Never Should've Let You Go

by Elle Kayson

Tryna love two sho’ ain’t easy to do.” Music producer Zion Brown felt every word of that lyric. When his girlfriend discovered she was pregnant, Zion was determined to step up and do the right thing by her. Then... there was Nahla Sullivan. She’d been his best friend until friendship wasn’t enough. They’d crossed the line once, bringing unexpected complications. To save their relationship, Zion and Nahla agreed to keep it “just friends.” But when he reveals his wedding plans, Nahla starts planning as well. She’s not about to lose her first love without a fight. Suddenly, Zion is feeling like he never should’ve let her go...

Wraith Ford knew women. He could spot a manipulator and gold digger in an instant. Zanaida Brooks had all the signs—flawless face and body, a lavish life, and a string of wealthy ex-boyfriends. She was just the type of chick he curved on the regular... except, he couldn’t leave the bossed-up beauty alone. Falling for her was too easy and Zanaida was falling right along with him. Still, she wondered, if Wraith couldn’t get over what he thought was her past, how could they have a future?

244 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 10, 2025

About the author

Published Author.

Exasperated Mother.

Southern Cook.

Angsty, Beautiful, Clueless Mess.

That's me, in short. I've been writing since elementary school and won my first prize in seventh grade. I am a romantic at heart and love a happy ending! Join me on this writing (and reading) journey--you won't be disappointed!

Reviews

[5 Star Delta]

Part 1 of a very cute Friends to Lovers story! Well there’s a book 2 and we still don’t know if they gonna be lovers yet; but I’m hoping for the best!

I liked reading an appearance from the Kinsey crew (The Beauty of this street Love).

The Alphabet homies all have some parental issues affecting their relationships. That damn Wraith is the worse, cuz ain’t no way!

On to book 2!

[Cre8tive Dreamz]

What about Our Friends

Nahla came to get her man & I don’t blame her at all!!!…
Where is their son!!!…I’m sure her mother knows and it’s not going to be good at all!!!…
Lexi is playing w/ fire and I’m sure she’s going to get burn!!!…
Zanaida had me in tears with her revelation!!!…The way Wraith keeps switching up on her is frustrating me to no end!!!…
But this book was definitely a great read and had plenty of moments to make you laugh and cry in the next breath!!!…This group of friends had a lot of secrets btwn them, carrying around with them and they are going to need some answers before they are able to move forward!!!…

[Miss Read A lot]

Great Book

Zion! Don’t piss me off. La should’ve let his ass go through with it and be played in the end because why would you marry someone you’re not even in-love with. Then she marrying him just to have a one-up on La.I hope he bout to find out that she not even carry his baby! Wraith crazy as hell. Him and his raggedy ass feelings were so funny. He loved that damn girl and couldn’t say it. Nai was real messy with the song for the DJ. He better apologize to Nai asap!

[SincerlyMe]

Everybody need the couch lady. My boy was having his cake and eating it too. I wasn’t expecting Nahla to turn into a whole side piece because regardless they didn’t know Alexa was doing her big one all along. Nahla was running behind Zion too much for me. Why not let him get married since it’s obvious that’s what he so called wants. Not once have I seen him do enough running behind her so i hope this next book shakes things up.

[Sylvia]

how good is good?

Baby when I tell you this is one of the best books I’ve read all year! I love every single character & I’m so happy the book doesn’t have a touch of AI, it’s real raw and great. I need part 2