbreak.
The novel delves into the idea that crushes, those long-buried feelings, can be stubborn and persistent. As both Boston and Nikki navigate their tumultuous lives, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never anticipated. Monique skillfully builds the tension and chemistry between the two, making their eventual connection feel both inevitable and electrifying.
"The Unhinged Best Man" is a testament to Monique's talent for creating emotionally charged narratives that keep readers hooked from beginning to end. The characters are well-developed, the plot is engaging, and the exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the rekindling of old feelings is handled with finesse.
Overall, "The Unhinged Best Man" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a story filled with passion, drama, and the complexities of human relationships. M. Monique has crafted a memorable tale that lingers long after the final page is turned.
PS: I’m ready to see what’s up with Boris and Lenny.
July 8, 2024
⚠️: This is Book 2 if you did not read The Hood Flowergirl go run to KU to read the 1st book! Nothing will connect or make sense without the first book! This is more of Nikki & Boston’s story with interweaving ties of Memphis & Poppi!
❤️: it’s something about a woman being loved right for me (the love that these 2 couples have makes me wish I had this within my own life if it’s possible); the way these men put these women within their soft girl era just made me swoon and kick my feet!
📚: What if: you celebrated all of your friends’s wins in life and you finally had three opportunity to be loved by the man that you desired for since childhood, you could potentially be making a mistake in marrying the wrong man, will you, you had a choice to love someone out loud, chose happiness and finally got your happily ever after?
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📳Platform: KU
📝Tropes: Touch her and perish, Burn down the world for you
❤️: it’s something about a woman being loved right for me (the love that these 2 couples have makes me wish I had this within my own life if it’s possible); the way these men put these women within their soft girl era just made me swoon and kick my feet!
📚: What if: you celebrated all of your friends’s wins in life and you finally had three opportunity to be loved by the man that you desired for since childhood, you could potentially be making a mistake in marrying the wrong man, will you, you had a choice to love someone out loud, chose happiness and finally got your happily ever after?
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📳Platform: KU
📝Tropes: Touch her and perish, Burn down the world for you
July 19, 2024
You know!! M Monique girl I don’t want the smoke. I read for pure entertainment so half the time I just be talking out the side of my neck when doing these reviews. I apologize for my feelings to the cliffhanger in the first book, and I’m going to change that star rating from 4 to 5 like it should’ve been right now! Absolutely five stars for both of these books. They connected perfectly, and I was cackling the entire time I was reading this book. Tandy can still go kick rocks if you asked me, but we’re not going to dwell on it. This was my first time reading anything from M. Monique and these being novellas just made me even more excited to see what a full length book from her is going to be like.
June 28, 2024
Boston. 😮💨😮💨😮💨 That man definitely met all qualifications for an unhinged bae. He was sweet and crazy in the best and worst ways.🤪 From the hood Flower girl it seemed like Nikki was a little bit of a softie but definitely held her own when it came to Boston. This novella was packed with comedy, deceit, spice and love. Topped off at the end with the short featuring Mr. Boris.😍 Absolutely loved it.
July 10, 2024
I knew there had to be more to Boston and Nikki from when Boston told her to go put clothes on in “The Hood Flower Girl”. She was mad but she went and did what that man said. Boston was definitely unhinged about Nikki. Once his marriage was over he was on Nikki heavy refusing to lose her again. Poppi was a real one for beating them girls ass too.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 22, 2024
🥰🥰🥰
Listen, you were right! I love Boston. He was not playing about my girl okay!! I knew it was something with them from that boutique scene in Mems and Poppi’s book. This was such a great read, and I feel like we didn’t wait long for it!!
Listen, you were right! I love Boston. He was not playing about my girl okay!! I knew it was something with them from that boutique scene in Mems and Poppi’s book. This was such a great read, and I feel like we didn’t wait long for it!!
July 25, 2024
Yes
Now that's how you do a follow-up. Yes, my Boston got his true love. Nikki was just so kind hearted. That Memphis and Poppi still on cloud 9. I need an update, with mom included.
Now that's how you do a follow-up. Yes, my Boston got his true love. Nikki was just so kind hearted. That Memphis and Poppi still on cloud 9. I need an update, with mom included.
September 22, 2024
I thought Mem From book 1 was crazy 😜!! Sike lol Boston was the tru definition of crazy. This man sold her car! And made his cheating ex wife watch him s*X his new woman to prove he was over her !!! Ain’t nothing like an unhinged man. And one with BDE!!! Yesssss . She did these !!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 3, 2026
as a body of work that’s so short this story took me through so many twists and turns. the conflict resolution implementation is so important because it shows how transformative the romance was built. no notes
July 24, 2024
True love always wins !
October 12, 2024
4.5✨️✨️✨️
June 23, 2024
I love a good fast paced book but this was a little too much. Like lets be serious the unhinged was delusion. I needed a little more flushed out storyline. Still enjoyable.
August 11, 2024
Bostoooooooonnnnnn!!!! He was not playing about his girl! Shayna old raggedy self played the game ad got played! And Mika… girl bye! Didn’t Poppi already pop out and show yall? This was a great follow up, throughly enjoyed them. Hoping there is a part 3.
August 24, 2024
unhinged
BOSTON!BOSTON! BOSTON! He is the man lol Him and Poppi are off the chain. Honey they have your back front middle and sides lol. This was a good short read.
BOSTON!BOSTON! BOSTON! He is the man lol Him and Poppi are off the chain. Honey they have your back front middle and sides lol. This was a good short read.
June 22, 2024
This was probably one of my favorite reads of the month. It was quick fast and to the point. I feel like you read book one and pick up on the context clues and budding tension between Boston and Nikki. All that love and lust come bubbling over after they are betrayed by the ones they love. I feel like people who are mad or feel like it was rushed didn’t really digest the info provided. Not a single part of their story is confusing. In book one we see that there is tension between Poppi and Nikki’s other friends. We see bits and pieces of the issues come to head throughout. It was easy for me as a reader to see that Shayna wasn’t really a friend, she was jealous and spiteful toward Poppi for no real reason, she felt entitled to Nikki and her family and the men that surrounded her.It clear in the first book that she wants Nikki’s brother but he wasn’t going for it AT ALL, Boston in this case was an easier target because idk it was very easy to see him and Nikki had a spark so Shayna settled for the man within her reach while crossing Nikki. I felt the tension between Nikki and Boston and was def shocked to see who he ended up with. Now Nikki was tripping for almost marrying Eddie but I’m glad the things unfolded how they did. Both of them were deserving of true love and they got that. I don’t have a single complaint for this story at all
June 25, 2024
This book was much better as far as not having the excessive time jumps however it still didn’t fill in any clues.
Why was Shayna and Eddie messing around? Why did Mika know this and why was she upset with Nikki?
Like why was there more seggs than actual relationship building? 🥴
The unhinged definitely fit the title cause I really don’t know wtf I read. Like it was seggs fighting and more seggs every thing was kinda thrown around like parsley.
I’m normally a huge fan of M Monique but idk these last two just didn’t do it for me. They felt entirely too rushed
Oh and let’s not forget this Boris cat and all of a sudden he’s Nikki dad and whooping Jonathon tail 😭 like huhhhhhhhh ..
Idk man I’m confused
Why was Shayna and Eddie messing around? Why did Mika know this and why was she upset with Nikki?
Like why was there more seggs than actual relationship building? 🥴
The unhinged definitely fit the title cause I really don’t know wtf I read. Like it was seggs fighting and more seggs every thing was kinda thrown around like parsley.
I’m normally a huge fan of M Monique but idk these last two just didn’t do it for me. They felt entirely too rushed
Oh and let’s not forget this Boris cat and all of a sudden he’s Nikki dad and whooping Jonathon tail 😭 like huhhhhhhhh ..
Idk man I’m confused
June 27, 2025
This was full of mess and drama but fell a little flat for me, not sure if it was content or pacing. But I enjoyed the friendships between Poppi & Nikki and Memphis & Boston but everything else was just kinda meh for me.
June 4, 2026
This review looks at a pair of stories that should be read together to get the full flavor of the action. You CAN read one without reading the other but why deny yourself the enjoyment of the paired experience😊?
The first book in this hilarious duology is The Hood Flower Girl, and we meet our four main characters as teen-agers and young adults. Bright and talented, Poppi “Hood” Bloom uses her meager supplies and green thumb to work magic with flowers. When she hears about the passing of her favorite teacher, Poppi takes the trek to the “good side” of town to show her respects to the family with flowers.
Grieving the loss of his grandmother, Memphis "Mems" McCorvey, his sister Nikki and his best friend Boston are all touched by Poppi’s kindness. We can see the beginnings of Nikki and Boston’s story as they bicker constantly, even as Boston steps up to protect her.
Even though they come from a well to do family, Memphis and Boston are involved in the streets but decide to forgo that life in order to honor Grandma McCorvey. They both enroll in college and excel.
Undergoing bit of a time jump, the narrative catches up with the four friends years later. Memphis and Boston are wildly successful as businessmen; Poppi has opened a renown flower shop, and Nikki is engaged to someone who is not Boston while Boston is MARRIED!! In the meantime, Memphis has pined for Poppi literally for years. Will he gather his courage and tell her how he feels, and will Poppi accept the love he has to offer, or will she consider the secrets and toxic drama they carry to be too much to overcome? The related stories play out as Nikki readies for her wedding? Will she, or won’t she? Our second story, The Unhinged Best Man, gives readers the scoop on how Boston came to fumble his relationship with Nikki. He is married to one of Nikki’s best friends, Shayna, while Nikki is engaged to a nobody named Eddie. Boston is the best man in the proposed nuptials. The treachery and backstabbing are strong in this episode, but love and history prevail.
Conclusion:
The stories could have had the word unhinged in both titles; everyone expect Nikki was off the chain. Poppi did not play about her friends and the people she loved. Her relationship with the kinder, gentler Nikki was closer to that of a sister than friend. She spoke with her words, her actions and her hands, everyone should have a Poppi in their life. Poppi was my favorite character; she was so honest and fiery and just a little bit scary😊. The handsome and strong-willed pair, Memphis and Boston, were awesome and respected entrepreneurs and innovators but they never lost that street edge and protected the women they loved with their whole chest. The story had a great deal of secrets and toxic family dynamics, Memphis and Nikki’s father was a serial philander with possible children in the wind; Poppi was not close with her sister, and their mother was an absentee parent, secrets kept popping up all around. This story was so funny, and the dialog kept me laughing. I loved both couples but again, Poppi 😊 made both stories stand out. If the two amazing stories weren’t enough, the author gave readers a quick heartfelt story about Memphis and Nikki’s mother, Lenetta, that left us wanting more.
Favorite Lines from both stories:
The Hood Flower Girl:
Not only was he fine, though. He was built like a mammoth for someone who couldn’t have been much older than me.
“Yeah, you that girl with the garden an’ shit. The Hood Flower Girl. Ain’t that what they call you.”
We clicked the moment a nigga tried to bully my sister and Boston beat that nigga’s ass like a drum.
Not only was I swamped with orders, but I was still itching to knock the uvula out of Mika’s throat.
I was up in you without a care in the fuckin’ world. I gave you too many of my fuckin’ kids.
She thought I was bullshitting, but her little ass wasn’t going anywhere. Hell, I already had our wedding colors picked out.
‘Cause one thing’s for certain, we love the fuck outta Poppi Hood Bloom.”
That nigga cried when my mama had him trespassed from her property.
It figured this nigga had a goofy ass name.
A visible predator was one thing. A snake was something totally different.
The Unhinged Best Man
“Nigga you got a fuckin’ knot the size of yo’ mammy’s head restin’ on ya forehead. I suggest you shut the fuck up talkin’ to me ‘fore you find out how crazy I am.”
If I saw tears in Nikki’s eyes, I’d definitely burn every hair off Eddie’s body.
You can’t cause an issue and expect people not to respond a certain way.
My freedom was being handed back to me, and I was for damn sure going to do shit right this time.
Tell me we not a couple again, and I’ma duct tape ya pussy lips together.”
You think I’m finna sit up here worried about my old bitch when my fuckin’ everything right there?
“Bruh, why Hood do her like that?” Mems died laughing right with me.
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The first book in this hilarious duology is The Hood Flower Girl, and we meet our four main characters as teen-agers and young adults. Bright and talented, Poppi “Hood” Bloom uses her meager supplies and green thumb to work magic with flowers. When she hears about the passing of her favorite teacher, Poppi takes the trek to the “good side” of town to show her respects to the family with flowers.
Grieving the loss of his grandmother, Memphis "Mems" McCorvey, his sister Nikki and his best friend Boston are all touched by Poppi’s kindness. We can see the beginnings of Nikki and Boston’s story as they bicker constantly, even as Boston steps up to protect her.
Even though they come from a well to do family, Memphis and Boston are involved in the streets but decide to forgo that life in order to honor Grandma McCorvey. They both enroll in college and excel.
Undergoing bit of a time jump, the narrative catches up with the four friends years later. Memphis and Boston are wildly successful as businessmen; Poppi has opened a renown flower shop, and Nikki is engaged to someone who is not Boston while Boston is MARRIED!! In the meantime, Memphis has pined for Poppi literally for years. Will he gather his courage and tell her how he feels, and will Poppi accept the love he has to offer, or will she consider the secrets and toxic drama they carry to be too much to overcome? The related stories play out as Nikki readies for her wedding? Will she, or won’t she? Our second story, The Unhinged Best Man, gives readers the scoop on how Boston came to fumble his relationship with Nikki. He is married to one of Nikki’s best friends, Shayna, while Nikki is engaged to a nobody named Eddie. Boston is the best man in the proposed nuptials. The treachery and backstabbing are strong in this episode, but love and history prevail.
Conclusion:
The stories could have had the word unhinged in both titles; everyone expect Nikki was off the chain. Poppi did not play about her friends and the people she loved. Her relationship with the kinder, gentler Nikki was closer to that of a sister than friend. She spoke with her words, her actions and her hands, everyone should have a Poppi in their life. Poppi was my favorite character; she was so honest and fiery and just a little bit scary😊. The handsome and strong-willed pair, Memphis and Boston, were awesome and respected entrepreneurs and innovators but they never lost that street edge and protected the women they loved with their whole chest. The story had a great deal of secrets and toxic family dynamics, Memphis and Nikki’s father was a serial philander with possible children in the wind; Poppi was not close with her sister, and their mother was an absentee parent, secrets kept popping up all around. This story was so funny, and the dialog kept me laughing. I loved both couples but again, Poppi 😊 made both stories stand out. If the two amazing stories weren’t enough, the author gave readers a quick heartfelt story about Memphis and Nikki’s mother, Lenetta, that left us wanting more.
Favorite Lines from both stories:
The Hood Flower Girl:
Not only was he fine, though. He was built like a mammoth for someone who couldn’t have been much older than me.
“Yeah, you that girl with the garden an’ shit. The Hood Flower Girl. Ain’t that what they call you.”
We clicked the moment a nigga tried to bully my sister and Boston beat that nigga’s ass like a drum.
Not only was I swamped with orders, but I was still itching to knock the uvula out of Mika’s throat.
I was up in you without a care in the fuckin’ world. I gave you too many of my fuckin’ kids.
She thought I was bullshitting, but her little ass wasn’t going anywhere. Hell, I already had our wedding colors picked out.
‘Cause one thing’s for certain, we love the fuck outta Poppi Hood Bloom.”
That nigga cried when my mama had him trespassed from her property.
It figured this nigga had a goofy ass name.
A visible predator was one thing. A snake was something totally different.
The Unhinged Best Man
“Nigga you got a fuckin’ knot the size of yo’ mammy’s head restin’ on ya forehead. I suggest you shut the fuck up talkin’ to me ‘fore you find out how crazy I am.”
If I saw tears in Nikki’s eyes, I’d definitely burn every hair off Eddie’s body.
You can’t cause an issue and expect people not to respond a certain way.
My freedom was being handed back to me, and I was for damn sure going to do shit right this time.
Tell me we not a couple again, and I’ma duct tape ya pussy lips together.”
You think I’m finna sit up here worried about my old bitch when my fuckin’ everything right there?
“Bruh, why Hood do her like that?” Mems died laughing right with me.
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December 6, 2025
Ended my reading year on a very amazing note
M. Monique’s Boon series is one of those rare finds where each installment feels richer, funnier, and more emotionally layered than the last. Book One pulled me in immediately with Poppi — a heroine who is chaotic, heartfelt, stubborn, and deeply human. She brings a kind of relatable messiness to the story that makes you root for her from page one. Monique writes her with such care that her growth feels natural, not forced. You see her unravel, rebuild, and step into her own, and you feel every bit of it along the way.
But Book Two? That one absolutely stole the show.
It’s rare for a sequel to outshine the original, but this one does — and the reason is simple: Boston.
If Poppi was the emotional anchor of Book One, Boston is the unhinged, hilarious, morally-dubious hurricane that turns Book Two into something special. He’s chaotic in the best way: sharp-tongued, unpredictable, emotionally messy, and laugh-out-loud funny without ever losing the depth that makes him compelling. The way Monique balances his humor with vulnerability is masterful. He’s the kind of MMC who shouldn’t work on paper — too unfiltered, too intense — but somehow becomes the character you think about long after the book ends.
Monique’s greatest strength across both books is her character development.
She doesn’t just write personalities; she writes people.
People who change, break, heal, regress, grow, and clash in ways that feel real.
The relationships — romantic, platonic, and everything in between — evolve with a slow-burn authenticity. You see how Poppi becomes Poppi, how Boston becomes Boston, and how their stories connect without repeating each other. Monique doesn’t recycle tropes; she elevates them.
By the end of Book Two, you can feel how much stronger her storytelling has become. The pacing is tighter, the humor sharper, the emotional beats heavier, and the chaotic energy is turned up just enough to make it addictive without overwhelming the story.
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Final Thoughts
If Book One is the hook, Book Two is the moment you realize you’re fully obsessed with the series.
It’s fun, it’s unhinged, it’s emotional, and the characters feel like they walk off the page.
M. Monique didn’t just develop the story — she developed people, and that’s what makes the series genuinely memorable
M. Monique’s Boon series is one of those rare finds where each installment feels richer, funnier, and more emotionally layered than the last. Book One pulled me in immediately with Poppi — a heroine who is chaotic, heartfelt, stubborn, and deeply human. She brings a kind of relatable messiness to the story that makes you root for her from page one. Monique writes her with such care that her growth feels natural, not forced. You see her unravel, rebuild, and step into her own, and you feel every bit of it along the way.
But Book Two? That one absolutely stole the show.
It’s rare for a sequel to outshine the original, but this one does — and the reason is simple: Boston.
If Poppi was the emotional anchor of Book One, Boston is the unhinged, hilarious, morally-dubious hurricane that turns Book Two into something special. He’s chaotic in the best way: sharp-tongued, unpredictable, emotionally messy, and laugh-out-loud funny without ever losing the depth that makes him compelling. The way Monique balances his humor with vulnerability is masterful. He’s the kind of MMC who shouldn’t work on paper — too unfiltered, too intense — but somehow becomes the character you think about long after the book ends.
Monique’s greatest strength across both books is her character development.
She doesn’t just write personalities; she writes people.
People who change, break, heal, regress, grow, and clash in ways that feel real.
The relationships — romantic, platonic, and everything in between — evolve with a slow-burn authenticity. You see how Poppi becomes Poppi, how Boston becomes Boston, and how their stories connect without repeating each other. Monique doesn’t recycle tropes; she elevates them.
By the end of Book Two, you can feel how much stronger her storytelling has become. The pacing is tighter, the humor sharper, the emotional beats heavier, and the chaotic energy is turned up just enough to make it addictive without overwhelming the story.
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Final Thoughts
If Book One is the hook, Book Two is the moment you realize you’re fully obsessed with the series.
It’s fun, it’s unhinged, it’s emotional, and the characters feel like they walk off the page.
M. Monique didn’t just develop the story — she developed people, and that’s what makes the series genuinely memorable
July 15, 2024
The title doesn’t do this book justice to explain just how unhinged Boston was. When I say that man was the definition of IDGAF! He legit dgaf and couldn’t care less who had something to say. Read this immediately after the Hood Flowergirl so I could see where the cliffhanger was taking us. I was not disappointed because Boston was more crazy and deranged than Memphis I fear 😭😭😂 like both were crazy 🤣🤣🤣 I also wanna say I assumed it was always him and Nikki from the 1st book. It just gave that so this was a no brainer. But the way they ended up was trifling on those two who shall remain nameless.
Boston was always Nikki’s protector since they were kids. He never left her side and being her brother’s best friend, he was her keeper. He truly was a loyal man unlike others who would up and leave at the first sign of commitment. He stayed true to his word even after his ex did him so wrong. But Nikki was always his one and true love. If anything time and Nikki being engaged only fostered more feelings towards her. I loved them can’t lie but Boston craziness had me cracking up. I loved seeing more of Poppi and Memphis as well. And the ending!? I wish I could’ve seen more of it play out but this was a fun quick read. Loved the characters and once again Poppi was the realest friend Nikki had. Beat anyone who dare stepped incorrectly towards Nikki. I’m glad Nikki learned to heal from her how dirty her fiancé did her, how she learned that friendship isn’t always determined by time but instead actions. Truly beautiful to see. As much of a hard body Boston was he was soft when it came to his Nikki.
Boston was always Nikki’s protector since they were kids. He never left her side and being her brother’s best friend, he was her keeper. He truly was a loyal man unlike others who would up and leave at the first sign of commitment. He stayed true to his word even after his ex did him so wrong. But Nikki was always his one and true love. If anything time and Nikki being engaged only fostered more feelings towards her. I loved them can’t lie but Boston craziness had me cracking up. I loved seeing more of Poppi and Memphis as well. And the ending!? I wish I could’ve seen more of it play out but this was a fun quick read. Loved the characters and once again Poppi was the realest friend Nikki had. Beat anyone who dare stepped incorrectly towards Nikki. I’m glad Nikki learned to heal from her how dirty her fiancé did her, how she learned that friendship isn’t always determined by time but instead actions. Truly beautiful to see. As much of a hard body Boston was he was soft when it came to his Nikki.
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