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Present Situation
Getting through their present situation may be less complicated than best friends Dasani Granger and Solo Assad make it seem. With a friendship extending a little over 20 years, the reality of their lives begin to shift in ways they may have never imagined in the public eye.
Dasani is a 26 year old Kindergarten teacher as well as the owner of Dance Is Life dance company. Dasani has been all about her own happiness. She’s been the poster child to her friends and family for living her dreams and not dreaming her life. Her life is where she sees fit, that is until she hits a hiccup in her world. She finds herself living life from an untraditional standpoint. With her normal on the transition to shift, will Dasani be able to handle all things old and knew that are thrown her way?
Solo is a 27 year old entrepreneur with his mind set on one thing, creating financial wealth and stability for his legacy. With him on the right path all he’s worried about is loving his son and marrying the girl of his dreams. But happens when that girl is not the woman he’s invested time and money in for the past decade? Can he stay and make things work off the strength of time spent, or will he pull the cards on his relationship and go after something his heart’s been set on for a while?
Take a journey with these two best friends and see how life plays out for them in the end. Lines are crossed, friendships are lost and somethings you just can’t bounce back from.
Dasani is a 26 year old Kindergarten teacher as well as the owner of Dance Is Life dance company. Dasani has been all about her own happiness. She’s been the poster child to her friends and family for living her dreams and not dreaming her life. Her life is where she sees fit, that is until she hits a hiccup in her world. She finds herself living life from an untraditional standpoint. With her normal on the transition to shift, will Dasani be able to handle all things old and knew that are thrown her way?
Solo is a 27 year old entrepreneur with his mind set on one thing, creating financial wealth and stability for his legacy. With him on the right path all he’s worried about is loving his son and marrying the girl of his dreams. But happens when that girl is not the woman he’s invested time and money in for the past decade? Can he stay and make things work off the strength of time spent, or will he pull the cards on his relationship and go after something his heart’s been set on for a while?
Take a journey with these two best friends and see how life plays out for them in the end. Lines are crossed, friendships are lost and somethings you just can’t bounce back from.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2020
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About the author
Malay Reneé
31 books67 followersBorn and raised in Syracuse, New York, Malay Reneé found her love for writing while in the 7th grade, through her love for theater. Being in love with plays encouraged her to start writing out her own ideas and turning them into her own world of scripts. As she got older she wanted to tell more stories, more in-depth. She loved using her imagination to come up with short stories about her perception and ideas of love and her spin on real life drama.
In 2017, she proudly finished her first full length novel. Once it was finished she had no intentions on pursuing a career in writing because of so many doubts and fears. In 2018, she took a leap of faith and looked into making her childhood dream a reality. As of now she has penned and published 13 books and plans to expand her writing career as time goes on. With this new journey in writing she plans on getting back to the original root of her writing, which is love.
Penning love stories that aren’t you traditional happily ever after’s. “Writing in love untraditionally” as she calls it. She still reside in Syracuse as a Teaching Assistant and amongst other titles she takes on the best title ever as being a mother to an adorable little girl.
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In 2017, she proudly finished her first full length novel. Once it was finished she had no intentions on pursuing a career in writing because of so many doubts and fears. In 2018, she took a leap of faith and looked into making her childhood dream a reality. As of now she has penned and published 13 books and plans to expand her writing career as time goes on. With this new journey in writing she plans on getting back to the original root of her writing, which is love.
Penning love stories that aren’t you traditional happily ever after’s. “Writing in love untraditionally” as she calls it. She still reside in Syracuse as a Teaching Assistant and amongst other titles she takes on the best title ever as being a mother to an adorable little girl.
You can follow me at:
Facebook| Malay Reneé
IG| author_malayrenee
Twitter| @Malay_Reneé
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February 7, 2023
This book was a ride. We have two best friends who realise they have feelings for each other, but a big obstacle to the two of them getting together is that Solo has a girlfriend of ten years who also happens to be Dasani's friend.
Now the thing that bugged me about this is that Solo didn't immediately end things with Ombre when he figured out his feelings. Instead he kept stringing Ombre along, all the while knowing he only wanted to be with Dasani. And I don't even like Ombre, but it wasn't fair to her.
It took him SO LONG to admit he did wrong and that was only after some things came to light...SIR YOU ARE OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER!!! He acted like a teenager in some scenes, I swear.
I do like how he was with Dasani though, most of the time (when they weren't arguing about Ombre, who he acted like he couldn't do anything about when he literally could). And he seems like a good father to his kid(s).
Dasani was nice and sweet, and really didn't want to get in the middle of her friends' relationship even though she kept getting dragged in. I feel so bad for her still, she didn't need to go through all of that to find happiness.
Mr Joe gets a special shout out as the most adorable grandpa around. I love him to bits.
I'm definitely going to read the next book too, maybe Sameer will be less frustrating than Solo.
3.5
Now the thing that bugged me about this is that Solo didn't immediately end things with Ombre when he figured out his feelings. Instead he kept stringing Ombre along, all the while knowing he only wanted to be with Dasani. And I don't even like Ombre, but it wasn't fair to her.
It took him SO LONG to admit he did wrong and that was only after some things came to light...SIR YOU ARE OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER!!! He acted like a teenager in some scenes, I swear.
I do like how he was with Dasani though, most of the time (when they weren't arguing about Ombre, who he acted like he couldn't do anything about when he literally could). And he seems like a good father to his kid(s).
Dasani was nice and sweet, and really didn't want to get in the middle of her friends' relationship even though she kept getting dragged in. I feel so bad for her still, she didn't need to go through all of that to find happiness.
Mr Joe gets a special shout out as the most adorable grandpa around. I love him to bits.
I'm definitely going to read the next book too, maybe Sameer will be less frustrating than Solo.
3.5
June 21, 2020
A Solo Cup
My red Solo cup was filled to the brim with this man. Solo loved his best friend and his girlfriend Bre knew it. Solo tried to do the right thing after getting the chance to show his feeling and failed miserably. The situation was difficult when his love interest was always around. His heart wanted what he tried for so long to resist. His girl needed to take off the blinders and get her own life.... A good read.
My red Solo cup was filled to the brim with this man. Solo loved his best friend and his girlfriend Bre knew it. Solo tried to do the right thing after getting the chance to show his feeling and failed miserably. The situation was difficult when his love interest was always around. His heart wanted what he tried for so long to resist. His girl needed to take off the blinders and get her own life.... A good read.
October 23, 2020
The story was full of layers and really had me thinking that Tre and Sani had a chance. Solo really was taking his chances precious time standing in his truth and kept Ombre and Sani awaiting his decision.
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August 12, 2020
Malay didn't hold back. This is the second book I read of hers in one day. This plot was full of twistsrme. and I was hanging into the last word on every page. Loved the character's chemistry; both supporting and main. The relationship between Dasani and her dad. It's always great to see dad's present in their daughter's life in stories; beyond provider. He was her friend, counselor, nurturer and teacher. Also enjoyed the lessons of accountability and responsibility that underlined the plot.
June 1, 2020
Complicated Ish!
Boy, was this messy! But, love doesn't always come in a neat little box, does it? 😃. Solo and Sani, were best friends forever. The love between them was always there, it just laid dormant. When feelings begin to blossom, Solo is in a situationship that he doesn't want to be in, but is reluctant to end. Sani doesn't want to fully give into her feelings until Solo is free completely. Her uneasiness and guilt is strong! Ombre was a real mess! Don't know how and why Solo stayed with her so long! Although the way Solo and Sani came to be was unconventional, their love was true and beautiful! Enjoyed it! 👍👍👍
Boy, was this messy! But, love doesn't always come in a neat little box, does it? 😃. Solo and Sani, were best friends forever. The love between them was always there, it just laid dormant. When feelings begin to blossom, Solo is in a situationship that he doesn't want to be in, but is reluctant to end. Sani doesn't want to fully give into her feelings until Solo is free completely. Her uneasiness and guilt is strong! Ombre was a real mess! Don't know how and why Solo stayed with her so long! Although the way Solo and Sani came to be was unconventional, their love was true and beautiful! Enjoyed it! 👍👍👍
November 25, 2020
Messy messy!!!!
The present situation was soooooo messy. Solo was just selfish, but I guess he just knew💗💗💗. I just wish he would have done things better. I spent the whole story torn because I really liked Dasani. Ombre, girl really.👀👀👀 Ms. Malay you did ya thang!!!! Great stort.👌👏🙌😍
The present situation was soooooo messy. Solo was just selfish, but I guess he just knew💗💗💗. I just wish he would have done things better. I spent the whole story torn because I really liked Dasani. Ombre, girl really.👀👀👀 Ms. Malay you did ya thang!!!! Great stort.👌👏🙌😍
February 21, 2021
Present situation
This book was good and it definitely held my attention from the very first page. Dasani and Solo had a friendship that turn into love. I did love the flow of the story and in the end it all work out.
This book was good and it definitely held my attention from the very first page. Dasani and Solo had a friendship that turn into love. I did love the flow of the story and in the end it all work out.
June 3, 2020
Loved it
I loved this story. It was well written and the character development was awesome. Glad about the happy ending ❤️
I loved this story. It was well written and the character development was awesome. Glad about the happy ending ❤️
August 2, 2022
What more can I say besides, I loved it…
July 24, 2022
Beautiful 😍😘
Loved this story ❤ true love win great read amazing beautiful chemistry between characters 😍definitely a 🏆winner one of my favorite ❤
Loved this story ❤ true love win great read amazing beautiful chemistry between characters 😍definitely a 🏆winner one of my favorite ❤
January 28, 2021
Situationsbip
This was my first read from this author. The story was easy flowing and relatable to every day happenings. However, the plot and characters were predictable and I found myself losing interest in after awhile. The book had some errors but nothing over the top and I still would recommend it even if it was an okay read for me.
This was my first read from this author. The story was easy flowing and relatable to every day happenings. However, the plot and characters were predictable and I found myself losing interest in after awhile. The book had some errors but nothing over the top and I still would recommend it even if it was an okay read for me.
October 22, 2022
It was good but they were dead wrong!
I didn’t like how Solo handled the situation. Typical man, instead of ending his relationship as soon as he realized he had feelings for Dasani, he let it linger on. It probably wouldn’t have been enough material for a book if he had ended it correctly. However, right is right, he was supposed to end that much earlier. Due to this, it was really hard for me to give his undying love for Dasani any credence. Therefore, it was hard to celebrate the love they found with each other, it felt tainted. Like it should have an asterisk next to it.
I didn’t like how Solo handled the situation. Typical man, instead of ending his relationship as soon as he realized he had feelings for Dasani, he let it linger on. It probably wouldn’t have been enough material for a book if he had ended it correctly. However, right is right, he was supposed to end that much earlier. Due to this, it was really hard for me to give his undying love for Dasani any credence. Therefore, it was hard to celebrate the love they found with each other, it felt tainted. Like it should have an asterisk next to it.
March 3, 2021
Wow
Love this story! I’m new to this author but I must say that I really have enjoyed reading her work. I will simply say that with the way the book started I figured I knew how it was going to end. After all you have two people who have been life long friends always having each other’s backs. Well with Dasani finding out she was pregnant as the book gets started her “present situation “ wasn’t leaving any room for her to respond to Solo when he finally had to admit that even though he was in a decade relationship with his seven year old sons mom, he had been in Love with her since child hood. Wow all I’m going to say is I don’t want to spoil this for future readers so all I’m going to say is I REALLY DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING ! Loved the book and I look forward to reading more from this author.
Love this story! I’m new to this author but I must say that I really have enjoyed reading her work. I will simply say that with the way the book started I figured I knew how it was going to end. After all you have two people who have been life long friends always having each other’s backs. Well with Dasani finding out she was pregnant as the book gets started her “present situation “ wasn’t leaving any room for her to respond to Solo when he finally had to admit that even though he was in a decade relationship with his seven year old sons mom, he had been in Love with her since child hood. Wow all I’m going to say is I don’t want to spoil this for future readers so all I’m going to say is I REALLY DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING ! Loved the book and I look forward to reading more from this author.
February 26, 2021
So…. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Malay Reneé is a new author to me so I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading, but this book hooked me from page one. Solo and Dasani have been best friends for years, but the underlying attraction is something they have both kept at bay… or so we think. This storyline was a great concept although I wasn’t too fond of the secrets being kept or the way they came out it was perfect for the story. Solo Assad was not your typical black man even when his actions often had me rolling my eyes and cursing him out.
August 14, 2022
A simple read
This one was interesting. The whole girl code and friendship was toxic. It was not what friendship is truly about. Lots of lessons in this one. It was just okay for me. There needs to be some editing clean up: However it didn’t change the impact of the story.
This one was interesting. The whole girl code and friendship was toxic. It was not what friendship is truly about. Lots of lessons in this one. It was just okay for me. There needs to be some editing clean up: However it didn’t change the impact of the story.
December 12, 2021
Loved it
They were definitely dirty for doing that to ombré! However, you can’t help who you love. We would’ve had to fight though
They were definitely dirty for doing that to ombré! However, you can’t help who you love. We would’ve had to fight though
February 20, 2023
not for me
This book pissed me off. I wanted to DNF. The MCs were wack, messy, childish hypocrites. They made it seem like this attraction came from nowhere, when all along they were being deceptive. I will never be okay with the main character cheating. Ombré had a lot going on but I felt like she was valid in feeling like he had a baby on her. Between that and him having that drunk outburst, I see why Ombré was insecure. Solo was mean and disrespectful.
On the technical side, the book needed to be edited. Author goes in between ya and your. It needed to be kept consistent.
This book pissed me off. I wanted to DNF. The MCs were wack, messy, childish hypocrites. They made it seem like this attraction came from nowhere, when all along they were being deceptive. I will never be okay with the main character cheating. Ombré had a lot going on but I felt like she was valid in feeling like he had a baby on her. Between that and him having that drunk outburst, I see why Ombré was insecure. Solo was mean and disrespectful.
On the technical side, the book needed to be edited. Author goes in between ya and your. It needed to be kept consistent.
June 6, 2023
Amazing Read!!!
This book was so amazing! There were minor errors but the story itself was so amazing! I couldn’t believe some of the things that happened but I kind of guessed at the “main plot” but the love that was shown through the characters in this book was so touching. I’m telling y’all this ish had me all in my feelings and now I’m about to dive into the next book! I can’t wait to see what happens next…
Author Malay Renee did the thing with this novel!
This book was so amazing! There were minor errors but the story itself was so amazing! I couldn’t believe some of the things that happened but I kind of guessed at the “main plot” but the love that was shown through the characters in this book was so touching. I’m telling y’all this ish had me all in my feelings and now I’m about to dive into the next book! I can’t wait to see what happens next…
Author Malay Renee did the thing with this novel!
April 14, 2023
Assad, Dasani and their hot mess!
This book was good but boy was both Assad and Dasani was wrong for how they handled their situation. Ombré had every right to be mad even though she was wrong in some cases they still didn’t have to do her like that. Assad could have let her go to be honest there was no reason for staying with her at all.
This book was good but boy was both Assad and Dasani was wrong for how they handled their situation. Ombré had every right to be mad even though she was wrong in some cases they still didn’t have to do her like that. Assad could have let her go to be honest there was no reason for staying with her at all.
March 1, 2024
Very different
I was on edge with this read. I like friends to lovers, but I don't like others to get hurt in the process. The author did a great job on helping all parties involved heal and move on.
I was on edge with this read. I like friends to lovers, but I don't like others to get hurt in the process. The author did a great job on helping all parties involved heal and move on.
May 14, 2021
👍🏾😁
Good read
Good read
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