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Build You Up
Zemira Samuels is publicly revered by many for her wealth of talents. The lyrics she writes express the love contained within the depths of her soul that she longs to fill her heart and warm her bed. She is certain money and fame will never be enough.
Kavari Montgomery is suffering through the worst thing imaginable. Watching his marriage fall apart is a devastating blow but unfortunately feelings don’t pay the bills. The only things keeping him grounded are his kids and focusing on building his business.
Kavari and Zemira exist in different worlds, which makes their connection feel impossible. However, an undeniable attraction and determined hearts son confirm that these two just might be the remedy for each other’s need for happiness and peace.
Kavari Montgomery is suffering through the worst thing imaginable. Watching his marriage fall apart is a devastating blow but unfortunately feelings don’t pay the bills. The only things keeping him grounded are his kids and focusing on building his business.
Kavari and Zemira exist in different worlds, which makes their connection feel impossible. However, an undeniable attraction and determined hearts son confirm that these two just might be the remedy for each other’s need for happiness and peace.
204 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2024
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September 24, 2024
On page these two characters gave me opposites attract . But once they meet there is chemistry that neither one can deny.
The two are recently divorced and not searching for love at the moment per say.
Our MMC is a family man with two kids his wife all of sudden went delulu ! That left Kavali dumbfounded but he kept trying till he was done trying.
FMC Zemira is a famous rnb singer who deals with a trash ex and a very trash family! She has the sweetest soul and Kavali realizes that once they cross patches
This is my first read from this author and won’t be my last . I fun e read her book Restored in you Kavali is the brother of the MMC from that book.
Now I need to know what’s going on with our brother Klayton
February 20, 2025
Kavari's ex-wife Caydence had to be the silliest, most manipulative piece of work I've read in a while. She threw away her entire marriage JUST to get his attention 🤦🏾♀️? Then, she had the audacity to be upset when things didn't work in her favor. I can't.
Kavari fell for musician Zemira Samuels, who's trying to start over in a new town after a public divorce and media attention.
Between his exwife and family beingvtoo involved in his life and the media is all over hers these two ALMOST didn't stand a chance...
“Come on, babe, chill. Let these dumb ass people talk. They can’t break shit if we don’t let them. If they happen to tear some shit down in you, I’ma build you up every time. Now give your man a kiss and stop all that crying and shit,”
I guess Klayton's story is next. Poor guy because these guys just don't seem to know HOW to let go.
3.5⭐️
Genre: Urban Romance
Spice Level:🔥
Tissues: Maybe 🥺
Typos/Spelling: 🧐 grammatical and typos galore!
I said what I said and as always: don't take my word for it. Read the book, form your own opinions, and support your authors! 🫶🏿📖👏🏾
Kavari fell for musician Zemira Samuels, who's trying to start over in a new town after a public divorce and media attention.
Between his exwife and family beingvtoo involved in his life and the media is all over hers these two ALMOST didn't stand a chance...
“Come on, babe, chill. Let these dumb ass people talk. They can’t break shit if we don’t let them. If they happen to tear some shit down in you, I’ma build you up every time. Now give your man a kiss and stop all that crying and shit,”
I guess Klayton's story is next. Poor guy because these guys just don't seem to know HOW to let go.
3.5⭐️
Genre: Urban Romance
Spice Level:🔥
Tissues: Maybe 🥺
Typos/Spelling: 🧐 grammatical and typos galore!
I said what I said and as always: don't take my word for it. Read the book, form your own opinions, and support your authors! 🫶🏿📖👏🏾
September 11, 2024
Build You Up
This book will take you on a journey but will end with so much LOVE. Kavari was a man trying to give his wife and kids, any and everything. But his wife was listening to messy friends and ended up losing the best thing that ever happened to her. Zemira was a woman just trying to be and do her best but everyone just wanted to drag her down at every turn. But these to found each other even in the very complicated situations and brought out he best in each other. That man loved Zemira down.
This book will take you on a journey but will end with so much LOVE. Kavari was a man trying to give his wife and kids, any and everything. But his wife was listening to messy friends and ended up losing the best thing that ever happened to her. Zemira was a woman just trying to be and do her best but everyone just wanted to drag her down at every turn. But these to found each other even in the very complicated situations and brought out he best in each other. That man loved Zemira down.
September 11, 2024
Build you up is the perfect title! Caydence was very delusional. This author is on my autobuy because she does not disappoint.
February 4, 2026
Girl how you fumble a man that did everything for you? Then wanted to cause chaos cause you were stupid. Make that make sense. He was trying but that wasn't good enough. So he moved on and now you acting ditzy. she thought this was a movie lol.
September 18, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Honestly, this is a 5 star story- but I had full intentions to rate it 3 star, because the grammatical errors were too much. But the richness of the story and the storytelling was simply too good!
I loved these characters, even the not so great ones like Mel and Caydence. *Side note, men like Todd, Mel’s husband drive me nuts.* I got lost in this story, it’s been too long since I felt myself fully immersed in the story. I was rooting for them real bad. At some point, I think it was Zemira, that asks “can we get a break?” And I was right with her… it seemed like everybody except their close close people were against them.
From the beginning I knew Caydence was delulu, just based on her inability to tell the man what she needed. Sis, played herself and continued to crashout every time she was mentioned.
I’ll definitely check out more from this author and I’m crossing my fingers- Klayton is up next. Because I was to know what happened between her and Lauren.
Dang- I hate this was so short. I could’ve read another hundred pages of this couple. They deserved each other.
Honestly, this is a 5 star story- but I had full intentions to rate it 3 star, because the grammatical errors were too much. But the richness of the story and the storytelling was simply too good!
I loved these characters, even the not so great ones like Mel and Caydence. *Side note, men like Todd, Mel’s husband drive me nuts.* I got lost in this story, it’s been too long since I felt myself fully immersed in the story. I was rooting for them real bad. At some point, I think it was Zemira, that asks “can we get a break?” And I was right with her… it seemed like everybody except their close close people were against them.
From the beginning I knew Caydence was delulu, just based on her inability to tell the man what she needed. Sis, played herself and continued to crashout every time she was mentioned.
I’ll definitely check out more from this author and I’m crossing my fingers- Klayton is up next. Because I was to know what happened between her and Lauren.
Dang- I hate this was so short. I could’ve read another hundred pages of this couple. They deserved each other.
August 13, 2025
Zemira and Kavari Love story is one for the books. Unexpected love is the best especially after going through a heart break and feeling your closed off to love. Both Kavari and Zemira have shitty ex’s, and they are holding on for dear life and the little fibers are not enough. You have one who is literally just holding on to receive clout and money maybe. Then you have one with people in their ear and allows them to mess up the best thing to ever happen to them. Regardless the two find each other and don’t let go. The patients and fight that Kavari must hold on and keep Zemira in his life is the sweetest. Zemira showing Kavari that he was missing so much that he didn’t know that he was missing and was able to fill voids. I loved this book and will be sure to read more from this author!!!!!
November 8, 2025
3.5⭐️🌶️🌶️ Kavari and Zemira had an instant chemistry. I really disliked the ex-wife in the story; she got on my damn nerves. I didn’t really like that they gave this woman so much story time, and if this book doesn’t teach you not to let your friends into your relationship, I don’t know what book will. I think Vari was an excellent husband and father and an all-around good man top-tier MMC criteria if I may say so 🤭 I think the FMC was a little bit dry and she didn’t have much personality. I do think I feel like the ending was a little bit sped up, and the epilogue kind of just threw everything out there, but overall, it was a good story. I really didn’t understand the plot twist in regard to Zemi, and I just don’t understand how people can be so freaking evil.
February 26, 2026
If I say I got you, I got you!
D’Mesha is becoming one of my faves!! I absolutely loved Kavari’s backstory usually it’s women fighting to make everything last. He was a respectful, loving, good man that only wanted love and peace but was met with animosity and frustration at every turn. Zemi only wanted to be happy and make music but family and an ex were determined to wreak havoc in her life. Kavari and Zemi met and gradually became friends and a little bit more but bitter exes and family tried to interrupt their peace and beautiful relationship. They focused on themselves and decided to block everyone out that meant them no good, grow,and build each other up.
D’Mesha is becoming one of my faves!! I absolutely loved Kavari’s backstory usually it’s women fighting to make everything last. He was a respectful, loving, good man that only wanted love and peace but was met with animosity and frustration at every turn. Zemi only wanted to be happy and make music but family and an ex were determined to wreak havoc in her life. Kavari and Zemi met and gradually became friends and a little bit more but bitter exes and family tried to interrupt their peace and beautiful relationship. They focused on themselves and decided to block everyone out that meant them no good, grow,and build each other up.
March 31, 2026
Loved my intro to Ms. D'mesha. Kavari and Zemira had an easy natural chemistry. I'm glad they found peace in each other with their pasts still being apart of their present. Caydence was foolish and let her homegirl play her out of her spot, just dumbbbbbb!!! And Zemira's ex...trash just like her whole family.
I wasn't ready for it to end. I would've loved to see Zemira's family hit rock bottom and the ex go to jail. The homebody with the busy body wife, would've loved to see him finally put his foot down or leave messy boots, and maybe even see Caydence put them paws on her for being so instrumental in helping her break up her happy home. And can't wait until the brother finds his one!
I wasn't ready for it to end. I would've loved to see Zemira's family hit rock bottom and the ex go to jail. The homebody with the busy body wife, would've loved to see him finally put his foot down or leave messy boots, and maybe even see Caydence put them paws on her for being so instrumental in helping her break up her happy home. And can't wait until the brother finds his one!
March 3, 2026
Remix to love
Kavari didn’t deserve the pain and stress he went thru with Caydence. But playing stupid games, will win you stupid prizes. Caydence thought she could do whatever and Kavari would always be there for her, but people don’t like being played with. Zemira was a breath of fresh air. She had her own love trauma, from her ex husband to her parents. She really needed someone to build her back up, and so did Kavari. This was a good love story, a lot of drama, but also a lot of love.
Kavari didn’t deserve the pain and stress he went thru with Caydence. But playing stupid games, will win you stupid prizes. Caydence thought she could do whatever and Kavari would always be there for her, but people don’t like being played with. Zemira was a breath of fresh air. She had her own love trauma, from her ex husband to her parents. She really needed someone to build her back up, and so did Kavari. This was a good love story, a lot of drama, but also a lot of love.
September 21, 2024
Whew
Listen Kavari and Zemira went through it!!!!! Kavari comes home and his wife lets him know she wants a divorce. After fighting for it and not getting anywhere he lets go. Now that it’s finalized she wants him back. 🙄🙄
Zemira is a famous actress and going through a divorce as well. She moves from LA to get away from all the crazy.
Kavari just so happens to be her contractor to remodel her be home!!
They fall hard and go through so much. Loved this read.
Listen Kavari and Zemira went through it!!!!! Kavari comes home and his wife lets him know she wants a divorce. After fighting for it and not getting anywhere he lets go. Now that it’s finalized she wants him back. 🙄🙄
Zemira is a famous actress and going through a divorce as well. She moves from LA to get away from all the crazy.
Kavari just so happens to be her contractor to remodel her be home!!
They fall hard and go through so much. Loved this read.
September 29, 2024
Acceptance
Sometimes we don’t want to hear, see or receive the signs God presents to us. Some people are supposed to be in our lives for a reason or season however we chose to have families and marry those who aren’t our life support.
Wright provides a great example on envy from others in your relationship or listening to those who should not have a say can destroy a house or family. She also provided a view on rebuilding love and respect with your true soulmate.
Sometimes we don’t want to hear, see or receive the signs God presents to us. Some people are supposed to be in our lives for a reason or season however we chose to have families and marry those who aren’t our life support.
Wright provides a great example on envy from others in your relationship or listening to those who should not have a say can destroy a house or family. She also provided a view on rebuilding love and respect with your true soulmate.
November 4, 2024
This was such a cute, short read. Talk about a second chance at love. I love how the two main characters Kavari and Zemira were great representations of mature, responsible adults who were simply handed the wrong cards when it came to their first marriage. It was perfect timing when their paths crossed after both being newly divorced. Even in a frail and broken state, they were able to help build each other back up, while falling in love in the process. I would highly recommend this book! 🥰
January 8, 2025
I loved Kavari and Zemira. Vari showed up and out for his woman. Kavari parents needed their ass whupped along with those three evil bitches Mel, Lauren, and Caydence. Can we get a good beat down in the next book?🤣. The sex scene was fire. Took one star for the repetitiveness of some wording and sentence but other than that it was a good read. And I do like the chapters with the crazy women pov even though their logic is insane.
February 1, 2026
Love Win
I love how the author takes the main male character and shows the development. He went through all types of emotions. He learned that sometimes you have to let it go and grow.
His ex-wife didn't communicate the way she should have. Life is short l. She lost the best thing in her life. Then she thought she could mess his life up.
I am glad he found happiness and made sure to go after it.
I love how the author takes the main male character and shows the development. He went through all types of emotions. He learned that sometimes you have to let it go and grow.
His ex-wife didn't communicate the way she should have. Life is short l. She lost the best thing in her life. Then she thought she could mess his life up.
I am glad he found happiness and made sure to go after it.
March 25, 2026
I liked this more than I liked part 1. I am wondering how if this girl was just so famous how come no body knew who she was? It was a little mind boggling. Of course there were punctuation issues, along with a few other issues that stopped this from being 5 stars. Editing will always be these authors slippery slope. Like I said this was imo way better than the first story, but it still wasn’t the best.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 27, 2026
I loved this book! I enjoyed book 1 but this is my favourite! Khvari and Zemira deserved this 2nd chance love! Khvari was what you call a MAN! So many lessons in this book but the biggest is the company you keep and eventually the ugliness people try to hide will come out! Caydence desrved jail and as for the Montgomery parents I don’t know how they can behave like they do, but I’m glad their children put in appropriate boundaries when they misbehave
December 18, 2024
Geez
I had to contain myself a few times from getting pissed, caused Cadence, Mel and Lauren should’ve catch some hands (not condoning violence). But, in the end they fought for their love and did not allow anyone to play with what they were creating. O and i forgot Ky parents need to stay out there kids business.
I had to contain myself a few times from getting pissed, caused Cadence, Mel and Lauren should’ve catch some hands (not condoning violence). But, in the end they fought for their love and did not allow anyone to play with what they were creating. O and i forgot Ky parents need to stay out there kids business.
January 12, 2026
D’Mesha was a NTMA and I really enjoyed my first read. I liked Zemira, unfortunately her parents and her ex are complete trash. Kavari, that’s a GOOD man! His ex definitely earned an honorable mention in the entitled, manipulative, delulu ex-wife hall of fame. She wore me out! But this was a good listen.
March 15, 2026
The Build up!!
The Rollercoaster of emotions that I went through. Caydence needed to be dealt with seriously. I needed her arrested and slapped for just doing the absolute most. I am so happy the Kavari was able to beloved like he truly desired. Zee was a breath of fresh air and I loved her eclectic personality. These two weathered the storm and we got a baby out of it.
The Rollercoaster of emotions that I went through. Caydence needed to be dealt with seriously. I needed her arrested and slapped for just doing the absolute most. I am so happy the Kavari was able to beloved like he truly desired. Zee was a breath of fresh air and I loved her eclectic personality. These two weathered the storm and we got a baby out of it.
September 22, 2024
Loved!!!
This was my first book by the author and I am not disappointed at all listen it was well written and the characters were interesting. I loved Kavari and Zemi. I really hope Klayton and Elei get together I think they would be good for one another.
This was my first book by the author and I am not disappointed at all listen it was well written and the characters were interesting. I loved Kavari and Zemi. I really hope Klayton and Elei get together I think they would be good for one another.
October 23, 2024
Finding Love
This was such an excellent story. Kavari was a real man. He took so much shit off the first wife.
Once he met Zemira he found love again.
Thanks for keeping it real for us!!!!
This was such an excellent story. Kavari was a real man. He took so much shit off the first wife.
Once he met Zemira he found love again.
Thanks for keeping it real for us!!!!
January 2, 2026
beautiful
This was a great read. You get to experience so many emotions right along with the characters. The toxic family dynamic on both ends did not stop the love. There were a few characters I definitely detested but overall love wins and it was so beautiful to witness.
This was a great read. You get to experience so many emotions right along with the characters. The toxic family dynamic on both ends did not stop the love. There were a few characters I definitely detested but overall love wins and it was so beautiful to witness.
February 5, 2026
such a lovely family!
The way these men are able to bounce back and get the love they truly deserve is everything. Caydence knows that she was pissing me off and needs to stop listening to miserable people.
The way these men are able to bounce back and get the love they truly deserve is everything. Caydence knows that she was pissing me off and needs to stop listening to miserable people.
March 18, 2026
Wonderful read!!
Kavari was the definition of grown man while Caydean was the definition of immature!! I bet she never expected for her life to turn out this way! Listening to miserable friends will happen everytime! 5 star read
Kavari was the definition of grown man while Caydean was the definition of immature!! I bet she never expected for her life to turn out this way! Listening to miserable friends will happen everytime! 5 star read
May 15, 2026
Awesome!
The Montgomery brothers are what a real man is suppose to be. Love how they protect their women, no matter who it is, they can get it if they even think about disrespecting their women. I'm looking forward to reading Klayton's story!
The Montgomery brothers are what a real man is suppose to be. Love how they protect their women, no matter who it is, they can get it if they even think about disrespecting their women. I'm looking forward to reading Klayton's story!
May 26, 2026
such a sweet story
such a sweet story they made it through the trials and tribulations to each other despite family and ex’s. It was a refreshing story. A change from all the urban stories out there.
such a sweet story they made it through the trials and tribulations to each other despite family and ex’s. It was a refreshing story. A change from all the urban stories out there.
October 28, 2026
LOVED 💗💗
I love how they loved each other through every obstacle. This booknhad a little bit of drama but not to much. A little back and forth from the FMC but again not to much. I really wanted to punch the ex-wife straight in the face.
Highly recommend reading this book.
I love how they loved each other through every obstacle. This booknhad a little bit of drama but not to much. A little back and forth from the FMC but again not to much. I really wanted to punch the ex-wife straight in the face.
Highly recommend reading this book.
September 16, 2024
Build U Up
Really good from start to finish. Caydence just gave her man up over nothing. He was Zemi’s treasure and vice versa.
Really good from start to finish. Caydence just gave her man up over nothing. He was Zemi’s treasure and vice versa.
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