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Memphis
MEMPHIS
I’ve been a fighter all my life. I never back down.
I don’t fold.
But him?
One touch from him and my resolve instantly disintegrates.
BO
You might call me mean, evil, maybe even diabolical.
I’ll take all that because I only care about her.
Nothing and no one else.
She’s all that matters, and I’ll do anything to make her mine…again.
Memphis is an erotic dark romance with elements of suspense.
I’ve been a fighter all my life. I never back down.
I don’t fold.
But him?
One touch from him and my resolve instantly disintegrates.
BO
You might call me mean, evil, maybe even diabolical.
I’ll take all that because I only care about her.
Nothing and no one else.
She’s all that matters, and I’ll do anything to make her mine…again.
Memphis is an erotic dark romance with elements of suspense.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2025
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Alexandria House
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A true southern girl, Alexandria House has an affinity for a good banana pudding, Neo Soul music, and tall black men in suits. When this music-loving fashionista is not shopping, she's writing steamy stories about real black love.
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A true southern girl, Alexandria House has an affinity for a good banana pudding, Neo Soul music, and tall black men in suits. When this music-loving fashionista is not shopping, she's writing steamy stories about real black love.
Verve Romance: @msalexhouse
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March 16, 2026
Memphis and Bo have been in love with each other since he first became her handler when she began working for The Agency. But, family obligations has Bo betrothed to someone else so the future they're planning together ain't happening. When his mama forces his hand, Bo betrays Memphis in the worst way and she walks away cause he absolutely had her f*cked up. 30 years later Bo is still in love and Memphis still hates his azz but, to save her sister’s life, she had to make a deal with the devil and the chickens have come home to roost. Bo has allowed Memphis to renege on their agreement long enough and now he’s forcing her to honor her word.
Listen, I’m not gon’ hold y’all with a long review. To truly experience and understand the toxicity between Memphis and Bo, you have to read this book. The love hate relationship between these characters is unparalleled and, when you throw in the weird dynamics of Bo’s family, you get drama, drama, drama. What I will say is, Bo was nothin’ to play. When it came to Memphis, he stood on business and he wasn’t lettin’ anyone come between them this time around. Just ask Zaccai. 😏😏😏😏 I’m really enjoying this series but, I have to say, Memphis is, by far, my favorite book. The ending was the perfect segway to Umber’s story. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Danielle Boon has in store for us.
Listen, I’m not gon’ hold y’all with a long review. To truly experience and understand the toxicity between Memphis and Bo, you have to read this book. The love hate relationship between these characters is unparalleled and, when you throw in the weird dynamics of Bo’s family, you get drama, drama, drama. What I will say is, Bo was nothin’ to play. When it came to Memphis, he stood on business and he wasn’t lettin’ anyone come between them this time around. Just ask Zaccai. 😏😏😏😏 I’m really enjoying this series but, I have to say, Memphis is, by far, my favorite book. The ending was the perfect segway to Umber’s story. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Danielle Boon has in store for us.
January 4, 2025
4.5 ⭐️ Memphis is in my top favorite FMC’s!!!! She was such a BADASSSSSSSSSSS! & she was funny AF!
So boom, when a hit was put out on your sister you have to make a deal 🤝 with a man you consider to be the DEVIL 😈 himself! Not only that, but he’s also your boss! & Bo didn’t give AFFFFF about anything but Memphis, OKAY!?
I loved Bo & Memphis’s relationship, the good, bad & ugly! The banter was TOP TIER!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book & thought I was looking forward to Memphis’s book the most, but getting to the end I can tell that Umber’s book is going to be a TIME, truly!
So boom, when a hit was put out on your sister you have to make a deal 🤝 with a man you consider to be the DEVIL 😈 himself! Not only that, but he’s also your boss! & Bo didn’t give AFFFFF about anything but Memphis, OKAY!?
I loved Bo & Memphis’s relationship, the good, bad & ugly! The banter was TOP TIER!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book & thought I was looking forward to Memphis’s book the most, but getting to the end I can tell that Umber’s book is going to be a TIME, truly!
December 18, 2025
Listen! Bo’s crazy ahh can kidnap and bully me any day of the week because whew! Bo was bat sh*t crazy in the most unhinged, addictive way possible and I loved every second of it.
This audiobook was a full experience. The alternating timelines were such a nice touch, giving the story depth while slowly peeling back the layers of Memphis. I really enjoyed diving into the backstory of how she became an assassin! It added grit, emotion, and made her character stand out even more!
The narration was top tier! Two of my absolute favorites per usual, Wesleigh Siobhan & Winston James nailed it. The emotion, the pacing, the delivery, everything hit exactly how it should!
If you love unhinged love, forced proximity, mixed with a little second chance romance, this one’s for you! Thank you Tantor Media and NetGalley for an advanced listening copy. All opinions are my own.
Publication 🗓️ : 12.16.25
This audiobook was a full experience. The alternating timelines were such a nice touch, giving the story depth while slowly peeling back the layers of Memphis. I really enjoyed diving into the backstory of how she became an assassin! It added grit, emotion, and made her character stand out even more!
The narration was top tier! Two of my absolute favorites per usual, Wesleigh Siobhan & Winston James nailed it. The emotion, the pacing, the delivery, everything hit exactly how it should!
If you love unhinged love, forced proximity, mixed with a little second chance romance, this one’s for you! Thank you Tantor Media and NetGalley for an advanced listening copy. All opinions are my own.
Publication 🗓️ : 12.16.25
January 5, 2026
Everyone--and I mean EVERYONE-- was batshit cuckoo bananas (not a phrase I ever use in my life, but it applies here) and nucking futs. I was here for the chaos 🤣🤣🤣 5 for the ride
February 19, 2025
I haven’t read an Alexandria House book in a minute, and had forgotten just how damn good her reads are! I laughed out loud and enjoyed Lilith’s showdowns with Ray, but this here was the ish! Whew!!
Memphis and Bo were as toxic as hell, with their love hate relationship, but you couldn’t help but enjoy the journey they took us on. I wondered what Bo had done to Memphis, and how had he hurt her, for her to spew so much hatred toward him. She loved being in his presence but hated that she did. Chile, just a mess! Bo didn’t give a damn. Her anger, fighting him, cussing him out none of it. He was and is all about Memphis period! Anyone who stood in the way of his woman could catch a hot one, family included! The love Bo had for Memphis was obsessive, yet tender. He would do anything for her. It took a month of Sundays before it was revealed why they were separated, but it all made sense once we found out. Bo did what he felt was best, although it broke both he and Memphis while doing so. 💔
Bo’s family is straight trash! Especially his momma! Ughhh…. The conniving, and manipulative things she put into play to get her way….. just evil! 😤🤬 However, Bo would let nothing stand in his way this time, as he got his King back. These went through a lot, but the love they shared was palpable. 😍
The incident with Bo was suspect, cause how did that happen? 👀 Now Memphis is out for blood. The culprit and mastermind behind it all was shocking! Now Umber! Gurl…… that revelation almost blew my damn head off my shoulders, cause huh???? 🤯 But she living in the woods, with a composting toilet! How could this be? I cannot wait for her story; cause sis got some splaining to do! Loved this one!! 👍🏾👍🏾
Memphis and Bo were as toxic as hell, with their love hate relationship, but you couldn’t help but enjoy the journey they took us on. I wondered what Bo had done to Memphis, and how had he hurt her, for her to spew so much hatred toward him. She loved being in his presence but hated that she did. Chile, just a mess! Bo didn’t give a damn. Her anger, fighting him, cussing him out none of it. He was and is all about Memphis period! Anyone who stood in the way of his woman could catch a hot one, family included! The love Bo had for Memphis was obsessive, yet tender. He would do anything for her. It took a month of Sundays before it was revealed why they were separated, but it all made sense once we found out. Bo did what he felt was best, although it broke both he and Memphis while doing so. 💔
Bo’s family is straight trash! Especially his momma! Ughhh…. The conniving, and manipulative things she put into play to get her way….. just evil! 😤🤬 However, Bo would let nothing stand in his way this time, as he got his King back. These went through a lot, but the love they shared was palpable. 😍
The incident with Bo was suspect, cause how did that happen? 👀 Now Memphis is out for blood. The culprit and mastermind behind it all was shocking! Now Umber! Gurl…… that revelation almost blew my damn head off my shoulders, cause huh???? 🤯 But she living in the woods, with a composting toilet! How could this be? I cannot wait for her story; cause sis got some splaining to do! Loved this one!! 👍🏾👍🏾
January 6, 2025
3.75 Stars
I really enjoyed this second chance romance, the feigned enemies and the witty banter. Bo was just as unhinged if not more than Ray and he did not play about Memphis. I can’t wait to see what Umber has for us.
I really enjoyed this second chance romance, the feigned enemies and the witty banter. Bo was just as unhinged if not more than Ray and he did not play about Memphis. I can’t wait to see what Umber has for us.
February 13, 2025
1.5⭐️
Saw someone talked about this book on TT and the premise of the story got me intrigued but what I didn’t know is that this was also a second chance romance and while I don’t hate this trope but I just hated how this turned out in this book.
So the mmc, Bo and the fmc Memphis worked for the same agency. Well he’s the boss (he took over his father after he died) and she’s one of his assassins. They met when they were in early 20s and they got together pretty fast after that. They were smitten with each other but then she found out he was betrothed to another woman and it was arranged by their fathers as part of promises(?) but he didn’t want anything to do with it. He was gonna fight for them until the b!tch mother threatened Memphis’s family and Bo got married to the OW that same day. He told Memphis about the marriage immediately after that (but not about the threat) and Memphis wasn’t going to be his mistress or his side chick so she told him to get lost and their intimate relationship ended there.
Now, here’s what I didn’t like about how things turned out after that. They were separated for almost 30 years! Yes you read that right. They’re now in their 50’s (well Memphis is in her late 40s) and you guessed it; they weren’t celibate during the separation. I mean yes 30 years was a long damn time but then we readers found out he also slept with his (ex)wife from time to time out of duty. Yeah, so much for not wanting to marry the OW huh. He also slept with other women, all throughout the entire years he was missing and pining over Memphis (rolling my eyes). One thing that made me read this book till the end was that Memphis didn’t stay celibate (thank god) and she’s a tough chick.
They got together again after she asked for his help when she received the news of a hit on her sister. He’ll help her for an exchange of.. well you guessed it, her body. So she had to accept the deal which was sh!tty tbh. I was already pissed off after halfway through the story and it soured even more after Memphis got diagnosed with blood cancer. This woman just couldn’t catch a break huh.
All the dramas in this book was quite entertaining but I didn’t like how his family got away with so much sh!t they did to both Memphis and Bo. Like, they were the reason why they broke up but all was well with them in the end.
I found the writing to be corny at some parts and the mcd were in their 50s but acted like they’re still teenagers.
Saw someone talked about this book on TT and the premise of the story got me intrigued but what I didn’t know is that this was also a second chance romance and while I don’t hate this trope but I just hated how this turned out in this book.
So the mmc, Bo and the fmc Memphis worked for the same agency. Well he’s the boss (he took over his father after he died) and she’s one of his assassins. They met when they were in early 20s and they got together pretty fast after that. They were smitten with each other but then she found out he was betrothed to another woman and it was arranged by their fathers as part of promises(?) but he didn’t want anything to do with it. He was gonna fight for them until the b!tch mother threatened Memphis’s family and Bo got married to the OW that same day. He told Memphis about the marriage immediately after that (but not about the threat) and Memphis wasn’t going to be his mistress or his side chick so she told him to get lost and their intimate relationship ended there.
Now, here’s what I didn’t like about how things turned out after that. They were separated for almost 30 years! Yes you read that right. They’re now in their 50’s (well Memphis is in her late 40s) and you guessed it; they weren’t celibate during the separation. I mean yes 30 years was a long damn time but then we readers found out he also slept with his (ex)wife from time to time out of duty. Yeah, so much for not wanting to marry the OW huh. He also slept with other women, all throughout the entire years he was missing and pining over Memphis (rolling my eyes). One thing that made me read this book till the end was that Memphis didn’t stay celibate (thank god) and she’s a tough chick.
They got together again after she asked for his help when she received the news of a hit on her sister. He’ll help her for an exchange of.. well you guessed it, her body. So she had to accept the deal which was sh!tty tbh. I was already pissed off after halfway through the story and it soured even more after Memphis got diagnosed with blood cancer. This woman just couldn’t catch a break huh.
All the dramas in this book was quite entertaining but I didn’t like how his family got away with so much sh!t they did to both Memphis and Bo. Like, they were the reason why they broke up but all was well with them in the end.
I found the writing to be corny at some parts and the mcd were in their 50s but acted like they’re still teenagers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 16, 2025
ready for book 3
Alexandria House definitely knows how to write a book that will have you laughing, emotional, and on fire! I can’t wait to read Umber’s story because Lilith and Memphis definitely gave me a ride like none other!
Alexandria House definitely knows how to write a book that will have you laughing, emotional, and on fire! I can’t wait to read Umber’s story because Lilith and Memphis definitely gave me a ride like none other!
January 30, 2025
BO!!!!! That is all!!!
August 26, 2025
I just love how all the women are just the baddest!
December 24, 2025
2nd read was the newly released audiobook narrated by Wesleigh and Winston
January 17, 2026
I liked this one. I’ve haven’t read a book with MCs who are 40+ and I liked it because you don’t see it often. It had plenty of plot twist and was funny. The chapters were short which I feel like made it more enjoyable and an easy read. There was never at point of time while reading this that I was bored.
December 12, 2025
⭐ Audiobook Review: Memphis by Alexandria House from Netgalley
Listen… Alexandria House did not come to play with this one. Memphis is the second installment after Lilith, and whew, sis is MEAN. Like, contract-killer, sharp-tongued, “I dare you to breathe wrong around me” mean. And honestly? I loved every second of it.
Memphis has been tangled up with her boss for over 20 years in the most toxic, delicious back-and-forth situationship. He left her high and dry once married somebody else for family ties (ugh, men)—but never stopped pining for her. And despite all her disdain, Memphis never stopped loving him either. The tension? Off the charts. The drama? Chef’s kiss.
This book is messy in the best way:
- 🔪 Contract killers instead of mafia dons (fresh twist, thank you).
- 💔 Family ties that choke harder than a silk scarf.
- 🤯 Alliances rising and falling like we’re watching Game of Thrones with better romance.
- 🔥 Twists and turns that had me clutching my earbuds like, “Wait, WHAT just happened?”
And let me just say this: Wesleigh. Is. That. Girl. 🎤 She knows how to voice a character like no other. The way she slides into Memphis’s sharp edges and then flips into the boss’s tortured devotion? Flawless. If Wesleigh is narrating, I don’t even need to read the blurb I’m pressing play. Period.
Bottom line: If Lilith was the appetizer, Memphis is the full-course meal with extra spice. It’s dark, it’s twisty, it’s toxic love at its finest. And I ate it up.
Listen… Alexandria House did not come to play with this one. Memphis is the second installment after Lilith, and whew, sis is MEAN. Like, contract-killer, sharp-tongued, “I dare you to breathe wrong around me” mean. And honestly? I loved every second of it.
Memphis has been tangled up with her boss for over 20 years in the most toxic, delicious back-and-forth situationship. He left her high and dry once married somebody else for family ties (ugh, men)—but never stopped pining for her. And despite all her disdain, Memphis never stopped loving him either. The tension? Off the charts. The drama? Chef’s kiss.
This book is messy in the best way:
- 🔪 Contract killers instead of mafia dons (fresh twist, thank you).
- 💔 Family ties that choke harder than a silk scarf.
- 🤯 Alliances rising and falling like we’re watching Game of Thrones with better romance.
- 🔥 Twists and turns that had me clutching my earbuds like, “Wait, WHAT just happened?”
And let me just say this: Wesleigh. Is. That. Girl. 🎤 She knows how to voice a character like no other. The way she slides into Memphis’s sharp edges and then flips into the boss’s tortured devotion? Flawless. If Wesleigh is narrating, I don’t even need to read the blurb I’m pressing play. Period.
Bottom line: If Lilith was the appetizer, Memphis is the full-course meal with extra spice. It’s dark, it’s twisty, it’s toxic love at its finest. And I ate it up.
December 16, 2025
4.5 ⭐️ Wesleighhh!!! The narratress you are! To be able to narrate as each sister while flawlessly capturing their dissimilar personalities is pure talent. Although Memphis and Bo’s complex relationship stressed me out, Bo never ever played about that lady and he ate that one little thing 🤣 This was a well structured dual timeline book which explores a deeper connection between the two MCs. A House never disappoints with the humor, drama, spice and suspense… come get your baddies chain Ms Author!
I deducted 1/2 star for a technicality in chapter 27, the last 2 lines of Bo’s POV skips, overall a great performance from Wesleigh and Winston! A huge thank you to Tantor Audio/RB media, NetGalley and A. House for this ALC 🤍
I deducted 1/2 star for a technicality in chapter 27, the last 2 lines of Bo’s POV skips, overall a great performance from Wesleigh and Winston! A huge thank you to Tantor Audio/RB media, NetGalley and A. House for this ALC 🤍
February 25, 2026
This was a thrilling ride!
What I loved:
Older main characters! How refreshing!
He was down bad for her and she was so over his mess. This dynamic was so much fun to see.
The FMC is a baddie
He will literally delete anyone who messes with her. Friends, family, employees, no one is safe from his level of devotion.
Fast paced and easy to follow.
What I loved:
Older main characters! How refreshing!
He was down bad for her and she was so over his mess. This dynamic was so much fun to see.
The FMC is a baddie
He will literally delete anyone who messes with her. Friends, family, employees, no one is safe from his level of devotion.
Fast paced and easy to follow.
June 25, 2025
A dog in heat? Nope, that's just Bo. There's a lot of coitus in this book like a a scary amount.
August 25, 2025
Ok, so here's the thing about the Three Kings series by Alexandria House....
The covers? Gorgeous. Perfection.
The tease of romantic suspense from the Queen of Black Romance? Enticing. Gotta Have it!
But I'm not sure if her "dive right in and get it" works for me and the romantic suspense Ms House is throwing down in this series. Don't get me wrong. I'm enjoying these kickass women and the men that are obsessed, protective and feral for them, but I might've enjoyed it more if I waited for the audio.
Memphis is book 2 in the series and is the oldest of the King sisters. She's been living a secret life from her family that only Lilith has recently found out about and lets just say Memphis's mean personality translates perfectly for her job. And her boss, Bo. Well, Memphis has met her match and he's not going to let her go this time.
What is with these King sisters being “kidnapped” by their men?! Locked up and forced to love the men that love them? WTH?? But for real, Memphis and her man, Bo have history. Like YEARS of history and now they are finding their time. But not without plenty of shooting family members and taking out people that are messing with the business.
This story is fast and furious when it comes to linking up (even if it had been years) and with plenty of shooting and kinda hate to hate/love. The banter is hilarious, yet dark between Bo and Memphis and I was here for it. Bo is obsessed and for him, it "has always been Memphis". Memphis is way slower to come around cuz she been hurt by the man that she thought was hers. But she still is down to get d*cked down by Bo. I loved seeing Memphis cuss her man out and him take it, because she knows he's the one that messed up. And thankfully we got to understand what transpired with the past thrown in with the present. If it weren't for those parts, I don't know if the story would've worked for me. I had to understand the past to get with the present and it worked for this two crazy MFers.
This is a fast paced book that is quick to read with some crazy family antics. And that ending? Well, lets just say that I'm very intrigued with the final King sister, Umber. What is she going to bring to the whole King clan and the business that Lilith and Memphis are involved in? It's going to be crazy!
The covers? Gorgeous. Perfection.
The tease of romantic suspense from the Queen of Black Romance? Enticing. Gotta Have it!
But I'm not sure if her "dive right in and get it" works for me and the romantic suspense Ms House is throwing down in this series. Don't get me wrong. I'm enjoying these kickass women and the men that are obsessed, protective and feral for them, but I might've enjoyed it more if I waited for the audio.
Memphis is book 2 in the series and is the oldest of the King sisters. She's been living a secret life from her family that only Lilith has recently found out about and lets just say Memphis's mean personality translates perfectly for her job. And her boss, Bo. Well, Memphis has met her match and he's not going to let her go this time.
What is with these King sisters being “kidnapped” by their men?! Locked up and forced to love the men that love them? WTH?? But for real, Memphis and her man, Bo have history. Like YEARS of history and now they are finding their time. But not without plenty of shooting family members and taking out people that are messing with the business.
This story is fast and furious when it comes to linking up (even if it had been years) and with plenty of shooting and kinda hate to hate/love. The banter is hilarious, yet dark between Bo and Memphis and I was here for it. Bo is obsessed and for him, it "has always been Memphis". Memphis is way slower to come around cuz she been hurt by the man that she thought was hers. But she still is down to get d*cked down by Bo. I loved seeing Memphis cuss her man out and him take it, because she knows he's the one that messed up. And thankfully we got to understand what transpired with the past thrown in with the present. If it weren't for those parts, I don't know if the story would've worked for me. I had to understand the past to get with the present and it worked for this two crazy MFers.
This is a fast paced book that is quick to read with some crazy family antics. And that ending? Well, lets just say that I'm very intrigued with the final King sister, Umber. What is she going to bring to the whole King clan and the business that Lilith and Memphis are involved in? It's going to be crazy!
December 22, 2025
4.5 stars
"I got the job done, like I always did."
"And like the obedient pet I've become for her, I did."
"You can hate me, I don't care as long as I get to love you, I just want to love you."
Okay this series has me in a chokehold! I really enjoyed this story. This story is a quick spicy read, I really enjoyed the the past bread crumbs that are sprinkled in the story to match the story telling with the current events! Memphis really intrigued me during Lilith's book and I am so glad she has her own book! This story has funny diabolical banter but still has those heartfelt real moments between Bo and Memphis. Bo's possessive attitude and demeanor when it came to Memphis was hot as heck and sexy as heck!!! I really liked their vibe and connection, they both have dominant personalities and truly matched each other's strong personalities and vibes! Memphis truly is a force to be reckoned with, she truly held her own and I enjoyed reading her story. The way the author was able to dive deep into grief and how grief and mourning is never a finished feeling but a marathon of emotions was stellar, the way the author approached the topic of grief was stellar. I really enjoyed the drama and the familial tension because it pulled back additional layers to get to know Bo and Memphis history! The voice narrators did amazing, oh gosh they truly brought Bo and Memphis to life, this is a treat to listen to, please listen to it if you are able to!!
"I got the job done, like I always did."
"And like the obedient pet I've become for her, I did."
"You can hate me, I don't care as long as I get to love you, I just want to love you."
Okay this series has me in a chokehold! I really enjoyed this story. This story is a quick spicy read, I really enjoyed the the past bread crumbs that are sprinkled in the story to match the story telling with the current events! Memphis really intrigued me during Lilith's book and I am so glad she has her own book! This story has funny diabolical banter but still has those heartfelt real moments between Bo and Memphis. Bo's possessive attitude and demeanor when it came to Memphis was hot as heck and sexy as heck!!! I really liked their vibe and connection, they both have dominant personalities and truly matched each other's strong personalities and vibes! Memphis truly is a force to be reckoned with, she truly held her own and I enjoyed reading her story. The way the author was able to dive deep into grief and how grief and mourning is never a finished feeling but a marathon of emotions was stellar, the way the author approached the topic of grief was stellar. I really enjoyed the drama and the familial tension because it pulled back additional layers to get to know Bo and Memphis history! The voice narrators did amazing, oh gosh they truly brought Bo and Memphis to life, this is a treat to listen to, please listen to it if you are able to!!
January 31, 2026
I can’t decide if this one was better than the first one.
They both were kind of written the same with the same dialogue.
I think they’re really good books. It took me a long time to get into the first one, but once I understood what I was reading everything made sense and it made this one a lot easier to understand. (I went in blind- in both books)
I enjoyed both of them. Both four stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ . I’d possibly make this one 4.5 If I had to. 🌟
I’m super excited for the third sister to get a book.
I think the sister Memphis in this story was a little bit more relatable for me than the first sister in book 1.
These are my first books by the author and I read both within 3 Days. I can see myself reading more about this author!
Basically our Sis Memphis gets a second chance shot at love with her boss. Family & life kind of gotten in the way of them being together the first time — due to the nature of their career and lifestyle. But in this one, he definitely spins the block about her and doesn’t play at all.
They both know what they want and even though they have some banter, they go for it.
Definitely worth the read if you are into dark romance, black romance , enemies to lovers — kind of a force proximity type of situation then this is right up your alley.
They both were kind of written the same with the same dialogue.
I think they’re really good books. It took me a long time to get into the first one, but once I understood what I was reading everything made sense and it made this one a lot easier to understand. (I went in blind- in both books)
I enjoyed both of them. Both four stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ . I’d possibly make this one 4.5 If I had to. 🌟
I’m super excited for the third sister to get a book.
I think the sister Memphis in this story was a little bit more relatable for me than the first sister in book 1.
These are my first books by the author and I read both within 3 Days. I can see myself reading more about this author!
Basically our Sis Memphis gets a second chance shot at love with her boss. Family & life kind of gotten in the way of them being together the first time — due to the nature of their career and lifestyle. But in this one, he definitely spins the block about her and doesn’t play at all.
They both know what they want and even though they have some banter, they go for it.
Definitely worth the read if you are into dark romance, black romance , enemies to lovers — kind of a force proximity type of situation then this is right up your alley.
February 9, 2025
Never too late for love
Book 2 in the Three Kings series was an interesting one. Memphis and Bo had a complicated history, and I enjoyed the backstory between them. Memphis had so much hatred and love for Bo, and honestly, it was warranted, and his blackmailing her to be with him wasn't helping, but I'm glad they could finally put the resentment behind them and talk about their feelings; they had already lost so many years together because of outside sources and stubbornness. His family was so awful, and I feel like Bo was too nice to them. I can't wait for Umber's story.
Book 2 in the Three Kings series was an interesting one. Memphis and Bo had a complicated history, and I enjoyed the backstory between them. Memphis had so much hatred and love for Bo, and honestly, it was warranted, and his blackmailing her to be with him wasn't helping, but I'm glad they could finally put the resentment behind them and talk about their feelings; they had already lost so many years together because of outside sources and stubbornness. His family was so awful, and I feel like Bo was too nice to them. I can't wait for Umber's story.
January 20, 2026
“I wanted to love this as much as Lilith, but I couldn’t. The pacing dragged, the introspection was heavy, and even when it wrapped up, I was beat. I stayed just to get closure, and honestly? I’m still a little mad.”
January 4, 2025
3.5⭐️
December 22, 2025
Memphis is so damn feisty! Love her! And honestly the banter between her and Bo, had me absolutely dying. I'm really glad they worked things out, they are pretty cute as a couple. I need more from these two!
The narrators were fantastic!
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.
The narrators were fantastic!
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.
March 19, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and Tantor Media for the Advanced Audio Copy
If you enjoyed Lilith you are in for a wild ride with Memphis. She is one bad chick that can only be tamed by the big bad wolf Bo. We get an in-depth glimpse into the origin story of Memphis and the Agency and why she has a toxic love hate relationship with Bo.. This dark romance gives us suspense, twist and turns, secrets and lust filled encounters. Bo can't keep his hands off Memphis and she doesn't mind it one bit. One stroke at a time Bo redeems himself with Memphis.
The narrators for Memphis were phenomenal. They brought the story to life...like watching a movie. The pacing of the story was just right.
I'm ready for book 3!
If you enjoyed Lilith you are in for a wild ride with Memphis. She is one bad chick that can only be tamed by the big bad wolf Bo. We get an in-depth glimpse into the origin story of Memphis and the Agency and why she has a toxic love hate relationship with Bo.. This dark romance gives us suspense, twist and turns, secrets and lust filled encounters. Bo can't keep his hands off Memphis and she doesn't mind it one bit. One stroke at a time Bo redeems himself with Memphis.
The narrators for Memphis were phenomenal. They brought the story to life...like watching a movie. The pacing of the story was just right.
I'm ready for book 3!
January 13, 2026
I guess unhinged love is what I need because Bo and Mrs. King had me in a chokehold, and I loved every bit of it.
January 3, 2025
Anything Ms House writes gets my immediate attention. I was impatiently waiting for the drop of this book. All current readings were PAUSED! And honey it was not in vain! I feel like I experienced an episode of a suspence drama. The past and present at the same damn time is always a hit to me. Cause how did Memphis end up hating Bo? Memphis’ recruitment into The Agency convinced me she’s been a bad ass! The development of their start and end made it all make sense. The passion that kept their souls tied kept the pages HOT!
The setup for Umbers story was an awesome plot twist and had me excited about the King sisters.
The setup for Umbers story was an awesome plot twist and had me excited about the King sisters.
March 24, 2026
4.5 stars - Memphis by Alexandria House was such a good read—I really enjoyed this one! Getting a deeper look into Lilith’s sister Memphis and her story was everything I didn’t know I needed. Alexandria House continues to build this world in a way that keeps you invested in every character.
First off, Memphis and Bo? Yeah… I was locked in. I loved Memphis as the FMC—she was strong, guarded, and carried her past in a way that felt real and layered. And Bo? Whew. That man was gone for her from the beginning—deep love, obsession, and all. While Memphis started off hating him (and honestly, rightfully so given their complicated history), watching that shift over time was so satisfying.
Their backstory really added emotional weight to the story. The whole “he hurt her but it was actually to protect her” reveal gave their relationship more depth and made their reconnection hit even harder. I’m always here for an enemies-to-lovers vibe, and while this leaned more one-sided at first, the tension and emotional payoff were definitely there.
One thing I really appreciated was the dual timeline. Switching between past and present from both Memphis and Bo’s perspectives helped piece everything together and gave a fuller understanding of their bond. It made their love story feel earned instead of rushed.
I also loved the humor and the personalities of the supporting characters—they brought so much life to the story and balanced out some of the heavier emotional moments. Alexandria House does a great job of making her characters feel like real people you know and root for.
There was also just enough drama and a twist woven in to keep things interesting. It wasn’t overly complicated, but it definitely had me wanting to know what really happened, and I appreciated how everything unfolded toward the end.
What really stood out to me, though, was the depth of Memphis and Bo’s love. Once they got on the same page, their connection felt intense, loyal, and unbreakable. The whole twin flame/soulmate energy between them really came through as the story progressed, especially in how they showed up for each other during difficult moments.
If I had one small critique, it would be that some parts felt a bit predictable or could have been pushed even further emotionally—but honestly, it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed the book overall.
All in all, this was a really enjoyable read, and I would definitely recommend it—especially if you’ve already read Lilith or love emotional, character-driven romances with a mix of tension, humor, and heart.
First off, Memphis and Bo? Yeah… I was locked in. I loved Memphis as the FMC—she was strong, guarded, and carried her past in a way that felt real and layered. And Bo? Whew. That man was gone for her from the beginning—deep love, obsession, and all. While Memphis started off hating him (and honestly, rightfully so given their complicated history), watching that shift over time was so satisfying.
Their backstory really added emotional weight to the story. The whole “he hurt her but it was actually to protect her” reveal gave their relationship more depth and made their reconnection hit even harder. I’m always here for an enemies-to-lovers vibe, and while this leaned more one-sided at first, the tension and emotional payoff were definitely there.
One thing I really appreciated was the dual timeline. Switching between past and present from both Memphis and Bo’s perspectives helped piece everything together and gave a fuller understanding of their bond. It made their love story feel earned instead of rushed.
I also loved the humor and the personalities of the supporting characters—they brought so much life to the story and balanced out some of the heavier emotional moments. Alexandria House does a great job of making her characters feel like real people you know and root for.
There was also just enough drama and a twist woven in to keep things interesting. It wasn’t overly complicated, but it definitely had me wanting to know what really happened, and I appreciated how everything unfolded toward the end.
What really stood out to me, though, was the depth of Memphis and Bo’s love. Once they got on the same page, their connection felt intense, loyal, and unbreakable. The whole twin flame/soulmate energy between them really came through as the story progressed, especially in how they showed up for each other during difficult moments.
If I had one small critique, it would be that some parts felt a bit predictable or could have been pushed even further emotionally—but honestly, it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed the book overall.
All in all, this was a really enjoyable read, and I would definitely recommend it—especially if you’ve already read Lilith or love emotional, character-driven romances with a mix of tension, humor, and heart.
December 22, 2025
Unhinged. Bo has lost his ever-loving mind. He is not quirky or misunderstood. He is obsessive, unfiltered, a little scary, and completely locked in on Memphis. And the thing is, Memphis matches his energy every time. He acts up, she acts right back. No flinching, no backing down, no pretending she’s above it.
What really worked for me is that Bo and Memphis are grown grown. This is not young love drama. This is years of history, bad decisions, regret, and feelings that never fully died. You feel all of that in the way they talk to each other. The tension isn’t cute. It’s heavy. It’s loyalty mixed with anger and love that never let either of them breathe. Memphis is sharp, controlled, and dangerous, but Bo knows exactly how to get under her skin, and she lets him every time.
The dual timelines helped a lot because you get to see how Memphis became who she is and why their breakup hurt the way it did. Some parts slowed the pace, which is why this landed at four stars for me, but the payoff was worth sticking it out. The audiobook especially brought it home. Wesleigh and Winston....Top tier narration!!! Bo sounded just as obsessed and unhinged as he reads, and Memphis’s quiet, simmering anger came through loud and clear.
What really worked for me is that Bo and Memphis are grown grown. This is not young love drama. This is years of history, bad decisions, regret, and feelings that never fully died. You feel all of that in the way they talk to each other. The tension isn’t cute. It’s heavy. It’s loyalty mixed with anger and love that never let either of them breathe. Memphis is sharp, controlled, and dangerous, but Bo knows exactly how to get under her skin, and she lets him every time.
The dual timelines helped a lot because you get to see how Memphis became who she is and why their breakup hurt the way it did. Some parts slowed the pace, which is why this landed at four stars for me, but the payoff was worth sticking it out. The audiobook especially brought it home. Wesleigh and Winston....Top tier narration!!! Bo sounded just as obsessed and unhinged as he reads, and Memphis’s quiet, simmering anger came through loud and clear.
November 20, 2025
Enjoyable read that's missing the spark and magic of Book 1
Memphis didn't wow me in Book 1 but I was intrigued to see how this book would roll out and the cover art is gorgeous. So with a why not shrug I bought and read. The best ever in this book is Bo. He's the type of delulu MMC I love. He's an "I'll burn the world down for you...and mean it" murdery Head Honcho and his just is way of talking was funny and refreshing. He had no qualms saying he was pussy whupped and wanted to die eating. What a man, what a man. Memphis wasn't horrible. They call her mean but her brand of just calling it what it is was fitting. The biggest hold up for me was the "Then/Now" flashback order the first half of the story uses. For me it stifled the flow. The sex was kind of raunchy but unlike Book 1 we didn't get details, a quick tongue in the ass here and licking of bloody cheek there. Also, the whole sub-plot focus on the Assassin for Hire business and backstory felt really rushed. With everything going down I felt vindicated that I was right about Umber.
March 27, 2026
That was not what I thought!
I had formed my opinion immediately about not wanting Bo with Memphis. She spoke as if the air he breathed wronged her. I wanted her happy and it didn't seem as if Bo was anywhere near able to do that. How wrong was I! This story kept taking you back to times when they were much younger and met. The influences in their lives that caused decisions made that effected their lives. But when I say it absolutely couldn't effect, alter or stop how Bo, yes the same Bo, loved Memphis. Decades later he still longed for her and didn't stop until she was. This man said only she mattered. When he made it known not one member of his family, her family or anyone would live if they came for her, he meant it. But what we didn't realize was someone coming for Bo. They hit him too. But the way Memphis jumped behind her man and was on the hunt and found the culprit was amazing. But I can’t end without noting how baby sis had a secret life too. These King women are something. Twists and turns but good read!
I had formed my opinion immediately about not wanting Bo with Memphis. She spoke as if the air he breathed wronged her. I wanted her happy and it didn't seem as if Bo was anywhere near able to do that. How wrong was I! This story kept taking you back to times when they were much younger and met. The influences in their lives that caused decisions made that effected their lives. But when I say it absolutely couldn't effect, alter or stop how Bo, yes the same Bo, loved Memphis. Decades later he still longed for her and didn't stop until she was. This man said only she mattered. When he made it known not one member of his family, her family or anyone would live if they came for her, he meant it. But what we didn't realize was someone coming for Bo. They hit him too. But the way Memphis jumped behind her man and was on the hunt and found the culprit was amazing. But I can’t end without noting how baby sis had a secret life too. These King women are something. Twists and turns but good read!
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