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A Single Virgin: An Unhinged Arranged Marriage
A Single An Unhinged Arranged Marriage
She never knew 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲—until she was asked to inherit someone else’s.
𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 is just trying to make it through the day without falling apart.
By morning, she’s teaching music to kindergartners.
By night, she’s behind the bar at her late grandmother’s nightclub—some nights it smells like love, other nights like cigars.
A place where married men whisper promises they’ll never keep and single ones flirt just to see if they can make her blush.
It’s loud, messy, and real. The only piece of her grandmother’s 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 she has left.
At twenty-one, Melody is untouched by love—or anyone at all.
Not because she’s waiting for a fairytale, but because she’s still learning how to live without the woman who raised her.
Then comes an 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 she never saw coming.
A dying woman.
A deal that ties her to a world she doesn’t understand.
And a name that changes 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘅.
𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘅 has everything the world envies—money, class, and a husband who worships her.
But beneath the perfection is a woman fighting a battle she’s already losing.
Determined not to let chaos write her ending, Scarlett makes one final, chilling
She handpicks the woman who will take her place when she’s gone.
𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝘆.
A girl with grit and softness in the same breath.
A girl who was never supposed to touch her world—or Jacyn Oxberry's heart.
This isn’t a love triangle—it’s a love born from loss, choosing tenderness over control.
Scarlett believes she’s protecting her legacy.
But 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 doesn’t play by rules, and 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 never stays in its lane.
As 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝘆 and 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝘆𝗻 find comfort in shared loss, their connection turns from forbidden to undeniable.
And when Scarlett’s perfect plan unravels, she must face the in trying to control love, she may have destroyed it.
A Single An Unhinged Arranged Marriage is a sensual, deeply emotional 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿&#
She never knew 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲—until she was asked to inherit someone else’s.
𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 is just trying to make it through the day without falling apart.
By morning, she’s teaching music to kindergartners.
By night, she’s behind the bar at her late grandmother’s nightclub—some nights it smells like love, other nights like cigars.
A place where married men whisper promises they’ll never keep and single ones flirt just to see if they can make her blush.
It’s loud, messy, and real. The only piece of her grandmother’s 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 she has left.
At twenty-one, Melody is untouched by love—or anyone at all.
Not because she’s waiting for a fairytale, but because she’s still learning how to live without the woman who raised her.
Then comes an 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 she never saw coming.
A dying woman.
A deal that ties her to a world she doesn’t understand.
And a name that changes 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘅.
𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘅 has everything the world envies—money, class, and a husband who worships her.
But beneath the perfection is a woman fighting a battle she’s already losing.
Determined not to let chaos write her ending, Scarlett makes one final, chilling
She handpicks the woman who will take her place when she’s gone.
𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝘆.
A girl with grit and softness in the same breath.
A girl who was never supposed to touch her world—or Jacyn Oxberry's heart.
This isn’t a love triangle—it’s a love born from loss, choosing tenderness over control.
Scarlett believes she’s protecting her legacy.
But 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 doesn’t play by rules, and 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 never stays in its lane.
As 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝘆 and 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝘆𝗻 find comfort in shared loss, their connection turns from forbidden to undeniable.
And when Scarlett’s perfect plan unravels, she must face the in trying to control love, she may have destroyed it.
A Single An Unhinged Arranged Marriage is a sensual, deeply emotional 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿&#
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Published October 15, 2025
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November 28, 2025
Shawty! this was so good 😮💨. This is definitely a twist on the arranged marriage trope, and I really enjoyed it. The story had depth, tension, and feelings all over the place.
Now listen, I do wish we got more of Cyn and Melody actually falling in love on page. Seeing that build would’ve taken this to a solid 5 stars for me. As it stands, though, it’s a strong 4.5.
Heads up, there is trauma on page, so please take care with this one. Also, Scarlett was A LOT. Stubborn doesn’t even cover it. Thoughtful, yes, but also very controlling and hard-headed. Ugh.
And I don’t normally root for cheating, but whew, Cyn deserved happiness, period. 🤷🏾♀️
Now listen, I do wish we got more of Cyn and Melody actually falling in love on page. Seeing that build would’ve taken this to a solid 5 stars for me. As it stands, though, it’s a strong 4.5.
Heads up, there is trauma on page, so please take care with this one. Also, Scarlett was A LOT. Stubborn doesn’t even cover it. Thoughtful, yes, but also very controlling and hard-headed. Ugh.
And I don’t normally root for cheating, but whew, Cyn deserved happiness, period. 🤷🏾♀️
November 16, 2025
Had I known that I previously DNF’d a book by this author, I wouldn’t have wasted three days of my life on this dumb shit.
First and foremost, I kept hearing my people but I wasn’t seeing my people. WHY the f*** were white characters freely using the n word? I thought maybe I was confused but nope. Colorism, racism, all the isms were present.
Also, this book was trauma porn. Bruh. So much unnecessary goddamn trauma. Hurricane Katrina and 9/11 victims - damn, double homicide.
Lastly, calling children who were in foster care “consumers” gave slavery. Especially since the foster homes were owned by the whites who kept using the n word.
PS. How do I block this author on Kindle unlimited? I don’t want to see anymore goddamn books mentioned by her ever again. Get somebody else to do it.
First and foremost, I kept hearing my people but I wasn’t seeing my people. WHY the f*** were white characters freely using the n word? I thought maybe I was confused but nope. Colorism, racism, all the isms were present.
Also, this book was trauma porn. Bruh. So much unnecessary goddamn trauma. Hurricane Katrina and 9/11 victims - damn, double homicide.
Lastly, calling children who were in foster care “consumers” gave slavery. Especially since the foster homes were owned by the whites who kept using the n word.
PS. How do I block this author on Kindle unlimited? I don’t want to see anymore goddamn books mentioned by her ever again. Get somebody else to do it.
October 23, 2025
Well Damn Krystal
I knew I was gonna love it but not this much. I’m rooting for Melody and Cyn bc I love them together. Melody is a young woman who was born during Hurricane Katrina and was abandoned by her mother then raised by her grandmother. The way her mother was bought up was sad as hell and she turned around and did the same thing getting pregnant again and repeating the cycle. Melody just reconnecting with her mother and met her sister Jaliyah for the first time in 15 years. Jaliyah had been through some things and her being in foster care shows that. She was assaulted in the worse way and by someone who was meant to protect her yet they did the opposite. Jacyn meets Melody while she working and they hit it off before any relation is made between Melody and anyone. Lottie Devereaux was a woman fighting a terrible illness that has plague her forever and she was told she was terminal that meant leaving behind her husband Jacyn and son Joel. To keep her mother’s memory alive and her company in the family her husband has to marry into the family. Jacyn wasn’t expected anything like this from the woman he thought he was spending his life with. Melody is a bartender and a teacher and she finds out the lady who strikes up a conversation with her is none other than her cousin she never knew. Jacyn’s brother Kelsius is trying to get back his manhood after a horrible situation that occurred when he was younger. You wrong for that cliffhanger too miss ma’am bc WTH. Wanna know all of the juicy details in between pick this up ASAP. Y’all see the team she on so y’all know her pen game is crazy. This book is full of drama and heartache and love.
I knew I was gonna love it but not this much. I’m rooting for Melody and Cyn bc I love them together. Melody is a young woman who was born during Hurricane Katrina and was abandoned by her mother then raised by her grandmother. The way her mother was bought up was sad as hell and she turned around and did the same thing getting pregnant again and repeating the cycle. Melody just reconnecting with her mother and met her sister Jaliyah for the first time in 15 years. Jaliyah had been through some things and her being in foster care shows that. She was assaulted in the worse way and by someone who was meant to protect her yet they did the opposite. Jacyn meets Melody while she working and they hit it off before any relation is made between Melody and anyone. Lottie Devereaux was a woman fighting a terrible illness that has plague her forever and she was told she was terminal that meant leaving behind her husband Jacyn and son Joel. To keep her mother’s memory alive and her company in the family her husband has to marry into the family. Jacyn wasn’t expected anything like this from the woman he thought he was spending his life with. Melody is a bartender and a teacher and she finds out the lady who strikes up a conversation with her is none other than her cousin she never knew. Jacyn’s brother Kelsius is trying to get back his manhood after a horrible situation that occurred when he was younger. You wrong for that cliffhanger too miss ma’am bc WTH. Wanna know all of the juicy details in between pick this up ASAP. Y’all see the team she on so y’all know her pen game is crazy. This book is full of drama and heartache and love.
October 20, 2025
Nothing beats messy family drama! Babyyyyy, Lottie pissed me off so bad! If I could have yanked her through my screen, I absolutely would have! Bonnie is just a rich, miserable babet! Like girl, pleaseee go sit in a corner somewhere! Kelsius barely wants her; maximizing his access to her only because she gives it so freely! The saying, "Oh be careful what you ask for because you just may get it," is so true! Lottie literally gave it all away only to turn around when it bit her in the ass! Too late now, the divorce is final just as she wished! Even with Melody staying away from Jacyn, she was still his choice! The ink is dried on the divorce papers and the ink is certainly dry on the marriage certificate! Lottie needs to move around! When her family told her to check again, she refused to and now she wants it all back! Nahhhhhh, Melody better don't fall for the bullshit! I was taking nothing she said about mixed up patients info and bloodwork! Let's go to the doctor and see that shit for ourselves and even then, she better let Lottie know she'll be the best step mother around because she wasn't going anywhere! Whew challllle! My pressure is through the roof! Part 2 is need NOW!!!!!
November 3, 2025
That ending though!!!
I can't recall ever reading a book by this author, but let me tell you I'm about to go through her catalog and read EVERY DAMN THING!! From beginning to the end she had me in my feelings. One part I wanted to feel bad for Lottie, and the next I wanted to fight her. Mellie and Cyn pulled at my heartstrings. When he practically begged this woman in front of their family and she stop played him to the left I was like well F her! I really don't want to give too much away, so I'm just going to say READ THIS ISH!!!
I can't recall ever reading a book by this author, but let me tell you I'm about to go through her catalog and read EVERY DAMN THING!! From beginning to the end she had me in my feelings. One part I wanted to feel bad for Lottie, and the next I wanted to fight her. Mellie and Cyn pulled at my heartstrings. When he practically begged this woman in front of their family and she stop played him to the left I was like well F her! I really don't want to give too much away, so I'm just going to say READ THIS ISH!!!
October 17, 2025
A taste of Cyn!
Be careful what you ask for, because when you get it you may not be mentally ready to handle it. Cyn upgraded at Lottie's prodding and she can't handle it. Bonnie is messy and miserable. What I want to know is how did she know where to find them to deliver those papers and went wait until he left the room? Misery loves company. She gave her husband away and in the process showed her true colors. Can't wait for part 2. #TeamCynandMelody
Be careful what you ask for, because when you get it you may not be mentally ready to handle it. Cyn upgraded at Lottie's prodding and she can't handle it. Bonnie is messy and miserable. What I want to know is how did she know where to find them to deliver those papers and went wait until he left the room? Misery loves company. She gave her husband away and in the process showed her true colors. Can't wait for part 2. #TeamCynandMelody
November 12, 2025
Ohhhhh
Oh. My. Gosh. You’ve done it again. Every time I read a new series it’s better than the last. I know to expect a certain level of quality and it’s delivered every time. Wtbs… there’s so much to say about Lottie and Cyn idek where to start lol. However, is Lottie white or nah? I liked Mellie for the most part too. Definitely a good read. Good pace and nice flow. Where’s part 2?
Oh. My. Gosh. You’ve done it again. Every time I read a new series it’s better than the last. I know to expect a certain level of quality and it’s delivered every time. Wtbs… there’s so much to say about Lottie and Cyn idek where to start lol. However, is Lottie white or nah? I liked Mellie for the most part too. Definitely a good read. Good pace and nice flow. Where’s part 2?
October 20, 2025
awww naww
Aww naw if these hoes ain’t got nothing else. They got audacity! Lil bihhh if you don’t move tf around! You had a choice and you made it. Now you regret it. Aww to bad so sad! If she doesn’t write nothing else she is going to write the hell out of a messed up family drama! I know I better have part in 2 by next week! Sensational!
Aww naw if these hoes ain’t got nothing else. They got audacity! Lil bihhh if you don’t move tf around! You had a choice and you made it. Now you regret it. Aww to bad so sad! If she doesn’t write nothing else she is going to write the hell out of a messed up family drama! I know I better have part in 2 by next week! Sensational!
October 23, 2025
So bishhhhh
Ain't no take backs boo!!! I licked it so it's mine. I hope Jacyn don't go back to Scarlett and I hope Melody doesn't let what ever Scarlett yapping about come up off her husband. That's probably a ploy her and Dumb Bonnie done came up with. Krystal Armstead sure knows how to make you anxious for her next release.💓💓
Ain't no take backs boo!!! I licked it so it's mine. I hope Jacyn don't go back to Scarlett and I hope Melody doesn't let what ever Scarlett yapping about come up off her husband. That's probably a ploy her and Dumb Bonnie done came up with. Krystal Armstead sure knows how to make you anxious for her next release.💓💓
October 24, 2025
yoooooo
This book was sooo good mannn and I had already figured it was going to be a part 2. This one arranged marriage that was like no other. A sick wife marrying off her husband. Come to find out she was misdiagnosed. That is crazy. I’m pressed for part two I hope it won’t take months for it to drop! I’m Cardi B pressed about this part 2
This book was sooo good mannn and I had already figured it was going to be a part 2. This one arranged marriage that was like no other. A sick wife marrying off her husband. Come to find out she was misdiagnosed. That is crazy. I’m pressed for part two I hope it won’t take months for it to drop! I’m Cardi B pressed about this part 2
October 24, 2025
Unhinged
I can't wait to read part two of this book.i hope melody mother has a change of heart when it comes to her daughters.i was feeling sorry for Scarlett in the beginning. As I started to read i slowly started to dislike Scarlett. She and Bonnie was getting on my last nerves.i love the pace of this book.i hope Jaclyn doesn't go back to Scarlett.
I can't wait to read part two of this book.i hope melody mother has a change of heart when it comes to her daughters.i was feeling sorry for Scarlett in the beginning. As I started to read i slowly started to dislike Scarlett. She and Bonnie was getting on my last nerves.i love the pace of this book.i hope Jaclyn doesn't go back to Scarlett.
October 29, 2025
My God Today!!!
Chileeeeeee I knew something wasn’t right with Lottie diagnosis. How you going to need the book right when it was about to get to the meat and grit lol I had to check twice to make sure I didn’t miss the release of the second book. Lawdddd I hope we can get it at least next month. Chileeeeee!!!!!
Chileeeeeee I knew something wasn’t right with Lottie diagnosis. How you going to need the book right when it was about to get to the meat and grit lol I had to check twice to make sure I didn’t miss the release of the second book. Lawdddd I hope we can get it at least next month. Chileeeeee!!!!!
November 13, 2025
Omg
I don't believe Scarlett one bit she's not pregnant and and she indeed had cancer her doctor said it I think she wants her husband back but it's to dang late because the man is married... She doesn't want her husband happy when she started all this and Scarlett friend need to go somewhere and her sister teach them a lesson
I don't believe Scarlett one bit she's not pregnant and and she indeed had cancer her doctor said it I think she wants her husband back but it's to dang late because the man is married... She doesn't want her husband happy when she started all this and Scarlett friend need to go somewhere and her sister teach them a lesson
October 16, 2025
Girllll whatttt
See Ms Mam…..the way I read this book….better yet the way I inhaled this book…I was not prepared for that CLIFFHANGER…So how is this supposed to play out for Mellie and Cyn? And what else does Lottie have up her sleeve….ughhhh
See Ms Mam…..the way I read this book….better yet the way I inhaled this book…I was not prepared for that CLIFFHANGER…So how is this supposed to play out for Mellie and Cyn? And what else does Lottie have up her sleeve….ughhhh
October 17, 2025
Petty
Why must you be so petty smh definitely a great read Scarlett he a snake. I hope that ending is not true why why why. Melody deserves happiness so does Jacyn… Hurry up part 2 I never leave reviews.
Why must you be so petty smh definitely a great read Scarlett he a snake. I hope that ending is not true why why why. Melody deserves happiness so does Jacyn… Hurry up part 2 I never leave reviews.
October 17, 2025
Good
A good read with a interesting storyline. From the very beginning the twist and turns are a lot. So much drama from the past affecting the present. Scheming got an outcome that wasn't what you wanted. I can't wait for book two.
A good read with a interesting storyline. From the very beginning the twist and turns are a lot. So much drama from the past affecting the present. Scheming got an outcome that wasn't what you wanted. I can't wait for book two.
October 18, 2025
IKYL
I know that this book did not end like this! I know Lottie was going through a lot mentally but she’s the one that pushed her husband away. I’m going to need Melody to stand 10 toes down for Jaclyn because it’s about to get real. Part 2 me ASAP
I know that this book did not end like this! I know Lottie was going through a lot mentally but she’s the one that pushed her husband away. I’m going to need Melody to stand 10 toes down for Jaclyn because it’s about to get real. Part 2 me ASAP
October 18, 2025
Ayeee
You never disappoint you had me hooked from beginning to the end. You should let Scarlett get ate bye som gators or something though and make sure Bonnie get thrown into some quick sand.
You never disappoint you had me hooked from beginning to the end. You should let Scarlett get ate bye som gators or something though and make sure Bonnie get thrown into some quick sand.
October 18, 2025
Just Wow
As always I couldn't put this crazy author's book down. I just love how she includes mental health into her stories. I can't wait for the next book to continue this mind bogglng series.
As always I couldn't put this crazy author's book down. I just love how she includes mental health into her stories. I can't wait for the next book to continue this mind bogglng series.
October 20, 2025
WHEEEEEEEW🤭🤭🤭🤭
Now I LOVEEEEE virgin love stories baby THIS ONE RIGHT HEREEEEE was for the BOOOOOKS! Baby part TWO me please and what’s crazy girl I finished this in less than a day😭🤣🤣
Now I LOVEEEEE virgin love stories baby THIS ONE RIGHT HEREEEEE was for the BOOOOOKS! Baby part TWO me please and what’s crazy girl I finished this in less than a day😭🤣🤣
October 20, 2025
Yessss My Favorite🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
When I Say The Book Took Me Right Out Of My Readers Block It Did!!!! I Could Not Put This Book Down In Real Life!!!! I Always Loved The Way You Can Feel The Emotions In Your Stories!!!!! I Can’t Wait To See How Bring That Heat To Part 2🙂↔️🙂↔️🙂↔️
When I Say The Book Took Me Right Out Of My Readers Block It Did!!!! I Could Not Put This Book Down In Real Life!!!! I Always Loved The Way You Can Feel The Emotions In Your Stories!!!!! I Can’t Wait To See How Bring That Heat To Part 2🙂↔️🙂↔️🙂↔️
October 21, 2025
Mmmm
This was rooted in healing from hurricane Katrina, and so much mistreated child wellness...
The control and just all-around bad vibes of all things lottie was a lot. Then a few sprinkles of the actual couple to be... this was giving deep a lot mixed in.
This was rooted in healing from hurricane Katrina, and so much mistreated child wellness...
The control and just all-around bad vibes of all things lottie was a lot. Then a few sprinkles of the actual couple to be... this was giving deep a lot mixed in.
October 22, 2025
ion like the ex wife
They got melody fd up hopefully it doesn’t take long for part 2 and it’s not drawn out for a part 3. I really want Melody mom to step up and show they ass not to play with her kids😒
They got melody fd up hopefully it doesn’t take long for part 2 and it’s not drawn out for a part 3. I really want Melody mom to step up and show they ass not to play with her kids😒
November 2, 2025
BLOWN AWAY!!
This book had me doing all kinds of cussing. I finished in no time and after reading realized I have read several of this authors book. I liked them all. Can’t wait for part 2
This book had me doing all kinds of cussing. I finished in no time and after reading realized I have read several of this authors book. I liked them all. Can’t wait for part 2
December 13, 2025
a helluva storyline
Drama, betrayal,toxicity and mess within this strong page turner. Get your read on Katrina left wreckage from the storm, starting with Melody, Jaylyn and Lottie.
Drama, betrayal,toxicity and mess within this strong page turner. Get your read on Katrina left wreckage from the storm, starting with Melody, Jaylyn and Lottie.
December 15, 2025
eye opener for ya
Baby this is going to be so messy but I’m here for it! I pray Jacyn don’t take her back and he stay with melody. Scarlett don’t deserve him they told her to get a serving opinion before she did all that but she didn’t! Oh well her loss
Baby this is going to be so messy but I’m here for it! I pray Jacyn don’t take her back and he stay with melody. Scarlett don’t deserve him they told her to get a serving opinion before she did all that but she didn’t! Oh well her loss
October 18, 2025
loved It!!!
Omg!!! Such a great read with a very unique and intriguing story line. The cliffhanger at the end was not expected and I cannot wait to read book 2
Omg!!! Such a great read with a very unique and intriguing story line. The cliffhanger at the end was not expected and I cannot wait to read book 2
December 6, 2025
Good read
The book was really good. Cynthia was too nice as well as melody. Lottie was so stupid. She gone get what's coming to her.
The book was really good. Cynthia was too nice as well as melody. Lottie was so stupid. She gone get what's coming to her.
December 7, 2025
Oh the nerve!!! The audacity!!!!!!!! THE UNMITIGATED GAAAAALLL of this Shirley Temple head ahh trick… sorry y’all I’m done.
December 15, 2025
wtf wtf wtf wtf
Yoowwwwwww slow torture rollercoaster. This is gully, gutter. Miss mam!!!! 1, 2, 3 redlight, is the cadence of this book. Wow
Yoowwwwwww slow torture rollercoaster. This is gully, gutter. Miss mam!!!! 1, 2, 3 redlight, is the cadence of this book. Wow
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