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Rome: The Ballerina
I am not The Chemist…
I am not The Therapist…
I am not The Huntress…
I am not The Madam…
I am not The Handler…
I am not The Cleaner
I am not The Surgeon
I am The Baby…
The Ballerina…
Balle…
A twenty-something woman with a paved path who is still on the road to self-discovery. While life has presented me with its softer side, there is one thing that has proved to be difficult for me.
Him.
His touch.
His voice.
His presence.
His love.
In every lifetime, I’d loved him and I knew this one wouldn’t make a difference. Our paths were destined to meet. The question was always when. While patience forced the progression of my passion as a ballerina, I longed for him day in and day out. I closed my eyes often, hoping to meet him in the same place I had always–my dreams.
What we had couldn’t be duplicated, erased, arranged, diluted, defused, confused, or mistaken for anything else. Fated love. It was rare. It was wild. It was raw. It was real.
And every time I considered settling for someone in the meantime, I remembered him and I remembered all that he was. He was light. He was love. He was gentle. He was kind. He was patient. He was stable. He was security. He was stillness. He was softness. He was slowness.
So, when our paths finally crossed, I was utterly disappointed to discover he’d created a life with someone else. Someone close. Someone beautiful. Someone bright. And, someone who had to make room for me because it was highly disrespectful to interfere with fate. Our fate, nonetheless.
Even on my paved path, I was not above Childers’ activities.
The Ballerina is someone I became…
A Childers is who I am.
To my core.
I am not The Therapist…
I am not The Huntress…
I am not The Madam…
I am not The Handler…
I am not The Cleaner
I am not The Surgeon
I am The Baby…
The Ballerina…
Balle…
A twenty-something woman with a paved path who is still on the road to self-discovery. While life has presented me with its softer side, there is one thing that has proved to be difficult for me.
Him.
His touch.
His voice.
His presence.
His love.
In every lifetime, I’d loved him and I knew this one wouldn’t make a difference. Our paths were destined to meet. The question was always when. While patience forced the progression of my passion as a ballerina, I longed for him day in and day out. I closed my eyes often, hoping to meet him in the same place I had always–my dreams.
What we had couldn’t be duplicated, erased, arranged, diluted, defused, confused, or mistaken for anything else. Fated love. It was rare. It was wild. It was raw. It was real.
And every time I considered settling for someone in the meantime, I remembered him and I remembered all that he was. He was light. He was love. He was gentle. He was kind. He was patient. He was stable. He was security. He was stillness. He was softness. He was slowness.
So, when our paths finally crossed, I was utterly disappointed to discover he’d created a life with someone else. Someone close. Someone beautiful. Someone bright. And, someone who had to make room for me because it was highly disrespectful to interfere with fate. Our fate, nonetheless.
Even on my paved path, I was not above Childers’ activities.
The Ballerina is someone I became…
A Childers is who I am.
To my core.
- GenresUrbanAfrican American
394 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2025
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July 14, 2025
This was good, but sometimes Grey gets real long-winded. Yes, the poetic writing can be beautiful, but I’d be deep in the intro thinking the story had started—only to realize I’m still in the prologue like… girl, what?! It starts giving word salad. Like, I get that it's art and the author has creative freedom, but as a reader, I’m trying to stay in the moment and it’s hard when there are 17 paragraphs just to say sis took a bath.
Outside of that, the story itself was beautiful, but the whole dreamscape-psychic-visionary-ballet-girl vibe didn’t fully land for me. It’s soft and delicate, and Saint is a solid MMC, but overall the story felt short… yet somehow long? If that makes sense.
July 15, 2025
Compared to the entire series, Rome was a different read. I'm used to seeing the R sisters' love story develop over time as we follow their journey, but Rome knows she has the same partner in every existence because of her intuition and gift of sight. And in this lifetime, it was Saint. She was patient and waiting, not knowing he would be closer than she realized.
Rome and Saint's love was immediate, as in, they fell in love at first sight. It's not something I'm used to, and Grey's writing conveys the intensity and passion of their love. I mean, once Saint realized who Rome was to him, he cut Alize off quickly. Reading about Rome's dreams and then seeing them come true a few chapters later seemed like déjà vu. It deepened our comprehension of Rome and her gift. Rome and Saint had a simple love. It was pleasant to read about Saint, a basketball player, and Rome, a ballerina. None of the hard body, guns-blazing tough love that we've read about with the other sisters. Rome was soft, and her love with Saint was tender.
Without spoilers, Rome reminded me that she was quite similar to her sisters. I was like, Okay, Rome. I forgot you had a little demon in you. It's always nice to see how close the siblings are in each book and how they always have each other's back, especially Chem. But Chem, sir, you have a family too, lol. He just be leaving Egypt at the drop of a dime. Poor Egypt will always come third, lol.
Grey baby, I love how vivid your writing is, and I usually discover new words to add to my vocabulary, but the prologue is becoming difficult to get through. Since I am familiar with your writing style, I expected the prologues to be between 20 and 30 pages lengthy, but I nearly didn't finish this one. I was a little confused at first, but as it ended, I understood the idea that you were going for, and I ended up loving it.
Rome and Saint's love was immediate, as in, they fell in love at first sight. It's not something I'm used to, and Grey's writing conveys the intensity and passion of their love. I mean, once Saint realized who Rome was to him, he cut Alize off quickly. Reading about Rome's dreams and then seeing them come true a few chapters later seemed like déjà vu. It deepened our comprehension of Rome and her gift. Rome and Saint had a simple love. It was pleasant to read about Saint, a basketball player, and Rome, a ballerina. None of the hard body, guns-blazing tough love that we've read about with the other sisters. Rome was soft, and her love with Saint was tender.
Without spoilers, Rome reminded me that she was quite similar to her sisters. I was like, Okay, Rome. I forgot you had a little demon in you. It's always nice to see how close the siblings are in each book and how they always have each other's back, especially Chem. But Chem, sir, you have a family too, lol. He just be leaving Egypt at the drop of a dime. Poor Egypt will always come third, lol.
Grey baby, I love how vivid your writing is, and I usually discover new words to add to my vocabulary, but the prologue is becoming difficult to get through. Since I am familiar with your writing style, I expected the prologues to be between 20 and 30 pages lengthy, but I nearly didn't finish this one. I was a little confused at first, but as it ended, I understood the idea that you were going for, and I ended up loving it.
July 19, 2025
I love Grey, I do, but sometimes it feels… a bit much. She has a way with words though.
I can’t fully articulate it but I couldn’t fully feel the characters because there was so much complex, poetic talk. I know the idea is that they (the Childer’s) aren’t your norm but sometimes it’s slightly overkill.
From the promo I was really looking forward to Rome’s story but it just felt so fake? Dreamy like— too dreamy. She was a ballerina and he was a basketball player but it felt like they were from a different time.
I can’t fully articulate it but I couldn’t fully feel the characters because there was so much complex, poetic talk. I know the idea is that they (the Childer’s) aren’t your norm but sometimes it’s slightly overkill.
From the promo I was really looking forward to Rome’s story but it just felt so fake? Dreamy like— too dreamy. She was a ballerina and he was a basketball player but it felt like they were from a different time.
July 18, 2025
Love in Every Lifetime
🎵🎶"Baby, I've been waitin' my whole life for you and IIIIII"🎶🎵 was literally how Rome was feeling when she finally met Saint. Rome was such a girly girl. Everything about her gave soft, rich, confident, secure, loved. I could picture her just floating on air looking beautiful not a hair out of place.
My favorite quote was "She wakes up. She lives. She breathes. That’s her only responsibility on earth. That’s all she needed to do. That’s all she deserved to do. A woman of her caliber shouldn’t be required to do anything more."
Listen.....Chemistry come get me because I need this life of leisure and the way Saint picked up the baton was just everything.
This story was interesting. I was so confused/stressed at the start and I was wondering how it was going to all come together, but it did. I knew things were not as smooth as it seemed, and I definitely predicted some parts of the story, but Grey said let me add some sauce on it and that she did.
These two were soulmates across lifetimes. Their hearts were familiar with each other, so the love was quick to follow. I loved them together. It was full of sweetness, but the attraction was strong and clear. I loved the cameos from the sisters, they are all still a lot and I love them together. They don't play about breaking 🥷🏾s pockets because "It's the Standard." Chem still weirds me out 🤷🏾♀️ He has to be spread hella thin, because he makes time to be nosy af all up in all of his sister's business lol.
**SPOILERS*** I felt like we needed just a little more of them. Idk something fun, because they just gave serious. I would have loved a scene at the parade after the Championship win. Them dancing at the engagement party. Something to just lighten them up.
This was a solid read, but honestly I'm not on the edge to read the next one. Maybe it's just me 🤷🏾♀️
🎵🎶"Baby, I've been waitin' my whole life for you and IIIIII"🎶🎵 was literally how Rome was feeling when she finally met Saint. Rome was such a girly girl. Everything about her gave soft, rich, confident, secure, loved. I could picture her just floating on air looking beautiful not a hair out of place.
My favorite quote was "She wakes up. She lives. She breathes. That’s her only responsibility on earth. That’s all she needed to do. That’s all she deserved to do. A woman of her caliber shouldn’t be required to do anything more."
Listen.....Chemistry come get me because I need this life of leisure and the way Saint picked up the baton was just everything.
This story was interesting. I was so confused/stressed at the start and I was wondering how it was going to all come together, but it did. I knew things were not as smooth as it seemed, and I definitely predicted some parts of the story, but Grey said let me add some sauce on it and that she did.
These two were soulmates across lifetimes. Their hearts were familiar with each other, so the love was quick to follow. I loved them together. It was full of sweetness, but the attraction was strong and clear. I loved the cameos from the sisters, they are all still a lot and I love them together. They don't play about breaking 🥷🏾s pockets because "It's the Standard." Chem still weirds me out 🤷🏾♀️ He has to be spread hella thin, because he makes time to be nosy af all up in all of his sister's business lol.
**SPOILERS*** I felt like we needed just a little more of them. Idk something fun, because they just gave serious. I would have loved a scene at the parade after the Championship win. Them dancing at the engagement party. Something to just lighten them up.
This was a solid read, but honestly I'm not on the edge to read the next one. Maybe it's just me 🤷🏾♀️
August 1, 2025
This is for the lover girls…..
If there’s one thing we know about a MMC written by Grey Huffington, we know that man is gonna be down bad. Saint saw Rome and was immediately down. In the best way.
There was something so soft and warm about these two. They were love in its most simple and pure form. Love that wasn’t impacted by space or time. Their hearts recognized each other and thankfully it didn’t take their minds or bodies long to get on board. There was no pressure and while there was some conflict, the connection between these two NEVER wavered.
Lover girls, this story, this couple, it’s for us. Savor it 🤎🤎🤎
If there’s one thing we know about a MMC written by Grey Huffington, we know that man is gonna be down bad. Saint saw Rome and was immediately down. In the best way.
There was something so soft and warm about these two. They were love in its most simple and pure form. Love that wasn’t impacted by space or time. Their hearts recognized each other and thankfully it didn’t take their minds or bodies long to get on board. There was no pressure and while there was some conflict, the connection between these two NEVER wavered.
Lover girls, this story, this couple, it’s for us. Savor it 🤎🤎🤎
July 16, 2025
When in Rome... Find a Saint
Rome was a tough act to follow for her hater friend. Saint was in a long overdue relationship with a fellow ballerina when he met Rome. He knew her heart as she'd know his for years. They both had to come to terms with the inevitable. After Saint broke up with his ex, it was obvious she was off a little. Rome would need the entire Childress crew to stop the villain. But nothing was going to stop Rome and Saint's relationship from blossoming into the stratosphere.
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Rome was a tough act to follow for her hater friend. Saint was in a long overdue relationship with a fellow ballerina when he met Rome. He knew her heart as she'd know his for years. They both had to come to terms with the inevitable. After Saint broke up with his ex, it was obvious she was off a little. Rome would need the entire Childress crew to stop the villain. But nothing was going to stop Rome and Saint's relationship from blossoming into the stratosphere.
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July 17, 2025
When you know , you know. Mic drops. Grey….. one of one.
Just beautiful, Roam & Saint a dream come true need I say more . Exhilarating …. They’re made to live to breathe ,to thrive as one.
My Rome.
My Saint .
Just beautiful, Roam & Saint a dream come true need I say more . Exhilarating …. They’re made to live to breathe ,to thrive as one.
My Rome.
My Saint .
October 13, 2025
Literally So Locked In With This Family 😭🤍 Grey Huffington, Shout Out To You Fr. You Have Changed My Life.
Grey List Rankings So Far
1. Roulette The Big Madam
2. Rather
3. Rome
4. Chemistry
5. Rugger.
Royce, You Got Next, I WILL BE DEYA!!
Grey List Rankings So Far
1. Roulette The Big Madam
2. Rather
3. Rome
4. Chemistry
5. Rugger.
Royce, You Got Next, I WILL BE DEYA!!
July 17, 2025
Whew, this one was rough. Definitely not my favourite in the series. The story felt flat and lacked a natural flow - it could have benefited from tighter editing for clarity and coherence. The prologue was confusing, and while a few pages from it were later repeated in the book, there was no clear connection or explanation that her dream had become reality. I plan to finish the series, but after this experience, I’ll be taking a break from this author.
July 20, 2025
10/10 Kismet? Fated? Soulmates?
Rome had loved this man over a hundred lifetimes. Dreamed of him often and saved herself for him. She believed in that love even when there was no evidence of it but feelings and dreams!
His spirit recognized hers in an instant, and nothing was the same for him.
“Do I know you from somewhere?” I inquired, “Have we met before?” She shook her head, “No, Saint. We haven’t met before. Not in this lifetime.” I nodded, trying to get to the bottom of things. Of feelings. “It’s just that– you feel familiar. This feels familiar. Are you sure I don’t know you?” ❤️🔥
Five Rules by Chemistry’s aka Teddy
“Rule number one, maintain your dignity and self-respect in every situation. Don’t do anything you don’t want or anything that doesn’t align with your moral compass. Use the brain you were given.
Rule number two, never give a nigga the chance to do it to you twice, because he will. Every fucking time. You can’t afford the benefit of doubt in relationships. And, frankly, niggas don’t deserve it.
“Rule number three, maintain your individuality. Do not get so caught up in his world that you forget to cultivate one of your own. Your identity is yours. Make sure it stays that way.
Rule number four, compensation is key. Make him pay from day one, just in case he decides to act up by day three.
Rule number five–” he paused, “Your job isn’t to make a man’s life easier. “An easy life is an undesirable life for a man. We bore too easily. Keep him on his toes. Keep him worrying. Wondering. Confused. Make sure he understands that you’re the center of his world and not the other way around. It’ll keep him busy, baby.”
Rome had loved this man over a hundred lifetimes. Dreamed of him often and saved herself for him. She believed in that love even when there was no evidence of it but feelings and dreams!
His spirit recognized hers in an instant, and nothing was the same for him.
“Do I know you from somewhere?” I inquired, “Have we met before?” She shook her head, “No, Saint. We haven’t met before. Not in this lifetime.” I nodded, trying to get to the bottom of things. Of feelings. “It’s just that– you feel familiar. This feels familiar. Are you sure I don’t know you?” ❤️🔥
Five Rules by Chemistry’s aka Teddy
“Rule number one, maintain your dignity and self-respect in every situation. Don’t do anything you don’t want or anything that doesn’t align with your moral compass. Use the brain you were given.
Rule number two, never give a nigga the chance to do it to you twice, because he will. Every fucking time. You can’t afford the benefit of doubt in relationships. And, frankly, niggas don’t deserve it.
“Rule number three, maintain your individuality. Do not get so caught up in his world that you forget to cultivate one of your own. Your identity is yours. Make sure it stays that way.
Rule number four, compensation is key. Make him pay from day one, just in case he decides to act up by day three.
Rule number five–” he paused, “Your job isn’t to make a man’s life easier. “An easy life is an undesirable life for a man. We bore too easily. Keep him on his toes. Keep him worrying. Wondering. Confused. Make sure he understands that you’re the center of his world and not the other way around. It’ll keep him busy, baby.”
July 15, 2025
There’s just something about those Childers women that reminds me to move through the world with softness. To stay grounded in my femininity. To never settle for anything less than intentional love.
Rome might be one of my favorite characters now. Her story felt like silk, soft, graceful, and deeply emotional. She held onto her tenderness in a world that tried to strip it away, and still chose to love, fully and without fear.
And Saint… his love wasn’t loud just to be heard, it was steady. Grounded. Unshakable. From the moment he recognized who she was to him, that was it. Even with an ex still in the picture, it never felt like a competition. Because soul ties don’t compete. They call you home.
Their love felt sacred, like something written long before either of them arrived in this life.
If you love romance that’s rich in emotion, steeped in softness, and wrapped in just enough tension to keep your heart tender, Rome: The Ballerina will stay with you. This story felt like a slow dance with fate.
Rome might be one of my favorite characters now. Her story felt like silk, soft, graceful, and deeply emotional. She held onto her tenderness in a world that tried to strip it away, and still chose to love, fully and without fear.
And Saint… his love wasn’t loud just to be heard, it was steady. Grounded. Unshakable. From the moment he recognized who she was to him, that was it. Even with an ex still in the picture, it never felt like a competition. Because soul ties don’t compete. They call you home.
Their love felt sacred, like something written long before either of them arrived in this life.
If you love romance that’s rich in emotion, steeped in softness, and wrapped in just enough tension to keep your heart tender, Rome: The Ballerina will stay with you. This story felt like a slow dance with fate.
July 15, 2025
4.5⭐️3🌶️ “Rome” Book #5
A love that transcends time. Yes. The space-time continuum? Dimensions? A parallel universe? Those hold no power when it comes to these beautiful souls because their love will find each other and I loved every minute of Rome and Saint in this lifetime. Full review on my IG 🤎
A love that transcends time. Yes. The space-time continuum? Dimensions? A parallel universe? Those hold no power when it comes to these beautiful souls because their love will find each other and I loved every minute of Rome and Saint in this lifetime. Full review on my IG 🤎
July 19, 2025
I read this book in 2 sittings and it was really good. The beginning confused me a bit. I enjoyed it so much I want the MMC side book and normally I don't bother. I DID figure out the twist in the plot early on though.
October 19, 2025
Dissapointed in Grey Huffington on this one
July 15, 2025
pick me pick me - Rome
I usually push through the redundant writing because the characters are sometimes interesting but Rome being a pick me, boring with no personality made this whole thing awful to read. My first time giving a Grey a one star 😭
I usually push through the redundant writing because the characters are sometimes interesting but Rome being a pick me, boring with no personality made this whole thing awful to read. My first time giving a Grey a one star 😭
December 26, 2025
Rome was so different from the other books in the series but in the best way. This one is for the girls who believe in soulmates, who believe in being patient, that their person is out there. Talk about some good intuition. Be patient sis, your person might just be with someone else at the moment. lmao. Rome saved herself for her person, she waited but when he showed up, she still let him know he would have to earn her, put in the work and still court her. Rome was written so beautifully. It's Grey Huffington so you know she is going to drop some mantras for the girls.
Even though Rome was all things soft life, don't get it twisted, the last portion of this book proved that Childers blood still runs through those veins. Saint was perfect for Rome; his parents I wanted more of them. Always a good time when the sisters get together.
Even though Rome was all things soft life, don't get it twisted, the last portion of this book proved that Childers blood still runs through those veins. Saint was perfect for Rome; his parents I wanted more of them. Always a good time when the sisters get together.
November 10, 2025
Okay…Rome has just taken Rugger’s spot as my favorite in the series so far. I loved how there was not much drama. She knew who her man was and made sure he knew it but that she wouldn’t play second or chase him. Being the baby, she was taught all she needed to be taught to stand in and demand her power and respect.
Oh…and like she said in synopsis…she may be quiet and peaceful, but she’s still a Childers. Ole girl FAFO.
Oh…and like she said in synopsis…she may be quiet and peaceful, but she’s still a Childers. Ole girl FAFO.
July 20, 2025
How did Rome end up with the worst book? She dreams something then it happens in real life the exact same way… so I’m reading the exact same words twice? Was there a word quota to meet? Rome deserved a better story and book.
October 21, 2025
I’m sorry but Rome is not a baby. That girl is a savage just like the rest of em. Idk idk, she didn’t give innocence, just a virgin but it worked for me. Saint is a sweetie.
November 18, 2025
I wanted to fall in love with Rome and feel how her family feels about her through this book, but I just don’t think we got to see enough of her personality for me to do that. I still don’t have a clear understanding of her in general because all we got to see is her very serious and intense side, coupled with her clairvoyance. I also wanted to learn more about her role in the family since she is the true gatekeeper before any prospects get close to Chem. And I was looking forward to seeing her as a mentor to Malaya (Roulette’s step daughter). They bonded quickly in Rou’s book so I felt like there was a missed opportunity there for us to see another side of Rome in a big sister role, which would’ve added a fun layer to her character.
I was also a little turned off by how quickly Saint dropped his lifelong friend, turned fiancé. That didn’t seem to fit his personality to me, he didn’t seem like “that guy” as he put it. They were in a complicated spot in their relationship, and meeting Rome helped him make his final decision, but I did feel like Aliza deserved just a little more from him after all that time. She secretly shared the same feelings of backing out, so it should’ve just been a mutual decision between the two of them to break, instead of it being one-sided because he met someone new.
Also, I love living in Bookland as much as the next girl, but sometimes the public sex scenes really take me out - because what do you mean they’re in a restaurant, he knocked all the dishes off the table, had Rome as his dinner (with zero interruptions) on top of said table, and then they just sat back down to enjoy what the chef cooked once they were done? lol
I was also a little turned off by how quickly Saint dropped his lifelong friend, turned fiancé. That didn’t seem to fit his personality to me, he didn’t seem like “that guy” as he put it. They were in a complicated spot in their relationship, and meeting Rome helped him make his final decision, but I did feel like Aliza deserved just a little more from him after all that time. She secretly shared the same feelings of backing out, so it should’ve just been a mutual decision between the two of them to break, instead of it being one-sided because he met someone new.
Also, I love living in Bookland as much as the next girl, but sometimes the public sex scenes really take me out - because what do you mean they’re in a restaurant, he knocked all the dishes off the table, had Rome as his dinner (with zero interruptions) on top of said table, and then they just sat back down to enjoy what the chef cooked once they were done? lol
July 20, 2025
In Every Lifetime
Rome is the feeler. The one with discernment so rich, it transcends lifetimes.
She’s always been the soft girl, loved and protected by her siblings and we’ve witnessed that softness in every page she’s touched, both in her story and in theirs. Let’s be clear Rome is still a Childers. It’s in her DNA and with that name comes legacy, standard and the unwavering expectation of being loved, protected and cherished… fully.
While Saint may be her soulmate in this life and in 100 lifetimes before and after he still has to earn her. Love alone isn’t enough. Not for a woman born into greatness. He must match the life she was given and elevate it. Rome doesn’t settle. Rome doesn’t chase. Rome receives.
Her femininity is not a season it’s her essence. The embodiment of divine softness. The fact that their souls connected in her dreams...baby.... That’s intimacy at a spiritual frequency most can’t even comprehend. Waiting. Yearning. Knowing.
This wasn’t just a love story it was a reverence for the softness, stillness, and sacredness of feminine energy.
Balle, aka Ms. Mellow, you’ve given us a gem. A true ballet of a book graceful, powerful, and unforgettable. Oh and Tiana don't even worry the Prima Ballerina got your lick back!!!
Rome is the feeler. The one with discernment so rich, it transcends lifetimes.
She’s always been the soft girl, loved and protected by her siblings and we’ve witnessed that softness in every page she’s touched, both in her story and in theirs. Let’s be clear Rome is still a Childers. It’s in her DNA and with that name comes legacy, standard and the unwavering expectation of being loved, protected and cherished… fully.
While Saint may be her soulmate in this life and in 100 lifetimes before and after he still has to earn her. Love alone isn’t enough. Not for a woman born into greatness. He must match the life she was given and elevate it. Rome doesn’t settle. Rome doesn’t chase. Rome receives.
Her femininity is not a season it’s her essence. The embodiment of divine softness. The fact that their souls connected in her dreams...baby.... That’s intimacy at a spiritual frequency most can’t even comprehend. Waiting. Yearning. Knowing.
This wasn’t just a love story it was a reverence for the softness, stillness, and sacredness of feminine energy.
Balle, aka Ms. Mellow, you’ve given us a gem. A true ballet of a book graceful, powerful, and unforgettable. Oh and Tiana don't even worry the Prima Ballerina got your lick back!!!
July 22, 2025
possible spoilers
Admittedly, this book was different and not at all what I expected but good nonetheless.
Rome was soft and still and poised. All the things we knew she would be. Mainly, she’s a Childers and in this book we got to experience that…among other things. She entered womanhood and simultaneously she experienced a loss. My heart broke for her and Saint and that’s when I knew all heck would break loose.
Aliza was pure trash! Just hateful and jealous was what she was. She had to go! How she went out was perfectly executed. I was surprised Chem felt the way he did tho. I understand he wanted her clean but I expected her family to lose their minds and do something sooner. Chem seemed ruthless and always on his game so it was surprising Aliza was able to succeed the way she did. Kowen and Augusti didn’t catch her and her sisters didn’t either but to say Rome was heavily protected I just feel like Aliza succeeded in her scheme too easily.
Saint was sweet and loved Rome! I understood her being ready for him but Saint went from loving Aliza to insta love with Rome. I guess when you know you know.
Admittedly, this book was different and not at all what I expected but good nonetheless.
Rome was soft and still and poised. All the things we knew she would be. Mainly, she’s a Childers and in this book we got to experience that…among other things. She entered womanhood and simultaneously she experienced a loss. My heart broke for her and Saint and that’s when I knew all heck would break loose.
Aliza was pure trash! Just hateful and jealous was what she was. She had to go! How she went out was perfectly executed. I was surprised Chem felt the way he did tho. I understand he wanted her clean but I expected her family to lose their minds and do something sooner. Chem seemed ruthless and always on his game so it was surprising Aliza was able to succeed the way she did. Kowen and Augusti didn’t catch her and her sisters didn’t either but to say Rome was heavily protected I just feel like Aliza succeeded in her scheme too easily.
Saint was sweet and loved Rome! I understood her being ready for him but Saint went from loving Aliza to insta love with Rome. I guess when you know you know.
July 17, 2025
The Ones Who Loves Hard, Fast, and Unconditional
Rome is that girl. Grey had me captured from the prologue. Love at first sight is the theme but somehow we know exactly what to expect when it’s something we have seen and dreamed about all our life.
Take your time reading about Rome and digest each rule and standard she has set. This story made me feel so soft because as Grey said, “This one is for the girls who aren’t afraid to love hard, fast, and unconditionally. For those whose submission is their form of dominance. For those who are silent storms. The ultra-feminine, overly-ambitious bunch. The ones who live, eat, and breathe with passion, pursuit, and patience as guiding points on their moral, social, and personal compasses. This one is the hug with healing powers.”
Rome is that girl. Grey had me captured from the prologue. Love at first sight is the theme but somehow we know exactly what to expect when it’s something we have seen and dreamed about all our life.
Take your time reading about Rome and digest each rule and standard she has set. This story made me feel so soft because as Grey said, “This one is for the girls who aren’t afraid to love hard, fast, and unconditionally. For those whose submission is their form of dominance. For those who are silent storms. The ultra-feminine, overly-ambitious bunch. The ones who live, eat, and breathe with passion, pursuit, and patience as guiding points on their moral, social, and personal compasses. This one is the hug with healing powers.”
September 21, 2025
Baby Balle 🥺🥺🥺. She is definitely the baby everything she had was to make sure she would NEVER have to get her hands dirty. She was born to be the Prima Ballerina 🩰✨. The way she literally dreamed of Saint from the time she was child to adult life. Her sense of discernment is incredible. She knew she was a killer like hr siblings but that’s not her life her life is to be the perfect ballerina and to never get her hands dirty. Well that came to an end when Aliza THOUGHT she could literally poison her to take her spot and that’s when she knew she was a killer like her siblings. Aliza met her timely death which was needed especially after having Baby go through a miscarriage because of the poison. The way Saint immediately knew she was for him after meeting him he knew he was going to be hers like she knew as well. This was such a cute insta-love story Rome/Baby is a breathe of fresh air ✨
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 15, 2025
Grey Truly Outdone Herself!
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I know a lot of people are getting into the soft girl character era, but this one was done exceptionally well. Got me feeling like I want to tap more into my soft and graceful era. What was really surprising was seeing how much Rome character developed. Not just in her book, but her siblings books that lead up to hers. Rome grew into an exceptional woman and showed she was more than the baby of the family.
Also the MMC was very intentional and I loved that for Rome. His respect for her and her art as a ballerina was amazing to read. 🩰 |🏀
This is more of a slow burn, but I enjoyed every bit of it! Highly recommend anything Grey Huffington release! 💖
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I know a lot of people are getting into the soft girl character era, but this one was done exceptionally well. Got me feeling like I want to tap more into my soft and graceful era. What was really surprising was seeing how much Rome character developed. Not just in her book, but her siblings books that lead up to hers. Rome grew into an exceptional woman and showed she was more than the baby of the family.
Also the MMC was very intentional and I loved that for Rome. His respect for her and her art as a ballerina was amazing to read. 🩰 |🏀
This is more of a slow burn, but I enjoyed every bit of it! Highly recommend anything Grey Huffington release! 💖
July 14, 2025
Just finished Rome by Grey Huffington and whew…
Rome dreamed of her husband for years, literally. She’s psychic, y’all. And when he finally showed up? It was him. Saint. The man of her dreams, to the tee .
Grey’s male leads always give strong, grounded, Black men who LOVE out loud. Who want wives, families, forever. And I’m always here for it.
Plus, this was giving sports romance and I ate it UP.Rome the ballerina + Saint the basketball player? Yesss
Favorite quote:
“My heart. You can have it. It’s been yours in every lifetime…”
If you love spiritual soulmate energy + Black love + a touch of magic… go read this one. Immediately.
Rome dreamed of her husband for years, literally. She’s psychic, y’all. And when he finally showed up? It was him. Saint. The man of her dreams, to the tee .
Grey’s male leads always give strong, grounded, Black men who LOVE out loud. Who want wives, families, forever. And I’m always here for it.
Plus, this was giving sports romance and I ate it UP.Rome the ballerina + Saint the basketball player? Yesss
Favorite quote:
“My heart. You can have it. It’s been yours in every lifetime…”
If you love spiritual soulmate energy + Black love + a touch of magic… go read this one. Immediately.
August 7, 2025
Calm before the storm
Rome: The Ballerina 🩰 was the baby that everyone pampered. She had the gift of discernment and had dreamed of her husband in many lifetimes. As she came back to Clarke and reestablished herself back on stage, she ended up meeting the man in her dreams as her co associate’s fiancé. She made it clear to Saint and his then fiancé Aliza that he was her man in all lifetimes. It was kind of crazy in the approach but very honest and soft. As Saint broke it off with Aliza and embraced his future with Rome, many challenges arose. This story was okay, but didn’t intrigue me like the other series did, but I still enjoyed.
Rome: The Ballerina 🩰 was the baby that everyone pampered. She had the gift of discernment and had dreamed of her husband in many lifetimes. As she came back to Clarke and reestablished herself back on stage, she ended up meeting the man in her dreams as her co associate’s fiancé. She made it clear to Saint and his then fiancé Aliza that he was her man in all lifetimes. It was kind of crazy in the approach but very honest and soft. As Saint broke it off with Aliza and embraced his future with Rome, many challenges arose. This story was okay, but didn’t intrigue me like the other series did, but I still enjoyed.
September 1, 2025
My fav couple in Grey’s universe
I’ve read all of the books in the adjacent series that lead up to this one. Saint and Rome are officially my favorite couple in this universe (The Eisenberg Effect, The Berkeley Bred series, The Domino Effect & The Grey List). The sweet and pure love they have for each other was beautiful to experience. Rome is as sweet as her siblings see her but I love the fact that she is still a Childers and can turn cold. At the same time, Saint being more than an athlete and willing to blow ish up behind made him book boyfriend material. Grey never misses and this one was no exception.
I’ve read all of the books in the adjacent series that lead up to this one. Saint and Rome are officially my favorite couple in this universe (The Eisenberg Effect, The Berkeley Bred series, The Domino Effect & The Grey List). The sweet and pure love they have for each other was beautiful to experience. Rome is as sweet as her siblings see her but I love the fact that she is still a Childers and can turn cold. At the same time, Saint being more than an athlete and willing to blow ish up behind made him book boyfriend material. Grey never misses and this one was no exception.
November 1, 2025
Cute story
It took me a long while to get through this one. I had a hard time getting into it and put it down multiple times. I enjoyed the story in the end and It all came together. Those long prologues get to me but they are essential keys to the stories. Rome is the youngest (the baby) which is probably why I couldn’t get into as much. It seems to me that this was lengthy for no reason. It could have easily been a novella because a lot of stuff is added in as fillers and does not add to the story. Overall, it is cute and more of a love at first sight story with a steady pace if that makes sense.
It took me a long while to get through this one. I had a hard time getting into it and put it down multiple times. I enjoyed the story in the end and It all came together. Those long prologues get to me but they are essential keys to the stories. Rome is the youngest (the baby) which is probably why I couldn’t get into as much. It seems to me that this was lengthy for no reason. It could have easily been a novella because a lot of stuff is added in as fillers and does not add to the story. Overall, it is cute and more of a love at first sight story with a steady pace if that makes sense.
July 17, 2025
Rome is a Childers and not to be played with
I loved reading Rome she’s the baby of the family and protected. I loved her tenderness and when needed her bite. I love how Grey Huffington uses word and imagery to describe her characters and scenes. I be having all the feelings. I love the Childers sisters banter with one another and how I never want to piss these fictional women off. Read Rome on a slow day you’ll love her. I’m hoping Grey has plans for Royce & Roman next in this series. Happy reading.
I loved reading Rome she’s the baby of the family and protected. I loved her tenderness and when needed her bite. I love how Grey Huffington uses word and imagery to describe her characters and scenes. I be having all the feelings. I love the Childers sisters banter with one another and how I never want to piss these fictional women off. Read Rome on a slow day you’ll love her. I’m hoping Grey has plans for Royce & Roman next in this series. Happy reading.
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