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Slow Burn
All Chantelle Athens wanted was to surprise her husband with lunch in hope of rekindling their dimming flame. Never in her wildest dreams did she think such a loving gesture would lead to the shock that caused her life to spiral out of control. Nor did she think that it would leave her a broken shell without a husband. After locking herself away for years, she has to face her harsh relativity and enter the world, once again.
An unexpected job proposal was a welcomed gift. However, one thing she wasn't counting on; a man to see past her brokenness to desire the woman she once was.
An unexpected job proposal was a welcomed gift. However, one thing she wasn't counting on; a man to see past her brokenness to desire the woman she once was.
- GenresInterracial Romance
390 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2018
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Yvonne Bennett
40 books72 followers26 yr old writer and mom who's here to add a flare to your mundane romance novels. We all know love isn't easy, so why does every book we come across describe it as such? Love is a journey, one with many elements including drug addiction, mental illness, and physical disabilities.....or fantasy. You can also find me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Yvonne-Benne...
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Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
March 19, 2024
We were left hanging!!!!🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Even though this was a very interesting story. I don't like cliffhangers actually, it wasn't really a cliffhanger it just left me hanging. Had I known the story was a 2 parter or it's part of a series I wouldn't have read the 1st book until the next book had been published. With that said, the book was a very interesting story dealing with the complex issues of paraplegic life and how they manage their life from day to day, especially after the tragic loss of family. What I didn't need to read was about her detailed bath issues every time she had to go. Once was enough.
Chantelle is getting a new life with her new job. She is coming out of her reclusive shell making new friends and has caught the eye of her boss, to her best friend Liam's chagrin. Her new girlfriends are funny and were a joy to read.
This story left me hanging with no resolutions except for Chantelle telling off Liam. We don't know if Bain is going to tell Chantelle about Sam or even if Chantelle will respond to Bain's interest. I hate that we don't get a resolution to anything. The author should have warned the readers that this was the first part of a series. If she did, I missed it.
Even though this was a very interesting story. I don't like cliffhangers actually, it wasn't really a cliffhanger it just left me hanging. Had I known the story was a 2 parter or it's part of a series I wouldn't have read the 1st book until the next book had been published. With that said, the book was a very interesting story dealing with the complex issues of paraplegic life and how they manage their life from day to day, especially after the tragic loss of family. What I didn't need to read was about her detailed bath issues every time she had to go. Once was enough.
Chantelle is getting a new life with her new job. She is coming out of her reclusive shell making new friends and has caught the eye of her boss, to her best friend Liam's chagrin. Her new girlfriends are funny and were a joy to read.
This story left me hanging with no resolutions except for Chantelle telling off Liam. We don't know if Bain is going to tell Chantelle about Sam or even if Chantelle will respond to Bain's interest. I hate that we don't get a resolution to anything. The author should have warned the readers that this was the first part of a series. If she did, I missed it.
July 2, 2018
Where shall I began...First of all, why is this book a cliffhanger? Normally I would take hours to read a book a day is the latest, I took nearly a week to finish this book. I rated this with four stars because of the good storyline, but the execution of the story is poor. All of that tie it took to explain her ritual in the shower could have been getting to the meat of this book. You have three stories in one and can't conclude any of them. Sigh, then you have the main characters beating around each other like five-year-olds. All I know is this needs a do-over. This book was sort of boring really and I' only going to read part two [wheever that comes out] to see where that goes.
October 20, 2019
Really Tried
I like the story line but I want to read a romance book with passion, heat, AND HEA.(0%). The entire book was about the main character disability and her depression from losing her family. I like that heroine is paralyzed and can find love but does it take two books to get there? Every character has a thought in the book. Sometimes I'm confused with whom is speaking. I don't even want to read the second book.
If you want a book with a slow process to romance then this book is for you.
I like the story line but I want to read a romance book with passion, heat, AND HEA.(0%). The entire book was about the main character disability and her depression from losing her family. I like that heroine is paralyzed and can find love but does it take two books to get there? Every character has a thought in the book. Sometimes I'm confused with whom is speaking. I don't even want to read the second book.
If you want a book with a slow process to romance then this book is for you.
April 10, 2020
Uhhhhhhhhhh
Liam got on not one but every single one of my nerves and Chantelle needs to end their so-called friendship because all he do is cross boundaries. I'm glad that Liam slipped and told Chantelle the truth of knowing all about Kevin's infidelities and her seeing Liam in a different light. I'm looking forward to Chantelle exploring her sexuality with Bain and hopefully she won't hold Samantha being his distant cousin against him. I think that Lisa is Chantelle's mother and can't wait to see how that unfolds.
Liam got on not one but every single one of my nerves and Chantelle needs to end their so-called friendship because all he do is cross boundaries. I'm glad that Liam slipped and told Chantelle the truth of knowing all about Kevin's infidelities and her seeing Liam in a different light. I'm looking forward to Chantelle exploring her sexuality with Bain and hopefully she won't hold Samantha being his distant cousin against him. I think that Lisa is Chantelle's mother and can't wait to see how that unfolds.
March 21, 2018
2.5 -3
There is another reviewer that pretty much sums up my idea of this book. There is a surprise cliffhanger. Some parts were repetitive and descriptions of people were odd, it wasn't until I was like 3 quarters or near the end that I finally understood why?
The hero in this book is biracial, I had no idea he was, I thought he was full white.
There is another reviewer that pretty much sums up my idea of this book. There is a surprise cliffhanger. Some parts were repetitive and descriptions of people were odd, it wasn't until I was like 3 quarters or near the end that I finally understood why?
The hero in this book is biracial, I had no idea he was, I thought he was full white.
May 17, 2018
Good
A good story that was too long and badly in need of editing. Characters names changed throughout the story and even in the same paragraph. So many plots and not one complete. I did like the explanations of the injury story and paralysis.
A good story that was too long and badly in need of editing. Characters names changed throughout the story and even in the same paragraph. So many plots and not one complete. I did like the explanations of the injury story and paralysis.
November 23, 2019
Unrequited Love?
The title says it all. Slow Burn describes what happens when misguided attention is misconstrued as love, or ownership of another person. Isn’t it said that “love conquers all” . I can’t wait to see!
The title says it all. Slow Burn describes what happens when misguided attention is misconstrued as love, or ownership of another person. Isn’t it said that “love conquers all” . I can’t wait to see!
March 18, 2018
Good book
Loved the story line of chantelle how it starts out, Bain and the parents trying to see if she's the one can't wait for part two to come out.
Loved the story line of chantelle how it starts out, Bain and the parents trying to see if she's the one can't wait for part two to come out.
March 20, 2018
Cliffhanger
I can’t believe how the book ends I mean I I wanted to read it to the Ed how can I be good cliffhanger
I can’t believe how the book ends I mean I I wanted to read it to the Ed how can I be good cliffhanger
March 21, 2018
Reads too slow. Errors need to be corrected. Great story line and can't wait for book two.
March 21, 2018
OMG
This book had me in the edge of my seat. Have your tissue ready because you are going to need it. Great read
This book had me in the edge of my seat. Have your tissue ready because you are going to need it. Great read
March 26, 2018
Slow burn
Very goof reading just wish had be a finished story. But I hope part 2 will be out soon. Nice read
Very goof reading just wish had be a finished story. But I hope part 2 will be out soon. Nice read
April 14, 2018
Smh
Y’all gotta stopping doing this to readers. I enjoyed the book hence the five stars. But come on a cliffhanger?
Y’all gotta stopping doing this to readers. I enjoyed the book hence the five stars. But come on a cliffhanger?
May 15, 2021
Good book!
This is a very good book! I really enjoyed the first book and can not wait to read the second and final book!
This is a very good book! I really enjoyed the first book and can not wait to read the second and final book!
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March 19, 2018
WTH
First she finds out in the worst way her husband is cheating in her with a Bimbo Barbie. Then her husband is trying to justify his Affair while she is driving ERRATICALLY, which cause the accident and his death and the babies. I felt her pain of losing them, and being in a wheelchair. Her frustration in not being able to be like she once was. I love her support sytems of the ladies. They keep her upbeat, Happy, and try to be just normal around her. But Liam, Lord please let me smack him for her. How can he be jealous of Mr Duncan Hines, Him and Chantelle are just old school friends. He needs to chli already. I'm loving this series, Especially the awkwardness of them finding that sexual spark thst neither expected. Now the questions remains of how Chantelle is going to take that Bein is releated to Sam the homewrecker, that she is Chantelle half sister; and he knew of everything and didn't tell her. Can't wait for the exciting Conclusion. Awesome Yvonne Bennett
First she finds out in the worst way her husband is cheating in her with a Bimbo Barbie. Then her husband is trying to justify his Affair while she is driving ERRATICALLY, which cause the accident and his death and the babies. I felt her pain of losing them, and being in a wheelchair. Her frustration in not being able to be like she once was. I love her support sytems of the ladies. They keep her upbeat, Happy, and try to be just normal around her. But Liam, Lord please let me smack him for her. How can he be jealous of Mr Duncan Hines, Him and Chantelle are just old school friends. He needs to chli already. I'm loving this series, Especially the awkwardness of them finding that sexual spark thst neither expected. Now the questions remains of how Chantelle is going to take that Bein is releated to Sam the homewrecker, that she is Chantelle half sister; and he knew of everything and didn't tell her. Can't wait for the exciting Conclusion. Awesome Yvonne Bennett
March 18, 2018
I love the cover...
OK, I rate it four stars because ...the writing is good , the storyline is very good, but it is too involved without getting to the bottom line. I can't say it boring, however, even after finished this extra long book Brain & Chantelle still formal and not a couple and Liam still an obsessive pest....
I am hoping that book 2will be a page turner.
OK, I rate it four stars because ...the writing is good , the storyline is very good, but it is too involved without getting to the bottom line. I can't say it boring, however, even after finished this extra long book Brain & Chantelle still formal and not a couple and Liam still an obsessive pest....
I am hoping that book 2will be a page turner.
March 19, 2018
Too busy
This book had potential but fell flat. It desperately needs editing. There were sentences that made no sense. There were mix ups with characters names. The character descriptions were confusing. Explanations of how the heroine showered were repetitive. It quickly became boring. The plot was too busy and without warning the book ends in a dull cliffhanger.
This book had potential but fell flat. It desperately needs editing. There were sentences that made no sense. There were mix ups with characters names. The character descriptions were confusing. Explanations of how the heroine showered were repetitive. It quickly became boring. The plot was too busy and without warning the book ends in a dull cliffhanger.
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