After seven years and three kids, Brion and Corey are simply existing. Her gut is telling her that something with her relationship is off, but delusion is better than reality. Until the proof is right there in her face, and she can't run from it anymore. After years of allowing her time to be wasted and her face to be played in, Brion has to pick up the pieces and figure out how to live life completely opposite than how she envisioned it.
Hymn Monroe isn't running from love, but he isn't chasing it either. His main focus is giving the game all he has until he retires from the NFL in the next few years. When his teammate Isaac attempts to play matchmaker, there's more than one reason why Hymn is skeptical. The red flags are there, but something is telling him to ignore them. The last thing Brion needs is a man to entertain, but when the opportunity arises for her to get her lick back, the temptation is too intense to resist.
Brion was enjoying her life being the mother of triplets and having a partner who provided for them well. However, her intuition was screaming that something was off, but she didn’t want to make a move without proof. Gurl…. When your gut speaks listen, every 👏🏾single👏🏾 time. Her bestie Alisa was right on time, giving her the deets about her man that made her decision clear. She got right on up outta there. As Brion is putting her life back together, she befriends London a WAG and is put in the path of Hymn.
Although Hymn plays in the NFL and has more money than he knows what to do with, he is a down-to-earth guy. He doesn’t like to be in the limelight, despises drama, and has family dysfunction just like the rest of us. He is attracted to Brion, but isn’t really looking for anything, so they take it slow.
They enjoy each other’s company and slowly got into a groove trying to decide what will become of this relationship they are building. Then here comes the damn drama with Brion’s ex Corey. Was he always a fboy, or did it pop out when he was kicked to the curb. 😤🤬 His actions and behavior had me giving him the 👀 him big time. 🙄 Where was all this energy when you had the woman at home? Other than Corey’s drama, this was a good read about choosing yourself and allowing all good things to fall into place.
Brion had been with her man for 7 years when things started to shift. They were not rich, but they were comfortable and she was able to be a stay at home mom. When she finds out her man is a fk boy she stands on business and doesn't look back. She slowly builds a relationship with Hymn who is an NFL player. She is a little apprehensive because she is a mother first. I enjoyed Brion and Hymn together. They were not over the top, I felt their chemistry, and together they were peaceful. I love how even though Brion was sad about her family being unexpectedly broken she held strong to her boundaries.
The flow of the book just felt slightly off to me. The engagement low-key felt rushed. Like there wasn't even a mention of them loving each other. Then to not have any interactions with her kids beforehand is backwards to me, even though I do agree with waiting to meet the children, I think it's important to be clear how they interact before agreeing to marriage. More time could have been spent on them together as a family instead of the raggedy azz ex. The ending was abrupt with unresolved situations...what happened with his mom and brother. Maybe a short epilogue, it just felt unfinished.
3.5🌟! Brion is that girl! And Hymn was really him!
I really enjoyed this book because Brion and Hymn were not really on each other’s radar. It took Brion leaving her ex for her to realize she was worth more. Brion’s level-up was so enjoyable to watch because she really had to do it while juggling three kids. Whereas Hymn, his level-up was understanding that he can only do so much, that he cannot control every situation, and learning to be OK with that and enjoy what is in front of him. I really, really enjoyed this book. It was short. It was funny; the romance was romancing, and I always look forward to a Natisha Raynor book.
Yes, old boy was in need of that sentiment. Seven years, triplets and no marriage. Yes, a f.... you was in order. The new man, now that was a come up for sure.... The story was good...
3.75 ⭐️ I really enjoyed this book ! I so happy that Brion didn’t let having 3 kids keep her attached to her boyfriend of 7 years! Hymn came in 10 toes down and didn’t apply no brakes ! They say when you know you know … no matter the amount of time . I do wish we could have gotten a little epilogue with them moving im together , getting married , etc !
I enjoyed Hymn and Brion. The ending felt kind of rushed and there was some over emphasis on details that didn’t add to the storyline like what the FMC was wearing and how much money she was making. Also noticed the couple never told each other they loved one another. I loved that Brion only let her ex play in her face before she left. And her village didn’t play about her! Hopefully there’s a part two to give some closure to the characters’ storylines.
Sometimes you have to cut out the dead weight in your life in order to open yourself up to life's blessings, and that's exactly what Brion did when she found out what her boyfriend Corey was up to. When she coincidentally runs into Hymn, her life completely turns around, and I love to see it. I really enjoyed watching Brion boss up and get herself together; even with all of Corey's gaslighting, she stayed strong. This was really cute.
I’m going to start my review by stating that I want a wedding novella for Hymn and Brion, á book about Huncho and Isaac && London. Yes, I’m making my requests known. Cory was so trifling being a cheater, dead beat dad, and a gaslighting manipulator. Brion was a stay at home mom of their triplets Sky, Star, and Serenity and did makeup on the side while Cory was a tattoo artist. I like how Alisa was a good friend to Brion because she showed her that Cory was cheating with her cousin Imani. I like how the more time that Hymn and Brion spent together the more their feelings grew and Hymn moved with intention showing Brion that he was serious about them and invested in buying her makeup studio. I was clapping when he gave her his black card to decorate the studio. Cory was sick that he fumbled Brion and I didn’t like how he tried to play victim around the triplets especially when he tried to propose after she left him for cheating. I feel as though Imani got exactly what she deserved in the end. I’m so disappointed in Isaac cheating on London just because she was conversing innocently with her ex. It gave he was looking for a reason to cheat in my opinion. I hope Huncho gets himself together and doesn’t get prison time for his charges.
Overall this was a good story. I like the pace of the book, up until the end. It felt like it just ended abruptly. Hymn was so patient with Brion and I loved that. Natisha took the time to develop the characters.
It was a little repetitive, especially Brion over-explaining herself having two jobs. We get it! The extra money helped. Corey doing the same song and dance was exhausting
There were parts of the book that confused me, but I had to remind myself that this is a work of fiction. For example, in chapter 18, isn’t Charlotte in North Carolina? In Chapter 20, don’t kids need consent from both parents to travel internationally?
Lastly, check for grammatical errors before publishing. There were a couple of errors that could have been easily caught. It wasn’t enough to distract from the book, but still noticeable.
Rating 4.5 The audacity in this book needs its own zip code because WHAT?? Corey really had the nerve to cheat, get caught, and then turn around and try to tear Brion down like she’s the problem. Sir you already fumbled the whole family, now you’re doing a post game interview full of lies. Talking about no man will want her, throwing shade on her being a mother, trying to plant doubt like she’s supposed to shrink because you couldn’t be faithful!! Absolutely not.
What made it even better was watching Brion wake up. That shift from lemme ignore it and hold my family together to nah, I deserve better than this was everything. Once she saw it for what it was, there was no going back. Honestly, she didn’t need revenge but I’m not mad at how things played out.
Now Hymn wasn’t out here chasing love, just minding his business but somehow ended up exactly where he needed to be. Even with the red flags waving, something in him said take the chance and it paid off. The way he stepped in and showed up. Yeah Corey didn’t just lose a woman, he lost his entire spot.
That’s really the lesson here. You don’t get to break someone, then convince them they’re unworthy of better. All that noise Corey was talking 😑 Just insecurity wrapped in arrogance. Meanwhile, Brion leveled up her life and her love. Corey can sit right there BIG mad.
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Brion has spent seven years with the man she thought she was building a life with. Three kids, years invested, and a relationship that looks fine on the surface…but deep down, she knows something isn’t right. When the truth finally comes out, she’s forced to face a reality she never wanted and figure out how to move forward after giving so much of herself to the wrong person. •• Hymn isn’t looking for love. With his NFL career winding down, his focus is on football and nothing else. But when Brion unexpectedly enters his life, staying away isn’t as easy as he thought it would be. Brion isn’t exactly looking for a relationship either, but after everything she’s been through, the temptation to have a little fun and maybe get a little revenge is hard to ignore. •• The story was predictable but still a quick, entertaining read. It’s filled with messy relationships, healing, growth, and a little bit of revenge mixed in. And honestly? Sometimes a “get back” is exactly what the heart ordered.
Hymn, that's my man! Corey fumbled Brion and Hymn picked her up and ran with her. He wasn't even looking, but Big Homie stepped in and said, I'm the glue that put this together and Brion and Hymn was definitely sticking to the plan. I loved how they both just flowed with what was happening and didn't think too hard for too long because they were both genuinely good people who deserved good things. Now we did have some clowns and a few bird brains, but those monkeys wasn't stopping the Brion and Hymn show! I enjoyed reading this one and I hope to see more of this couple in the next book. Happy Reading Y'all!💋
This was a good read. The only con is I wish it was longer and we got to see Brion and Hymn’s relationship grow even further. I enjoyed Brion standing 10 toes down and leaving Corey cheating self after 7 years playing house with triplets. Like the saying goes if a man wanted to he would. Corey fumbled and Hymn got his prize in Brion.
4.7 what I always say about reading anything by Natisha if your looking for simplicity and very relatable writing she’s going to do it every time. Everyone can relate to both the fmc and mmc. I loved Hymn real bad my girl gonna write a mmc that’s falls hard and fast. Corey can go to hell cause his tattoos probably sucked anyways.
This book is the definition of what one many won’t do, another will! I really enjoyed reading this book! It’s always a reminder that what God has for you will always be for you. I enjoyed getting to know Brion and Hymm!
First of all, I wanna say that Corey is as whack as they come! Throughout the entire book he got on my last nerve! You messed up in every chance you got you trying to sell Brion short like she wasn’t that chick!
From their first interaction, there was instant chemistry. What started out as friends with benefits turned into a beautiful love story! I love that for them so much!
In my Mojo voice, "I know you f*cking lyin'." I need a few more chapters or this needs to turn into a sports romance series.
Brion had Corey trifling butt out there sick. Narcissist deadbeat baby daddy. He thought she was a dummy but she had a village. Alisa was a real one and so was her sister, Josie. Her parents said their door is always one and they are geared up for babysitting. We love a great support system don't we.
Hymn wasn't looking buy he didn't shy away. That man seemed to be the only one on the team that had some sense. He was business savvy, family oriented, and money conscious. I loved his openness and giving ear. His respect for Brion was unmatched. He spoiled her because she didn't ask. All the reasons Corey fumbled are the reasons he fell hard and fast.
This book was good as it showed how not to settle and watch how doors open. Do things on your terms and no one else's. Lessons will be learned when you quit being readily available. The personal stories were just as great as the love story that unfolded.
This book was one to keep me turning the pages and engulfed in the story the whole time, the characters called to you ad I could relate a lot. Great Job done
Thank you and F*uck you. I felt that in my soul. Brion stood on business and refused to back track. Hymn was just man enough for her. Stop thinking because you have kids you have to stay!!! P.S. F*ck You
I really loved PS FCK You! This book had me hooked from beginning to end, and I was especially here for Brion’s glow up, her growth was everything. Watching her character evolve and step into a better version of herself was honestly one of my favorite parts of the story. That said, I’m not even going to lie, I wanted more at the end. I would have loved an epilogue to tie everything together. I need to know…did London and Isaac find their way back to each other? Did Corey step up and improve his relationship with the triplets? And Hymn’s mom did she stay clean for good? Did Huncho get his act together. Also, a wedding scene would have been chef’s kiss! I really wanted a glimpse into their future: marriage, kids, and how everything turned out long term. Overall, this was such a great read with strong character development and a storyline that kept me invested. I’m really hoping Natisha Raynor gives us an update or follow up because I’m not ready to let these characters go just yet.
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Such a cute, quick read! I loved the reminder that love can show up where you least expect it. The story was fun, engaging, and easy to get through. Definitely a solid romance read if you want something sweet and entertaining.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75|🌶️🌶️🌶️.75 The story was decent, but predictable and felt rushed towards the end. It also was a slow burn and that’s not particularly my cup of tea. However I did enjoy the characters. I honestly think imma like London’s book the best. Also there were a couple grammatical errors but not too many that it made the story hard to follow.
I HAD TO READ THIS AGAIN BECAUSE I REALIZED I DIDN’T LEAVE A REVIEW THE FIRST TIME🤦🏽♀️. WHEW CHILE QUEEN NATISHA RAYNOR STAY TAKING US THROUGH ALL THE FEELS AND I LOVE IT EVERY TIME 🙌🏽. IT’S OK TO WALK AWAY FROM ANY SITUATION THAT ISN’T FEEDING YOU. IT’S OK TO START OVER AND CHOOSE YOURSELF. SOMETIMES GOD SENDS US WHAT NEEDS WHEN WE LEAST EXPECT IT.
IMANI REALLY THOUGHT SHE WAS DOING SOMETHING AND FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY THAT THAT 🥷 WASN’T WORTH THE NUT THAT FERTILIZED THE EGG THAT PRODUCED HIM😳🤷🏽♀️🤣🤣🤣.
THAT SORRY EXCUSE OF A PHUCK BOY CORY REALLY HAD BRION EFFED UP. LIKE TALK ABOUT EFF AROUND AND FIND OUT AND HE FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY. THAT 🥷 WAS SO EFFING DELUSIONAL IT WAS COMICAL, AND SAD🙄. LIKE HE REALLY THOUGHT THEM 3 BABIES WAS GONNA HAVE HER STUCK TO HIM LIKE GLUE WHILE HE STRING HER ALONG ALL WHILE LIVING HIS BEST SINGLE LIFE LIKE HE DIDN’T HAVE A WHOLE EFFING FAMILY AT HOME 🤬. HE REALLY THOUGHT HE WAS THAT 🥷 UNTIL A REAL MAN SHOWED UP. AND EVEN THEN HE WAS SUCH A NARCISSISTIC MANIPULATIVE MOTHERFUDGESICKLESTIX THAT HE REALLY THOUGHT HE COULD USE THEIR DAUGHTERS AND HIS WORDS TO GET HER TO COME BACK🤬🤣🤣🤣
ALISA WAS THE BESTIE EVERY WOMAN NEEDS🫶🏽. SHE LOVED HER FAMILY BUT SHE WAS LOYAL ASF TO HER GIRL AND I HAD SO MUCH RESPECT FOR HER.
JOSIE REMIND ME OFF MY BRISTER. LIVES LIFE ON HER OWN TERMS AND IS ALWAYS READY TO GO TO WAR BEGINS HER SISTER🥰.
LONDON WAS AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AND I LOVED HER. WHAT ISAAC DID TO HER😳🤬🤬🤬. I WAS SO PROUD OF HER FOR CHOOSING HERSELF AND DOING WHAT WAS NEEDED TO ENSURE SHE STARTED STRESS FREE. I HOPE SHE GIVES HIM HELL BUT AT THE SAME TIME I PRAY THEY CAN POSSIBLY GO TO MARRIAGE COUNSELING CAUSE I LOVED THEM TOGETHER🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I REALLY HOPE AND PRAY THAT HUNCHO REALLY LEANED HIS LESSON AND GETS HIS ISH TOGETHER.
BRION & HYMN❤️🔥! SHE’S FRESH OUT OF A SEVEN YEAR SITUATIONSHIP AND HE HASN’T DATED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL. SHE’S RELEARNING HERSELF WHILE NAVIGATING BEING NEWLY SINGLE, MAKING HER OWN BAG AND PARENTING SOLO CAUSE HER EX WAS A GRADE A PHUCK BOY. MEANWHILE HYMN IS USED TO GETTING HIS, FOCUSING ON HIS CAREER AND HIS INVESTMENTS. A RELATIONSHIP WAS THE LAST THING ON EITHER OF THEIR MINDS. WHAT STARTED OFF AS FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS, BLOSSOMED INTO A BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP THAT HAD THEM BOTH ALL IN THEIR FEELINGS ABOUT EACH OTHER AND WHEN THEY FINALLY HAD THAT GROWNUP CONVERSATION 😁🙌🏽. THE WAY THAT MAN LOVED ON HER AND SHOWED UP FOR HER WITHOUT HER HAVING TO ASK HIM🥰. HE TRULY SHOWED UP AND REASSURED HER IN THE FEW MONTHS THAT THEY HAD BEEN TOGETHER IN WAYS THAT PHUCK BOY NEVER DID IN THE SEVEN YEARS SHE WAS WITH HIM. I LOVED HIM FOR HER AND HER FOR HIM 🫶🏽. I’M SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THEIR NEXT CHAPTER 🥰
I’M SO EFFING HAPPY WE GET A SECOND BOOK TO SEE HOW EVERYONE IS DOING.
Listen… I really be about to lose my damn mind when a book ends on a cliffhanger like that. Like excuse me… WHAT YOU MEAN IT’S OVER?! I’m sitting here turning invisible pages trying to see if I missed something because ain’t no way you just left me hanging like that. I need answers immediately because my nerves are bad now.
Now let’s get into Corey… baby Corey irritated me in EVERY. SINGLE. SCENE. Like sir… please get over it. You fumbled. Bad. And instead of owning it and moving accordingly, you steady acting bitter and childish. It was giving hurt ego and I was tired of him real fast. You lost a real one now stand in that and move around.
Hymn though… whew. I loved how he clocked it early that Brion was the prize. That man wasn’t about to play no games and I respected that. He stepped up, recognized her worth, and moved like a man with some sense. And honestly? He better had locked Brion down before somebody else came and scooped her up because she was definitely leveling up.
And can we talk about Brion? Because BABY… she did exactly what needed to be done. No wallowing, no chasing, no begging she bossed TF up! I loved seeing her focus on herself and her babies and elevate. That’s the kind of growth and strength I love to see in a female lead. Her and those kids deserved every bit of that glow up. Huncho aggravated me too because sir… you way too old to be moving this damn stupid. Like at some point, you gotta grow up and make better decisions. I just kept shaking my head at him.
London was a real one though. I genuinely liked her and hated how things played out for her. She deserved better and I’m really hoping things turn around because she was solid from the start.
And Isaac… whew. Isaac was the definition of a man who refuses to take accountability. Always blaming somebody else for the dumb decisions he made. That type of mindset will never get you nowhere, and he proved that over and over again.
Overall, this book had me stressed, irritated, cheering, and completely invested all at the same time. The drama, the character growth, the relationships — everything pulled me in. And despite me wanting to throw my phone over that cliffhanger, I loved every minute of this ride.
Honestly, I was liking the book up til the point when Hymm proposed to Brion on their vacation in Greece. Up to that point, the pacing was nice, the romance was building, and I was so proud of Brion for moving on from Corey and bossing up with her make-up and paralegal business. However, she and Hymm seemed to have a mostly sexual relationship, and he hadn't met the kids or her family before popping the question and it felt like it happened way too soon. Brion had just gotten out of a 7-year relationship and still didn't have a routine custody agreement with Corey. She didn't have any time for herself to just breathe before jumping in with Hymm and at first it was cool because she said she was just having fun. But then he proposed, and she was getting her IUD removed in hopes of having more kids and I was just like wait a minute, slow down! They JUST met each other !
On top of that, the book had a very abrupt ending, with no lead-up for the next book in the series, which is Huncho and London's story. I likely won't read the next book because I didn't find London or Huncho's stories interesting enough to want to follow.
This was a cool book though. A few missed words here or there, and it caught me off guard when Hymm and Brion got engaged so fast. But I loved the way he spoiled her without question, and how he loved her natural beauty. And I loved Brion's fierceness when it came to her kids, and her hustler mentality and the fact that she left Corey the second she found out he was cheating.
New to me author who didn’t miss with this book at all. Really felt bad for Brion with the way Corey played in her face. He had a good woman at home with 3 sweet daughters and he was too comfortable thinking Brion wouldn’t leave him. In short, I’m so glad she didn’t let her boyfriend keep her from her husband. I love how Hymn could take or leave having a woman in his life but fell in love with Bri. I was a lil mad about him letting the bottle girl put her hands on him cause like she asked him. Was that what he did every time he was in the club. Isaac smh! I hope to God London don’t take his trifling self back. What a weak move. Went out and had a threesome on his wife all because of what he thought she was doing. Huncho smh! I’m curious to see what he ends up doing because he just couldn’t get right. I’m glad their mother admitted herself because she needed to do better.