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CRASH: Love in Scrubs
Sametra Andrews knows how to run into burning buildings, but facing her own emotions has been a harder fight. For seventeen years, the devoted single mother and fearless firefighter has kept life protect her son, avoid heartbreak, and never depend on a man to show up.
But one rainy night shatters that plan. After a devastating car crash leaves her son Samaj hospitalized, Sametra meets Dr. Malik Holloway, a fine physical therapist with Alabama roots, healing hands, and an energy that disarms her defenses without even trying.
She wasn’t looking for help. Definitely, not looking to fall. But Malik makes it too easy to do both.
As Sametra rebuilds her life and wrestles with old wounds, Malik becomes more than just support. He becomes the reason she learns that love can rise from the wreckage.
CRASH is a standalone.
But one rainy night shatters that plan. After a devastating car crash leaves her son Samaj hospitalized, Sametra meets Dr. Malik Holloway, a fine physical therapist with Alabama roots, healing hands, and an energy that disarms her defenses without even trying.
She wasn’t looking for help. Definitely, not looking to fall. But Malik makes it too easy to do both.
As Sametra rebuilds her life and wrestles with old wounds, Malik becomes more than just support. He becomes the reason she learns that love can rise from the wreckage.
CRASH is a standalone.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 8, 2025
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C. Monet
70 books252 followersI'm Author C. Monet of Clarksville TN. I write transparent creative romance with a splash of urban. My stories feature, smart, witty boss women and swoon-worthy, loving, flawed men all looking for one thing..... LOVE. Yes, you guessed it I write about love. My novels usually center around instalove, opposites attract, and redemptive love. However, I've been known to come up with love that cant be placed in a box. All in all, love is the motive no matter how it's reached. My books will leave you full; full of love, gems, and pieces of me.
Once life started to happen for and around me I grabbed the pen and decided to unmute my truth. I pen love unfiltered and undefined because rules can’t exist with creativity. The poetry in my words takes you to a place filled with dreams and aspirations of love and how it heals the soul.
Join me in my journey by subscribing to my mailing list at www.authorcmonet.com
Once life started to happen for and around me I grabbed the pen and decided to unmute my truth. I pen love unfiltered and undefined because rules can’t exist with creativity. The poetry in my words takes you to a place filled with dreams and aspirations of love and how it heals the soul.
Join me in my journey by subscribing to my mailing list at www.authorcmonet.com
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August 12, 2025
Malik can crash any day with me
Sametra was a firefighter, the Lieutenant for her squad. She and her son were a team. His father walked away from them when Samaj was a baby. Samaj was a football star for his team, destined to be a college standout. Until he and his mom were involved in an accident and they crashed with a vehicle. This led them to Dr. Holloway. And this was a head on collision with their hearts. The Doctor took care of Samaj, all the while, falling for his mother. No spoilers.... The story will have a lot of emotional materials and several lessons. You will enjoy this hot doctor in scrubs and his crash out with his new family.
Sametra was a firefighter, the Lieutenant for her squad. She and her son were a team. His father walked away from them when Samaj was a baby. Samaj was a football star for his team, destined to be a college standout. Until he and his mom were involved in an accident and they crashed with a vehicle. This led them to Dr. Holloway. And this was a head on collision with their hearts. The Doctor took care of Samaj, all the while, falling for his mother. No spoilers.... The story will have a lot of emotional materials and several lessons. You will enjoy this hot doctor in scrubs and his crash out with his new family.
September 13, 2025
One interaction and Malik was all about Sametra she just had to catch up.
August 18, 2025
Malik Malik Malik!!! What a man what a man!! This book was so amazing!!! They say when a man knows he knows and he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants! Malik definitely gave BDE!! Although his love was too much for Sametra in the beginning, she learned to embrace it and let it happen. From past bad experiences from men she didn’t think she deserved to be loved but baby Malik wasn’t trying to hear any of that. The reassurance he gave her was amazing!! And him claiming her son as his…man!! Definitely the definition of a real man!!
August 16, 2025
Cute
Sametra got on my nerves. Like I understand survival mode but girllllll control freak. Let that man love you! Even her son had to tell her. But uh I need a book on Halo and Davinci. Like wait a min now
Sametra got on my nerves. Like I understand survival mode but girllllll control freak. Let that man love you! Even her son had to tell her. But uh I need a book on Halo and Davinci. Like wait a min now
August 8, 2025
meh
The premise behind this book is good, but it could have been half a long. The way this was drug out was insane.
The premise behind this book is good, but it could have been half a long. The way this was drug out was insane.
August 20, 2025
Ok
This is my first read from this author. I feel like this book was longer than necessary. I gave up at about 80% because it was just dragging.
This is my first read from this author. I feel like this book was longer than necessary. I gave up at about 80% because it was just dragging.
August 11, 2025
Sometimes, it takes an educated thug....
I am an avid reader who reads mostly (95%) the African-American romance genre with a mix of women's fiction. However, when you add medical or healthcare as the trope, you for sure have someone who is going to read, rate, and review that masterpiece. Healthcare is my niche. Malik is the MMC and a DPT it made for an engaging storyline. He had the qualities that a plethora of women were seeking. He was quite intentional about Sametra and Semaj. He claimed Semaj as his son as soon as he felt that Sametra was his wife. Not only was he book smart, but he was street smart as well. He is what I call an educated thug. He took the role of providing and protecting to the highest level it can go. Sametra was the epitome of a strong black woman because she had to be a mother and father for so long. She needed to be knocked into her "soft and feminine era" so she could be loved properly. Malik did exactly that. His actions matched his words. He got the woman, son, baby, and business.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are in for a treat because I sense it's more to come. I hope that Halo gets to tell her story. I can tell by her and Davinci personalities that it is going to be a wild ride. It will be worth every word written. Before we get to them, don't forget to download or purchase this masterpiece. You will be flipping the pages like pancakes.
I am an avid reader who reads mostly (95%) the African-American romance genre with a mix of women's fiction. However, when you add medical or healthcare as the trope, you for sure have someone who is going to read, rate, and review that masterpiece. Healthcare is my niche. Malik is the MMC and a DPT it made for an engaging storyline. He had the qualities that a plethora of women were seeking. He was quite intentional about Sametra and Semaj. He claimed Semaj as his son as soon as he felt that Sametra was his wife. Not only was he book smart, but he was street smart as well. He is what I call an educated thug. He took the role of providing and protecting to the highest level it can go. Sametra was the epitome of a strong black woman because she had to be a mother and father for so long. She needed to be knocked into her "soft and feminine era" so she could be loved properly. Malik did exactly that. His actions matched his words. He got the woman, son, baby, and business.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are in for a treat because I sense it's more to come. I hope that Halo gets to tell her story. I can tell by her and Davinci personalities that it is going to be a wild ride. It will be worth every word written. Before we get to them, don't forget to download or purchase this masterpiece. You will be flipping the pages like pancakes.
September 23, 2025
let love in
Sametra and survival literally went hand in hand… she had to step up to the plate and become both parents. She didn’t know how to allow someone else to take the lead… and Malik wasn’t having it 🙂↔️. He gave her boss energy along with that BDE 🤭.. Sametra even though stressed me out deserved to live the soft life and Malik gave her just that. … like yes girl let that man love you! And you know we love us a good step daddy trope! Claim that child 😌🤏🏾..
Sametra and survival literally went hand in hand… she had to step up to the plate and become both parents. She didn’t know how to allow someone else to take the lead… and Malik wasn’t having it 🙂↔️. He gave her boss energy along with that BDE 🤭.. Sametra even though stressed me out deserved to live the soft life and Malik gave her just that. … like yes girl let that man love you! And you know we love us a good step daddy trope! Claim that child 😌🤏🏾..
August 22, 2025
Cute instalove story. Felt unnecessarily long, authors note said was meant to be a novella and it should have been.
August 30, 2025
Good but too long
I love long books but for some reason this felt like it was too drawn out. It was a cute story, I love that Malik was about business right away, Sametra was a bit annoying and I don’t think she should have been upset or held onto her anger for that long.
I love long books but for some reason this felt like it was too drawn out. It was a cute story, I love that Malik was about business right away, Sametra was a bit annoying and I don’t think she should have been upset or held onto her anger for that long.
November 2, 2025
I enjoyed this so much. It was refreshing to see a man with a real career stand on business about a ready made family that he deemed his. I’m really tired of the Unhinged story lines and this one was execute very well. Dr. Holloway in no way was a pushover, but he had a way of standing in business without being reckless. Getting Semetra to submit was the icing on the cake bc that strong woman superhero she was trying to play was pissing me off. Like gorrlllllll you be single doing it in your own for 18 years! Let this fine man spoil you and put you in your soft girl era! Whew she gave that man such a hard time. And I was so happy when her bestie checked her ass, bc sis do you want to be the man of the relationship or nah? Overall this was a really good palette cleanser and an easy read.
September 5, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. I love how Semetra and Malik were already kind of solidified in their lives and their jobs. With age and having lived life they were able to integrate with each other very well. When I tell you, Malik came in and he was ready for his family oh pressure was being applied. He said you are gonna be my wife and your son is literally going to be our son and we’re still gonna create a family together. I love that Semetra was a strong woman and that she stood her ground and took care of her son for all those years.
My only con to the book was I feel like it was a little bit dragged out, but it was still a really great read.
My only con to the book was I feel like it was a little bit dragged out, but it was still a really great read.
September 30, 2025
This author....
The story would have been great if it was consistent, Malik"s Father died in one instance and left in another....confusion.
Then there are letters missing in words and sentences that have to be reread in order to understand what was being said.
The story would have been great if it was consistent, Malik"s Father died in one instance and left in another....confusion.
Then there are letters missing in words and sentences that have to be reread in order to understand what was being said.
October 23, 2025
From start to finish, Doc did not play about his family — and I loved that. He stood on big business the whole way through, holding it down like a real one. The story had heart, loyalty, and passion wrapped up in every chapter. Definitely one of those reads that makes you root for love that’s solid and protective.
December 17, 2025
I truly loved this book! The healthcare professional in me made me pick up this book and I’m glad I did. The instant connection was done properly and it just gave all the BD energy! Malik played no games when it came to his woman.. and son!! I loved it down!
December 30, 2025
3.75⭐️🌶️🌶️ Instant love✅found family✅single mom✅Dr MMC✅second act break up✅ The only thing I really did not like about this book was the second act breakup because I thought it was so dumb and she overreacted if you asked me.
September 6, 2025
Good read
I love the fact that even though this book had some drama it showed positive like love I would recommend this book to anyone.
I love the fact that even though this book had some drama it showed positive like love I would recommend this book to anyone.
November 8, 2025
Slow Burn…
This is my first time reading a story by this author and I am not sure what her writing style is like, but this book took me the longest to read. This book was 378 pages longs, half of it was pure fluff! I grew bored quite a few times which is why it took about a month for me to finish it. The concept of the story I did like. Dr. Malik Holloway, physical therapist by day, possible thug by night?! LOL. He met Sametra and Samaj, her 17 year old son, after a very bad car accident and became Samaj’s PT. That’s where he and Sametra’s love story began. Sametra’s deadbeat baby daddy and Samaj’s father tried to play pop up in his life which caused conflict with Sametra’s and Samaj. Later the baby daddy tried to extort Malik of 50k with some intimate pictures of Malik and Sametra and instead of him talking to Sametra about the issue he handled it himself, the hood way! When Sametra found out she was big mad, but the anger was sooooo drawn out, OMG I was so sick of her. This story should had been no more than 200 pages, too unnecessarily long. Because I did like where it was going, I will give it a 3 star read because it wasn’t a bad read.
This is my first time reading a story by this author and I am not sure what her writing style is like, but this book took me the longest to read. This book was 378 pages longs, half of it was pure fluff! I grew bored quite a few times which is why it took about a month for me to finish it. The concept of the story I did like. Dr. Malik Holloway, physical therapist by day, possible thug by night?! LOL. He met Sametra and Samaj, her 17 year old son, after a very bad car accident and became Samaj’s PT. That’s where he and Sametra’s love story began. Sametra’s deadbeat baby daddy and Samaj’s father tried to play pop up in his life which caused conflict with Sametra’s and Samaj. Later the baby daddy tried to extort Malik of 50k with some intimate pictures of Malik and Sametra and instead of him talking to Sametra about the issue he handled it himself, the hood way! When Sametra found out she was big mad, but the anger was sooooo drawn out, OMG I was so sick of her. This story should had been no more than 200 pages, too unnecessarily long. Because I did like where it was going, I will give it a 3 star read because it wasn’t a bad read.
August 19, 2025
Annoying
This was an ok story. I feel like the drama was too drawn out. Like ok he kept something from you but why drag it out over a course of 4-5 Chapters? Then Sam annoyed me sooo much. Why was Mal the only apologizing when Sam went back to work while pregnant, yet he was the one still having to kiss her a**??? Like you put yourself and unborn baby in harm’s way and still wanted to act like you had the right to be mad.
Their relationship was so one sided. He cared more about her than she did him in my eyes. she wanted to do was pout and act like a child throughout most of the book. Again the story was ok but could’ve been better.
This was an ok story. I feel like the drama was too drawn out. Like ok he kept something from you but why drag it out over a course of 4-5 Chapters? Then Sam annoyed me sooo much. Why was Mal the only apologizing when Sam went back to work while pregnant, yet he was the one still having to kiss her a**??? Like you put yourself and unborn baby in harm’s way and still wanted to act like you had the right to be mad.
Their relationship was so one sided. He cared more about her than she did him in my eyes. she wanted to do was pout and act like a child throughout most of the book. Again the story was ok but could’ve been better.
September 24, 2025
Sametra was very difficult and little childish to me. Everyone telling her she needed to forgive him. Malik was only protecting her, but she still wanted to be immature about the situation. This story was good but differently long winded than it needed to be. I'm glad they were able to forgive each and get the happiness they deserve. 3.5 ⭐️
August 12, 2025
Crash
I loved me some Dr. Malik Holloway. That man was about his business and claimed Sametra and Samaj as his wife and son from the first time he saw her. I appreciated the pressure he applied and determination to show her he was all about them and making sure they were happy, healthy, healed, protected and at peace. He also was not afraid or short on supplying Sametra with reassurances and affirmations when necessary. Sametra initially allowed him to love her out loud the way he wanted and didn’t give much push back, but there was an incident that caused her to pump the breaks for a bit and I think a lot of that had to do with her previous relationship trauma and unresolved issues. I didn’t agree completely agree with Malik’s actions, but I understood them and while I thought Sametra dragged out the situation, I also understood her as well.
There was some drama but mostly all love with this couple. I really liked them together and how Malik stepped behind her and Samaj. I also liked Sametra’s best friends and how they supported her and loved her but also called her out when she started acting up.
For me this would have been a 5 star read, but there were several editing issues as well as a few inconsistencies with timelines and some of the research didn’t seem to be done well. However, these things didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story, but did have me giving a side eye when I came across them.
SN: The author mentioned another story coming from this book and if the interaction between Halo and Davinci is where that story comes from, I am here for it because that little bit of interaction between those two had me intrigued and wanting more asap.
I loved me some Dr. Malik Holloway. That man was about his business and claimed Sametra and Samaj as his wife and son from the first time he saw her. I appreciated the pressure he applied and determination to show her he was all about them and making sure they were happy, healthy, healed, protected and at peace. He also was not afraid or short on supplying Sametra with reassurances and affirmations when necessary. Sametra initially allowed him to love her out loud the way he wanted and didn’t give much push back, but there was an incident that caused her to pump the breaks for a bit and I think a lot of that had to do with her previous relationship trauma and unresolved issues. I didn’t agree completely agree with Malik’s actions, but I understood them and while I thought Sametra dragged out the situation, I also understood her as well.
There was some drama but mostly all love with this couple. I really liked them together and how Malik stepped behind her and Samaj. I also liked Sametra’s best friends and how they supported her and loved her but also called her out when she started acting up.
For me this would have been a 5 star read, but there were several editing issues as well as a few inconsistencies with timelines and some of the research didn’t seem to be done well. However, these things didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story, but did have me giving a side eye when I came across them.
SN: The author mentioned another story coming from this book and if the interaction between Halo and Davinci is where that story comes from, I am here for it because that little bit of interaction between those two had me intrigued and wanting more asap.
September 26, 2025
Sametra is an independent woman and nothing is wrong with that, because baby girl did what she had to do as a young age for her and her son. She raised her seventeen year old son and made a great career for herself but in the back of her mind she never moved on since the trifling BD left her with some trauma, which have her guessing why me! She was stagnant and never gives anyone a fighting chance because she carried this trauma with her, and what she endured.
Then came Dr. Malik woosa. This is a man who knows what he wants and was confident AF! He had his work cut out for him dealing with Sametra because baby she’s an over thinker. Another plus with the good ole doctor hands are magical being a doctor in physical therapy, and he knew what to do with those hand (wink wink).
Now how Malik handled the situation with the POS BD was hindsight. Sometimes a person may think they protecting a loved one, but they doing more harm than good shrugs 🤷🏽♀️, because baaaby LT was like a dog with a bone because homegirl is stubborn and independent, and accustomed handling things for the past seventeen years by herself!
The good ole doctor had another side and don’t let the suit and the scrubs fool you because he will get in the trenches and make thinks shake!
He spoiled LT and Maj, and he was a protector and provider! No one cannot take that away from him! I love me some him!
Take a roller coaster 🎢 ride with this couple to see how they muddle through intricacies, haters, complexities in their relationship as they heal together as one.
Then came Dr. Malik woosa. This is a man who knows what he wants and was confident AF! He had his work cut out for him dealing with Sametra because baby she’s an over thinker. Another plus with the good ole doctor hands are magical being a doctor in physical therapy, and he knew what to do with those hand (wink wink).
Now how Malik handled the situation with the POS BD was hindsight. Sometimes a person may think they protecting a loved one, but they doing more harm than good shrugs 🤷🏽♀️, because baaaby LT was like a dog with a bone because homegirl is stubborn and independent, and accustomed handling things for the past seventeen years by herself!
The good ole doctor had another side and don’t let the suit and the scrubs fool you because he will get in the trenches and make thinks shake!
He spoiled LT and Maj, and he was a protector and provider! No one cannot take that away from him! I love me some him!
Take a roller coaster 🎢 ride with this couple to see how they muddle through intricacies, haters, complexities in their relationship as they heal together as one.
August 26, 2025
My type of man
Dr. Holloway is my type of man. He knew from the jump that Sametra was his wife, even though they hadn't spoken the first words to each other. However, when they did, he had no problem letting his intentions be known. I love how he claimed Samaj as their son from the start. He showed his love with words and actions and deeds, especially protection.
Lt. Sametra has been holding on to 17 years of hurt from her first love but even longer from her mom. She was used to the hurt that she couldn't fully embrace or accept the love and kindness given to her freely. But with his persistence and constantly showing up, she learns. I love that for them.
I enjoyed getting to know these two and how they handled things. When they hit the folk in the road, they learned even more about themselves and how they wanted to move forward. With each other, Doc and LT were both in their soft era because it's their first time truly feeling loved and giving love. This story had me smiling, laughing, teary-eyed, and ready to throat punch a character or two. This is a beautiful crafted story and I'll love to catch up with them if Halo and DaVinci get a spin-off. Highly recommend. The author did her thang with this one.
Dr. Holloway is my type of man. He knew from the jump that Sametra was his wife, even though they hadn't spoken the first words to each other. However, when they did, he had no problem letting his intentions be known. I love how he claimed Samaj as their son from the start. He showed his love with words and actions and deeds, especially protection.
Lt. Sametra has been holding on to 17 years of hurt from her first love but even longer from her mom. She was used to the hurt that she couldn't fully embrace or accept the love and kindness given to her freely. But with his persistence and constantly showing up, she learns. I love that for them.
I enjoyed getting to know these two and how they handled things. When they hit the folk in the road, they learned even more about themselves and how they wanted to move forward. With each other, Doc and LT were both in their soft era because it's their first time truly feeling loved and giving love. This story had me smiling, laughing, teary-eyed, and ready to throat punch a character or two. This is a beautiful crafted story and I'll love to catch up with them if Halo and DaVinci get a spin-off. Highly recommend. The author did her thang with this one.
September 13, 2025
Crash: the road to recovery
Sametra was a single mom doing her best to raise her 17 year old son on her own. Being slightly distracted over a disagreement they were having she was unable to avoid the collison which changed their lives forever. Sametra was a firefighter so she was used to saving lives not being the one to be saved. When her and her son Samaj arrived at the hospital Dr. Malik Holloway was responsible for their care. Even in the state she was in on arrival he knew it was something about her that intrigued his interest. His first responsibility was treating them both and getting them set on the road to recovery. But he was determined that he wanted to get to know Sametra better. He made his interest known but received a lot of pushback initially.
Sametra didn't trust men after Semaj's dad walked out on them. It had been hard for anything man to prove himself worthy but Malik was determined to prove himself worthy. They had some rough patches but Malik proved to be the man she needed, trusted and loved.
I loved how he took ownership of her from the very beginning calling her his future wife. And was calling Semaj his son way before he had the chance to get to know him.
Sametra was a single mom doing her best to raise her 17 year old son on her own. Being slightly distracted over a disagreement they were having she was unable to avoid the collison which changed their lives forever. Sametra was a firefighter so she was used to saving lives not being the one to be saved. When her and her son Samaj arrived at the hospital Dr. Malik Holloway was responsible for their care. Even in the state she was in on arrival he knew it was something about her that intrigued his interest. His first responsibility was treating them both and getting them set on the road to recovery. But he was determined that he wanted to get to know Sametra better. He made his interest known but received a lot of pushback initially.
Sametra didn't trust men after Semaj's dad walked out on them. It had been hard for anything man to prove himself worthy but Malik was determined to prove himself worthy. They had some rough patches but Malik proved to be the man she needed, trusted and loved.
I loved how he took ownership of her from the very beginning calling her his future wife. And was calling Semaj his son way before he had the chance to get to know him.
October 7, 2025
Wonderful storyline but something was missing
This storyline was a five star beginning but the characters missed the mark on sexual chemistry. The Dr was EVERYTHING, in word description but the way he handled her once they crossed the line was NOT impressive. It felt like the author couldn't use her sexual explicit words out loud as if she saw the act as dirty. I'm intrigued enough as I read to follow this author and dig deeper into her writing style. The story read like Hallmarks movie premiering black love with a sprinkle of choice dirty words dropped. I absolutely loved the way he loved them, she was a hard one but he did good. I could not be convinced while reading that after the lovemaking he left her daydreaming about him, and maybe it's just me because I've read so much erotica and sex scenes that can't pull the two apart scenes, but you still want to FEEL the passion to where it makes the reader say oh my GOSH out loud. This is a good read. I did start with another story in this sequence that hyped up a Dr's ability to leave you breathless and I took that same image into this authors work. I can't want to read more from this one because just maybe those scenes aren't her thing and that's completely ok. I definitely recommend this book.
This storyline was a five star beginning but the characters missed the mark on sexual chemistry. The Dr was EVERYTHING, in word description but the way he handled her once they crossed the line was NOT impressive. It felt like the author couldn't use her sexual explicit words out loud as if she saw the act as dirty. I'm intrigued enough as I read to follow this author and dig deeper into her writing style. The story read like Hallmarks movie premiering black love with a sprinkle of choice dirty words dropped. I absolutely loved the way he loved them, she was a hard one but he did good. I could not be convinced while reading that after the lovemaking he left her daydreaming about him, and maybe it's just me because I've read so much erotica and sex scenes that can't pull the two apart scenes, but you still want to FEEL the passion to where it makes the reader say oh my GOSH out loud. This is a good read. I did start with another story in this sequence that hyped up a Dr's ability to leave you breathless and I took that same image into this authors work. I can't want to read more from this one because just maybe those scenes aren't her thing and that's completely ok. I definitely recommend this book.
August 13, 2025
Book husband 💜💜
Malik was everything in a bag of chips. S*** I would literally let him run me I'm not even gonna lie. That man knew what he wanted from jump and was not shy voicing it. This was such a feel good romance. Malik not only had healing hands and the right mindset but he was about that life after his woman. You weren't just gonna come for her without answering to him with your life. There wasn't a lot of obstacles there were a lot of internal Battles, The dead beat daddy coming back in and causing a mess, But malik handled it and with brace I would like to think. I understood how Semetra felt about the secret situation but baby was dragging it. She got more will power than me because I would have caved after this second I'm sorry.
Loved malik and Semaj relationship. Shit I loved Semaj was with his mom. They were really about family for sure.
The dead beat dead so that's all that really matters. Jealous hoes were told off.
I know we bout to get my girl story because you ain't gonna just leave it with what you gave me that little taste the little taste of crazy with them two I'm looking forward to it
Malik was everything in a bag of chips. S*** I would literally let him run me I'm not even gonna lie. That man knew what he wanted from jump and was not shy voicing it. This was such a feel good romance. Malik not only had healing hands and the right mindset but he was about that life after his woman. You weren't just gonna come for her without answering to him with your life. There wasn't a lot of obstacles there were a lot of internal Battles, The dead beat daddy coming back in and causing a mess, But malik handled it and with brace I would like to think. I understood how Semetra felt about the secret situation but baby was dragging it. She got more will power than me because I would have caved after this second I'm sorry.
Loved malik and Semaj relationship. Shit I loved Semaj was with his mom. They were really about family for sure.
The dead beat dead so that's all that really matters. Jealous hoes were told off.
I know we bout to get my girl story because you ain't gonna just leave it with what you gave me that little taste the little taste of crazy with them two I'm looking forward to it
December 31, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This story had me locked in from the start. Sametra is that strong, exhausted Black woman who has been in survival mode for years, so seeing her finally get a chance to soften while still being fierce about her child really touched me. And Malik… that man walked in with competence, patience, and steady love, and refused to let her or her son feel like they were an inconvenience. The care he showed physically and emotionally made me melt. I loved how this book leaned into healing, trust, and choosing love even when you do not know how to receive it yet. The chemistry was sweet, grown, and actually felt mature instead of chaotic.
If I am being honest though, this book could have been tighter. There were parts that dragged and scenes that repeated the same emotional beats, so it lost a little momentum for me. The heart was there, but it did not need as many pages to say what it was saying. A shorter, sharper version of this story would have hit even harder.
Still, it was emotional, tender, and full of that “let this man love you” energy. A really good read with beautiful themes, just would have benefited from trimming some length.
This story had me locked in from the start. Sametra is that strong, exhausted Black woman who has been in survival mode for years, so seeing her finally get a chance to soften while still being fierce about her child really touched me. And Malik… that man walked in with competence, patience, and steady love, and refused to let her or her son feel like they were an inconvenience. The care he showed physically and emotionally made me melt. I loved how this book leaned into healing, trust, and choosing love even when you do not know how to receive it yet. The chemistry was sweet, grown, and actually felt mature instead of chaotic.
If I am being honest though, this book could have been tighter. There were parts that dragged and scenes that repeated the same emotional beats, so it lost a little momentum for me. The heart was there, but it did not need as many pages to say what it was saying. A shorter, sharper version of this story would have hit even harder.
Still, it was emotional, tender, and full of that “let this man love you” energy. A really good read with beautiful themes, just would have benefited from trimming some length.
August 11, 2025
The first book in this series was absolutely fantastic!. Love, romance, peace, and drama were pieces to this story. Sametra and Malik crashed right into each other's love interest and future wife/husband couple.. This crash was definitely a page turner from start to finish.
Now, this is the kind of man and/or woman you just don't allow to slip away. When he put her ex in check at the hospital, I knew he was a keeper.
I liked that he accepted all that involved her (her son (their son Smaj) & his rehab, her crazy ex, and just things in general life).
Malik was for it all. Sametra just had to learn how to accept someone, specifically, him, to take care of her for a change.
Arrrrgh, major roadblock that had to be resolved. Her demon ex,. Ashe showed his ass. Feelings were hurt because Malik acted on something w/out her input. However, he did have her best interest at heart. Man, she was mad, not only at Malik but her son, Smaj too. He crawled his way back in slowly. Through adversity, Malik never wavered in his love for his family.
Great ending! Do i see Halo getting her story?
Now, this is the kind of man and/or woman you just don't allow to slip away. When he put her ex in check at the hospital, I knew he was a keeper.
I liked that he accepted all that involved her (her son (their son Smaj) & his rehab, her crazy ex, and just things in general life).
Malik was for it all. Sametra just had to learn how to accept someone, specifically, him, to take care of her for a change.
Arrrrgh, major roadblock that had to be resolved. Her demon ex,. Ashe showed his ass. Feelings were hurt because Malik acted on something w/out her input. However, he did have her best interest at heart. Man, she was mad, not only at Malik but her son, Smaj too. He crawled his way back in slowly. Through adversity, Malik never wavered in his love for his family.
Great ending! Do i see Halo getting her story?
September 6, 2025
Let me be clear, I picked this one up because of that cover 👀... but once I got between them pages? BAYBEE, the book had me locked in!
First things first: Dr. Malik Holloway deserves all his flowers. Like, give that man a bouquet, a plaque, and a key to the book bae hall of fame. Because this might be the first time I’ve ever read a story where the MMC falls in love at first sight… while she is unconscious! 😂 Yes, you read that right, but it worked! From the moment he laid eyes on Sametra “Meme” Andrews, he knew she was gonna be his. Come hell, high water, or firefighting emergencies.
And speaking of Meme, she’s a whole firefighter out here raising a teenage son on her own. So any man trying to be in her life? He’s gotta stand on business and be all the business. And Malik? Check, check, and check again. He wanted to be her soft place to land, and he never let up...not once. His whole energy was:
“I can show you better than I can tell you.”
And honestly? I felt that in my soul. 💅🏾
BUT, and you knew there was a but, there was one moment where Malik let that “I’m the protector of this family” energy take over too much. He crossed a line and made Meme feel like she wasn’t respected enough to make her own decisions. And she held a grudge. For a while. Too long in my opinion. Like sis, let my man back into the bed! It's warm over there!
Still, the love these two shared was giving grown, intentional, and emotionally rich. They made their relationship work on their terms, navigated real-life stuff, and found a way to flourish together.
If you like your love stories with heat, heart, real-life complications, and a man who’ll back up every word with action?
Go ahead and read it. You won't regret it.
First things first: Dr. Malik Holloway deserves all his flowers. Like, give that man a bouquet, a plaque, and a key to the book bae hall of fame. Because this might be the first time I’ve ever read a story where the MMC falls in love at first sight… while she is unconscious! 😂 Yes, you read that right, but it worked! From the moment he laid eyes on Sametra “Meme” Andrews, he knew she was gonna be his. Come hell, high water, or firefighting emergencies.
And speaking of Meme, she’s a whole firefighter out here raising a teenage son on her own. So any man trying to be in her life? He’s gotta stand on business and be all the business. And Malik? Check, check, and check again. He wanted to be her soft place to land, and he never let up...not once. His whole energy was:
“I can show you better than I can tell you.”
And honestly? I felt that in my soul. 💅🏾
BUT, and you knew there was a but, there was one moment where Malik let that “I’m the protector of this family” energy take over too much. He crossed a line and made Meme feel like she wasn’t respected enough to make her own decisions. And she held a grudge. For a while. Too long in my opinion. Like sis, let my man back into the bed! It's warm over there!
Still, the love these two shared was giving grown, intentional, and emotionally rich. They made their relationship work on their terms, navigated real-life stuff, and found a way to flourish together.
If you like your love stories with heat, heart, real-life complications, and a man who’ll back up every word with action?
Go ahead and read it. You won't regret it.
August 12, 2025
Crash: Love in Scrubs
Paging Dr. "I'm About That Life" Malik Holloway!!! Yes baby, he can get it every second, minute, hour, day, week, month, year....U Hear Me!!!
Malik is fine, fine. I love a man who is hood-professional. They have BDE for days and don't mind flexing it.
Malik was perfect for Sametra, especially after dealing with her baby daddy. Dude was all kinds of sorry. I knew something was up with him when he started coming back around. And because Maj had daddy abandonment issues, he thought his dad was on the up and up until he didn't.
Sametra, being both mom and dad, was truly independent. She knew how to make things shake and get it out the mud. It was hard for her to let go of the control. However, Malik was a man's Man, and he wasn't taking no shorts. He let her have her moment, and then he got his woman back.
All in all, this book was so damn good. I'm like a crackhead waiting for the next fix (book) to drop. Fantastic job C. Monet!!!!!
Paging Dr. "I'm About That Life" Malik Holloway!!! Yes baby, he can get it every second, minute, hour, day, week, month, year....U Hear Me!!!
Malik is fine, fine. I love a man who is hood-professional. They have BDE for days and don't mind flexing it.
Malik was perfect for Sametra, especially after dealing with her baby daddy. Dude was all kinds of sorry. I knew something was up with him when he started coming back around. And because Maj had daddy abandonment issues, he thought his dad was on the up and up until he didn't.
Sametra, being both mom and dad, was truly independent. She knew how to make things shake and get it out the mud. It was hard for her to let go of the control. However, Malik was a man's Man, and he wasn't taking no shorts. He let her have her moment, and then he got his woman back.
All in all, this book was so damn good. I'm like a crackhead waiting for the next fix (book) to drop. Fantastic job C. Monet!!!!!
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