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Save Room for Us: Crenshaw Kings, Book 7
Anastazia Chase has always had her life perfectly planned out. But what she didn't plan for was to be wrapped up with her current man Cedric. What started out as a potential fairytale romance quickly changed to the opposite, leaving Anastazia to become a woman she barely recognizes. When she realizes life won't ever change with him, she makes a shocking decision that sends her life into a tailspin. With unexpected consequences following her actions, Anastazia finds herself in need of assistance. And who better to assist her than a handsome thug not only with means but an appetite for her.
Asif St. Thomas, the handsome, no-nonsense kingpin and new CEO of historically black institution St. Thomas Financial hasn't always had it easy. Witnessing his unhappy father and a mother who would only pay him mind if his father explicitly told her to, has caused him to become detached and distrusting. Despite this, there has always been something about his sister-in-law's sister that intrigued the young gangster. So when he sees she is up for the taking, he wastes no time—especially since he needs her as much as she needs him. Per usual though, their union isn't met with approval from everyone and when the naysayers from the shadows come out into the light, the couple must cleverly combat them.
Asif St. Thomas, the handsome, no-nonsense kingpin and new CEO of historically black institution St. Thomas Financial hasn't always had it easy. Witnessing his unhappy father and a mother who would only pay him mind if his father explicitly told her to, has caused him to become detached and distrusting. Despite this, there has always been something about his sister-in-law's sister that intrigued the young gangster. So when he sees she is up for the taking, he wastes no time—especially since he needs her as much as she needs him. Per usual though, their union isn't met with approval from everyone and when the naysayers from the shadows come out into the light, the couple must cleverly combat them.
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January 13, 2025
Boy—-this didn’t go the way I expected. First, let me say that I absolutely love Asif—when it comes to the character and vibe of a male main character, he is hands down my favorite. I admire his assertive nature, patience, kindness, and protectiveness. There’s nothing quite like a man who knows what he wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. The way he stepped up to be a stepdad to my girl Sophie is truly commendable. Whew! That man doesn’t play. I enjoyed the family dynamics and seeing the other brothers together, but outside of that, this book just didn’t resonate with me. It felt repetitive, dragged on, and wasn’t engaging. There were a lot of words, but they felt like filler since they didn’t do much to move the story forward. Many scenes weren’t fleshed out, which is surprising given that this book is 589 pages long. I would have loved to see the scene in Vegas where they got tattoos, as well as the conversation Asif had with Sophie about not allowing people to touch her. There were so many missed opportunities to make the book more exciting, and the author didn’t capitalize on them. I also expected a bit more action, especially considering Asif's line of work. I anticipated him being more of a "gritty” and in your face. He the most lenient gangsta ever . The storyline with Milian became stale quickly and seems to be a recurring theme in this series. Additionally, the storyline involving his mother felt out of place—what was the purpose, and how did it move the story forward? Not much, in my opinion. Even the situation with Cedric, including the trial and how it was handled, seemed to lack care. It felt like it was wrapped up with a simple “here, man”——okay
While I am happy we got a glimpse of Unique and Bank’s situation for their story, overall, this book didn’t work for me as a whole, and the ending felt anticlimactic.
While I am happy we got a glimpse of Unique and Bank’s situation for their story, overall, this book didn’t work for me as a whole, and the ending felt anticlimactic.
November 15, 2025
What a mannnnn what a mannnnn what a mighty gooooood mannnnn. ASIF might just be my favorite MMC of all time. WOW. I love him … lol
October 19, 2025
Whew, this was a lot! But they made it to the HEA!
Asif really is his father and was not playing with Anastazia! The way this story began was a shock because I didn’t know things with Anastazia and Cedric were that bad. Then, the whole Jacinta flip and the court case, I had to pause cause, woah! Stazi trying to navigate a trial and still work is how she comes into close proximity with Asif, and their working together solidified Asif not coming up off Stazi! Like his brothers and father, Asif had a roster, and Stazi made it clear he had to drop that immediately. And he did! 🤭 Asif also had issues to deal with, including his mom coming into the picture, which opened Pandora’s box to past issues Prime and Khari didn’t necessarily want coming back up. It was interesting to see them clarify what happened back in book 1! To say the least, a lot is happening in this book. I love how Shvonne writes stories that can be completely unrealistic, but that unrealistic element is usually over the top and enjoyable to read. For me, it was the trial!
This book was good. Stazi's finding true love was beautiful to see, and it was nice to see Asif being everything and more than his father.
I have a few questions, though…
Low ain’t low, and I want to know his involvement with the youngest St Thomas 🤔
What will happen to Blair?
Unique has two women, but what about the good girl on the yacht?
How far ahead in time will we jump for Bank's book?
This is such a fun series and an entertaining read! I definitely recommend it, but check the CWs at the beginning of the book!
Asif really is his father and was not playing with Anastazia! The way this story began was a shock because I didn’t know things with Anastazia and Cedric were that bad. Then, the whole Jacinta flip and the court case, I had to pause cause, woah! Stazi trying to navigate a trial and still work is how she comes into close proximity with Asif, and their working together solidified Asif not coming up off Stazi! Like his brothers and father, Asif had a roster, and Stazi made it clear he had to drop that immediately. And he did! 🤭 Asif also had issues to deal with, including his mom coming into the picture, which opened Pandora’s box to past issues Prime and Khari didn’t necessarily want coming back up. It was interesting to see them clarify what happened back in book 1! To say the least, a lot is happening in this book. I love how Shvonne writes stories that can be completely unrealistic, but that unrealistic element is usually over the top and enjoyable to read. For me, it was the trial!
This book was good. Stazi's finding true love was beautiful to see, and it was nice to see Asif being everything and more than his father.
I have a few questions, though…
Low ain’t low, and I want to know his involvement with the youngest St Thomas 🤔
What will happen to Blair?
Unique has two women, but what about the good girl on the yacht?
How far ahead in time will we jump for Bank's book?
This is such a fun series and an entertaining read! I definitely recommend it, but check the CWs at the beginning of the book!
January 13, 2025
This was good, and it got me over my minor reading slump because it’s was edited a lot better than most of the January releases I’ve come across. I will say I feel like while yes this was set up to be a romance, I think we spent WAAAAAAAAY to much time in love and not enough in the court room. Like sorry the court room situation was supposed to be the PEAK DRAMA. All the other situations that occurred didn’t matter to me cus they were super insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Love Asif down but yeah we needed to see Big Bash in his element we need some SVU type court room scene. I also kinda wish we would’ve gotten an explanation of the triple homicide, cus what he killed Allyson for? Like yeah he was unhinged but HOLD AWNN cus I expected him to at least pop Staszia
June 19, 2025
Not Asif become Prime 2.0! This book was definitely on the longer side, but I still really enjoyed it. The moment Asif laid eyes on Anastazia in Bashar’s office back in book 5, he knew she was his.
Anastazia’s story hit hard reading about the abuse she endured from that fat piece of shit was heartbreaking. But watching her channel her inner “Enough” moment and fight back was powerful.
One thing these brothers gonna do is find some girl with low self esteem and fuck on her while she falls in love SMH. But I’ll keep reading every time.
In order… Prime, Asif, Lequay, Bashar, Cemone, Khari, Shakur (As much as I want to put Shakur before Khari I can’t…he gets major points taking away from being with Teyaira)
Anastazia’s story hit hard reading about the abuse she endured from that fat piece of shit was heartbreaking. But watching her channel her inner “Enough” moment and fight back was powerful.
One thing these brothers gonna do is find some girl with low self esteem and fuck on her while she falls in love SMH. But I’ll keep reading every time.
In order… Prime, Asif, Lequay, Bashar, Cemone, Khari, Shakur (As much as I want to put Shakur before Khari I can’t…he gets major points taking away from being with Teyaira)
January 24, 2025
3.5 Stars
I loved Asif as well as Anastazia and their love and devotion to each other. With that said, 569 pages were unnecessary. We got a lot of information we didn’t need, scenes that could/should have been left out. However the things that we wanted answers to, we didn’t get. The story had potential to be greater.
I loved Asif as well as Anastazia and their love and devotion to each other. With that said, 569 pages were unnecessary. We got a lot of information we didn’t need, scenes that could/should have been left out. However the things that we wanted answers to, we didn’t get. The story had potential to be greater.
November 30, 2025
2nd read was the audiobook
January 14, 2025
3.5✨
First things first… ASIF is now my top book bae from the Crenshaw crew. His ability to be kind, protective, romantic and and excellent communicator was top tier. I loved his upfront attitude toward his feelings his enemies and his overall intentions.
The relationship he had with Sophie was entirely too cute, but definitely a missed opportunity from the author. On page I would have loved to get more of them building their bond, and him teaching her how to protect herself… I enjoyed the pace of the book overall but there were several storylines that just weren’t fully closed.
Everything about the trial and Cedric was not fully flushed out, this was the biggest disappointment to me. With the way the story began I wanted so much more out of the behind the scenes of this case. The little glimpse into trial prep, then the rushed trial and Cedric’s demise were all rushed to me..
I loved the FMC tho. Her introduction in the previous book was a stark difference to the girl in this one and that character development was refreshing! I appreciated her ability to show empathy to those who wronged her and she didn’t waste much time playing games with Asif. She saw he was different and didn’t allow her past to fuck up her future.
I enjoyed the book overall, I just left feeling disappointed in the way things unfolded.
First things first… ASIF is now my top book bae from the Crenshaw crew. His ability to be kind, protective, romantic and and excellent communicator was top tier. I loved his upfront attitude toward his feelings his enemies and his overall intentions.
The relationship he had with Sophie was entirely too cute, but definitely a missed opportunity from the author. On page I would have loved to get more of them building their bond, and him teaching her how to protect herself… I enjoyed the pace of the book overall but there were several storylines that just weren’t fully closed.
Everything about the trial and Cedric was not fully flushed out, this was the biggest disappointment to me. With the way the story began I wanted so much more out of the behind the scenes of this case. The little glimpse into trial prep, then the rushed trial and Cedric’s demise were all rushed to me..
I loved the FMC tho. Her introduction in the previous book was a stark difference to the girl in this one and that character development was refreshing! I appreciated her ability to show empathy to those who wronged her and she didn’t waste much time playing games with Asif. She saw he was different and didn’t allow her past to fuck up her future.
I enjoyed the book overall, I just left feeling disappointed in the way things unfolded.
September 27, 2025
Asifffffffffffff is forever bae
Whew!! What can one say about this read except 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Well done, Shvonne Latrice. The best part in Bashar's book was Asif and Staza's interactions, and I love me a good Reverse Age Gap, so I buckled up, ready to enjoy the show and wow! Thos is top tier Urban Romance. It has the dark trigger warning content, the hot steamy nasty freaky get down scenes, strong personalities, and vulnerabilities.
I knew Staza was going through it in Leeci's book, and I didn't judge her harshly, so I'm so so so glad that we got to see it all laid out on the line here. This book we get an even deeper dive into the hell she was going through and experiencing. What I appreciate is that Staza wasn't a hood character. She was a well educated Black woman gking through some things who decided to save a little room in her heart for a real one, and it paid off.
Asif is now the number 1 brother, and he's a St. Thomas doing a better job than his own daddy!! 😅👀. He stands ten toes down for her. Waiting in the cut to see if Staza's hubby truly makes her happy and, if not, ready to step up and show out. As he said, I'm raising your expectations, love. I don't have to worry about you wanting another dude because I got you so thoroughly and baybee he wasn't lying.
Wheweee, the twists, the drama, the Other Woman Can't Take No Thirtsy Ah drama, the absentee mother drama, domestic violence thread, the if another man even talk to you it's going to be a murder scene up in that bia drama was so juicy and so sweet.
Whew!! What can one say about this read except 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Well done, Shvonne Latrice. The best part in Bashar's book was Asif and Staza's interactions, and I love me a good Reverse Age Gap, so I buckled up, ready to enjoy the show and wow! Thos is top tier Urban Romance. It has the dark trigger warning content, the hot steamy nasty freaky get down scenes, strong personalities, and vulnerabilities.
I knew Staza was going through it in Leeci's book, and I didn't judge her harshly, so I'm so so so glad that we got to see it all laid out on the line here. This book we get an even deeper dive into the hell she was going through and experiencing. What I appreciate is that Staza wasn't a hood character. She was a well educated Black woman gking through some things who decided to save a little room in her heart for a real one, and it paid off.
Asif is now the number 1 brother, and he's a St. Thomas doing a better job than his own daddy!! 😅👀. He stands ten toes down for her. Waiting in the cut to see if Staza's hubby truly makes her happy and, if not, ready to step up and show out. As he said, I'm raising your expectations, love. I don't have to worry about you wanting another dude because I got you so thoroughly and baybee he wasn't lying.
Wheweee, the twists, the drama, the Other Woman Can't Take No Thirtsy Ah drama, the absentee mother drama, domestic violence thread, the if another man even talk to you it's going to be a murder scene up in that bia drama was so juicy and so sweet.
March 13, 2025
Conflicted
I debated for a long time about my feelings for this book, and I've come to the conclusion that while I did like it, my expectations were too high. I am one of the people who are genuinely here for Asif and Stazi, so them getting together had me kicking my feet. I loved that Asif wanted her and the baby and played absolutely no games with either one of them. Asif brought grown man energy from page one, and he was definitely bae.
What I didn't like about this book was Stazi; well, not so much her but more of her actions. Honestly, they were stupid to me. The way she handled the Cedric thing was nonsensical, especially since she had a sister and brother-in-law that certainly would have helped. Bashar had already proven he could and would handle Cedric. Her thought process for not confiding in them was dumb and prideful.
I debated for a long time about my feelings for this book, and I've come to the conclusion that while I did like it, my expectations were too high. I am one of the people who are genuinely here for Asif and Stazi, so them getting together had me kicking my feet. I loved that Asif wanted her and the baby and played absolutely no games with either one of them. Asif brought grown man energy from page one, and he was definitely bae.
What I didn't like about this book was Stazi; well, not so much her but more of her actions. Honestly, they were stupid to me. The way she handled the Cedric thing was nonsensical, especially since she had a sister and brother-in-law that certainly would have helped. Bashar had already proven he could and would handle Cedric. Her thought process for not confiding in them was dumb and prideful.
January 14, 2025
she don’t won’t no puppy….
First and foremost Cedric should have been set on fire ….Jacita, and his baldheaded daddy!! Jacita really thought the grass was greener on the other side. I honestly did not feel bad for her. Because while Stazia was venting to her she was stabbing her in the back. Who needs enemy with so called friends like that.
Milan wanted it to be here even though Asif made it clear it would NEVER BE! She really embarrassed herself time and time again. Sis was going out BADDDDDD😭😭😭. Asif told her exactly what is was between them but she creaated her own fairytale.
One thing for sure the Compton DO NOT play when it come to their women! And Asif is no exception. He put the right amount of pressure when it came to Anastazia had me kicking my feet! One thing I love is a man who will do anything to make sure his lady lives the SOFT LIFE! He spoke so much life into her and made her feel worthy even when she didn’t feel it. Even with the pressure was applied he was still patient wit her.I love a man who step up with daddy duties 😩🙌🏽 like yasss claim that baby😂. The were in each others skin and I love that for them! Asif def in my top 10 with BDE! Shoo need you did your MF THINGGGGG 10000/10!
First and foremost Cedric should have been set on fire ….Jacita, and his baldheaded daddy!! Jacita really thought the grass was greener on the other side. I honestly did not feel bad for her. Because while Stazia was venting to her she was stabbing her in the back. Who needs enemy with so called friends like that.
Milan wanted it to be here even though Asif made it clear it would NEVER BE! She really embarrassed herself time and time again. Sis was going out BADDDDDD😭😭😭. Asif told her exactly what is was between them but she creaated her own fairytale.
One thing for sure the Compton DO NOT play when it come to their women! And Asif is no exception. He put the right amount of pressure when it came to Anastazia had me kicking my feet! One thing I love is a man who will do anything to make sure his lady lives the SOFT LIFE! He spoke so much life into her and made her feel worthy even when she didn’t feel it. Even with the pressure was applied he was still patient wit her.I love a man who step up with daddy duties 😩🙌🏽 like yasss claim that baby😂. The were in each others skin and I love that for them! Asif def in my top 10 with BDE! Shoo need you did your MF THINGGGGG 10000/10!
January 16, 2025
I knew I would LOVE Asif!
“Save Room for Us” was well worth the wait! I loved Asif and Stazi together! In reading the books prior I felt like they should be together and I’m so glad they ended up together! And I’m so glad that Cedric got what he deserved, I disliked him so much in previous books!
I wish that we would've gotten more on the court case. I wanted like a whole courtroom scene lol! I wanted everyone on the stand! Like a whole Law & Order type of deal! And I wanted Asif to really get at Cedric.
“Save Room for Us” was well worth the wait! I loved Asif and Stazi together! In reading the books prior I felt like they should be together and I’m so glad they ended up together! And I’m so glad that Cedric got what he deserved, I disliked him so much in previous books!
I wish that we would've gotten more on the court case. I wanted like a whole courtroom scene lol! I wanted everyone on the stand! Like a whole Law & Order type of deal! And I wanted Asif to really get at Cedric.
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January 28, 2025
long and then ended abruptly
I enjoyed this series, but this book was very long and then everything happened in the end and then it was over. The momma having a stroke and dying suddenly and then boom, married, baby on the way and done lol.
I enjoyed this series, but this book was very long and then everything happened in the end and then it was over. The momma having a stroke and dying suddenly and then boom, married, baby on the way and done lol.
May 12, 2025
I swear, this was the second saddest story in the whole series my poor heart broke all the way in half for Anastazia. Like, I was ready to hop in a time machine, roll up on Cedric, and give him the whoopin’ his mama should have. He really got off light. I’m just glad she was able to get away from him.
Now let’s shift gears and talk about my new fictional boo ASIF! Baby, that man was not playing. He was stepping hard for Stazia. From beginning to end, he was so attentive and protective. I love a man who’s going to stand ten toes down for his woman. Whew. And don’t get me started on how he claimed Sophie like, “Oh this your kid? Bet ours now.” Sir! Sirrrrrrr! He was giving true Prime energy definitely a better one in the making. He’s hands down my favorite brother.
And normally? Younger guys don’t do it for me. But Asif? Baby, I would’ve risked it all. I would’ve been on him like white on rice. I got a kid he could step up for right now! Like, where’s the application? Do I submit my resume or just show up at the compound?
Now let’s shift gears and talk about my new fictional boo ASIF! Baby, that man was not playing. He was stepping hard for Stazia. From beginning to end, he was so attentive and protective. I love a man who’s going to stand ten toes down for his woman. Whew. And don’t get me started on how he claimed Sophie like, “Oh this your kid? Bet ours now.” Sir! Sirrrrrrr! He was giving true Prime energy definitely a better one in the making. He’s hands down my favorite brother.
And normally? Younger guys don’t do it for me. But Asif? Baby, I would’ve risked it all. I would’ve been on him like white on rice. I got a kid he could step up for right now! Like, where’s the application? Do I submit my resume or just show up at the compound?
May 16, 2025
This entire series is very similar to me with the Damsel in distress narrative. Except for Cemone story. The only thing I got from this one was “how you get beat by a man in a wheel chair?🤦🏾♀️. Overall though it was cool
August 7, 2025
This was good but for some reason it didn't resonate with me so deep like others.
September 18, 2025
3.75 ⭐️Asif x Anastazia. This was a good book LONG but good. Some of the same things from previous books. I laughed. Bambi needs her own book she has kept me tickled throughout this series too. I kinda predicted some things before they happened. I felt like bringing back Nori didn’t really make the story. I mean it probably gave some closure to Asif’s “mommy issues” but I didn’t see the need. Also the POV for Milan was kinda pointless. Especially with Grady. The bonus story of them having the baby was what made me give my star rating. I absolutely loved that part just because bringing life is such a beautiful thing fiction or not.
TW: DV,SA(off page)
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Narrators 4/5 ⭐️ (Myles Washington & Anna Lynn Wright)
TW: DV,SA(off page)
Audiobook/eBook 📚🎧
Narrators 4/5 ⭐️ (Myles Washington & Anna Lynn Wright)
January 15, 2025
4.5!! Asif is my new favorite! This was as good as I expected it to be if not better. I’ve been rooting for Asif and Anastazia since he first saw her in Bashar’s book lol!
I was ready to avoid this entire series during the prologue of the first book. Told myself this would be some hot ghetto mess and I refused to move forward. Gave in with book three and I’ve been HOOKED!!! Now I have to go back to books 1 and 2. Yeah they are ghetto, hood, or whatever but underneath, these really are some great stories and love the comedy she adds in because I stay getting a good chuckle. I’m excited for the next two books! lol
I was ready to avoid this entire series during the prologue of the first book. Told myself this would be some hot ghetto mess and I refused to move forward. Gave in with book three and I’ve been HOOKED!!! Now I have to go back to books 1 and 2. Yeah they are ghetto, hood, or whatever but underneath, these really are some great stories and love the comedy she adds in because I stay getting a good chuckle. I’m excited for the next two books! lol
July 5, 2025
I loved Asif and Anastazia. Mr Prime 2025! Lol Cuz Wheww! He played zero games!!
I had my moments of ohh sh@t and then laughing at the family and then omg moments. I did wish we had more of Asif gritty crime moments 🤫. I always love family catch up time! Thats always a huge highlight for me in each book. Especially when my girl Lesara makes an entrance. Im glad Shvonne Latrice included Asif’s past with his birth Mom. He needed that as well as Prime, it was time.
Cedric, you POS 🖕🏾You and Yo Daddy !!! 🫵🏾
I had my moments of ohh sh@t and then laughing at the family and then omg moments. I did wish we had more of Asif gritty crime moments 🤫. I always love family catch up time! Thats always a huge highlight for me in each book. Especially when my girl Lesara makes an entrance. Im glad Shvonne Latrice included Asif’s past with his birth Mom. He needed that as well as Prime, it was time.
Cedric, you POS 🖕🏾You and Yo Daddy !!! 🫵🏾
January 13, 2025
I was so excited for this release and it did not disappoint. Asif is just a cool cat. I love his laidback quiet/crazy personality. It shows how much he’s grown throughout the series. Asif and Staszi’s love story was cute. The entertainment of the story line and the plot twists kept me engaged. Excited for the next book!
October 10, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If delusion was a person it definitely would’ve been Milan, Bianni & Nori! I loved the fact that Asif moved on Anastazia’s time and didn’t try to rush her into anything and was even happier that Stazi let things happen naturally. She didn’t try to force herself not to feel what she was feeling.
If delusion was a person it definitely would’ve been Milan, Bianni & Nori! I loved the fact that Asif moved on Anastazia’s time and didn’t try to rush her into anything and was even happier that Stazi let things happen naturally. She didn’t try to force herself not to feel what she was feeling.
January 12, 2025
Shvonne Latrice is the 🐐. Asif, Asfi is definitely Chianti aka Prime’s son. I loved it 🥰
January 13, 2025
loved Asif and Anastasia together! One of my favorite brothers ❤️
January 16, 2025
Asif is a mess
I was nervous because the reviews were telling me I may be replacing my boo, LeQuay, with Asif. Although I enjoy him, my man is safe in his position.
Asif is one of the more dynamic brothers. He has a lot of issues that he hasn't quite dealt with, which explains his attraction to Stazi. I loved his take charge, no prisoners mindset. I think what I most enjoy is Shvonne trolling people by making certain scenes extra unrealistic.
Stazi is deserving of the love she finds and the sisterhood she discovers. I can't wait to see how this family grows.
I was nervous because the reviews were telling me I may be replacing my boo, LeQuay, with Asif. Although I enjoy him, my man is safe in his position.
Asif is one of the more dynamic brothers. He has a lot of issues that he hasn't quite dealt with, which explains his attraction to Stazi. I loved his take charge, no prisoners mindset. I think what I most enjoy is Shvonne trolling people by making certain scenes extra unrealistic.
Stazi is deserving of the love she finds and the sisterhood she discovers. I can't wait to see how this family grows.
February 17, 2025
Asif is my favorite 🤍
I say this every book but Asif is definitely my favorite brother. He was everything a man needed to be and more. I would move to Cali today if i could find me an Asif lmao. So glad that Stazi did what she needed to do for her and Sophie. She deserved her happy ending and so much more. Can’t wait for Unique and Banks next!
I say this every book but Asif is definitely my favorite brother. He was everything a man needed to be and more. I would move to Cali today if i could find me an Asif lmao. So glad that Stazi did what she needed to do for her and Sophie. She deserved her happy ending and so much more. Can’t wait for Unique and Banks next!
June 23, 2025
Stop Playing With This Man
Now WE loved the energy and pressure that Prime shown and given in Book 1! Well that’s nothing compared to how his son Asif is coming! This man is a force to be reckoned with! Let’s chat shall we!!
Asif is not the 2 nor the 1 to play games with or about! The fact that he redid the entire organization that his family, father & Lequay played a part in building and tripled the profit was amazing. This man didn’t need money but loved making it. Besides money and family nothing else was of importance, especially my a women. Well that was until Anastazia! Listen the way this man was coming behind her was like no other. Let me tell you, not only was he coming behind her, he was coming behind her daughter Sophia! He said that his time with her would happen and if that time presented itself, there was no turning back and he wasn’t coming off of her. When he said he would provide and protect, he did just that 🥰! Besides being happy and loving the woman of his dreams my guy had to deal with that trifling mother of his that resurfaced after 10+yrs. See what I loved the most about Sif is that he can call BS when it’s presented and that what he called when it comes to Nori his mother. Then there was Milan! This girl was just a person for pleasure who truly thought it was more and had me laughing so hard 🤣! This woman was delusional, like no other. Like my guy had to speak multiple language for her to understand and still didn’t. This woman had to get them hand placed upon her for her truly accept the fact there’s no her and Sif 🫣!
Anastazia- my girl had it bad and didn’t deserve it! Not only was she bamboozled, she was treated wrong in all ways. My girl got tired and done being a punch bag so she did what needed to be done to protect her and her daughter from Cedric. Now what was so wrong and foul was the scrutiny she reached for protecting herself and daughter. The fact that the law didn’t protect her was sad 😔! Then the way her only friend/associate (or so she thought) Jacinta did her had me ready to get active with her jealous and trifling self. She truly thought it was going to be better for her 🤣, but was she wrong! That outcome from her actions had me all smiles because she was finally free from the mental, verbal and physical abuse! So being that she finally gave in to Sif, babe the way my girl leveled up was like no other. Not just leveling up with having the man of her dreams and one she deserved, she leveled up with support and love from the Compton & St Thomas family. Now remember she was already part of the family because of her sister Leeci being married to Basher (Sif brother), but she was definitely part now that she is official with Sif! Can we talk about how he claimed Sophia from jump and NO ONE better question it and I love it🥰!
Cedric, this man irritated my soul. The way he treated Stazia was unamerican 😠! He was just weak and deserved his outcome. Sorry not sorry! But his stepsister though!
Jacinta, this woman was just weak and desperate, however didn’t deserve the outcome
The way the author addresses abuse in this read was amazing as it’s something that’s overlooked in the world today. Well my time in this Crenshaw streets is coming to an end as I’m headed to the last but - Book 8! Now I know it’s not the final books as Bank book I’d coming but the final one for now. So let me go see what Unique Compton is about because right now this man is wide lol
Now WE loved the energy and pressure that Prime shown and given in Book 1! Well that’s nothing compared to how his son Asif is coming! This man is a force to be reckoned with! Let’s chat shall we!!
Asif is not the 2 nor the 1 to play games with or about! The fact that he redid the entire organization that his family, father & Lequay played a part in building and tripled the profit was amazing. This man didn’t need money but loved making it. Besides money and family nothing else was of importance, especially my a women. Well that was until Anastazia! Listen the way this man was coming behind her was like no other. Let me tell you, not only was he coming behind her, he was coming behind her daughter Sophia! He said that his time with her would happen and if that time presented itself, there was no turning back and he wasn’t coming off of her. When he said he would provide and protect, he did just that 🥰! Besides being happy and loving the woman of his dreams my guy had to deal with that trifling mother of his that resurfaced after 10+yrs. See what I loved the most about Sif is that he can call BS when it’s presented and that what he called when it comes to Nori his mother. Then there was Milan! This girl was just a person for pleasure who truly thought it was more and had me laughing so hard 🤣! This woman was delusional, like no other. Like my guy had to speak multiple language for her to understand and still didn’t. This woman had to get them hand placed upon her for her truly accept the fact there’s no her and Sif 🫣!
Anastazia- my girl had it bad and didn’t deserve it! Not only was she bamboozled, she was treated wrong in all ways. My girl got tired and done being a punch bag so she did what needed to be done to protect her and her daughter from Cedric. Now what was so wrong and foul was the scrutiny she reached for protecting herself and daughter. The fact that the law didn’t protect her was sad 😔! Then the way her only friend/associate (or so she thought) Jacinta did her had me ready to get active with her jealous and trifling self. She truly thought it was going to be better for her 🤣, but was she wrong! That outcome from her actions had me all smiles because she was finally free from the mental, verbal and physical abuse! So being that she finally gave in to Sif, babe the way my girl leveled up was like no other. Not just leveling up with having the man of her dreams and one she deserved, she leveled up with support and love from the Compton & St Thomas family. Now remember she was already part of the family because of her sister Leeci being married to Basher (Sif brother), but she was definitely part now that she is official with Sif! Can we talk about how he claimed Sophia from jump and NO ONE better question it and I love it🥰!
Cedric, this man irritated my soul. The way he treated Stazia was unamerican 😠! He was just weak and deserved his outcome. Sorry not sorry! But his stepsister though!
Jacinta, this woman was just weak and desperate, however didn’t deserve the outcome
The way the author addresses abuse in this read was amazing as it’s something that’s overlooked in the world today. Well my time in this Crenshaw streets is coming to an end as I’m headed to the last but - Book 8! Now I know it’s not the final books as Bank book I’d coming but the final one for now. So let me go see what Unique Compton is about because right now this man is wide lol
July 22, 2025
I’m still smiling after reading the bonus scene for this book lol🥰 Let’s start by saying this book has all of the signature elements as the other 6 so far…a strong Alpha male that doesn’t play about his woman and loves her out loud and ushers her into a soft life. A strong family/found family dynamic. And side characters that are so delusional that I want to die from second hand embarrassment. I loved Asif. He was direct & didn’t play when it came to his businesses, but he found a softness in Anastazia that was beautiful to see. He was so affirming & passionate. And also we love a good step daddy over here.
I think now knowing all that Anastazia endured secretly, it makes sense for why she acted the way that she did in Bashar/Analicia’s book. Because for the life of me I couldn’t figure out why she was so pressed about Analicia wanting to leave her boyfriend. Additionally, I got tired of hearing about the age gap in the beginning. 4 years isn’t that much of a difference🙄
I think the post trial scene, while unexpected, was a bit anticlimactic. Considering the entire book was building up to Asif being able to finally handle Stazi’s ex. So I wish there was more done with that storyline ending. I also think if more time weren’t spent on the delusional side chick storyline then we would have had time/pages to see Stazi’s project actually come to fruition beyond “btw this is happening”.
Overall a decent read though and I enjoy this family group. I’m most anticipating baby sis Banks’ story (& praying there’s a big enough time jump). Because with 7 brothers, sis is not going to know any peace.
I think now knowing all that Anastazia endured secretly, it makes sense for why she acted the way that she did in Bashar/Analicia’s book. Because for the life of me I couldn’t figure out why she was so pressed about Analicia wanting to leave her boyfriend. Additionally, I got tired of hearing about the age gap in the beginning. 4 years isn’t that much of a difference🙄
I think the post trial scene, while unexpected, was a bit anticlimactic. Considering the entire book was building up to Asif being able to finally handle Stazi’s ex. So I wish there was more done with that storyline ending. I also think if more time weren’t spent on the delusional side chick storyline then we would have had time/pages to see Stazi’s project actually come to fruition beyond “btw this is happening”.
Overall a decent read though and I enjoy this family group. I’m most anticipating baby sis Banks’ story (& praying there’s a big enough time jump). Because with 7 brothers, sis is not going to know any peace.
February 1, 2025
Save Room For Us was quite the surprise. I love the Crenshaw Kings and I appreciate every single story, we get. While I absolutely adored Asif, I felt like I didn’t necessarily know him a ton by the end. Stazi’s storyline and pending divorce really dominated this one. But, I loved the updates on the previous couples, and getting to experience Asif in daddy mode - it was literally the sweetest. I also loved how Asif and Bashar were stepping behind Stazi. I honestly feel that Cedric and Jacinta got off too easy - I wanted Cedric to suffer so badly, lol! And I am an empath, I did feel bad for Jacinta, in the end - but, karma came to collect🫠. I can’t wait to see what Unique brings and if my prediction is correct.
November 4, 2025
Anastazia x Asif
Stuntin’ like his daddy!!! Asif is no longer the sweet kid who always wanted to play his video games….baby boy is now a GROWN MAN!
This book was the epitome of Thug Love! Asif was a protector, provider, and a supporter of dreams. Whereas other men would have ran the other way, he loved Anastazia through her drama and her pain, vowing to protect her from ever experiencing the nightmare she lived through again. He loved her baby like his own and protected him them like his life depended on it.
This was an immersive reading experience and the narrators delivered a really good performance. I highly recommend!
Stuntin’ like his daddy!!! Asif is no longer the sweet kid who always wanted to play his video games….baby boy is now a GROWN MAN!
This book was the epitome of Thug Love! Asif was a protector, provider, and a supporter of dreams. Whereas other men would have ran the other way, he loved Anastazia through her drama and her pain, vowing to protect her from ever experiencing the nightmare she lived through again. He loved her baby like his own and protected him them like his life depended on it.
This was an immersive reading experience and the narrators delivered a really good performance. I highly recommend!
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