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Crown: Phase 3
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184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2026
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Talena Tillman
39 books346 followersTalena Tillman is a native of Houston, Texas. At thirty years young, she has already made her mark on the literary world. Notoriously known for her novellas, Talena has mastered the ability to give a full story within a hundred and something pages. Her series “Kane” is her reader’s favorite. She writes urban romance, penning imperfect black love beautifully.
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June 20, 2026
This book began exploring some of the unanswered questions I had left from Book 2 (Crown and retirement, Danger navigating his grief, motorcycle club shenanigans, and what Crown and Nivéa’s life looked like after marriage), so I appreciated getting this unexpected addition to the saga.
Crown and Nivéa are still super in love and sickeningly sweet. I love the way they love and affirm each other, and how openly and maturely they communicate. It was nice seeing Nivéa embrace his lifestyle after it being such a source of contention in the previous books.
We also get to see Danger and Caresha begin exploring a relationship, and I enjoyed the way she allows him the space to work through his grief while still being there for him.
That being said, I did feel like this installment was a bit unnecessary. While I appreciated getting a glimpse into what everyone has been up to, I didn’t feel like the story added as much as the previous books did. I also lost steam halfway through and found myself getting a little bored. We get it, y’all are in love and want to live inside each other’s skin. 😂 The action did pick back up, and there were a couple of unexpected plot twists that pulled me back in.
The book does end on a cliffhanger, so I’ll be curious to see how the author brings everything full circle.
Crown and Nivéa are still super in love and sickeningly sweet. I love the way they love and affirm each other, and how openly and maturely they communicate. It was nice seeing Nivéa embrace his lifestyle after it being such a source of contention in the previous books.
We also get to see Danger and Caresha begin exploring a relationship, and I enjoyed the way she allows him the space to work through his grief while still being there for him.
That being said, I did feel like this installment was a bit unnecessary. While I appreciated getting a glimpse into what everyone has been up to, I didn’t feel like the story added as much as the previous books did. I also lost steam halfway through and found myself getting a little bored. We get it, y’all are in love and want to live inside each other’s skin. 😂 The action did pick back up, and there were a couple of unexpected plot twists that pulled me back in.
The book does end on a cliffhanger, so I’ll be curious to see how the author brings everything full circle.
June 23, 2026
Crown in the streets!
I wanted this book to happen so bad, and then Talena answered. It was definitely worth the read!
Okay, let me start with this. Crown is still him! A boss, a protector, an executioner, and a great husband. The way that he wanted to keep his wife and daughter away from all of the nonsense and outside noise needs to be studied. How he handled his wedding night, surprise, surprise, surprise! I was not expecting that side of him to step out. Then, the opts pop up in the middle of the night. Got them up out of here in no time.
I really like Danger in this book. Ree don't play about her peace or no man playing with her. Danger steps right up to the plate. I like how his character is developing in this book. I can wait to read more about him and Ree together and him individually.
Now Smokeeeeeee, he had me clutching my pearls at his revelation! Ummmn ummmm ummmmmm.
Get into this series asap!
I wanted this book to happen so bad, and then Talena answered. It was definitely worth the read!
Okay, let me start with this. Crown is still him! A boss, a protector, an executioner, and a great husband. The way that he wanted to keep his wife and daughter away from all of the nonsense and outside noise needs to be studied. How he handled his wedding night, surprise, surprise, surprise! I was not expecting that side of him to step out. Then, the opts pop up in the middle of the night. Got them up out of here in no time.
I really like Danger in this book. Ree don't play about her peace or no man playing with her. Danger steps right up to the plate. I like how his character is developing in this book. I can wait to read more about him and Ree together and him individually.
Now Smokeeeeeee, he had me clutching my pearls at his revelation! Ummmn ummmm ummmmmm.
Get into this series asap!
June 19, 2026
what the hell
Ok here i was thinking that I was going to get a little catch up on Crown and Nivea because I loved them and wanted to know what they been up to but then I get the beginnings of Caresha and Danger and I’m like ok here we go love story number two but now we got drama and a cliffhanger… this too much!
Ok here i was thinking that I was going to get a little catch up on Crown and Nivea because I loved them and wanted to know what they been up to but then I get the beginnings of Caresha and Danger and I’m like ok here we go love story number two but now we got drama and a cliffhanger… this too much!
July 24, 2026
4.6 my only take back is I wanted more of Danger and Carisha story! I feel so bad for Smoky and Maino that’s definitely a plot twist I was expecting. Talena just has her way with keeping you engaged and not letting the story drag. Like it consistently stays solid I love that.
June 28, 2026
I was so excited to jump back into Crown and Nivéa’s story. I loved getting to see what the next phase of their relationship looks like, and this novella definitely gave me enough to keep me invested in the world of the Knights.
I was especially ready to see what was next for Danger and Baby, and let’s just say… my prediction about him and Caresha wasn’t too far off. 👀 I can’t wait to see how that storyline continues to unfold because there’s clearly more to come.
Now… that twist with Smoky?! 🤐 I absolutely did not see that coming.
This ended way too soon .... felt like a delicious snack and I’m hype to know we getting more cause I need the full-course meal - please & than you. Excited to see where Talena Tillman takes these characters next. If you’re already invested in the Knights universe, this is a must-read that will have you counting down until the next installment.
I was especially ready to see what was next for Danger and Baby, and let’s just say… my prediction about him and Caresha wasn’t too far off. 👀 I can’t wait to see how that storyline continues to unfold because there’s clearly more to come.
Now… that twist with Smoky?! 🤐 I absolutely did not see that coming.
This ended way too soon .... felt like a delicious snack and I’m hype to know we getting more cause I need the full-course meal - please & than you. Excited to see where Talena Tillman takes these characters next. If you’re already invested in the Knights universe, this is a must-read that will have you counting down until the next installment.
August 2, 2026
My Family Or Yours
This book had so much build up and now I’m sitting here with my mouth wide open!!!…
Loki is starting a war that he will not be around long enough to see the end result!!!…
I am soooo happy for both Danger and Caresha, because they fit together so well and they both deserve to be happy!!!…
Crown and Nivea will ALWAYS be my couple to rock with!!!…I love how they love on each other and how they love and adore Baby Nyla!!!…
Crown is about to tear some shatttt up knowing that Preach sent someone after him and his wife was in the line of fire too!!!…
Smoke is playing with his own life trying to save the one man who does not want to hold Boe accountable for his bad behavior!!!…
I need the next book real quick and in a hurry because the way my heart is beating is INSANE!!!…
This book had so much build up and now I’m sitting here with my mouth wide open!!!…
Loki is starting a war that he will not be around long enough to see the end result!!!…
I am soooo happy for both Danger and Caresha, because they fit together so well and they both deserve to be happy!!!…
Crown and Nivea will ALWAYS be my couple to rock with!!!…I love how they love on each other and how they love and adore Baby Nyla!!!…
Crown is about to tear some shatttt up knowing that Preach sent someone after him and his wife was in the line of fire too!!!…
Smoke is playing with his own life trying to save the one man who does not want to hold Boe accountable for his bad behavior!!!…
I need the next book real quick and in a hurry because the way my heart is beating is INSANE!!!…
June 30, 2026
Phase 3
Honey,I am not sure how many phases we gonna get but this thing is getting crazy!! That ending was definitely not what I expected.. I thought we was gonna get some smooches from Danger and Reesh but we got soo much more. Now I love a good cliffhanger but I don't want it to go on too long. But the way Crown and Danger out here handling ish honey I just can't. Now how these ladies gonna handle the situation is going to be another story because their men out here making big noise. Now Smoky was big surprise but baby is gotta see how this play out. The next phase going to be crazier!!
Honey,I am not sure how many phases we gonna get but this thing is getting crazy!! That ending was definitely not what I expected.. I thought we was gonna get some smooches from Danger and Reesh but we got soo much more. Now I love a good cliffhanger but I don't want it to go on too long. But the way Crown and Danger out here handling ish honey I just can't. Now how these ladies gonna handle the situation is going to be another story because their men out here making big noise. Now Smoky was big surprise but baby is gotta see how this play out. The next phase going to be crazier!!
July 12, 2026
WOWWWWW!!!!!!
I am SPEECHLESS at this current ending !!!!! I never expected us to go left like this !!!! Just when I thought I was getting a different kind of ending in Phase 3, a couple of NEW SITUATIONS have bloomed!!!! Crown for sure is a man of his word, but now with so much on the line, we really in the streets for this one ! I definitely had a GREAT time with Crown & Nivéa FOR SURE! I’m happy to see Danger in this book, and the more that comes with him. BUT WHEN I SAY I DEFINITELY WASNT PREPARED FOR SOME OF THE PLOT TWISTS THAT POPPED OFF!!! Yeahhh I know Phase 4 gonna have us readers in some DEEP stuff !
I am SPEECHLESS at this current ending !!!!! I never expected us to go left like this !!!! Just when I thought I was getting a different kind of ending in Phase 3, a couple of NEW SITUATIONS have bloomed!!!! Crown for sure is a man of his word, but now with so much on the line, we really in the streets for this one ! I definitely had a GREAT time with Crown & Nivéa FOR SURE! I’m happy to see Danger in this book, and the more that comes with him. BUT WHEN I SAY I DEFINITELY WASNT PREPARED FOR SOME OF THE PLOT TWISTS THAT POPPED OFF!!! Yeahhh I know Phase 4 gonna have us readers in some DEEP stuff !
June 20, 2026
the ending 🤦🏾♀️
I knew that was coming! Come on with book 4 Talena lol. Imma tell you what… Smoky and Maino had my jaw on the floor. That is interesting but I’m here for it. Hope Smoke can save him. Crown has to worry about Preach and Gunner… Maino just emotional. He didn’t do any harm. Just struck at the wrong time. I’m so here for Caresha and Danger. Can’t wait to see how their love story unfolds. I wanted them together in the previous book so thank you 😊
I knew that was coming! Come on with book 4 Talena lol. Imma tell you what… Smoky and Maino had my jaw on the floor. That is interesting but I’m here for it. Hope Smoke can save him. Crown has to worry about Preach and Gunner… Maino just emotional. He didn’t do any harm. Just struck at the wrong time. I’m so here for Caresha and Danger. Can’t wait to see how their love story unfolds. I wanted them together in the previous book so thank you 😊
June 23, 2026
Heavy Is The Head Who Wears The Crown!
It was sooo good I’m so glad it’s a book 4 otw. From Smoky, to the cabin, to Gunner I WAS NOT READY!! I was so happy for Crown and Niveà. I love Caresha and Danger she calms and completes him. Preach gone let Loki write him a check he can’t cash. Poor Maino you grieving Boe, them dogs, and your secret boo but they gone get you. You better get out of town forever and stay there.
It was sooo good I’m so glad it’s a book 4 otw. From Smoky, to the cabin, to Gunner I WAS NOT READY!! I was so happy for Crown and Niveà. I love Caresha and Danger she calms and completes him. Preach gone let Loki write him a check he can’t cash. Poor Maino you grieving Boe, them dogs, and your secret boo but they gone get you. You better get out of town forever and stay there.
June 25, 2026
5 star read
Talena how long we talking here? 🤣 but seriously i enjoyed this book as well as the others. I loved seeing more of Danger and his story. My favorite part was the cabin scene honey Crown was not playing 🤭. And why they keep playing with the knights knowing they are going to come out on top everytime. Smoke about to get his ass killed 🫣 he know better, he would’ve been better off telling them. I was holding my breath thinking something would happen at the reception.
Talena how long we talking here? 🤣 but seriously i enjoyed this book as well as the others. I loved seeing more of Danger and his story. My favorite part was the cabin scene honey Crown was not playing 🤭. And why they keep playing with the knights knowing they are going to come out on top everytime. Smoke about to get his ass killed 🫣 he know better, he would’ve been better off telling them. I was holding my breath thinking something would happen at the reception.
June 27, 2026
surprisingly good!
Admittedly I wasnt sure about reading this book. I enjoyed Crown and Niveas story but I typically dont enjoy “catch up” books. They are cute to read but dont usually add much. But THIS was not that lol. Its a continuation of things happening in their world and the last 15% had my jaw dropped. So yeah read it. I cant wait to read the next installments.
Admittedly I wasnt sure about reading this book. I enjoyed Crown and Niveas story but I typically dont enjoy “catch up” books. They are cute to read but dont usually add much. But THIS was not that lol. Its a continuation of things happening in their world and the last 15% had my jaw dropped. So yeah read it. I cant wait to read the next installments.
July 7, 2026
Yes!
Talena, girl you have done it again! This was a page turner. I love Nivea and Crown's love for one other. I know it's only been a short time that they've known each other, but their love seems like years in the making. Crown is the protector that Nivea needed. I'm glad Danger found someone to help him cope with losing his best friend. Phase 3 didn't disappoint!!
Talena, girl you have done it again! This was a page turner. I love Nivea and Crown's love for one other. I know it's only been a short time that they've known each other, but their love seems like years in the making. Crown is the protector that Nivea needed. I'm glad Danger found someone to help him cope with losing his best friend. Phase 3 didn't disappoint!!
July 10, 2026
yoooo 😩😱
So I’m thinking we about to get that happy ending and then get hit with some crazy drama first the clubhouse, then at the cabin smh and let’s not forget the secret 🤫. Babyyyy I can’t wait for 4th one to come out. Oh danger and my girl ree love it.Crown that man just does something for to me🫠.i have so many questions but ill wait to see how this play out.
So I’m thinking we about to get that happy ending and then get hit with some crazy drama first the clubhouse, then at the cabin smh and let’s not forget the secret 🤫. Babyyyy I can’t wait for 4th one to come out. Oh danger and my girl ree love it.Crown that man just does something for to me🫠.i have so many questions but ill wait to see how this play out.
June 20, 2026
Crown is still HIM!
So glad we got this hot and spicy phase 3 with the drama and suspense we love. I love how much Danger and Caresha was highlighted in this book as well as the tea on Smoky 🤭. I’m so ready for Phase 4!
So glad we got this hot and spicy phase 3 with the drama and suspense we love. I love how much Danger and Caresha was highlighted in this book as well as the tea on Smoky 🤭. I’m so ready for Phase 4!
June 20, 2026
This Went Left
Talena wrapped this one on a cliffhanger and chile I wasn’t prepared for a couple of things. Man the next installment shall be very interesting. I am excited to see more on Danger as well!!!!
Talena wrapped this one on a cliffhanger and chile I wasn’t prepared for a couple of things. Man the next installment shall be very interesting. I am excited to see more on Danger as well!!!!
June 29, 2026
What the helley….
My flabbers are gasted, OK!! WTH was that ending, sheesh?! Smokey, Smokey, Smokey…Oh Phase 4 about to be lit!! I’m always happy to read about my favorite couple but I’m even more excited to see where Danger and Caresha’s budding relationship goes.
My flabbers are gasted, OK!! WTH was that ending, sheesh?! Smokey, Smokey, Smokey…Oh Phase 4 about to be lit!! I’m always happy to read about my favorite couple but I’m even more excited to see where Danger and Caresha’s budding relationship goes.
July 8, 2026
crown
Peace never last long where crown is Mrs author lady got mall worked up and happy and boo drama always comes knocking I swear this series make me want to get a bike and ride out
Peace never last long where crown is Mrs author lady got mall worked up and happy and boo drama always comes knocking I swear this series make me want to get a bike and ride out
July 12, 2026
Crown: phase 3
I wish Crown would've waken his wife when the intruders approached him cabin in the woods. She deserves to know what's going on encase something happens to her husband. Too many enemies and not enough friends.
I wish Crown would've waken his wife when the intruders approached him cabin in the woods. She deserves to know what's going on encase something happens to her husband. Too many enemies and not enough friends.
June 19, 2026
The ending. Ms. Tillman Ms. Tillman. Tsk. Tsk. You sure know how to turn up the heat. Wasn't expecting that at all. I had to read the last two chapters twice.
June 19, 2026
🔥 🔥
Girlllllll! I ate this book up as per usual when my fave drop something…. But that ending 👀 All I know is I’m ready for the next phase
Girlllllll! I ate this book up as per usual when my fave drop something…. But that ending 👀 All I know is I’m ready for the next phase
June 22, 2026
perfection
This series is perfection ! I love it so much! I especially love that Danger and Cariesha started something up together! The next installment is about to be epic
This series is perfection ! I love it so much! I especially love that Danger and Cariesha started something up together! The next installment is about to be epic
June 22, 2026
A cliffhanger
Good story, but a cliffhanger? This could've been it's own book. There was room for more pages. I guess the waiting game has started.
Good story, but a cliffhanger? This could've been it's own book. There was room for more pages. I guess the waiting game has started.
June 30, 2026
lawdddddd
I wasn’t ready for all that unfolded in Phase 3! I need Caresha to let Danger in on the next Part. What will Crown do with his bro & his secret. Mannnn
I wasn’t ready for all that unfolded in Phase 3! I need Caresha to let Danger in on the next Part. What will Crown do with his bro & his secret. Mannnn
July 4, 2026
Wow
Sounds like a war it about to start. Can’t wait to read book 4, it’s going to have a lot of action!
Sounds like a war it about to start. Can’t wait to read book 4, it’s going to have a lot of action!
July 7, 2026
I thought this was a cute lil update on Nevis and Crown. I was even invested in Hassan and Caresha forming a relationship. But Talena what heck was that in the end? Why we on cliffhanger 😩
July 18, 2026
Wow
It was a great book. It was emotional.
I hope Crown makes it out.
The cliffhanger was interesting.
I would recommend the series.
It was a great book. It was emotional.
I hope Crown makes it out.
The cliffhanger was interesting.
I would recommend the series.
August 13, 2026
The Knight Brothers
It was a page turner!!! Love this series. Thst damn Smoky. If Danger doesn’t get his happy ending I’m going to be pissed.
It was a page turner!!! Love this series. Thst damn Smoky. If Danger doesn’t get his happy ending I’m going to be pissed.
June 30, 2026
Chile! why you wake up the dawg
Talena plays absolutely too much! Why they go poking the bear? Smoky smoky smoky please don’t throw away family trying to protect ppl! Oh and in here for the danger and caresha shenanigans!
Talena plays absolutely too much! Why they go poking the bear? Smoky smoky smoky please don’t throw away family trying to protect ppl! Oh and in here for the danger and caresha shenanigans!
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