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Defined by My Curves: Falling for a BBW

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Genesis Shaw broke the BBW mold with her unquestionable confidence and natural love of self. She never thought she would be a victim of disrespect and betrayal, but one day, her wonderful life is turned upside down. Faced with a decision of playing the fool or being strong, Genesis chose her strength. Packing up and moving away from her friends and family, she didn’t look back on the situation that could have broken her, but didn’t. Whoever said the grass isn’t greener on the other side wrote the story of Cole Benjamin’s life. After breaking up his happy home, he begins to doubt the decisions that led him to his new life. The stress of Cole’s situation has him looking for a way out, only to find he is trapped in this bond he created. What will he do when he finds out that getting his feet back on the ground may mean breaking all the rules? Demonte’ Collins is living large and doing big things. All he seems to be missing is a family to share his good life with. Monte’ is over the women who just want to pop it for some cash and who are addicted to a good time. When he is about to give up, he meets his new neighbor and finally finds a woman who holds his interest, and maybe his heart. Suddenly, his personal and business life intertwine, and he finds himself fighting to save the love he never thought he would find.

184 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2018

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Profile Image for Maya Gibson.
216 reviews7 followers
March 5, 2018
Good book

I was waiting for the scene at the end of the book, such a teaser for the story to end like that. I loved this book. Genesis confidence was what I loved the most. Everybody calling her fat was making me mad. I loved Robin's personality, she didn't take no mess from anyone. Juelz didn't know what hit him with Robin, she !are him respect what he used to make fun of. Cole and Monifah were foul and they deserve whatever they get. Now Montez is the man,I loved his character. I just hope the scene at the end doesn't ruin what he was building. This was a good book.
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573 reviews3 followers
June 26, 2019
GREAT READ

YASS I LOVED THIS BOOK . I HOPE JUELZ, ROBIN, DEMONTE' AND GENESIS GET IT TOGETHER IN PART 2.
Profile Image for Vernell Renee Howard Griffin.
1,056 reviews1 follower
June 10, 2018
Awesome!

Tyanna! Girl I love this drama from beginning, except when Cole cheated on Genesis, to the end. Cole is the biggest culprit in this story than all the others right now to me. He surpassed Juelz. The characters in this story are on point. I love the characters personas in the story especially Robin's. She is off the chain. Juelz and Robin definitely compliment each other. I just hope they both stay on the right path together. Genesis and Demonte have great chemistry and I hope it continues in the next installment, but I have to say this, it's funny how things come to full circle when all is said and done. Great Read ! 👍 Renee G.
Profile Image for Tanya Ramsey.
127 reviews2 followers
May 28, 2018
BBW

With me being a plus size woman I love it. Monte sounds fine as he'll. And I love the way Genesis and Robin handle themselves.
Profile Image for Lisa Dukes.
901 reviews16 followers
February 4, 2018
Love it

I love this book Genesis and Demonte' makes a lovely couple as well as Robin and Juelz I'm really glad Juelz grew up and stop his mess about big women I can't wait for Cole to get his karma hoping Demonte' and Genesis work pass this mess with his cousin I can't wait for part two I know the best is still to come as always Tyanna you never disappoint me I love your books keep up the great work.
Profile Image for YVETTE RIVERS.
2,066 reviews10 followers
February 5, 2018
Awesomeness

This book was well written,and on point as a BBW...the feelings of being verbally and mentally abuse is horrific .people do and say hurtful things all the time YOU MUST KNOW YOUR WORTH.... VERY ENTERTAINING AND THE VIEWPOINTS OF THIS AUTHOR WAS WELL RECEIVED...OUT FREAKING STANDING CAN'T WAIT FOR PART2
1,881 reviews17 followers
November 6, 2019
Tonya-Review

Cole is cruel. Monte can't get mad this was before he met Genesis. Plus size woman are beautiful. I see Juelz change his tone once he met Robin. Monifa getting wait she wanted. Farrah playing both side. Can't for Monte to learn the truth and hope that he and Genesis make it in PartTwo
Profile Image for Paula Milan.
1,291 reviews34 followers
February 5, 2018
Satisfied Reader

Things are about to get real. When everything is finally going good dor Genesis here comes the BOOM. Will Monte be forgiving or will he just walk away. Cole irks my nerve and he and Farrah deseves each other. Monifah is getting exactley what she deserves. Juelz and Robin matches each other humor they're great together
356 reviews3 followers
February 6, 2018
BBW'S ROCK!!

Love stories about BBW's. We are strong we are confident. We are warriors. I'm ready for part 2!! Lol.. this was so good I want to see how this gonna play out and I can't wait till they find Cole. Genesis and Robin got the boys going crazy!! Yass.. that's what happens when a BBW enters your life!!
Profile Image for Courtney Lawson.
651 reviews18 followers
February 7, 2018
Yesss

I loved this story because big girls are winning. Genesis went through so much with Cole. I am glad that she never left him break her. I am so glad she found Demonte’ but that ending boy oh boy is it about to hit the fan. Let me just say Juelz and Robin need their own story. But overall I loved this book.
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149 reviews2 followers
February 7, 2018
Great

Awwwe man why u do me like that tho petty ending 😩😩 I can’t wait for part two ugh I hope he let met girl explain man she ain’t no same way how she let him with Cole he better but ishh ready get realll mannn ugh Cole a whole f boy he going get what’s coming to him him and his baby mommy ugh I can’t wait anywho great book can’t wait for part two
Profile Image for RAE Sunshine.
8 reviews6 followers
July 8, 2018
Messy...but wonderful

One word: Messy! Lol I love it! Monifa ain't shit and the gag is she had a bitch playing her rat ass *keke Palmer voice* Cole a whole as bitch out this bitch and I'm loving Monte and Robin. Genesis is wonderful as well and Juelz he ight. Let's see how this plays out between Symone and them *grabs tea cup*
Profile Image for Mahalia Moore.
55 reviews
February 26, 2018
A must read book!

This book had me rooting for Genesis to finally find true love. Being a BBW was not a problem for her and I love the positive image it portrayed for BBW's. I can't forget about Robin who had me laughing and crying when she was arguing with Juelz. I can't wait for part two,because I want to know how the fiasco ends at the baby shower.
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204 reviews2 followers
March 20, 2018
AWESOME READ

I really enjoyed this book and how it showed no matter your size you can be loved...I enjoyed the storyline... don't like Cole and can't stand Monifa...Juelz and Robin are hilarious... love momma Dawn...Genesis and Demonte are great together.... mad at that ending though... now to head over to part 2...
38 reviews2 followers
February 4, 2018
Yassss!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Cole and Monifa deserves one another. Genesis deserves so much better than Cole!!! I was glad that she was strong enough to walk away and stay away!!! Great read I can’t wait for book 2!!
Profile Image for Nadia Adams.
895 reviews10 followers
February 4, 2018
In her defense it was before you!!!!

Simone needs to grow up , Monte is ready to go off but In Genesis defense she didn’t know about Omari’s situation. Cole Punk ass needs to be shot. Between Julez and Robin I can’t figure out who’s the nuttiest...
361 reviews
February 4, 2018
Very good.

I really enjoyed this book. I live me some Genesis, she and Robin are something else. Juelz is my man. I hope that Cole gets his, him and Monifa. That ending has me wanting more. Ready for part 2.
639 reviews5 followers
February 5, 2018
Good

Well ain't that something! Talk about 6 degrees of separation... Cole was a B.A.N. frfr and looks like Farrah's ol scandalous butt is about to get what she deserves too. Can't wait to see what happens after the "family reunion"!
86 reviews
February 5, 2018
Ready for part2

This book was good cole is a dirty dog genesis self esteem the roof.. Monte is that dude lol.. I hope robin and Julez be good and what if she’s pregnant I hope he don’t end up with Symone at all this is a great read
Profile Image for Tonia.
3,527 reviews11 followers
February 6, 2018
Falling for a BBW

I hope Monifa, Cole and Farrah get what they all deserve. Monte can't be mad at Genesis past. Robin and Juelz was made for each other. Symone needs to grow up. Omari what's going through your mind?
Profile Image for Feena Blacc.
154 reviews1 follower
February 11, 2018
LawdT

From what he time this book started it was Dana filled and kept my attention. I can’t stand back stabbing as females. I have so many questions and I’m just like WOW mouth open. I can’t wait until part two come out.
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118 reviews3 followers
December 31, 2023
I love the confidence!

I love the confidence that Genesis and her friend have it is amazing. I love the idea they had for the support group and helping other. Now I do not like Mo and Genesis hubby they sneaky and sorry. I'm so mad the book ended and can't wait for part 3.
630 reviews1 follower
February 25, 2018
Great Read

This is truly a great read. Everything just flowed. That darn Harrah is a mess. Can't wait to see what happens at this shower. Hope there's not a long wait for part two.
Profile Image for BookishhTori.
666 reviews4 followers
March 9, 2018
🧐 it was okay

I liked the characters, but I felt this read had no suspense and it was predictable. It has a lot of potential, but I saw the cliffhanger from Athens beginning. I hope part 2 will captivate my interest fully.
591 reviews4 followers
March 19, 2018
Well that didn't go well

Lawd Genesis little one night stand about to come back and bite her. I hope Monte don't trip too much and hear her out. I don't know who was more trifling Cole or Monifa. Farren on so shady mess herself.
Profile Image for M. Ethel.
651 reviews1 follower
March 21, 2018
Loved it

Man Coke is a whole piece of work I tell ya. Genesis can’t seem to. Arch a break from Omari starting it on down. Monte is just a sweet heart caught in the middle of a broken hearted Girl. But babyyyy Julez and Robin are the couple for me.
Profile Image for Shannon.
1,540 reviews2 followers
March 28, 2018
I love the friendship between Genesis and Robin. They were more like sisters but they found some good men. Monte and Juelz found some good women and I hope everything works out for them. Cole messed up big time. I can't wait to read part 2.
Profile Image for Jacqueline Alexander.
629 reviews1 follower
March 30, 2018
Loved it

This book is so good, . 👏👏👏👏 Its a small world and I have seen for myself the 6 degrees of separation between people.. And the brother always calling somebody fat , and a BBW has turned his ass out😏😏😏.. I'm on to part 2
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