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Finessed His Love

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Anika grew up with nothing, so when she was taught to never go broke again by using her body, she lived by it. Never the one to be ashamed with dancing or having sex for money, Anika lived by the term “where the bag at”. When big-time music producer Draco walks in her life, she starts to reconsider her life choices, wanting more than what’s in his wallet. After his parents were in a tragic accident, Draco is forced to raise his younger sister. Hardly making time for himself, he keeps himself thrown into work to provide for his family. When his cousin forces him out to the strip club for one night of fun, he meets Anika and starts to reconsider his “all work no play” lifestyle. Draco wants Anika to change her “City Girl” ways, but will it be that easy? Will she be willing to give up the lifestyle she’s been accustomed to for a shot at love? Hayden dances to provide for her son. After his father was murdered, she forced to be a single parent and has no time for dating, until she meets Kamari. Kamari has always been a charmer. From the moment he laid eyes on Hayden he knew he wanted her. When things start to bloom between them, Kamari finds out something from his past can break him and Hayden up before they’re fully able to explore their relationship. Join these four for an up and down rollercoaster and find out if love will overcome pride.

230 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 23, 2020

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Tay Mo'Nae

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Tay Mo'Nae is a 27-year-old Urban Romance author who pens about Black Love. She create stories to help her readers escape reality and create a movie in their head. She loves writing about characters that at least one reader can relate too.

With 50 books under her belt, Tay Mo'Nae hopes to gain at least one new reader with every release and have them connect to her characters and story in some way. If she would have to explain her writing she would say she loves "penning complicated characters that find a path to love".

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Profile Image for *Ebony I*.
1,415 reviews155 followers
July 24, 2023
Potential Love

Women often fall in love with potential, but this book clearly shows that some men do as well.
Anika aka Coco is a proud heaux, she had been a stripper for years and is used to doing whatever she needs to for money. She is very much free with her body for the right price, although she doesn't feel she is a prostitute...okay girl whatever you say lol. She had never been in any real relationships so she didn't see any issue with it until she met Draco. I didn't really like him for her, he was hella attracted to her and gave into her sexually, but wanted her to change who she was. Sir if you don't want a heaux for a housewife, then don't be with a heaux. He wanted her to know her worth, but she was clear on it and she charged accordingly. Draco was fighting his attraction to her and rightfully so because Anika had a hard time turning down dollars for sexual favors. I didn't like how he talked down to her though, it was giving insecure and again felt like he needed to find someone more his speed. More wholesome lol.
Kimari took a different approach instead of approaching Hayden aka Roxy with all that sexual energy like his boy Draco, he decided to shut that down and took her out. He dated her, took interest in her, and treated her like the woman he expected her to be. Even though he too didn't really like that she showed off her body to other men, he still showed her respect. He was sweet to both her and her son. Hayden was a different breed though, she was not with the extra ish that happened in the strip club. She danced and she went home. Either way both of them deserved to be with people that respected who they were in the present.

I liked the two different dynamics that each relationship gave and it showed that sometimes its how the man approaches a situation that can make all the difference. There were some plot twists that I am wondering if they will unfold in the next book. Can't wait to read it.

SN: I enjoyed this story, but you can tell it was not edited properly. For this author to have so many books, I expected better quality. The errors were so basic and distracted from the story. If someone would just read it aloud, some of these errors could have been easily found.
Profile Image for Shades N Pages .
1,002 reviews27 followers
February 7, 2020
4.5 stars

Wow! I really enjoyed this story. I was a little apprehensive to read this but I’m so glad I gave this book a chance . It was not what I expected and it was so damn good. Anika and Hayden are best friends working at a strip club. While working, the meet and develop relationships with first cousins Kamari and Draco. I loved the way that their story developed. It wasn’t rushed and you got a chance to actually see the relationship grow from their attraction to each other. I’m so upset because it ended with a cliffhanger and if I had knownnnnnnn I would have waited. I want more and I want it now. Kuddos to this author for not just writing another taboo stripper story.
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280 reviews33 followers
September 15, 2024
I was in the mood for some strippers so I decided to give this a try.

The story is good and the cliffhanger makes me wanna read the next book but I’m also tired of the back and forth with Draco and Anika. I don’t agree with Anika’s logic on how she makes extra cash but I’m also like it is what it is “make that money girl”

Draco and Kamari both have money but yall not throwing stacks or putting effort to get your girls out the strip club so whatever! Stop complaining about it!

Update: book 2 is 351 pages and it’s a nah for me. I can’t tolerate them for that many more pages lol
Profile Image for Dédé.
304 reviews32 followers
May 1, 2020
This book finessed my attention

Finessed His Love by Tay Mo’Nae is about 2 exotic dancers Anika and Hayden. Anika is an interesting character, I really want her to win but she’s so hard headed! Anika’s love interest is music producer Draco. He’s intrigued by Anika but doesn’t agree with her lifestyle. Hayden is a single-mother, she doesn’t care for the job but it pays her bills. Hayden meets Karmari at Club Paradise he’s a regular customer. Kamari is in artist management and the cousin of Draco. The chemistry between Hayden and Kamari is amazing. The relationship Hayden and Kamari is beautiful especially with how he includes Ky Hayden’s son and plans special activities. The book is well written and the story captivated my attention. The story does end with a cliffhanger, I need part 2 right now! 

 
 
Profile Image for LaToya Brooks.
2,981 reviews1 follower
March 9, 2020
Loved it!

This book was lit from beginning to end. I didn’t want to put it down. I want to see how everything plays out
Profile Image for Crystal Luckey.
752 reviews31 followers
February 2, 2020
Anika and Hayden best friends who worked in a strip club and that's were they met Draco and Kamari. Kamari had been coming to the club for awhile and always requested Hayden. Kamari finally let Hayden know he was feeling her and they started dating. Hayden wasnt sure if Kamari was serious, but he started to prove her wrong until he realized he knew who killed jer baby father.
Anika and Draco had attraction for each other from the beginning, but Draco wasnt a fan of dating strippers but it was something about Anika that made him want to get to know her more. When Draco found out that she didnt just strip, but did other things for money, it disgusted him. Finally Draco decided to give Anika a try, but she was still up to her old ways and when Draco found out, not sure what will happen next.
This book was good from page 1 until the ending, omg, I cant wait to see what will happen next.
I'm rooting for Kamari and Hayden and hope they keep their relationship, but I'm not sure when Hayden finds out what Kamari knows about her baby father's death.
Anika, Anika Anika, I need her to figure out what she really wants out of life, I like Draco for her, but I'm not sure if he will give her another try. I hope part two is coming soon!!!
45 reviews
January 28, 2020
Good Read

This was a really good read. I will admit when I found out that the story was about strippers I was a little apprehensive because I’ve read too many books with that same plot. And it’s to the point where if you read one, you’ve read them all, but I must admit this one was different. I loved how the author gave time to develop the character’s love story, she didn’t just rush in and 2 chapters later they are in love. I’m actually into Draco and Anika’s complicated love story. He’s trying to make her see her worth and she’s just sabotaging everything before it can really go anywhere. I’m intrigued to see how she will try to get it together and if her and Draco will stand a chance. My only issue with the book was the misplaced words and typos. I try not to nitpick when it comes to that but when it becomes too many it gets distracting and takes away from the reading experience, having to go back and try and figure out what the author meant. But other than that it was a great read and I can’t wait for part 2.
Profile Image for Shamear Owens.
365 reviews1 follower
January 25, 2020
Loved it!

Loving this story so far! Why is anika so dumb!!! Her and draco are good together but she just can’t let go of things she was doing. It seems like every time he give her a chance she blow it. I can’t wait to see how things are going to play out with Hayden and kimari now that he know the truth. I like them together so I hope his brother dumb choice don’t ruin things for them. Bring on book 2!
Profile Image for Tasha Millner.
445 reviews4 followers
September 2, 2021
Some get it, some don’t

Life as a stripper isn’t easy but with Hayden and Anika learn that every outstretched hand isn’t bad. Anika learns the hard way in dealing with Draco and just when you think she gets it right she falls flat on her face. Hayden lucked up but will it last when and if the truth comes out about the death of her son’s father…..
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197 reviews18 followers
April 5, 2022
Loved This Book

This is my first read by this author and it was really a good book to start off with. Anika and Hayden were two best friends who work at a strip club called Club Passion. Anika, who enjoys the fast life more than she should, does way more than just stripping at the club while Hayden just strips to provide for her son. Every time music manager Kamani visited the club, he had to end the night with getting a dance from Hayden. The chemistry between the two couldn’t go unnoticed and soon, the two couldn’t get enough of each other. One night, Kamani takes his cousin Draco to the club and his eyes land on Anika and had that instant connection as well. But Draco was not falling for her shit. Especially when he found out what Anika was doing behind the scenes. But he was still so drawn to her and didn’t back down from speaking his peace about her dumb choices. This book was soo good y’all. Anika was making my blood boil with the decisions she was making, {insert Tyra Banks, “We we’re all rooting for you gif}. Draco truly wanted better for her. It wasn’t the stripping that he had a side eye to, but her other “extracurricular activities”. Anika wasn’t ready for Draco, but I was lol chile! Grown ass black man about his business, sign me up! They both were stubborn as hell but Anika took the cake. In book 2, she was maturing and whatnot but Anika was not my favorite character🤣. Hayden and Kamani relationship was cute but I’m glad Hayden was able to get past the huge secrets Kamani was keeping. I understood her honestly, but I really wanted her to be with Kamani. Overall this series was great. Anika had the most character development which I truly appreciated. I mean, true growth! The ending was satisfying and this is a book I can see myself reading again. I’ve got some catching up to do with this authors catalog!
Profile Image for Tasha.
660 reviews16 followers
June 6, 2022
Good Read!!

Hayden and Anika are both best friends and strippers. Anika loves the life she lives as a stripper while Hayden strips as a means to provide for her and her son.

Kamari is smitten with Hayden and they soon develop a relationship. He’s okay with the way she makes her money for now while she’s ready to quit. Kamari is good for her and her son but I’m curious to know what happens if or when Jamison’s bad decisions to involve him in his mess comes to light. I like him for her and hope they make it.

Anika on the other hand has Draco’s head gone from their first encounter he can’t get her off his mind and she can’t get him off hers. He’s not okay with how she makes her money because he’s been informed that she’s with all the extra stuff that goes down in the private rooms. Still he can’t get her out of his head. Anika is coming off as sneaky and can’t be trusted because it’s hard for her to let go of her ways (self sabotaging at it finest). Once again she’s been caught in another situation and I can’t wait to see how Draco reacts.
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640 reviews16 followers
December 2, 2021
This was such a great read! Tay Mo’Nae created an awesome story. The characters in this book were so entertaining. After reading the blurb I knew it would be interesting to read but once I finally dived in, I couldn’t put it down. Although this story seemed to focus more on Draco and Anika my favorite couple was Kamari and Hayden. Both couples have issues to battle but Hayden and Kamari’s issues have long lasting pain. I can’t wait to see how the couples’ stories play out because although I sensed where the ending of the book was going I know I’m not ready for book 2 once the truths are revealed.

Tay Mo’Nae did her thing with this book, and I need more. Luckily (not really🥴) I’m late to the party so I don’t have to wait because I hate cliff hangers, so I plan to jump into book 2 asap!

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4,002 reviews
January 25, 2020
The drama

This was so good! But I didn’t expect anything less from you! Anika is really irking me!! Like girl get it together. This man told you what his expectations were from the gate. He has kept it 100 from the gate. If you knew you couldn’t handle it or it wasn’t for you than you should’ve said that! Why keep doing things then end up looking stupid when you get caught up in your lies. I love Hayden and Kamari together but he might wanna come clean to smh. Whew the drama let us pray. Spectacular
1,211 reviews4 followers
February 9, 2020
Amazing Read

Hayden deserves to find happiness for herself and Ky and come out of the strip club. She's never cared for the occupation, she just did what she needed to do to take care of her son. I think Kamari will be the person to take care of Hayden and Kyson and help her change her occupation. Anika has to learn things the hard way and that's gonna cause her to lose Draco. They're both extremely stubborn, but Anika's love for a dollar with ruin any possibility they have for a relationship. Great book, but too many errors! Can't wait to read part two!
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2,053 reviews20 followers
March 7, 2025
I Can’t Wait To See What Happens Next

Anika (CoCo) was taught at a young age to use her body to get ahead and that he snatch was a moneymaker. That has stayed with her and even Draco accepting that she is a stripper but wants her to stop all the extra stuff isn’t enough to make her stop. Kamari has been watching and wanting Hayden for a while and just when things are going good between them he finds out that his brother Jamie was the cause of her baby daddy Kobe being unalived.
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36 reviews
November 19, 2025
Caught feelings at the strip club

Coco is a stripper who does more than dance she gets her money however she needs to, no apologies given. But when a successful producer walks into her life, he sees way more than the persona she sells at the club. He wants the real her, the one she keeps hidden from everyone else.

Their chemistry is instant, the tension is real, and watching him break down her walls is the best part of the ride. If you love quick, messy, addictive urban romance with characters who are flawed but irresistible, this one hits.
18 reviews1 follower
July 12, 2022
Okay so

This book was highly entertaining. Draco was annoying me the way he judged Anika at first but then she started getting on my nerves. What I find funny is it was reiterated to us multiple times that she wasn't a prostitute but....she kind of was. These weren't meant she was casually dating and made them take care of her she was literally sleeping with them for money. That's prostitution
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632 reviews5 followers
June 4, 2023
2Parts?????

I couldn’t put this book down but I hate 2 part books! Ugh. Anyhoo

Kamari and Hayden make a cute couple but with every relationship there is drama and of course it will blow up in part 2. Just hoping they can move pass that.

Draco has a lot of his plate and he just does not need Anika’s drama and she’s bringing it! Now she just lied which will blow up in part 2. Why can’t she see her worth????

Next book…
Profile Image for Keria J..
28 reviews
November 20, 2025
I KNEW IT!! First of all, Anika PISSED ME OFF! I knew at some point she was finna get caught up because why you even goooo?? I love the build up between Hayden and Kamari. It seems like it will end sour though because of his brother. I just hope Kamari doesn’t let her get away but at the same time I feel like she is going to not want anything to do with him since he “technically” was apart of what happened. Ugh. This story was so good. I’m ready for part two now lol.
32 reviews
January 25, 2020
The drama!!

I need part 2 NOW! Annika has to do better or she’s gonna loose Draco for good. I love Hayden and Kamari together but I know it’s gonna be some drama when Hayden finds out the truth. I have a feeling Jamison is gonna be a problem if he finds out who Hayden is. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
32 reviews
February 23, 2025
Just ok

The book was ok. There were a lot of grammatical errors that were rather annoying. The story felt rushed. There were no real surprises. The story line was obvious. Then the book just ended abruptly. I have read other books by this author; this one is unfortunately my least favorite.
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447 reviews1 follower
January 25, 2020
I love Tay stripper stories

This so good now I have to wait for part 2. Uhh I read it to fast I could not put it down. Draco and Annika ending made me so mad. She was doing so well but fast money will always be tempting. Kamari and Hayden I hope he don't tell on hisself.
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285 reviews
January 27, 2020
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Tay did it again. Definitely can’t wait for part 2. That ending though. I hope it doesn’t change things between them. That damn Coco. Definitely worth the read, you won’t be disappointed
2,002 reviews2 followers
January 31, 2020
Where's part two

Anika just keep messing up. I don't know if Draco will be able to forgive her for her actions because she lied to him knowing damn well she was dancing at party. Hopefully Kamari tells Hayden that he knows about what his brother to her son's father.
113 reviews2 followers
February 2, 2020
WHAT

Tau you did not leave us like that. Hurry up and write pt.2 ! OMG what will Hayden day when she finds out? Is Draco gonna continue to give Anoka chance after chance???? Great read can't wait to read more about them.
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1,567 reviews34 followers
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March 17, 2020
Good book

I'm sorry but Anika is money hungry and a white. She don't deserve Draco until she gets her mind right. Kamari and Hayden I love them together. I hope they get through this. Draco please leave Anika alone until she get it together.
Profile Image for Shakema.
18 reviews
April 2, 2020
Whew!!!

This book was so good. Anika is something else and I can’t wait to see what’s gonna go down in book 2. I love Kamari and Hayden and that cliffhanger.....Taylor did her thing once again with this one.
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162 reviews5 followers
May 7, 2020
City Girl full in effect

Drama after drama is what the book is about. True life city girl living up to these lyrics. The ending was shocking because I had a feeling but for it to be confirmed aww man!! Anika? Tighten up boo. On to part 2! Great read.
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419 reviews4 followers
August 5, 2020
Loved it

This book was great gave a great insight into the lives of exotic dancers lives. This was really great. Didn’t really like what Anika was doing but it be like that sometimes
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53 reviews
June 1, 2023
Clutching My Pearls

Chile… I just. Talk about six degrees of separation. There’s a reason these set of characters are drawn to each other. I didn’t want to put this book down! Good storyline, realistic interactions. Can’t wait for part 2!
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