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Crown: Man of My Word
Nivéa is a young single mother fighting to build something real for her baby girl after finally walking away from a man who dragged her straight through hell. She is bruised, tired, and in desperate need of healing, stability, and someone who does not break what is already fragile.
Meet Crown, danger in human form with a heart made of pure gold. He moves with power, talks with purpose, and protects without hesitation. The way he shows up for Nivéa pulls her in before she even realizes she is falling.
“He was everything she had sworn she would stay away from, yet he was everything she had needed all along.”
Meet Crown, danger in human form with a heart made of pure gold. He moves with power, talks with purpose, and protects without hesitation. The way he shows up for Nivéa pulls her in before she even realizes she is falling.
“He was everything she had sworn she would stay away from, yet he was everything she had needed all along.”
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2025
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Talena Tillman
34 books309 followersTalena Tillman is a native of Houston, Texas. At thirty years young, she has already made her mark on the literary world. Notoriously known for her novellas, Talena has mastered the ability to give a full story within a hundred and something pages. Her series “Kane” is her reader’s favorite. She writes urban romance, penning imperfect black love beautifully.
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November 17, 2025
very solid read ❤️
Daddy Crown was stepping correctly behind his girls! I knew at some point Boe was going to show up and I’m going to be stressed in book two, smh!!! 🤦🏾♀️ I do love the pacing of this book and the quick insta-love between the characters. Very solid read.
Daddy Crown was stepping correctly behind his girls! I knew at some point Boe was going to show up and I’m going to be stressed in book two, smh!!! 🤦🏾♀️ I do love the pacing of this book and the quick insta-love between the characters. Very solid read.
November 25, 2025
Was it interesting yes, but the pacing wasn’t the best to me. I get it’s fast paced but we barely knew either of our main characters physical descriptions was few and far between and it felt like we doing mundane stuff with the FMC a lil too long. Especially if the book is a cliff hanger ending. Idk if I’m invested enough to see what happens in book two, this was good but it just felt like we got these big events that weren’t impactful because I didn’t really get a solid moment to vibe with our Star couple. Like certain things only hurt or pull emotions out of you when you connect with the characters. I didn’t feel that pull to do so.
November 17, 2025
This was a new to me author. However, this book has me about to read her entire catalog. I absolutely loved this book. Had the perfect amount of spice, I feel like it also had drama. It kept me on the edge of my seat. All I know is when book 2 drops Mr. Crown but it set some shit on fire about his Nivéa.
November 25, 2025
4/5
- Crown & Nivéa! This was an action packed hood love story in true Talena’s fashion. We get insta-love, step daddy, and provider within these pages — Crown played no games behind Nivéa and Nyla.
- I know Crown is about to loose all of his marbles in book 2 because that cliffhanger!
- Crown & Nivéa! This was an action packed hood love story in true Talena’s fashion. We get insta-love, step daddy, and provider within these pages — Crown played no games behind Nivéa and Nyla.
- I know Crown is about to loose all of his marbles in book 2 because that cliffhanger!
January 5, 2026
couldn’t get into it
Unfortunately I could not get into this story at all. The MMC didn’t have any real personality to me, the FMC was boring. She had a baby that she was never with (could’ve left the baby out). There was building to their relationship. All we know as the reader is that they were supposedly fine and then BOOM they can’t live without each other. I would have love to see him pursue her more and her not be so easy just because of how he looked. Then I was lost at her letting him insert a g*n into her vagina. First even if that’s something u into, you don’t know this man AT ALL. This couple had NO chemistry whatsoever. They slept together ONE time and she was already with the attitudes and overly emotional. How was he so into her? How was she his wife? They literally had NO REAL CONVERSATIONS. SEX IS NOT A RELATIONSHIP IT’S ALSO NOT LOVE. Geesh I wish these authors will understand black love can be built off substance and romance. Every black character doesn’t have to fall in love with the sex and pretend they’re head over hills in love with the person. 🙄🙄🙄 I DNF at the beginning right after the sex scene and him coming to her shop and her having the attitude. Idk what percent that is but it has to be like 15-20%
Unfortunately I could not get into this story at all. The MMC didn’t have any real personality to me, the FMC was boring. She had a baby that she was never with (could’ve left the baby out). There was building to their relationship. All we know as the reader is that they were supposedly fine and then BOOM they can’t live without each other. I would have love to see him pursue her more and her not be so easy just because of how he looked. Then I was lost at her letting him insert a g*n into her vagina. First even if that’s something u into, you don’t know this man AT ALL. This couple had NO chemistry whatsoever. They slept together ONE time and she was already with the attitudes and overly emotional. How was he so into her? How was she his wife? They literally had NO REAL CONVERSATIONS. SEX IS NOT A RELATIONSHIP IT’S ALSO NOT LOVE. Geesh I wish these authors will understand black love can be built off substance and romance. Every black character doesn’t have to fall in love with the sex and pretend they’re head over hills in love with the person. 🙄🙄🙄 I DNF at the beginning right after the sex scene and him coming to her shop and her having the attitude. Idk what percent that is but it has to be like 15-20%
December 19, 2025
I'm Out!
I typically like books when the MMC is full throttle all gas no breaks with the FMC - seeing what he wants and executes effectively to make her his. While Crown did that, something about how he always wanted to be up under Nivea sans her baby didn't sit well with me - nor did it sit well with me that for most of the book she was leaving her 2mo old with her best friend and the best friends mama while she was out with or laid up with him. Granted, he paid for the sitter when they were out, I would have really liked to see him making moves that included the baby - because how was he professing his desire for Nivea to be his wife and have more babies when he didn't even interact with her baby who was already alive. I wanted to really like these characters and their story, but for the reasons mentioned, it lost me and had me skimming to finish and not even the drama at the end or the cliffhanger with a promise of an upcoming series could pull me back in. I'm out!
I typically like books when the MMC is full throttle all gas no breaks with the FMC - seeing what he wants and executes effectively to make her his. While Crown did that, something about how he always wanted to be up under Nivea sans her baby didn't sit well with me - nor did it sit well with me that for most of the book she was leaving her 2mo old with her best friend and the best friends mama while she was out with or laid up with him. Granted, he paid for the sitter when they were out, I would have really liked to see him making moves that included the baby - because how was he professing his desire for Nivea to be his wife and have more babies when he didn't even interact with her baby who was already alive. I wanted to really like these characters and their story, but for the reasons mentioned, it lost me and had me skimming to finish and not even the drama at the end or the cliffhanger with a promise of an upcoming series could pull me back in. I'm out!
January 15, 2026
A little bit of hood mixed in with a hole lot of loving & smashing.
Crown, Crown, Crown, oh how I love me some Crown. Crown leads a double life. He wants to live a normal, boring life where he can be an architect. Their is one problem he is the leader of a motorcycle club, and they are at war with the Ravens.
Nivea is a small business owner who is a single mom with a trash 🗑 baby daddy named Boe. She has been through a lot and only craves peace, stability, and to be a provider for her daughter. Crown comes in, and it was instant love. There is a 9 year age gap between the two. They were perfect for each other, but Crown omitted some things knowing that Nivea didn't want to deal with anyone in the streets. There is a cliffhanger, and I can't wait to see how Crown steps behind Nivea.
📚 this book was great. The author knows how to keep the readers invested from star to finish. I read this book in one setting.
Crown, Crown, Crown, oh how I love me some Crown. Crown leads a double life. He wants to live a normal, boring life where he can be an architect. Their is one problem he is the leader of a motorcycle club, and they are at war with the Ravens.
Nivea is a small business owner who is a single mom with a trash 🗑 baby daddy named Boe. She has been through a lot and only craves peace, stability, and to be a provider for her daughter. Crown comes in, and it was instant love. There is a 9 year age gap between the two. They were perfect for each other, but Crown omitted some things knowing that Nivea didn't want to deal with anyone in the streets. There is a cliffhanger, and I can't wait to see how Crown steps behind Nivea.
📚 this book was great. The author knows how to keep the readers invested from star to finish. I read this book in one setting.
January 18, 2026
I read it in under two hours and sat there like... wait why am I invested like this?!
If you want an urban romance with real emotion, believable heat, and a hero who actually grows, read this. If you want a fast novella that drags you into the world and does not let go, read this.
It starts off like your usual MC setup but then it gets personal fast Crown is the best mix of Xander (Man of the Year by Connie Easton ) and Jax (Sons of Anarchy)
Crown's a leader of a moto club and when he stumbles across Nivea it's insta love.
Nivea is soft with a steel core. She has survived enough to know what she wants and what she refuses. She's giving classic Cancer energy. Crown is giving Leo energy.
Together they're chaotic but magnetic. Crown being an architect trying to leave the game adds that extra depth. He's not just a bad boy. He's a man trying to transition into something better.
If you want an urban romance with real emotion, believable heat, and a hero who actually grows, read this. If you want a fast novella that drags you into the world and does not let go, read this.
It starts off like your usual MC setup but then it gets personal fast Crown is the best mix of Xander (Man of the Year by Connie Easton ) and Jax (Sons of Anarchy)
Crown's a leader of a moto club and when he stumbles across Nivea it's insta love.
Nivea is soft with a steel core. She has survived enough to know what she wants and what she refuses. She's giving classic Cancer energy. Crown is giving Leo energy.
Together they're chaotic but magnetic. Crown being an architect trying to leave the game adds that extra depth. He's not just a bad boy. He's a man trying to transition into something better.
November 16, 2025
ohh CROWN!!
This read action-packed to say the least with swoon worthy moments and spice! Love or maybe lust at first sight? Who knows but Crown was captivated by Nivéa and vice versa. I enjoyed how he played no games with her, excluding not disclosing all his “jobs” lol but he honestly took care of her, she lacked for nothing. Now, I knew Boe was “touched” and the cliffhanger confirmed it! I need part two asap b/c Crown is going to set it off once he find out what Boe has pulled with Nevéa & Nyla!
This read action-packed to say the least with swoon worthy moments and spice! Love or maybe lust at first sight? Who knows but Crown was captivated by Nivéa and vice versa. I enjoyed how he played no games with her, excluding not disclosing all his “jobs” lol but he honestly took care of her, she lacked for nothing. Now, I knew Boe was “touched” and the cliffhanger confirmed it! I need part two asap b/c Crown is going to set it off once he find out what Boe has pulled with Nevéa & Nyla!
December 5, 2025
Crown: Man of My Word
Man, these books be driving me. I swear I hate a cliffhanger. However, I digress.
Listen y'all, Crown is that guy. Smart, handsome, paid, ruthless, a lover boy at heart, and slanging that B.D.E. Whew Chile, he can get it. I loved the way he loved Nivea. He knew instantly that she was his one. But as always, things happen, bumps in the road, and there you go.
Don't know what's up with her baby daddy, but as soon as Crown finds out what's going down, it's gonna be hell to pay.
Can't wait for the next part!!!
Man, these books be driving me. I swear I hate a cliffhanger. However, I digress.
Listen y'all, Crown is that guy. Smart, handsome, paid, ruthless, a lover boy at heart, and slanging that B.D.E. Whew Chile, he can get it. I loved the way he loved Nivea. He knew instantly that she was his one. But as always, things happen, bumps in the road, and there you go.
Don't know what's up with her baby daddy, but as soon as Crown finds out what's going down, it's gonna be hell to pay.
Can't wait for the next part!!!
January 16, 2026
The Way To.A Heart!
Talena Tillman, such a good read. When you never allow your upbringing to hinder your outcome as an adult sometimes it just keeps on bringing you down. Being strong and independent can be a good thing having a lock around your heart to keep.you safe but you unknowingly get a wonderful way that just seems to be to good to.be true. Just when you think.your good another thing comes up. I love Crown he is a great example of a man. I can wait to see what happens next, what will.the outcome be? Will Crown save the day?
Talena Tillman, such a good read. When you never allow your upbringing to hinder your outcome as an adult sometimes it just keeps on bringing you down. Being strong and independent can be a good thing having a lock around your heart to keep.you safe but you unknowingly get a wonderful way that just seems to be to good to.be true. Just when you think.your good another thing comes up. I love Crown he is a great example of a man. I can wait to see what happens next, what will.the outcome be? Will Crown save the day?
November 19, 2025
When living a double life!!!
Nivea was already struggling without her B.A.N. baby dad in her life. Then show up Ahmad aka Crown that swept her off her feet and s#@t looked real sweet like they could have a happily ever after, but then Crown's double life got in the middle of a good thing. Now Boe's a$$ got out for snitching and came getting Nivea's putting her and Nyla in his mess....Where's Crown when you need him 🔥🔥🔥 GREAT READ 🔥🔥🔥 WAITING ON BOOK 2!!!
Nivea was already struggling without her B.A.N. baby dad in her life. Then show up Ahmad aka Crown that swept her off her feet and s#@t looked real sweet like they could have a happily ever after, but then Crown's double life got in the middle of a good thing. Now Boe's a$$ got out for snitching and came getting Nivea's putting her and Nyla in his mess....Where's Crown when you need him 🔥🔥🔥 GREAT READ 🔥🔥🔥 WAITING ON BOOK 2!!!
November 29, 2025
it’s good but…
I really want authors to announce when there is a cliffhanger. It’s really not fair to readers who have no idea. When a reader knows there will be a cliffhanger they are prepared. I am new to this author so I had no idea. I was reading the book and kept seeing that I was almost finished but the story wasn’t concluding. I thought something was wrong with my app. Just give readers a heads-up.
I really want authors to announce when there is a cliffhanger. It’s really not fair to readers who have no idea. When a reader knows there will be a cliffhanger they are prepared. I am new to this author so I had no idea. I was reading the book and kept seeing that I was almost finished but the story wasn’t concluding. I thought something was wrong with my app. Just give readers a heads-up.
November 15, 2025
Pretty Good
This is my first read from this author. I’m anxiously awaiting part 2, but I feel like an opportunity was missed with Mo’s death. So much could have been done with her storyline in this series.
I love the duality of Crown’s character. It’s good to see an educated street dude with a successful legitimate career.
This is my first read from this author. I’m anxiously awaiting part 2, but I feel like an opportunity was missed with Mo’s death. So much could have been done with her storyline in this series.
I love the duality of Crown’s character. It’s good to see an educated street dude with a successful legitimate career.
November 17, 2025
thats a good man savannah!!
Crown was everythinggg! I really enjoyed this insta love story because both characters were so mature! Crown def was crazy but Nivea had trauma that Im really wondering if she will get over. Love a good stepdaddy trope so much. As always such a great Talena read
Crown was everythinggg! I really enjoyed this insta love story because both characters were so mature! Crown def was crazy but Nivea had trauma that Im really wondering if she will get over. Love a good stepdaddy trope so much. As always such a great Talena read
November 30, 2025
Yess!
Talena, you have done it again! This is such a good read. Baby, Crown is thee man. Him and Nivea are so cute. I like how she is the calm to his storm. His exterior is so serious and intense. I like how Nivea was able break through and he became more vulnerable! This book was had me glued to each page. Waiting for more!!
Talena, you have done it again! This is such a good read. Baby, Crown is thee man. Him and Nivea are so cute. I like how she is the calm to his storm. His exterior is so serious and intense. I like how Nivea was able break through and he became more vulnerable! This book was had me glued to each page. Waiting for more!!
December 29, 2025
Great read
This book was def a page turner! Packed with love and action! The ending leaves you stuck and wanting more. I don’t like to tell the story in the review so I won’t mention what happens, I would recommend people to take a chance and read it. This is my first book from this author and I am not disappointed!
This book was def a page turner! Packed with love and action! The ending leaves you stuck and wanting more. I don’t like to tell the story in the review so I won’t mention what happens, I would recommend people to take a chance and read it. This is my first book from this author and I am not disappointed!
January 2, 2026
Pretty decent
Crown: Man of My Word was good, and I’m already excited for the second book. I loved that Crown knew exactly what he wanted the moment he met Nivéa — that certainty made their connection even better. I’ll definitely be picking up book two, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Crown: Man of My Word was good, and I’m already excited for the second book. I loved that Crown knew exactly what he wanted the moment he met Nivéa — that certainty made their connection even better. I’ll definitely be picking up book two, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
January 7, 2026
okay read
If I would have known this was a series I wouldn’t have stated reading it. It was an okay read would have given it 4 star but not sure imma read the next book in the series. Loved the couple but it being a series and not knowing till the end threw me off and normally I’m okay with it but not with this book.
If I would have known this was a series I wouldn’t have stated reading it. It was an okay read would have given it 4 star but not sure imma read the next book in the series. Loved the couple but it being a series and not knowing till the end threw me off and normally I’m okay with it but not with this book.
November 16, 2025
😲
I need the next one like right now... as in when I refresh my Kindle. Crown and Nivea had an insta love and burn. There is nothing like a man to provide and protect at all costs. Whew, I'm ready for part 2 and beyond ❣️
I need the next one like right now... as in when I refresh my Kindle. Crown and Nivea had an insta love and burn. There is nothing like a man to provide and protect at all costs. Whew, I'm ready for part 2 and beyond ❣️
November 19, 2025
If she writes it imma read it
Man o man this was a ride! Crown is serving straight BDE and I love that! Instant love is one of my favorites and that’s exactly what you get in this book with a sprinkle of mess. Now stamens girl where book 2 at?
Man o man this was a ride! Crown is serving straight BDE and I love that! Instant love is one of my favorites and that’s exactly what you get in this book with a sprinkle of mess. Now stamens girl where book 2 at?
November 23, 2025
Enjoyed this read
I need Crown to pop up and save Nivea and baby girl. Boe is an idiot! Why bring that mess to her door??? Of all nights, the nosey neighbor isn’t around smh. Can’t wait for part 2. I want to see more from Danger also in the series.
I need Crown to pop up and save Nivea and baby girl. Boe is an idiot! Why bring that mess to her door??? Of all nights, the nosey neighbor isn’t around smh. Can’t wait for part 2. I want to see more from Danger also in the series.
November 24, 2025
ooooooh my
Taleeeena! Girl, my heart is racing after that ending and now I definitely need to come back for part 2! This book had me enthralled from the cover alone and I’m glad I bumped it up on my TBR because I’m very invested on how this story is gonna turn out! I can’t wait!
Taleeeena! Girl, my heart is racing after that ending and now I definitely need to come back for part 2! This book had me enthralled from the cover alone and I’m glad I bumped it up on my TBR because I’m very invested on how this story is gonna turn out! I can’t wait!
December 2, 2025
OMG
I could barely put this down and ain’t no way you ended this on a cliffhanger. I love Crown and I can understand why he didn’t share everything completely with Nivea so I hope in the next they can reconcile. I just knew Boe was gonna pop back up but I didn’t expect this
I could barely put this down and ain’t no way you ended this on a cliffhanger. I love Crown and I can understand why he didn’t share everything completely with Nivea so I hope in the next they can reconcile. I just knew Boe was gonna pop back up but I didn’t expect this
December 15, 2025
oh yes ma’am!!
This was soooooo good!!!! Crown is so sweet but not to be played with 😩. This started off with a bang lol and I’m like okaaaaayyyyy no shame cause I would have folded the same way Nivea! Can’t wait for part 2!!!!
This was soooooo good!!!! Crown is so sweet but not to be played with 😩. This started off with a bang lol and I’m like okaaaaayyyyy no shame cause I would have folded the same way Nivea! Can’t wait for part 2!!!!
December 27, 2025
Wanting More
The characters created by Talena draw you in and make you cry, laugh and want to call them on the phone or go to their home. Excellent read. Filled with the hope and joy and pain of real true passionate love.
The characters created by Talena draw you in and make you cry, laugh and want to call them on the phone or go to their home. Excellent read. Filled with the hope and joy and pain of real true passionate love.
December 28, 2025
Fell at the speed of light lol
When they said this couple fell fast they did not lie. Crown and Nivea both fell fast and hard. Crown was definitely a good guy at heart and did lots of thoughtful things. He definitely made this book for me. I'm a bit sad it ended so abruptly.
When they said this couple fell fast they did not lie. Crown and Nivea both fell fast and hard. Crown was definitely a good guy at heart and did lots of thoughtful things. He definitely made this book for me. I'm a bit sad it ended so abruptly.
January 15, 2026
GREAT READ!
Talena is a NTMA. This book made me happy that I vowed this year to venture out and try new authors. I hate that my girl saw what she saw and walked away from Crown. How jailbird bd going to come back and try to shake up her life? Patiently waiting on part 2.
Talena is a NTMA. This book made me happy that I vowed this year to venture out and try new authors. I hate that my girl saw what she saw and walked away from Crown. How jailbird bd going to come back and try to shake up her life? Patiently waiting on part 2.
November 15, 2025
An Authoress Genius!
Another phenomenal Talena Tillman book that has you wanting more! The story has you locked in from the very beginning!
Another phenomenal Talena Tillman book that has you wanting more! The story has you locked in from the very beginning!
November 16, 2025
great read
This was so good! I have to pay attention because I flight know this was a TBC! I’m mad about it
This was so good! I have to pay attention because I flight know this was a TBC! I’m mad about it
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