Let's Do It Again

by Niobia Bryant

WHERE'S THERE'S A WILL...THERE'S A WAY – TO LOVE! Malcolm and Serena Saint James fell in love when they were school kids, and thought it would last forever. But a hasty marriage at eighteen led to an even quicker divorce...and a lifelong friendship dissolved into bitterness. Even though the two clash whenever they meet, it's obvious to everyone--especially Malcolm's grandmother, Olivia Saint James—that they still strike sparks as well. And Mama James is determined that they reunite ... one way or another. When Olivia passes on, she wills Malcolm the cherished family home and Serena half of her $10,000 savings—if they reside in the house for ninety days ... together. If not, everything goes to charity. Malcolm can't stand to lose the beloved house, and Serena, a talented hairstylist, has long dreamed of opening her own salon. The two move back into the old place—with all their old resentments. But they're not kids anymore ...could Mama James' legacy lead to love regained?

Genres: Romance, African American Romance, African American

235 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2005

About the author

Niobia Bryant is the award-winning and national bestselling author of more than fifty works of romance and commercial mainstream fiction. Twice she has won RT Magazine's Best African-American/Multicultural Romance Award, "Kiss the Ring"--written under the pseudonym Meesha Mink--was listed as one of the Library Journal's Best Books, and her books have appeared in Ebony, Essence, The New York Post, The Star-Ledger, The Dallas Morning News and many other national publications. One of her bestselling books has been adapted to film.

Reviews

[Whit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I loved the chemistry between Malcolm and Serena, Serena really needed to make up her mind and stick to it. I loved Malcolm's grandmother and her wisdom of helping Malcolm and Serena avoid the mistakes she made in her own love-life.

Time waits for no one, so stop wasting it!

(Nook Edition)

[Barbara Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lets do it again

Great read.. I couldn't put down once I started to read it. A love that couldn't be forgotten, that stayed strong even for very young teenagers. That first love is so very strong. Many don't get to carry that thru a lifetime. Congrats to these two guys.

[La Tanja Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love

I have read this book once a year for years now, and I can definitely say... I’m still taken by it all. Top 5!!!

[charlita allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two people get a second chance at marriage. Young love to adult growth.

[Annette F. Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second time around

The second usually the best. Sure hurt played a role, once they got through that, the sky wss the limit

[SassyMama · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, Let's Definitely Do It Again!

I thoroughly enjoyed the set-up of Mama Saint James. She played Malcolm and Serena like a fine tuned piano. I love the way Niobia took you back to their childhood, and teenage years and then brought you right back to their present relationship or lack of. The steamy intimacy, was definitely HOT, HOT, HOT, but of course Niobia is known for that. More importantly the emotions just leapt off the pages. Just a great book from start to finish. And talk about LOL, it was definitely funny. I loved some of the one-liners from both Malcolm and Serena. Keep 'em coming, Ms. Niobia!

[Lena Neely · Rating 4 out of 5]

Something worth fighting for

I don't remember reading Malcolm and Serena's story the first time, but I'm glad got to read it this time. Unfortunately for them, they reunited at the death of a loved one. I'm so glad Mama James did what she had to do to get them together again. With friends like Monique, you never need an enemy.

[Hazel Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second Chance

Story of Maxwell and Serena Saint James. Married at eighteen and divorced at twenty. Maxwell's grandmother had a plan to get them back together. When she passed away she had a stipulation in her will that they had to spend two months together in order to get their inheritance. Story of maturity.

[Deanna Byrd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the heroins of the story realized its never to late to tell someone you still love them. I enjoy how Malcolm and Serena proved that bestfriends can be lovers and still remain friends. s

I gave this book 5 stars because the characters were exciting. As I reads one chapter I wanted to finish the whole book.

[Tamara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was about reuniting with the love that "got away"

It was somewhat predictable and Serena was in constant pity-party mode! Malcolm's character was a little more redeemable and made it clear that he was not going to kiss up to Serena.

Although it was touch and go, it was a HEA for the St. James'

[Tina McDonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second Chances can happen...

Living life gives you the opportunity to see things that only maturity brings.....with that being said....it was a pleasure to get to know Malcolm and Serena, and see how much they learned and matured into the individuals that their love was destined to be....and I too, thank Mama James

[Donna45diva · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book so much so that I did it in three days. This is noteworthy as it is the first romance type novel I ever read and to add, she is African American.

[Lady Raven RAVE! · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the storyline and the characters, Malcolm too cute, his dad cuter BUT her friend Monique along with Miracle TRIFLING but good read going right into my collection

[Ghufran Almajidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

amazing!! i truly love the ending of this book! very beautiful romance.

[Lorice DeBlanc-Brim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Booklover

The story has a good story line true love conquer all the heart wants what it want and it seems there nothing you can do about it.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great Read

Another great romance by Niobia. I didn't want the story to end. I loved Malcolm and Serena's fiery chemistry together.

[Deborah C. Fidderman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let's Do It Again.

Great, great book. I highly recommend that everyone who loves romance novels reads the story of Malcolm and Serena. A perfect second chance story.

[Pamelia Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Growing Up and Working on your Problems.

Good read on facing your problems and overcoming them - to getting to know the new and improved person you've become.