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The Brothers Ali #1
Basel
From USA Today Bestselling Author, Celeste Granger.
Singapore brought them together and almost tore them apart.
Textile specialist, Aya Masters, travels the world negotiating in high powered board rooms and bridging the economic divide between the poor and the wealthiest of the wealthy. The only absence in her life is the love of family. Basel Ali, international finance manager for Ali International, crosses the globe seeking out new investments for his family’s millions. Private jets, board rooms and five-star hotels are the accommodations that signify his life. For Basel, honoring his family and the family name are everything.
A chance encounter in Singapore brings Aya into Basel’s orbit. He finds himself lured by her exotic beauty, brilliant mind, and sophisticated allure. Aya notices Basel, too, and finds herself not only intrigued by him but willing to take a risk with the one thing she’d always protected, her heart. The uncanny magnetism between the two shifts the world on its axis and throws Basel and Aya into a whirlwind romance neither could have anticipated.
This book is a standalone and has a happily ever after. This book is interconnected to the Brothers Ali Series.
Singapore brought them together and almost tore them apart.
Textile specialist, Aya Masters, travels the world negotiating in high powered board rooms and bridging the economic divide between the poor and the wealthiest of the wealthy. The only absence in her life is the love of family. Basel Ali, international finance manager for Ali International, crosses the globe seeking out new investments for his family’s millions. Private jets, board rooms and five-star hotels are the accommodations that signify his life. For Basel, honoring his family and the family name are everything.
A chance encounter in Singapore brings Aya into Basel’s orbit. He finds himself lured by her exotic beauty, brilliant mind, and sophisticated allure. Aya notices Basel, too, and finds herself not only intrigued by him but willing to take a risk with the one thing she’d always protected, her heart. The uncanny magnetism between the two shifts the world on its axis and throws Basel and Aya into a whirlwind romance neither could have anticipated.
This book is a standalone and has a happily ever after. This book is interconnected to the Brothers Ali Series.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2020
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July 3, 2022
I Enjoyed This Story
….Although, this was a slow burn, the dapper Basel Ali met the person who would soon become the love of his life….Aya Masters is the sexy lady Basel meet in Singapore while on business. Thus, the story and intrigue begins.
….Although, this was a slow burn, the dapper Basel Ali met the person who would soon become the love of his life….Aya Masters is the sexy lady Basel meet in Singapore while on business. Thus, the story and intrigue begins.
September 15, 2020
Refreshing
This book was refreshing. A love story that unfolds so vividly with a lot of spice and bits of action. A good read. I look forward to the rest of the series.
This book was refreshing. A love story that unfolds so vividly with a lot of spice and bits of action. A good read. I look forward to the rest of the series.
September 15, 2020
Love it
This was really good and I’m ready to see what happens next for the Ali family! Basal is such a gentleman and Aya is beautiful and smart they are a good match
This was really good and I’m ready to see what happens next for the Ali family! Basal is such a gentleman and Aya is beautiful and smart they are a good match
July 13, 2020
Ali brothers are coming after your heart
Well I expecting something good when I heard the Ali brothers stories were coming but I was not prepared for this level of awesomeness. O’Shea was a dream but Basel is that dude and his sincere love and complete passion resonates off the page and this story appears to take you one place but drops you off in an entirely different set of emotions and desires to see Basel and Aya get the happiness they deserve and desire.
Well I expecting something good when I heard the Ali brothers stories were coming but I was not prepared for this level of awesomeness. O’Shea was a dream but Basel is that dude and his sincere love and complete passion resonates off the page and this story appears to take you one place but drops you off in an entirely different set of emotions and desires to see Basel and Aya get the happiness they deserve and desire.
July 18, 2021
😲😲
I was hoping for some action and drama. I was getting bored reading this story. I had to Flip through a couple of pages because I could not take it anymore. I was shocked by the ending. I'm sitting here shaking my head, saying to myself “What the Hell is this”. This is my first time reading anything from this Arthur. I'm sitting here thinking to myself did I waste my money on this series. Smh part 2 here I come.
I was hoping for some action and drama. I was getting bored reading this story. I had to Flip through a couple of pages because I could not take it anymore. I was shocked by the ending. I'm sitting here shaking my head, saying to myself “What the Hell is this”. This is my first time reading anything from this Arthur. I'm sitting here thinking to myself did I waste my money on this series. Smh part 2 here I come.
July 14, 2020
Basel
Loved this book! Aya and Basel were so great together. I enjoyed seeing how they bonded and fell for each other so quickly! Can't wait to read about the rest of the Ali brothers! 🙂🙂
Loved this book! Aya and Basel were so great together. I enjoyed seeing how they bonded and fell for each other so quickly! Can't wait to read about the rest of the Ali brothers! 🙂🙂
July 8, 2020
Basel & Aya OMG
OMG, this book is an amazing start to a great series!! This book had my emotions all over the place. I am soooo ready for the next one and the next one!! And yesss I read it all within a couple of hours LOL. So good. Basel is so loving and attentive and just ohhhhhh. Taking us internationally was a bonus!! Definitely didn't expect that ending but it was a good one
OMG, this book is an amazing start to a great series!! This book had my emotions all over the place. I am soooo ready for the next one and the next one!! And yesss I read it all within a couple of hours LOL. So good. Basel is so loving and attentive and just ohhhhhh. Taking us internationally was a bonus!! Definitely didn't expect that ending but it was a good one
July 12, 2020
Great read
September 9, 2020
A good read but ending felt rushed
I truly enjoyed the burning relationship between Basel and AyA. The mystery behind her birth and her family added a good suspense but the ending of this book made me feel a bit cheated. I felt there was some loose end that needed to be closed and hoping that happens in book 2. I would honestly give this book a 3.5
I truly enjoyed the burning relationship between Basel and AyA. The mystery behind her birth and her family added a good suspense but the ending of this book made me feel a bit cheated. I felt there was some loose end that needed to be closed and hoping that happens in book 2. I would honestly give this book a 3.5
July 7, 2020
Well...
I do believe you have another successful series on your hands Celeste Granger. I love that these men are O'Shea's brothers!! Come on next week (7-16 book 2).
I do believe you have another successful series on your hands Celeste Granger. I love that these men are O'Shea's brothers!! Come on next week (7-16 book 2).
June 30, 2020
Title: Basel
Author: Celeste Granger
Publisher: C. G.
Series: The Brothers Ali Book 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Basel" by Celeste Granger
My Speculation:
I loved this story featuring Basel and Aya's attraction for one another! This story was a page-turner as Basel's family enter into this adventure that seemed so right at the time it was needed. The author knows so well how to bring it all out to the reader with all of the emotions where one is at times will be 'happy, sad, mad, and even ready to fight' for a cause in her well-written stories. As always, be ready for smoking hot love scenes that will leave one in awe. What is left is to find out what is going on in the next series of other Ali Brother [Israel].
Author: Celeste Granger
Publisher: C. G.
Series: The Brothers Ali Book 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Basel" by Celeste Granger
My Speculation:
I loved this story featuring Basel and Aya's attraction for one another! This story was a page-turner as Basel's family enter into this adventure that seemed so right at the time it was needed. The author knows so well how to bring it all out to the reader with all of the emotions where one is at times will be 'happy, sad, mad, and even ready to fight' for a cause in her well-written stories. As always, be ready for smoking hot love scenes that will leave one in awe. What is left is to find out what is going on in the next series of other Ali Brother [Israel].
September 24, 2020
Brothers
First time reading this author and it was good. I do think the ending was rushed nonetheless it was bad. Hope we will read more about them in the upcoming books.
First time reading this author and it was good. I do think the ending was rushed nonetheless it was bad. Hope we will read more about them in the upcoming books.
September 13, 2020
Awesome Read!
I truly enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to read the next book! I loved how Basel and Aya just clicked! The chemistry was just explosive! I know everyone who reads this book will enjoy it! I definitely recommend it to everyone!
I truly enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to read the next book! I loved how Basel and Aya just clicked! The chemistry was just explosive! I know everyone who reads this book will enjoy it! I definitely recommend it to everyone!
July 3, 2020
Good
Basel and Aya had an instantaneous connection that proved to be true love. Aya was raised under the cloak of secrecy, but Basel proved to be the man as he literally fought to prove his love for Aya. It was a sweet story.
Basel and Aya had an instantaneous connection that proved to be true love. Aya was raised under the cloak of secrecy, but Basel proved to be the man as he literally fought to prove his love for Aya. It was a sweet story.
September 4, 2020
Very good
I really enjoyed this book now I'm going to start on book number two. It just ended too quickly just hope it will come together in end so I will know what happened with the sisters coming together and they getting married I can't wait to finished reading the other books.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Really enjoyed the book.😍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤
I really enjoyed this book now I'm going to start on book number two. It just ended too quickly just hope it will come together in end so I will know what happened with the sisters coming together and they getting married I can't wait to finished reading the other books.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Really enjoyed the book.😍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤
June 30, 2020
Basel & Aya are 💕💕💕
This was a nice read kind of slow on the pickup. Basel and Aya are instantly attracted to each other. There is some action in here it's a nice read I enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to reading more of the Ali Brothers.
This was a nice read kind of slow on the pickup. Basel and Aya are instantly attracted to each other. There is some action in here it's a nice read I enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to reading more of the Ali Brothers.
June 27, 2020
I could not put this book down. I loved the storyline and most of all, I loved Basel Ali and Aya Masters. The Ali family is awesome! Basel and Aya’s story is a page turner. I enjoyed the international settings that the author takes us to. I totally agree with the dedication that says” when love is destined, there’s nothing that can stop it”. This book is a must read!
September 7, 2020
Good
This is my first book to read by this author I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to read about the other brothers.
This is my first book to read by this author I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to read about the other brothers.
September 5, 2020
Good
Good start to a series. I now have to go back and read the Moore sisters! I love reading books about black love
Good start to a series. I now have to go back and read the Moore sisters! I love reading books about black love
September 1, 2020
Good read
Good read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Basel and Aya met and embarked on a romantic adventure. She had questions about her parentage that her aunt refused to answer. So, she set out on a quest to find her identity. I recommend this book.
Good read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Basel and Aya met and embarked on a romantic adventure. She had questions about her parentage that her aunt refused to answer. So, she set out on a quest to find her identity. I recommend this book.
August 25, 2020
Enjoyed read
Really liked the suspense in this series that's keeping me intrigued for more of the Ali brothers. Great start and wonderful concept of it all. Great read!
Really liked the suspense in this series that's keeping me intrigued for more of the Ali brothers. Great start and wonderful concept of it all. Great read!
August 15, 2020
What an Intriguing Introduction
This series has started with a bang. The storyline is so well written and developed with such mystery and intrigue. Not only do you meet an amazing family, you are reunited with a familiar characters and the connection is well appreciated. The love story that’s blossoms is so sexy, sizzling hot, and emotional. The past relationships play a big part into the path of happiness. I can’t wait to continue this journey with the Ali Brothers. Grab you coffee or favorite beverage and enjoy.
This series has started with a bang. The storyline is so well written and developed with such mystery and intrigue. Not only do you meet an amazing family, you are reunited with a familiar characters and the connection is well appreciated. The love story that’s blossoms is so sexy, sizzling hot, and emotional. The past relationships play a big part into the path of happiness. I can’t wait to continue this journey with the Ali Brothers. Grab you coffee or favorite beverage and enjoy.
August 8, 2020
Basel (The Brothers Ali Book1)
So far, so good. I am reading this set of books in order. I liked Basel & Aya's adventure to Sierra Leone🇸🇱, West Africa. Next up is brother Israel, the archaeologist story.
8/8/2020.
So far, so good. I am reading this set of books in order. I liked Basel & Aya's adventure to Sierra Leone🇸🇱, West Africa. Next up is brother Israel, the archaeologist story.
8/8/2020.
August 12, 2020
❤️
First time reading from this author and I am in love. Can’t wait to read the rest of this series and the Moore one since one sister is married to an Ali brother. I have a feeling that I will love all the Ali men
First time reading from this author and I am in love. Can’t wait to read the rest of this series and the Moore one since one sister is married to an Ali brother. I have a feeling that I will love all the Ali men
July 8, 2020
Basel, although he and his family are well off, is a down to earth guy with a huge heart. Meeting Aya on his business trip to Singapore, turned his world upside down. He was immediately drawn to her, and wanted to love and protect soon after. Aya, a self-made business woman, was smitten with Basel at first glance. She felt that she could trust him, and let down her guard, without even knowing him. Love for these two was swift, but genuine and sweet. Loved how Basel cared for Aya. He was everything she never knew she needed. The entire Ali family, educated, bosses, and just good people. It was sweet how they embraced Aya, and supported her when she was grieving. The images that you portrayed of Singapore as well as Sierre Leone, was just amazing! I felt like I could see them in my mind. Can't wait to learn about the other brothers, but I hope that we find out about Aya and her sister. Enjoyed it!
August 12, 2020
Debonair and Classy
I enjoyed reading about Basel and Aya. Business professionals by day, eventually lovers by night. There were some unexpected twist and turns made for an interesting read. Can't wait to engage in the other books in this series.
I enjoyed reading about Basel and Aya. Business professionals by day, eventually lovers by night. There were some unexpected twist and turns made for an interesting read. Can't wait to engage in the other books in this series.
July 21, 2020
I enjoyed reading this book and I'm looking forward to reading about the rest of the Ali brothers. If they love as hard or harder than Basel I know I will enjoy them just as much. This story was a bit of a rollercoaster with Aya's past. I found myself with my jaw dropped a little the whole time they were in Sierra Leone. Now I'm going to have to go back and read about O'shea.
July 27, 2020
A taste of true love
This has been so refreshing to read, a book that does not include dusty dudes and trifling women. It's amazing to find writers who expound on true reciprocated love and unapologetic truths. My first read from this author and I'm hooked. Can't wait to read her entire catalog.
This has been so refreshing to read, a book that does not include dusty dudes and trifling women. It's amazing to find writers who expound on true reciprocated love and unapologetic truths. My first read from this author and I'm hooked. Can't wait to read her entire catalog.
July 18, 2020
Almost Great
I enjoyed this book until the end. The ending was abrupt and left the reader hanging. The ending felt like the Author became bored with the story and just rushed to end. Weird ending.
I enjoyed this book until the end. The ending was abrupt and left the reader hanging. The ending felt like the Author became bored with the story and just rushed to end. Weird ending.
July 29, 2020
Enjoyed It
When Basel and Aya met for the first time you can see the attraction they had to each other. I am they started a relationship together. I am happy Aya found out where she came from. Good book.
When Basel and Aya met for the first time you can see the attraction they had to each other. I am they started a relationship together. I am happy Aya found out where she came from. Good book.
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