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The Essien Series #6
Freddie Entangled
Violence marked Freddie Edun's early years. Coming to work for the Essiens saved him from the angry young man he was and gave him focus. Now he's walking the path of success and partnership in Banks Security business is within reach. He just has to seal this deal with a potential client first. Until he meets the client's wife and the deal becomes at risk of taking a nose dive.
Kike Ogun married young to a man who dazzled her with his bogus charm. She’s lived like a caged bird for many years but with a looming milestone birthday on the horizon she is determined to walk a new path of self-love. If she could just ignore the electrifying and forbidden attraction she feels towards a younger man from the first moment they meet.
With a devious ex who refuses to let go, she’s going to need help—Freddie’s protection—to stay alive long enough to celebrate her upcoming birthday. And she’s going to have to give in to her dark passion for him and finally unleash the natural woman inside. If it's only sex, then what's love got to do it?
Kike Ogun married young to a man who dazzled her with his bogus charm. She’s lived like a caged bird for many years but with a looming milestone birthday on the horizon she is determined to walk a new path of self-love. If she could just ignore the electrifying and forbidden attraction she feels towards a younger man from the first moment they meet.
With a devious ex who refuses to let go, she’s going to need help—Freddie’s protection—to stay alive long enough to celebrate her upcoming birthday. And she’s going to have to give in to her dark passion for him and finally unleash the natural woman inside. If it's only sex, then what's love got to do it?
- GenresRomantic Suspense
185 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2017
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About the author
Kiru Taye
63 books340 followersAs a lover of romance novels, Kiru wanted to read stories about Africans falling in love. When she couldn’t find those books, she decided to write the stories she wanted to read.
Kiru writes sensual stories featuring African characters whether on the continent or in the Diaspora. When she's not writing you can find her either immersed in a good book or catching up with friends and family. She currently lives in the South of England with her husband and three children.
Kiru is a founding member of Romance Writers of West Africa. In 2011, her debut romance novella, His Treasure, won the Book of the Year at the Love Romances Café Awards. She is the 2015 Romance Writer of the Year at the Nigerian Writers Awards and 2017 Author of the Year at the Ufere Awards.
Kiru writes sensual stories featuring African characters whether on the continent or in the Diaspora. When she's not writing you can find her either immersed in a good book or catching up with friends and family. She currently lives in the South of England with her husband and three children.
Kiru is a founding member of Romance Writers of West Africa. In 2011, her debut romance novella, His Treasure, won the Book of the Year at the Love Romances Café Awards. She is the 2015 Romance Writer of the Year at the Nigerian Writers Awards and 2017 Author of the Year at the Ufere Awards.
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April 2, 2017
I've been a fan of this author ever since her first book, and the Essiens are my favourite series of hers. In this installment, we meet Freddie... le sigh...
You can't help but fall in love with him.
His protectiveness towards Kike leaps off the page.
Kike is a complex heroine. Stuck in a loveless marriage, she needs help to leave her husband and that's where Freddie comes in. I was curious to see how the author would handle this, and believe me she deals with some hefty issues in this story.
There is the pastor husband, supposedly a man of God, yet, he couldn't be more ungodly.
The wife trapped in an abusive relationship.
Then there is the whole underlying BDSM issue.
The difference between a healthy D/s relationship and one built on abuse.
No spoilers from me, suffice to say I read this in one sitting and my heart broke several times in the process of reading it.
I cannot wait for the conclusion of this story, and I'm rooting for Freddie and Kike to get their HEA.
An emotional read, like I've come to expect from this author and utterly gripping.
April 7, 2017
Kiru Taye is an outstanding author! I thoroughly enjoyed FREDDIE ENTANGLED, and loved that while it was the sixth book in a series, that it didn't leave me confused, or asking too many questions. This was a hot novel, that will leave readers wanting so much more than what Kiru Taye has to give, and in such a great way!
When we first up with the Ogun family, it is a rather peculiar situation. Kike Ogun, a well know actress in Nollywood, receives a phone call that her son cannot be found. Things seem to escalate quickly, as Kike leaves the set she's working on to race to the school, only to find that someone had been supposedly told to pick up her son by her husband, Lekan Ogun. The novel focuses on how Lekan, a pastor for a well known church, has a dark side that only Kike knows of. When the Ogun's discuss the potential of getting a body guard, never once did they think that their lives could be thrown upside down, and inside out for all characters involved.
Throughout FREDDIE ENTANGLED there are so many twists, and turns, and all sorts of OMG moments that left me flipping pages quicker than I ever expected to. As stated, this was my first Kiru Taye novel, and I completely enjoyed it. The characters, the story line, everything about it was outstanding, and really lined up to create a great story. I am looking forward to the second part of Freddie's book, and cannot wait to dive into the other novels in this series.
When we first up with the Ogun family, it is a rather peculiar situation. Kike Ogun, a well know actress in Nollywood, receives a phone call that her son cannot be found. Things seem to escalate quickly, as Kike leaves the set she's working on to race to the school, only to find that someone had been supposedly told to pick up her son by her husband, Lekan Ogun. The novel focuses on how Lekan, a pastor for a well known church, has a dark side that only Kike knows of. When the Ogun's discuss the potential of getting a body guard, never once did they think that their lives could be thrown upside down, and inside out for all characters involved.
Throughout FREDDIE ENTANGLED there are so many twists, and turns, and all sorts of OMG moments that left me flipping pages quicker than I ever expected to. As stated, this was my first Kiru Taye novel, and I completely enjoyed it. The characters, the story line, everything about it was outstanding, and really lined up to create a great story. I am looking forward to the second part of Freddie's book, and cannot wait to dive into the other novels in this series.
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October 22, 2016I can't wait to read that I just finished Kola and Tony's books... Ohhh my god it was too good.
I lost my sleep for a week but i dont regret at all. Keep us in touch.
You are a good writer.
I am here wondering how he is going to be romantic since for me he is the STONE of all trilogy but hmmmmm I have a little idea with him and Kechi but chutttt let's wait :-)
I lost my sleep for a week but i dont regret at all. Keep us in touch.
You are a good writer.
I am here wondering how he is going to be romantic since for me he is the STONE of all trilogy but hmmmmm I have a little idea with him and Kechi but chutttt let's wait :-)
March 11, 2018
Great book. Can't wait to read the sequel . This series is great. I 've gotten a taste of the whole Essien clan. Plus I A.
I chose this rating because it held my attention and kept me interested . It was also great reading about a different culture.
I chose this rating because it held my attention and kept me interested . It was also great reading about a different culture.
June 23, 2017
Freddie Entangled is heartbreaking, passionate, and refreshing in its beautiful delivery of a wonderfully unique and deeply touching story of learning how to rise from the ashes of life. This story took me completely by surprise, and I loved every wondrous second of it! Nothing feels quite as good as a well-written and brilliantly executed storyline that tilts your world on its axis and never lets you recover from it. This story gave me that and so much more.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The characters were utterly fascinating, and I enjoyed getting to know each one of them. They challenged me every step of this journey, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. The plot was wonderfully enjoyable and pushed my limits in some areas, but when surrounded by the circumstances of this story, I can easily go with the flow. Above all else, I loved being able to cheer and root for Kike and Freddie. They are such incredibly complex yet stunningly simple characters who just long to savor and cherish the most important things in life. They both crave things just out of reach, and yet they are both fiercely determined to have the chance to embrace them.
Kiru Taye has stolen my heart with this incredible story! She has taken me on a wild, emotional rollercoaster that made me more addicted to it the longer I rode it. I am in awe of her heart and this fabulous story! I want so much more now, and I am so looking forward to the second half of this amazing journey of love and hope wrapped up in an unconventional yet thrilling plot that has engaged and awakened every part of me.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The characters were utterly fascinating, and I enjoyed getting to know each one of them. They challenged me every step of this journey, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. The plot was wonderfully enjoyable and pushed my limits in some areas, but when surrounded by the circumstances of this story, I can easily go with the flow. Above all else, I loved being able to cheer and root for Kike and Freddie. They are such incredibly complex yet stunningly simple characters who just long to savor and cherish the most important things in life. They both crave things just out of reach, and yet they are both fiercely determined to have the chance to embrace them.
Kiru Taye has stolen my heart with this incredible story! She has taken me on a wild, emotional rollercoaster that made me more addicted to it the longer I rode it. I am in awe of her heart and this fabulous story! I want so much more now, and I am so looking forward to the second half of this amazing journey of love and hope wrapped up in an unconventional yet thrilling plot that has engaged and awakened every part of me.
March 5, 2020
This is the 6th book in the much loved contemporary romance series about the Essien family based in Lagos, Nigeria. In the first of the duet, Freddie is working his way up to partnership in Banks Security when he gets tangled up with Pastor Lekan and his actress wife, Kike on an assignment. The glamorous couple are not all they seem and soon things begin to unravel. Will Freddie be able to keep Kike safe and keep his sanity with all the mind games going on? This book steams up the eReader!
August 31, 2018
Excellent Read!
OMG, this was a Great Read and I can not wait to read the next part to this book! I just LOVE Freddie! Keke needs to truly know what she wants and what her limits will be when it comes to her husband. I know everyone will enjoy reading this book! I definitely will recommend this book to others!!
OMG, this was a Great Read and I can not wait to read the next part to this book! I just LOVE Freddie! Keke needs to truly know what she wants and what her limits will be when it comes to her husband. I know everyone will enjoy reading this book! I definitely will recommend this book to others!!
December 1, 2018
Cliffhanger read ...NOT my cup of tea...but still INTRIGUED enough to discover the outcome of Freddie and Kike’s BIZARRE journey to love.
September 19, 2020
Great book. I didn't think the outcome would be great. Nothing like finding love and peace.
December 24, 2019
Not what I expected
I have read a lot of Kira work and every book has been a great read until now. This book was not what I expected at all.
I have read a lot of Kira work and every book has been a great read until now. This book was not what I expected at all.
January 30, 2018
A Good Book with excellent plot line and wonderful characters.
April 3, 2017
Cliffhanger
Enjoyed Freddie story can't wait until part two. Will he finally get the girl and live happily ever after like his "brother's" The Essisen's
Enjoyed Freddie story can't wait until part two. Will he finally get the girl and live happily ever after like his "brother's" The Essisen's
April 4, 2017
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Freddie Untangled was a great 5 star read.
Kike is a famous actress and married to Lekan who is a Pastor with a very dark side.
Freddie works in security and after a near kidnapping, his company is hired by Kike and her husband. He is Kike’s bodyguard and takes the job very seriously.
There is something about Freddie that gets to Kike. He makes her feel things she hasn’t felt in a long time. Freddie is also finding himself attracted to Kike, there is something about this woman that intrigues him.
Sometimes, I feel as if I’m going to be murdered in my sleep
When Kike thinks she’s pulling one over on Freddie, she is the one surprised. I loved that scene.
As we move forward some more surprises and twists are revealed. We learn a few more things about Kike and Freddie. There is a level of D/s relationship and a little bit of masochist/sadist as well. I was all over the place with this book. Would she leave, wouldn’t she leave? Things take a big turn at the end leaving a big cliffhanger. This was my first read from Kiru Taye and I really enjoyed it, I am looking forward to reading more in this series. I need to know what happens.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club
Freddie Untangled was a great 5 star read.
Kike is a famous actress and married to Lekan who is a Pastor with a very dark side.
Freddie works in security and after a near kidnapping, his company is hired by Kike and her husband. He is Kike’s bodyguard and takes the job very seriously.
There is something about Freddie that gets to Kike. He makes her feel things she hasn’t felt in a long time. Freddie is also finding himself attracted to Kike, there is something about this woman that intrigues him.
Sometimes, I feel as if I’m going to be murdered in my sleep
When Kike thinks she’s pulling one over on Freddie, she is the one surprised. I loved that scene.
As we move forward some more surprises and twists are revealed. We learn a few more things about Kike and Freddie. There is a level of D/s relationship and a little bit of masochist/sadist as well. I was all over the place with this book. Would she leave, wouldn’t she leave? Things take a big turn at the end leaving a big cliffhanger. This was my first read from Kiru Taye and I really enjoyed it, I am looking forward to reading more in this series. I need to know what happens.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club
April 10, 2017
Different for me.
I love Kiru's writing. Although it goes into subject matters that are different for me. It's a really good story. I was so happy to see Freddie's story, I purchased it without reading the burp. I may not have bought it due to the fact it has installments. I NEVER buy books with installments. I feel that's a way for the author to keep us on the hook and charge two and three times for one novel. HOWEVER, this is one book I understand, a little, having installments. It's dealing with very dark subjects. It would have been a lot in one shot. Also, I never buy a book that has cheating. Having said all of that, I will buy the next installment if it's the last one. I want to find out how Freddie protect and help Kike escape a terrible situation. I can't imagine this is real life for someone. I totally recommend you read this one!
I love Kiru's writing. Although it goes into subject matters that are different for me. It's a really good story. I was so happy to see Freddie's story, I purchased it without reading the burp. I may not have bought it due to the fact it has installments. I NEVER buy books with installments. I feel that's a way for the author to keep us on the hook and charge two and three times for one novel. HOWEVER, this is one book I understand, a little, having installments. It's dealing with very dark subjects. It would have been a lot in one shot. Also, I never buy a book that has cheating. Having said all of that, I will buy the next installment if it's the last one. I want to find out how Freddie protect and help Kike escape a terrible situation. I can't imagine this is real life for someone. I totally recommend you read this one!
April 11, 2017
I am not a fan of erotica. I hate books where kinky sex scenes overshadows a story to a point of distraction. However, Kiru Taye has a way of giving that perfect blend of a deep storyline with steamy sex scenes. Here we meet kike an actress who is married to a pastor ( He is one of those flashy pastors who preaches something and lives the opposite of what he preaches) She is stuck in an abusive relationship and is afraid for her life. She hires a hot bodyguard and the story takes off from there. It is a story which depicts the deception some so called men of God unfortunately throw at their church members, blinding their eyes and the hero worship of these church members for their leaders. I enjoyed reading Kike's flashback story. It was an okay read for me and I would have really liked to see how it ended... oh, well, I'll have to wait for part 2...
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