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Back in Blood
Capri Towns is a loving father and respected businessman. He left the streets long ago in an effort to be a better man. Life is good with flourishing businesses, a fiancee, and his best friend by his side. One act of betrayal hardens Capri's heart and turns his soul dark. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse, they do. Capri is forever changed, and it's not for the better. The only thing that keeps him going is the need to seek revenge. Capri is coming for everyone that hurt him, and he doesn't care if he has to get it back in blood.
Lisa Tate is planning a wedding and preparing for the birth of her child. One trip to the doctor's office breaks her heart, and Lisa is left trying to cope. The person that she needs by her side the most is MIA, and Lisa finds herself devastated and alone. To make matters worse, when a cold-hearted stranger swoops in and attempts to make her pay for a sin that she didn't commit, Lisa knows she has to be on God's most hated list.
What happens when two tortured souls stare into each other's eyes and bond from an immense amount of pain? Are they damaged forever, or is it possible for two broken hearts to help one another mend?
Lisa Tate is planning a wedding and preparing for the birth of her child. One trip to the doctor's office breaks her heart, and Lisa is left trying to cope. The person that she needs by her side the most is MIA, and Lisa finds herself devastated and alone. To make matters worse, when a cold-hearted stranger swoops in and attempts to make her pay for a sin that she didn't commit, Lisa knows she has to be on God's most hated list.
What happens when two tortured souls stare into each other's eyes and bond from an immense amount of pain? Are they damaged forever, or is it possible for two broken hearts to help one another mend?
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2025
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January 27, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ I appreciated how genuine the story was, but I wish we'd discovered more about Caprice and Lisa's connection. Given the tragedy they both experienced, a well-developed relationship would have enhanced the plot. Sometimes 300 plus pages are needed.
January 27, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Stars
February 5, 2026
This was a good read and a new to me author. Capri lost his daughter and decided to seek revenge, unfortunately for him the person he kidnapped really isn’t collateral. Eventually he and Lisa bound over lust and loss. I appreciated how Capri was able to forgive at the end and how Lisa was able to move on from her ex. All in all I enjoyed the plot but wish we got to see Capri and Lisa develop more into their relationship. Oh and Robin is definitely trash, lying like that to try and get her man back when y’all been broke up was evil work.
February 3, 2025
Unlikely revenge
I empathized so much with Capri because what happened to him was so terrible, so I could definitely understand his need for revenge. Capri and Lisa were two individuals that came together under terrible circumstances, but I loved what blossomed between them. I will say that I've noticed a pattern in Natisha Raynor's books, and that's the couple getting together at the very end of the book, and while I love her writing and her stories, I would definitely love to see the couple together before the epilogue.
I empathized so much with Capri because what happened to him was so terrible, so I could definitely understand his need for revenge. Capri and Lisa were two individuals that came together under terrible circumstances, but I loved what blossomed between them. I will say that I've noticed a pattern in Natisha Raynor's books, and that's the couple getting together at the very end of the book, and while I love her writing and her stories, I would definitely love to see the couple together before the epilogue.
January 31, 2025
Nice
This was a really good read. I enjoyed the entire story. This book was even paced and we'll written. The structure was even better. Just read the damn book.
This was a really good read. I enjoyed the entire story. This book was even paced and we'll written. The structure was even better. Just read the damn book.
October 3, 2025
When Your Heart Breaks and Start Healing
I truly enjoyed this book and I was so happy that we got to experience what was true anger, grief and forgiveness!!!…
Capri and Lisa came full circle and it was good to see them on their healing journey!!!…
This was definitely a work of art and the story flowed so beautifully!!!…
I truly enjoyed this book and I was so happy that we got to experience what was true anger, grief and forgiveness!!!…
Capri and Lisa came full circle and it was good to see them on their healing journey!!!…
This was definitely a work of art and the story flowed so beautifully!!!…
February 17, 2025
Ugh it was heartbreaking and warning at the same time. I wanted more
January 31, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*speechless*
Well done. This was a unique story to me, I highly advise paying attention to the trigger warnings.
But man, what a story.
Initially, I wasn’t feeling Lisa’s attitude about Sin and keeping his secret. I mean, she was still talking about marrying him or concerning herself with where they stood.
But she redeemed herself. I loved how she didn’t allow herself to be mistreated by Capri regardless of the pain he was feeling.
Now- Capri! My heart ached for him. I’m glad he healed and what an eye opener about empathy, forgiveness, and compassion.
Robin tried it. Talk about making a not great situation worse. Why couldn’t she accept the fumble and move around?
This story will stay with me.
*speechless*
Well done. This was a unique story to me, I highly advise paying attention to the trigger warnings.
But man, what a story.
Initially, I wasn’t feeling Lisa’s attitude about Sin and keeping his secret. I mean, she was still talking about marrying him or concerning herself with where they stood.
But she redeemed herself. I loved how she didn’t allow herself to be mistreated by Capri regardless of the pain he was feeling.
Now- Capri! My heart ached for him. I’m glad he healed and what an eye opener about empathy, forgiveness, and compassion.
Robin tried it. Talk about making a not great situation worse. Why couldn’t she accept the fumble and move around?
This story will stay with me.
December 23, 2025
Re-read and still loved! I was actually fine with the ending this time around. Pretty much I got everything I needed out of this read. It explores complex topics, and each person's POV is presented well. I understood Capri, empathized with Lisa, while also feeling that Robin had every right to be appalled, disgusted and feel betrayed. I will probably read this book again!
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4.5 Really enjoyed. Well written, well paced, great, solid, sexy characters and HEAVY topics that are dealt with well. The ending felt slightly rushed (would have liked to see more there), but for the most part this was a great book.
Housekeeping wise, Capri is called Caprice twice at the 86% mark.
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4.5 Really enjoyed. Well written, well paced, great, solid, sexy characters and HEAVY topics that are dealt with well. The ending felt slightly rushed (would have liked to see more there), but for the most part this was a great book.
Housekeeping wise, Capri is called Caprice twice at the 86% mark.
January 24, 2025
Bonded Thru Trauma
It was so sad what happened to Caprice and proof that stray büllets don’t have a name on them. I understand Capri spazzing out after Caprice was unalived especially after learning the treacherous act by Robin and Dolph and Caprice’s paternity being in question. It was so heartbreaking at the loss that Lisa suffered with her baby son as well. I wanted for him to be named and have a proper burial but I can understand why Natisha probably wasn’t in the best headspace to go fully into more details. Sintonio was a flawed nícca all around and deserved more than twelve years. I wanted Robin to suffer repercussions for faking an illness to get GoFundMe donations. This was a good book even with the tragic losses but I like the fact that book wasn’t overpowered, overly depressing, and stifling that it took over the book.
It was so sad what happened to Caprice and proof that stray büllets don’t have a name on them. I understand Capri spazzing out after Caprice was unalived especially after learning the treacherous act by Robin and Dolph and Caprice’s paternity being in question. It was so heartbreaking at the loss that Lisa suffered with her baby son as well. I wanted for him to be named and have a proper burial but I can understand why Natisha probably wasn’t in the best headspace to go fully into more details. Sintonio was a flawed nícca all around and deserved more than twelve years. I wanted Robin to suffer repercussions for faking an illness to get GoFundMe donations. This was a good book even with the tragic losses but I like the fact that book wasn’t overpowered, overly depressing, and stifling that it took over the book.
January 28, 2025
This was sooooooo good!!
I was so happy to See Capri and Lisa overcoming grief and getting the HEA they both deserved 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
I was so happy to See Capri and Lisa overcoming grief and getting the HEA they both deserved 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
February 1, 2026
Thoughts while reading:
Aww lil Caprice
Wait a mfin min… Robin and Dolph??????? Foul.. Here Capri was all up in love with her scheming ahh.
“Capri don’t do this”…Girl you did it to yourself, betta pack your stuff.
Girl Sin definitely not the man of anyone dreams.. not he finna go to the clink 😂 now he can get his boyfriend Tay back.
😦😦😦😦 I hope Sin ain’t hit Capriceeeee…
Damnnnnn he did.
Yooooooo this crazy.
Pri need some help with the substances thou.. I get it, but at some point please do.
Dolph are you crazy???? Popping up just to get popped..
Oop, yall better get the fuk out that man yard.
Caprice was his baby awww damnnn. And even if she wasn’t it would be sad, but this is definitely 10x worst.
Married? Lisa, girl why would you want to?
Sin please go to hell
Oh Capri on X game mode 😂😂
He said I’m gonna kidnap and murk ur bihh..
Yea Sin with from bad to worst.
Lisa don’t save dat foo
Boy stop lying to yourself.. you feeling that girl.
Kenya why you going to Pri for anything?? Girl please
Mmmhm Pri.. you know you want that girl. Go on get that man Lisa.
He probably loaded that girl up and now she finna be pregnant.. talking about he don’t remember nothing.
Robin, if a terminal illness didn’t have that man wanna engage with you, then nothing will.
Pri said fuk that bihh 😂
Capri, hope this your wake up call.
Robin just lying like a professional mattress
Aww lil Cater..
Baby 2.. Loading.
Aww lil Caprice
Wait a mfin min… Robin and Dolph??????? Foul.. Here Capri was all up in love with her scheming ahh.
“Capri don’t do this”…Girl you did it to yourself, betta pack your stuff.
Girl Sin definitely not the man of anyone dreams.. not he finna go to the clink 😂 now he can get his boyfriend Tay back.
😦😦😦😦 I hope Sin ain’t hit Capriceeeee…
Damnnnnn he did.
Yooooooo this crazy.
Pri need some help with the substances thou.. I get it, but at some point please do.
Dolph are you crazy???? Popping up just to get popped..
Oop, yall better get the fuk out that man yard.
Caprice was his baby awww damnnn. And even if she wasn’t it would be sad, but this is definitely 10x worst.
Married? Lisa, girl why would you want to?
Sin please go to hell
Oh Capri on X game mode 😂😂
He said I’m gonna kidnap and murk ur bihh..
Yea Sin with from bad to worst.
Lisa don’t save dat foo
Boy stop lying to yourself.. you feeling that girl.
Kenya why you going to Pri for anything?? Girl please
Mmmhm Pri.. you know you want that girl. Go on get that man Lisa.
He probably loaded that girl up and now she finna be pregnant.. talking about he don’t remember nothing.
Robin, if a terminal illness didn’t have that man wanna engage with you, then nothing will.
Pri said fuk that bihh 😂
Capri, hope this your wake up call.
Robin just lying like a professional mattress
Aww lil Cater..
Baby 2.. Loading.
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February 7, 2025
This is a beautiful read
Loss of a loved one especially children is devastating and starting a new relationship out of tragedy can be shaky. Natisha wrote an intricate plot with every character intricately interconnected. It is wizardry that made it all come together in a weird yet sensible way. What I loved the most about Capri was that he remained a principled man even at his lowest point. Fidelity and loyalty to his relationships was important and he didn’t fold whenever Robin tried to return. The way he treated Lisa during his darkest times always made sense. This is one of the only books where sex was present but secondary to the budding romance. The story was well written and this was a good read.
Loss of a loved one especially children is devastating and starting a new relationship out of tragedy can be shaky. Natisha wrote an intricate plot with every character intricately interconnected. It is wizardry that made it all come together in a weird yet sensible way. What I loved the most about Capri was that he remained a principled man even at his lowest point. Fidelity and loyalty to his relationships was important and he didn’t fold whenever Robin tried to return. The way he treated Lisa during his darkest times always made sense. This is one of the only books where sex was present but secondary to the budding romance. The story was well written and this was a good read.
October 6, 2025
The synopsis is very misleading this book is about healing and the struggles one goes through with the lost of a child I think promoting this as a revenge story where he kidnaps the girl for the sins of her fiancé truly dumbs down the core of this entire books message it truly only take place only within a chapter or 2 of this entire books so to me it’s weird to base a whole synopsis around it but also we spent so long with them being fuck buddies to parents with the sprinkle of trauma I think she forgot to have them a be real relationship and develop a connection bc it was basically fast forward in the last chapter 🙄 anywho not bad but very much mislead book with wayyy to much to be desired
January 24, 2025
Yes Queen
Omg Ms. Natasha you have done it again!! I loved the full circle in this story. A lot of times we do get stuck on the circumstances, instead of learning the lesson and making it out. Even though both situations were horrible they were mistakes. And I am so glad Capri got his stuff together to be the man Lisa and their son needed. I’m glad his enlightening also opened his heart up to his dad. Lisa deserved her happy ending and I’m glad she got it because for a minute there I thought she might be cursed with all the bad things that were coming her way. Five Stars as usual!!
Omg Ms. Natasha you have done it again!! I loved the full circle in this story. A lot of times we do get stuck on the circumstances, instead of learning the lesson and making it out. Even though both situations were horrible they were mistakes. And I am so glad Capri got his stuff together to be the man Lisa and their son needed. I’m glad his enlightening also opened his heart up to his dad. Lisa deserved her happy ending and I’m glad she got it because for a minute there I thought she might be cursed with all the bad things that were coming her way. Five Stars as usual!!
February 2, 2025
Whew What A Read
Ms Raynor this book right here was everything.. I loved both Capri and Lisa character’s their pain was raw and heartbreaking and you wrote it in such a way that you felt their pain…I was scared for Lisa for a moment cause Capri needed someone to pay for his loss…now I didn’t understand Robins need to fake a illness she wasn’t getting there was no coming back from her deceit now I would love to have read about the conversation between Capri and his dad re
About his drinking now that he had a different perspective…..can Sage get a story I truly liked his character
Ms Raynor this book right here was everything.. I loved both Capri and Lisa character’s their pain was raw and heartbreaking and you wrote it in such a way that you felt their pain…I was scared for Lisa for a moment cause Capri needed someone to pay for his loss…now I didn’t understand Robins need to fake a illness she wasn’t getting there was no coming back from her deceit now I would love to have read about the conversation between Capri and his dad re
About his drinking now that he had a different perspective…..can Sage get a story I truly liked his character
January 25, 2025
great unlikely lovers story
I really liked this story; I empathized and then rooted for Capri and Lisa as individuals and then as a couple. Definitely felt the range of emotions and the end was satisfying. One critique: in my opinion, the Robin and Sage pieces got too much “on page” time. Both ultimately played out exactly as we were told it would so their continued on page appearances did not advance the story. All in all, NR is a solid storyteller and I will continue to read her work!
I really liked this story; I empathized and then rooted for Capri and Lisa as individuals and then as a couple. Definitely felt the range of emotions and the end was satisfying. One critique: in my opinion, the Robin and Sage pieces got too much “on page” time. Both ultimately played out exactly as we were told it would so their continued on page appearances did not advance the story. All in all, NR is a solid storyteller and I will continue to read her work!
January 30, 2025
Capri....CAPRIIII is Mufassssa
Capri...Capri is Mufasssssa yes sing it if you must!!!!!
Listen baaaaby, that reading slump I was in, baby Natisha got me right on up outta there!!!!
This book is layered perfectly with humor, drama, grief, secrets, love, karma, betrayal, anger and more humor.
I can go to bed happy now. I read in 2 sittings.
Capri Capri Capriiiii played entirely too much, and Robin and her roBBin azzzz irritated my entire soul.
As I got to 80%, I got sad, like dang, it's almost over, but it's hands down an amazing read.
Capri...Capri is Mufasssssa yes sing it if you must!!!!!
Listen baaaaby, that reading slump I was in, baby Natisha got me right on up outta there!!!!
This book is layered perfectly with humor, drama, grief, secrets, love, karma, betrayal, anger and more humor.
I can go to bed happy now. I read in 2 sittings.
Capri Capri Capriiiii played entirely too much, and Robin and her roBBin azzzz irritated my entire soul.
As I got to 80%, I got sad, like dang, it's almost over, but it's hands down an amazing read.
February 19, 2025
Talk about sleeping with the enemy!!
Capri and Lisa’s lives collide in the most unexpected way, but grief brought them together to heal.
How do you look someone in the face after sleeping with their best friend? How do you say, the baby might not be yours?
How do you kill a child and run away? How do you disregard the mother of your child when she’s losing everything?
Honey this book had so many twists and turns. Capri was for sure a crash-out and rightfully so! He deserved Lisa and she deserved him.
Capri and Lisa’s lives collide in the most unexpected way, but grief brought them together to heal.
How do you look someone in the face after sleeping with their best friend? How do you say, the baby might not be yours?
How do you kill a child and run away? How do you disregard the mother of your child when she’s losing everything?
Honey this book had so many twists and turns. Capri was for sure a crash-out and rightfully so! He deserved Lisa and she deserved him.
February 24, 2025
😥❤️🔥😥❤️🔥
This book tugged at my emotions so bad. I LOVED IT‼️ Capri is a good man, father and companion. He loved hard. I was surprised but happy that he didn’t give Robin and Adolph the real deal. They deserved it. I can’t believe how Robin lied throughout the book.
Capri meeting Lisa was a chance of faith. Trauma bonding turned to turned into love and support was a beautiful thing. I want more from them. What happens if Sintonio comes home? What’s next for Robin? The wedding and more kids. I need a Capri fix… He’s book bae for sure.
This book tugged at my emotions so bad. I LOVED IT‼️ Capri is a good man, father and companion. He loved hard. I was surprised but happy that he didn’t give Robin and Adolph the real deal. They deserved it. I can’t believe how Robin lied throughout the book.
Capri meeting Lisa was a chance of faith. Trauma bonding turned to turned into love and support was a beautiful thing. I want more from them. What happens if Sintonio comes home? What’s next for Robin? The wedding and more kids. I need a Capri fix… He’s book bae for sure.
April 9, 2025
So good
I just loved this book. It made me laugh and cry. It had all the feels. I am glad Lisa and Capri met and was able to bond through their similar trauma. I was happy Capri finally got the help he needed to be able to move forward. The hoe Robin was weird AF and I’m glad Sintonio had to face consequences for his actions. Yes he made a mistake but as a grown man his actions were all his own and the way he treated and disregarded Lisa was not right especially because she told him time and time again that his friend was bad news. Again great story.
I just loved this book. It made me laugh and cry. It had all the feels. I am glad Lisa and Capri met and was able to bond through their similar trauma. I was happy Capri finally got the help he needed to be able to move forward. The hoe Robin was weird AF and I’m glad Sintonio had to face consequences for his actions. Yes he made a mistake but as a grown man his actions were all his own and the way he treated and disregarded Lisa was not right especially because she told him time and time again that his friend was bad news. Again great story.
April 27, 2025
Trauma Bonding
Although this book was full of heavy content, a trigger warning was included at the beginning to help soften the blow. It was still heavy though so definitely read with that understanding. Also, these main characters Capri and Lisa, definitely trauma bonded and there was never any mention of love, but I didn't hate their storyline. I wish that Sage also got a HEA because he was such a good and uncomplicated character. Nonetheless, although the timeline of a few things in the last couple chapters didn't add up, the epilouge still made me smile for them.
Although this book was full of heavy content, a trigger warning was included at the beginning to help soften the blow. It was still heavy though so definitely read with that understanding. Also, these main characters Capri and Lisa, definitely trauma bonded and there was never any mention of love, but I didn't hate their storyline. I wish that Sage also got a HEA because he was such a good and uncomplicated character. Nonetheless, although the timeline of a few things in the last couple chapters didn't add up, the epilouge still made me smile for them.
June 4, 2025
Back in Blood
Okay! First things first: this took me on a wild ride! The see both Lisa and Capri come together under what would be too much for me personally & grieve in an unhealthy & healthy way was heavy! Sin had to have not been as invested in her cause he checked out too dang quick for me. Bianca was low down especially about lying about a terminal illness like wtf 🤬 I’m upset you have a BAN the name Dolph cause the Dolph I know would never lol! I’m glad they both got a blessing that they could share & fully appreciate without bias! What happened to Tay tho???
Okay! First things first: this took me on a wild ride! The see both Lisa and Capri come together under what would be too much for me personally & grieve in an unhealthy & healthy way was heavy! Sin had to have not been as invested in her cause he checked out too dang quick for me. Bianca was low down especially about lying about a terminal illness like wtf 🤬 I’m upset you have a BAN the name Dolph cause the Dolph I know would never lol! I’m glad they both got a blessing that they could share & fully appreciate without bias! What happened to Tay tho???
July 31, 2025
Excellent read, if a bit on the sad side
Back in Blood was so good! I really felt the pain of both Capri and Lisa in this story. Although I do think they kinda trauma bonded instead of having a true connection at first, they were able to build that into something good. Because of the trauma both experienced, a support group or therapy would have helped them both heal and find healthier ways to cope with their loss. Capri was a fr fr good guy and that’s exactly what poor Lisa needed after dealing with her trash-tail ex!
Back in Blood was so good! I really felt the pain of both Capri and Lisa in this story. Although I do think they kinda trauma bonded instead of having a true connection at first, they were able to build that into something good. Because of the trauma both experienced, a support group or therapy would have helped them both heal and find healthier ways to cope with their loss. Capri was a fr fr good guy and that’s exactly what poor Lisa needed after dealing with her trash-tail ex!
October 1, 2025
The title says it all. I really enjoyed this story. Kept my attention all the way to the end. The narration was good. Myles Washington will always be a favorite of mine. Capri and Lisa went through a lot and there exes was trifling. The betrayal and secrets cut deep and then tragedy strikes sending Capri off the rails to get justice by any means necessary. Lisa was in love ready to marry the love of her life and give birth to their first child. One night and one doctors appointment changes everything and nothing will ever be the same.
January 23, 2025
Another one DJ Khalid voice
This book was everything. I even cried. Two people lost a child in different ways while one seeking revenge and the other one trying to decide whether or not she should abort the baby or have the baby that isn’t expected to live anyways. I can’t even imagine what neither one of them was going through because they both were hurting. This book also hit on forgiveness and battling addiction. This was a great read but then again Natisha don’t miss.
This book was everything. I even cried. Two people lost a child in different ways while one seeking revenge and the other one trying to decide whether or not she should abort the baby or have the baby that isn’t expected to live anyways. I can’t even imagine what neither one of them was going through because they both were hurting. This book also hit on forgiveness and battling addiction. This was a great read but then again Natisha don’t miss.
January 24, 2025
Now Natisha….
Listen this was sooooo good that I could not stop reading it!! Capri made me mad as hell at times but he eventually got it together! But Robin, why you lying about Cancer, that aint nothing to play about Lisa should of did more than that lil punch!! And Sintonio, why you had to act up like that!! Its forever F you!!
I don’t normally leave review just a few stars but this deserves it and more.
Listen this was sooooo good that I could not stop reading it!! Capri made me mad as hell at times but he eventually got it together! But Robin, why you lying about Cancer, that aint nothing to play about Lisa should of did more than that lil punch!! And Sintonio, why you had to act up like that!! Its forever F you!!
I don’t normally leave review just a few stars but this deserves it and more.
January 25, 2025
Heartbreaking
This story-line was so heartbreaking,that I couldn’t wait to get to the end. Sintorio,Robin and even Dolph destroyed their lives with one wrong choice. We never know how our choices,good or bad will affect others. Was rooting for Sage to find his person,if this becomes a series then I know he will.
Robin is a bold on to play with peoples emotions and kindness.
Five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ because this author never misses the mark.
This story-line was so heartbreaking,that I couldn’t wait to get to the end. Sintorio,Robin and even Dolph destroyed their lives with one wrong choice. We never know how our choices,good or bad will affect others. Was rooting for Sage to find his person,if this becomes a series then I know he will.
Robin is a bold on to play with peoples emotions and kindness.
Five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ because this author never misses the mark.
January 29, 2025
3.5…I enjoyed this read . Capri seemed like the best father a child could have. Lisa was driving me up the wall with that wedding with that bum. I’m not sure how Capri was able to love her considering the circumstances. Did she do it? No, but she never informed law enforcement or family. I loved their chemistry, but it was like we skipped over truly developing the relationship. I did enjoy the ending though and the blessing of a growing family.
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