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Loved By A Certified Maniac
THIS IS A RE-RELEASE!
Monique Williams is the owner of Evocative Solace Day Spa. After having a rocky start, life is finally looking up for Monique, except when it comes to her love life. Being self-conscious has her even more hesitant to open her heart to Amir, even though he brings out the beauty in her scars when he’s around.
Amir McKnight has everything he’s ever wanted in life right at his fingertips. But when it comes to the woman he wants to spend forever with, Amir can’t seem to grasp any parts of her. Especially the only thing he knows he’ll cherish and guard with his life, which is Monique’s heart.
Will trauma from Monique’s past keep her heart under lock and key? Or will Amir show her why he’s a Certified Manic and how nothing or no one can keep him from showing her that she deserves every ounce of love he has to give?
Monique Williams is the owner of Evocative Solace Day Spa. After having a rocky start, life is finally looking up for Monique, except when it comes to her love life. Being self-conscious has her even more hesitant to open her heart to Amir, even though he brings out the beauty in her scars when he’s around.
Amir McKnight has everything he’s ever wanted in life right at his fingertips. But when it comes to the woman he wants to spend forever with, Amir can’t seem to grasp any parts of her. Especially the only thing he knows he’ll cherish and guard with his life, which is Monique’s heart.
Will trauma from Monique’s past keep her heart under lock and key? Or will Amir show her why he’s a Certified Manic and how nothing or no one can keep him from showing her that she deserves every ounce of love he has to give?
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 16, 2025
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November 2, 2025
After seeing Amir and Monique start to form something in Cuffed by a Certified Maniac it was nice to see the two of them agree to being together. It took awhile for them to get there mainly because of some things that occurred in Monique's past but I was happy Amir was patient with her. She did slightly irk me because I felt like she was dragging it just a tad and I didn't like seeing her being so insecure but once she got herself together I was happy she did.
Amir didn't play about her and it was nice to see. I thought Jaseon was wild in the first book but Amir was wilder if that was even possible. It was like she was the missing piece to to his life that he didn't know he needed. Seeing him as a loving and doting boyfriend was nice to see too but once you crossed him it was on and his maniac side definitely came through.
Overall I enjoyed the book and I thought the ending was a nice little especially with all the Monique went through and what she thought she wouldn't be able to get. The banter was funny at times in this one too just like the other book which was a nice added touch.
Amir didn't play about her and it was nice to see. I thought Jaseon was wild in the first book but Amir was wilder if that was even possible. It was like she was the missing piece to to his life that he didn't know he needed. Seeing him as a loving and doting boyfriend was nice to see too but once you crossed him it was on and his maniac side definitely came through.
Overall I enjoyed the book and I thought the ending was a nice little especially with all the Monique went through and what she thought she wouldn't be able to get. The banter was funny at times in this one too just like the other book which was a nice added touch.
October 21, 2025
😂🤗😂🤗😂🤗
I love this 1 better the kids oh my god my favorite scene was The girls Halo and Mo at the dinner with the mama and they pulled out them weapons yassssss they turned into them I love this book
I love this 1 better the kids oh my god my favorite scene was The girls Halo and Mo at the dinner with the mama and they pulled out them weapons yassssss they turned into them I love this book
January 18, 2026
While I enjoyed Jay’s book, this one, Amir’s story, just isn’t hitting for me so far. Monique is already getting on my nerves and I’ve barely started.
Amir waiting an entire year without having sex with Monique while she keeps him at a distance feels highly unrealistic. Yes, it’s fiction, but it still needs some grounding in reality. She constantly pushes him away, gives him nothing emotionally or physically, yet expects him to wait and that’s not making sense to me.
Monique also comes across as forcing sadness. She cries far too often, even when nothing is happening. One moment everything is calm and the next she is wiping tears from her face for no real reason. It feels like unnecessary dramatics.
A man like Amir, who is wealthy, successful, and clearly has options, is choosing to remain devoted to a woman who gives him nothing. This is not about women owing men anything. It is about balance and reciprocity. She offers no warmth, no growth, and no emotional availability, and so far the only thing he gets is to eat her out.
He shows up, buys gifts, and remains patient, yet she gives him no reason to stay. I have not read anything yet that explains why Amir would choose her over women who would actually reciprocate his effort. Instead, the connection feels forced rather than developed naturally.
Right now, Monique reads as emotionally damaged without accountability, and Amir’s loyalty feels manufactured instead of believable. I just need this dynamic to make sense, because at this point, it does not. DNF.
Amir waiting an entire year without having sex with Monique while she keeps him at a distance feels highly unrealistic. Yes, it’s fiction, but it still needs some grounding in reality. She constantly pushes him away, gives him nothing emotionally or physically, yet expects him to wait and that’s not making sense to me.
Monique also comes across as forcing sadness. She cries far too often, even when nothing is happening. One moment everything is calm and the next she is wiping tears from her face for no real reason. It feels like unnecessary dramatics.
A man like Amir, who is wealthy, successful, and clearly has options, is choosing to remain devoted to a woman who gives him nothing. This is not about women owing men anything. It is about balance and reciprocity. She offers no warmth, no growth, and no emotional availability, and so far the only thing he gets is to eat her out.
He shows up, buys gifts, and remains patient, yet she gives him no reason to stay. I have not read anything yet that explains why Amir would choose her over women who would actually reciprocate his effort. Instead, the connection feels forced rather than developed naturally.
Right now, Monique reads as emotionally damaged without accountability, and Amir’s loyalty feels manufactured instead of believable. I just need this dynamic to make sense, because at this point, it does not. DNF.
January 28, 2026
Amir & Mo
This was my favorite! I didn’t think I would love this one more than the first but I really do!! I would definitely reread and recommend. This book made me so happy. I was so happy with their happily ever after even though it came with a lot of drama and a lot of miscommunication and things like that but overall, it was a great book. I’m glad that the main female character found her voice, found her words and didn’t let anybody treat her bad and neither did come in. I really really enjoyed this couples journey this couples family this couples spice and both couple’s lives. I really enjoyed this more than what I thought I would and like I said I now prefer Amir over his brother which is crazy even though they’re both are crazy and this book is hilarious. In this book definitely had a good storyline. The friends were everything to each other and it was just great the way they talk to each other is about how me and my family would talk to each other so it’s well worth the read in very funny and you just never know what’s gonna come out of either brother‘s mouth.
This was my favorite! I didn’t think I would love this one more than the first but I really do!! I would definitely reread and recommend. This book made me so happy. I was so happy with their happily ever after even though it came with a lot of drama and a lot of miscommunication and things like that but overall, it was a great book. I’m glad that the main female character found her voice, found her words and didn’t let anybody treat her bad and neither did come in. I really really enjoyed this couples journey this couples family this couples spice and both couple’s lives. I really enjoyed this more than what I thought I would and like I said I now prefer Amir over his brother which is crazy even though they’re both are crazy and this book is hilarious. In this book definitely had a good storyline. The friends were everything to each other and it was just great the way they talk to each other is about how me and my family would talk to each other so it’s well worth the read in very funny and you just never know what’s gonna come out of either brother‘s mouth.
August 19, 2025
Absolutely loved this Book!!
Monique and Amir’s relationship was a true testament to loving someone who has been deeply hurt in the past, and showing them patience, grace, and healing love. Amir’s patience with Monique really stood out, through both his words and actions, he helped restore her confidence and reminded her of who she was before her ex tore down her self-esteem. I absolutely loved watching him love her back to wholeness.
And of course, this story wouldn’t be complete without Jaseon’s crazy self and Breonna’s hilarious antics those two always keep things entertaining! Overall, I truly enjoyed this book and I’m really hoping Jade and Mitch get their own story next!!
Monique and Amir’s relationship was a true testament to loving someone who has been deeply hurt in the past, and showing them patience, grace, and healing love. Amir’s patience with Monique really stood out, through both his words and actions, he helped restore her confidence and reminded her of who she was before her ex tore down her self-esteem. I absolutely loved watching him love her back to wholeness.
And of course, this story wouldn’t be complete without Jaseon’s crazy self and Breonna’s hilarious antics those two always keep things entertaining! Overall, I truly enjoyed this book and I’m really hoping Jade and Mitch get their own story next!!
September 9, 2025
NEK Mills did it again with Loved By A Certified Maniac—this one hit just as hard as the first! I was hollering at the pure foolishness in this book. Amir and Jay? Straight menaces. Unhinged, ignorant, crazy, no-nonsense—taking out anybody in their way without blinking.
The energy was wild from start to finish, and the entertainment value? Through the roof. I ain’t even gonna spoil the best parts, but just know you gotta read it to feel the madness for yourself.
This book—and the whole series—ate down and left zero crumbs. Nek Mills, you got all the flowers from me, because this was certified heat just like all your other ones!
The energy was wild from start to finish, and the entertainment value? Through the roof. I ain’t even gonna spoil the best parts, but just know you gotta read it to feel the madness for yourself.
This book—and the whole series—ate down and left zero crumbs. Nek Mills, you got all the flowers from me, because this was certified heat just like all your other ones!
July 21, 2025
I absolutely adored this book! Amir and Mo's journey was a whirlwind of emotions that had me laughing, crying, and everything. His showering her with love transformed her into a more healed woman! When the past came crashing back, he stood by her through every challenge. And let me tell you, Breonna, Jay, and their crew were downright hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing when Bre and Mo took on Malik—I was literally on the floor! And when the twins went for Jay's knees? Epic! 😂🤣 I can’t recommend this series enough for anyone searching for a gripping read. The author truly delivers!
August 20, 2025
Amusing
I appreciate the Author giving Amir and Monique their story. I really loved how their relationship blossomed.
Amir was a true alpha male with crazy tendencies, but he was loving and faithful. He supported Monique to the fullest.
I was happy to see Monique took Bre's advice to heart and let Amir love her.
Amir crazy consistently came out to play and it didn't care who it hit!
After all that was said and done both brothers got their happy ever after.
Magnificent story!
I appreciate the Author giving Amir and Monique their story. I really loved how their relationship blossomed.
Amir was a true alpha male with crazy tendencies, but he was loving and faithful. He supported Monique to the fullest.
I was happy to see Monique took Bre's advice to heart and let Amir love her.
Amir crazy consistently came out to play and it didn't care who it hit!
After all that was said and done both brothers got their happy ever after.
Magnificent story!
September 21, 2025
Loved by a Certified Maniac
Amir!!!!! He is FUNNY & THAT MAN!!!! The way he was patient with our girl Mo was so loving!!! He had a smaller temper compared to Jay but he still acted ignorant. I’m glad he helped build Mo up enough to NOT tolerate his crap! Mo was a BOSS! She may have seemed passive but the way she bossed up on folks was amazing 🤩 I’m glad she didn’t allow Malik trifling butt to come in & mess with her mental! And all the women helping him got what they deserved!!!! Now all the kids, whew 😰 I feel for them all!!!!
Amir!!!!! He is FUNNY & THAT MAN!!!! The way he was patient with our girl Mo was so loving!!! He had a smaller temper compared to Jay but he still acted ignorant. I’m glad he helped build Mo up enough to NOT tolerate his crap! Mo was a BOSS! She may have seemed passive but the way she bossed up on folks was amazing 🤩 I’m glad she didn’t allow Malik trifling butt to come in & mess with her mental! And all the women helping him got what they deserved!!!! Now all the kids, whew 😰 I feel for them all!!!!
January 22, 2026
I loved it!
Monique and Amir really went through it! Malik did a number on her self esteem, but when Amir decided he wanted her, there was no stopping him. Trina was a hot mess and in the end they met with a terrible fate. Breonna and Jaseon were just as funny as the last time and I !oved Jade and Mitch together. Great read loved the unconditional love and the willingness from Amir to stick close to Monique and he loved her until she healed from the hurt. Malik found out the hard way don't mess with the McKnight men and their women!
Monique and Amir really went through it! Malik did a number on her self esteem, but when Amir decided he wanted her, there was no stopping him. Trina was a hot mess and in the end they met with a terrible fate. Breonna and Jaseon were just as funny as the last time and I !oved Jade and Mitch together. Great read loved the unconditional love and the willingness from Amir to stick close to Monique and he loved her until she healed from the hurt. Malik found out the hard way don't mess with the McKnight men and their women!
September 1, 2025
ANOTHA one
Love Nek. Love her work. Love these foolish characters she’s written. Jay cracks me up 😭 and his bad behind kids! Please! Somebody put them in a separate time out. Amir & Monique’s love story was so cute. She thought she was fast but Amir was faster & wasn’t coming up off her. I kinda saw who the ex was gone be but satisfied with how his character arc ended. It brought me immense satisfaction lol.
Love Nek. Love her work. Love these foolish characters she’s written. Jay cracks me up 😭 and his bad behind kids! Please! Somebody put them in a separate time out. Amir & Monique’s love story was so cute. She thought she was fast but Amir was faster & wasn’t coming up off her. I kinda saw who the ex was gone be but satisfied with how his character arc ended. It brought me immense satisfaction lol.
October 26, 2025
When I say I was laughing and kicking my feet at the antics of Amir and his brother! This was such a beautiful romance between Monique and Amir. It was nice to also see the continuation and growth of Jaseon and Breonna as well.
Amir was a man loving a broken woman but he didn’t let her own stubbornness keep them apart. The two went through so much but the HEA, the surprise wedding 🥹 omgoodness my heart.
Amir was a man loving a broken woman but he didn’t let her own stubbornness keep them apart. The two went through so much but the HEA, the surprise wedding 🥹 omgoodness my heart.
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November 19, 2025
Loved by a certified maniac (Maniac series book 2)
This was a great story with a better ending. The brothers found true love with the sisters/best friends. I'm glad her ex and his minions are gone and never returning. All them babies and three sets of twins, I hope you write a book about the kids when get older because they act worse than their fathers. I'm so glad for the ladies and their family.
This was a great story with a better ending. The brothers found true love with the sisters/best friends. I'm glad her ex and his minions are gone and never returning. All them babies and three sets of twins, I hope you write a book about the kids when get older because they act worse than their fathers. I'm so glad for the ladies and their family.
November 25, 2025
Amir = Certified Maniac
Once again, Amir took the whole book down in a good way. He loved my girl Monique through all her trials and tribulations, broken heart, broken spirit, and broken soul and self esteem. Amir was patient with Mo and it all worked out in his favor because he got his girl and their little family. Cute story that had me laughing, crying, and swooning all at the same time.
Once again, Amir took the whole book down in a good way. He loved my girl Monique through all her trials and tribulations, broken heart, broken spirit, and broken soul and self esteem. Amir was patient with Mo and it all worked out in his favor because he got his girl and their little family. Cute story that had me laughing, crying, and swooning all at the same time.
December 23, 2025
comedic HEA
This story was hilarious. The kids stole the show. I wanted to scream at Mo a time or two because she was going to let a good one get away if she didn’t get it her way. I loved Amir’s patience. Something is to be said about a man who can truly embody the meaning of love and show it. Their story had a lot to deal with, surprisingly on her end, and it was good to see them overcome it.
This story was hilarious. The kids stole the show. I wanted to scream at Mo a time or two because she was going to let a good one get away if she didn’t get it her way. I loved Amir’s patience. Something is to be said about a man who can truly embody the meaning of love and show it. Their story had a lot to deal with, surprisingly on her end, and it was good to see them overcome it.
January 24, 2026
I may have enjoyed this one more than the first. There was something about Amir and Monique that I was immediately drawn to. They were introduced by the siblings in the first book, and watching their friendship blossom and develop there made this story even more rewarding. What really got me was Amir’s patience and understanding , it felt genuine, intentional, and so refreshing to read.
And because peace is never an option, we got drama, some shooting, and a truly unhinged ex. All in all, I had a great time on this journey.
And because peace is never an option, we got drama, some shooting, and a truly unhinged ex. All in all, I had a great time on this journey.
September 3, 2025
A Man in Love
I was a tad bit upset with Monique. That man chased you for over a year with no cooch and you still wondering if he want you for you. I also felt like she tried to be like Breonna toting guns and doing way too much. I do appreciate that she finally gave him a chance and she got her HEA. Overall a beautiful love story.
I was a tad bit upset with Monique. That man chased you for over a year with no cooch and you still wondering if he want you for you. I also felt like she tried to be like Breonna toting guns and doing way too much. I do appreciate that she finally gave him a chance and she got her HEA. Overall a beautiful love story.
September 13, 2025
Ha
I thought the first book had me ctfu but the McKnight brothers are back and crazier than ever. This Amir and Monique story. Verbal and Emotional abuse has left Mo scared to love but Amir is more than willing to show her cheat love is! The villains villain. Jay is cussing folks out and Bre is pulling her glock
I thought the first book had me ctfu but the McKnight brothers are back and crazier than ever. This Amir and Monique story. Verbal and Emotional abuse has left Mo scared to love but Amir is more than willing to show her cheat love is! The villains villain. Jay is cussing folks out and Bre is pulling her glock
January 17, 2026
Goodread
This was a very good story. I love the way that Amir loves Monique. I do hate that Monique consistently made dumb decisions. The action kept me reading non-stop. I hate that Amir didn't get kids named after him that's stupid. I don't care how many books I read I love me some Jay. Other than that this is another fire read I love reading books by this author.
This was a very good story. I love the way that Amir loves Monique. I do hate that Monique consistently made dumb decisions. The action kept me reading non-stop. I hate that Amir didn't get kids named after him that's stupid. I don't care how many books I read I love me some Jay. Other than that this is another fire read I love reading books by this author.
July 30, 2025
🔥🔥🔥
This series was 🔥 this is my first time reading a book by Nek mills I laughed . I enjoyed how hard these men loved on these two women it was so refreshing to read about a good man loving a women. I definitely recommend the maniac series !
This series was 🔥 this is my first time reading a book by Nek mills I laughed . I enjoyed how hard these men loved on these two women it was so refreshing to read about a good man loving a women. I definitely recommend the maniac series !
August 4, 2025
such a treat!
This is my second time reading this book and loved it just as much as the first time I read it. Unhinged men, babies and pure comedy. I do recommend if you enjoy a good laugh, hard loving , comedy and bad kids lol.
This is my second time reading this book and loved it just as much as the first time I read it. Unhinged men, babies and pure comedy. I do recommend if you enjoy a good laugh, hard loving , comedy and bad kids lol.
August 9, 2025
the laughs
The spice, the laughter and the storyline was unmatched. Everybody got what they deserved in the most disrespectful way again second time reading, and it didn’t disappoint.
The spice, the laughter and the storyline was unmatched. Everybody got what they deserved in the most disrespectful way again second time reading, and it didn’t disappoint.
September 17, 2025
Love Amir and Mo was cool too. I don't feel like she should've been as traumatized as she was by what she went through though. To play in Amir's face like that for a year was alot. Like girl you lucky he stayed around
October 13, 2025
loved both books down
Book one was so good, had me laughing my behind off with Jay and his shenanigans and then to think Amir was also crazy too had me keke ing. These books were such a pleasure to read I gobbled them right up. I am a Nek Mills fan for life.
Book one was so good, had me laughing my behind off with Jay and his shenanigans and then to think Amir was also crazy too had me keke ing. These books were such a pleasure to read I gobbled them right up. I am a Nek Mills fan for life.
October 15, 2025
So glad Monique and Amir got their happy ending!
This was such a great read. I wanted to learn more about Monique and hearing her story made me sad but I was glad Amir showed her real love. Her ex was such a narcissistic a hole. He got exactly what he deserved.
This was such a great read. I wanted to learn more about Monique and hearing her story made me sad but I was glad Amir showed her real love. Her ex was such a narcissistic a hole. He got exactly what he deserved.
October 17, 2025
I’m never disappointed!!!
This book blows complete mayhem…You did it again…Amir is completely unhinged just like his brother just in calm before the storm type of way..I love the way he loves Mo…He healed her broken heart and soul…If being LBACM works for Mo sign be up!!!
This book blows complete mayhem…You did it again…Amir is completely unhinged just like his brother just in calm before the storm type of way..I love the way he loves Mo…He healed her broken heart and soul…If being LBACM works for Mo sign be up!!!
January 15, 2026
Amir did not play about Mo he helped restore her confidence and reminded her of who she was before her ex tore down and it was nice to see. That man was very patient with her. She started getting on my nerves because she was definitely doing the most with not trying to work on letting the previous hurt go. My boy Jaceon became even crazier somehow. That dinner scene with the mam was hilarious.
August 12, 2025
Awww
I loved seeing Mo come into her own. She deserves that happiness and love. And uh Amir loves calling Jay crazy but sir you are a maniac too. A menace. A psycho.
I loved seeing Mo come into her own. She deserves that happiness and love. And uh Amir loves calling Jay crazy but sir you are a maniac too. A menace. A psycho.
October 8, 2025
crying
Too much of it at the wrong times. I’m actually a crier myself but it becomes too much when the characters cry at the drop of a hat 🤦🏽♀️
Too much of it at the wrong times. I’m actually a crier myself but it becomes too much when the characters cry at the drop of a hat 🤦🏽♀️
November 11, 2025
My new favorite book. Amir is crazier than Jaeson.
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