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Crowne Legacy #1
Face Down Fridays: Prelude
Ever indulged in your wildest fantasies without any restrictions or consequences?
HER
Sly smirk. Heated glance. I knew I was hooked from the first moment our eyes connected. But I’m not the type of woman to give in easily. Especially when his offer is dripping in rule breaking notions threatening to consume me.
HIM
I wanted her willing and ready for anything before she’d even spoken a single word. I’m a patient man, but even patience has a timeframe when it comes to following her rules. But as she’ll soon learn, I don’t follow rules. I make them.
Please Note: Face Down Fridays is a fast-burn, sexy prelude to the Crowne Legacy series. Although this story can be read as a stand-alone, it’s an intro into the series.
HER
Sly smirk. Heated glance. I knew I was hooked from the first moment our eyes connected. But I’m not the type of woman to give in easily. Especially when his offer is dripping in rule breaking notions threatening to consume me.
HIM
I wanted her willing and ready for anything before she’d even spoken a single word. I’m a patient man, but even patience has a timeframe when it comes to following her rules. But as she’ll soon learn, I don’t follow rules. I make them.
Please Note: Face Down Fridays is a fast-burn, sexy prelude to the Crowne Legacy series. Although this story can be read as a stand-alone, it’s an intro into the series.
166 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 11, 2020
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About the author
Sherelle Green
92 books524 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Sherelle Green crafts brutal worlds where lust and danger collide. Known for her addictive, high-stakes mafia romances, she’s built an entire dark empire through her books—a place where ruthless antiheroes and complex heroines navigate twisted loyalties, betrayal, and forbidden passion.
With a deep fascination for the darker corners of love, she dives into themes of power, lust, vulnerability, and redemption, blending suspense and sensuality to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
From intricate family sagas and compelling love affairs, to thought-provoking fiction and romantic crime thrillers, her novels touch on how experiences & environment impact the way her beautifully flawed and relatable protagonists view life and love.
With a deep fascination for the darker corners of love, she dives into themes of power, lust, vulnerability, and redemption, blending suspense and sensuality to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
From intricate family sagas and compelling love affairs, to thought-provoking fiction and romantic crime thrillers, her novels touch on how experiences & environment impact the way her beautifully flawed and relatable protagonists view life and love.
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September 27, 2021
Listened to the audiobook! And whew... talk about puddle in your panties! This book was so hot and the narrators did the story justice. Now, let me go download book two!!
March 5, 2023
Well, damn! Sherelle Green came with the heat with Face Down Fridays! Jade and Nash were so nasty, they had me blushing throughout the entire book. Whew chile! These two were hot! The chemistry between Jade and Nash was off the charts. Each of them had the other whipped. Their attraction to one another was instant from the moment they locked eyes at First Class Fantasy. I loved that both characters were alphas. Jade gave as good as she got with no problem but, she also had no problem submitting. This book was filled with plenty of steamy sex in and out of the bedroom. It was intriguing while giving us a little mystery surrounding the Crowne family. As always, Wesleigh Siobhan and Sean Crisden did a phenomenal job. We can always count on an A+ performance from them. Face Down Fridays was a great prelude to this series. I look forward to reading about the other Crowne brothers.
April 1, 2024
Yes! I loved this story, and I am moving on to book #2. The narrators were amazing, and I felt like I was there...wowsa! Lol!
October 11, 2025
Absolutely loved this spicy story and this was a great introduction that made me want to dive more into the crowne legacy. I am excited to see where this series is headed because even the supporting characters, that I’m sure will show up in other books had me laughing uncontrollably. The MMC in this story saw what he wanted, went for it and did not take no for an answer. His abrasiveness was attractive, on to book 2
September 6, 2024
This book is nasssyyyyy 😂😂😂 it’s really good and well written. If you like Zane you’ll love it
June 30, 2025
Sex, sex and more sex. Nothing really happened that entertained me
October 15, 2022
HOT!
Well… what an introduction to the Crowne’s!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was the right amount of spice and sizzle. I am definitely intrigued by this series!
Well… what an introduction to the Crowne’s!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was the right amount of spice and sizzle. I am definitely intrigued by this series!
November 5, 2024
ooouhh yea get it ig
May 21, 2022
2.5 ⭐️ I listened to this on audiobook and I’m definitely a Sean Crisden fan now. The writing itself was ok the storyline seems to be kind of extra but it is a Prelude so understandable I guess. The book was spicy and entertaining. Having a Black family named Crowne with liquor nicknames is cute. There wasn’t enough interaction with the other Crowne siblings to make me need to get into the series but I got more driving to do to at least give the next book a try.
March 4, 2023
whew.
chileeeeeeeee they are some freaks lmaooo. this was short but a pretty good introduction of what to expect from the next books in the series.
chileeeeeeeee they are some freaks lmaooo. this was short but a pretty good introduction of what to expect from the next books in the series.
December 2, 2025
i really didn’t like it so that’s awkward
August 30, 2020
As readers, we’ve been known to watch for new releases like some people watch stocks. But, I found myself unprepared for the surprises and twist in Face Down Friday!
It’s been a minute since we’ve all been Undone by Carter, which is where we learned of the Crowe crew. When the author asked if we were ready for this series….it was a resounding YES!!!…but I guarantee after reading this you will have a change of heart.
Nash, an alpha hero and Jade, the powerhouse heroine have mad chemistry that lands them in scenes that could push this book into an erotic category. They were not your average couple and this was more than a simple romance story.
Taking off the soft gloves, the author gives us an intriguing intro to the Crowe series. Not only will I recommend this book, but I also encourage you to line up a reading buddy.
It’s been a minute since we’ve all been Undone by Carter, which is where we learned of the Crowe crew. When the author asked if we were ready for this series….it was a resounding YES!!!…but I guarantee after reading this you will have a change of heart.
Nash, an alpha hero and Jade, the powerhouse heroine have mad chemistry that lands them in scenes that could push this book into an erotic category. They were not your average couple and this was more than a simple romance story.
Taking off the soft gloves, the author gives us an intriguing intro to the Crowe series. Not only will I recommend this book, but I also encourage you to line up a reading buddy.
September 4, 2024
Short, sweet, and spicy. Great book.
March 18, 2025
cool
The book was cool. A quick erotica with a little family drama. If it was always her intent to buy the second place, then why’d she purchase the first property.
A couple of grammatical errors.
The book was cool. A quick erotica with a little family drama. If it was always her intent to buy the second place, then why’d she purchase the first property.
A couple of grammatical errors.
October 13, 2022
Oh this was good and spicy. I’m going to enjoy getting to know the Crowne family!!
August 23, 2021
Face Down Fridays by Sherelle Green is about First Class Fantasy club owner Jade Daniels and venture capitalist Nash Crowne. Nash walks into FCF and Jade spots him immediately. He’s handsome but also she doesn’t recognize him and she knows all of her club members. After a conversation Jade quickly realizes who Nash is and just how long she’s “known” him. Nash is visiting FCF for several reasons, he’s got motive and an ulterior motive 👀 After years of foreplay Nash is starving for Jade and hoping she makes true on her promises. This is one hot read 🥵 with some interesting twists and turns. Nash and Jade make good use of every day of the week especially Face Down Friday 🤤 This a great introduction to the notorious Crowne family. If you like a sexy story with a side of family drama and interesting business deals this ones for you.
August 13, 2020
Face Down You All!
The prequel or intro to the Crown series was hands down too amazing. The story was a fast-paced chemistry lesson in how to find the right elements with an explosive effect, and have limited casualties. That means, this was a passionate story between to beautiful people. In Jade's first meeting with Nash, It was evident, I was in for a smooth ride. And...the hot factor in the story elevated the reading experience to the highest standards of quality with each page turned. Nash's secrets kept the story engaging, along with the chemistry between him and Jade. The mystery elements in the story adds another winning point for me. I am ready for the next edition.
The prequel or intro to the Crown series was hands down too amazing. The story was a fast-paced chemistry lesson in how to find the right elements with an explosive effect, and have limited casualties. That means, this was a passionate story between to beautiful people. In Jade's first meeting with Nash, It was evident, I was in for a smooth ride. And...the hot factor in the story elevated the reading experience to the highest standards of quality with each page turned. Nash's secrets kept the story engaging, along with the chemistry between him and Jade. The mystery elements in the story adds another winning point for me. I am ready for the next edition.
February 25, 2023
I know it's a Novella and they typically are having to tell a whole story in a short period but this was a little much for me. It seemed extremely rushed and unrealistic. Not to mention some of the details just seemed plucked out of the sky and placed in the book. Specifically the CIA reference. It was weird, seemingly out of nowhere, and random AF. It added absolutely nothing to the storyline.
April 9, 2024
Whewww ... Those scenes were spicy 🥵. The title is definitely fitting. Excited for the rest of the series and the unfolding of all the family secrets.
September 27, 2021
Face Down, A** Up
It took me a minute to realize that the Crownes' from this book were the same from the 'To Marry A Madden' series and that heightened my curiosity, outside the title 😏.
Jade is a no nonsense business savvy type of woman; not much can shake her and I liked that about her. Her weakness, of sorts, is the one man she's been communicating with, yet has never met officially, Mr. Nash Crowne. He's about to introduce her to an even wilder sexy side and show her his heart in the process and I wasn't mad about it at all.
Nash Crowne had a lot of skeletons, if you will, yet not by his own doing. Learning secrets of his past and how they all started to unravel was a nice added touch by the author. I enjoyed getting to know and be reacquainted with his Crowne siblings.
This was a quick intro that packed a lot, yet I'm truly ready for more of the Crownes'. Good read.
It took me a minute to realize that the Crownes' from this book were the same from the 'To Marry A Madden' series and that heightened my curiosity, outside the title 😏.
Jade is a no nonsense business savvy type of woman; not much can shake her and I liked that about her. Her weakness, of sorts, is the one man she's been communicating with, yet has never met officially, Mr. Nash Crowne. He's about to introduce her to an even wilder sexy side and show her his heart in the process and I wasn't mad about it at all.
Nash Crowne had a lot of skeletons, if you will, yet not by his own doing. Learning secrets of his past and how they all started to unravel was a nice added touch by the author. I enjoyed getting to know and be reacquainted with his Crowne siblings.
This was a quick intro that packed a lot, yet I'm truly ready for more of the Crownes'. Good read.
December 19, 2025
I read this mainly because I read the Maverick dynasty and I wanted to know more about the Madden & Crowne families. Not much happened in this book though besides hunching. There were some secrets shared. And Jade and Nash had a quick love that actually was building over 15yrs so I found that to be interesting. We got some intro into the side characters but not enough about them to make me excited to dive into their books. I guess that’s the authors intent though….They’re mysterious so it keeps reading to learn more about this family.
February 4, 2022
Probably should have read the blurb first. I was a tad disappointed with this book.
I have , previously, read some awesome books by Ms. Green, so this one caught me by surprise. The raw, down and dirty sex and the over the top profanity was really unexpected.
And now I discover I have the rest of the series as well. Okay automatic one click is now over for me!!!! lol!!!
I have , previously, read some awesome books by Ms. Green, so this one caught me by surprise. The raw, down and dirty sex and the over the top profanity was really unexpected.
And now I discover I have the rest of the series as well. Okay automatic one click is now over for me!!!! lol!!!
March 25, 2024
Good story. Spicy. Loved the characters. Loved the narrators. 2.5 hrs long so a nice quick listen.
June 24, 2024
The book I didn’t know I needed! Wow, wow and wow again! On to the book 2 …
December 7, 2024
Sex Sex and more Sex 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
January 19, 2024
Thank you IG! Cute little novella and I’m going to read the next 9. Black organized crime family and each book centers on one sibling and their love interest!
July 30, 2021
Listen with a name like Face Down Fridays I knew I was in for some sexy times. But yall I was not prepared for the heat that are main characters produced in this read, let's discuss.
Our heroine is Jade Daniels, owner of First Class Fantasy. I am always a fan of a woman that is boss in her industry and one that is exploratory of her sexuality. Our hero is Nash Crowne, who was a secret investor in her business, First Class Fantasy, is fine, fine. The physical attraction was immediate between Jade and Nash. Nash just had about 15 years of foreplay caused by the letters Jade sent him because of his initial investment into her business.
The sexy time sessions that Jade and Nash had this old girl blushing. This is a short read so I don’t want to give away the plot, however it was a nice introduction to the Crowne family. It gave me just a peek into their family to intrigue me. Sherelle Green is a new to me author and I am happy that I gave a read/listen to this title. I did listen to the audiobook pairing as I read along and Wesleigh Siobhan and Sean Crisden brought the heat as they voiced these characters. 4 stars
Our heroine is Jade Daniels, owner of First Class Fantasy. I am always a fan of a woman that is boss in her industry and one that is exploratory of her sexuality. Our hero is Nash Crowne, who was a secret investor in her business, First Class Fantasy, is fine, fine. The physical attraction was immediate between Jade and Nash. Nash just had about 15 years of foreplay caused by the letters Jade sent him because of his initial investment into her business.
The sexy time sessions that Jade and Nash had this old girl blushing. This is a short read so I don’t want to give away the plot, however it was a nice introduction to the Crowne family. It gave me just a peek into their family to intrigue me. Sherelle Green is a new to me author and I am happy that I gave a read/listen to this title. I did listen to the audiobook pairing as I read along and Wesleigh Siobhan and Sean Crisden brought the heat as they voiced these characters. 4 stars
August 4, 2024
Definitely feel like I read this before. I wanted to read another book that's in this series but I probably should've just read that one instead of this one. It's insta-love kinda. Lots of spicy scenes but not that memorable.
TW: mentions of adult/minor relationship, black emotional trauma related to said relationship and foster care system.
TW: mentions of adult/minor relationship, black emotional trauma related to said relationship and foster care system.
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November 25, 2020
Page one had me thinking "ok then"! It was good to see a Woman handling her Man. From the beginning, I knew that Nash had it going on. In addition to a physical connection with Jade, Nash also wanted her mind and her heart. Despite just meeting for the first time, they had interacted for years.
It was good to get a little more detail about the Crowne's. This prelude had the right elements: a sexy couple with hot scenes and background about the Crowne's family that we want to learn more about. After reading this, I had to go back in Ms. Green's catalog to read "Her Christmas Wish", which features Nash's brother Luke. Ms. Green's books have become better and better and she has become one of my favorite Authors!
It was good to get a little more detail about the Crowne's. This prelude had the right elements: a sexy couple with hot scenes and background about the Crowne's family that we want to learn more about. After reading this, I had to go back in Ms. Green's catalog to read "Her Christmas Wish", which features Nash's brother Luke. Ms. Green's books have become better and better and she has become one of my favorite Authors!
May 27, 2022
🔥😩
This book had me clutching my pearls!! I knew this book was going to take me on a journey when Nash walked in Jade’s office like he owned the place and was ready to do, “the do” with her. Technically he did own some of Jade’s business, as one of the investors but the two had never met in person. Nash definitely gave Jade a run for her money and sis was beside herself trying to remain professional. I loved that both characters were not shy when it came to their sexual needs and I was here for it! This read is short but the characters were super lovable, they had good chemistry, and they communicated their needs well. There was slight drama and a ton of happy endings. I enjoyed everything about this book and cannot wait to read more about the Crowne family!
This book had me clutching my pearls!! I knew this book was going to take me on a journey when Nash walked in Jade’s office like he owned the place and was ready to do, “the do” with her. Technically he did own some of Jade’s business, as one of the investors but the two had never met in person. Nash definitely gave Jade a run for her money and sis was beside herself trying to remain professional. I loved that both characters were not shy when it came to their sexual needs and I was here for it! This read is short but the characters were super lovable, they had good chemistry, and they communicated their needs well. There was slight drama and a ton of happy endings. I enjoyed everything about this book and cannot wait to read more about the Crowne family!
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