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Something Blue? Something New?
What happens when a perfect woman meets an imperfect man? Janae has her world in the palms of her hands enjoying life. She’s beautiful, has a great career, a loving family, and loyal friends. The only thing missing is true love filled with the passion she desires. Calvin is handsome, arrogant, and entitled, all of which he uses as a facade to cover his not so happy life. When he enters Janae’s world, she’s tasked with guiding him to becoming a new man or leaving him alone in misery. Voyage with Janae as she encounters the blue side of Calvin and the new side of Calvin.
- GenresAfrican American Romance
243 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2019
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November 20, 2024
Perfectly Imperfect
Wow 🤯 ‼️My goodness that Blake family is/was a complex & complicated crew 🥴😮😬😮💨🤔🤭‼️Know wonder so many members are in extensive therapy. …Nevertheless, “Something Blue? Something New? (Something About Love Series - Book 3) was emotionally challenging, but a fantastic read nonetheless. Poor Calvin, as the oldest sibling he was neglected by his parents. .. He just needed the love, affirmation & nurturing from his mother foremost and anything from his emasculated father. Irregardless, of their teenage recklessness, they still had five children. Why continue to compound their problem with additional problems..ushering in generational co-dependencies/ (traumas, insecurities, emotional etc.)🥴⁉️ Meanwhile, apparently all five of the Blake siblings which are now adults suffer from the adverse effects of neglect, emotionally detached and are functionally dysfunctional thank to Mr & Mrs B 🙄. Consequently, Janae was the light & stabilty Calvin so desperately needed. Likewise, Janae needed to be appreciated, valued and adored as a woman. As a couple, Janae & Calvin are perfectly imperfect 🥰‼️
Wow 🤯 ‼️My goodness that Blake family is/was a complex & complicated crew 🥴😮😬😮💨🤔🤭‼️Know wonder so many members are in extensive therapy. …Nevertheless, “Something Blue? Something New? (Something About Love Series - Book 3) was emotionally challenging, but a fantastic read nonetheless. Poor Calvin, as the oldest sibling he was neglected by his parents. .. He just needed the love, affirmation & nurturing from his mother foremost and anything from his emasculated father. Irregardless, of their teenage recklessness, they still had five children. Why continue to compound their problem with additional problems..ushering in generational co-dependencies/ (traumas, insecurities, emotional etc.)🥴⁉️ Meanwhile, apparently all five of the Blake siblings which are now adults suffer from the adverse effects of neglect, emotionally detached and are functionally dysfunctional thank to Mr & Mrs B 🙄. Consequently, Janae was the light & stabilty Calvin so desperately needed. Likewise, Janae needed to be appreciated, valued and adored as a woman. As a couple, Janae & Calvin are perfectly imperfect 🥰‼️
December 5, 2023
CALVIN,CALVIN,CALVIN☺️🥰
Calvin had been that character in the first two books of this series that had me wondering…why is here😅 Then in book two he expressed an interest in Janae and I said to myself..”I can’t even see this working out🙃. As I started reading this Book I kept shaking my head , and found myself saying Calvin, Calvin, Calvin🤦🏽♀️❤️.
I enjoyed each book in this series but I have to admit Book 3 is my favorite. Calvin and Janae had some really big obstacles to face and every time it seemed they had conquered one another would pop up. I won’t even try to explain plain the unexpected twist that popped up during the finale few chapters because it was way deeper and close to art imitating life than I would have imagined. ❤️☺️.
The epilogue made me smile and tied everything up with a clear explanation of where the lives of these three best friends, Dawn,Tori, and Janae were headed. ❤️
Calvin had been that character in the first two books of this series that had me wondering…why is here😅 Then in book two he expressed an interest in Janae and I said to myself..”I can’t even see this working out🙃. As I started reading this Book I kept shaking my head , and found myself saying Calvin, Calvin, Calvin🤦🏽♀️❤️.
I enjoyed each book in this series but I have to admit Book 3 is my favorite. Calvin and Janae had some really big obstacles to face and every time it seemed they had conquered one another would pop up. I won’t even try to explain plain the unexpected twist that popped up during the finale few chapters because it was way deeper and close to art imitating life than I would have imagined. ❤️☺️.
The epilogue made me smile and tied everything up with a clear explanation of where the lives of these three best friends, Dawn,Tori, and Janae were headed. ❤️
July 24, 2019
Very emotional love story
Wow. Just wow. Calvin and Janae had my emotions all over the place. This story was very well written I liked the angle that itbtook reflecting on depression and emotional issues from the msle point of view.In the midst of trying to overcome his emotional issues Calvin meets Janae and falls hard for her fast. After lusting after Calvin from afar for two years Janae starts to date him. A jealous ex, nit wanting to let go, two secret adult daughters, a secret grandchild, parental issues all these elements make for a rocky road to happily ever after for Janae and Calvin .
Of the three books in the series this was by far my favorite. Well done Marlee, I look forward to reading your next book and all future books.
I give the entire series 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟, a 👋, and a double👏👏.
Wow. Just wow. Calvin and Janae had my emotions all over the place. This story was very well written I liked the angle that itbtook reflecting on depression and emotional issues from the msle point of view.In the midst of trying to overcome his emotional issues Calvin meets Janae and falls hard for her fast. After lusting after Calvin from afar for two years Janae starts to date him. A jealous ex, nit wanting to let go, two secret adult daughters, a secret grandchild, parental issues all these elements make for a rocky road to happily ever after for Janae and Calvin .
Of the three books in the series this was by far my favorite. Well done Marlee, I look forward to reading your next book and all future books.
I give the entire series 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟, a 👋, and a double👏👏.
February 10, 2019
Something Else
The story was indeed something else. A nice flow and connection with the characters in the story. The hero had a lot of issues, and it was nice to see him grow and progress. The heroine helped him to be a better version of himself.
The story was indeed something else. A nice flow and connection with the characters in the story. The hero had a lot of issues, and it was nice to see him grow and progress. The heroine helped him to be a better version of himself.
February 10, 2019
Great way to round out the series
Loved this series by Marlee! I think I love Janae and Calvin the most. They didn’t have an easy love but they have a true and unconditional one. Shout out for mentioning some of my favorite Bailey West characters Averie and Samuel!
Loved this series by Marlee! I think I love Janae and Calvin the most. They didn’t have an easy love but they have a true and unconditional one. Shout out for mentioning some of my favorite Bailey West characters Averie and Samuel!
October 4, 2023
So sweet.
The chemistry between these two was everything. Calvin and Janae had the chemistry from the very beginning. Calvin had a lot of issues but he was working on himself. Janae had some baggage also. I'm so glad that they found each other.
The chemistry between these two was everything. Calvin and Janae had the chemistry from the very beginning. Calvin had a lot of issues but he was working on himself. Janae had some baggage also. I'm so glad that they found each other.
October 28, 2023
SOMETHING BLUE? SOMETHING NEW?
Look go cop this book. A MUST READ!!! From page one,it was go time. Now if you read the other two. Your up on all the players. But for me,THIS BOOK THE BEST!!!! GIRL,i love it and the wrap up kool to.
Look go cop this book. A MUST READ!!! From page one,it was go time. Now if you read the other two. Your up on all the players. But for me,THIS BOOK THE BEST!!!! GIRL,i love it and the wrap up kool to.
March 27, 2019
Awesome close to the series
Janae and Calvin’s story was awesome. There are twists that you never see coming and of course a beautiful romance.
Janae and Calvin’s story was awesome. There are twists that you never see coming and of course a beautiful romance.
August 1, 2019
Loved it
August 2, 2023
Calvin
Calvin was too messed up and insecure. Thank goodness Janae had herself together. I would have left that needy mess alone. I surprised he got as far as he did!
Calvin was too messed up and insecure. Thank goodness Janae had herself together. I would have left that needy mess alone. I surprised he got as far as he did!
September 21, 2023
Something Blue, Something New
I really enjoyed this short book, the characters were good and believable The author Marlee Rae did and excellent job.
I really enjoyed this short book, the characters were good and believable The author Marlee Rae did and excellent job.
December 6, 2024
The new blue
I enjoyed Calvin and Janae story and it's was good to see Dawn and Tori again. I was glad Calvin was able to heal from past trauma and Janae provided that help.
I enjoyed Calvin and Janae story and it's was good to see Dawn and Tori again. I was glad Calvin was able to heal from past trauma and Janae provided that help.
July 2, 2023
Ahhh, a great example for men who are critical/insecure/condecsending of accomplished women.
“I learned a long time ago that I needed to be a supportive husband or else I’d get left behind. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t easy, and I still struggle with it at times. But for the most part, I’m here to support her the same way she supports me. If you want a powerful woman you better learn how to step to the sidelines when necessary and let her shine. If not, it’s not going to work.”
Calvin is in the process of unraveling his psychological and emotional issues while falling in love with a woman who seems to have all her shit together. She's had supportive, loving parents but his have been cold and aloof all his life. Of course they manage to navigate and negotiate to get to their HEA.
“I learned a long time ago that I needed to be a supportive husband or else I’d get left behind. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t easy, and I still struggle with it at times. But for the most part, I’m here to support her the same way she supports me. If you want a powerful woman you better learn how to step to the sidelines when necessary and let her shine. If not, it’s not going to work.”
Calvin is in the process of unraveling his psychological and emotional issues while falling in love with a woman who seems to have all her shit together. She's had supportive, loving parents but his have been cold and aloof all his life. Of course they manage to navigate and negotiate to get to their HEA.
April 20, 2019
Excellent close to the series
You did it again Marlee Rae! I was not able to put the book down and completed it in less than a day. Thanks for showing that therapy is a good thing and introducing me to the Bailey West characters. anxiously waiting for the next book.
You did it again Marlee Rae! I was not able to put the book down and completed it in less than a day. Thanks for showing that therapy is a good thing and introducing me to the Bailey West characters. anxiously waiting for the next book.
August 29, 2019
I love Marlee’s Southing About Love series and Janae’s story was the perfect finish.
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