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Phase Two
Date.
Fall in love.
Get married.
Have kids.
Live happily ever after.
But what happens when the fairytale ends or when you've never gotten the chance to be swept off your feet by the love of your life? What happens when you wake up one day and the desires of your heart no longer fit where you are in life? This one isn't for everybody. It's for the grown and sexy. The ones that are entering the second half.
Fall in love.
Get married.
Have kids.
Live happily ever after.
But what happens when the fairytale ends or when you've never gotten the chance to be swept off your feet by the love of your life? What happens when you wake up one day and the desires of your heart no longer fit where you are in life? This one isn't for everybody. It's for the grown and sexy. The ones that are entering the second half.
100 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2026
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September 21, 2026
Next Love
What Jill Scott say, "If you can tell me what to do, then tell me what to do." Carter was definitely a man that could tell Alise what to do. He ran a strict program and Alise liked it and I fear I did too 🤭🤭
Phase two, was about being grown and mature and in the next phase of life after the first one didn't lead to a HEA. Alise is 45, her daughter was grown and living on her own and she was on her independent woman ish. Thriving as a content creator and owner of Air BnBs. Carter, fine azz, boss azz, mature azz, grown and sexy azz Carter was 48 and had long retired from the streets, reformed his fkboy ways and was an attorney. Both of them were doing well in life, but were at the point where they yearned for companionship. Carter was so intentional with her. He listened, showed, and proved that he was ready and willing to be the man for her. Alise like some women had some healing to do, but she tried her best to receive everything he gave.
Sigh this was a solid short story and I enjoyed feeling them grow together.
What Jill Scott say, "If you can tell me what to do, then tell me what to do." Carter was definitely a man that could tell Alise what to do. He ran a strict program and Alise liked it and I fear I did too 🤭🤭
Phase two, was about being grown and mature and in the next phase of life after the first one didn't lead to a HEA. Alise is 45, her daughter was grown and living on her own and she was on her independent woman ish. Thriving as a content creator and owner of Air BnBs. Carter, fine azz, boss azz, mature azz, grown and sexy azz Carter was 48 and had long retired from the streets, reformed his fkboy ways and was an attorney. Both of them were doing well in life, but were at the point where they yearned for companionship. Carter was so intentional with her. He listened, showed, and proved that he was ready and willing to be the man for her. Alise like some women had some healing to do, but she tried her best to receive everything he gave.
Sigh this was a solid short story and I enjoyed feeling them grow together.
August 11, 2026
The story was good and extremely aggravating too. The MFC was so childish to be 40+.
August 15, 2026
Whew... Phase two ain't for the weak huh? 🤣 Alise seemingly has it all together but continually gets in her own way! 👀😤 She wants a male companion but can't and won't believe that they will conduct themselves as mature men. 🤯 When she meets Carter, she finds a handsome man that has his ish together, but she is already looking for the other shoe to drop! 🤬
Carter wasn't necessarily looking for a woman, but meeting Alise changes his mind. He is older and wiser now, understanding what it takes to be a good partner to the right woman. However, this woman that he is falling for at her big age of forty-five has some real immature behaviors! 😮👀 Alise rubbed me the wrong way jumping to conclusions on multiple occasions, when all she had to do was talk to the man! 🤬 Enjoyed the read, nonetheless.
Carter wasn't necessarily looking for a woman, but meeting Alise changes his mind. He is older and wiser now, understanding what it takes to be a good partner to the right woman. However, this woman that he is falling for at her big age of forty-five has some real immature behaviors! 😮👀 Alise rubbed me the wrong way jumping to conclusions on multiple occasions, when all she had to do was talk to the man! 🤬 Enjoyed the read, nonetheless.
September 7, 2026
This was such a good read.
August 18, 2026
Phase Two
Yes ma'am, I will take Carter Whitlock for $200 Alex. I am in my Phase Two era, and let me tell you it is hard out here for women my age. These men are straight trash ass ninjas. All they want is women in their 20's calling them Zaddy. F@#$ out of here with that foolery. I am a grown ass woman looking for a grown ass man.
Carter definitely fits the bill. For a minute, I thought Alise was going to lose her good thing because she wasn't fully healed. Carter walked away for four days without communication to let her stew in her shiggity. She realized that she was wrong on all fronts, but refused to apologize. It wasn't until Carter called for her to get some act right. I get it, but what women my age need to stop doing is holding the next man accountable for what the last man did. It's hard, but it needs to be done.
This was a fantastic read. I really enjoy books about older people in their second, third, fourth, and so on phases of life.
Yes ma'am, I will take Carter Whitlock for $200 Alex. I am in my Phase Two era, and let me tell you it is hard out here for women my age. These men are straight trash ass ninjas. All they want is women in their 20's calling them Zaddy. F@#$ out of here with that foolery. I am a grown ass woman looking for a grown ass man.
Carter definitely fits the bill. For a minute, I thought Alise was going to lose her good thing because she wasn't fully healed. Carter walked away for four days without communication to let her stew in her shiggity. She realized that she was wrong on all fronts, but refused to apologize. It wasn't until Carter called for her to get some act right. I get it, but what women my age need to stop doing is holding the next man accountable for what the last man did. It's hard, but it needs to be done.
This was a fantastic read. I really enjoy books about older people in their second, third, fourth, and so on phases of life.
August 12, 2026
Mr Carter… my my my
Natisha said on her IG that this is for readers who are 35+ or in that next phase of life and she never lied! Now, I’m not 35 yet but chile I this story is so realistic and relatable especially if you are starting over or wanting to do something new in life. Alise is someone who is doing my her thing, not worried about a man but doesn’t have a problem getting one. Carter is disciplined, hard working and a real man. These two together are your auntie and uncle who always together and look fly together lol. This story was so good and I love me some Carter 🥰
Natisha said on her IG that this is for readers who are 35+ or in that next phase of life and she never lied! Now, I’m not 35 yet but chile I this story is so realistic and relatable especially if you are starting over or wanting to do something new in life. Alise is someone who is doing my her thing, not worried about a man but doesn’t have a problem getting one. Carter is disciplined, hard working and a real man. These two together are your auntie and uncle who always together and look fly together lol. This story was so good and I love me some Carter 🥰
August 14, 2026
Fraud
Foremost, this book was bitter sweet. “Phase Two” is the second or third urban/contemporary fiction book was older couples. Mid forty’s is a start, but FYI Melanated Author’s you can do better. Baby boomers have their own stories to share, want/need representation too 🤷🏾♀️‼️Thereafter, although I like the potential of Alise & Carter. Alise on paper was a catch. However, in reality though Alise is a clown. She’s been perpetrating the fraud to her ex husband, children, friends & or perspective suitors. Yet she’s juvenile, jealous & petty🥴👀🤨. Alise, your preliminary AARP black card is suspended until further notice 🤭‼️
Foremost, this book was bitter sweet. “Phase Two” is the second or third urban/contemporary fiction book was older couples. Mid forty’s is a start, but FYI Melanated Author’s you can do better. Baby boomers have their own stories to share, want/need representation too 🤷🏾♀️‼️Thereafter, although I like the potential of Alise & Carter. Alise on paper was a catch. However, in reality though Alise is a clown. She’s been perpetrating the fraud to her ex husband, children, friends & or perspective suitors. Yet she’s juvenile, jealous & petty🥴👀🤨. Alise, your preliminary AARP black card is suspended until further notice 🤭‼️
August 17, 2026
Phase 2 is a Must Read
Phase 2 was awesome. Alise almost lost a great man. Just like so many of us, we get hurt and keep that guard up and look for the ball to drop at any minute. Just as Alise did jumped to conclusions and cut communication before trying to figure out was going on, is when we sit and realize he's not calling. Got her sitting home drinking and sulking and saying I miss my man. Lol. Carter wasn't about no games and must say he showed that over and over. Now Lauren husband was a total punk and I was glad she finally got to together and moved passed his trifling a$$.
Phase 2 was awesome. Alise almost lost a great man. Just like so many of us, we get hurt and keep that guard up and look for the ball to drop at any minute. Just as Alise did jumped to conclusions and cut communication before trying to figure out was going on, is when we sit and realize he's not calling. Got her sitting home drinking and sulking and saying I miss my man. Lol. Carter wasn't about no games and must say he showed that over and over. Now Lauren husband was a total punk and I was glad she finally got to together and moved passed his trifling a$$.
August 17, 2026
Real Grown & Sexy
"Date. Fall in love. Get married. Have kids. Live happily ever after." We've all heard the script, but Natisha Raynor completely flips the narrative in Phase Two.
This book is fierce, relatable, and unapologetically for anyone entering the second half of life whose desires have outgrown the traditional fairytale. It dives deep into what happens when you have to rewrite your own rules and discover that your best chapters are still ahead of you.
Captivating from the very first page to the last—do yourself a favor and add this to your reading list immediately!
"Date. Fall in love. Get married. Have kids. Live happily ever after." We've all heard the script, but Natisha Raynor completely flips the narrative in Phase Two.
This book is fierce, relatable, and unapologetically for anyone entering the second half of life whose desires have outgrown the traditional fairytale. It dives deep into what happens when you have to rewrite your own rules and discover that your best chapters are still ahead of you.
Captivating from the very first page to the last—do yourself a favor and add this to your reading list immediately!
September 21, 2026
First off, I have to be real: I could not look past the editing issues right away. Is the little girl’s name Kiara or Kira??? The back and forth name spellings and grammatical errors made zero sense and definitely had me making faces 🥴🫠.
That being said, once you push past that, the core story itself was actually sweet and really well crafted, 'second chapter of life' romance! Alise definitely worked my last nerve for a minute with all her insecurity and constantly worrying that Carter was doing her dirty behind her back. But I loved the ending! I'm so glad Carter finally set her straight and got her together so she could stop letting fear win and actually open her heart.
That being said, once you push past that, the core story itself was actually sweet and really well crafted, 'second chapter of life' romance! Alise definitely worked my last nerve for a minute with all her insecurity and constantly worrying that Carter was doing her dirty behind her back. But I loved the ending! I'm so glad Carter finally set her straight and got her together so she could stop letting fear win and actually open her heart.
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August 12, 2026
A strict program!
I needed this book so bad… because, divorce! I loved every word Natisha wrote! Alise and Carter were perfect for each other! And both were bosses in their own ways after divorce. Alise almost fumbled the bag tho! Carter said “You couldn’t be a grown ass woman and ask me what was going on. You straight blocked me. No questions asked. Nah, you not ready for a nigga like me. You need to go heal.” I screamed!!! But it all worked out!!! Thankful for this feel good quick read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I needed this book so bad… because, divorce! I loved every word Natisha wrote! Alise and Carter were perfect for each other! And both were bosses in their own ways after divorce. Alise almost fumbled the bag tho! Carter said “You couldn’t be a grown ass woman and ask me what was going on. You straight blocked me. No questions asked. Nah, you not ready for a nigga like me. You need to go heal.” I screamed!!! But it all worked out!!! Thankful for this feel good quick read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 25, 2026
Carter and Alise
Alise and Carter are both divorced parents who are walking into their next phase of life.
Carter recognizes his shortfalls as a husband and is determined not to make the same mistakes.
Abuse is weary of the things she experienced e with her ex and is wondering if Carter is too good
to be true.
Carter refuses to take the blame for men of her past and let's her know this. Events happen that put them in each other space with another opportunity to get it right.
Alise and Carter are both divorced parents who are walking into their next phase of life.
Carter recognizes his shortfalls as a husband and is determined not to make the same mistakes.
Abuse is weary of the things she experienced e with her ex and is wondering if Carter is too good
to be true.
Carter refuses to take the blame for men of her past and let's her know this. Events happen that put them in each other space with another opportunity to get it right.
September 4, 2026
This was a breadth of fresh air after the last book I read. Carter and E were polar opposites. One was a middle age man that matured, kept it respectful but didn’t rush to settle down until he found the right woman. While other was stuck in immature ways trying to hide his insecurities.
Alise was guarded due to past hurt and almost lost a good man because she had a hard time trusting. She was big enough to apologize.
Carter and Alise together made quite the pair. I enjoyed their journey.
Alise was guarded due to past hurt and almost lost a good man because she had a hard time trusting. She was big enough to apologize.
Carter and Alise together made quite the pair. I enjoyed their journey.
September 8, 2026
Phase Two
Yeeeesssssssss! This was absolutely spectacularly done. As a lady in phase two of her life, just not as far out as Alise was from her previous phase, this was beautiful. I loved so many things about the emotional maturity, the calculations of the situations, the flow of the phase storytelling. I normally like "complete" endings, but with this one, I was very happy about the open ending. The stark contrast between Carter and E and their grown men conversations. I'm so inspired to do a few things differently in this phase. Thank you for this read.
Yeeeesssssssss! This was absolutely spectacularly done. As a lady in phase two of her life, just not as far out as Alise was from her previous phase, this was beautiful. I loved so many things about the emotional maturity, the calculations of the situations, the flow of the phase storytelling. I normally like "complete" endings, but with this one, I was very happy about the open ending. The stark contrast between Carter and E and their grown men conversations. I'm so inspired to do a few things differently in this phase. Thank you for this read.
September 9, 2026
Carter and Alise
Ooh this was a good novella. Gotta love that quick grown love. Carter and Alise in their forties, divorced with grown children meet. Alise is a good friend but very much guarded in her male relationships. Carter is BDE and a grown man who knows what he wants in this next phase of life after being a not so good husband. Alise after seeming to have it all still has to learn to let the hurt go and trust that Carter's intentions are good.
I enjoyed how this had just enough drama, great spice and showed how our next phase of relationships can be our best yet.
Ooh this was a good novella. Gotta love that quick grown love. Carter and Alise in their forties, divorced with grown children meet. Alise is a good friend but very much guarded in her male relationships. Carter is BDE and a grown man who knows what he wants in this next phase of life after being a not so good husband. Alise after seeming to have it all still has to learn to let the hurt go and trust that Carter's intentions are good.
I enjoyed how this had just enough drama, great spice and showed how our next phase of relationships can be our best yet.
September 15, 2026
Short but Sweet
Healed?? In this new day everyone is talking about being healed or only wanting someone who has healed. This story is a testament to truth.
You can be happy, healthy and over all the toxicity BUT your mind unbeknownst to you is still protecting you in certain situations. You will always view a situation only as you've seen it before. Until there's a continuity of corrective action you will not know how you will handle certain situations.
Really good short read.
Healed?? In this new day everyone is talking about being healed or only wanting someone who has healed. This story is a testament to truth.
You can be happy, healthy and over all the toxicity BUT your mind unbeknownst to you is still protecting you in certain situations. You will always view a situation only as you've seen it before. Until there's a continuity of corrective action you will not know how you will handle certain situations.
Really good short read.
October 13, 2026
October Read: Phase II by Natisha Raynor | 3.5⭐️
Phase II was a quick, straight-to-the-point read that I enjoyed! I loved seeing characters over 40 figuring out what the next chapter of life looks like. They knew themselves, understood their worth, and weren’t afraid to be clear about what they wanted. Alise was choosing to live her life on her own terms without feeling like she needs a man to complete it.
Every woman needs a Carter! A grown man who knows what he wants, stands on business, and isn’t out here playing games or wasting anybody’s time. We love to see it!
Phase II was a quick, straight-to-the-point read that I enjoyed! I loved seeing characters over 40 figuring out what the next chapter of life looks like. They knew themselves, understood their worth, and weren’t afraid to be clear about what they wanted. Alise was choosing to live her life on her own terms without feeling like she needs a man to complete it.
Every woman needs a Carter! A grown man who knows what he wants, stands on business, and isn’t out here playing games or wasting anybody’s time. We love to see it!
August 12, 2026
I like them older and wise like Carter
Cute, quick read! Alise has been through some things. Her girls were going through things. She was out and came across Carter. I loved reading about this older set of people. E was trying to find him a young woman instead of a woman his age. Glad Carter wasn’t on the same type of time as his trusted friend, E. Him and Alise were perfect for each other. Their jealousy was too cute.
Cute, quick read! Alise has been through some things. Her girls were going through things. She was out and came across Carter. I loved reading about this older set of people. E was trying to find him a young woman instead of a woman his age. Glad Carter wasn’t on the same type of time as his trusted friend, E. Him and Alise were perfect for each other. Their jealousy was too cute.
August 14, 2026
Carter 😍
Alise was Ms. Independent she had her own and has no problem cutting a man off.
Until she meets Carter, a previously divorced man who is ready to settle down.
But is Alise ready for all the man Carter is ?
Carter did not come to play or be played with he knows what he brings to the table.
Carter was just what Alise needed.
I wish we could get more of these characters but I enjoyed this story.
Alise was Ms. Independent she had her own and has no problem cutting a man off.
Until she meets Carter, a previously divorced man who is ready to settle down.
But is Alise ready for all the man Carter is ?
Carter did not come to play or be played with he knows what he brings to the table.
Carter was just what Alise needed.
I wish we could get more of these characters but I enjoyed this story.
August 17, 2026
Hey Mr. Carter…
I meannnnnn I get it. I was a little nervous about the whole living situation but that man laid aaaaallll his cards on the table. He ran a strict program for REAL! My poor girl Alise wasn’t ready for it either! It made you think about the conversations she was having with her friend group as well as to why she felt the way she did. Relationship trauma is real….
MMC ✅
FMC ✅
We can get a lil novella about Lauren and add a dash of E’s growth?
I meannnnnn I get it. I was a little nervous about the whole living situation but that man laid aaaaallll his cards on the table. He ran a strict program for REAL! My poor girl Alise wasn’t ready for it either! It made you think about the conversations she was having with her friend group as well as to why she felt the way she did. Relationship trauma is real….
MMC ✅
FMC ✅
We can get a lil novella about Lauren and add a dash of E’s growth?
August 24, 2026
Carter and Elise, When Grown Folk Meet
This book was good and straight to the point!!!…
Carter said he was out here dating with intent and Alise was busy running from what she wanted because of fear from the past!!!…
I loved Lauren’s character!!!…I was happy she put her foot on that estranged husband of hers!!!…In sure the moment he seen her being who she needed and wanted, he would want her back, baby nope!!!…
This book was good and straight to the point!!!…
Carter said he was out here dating with intent and Alise was busy running from what she wanted because of fear from the past!!!…
I loved Lauren’s character!!!…I was happy she put her foot on that estranged husband of hers!!!…In sure the moment he seen her being who she needed and wanted, he would want her back, baby nope!!!…
August 31, 2026
Age really don’t matter..
Even Forty year olds can be childish and do dumbness.. Every character in this book at some foolishness about them well maybe except for Carter.. Guess since he decided to grow out of his bs earlier in life but Alice had a lot of figuring out to do and she lucky Carter had patience cause she even irked me.. This book is for the grown but foolish for sure lol
Even Forty year olds can be childish and do dumbness.. Every character in this book at some foolishness about them well maybe except for Carter.. Guess since he decided to grow out of his bs earlier in life but Alice had a lot of figuring out to do and she lucky Carter had patience cause she even irked me.. This book is for the grown but foolish for sure lol
September 2, 2026
Grown up business.
Alise had a lot going for her professionally and was about her business. However, her journey in f-boy city had her jaded towards men and their intentions. Carter was a grown man with grown man intentions and she almost fumbled that man because of the sins of others. This would have been a 5 if Alise would have asked instead of assumed. If quick to block was a person... Alise would be it. I really want to see Lauren get her soft life. Happy Reading Y'all!💋
Alise had a lot going for her professionally and was about her business. However, her journey in f-boy city had her jaded towards men and their intentions. Carter was a grown man with grown man intentions and she almost fumbled that man because of the sins of others. This would have been a 5 if Alise would have asked instead of assumed. If quick to block was a person... Alise would be it. I really want to see Lauren get her soft life. Happy Reading Y'all!💋
September 16, 2026
🎶🎤😩Hey Mr. Carter…
..tell me where you been?!? Cause they've been asking, they've been searching…They've been wondering why… I KNOW!!!! 🎤😩🎶
Bcuz Lawd I KNOW if I had a Carter, baby put me on your strict program 🤣 Alise was about to mess up her good thing by trying to punish that man for the sins of the dudes before him. Carter was right… Girl Go Heal!!!
This was a cute, quick read w/ a nice bit of spice for the length. Enjoyed it!!!
..tell me where you been?!? Cause they've been asking, they've been searching…They've been wondering why… I KNOW!!!! 🎤😩🎶
Bcuz Lawd I KNOW if I had a Carter, baby put me on your strict program 🤣 Alise was about to mess up her good thing by trying to punish that man for the sins of the dudes before him. Carter was right… Girl Go Heal!!!
This was a cute, quick read w/ a nice bit of spice for the length. Enjoyed it!!!
September 17, 2026
Dug this
This was a really cool read. The banter had me chuckling several times. Alise had some understandable hesitations about relationships but she jumped to conclusions a lot for someone as grown as she claimed to be. I loved that Carter checked her, but I wish he made her sweat a little more (just saying lol). Carter seemed to be the only decent man in the story. I also loved how Alise had Lauren's back.
Enjoyed this.
This was a really cool read. The banter had me chuckling several times. Alise had some understandable hesitations about relationships but she jumped to conclusions a lot for someone as grown as she claimed to be. I loved that Carter checked her, but I wish he made her sweat a little more (just saying lol). Carter seemed to be the only decent man in the story. I also loved how Alise had Lauren's back.
Enjoyed this.
August 12, 2026
Nice quick read
I enjoyed this story I love to see who who’ve been through thing boss up , One thing about Tish pen game is it leave you wanting more like can Lauren get a story I need to see sus glow up
And sista gal who life you know can it was so many part of this book I had to step back like bihhhh talk to me nice 🤣🤣 (self sabotaging)
I enjoyed this story I love to see who who’ve been through thing boss up , One thing about Tish pen game is it leave you wanting more like can Lauren get a story I need to see sus glow up
And sista gal who life you know can it was so many part of this book I had to step back like bihhhh talk to me nice 🤣🤣 (self sabotaging)
August 16, 2026
Quick and grown
Carter said he was too mature to play the games his buddy was doing as well as Alise. I wouldn't say she was playing games per say, she just had him in the bucket with everyone else. He was was outside that bucket shaking his head at everyone else in there.
This was for the grown and championing adults. Get into the maturity of moving forward.
Carter said he was too mature to play the games his buddy was doing as well as Alise. I wouldn't say she was playing games per say, she just had him in the bucket with everyone else. He was was outside that bucket shaking his head at everyone else in there.
This was for the grown and championing adults. Get into the maturity of moving forward.
August 16, 2026
Unhealed people
Alise had a lot of hurt that she bottled up. It’s sad that she continued to self- sabotage herself, but haven’t we all at some point in our lives. Now Carter, I liked him. He was adamant about heal what someone else hurt but he did show his intentions. I loved them together.
Alise had a lot of hurt that she bottled up. It’s sad that she continued to self- sabotage herself, but haven’t we all at some point in our lives. Now Carter, I liked him. He was adamant about heal what someone else hurt but he did show his intentions. I loved them together.
August 20, 2026
We love a man that runs a strict program
I loved everyone moment of this book. Alise living her life and not worried about a man being a permanent fixture in her life, is very much me these days! But baby all women then a Carter! A man who is grown not playing games or leading you on. We love a man that runs a strict program!!
I loved everyone moment of this book. Alise living her life and not worried about a man being a permanent fixture in her life, is very much me these days! But baby all women then a Carter! A man who is grown not playing games or leading you on. We love a man that runs a strict program!!
August 26, 2026
Whew child!
In this crazy world that we live in, we find ourselves in situations where we as older women have problems dealing with men our age. In this well written story, Alyce finds herself in a relationship with a mature man who seems to be all that and more. Unfortunately for her, she almost sabotages it. In the end, she gets her man.
In this crazy world that we live in, we find ourselves in situations where we as older women have problems dealing with men our age. In this well written story, Alyce finds herself in a relationship with a mature man who seems to be all that and more. Unfortunately for her, she almost sabotages it. In the end, she gets her man.
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