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Just Don't Embarrass Me: An African American Romance
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but being cheated on by the man you love cuts deep—it’s a hurt that lingers, a pain that leaves scars, and a betrayal that can break your spirit. Honey Jacobs knows that pain all too well. She poured her heart and soul into her career and family, using work as a shield to protect herself from the heartbreak that nearly destroyed her. After being abandoned and betrayed, she swore off men for good. Love was the last thing on her mind…until an unexpected twist changed everything.
Jew Carter, a successful and powerful businessman, was determined to leave his troubled past behind. His world revolved around going legit and taking care of those he cared for. But when his path crossed with Honey’s, the chemistry was undeniable. Honey wasn’t like anyone he’d ever met—she made him forget everything, including the people who were still depending on him and the loyalty he owed to others.
In this heartfelt second chance romance, Jew finds himself torn between doing what’s right and following his heart. He knows that being with Honey means risking everything he’s built. But after all she’s endured, Honey has one simple Don’t embarrass me. She’s taking a chance on love again, but she refuses to let anyone—especially Jew—hurt her like she’s been hurt before.
Will Jew be able to prove he’s worth the risk? Or will his dangerous past come back to haunt them both?
If you love African American romance, rich Alpha men with complicated lives, second chance love stories, and intense emotional drama, you won’t want to miss Just Don't Embarrass Me by Bonnie Blanco.
Jew Carter, a successful and powerful businessman, was determined to leave his troubled past behind. His world revolved around going legit and taking care of those he cared for. But when his path crossed with Honey’s, the chemistry was undeniable. Honey wasn’t like anyone he’d ever met—she made him forget everything, including the people who were still depending on him and the loyalty he owed to others.
In this heartfelt second chance romance, Jew finds himself torn between doing what’s right and following his heart. He knows that being with Honey means risking everything he’s built. But after all she’s endured, Honey has one simple Don’t embarrass me. She’s taking a chance on love again, but she refuses to let anyone—especially Jew—hurt her like she’s been hurt before.
Will Jew be able to prove he’s worth the risk? Or will his dangerous past come back to haunt them both?
If you love African American romance, rich Alpha men with complicated lives, second chance love stories, and intense emotional drama, you won’t want to miss Just Don't Embarrass Me by Bonnie Blanco.
175 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2024
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November 18, 2024
Jew Jew Jew …… mannnnn he went about so much shit the wrong way instead of being honest with Honey. Ughhh. Poor Honey. I need book 2 cause no way. 😖
October 17, 2024
You can't play with everybody's feelings!!!
I blame Jew!! Don't get me wrong, I like Jew but the way he handled this situation was all the way fked up. He should have been honest with Honey from the start or at least when Kayleigh got released. He also should have been honest with Kayleigh especially when he knew he was in love with someone else. That still doesn't give Kayleigh the right to blame Honey when she is the only innocent person involved. I hope they make it out this situation and if they do I'm pretty sure Jew will never get another chance from Honey but you never know.💌💌
I blame Jew!! Don't get me wrong, I like Jew but the way he handled this situation was all the way fked up. He should have been honest with Honey from the start or at least when Kayleigh got released. He also should have been honest with Kayleigh especially when he knew he was in love with someone else. That still doesn't give Kayleigh the right to blame Honey when she is the only innocent person involved. I hope they make it out this situation and if they do I'm pretty sure Jew will never get another chance from Honey but you never know.💌💌
October 15, 2024
2 stars is generous,
I feel like authors be forgetting that they have to make the MMC likeable. I got to the end and hoped he died because all this drama, riff raff and nonsense cus you a liar ? Like all he had to do was leave Honey alone. He chose not to and now she getting dragged into mess that wasn’t hers.
Honey gave dummy vibes from about chapter 3 and on, like after a man disappeared for weeks on end GET A NEW ONE. Like what would you even double back for? Next up the argument/ inclusion of Dallas was wack to me. As an author why are you waiting til the last 3 chapters or so to introduce another villain? Especially when you was very short and discreet on the initial discussion about him ? While this book was a page turner the characters and story lacked depth and intelligence throughout.
I feel like authors be forgetting that they have to make the MMC likeable. I got to the end and hoped he died because all this drama, riff raff and nonsense cus you a liar ? Like all he had to do was leave Honey alone. He chose not to and now she getting dragged into mess that wasn’t hers.
Honey gave dummy vibes from about chapter 3 and on, like after a man disappeared for weeks on end GET A NEW ONE. Like what would you even double back for? Next up the argument/ inclusion of Dallas was wack to me. As an author why are you waiting til the last 3 chapters or so to introduce another villain? Especially when you was very short and discreet on the initial discussion about him ? While this book was a page turner the characters and story lacked depth and intelligence throughout.
November 14, 2024
Keep It Real
Honey and Jew are good together and never should've kept anything secret about their pasts. Understanding that something wrong was done to you shouldn't make you off limits for more blessings in life. With that being said, if someone covers for you and takes the fall, it doesn't mean your indebted for eternity. People change and life goes on but to go on as if nothing happened by playing with others feelings and not being straight up that's sure to bring more drama you don't need or want. People need to stop procrastinating get off the pot and be true in their actions. The spotlight always shine brighter when the dark goes away! Can't wait for next book in series to see the fallout!
Honey and Jew are good together and never should've kept anything secret about their pasts. Understanding that something wrong was done to you shouldn't make you off limits for more blessings in life. With that being said, if someone covers for you and takes the fall, it doesn't mean your indebted for eternity. People change and life goes on but to go on as if nothing happened by playing with others feelings and not being straight up that's sure to bring more drama you don't need or want. People need to stop procrastinating get off the pot and be true in their actions. The spotlight always shine brighter when the dark goes away! Can't wait for next book in series to see the fallout!
October 15, 2024
Fire!!!
Bonnnnniiiieeeee!!! Fav why you do me like this, you know you wrong for this cliffhanger, lol…It’s been a minute but I knew you were coming back strong and you did not disappoint!!! Baby this book is everything, it was a good thing I was off yesterday, cause I could not put it down!!! Tiara and Dallas was definitely not expected, but as I’ve learned with you, always expect the unexpected, lol…You def brought the 🔥 🔥🔥with this one, can’t wait til part two drops, please make it soon!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bonnnnniiiieeeee!!! Fav why you do me like this, you know you wrong for this cliffhanger, lol…It’s been a minute but I knew you were coming back strong and you did not disappoint!!! Baby this book is everything, it was a good thing I was off yesterday, cause I could not put it down!!! Tiara and Dallas was definitely not expected, but as I’ve learned with you, always expect the unexpected, lol…You def brought the 🔥 🔥🔥with this one, can’t wait til part two drops, please make it soon!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 15, 2024
BONNIE That Ending 🫣🫣🫣!!!
Queen you did that!!! This book is 🔥🔥🔥 and I already know the entire series will be!!!
I’m so over Dallas & Tiana. The information that dropped about them left me speechless! Then you got Kayleigh, now she has every right to feel how she feeling as Jew didn’t keep it 100% however blaming the next woman is what I don’t agree with!!
Now let talk about reading and the appearance of Tab, Remedy & Nevaeh!! Love it all!!!
Can’t wait for the next installment
Queen you did that!!! This book is 🔥🔥🔥 and I already know the entire series will be!!!
I’m so over Dallas & Tiana. The information that dropped about them left me speechless! Then you got Kayleigh, now she has every right to feel how she feeling as Jew didn’t keep it 100% however blaming the next woman is what I don’t agree with!!
Now let talk about reading and the appearance of Tab, Remedy & Nevaeh!! Love it all!!!
Can’t wait for the next installment
October 16, 2024
Great read
Miss ma'am you never disappoint. This book was everything from beginning to end. At first Honey worked my nerves but as the book continued she had every right in the world to feel that way. I can't believe Jew he knew he was wrong. I can't stand Kayleigh from her coming into the story in the middle of the book. And Chief worked my nerves too acting like Jew couldn't move on from Kayleigh like he had no choice but to stay with her because of what she did but that was her choice. I'm hoping Honey and Jew make it out alright can't wait for part 2.
Miss ma'am you never disappoint. This book was everything from beginning to end. At first Honey worked my nerves but as the book continued she had every right in the world to feel that way. I can't believe Jew he knew he was wrong. I can't stand Kayleigh from her coming into the story in the middle of the book. And Chief worked my nerves too acting like Jew couldn't move on from Kayleigh like he had no choice but to stay with her because of what she did but that was her choice. I'm hoping Honey and Jew make it out alright can't wait for part 2.
May 9, 2025
Idk how to feel about this one…
Honey has been through enough. Being cheated on was too much already and giving love another shot was risky.
Yet, when she meets Jew, she does just that. This book lived through its name because although Jew loved and cares for Honey, baby he did every thing to embarrass her.
This book had me hot as fish grease the entire read. Jew asked Honey for a lot. He did the most disrespectful things but couldn’t understand why she made him pay dust.
Honey has been through enough. Being cheated on was too much already and giving love another shot was risky.
Yet, when she meets Jew, she does just that. This book lived through its name because although Jew loved and cares for Honey, baby he did every thing to embarrass her.
This book had me hot as fish grease the entire read. Jew asked Honey for a lot. He did the most disrespectful things but couldn’t understand why she made him pay dust.
January 23, 2026
I just want to say that all of the male characters in this books need hands and feet. I felt so bad for the FMC because he made it clear that if you are not acting right leave her alone. Her sister got done dirty and I know she stole the money but to do her like that is crazy. I knew that what the MMC did to that woman fresh out of a bid would come back to hunt him. The ending of this book is CRAZY….
December 12, 2024
Please, Don't!
"Just Don't Embarrass Me" started off with me thinking that Jewelz Carter is a great guy and I hope Honey will give him a chance! Jewelz, Jewelz, Jewelz! You let me down in a major way and I have no sympathy for you! Honey told you exactly how NOT to handle her, but you are selfish, so now you get what you deserve!
"Just Don't Embarrass Me" started off with me thinking that Jewelz Carter is a great guy and I hope Honey will give him a chance! Jewelz, Jewelz, Jewelz! You let me down in a major way and I have no sympathy for you! Honey told you exactly how NOT to handle her, but you are selfish, so now you get what you deserve!
March 5, 2025
Another great book
BONNIE! Gurllllll! This book was tew much! The title is so fitting because EVERYBODY is getting embarrassed and exposed. The book started off a bit slow, but once it got going, it got going! And you know you dead wrong for the ending! I’m trying to pace myself, but book 2 will be done by tomorrow. I cannot wait to start it.
BONNIE! Gurllllll! This book was tew much! The title is so fitting because EVERYBODY is getting embarrassed and exposed. The book started off a bit slow, but once it got going, it got going! And you know you dead wrong for the ending! I’m trying to pace myself, but book 2 will be done by tomorrow. I cannot wait to start it.
June 30, 2025
Wow, this book was great!!
Jew knew he should've left Kayleigh alone when he realized he wanted to pursue Honey. Kayleigh was really there for him but he couldn't do the right thing and now he's in some mess!! I can't wait to see how that plays out and I hope Honey gets her happy ending with or without Jew because I don't see this going well for him thinking she'll stay!!
Jew knew he should've left Kayleigh alone when he realized he wanted to pursue Honey. Kayleigh was really there for him but he couldn't do the right thing and now he's in some mess!! I can't wait to see how that plays out and I hope Honey gets her happy ending with or without Jew because I don't see this going well for him thinking she'll stay!!
August 4, 2025
Bonnie Blanco. Oh my, these folks had some issues. Jew was in a place that he brought on because all he had to do was be truthful. I love Honey. She let her guard down and still ended up in a mess.
Kaylie had rights but she made choices on her own that she could have made better choices that may have turned out better for her. I don't know how this is gonna turn out.
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Kaylie had rights but she made choices on her own that she could have made better choices that may have turned out better for her. I don't know how this is gonna turn out.
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October 15, 2024
read
This book was emotional jew should of kept it real with Kayleigh in the beginning. him going back and forth with honey and Kayleigh that was dogish.i understand why Kayleigh is mad. I can't wait to read the next book
This book was emotional jew should of kept it real with Kayleigh in the beginning. him going back and forth with honey and Kayleigh that was dogish.i understand why Kayleigh is mad. I can't wait to read the next book
October 16, 2024
Bonnie Blanco you did not disappoint this book is 🔥
Jew has put Honey in a messed up predicament because baby that cliffhanger just literally blew my mind and I need part 2 asap to see how it plays out.
Jew has put Honey in a messed up predicament because baby that cliffhanger just literally blew my mind and I need part 2 asap to see how it plays out.
October 16, 2024
dang
This was good !! I could not put it down!! I hate the Jew wasn’t honest with Honey!! But I also think ole girl need to move on she had to know 8 yrs was a long time. Can’t wait for the next part
This was good !! I could not put it down!! I hate the Jew wasn’t honest with Honey!! But I also think ole girl need to move on she had to know 8 yrs was a long time. Can’t wait for the next part
November 10, 2024
Consequences
I can't wait to read the next book. I understand wanting to live for yours, but he did it all wrong. What he said he wouldn't do...he did it to 2 women. I feel for these ladies. 5 stars
I can't wait to read the next book. I understand wanting to live for yours, but he did it all wrong. What he said he wouldn't do...he did it to 2 women. I feel for these ladies. 5 stars
December 10, 2024
Secrets&Lies
Yes, loyalty is very important but being honest is even more important. It’s never good to tell a lie because they always get you caught up. Now Jew has put Honey in a bad situation. Let’s see what happens in part 2.
Yes, loyalty is very important but being honest is even more important. It’s never good to tell a lie because they always get you caught up. Now Jew has put Honey in a bad situation. Let’s see what happens in part 2.
December 30, 2024
1
Good read with lots of drama. I really can’t understand why Jew is even dealing with Honey. I feel like everything good about him is out shadowed by his betrayal. Ugh I need her to meet someone else!
Good read with lots of drama. I really can’t understand why Jew is even dealing with Honey. I feel like everything good about him is out shadowed by his betrayal. Ugh I need her to meet someone else!
February 5, 2025
Pure Greatness!!!
This story is pure greatness! It takes a little while to get into but once you’re into it!! It’s a wild ride and when I say literally everyone got embarrassed that’s exactly what I mean!
This story is pure greatness! It takes a little while to get into but once you’re into it!! It’s a wild ride and when I say literally everyone got embarrassed that’s exactly what I mean!
February 16, 2025
SOAP OPERA!
This started off real slow. Too slow for my liking. But once it picked up, it was great! I loved how a few things went over my head but then it all made sense at the end! Whew!
This started off real slow. Too slow for my liking. But once it picked up, it was great! I loved how a few things went over my head but then it all made sense at the end! Whew!
January 26, 2026
Now Jewelz..
You brought this on yourself my boy. I feel like you reap what you sow. Honey should have stood on business. And Dallas.. please go to héll too 🤣
Glad they got to Deja because Cane was onnnnnn one.
You brought this on yourself my boy. I feel like you reap what you sow. Honey should have stood on business. And Dallas.. please go to héll too 🤣
Glad they got to Deja because Cane was onnnnnn one.
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October 19, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Awww Jew didn't have the full planned. Now whats he gonna do. Ineed part asap.. a must read. We need some nswers yall.
Awww Jew didn't have the full planned. Now whats he gonna do. Ineed part asap.. a must read. We need some nswers yall.
October 25, 2024
I was praying…
I was praying the second part would be out by the time I was done reading 😭😭😭😭 impatiently waiting for part 2 ❤️❤️❤️😂😂😂😂
I was praying the second part would be out by the time I was done reading 😭😭😭😭 impatiently waiting for part 2 ❤️❤️❤️😂😂😂😂
December 13, 2024
🔥🔥🔥
This was. Soo damn good I need the next part because all he’s had to do was be honest about all of this.
This was. Soo damn good I need the next part because all he’s had to do was be honest about all of this.
January 12, 2025
oh my!!!
Such a great read!!! Let me go ahead a dive into book 2 right now!! Jew could have stopped all of this from happening 🥺
Such a great read!!! Let me go ahead a dive into book 2 right now!! Jew could have stopped all of this from happening 🥺
January 16, 2025
I hadn't read any books from this author but I was pleasantly surprised. The book was really good. I hope Jew gets killed lol, he's trifling.
September 16, 2025
This was such a good read. But that cliffhanger got me on edge. Can’t wait to see what happens next
December 18, 2025
Love this author
This author is a great writer. I love this style. I can't think of anything I would change. Absolutely a great read
This author is a great writer. I love this style. I can't think of anything I would change. Absolutely a great read
November 5, 2024
It’s the delivery more than the story that I didn’t like. Maybe I wasn’t in the right mindset for this book, I didn’t connect with it and I don’t even care what happens next to any of the characters.
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