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3 The Hard Way
Royce “Turk” Atkins has always been about two
His brothersAutumn Shaw
Where people understand his loyalty to Set, Nut, and Shad, few people understand why he won’t leave Autumn alone. From his family, to his friends, to the rest of the city, no one can figure out what it is about the beauty that has had him hooked for two decades, how he convinced her to have his son, or why he refuses to seriously entertain anyone else when she’s had a serious girlfriend, Patience, for years.
Turk doesn't believe in explaining himself to anyone, though. Especially when some days, he doesn’t quite understand the hold she has on him, either. And when he starts seeing the consequences of a wild night with Autumn and Patience months prior, he’s left even more confused.
He’s spent years teasing Patience, overstepping boundaries, and fighting and bickering over his place in Autumn’s life, but when she needs help, he steps into the role of her protector without prompting. When secrets and danger begin to lurk around every corner, Turk finds himself moving for her how he previously only moved for Autumn. Lines begin to blur, and everything Turk thought he knew about love and relationships is forever changed.
His loyalty has never been tested like this before. Lies and half-truths are exposed, and Turk must choose between the family he’s created as a boy with his gang, and the one he’s creating as a man. And when Patience’s past finally catches up to her, the surprising connection between Turk and Patience that’s revealed may be their salvation, or everyone’s downfall.
His brothersAutumn Shaw
Where people understand his loyalty to Set, Nut, and Shad, few people understand why he won’t leave Autumn alone. From his family, to his friends, to the rest of the city, no one can figure out what it is about the beauty that has had him hooked for two decades, how he convinced her to have his son, or why he refuses to seriously entertain anyone else when she’s had a serious girlfriend, Patience, for years.
Turk doesn't believe in explaining himself to anyone, though. Especially when some days, he doesn’t quite understand the hold she has on him, either. And when he starts seeing the consequences of a wild night with Autumn and Patience months prior, he’s left even more confused.
He’s spent years teasing Patience, overstepping boundaries, and fighting and bickering over his place in Autumn’s life, but when she needs help, he steps into the role of her protector without prompting. When secrets and danger begin to lurk around every corner, Turk finds himself moving for her how he previously only moved for Autumn. Lines begin to blur, and everything Turk thought he knew about love and relationships is forever changed.
His loyalty has never been tested like this before. Lies and half-truths are exposed, and Turk must choose between the family he’s created as a boy with his gang, and the one he’s creating as a man. And when Patience’s past finally catches up to her, the surprising connection between Turk and Patience that’s revealed may be their salvation, or everyone’s downfall.
- GenresAfrican American Romance
339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2025
About the author
Jessica A.
14 books86 followersJessica is an LA girl that has been writing fiction and poetry since middle school. She holds a BA in English from Xavier University in Louisiana, and an MFA in Fiction from San Diego State University. She's a dog mommy to the infamous Dijon Mustard, and in addition to writing all the stories that play out in her head, she enjoys yapping on facetime with her homegirls and long walks on the beach.
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April 22, 2025
Dastardly isn't tbe word
The saying, " Oh what webs we weave, when first we learn to deceive." Is the summation of this book. We continue the series with Turk, Autumn, and Patience. The commonalities between these three are so multitudinous that it only makes sense that they find each other. I found myself cackling out loud at the banter and yelling, "This crafty heffa!" As the politics unfurled and the plot twists revealed themselves. I am fully invested in this series, and everyone will know about it.
The saying, " Oh what webs we weave, when first we learn to deceive." Is the summation of this book. We continue the series with Turk, Autumn, and Patience. The commonalities between these three are so multitudinous that it only makes sense that they find each other. I found myself cackling out loud at the banter and yelling, "This crafty heffa!" As the politics unfurled and the plot twists revealed themselves. I am fully invested in this series, and everyone will know about it.
March 9, 2026
I could write a book trying to review this book.
This has been my favorite book in the series so far. Yes, they're interconnected standalones but I'm reading them in order.
I also want to state that this has been my favorite book with this (m/f/f) trope I've read.
Spicy- yes!
But the intimacy and connections APART from sex- well written and represented for me.
Let's not forget the intricacy of the storylines and plot twists!!!!
THE GROWTH & EMOTIONS...
Even loving this story, about 63% in, the author had me intrigued and invested on WTF was going on with Shad (next book) while still keeping me present in this story.
For me, I loved Autumn but I feel like her POV in this book was another high risk decision the author made that PAID OFF for me.
I loved it because I felt like the author was trying to accurately present and express this throuple to the readers.
The author had already established a palpable connection between Autumn/Turk and Autumn/Patience. It was no questioning Autumn's role in their love and relationship.
The author made it clear that Autumn was the glue/heart of the group.
However, Turk and Patience- that was new. I love how the author took time to cultivate that relationship WHILE showing Autumn's joy and understanding as it established.
I feel like because the author took THAT calculated risk, the throuple felt connected at all points and not just connected through Autumn.
It felt organic and inclusive to all three!
There is so much more I can say about this book but just know- I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!
The Magic Hour novella should definitely be read before this book to enhance this read!
This has been my favorite book in the series so far. Yes, they're interconnected standalones but I'm reading them in order.
I also want to state that this has been my favorite book with this (m/f/f) trope I've read.
Spicy- yes!
But the intimacy and connections APART from sex- well written and represented for me.
Let's not forget the intricacy of the storylines and plot twists!!!!
THE GROWTH & EMOTIONS...
Even loving this story, about 63% in, the author had me intrigued and invested on WTF was going on with Shad (next book) while still keeping me present in this story.
For me, I loved Autumn but I feel like her POV in this book was another high risk decision the author made that PAID OFF for me.
I loved it because I felt like the author was trying to accurately present and express this throuple to the readers.
The author had already established a palpable connection between Autumn/Turk and Autumn/Patience. It was no questioning Autumn's role in their love and relationship.
The author made it clear that Autumn was the glue/heart of the group.
However, Turk and Patience- that was new. I love how the author took time to cultivate that relationship WHILE showing Autumn's joy and understanding as it established.
I feel like because the author took THAT calculated risk, the throuple felt connected at all points and not just connected through Autumn.
It felt organic and inclusive to all three!
There is so much more I can say about this book but just know- I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!
The Magic Hour novella should definitely be read before this book to enhance this read!
April 2, 2025
This book was good.
We got more into the background of Autumn, Turk, and Miss Patience Fox.
What I liked: seeing how Turk navigated his feelings for both Autumn and Pay. Him and Autumn were already locked in since 8, she is his first BM and though their love is chaotic, it is real. Him and Pay were polar opposites but I enjoyed reading about how they began to feel about each other.
Turk is really a protector, provider, and rider. Autumn is too. Pay’s life was so interesting but I won’t spoil it lol.
This book was super hilarious too, and the spice was on point, though our throuple didn’t really interact much until towards the end.
Things I’m still questioning: What happened to Autumn that Ty, Reem, and Rico had to handle? Like the book kept dancing around it, and it was making me mad 🤣😭 cuz just say it!
I also wish we would’ve gotten a bit more detail about this boyfriend of Autumn’s that Turk ….. well read the book to find out lol
Speaking of — Who the hell ARE Ty, Rico, and Reem? They just got plopped into the story lol. And WHO IS THAT DAMN BABY’S mama? 😭
All in all, Jessica A’s books have been very enjoyable to read, and it’s looking like Shad is up next 👀 and I’m ready, because we all wanna know wassup with him and Wynter!
We got more into the background of Autumn, Turk, and Miss Patience Fox.
What I liked: seeing how Turk navigated his feelings for both Autumn and Pay. Him and Autumn were already locked in since 8, she is his first BM and though their love is chaotic, it is real. Him and Pay were polar opposites but I enjoyed reading about how they began to feel about each other.
Turk is really a protector, provider, and rider. Autumn is too. Pay’s life was so interesting but I won’t spoil it lol.
This book was super hilarious too, and the spice was on point, though our throuple didn’t really interact much until towards the end.
Things I’m still questioning: What happened to Autumn that Ty, Reem, and Rico had to handle? Like the book kept dancing around it, and it was making me mad 🤣😭 cuz just say it!
I also wish we would’ve gotten a bit more detail about this boyfriend of Autumn’s that Turk ….. well read the book to find out lol
Speaking of — Who the hell ARE Ty, Rico, and Reem? They just got plopped into the story lol. And WHO IS THAT DAMN BABY’S mama? 😭
All in all, Jessica A’s books have been very enjoyable to read, and it’s looking like Shad is up next 👀 and I’m ready, because we all wanna know wassup with him and Wynter!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 21, 2025
The understanding of love, family drama and fighting through doubts and trauma that is trying to hold you back is so real in this book. Turk, Patience and Autumn are all the same side of a coin. Learning to navigate in a space where your past isn’t the leading lady anymore is extremely hard.
Patience, despite having been gone from her family and friends for 16 years still held on to all the hurt and pain that caused her to leave. She still cared and wanted to do the right thing in some ways even though it would only be more hurt for herself. She refused to tell Grimey’s secret even though it could be the thing that set her free. Her obligation and seeking of love and validation from her father was the driving force to her putting herself last. In the end I love how she grew and was able to fight for herself and even let don her guard and open up to the people truly wanting to love her and make space for her.
Autumn, this poor angel came in the world to bullshit and chased love and validation from the people who should give it freely, your family. Her parents were true trash and I do hope in this series at some point they get taught a lesson. She held on to burdens that should have never been hers but allowed it to keep her from the greatest love she’d even known for years because she was not prepared to forgive herself some the sins and words of others. She took what her mother said to her and made it her driving for to never deserve or want more from love. Her heart is so beautiful and pure that it was only right my girl ends with the greats love story!!!
Turkey!! My Turkey!!! This was a man of if I ever knew one. The amount of patience and care he gave to Patience despite how she continued to push him and bait him into an argument was amazing. Even when it came to his brother he was never overly aggressive but simply just not allowing him to take what Turk felt was his. I could say so much more but. I won’t I love Turk and he got everything he deserved in the end and I love that for him.
Miss Jessica A., you doing the damn thing with this series and I’m hooked. The amount of emotions you are pulling from me is unreal and imma thug lol u ain’t gone keep making me cry lol.
Patience, despite having been gone from her family and friends for 16 years still held on to all the hurt and pain that caused her to leave. She still cared and wanted to do the right thing in some ways even though it would only be more hurt for herself. She refused to tell Grimey’s secret even though it could be the thing that set her free. Her obligation and seeking of love and validation from her father was the driving force to her putting herself last. In the end I love how she grew and was able to fight for herself and even let don her guard and open up to the people truly wanting to love her and make space for her.
Autumn, this poor angel came in the world to bullshit and chased love and validation from the people who should give it freely, your family. Her parents were true trash and I do hope in this series at some point they get taught a lesson. She held on to burdens that should have never been hers but allowed it to keep her from the greatest love she’d even known for years because she was not prepared to forgive herself some the sins and words of others. She took what her mother said to her and made it her driving for to never deserve or want more from love. Her heart is so beautiful and pure that it was only right my girl ends with the greats love story!!!
Turkey!! My Turkey!!! This was a man of if I ever knew one. The amount of patience and care he gave to Patience despite how she continued to push him and bait him into an argument was amazing. Even when it came to his brother he was never overly aggressive but simply just not allowing him to take what Turk felt was his. I could say so much more but. I won’t I love Turk and he got everything he deserved in the end and I love that for him.
Miss Jessica A., you doing the damn thing with this series and I’m hooked. The amount of emotions you are pulling from me is unreal and imma thug lol u ain’t gone keep making me cry lol.
August 22, 2026
This series has me in such a chokehold!! To know me is to know I am NOT a series girl.. I do NOT like books with a gazillion characters but this ish right her nig— whew I am stuck!
I didn’t know how I would feel about a throuple type of situation but this kind of felt like Autumn became a side character so we could get to know PayPay and I loved it! Jessica did a good job at keeping Autumn relevant while letting us fall in love with Turk and Patience. Her background?! Could have never guessed! I was in the edge up my seat trying to figure out what the heck was going on. The suspense was unfolding til the very last second and I am obsessed with how Turk bust up in the place regulating! My girl ate that last part of the book up and that little nugget from Shad.. I f’n knew it!!!
I didn’t know how I would feel about a throuple type of situation but this kind of felt like Autumn became a side character so we could get to know PayPay and I loved it! Jessica did a good job at keeping Autumn relevant while letting us fall in love with Turk and Patience. Her background?! Could have never guessed! I was in the edge up my seat trying to figure out what the heck was going on. The suspense was unfolding til the very last second and I am obsessed with how Turk bust up in the place regulating! My girl ate that last part of the book up and that little nugget from Shad.. I f’n knew it!!!
July 25, 2026
It was so much better the second time around. I love Royce Atkins even more wowwwwww. The layers to this story the love and pain felt on each page turn wow! I felt like I was damn native Indian reading about the covenant. Jessica is really such a well rounded author that does her research and it’s even more fulfilling when reading!
May 27, 2026
I read quickly and fly through books. This one is taking me so long to get through it because I can’t take Pays idiocy and Turk turning a blind eye to her keeping secrets. How could you possibly think it’s better for them to be blind, when you have history with a crew they’re beefin with. And her and Autumn being together for so many years and have a don’t ask don’t tell relationship because they want to keep their own secrets. I’m sure if I continue I would love this one as much as the firsts but I just can’t Right now. I couldn’t finish it because I was getting too annoyed. Maybe I’ll spin the block at a later date.
May 23, 2026
This wasn’t bad but it wasn’t my favorite of the series so far. Idk I felt like Turk and Pay relationship just came so suddenly. Plus I wasn’t feeling Autumn being left out majority of their relationship. I didn’t really see the chemistry between them. I loved all the back stories of each character I was locked in. Definitely worth the read.
July 25, 2026
What a read! I love Auty, Pay, & Turkey 🥰
June 9, 2026
Absolutely The Hard Way
I still can’t pick a favorite MMC in this series. First, I was convinced it was Set, then Peanut, and now Turk has entered the conversation because I absolutely loved him in this book.
Even though Patience insisted she wasn’t feeling Turk before the Magic Hour, I’m so glad everything worked out for Turk, Patience, Autumn, and the little family they created together. The story felt light, sweet, and heartwarming for the first half, but around the 50% mark, things got much more serious and emotional.
I won’t lie—Patience frustrated me at times because so much could have been avoided if she had just been honest. Autumn got on my nerves a little too. One thing I hated was seeing Peanut and Turk come to blows. The situation was definitely heated, but I understood where Turk was coming from. In my opinion, he wasn’t doing anything Set wouldn’t have done for Brina or Peanut for Choc.
One of my favorite aspects of this book was the flashbacks. They gave deeper insight into the characters’ younger years and helped explain why they are the way they are. Learning more about their pasts made me appreciate their growth even more. Their stories were genuinely heartbreaking at times and added so much depth and emotion to the overall story.
Overall, this was another great addition to the series—full of love, family, growth, and emotional moments that will definitely pull at your heartstrings. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I still can’t pick a favorite MMC in this series. First, I was convinced it was Set, then Peanut, and now Turk has entered the conversation because I absolutely loved him in this book.
Even though Patience insisted she wasn’t feeling Turk before the Magic Hour, I’m so glad everything worked out for Turk, Patience, Autumn, and the little family they created together. The story felt light, sweet, and heartwarming for the first half, but around the 50% mark, things got much more serious and emotional.
I won’t lie—Patience frustrated me at times because so much could have been avoided if she had just been honest. Autumn got on my nerves a little too. One thing I hated was seeing Peanut and Turk come to blows. The situation was definitely heated, but I understood where Turk was coming from. In my opinion, he wasn’t doing anything Set wouldn’t have done for Brina or Peanut for Choc.
One of my favorite aspects of this book was the flashbacks. They gave deeper insight into the characters’ younger years and helped explain why they are the way they are. Learning more about their pasts made me appreciate their growth even more. Their stories were genuinely heartbreaking at times and added so much depth and emotion to the overall story.
Overall, this was another great addition to the series—full of love, family, growth, and emotional moments that will definitely pull at your heartstrings. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
August 6, 2026
Autumn, Royce, and Patience’s story together starts in the erotic novella, The Magic Hour, also by author Jessica A. In fact, 3 The Hard Way is part of a larger series of interconnected stories, but you don’t need to read those to enjoy this. The Magic Hour is a must read though if you want to fully enjoy 3 The Hard Way.
In The Magic Hour, Autumn and Patience have been a couple for four years when Patience wants to spice up their love life with a third -a man- for one night only. Problem is the only man Autumn has ever been with, and would ever want to be with, is her son’s father Royce, someone who Patience hates with a passion. You know what they say though, it’s a thin line between love and hate.
3 The Hard Way has Patience, Autumn, and Royce coming to terms with that night of passion in the most dramatic of ways. The consequences of that one night involve rival gangs, shootings, breakups, life threatening secrets and so much more.
This book is a page turner for real. From the first page the plot is on ‘go.’ I couldn’t put this book down. The twists and turns are impressive, yet there are still quiet moments where the trio must figure out their feelings for each other and what their relationship will look like going forward.
Jessica A. is a new to me author, but after this one I’m ready to pick up her entire catalog. If you like your romance with a side excitement and drama please don’t hesitate to pick up 3 The Hard Way (and The Magic Hour too!).
In The Magic Hour, Autumn and Patience have been a couple for four years when Patience wants to spice up their love life with a third -a man- for one night only. Problem is the only man Autumn has ever been with, and would ever want to be with, is her son’s father Royce, someone who Patience hates with a passion. You know what they say though, it’s a thin line between love and hate.
3 The Hard Way has Patience, Autumn, and Royce coming to terms with that night of passion in the most dramatic of ways. The consequences of that one night involve rival gangs, shootings, breakups, life threatening secrets and so much more.
This book is a page turner for real. From the first page the plot is on ‘go.’ I couldn’t put this book down. The twists and turns are impressive, yet there are still quiet moments where the trio must figure out their feelings for each other and what their relationship will look like going forward.
Jessica A. is a new to me author, but after this one I’m ready to pick up her entire catalog. If you like your romance with a side excitement and drama please don’t hesitate to pick up 3 The Hard Way (and The Magic Hour too!).
June 14, 2025
Again, I read this long book lol to the end and I enjoyed it. Autumn, Turks and Patience were the most unconventional relationships I've ever read. But somehow Jessica normalised it.
The story focused on Turks and Patience interaction and we watched them build a connection. But Autumn was happy and pleased about all three of them becoming a blended family.
Honestly, I didn't care for Patience's backstory which took up most of the book. I couldn't empathise with her reason for leaving. It reminded me of Sabrina's story when she left her home to start a new life....I didn't care for her storyline either.
The plot twist with us discovering Turk's real identity was okay... again, I didn't care for his background but we didn't get as much about him. This book revolved around Patience.
But learning about Autumn's trauma because of her decision to not save her sister's life was heartbreaking... Again, we only got a chance to see a glimpse of Autumn's past in this book.
But the ending though? I thought Sabrina killed Sincere? How is he still alive? now that I think about it...did they confirm he was dead? They were more distracted with Sabrina being able to protect herself...🤣
I love how Jessica gets us so invested in these characters lives lol I could imagine this being a TV series.
The story focused on Turks and Patience interaction and we watched them build a connection. But Autumn was happy and pleased about all three of them becoming a blended family.
Honestly, I didn't care for Patience's backstory which took up most of the book. I couldn't empathise with her reason for leaving. It reminded me of Sabrina's story when she left her home to start a new life....I didn't care for her storyline either.
The plot twist with us discovering Turk's real identity was okay... again, I didn't care for his background but we didn't get as much about him. This book revolved around Patience.
But learning about Autumn's trauma because of her decision to not save her sister's life was heartbreaking... Again, we only got a chance to see a glimpse of Autumn's past in this book.
But the ending though? I thought Sabrina killed Sincere? How is he still alive? now that I think about it...did they confirm he was dead? They were more distracted with Sabrina being able to protect herself...🤣
I love how Jessica gets us so invested in these characters lives lol I could imagine this being a TV series.
November 23, 2025
Review
⭐ 4/5
🌶️ 4/5 (the spice was SPICY-SPICY 😭🔥)
Book Review:
This third book didn’t grasp me the way the first two did, but it still kept me intrigued enough to push through — mainly because of my love for Turk and Autumn. Those two? Their chemistry, their history, their pull… yeah, they kept me locked in.
Now Pay…I liked her, but I never crossed over into loving her, and the more I think about it, it’s because so much about her felt surface-level. I couldn’t settle into her character emotionally, and the dynamic between Pay + Turk without Autumn? Yeahhh, that just didn’t sit well with me.
And listen, I’ll admit it:
I’m a selfish ole thang 😭
So maybe the poly just wasn’t my vibe for THIS book🤷🏽♀️
There was a lot of independence, sneaking around, and unspoken secrets. I get why some of it was happening, but other parts felt like they could’ve been resolved WAY faster if Turk, Pay, or even Autumn had just opened their mouths and TALKED. Communication was on life support for half the book.
BUT BABY…
What WASN’T lacking?
➡️ THE SPICE.
🦃🦊🍎Final Vibes:
I just wish we’d seen more of the throuple functioning as true life partners, because at times it felt lopsided. Still worth the read and it kept me intrigued!
⭐ 4/5
🌶️ 4/5 (the spice was SPICY-SPICY 😭🔥)
Book Review:
This third book didn’t grasp me the way the first two did, but it still kept me intrigued enough to push through — mainly because of my love for Turk and Autumn. Those two? Their chemistry, their history, their pull… yeah, they kept me locked in.
Now Pay…I liked her, but I never crossed over into loving her, and the more I think about it, it’s because so much about her felt surface-level. I couldn’t settle into her character emotionally, and the dynamic between Pay + Turk without Autumn? Yeahhh, that just didn’t sit well with me.
And listen, I’ll admit it:
I’m a selfish ole thang 😭
So maybe the poly just wasn’t my vibe for THIS book🤷🏽♀️
There was a lot of independence, sneaking around, and unspoken secrets. I get why some of it was happening, but other parts felt like they could’ve been resolved WAY faster if Turk, Pay, or even Autumn had just opened their mouths and TALKED. Communication was on life support for half the book.
BUT BABY…
What WASN’T lacking?
➡️ THE SPICE.
🦃🦊🍎Final Vibes:
I just wish we’d seen more of the throuple functioning as true life partners, because at times it felt lopsided. Still worth the read and it kept me intrigued!
April 1, 2025
2.5 The Hard Way…
I just completed the series and it’s a solid start for a new author. In this book we have Patience, Autumn, and Turk as the leading characters in what will later be a polyamorous relationship. Sadly, we don’t see them interact all together until about 90% in, which is risky for the author because she’ll attract customers based on the name alone and some people may feel a way about that.
We get to see each character’s backgrounds somewhat individually and learn more about how their experiences have shaped who they’ve become. Patience wasn’t my favorite character just because in the previous books you root for Autumn and Turk to find find their HEA and in this book the author shows more of the relationship between Patience and Turk and if you’re loyal like me you’re giving Turk a serious side eye because what about Autumn?! Even in the final few scenes I still hold a little resentment towards Patience.
The author sets up the next book nicely and hopefully we’ll see more of Autumn, Turk, and Patience in the next one.
I just completed the series and it’s a solid start for a new author. In this book we have Patience, Autumn, and Turk as the leading characters in what will later be a polyamorous relationship. Sadly, we don’t see them interact all together until about 90% in, which is risky for the author because she’ll attract customers based on the name alone and some people may feel a way about that.
We get to see each character’s backgrounds somewhat individually and learn more about how their experiences have shaped who they’ve become. Patience wasn’t my favorite character just because in the previous books you root for Autumn and Turk to find find their HEA and in this book the author shows more of the relationship between Patience and Turk and if you’re loyal like me you’re giving Turk a serious side eye because what about Autumn?! Even in the final few scenes I still hold a little resentment towards Patience.
The author sets up the next book nicely and hopefully we’ll see more of Autumn, Turk, and Patience in the next one.
August 2, 2026
My Favorite 😍
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ x2 — 10/10. No notes.
Royce aka My Turkey just became one of my favorite book boyfriends because WHAT did I just read?! 😮💨
This wasn’t just a romance….it was messy, complicated, emotional, protective, and full of the kind of loyalty that keeps you glued to the pages. Turk, Autumn, and Patience had me questioning everything I thought I knew about love, family, and soul ties. Every chapter peeled back another layer, and every revelation hit harder than the last.
This story had me stressed, smiling, emotional, and completely invested in every single character.
If you love complicated relationships, ride-or-die loyalty, found family, emotional depth, and characters who feel painfully real, stop scrolling and read this book immediately.
This is one of those stories that stays with you long after you turn the last page.
Add it to your TBR… then clear your schedule because you’re not putting it down.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ x2 — 10/10. No notes.
Royce aka My Turkey just became one of my favorite book boyfriends because WHAT did I just read?! 😮💨
This wasn’t just a romance….it was messy, complicated, emotional, protective, and full of the kind of loyalty that keeps you glued to the pages. Turk, Autumn, and Patience had me questioning everything I thought I knew about love, family, and soul ties. Every chapter peeled back another layer, and every revelation hit harder than the last.
This story had me stressed, smiling, emotional, and completely invested in every single character.
If you love complicated relationships, ride-or-die loyalty, found family, emotional depth, and characters who feel painfully real, stop scrolling and read this book immediately.
This is one of those stories that stays with you long after you turn the last page.
Add it to your TBR… then clear your schedule because you’re not putting it down.
February 16, 2026
Daddy Turk👌🏽
Turk is a good man in Savannah!! I love a story about a lover boy who doesn't play about the women he loved. And that man is Turk. He was so patient with Patience while still supporting her process and trusting that she'd eventually open up to him on her own. I love how he was able to insert his dominance in a loving manner and how Pay naturally submits to him. Their spicey scenes were really good🤭 I enjoyed learning more about Autumns past trauma and her family dynamics growing up. I love even more the history she and Turk has and how he's always had her back. Overall this was so good and I want more!
I am a huge fan of this author's work, and I don't hear enough people talking about this series.
Turk is a good man in Savannah!! I love a story about a lover boy who doesn't play about the women he loved. And that man is Turk. He was so patient with Patience while still supporting her process and trusting that she'd eventually open up to him on her own. I love how he was able to insert his dominance in a loving manner and how Pay naturally submits to him. Their spicey scenes were really good🤭 I enjoyed learning more about Autumns past trauma and her family dynamics growing up. I love even more the history she and Turk has and how he's always had her back. Overall this was so good and I want more!
I am a huge fan of this author's work, and I don't hear enough people talking about this series.
April 24, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Auty, Pay, and Turk were so much more than I expected. Each book of this series gets better and better. Now some of the switch ups with the characters is a wee distracting.
I’m not sure if it’s intentional that we’re not learning the full story. Like what did Wyn do that almost got Rico and Auty killed? What was the outcome with the Shaws?
I’m hoping more will be revealed in Shad’s story. One thing about this author she has my attention. Each ending and sneak peek has me ready to immediately jump into the next book.
But now I’m not only locked in with Foe Dub, but I’m also loving the First Nation 🥷🏾s.
*took one star off on the distracting errors*. But the storytelling was top tier.
Auty, Pay, and Turk were so much more than I expected. Each book of this series gets better and better. Now some of the switch ups with the characters is a wee distracting.
I’m not sure if it’s intentional that we’re not learning the full story. Like what did Wyn do that almost got Rico and Auty killed? What was the outcome with the Shaws?
I’m hoping more will be revealed in Shad’s story. One thing about this author she has my attention. Each ending and sneak peek has me ready to immediately jump into the next book.
But now I’m not only locked in with Foe Dub, but I’m also loving the First Nation 🥷🏾s.
*took one star off on the distracting errors*. But the storytelling was top tier.
January 7, 2026
This SAS do emotional!
I really enjoyed this novel! At one point I thought Autumn and Patience were done and Royce was going to hook up with only her. Now they're in a thropple!!!! Grimey knew the truth but wouldn't own up to it and Trell has been lied to his whole life! So glad Brina was not made a widow but they are going to have to deal with the ghost from the past. Shad is dealing with his own issues, shunning everyone for awhile, hopefully he'll get the counseling he needs and heals. So glad the gang reconciled! What will happen to Wynter???? This series is so emotional frfr! Loving it!!!
I really enjoyed this novel! At one point I thought Autumn and Patience were done and Royce was going to hook up with only her. Now they're in a thropple!!!! Grimey knew the truth but wouldn't own up to it and Trell has been lied to his whole life! So glad Brina was not made a widow but they are going to have to deal with the ghost from the past. Shad is dealing with his own issues, shunning everyone for awhile, hopefully he'll get the counseling he needs and heals. So glad the gang reconciled! What will happen to Wynter???? This series is so emotional frfr! Loving it!!!
April 2, 2025
another great book!
This author has quickly made their way to my immediately read list. The storytelling is top tier. I usually dont enjoy books with a lot of flashbacks but the way its woven into the plot is effortless. So much revealed in this book while still giving space for the relationship between autumn, pay and turk to be front and center. Good balance of action, suspense and romance. Im ready for the stories of all the other dub members now!!! Im most interested in Reem….whose baby is that? Anyway read the book. But definitely read the others on the series first.
This author has quickly made their way to my immediately read list. The storytelling is top tier. I usually dont enjoy books with a lot of flashbacks but the way its woven into the plot is effortless. So much revealed in this book while still giving space for the relationship between autumn, pay and turk to be front and center. Good balance of action, suspense and romance. Im ready for the stories of all the other dub members now!!! Im most interested in Reem….whose baby is that? Anyway read the book. But definitely read the others on the series first.
July 31, 2026
another banger!!!
Jessica knows how to weave a tale! Oooowwwweeeee and things just got spicy with that cliffhanger! I love Turkey, the way he loves Autumn and how he loves her little family. Turkey is the epitome of loving someone through thick and thin! A MAN!
My baby Auty been through some things but I am aoooo happy she found happiness and her and Wynter are working through their struggles! I am pleased and entertained!!! A time was had for sure
Jessica knows how to weave a tale! Oooowwwweeeee and things just got spicy with that cliffhanger! I love Turkey, the way he loves Autumn and how he loves her little family. Turkey is the epitome of loving someone through thick and thin! A MAN!
My baby Auty been through some things but I am aoooo happy she found happiness and her and Wynter are working through their struggles! I am pleased and entertained!!! A time was had for sure
August 6, 2026
3.75
In full transparency I came into this book immediately not liking Patience 🤷🏾♀️ Jessica wrote these characters & plot line in a way where the characters are going to frustrate you & may even piss you off but you gone keep reading. I will say to me the storyline did seem to drag some, which the miscommunication trope could’ve exacerbated this, which is why I couldn’t give this one a full 4 stars.
In full transparency I came into this book immediately not liking Patience 🤷🏾♀️ Jessica wrote these characters & plot line in a way where the characters are going to frustrate you & may even piss you off but you gone keep reading. I will say to me the storyline did seem to drag some, which the miscommunication trope could’ve exacerbated this, which is why I couldn’t give this one a full 4 stars.
September 26, 2026
Turkey, Auty & PayPay
This opened my eyes to the dom that Turk is. I really enjoyed learning more about his and Autumn's ties to each other. Adding Patience wasn't my favorite but her relationship with Autumn definitely was a factor. This story took on a spin I've never seen in a book with the Native American culture being woven in. I must say Patience is an FMC I don't care for so that may have skewed my view of the poly relationship.
This opened my eyes to the dom that Turk is. I really enjoyed learning more about his and Autumn's ties to each other. Adding Patience wasn't my favorite but her relationship with Autumn definitely was a factor. This story took on a spin I've never seen in a book with the Native American culture being woven in. I must say Patience is an FMC I don't care for so that may have skewed my view of the poly relationship.
June 3, 2025
I’m Hooked!
JESSICA… girl! I think you’ve made it to my favorites. I love this series down. The Magic Hour is what hooked me as a first read, and I already loved their story before I actually know who and what was what. I can’t even decide who my favorite is. Now on to see what’s coming for my Shotta.
JESSICA… girl! I think you’ve made it to my favorites. I love this series down. The Magic Hour is what hooked me as a first read, and I already loved their story before I actually know who and what was what. I can’t even decide who my favorite is. Now on to see what’s coming for my Shotta.
September 4, 2025
Foe over everything!!
Read the series! I feel in love with all these characters.
Brian, Set, Nutty, Dallas, Turk, Autumn, Shad went through the unimaginable but the bond they have with each other was unbreakable.
None of them had it easy but made it out together.
I truly enjoyed this series and can’t wait for more.
Read the series! I feel in love with all these characters.
Brian, Set, Nutty, Dallas, Turk, Autumn, Shad went through the unimaginable but the bond they have with each other was unbreakable.
None of them had it easy but made it out together.
I truly enjoyed this series and can’t wait for more.
Did Not Finish
March 12, 2026The novella “ The Magic Hour” was really good so I decided to read the next part. It’s not the same 😩 I felt like Autumn isn’t really mentioned much. It’s mainly about Royce and Patience. This book doesn’t feel like a poly romance. I found myself getting bored and skipping over paragraphs so I’m DNF at 59%
September 9, 2026
Turkey, PayPay and Auty
I love the dynamic between Turk, Patience and Autumn even though Patience was irritating me a few times. They actually mesh well and it’s so cute how protective they are of one another.. Man it’s really true that your enemies really be your own blood its crazy smh
I love the dynamic between Turk, Patience and Autumn even though Patience was irritating me a few times. They actually mesh well and it’s so cute how protective they are of one another.. Man it’s really true that your enemies really be your own blood its crazy smh
September 23, 2026
IM IN DEEP NOW!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This was done so well and the pieces came together better than expected so beautifully! I loved the action in this one. Also my favorite scene was the checkmate scene!
This was spicy but had a lot of depth and the plot was fire!
I would recommend because I’m locked into the whole series! 💖
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This was done so well and the pieces came together better than expected so beautifully! I loved the action in this one. Also my favorite scene was the checkmate scene!
This was spicy but had a lot of depth and the plot was fire!
I would recommend because I’m locked into the whole series! 💖
October 13, 2026
Least favorite so far.
Patience had no reason to not like Turk, for 4 years at that. Then she kept playing in his face, being scared as hell like the Natives were big dawg and he was a pup. It was too much about them and not Autumn. I didn’t really care about them as a throuple. Patience and Autumn knew literally nothing about each other but in love. With who? Yall don’t know each other 😂😂.
Patience had no reason to not like Turk, for 4 years at that. Then she kept playing in his face, being scared as hell like the Natives were big dawg and he was a pup. It was too much about them and not Autumn. I didn’t really care about them as a throuple. Patience and Autumn knew literally nothing about each other but in love. With who? Yall don’t know each other 😂😂.
April 1, 2025
Big turk
I really loved this story line its definitely outside the box , however patience got on my nerves soo bad , I also felt like they love wasn't given to my girl autumn equally but I love them as a thruple , turkey is definitely that guy and he don't play i loved it!!
I really loved this story line its definitely outside the box , however patience got on my nerves soo bad , I also felt like they love wasn't given to my girl autumn equally but I love them as a thruple , turkey is definitely that guy and he don't play i loved it!!
April 19, 2025
yasss
So far out of all the books. I think this was my favorite one. Patience really pissed me off for along time. But once I got back over that I was good again. The plot twist was twisting. I need more.
So far out of all the books. I think this was my favorite one. Patience really pissed me off for along time. But once I got back over that I was good again. The plot twist was twisting. I need more.
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