Birds Of A Feather

Birds

by Ashley Antoinette

There are moments in life that are mountainous. They are big, scary and insurmountable. For Demetrius Sky this moment is the death of his only son.
After finding a great love in the alluring hippie, songstress, Charlie, he thought he found his forever, but when grief causes a rift between them, Demi must decide where his loyalty truly lies.
With an allegiance to his ex-wife, Lauren, the divorcées must face a sorrowful goodbye, and the only way to get through it, is together. After a tumultuous end to their marriage, Demi and Lauren are barely friends, but in the death of their only child, they share a pain that no one else can relate to. When grief pushes everyone else away, Demi and Lauren are stranded on an island that not even his beloved, Charlie can reach. Unable to find a connection to his new fiancé, Demi is bound to Lauren through guilt and a newfound sense of responsibility.
Will Demi be able to handle the pressure of juggling his past life with his present? Will their loss reignite a love that they thought was over? Will Lauren be able to let go and move on to new possibilities? Or will they both lose their way and return to what's familiar?

312 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2024

About the author

ASHLEY ANTOINETTE COLEMAN is one of the most successful female writers of her time. The feminine half of the popular married duo, Ashley and JaQuavis, she has co-written over 40 novels, including the bestselling Cartel series. Several of her titles have hit The New York Times bestsellers list, but she is most widely regarded for her continuing racy saga, The Prada Plan. Born in Flint, MI, she was bred with an innate street sense that she uses as motivation in her crime filled writings.

Picking up a deal with publishing powerhouse St. Martin's Press while simultaneously inking deals at Warner Brothers Studios and NBC/Universal, Ashley shows no signs of slowing down. She is currently hard at work on a new book series and two television pilots.

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Reviews

[Ronnie Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm gonna need Ashley to come up off part 4 asap!
I can't stop thinking about how Lauren got this man up out of the cloth.🤭 She's going to hell 🤣
I hope to get more of Lauren & Nyair in the next book. I was fascinated with their storyline. I'm still tryna figure out how you are a pastor and sex addict.🤔😆
But, the star in my eyes is Lauren. Wherever she landed in the story, I was transfixed. A strong character who loves her family. She went through hell and back. She deserves so much more. I'm always gonna stand ten toes down for Lauren, even over Charlie .

[KC]

September 2025- reread

A man with nothing to lose is dangerous.

[Kkelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ashley just knows how to keep my feelings all over the place when she writes!

[JusNoonie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have so many thoughts but one thing fasho and two things for certain…I’m standing 10 toes behind Charlie. While I do mourn for Lauren it’s a hard no for me. Nothing and I mean NOTHING can make me be on her side. Ugh! I need part 4 ASAP though.

I truly want to see more of Nyair but not with Lauren 😩😩😩
I appreciated the cameo with Ethic, Messiah, and the rest of the crew as well.

[booktrovert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very few words. I NEED MORE and NY and LO. I am here for all that.

[Mya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have really been enjoying this series and can not wait for book 4 to be released.

Rule 1 when reading anything by Ashley Antoinette is to not get too attached to the characters. There is always some traumatic event that takes place. It never fails. I was almost tempted to lower my rating because of how this book ended. But Lo and Nyair's storyline really redeemed this book for me. I look forward to seeing how their relationship evolves. As far as Demi and Charlie, hopefully my thoughts will be gathered by time the next book is released. And finally, as far as Stassi and Day, I do think they could work and be good for one another. But I'm also kind of feeling her and Grayson together. So we shall see what's to come.

[Alea Mayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok - that cliffhanger was just insane Ash! Why are you doing us like this 🥲. I can’t wait for book 4. Oh my goodness. The way Nyair describes Lauren and her grief brings me to tears. I understand Charlie, but I also wish someone could shake some sense into her at times. I was on the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time.

[Jada Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Baby. I. AM. SICK.

I think this is my first AA book and my God, I don’t know if I can handle another series emotionally. Is the next book in sight!?

[Detra Brady · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me in a chokehold! Eagerly awaiting the continuation.

[Ja’nita Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg I’ve never prayed for a character so much. This book was absolutely amazing. My question is will there be another book box or will this be released in a normal way? Because there’s definitely another part. Ashley always taking the little bit of edges I got.

[Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okayyyyy book 3 won me back over. I loved this one just as much as book 1 it kept me on my toes the entire time. I cried so much reading this. I truly felt for Lauren and Demi and even Charlie. Everything was so complicated and messy in a way that felt real and emotional.

Lauren really got that pastor to quit lmaooo I was not expecting that at all. I definitely want more of their story and to see how everything unfolds from here.

Also as much as I love Day I want Stassi to be with the firefighter. Day has way too much going on and a lot he needs to work on. The firefighter just feels more her speed and what she needs.

That Kiara bit h is foul but honestly Day should’ve known she was capable of doing something wild like that.

And that cliffhanger omgggg it has been TWO YEARS ma’am where is book 4. I’m so mad we still don’t know what happened with Demi.

Definitely a 4 star read for me and I cannot wait for the next one.

[Shaquea Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a very hard read for me at first. Navigating through the initial shock of DJ’s death was exhausting to read and it made the book start off very slow, but I understand it was the build up to how the story progressed. While I feel like some of the events in the book were very unrealistic and just too much, I love me some Ashley Antoinette so imma let my girl cook and wait patiently for the next book. I really wanna see how Charlie and Lauren’s relationship blossoms and what happens with Stassi and Grayson.

[Danielle Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. I felt every ounce of pain, heartbreak, and struggle Lauren, Demi, and Charlie went through. This story really pulls you in and doesn’t let go. The depth of emotion had me tore up for most of the book in the best way.
And just when I thought I could catch my breath… that ending. Another cliffhanger that has me anxiously waiting and wondering, how long do I have to wait for the next book, Ashley? I need answers ASAP.

[Darling_Vikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m speechless… Just walking around at 11am still in my pajamas like, “WHERE’S THE NEXT BOOK?????”

I don’t want to give any spoilers but…. WTF am I supposed to do with the rest of my life?

Pastor is a what?

I loved Charlie throughout the whole series but I wanted to shake her!

Why can’t Day use his words?

I’m dumbfounded, and stuck.

[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not well and need book 4 asap. This book was so so so damn good. The series so far is unbelievably good. I wanna say I’m patiently waiting for the next book but I’d be lying about being patient.

[Jade Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!!! 👈🏾 Per Usual.... That's it, that's my review 🤭

[Tatiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

An emotional Rollercoaster. Did not expect the ending at all.

[Rietta Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, Bird....So much happening...so much to process....I cried...was mad...saw all three sides....

[Danielle Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not expecting the ending at all. This book took me on a ride..a good ride and I cannot not wait for the next one.

[Zae Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Girl now Ashley did her big one with this one! This was definitely worth the wait. Man I need book 4 now!!!!!!

[Kiera Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ashley girl !!! I need the next book now !!!!

[S. Reid]

COULDN'T GET INTO THE BOOK, THE CHARACTERS, OR THE SERIES.

[J Chance · Rating 5 out of 5]

One thing Ashley knows how to do is Stress Me Out.. I’m going to need the Next book ASAP.. Demi and Day😩😩 .. Damn it Ashley just tell me what happen cause I’m in shambles😭😭😭

[Taylor Milano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ashley be doing too much 🙄

In a good way, but dang girl !!

[Erica Darville · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started off really slow. It pick up toward the middle. The storyline is really dragged out and a bit repetitive.

[Krystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ashley Antoinette has done it again! This series was so good! I’ll be patiently waiting for the next book! 😩🙏🏾

[LaTonya Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ummmmmm I need part 4. She love a cliff hanger. Please mam….. I’m still waiting for the next Butterfly! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[Nadia Jonesy · Rating 4 out of 5]

75 percent done . I will go back to it after I read another book as this book is trying to drain me. It is sooo sad.

[Nisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talk about cliffhanger, I am holding on by a thread for the next book.

[DeVaughn ‧₊˚ ☁️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cried from the being to the end 😭 for my emotional distress, I need part four quickly!