ALL B.A.R.K. NO BITE

by Michelle Nicole

Betrayal. Kidnapping. Secrets. Domestic Violence. Failed Relationships. Death. An unsure future.
These four resilient women grow stronger in their friendships as they navigate life together. Bianca attempts to keep her friends in check while trying to ensure the men in her life will not continue to leave her. Alicia struggles to parent her siblings with the challenges of her career. Katrina embarks on a journey with her sexuality that may cause her life. Regina is one car burned, busted windows and slashed tire event away from prison time. Embark on a journey with these four young ladies as they attempt to launch a FBI investigation on one of their lovers by themselves.

153 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2025

Reviews

[chronically dope · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 it just had to many things going on for me

[Ciara · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

All B.A.R.K. No Bite is a book about sisterhood and Black women empowerment, filled with drama, laughter, and heart.

We follow four friends as they navigate love, family, and the ups and downs of life while always holding each other up:
• Bianca steps into a new relationship with Mike, who comes with a beautiful daughter and a high-conflict BM.
• Alicia, the oldest sibling, juggles family responsibilities and her workload. When one of her siblings is in an accident, she’s shaken—but a new doctor catches her eye.
• Regina has been with Jeremy for years in a toxic but familiar cycle. He’s finally ready to commit, but will they even make it to the altar?
• Karina, a bisexual woman, loves her man but also feels drawn to Dominique, who may not be as genuine as she seems.

This book was an absolute ride—packed with messy drama, funny moments, and emotional depth. A fast-paced, engaging story about friendship, love, and the resilience of women.

[Jordanae Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

All B.A.R.K. No Bite by Michelle Nicole is a fast-paced, suspense-filled ride that grabs you early and doesn’t let go. By chapter three, you’re completely locked in, turning pages to see what happens next. It’s the kind of quick read that still manages to pack in high stakes, emotional beats, and unforgettable characters. At its core, this story is a reminder of the power of sisterhood and the beauty of found family; those bonds that hold us together even when the world feels dangerous and uncertain.

[Alyshaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Friends For Life

Four friends who are more like sisters vs friends.

Bianca - struggling with love after losing every man she every loved

Alicia- trying to parent her siblings and still date and be happy

Regina- the firecracker who had her childhood trauma but don’t play about her friends

Katrina- the girl who loves to easy and loves too hard.


These ladies will never turn their backs on each other and will battle the world to protect one of another.

This book will have you clutching your pearls and begging for me.

[ReaderGirly❤️]

I know this is this authors debut, and I don’t mean to be harsh, but the editing in this was really really bad. For one, there are no breaks between paragraphs and dialogue so it all just runs together in one giant mess. don’t know if it’s the kindle formatting or what, but it really was a hot mess. In addition to the writing, it was just bad. The story didn’t flow and it read sincerely like a jumbled mess. And I tried to struggle through since the book is only 153 pages, but I just couldn’t get past the numerous grammar and formatting errors

[LilithNeverEve · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this book a lot. The sisterhood between the women was my favorite part. No matter what happened, they always had each other’s backs and knew each other better than anyone else. I loved seeing such strong friendships where no man ever came between them. The messiness and drama kept things entertaining and made the story fun to read. It was an easy, enjoyable escape and a great reminder of how powerful real female bonds can be. A solid, feel-good read that kept me smiling.

[Aestheticallyreading_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

All Bark and no bite was gripping me by the edges. When i say ride or die girlfriends THIS IS WHAT I MEAN. I got all the feels of sisterhood in this story and i pray she working on part 2 cause im ready to eat that up!!! Good job girly!

[kourtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

wow

This book was very good and stressful and this cliffhanger just made me scream real bad I’m hopping part 2 is in the works

[April M. Byrd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Was good read these four ladies go through it . But they go through it having each other’s backs. It’s sister hood at its finest.