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Kaylee & Jasiah #1
Captive Hearts
“I would say I need to protect my heart, but I don’t have a heart because it’s still in his possession. And it has been for the last seven years, so I guess I’m protecting my sanity.” -Kaylee
Kaylee Duncan is a successful TV producer, with a beautiful daughter who is the light of her life. Her life is going in the right direction for once, until in walks the father of her child and her one and only love, Jasiah. Seven years prior, he ended their relationship and disappeared without a trace, leaving her to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart. She sucked up the hurt and buried it deep inside, just as she always did, and went off to college. She found out months later that she was pregnant, with no way to get in contact with him. Jasiah’s return opens more wounds than one for Kaylee, and she finds herself battling a trauma she buried a long time ago, along with fighting the feelings that’s resurfaced for Jasiah as well.
“I know you’re still fighting your feelings for me, but eventually, you have to face the fact that your heart belongs to me, Kaylee, and I’m telling you now I’m coming for what’s mine.” -Jasiah
Jasiah Moore was ready to make good on his plans to be with his high school love, Kaylee, forever at the young age of eighteen, but things changed when tragedy struck in his life, leaving him a broken young man. He broke things off with Kaylee and disappeared without a trace. Seven years later, he’s back, and when he finds out he has a daughter with the only woman he’s ever loved, he sets out to get her back. The only problem is Kaylee doesn’t want any part in his plans. As he fights to get his family under one roof, he battles with the demons of why he left in the first place.
This is a story about healing, second chances, and true love.
Kaylee Duncan is a successful TV producer, with a beautiful daughter who is the light of her life. Her life is going in the right direction for once, until in walks the father of her child and her one and only love, Jasiah. Seven years prior, he ended their relationship and disappeared without a trace, leaving her to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart. She sucked up the hurt and buried it deep inside, just as she always did, and went off to college. She found out months later that she was pregnant, with no way to get in contact with him. Jasiah’s return opens more wounds than one for Kaylee, and she finds herself battling a trauma she buried a long time ago, along with fighting the feelings that’s resurfaced for Jasiah as well.
“I know you’re still fighting your feelings for me, but eventually, you have to face the fact that your heart belongs to me, Kaylee, and I’m telling you now I’m coming for what’s mine.” -Jasiah
Jasiah Moore was ready to make good on his plans to be with his high school love, Kaylee, forever at the young age of eighteen, but things changed when tragedy struck in his life, leaving him a broken young man. He broke things off with Kaylee and disappeared without a trace. Seven years later, he’s back, and when he finds out he has a daughter with the only woman he’s ever loved, he sets out to get her back. The only problem is Kaylee doesn’t want any part in his plans. As he fights to get his family under one roof, he battles with the demons of why he left in the first place.
This is a story about healing, second chances, and true love.
132 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2018
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February 14, 2018
Poor Josie having to see her grandma like that. I feel bad for her. I'm glad that Kaylee and Jasiah reconnected and were working on their relationship. I can't wait to read part 2 to see what happens.
June 23, 2020
Redeeming Black Love
Asia Monique ranks among the best as a true black love writer although her work is not bound by color lines. She gives the right amount of everything: characters' background, character's struggles, character's desires. I appreciate the fact that her characters are able to find closure and an happy ending. Jasiah is the perfect guy: honest, transparent, fearlessly persistent. Kaylee, like most of Asia's female characters, is slightly fragile, but yet still secure. Looking forward to Valerie's story!
Asia Monique ranks among the best as a true black love writer although her work is not bound by color lines. She gives the right amount of everything: characters' background, character's struggles, character's desires. I appreciate the fact that her characters are able to find closure and an happy ending. Jasiah is the perfect guy: honest, transparent, fearlessly persistent. Kaylee, like most of Asia's female characters, is slightly fragile, but yet still secure. Looking forward to Valerie's story!
February 6, 2020
Great Read
I absolutely love everything about this story from the beginning til the end. If you're looking for a good read this is definitely one for the books
I absolutely love everything about this story from the beginning til the end. If you're looking for a good read this is definitely one for the books
October 7, 2018
Second Chance Love
I like how Kaylee was honest with Josiana when she asked questions about her dad Jasiah and how Josiana acted when she saw Jasiah at the mall with her mom Kaylee and Valerie. Everyone was totally shocked but at least Jasiah took the news well of finding out her had a daughter and he immediately stepped up to the plate. I hate Kaylee witnessed who she thought was her mom, Shelly, murder her dad Robert but her real mom Helena died while giving birth to her sister Valerie who she thought was her cousin. I don't like how their aunt Tati told them the truth out of anger instead of in a loving way. I'm glad that Jasiah is seeking help to deal with his brother Johnathan's death. I think Noah is totally gone over Valerie. I hope Ms.Moore pulls through because their family is really going through a lot of things.
I like how Kaylee was honest with Josiana when she asked questions about her dad Jasiah and how Josiana acted when she saw Jasiah at the mall with her mom Kaylee and Valerie. Everyone was totally shocked but at least Jasiah took the news well of finding out her had a daughter and he immediately stepped up to the plate. I hate Kaylee witnessed who she thought was her mom, Shelly, murder her dad Robert but her real mom Helena died while giving birth to her sister Valerie who she thought was her cousin. I don't like how their aunt Tati told them the truth out of anger instead of in a loving way. I'm glad that Jasiah is seeking help to deal with his brother Johnathan's death. I think Noah is totally gone over Valerie. I hope Ms.Moore pulls through because their family is really going through a lot of things.
February 13, 2018
Really good love story and I enjoyed it from beginning to the very end and still wanted more. This book showed the true meaning of love and that it never dies, regardless of the time apart. This bok has so many twist and turns add all the drama and secrets, made for a really good read. Loved the storyline and it flowed really well and I couldn't put it down, Loved Kaylee and Jasiah, so glad they got it together. Wasn't expecting the events leading up to the end and I can't wait to see what happens next. Asia, your writing is getting better with each book, Job well done.
November 7, 2018
Good Good Stuff!
This story was so good it read like seeing Love and Basketball.This was not only a story of second chances but one of healing as well.The two main characters are going to find there way back to one another but not before some secrets are exposed and some truths are told.The writer pulls you into this silken web with a well written story and very good character development and the chemistry is off the charts.If you want a look into love that's not only fun,sexy and intense this is the story for you.
This story was so good it read like seeing Love and Basketball.This was not only a story of second chances but one of healing as well.The two main characters are going to find there way back to one another but not before some secrets are exposed and some truths are told.The writer pulls you into this silken web with a well written story and very good character development and the chemistry is off the charts.If you want a look into love that's not only fun,sexy and intense this is the story for you.
February 13, 2018
Not the usual Dope Boy storyline!!!
Started off a little slow with little action, but got better as story went on still dragged. Kaylee and Josiah are made for each other. Now that they finally able to be together, secrets and tragedy is coming at them. Titi, knows she was wrong all the way around. Kaylee and Val’s relationship will be even stronger now. Josie is the star of the story... Bring on part 2.....
Started off a little slow with little action, but got better as story went on still dragged. Kaylee and Josiah are made for each other. Now that they finally able to be together, secrets and tragedy is coming at them. Titi, knows she was wrong all the way around. Kaylee and Val’s relationship will be even stronger now. Josie is the star of the story... Bring on part 2.....
February 13, 2018
😍😍
What can I say except that this book was truly amazing. Jasiah mannn he meant that Kaylee still belonged to him and I'm sooo glad that she decided to give him a chance. I love the fact that their daughter love him as if he was around all this time and the bond that they have now is priceless I love it. Secrets revealed wow plz plz if you haven't 1 clicked you a copy plz do so you won't regret it trust me. Asia you did an awesome job and cannot wait til part 2 drops 😊
What can I say except that this book was truly amazing. Jasiah mannn he meant that Kaylee still belonged to him and I'm sooo glad that she decided to give him a chance. I love the fact that their daughter love him as if he was around all this time and the bond that they have now is priceless I love it. Secrets revealed wow plz plz if you haven't 1 clicked you a copy plz do so you won't regret it trust me. Asia you did an awesome job and cannot wait til part 2 drops 😊
February 13, 2018
True Love
True love really does conquer all. Who knew an outing at the mall would change their lives forever? Josie is tooo cute for words. I love how Kaylee and Jasiah still loved each other after all that time. I was so glad when they finally had that talk and got everything out in the open. That was the turning point. The secrets their family kept from Kaylee were too much. I hope she gets her closure. Poor Jasiah. Can’t wait for part two.
True love really does conquer all. Who knew an outing at the mall would change their lives forever? Josie is tooo cute for words. I love how Kaylee and Jasiah still loved each other after all that time. I was so glad when they finally had that talk and got everything out in the open. That was the turning point. The secrets their family kept from Kaylee were too much. I hope she gets her closure. Poor Jasiah. Can’t wait for part two.
February 14, 2018
Good love story
Jasiah and Kaylee had a love that would never die. The heart wants what the heart wants. Josie is a dive baby. I love her attitude and all. Tati was wrong to reveal that secret the way she did. Would like to see where Noah and her cousin story is going to be. I can see the chemistry there. This could've been a standalone in my opinion. Other than that good read. I hope Jasiah mother is ok. But why would she be sick and tell him knowing how Jasiah could react???
Jasiah and Kaylee had a love that would never die. The heart wants what the heart wants. Josie is a dive baby. I love her attitude and all. Tati was wrong to reveal that secret the way she did. Would like to see where Noah and her cousin story is going to be. I can see the chemistry there. This could've been a standalone in my opinion. Other than that good read. I hope Jasiah mother is ok. But why would she be sick and tell him knowing how Jasiah could react???
February 7, 2019
Love the way you love me
I loved them!!! This story is full and rich in how true love will stay with you no matter what. I love the way you love me is the image I get when these two are talking to each other. This book is for trusting your gut feeling and don't compromise and go get your true love back if available. The discovery of Josie was just a pleasant intro to what love is. Great read and so glad I stumbled upon this author.
I loved them!!! This story is full and rich in how true love will stay with you no matter what. I love the way you love me is the image I get when these two are talking to each other. This book is for trusting your gut feeling and don't compromise and go get your true love back if available. The discovery of Josie was just a pleasant intro to what love is. Great read and so glad I stumbled upon this author.
June 23, 2019
What a nice love story
Kaylee is happily in love and then one day the love of her life tells her he has to leave. Leaving her pregnant but Kaylee continues on to build the life for her and her daughter Josie. Jasiah received some devastating news and decides to run leaving the love of his life behind. But if it's meant to be it will be and it is. This is a nice love story can't wait to get the part 2.
Kaylee is happily in love and then one day the love of her life tells her he has to leave. Leaving her pregnant but Kaylee continues on to build the life for her and her daughter Josie. Jasiah received some devastating news and decides to run leaving the love of his life behind. But if it's meant to be it will be and it is. This is a nice love story can't wait to get the part 2.
February 12, 2018
Didn't expect that ending
Kaylee and Jasiah had to get together, it was only right. What they have to do now is face the past in order to secure their future with their little lady Josiana. Their daughter was hilarious and smart. The past showed its ugly head in a major way. Val and Kay's world is turned upside down. Family secrets are coming out and Jasiah is going to go nuts.
Kaylee and Jasiah had to get together, it was only right. What they have to do now is face the past in order to secure their future with their little lady Josiana. Their daughter was hilarious and smart. The past showed its ugly head in a major way. Val and Kay's world is turned upside down. Family secrets are coming out and Jasiah is going to go nuts.
February 13, 2018
Aww True Love
Life has a way of throwing you all types of twists and turns. Kaylee and Jasiah both went through some things in their lives. I hoping they continue to fight together and for each other. It might be a problem with Valerie, Usef and Noah. I never saw that coming from the aunt though.
Life has a way of throwing you all types of twists and turns. Kaylee and Jasiah both went through some things in their lives. I hoping they continue to fight together and for each other. It might be a problem with Valerie, Usef and Noah. I never saw that coming from the aunt though.
February 13, 2018
Good
This book wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either. I was kinda mad because it could have been better. It was kind of slow at times. I love Josiah & Kaylees love for each other. That plot twist was crazy. I never would have guessed that, that was what was going on. I'm interested to see how ethos plays out now.
This book wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either. I was kinda mad because it could have been better. It was kind of slow at times. I love Josiah & Kaylees love for each other. That plot twist was crazy. I never would have guessed that, that was what was going on. I'm interested to see how ethos plays out now.
April 23, 2018
What a great read
I really loved this book, loved the love between kaylee and jasias
I really !oved this book, I loved the love between Kaylee and Jasiah. I love how they both love there daughter in there family. In with all of the problems they may have there love keep growing stronger. I can't wait to read book two.
I really loved this book, loved the love between kaylee and jasias
I really !oved this book, I loved the love between Kaylee and Jasiah. I love how they both love there daughter in there family. In with all of the problems they may have there love keep growing stronger. I can't wait to read book two.
May 9, 2018
Second chance
Kaylee & Jasiah 😍 they warmed my heart! I loved their story and Josie! Kaylee and Jasiah both have demons that they are battling but I loved the fact that Asia brings in a therapist, that’s important for the black community because we are finally breaking the mode that us as black people need to be aware of mental health issues.
Kaylee & Jasiah 😍 they warmed my heart! I loved their story and Josie! Kaylee and Jasiah both have demons that they are battling but I loved the fact that Asia brings in a therapist, that’s important for the black community because we are finally breaking the mode that us as black people need to be aware of mental health issues.
February 12, 2018
Great read
Awwwww I Love Jasiah and Kaylee together. I’m so glad they got it together. Poor Kaylee And Valarie on the family secret. Awwww the ending had me in tears. Poor Jasiah...I hop everything works out in part 2 for him.
Awwwww I Love Jasiah and Kaylee together. I’m so glad they got it together. Poor Kaylee And Valarie on the family secret. Awwww the ending had me in tears. Poor Jasiah...I hop everything works out in part 2 for him.
February 12, 2018
GREAT BOOK!!!!
This was a very good book. It gave the true meaning of true love never dies. I love Kaylee and Jasiah together. This book was good from page 1. I can’t wait to read part 2. I wasn’t prepared for that ending. Another great author added to my list...
This was a very good book. It gave the true meaning of true love never dies. I love Kaylee and Jasiah together. This book was good from page 1. I can’t wait to read part 2. I wasn’t prepared for that ending. Another great author added to my list...
February 12, 2018
🔥🔥Issa banger
This was my first read from this author and I must say THIS book was everything. I instantly fell in love with the characters. There story is so sweet. I hope everything works out for them. Can't wait for part two
This was my first read from this author and I must say THIS book was everything. I instantly fell in love with the characters. There story is so sweet. I hope everything works out for them. Can't wait for part two
February 13, 2018
True love lasts thru the bull
This book was just too cute overall. It gave me the feels. To be honest with y'all I don't think I could have done it. So least not so easily. I'm too messy.
This book was just too cute overall. It gave me the feels. To be honest with y'all I don't think I could have done it. So least not so easily. I'm too messy.
February 13, 2018
Sooo good
This book was goos from start to finish!! I just love Josiah and Kaylee together they just fit and I'm glad they got together!! That ending really had the waterworks going!!! Cant wait for part 2!
This book was goos from start to finish!! I just love Josiah and Kaylee together they just fit and I'm glad they got together!! That ending really had the waterworks going!!! Cant wait for part 2!
February 13, 2018
Just Wow
How do you go your entire life thinking one thing, then to find out it’s all a lie as an adult. Siah’s world collapsed when his brother died and he is just getting it back I pray that this new event won’t push him over the edge.
How do you go your entire life thinking one thing, then to find out it’s all a lie as an adult. Siah’s world collapsed when his brother died and he is just getting it back I pray that this new event won’t push him over the edge.
February 13, 2018
Loveee!!!
True love can't be separated. Jasiah and Kaylee was meant to be together through thick and thin. Their little lady was a smart and precious child. This was a first read by this author and won't be my last. Can't wait to see part 2.
True love can't be separated. Jasiah and Kaylee was meant to be together through thick and thin. Their little lady was a smart and precious child. This was a first read by this author and won't be my last. Can't wait to see part 2.
February 13, 2018
Love
Really good love story. Kaylee and Mariah were made for each other. There were a lot of twist and turns and drama. I hope the continue to fight for each other. And all I can say is Aunt Teri left me speechless
Really good love story. Kaylee and Mariah were made for each other. There were a lot of twist and turns and drama. I hope the continue to fight for each other. And all I can say is Aunt Teri left me speechless
February 13, 2018
Man!
Just when things seems to be falling in place they hit you with some foolery. Like really. They make up and are going strong now possibly something tragic happens and it’s a set back. I need pt 2
Just when things seems to be falling in place they hit you with some foolery. Like really. They make up and are going strong now possibly something tragic happens and it’s a set back. I need pt 2
February 13, 2018
!
I believe this book could’ve been a standalone. I wonder if Kaylee will visit her mother to get the answers she need. I wonder what’s going on with Jasiah’s mother. Hoping all these questions are answered in the next book.
I believe this book could’ve been a standalone. I wonder if Kaylee will visit her mother to get the answers she need. I wonder what’s going on with Jasiah’s mother. Hoping all these questions are answered in the next book.
February 13, 2018
Ok read
This was a ok read but i don't understand y there's a part 2 bc we already knw they belong together true love never dies he came back for her & she was waiting for him to return after 7 long yrs they will finally be together
This was a ok read but i don't understand y there's a part 2 bc we already knw they belong together true love never dies he came back for her & she was waiting for him to return after 7 long yrs they will finally be together
February 13, 2018
Love stories are my favorite!
This book was good, the way Jasiah met his daughter and the tears they cry plus Kaylee didn't had a boyfriend please my heart. Damn Grandma can't die she just met her granddaughter. Waiting on 2 👍🏾👌🏽
This book was good, the way Jasiah met his daughter and the tears they cry plus Kaylee didn't had a boyfriend please my heart. Damn Grandma can't die she just met her granddaughter. Waiting on 2 👍🏾👌🏽
February 14, 2018
❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
I had a feeling his mom was sick but I hope she makes it. I loved how Joise clicked when she first seen her dad. Kaylee needs to go see Shelly so she ca. Get the closure that she needs even tho tati gave her version. Over all a great book and can’t wait for part 2
I had a feeling his mom was sick but I hope she makes it. I loved how Joise clicked when she first seen her dad. Kaylee needs to go see Shelly so she ca. Get the closure that she needs even tho tati gave her version. Over all a great book and can’t wait for part 2
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