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NEW PARENT: Shame
Book FIVE of the New Parent Series.
What happens when the very thing you’ve longed for becomes the reason everything starts to fall apart?
How can something be a beautiful gift and yet a curse?
What to do when your heart leads you to a place where you now need to offer a sacrifice you never imagined making?
Sometimes the heart... life forces your hand. Sometimes saving someone you love means breaking someone else.
What happens when the very thing you’ve longed for becomes the reason everything starts to fall apart?
How can something be a beautiful gift and yet a curse?
What to do when your heart leads you to a place where you now need to offer a sacrifice you never imagined making?
Sometimes the heart... life forces your hand. Sometimes saving someone you love means breaking someone else.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 14, 2025
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December 24, 2025
LIVID that’s the only word to describe this horrible 5 star read- SPOILERS
Why oh why didn’t see that coming? I had a feeling when I quickly snuck a look at the cover of book 6 that came out today but I figured I’d be able to excuse it away. NOPE! The unthinkable happened.
Prior to that THING Sabrina did, I was actually starting to hate on Apollo a little. Total power imbalance leading that needy girl in this messy dance. THEN the horrible thing that STILL has tears in my eyes this moment happened and I’m devastated and HÄTE Sabrina with the passion of a thousand burning suns! I didn’t even consider for a second the story would twist that way, I thought it’d all work out…somehow…
The story prior gave us insight into Tyler who is a douchëbag too. What the heck?! Why is everyone a massive disappointment in this book?! The parents are the only sane ones (also the kids) the adults have all lost their ever loving minds. Kate is blind and depressed, Apollo crushed and devastated, Sabrina lost and regretful…just a yucky sad emotional read all around. At the end I had to turn off that virtual voice stuff because the emotion needed for it were not able to be portrayed via automation. I needed to hear their voices in my head with the proper inflection which made me cry!!!
All in all, I literally have NO IDEA how this story is going to have an HEA…pretty sure I’m feeling like there is no guarantee of an HEA. This is giving the end of Torment by Dylan Page vibes and I do not like it…at all…where there is no true HEA…I won’t be able to handle it if that is the case. I’m so glad I’m on vacation for Christmas or I’d be a mess having to go
Into work. Starting the finale now. So scared!!! Alexandria? I am loving to häte you right now. You’re writing is so tragically amazing I want to puke!!!
Why oh why didn’t see that coming? I had a feeling when I quickly snuck a look at the cover of book 6 that came out today but I figured I’d be able to excuse it away. NOPE! The unthinkable happened.
Prior to that THING Sabrina did, I was actually starting to hate on Apollo a little. Total power imbalance leading that needy girl in this messy dance. THEN the horrible thing that STILL has tears in my eyes this moment happened and I’m devastated and HÄTE Sabrina with the passion of a thousand burning suns! I didn’t even consider for a second the story would twist that way, I thought it’d all work out…somehow…
The story prior gave us insight into Tyler who is a douchëbag too. What the heck?! Why is everyone a massive disappointment in this book?! The parents are the only sane ones (also the kids) the adults have all lost their ever loving minds. Kate is blind and depressed, Apollo crushed and devastated, Sabrina lost and regretful…just a yucky sad emotional read all around. At the end I had to turn off that virtual voice stuff because the emotion needed for it were not able to be portrayed via automation. I needed to hear their voices in my head with the proper inflection which made me cry!!!
All in all, I literally have NO IDEA how this story is going to have an HEA…pretty sure I’m feeling like there is no guarantee of an HEA. This is giving the end of Torment by Dylan Page vibes and I do not like it…at all…where there is no true HEA…I won’t be able to handle it if that is the case. I’m so glad I’m on vacation for Christmas or I’d be a mess having to go
Into work. Starting the finale now. So scared!!! Alexandria? I am loving to häte you right now. You’re writing is so tragically amazing I want to puke!!!
December 18, 2025
Obsessed with this series but mixed reviews about this one. I feel like we need more insight into Katie and Apollo’s relationship because I don’t really get why he’s with her. Also, don’t love that Sabrina went behind Apollo’s back to do what she did but he also didn’t reassure her about what would happen or give her a plan as to when they were going to address it with Katie so what was she supposed to think? Very curious to see where the next book takes us….
December 16, 2025
My thoughts.
I truly have mixed feelings. I get why Sabrina did what she did, but don’t agree how she went about it. Honestly, I would have kept my baby and left their house. Apollo would have helped her get her own place. But, understand she was torn, and didn’t want to continue hurting Katie and a baby would have been the nail in the coffin! I also feel Apollo pain that man was happy about that baby mainly because he never thought he would have one. I feel to invested in this series..I’m ready for it to be over! 😩
I truly have mixed feelings. I get why Sabrina did what she did, but don’t agree how she went about it. Honestly, I would have kept my baby and left their house. Apollo would have helped her get her own place. But, understand she was torn, and didn’t want to continue hurting Katie and a baby would have been the nail in the coffin! I also feel Apollo pain that man was happy about that baby mainly because he never thought he would have one. I feel to invested in this series..I’m ready for it to be over! 😩
December 15, 2025
Give me more
More please and soon. This author has quickly become one of favorites. Don't let the cute anime covers fool you this book is sexy and deeply emotional.
More please and soon. This author has quickly become one of favorites. Don't let the cute anime covers fool you this book is sexy and deeply emotional.
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December 21, 2025I see people talking about another book. Is there one coming? I thought this was the end. Sigh. I don't know. I'm leaving this one unrated for now.
I hate to invest time in a series only to NOT get an HEA. I was happy that Sabrina chose herself, but I was also sad for Apollo, and that's saying something because I think that dude is a predatory piece of trash. There is no way to dress that up. No amount of backstory, or world building, made that into anything other than what it was. And what was his plan for Sabrina? Just keep stringing her along? Have her accept scraps of his affection? The whole thing was crazy; he ultimately did not consider her happiness. As a matter of fact, I think Sabrina was surrounded by people who were not interested in her well-being at all. We've already established that Katie was dumber than a box of rocks. Her brother was interested in Sabrina and while everyone was (rightfully) concerned about his reputation no one, and I mean no one, mentioned the fact that he was 37!!! to Sabrina's 20. No one felt the need to point out that maybe he should date someone his own age and leave Sabby to someone hers? No one?? It doesn't matter that he 'looked 22'. He was 37! Apollo's mother thought Sabrina was his second chance at love, and pretty much his ex reincarnated, and was completely unbothered that he was twice her age. Didn't blink an eye, huh? Especially given the fact that she 'looked 16'?? There is no way Katie could be as stupid as she was portrayed, and the whole thing was giving me this unsavory vibe as she continually tried to push Sabby and Apollo to interact. This whole premise gave me the ick.
What this author does well though, other than stress me out, is tell each person's side, build the story, and pretty much allow the characters to say everything that needs to be said, so the reader's concerns are addressed. I just..sigh... This is the second series that I've read by this author, and it follows the same pattern as the first one. Pushy, obtuse, mind-boggingly stupid white woman willing to save her marriage at any cost; young, extremely naive, black girl; self-serving, gaslighting, narcissistic white man who treats both women like trash. At least, in this series, Sabrina had way more back bone, didn't allow Apollo to just walk all over her all the time, and stood up for herself. In the first series, the black girl was even more sad and embarrassing than the wife. Just like with that series, I got all the way to the last book and had to bail because I could see where it was going and it was a hot, disappointing mess. If this is the last book in this series, the author got what they wanted in terms of it making me think and my emotions being all over the place for the various characters, but *I* didn't get what I wanted which was an HEA, and I feel like I kind of wasted my time reading this series. I'm most pissed because I didn't get the one thing I wanted which was to have the whole thing blow up in Katie's face and have her acknowledge the results of her handiwork!
I hate to invest time in a series only to NOT get an HEA. I was happy that Sabrina chose herself, but I was also sad for Apollo, and that's saying something because I think that dude is a predatory piece of trash. There is no way to dress that up. No amount of backstory, or world building, made that into anything other than what it was. And what was his plan for Sabrina? Just keep stringing her along? Have her accept scraps of his affection? The whole thing was crazy; he ultimately did not consider her happiness. As a matter of fact, I think Sabrina was surrounded by people who were not interested in her well-being at all. We've already established that Katie was dumber than a box of rocks. Her brother was interested in Sabrina and while everyone was (rightfully) concerned about his reputation no one, and I mean no one, mentioned the fact that he was 37!!! to Sabrina's 20. No one felt the need to point out that maybe he should date someone his own age and leave Sabby to someone hers? No one?? It doesn't matter that he 'looked 22'. He was 37! Apollo's mother thought Sabrina was his second chance at love, and pretty much his ex reincarnated, and was completely unbothered that he was twice her age. Didn't blink an eye, huh? Especially given the fact that she 'looked 16'?? There is no way Katie could be as stupid as she was portrayed, and the whole thing was giving me this unsavory vibe as she continually tried to push Sabby and Apollo to interact. This whole premise gave me the ick.
What this author does well though, other than stress me out, is tell each person's side, build the story, and pretty much allow the characters to say everything that needs to be said, so the reader's concerns are addressed. I just..sigh... This is the second series that I've read by this author, and it follows the same pattern as the first one. Pushy, obtuse, mind-boggingly stupid white woman willing to save her marriage at any cost; young, extremely naive, black girl; self-serving, gaslighting, narcissistic white man who treats both women like trash. At least, in this series, Sabrina had way more back bone, didn't allow Apollo to just walk all over her all the time, and stood up for herself. In the first series, the black girl was even more sad and embarrassing than the wife. Just like with that series, I got all the way to the last book and had to bail because I could see where it was going and it was a hot, disappointing mess. If this is the last book in this series, the author got what they wanted in terms of it making me think and my emotions being all over the place for the various characters, but *I* didn't get what I wanted which was an HEA, and I feel like I kind of wasted my time reading this series. I'm most pissed because I didn't get the one thing I wanted which was to have the whole thing blow up in Katie's face and have her acknowledge the results of her handiwork!
December 30, 2025
Poison
Most of the comments I'm reading are in favor of Apollo and Sabrina. I on the other hand see her as poison. She kept saying they should stop but would then turn around and initiate some form of inappropriate contact. All the while smiling, laughing, and playing innocent in Katie's face. Yes Katie was stupid for brining Sabrina in her home. But the way Sabrina is portrayed in the first book or two, I can see why Katie would feel safe with that choice. Now a snake in the grass is Sabrina. Im still giving Apollo per vibes because, if should looked underage, and acted underage then what was the attraction🤔. On the flip side this may just be karma for Katie. Katie did cheat on him and left him brokenhearted for another man before they were married. Now I just want to see how this pot of mess will end. By the way these series of books never disappoint. I still have read the siblings forbidden books though. I think thats the only series that I'm iffy about.
Most of the comments I'm reading are in favor of Apollo and Sabrina. I on the other hand see her as poison. She kept saying they should stop but would then turn around and initiate some form of inappropriate contact. All the while smiling, laughing, and playing innocent in Katie's face. Yes Katie was stupid for brining Sabrina in her home. But the way Sabrina is portrayed in the first book or two, I can see why Katie would feel safe with that choice. Now a snake in the grass is Sabrina. Im still giving Apollo per vibes because, if should looked underage, and acted underage then what was the attraction🤔. On the flip side this may just be karma for Katie. Katie did cheat on him and left him brokenhearted for another man before they were married. Now I just want to see how this pot of mess will end. By the way these series of books never disappoint. I still have read the siblings forbidden books though. I think thats the only series that I'm iffy about.
December 19, 2025
Hooked
*spoilers* This one made me sad but its good and I can't wait until the next book. I kept hoping she changed her mind and would've just left. And as a woman that was like Katie and my husband did me like this. I didn't bring a woman home. Anyway I feel so sorry for Sabrina. This is how good this writer is. I feel like even though she is an adult, I dont think she could say no to Apollo. She was not ready or mature enough to have a baby under those circumstances. I've read her other books, this isn't the end of their story.
*spoilers* This one made me sad but its good and I can't wait until the next book. I kept hoping she changed her mind and would've just left. And as a woman that was like Katie and my husband did me like this. I didn't bring a woman home. Anyway I feel so sorry for Sabrina. This is how good this writer is. I feel like even though she is an adult, I dont think she could say no to Apollo. She was not ready or mature enough to have a baby under those circumstances. I've read her other books, this isn't the end of their story.
December 15, 2025
Karma for Apollo
I've never wanted the main male in a book to suffer like I want Apollo. I am not happy Sabrina did what she did, but I am glad she did something for herself and it hurt Apollo. I don't want to give too much away, but his trifling self deserved all the hurt. He treats Sabrina like trash. Katie seems a bit slow or delusional. I don't know if she is pretending to not see what's happening but I hope she finds out and beats Apollo lol
I've never wanted the main male in a book to suffer like I want Apollo. I am not happy Sabrina did what she did, but I am glad she did something for herself and it hurt Apollo. I don't want to give too much away, but his trifling self deserved all the hurt. He treats Sabrina like trash. Katie seems a bit slow or delusional. I don't know if she is pretending to not see what's happening but I hope she finds out and beats Apollo lol
December 15, 2025
Book 6?
I hope there’s a book six. I have so many questions! I really wish she didn’t do what she. I understand her why but she never anticipated guilt and loss her actions would bring. I wish she trusted Apollo enough to share her thoughts and avert the current outcomes. Please publish book 6
I hope there’s a book six. I have so many questions! I really wish she didn’t do what she. I understand her why but she never anticipated guilt and loss her actions would bring. I wish she trusted Apollo enough to share her thoughts and avert the current outcomes. Please publish book 6
December 19, 2025
hoping for twins?
Delusionally hoping only one was lost and that’s what will bring them back together.
I appreciate Sabrina taking a real inventory of her life and making the best choice for her. Even though she considered the impact on everyone else. He main rationale was her not being ready.
Good read, excited for the next one.
Delusionally hoping only one was lost and that’s what will bring them back together.
I appreciate Sabrina taking a real inventory of her life and making the best choice for her. Even though she considered the impact on everyone else. He main rationale was her not being ready.
Good read, excited for the next one.
January 17, 2026
I don’t know why I like and get hooked on this author’s books but I am. The topics are taboo. The paragraph and chapter structure is atrocious. The FMCs are weak and naive but for some reason the books hook me and have me looking for the next. I can’t explain it. I’m just going to enjoy the rabbit hole 😂
December 17, 2025
Beautiful
This book caught me off guard, I didn't know where it was going at any moment, but I still enjoyed everything that happened, every single thing. Now I'm waiting with bated breath for the next book. Idk what I will do with my life. I read it in less than 24 hours.
This book caught me off guard, I didn't know where it was going at any moment, but I still enjoyed everything that happened, every single thing. Now I'm waiting with bated breath for the next book. Idk what I will do with my life. I read it in less than 24 hours.
December 14, 2025
sooo good
I love it this book is so good by far my favorite absolutely amazing. It had a certain rawness and emotion that just hates different.
I love it this book is so good by far my favorite absolutely amazing. It had a certain rawness and emotion that just hates different.
December 18, 2025
UGH I’m literally dying over here. I need MORE.
December 20, 2025
Too far gone
Why Sabrina!? Whyyyyy? Poor Sabrina, Katie, and Apollo. I have no one I can root for. I didn't expect Sabrina to do what she did and I wish she was mature enough to know communication is the key. I saw where somebody said Apollo could have had Sabrina stay with his mother during her pregnancy and I agree. I'm looking forward to the update.
Why Sabrina!? Whyyyyy? Poor Sabrina, Katie, and Apollo. I have no one I can root for. I didn't expect Sabrina to do what she did and I wish she was mature enough to know communication is the key. I saw where somebody said Apollo could have had Sabrina stay with his mother during her pregnancy and I agree. I'm looking forward to the update.
December 20, 2025
Cliffhanger
So many emotions and questions. Assuming this isn't the ending? And there is more to come, or not? Absolutely earth shattering. This story puts you through the ringer.
So many emotions and questions. Assuming this isn't the ending? And there is more to come, or not? Absolutely earth shattering. This story puts you through the ringer.
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