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Kelani and Shemar: Changing the Game
Kelani Jones grew up having it all. She was always dressed to the nines in the finest threads, rocked the most exquisite jewels, and attended the best prestigious private schools in the country. You can say that being a daddy’s girl had its perks. That was up until her daddy ran off on her and her mother, for his ‘other’ secret family.
Swearing to never be as weak and vulnerable like he pushover mother, Kelani was able to go throughout college without the distraction of a man. But then in walks in Shemar Johnson….
Basketball MVP and a three time champion, Shemar was that dude in his city. After all it wasn’t everyday someone made it out the hood alive. Growing up in the hard streets of Chicago, Shemar grew up less fortunate than the other kids. He didn't get the newest Jordan's that dropped, or sandwiches with the crust cut off. But he worked his ass to the top, being as he was good in both scholastics and sports.
After being drafted number one pick, Shemar soon engages to the woman he thought was the love of his life. But when his heart is broken into pieces, his doggish ways resurface and swears all women are the same….until the lovely Kelani Jones walks in, and the Casanova himself begins questioning his ways.
When fate brings Shemar and Kelani together, will they run away from finding their true love they’ve both been low key searching for? Or will they end up changing the game they thought they knew?
Find out in the first installment of, Kelani & Shemar : Changing the Game.
Swearing to never be as weak and vulnerable like he pushover mother, Kelani was able to go throughout college without the distraction of a man. But then in walks in Shemar Johnson….
Basketball MVP and a three time champion, Shemar was that dude in his city. After all it wasn’t everyday someone made it out the hood alive. Growing up in the hard streets of Chicago, Shemar grew up less fortunate than the other kids. He didn't get the newest Jordan's that dropped, or sandwiches with the crust cut off. But he worked his ass to the top, being as he was good in both scholastics and sports.
After being drafted number one pick, Shemar soon engages to the woman he thought was the love of his life. But when his heart is broken into pieces, his doggish ways resurface and swears all women are the same….until the lovely Kelani Jones walks in, and the Casanova himself begins questioning his ways.
When fate brings Shemar and Kelani together, will they run away from finding their true love they’ve both been low key searching for? Or will they end up changing the game they thought they knew?
Find out in the first installment of, Kelani & Shemar : Changing the Game.
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Published August 23, 2016
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August 25, 2016
Kelani and Shemar
The perfect love story. It puts me in the mind of the movie Love and Basketball. Kelani was hurt at a young age by her father and a basketball player in college. This turned her away from all men. I'm so glad that Shemar came into her life and was persistent. He also had a past filled with hurt. Him and Kelani were mean't to be together. Of course when things are going good, drama has to come along and mess up everything. His ex comes back into the picture after 10 years causing drama. It's about to get really interesting in part 2.
The perfect love story. It puts me in the mind of the movie Love and Basketball. Kelani was hurt at a young age by her father and a basketball player in college. This turned her away from all men. I'm so glad that Shemar came into her life and was persistent. He also had a past filled with hurt. Him and Kelani were mean't to be together. Of course when things are going good, drama has to come along and mess up everything. His ex comes back into the picture after 10 years causing drama. It's about to get really interesting in part 2.
November 13, 2016
Nice change from drug game type storyline
Really enjoyed book. Some typos but overall good read. Can't wait to r read part 2. First time reading from this author and I'm not disappointed.
Really enjoyed book. Some typos but overall good read. Can't wait to r read part 2. First time reading from this author and I'm not disappointed.
February 15, 2017
Amazing
I cannot believe that cliffhanger and all of the drama! Tasha kind of disgusted me in part 1 as she never consider twins needs... I need to see what the heck happens in part 2! Great job!
I cannot believe that cliffhanger and all of the drama! Tasha kind of disgusted me in part 1 as she never consider twins needs... I need to see what the heck happens in part 2! Great job!
August 25, 2016
This was my first read by this author, and I must say they did not let me down. This was a fascinating read to say the least. Kelani who’s a young lady that endured a lot after her father abruptly left from trying to better her future to learning not to be taken for granted. After a horrible situation happened in college Kelani vowed not to put her heart on the line again. The story line, and twist and turns reeled me in. Shemar and promising athlete has his worked cut out for him when he begins to pursue a lady very hard to get. Once that is done secrets, past indiscretion, and a whirlwind of love is soon to follow. As a follow this opposed pair and their friends I learned that there’s more then what meets the eye. When you think everything is peachy trouble soon follows. The shocking revelations at the end have me wanting more.
August 26, 2016
Awesomeness
Kelani was a strong black woman who had her own and didn't need a man for anything this is what I like about reading these books you get to experience people of all walks of life the characters were outstanding in this book but what took the cake was the storyline the stories of love the source of standing by your man never saw it going this way but I love it from the professional basketball player down to the mother that is a little sick of depression....Tasha needs a rude awakening and she got just that now Shemar is a great man I love his willingness to take the chance on love ....OUT FREAKING STANDING
Kelani was a strong black woman who had her own and didn't need a man for anything this is what I like about reading these books you get to experience people of all walks of life the characters were outstanding in this book but what took the cake was the storyline the stories of love the source of standing by your man never saw it going this way but I love it from the professional basketball player down to the mother that is a little sick of depression....Tasha needs a rude awakening and she got just that now Shemar is a great man I love his willingness to take the chance on love ....OUT FREAKING STANDING
August 25, 2016
Damn
I don't feel sorry for Tasha she should have been single she's not ready for a relationship by any means. Kelani ass needs to stop being so naive how did she let one dude in college mess her up for ever, and Shemar ass made himself look guilty by not telling her his ex was back
I don't feel sorry for Tasha she should have been single she's not ready for a relationship by any means. Kelani ass needs to stop being so naive how did she let one dude in college mess her up for ever, and Shemar ass made himself look guilty by not telling her his ex was back
September 1, 2016
Hot new Read Kelani and Shemar
This book was amazing. Author Lori Robins brought a new twist to urban fiction. I loved shemar he was just what the doctor ordered for Kelani... I totally understood were Kelani came from I'm just glad she gave love a chance...SN Tasha and Tammy are miserable and need to get their life
This book was amazing. Author Lori Robins brought a new twist to urban fiction. I loved shemar he was just what the doctor ordered for Kelani... I totally understood were Kelani came from I'm just glad she gave love a chance...SN Tasha and Tammy are miserable and need to get their life
August 30, 2016
Good series.. 5 stars
Great Read. I'm glad that Kelani decided to open back up and give Shemar a try at a relationship. Even though he about ran her down. I hope that snake Tammy doesn't mess it up for them and Kelani let's him explain. Tasha is going to mess around and loss Twon. And then she is going to realize how selfish she has been. Waiting on part two.
Great Read. I'm glad that Kelani decided to open back up and give Shemar a try at a relationship. Even though he about ran her down. I hope that snake Tammy doesn't mess it up for them and Kelani let's him explain. Tasha is going to mess around and loss Twon. And then she is going to realize how selfish she has been. Waiting on part two.
October 23, 2016
Ready for part 2!!!
I read this in one day!!! I don't like a lot of characters but how they played into the story fit well! Enough background was given that it did not overpower the current story line! The struggles of each character was relatable and can't wait to see what happens in part 2!!
I read this in one day!!! I don't like a lot of characters but how they played into the story fit well! Enough background was given that it did not overpower the current story line! The struggles of each character was relatable and can't wait to see what happens in part 2!!
August 26, 2016
Such a good read
I don't like Tasha she is too damn selfish I want twon to find him a nice lady because that girl is all for herself. I knew Tammy was up to no good I just hope Kelani does not run off and leave my baby Shemar I love them two together.
I don't like Tasha she is too damn selfish I want twon to find him a nice lady because that girl is all for herself. I knew Tammy was up to no good I just hope Kelani does not run off and leave my baby Shemar I love them two together.
August 26, 2016
Surprising
Man Look here. I dont do sports nor read about it but this book was good. That Josh omg my words have failed me. Tasha wow. I would have been shocked too!! Kelani, man she just got played by somebody she considered her friend!! I gotta read part two to see what happens!! Ughh
Man Look here. I dont do sports nor read about it but this book was good. That Josh omg my words have failed me. Tasha wow. I would have been shocked too!! Kelani, man she just got played by somebody she considered her friend!! I gotta read part two to see what happens!! Ughh
September 11, 2016
Love
Damn this book was good! I literally could not stop until I finished the whole story because I had to see what happened next.. I can't wait to read Part II because I have a lot of unanswered questions.. Great book young lady
Damn this book was good! I literally could not stop until I finished the whole story because I had to see what happened next.. I can't wait to read Part II because I have a lot of unanswered questions.. Great book young lady
August 29, 2016
Love them…
Melanie and Shemar are made for each other. I love their relationship. I hope this with Tammy doesn't tear them apart. I knew she was up to something at that game.
Melanie and Shemar are made for each other. I love their relationship. I hope this with Tammy doesn't tear them apart. I knew she was up to something at that game.
September 1, 2016
Babbbby
Let's just say kel let that girl have it make things with your man and best friend grow up you wrong you wrong
Let's just say kel let that girl have it make things with your man and best friend grow up you wrong you wrong
September 3, 2016
The devil
Why is it when you doing good people do not want to see you happy misery loves company tasha,tammy all of them Maj...where is part 2
Why is it when you doing good people do not want to see you happy misery loves company tasha,tammy all of them Maj...where is part 2
September 13, 2016
I know kelani is going to go off on shemar and leave him but she needs to punch Tammy in the face first because she is dead wrong. Tasha was wrong to but this is all making since right now
November 3, 2016
An awesome surprise. A well written story that will have you saying dam. The main characters are loving, sweet, and believable. A realistic story with real life issues. Can't wait for part 2.
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