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“They have so much to lose that love doesn’t seem like a worthy enough gain.”Aali Jamison is fresh out of jail after doing a ten-year bid. His loyalty to his family is what put him behind bars, so it only seems fair that his older brother gets him a job working security for his boss – Oxford Pierce – owner of one of the wealthiest tobacco companies in America.Lexie Pierce has never been swayed by her father’s wealth. If anything, being heir to Oxford Pierce’s tobacco throne has given Lexie a hunger for independence outside of her father’s name and fame. All of her life she’s had one dream… one goal… and the will to achieve it on her own – until her father makes her an offer she can’t refuse. When Aali joins Lexie’s security team, he immediately finds himself enraptured by her.There are just two problems – Lexie is promised to another man, and even if she wasn’t… Oxford has absolutely forbid Aali to even lust after his daughter mentally. Unintentionally, Lexie uses her feminine influence just as Eve did in the garden of Eden. And just like Adam… Aali is forced to choose between obeying Oxford or satisfying his desire for Lexie. Will he take of her forbidden fruit and eat… or will he have the strength to resist a temptation that has never looked so sweet?

272 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2018

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B. Love

261 books1,429 followers
Voted AAMBC's 2018 Romance author of the year, Master storyteller B. Love is the unparalleled self-love teacher. As the powerhouse for modern-day womanhood, she pens contagious content that encourages readers to internalize admiration and intimacy. She allows her most powerful vessel to guide her stories, wholly.
Since age 12, Love has been spreading self-awareness, care, and appreciation. For over six years, Love has authored over 40 publications centered around heart-piercing, reverence-worthy romance. Her novels not only entertain but challenge the audience to explore love. With a keen eye for passion, desire and dynamism she includes heuristic methods in her beautifully curated accounts of life.
B. Love’s entire persona is spearheaded by her incredible infatuation with the power of love. Contained within each novel, is an edification created for the glorification of self. Her pen bleeds for the souls who need just an inkling of empowerment. Each story is written with the intent to enlighten, engross and enkindle the passion in whoever picks up her book.

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165 reviews1 follower
January 3, 2018
Amazing

B. Love you did it again hands down you're my number one love guru. From you I found other love guru's and they are the best. But you will always be number one. Oh and stop playing with our emotions you know we want a spin-off. You play to much.
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January 9, 2018
“They have so much to lose that love doesn’t seem like a worthy enough gain.”

Aali Jamison is fresh out of jail after doing a ten-year bid. His loyalty to his family is what put him behind bars, so it only seems fair that his older brother gets him a job working security for his boss – Oxford Pierce – owner of one of the wealthiest tobacco companies in America.

Lexie Pierce has never been swayed by her father’s wealth. If anything, being heir to Oxford Pierce’s tobacco throne has given Lexie a hunger for independence outside of her father’s name and fame. All of her life she’s had one dream… one goal… and the will to achieve it on her own – until her father makes her an offer she can’t refuse.

When Aali joins Lexie’s security team, he immediately finds himself enraptured by her. There are just two problems – Lexie is promised to another man, and even if she wasn’t… Oxford has absolutely forbid Aali to even lust after his daughter mentally. Unintentionally, Lexie uses her feminine influence just as Eve did in the garden of Eden. And just like Adam… Aali is forced to choose between obeying Oxford or satisfying his desire for Lexie. Will he take of her forbidden fruit and eat… or will he have the strength to resist a temptation that has never looked so sweet?
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February 27, 2018
Loyal to a fault

Aug.1st is my birthday so love Lexie.Yayyyyy Leo♌ The fire, that Lioness, we Loyal to a fault...
Aali... fierce, warrior, protector
Ox was to greedy definitely needed something to chopped him down to size.
Definitely want more on Teeja and Zeek she gonna humble the big bear.
2,396 reviews3 followers
February 1, 2018
Loved Aali, whew!

This book was so good. I love second chances! I'm glad Lexie grew up and matured, with Aali's help. He taught her to love herself, as well as him! Good book, I would like to see Zeek and Teeja together tho.
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506 reviews31 followers
March 18, 2018
Keeper

Aali and Lexis love story was so freaking cute! They fell for each other fast but it was genuine and I’m happy Aali showed Lex what she’s worth and I’m not talking money wised. Her dad was a money hungry man that would do anything for the money but he found out in the end that wasn’t worth it. Ezekiel!!!!! I love Zeek character I would love to read a book about him and Teeja. Definitely recommend this book
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51 reviews11 followers
January 5, 2018
Everything from the storyline to the way B. Love crafted her characters was absolutely perfect and refreshing. Aali was definitely playing for keeps when it came to Lexie. Though I wanted to strangle Lexie's father, I'm glad she didn't let him get in the way of having the man of her dreams. Now I need to see what Zeek and Teeja are about, I'd love to see their story. Excellent read!
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20 reviews
January 8, 2018
B...B...B

Every book becomes my favorite, at this point your brand is my favorite. They say it’s not healthy to like everything, but ma’am EVERYTHING you drop is ground breaking, earth shattering, and absolutely amazing!!!! Thank you 🙏🏽
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2,945 reviews69 followers
January 5, 2018
Beautiful story about true love. Loved the storyline showing that Aali & Lexie's love came from the heart, regardless of the background. I would also like to read more about Zeek & Tay. Great read
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51 reviews4 followers
January 5, 2018
Love and Happiness

That should have been the name of this book. Wow when I say this book kept me crying w/ happy tears. An Amazing Love Story. Alia Truly was Heavyweight when it came to Loving someone! Yes I would love ❤️ to read about Zeek and Tajai Love Story Soon too Please!!!
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302 reviews2 followers
January 21, 2018
I take something away from every book about love loyalty, romance, passion, relationships.
I loved the sentimental things such as guitar playing in the floor, twizzlers, and the conversations with Aali's siblings.
Thanks for a powerful read, a lil sis in Lexie and another book Bae in Aali.
P.S. I used Lauryn Londons parents ftom ATL fot Trudy and Ox. Perrrrrfect pair for visuals.
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283 reviews11 followers
January 17, 2018
“Some things should never go out of style. Music you can feel and paperbacks are two of those things.” – Aali Jamison

B. Love has got to stop doing this to me. Giving me these sweet sexy savage type of men who are not in my state, zip code or peripheral is not good for my emotions.

Aali Jamison, in Yours to Keep, was the perfect B Love alpha male. He was street and rugged yet vulnerable and super sweet. A man who appreciates vinyl music and a good book? Love it!

Aali is home after a ten-year bid and has a new job with Oxford Pierce, wealthy tobacco owner. His task? Guarding Pierce’s daughter, Lexie. He’s immediately drawn to her, however, she is absolutely off limits. These two getting together spells disaster for everyone involved as meddling fathers and corporate takeovers are thrown into the mix.

The attraction between Aali and Lexie was evident from the beginning. There was a spark before they even had a full conversation. However, in a lot of ways, it was still a slow burn. These two didn’t even kiss until about 30 percent through the book, and surprisingly, I loved that! It made me love these two even more.

Lexie had a lot of growing up to do. When she and Aali first met she really didn’t know herself; know who she truly wanted to be or how to be loyal to herself before anyone else. While I understand this, I must admit she worked my nerves more than I care to admit. On a few occasions, Aali almost had to let her go because he couldn’t put all of his energy into something without having it fully reciprocated. She smartened up though and that’s all I can ask for.



Yours to Keep was a gritty, sexy, make you swoon romance and a great B. Love novel to start 2018.
729 reviews16 followers
September 7, 2020
This was so cute and refreshing and just good...but greed can be so bad!!!

This was a very good inspirational story where greed was the main focus and also sad to say that this probably happens in most powerful world.
Lexie was a sweetheart. A bit too gullible, and naive but this was not only her fault but her parents. She absolutely didn't have any backbone, or rather she prefers to take the easy less confrontational route that there is.
Aali was bae and the catalyst. Strong, and direct, he knew what he wanted and what needed to be done and he went for it. Loyal and protector, nothing passes him.
This was a story about two young love but how a father's greediness almost cost him and them the biggest torment that one can endure. Oxford was so not good, and so greedy that he couldn't see straight until it was almost too late. I did wish that Aali had giving Hime the whooping that he was itching to get specially after his last stint. Teeja was a great friend and Zeek was the best brother that one could have gotten. Trudy kind of sounded as a doormat.
Wonderful story and acknowledgment into why GREED is a major capital punishment and it is part of the 7 deadly sins. Karma truly didn't need to show up because everyone found the light on their own, hence: Kincaid and Cease. Good job MS. Love!!!
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399 reviews4 followers
September 20, 2019
It's A Keeper

There are just so many pieces to this story that set the tone for it to be amazing. I enjoy reading feel good, suspenseful, mushy love stories. Yours To Keep gave me all of that. They money is the root of all evil and Ox displays that. Forgetting what the love of a father means to a girl, therefore leading her to find love and comfort elsewhere. This love isn't any love, it's pure, exhilarating, and tied at the soul. But it comes with stipulations and a price. Deals are made to be kept, but when the soul is tied, that very deal can be broken. Ox, Aali, Lexie all had to figure out what matter most, money or life. Im looking for to see what happens with Zeek and Teeja.
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870 reviews4 followers
January 2, 2018
Love this story!

Ali and Lexie are now one of my favorite B. Love couples! This book had so many great themes but the one for me that stood out was someone loving you when you don’t even love yourself. Lexie didn’t have classic esteem issues but she didn’t value herself over loyalty to her family. Aali’s love was able to help her gain that. I’m still hating Ox and probably will for his manipulation of his child for a dollar (that he didn’t even need), but I’m glad Lexie allowed herself to be loyal to someone who deserved it.

Please, please, please do a spin-off for Zeek and Tay! There is so much there to work with and I would love to catch up on Aali and Lexie.
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997 reviews11 followers
January 2, 2018
I loved every bit of this love story!!

Aali and Lexie were perfect to start the new year. Their love was a little unique but still a great one. Oxford pissed me off so bad using Lexie as a pawn to get what he wanted. And Kincaid got what he deserved. I would love a spinoff of Zeke and Teeja because there is something there between them sinilar to Zulu's friend. I loved that Zulu, Maise, and Canon were a part of the book. In my mind, all of your characters eventually know each other and are friends that vacay together and wpuld be known as #relationshipgoals. I can't wait for what else you have in store for 2018!!
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891 reviews3 followers
January 5, 2018
This Woman be telling these stories......

This story had me cheering so loud I might have woken a sleeping baby, strongly disliking some folks, wanting to fight, and smother with my Motherly love. YES y'all it was all THAT. Lexie and Aali, there is no other way to describe them but "The Absolute Bomb"! Period...! Daddy Ox could kick rocks and go take a long walk on a short pier. Momma was surely on her way til she got her daughter's true feelings. And that lowlife Kincade yeah, I'm gon just leave it at that. Now B you know you don't even have to ask if we want an update on this bomb couple or if we want big bro Zeek and Teeja's story. Of course we do.
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428 reviews5 followers
January 1, 2018
Love Make Things Happen

(Jumping up and down) I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! As I was reading this book, one song came to mind. That song is LOVE MAKES THINGS HAPPEN by Peebles and Baby face. You never know where it's coming from. You never know who you're gonna love. You never know what you're gonna do whenever true love takes over you! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK! I promise you'll love it. B, you did it again babe. I adored Aali and Lexie. I woukd really love to see what comes of Teeja and Zeek. Continue to UNLEASH THE BEAST!
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895 reviews10 followers
January 2, 2018
Things people do for money, well more that is !!!!!!!

Ox was so greedy that he was willing to sacrifice his only child happiness to obtain it, but I’m happy that Lexie was smart enough to figure out his weakness and used it against him. For Aali and Lexie you felt that connection from their first encounter once again you’ve manage to capture the essence of love and selflessness between the two. Now I’m hoping that Teeja and melt the ice that’s around Zeek’s heart because a blind man can see his attraction to her...
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1,194 reviews23 followers
January 2, 2018
The Beauty of being Kept

I loved everything about Aali and Lexie. I really loved how he showed her that she could be independent and make her dreams come true without her father and how to love and believe in herself as much as he did. I loved the fact that Aali was a whole MAN even after serving 10 year in jail and how he knew excalty what and who he wanted. I really would love a spin off with Zeek and Teeja because I'm dying to know why Zeek must play hard to get. Great job B you never disappoint.
187 reviews2 followers
January 3, 2018
Lesson Learned

B.Love entertains, embraces, involves,educates,and motivates her readers. Yours to Keep does all that and so much more. Lexi literally blossomed into a real woman with each turn of the pages. Aali led her into her own through motivation and love.
There are always so many lessons in a B Love novel,do yourself a favor, read Yours to Keep to see what speaks to you!
I can't wait to see what the future holds for those two as well as his brother and her best friend
I hope B gives us a full series around this one.

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Author 5 books40 followers
January 9, 2018
Omg B! Such a great story!

Aali was everything! I loved him and Lexie's relationship. When a man can pull out the best in you, he's a keeper. And that's what he did for Lexie. I truly did not like Oxford. To me, he was very selfish & greedy. The fact that he didn't care about what his daughter wanted, showed me how callous he was. I can't wait to read Teeja and Zeek's story because you know we want that spinoff...come on now, lol. I salute you for putting together a great story with amazing characters, a great storyline, and a great plot!
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245 reviews1 follower
January 10, 2018
The love of money!!!

It is a true saying, the love of money is the root of all evil. Greed is something else! It never works in your favor. I loved the book (as usual)! There are so many Lexie's out here living in these dysfunctional families. I respect how Aali was a man, but he also allowed Lexie to make her own decisions. He know if he forced it, it would t last. Would love to see how their story can continue to flourish and Zeek and Teeja grow; however, there is enough there for them to have their own book. Let's go B!!!
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1,061 reviews1 follower
January 19, 2018
Amazing!

I loved it, B. Love. The beginning of the story was a little rough compared to your other stories, but it became smoother as I read on. The storyline was awesome. I love the nontraditional meet cute between the two of them. I love the unconditional love that they showed for one another. I'm glad that they get to spend their forever together. Love the highlights and the lessons taught and learned. Most importantly I'm glad Lexia's parents excepted her independence and her relationship with Aali. Can't wait for Zeek and Taj. Great Read B.
10 reviews
February 20, 2020
Simple and Sweet

I recently started to read your books. As always, they are sweet an d make love see so easy. I chose this rating because I enjoyed the book. However, it just seem rd like a brief recap on what could be been a great love story. What I meant by that was, I wish there was more developing with how they fell in love. That way, as the reader I would've been able to appreciate when they truly go together. I would love to read Seek and Teeja's love story. Seems resistance see me like it would be a great story.
72 reviews
July 20, 2020
Great Story

I really enjoyed Lexie and Aali, the drama of their story was fabulous, I liked Ezekiel and imagine him to be a big softy so a story about him an Teeja would be interesting. Oxford was ridiculous, that greed and drive for money was crazy to point of forcing his daughter to enter a marriage of convenience with Kincaid just to fatten his pockets more. Kincaid showed himself to be a weasel those two were trips. I blamed the mother as well as Oxford for mistreating Lexie regardless of how she was raised, I enjoyed this book and recommend it
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347 reviews6 followers
January 1, 2018
Man

What a way to start the year off.... man Aali and Lexie their love was everything. They were willingly to risk it all for love. He loved her when she didn’t love herself. He gave her the strength she needed. Man I can go on and on and on about this story but you have to read this masterpiece because it is just that good. I need more from Zeek. I love how Sulu and Cannon and even Crimson Trails was in the book. Awesome job.
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284 reviews1 follower
January 1, 2018
Aali is

I really wasn't feeling Oxford at all in this book. To know he would rather for his only daughter to go with an arranged marriage just so he could continue to make money was sad. Aali was so supportive and really helped Lexie to do what she loved to do and he also encouraged her as well. I felt bad that she was loyal to her dad and he didn't deserve her loyalty at all!!
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81 reviews
January 3, 2018
You did it again!!!

Girl you never cease to amaze me. I don’t know how you keep putting out this dope work but you do. I just love how Alia loved her for the both of them and supported her when she didn’t even believe in herself. I loved everything about this book and I can’t wait to the spinoff I need to know why he don’t want to be in a relationship. But overall I give this book 5 stars
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478 reviews
January 3, 2018
Best way to start 2018!!!

Just when I think it can’t get any better, you hit me with this rugged, handsome, yet sweet Aail! I love the diversity in your writing styles and how each book tells a story that somehow has you doing a mental check on your spirituality.

Once again you did a wonderful job.

Ummmm duh... I’d love to catch up with Aali and Lexie in a spinoff for Zeek and Teeja❤️❤️
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