Evenings With Bryson

The Blackstone Family #1

by Tina Martin

Kalina Cooper has been hiding her loneliness by drowning herself in work at her home office and continuing on until the late evenings at her aunt Edith’s café. Her ‘happily ever after’ doesn’t involve a husband. Having seen her father walk out on her mother when she was a teenager, she doesn’t believe in love.

After a bad divorce from a cheating woman, Bryson Blackstone vows to never marry again. But he never expected to cross paths with a woman like Kalina Cooper. She’s different. She’s special. From what he has learned about her, he knows she doesn’t believe in love, but he doesn’t know why. Now he plans to weasel his way into her life to find out, because Kalina Cooper is just the woman he’d consider if he was crazy enough to fall in love again.

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The Blackstone Family novels are all standalone books. You do not have to read them in any particular order.

Evenings With Bryson, Book 1 – Bryson and Kalina

Genres: Romance, African American Romance

326 pages, Paperback

First published April 14, 2015

About the author

TINA MARTIN is a talented, romantic suspense fiction writer and the author of over 95 titles. She enjoys Hallmark movies, running and traveling. (PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple authors with this name on Goodreads. If you're following me, look for my logo!)

Amazon: amazon.com/author/tinamartin
Instagram: instagram.com/tinamartinauthor
Facebook: facebook.com/tinamartinauthor

Her books are listed below:

An Unlikely Love Series
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
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Back to Love Series
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Romance
Crushed
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A St. Claire Novel Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Major
Zander
Zavier
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St. Claire Life Series
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Just Being Us (Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Zander & Alyssa Update
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St. Claire Women Series
Gemma
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Season of Love Novelettes:
Hot Chocolate
Spring Break
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The Marriage Chronicles:
Life's A Beach
Falling Out
War Then Love
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The Boardwalk Bakery Romance:
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3
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A Lennox in Love Series:
Claiming You
Making You My Business
Wishing That I Was Yours
Caught in the Storm with a Lennox
Before You Say I Do
Winter Wonder
Winter Wedding
The Weekend
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The Love of Elias Series:
Been In Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine
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The Blackstone Family Series:
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us
The Things Everson Lost
Candy's Corporate Crush
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The Champion Brothers Series:
His Paradise Wife
When A Champion Wants You
The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Wives And Champions
The Way Champions Love
His By Spring (A Champion Sister Novel)
A Champion's Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time
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The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire's Arranged Marriage
Watch Me Take Your Girl
Her Premarital Ex
The Object of His Obsession
Dilvan's Redemption
His Charity Challenge
Different Tastes
As Long As We Got Love
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The Accidental Series:
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows
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The Dying to Love Her Series:
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
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The Dare and Deja Chronicles
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever
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Standalone Titles:
Secrets On Lake Drive
Can't Just Be His Friend
The Baby Daddy Interviews
Just Like New to the Next Man
Falling Again
The Crush
Vacation Interrupted
Wasn't Supposed to Love Her
What Wifey Wants
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
Weekend Fiance: A Jared and KeShana InstaLove Story
For Ruby: A Micah & Georgiana Short Story
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley

Reviews

[Lu Bielefeld · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK, or decent reads.
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I was hooked on the story and I think our hero is a sweetheart. Our heroine goes through a terrible phase full of heartbreak and disappointment, but with his help she makes it to the other side in one piece.

[Dj · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars - THE BLACKSTONE FAMILY - Evenings with Bryson Bk 1 [Thirty-year-old (successful relationship blogger) Kalina Cooper is lonely, overworked and stressed out. She doesn’t believe in love since watching her father walk out on her mother years ago after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. After divorcing his cheating wife Felicia, Bryson Blackstone (Tree Service Owner) is content with living his life as a single man, running his business and staying busy. He has decided he will never marry or have children because he doesn’t want to experience hurt like that ever again. But his focus is soon diverted to Kalina Cooper – a beautiful woman he sees every evening in a café. And the woman who responded beautifully to his wife’s inquiry about whether or not she should remain in her marriage.]

[Abby G. Amos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice Read!

I enjoyed reading this book! Their meeting started off rough, but I am so glad that Bryson didn't give up on Kalina! It seems that they both needed each other! I'm so glad that Bryson was there for Kalina because she really needed someone in her corner. I feel everyone who reads this book will enjoy it! I definitely recommend it to everyone!

['The Book Queen' · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Starting Over Part

I read this book years ago and wanted to read it and the series again. I'm not sure why this series is so special. Bryson's story started my thirst for the Blackstone men. His newfound love for Kalina solidified this tale. An excellent read once again.

[Dorel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 1st book I read by Tina Martin. I enjoyed this book's storyline. This book's storyline was sad 😞. This book's storyline was heartbreaking 💔. I really liked Kalina's character. I felt sorry for Kalina. My heart broke for Kalina. I really liked Bryson's character. I really liked the ending.

[Jessica Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story kept me hooked. Two stubborn and troubled souls who come together, even though nothing about it was smooth. Being such a romantic myself, I can't imagine not EVER wanting love, and this was an enjoyable read about two people navigating that.

I knocked off a star for some editing misses but I was still very much glued to this book. I have one left in this series and I'm looking forward to reading it.

[Debra Outlaw · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cliche...

I loved the outcome on the relationship, but it was almost anticlimactic. Almost all secrets was. foreseen early on. Not really any surprises except the parent education. All in all, good story .

[C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evenings with Bryson was a wonderful read. The story had everything a clean romance needs: a handsome older man, a damsel in distress, great supporting characters, and interesting plot twists. Tina Martin's books are a great choice to pick up a drab day, break up my usual reading genres, and help me smile.

This book shows flawed people trying to be normal after heartbreaks, betrayals, deep losses, and shame. I appreciate the detailed descriptions of important details, yet the author leaves many facts to the imagination.

The ending was memorable and fit perfectly with a well paced and beautiful healing journey of love. Evenings with Bryson is a fantastic choice for a feel-good romance with a couple of sides of family drama. I highly recommend this book.

[Vernell Renee Howard Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Read!

Bryson is an amazing representation and model of what men should aspire to be. He is charming, caring, supportive, loving and a great communicator. A person who's also flawed but understands worth. Also he's fine and sexy. I'm glad Kalina had Bryson to show her love and kindness that can be bestowed from a male. He showed her unconditional love which is the ultimate persona to show anyone. We all want to wanted and to belong in life. Great Read! ReneeG 👍

[Sharon Keyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good story

I like this story. The drama was good and the surprise was even better. This is one of the first stories I've read with so little sex. But I actually enjoyed it. I loved how respectful the hero was of the heroines circumstance. Now I'm moving on to the next book. Hopefully it's just as good.

[Shone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drama, Secrets, Lies

The introduction to the Blackstone family brought tears to my eyes more than once. Ms. Martin wrote a stunning story handling a sensitive subject, love the way Bryson and Kalina dealt with the good ,bad, and ugly leading them to happy evenings.

#Cillasbookmaniacs

[Karen May · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT

Although the HEA was predictable, I was challenged by the story. The brief mention of the past memory overhearing the mother and the sister's angry confrontation was not really necessary. The story was not far fetched. I appreciated the several twists and highly recommend the read.

[BeLinda P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author did an excellent job of laying out relationship dynamics. Really enjoyed the twists in this story. Both characters had much to overcome based on their past relationships with love. It’s just not the dynamics of love between a woman and man but parental relations that can impact how you handle love in general.

[Pamela session · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this story♥️

Blackstone men are amazing ..I fall in love with Bryson....the love he had for her and when he confess his love and ask her to marry him at Cafe was priceless ♥️♥️♥️♥️😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️😍

[donice peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

D. Peterson from Louisiana

Absolutely loved this book . Intriguing story line Great, meaningful story about 2 people going through their struggles, and heartache finding their way to one another. Bravo again Tina Martin!

[KAREN MCCRAW · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks for little extra ending

Bryson and Kalina was filled with love, loyalty, untruths, unforgivenessthen trust and forgiveness. I enjoyed every page. >'m glad Kalina married into a loving family with good examples of true love.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I couldn't stop reading, staying up past my bedtime because I was drawn into Bryson and Kalina's story. There were twists and turns that I didn't see coming and Kalina got on my nerves, but I was rooting for her and Bryson to admit their love to one another.

[PurpleLadi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the way Ms. Martin didn't give pat answers to the serious issues raised in there story. No two people react the same way when faced with illness, pregnancy, death, or betrayal. Such a great book.

[cathy b hathaway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fresh air

This book was like a breath of fresh air. Kalina and Bryson were realistic characters as was the journey of Alzheimer's. It was good to see a close knit family like the Blackstones. It was a pageturner.

[Cherie l brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had this book in my “want to read list” for many months. I decided I would just read the Sample and keep it moving. Not! This was a book off mystery and intrigue. Love the slow approach of Bryson to try to get to know Kalina. Kalina was a tough nut to crack, and if you’ve read any book from this series, you know you can’t get around a Blackstone. But Kalina is a for sure challenge and she just might be the first. The mystery part will have you sleuthing for clues. Romance, mystery, intrigue, swoon worthy man, a challenging heroine -what more do you want in a good book?

[Gloria A Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sad but beautiful!

This story covers heartbreak, loss of a loved one, regret, as well as a journey that Bryson and Making never expected to take. A sad story that ends in beauty!

[Malaika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aw!

This was a great way to start a series! I love Tina Martin’s series and this one was no exception. Kalina and Bryson are perfect for each other.

[Maua Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kalina / her mistrust of men

A convoluted family life where love triumphed over lies and betrayal. A Clift hanger to the end. Very well written

[Ava Smith-forrest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bryson and Kalina

There is nothing like a boy meets girl boy chases girl boy gets girl love story. Bryson and Kalina found each other of their pain. This is a must read.

[Tameka]

This was one of my first books by Tina Marin an i got hooked after that. This book was amazing.

[Marilyn Diamond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lawd, that Bryson would not give up on Kalina. Lots of fast twisting turns an kept my attention. I loved it. Aunt Edith not Aunt my lawd. Great read.

[reneeNaDaCherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read 3/10/2021.

[Francoise Crowell · Rating 4 out of 5]

For the romance lovers, a book that delivers the expected while inciting a glimmer or hope for those who may have given up on love.

[Nicole Henley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read!

I really enjoyed Bryson and Kalina’s story. A story of love, redemption, and forgiveness. Taking a chance on love is worthwhile.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evenings With Bryce is an incredibly sweet and touching story about unconditional Love. Karina has never loved and has no desire to ever love. Bryce has experienced love and the ultimate betrayal. Together they learn true love.

This is another smash hit by Tina. I was enraptured by this moving story from page one and I can't wait to catch up with more of the Blackstone family.