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Going Deep
After burying herself in work and her studies, Emauri, decided to reward herself with a quick trip to Chicago. What better way to celebrate her success than a solo trip to the Windy City? She never even imagined that an encounter with a millionaire football player would have her stepping out of her comfort zone and interested in a possible romance.
Jarden "J.T." Thomas was a wide receiver in the NFL. Anytime he was in Chicago, he made it a point to enjoy some of his favorite foods. When he sees a beautiful woman in distress, he had to step in to keep her safe.
A celebratory trip and good eats after a victory turned into a freaky weekend. Jarden found himself going deep and it wasn't for a football.
Jarden "J.T." Thomas was a wide receiver in the NFL. Anytime he was in Chicago, he made it a point to enjoy some of his favorite foods. When he sees a beautiful woman in distress, he had to step in to keep her safe.
A celebratory trip and good eats after a victory turned into a freaky weekend. Jarden found himself going deep and it wasn't for a football.
- GenresAfrican American Romance
51 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2025
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February 9, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Stars….Cute Quick Read
May 26, 2025
3.75 ⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Really Spicy Novella but the chemistry between the main characters was better than the spice in my opinion. Wish it was a longer or had an epilogue
Really Spicy Novella but the chemistry between the main characters was better than the spice in my opinion. Wish it was a longer or had an epilogue
August 19, 2025
Good
I enjoyed this novella. I like the fast pace and the spice. Overall I enjoyed this book. I will be reading more books by this author.
I enjoyed this novella. I like the fast pace and the spice. Overall I enjoyed this book. I will be reading more books by this author.
April 3, 2025
Meet Emauri—intelligent, stunning, and finally taking the well-earned break she deserves after achieving her goals. Known for her quiet nature and love of crocheting, she’s always been content in her own world—until fate shakes things up.
Enter Jarden "JT"—a charismatic NFL star with who turns Emauri’s solo retreat into something far more intoxicating.
What was meant to be a personal escape quickly transforms into a temptation neither of them can resist. This steamy, heartfelt novelette is as satisfying as a glass of wine after a long day—packed with passion, unexpected sparks, and plenty of moments that turn up the heat. Enjoy the ride. 😉
Enter Jarden "JT"—a charismatic NFL star with who turns Emauri’s solo retreat into something far more intoxicating.
What was meant to be a personal escape quickly transforms into a temptation neither of them can resist. This steamy, heartfelt novelette is as satisfying as a glass of wine after a long day—packed with passion, unexpected sparks, and plenty of moments that turn up the heat. Enjoy the ride. 😉
May 25, 2025
cute
Could’ve been a great story but everything just felt so surface level. I would read more from this author tho
Could’ve been a great story but everything just felt so surface level. I would read more from this author tho
July 15, 2025
3.5
This novella pulled up like a late-night knock at the door—unexpected, tempting, and dripping with heat. It wants to be your next obsession, and for a minute, it just might be.
Emauri is soft life personified—intelligent, lowkey fine, and finally taking the solo break she earned. She’s unbothered, booked, and blessed. Enter JT—NFL royalty with a mouthpiece slick enough to ruin peace in the best way. One look, one spark, and suddenly that quiet getaway turns into a grown, sexy detour with serious heat.
The attraction? Immediate. The tension? Uncut. The spice? On full blast. This story knew how to set a scene and turn it up.
But for all that fire, it lacked depth. The setup was strong, the chemistry was undeniable, but everything stayed too cute, too surface. I kept waiting for it to drop into something deeper, something that would hit emotionally. It never did. No backstory, no true conflict, no real payoff—just vibes and heat with no roots. A quick fix, but not a lasting one.
Still, Merrie B has something. Her voice is sharp, her pace is clean, and her spice level? Dangerous. With a little more emotional weight and a tighter ending—this could’ve been a knockout.
I’ll definitely be watching for what she does next.
This novella pulled up like a late-night knock at the door—unexpected, tempting, and dripping with heat. It wants to be your next obsession, and for a minute, it just might be.
Emauri is soft life personified—intelligent, lowkey fine, and finally taking the solo break she earned. She’s unbothered, booked, and blessed. Enter JT—NFL royalty with a mouthpiece slick enough to ruin peace in the best way. One look, one spark, and suddenly that quiet getaway turns into a grown, sexy detour with serious heat.
The attraction? Immediate. The tension? Uncut. The spice? On full blast. This story knew how to set a scene and turn it up.
But for all that fire, it lacked depth. The setup was strong, the chemistry was undeniable, but everything stayed too cute, too surface. I kept waiting for it to drop into something deeper, something that would hit emotionally. It never did. No backstory, no true conflict, no real payoff—just vibes and heat with no roots. A quick fix, but not a lasting one.
Still, Merrie B has something. Her voice is sharp, her pace is clean, and her spice level? Dangerous. With a little more emotional weight and a tighter ending—this could’ve been a knockout.
I’ll definitely be watching for what she does next.
August 2, 2025
Going Deep
I love me a good quick read! This had everything you needed with no unnecessary drama. Jarden/JT is that man. You can tell. Yes he’s a star athlete but he’s humbled! Emauri, I love her name, is an independent woman looking for a good time & finds more than what she expected. I like how she stood her ground on going with the flow & look how it ended for them both. I want someone who steps hard for me!!!
I love me a good quick read! This had everything you needed with no unnecessary drama. Jarden/JT is that man. You can tell. Yes he’s a star athlete but he’s humbled! Emauri, I love her name, is an independent woman looking for a good time & finds more than what she expected. I like how she stood her ground on going with the flow & look how it ended for them both. I want someone who steps hard for me!!!
October 4, 2025
One Night Stand or Lifetime
Finished this in a matter of hours. I could not put it down. I smiled, laughed and bit my bottom lip all throughout this book. The author did not disappoint on this story. If you are looking for a story of a one night stand that feels like a lifetime then this is the read you need.
Finished this in a matter of hours. I could not put it down. I smiled, laughed and bit my bottom lip all throughout this book. The author did not disappoint on this story. If you are looking for a story of a one night stand that feels like a lifetime then this is the read you need.
October 8, 2025
I absolutely loved this book! It was a quick, spicy read that kept me hooked from start to finish. The chemistry was off the charts—the spice and smut were on fire 🔥. I’m honestly yearning for more! I’d love to see where their relationship goes next because I wasn’t ready for it to end. Such a fun, steamy, and satisfying story. Highly recommend!
October 20, 2025
Soooo short!!! lol
I know! I know! It’s a novella so it’s supposed to be short! But it was just so good, i wanted more!! I loved E and JT together! Thank God they wanted some good chicken at the same time!! They found each other, left and then found each other again! I hope they live happily ever after!! Lol
I know! I know! It’s a novella so it’s supposed to be short! But it was just so good, i wanted more!! I loved E and JT together! Thank God they wanted some good chicken at the same time!! They found each other, left and then found each other again! I hope they live happily ever after!! Lol
March 1, 2026
So Gone!
This was a quick well written story. I enjoyed the way the author writes and I look forward to reading more of this author’s work. The characters were well developed for it to be a short story and it kept my attention. I will definitely add this author to my list of authors to read.
This was a quick well written story. I enjoyed the way the author writes and I look forward to reading more of this author’s work. The characters were well developed for it to be a short story and it kept my attention. I will definitely add this author to my list of authors to read.
April 22, 2025
A Must to Read Story!
Going Deep was an exceptionally a great short story with a whole lot of spice. An trip to Chicago turns into something much more! Merrie B. is a new to me author and I have say I anticipate her future book releases! Her pen 🖊️ is fire 🔥!
Going Deep was an exceptionally a great short story with a whole lot of spice. An trip to Chicago turns into something much more! Merrie B. is a new to me author and I have say I anticipate her future book releases! Her pen 🖊️ is fire 🔥!
May 18, 2025
Enjoyed It!!!!
I enjoyed this little novella. I loved how neither Jarden or Emauri fought destiny. They just went with the flow and beautiful things started to happen!! Five stars Ms. B
I enjoyed this little novella. I loved how neither Jarden or Emauri fought destiny. They just went with the flow and beautiful things started to happen!! Five stars Ms. B
July 3, 2025
Great quick read. Nothing is wrong with a little fun on a spontaneous trip and having an encouraging friend like Kyro reminding you stay in the moment. Really like the connection and chemistry between Emauri and JT, and it developed into more. Would like a future update on the two.
February 25, 2026
Great Novella
This was a quick novella. It was so good I like Jarden he was willing to get a fine just so he can stay back to kick it with Emauri. Emauri knew she wanted Jardenni don't know why she was playing. Great read
This was a quick novella. It was so good I like Jarden he was willing to get a fine just so he can stay back to kick it with Emauri. Emauri knew she wanted Jardenni don't know why she was playing. Great read
June 19, 2025
very good
A very short story, but I love how they end up finding each other and Ian and ended up being together. That’s what managed to most.
A very short story, but I love how they end up finding each other and Ian and ended up being together. That’s what managed to most.
July 17, 2025
Hot
Hot and spicy and to the point. I would love to see more more chapters... hope there is a part 2
Hot and spicy and to the point. I would love to see more more chapters... hope there is a part 2
September 13, 2025
Spicy weekend
Spicy weekend
To strangers
Whom became so much more
Chemistry was from the beginning Sometime what you not looking for you find it
I recommend this book
Spicy weekend
To strangers
Whom became so much more
Chemistry was from the beginning Sometime what you not looking for you find it
I recommend this book
September 21, 2025
He plays football and they hunch. The end!
October 7, 2025
Whew 👀
Sizzle, sizzle, burn, burn!
This is the ex rated fast and furious. I wanted more. I wanted to see how the evolved. It was a good, quick read.
Sizzle, sizzle, burn, burn!
This is the ex rated fast and furious. I wanted more. I wanted to see how the evolved. It was a good, quick read.
October 16, 2025
soo good !! I want more 😭
This was a great read . I like how to Emauri was making JT chase her . I need a sequel asap !!
This was a great read . I like how to Emauri was making JT chase her . I need a sequel asap !!
October 20, 2025
A very quick erotic read about a weekend tryst with a football player. I will say the POVs changed without us knowing who was who but there were only two so it was a quick adjustment.
November 7, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★
November 16, 2025
Football with Manners and Intention
Great little short read! The author didn’t disappoint and I wish we got more about the characters. It’s also a spicy short read.
Great little short read! The author didn’t disappoint and I wish we got more about the characters. It’s also a spicy short read.
December 15, 2025
I really enjoyed this! Normally I'm cool with a short and to the point, but I WANTED more. Emauri and JT... the chemistry was great. The spice was hot.
January 29, 2026
Thoughts while reading:
OK JT, I see you.
This was a nice quick and dirty read, but it was also sweet and kinda beautiful. Glad E opened up to the possibilities of exploring more with Jarden.
OK JT, I see you.
This was a nice quick and dirty read, but it was also sweet and kinda beautiful. Glad E opened up to the possibilities of exploring more with Jarden.
February 6, 2026
Quick with a good amount of spice
I was not expecting Jarden to go after E.
The spice scenes wee spicy
Short but awesome. Who says encounters can’t last a long time.
I was not expecting Jarden to go after E.
The spice scenes wee spicy
Short but awesome. Who says encounters can’t last a long time.
February 13, 2026
It's cool for what it is. Nothing amazing. Smut scenes were nice though and not overdone. Wouldn't mind reading a sequel.
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