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Unleash Me
After a meteoric rise to stardom and a career steeped in fame and accolades, four-time MVP winner and shooting guard Ashton Santoro wants nothing more than to retire from the league with another ring. From the outside looking in, Ashton’s eleven year marriage is what dreams are made of and the epitome of black love. But an interview with award-winning sports journalist, Chanel Dubois, threatens to unravel his secrets from the past and the truth about his marriage. Struggling to keep his private life out of the spotlight, Ashton finds himself the target of a stalker, and he quickly realizes the only person he can trust is Chanel.
Being in the spotlight has never been Chanel Dubois’s dream. She loves highlighting players from the sidelines and in the magazine she writes for. But when she receives pictures from an anonymous sender, she finds herself teaming up with Ashton to protect his secret. But what she never dreamed of was that she would become the target of a stalker and sensationalized in the blogs, and she certainly never expected to fall in love with the league’s “happily married” superstar shooting guard.
With time running out, the two will have to uncover the identity of the stalker before someone else gets hurt. Searching for the truth will cause Ashton and Chanel to discover how much they actually have in common. Will Ashton trust his heart with the determined reporter, or will he learn there’s a price to pay for loyalty?
Being in the spotlight has never been Chanel Dubois’s dream. She loves highlighting players from the sidelines and in the magazine she writes for. But when she receives pictures from an anonymous sender, she finds herself teaming up with Ashton to protect his secret. But what she never dreamed of was that she would become the target of a stalker and sensationalized in the blogs, and she certainly never expected to fall in love with the league’s “happily married” superstar shooting guard.
With time running out, the two will have to uncover the identity of the stalker before someone else gets hurt. Searching for the truth will cause Ashton and Chanel to discover how much they actually have in common. Will Ashton trust his heart with the determined reporter, or will he learn there’s a price to pay for loyalty?
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Published January 9, 2026
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January 12, 2026
Unleash Me (BLP Breeds Book 5)
Wow, this book was really good. I love the fact that it had an air of intrigue and mystery. And who doesn't love a sports romance.
Ash was a good guy. He loved his family and his teammates. He also loved his wife even though she was not worthy of his love and protection. She should have talked to him about how she was feeling with everything they had gone through. Maybe, they would have worked. Who knows?
Meeting Chanel gave him pause because she was a reporter with a representation of doing whatever it takes to get a story. This made Ashton leary. He soon found out that everything you read or hear is not always true.
Being placed in close proximity to one another gave them a chance to get to know each other and fall in love. They ended up being exactly what and whom each other needed.
Wow, this book was really good. I love the fact that it had an air of intrigue and mystery. And who doesn't love a sports romance.
Ash was a good guy. He loved his family and his teammates. He also loved his wife even though she was not worthy of his love and protection. She should have talked to him about how she was feeling with everything they had gone through. Maybe, they would have worked. Who knows?
Meeting Chanel gave him pause because she was a reporter with a representation of doing whatever it takes to get a story. This made Ashton leary. He soon found out that everything you read or hear is not always true.
Being placed in close proximity to one another gave them a chance to get to know each other and fall in love. They ended up being exactly what and whom each other needed.
January 19, 2026
Ashton and Chanel!!
I just loved everything about this book. When Ashton met Chanel for an interview, he wasn't expecting the secrets that she would reveal. Things start to get messy in both of their lives. Ashton with his wife and the end of their marriage and Chanel being pulled into the middle of it. After things take a dangerous turn in Chanel's life, Ashton steps up to protect Chanel by taking her away from the danger. Their getting to know more about each other and their banter while they were away made the book so enjoyable. This book was definitely a thrill ride since there were so many interesting plot elements. There was chemistry, passion, drama, betrayal and jeopardy. I'm just glad that they were able to find love again after all they went through. This book was so delightful from the first page until the last. I definitely recommend it!!
I just loved everything about this book. When Ashton met Chanel for an interview, he wasn't expecting the secrets that she would reveal. Things start to get messy in both of their lives. Ashton with his wife and the end of their marriage and Chanel being pulled into the middle of it. After things take a dangerous turn in Chanel's life, Ashton steps up to protect Chanel by taking her away from the danger. Their getting to know more about each other and their banter while they were away made the book so enjoyable. This book was definitely a thrill ride since there were so many interesting plot elements. There was chemistry, passion, drama, betrayal and jeopardy. I'm just glad that they were able to find love again after all they went through. This book was so delightful from the first page until the last. I definitely recommend it!!
January 14, 2026
Setting him free!
This book is soooo good omg! It has so many twists and turns. It gave me his and hers from Netflix vibes. The MMC and FMC 😍😍 From the beginning I was locked in, not putting the book down, reading on my break, and every where in between. It’s so engaging just when you think nothing else could happen there’s a plot twist. Egypt Cynaé this is my favorite book of the year thus far! The incorporation of GOD and that prayer almost sent me over. This book did not disappoint its filled with spice, passion, drama, romance, and so many fresh raw emotions. I loved it 10/10 hands down.
This book is soooo good omg! It has so many twists and turns. It gave me his and hers from Netflix vibes. The MMC and FMC 😍😍 From the beginning I was locked in, not putting the book down, reading on my break, and every where in between. It’s so engaging just when you think nothing else could happen there’s a plot twist. Egypt Cynaé this is my favorite book of the year thus far! The incorporation of GOD and that prayer almost sent me over. This book did not disappoint its filled with spice, passion, drama, romance, and so many fresh raw emotions. I loved it 10/10 hands down.
January 11, 2026
Unleash Me
Ashton and Chanel finding love again with each other after heartbreak was beautiful to see. They vibed and were able to talk to each other about anything, even the hard stuff and I loved that for them. This couple was kind of forced together by an unknown threat, but in doing so they were able to see how much they had in common, how their values aligned and how their attraction to the other was reciprocal. This was such a good book even with the craziness of the stalking.
Ashton and Chanel finding love again with each other after heartbreak was beautiful to see. They vibed and were able to talk to each other about anything, even the hard stuff and I loved that for them. This couple was kind of forced together by an unknown threat, but in doing so they were able to see how much they had in common, how their values aligned and how their attraction to the other was reciprocal. This was such a good book even with the craziness of the stalking.
January 12, 2026
Book Five!!! Wow!!!
What can I say about book 5 of the BLP Breeds Series?!?! Egypt did her big one writing this book and it made me fall deeper in love with her writing and excited to read her catalog.
Ashton and Chanel’s story was simply amazing. What started as an interview between a reporter and retiring basketball with secrets turned into so much more. And the drama that surrounded them was mind blowing.
If you love close proximity romances then you will absolutely love this book and you need to add this book and the rest of the series to your TBR!!!
What can I say about book 5 of the BLP Breeds Series?!?! Egypt did her big one writing this book and it made me fall deeper in love with her writing and excited to read her catalog.
Ashton and Chanel’s story was simply amazing. What started as an interview between a reporter and retiring basketball with secrets turned into so much more. And the drama that surrounded them was mind blowing.
If you love close proximity romances then you will absolutely love this book and you need to add this book and the rest of the series to your TBR!!!
January 19, 2026
fire
How my this book had a lot going on. That damn ex wife of his needed so act right. She was dead wrong for the things she did. That ex husband needed a beat down. Loved how Ash handled the season. I understood why he took thr stance that he did although I wanted him to out her for the things that she did to him. Glad everything turned out will for them and they got their HEA.
How my this book had a lot going on. That damn ex wife of his needed so act right. She was dead wrong for the things she did. That ex husband needed a beat down. Loved how Ash handled the season. I understood why he took thr stance that he did although I wanted him to out her for the things that she did to him. Glad everything turned out will for them and they got their HEA.
January 23, 2026
Chanel and Ashton
Holy crap, this was a rollercoaster ride for real. Chanel was doing her job a little to well and revealed some stuff that turned Ashton's life upside down. But they got through it together. The plot twist was wild. Like, really gotta check ya circle. Crazy work. Love the ending. Chanel and Ashton went through a lot and they deserve every good thing that came to them and more
Holy crap, this was a rollercoaster ride for real. Chanel was doing her job a little to well and revealed some stuff that turned Ashton's life upside down. But they got through it together. The plot twist was wild. Like, really gotta check ya circle. Crazy work. Love the ending. Chanel and Ashton went through a lot and they deserve every good thing that came to them and more
January 23, 2026
Unleash me
As crazy as this story was their love was super sweet. It was definitely intense on how they were for each but you knew they were not playing about each other. That dang stalker had me until she came to the cabin than I knew it was someone they already knew. I loved the way they were there for each other and how the transgressions of others brought them to the best love story.
As crazy as this story was their love was super sweet. It was definitely intense on how they were for each but you knew they were not playing about each other. That dang stalker had me until she came to the cabin than I knew it was someone they already knew. I loved the way they were there for each other and how the transgressions of others brought them to the best love story.
January 26, 2026
This book was written so well ! I definitely had my assumptions of who was doing the stalking and was definitely wrong lls !
I love how Chanel was just doing a job and actually found love in the end !
The ex- wife is just uggghh I wanted to feel bad for her when she said what she said but that was no excuse! & Chanel ex-husband I hope his sperm count low lls because what you mean I trapped you ??? 🤨
&& Titan said imma eat your ass up lol 😂
I love how Chanel was just doing a job and actually found love in the end !
The ex- wife is just uggghh I wanted to feel bad for her when she said what she said but that was no excuse! & Chanel ex-husband I hope his sperm count low lls because what you mean I trapped you ??? 🤨
&& Titan said imma eat your ass up lol 😂
January 10, 2026
She was too stupid
I was so invested in this book and very wrong on my assumption. The twist and turns were very well written. Chanel was just doing a job until things became personal. Little stupid dummy wasn't aware that the stalking is what drove Ashton and Chanel to a place of forever.
I mean they had everyone jealous of something that wasn't even true until it was.
I was so invested in this book and very wrong on my assumption. The twist and turns were very well written. Chanel was just doing a job until things became personal. Little stupid dummy wasn't aware that the stalking is what drove Ashton and Chanel to a place of forever.
I mean they had everyone jealous of something that wasn't even true until it was.
January 13, 2026
Yessss!!
I loved it, it had BDE, drama, spice, and romance!! Ashton was loyal, even when he had reason not to be. I loved how Chanel came in and nurtured the true Ashton. The person he reserved for his circle only in the world that was trying to consume him whole. I loved how fiercely he protected Chanel. I loved their happily ever after. Five stars Ms. Cynaé!!🥰
I loved it, it had BDE, drama, spice, and romance!! Ashton was loyal, even when he had reason not to be. I loved how Chanel came in and nurtured the true Ashton. The person he reserved for his circle only in the world that was trying to consume him whole. I loved how fiercely he protected Chanel. I loved their happily ever after. Five stars Ms. Cynaé!!🥰
January 11, 2026
This was my first read by this author and I thoroughly impressed. This story held suspense and romance equally. The villain… I was not expecting that. I would absolutely reread this story and I will be looking more into this authors’ catalogue.
January 12, 2026
drama
I loved it all. This book took me through it. I was mad at he would keep protecting his cheating wife. I’m Chanel got her happy ending. Her husband was a tool. His wife deserved everything that came to her, whew chile that darn Shaneice….
I loved it all. This book took me through it. I was mad at he would keep protecting his cheating wife. I’m Chanel got her happy ending. Her husband was a tool. His wife deserved everything that came to her, whew chile that darn Shaneice….
January 17, 2026
Unleash
Good read, the plot kept me on my toes. Chanel was truly Ashton’s speed. She knew the real him through innocent observations and interactions. He met her at a time where he needed someone to see him!
Good read, the plot kept me on my toes. Chanel was truly Ashton’s speed. She knew the real him through innocent observations and interactions. He met her at a time where he needed someone to see him!
January 17, 2026
Loved It
A great read! Chanel & Ashton were meant to be together! I enjoyed the plot twists and turns! Once Ashton became unleashed there was no taming him, other than Chanel! The families were loving and supportive on both sides! I enjoyed the epilogue!
A great read! Chanel & Ashton were meant to be together! I enjoyed the plot twists and turns! Once Ashton became unleashed there was no taming him, other than Chanel! The families were loving and supportive on both sides! I enjoyed the epilogue!
January 24, 2026
Love this book because I like how the main characters are opposites and I see how each of their story is build and how they come together to help each other . I really love seeing how their love story comes together .couldn’t put this book down
January 25, 2026
Unleash Me
What started as an interview for a magazine story turned to so much more. Ash and Channel's story was filled with drama, but it was worth reading. I most certainly recommend this one.
What started as an interview for a magazine story turned to so much more. Ash and Channel's story was filled with drama, but it was worth reading. I most certainly recommend this one.
January 11, 2026
A Nice Read
This was a good story. I loved everything about it and it will be on my reread list for this year.
This was a good story. I loved everything about it and it will be on my reread list for this year.
January 24, 2026
This was such a good story—Egypt don’t fail.
It’s a sports romance with a touch of suspense and some stalker stuff woven in. While there weren’t many standout support characters, Ash and Chanel were more than enough for me. And let’s not forget Titan—the cutest, always sleeping at their feet, and a true protector of women 🐾🤍.
One of the best parts of this story was that God was present. I love a praying man, and I loved seeing that healing was possible throughout the journey.
I really loved this one and will definitely read it again.
It’s a sports romance with a touch of suspense and some stalker stuff woven in. While there weren’t many standout support characters, Ash and Chanel were more than enough for me. And let’s not forget Titan—the cutest, always sleeping at their feet, and a true protector of women 🐾🤍.
One of the best parts of this story was that God was present. I love a praying man, and I loved seeing that healing was possible throughout the journey.
I really loved this one and will definitely read it again.
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