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Stolen Love: Amethyst & Yale's Story

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I stole the car.
She raced it.
Our lives changed forever…

I thought I was in control.
I thought I had it all figured out.
I didn’t know how wrong I was until it was too late.

It took me eight years.
Eight years of watching my best friend be with another man.
Eight years of thinking I was in charge, when actually, I controlled nothing.

Now, I want everything that was stolen from me… especially her.
I want her.
And I’m coming for her.
-Amethyst Stone

650 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 28, 2025

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448 reviews7 followers
December 30, 2025
OMG

Ignored sleep to read all 650+ pages. I have no words but all the words. Amethyst really is Pyrite’s brother lmaoooo. Them Stone genes are strong. And Legacy really is the only sane one huh?!!
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303 reviews3 followers
January 7, 2026
I Know You F'n Lying!

This book was 650 pages / 11+ reading hours of confusion, unproductive conversations, repetitive thoughts, and lose ends galore with no resolution in sight. AFTER 650 pages- nothing was resolved- NOTHING - and it ended in a cliffhanger! In all honesty this felt like some type of social experiment or a book that Plus 12 wrote because who are all these people haphazardly thrown in for absolutely no reason? I was honestly waiting for Tyler Perry's Madea character to make an appearance because that is just how random most of these characters and their conversations were.

And I get the "big universe" writing but it has to still make sense to the reader and tie into something. What is even crazier is that I have read all the books in this series and I promise you I was still so lost during many parts of this book. IN MY OPINION as a reader, this type of chaos diminishes the authors shine because it exposes how they will prioritized quantity (adding to their catalog) over quality (a good reading experience for their readers).

Then, let's get into Amethyst as a MMC! You know when something is so ridiculous you just have to shake your head and walk away? That is essentially the sum total of his character because for all the good he did it was overshadowed by his inability to have common sense. And I hate that I have these feelings because this is Aubry J - an author that I really like and a series that has kept me interested in finding out what's next from book one. BUT THIS BOOK!??

Even after reading both the Author's Note and the Trigger Warning - because real talk, just because those things were included doesn't make this type of wasted time any better or give clearance to essentially play in our faces with the merry-go-round of words - It actually had the adverse effect for me and diminished the work- especially because of all the nonsense AND THEN all the grammatical errors too!? Nah fam, with all sincerity and love, this AINT IT. This book was a mess in the worst way.
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21 reviews
January 5, 2026
I felt like business was unfinished, no answers to multiple questions, confused at how we got here… it wasn’t the urban fiction I’ve been reading.
The familiarity of characters pulled me in. However, there seemed to be multiple story lines going on, which took the focus away from Amethyst & Yale. There was too many plots to follow.
Additionally, some poor editing which had me confused at points in the story.
Nevertheless, I finished and I can’t wait for this story to be resolved because I need closure.
And let me not forget to say Amethyst & Yale were on my last nerves. 🤣
3 reviews
January 6, 2026
too many moving parts, no resolution

600+ pages and still nothing really resolved. Even reading most of the interconnected books I’m confused on the back stories & how they all tie into each. Not to mention with the adding of more characters it’s making even more difficult to keep up with.
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36 reviews
January 8, 2026
Anticlimactic. Too many twists without any resolution.

I enjoy Aubry J’s writing style, and I have read through most of her catalogue. However, Stolen Love lost me. So much happened in this story, yet nothing at all seemed to be happening at the same time.

Was this really Yale and Amethyst’s story? Sure, maybe about 20% of the book focused on them. The rest of the book was filled with secrets and piecemeal information about another ongoing storyline, along with a revolving door of characters. As soon as I thought we were getting somewhere, I was left hanging again.

I can appreciate Yale just being a girl and not some deranged, unhinged menace like everyone else in his universe. I couldn’t connect with either Yale or Amethyst. Even after the author’s note and trigger warning about the miscommunication trope, I’m still annoyed with them as a couple. The 600+ pages of a wild goose chase left me underwhelmed. Every family is not to be played with, yet they all are getting played.

I have no desire to read what happens with Xoey and Gifts’ storyline.
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423 reviews5 followers
December 29, 2025
Once I started I couldn’t put it down.
This book was long but for good reason, A LOT happened! Chile I don’t even know where to start from.
One thing about Miss Aubry is that she can write her a** off really.
Am and Yales story was such a big miscommunication trope, I wanted to scream at Am so many times, he was so hard headed. I just wanted him to slow down sometimes.
The plot twists in this book? Ahhhh so much happened. Everything is so connected and so messed up. Corinthians? She’s certified. I cannot wait for her story.

I’m really glad that towards the end Am got his act together and was open about everything, it’s such a shame that it took such a long time for them to get their happy ending. All because they were part of something bigger than them!

I love Papa Stone and Mama Diamond!
Cannot wait for Xoey’s story!

These characters feel like real people to me, maybe I need a stint in the asylum with Krude!
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51 reviews2 followers
December 30, 2025
Read this book Immediately!

That Aubry J done did it again! This book is mind blowing! From the twists you don’t see coming to the secrets being uncovered Will have your head spinning! Take notes in every chapter and join the patreon! This is a five star read!!
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7 reviews1 follower
January 6, 2026
Whew chile we wanting Zoey +12 so bad but miss author lady said y’all thinking too singular and missing vital parts because I mean every bit of this 650 hit with a twist and turn from this series/ universe once again you did your big one definitely a good way to start my 2026 reading year
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33 reviews
January 13, 2026
To be honest, I really enjoyed this book. Now, I will say there’s a lot of moving parts so if you’re not paying attention, it probably won’t make sense to you and honestly if you want it to make sense, you gotta dig deeper, use context clues, and make inferences. There is a very very VERY large family dynamic or should I say dynamicS, that may cause some confusion if you’re reading too fast or if you’re just reading on the surface level. This installment of the KC Queen‘s book gives urban thriller more than anything. Yes there are some romantic aspects because it’s primarily about the MMC Amethyst and the FMC Yale and their whirlwind romance. However, most of the stuff that Amethyst is trying to solve on behalf of Yale and her protection is way bigger than the two of them. Things were set into place before Amethyst knew Yale, and before they fell in love. Amethyst was impulsive, selfish, and he wouldn’t know a smart move if it jumped him in a dark alley. He swore up and down that what he was doing was his attempt to protect Yale. I understood that he meant well however, he hardly ever listen to the advice given around him, which, in my opinion made things a lot more worse. By the time he actually started to listen it was damn near too late. Regardless, however he decided to moved there were always going to be bigger players behind the scenes. As stressful as it was, I really liked how every time I turned the page another bomb was being dropped. Although the end of the book left me with some questions, I enjoy Aubry J’s style of writing in a sense that if you’re nosy enough, you’re gonna come back for the next book to figure out what else is bound to unfold. It got to a point that Amethyst and Yale kind of fell to the back burner for me and I was more curious about how the other families were wrapped into this spiderweb of lies, schemes and deception. Can’t wait for the next installment! I hope/think (based on how the book ended) Corinthians and Four are up next. Hold on your edges, get your tissues and let the crash outs commence !
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36 reviews3 followers
January 6, 2026

😈🔥Five stars isn’t enough and that’s frankly disrespectful to me. Love, Drama, and Nobody’s Safe was messy in the most diabolical way, and I will be requiring a cocktail, a nap, and maybe therapy to recover. Aubry J. deserves exponentially more credit because this book is actually a personal attack.

The interconnected storylines Illegal. Somebody should’ve stopped her. My brain is STILL buffering twist after twist after twist, no seatbelt, no brakes, just straight emotional whiplash and vibes. The storytelling is criminally good and absolutely refuses to let you breathe.

I am violently unwell over this universe and already stressed about the next installment because baby Corinthians is clearly about to wake up and choose violence as a lifestyle. KRUDEEEEE showed out like rent was due, but let’s be clear—XOEY is THAT girl. Forever favorite. The blueprint. Argue with the wall.

The backstory is not optional; it’s mandatory emotional damage. Especially Amethyst, who was told to slow down and instead said “watch this” while throwing logic, reason, and self-preservation directly into traffic for Yale. I wanted to crawl into the book and shake him until common sense activated.

Passion Unhinged. Love Toxic but cute. Murder Just enough to keep the heart rate up. And the older generation’s secrets. EVIL. NASTY. FOUL. Every reveal had me gasping, yelling, and questioning my ability to read peacefully.

This book stole my peace, my sanity, and my will to be productive. No survivors. No notes. A chaotic, emotionally violent masterpiece—and yes, I will be seated for the next one. Front row. No hesitation.
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269 reviews1 follower
January 9, 2026
Amethyst and Yale

I really thought Lavender was going to have a happy ensding...didnt expect that twist at all.

I always thought the way their parents were taken out sound weird

I lobe a good mystery, but when lack of communication is yhe source, i be stressed. Yelling at the characters, pleading with them to say someyhing, reveal all the secrets at once and stop beating aorund the bush. However, my way would shorten the story....lol

Amethyst and Yale met in college and became beat friends. They both were manipuated into agreememts that were not a benefit to them.

Years later after wasted time, they begin to learn that they are pawns in a game. A game that is bigger than them and goes back generations.

At first Amethyst believe that he can watch his bestfirend be qith somone else. After heearned some things, he decides that he can't and started making moves for the woman that he wants. However, he also learns of the plot against and is making decsions that he thinks will kewp her safe.

Yale married somone to protect her beatfriend. Her husband is never there and she spends much of her time with her bestfriend. She is not in agreement with how he tries to protect her.

Great addition to the series. It kept me on the edge of my seat. However, these familes are so big and all the names be mentioned.....take notes
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670 reviews2 followers
January 3, 2026
I need a 🚬 and a 🍹 after all that! Seriously though, you gotta put some respect on her name. Author Aubry J truly left it all on the table with this one.

I'm still processing everything that happened, my mind is totally blown. The way she crafts these stories is just next-level amazing. She really knows how to pull you in and not let go.

It's definitely a must-read if you haven't already entered this crazy world she's created! My heart is still racing from the intensity. Wow, just wow.

If ever there were a poster couple, for miscommunication, it would be Amethyst and Yale. Lord have, mercy!

There was so much uncovered in this book. Have your notepads ready.

And just as we were chantin, "give us Xoey's book", Corinthians showed up, showed out and showed us why her book should be next.

I will however say, there was some character development on Gift. Seem he is not the quiet guy we thought he was making him the perfect match and balance for Xoey +12.

She did have my head spinning a bit, trying to keep up with all these additional characters and names.

Look forward to the next installment cuz I got questions

#AuthorAubryJ
#RespectHerName
#EmotionalRollercoaster #Storytelling
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2,428 reviews48 followers
January 7, 2026
What did I just read

I don't even think this book would ever get the proper review or recognition because everyone's view will be different. For it to be 650 pages, my interst could not tell. I was wired from the beginning to now because I finished last night.

Everything we thought we knew or assumed was a lie. The pages were filled with smokes and mirrors and I was like Amethyst after a while, I wanted the truth. All the elders playing in people face. Mecca, oh, your words pissed me off too. I am still looking at you sideways. Yale and Amethyst ya'll communication skills need a LOT of work. Hard headed selves. Pops should have knocked both of you up side the head. Then again, those secrets.

Now on to the good stuff. I am disappointed in everything that was revealed. Krude... sir I need you to crash out. Corinthians, welcome. Psalm, bravo. The two of you are me ultimate spirit animals. Amethyst, sir, your knife work and mind is a dangerous thing. I got hot and bothered reading each step. Twisted I know but on so satisfying. I was with Xoey 12 on that one.

That ending... Chef's kiss Aubry. I will wait.
94 reviews
January 15, 2026
my nerves bad

Aubry ! I was so close to starting a new habit that involved tobacco child this book gave the right warnings lol because I was stressed ! Amethyst and Yale I could put over my knee for how foolish and childish they both acted !! If anybody is new to the band I’m sorry but this universe will confuse if you don’t understand ALL the moving parts .

Yeah , they are standalones but everyone is connected so you gotta read them all in order to truly get it and lock in properly ! Robert is a sick son of a heathen !! I need Uri 100%. Psalms I feel like I’m drawing a blank who’s her person ?? I hate Citrine is alone because he keeps running into snakes .

Xavier is alive and keeps being attached to snake after snake . Idk her disposition but I’m not feeling it 😑. I need to know Clarke, Berkeley and Spelman’s story more in depth .. I feel like those will possibly unfold… the universe my girl created too big to not divulge the Forrester sisters . Overall 20/10! Loved it down and I definitely recommend it
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211 reviews2 followers
December 29, 2025
ARC REVIEW

5⭐️

These characters will absolutely stress you out, but trust me, every minute is worth it. I cried, laughed, swooned, and blushed. I genuinely felt every single emotion while reading this book.

I loved it so much that I’m already counting down for the next books to come. So many secrets were revealed, and the twists and turns had me hooked the entire time. Aubry has created such a huge universe, and I really loved how she brought back characters from her previous books. She reintroduced them in a way that felt seamless and easy to follow, even if this is your first time meeting them.
Highly recommend!!!
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131 reviews1 follower
January 1, 2026
Secrets and Miscommunication

It was touch-and-go for a moment, but the story ultimately came together beautifully. Puzzle pieces began falling into place, and the connections finally made sense. As always, Krude did what Krude does best delivering laughs in a way only he can. There were moments when Amethyst truly tested my patience (to the point where I almost wanted to throw my phone), because he did the absolute most. Still, by the end, it feels like he finally learned his lesson.

The two storylines I’m most excited to see unfold are Zoey’s and Corinthians’. Something tells me this is going to be a very wild ride.

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213 reviews23 followers
January 1, 2026
From past to present

The interconnected storyline are my favorite. Despite being besties, Amethyst and Yale never communicated the one important thing that existed between them both. This left them open to so many issues. I didnt expect this book to have so many plot twists but whew it was a wild ride. The series will have to reading with a white board to map out all the connections. The sins of the ones before them are coming back harder and they were aware of just how long the plan had been in motion. Amethyst and Yale are in a better plan but the true nature of many have been unleashed as the battle continues.
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98 reviews16 followers
January 4, 2026
Mrs Aubry, you have done it again.

There is a reason that the author put the authors note in the beginning of the book. I’m glad I read it because with out it I would have been madder at Amethyst than I still am. I’ve never read a “miscommunication trope “ but this one here took me through it. Through all the mess ups that Am did, I know his true reasoning for it all was because he loved Yale. But sooooo much would have been avoided if he had done right in the beginning.

I love this universe and can’t wait for the next book because baby Corinthians is about to be a darn problem. I’m also looking forward to Gift and Plus 12 because my girl deserves love.
98 reviews
January 5, 2026
Chilllllld! Aubry J. Has done it Again 🔥🔥🔥

This book, this book ,this book , I loveeeee these people first the warning in the beginning of the book so accurate you kinda of want to slap Amethyst but; his imperfection make you love him and not be that mad. Why oh why oops sneaking in the fam and hurting people but the tree is never cut down they stand strong and punish how they need to. I love the way Aubry writes cause she gives you want you need all the time and yes you will laugh so hard with this entire group. Miss ma'am I need Cintrine,Xoey , Corinthians ect stories I don't know how you going to bring them out but please I need the next book.
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131 reviews26 followers
December 30, 2025
🔥 Love, Secrets, & Everybody Catching Strays 🔥

5/⭐️’s

This story had me stressed in the best way. Amethyst and Yale were doing damage emotionally, mentally, spiritually all of it.
The love was deep, the secrets were messy, and the sacrifices?
Whew. Every time I thought I knew where it was going, another layer dropped. It got heavy and chaotic at times, but the payoff was worth it.
Their story ended how it needed to… and now I’m like 👀 so who were spinning the block with next ?..
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9 reviews
January 3, 2026
Ok first of all when we talk about character and universe building please don’t forget about Aubry J. She definitely has a way of building characters and personalities!


I absolutely love Amethyst and Yale and I have to say even though Am was impulsive I still think his family was really hard on him. He was making decisions with the information he had.

Cross and Nine are still the sexiest couple ever but now I understand Amethyst and Yale a little better. This was everything and more. So many twists and turns and secrets!!!!
15 reviews
January 9, 2026
must read

Listen this book is long but worth the read
Don’t skip the book orders for this or u may be. Confused
My goodness this was one strong head strong man and woman they would do anything for each other smh in the end it worked out but u definitely will be yelling like wth ya doing
Lots of twist and turns n this book
Lots of old skeletons being brought of the closet them older folk really take shit to the grave
Over all great book looking forward to Corinthians tearing some ishhh up
138 reviews
January 10, 2026
Always a good time w Aubry J 💙

Im never not going to read a book by Aubry J.! She will always have you on the edge of your seat, clinching your teeth, clutching your pears, all while holding your stomach from laughing too hard. Ash got on my last nerve! But I knew he loved Yale and she was the reason he moved like he did. The mind of Aubry J. Needs to be studied because these names and the unhinged things they do, what sane person comes up with it! I love it!!!! I can't wait for the next book because I know it is going to be fye!
2 reviews
January 15, 2026
Looovvvved it

I have never wanted to right a review so bad. Half way through the book I was ready because the universe she is building is so intricate but every twist and turn made me want more. Aubry need the tree. This is a very big interconnected universe but it is well worth the ride. She warned us that they were going to get on our nerves and they did but I think many people can see themselves in these characters. Overall the story was well written, lots of twists and turns, and surprises.
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217 reviews
December 30, 2025
Twist!!!!!

When I tell you the layers in this book and the passion & love & headstrong and murdrryyyy carrying on was a headturner! The pieces to the puzzle and how the older generation loved to keep secrets even when they affected others! Yale & Am were so stuck on trying to protect that they didn't communicate and see what the other needed! So, much tragedy could have been avoided if they talked and them snakes came out from everywhere!!
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44 reviews13 followers
January 2, 2026
The back story definitely had to be told in order to understand the undercurrent of emotions and actions that have been in the other's stories. No matter How many times Amethyst was told to slow down, he was determined to do whatever he had to in order to protect Yale.

I was not expecting so many secrets to come out. I love that this book gets up So many others. 650 pages full of twists and turns but I am so ready for more!
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9 reviews
January 3, 2026
I need a map

Per usual, good book! But I need a map to keep up with the branches. And them old people keeping secrets that affects EVERYBODY!

But on to Amethyst and Yale…. I ain’t know a MMC could piss me off so bad! Classic youngest child behavior, moving without thinking and moving thinking they don’t need anybody. And as much as everybody wants to blame him, it’s them old people fault. For Yale, no notes *finger taps* loved her down!
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57 reviews3 followers
January 4, 2026
I’m conflicted.

600+ pages and we’re ending on a cliff hanger ? Aubry girl I like you but be fr. Additionally while this was suppose to be Am & Yale’s story it had WAY to many moving pieces. And we still didn’t fully get a resolution. All the names and relationships were getting confusing. Girl give us a family tree like nick cannon baby mamas at this point.

But overall the story was entertaining, a bit long winded but I’ll still continue to read her series.
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71 reviews1 follower
January 4, 2026
this was a good ass book… now i’m ngl Ams pissed me off constantly, his ass kept thinking he was bigger than the damn program when he had no pieces and then when he got the pieces he was acting dumb with the information… but he got his shit together and got his girl back… like they said he kept taking her choices away, he should’ve trusted her just like he needed her to trust him… love them down!!!! can’t wait for the next one.
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227 reviews
January 6, 2026
3.5⭐️
I have highly anticipated books about the Bible Thumpers, Stones, etc. this one unfortunately was a bit of a let down.
The length was a bit excessive and probably could’ve ended 200pp prior.

The author is very detailed in her author’s notes regarding the slow burn and the multiple stories going on. So while I was prepared for it; the book just didn’t meet the mark for me.

Saying all that…I will read the next book, b/c yeah they’re ALL CRAZY!
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