Love Burn: the full novel

by Ashley Antoinette

When Noni married the love of her life she finally thought she would get everything she deserved. Riches, success, status, influence. She had it all as the wife of Mr. Dominick Meyer, but there is more to her title than meets the eye. When she catches Dom cheating and discovers that he isn't the businessman he portrayed himself to be, her life is changed forever. Finding out that their riches was amassed from drug money and that Dom has never truly been faithful, she wants out. With a messy divorce pending, Noni empties her husband's bank accounts and goes on the lam, in an attempt to run away from her daunting reality. She never expected to find a new love along the way. But when Dom comes knocking and a debt has to be paid her world spirals out of control. Join Ashley Antoinette as she pens an explosive short story series that takes you through love, loss, truth, lies, drugs, money, and death. Love has a way of leaving you burned in the end and Noni only hopes that she can escape its clutches unscathed. ASHLEY ANTOINETTE COLEMAN is one of the most successful female writers of her time. The feminine half of the popular married duo, Ashley and JaQuavis, she has co-written over 40 novels, including the bestselling Cartel series. Several of her titles have hit The New York Times bestsellers list, but she is most widely regarded for her continuing racy saga, The Prada Plan. Born in Flint, MI, she was bred with an innate street sense that she uses as motivation in her crime filled writings. Picking up a deal with publishing powerhouse St. Martin's Press while simultaneously inking deals at Warner Brothers Studios and NBC/Universal, Ashley shows no signs of slowing down. She is currently hard at work on a new book series and two television pilots. To keep up with everything Ashley Antoinette follow her... twitter @novelista Instagram @ashleyantoinette

310 pages, Paperback

Published September 25, 2018

About the author

ASHLEY ANTOINETTE COLEMAN is one of the most successful female writers of her time. The feminine half of the popular married duo, Ashley and JaQuavis, she has co-written over 40 novels, including the bestselling Cartel series. Several of her titles have hit The New York Times bestsellers list, but she is most widely regarded for her continuing racy saga, The Prada Plan. Born in Flint, MI, she was bred with an innate street sense that she uses as motivation in her crime filled writings.

Picking up a deal with publishing powerhouse St. Martin's Press while simultaneously inking deals at Warner Brothers Studios and NBC/Universal, Ashley shows no signs of slowing down. She is currently hard at work on a new book series and two television pilots.

To keep up with everything Ashley Antoinette follow her...
twitter @novelista
Instagram @ashleyantoinette

Reviews

[Diamond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let's just say LOVE BURN is NOT one of my favorite Ashley Antionette BOOK , but I did have fun reading IT and atleast it held my ATTENTION from beginning to END . LOVE BURN really shows YOU how nigga's ain't SHIT . However, A couple of the twist and TURNS I was not A fan of . I just HATED to see A nice PERSON like Naomi go THROUGH so much but I LOVE the way, MERCI step in and LOVE her WITHOUT conditions.

[Patrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s the ones you love the most that do you the dirtiest! Noni went through so much in the name of love. Dom constantly cheated on her with several women, but most hurtful was her best friend, Tat. Not only did he cheat but he got her pregnant and named Noni the godmother! Dom didn’t realize how good of a woman he had until she left. Then he wants to fight for her.

And the HIV scare… 🤯 Tat was just that grimy.

Thank God for Mya. She was truly ride or die through it all. I wish more attention was given to Gram’s death. She was Noni’s rock.

I’m so glad that Merci and Noni got their happily ever after. They deserve it! He will definitely help her see her own worth.

This was a good book with heavy content.

[KayBee's Bookshelf · Rating 2 out of 5]

I listened to this story on Audible. Books 1 through 3 were combined as one. Honey Jones' casual, almost sleepy, delivery worked. She delivered on her performance. It’s hard to put a lot of character and plot development in short stories. That statement remained true for this story. None of the characters had any particular growth from book 1 to book 3. This story said a lot and yet nothing at the same time. It was short on action and heavy on inner monologues, which felt like nothing more than fillers that took up 75% of the book. It was interesting to see how the HIV storyline would play out is that the author didn't rely on the typical drug usage or homosexual encounters which is always the go-to reason as to how someone has contracted the disease. Noni, the heroine, was a weak woman who spent much of her time proclaiming that she couldn't live without a man. She wore her thirst like a coat of armor. I didn't quite understand what was appealing about her to men. What made the connection between Noni & Dom so powerful? We were told about it, but I didn't get a sense of the why. Hmm, I'm on the fence with this story. I guess I still look for the "Cartel" level of writing that was delivered in the first book of that series. That was my first experience with the husband & wife duo and I expect that same level of delivery every time whether they collaborate or not.

[Natarsha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Noni was insufferable. She was a strong, independent woman before marrying Dom. It took one weekend with a stranger to accept his proposal and remain loyal to his cheating ass for 5 years. I hate to say that I actually wanted Merci to leave Noni alone for her inability to make rational decisions.
If you want a good messy book that will piss you off, this is it.

[The Urban Book Nook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ashley Antoinette does what she does best—she pulls you into a world that feels intoxicating, dangerous, and emotionally volatile from page one.

Love Burn is a whirlwind saga centered on Dom and Noni, and when I say whirlwind, I mean blink-and-you’re-married energy. Their vacation romance quickly escalates into marriage, and while the chemistry is undeniable, the foundation is shaky from the start. That tension becomes the heartbeat of this series.

Dom is magnetic but deeply flawed—a Detroit businessman with cartel ties and secrets that run darker than anyone expects. Noni, accomplished and academically driven, believes she’s stepping into a life of wealth, status, and security. Instead, she steps into betrayal, deception, and a reality built on drug money and lies.

What makes this series compelling is how layered the toxicity feels. This isn’t just about infidelity—it’s about power, manipulation, ego, pride, and the illusion of security. When Noni discovers Dom’s truth, her decision to drain the accounts and run shifts the story into full-blown chaos mode. And Ashley doesn’t let up.

The themes of mistrust, outside children, ego-driven love, and emotional dependency make this more than street-lit drama. It’s a study in what happens when love is fueled by adrenaline instead of truth.

Listening to all four installments in one 10-hour Audible binge heightened the intensity. There’s no break. No time to breathe. Just escalating consequences.

This series asks an uncomfortable question:
How far will you go to hold on to someone who was never truly yours?

Explosive. Dramatic. Messy in the most intentional way.

[Shalandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love Burn is not your average Ashley Antoinette story.

Noni annoyed me throughout most of the book. After all the things that Dom did she still kept taking him back! I love that she finally stood up for herself, but she still got on my nerves. Merci and Noni seemed like a good match. He showed her that he loved her every time he was in her presence. I hope she gets the baby and the husband she deserves from him.

Tat deserved everything that was coming for her, but for her to die at the hand of Dom completely shocked me! And Merci helped him!! I had to close the book and get my emotions together lol. Shoutout to Noni for whopping her ass! Twice. I personally feel like if Tat would of opened up to Noni about how she felt they could of worked on their friendship(before the messing around with her husband). *We all need a friend like Maya*

Im not happy that they killed of Gram. I wasn’t ready for that.
I would of liked to know if Josiah and Dom ever crossed paths again. What happened what that side of the story? Will Merci tell Noni about the deal with Josiah?
What’s going to happen with the IRS and Dom?(I hope he goes to jail)
Who’s going to take care of Thomas if he does go to jail?
I definitely need more!!!

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't remember another lead character in a Ashley Antoinette book being quite as annoying as Noni.
This wasn't your typical Ashley Antoinette book. This was heavy on interpersonal relationships and not "The Game" with relationship happening at the same time.
Noni meets Dom and instead of playing her and ending her life (to a degree) by planting drugs on her and setting her up? Like he usually does with women he meets... He throws his girlfriend at the time under the bus. His version of love. I guess. I'm curious as to why that girlfriend was never brought up again.
What follows is Noni being put though the wringer by Dom. Being cheated on, him cheating with her "friend", Dom and her friend having a child together. HIV, her falling for his friend.
So numerous other women and an HIV scare and you are still contemplating what?
You survive being hit by a car and try to kill yourself because of a man? OK.
It was readable. Just not juicy page turner like usual.

[Deena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Burn follows Noni and Dom navigating through their relationship as they navigate through the ultimate betrayal of trust and infidelity. At first I was upset with Noni because she kept going back to Dom, but I realized that as a woman we don’t want to see another woman reap the benefits of what we have invested. I don’t think she was actually in love with Dom, I think she as in love with the idea of him. Being with him filled a void. Or maybe she did love him but at some point fell out of love and stayed with him to fill that void. I don’t see how Tat was allowed to hide that secret for so long and Noni not know. The shade girl was giving her the entire book. Dom is too arrogant for his own good (must be a Leo lol). Mercy was just “guy”. I enjoyed it the second time around! This was a re-read for me.

[Antoinette · Rating 5 out of 5]

POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I JUST HAVE TO SAY THAT DOM WAS A SCUMBAG, HE'S NEVER BEEN SHIT AND PROBABLY NEVER WILL BE SHIT. NONI WAS JUST A WOMAN THAT LOVED EXTREMELY HARD BUT IN THE END CAME OUT ON TOP. LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, MERCI WILL FOREVER BE MY BOOK BAE. THAT MAN WAS EVVVVVVVEEERRRYYYTHING!!

[Tasha Milteer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really didn't into the book until about page 20, it was slow at 1st. It didn't disappoint though, the story had a great ending. Many lessons were learned and everyone ended up with what they truly deserved.

[Jacqueya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing in its own way, because I can actually relate to the main character Noni..... Ashley Antoinette touched my heart with this one I felt like she wrote this book about my life!!!! Definitely Definitely a must Read!

[Lueresa Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG another great one!! All I can say is MERCY MERCY me whhhheeeewww cchhhiiillllleeee!!!! lol well deserved ending. Karma is so real! Ladies please don’t be a Noni tho!! Don’t ignore those reg flags and be cognizant of the “friends” you keep.

[Lisa Kaye Sims · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

[Divina KND · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25

[ReadMeAlone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basically don’t trust your best friend around your man. This was a messed up situation smh

[Jade Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book reminded me so much of messy Messiah and Meek story line/friendship. It was a lot going on but I’m glad Noni came on top at the end.

[Jovonna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read. A lot of twist ave turns. Will keep your attention.

[Shonika · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was full of twists and turns. My Heart broke for Noni because you can be the best person in the world and still get the short end of the stick. Dom was so trifling, always pushing to see how much more he could do. So glad Mercy was there to show Noni what real love was. He healed her in so many ways. This book was heavy but nonetheless 5 well-deserved stars.

[The Meek Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noni and Merci deserves each other. I’m glad they have a happy ending. I would suggested you to buy the full novel book. Worth to add it to your collection. I hope Dom realized he really lost a good woman. I’m also glad Noni see her worth. Took a good while. Good read.