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Bible Study
Genesis Walker has spent years trying to live up to the expectations of her faith, her family, and the kind of woman she believes she’s supposed to be. But despite her devotion to God and her dedication to doing things the right way, she’s still haunted by old desires and the memory of the bad boys who once owned her heart. Safe, stable, and perfectly predictable Algernon should be everything she wants—everything she’s prayed for. But her heart refuses to follow logic.
Then there’s Preston Nash.
Fresh out of prison and stepping into the empire his father left behind, Preston is a man on a mission—to build something real, something lasting, something that won’t land him back behind bars. But when he walks into a Bible study looking for peace and instead finds Genesis, temptation takes on a whole new meaning. She’s the kind of good that men like him don’t deserve. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting her.
Genesis knows better than to fall for a man like Preston, but with each shared glance, conversation, and touch that lingers too long, resisting him feels more like a test she’s bound to fail.
Faith. Redemption. Desire.
When salvation and sin collide, which one wi
Then there’s Preston Nash.
Fresh out of prison and stepping into the empire his father left behind, Preston is a man on a mission—to build something real, something lasting, something that won’t land him back behind bars. But when he walks into a Bible study looking for peace and instead finds Genesis, temptation takes on a whole new meaning. She’s the kind of good that men like him don’t deserve. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting her.
Genesis knows better than to fall for a man like Preston, but with each shared glance, conversation, and touch that lingers too long, resisting him feels more like a test she’s bound to fail.
Faith. Redemption. Desire.
When salvation and sin collide, which one wi
388 pages, Paperback
Published March 30, 2025
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Tia Love
35 books74 followersLove. Luxury. Joy. These three concepts are at the center of creative entrepreneur Tia Love’s personal philosophy, magnified in every aspect of her brand. A woman of many talents, Tia has established her lifestyle brand to keep her hand stirring the pot at the intersections of cultural fusions.
As a romance author, Tia writes love stories with unique characters and storylines that give her Black women leads the love they deserve. From love stories to her company, Penned by Love, Tia engages with the writing community through a specific cultural lens to help them bring powerful stories to fruition.
When she isn’t writing her love stories or helping others mastermind theirs, she’s creating original content for her blog, The Black Bradshaw.
As a romance author, Tia writes love stories with unique characters and storylines that give her Black women leads the love they deserve. From love stories to her company, Penned by Love, Tia engages with the writing community through a specific cultural lens to help them bring powerful stories to fruition.
When she isn’t writing her love stories or helping others mastermind theirs, she’s creating original content for her blog, The Black Bradshaw.
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May 8, 2025
(3.5⭐️) So while not a Christian romance it is heavily Christian themed. It’s a story of deconstructing harmful church rhetoric & coming to terms with what your faith and your walk with God looks like beyond toxic holiness. I loved Preston. Real bad. He said what he meant, and meant what he said. And his actions always aligned with his intentions, you never had to worry about what he is thinking. Genesis got on my nerves a lil bit though. I get it though, the church messed her up. And she had a lot to unpack in herself about her faith & living life on her own terms and not her parents/the church. But babygirl…you 35 years old. “Omg I can’t like a “bad boy”. My parents!” 🙄You grown! I need you to go sit on somebody’s couch and figure it out lol. This was a slow build, and I wish just a couple things were addressed before the end…because Ciera, Genesis’ father, and Deacon Charles ain’t get what they deserved.
October 16, 2025
Beautiful story with a very reflection worthy message about faith and carving out your own spiritual journey regardless of the traditions laid out for you. Preston was A MAN lol like whew everything you want in an MMC he was that. Genesis was no slouch either they were perfectly paired. The reason it’s not a 5 is because while I know every situation can’t end with explosions and physical harm I do think the situation with the Deacon the mama & daddy dragged on forever and the solution was a monologue by our FMC, like I get it but sometimes people need to be cursed out BADDD. That mama and daddy def not seeing the pearly gates I know that much.
October 13, 2025
So good!
Easily one of my favorite Black romances of the year! The way I consumed this book in a 24 hour period needs to be studied!
Big daddy Preston did not come to play… met his prey (Genesis) at Bible study and vowed to not only take care of this woman but worked until all of his ducks were in order to go get her and he was on a strict timeline because he wanted her bad baby!
If you like a little drama because her Mama is her biggest opp (she can still catch these paws)
and a lot of accountability and genuine pursuing in a romance that will most likely have you crying at random moments because of how Tia Love bridges scripture in to the hunt and the union… baby get this today!
Beautifully done! Have y’all read this???
Easily one of my favorite Black romances of the year! The way I consumed this book in a 24 hour period needs to be studied!
Big daddy Preston did not come to play… met his prey (Genesis) at Bible study and vowed to not only take care of this woman but worked until all of his ducks were in order to go get her and he was on a strict timeline because he wanted her bad baby!
If you like a little drama because her Mama is her biggest opp (she can still catch these paws)
and a lot of accountability and genuine pursuing in a romance that will most likely have you crying at random moments because of how Tia Love bridges scripture in to the hunt and the union… baby get this today!
Beautifully done! Have y’all read this???
October 7, 2025
I absolutely loved this book. Every church girl (ifyyk) does indeed want a Christian thug!!!!
This book was so relatable and a good time at the same time. I love the book reference of some classics (gurrrrrl what y’all know about Rev. Black)
10/10 recommend
This book was so relatable and a good time at the same time. I love the book reference of some classics (gurrrrrl what y’all know about Rev. Black)
10/10 recommend
May 7, 2025
Baybee! This book is anything but a Christian novel but the way the author weaved the Bible Study theme through the book was 👌🏽
And Preston has earned a spot on my book bae list. I love a MMC that is emotionally available, knows what he wants, has a don’t play bout her attitude with a lil BDE on the side. He knew he wanted Genesis but knew he had to come correct, despite the ghosts his past. It’s a slow burn that developed the characters in such a beautiful, relatable way.
Watching the FMC be handled with care, supported & loved while she journeyed through her healing journey was refreshing.
Ruth might have been my 2nd favorite character. I loved her!
I cackled, snapped my fingers, and clutched my pearls reading this book. This books gave me all the feels. 😍
And Preston has earned a spot on my book bae list. I love a MMC that is emotionally available, knows what he wants, has a don’t play bout her attitude with a lil BDE on the side. He knew he wanted Genesis but knew he had to come correct, despite the ghosts his past. It’s a slow burn that developed the characters in such a beautiful, relatable way.
Watching the FMC be handled with care, supported & loved while she journeyed through her healing journey was refreshing.
Ruth might have been my 2nd favorite character. I loved her!
I cackled, snapped my fingers, and clutched my pearls reading this book. This books gave me all the feels. 😍
November 17, 2025
I really enjoyed this book and I had this book on my TBR for a while. This book is my first read by this author. I want to read more books by this author.
November 30, 2025
This book hit some people where it hurts. I truly understand the title. It’s just right. Appropriate. People use the Bible to control people. Genesis found her voice and life by not taking it so literally and Preston opened her eyes to everything or everyone is not as it seems.
Her parents are what turn people away. Her sister was there for her through it all. No judgement just love and support. Kind of a slow burn.
Highly recommend
Her parents are what turn people away. Her sister was there for her through it all. No judgement just love and support. Kind of a slow burn.
Highly recommend
December 31, 2025
3.5/5 stars
So...this honestly wasnt what I was expecting. Not in a bad way....but also not fully in a good way. The writing in this was really good though and I do want to read more Tia Love for sure!! I love the way the story flowed and the emotional depth this had.
Howeva. This book focused a lottttttttt on Genesis and her religious trauma, but doesnt work towards solving any of it in my opinion in the end. It felt like a lot of build up and then kind of sizzled out. I HATEDDDDD how she judged Preston almost to the point of not thinking he was even smart nor could read- and it really irked me. She did all that judging and didnt ask not ONE question about his past since she was so worried about his "bad boy" image. Mind you- they 35. You too grown to be talking about some "hes such a bad boy" girl. That is a grown man. YOU are a grown woman shaking in your boots yet asked ZERO questions. That man offed somebody- and she never found out. It was just really annoying I'm sorry 😭. I feel like if they were like 27 or something or younger i wouldve believed it more. But you that old letting your mama talk AT you, your daddy act crazy, AND you basically let a killer in your space and DONT KNOW? Theres just no way- i feel like that just didnt make sense since she was so concerned about his image and past yet never learned basically any of his history.
THEN with HER past, I feel like nothing was actually...done. Maybe I've been reading to many crazy MMCs and Preston was really trying to turn his life around- but Deacon Charles? Under the jail. Algernon aka Algebra? Put him through a wall and then bury him under the jail. Like ugh. LMAOOOOOOOO.
Overall I mean this was a really good read and really well written, theres just a few things i wish were different and I wish it was more romance and Preston and Genesis working out their troubles than religion. (Yes i know the book is called bible study- but there was barely any of that in the book as in literally bible study class LOL)
So...this honestly wasnt what I was expecting. Not in a bad way....but also not fully in a good way. The writing in this was really good though and I do want to read more Tia Love for sure!! I love the way the story flowed and the emotional depth this had.
Howeva. This book focused a lottttttttt on Genesis and her religious trauma, but doesnt work towards solving any of it in my opinion in the end. It felt like a lot of build up and then kind of sizzled out. I HATEDDDDD how she judged Preston almost to the point of not thinking he was even smart nor could read- and it really irked me. She did all that judging and didnt ask not ONE question about his past since she was so worried about his "bad boy" image. Mind you- they 35. You too grown to be talking about some "hes such a bad boy" girl. That is a grown man. YOU are a grown woman shaking in your boots yet asked ZERO questions. That man offed somebody- and she never found out. It was just really annoying I'm sorry 😭. I feel like if they were like 27 or something or younger i wouldve believed it more. But you that old letting your mama talk AT you, your daddy act crazy, AND you basically let a killer in your space and DONT KNOW? Theres just no way- i feel like that just didnt make sense since she was so concerned about his image and past yet never learned basically any of his history.
THEN with HER past, I feel like nothing was actually...done. Maybe I've been reading to many crazy MMCs and Preston was really trying to turn his life around- but Deacon Charles? Under the jail. Algernon aka Algebra? Put him through a wall and then bury him under the jail. Like ugh. LMAOOOOOOOO.
Overall I mean this was a really good read and really well written, theres just a few things i wish were different and I wish it was more romance and Preston and Genesis working out their troubles than religion. (Yes i know the book is called bible study- but there was barely any of that in the book as in literally bible study class LOL)
July 3, 2025
This book was so good. The lessons learned by both main characters were beautiful. Reading Genesis learning herself and breaking the shackles of her parents' expectations was chefs kiss. Her faith was admirable, but I was glad to see her wake up and realize how her parents weaponized faith for control. Her relationship with her sister was perfection. Ruth gave her not only the advice she needed but also the advice she didn't want to hear. I absolutely loved their relationship.
As for Preston, he is book bae. He saw Genesis and knew that was his wife. He did everything he could to become the man he not only wanted to be but also needed to be. His relationship with his mother and Granny was everything and more. His friendships with Corn and Fred were some of my favorite to read. They poured into each other and kept it real.
Preston and Genesis not only needed but deserved each other. Reading Preston uplift her and see here, wheww may that type of love find everybody. This is one of my favorite books of the year.
As for Preston, he is book bae. He saw Genesis and knew that was his wife. He did everything he could to become the man he not only wanted to be but also needed to be. His relationship with his mother and Granny was everything and more. His friendships with Corn and Fred were some of my favorite to read. They poured into each other and kept it real.
Preston and Genesis not only needed but deserved each other. Reading Preston uplift her and see here, wheww may that type of love find everybody. This is one of my favorite books of the year.
October 2, 2025
TIAAAAAAA!!!!! Girl! Book in hand is all I can say. I need book in hand. It also wouldn't hurt to see what the future held for them I love Genesis and Preston. I would love to see more on the mom and dad getting what their Karma. More on Ruth and also what happened to Ci. She just fell off. I just needed a little more.
April 25, 2025
Ok. So this book rocked my world. In a good way.
I normally stay away from books with religious themes (I got a lot of church hurt) but Tia Love is one of my favorite authors and I knew this wasn’t going to be a Christian romance book.
What I didn’t expect was to relate to both Genesis and Ruth. Being raised religious, I knew what it was like to live a restricted life full of judgement and rules like Genesis. And I know what it’s like to decide to live life on your own terms like Ruth.
Genesis’s story brought up a lot of unresolved emotions regarding religion and (I had to take a break at one point) but the beauty of the journey brought me back to the book.
Preston was everything Genesis needed him to be and I love that for her.
Shout out to Tia Love! This book was so beautifully written and it took me on a journey to further healing.
🤞🏾 Ruth gets her own book.
I normally stay away from books with religious themes (I got a lot of church hurt) but Tia Love is one of my favorite authors and I knew this wasn’t going to be a Christian romance book.
What I didn’t expect was to relate to both Genesis and Ruth. Being raised religious, I knew what it was like to live a restricted life full of judgement and rules like Genesis. And I know what it’s like to decide to live life on your own terms like Ruth.
Genesis’s story brought up a lot of unresolved emotions regarding religion and (I had to take a break at one point) but the beauty of the journey brought me back to the book.
Preston was everything Genesis needed him to be and I love that for her.
Shout out to Tia Love! This book was so beautifully written and it took me on a journey to further healing.
🤞🏾 Ruth gets her own book.
May 4, 2025
What a story! A different twist and spin to bring about trust, faith, understanding, healing, romance, love, and so many other feelings.
Genesis and Preston, we're like peeling an onion, as they were both wrapped in so many layers. Genesis needed to be freed from feelings guilty about the actions of a predator and her parents' acceptance of her
Preston needed to be freed to separate himself from the way his late father moved. He wanted to build his own legacy the legal way.
They pushed each other to heal by not forgetting that God saw them at their lowest, struggling to understand their circumstances.
This story was definitely a slow burn with the healing and trusting together. Her mother was a piece of cake and an embarrassing and sorry POS. Miss holy rolly.
MESSY CHRISTIAN!
Genesis and Preston worked hard to build a relationship based on themselves. Her sister Ruthie was hilarious! She spoke her truth and didn't hold back.She was good for Genesis's ego and keeping her from going to a dark place, doubting herself.
There was so much in this story to unpack. Two of my many favorite scenes were Preston letting Algernon know where he stood and to get in line or else. The second one was Preston putting Genesis's mother in check about the new Genesis. Noone was allowed to mess with his baby's peace.
The author did an amazing job telling the story.
Genesis and Preston, we're like peeling an onion, as they were both wrapped in so many layers. Genesis needed to be freed from feelings guilty about the actions of a predator and her parents' acceptance of her
Preston needed to be freed to separate himself from the way his late father moved. He wanted to build his own legacy the legal way.
They pushed each other to heal by not forgetting that God saw them at their lowest, struggling to understand their circumstances.
This story was definitely a slow burn with the healing and trusting together. Her mother was a piece of cake and an embarrassing and sorry POS. Miss holy rolly.
MESSY CHRISTIAN!
Genesis and Preston worked hard to build a relationship based on themselves. Her sister Ruthie was hilarious! She spoke her truth and didn't hold back.She was good for Genesis's ego and keeping her from going to a dark place, doubting herself.
There was so much in this story to unpack. Two of my many favorite scenes were Preston letting Algernon know where he stood and to get in line or else. The second one was Preston putting Genesis's mother in check about the new Genesis. Noone was allowed to mess with his baby's peace.
The author did an amazing job telling the story.
May 6, 2025
Genesis x Preston
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Mark 10:9 NIV
Don’t let the book title fool you….this is NOT a Christian romance!
I downloaded this book during the Book Baes and Heas event. After several recommendations, I moved it to the top of my TBR list.
This was a truly a slow burn….a slow simmer could be a better description. But when it started burning, it was on fire! I absolutely loved this book! The story line and character development was spot on.
Genesis was a good Christian girl. She used her faith to create a sense of perfection for herself. Her life was safe, structured and dictated based on the opinions of others. Preston was a certified bad boy. He was rough around the edges, confident and marched to the beat of his own drum.
I loved how patient Preston was with Genesis. He showed her that she could still maintain her faith without sacrificing happiness. Preston leaned on his own faith to fight the demons of his past and to position himself for the legacy that was left him. Together, this unsuspecting couple was able to find the peace and love they both didn’t realize they needed. And yeah….the spice is there
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Mark 10:9 NIV
Don’t let the book title fool you….this is NOT a Christian romance!
I downloaded this book during the Book Baes and Heas event. After several recommendations, I moved it to the top of my TBR list.
This was a truly a slow burn….a slow simmer could be a better description. But when it started burning, it was on fire! I absolutely loved this book! The story line and character development was spot on.
Genesis was a good Christian girl. She used her faith to create a sense of perfection for herself. Her life was safe, structured and dictated based on the opinions of others. Preston was a certified bad boy. He was rough around the edges, confident and marched to the beat of his own drum.
I loved how patient Preston was with Genesis. He showed her that she could still maintain her faith without sacrificing happiness. Preston leaned on his own faith to fight the demons of his past and to position himself for the legacy that was left him. Together, this unsuspecting couple was able to find the peace and love they both didn’t realize they needed. And yeah….the spice is there
October 13, 2025
This was such a good book that intertwined love, trauma, faith, family, and purpose. Let me start by saying the author says multiple times that this is NOT a Christian romance, while it has elements of it, it’s a contemporary romance at its core. As a woman who grew up in a Christian household that upheld purity culture (more for the girls than the boys), I understood the FMC a lot. I liked Genesis and Preston a lot but I also wish that she would’ve upheld her celibacy. On one hand, her celibacy was a trauma response but I think it also gave her clarity about relationships. With Preston not really being a church going man, it would have been nice if he showed he took her faith seriously by abstaining with her. I think it also would have showed that even though you have those desires and it’s good to know why, not giving into temptation has its rewards. But this could also be the purity culture that I grew up with rearing its head.
SN: I also wish that he would have checked his ex for Genesis. Her parents were the absolute worst and deserve all the bad things.
All that being said, I loved that as soon as he laid his eyes on Genesis he knew she would be his wife and started getting things in order so that he could be the husband that she needed.
SN: I also wish that he would have checked his ex for Genesis. Her parents were the absolute worst and deserve all the bad things.
All that being said, I loved that as soon as he laid his eyes on Genesis he knew she would be his wife and started getting things in order so that he could be the husband that she needed.
July 8, 2025
Not a Christian romance but lots of references to Christianity and scripture which I appreciate! It honestly might offend some people but I can respect someone telling a story with Godly influence from a human perspective.
This was my first Tia Love book and sis told a story! It’s a slow burn but the build up kept me intrigued. I felt like I was really getting to know the characters. I enjoyed their individual stories, their backgrounds, their inner thoughts, the internal battles with being the best version of themselves while still being imperfect. I felt connected to them individually and them together.. baybee do we need to bring some holy water into this equation?! I just know in the implied scenes Genesis was going full on “spank me daddy sub.” 🤣🤣
Okay, okay.. seriously! I loved Preston’s pursuit of his family legacy and Genesis because they were one and the same. I loved all the side characters, especially Ruth! I don’t really know what I was expecting but it wasn’t what I got in the best way. I’ll definitely get into more by this author!
This was my first Tia Love book and sis told a story! It’s a slow burn but the build up kept me intrigued. I felt like I was really getting to know the characters. I enjoyed their individual stories, their backgrounds, their inner thoughts, the internal battles with being the best version of themselves while still being imperfect. I felt connected to them individually and them together.. baybee do we need to bring some holy water into this equation?! I just know in the implied scenes Genesis was going full on “spank me daddy sub.” 🤣🤣
Okay, okay.. seriously! I loved Preston’s pursuit of his family legacy and Genesis because they were one and the same. I loved all the side characters, especially Ruth! I don’t really know what I was expecting but it wasn’t what I got in the best way. I’ll definitely get into more by this author!
October 15, 2025
This was a good book!
I did not know what to expect besides knowing this was not a Christian novel. LOL I came in with an open mind, no expectations and this story was amazing!
As a believer who knows there is a certain way to walk in Christ, the way this story was told was refreshing and freeing. I was reminded again:
God loves me regardless of my past, present, or future.
God is not like man. He is not in the business of punishing people or ignoring things that are wrong. Those type of people are not His true representation.
God will always place people, places, and things in your life to restore and bring you back to Him, showing His grace and love through it.
The way I was rooting for both Genesis and Preston is almost hilarious. I wanted both of them to win and evolve from their pasts so bad. So happy they were able to move beyond that as individuals with the help of one another.
I can’t wait to read more about them because this can’t be the end for them. ❤️
I did not know what to expect besides knowing this was not a Christian novel. LOL I came in with an open mind, no expectations and this story was amazing!
As a believer who knows there is a certain way to walk in Christ, the way this story was told was refreshing and freeing. I was reminded again:
God loves me regardless of my past, present, or future.
God is not like man. He is not in the business of punishing people or ignoring things that are wrong. Those type of people are not His true representation.
God will always place people, places, and things in your life to restore and bring you back to Him, showing His grace and love through it.
The way I was rooting for both Genesis and Preston is almost hilarious. I wanted both of them to win and evolve from their pasts so bad. So happy they were able to move beyond that as individuals with the help of one another.
I can’t wait to read more about them because this can’t be the end for them. ❤️
August 9, 2025
This book was so good! While it’s not a Christian romance book I can appreciate how Bible Study was used throughout the book.
I loved how Genesis was able to let go and find her own path when it came to reclaiming her womanhood and to heal from her past trauma. I also loved how she was able to finally let go and be loved on by Preston. My girl truly deserved it.
Preston is a walking testament of “if he wanted to he would.” He knew (actually they both did) from the moment he laid his eyes on Genesis that she was his end game. I loved how the author showed that someone who was once incarcerated can have motivation to stay out but to help others in the process.
Overall I loved the themes and messages that this book had and would recommend this one who is in the mood for a slow burn contemporary romance.
I loved how Genesis was able to let go and find her own path when it came to reclaiming her womanhood and to heal from her past trauma. I also loved how she was able to finally let go and be loved on by Preston. My girl truly deserved it.
Preston is a walking testament of “if he wanted to he would.” He knew (actually they both did) from the moment he laid his eyes on Genesis that she was his end game. I loved how the author showed that someone who was once incarcerated can have motivation to stay out but to help others in the process.
Overall I loved the themes and messages that this book had and would recommend this one who is in the mood for a slow burn contemporary romance.
October 18, 2025
Not sure about the title…
I echo similar reviews stating that this not your typical Christian romance. There is sex and although it’s a slow burn it definitely heats up. Preston is fresh out of prison attempting to build onto his father’s legacy with a praying mother and grandmother by his side. While Genesis comes from a religious family, there’s a lot of “church hurt” that has caused her to retreat into a shell. Preston shows her another perspective of what it means to have a relationship with God but he’s also more of a, “try Jesus and not me” kind of man. He steps in all aspects about his baby, Genesis.
I think the title is a bit controversial and a bit of a deterrence for urban fiction readers but the book is good. It’s real and a great read.
I echo similar reviews stating that this not your typical Christian romance. There is sex and although it’s a slow burn it definitely heats up. Preston is fresh out of prison attempting to build onto his father’s legacy with a praying mother and grandmother by his side. While Genesis comes from a religious family, there’s a lot of “church hurt” that has caused her to retreat into a shell. Preston shows her another perspective of what it means to have a relationship with God but he’s also more of a, “try Jesus and not me” kind of man. He steps in all aspects about his baby, Genesis.
I think the title is a bit controversial and a bit of a deterrence for urban fiction readers but the book is good. It’s real and a great read.
April 8, 2025
A...story! This was a throwback, crockpot, type of romance, where the author took their time, in showing us who the MCs are, while providing enough background for each, to frame their journey toward one another.
Additionally, I can't think of the last time I read a work of fiction, that left me curious about how it will resonate with a segment of readers. From the role religion plays in some women's upbringing to family dynamics, trauma, healing, etc.
Tia touches on a lot in this book, all while telling a very focused story. I have more to say, but it's author/style stuff that had me geeking out throughout the book.
Additionally, I can't think of the last time I read a work of fiction, that left me curious about how it will resonate with a segment of readers. From the role religion plays in some women's upbringing to family dynamics, trauma, healing, etc.
Tia touches on a lot in this book, all while telling a very focused story. I have more to say, but it's author/style stuff that had me geeking out throughout the book.
July 6, 2025
One thing about me is that I live for a “good” church girl x bad boy romance. Preston and Genesis were great for each other and I will probably think about this story often.
While understanding that Genesis has some prior familial & relationship trauma as well as church hurt to unpack, it makes sense why some things occurred. But also being a few years short of 40, I didn’t quite care for the “bad boys will ruin me” mindset cause we are how old?
At times it did feel a little wordy especially whenever discussing Preston taking over the family business. Wish we saw more of the business being ran vs. inner musings and “it’ll be done legally/the right way” in every conversation.
While understanding that Genesis has some prior familial & relationship trauma as well as church hurt to unpack, it makes sense why some things occurred. But also being a few years short of 40, I didn’t quite care for the “bad boys will ruin me” mindset cause we are how old?
At times it did feel a little wordy especially whenever discussing Preston taking over the family business. Wish we saw more of the business being ran vs. inner musings and “it’ll be done legally/the right way” in every conversation.
November 17, 2025
Genesis is a reflection of many of us. Reared in a home that used the Bible and what was passed on concerning dating (keep ya legs closed, don’t dress to provoke, etc) to control young ladies while the males sowed their wild oats. Preston helped her challenge those views, kept her safe, loved her fully and she found sexual liberation and took conteol l of her healing journey. I also loved that Preston wasn’t converted because he fell for a church girl.
Fav scene: Preston creating the space for them to do Bible study.
Fav scene: Preston creating the space for them to do Bible study.
November 25, 2025
This book was AMAZING! Genesis and Preston’s story of redemption and restoration of love and finding their own walk and faith in God brought me to tears LITERALLY!! Tia Love absolutely DID THAT! Like, no this is not your typical Bible study and not a Christian romance at all BUT I know for sure a lot of Christian women could see themselves in Genesis in one way or another. I sure did. I felt seen and I just kept saying ohhhwee if God would just send me a Preston lol. I read this book on my kindle but most definitely will be buying the physical copy for my bookshelf.
December 10, 2025
Just Wow!
This book touches on so many truths about the church and how religion is used to manipulate people. How parents can be so religious and sanctified that they allow harm to their children to maintain an image in the church.
Genesis had caged herself into this perfect box so that she didn’t break the rules or commit certain sins. But one night at Bible study in walks Preston and everything changes! He slowly tore down all her walls. He showed her what true love and protection feels like. Their story was so beautiful and healing!
This book touches on so many truths about the church and how religion is used to manipulate people. How parents can be so religious and sanctified that they allow harm to their children to maintain an image in the church.
Genesis had caged herself into this perfect box so that she didn’t break the rules or commit certain sins. But one night at Bible study in walks Preston and everything changes! He slowly tore down all her walls. He showed her what true love and protection feels like. Their story was so beautiful and healing!
January 9, 2026
3.5⭐️
This book is for the church girlies whose battles came at the hands of the very people who should have loved them unconditionally—those whose truth was weaponized to force them into submission, and whose voices were silenced for challenging a performative Christian narrative. While the story has a strong church and spiritual foundation, it is not a Christian romance. Bible Study is the book-form embodiment of what’s done in the dark coming to light—and asks the question: would you recognize love if it sat across from you?
This book is for the church girlies whose battles came at the hands of the very people who should have loved them unconditionally—those whose truth was weaponized to force them into submission, and whose voices were silenced for challenging a performative Christian narrative. While the story has a strong church and spiritual foundation, it is not a Christian romance. Bible Study is the book-form embodiment of what’s done in the dark coming to light—and asks the question: would you recognize love if it sat across from you?
July 10, 2025
I downloaded this book as a free ebook from prolific works, not knowing what to expect from this author. This book tells a story between two main characters trying to forge through traumatic events from their past, while embarking on something new with each other, doing things they’ve never done before, and doing it while afraid. Preston was such an upstanding MMC and exemplified a modern day relatable righteousness. Loved almost everything about this book, highly recommend.
November 24, 2025
Feels.
He was her anchor. She was his beam. First read by this author and I was not disappointed. I loved the complexity of both characters and how they needed to grow individually from their past scars and limitations. I deeply enjoyed how careful Preston was with Genesis, she needed that… especially since she only had her sister in her corner. Her parents were trash, the audacity of them and that backwards thinking upset me throughout the entire book!
He was her anchor. She was his beam. First read by this author and I was not disappointed. I loved the complexity of both characters and how they needed to grow individually from their past scars and limitations. I deeply enjoyed how careful Preston was with Genesis, she needed that… especially since she only had her sister in her corner. Her parents were trash, the audacity of them and that backwards thinking upset me throughout the entire book!
January 5, 2026
The Best Book!
Wow!! This is my first read by this author and I have to say, Preston & Genesis's story was so amazing. Their love story, their own personal relationship with God, and the God-given talent of this author touched my heart and soul. This will not be my last read by this author. Ms. Love, you are so blessed & truly anointed. This is a MUST read! 🔥 🔥 🔥
Wow!! This is my first read by this author and I have to say, Preston & Genesis's story was so amazing. Their love story, their own personal relationship with God, and the God-given talent of this author touched my heart and soul. This will not be my last read by this author. Ms. Love, you are so blessed & truly anointed. This is a MUST read! 🔥 🔥 🔥
January 12, 2026
OMG, I think I love Preston. Once he saw her... game over! He knew what he wanted but realized that he had to do some work before even going there. And then the way he helped her to unpack her trauma, made me like him that much more. "Gangsters" need love too! And they were made for each other. And they way they brought in the church drama that no one ever wants to address.... Great book!
May 14, 2025
This book was so damn good !1 I could not put it down and it help me to realize that I need to get closer to god and stop allowing others to shape my life and live for what I want and need. I always do things to please others instead of doing what makes me happy!!
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