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Off the Leash
In a dog-eat-dog world, it is best that Boltin “Bolt” Abloy stay on his leash. He’s a man who doesn’t play nice with many, but many want to play. From a strong lineage of country boys, he thrives in his small town of Clover, South Carolina. When P’Nee Anderson pops back up in town, Bolt feels the need to pull against his leash. She just wants to live her quiet, unbothered life free of drama and heartache. Will his off the leash behavior scare P’Nee, or will it be just enough to get her ready to walk that dog?
133 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 8, 2026
About the author
Mel Dau
113 books876 followersMel Dau (Melvin’s Daughter) was born in Vicenza, Italy but raised in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She is the baby girl and only girl of three. She has always had a love for books beginning with the Baby Sitter’s Club, R.L. Stine, and Christopher Pike. She dabbled in writing as she grew up but never took it as seriously as she should have.
Mel Dau graduated from from Wando High School, then later matriculated to Benedict College (BSW) and Webster University (MHRM). She is a mother of a teenage daughter, a HR Professional, and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Her love for Urban Literature did not arrive until Mid-2016. Reading over 900 books from 2016 to 2017, she was obsessed with reading--an obsession that helped her cope with her father’s illness and death. In March of 2018, she decided to finally come from behind the wall and submit a short story which resulted in her first Book, Khiaere and Phy: A Charleston Love Story being published under Queens of Lit Presents. Under Queens of Lit Presents, she successfully published 15 titles that were all debuted in the top fifty on Amazon Top 100.
In May of 2020, she was signed to her new publisher B. Love Publications where she continues her growth as an author. Her purpose as an author is to provide her readers’ with her E³ formula, Entertain, Encourage & Educate. She achieved her first #1 Bestseller with her Erotica title, Pet The Kitty. In August of 2020 she founded Mel Dau Publications, LLC to pursue self-published projects. Penning in a lane all her own, her Informational Dramas fulfills her purpose with every release. Her overall desire is to use her fiction catalog to help change at least one person’s non-fiction reality.
Mel Dau graduated from from Wando High School, then later matriculated to Benedict College (BSW) and Webster University (MHRM). She is a mother of a teenage daughter, a HR Professional, and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Her love for Urban Literature did not arrive until Mid-2016. Reading over 900 books from 2016 to 2017, she was obsessed with reading--an obsession that helped her cope with her father’s illness and death. In March of 2018, she decided to finally come from behind the wall and submit a short story which resulted in her first Book, Khiaere and Phy: A Charleston Love Story being published under Queens of Lit Presents. Under Queens of Lit Presents, she successfully published 15 titles that were all debuted in the top fifty on Amazon Top 100.
In May of 2020, she was signed to her new publisher B. Love Publications where she continues her growth as an author. Her purpose as an author is to provide her readers’ with her E³ formula, Entertain, Encourage & Educate. She achieved her first #1 Bestseller with her Erotica title, Pet The Kitty. In August of 2020 she founded Mel Dau Publications, LLC to pursue self-published projects. Penning in a lane all her own, her Informational Dramas fulfills her purpose with every release. Her overall desire is to use her fiction catalog to help change at least one person’s non-fiction reality.
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January 9, 2026
Off the Leash
The title this time in the series made perfect sense. A young teenager was victimized by a family member, and her mother and grandmother took the appropriate actions. Years later she is back in town as a principal at the local private school and her old crush is still hot. The story covers their relationship rekindled and the karma for the family's sick sucker.
The title this time in the series made perfect sense. A young teenager was victimized by a family member, and her mother and grandmother took the appropriate actions. Years later she is back in town as a principal at the local private school and her old crush is still hot. The story covers their relationship rekindled and the karma for the family's sick sucker.
January 28, 2026
If you like gruff MMCs, small-town romance, and a little push-and-pull, this one is a fun pick. Bolt’s “don’t play nice” attitude mixed with P’Nee’s unbothered vibe is exactly what pulled me in. Watching him slowly unravel around the one woman who makes him want to try was chef’s kiss.
And when Bolt found out someone close did P’Nee wrong… baby. He had no problem stepping off the leash and right behind her 😮💨. Protective, feral, and ready to show folks how to properly get dog-walked 😂.
And when Bolt found out someone close did P’Nee wrong… baby. He had no problem stepping off the leash and right behind her 😮💨. Protective, feral, and ready to show folks how to properly get dog-walked 😂.
January 11, 2026
As always Mel Dau delivers again. This was slightly tough to read because it shows how unfortunately in black households we cover things up for the sake of image. Not realizing the damage it causes.
January 13, 2026
(3.5) This was a quick paced childhood friends to lovers story. And when I say quick paced, I meant it. They pretty much locked into one another almost immediately (as adults) when they reconnected. I liked them together though. He was a protector and she was no nonsense. I do wish we got to see more of their relationship on page, but I think we got a gist of their love. I appreciated the lightheartedness of the book for the most part. The characters inner dialogues added lots of levity. It did tackle a very heavy topic though but it was done in a way that was sensitive but didn’t feel super weighed down.
Also completely unrelated but I hate that the cover (while he’s handsome) is nothing similar to the visuals provided on the Author’s socials about what Bolt looks like🙄
Also completely unrelated but I hate that the cover (while he’s handsome) is nothing similar to the visuals provided on the Author’s socials about what Bolt looks like🙄
April 21, 2026
alright
This is probably the strongest book in this series of standalones so far. It has more depth than the previous authors’ instalments, and I genuinely liked the characters and the emotional core of the story.
The book opens with P’Nee’s past with her estranged relationship with her father, the incident that drives her away, and the ripple effects on her bond with her brother and Bolt, her childhood crush and her brother’s lifelong best friend. Years later, when she returns and reconnects with Bolt, their chemistry is immediate.
While I liked P’Nee and Bolt together, the romance itself felt rushed. Their relationship goes from reunion to intense physical and emotional connection very quickly, almost a blink-and-you-miss-it progression. I wanted more space for them to actually connect: more conversations, more banter, more development beyond the physical. Especially given the heavier themes around Penny’s past, a slower build would have made the relationship feel more grounded.
Still, this is the first book in the series where the emotional stakes felt substantial, and I appreciated that. I was a little unsure how the “dog theme” tied specifically to Penny and Bolt, though the idea of being “off the leash” as a metaphor for losing control or breaking free does come through.
Overall, I enjoyed it. Not perfect, but definitely the most engaging and layered entry in the series so far.
This is probably the strongest book in this series of standalones so far. It has more depth than the previous authors’ instalments, and I genuinely liked the characters and the emotional core of the story.
The book opens with P’Nee’s past with her estranged relationship with her father, the incident that drives her away, and the ripple effects on her bond with her brother and Bolt, her childhood crush and her brother’s lifelong best friend. Years later, when she returns and reconnects with Bolt, their chemistry is immediate.
While I liked P’Nee and Bolt together, the romance itself felt rushed. Their relationship goes from reunion to intense physical and emotional connection very quickly, almost a blink-and-you-miss-it progression. I wanted more space for them to actually connect: more conversations, more banter, more development beyond the physical. Especially given the heavier themes around Penny’s past, a slower build would have made the relationship feel more grounded.
Still, this is the first book in the series where the emotional stakes felt substantial, and I appreciated that. I was a little unsure how the “dog theme” tied specifically to Penny and Bolt, though the idea of being “off the leash” as a metaphor for losing control or breaking free does come through.
Overall, I enjoyed it. Not perfect, but definitely the most engaging and layered entry in the series so far.
January 27, 2026
4.5 Stars ⭐️ This book made me shed a tear 😢 I definitely didn’t read the trigger warnings but for that to happen to a young girl and her dad to ask “are you sure it wasn’t a dream?”…. is crazy ! Jacob definitely took the easy way out smh ! && Jordan it’s something about guilt that will eat you alive!
I love that Josh was riding for his sister and not pushing it aside after finding out but kinda wish he would have fault for a relationship within them two decades !
BOLT !!!! A protecter of his woman he was. I also love how his family surrounded her with nothing but love and support!
Loved this story
I love that Josh was riding for his sister and not pushing it aside after finding out but kinda wish he would have fault for a relationship within them two decades !
BOLT !!!! A protecter of his woman he was. I also love how his family surrounded her with nothing but love and support!
Loved this story
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2026
Chefs kiss
While a VERY heavy topic was tackled in this book,it was handled w/o the need of a trigger warning. Granny Cat actually stole the book with her "payments" and cash app tag😂😂. Only complaint I have was I need more now😀. If I'm grabbing the hints correctly we should be seeing more of this couple in JoJo and Josh book. At that point P'Nee should have given Bolt a baby girl and Dash will most likely be giving his parents the blues😀😀. Short read but as this author always does, packed it with everything you need.
While a VERY heavy topic was tackled in this book,it was handled w/o the need of a trigger warning. Granny Cat actually stole the book with her "payments" and cash app tag😂😂. Only complaint I have was I need more now😀. If I'm grabbing the hints correctly we should be seeing more of this couple in JoJo and Josh book. At that point P'Nee should have given Bolt a baby girl and Dash will most likely be giving his parents the blues😀😀. Short read but as this author always does, packed it with everything you need.
January 13, 2026
Leash
The synopsis didn’t give this book justice, It was so much more. Sometimes, I dislike the collaborations between these series, but Mel Dau writes a great story even when it’s part of a special project. I’m proud of Nee, as if I knew her in real life. Boltwas exactly what she needed.
The synopsis didn’t give this book justice, It was so much more. Sometimes, I dislike the collaborations between these series, but Mel Dau writes a great story even when it’s part of a special project. I’m proud of Nee, as if I knew her in real life. Boltwas exactly what she needed.
August 11, 2026
MAAM! How did you pack all of this in this short Novella! This was amazing.
I was hooked! I wanted so much worse for that Uncle. Mel knowsss she can make you hate a family member!
I never reread books, ever, but if I did, this will definitely be the one!
I was hooked! I wanted so much worse for that Uncle. Mel knowsss she can make you hate a family member!
I never reread books, ever, but if I did, this will definitely be the one!
January 15, 2026
It was so sweet that at 13 and 15 year old found their true love together over 20 years later! Fuck Jordan for not having his daughter’s back and fuck Jacob, they both got what they deserved! Bolt was all man and played no games when it came to his woman
January 20, 2026
Lawd Mel and these names...P'Nee. I am tickled. this was a good read. As always Mel pulls out these unique characters and she sticks to it. I love the roughness of Bolton and how it was P'Nee or nothing else.
July 13, 2026
P’Nee loved her big brother even though their father didn't know much how be a dad to a girl she didn't hold it against him plus she had a bond with her brother & amazing grams.
She had a crush on bolt ( her brother's best friend) , she loved to read, and her mom would give a list of black authors whom she loved. I love that Joshua doesn't play about his sister, especially if some chick tries to disrespect her.
Bolt family owned the largest privately black owned cow and pig farm in the state, and he was very proud of it. The flashback to when she was 14,My heart broke when she told her momma she didnt go with her father no more after what uncle Jacob did to her 💔 what pissed me off was Jordan he seriously asked if it was bad dream im glad her momma stood on business , but i know it had to hurt so bad knowing her dad didn't believe her, once her grams found out what happened so obviously she shot Jacob and Jordan they didnt die thats when Jordan didnt want nothing do with the Anderson women . Her mother has passed as well. im sure she felt abandoned cause grams and pam were favorite people .she moved back to clover since she was willing to relocate for the job .
I was so disgusted when Jacob appeared again like you are a pedophile and anyone who protects them is just as guilty, that shit gutted me cause how do you protect ur brother but not your daughter I was so angry for P'nee as someone who been in similar trauma it hurts deeply when the person you love doesnt believe you .
Bethany, i love her she exactly the kind of friend p'nee needs, plus she bolt sister, so you know she isn't shady or anything like that , I was cracking up whenever Josh tried get jojo be his . Anna, ugh, I can't stand her she is delusional af, and to cause a whole damn riot, which resulted in her students being locked up, they didn't play about their principal. They were a couple, but she didn't do drama, especially if it caused issues in her school. Bolt was all about her when he is committed he is committed.
When Jordan and Jacob showed up, i knew it was rough for her, but once she noticed Christy, one of her students she knew she had protected her a bit sadly he had already been assaulting her .if Jordan never protected him he wouldn't have more victims I was fucking angry and emotionally upset I will never understand how you can protect pedophiles .
I was happy about the ending cause honestly I was hoping for worse for Jacob and Jordan. But as long as p'nee happy and healed & surrounded by people actually care and love her.
She had a crush on bolt ( her brother's best friend) , she loved to read, and her mom would give a list of black authors whom she loved. I love that Joshua doesn't play about his sister, especially if some chick tries to disrespect her.
Bolt family owned the largest privately black owned cow and pig farm in the state, and he was very proud of it. The flashback to when she was 14,My heart broke when she told her momma she didnt go with her father no more after what uncle Jacob did to her 💔 what pissed me off was Jordan he seriously asked if it was bad dream im glad her momma stood on business , but i know it had to hurt so bad knowing her dad didn't believe her, once her grams found out what happened so obviously she shot Jacob and Jordan they didnt die thats when Jordan didnt want nothing do with the Anderson women . Her mother has passed as well. im sure she felt abandoned cause grams and pam were favorite people .she moved back to clover since she was willing to relocate for the job .
I was so disgusted when Jacob appeared again like you are a pedophile and anyone who protects them is just as guilty, that shit gutted me cause how do you protect ur brother but not your daughter I was so angry for P'nee as someone who been in similar trauma it hurts deeply when the person you love doesnt believe you .
Bethany, i love her she exactly the kind of friend p'nee needs, plus she bolt sister, so you know she isn't shady or anything like that , I was cracking up whenever Josh tried get jojo be his . Anna, ugh, I can't stand her she is delusional af, and to cause a whole damn riot, which resulted in her students being locked up, they didn't play about their principal. They were a couple, but she didn't do drama, especially if it caused issues in her school. Bolt was all about her when he is committed he is committed.
When Jordan and Jacob showed up, i knew it was rough for her, but once she noticed Christy, one of her students she knew she had protected her a bit sadly he had already been assaulting her .if Jordan never protected him he wouldn't have more victims I was fucking angry and emotionally upset I will never understand how you can protect pedophiles .
I was happy about the ending cause honestly I was hoping for worse for Jacob and Jordan. But as long as p'nee happy and healed & surrounded by people actually care and love her.
March 22, 2026
This felt like a homecoming wrapped in tension, humor and a little bit of you not about to play in my face. P’Nee coming back to Clover wasn’t just about a job and location. She knew in a matter of time she would be facing everything she ran from, including people who never deserved to be cut off in the first place. That part hit a little different because trauma will have you making decisions that are necessary in the moment but don’t always hold up over time. Unfortunately Josh and Bolt were caught up in the cutoff. Protection over everything.
Bolt was not letting her rewrite history. The second she tried to act like they were meeting for the first time, he shut it all the way down. No easing in, no pretending. Just straight, we’re gonna talk about this. Honestly that’s exactly what she needed. They gave her a couple of hours to prepare. Their connection picked right back up like no time had passed and once they locked in, that was it. Back to being a little sister. Easy chemistry, natural pull, no overthinking with Bolt.
Lawd I loved me some Grandma Cat 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Certified menace. Mouth reckless, spirit undefeated. She added that extra kick every scene needed. Overall, this was one of those reads that blends heart, accountability and a little chaos without overdoing it. Simple, solid and real where it counts.
Bolt was not letting her rewrite history. The second she tried to act like they were meeting for the first time, he shut it all the way down. No easing in, no pretending. Just straight, we’re gonna talk about this. Honestly that’s exactly what she needed. They gave her a couple of hours to prepare. Their connection picked right back up like no time had passed and once they locked in, that was it. Back to being a little sister. Easy chemistry, natural pull, no overthinking with Bolt.
Lawd I loved me some Grandma Cat 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Certified menace. Mouth reckless, spirit undefeated. She added that extra kick every scene needed. Overall, this was one of those reads that blends heart, accountability and a little chaos without overdoing it. Simple, solid and real where it counts.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 22, 2026
This book is a must-read!
Mel Dau's writing is seriously out of this world. Every time I pick up one of her books, it's like eating at a five-star Michelin restaurant. Your plate is clean, your palate is always satisfied, and you can't wait to read it again. That's exactly how I felt about this book.
P'Nee and the trauma she went through had me hooked and ready to unleash karma. The saying that you can pick your friends but you can't pick your family—so true! But years later, her crush, Bolt Abloy, would become her biggest fan, her greatest ally, the love of her life, and the reason why pillows were invented. If you know, then you know.
When I tell you how I marked these digital pages like I was writing in my journal, I'm not kidding. The storyline was intense, funny, sensual, sexy, heartbreaking, heartwarming, with a lot of visits from Karma thrown into the mix. No spoilers. But the J and J duo got exactly what they deserved. Sometimes you have to come off the leash to get things done the way you want them done. I absolutely loved that ending! I'm so glad Bolt and P'Nee got their happily ever after and the family they both wanted. After all the mess they went through, they both deserved all the happiness in the world.
Mel Dau's writing is seriously out of this world. Every time I pick up one of her books, it's like eating at a five-star Michelin restaurant. Your plate is clean, your palate is always satisfied, and you can't wait to read it again. That's exactly how I felt about this book.
P'Nee and the trauma she went through had me hooked and ready to unleash karma. The saying that you can pick your friends but you can't pick your family—so true! But years later, her crush, Bolt Abloy, would become her biggest fan, her greatest ally, the love of her life, and the reason why pillows were invented. If you know, then you know.
When I tell you how I marked these digital pages like I was writing in my journal, I'm not kidding. The storyline was intense, funny, sensual, sexy, heartbreaking, heartwarming, with a lot of visits from Karma thrown into the mix. No spoilers. But the J and J duo got exactly what they deserved. Sometimes you have to come off the leash to get things done the way you want them done. I absolutely loved that ending! I'm so glad Bolt and P'Nee got their happily ever after and the family they both wanted. After all the mess they went through, they both deserved all the happiness in the world.
August 24, 2026
My Soror came with it again! I'm enjoying this BLP Breeds series all around so far. Even though I definitely started with authors I already knew, I've yet to be disappointed.
P'Nee and Bolt were everything! They had known each other since they were kids since Bolt was her half brother Joshua's best friend. She visited her father and half brother every summer in South Carolina until she was 13.
Years later and harboring a secret only her parents and grandmother knew about she returned unannounced to the town she had sworn off as the principal of the local private school.
She knew she would eventually have to face her brother and others from her childhood but once she ran into Bolt things definitely changed for her. She always had a crush on him as a child and truth be told they were only 2 years apart in age but he started looking at her differently once she hit thirteen but would never act on it.
Here they were both adults and both wanting to see where things could go. Listen the passion, the protectiveness, the love between these two was everything. I'm so glad P'Nee got to confront her abuser and justice eventually prevailed. This was such a dope short read.
P'Nee and Bolt were everything! They had known each other since they were kids since Bolt was her half brother Joshua's best friend. She visited her father and half brother every summer in South Carolina until she was 13.
Years later and harboring a secret only her parents and grandmother knew about she returned unannounced to the town she had sworn off as the principal of the local private school.
She knew she would eventually have to face her brother and others from her childhood but once she ran into Bolt things definitely changed for her. She always had a crush on him as a child and truth be told they were only 2 years apart in age but he started looking at her differently once she hit thirteen but would never act on it.
Here they were both adults and both wanting to see where things could go. Listen the passion, the protectiveness, the love between these two was everything. I'm so glad P'Nee got to confront her abuser and justice eventually prevailed. This was such a dope short read.
January 11, 2026
Book 4
What can I say about book 4 of the BLP Breeds Series?!?! I can say that it was everything I expected it to be and so much more!!
When I say that Mel Dau and her pen are nothing to play with and they have not written a book that I haven’t absolutely loved!!
Bolt and P’Nee’s story was very well written that I didn’t want it to end. They met because she was his best friend’s little sister and she spent the summers with him and family until she didn’t. Then decades later they are back in the same country town and the crushes they had on each other couldn’t be denied and the rest is history. Of course there was drama but it wouldn’t be a Mel Dau book if there wasn’t drama.
I can’t say this enough add this book and the rest of the series to your TBR because you will not be disappointed!!
What can I say about book 4 of the BLP Breeds Series?!?! I can say that it was everything I expected it to be and so much more!!
When I say that Mel Dau and her pen are nothing to play with and they have not written a book that I haven’t absolutely loved!!
Bolt and P’Nee’s story was very well written that I didn’t want it to end. They met because she was his best friend’s little sister and she spent the summers with him and family until she didn’t. Then decades later they are back in the same country town and the crushes they had on each other couldn’t be denied and the rest is history. Of course there was drama but it wouldn’t be a Mel Dau book if there wasn’t drama.
I can’t say this enough add this book and the rest of the series to your TBR because you will not be disappointed!!
March 6, 2026
Wow 🤩 Awesome 👏 deserves more than the 5stars allotted ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Two in a row in less than 12 hours from MS. Dau, man life is good…
I am off today and I had decided to check out my library and baby was I surprised that I had not one but two Mel Dau books there waiting for me to read and did I read them, I surely did and I wished that I could give this more than the allotted 5 stars…. This was the bomb and this is my 2nd book in this series, I don’t think I will read others since the first 2 were by my favorite authors, MS. B. Love and MS. Mel Dau, but I will look at them folks library and see but for now this is a DEFINITELY NEEDED book to grab and hold and read and enjoy 😉
Y’all it’s definitely needed right before a weekend time… the hype is all real
GET IT NOW!!!!
Two in a row in less than 12 hours from MS. Dau, man life is good…
I am off today and I had decided to check out my library and baby was I surprised that I had not one but two Mel Dau books there waiting for me to read and did I read them, I surely did and I wished that I could give this more than the allotted 5 stars…. This was the bomb and this is my 2nd book in this series, I don’t think I will read others since the first 2 were by my favorite authors, MS. B. Love and MS. Mel Dau, but I will look at them folks library and see but for now this is a DEFINITELY NEEDED book to grab and hold and read and enjoy 😉
Y’all it’s definitely needed right before a weekend time… the hype is all real
GET IT NOW!!!!
February 11, 2026
Always a time
Mel Dau manages to always write a story where the laughter always outweighs the heaviness of certain topics. P'Nee and Bolt had a mutual crush as teens, but he was her brothers best friend. P'Nee only visited summers, so when all of a sudden she stopped coming no one knew why. After 20 years, she returns to Clover without anyone's knowledge. Bolt however gets to see her by chance and it's up from there with these two, the certainly come off their leash. Family secrets and revelations come to light that puts the entire town on edge, but Bolt takes care of what belongs to him and P'Nee is definitely his. Granny Cat is a mess! A nonsensical mess at times with a CashApp for her "304er" payments. Happy Reading Y'all!💋
Mel Dau manages to always write a story where the laughter always outweighs the heaviness of certain topics. P'Nee and Bolt had a mutual crush as teens, but he was her brothers best friend. P'Nee only visited summers, so when all of a sudden she stopped coming no one knew why. After 20 years, she returns to Clover without anyone's knowledge. Bolt however gets to see her by chance and it's up from there with these two, the certainly come off their leash. Family secrets and revelations come to light that puts the entire town on edge, but Bolt takes care of what belongs to him and P'Nee is definitely his. Granny Cat is a mess! A nonsensical mess at times with a CashApp for her "304er" payments. Happy Reading Y'all!💋
January 9, 2026
Bolt and Nee
Bolt and P'Nee
I was soooo pronuncing her name wrong until i listened to how the author pronounced it.
Bolt is the bestfriend of P'Nee's brother. He pretends not to have a crush on her because he is a couple of years older.
P'Nee lives woth her mother, but visits her dad in the summers. On summer while visitng her dad, something untinkable happens. When her dad comes to gey her the followimg summer, she tells her mom about the incident. After this, she no lonher visits her dad.
Years later, she accepts a job in the town where her father and brother lives. Now that she is grown Bolt is interested.
Secrets are eventually revealed.
Bolt and P'Nee
I was soooo pronuncing her name wrong until i listened to how the author pronounced it.
Bolt is the bestfriend of P'Nee's brother. He pretends not to have a crush on her because he is a couple of years older.
P'Nee lives woth her mother, but visits her dad in the summers. On summer while visitng her dad, something untinkable happens. When her dad comes to gey her the followimg summer, she tells her mom about the incident. After this, she no lonher visits her dad.
Years later, she accepts a job in the town where her father and brother lives. Now that she is grown Bolt is interested.
Secrets are eventually revealed.
January 15, 2026
I enjoyed this quick read
The story flowed nicely. P’Nee was splitting time between both parents. She had the biggest crush on her half-brother’s best friend. At the age of 13, something happened during a visit and she cut off everyone in her small hometown. After losing her granny and mother, she comes back but her brother not father knows it. It’s her father’s fault that she stayed away though. Thankfully, Bolt runs into her at the prestigious school she is a principal and lets her brother know. Her and Bolt finally get together, the family love her, he finds out what happened with her uncle causing her to stay away, and they end up married with a son. Great story soror!
The story flowed nicely. P’Nee was splitting time between both parents. She had the biggest crush on her half-brother’s best friend. At the age of 13, something happened during a visit and she cut off everyone in her small hometown. After losing her granny and mother, she comes back but her brother not father knows it. It’s her father’s fault that she stayed away though. Thankfully, Bolt runs into her at the prestigious school she is a principal and lets her brother know. Her and Bolt finally get together, the family love her, he finds out what happened with her uncle causing her to stay away, and they end up married with a son. Great story soror!
January 15, 2026
Loved It
Bolt and P'nee were going to be together at some point, I could tell. Dealing with family who have issues with abuse, sexually and otherwise can tear a family a part! P'nee daddy failed to believe his daughter, which caused her to stop seeing her brother for many years!
After many years and loss, Bolt and P'nee found themselves back together as adults.
There were some difficulties during the relationship, but love, trust, and communication. Conquer those issues along with Bolt family, especially his grandmother! I enjoyed the epilogue and hope to see more of Bolt and P'nee!
Bolt and P'nee were going to be together at some point, I could tell. Dealing with family who have issues with abuse, sexually and otherwise can tear a family a part! P'nee daddy failed to believe his daughter, which caused her to stop seeing her brother for many years!
After many years and loss, Bolt and P'nee found themselves back together as adults.
There were some difficulties during the relationship, but love, trust, and communication. Conquer those issues along with Bolt family, especially his grandmother! I enjoyed the epilogue and hope to see more of Bolt and P'nee!
February 5, 2026
Bolt & P’Nee, Off The Leash Of Love
I didn’t expect anything less with a MEL DAU book!!!…
The story line is ALWAYS good, the delivery is AMAZING and the laughter is always there to balance out the message in the book!!!…
The subject discussed was an emotional one, but the splashes of Granny Deer made the heart rate ease a bit!!!…
Brought them off the leash!!!…
My heart broke for Josh because he loved his sister, missed his sister and wanted to fiercely protect her!!!…
Jordan’s life was destroyed while trying to protect his brother!!!…
Bolt and P’Nee story was a beautiful one though!!!…
I didn’t expect anything less with a MEL DAU book!!!…
The story line is ALWAYS good, the delivery is AMAZING and the laughter is always there to balance out the message in the book!!!…
The subject discussed was an emotional one, but the splashes of Granny Deer made the heart rate ease a bit!!!…
Brought them off the leash!!!…
My heart broke for Josh because he loved his sister, missed his sister and wanted to fiercely protect her!!!…
Jordan’s life was destroyed while trying to protect his brother!!!…
Bolt and P’Nee story was a beautiful one though!!!…
February 5, 2026
Yes...P'Nee and Bolt
This was everything. P'Nee's mother and grandma were GOAT. I love when parents/ family liaten to the child. Love that Bolt and Josh had a true friendship/ brotherhood. Anna was a hot mess. P'Nee handled that for sure. Timing is everything. The fact that Jordan had a blind eye for that disgusting Jacob worked out as it should. P'Nee protected her peace no access granted. He was the adult and you did not protect or defend your daughter. Bolt was everything she needed. Bolt's family was refreshing and that gma was GOAT. Actions have consequences. I love love live this✨️✨️👍🏾
This was everything. P'Nee's mother and grandma were GOAT. I love when parents/ family liaten to the child. Love that Bolt and Josh had a true friendship/ brotherhood. Anna was a hot mess. P'Nee handled that for sure. Timing is everything. The fact that Jordan had a blind eye for that disgusting Jacob worked out as it should. P'Nee protected her peace no access granted. He was the adult and you did not protect or defend your daughter. Bolt was everything she needed. Bolt's family was refreshing and that gma was GOAT. Actions have consequences. I love love live this✨️✨️👍🏾
January 10, 2026
For real
Mel Dau, now why you do me like that. P'Nee and Bolt were building something as kids, until.... I had a time reading this book. I got pissed, then she'd a tear or two, on to laughing, and ready to throw hands.
The freaking audacity of Jordan. Worthless lying POS. He deserved the karma handed to him. He was just as bad as his brother in my opinion. Tried to Biggie my girl and she played the Uno reverse. I love a man with dog in him and a big brother who doesn't play about his sister.
Well done.
Mel Dau, now why you do me like that. P'Nee and Bolt were building something as kids, until.... I had a time reading this book. I got pissed, then she'd a tear or two, on to laughing, and ready to throw hands.
The freaking audacity of Jordan. Worthless lying POS. He deserved the karma handed to him. He was just as bad as his brother in my opinion. Tried to Biggie my girl and she played the Uno reverse. I love a man with dog in him and a big brother who doesn't play about his sister.
Well done.
January 21, 2026
Unleashed!
Okay so P’Nee baby went through it! I can’t stand a black family sometimes. But I’m glad she spoke up and had some ppl on her side. Eventually shit was handled. Jacob and his karma was truly satisfying. Jordan…well, don’t support predators mah boy 💁🏾♀️. Anywhoo, Granny Cat and her “whore mention payments” from Bolt took me out!! That lady was wild and funny! Love Bolt and P’Nee’s relationship. It was really straight forward. They liked each other before and now they like each other as adults. Simple.
Okay so P’Nee baby went through it! I can’t stand a black family sometimes. But I’m glad she spoke up and had some ppl on her side. Eventually shit was handled. Jacob and his karma was truly satisfying. Jordan…well, don’t support predators mah boy 💁🏾♀️. Anywhoo, Granny Cat and her “whore mention payments” from Bolt took me out!! That lady was wild and funny! Love Bolt and P’Nee’s relationship. It was really straight forward. They liked each other before and now they like each other as adults. Simple.
January 25, 2026
Loved💜💜
This was such a good one...though it was tied up with trauma for our FMC, she still was a strong individual who accomplished great things. I loved the chemistry between her and Bolton, and the fact that they were able to just be on one accord was great. Bolton's grandmother was one of my favorite characters, The way she was reading these w***** was everything. Anna was a delullu dumb a**, And penny's father can go to hell swiftly honestly I don't feel bad for him at all.
This was such a good one...though it was tied up with trauma for our FMC, she still was a strong individual who accomplished great things. I loved the chemistry between her and Bolton, and the fact that they were able to just be on one accord was great. Bolton's grandmother was one of my favorite characters, The way she was reading these w***** was everything. Anna was a delullu dumb a**, And penny's father can go to hell swiftly honestly I don't feel bad for him at all.
February 28, 2026
never a dull moment
As always never a dull moment Mel Dau touches on real life situations without making it a struggle to read through she also brings the family closeness that I love…the way Josh was ten toes down for P’Nee after years apart was dope now I felt for both Nee and her dad Jordan no one wants their child to go through that but to know your brother was the culprit made him go into protect mode but he protected his he wrong person and with that decision he failed his child &lost a relationship and left alot of other young girls unprotected
As always never a dull moment Mel Dau touches on real life situations without making it a struggle to read through she also brings the family closeness that I love…the way Josh was ten toes down for P’Nee after years apart was dope now I felt for both Nee and her dad Jordan no one wants their child to go through that but to know your brother was the culprit made him go into protect mode but he protected his he wrong person and with that decision he failed his child &lost a relationship and left alot of other young girls unprotected
September 10, 2026
Friends (Childhood) to lovers... P’Nee is the quiet girl who only comes to town to stay with her dad for the summer. Bolt is the local high school popular boy and P’Nee’s brother’s Best friend. P’Nee has an obvious crush on bolt, while bolts crush on p’nee is a secret. P’Nee was a SA victim and stopped coming around, after life happens P’Nee moves back and by chance reconnects with Bolt. They lock in and are inseperable after. Bolt finds out what happened to P’Nee and HE goes off the MF’N leash, protecting his woman in every which way possible.
January 9, 2026
Off the Leash.....Babyyyyy
This book was a ride of the best kind.... We all need a Granny Cat 🤣😂.. Bolt is that guy...That man said "This is God's Plan" Love Josh he was the best big brother and was ten toes down about P’Nee... It's f*ck Jacob and Jordan for life...wellll🤭🤭🤭...P’Nee I love how she didn't playlist with stupid... And she was gonna make you feel it in your chest for playing with her.....It's best to keep some people on that leash!!!!!
This book was a ride of the best kind.... We all need a Granny Cat 🤣😂.. Bolt is that guy...That man said "This is God's Plan" Love Josh he was the best big brother and was ten toes down about P’Nee... It's f*ck Jacob and Jordan for life...wellll🤭🤭🤭...P’Nee I love how she didn't playlist with stupid... And she was gonna make you feel it in your chest for playing with her.....It's best to keep some people on that leash!!!!!
January 9, 2026
Off the Leash (BLP Breeds Book 4)
As always, Mel Dau comes out swinging. My girl is a book writing Maven. Her characters are always well-rounded and funny as hell. Grandma Cat and Granny Margerie. Baby, you don't want to get in a pissing contest with those two.
Anyway, I am glad Bolt and P'Nee found their way back to each other. It took a few decades but as always love always wins.
As always, Mel Dau comes out swinging. My girl is a book writing Maven. Her characters are always well-rounded and funny as hell. Grandma Cat and Granny Margerie. Baby, you don't want to get in a pissing contest with those two.
Anyway, I am glad Bolt and P'Nee found their way back to each other. It took a few decades but as always love always wins.
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