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Regret Has A Name: An Urban Romance Suspense Novel
Zaire Jacobs was young, lost, and looking for direction when he crossed paths with Blake Hall. A ruthless hustler who offered him protection, money, and a sense of belonging that Zaire so desperately needed. He didn’t expect that his new friendship would come with a price. When Blake commits an unforgivable act, Zaire is forced into silence, his innocence stolen and his fate sealed by guilt and fear.
Years later, Zaire is trying to escape the life that haunts him when he meets Hope Williamson, a strong single mother rebuilding her world. While Hope quickly falls for Zaire, she’s unaware that their lives are already connected by a buried truth. As love grows, Zaire pulls away from the streets, determined to cover his past transgressions and become the man Hope and her son deserve.
But when Blake refuses to release what he controls, secrets surface and the past finds its way to the present. When truths are revealed, Zaire quickly learns that regret has a name and Blake fits it.
Years later, Zaire is trying to escape the life that haunts him when he meets Hope Williamson, a strong single mother rebuilding her world. While Hope quickly falls for Zaire, she’s unaware that their lives are already connected by a buried truth. As love grows, Zaire pulls away from the streets, determined to cover his past transgressions and become the man Hope and her son deserve.
But when Blake refuses to release what he controls, secrets surface and the past finds its way to the present. When truths are revealed, Zaire quickly learns that regret has a name and Blake fits it.
193 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 4, 2026
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March 14, 2026
couldn’t stop reading 🔥
The story centers around Zaire, a kid whose life gets flipped upside down after losing his mom. His dad doesn’t want him, so he ends up in the foster care system trying to figure life out on his own. You can really feel how much he’s missing love, guidance, and somebody in his corner.
Things start to shift when he meets Blake. Blake steps in and saves him from getting jumped after school, and from that moment on their bond is created. I loved seeing that brotherhood form because you could tell they really needed each other.
Then there’s Hope. She’s a single mom and a student just trying to keep her head above water and take care of her responsibilities. When Zaire and Blake cross paths with her during a money-collecting mission, things start to change in a way none of them really expected. Zaire and Hope end up building a connection that goes deeper than just friendship, while Blake is dealing with his own struggles and spiraling .
As the story progresses, secrets start coming out and their loyalty to each other gets tested in ways they didn’t see coming.
Rating: Stylish / Childish —
Stylish
Author Aleya really did her thing with this one. The storyline was built up so well, and I didn’t catch any grammatical or spelling errors, which made the reading flow even better. From the very beginning I was locked in.
Zaire’s story had a lot of depth, and I really appreciated how Author Aleya gave us different perspectives throughout the book. Even little Amari had a voice, which you don’t see often. Getting a child’s perspective like that added something special to the story and made it feel even more real.
Every character played a part, and I liked that we were able to see situations from different viewpoints. That’s something I feel like a lot of books are missing these days, so it was refreshing to see it done so well here.
Honestly, my only complaint is that it ended. I was fully invested and ready to see what kind of mess was about to pop off next. Now I gotta wait but I know it’s gonna be worth it.
Rating: Say It Loud / Hush Lil Baby — Say it Loud
One thing this book really highlighted for me is how vulnerable a child can be when they grow up without love and guidance. When those basic needs are missing, it’s easy for them to be influenced by the wrong things and the wrong people. Sometimes they end up confusing real love with being used.
You can really see that through Zaire and Blake’s relationship. Zaire found something in Blake that he had been missing someone who had his back and made him feel like he belonged. At the same time, Blake saw something in Zaire that he knew he could benefit from. That dynamic added a lot of layers to their bond.
The story also touched on the foster care system and how, unfortunately, some kids end up in homes where they’re only there for the check instead of being truly cared for. When that happens, it leaves a lot of these kids feeling broken, unloved, and forced to figure life out on their own way too early.
I think Author Aleya did a really good job showing how those kinds of environments can shape a child’s choices and the path they end up taking. It added a deeper message to the story beyond just the drama.
The story centers around Zaire, a kid whose life gets flipped upside down after losing his mom. His dad doesn’t want him, so he ends up in the foster care system trying to figure life out on his own. You can really feel how much he’s missing love, guidance, and somebody in his corner.
Things start to shift when he meets Blake. Blake steps in and saves him from getting jumped after school, and from that moment on their bond is created. I loved seeing that brotherhood form because you could tell they really needed each other.
Then there’s Hope. She’s a single mom and a student just trying to keep her head above water and take care of her responsibilities. When Zaire and Blake cross paths with her during a money-collecting mission, things start to change in a way none of them really expected. Zaire and Hope end up building a connection that goes deeper than just friendship, while Blake is dealing with his own struggles and spiraling .
As the story progresses, secrets start coming out and their loyalty to each other gets tested in ways they didn’t see coming.
Rating: Stylish / Childish —
Stylish
Author Aleya really did her thing with this one. The storyline was built up so well, and I didn’t catch any grammatical or spelling errors, which made the reading flow even better. From the very beginning I was locked in.
Zaire’s story had a lot of depth, and I really appreciated how Author Aleya gave us different perspectives throughout the book. Even little Amari had a voice, which you don’t see often. Getting a child’s perspective like that added something special to the story and made it feel even more real.
Every character played a part, and I liked that we were able to see situations from different viewpoints. That’s something I feel like a lot of books are missing these days, so it was refreshing to see it done so well here.
Honestly, my only complaint is that it ended. I was fully invested and ready to see what kind of mess was about to pop off next. Now I gotta wait but I know it’s gonna be worth it.
Rating: Say It Loud / Hush Lil Baby — Say it Loud
One thing this book really highlighted for me is how vulnerable a child can be when they grow up without love and guidance. When those basic needs are missing, it’s easy for them to be influenced by the wrong things and the wrong people. Sometimes they end up confusing real love with being used.
You can really see that through Zaire and Blake’s relationship. Zaire found something in Blake that he had been missing someone who had his back and made him feel like he belonged. At the same time, Blake saw something in Zaire that he knew he could benefit from. That dynamic added a lot of layers to their bond.
The story also touched on the foster care system and how, unfortunately, some kids end up in homes where they’re only there for the check instead of being truly cared for. When that happens, it leaves a lot of these kids feeling broken, unloved, and forced to figure life out on their own way too early.
I think Author Aleya did a really good job showing how those kinds of environments can shape a child’s choices and the path they end up taking. It added a deeper message to the story beyond just the drama.
March 10, 2026
sad mad combo of two!!
Well done author. You took my emotions from one end to another!! All I know for sure is Blake needs to go!!!can’t wait for pt 2
Well done author. You took my emotions from one end to another!! All I know for sure is Blake needs to go!!!can’t wait for pt 2
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