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Russ
163 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 5, 2026
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Kay Shanee
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Kay is forty something wife and mother, born and raised in the Midwest. During the day, she is a high school teacher. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite pastime is reading and writing romance novels about the dopeness of BLACK LOVE.
Kay is forty something wife and mother, born and raised in the Midwest. During the day, she is a high school teacher. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite pastime is reading and writing romance novels about the dopeness of BLACK LOVE.
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May 7, 2026
Such A Heartwarming Story
Soooo Cute…..I Love Adding Oakley To The Mix….I would love hearing from more of the sisters….to see where they are in their lives.
Soooo Cute…..I Love Adding Oakley To The Mix….I would love hearing from more of the sisters….to see where they are in their lives.
May 11, 2026
Rose and Russell have been in a situationship for two years but, he’s growing tired of her refusal to commit to him. He’s ready to put a ring on it and change her last name to Rush but, she flat out refuses to move past them being FWB. Frustrated, Russell gives Rose an ultimatum. Lets make this a real committed relationship or we can go our separate ways. And, to his surprise, Rose chooses the latter and breaks poor Russ’ heart. But, what he doesn’t know is Rose is keeping a secret that’s preventing her from fully committing to him. When she finally tells her truth, will Russ still look at her the same?!!! Russ was everything. I love that his feelings didn’t change one bit for Rose when she finally came clean about the secret she was keeping from him. If anything, he fell more in love with her. And, Lil Ms. Oaklyn stole the show and my heart. I just love how easily she fit in with the Rush family. I really enjoyed Russell and Rose’s story. A good time is always had we pull up to Onyx City.
May 11, 2026
Lifetime of happiness awaits...
Mrs. Shanee, you did it again, hit it smack in the middle 🎯. Russ and Rose was meant for each other. Russ had the mentality that if he couldn't have her no one else will. He stood on business about it. He made all of her "little dates" not to reappear in her life. Rose knew they were each other soulmate she just had one major hiccup. Her mentality lead her to believe that Russ wouldn't want her as his wife and the mother of his kids. It was farther from the truth, he wanted all of her. She wasn't less of a woman because of her condition. I was low key hoping that she miraculous got pregnant or maybe they use a surrogate. However, little miss ma'am (Oaklyn) filled a gap that neither realized was open. She came and stole both of their hearts. It helped tremendously that Bliss was the bestie. Speaking of Bliss she was a firecracker and a boss baby. I loved that for her. She is going to be a force to be reckon with when she gets older. Russ and Rose has a lifetime of romance to come.
Ladies and gents here is another one that comes highly recommend. Make sure to grab your copy.
Mrs. Shanee, you did it again, hit it smack in the middle 🎯. Russ and Rose was meant for each other. Russ had the mentality that if he couldn't have her no one else will. He stood on business about it. He made all of her "little dates" not to reappear in her life. Rose knew they were each other soulmate she just had one major hiccup. Her mentality lead her to believe that Russ wouldn't want her as his wife and the mother of his kids. It was farther from the truth, he wanted all of her. She wasn't less of a woman because of her condition. I was low key hoping that she miraculous got pregnant or maybe they use a surrogate. However, little miss ma'am (Oaklyn) filled a gap that neither realized was open. She came and stole both of their hearts. It helped tremendously that Bliss was the bestie. Speaking of Bliss she was a firecracker and a boss baby. I loved that for her. She is going to be a force to be reckon with when she gets older. Russ and Rose has a lifetime of romance to come.
Ladies and gents here is another one that comes highly recommend. Make sure to grab your copy.
May 8, 2026
Pretty good
Yes, I enjoyed this one, too. Side note, this story was also very similar to book one with the kidnapping. It was good anyway.
Yes, I enjoyed this one, too. Side note, this story was also very similar to book one with the kidnapping. It was good anyway.
May 6, 2026
Russ was the embodiment of unconditional love when it came to his Rose. There was nothing she could do or say that would stop him from loving her. He was willing to do whatever it took, no matter how unhinged, to prove that to her, even when she was running from him. I really loved how patient he was with her.
I understood her motivations too, even if they were misguided. Trauma and faulty thinking patterns can have you convincing yourself you don’t deserve good things.
The sibling relationships on both sides were also really nice to see, and the callbacks to other characters in this author’s catalog were a fun surprise. Overall, this was an enjoyable, generally low tension love story.
I understood her motivations too, even if they were misguided. Trauma and faulty thinking patterns can have you convincing yourself you don’t deserve good things.
The sibling relationships on both sides were also really nice to see, and the callbacks to other characters in this author’s catalog were a fun surprise. Overall, this was an enjoyable, generally low tension love story.
May 6, 2026
Russ & Rose
I absolutely loved this story. Rose had a secret that caused her to keep every man at arms length to protect herself. It gets to a point where you can no longer do that because a soulmate is bound to wear you down. Russ knew that Rose was it for him and made sure she knew it too.
Kay has easily become an auto buy/auto read author for me. Whenever she says that she has a book coming, I make sure to download it that same day. Absolutely love her!
I absolutely loved this story. Rose had a secret that caused her to keep every man at arms length to protect herself. It gets to a point where you can no longer do that because a soulmate is bound to wear you down. Russ knew that Rose was it for him and made sure she knew it too.
Kay has easily become an auto buy/auto read author for me. Whenever she says that she has a book coming, I make sure to download it that same day. Absolutely love her!
May 8, 2026
🌆❤️ Back to Onyx City With Love ❤️🌆
Another visit to the place I love, Onyx City! I really enjoyed Russell and Rose’s story. 💕 For years, Rose kept them in the friends-with-benefits category while Russ wanted something more. That difference caused a year-long wedge between them. 😩💔
Things turned serious when Rose was kidnapped by a man she was dating because he felt disrespected by her , but thankfully Russ found her. ❤️🩹 After finally opening up about why she friend-zoned him, Rose and Russ worked through their issues and became a real couple. 🥹💕 Rose still needed reassurance from her sisters and loved ones, to truly accept that Russ was sincere about loving her no matter the circumstances. 🫶🏾✨
I also loved the connection they formed with Oakley, the little girl they met at the daycare that was in foster care. 👧🏾💕 Watching them become a family was beautiful and heartwarming. 🏡💞
Overall, this was an awesome read filled with love, drama, healing, and second chances! 📚🔥💖
Another visit to the place I love, Onyx City! I really enjoyed Russell and Rose’s story. 💕 For years, Rose kept them in the friends-with-benefits category while Russ wanted something more. That difference caused a year-long wedge between them. 😩💔
Things turned serious when Rose was kidnapped by a man she was dating because he felt disrespected by her , but thankfully Russ found her. ❤️🩹 After finally opening up about why she friend-zoned him, Rose and Russ worked through their issues and became a real couple. 🥹💕 Rose still needed reassurance from her sisters and loved ones, to truly accept that Russ was sincere about loving her no matter the circumstances. 🫶🏾✨
I also loved the connection they formed with Oakley, the little girl they met at the daycare that was in foster care. 👧🏾💕 Watching them become a family was beautiful and heartwarming. 🏡💞
Overall, this was an awesome read filled with love, drama, healing, and second chances! 📚🔥💖
May 12, 2026
These Rush brothers are in a league of their own
These brothers set the bar high for others. I feel like with this book you don’t get much of the MC life except when dealing with the conflict. Otherwise it’s just more centered on the Family. I didn’t mind this because I love the Rush family, but if you are looking for a true MC romance, you may not enjoy this. I was annoyed at Rose at first (& still was a tiny bit after she revealed her truth) but overall I understood where she was coming from. You never know the reason behind someone’s actions. You never know what they are dealing with internally behind the scenes. I love how much Russ loved her and how patient he was with her. As with Rocky, I enjoyed the closeness of the sisters and then the brothers as well. If you have not read Rocky yet, I recommend you read it prior to this (even though this is a standalone) You get introduced to Russ & Rose in that story, to get more of their history. Overall I love the Rush family & look forward to more from Ms. Kay Shanee.
These brothers set the bar high for others. I feel like with this book you don’t get much of the MC life except when dealing with the conflict. Otherwise it’s just more centered on the Family. I didn’t mind this because I love the Rush family, but if you are looking for a true MC romance, you may not enjoy this. I was annoyed at Rose at first (& still was a tiny bit after she revealed her truth) but overall I understood where she was coming from. You never know the reason behind someone’s actions. You never know what they are dealing with internally behind the scenes. I love how much Russ loved her and how patient he was with her. As with Rocky, I enjoyed the closeness of the sisters and then the brothers as well. If you have not read Rocky yet, I recommend you read it prior to this (even though this is a standalone) You get introduced to Russ & Rose in that story, to get more of their history. Overall I love the Rush family & look forward to more from Ms. Kay Shanee.
May 11, 2026
Russ and Rose had me hooked!
Another amazing installment in the BLP motorcycle club series by Kay Shanee. This book was very well written and attention grabbing from the very first page. I was locked in immediately, and y’all already know I love a story that doesn’t waste time pulling me in.
Russ and Rose’s story was filled with passion, trials, emotional moments, and just enough drama to keep things interesting without overshadowing the love story. I really enjoyed watching their relationship unfold naturally through everything they faced together. Their chemistry felt real, their connection was believable, and I found myself rooting for them the entire time.
And that ending? It genuinely made my heart smile. A beautiful addition to the series and definitely worth the read. 🖤
Another amazing installment in the BLP motorcycle club series by Kay Shanee. This book was very well written and attention grabbing from the very first page. I was locked in immediately, and y’all already know I love a story that doesn’t waste time pulling me in.
Russ and Rose’s story was filled with passion, trials, emotional moments, and just enough drama to keep things interesting without overshadowing the love story. I really enjoyed watching their relationship unfold naturally through everything they faced together. Their chemistry felt real, their connection was believable, and I found myself rooting for them the entire time.
And that ending? It genuinely made my heart smile. A beautiful addition to the series and definitely worth the read. 🖤
May 23, 2026
Russell and Rose!!
I have been curious about Russell and Rose's relationship since I first read about them in Rocky and His Noble Heart. I kept wondering why Rose was giving Russell such a hard time, and in this book, we finally find out why. Rose didn't think she was deserving of Russell's love, but he showed her that she was regardless of what she had going on. Even though Russ and Rose had been separated for a while, I loved the love and patience that Russell showed to Rose once he found out the truth. I also loved the connection that the brothers as well as the sisters shared. We did find out that Russell was just as unhinged as Rocky and Rowdy. 😂😂 I'm glad that Rose got to experience what she thought she would miss out on in her life. This was a really good second chance book that you need to 1 Click for yourself.
I have been curious about Russell and Rose's relationship since I first read about them in Rocky and His Noble Heart. I kept wondering why Rose was giving Russell such a hard time, and in this book, we finally find out why. Rose didn't think she was deserving of Russell's love, but he showed her that she was regardless of what she had going on. Even though Russ and Rose had been separated for a while, I loved the love and patience that Russell showed to Rose once he found out the truth. I also loved the connection that the brothers as well as the sisters shared. We did find out that Russell was just as unhinged as Rocky and Rowdy. 😂😂 I'm glad that Rose got to experience what she thought she would miss out on in her life. This was a really good second chance book that you need to 1 Click for yourself.
May 7, 2026
Russ
I enjoyed this story from beginning to end. I had been looking forward to getting the full story on Russell and Rose since seeing them connect in Rocky and Rue’s story. Russ was all in with Rose from hello and even though she felt the same, she held back because she didn’t feel like she was enough. I was glad that he made ir clear that wasn’t the case and that their families doubled down on that and agreed, which allowed Rose to completely let her guard down and let him love her completely and she love him in return. The icing on their cake was little miss Oaklyn. She stole my heart just like she stole theirs. This story was worth the wait.
I enjoyed this story from beginning to end. I had been looking forward to getting the full story on Russell and Rose since seeing them connect in Rocky and Rue’s story. Russ was all in with Rose from hello and even though she felt the same, she held back because she didn’t feel like she was enough. I was glad that he made ir clear that wasn’t the case and that their families doubled down on that and agreed, which allowed Rose to completely let her guard down and let him love her completely and she love him in return. The icing on their cake was little miss Oaklyn. She stole my heart just like she stole theirs. This story was worth the wait.
May 7, 2026
Awww😊
Neither because such a sweet sto4y. I definitely understood. Where rose was coming from considering what had happened to her?, I could see why she was adamant about not wanting to give herself to Russell. It did take a year for them to get back to them. By russell was on her like white on rice.He was running 🥷🏾 away left and right. After the debacle of that b*itch 🥷🏾 Preston, I loved how everyone bound together to be there for Rose. Oakland story definitely touched my heart that little girl was too sweet. So I was happy, everything turned out great for her. Not busta to be and brought in to handle a sucker a** n***** love the mention of him
Neither because such a sweet sto4y. I definitely understood. Where rose was coming from considering what had happened to her?, I could see why she was adamant about not wanting to give herself to Russell. It did take a year for them to get back to them. By russell was on her like white on rice.He was running 🥷🏾 away left and right. After the debacle of that b*itch 🥷🏾 Preston, I loved how everyone bound together to be there for Rose. Oakland story definitely touched my heart that little girl was too sweet. So I was happy, everything turned out great for her. Not busta to be and brought in to handle a sucker a** n***** love the mention of him
May 27, 2026
Loved It!!
I absolutely loved every minute of this book!! The love story between Rose and Russell was everything that you would hope for in a relationship. Undying love, understanding, extreme chemistry, and the will to fight for what they knew was their love. Not to mention Russell was a bit crazy when it came to Rose and he would do anything to keep her safe, including pulling teeth, and that’s all I will say about that 😂😂. But seriously this story was so sweet and endearing and then you add the aspect of Oaklyn and her adoption, making their family complete and that just made this even better. This was a great book.
I absolutely loved every minute of this book!! The love story between Rose and Russell was everything that you would hope for in a relationship. Undying love, understanding, extreme chemistry, and the will to fight for what they knew was their love. Not to mention Russell was a bit crazy when it came to Rose and he would do anything to keep her safe, including pulling teeth, and that’s all I will say about that 😂😂. But seriously this story was so sweet and endearing and then you add the aspect of Oaklyn and her adoption, making their family complete and that just made this even better. This was a great book.
May 8, 2026
Always His
Russ was a little unhinged. He calls off their relationship then commence to follow my girl Rose for an entire year. The way that tickled me. Preston, although he was disrespected dude thought Rose owed him, her. How you big and bad for the girl but not the guy. I loved Russ get back before he stepped in to do him. That is what should happen to all offenders. My opinion.
Things got emotional after their talk and then the sweetheart that brought their little family full circle. I loved that.
Good read.
Russ was a little unhinged. He calls off their relationship then commence to follow my girl Rose for an entire year. The way that tickled me. Preston, although he was disrespected dude thought Rose owed him, her. How you big and bad for the girl but not the guy. I loved Russ get back before he stepped in to do him. That is what should happen to all offenders. My opinion.
Things got emotional after their talk and then the sweetheart that brought their little family full circle. I loved that.
Good read.
May 14, 2026
Russ
"Life is beautiful when you’re surrounded by love." ~ Russ
Another great story in the series. I thought Rocky was unhinged when Rue was kidnapped, but Russ takes the lead on unhingedness. Russ sent his homey who switched teams to give Prentiss some acts right.
Rose wasted a lot of time running from her issues. If she would have told Russ in the beginning, everything would have been everything. Sometimes people have to step away to realize that they have a good thing.
But all is well with Russ and Rose.
"Life is beautiful when you’re surrounded by love." ~ Russ
Another great story in the series. I thought Rocky was unhinged when Rue was kidnapped, but Russ takes the lead on unhingedness. Russ sent his homey who switched teams to give Prentiss some acts right.
Rose wasted a lot of time running from her issues. If she would have told Russ in the beginning, everything would have been everything. Sometimes people have to step away to realize that they have a good thing.
But all is well with Russ and Rose.
May 7, 2026
Life is beautiful when you’re surrounded by love.
Ohhh how i love me some Russie!!! He and Rose went through it and it all eventually worked out! Hiding secrets for no reason. Lol crazy work! One of my absolute favorite things was the Breeze & Melodie/Sonshyne & Raine cameo! Love love lovedddd that! Loved the support of their village! Russ’s brothers and Rose’s sisters! OMG and Oaklyn 🥹🥹🥹😍😍😍😍😍 This story warmed my heart!!
Ohhh how i love me some Russie!!! He and Rose went through it and it all eventually worked out! Hiding secrets for no reason. Lol crazy work! One of my absolute favorite things was the Breeze & Melodie/Sonshyne & Raine cameo! Love love lovedddd that! Loved the support of their village! Russ’s brothers and Rose’s sisters! OMG and Oaklyn 🥹🥹🥹😍😍😍😍😍 This story warmed my heart!!
May 10, 2026
Russ and Rose
Russ and Rose are in a situationship that she doesn't think she is deserving of. He wants to be official, but she thinks her past will make him walk away.
She decides to walk away and, a year later, walks into an event with a date. Russ isn't there for it and makes it known.
Eventually, she shares her reasons with Russ, and they work through it. However, she brought someone into their lives who didn't want to walk away empty-handed.
Russ and Rose are in a situationship that she doesn't think she is deserving of. He wants to be official, but she thinks her past will make him walk away.
She decides to walk away and, a year later, walks into an event with a date. Russ isn't there for it and makes it known.
Eventually, she shares her reasons with Russ, and they work through it. However, she brought someone into their lives who didn't want to walk away empty-handed.
May 12, 2026
I will love you anyway!
Whewww who’s cutting up onions? This book is for any woman that has felt incomplete in any way. It reminds us we are whole and beautiful and with the right man and allowing him in you’ll feel full and loved. Communication is key and the Russ’s love knew no bounds when it came to Rose and he did everything in his power to prove she was it for him. Once he discovered what she considered flaws he let her know she was end game for him. Loved it!!
Whewww who’s cutting up onions? This book is for any woman that has felt incomplete in any way. It reminds us we are whole and beautiful and with the right man and allowing him in you’ll feel full and loved. Communication is key and the Russ’s love knew no bounds when it came to Rose and he did everything in his power to prove she was it for him. Once he discovered what she considered flaws he let her know she was end game for him. Loved it!!
May 7, 2026
Rose and Russ
Awwww Rose and Russ. Rose was constantly running from something that was already worked out. Russ had a hard exterior but was such a sweetheart. He never stopped loving Rose, even from a distance he still made sure she was good. I loved how they loved on each other regardless of the circumstances.
Awwww Rose and Russ. Rose was constantly running from something that was already worked out. Russ had a hard exterior but was such a sweetheart. He never stopped loving Rose, even from a distance he still made sure she was good. I loved how they loved on each other regardless of the circumstances.
May 9, 2026
Love it
The book was beautiful. I love how Russ loved on Rose. I felt sorry for Rose. I am glad Russ was still there to protect Rose no matter what. His love brought them everything. It was a difficult discussion, but I was glad Rose told Russ about her never being able to have kids.
They still end up getting a child to love on.
I would recommend the book.
The book was beautiful. I love how Russ loved on Rose. I felt sorry for Rose. I am glad Russ was still there to protect Rose no matter what. His love brought them everything. It was a difficult discussion, but I was glad Rose told Russ about her never being able to have kids.
They still end up getting a child to love on.
I would recommend the book.
May 15, 2026
Russ loved Rose down and I appreciated that from beginning to end. No matter what Rose viewed as a drawback within herself, Russ never moved like he saw her as anything less than the woman he wanted to build a life and family with. The story had a little drama sprinkled in, but Russ handled business quick so nothing dragged too long. Cute read overall with a sweet love story at the center of it.
May 23, 2026
Russ
This was a good book, I was a little salty with Rose in the beginning because I did know her story, but once I learned her truth I understood that she didn't think she deserved love and didn't want to hold Russ back from finding someone who could give him a family. I would definitely recommend this book.
This was a good book, I was a little salty with Rose in the beginning because I did know her story, but once I learned her truth I understood that she didn't think she deserved love and didn't want to hold Russ back from finding someone who could give him a family. I would definitely recommend this book.
May 5, 2026
Russ!!
Baby Russ & Rose gave us everything!! They were crazy & sexy and such a beautiful story of love and it's many layers. Sometimes fear of what if will keep us from what's meant! But once you step out & trust love you win everytime! Protection & love wrapped up in sexy.
Baby Russ & Rose gave us everything!! They were crazy & sexy and such a beautiful story of love and it's many layers. Sometimes fear of what if will keep us from what's meant! But once you step out & trust love you win everytime! Protection & love wrapped up in sexy.
May 8, 2026
🤎🤎🤎
Loved reading Russ and Rose’s story. Russ knew what he wanted the whole time and I’m glad he got his woman back. I’m glad Rose finally felt comfortable enough to tell Russ the truth and were able to have a family after all. Great read!
Loved reading Russ and Rose’s story. Russ knew what he wanted the whole time and I’m glad he got his woman back. I’m glad Rose finally felt comfortable enough to tell Russ the truth and were able to have a family after all. Great read!
May 15, 2026
4.75
Rose and Russ needed the time apart so they could get to where they needed to be with each other. Liked how the sisters supported Rose and how she decided to tell her story. The friendship between Bliss and Oaklyn was adorable. Would like to see stories with the other sisters.
Rose and Russ needed the time apart so they could get to where they needed to be with each other. Liked how the sisters supported Rose and how she decided to tell her story. The friendship between Bliss and Oaklyn was adorable. Would like to see stories with the other sisters.
May 21, 2026
I didn’t know how i was going to feel about this one but of course this author has yet to let me down. The pace of this was perfect and i could feel the love he had for her coming off the pages. Great read.
May 28, 2026
Everlasting Love
This was such a wonderful and touching love story.
Parents come in all forms. I love the fact that Rose and Russell got their happy everafter.
Oaklyn needed love and they were able to give it to her.
This was such a wonderful and touching love story.
Parents come in all forms. I love the fact that Rose and Russell got their happy everafter.
Oaklyn needed love and they were able to give it to her.
May 10, 2026
Loved it
Truly loved this story the way Russ loved Rose it was beautiful to read and experience. He didn't play about her a very good book.
Truly loved this story the way Russ loved Rose it was beautiful to read and experience. He didn't play about her a very good book.
May 11, 2026
🥰🥰🥰🥰
What a amazing beautiful story it touched my heart the love that was poured into this family was everything simply amazing loves wins!!!!! One of my favorite couple 🥰😍🥺😭😘
What a amazing beautiful story it touched my heart the love that was poured into this family was everything simply amazing loves wins!!!!! One of my favorite couple 🥰😍🥺😭😘
May 11, 2026
Great Read
Great storyline! Russ & Rose went through a lot, but they found themselves back to one another! Love to read storylines that defect.kts
Great storyline! Russ & Rose went through a lot, but they found themselves back to one another! Love to read storylines that defect.kts
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