Three friends experiencing life’s uncertain changes decide they need relaxation beyond the usual girls’ night out. A friend tells them about, The Den, an upscale male strip club. They find out the club is a shell of what really lies beneath—and soon, the ladies are venturing into their mind and body’s wildest desires.
Stephanie Nicole Norris is an author from Tennessee with a humble beginning. After becoming a young adult, her love for romance sparked, leaving her captivated by heroes and heroines alike. With a big imagination and a creative heart, Stephanie penned her first novel in 2010. She went on to write grin-inducing romance and has received multiple literary awards.
As a prolific writer, Stephanie’s catalog continues to grow. Her books can be found at major retailers, including Amazon, and her website, www.stephanienicolenorris.com.
Who the hell is the cover model because babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy whewwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!! idk the plot and ion even care, I need this just so I can stare at this cover!!!!!!! Come to mama you fine piece of smooth ass chocolate 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
STOKE was just okay for me. I didn't enjoy it as much as I would've like. But, I loved everything Brand and Michael. I've been waiting on their story since book one. If I'm being honest, they were my faves from the jump. I love how hard Michael showed Brandy how a real man loves his woman. I was so happy when Brandy finally started letting Michael in outside of The Den. Oh, and I especially loved when he slapped the piss out of Darren because, he more than deserved it. I was so bombed there was no baby on board. I know how much Brandy wanted a baby so, I really wanted her to be pregnant at the end of the book. I just knew after her and Michael's first night at The Den, she was going to be knocked up. But, alas, there was no baby. Maybe we'll get the baby in Daniella's story. While STROKE didn't live up to my expectations, it was still an enjoyable book.
3.5 stars Brandi and Michael were sexy af and I was here for all the smoke!
Brandi was actively going through a messy divorce, having ended on such a tragic note she didn't quite trust herself. She was trying to move forward but that situation cloaked her spirit and had her avoiding a real man, despite him consistently showing up for her. She makes a decision to invite him, Michael, to the Den and their sexual chemistry was off the chain. Listen the deep strokes were stroking!
Michael had been single for years. Never really having the desire to be in a relationship, nor had he experienced love. However, experiencing Brandi had him thinking differently. He wanted to be whatever she needed. Even though she was recently divorced, he did not care he was all in. He was so careful with her, giving her space to choose him. While ensuring she didn't forget his deep stroke.
I liked them together, but Michael was almost a little too passive for me. Yes she was going through it, but she seemed to use him without considering his feelings at all. I didn't like the rehashing of situations... Its a short no need to take me back to a situation I just read. The story could have been a little more balanced, and focused on moving forward instead of looking back.
Stephanie don’t owe me nothing !!!!! This book was filling, sexxii, adorable… put me in all my feelings… talk about a man that’s going hard for the woman he want and don’t care how it makes him look. A man who gone show up no matter and protect you, care for you, give to you without expectation, worship your mind & body!!! Baby!!!! This was it…. I am in love’!!
I’m glad I keeps candy cigarettes on deck with this series. Everything about Michael and Brandi I loved. The sex scenes, dialogue and chemistry was everything. Great way to end the series.
Another good and sexy read! This series was hawt! Looks like Daniella is up next! In the meantime, you definitely need to read up about Michael and Brandy! My favorite scene was when Michael, sexy alpha BDE slapped the taste out of Brandy's ex husband. He was a hot mess and needed to stay in the past. You can't go wrong with the series. Let me Google The Den and find that spot...LOL! Man!!!
Whew!!! This is a hot series and I enjoyed them the erotic sex scenes, the friendships the Ladies and Fellas are incredible there's one part in this particular book that had me LMBO for a good 5 minutes I had to stop reading and then go back and laughed again. Now if the Queen decides to give us Daniella's story I'm here for it but if not I'm still satisfied.
Whew hunny!!! Brandon and Michael was so hott I thought they would burn the Den down. My heart went out to Brandy especially when Darren had the audacity. Lord help us! Im glad that Michael/King was everything she didn’t know that she needed and wanted. There’s no time stamp on love and I’m glad no one confirms to societal norms. Stephanie always know how to hit us straight in the heart and pum pum. Definitely can’t wait for Danielle’s story I have a feeling it will be epic and very erotic.
🥃 Book Review: STROKE Girls' night took a detour. The strip club had a basement. Brandy had a very good week.
Author: Stephanie Nicole Norris Genre: Erotic Romance + African American Romance, Novella Tropes: Secret Sex Club, Masked Identities, Divorce Recovery, Grown-and-Sexy (40s), He's All In, Protective Hero, Girls' Night Out, Healing After Loss Format: Kindle Series: Heavy on the D — Book 3 Drink Pairing: The Den Sidecar Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️+ (Extreme) Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3.25/5) — A Good, Solid Read
THE POUR
Three friends needed more than the usual girls' night out, so somebody put them on to The Den, an upscale male strip club with a whole lot more going on downstairs. Chile. Where was this when I needed it?
This is Brandy's turn. She's in her 40s, going through a messy divorce after a heartbreaking loss, and not sure she trusts herself anymore. Then Michael shows up, and the man is not playing.
THE TASTING NOTES
Brandy is hurting and trying to find her way back to herself, and I respected that this book lets a grown woman explore her desires while she heals, without shame. Michael is the one who's been single forever, never wanted a relationship, and then took one look at Brandy and said, "Oh, I'm in." He's patient, protective, and absolutely shows up every time she needs him, inside The Den and out. And when her trifling ex shows up with the audacity? Not Michael handling it on the spot 😭. Their chemistry is off the charts, and Stephanie Nicole Norris writes heat like the AC is broken. What makes this series different is the friend group and The Den itself, a fantasy getaway that gives grown women permission to want things out loud.
WHAT I SAVORED 🥃
MICHAEL, BABY — A man who goes all in on a woman in the middle of her divorce and doesn't care how it looks is the green flag of the century.
THE HEAT — Whew. I needed a fan, a glass of ice water, and a moment of silence for my edges.
THE GIRLS — Three friends looking out for each other and sharing a secret like this is giving the best kind of girls' night energy.
WHAT I SIDE-EYED 🥃
THE RERUNS — For a short book, it spends a lot of time rehashing scenes I just read, and I wanted it to keep moving forward instead of looking back.
BRANDY, HE'S RIGHT THERE — She leans on Michael a lot while keeping him at arm's length, and I wanted her to consider his feelings as much as he considered hers.
THE FINISH
STROKE is a hot, grown, girls'-night-out fantasy with a hero who's worth every penny of the cover charge. The rehashing watered it down a little, but the heat and Michael's devotion keep it worth the pour. Read it with the door locked.
🍸 Drink Pairing: The Den Sidecar A Hennessy sidecar, because The Den is upscale, smooth, and a little dangerous after midnight.
Recipe: - 2 oz Hennessy VS — Michael, smooth, strong, and all in - ¾ oz Cointreau — The Den's sweet, secret invitation - ¾ oz fresh lemon juice — Brandy's tart, healing heart - Garnish: a sugared rim and an orange twist — the masks they wear downstairs
Shake hard over ice, strain into a sugar-rimmed coupe, and sip it on a girls' night when the plans are more fun than you're telling anyone.
If you enjoy: ✨ erotic romance ✨ grown-and-sexy heroines ✨ secret clubs and masked identities ✨ protective heroes ✨ friend-group series...this will scratch that itch.
The final installment to this series didn't disappoint and worth the wait. After some hesitation, Ms Brandy finally decides to indulge in what The Den has to offer and she chose the perfect man to share that experience with. There was no denying Michael's attraction to Brandy but what better way to prove it than by letting all sexual inhibitions go in The Den. The steamy sessions these two had were off the charts and wishing you had your very own Michael/King. I loved how he catered to Brandy and was very attentive to her needs giving what she's been through. His stroke game definitely left Brandy's body sore but she was always craving more. They had the perfect ending for their much anticipated union.
After getting chapters 1 and 2 teasers from SNN through email, I could NOT wait to devour this and HONEYYYYYY, it was so worth the wait.
Michael, aka King, did not come to play. Whatever Brandy, aka Sapphire, wanted, he was there to provide. And Provide he did indeed.
I'm glad Brandy let Michael in outside of the Den. I totally understand her wanting to protect her heart, given her history with her disaster of an ex-husband Darren, yet Michael was a real man and wanted to show Brandy what real love was.
Darren was a fool. How do you say you blame someone for something they probably had no control over, but say I MIGHT can forgive you and we could remarry...dudes a clown and I'm glad Michael pimp slapped him🤭🤣🤣🤣. He didn't deserve Brandy and I'm glad she moved all the way on.
This was super steamy and hot and tantalizing and seductive and sultry and on fire and all the other sexy words that you can think of.
I love the friendships and bonds that everyone has, from book 1 until this one. The guys bond and the ladies bond was so refreshing to read. Love Love Love.
Man I didn't want that to end. And yep, I'm waiting on Ms. Den, aka Daniella's, story. I just know SNN is going to bring the house down with that one.
This was such a great series. Stephanie Nicole Norris does it Again! So great. Highly recommend this series.
Title: Stroke Author: Stephanie Nicole Norris Publisher: Love Is A Drug Ink LLC Series: Heavy On The D Book 3 Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Rating: Five Review: "Stroke" by Stephanie Nicole Norris
My Opinion:
'Stroke' was another excellent series... Finally, heavy On The D Book 3 by this author gives the reader quite an intriguing story that featured Brandy and Michael. To fully understand what has gone on in this series, a suggestion would be to read the first two books. What will Brandy do after her divorce from Darren? Well, it seems like the Den was calling her name along with Michael 'where dreams will become a reality and inhibitions were left at the door' where 'they explored their wild and erotic desires' for Sapphire and King. At this time in Brandy's life, she needed someone, and it seems like Michael answered that call with his sexy self. I loved how Michael did everything he could do to make Brandy happy. It was a joy seeing how Michael took care of Brandy's ex...with his rude self. It was great seeing the secondary characters where both sets of best friends found their HEA.
Be ready for a fast-paced read, and at the Den, you know just what it will offer... some hot steaming sex that will go on there. This author works her magic and gives us another hot series read.
I enjoyed this series and Stroke was likely my favorite. Brandy had gone through hell and back with her raggity ex-husband. She continued to blame herself for the demise of her marriage as well as the losses she suffered.
Michael was friends with Eric and Lincoln so of course he was present the day they helped Brandy move out of her marital home and into her rental. Because he was a realtor, he gave her his card and let her know to call him when she was ready to buy a home of her own. While he didn't expect to hear from her or see her, the two of them connected the night of the class reunion. While they didn't have sex at the time, they felt a genuine closeness.
Fast forward to Brandy starting to go to the Den just to watch the scene, Michael pulling up one day to assist her with changing her tire and her convincing him to come into the Den with her as her partner. Baby, Michael turned Brandy every which way but loose in the Den and she was HOOKED lol. While she tried to convince herself she wanted nothing more than sex and at the Den only, Michael had convinced himself he would eventually wear her down and make her his.
This one was definitely work seeing through to the end.
Another series written by Stephanie that I looooved! I didn’t think my love for these characters wouldn’t be as deep like I have for her previous characters, but the way she writes you have no choice but to fall in love! Through the series, I was wondering about Brandy’s story and I’m glad we were privileged to read. Brandy story is unfortunately what many women go through and it’s even tougher when your spouse is suppose to be the one to carry you through the pain but doesn’t. Unbeknownst to her, Michael was there and put in her path unexpectedly. He was patient but persistent in a sense and chileee he was slangin that thang frfr!😂. Soon, Brandy couldn’t comprehend how deep her attraction for him was, but again Michael was present in more ways then one which I enjoyed reading. If you have not read this series then your seriously slipping! Great read!
As I've said about the first two books. This series is for the GROWN & SEXY! I love a good read about the men being down bad over the woman. Michael KNEW the first time him and Brandy met. And Brandy gave him a hard time. Rightfully so, fresh out of a marriage especially.
My favorite thing about the series is each couple end up having or being into the same hobbies. I knew Michael wasn't taught how to move the way he was at The DEN in one night baby. That came from experience.
The ending really wrapped up the stories of our favorite girlfriends. And Also gave us a quick peak into miss Daniella's lifestyle. She kept a tight lip on her personal life. (as she should've).
While I'm sad It ends here for the others. I am super excited to read about Daniella. With her being the owner, and also always wanting to know more about her just from what was said about her.
It’s refreshing to see the details of someone starting over after a divorce. People describe divorce as heartbreaking, like a death, or a traumatic experience you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. It was great to see Brandy start over and take charge of her life. Seeing her go after her dream of dancing while balancing the possibility of a new love on her terms of BDSM wild sex first was…whew chile… I ain’t mad 😉. The chemistry between Michael and Brandy was perfect. Michael being patient while Brandy embarking on a new journey with no regrets made the perfect combination for an excellent story.
Stephanie Nicole Norris I will gladly pay for any book you release. Great job and I can’t wait for the next installment with the backstory on Daniella.
This last book of Heavy on the D book was the massive cherry to top off a great series. It captivated, thrilled and satisfied me all at the same time. Sapphire and King were the epitome of a match made in The Den world all the way around. I have to give it to Stephanie Nicole Norris for a wonderful, awesomeness job well done one this great work. I felt all giddy when it came to Brandy and Michael relationship, when he showed her how she should be treated and loved by a real man and not a lil boy. I love how this ended and cant wait for the next great work of Stephanie Nicole Norris. 💜💜
Damnnnn. Brandy/Sapphire and Michael/King were something else. I think maybe my favorite couple of all. Brandy was dealing with so much and needed an outlet. The Den was therapeutic for her, and Michael following her that night to help her was serendipitous. I didn't want this book to end and we need a book updating all the couples. Michael smacking Darren was GOLD! Here we thought we needed Uncle Jerome for his tail. When that fool asked for the ring back and she said I sold it to Satan, you can go to hell to get it...my spirit left my body.
WOW! I have to say this is amazing! This a fantastic series the stories will bring a smile to your face. The characters are awesome and their chemistry burns up the pages. It's full of emotions and feisty sexy heroines with handsome drop your pantys heroes. I can tell you that you will enjoy this story, especially if you don't mind the sizzling hot scenes plus if nothing else every page will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. Characters like these draw me in to see how much their character will grow throughout the story and of course I wasn't disappointed ,This is definitely a five stars
Yea don't really know what to say about this one wasn't bad but wasn't good either. How were the girls such good friends but she didn't tell them the secret really a couple of secrets but in the other stories she was blasting them for not telling things. The randomness of Michael joining her at the Den and I'm still trying to understand the whole ear popping thing while doing the do...lol I'm still new to this author discovering her with the Valentine series. I do find it annoying that whole sections are repeated word for word as in flashbacks I kept thinking something was wrong with my copy. It's like it is put there as a place holder and she forgets to go back.
I enjoyed reading about Brandy and Michael and their journey at the Den as Sapphire and King. Stroke is book 3 in the Heavy On The D series. Brandy and Michael had great chemistry together. King put it on Sapphire!!! Michael was so patient with Brandy as she dealt with past hurts and did everything he could to make her happy. We also had a chance to revisit with some old friends from books 1 and 2. I highly recommend this book and the entire series, especially if you love steamy romances!
Michael and Brandy are a sensual and hot off the charts fitting ending to the Heavy on the D series. Stephanie once again manages to write a great story wrapped in some of the hottest sex scenes I’ve read this year! Brandy manages to get more than she bargained for when she offers Michael an offer he can’t refuse. If you loved the first two books in the series, I promise you won’t be disappointed with Stroke. Thank you Stephanie for such a a compelling and steamy series…now we wait for Daniella! 😃
Talk about hot. This book was a great ending to the series. Michael/King and Brandy/Sapphire’s chemistry in and out of the Den was sizzling hot! I loved the way that he catered to all of her needs. The sex scenes between them had me needing to cool off myself. Stephanie Nicole Norris has me feigning for new books from her because I’m never disappointed with her work. Would definitely recommend this series to anyone who loves to read hot steamy romance novels. Now we need to learn more about the mysterious Daniella.
This couple, Brandy and Michael really burned the pages. I don't know which couple is my favorite now. Lol.
Though, I am happy that Brandy has found love with someone who not only is patient with her, but have her best interests in mind. And let's not forget the desires he...um...Michael/King provided. He really lived up to the title the book, Stroke.
I love it had work out for the couple and I love the loving and caring friendships between the women, and the one with the men.
I'm sad this series had ended, and can't wait to read Daniella's story.
I chose this rating because this was a pretty good book. I really enjoyed most all of the characters. This was a book of determination, kindness, compassion, being patient, and falling in love. I really enjoy Michael and Brandy story. I think they made a really good couple when they become a couple. I think the author did a great job in putting these two characters together. To be honest I think the author did an amazing job and putting the couples together from this series period. Great read!