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For Presly Smith, true love is hard to find. The easier she makes herself to love, the harder her relationships feel. Her list appears short and simple—All Presly wants is a man that’s hers. When her situation-ship with Houston ends before her sister’s wedding, Presly has all but given up on love. It seems unrealistic and unattainable, regardless of how happy and in love her sister is.

When she meets her brother-in-law’s best friend Rasheed, he claims her instantly as his. Unfortunately, Presly’s heart has been cemented and hardened with no way in in sight. Rasheed is determined to restore her faith in love again… or, at least, her faith in being loved by him.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2025

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B. Love

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Voted AAMBC's 2018 Romance author of the year, Master storyteller B. Love is the unparalleled self-love teacher. As the powerhouse for modern-day womanhood, she pens contagious content that encourages readers to internalize admiration and intimacy. She allows her most powerful vessel to guide her stories, wholly.
Since age 12, Love has been spreading self-awareness, care, and appreciation. For over six years, Love has authored over 40 publications centered around heart-piercing, reverence-worthy romance. Her novels not only entertain but challenge the audience to explore love. With a keen eye for passion, desire and dynamism she includes heuristic methods in her beautifully curated accounts of life.
B. Love’s entire persona is spearheaded by her incredible infatuation with the power of love. Contained within each novel, is an edification created for the glorification of self. Her pen bleeds for the souls who need just an inkling of empowerment. Each story is written with the intent to enlighten, engross and enkindle the passion in whoever picks up her book.

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Profile Image for Jenae.
171 reviews3 followers
August 11, 2025
I expected this whole Houston bs to wrapped up by page 10…15 at the latest but half the book was about these two dumbasses, yes Presley included. And then here come Joe Goldberg talmbout you mine and I’m not using a condom?! Excuse me?! Maybe it would have been believable if we didn’t see Presley hung up on Houston when she had every opportunity to leave him alone. And then the communication after he was blocked? Ick 🤢😩 this was just not a great experience. I genuinely do t know why the FMC would be written to be as idiotic as she was like come one now. And Joe Goldberg not knowing this lady from Adam or Eve 😭😭
Profile Image for Danni Phantom.
71 reviews4 followers
June 8, 2025
This had so much potential but fell a little flat for me. I wish Presley didn’t spend so much time/half the book being gaslighted by Houston it took away from the story. I wish we would have been able to see more of her and Rasheed getting to know each other. He came with the BDE and I wish it wasn’t so rushed like they got a couple of days and she wasted over a year with Houston and his mama. Other than that the book was good
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Profile Image for Toya  Davis-Stokley.
2,618 reviews106 followers
June 19, 2025
Presly, girl….. I didn’t know whether to give you a hug or shake some sense into you. Ughhh…. 🤯Your intuition was telling you at every turn the Houston was not the one, but that feeling of familiarity and fear of starting over, had taken hold to our girl something serious! 👀 That old adage holds true, you gotta get sick and tired before you make a move. Presly FINALLY had enough and walks away with no regrets.

When Presly meets Rasheed, she can’t believe a man like this exists. He is everything that she is looking for in a man, but she is not interested now after dealing with Houston. However, Rasheed ain’t trying to hear her. He makes himself clear that he will show her how to be loved properly.

Rasheed!! Whew…. The confidence, and BDE that he was throwing out I could feel through my kindle pages. 😍 This man was certain that Presly was his and just needed to get her on board.
Cute story. 👍🏾👍🏾
30 reviews1 follower
July 24, 2025
UMMM this was an ok read but…

It didn’t really evoke any emotion other than annoyance for real. Presley was probably my least favorite MFC. The patience she had with Houston didn’t make sense. He was very transparent (dude came to your house with food only for himself and his response to your frustration is “I wasn’t thinking about you.” and your response was to get into a serious relationship?🤯) yeah NO! Then you break up because he continues to show his true colors and you fall into a FWB deal but cry when he suggests spending YOUR birthday with his momma? I just rolled my eyes so hard this entire book. I think I only finished because of Rasheed but all the whining and crying was unnecessary for a man who showed you way too many times what it was.
Profile Image for Monique.
514 reviews27 followers
June 15, 2025
I read this in a little over an hour. It’s a very quick and fast paced read. A nice palate cleanser. Presly made me want to shake her. It took her a little too long to get out of her situationship for me🙄(we only have 120 pages sis!!) At any rate, I’ll never be mad at a book showing a Black woman being loved intentionally, and out loud, and Rasheed staked his claim immediately. I’m just cackling because they fell in love in 48 hours. But I guess when you know you know🤷🏾‍♀️
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6,084 reviews122 followers
June 9, 2025
So freaking good

Love in written form was extra nice. It's really sweet when the good girl gets the man she deserves. Yes, I recommend this book.
1,108 reviews8 followers
June 12, 2025
Mine

I read the synopsis and the author’s note in the beginning and went into the story knowing that Presly was in another relationship and had to end that relationship before a new one began, but homegirl was getting on my nerves in the beginning. She kept holding onto Houston even though he wasn’t meeting her needs fully and every time she told him this, all he had to do was apologize and sex her to get her forgiveness and it got old because you can’t say you want someone to be yours but keep entertaining someone who isn’t trying to commit with a title much less provide you with the things you needed outside of sex. The moment that man showed up to her house with food for just himself, should have been the end of that situationship for good because you can’t tell me you want to see me but didn’t think about me when you got food for yourself. Make it make sense.

Now once Rasheed entered the scene, I was all in this story and I wished we could have gotten more of Rasheed and Presly together, but what we did get to see of them together I loved me some Rasheed. That man was intentional and didn’t mind catering to Presly and loving on her in such a short amount of time. I think Presly almost fumbled him from her fear but she got it together and let that man love her like she deserved.
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132 reviews
August 18, 2025
Okay

This was okay, the FMC was irritating, was it low self esteem?? The majority of the book was spent giving Houston another chance and another one and then another one 🤨 until they end up in a friend with benefits, then when she does meet a decent worthy man the book seems rushed
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54 reviews
August 12, 2025
This could have been a great, well thought out book. However, the extremely rushed plot makes it super unbelievable. Also, character development lacked because everything was so rushed. 2 stars for a considerably good concept.
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1,497 reviews22 followers
July 15, 2025
RASHEED & PRESLY

This was a nice short and sweet story. Presly gave Houston too many chances that I thought she was never going to move on. But a chance encounter with Rasheed changed all that. He definitely checked off the boxes of a man with good qualities and one who knows what he wants and how to make his woman happy. I'm so glad he gave Presly the happiness she's always wanted from her man.
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1,896 reviews
July 31, 2025
I adored Presley's character, but I definitely felt she wasted so much time on Houston - I know, many of us have been there, so it was definitely relatable. But baby when Rasheed came in the picture, I was like, oh yes, let this man love you - time, be darn. When you know, you know!
Profile Image for Destanie.
99 reviews1 follower
August 25, 2025
mine

Omg Great book!!! I can’t wait to read more. Keep up the good work. Loved everything about this book. It was spicy!!
Profile Image for Shahtia Gay-hairston.
3,473 reviews27 followers
June 9, 2025
Mine

Whew! I just about went crazy with the chances she gave Houston, I think the way it was written, toxicity was felt. Art does that some times. Rasheed was a welcome breath of fresh air.
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117 reviews1 follower
January 24, 2026
3.5⭐️: Rasheed is chef's kiss! The way he allows Presley to really understand, not all men are out here unhealed and angry, is beautiful!
Perfect easy read, with a dash of spice!
Profile Image for Kamari.
42 reviews
June 13, 2025
Although Rasheed and Presly had a nice little ending, half the book was about Presly and Houston. By the time Rasheed was introduced, it was hard to care about how great he was since so much time was spent on the toxic situationship with Houston.
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Profile Image for Rita M.
100 reviews
July 20, 2025
It Was Okay

I get we needed to understand Houston in Presly's life, but it was too much Houston, not enough Rasheed. Who's story was it? Rasheed gave the epilogue, not Presly. I feel like it was unfinished.
Profile Image for Linsey Porter.
42 reviews
August 29, 2025
I DNF’d this one. The writing was well done, but I cant stand a character who ignores their intuition for a man. I didn’t even care to see her happy ending because she spent so much time with foolish ass Houston.
Profile Image for Unique Renee.
97 reviews4 followers
October 10, 2025
Too much telling not enough showing. Therefore, couldn’t pick up chemistry between the characters.
10 reviews2 followers
June 9, 2025
Mine by B. Love was such a beautiful and emotional read. It tells the story of Presly, a kind and sweet woman who’s been stuck in a situationship with a man named Houston that doesn’t deserve her. He’s selfish, only thinks about himself, and constantly gaslights her into staying with him because it’s convenient, and comfortable. But even though she’s with him, she feels alone—she’s not chosen, not prioritized, and she’s definitely not loved the way she deserves.

Then everything changes when she meets a complete stranger who steps in to protect her without question. From the very beginning, Rasheed claims her and puts her first. He makes her feel safe, seen, and most importantly—wanted. After being with someone like Houston, Presly is guarded and unsure, but Rasheed never gives her a reason to be afraid. He’s patient, kind, and intentional with her.

This story really touched me because it shows how powerful it is to be loved the right way—fully, freely, and without having to beg for it or settle for mediocrity. Presly’s journey is about learning what real love feels like, and realizing she doesn’t have to settle for less just because it’s familiar.

B. Love proves once again why she’s THE favorite of mine. Her writing always feels real and heartfelt, and Mine is another perfect example of that. Purchase it today, and leave a 5 star review. It’s more than worth it!
Profile Image for Mickey Rena.
135 reviews1 follower
September 24, 2025
Fast Forwarded Love Story

Mine had the bones of a good story, but the execution just didn’t land for me.

The first quarter of the book was spent in a back-and-forth cycle between Presley and Houston, even though the preface had already told us he wasn’t endgame. By the time Rasheed showed up, the shift into possessive “you’re mine” territory felt unearned, more creepy than romantic, since we hadn’t seen enough development to explain his intensity. There was a turning point where his tone finally worked for me, but that came so late that the relationship rushed through everything else at warp speed.

The wedding week retreat was basically the whole love story. Presley went from suspicious of Rasheed to planning to move across the country with him within pages, and the epilogue had him talking marriage and babies. The author tried to smooth this over by clarifying how much time was passing, but it still felt like flipping a page meant fast-forwarding through major relationship milestones.

At just over 100 pages, this read more like a short story or novella than a full novel, and maybe it should have been marketed that way. The pace was uneven, the development thin, and the possessiveness leaned creepy instead of swoony for most of the book. A quick read, but not one I really enjoyed. Three stars.
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238 reviews3 followers
June 10, 2025
Houston, we've got a problem. This man was a selfish, insensitive, spoiled, uncaring, and immature jerk. Come to my home with only food for you and his mf *@s would be heading right back out the door. Plus, his total devotion to his mommy, disrespectful comments, and commitment issues were some big and real Red Flags.

Presley was absolutely too good to be with the likes of Houston. She compromised her values, to not be alone and start all over. She should have cut that cord six months in.

In steps Rasheed! He is the best friend of Presly's brother-in-law. Sexy, suave, confident, determined, and unafraid of commitment. He was laser focused on making Presly his, from the start. I loved that this was a fast-paced story that tapped into the chemistry of these two. He was everything she wanted in a partner, and she was all that he desired.
Profile Image for Sheridan McKenzie.
186 reviews
September 1, 2025
Presley pissed me off in the first few chapters!! That man clearly didn’t like or respect her. He only tried and put in any effort when it was convenient for him and I hate that it took a year and some change to understand that. I was ready to shake her my damn self! “I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE YELLED AT A WOMAN LIKE THIS BEFORE” but you can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved. I’m glad she had some people in her life who actually cared about her enough to tell her the truth. You don’t have to beg a man to show you human decency! I would have dropped him like a bad habit, but that’s because I’ve already had to learn my lesson lol. She stayed until she couldn’t take it anymore and I’m glad she did eventually come to her senses. She let him go and allowed a man to come into her life! Good for her.
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249 reviews5 followers
June 10, 2025
A beautiful second chance at real love

This book was so real and raw , I loved how relatable Presly’s character was. Sometimes we as women will accept the bare minimum to for the ideal of being with someone. Presly accepted the bare minimum from Houston and when that got old. She started to realize she deserved better. When you are use to being treated like an afterthought. You assume all men are like that but when Rasheed showed up to show her what real love felt like. She was waiting for the other shoe to drop and it took Rasheed to show her better than he could tell her. That he was there to love her, heal her and protect her. Her heart being safe was his main priority. 5 star read. 10/10 highly recommend
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666 reviews2 followers
July 13, 2025
Mine!!

At the beginning of the book, Presly is in a dead-end relationship with Houston who was an immature mama's boy. Presly knew that he wasn't the man for her, but she kept settling for him. I was glad when she finally decided to put herself first and got rid of that deadweight. At her sister's wedding, Presly ends up encountering Rasheed. Rasheed is mature enough to know what he wants and how to go after it and that's Presly for him. Rasheed intentional pursuit of Presly was exactly what she needed and deserved after all she went through with Houston. I'm happy that Presly got herself together and didn't let a good man get away. He gave her the peace, love, and security that was missing from her life. Highly recommend!!
191 reviews
October 21, 2025
Beautiful love story part 2 please

Prsely she reminds me of myself. When you go through so much mediocre relationships, we have to put a wall up and say to ourselves some time there is no real men out there who will be the Equivalent yolk to us only.. Men play a lot of games and women like us. We got ours lives together and don’t have time for we want real love someone who is show up for us the way Rasheed shows up for Presly treat her as well deserving .it’s hard for us to accept that. We been hurt by a few . Who weren’t deserving of our love. to find someone truly for one woman in this lifetime 2025. I pray for my partner my soulmate every day God will send them to me when is my time. I know the story is continue. Please give us part two.
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297 reviews1 follower
October 28, 2025
Rasheed and Presley

Shory and sweet read, wit a lil bit of drama.

Presley was "dating" some that enoyed tge benfits of a relationship with commitment. Presley thought this was what she want, but realize she wanted more. She wanted to be seen, chosen and prioritized. It took her a few tries to leave wgat wasnt feeding her soul.

Rasheed is a friend of her brother in law to be and they were suppose to meet around her birthday. It didnt happen, they finally meet before the wedding festivites and Rasheed claimed her without her even knowing....lol

Choosing him wasnt easy for her, she was second guessing everything. He gave her his version of space and things worked out in the end.

This is a book, a book, a book a book.
Profile Image for Jerrica (Mrsmar10Reads) Martin .
1,699 reviews10 followers
June 9, 2025
Say you’re mine…

Presley accepted a lot from someone she wasn’t fully committed too. Houston was selfish, he wanted Presley to be someone she wasn’t, and he was so attached to his mom that is was unhealthy. Why she allowed someone so much of her time was beyond me. It was almost 50% of the book with his bs. Then comes Rasheed…intentional, intense, and applying the right amount of pressure. Finally Presley sees that love shouldn’t be a fight to get things right, but an effort to keep things going as they should. I hope we get to see more of these two because their connection was so powerful. Happy Reading Y’all !💋
510 reviews4 followers
June 15, 2025
Mine

B, I don't understand how someone could leave an ugly review about your books. You, my girl, are the truth.

Rasheed is the guy for all the ladies who want to be loved and prioritized. He knew the moment he saw Presly that she was his. No questions, ifs, ands, or buts. He is a man's man.

I was so happy when Presley decided to get rid of Houston for real. Dude was playing games and letting his mama run him. I'm a boy mom but I give my son the grace to make his own decisions and mistakes. His mama was too much.

All in all, Presley stopped running and let Rasheed love her the right way. Great story!!
19 reviews1 follower
June 11, 2025
When you are loved correctly

Rasheed's love for Presly inspired me to want a do over in life, to find my perfect match and experience a love that rivals theirs. Presly's patience with Houston's unnecessary drama was commendable, and I am grateful she chose to prioritize her own happiness. Rasheed's influence in Presly's life demonstrated that one need not accept subpar treatment, for there is someone who will love you wholeheartedly, once you let go of relationships that do not serve you.
721 reviews
June 11, 2025
Vickie J

Paisley was tired of not being loved the right way, her sister was planning her wedding and she wanted the same kind of love. Houston was a mama's boy and she was just putting up with disrespect and and instead of letting him go for good she kept settling. Rasheed knew about her because of his best friend and her sister and when he seen her at the gas station having a breakdown he knew she was it for him......... So who do you see at the estate where the families are staying. The guy from the gas station. ☺️☺️☺️
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