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Held Captive by a Criminal's Heart
Silky, a High School Guidance Counselor, has never known love like what he’s experienced with his wife. Tender, intentional, and devoted... one look in her eyes and the world stops turning — until he’s hauled away in the middle of the night, arrested on murder charges. When those telling eyes begin to drip with doubt, love doesn’t look the same.Siara, a CPA, has her world rocked from the bottom when the love of her life is accused of murdering his ex-wife. Holding true to her vows, Siara stands by his side until the day he is released from prison, however, home doesn’t feel the same. Trust is no longer certain but becomes a lingering question. Did Silky kill his ex-wife? And if he did, is Siara in danger of meeting the same demise? Or will another truth arise and allow them to reclaim their love?
108 pages, Paperback
Published July 22, 2020
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About the author
B. Love
274 books1,422 followersVoted AAMBC's 2018 Romance author of the year, Master storyteller B. Love is the unparalleled self-love teacher. As the powerhouse for modern-day womanhood, she pens contagious content that encourages readers to internalize admiration and intimacy. She allows her most powerful vessel to guide her stories, wholly.
Since age 12, Love has been spreading self-awareness, care, and appreciation. For over six years, Love has authored over 40 publications centered around heart-piercing, reverence-worthy romance. Her novels not only entertain but challenge the audience to explore love. With a keen eye for passion, desire and dynamism she includes heuristic methods in her beautifully curated accounts of life.
B. Love’s entire persona is spearheaded by her incredible infatuation with the power of love. Contained within each novel, is an edification created for the glorification of self. Her pen bleeds for the souls who need just an inkling of empowerment. Each story is written with the intent to enlighten, engross and enkindle the passion in whoever picks up her book.
Since age 12, Love has been spreading self-awareness, care, and appreciation. For over six years, Love has authored over 40 publications centered around heart-piercing, reverence-worthy romance. Her novels not only entertain but challenge the audience to explore love. With a keen eye for passion, desire and dynamism she includes heuristic methods in her beautifully curated accounts of life.
B. Love’s entire persona is spearheaded by her incredible infatuation with the power of love. Contained within each novel, is an edification created for the glorification of self. Her pen bleeds for the souls who need just an inkling of empowerment. Each story is written with the intent to enlighten, engross and enkindle the passion in whoever picks up her book.
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July 16, 2020
Overall the book was a decent read. I didn't know what I would rate this one only because I guessed the plot and it felt a little lifetime storyish. But overall it was a good read
September 5, 2020
Bomb read
Oh OK... Miss love, this story was really good. Oh how I wish it was longer. I don't think anyone was expecting that twist you gave us.
Oh OK... Miss love, this story was really good. Oh how I wish it was longer. I don't think anyone was expecting that twist you gave us.
August 30, 2020
Whoa!!!
This book was so good I couldn’t put it down. I read this in one sitting . My eyes was glued . I’m so speechless because I thought I had predicted who was behind all this mess. Ok Ms. B Love you have me hook. I ready for more. 🔥🔥
This book was so good I couldn’t put it down. I read this in one sitting . My eyes was glued . I’m so speechless because I thought I had predicted who was behind all this mess. Ok Ms. B Love you have me hook. I ready for more. 🔥🔥
July 15, 2020
B. Love stepped out of her comfort zone with this story. It's often hard for writers to cross over to other genres, but B. Love smashed this. The ambassador of black romance novels wrote a mystery/thriller and it did not disappoint. I hope she continues to give this genre a go.
Silia is in love and happily married with her husband Silky, but when his ex-wife and best friend turn up dead back to back, she starts to question him and her love for him. When she has her daughter Silia it only complicates things as secrets are revealed and nothing is as it seems.
My mind was completely blown by the end of this story. Everything I thought would happen didn't and the stuff that actually happened left me intrigued.
Silia is in love and happily married with her husband Silky, but when his ex-wife and best friend turn up dead back to back, she starts to question him and her love for him. When she has her daughter Silia it only complicates things as secrets are revealed and nothing is as it seems.
My mind was completely blown by the end of this story. Everything I thought would happen didn't and the stuff that actually happened left me intrigued.
July 14, 2020
Side eyed goodness
So, B. Love says this is her venture into writing murder mystery. I say well you done good kid! I can’t say too much because I don’t want to spoil anything. Just know this Silky and Siera are happily in love . Their love is tested when Silky is accused of murdering his ex wife. Did he or didn’t he? Does Siera stand by the love of her life when it doesn’t look good? Is Silky the perfect man, or is he hiding an ugly secret? Well , I ain’t no snitch so if you want to know the answers to these questions, please do yourself a favor and read “Held Captive by a Criminals Heart” B. Love continues to push boundaries. Love this book!!
So, B. Love says this is her venture into writing murder mystery. I say well you done good kid! I can’t say too much because I don’t want to spoil anything. Just know this Silky and Siera are happily in love . Their love is tested when Silky is accused of murdering his ex wife. Did he or didn’t he? Does Siera stand by the love of her life when it doesn’t look good? Is Silky the perfect man, or is he hiding an ugly secret? Well , I ain’t no snitch so if you want to know the answers to these questions, please do yourself a favor and read “Held Captive by a Criminals Heart” B. Love continues to push boundaries. Love this book!!
July 19, 2020
I enjoyed reading this story but I found it to be a bit predictable with who the real killer was. The story was written well enough and was intriguing enough that I still wanted to complete the book to confirm if what I thought would happen would and it did. That for me was kinda disappointing only because I figured out what would happen half way thru. On the flip side of that I like puzzles and confirming if my hypothesis is right so I read the rest of the book straight thru. This was a pretty good first attempt at mystery and suspense writing for B. Love and I'm sure I will read the next one as well.
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July 27, 2020
Title: Held Captive by a Criminal's Heart
Author: B. Love
Publisher: B.L.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Held Captive by a Criminal's Heart" by B. Love
My Speculation:
Wow-what a read that will leave you utterly shocked at the way this story played out. The author did give the reader one excellently good read as the story goes into its 'mystery, love, murder, hate, and revenge.' It was so good seeing how well Siara knew something was wrong and took action to find out what was going on with her husband. To find out what was going on, you will just have to pick up "Held Captive by a Criminal's Heart" to see what was going on with Silky.
Author: B. Love
Publisher: B.L.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Held Captive by a Criminal's Heart" by B. Love
My Speculation:
Wow-what a read that will leave you utterly shocked at the way this story played out. The author did give the reader one excellently good read as the story goes into its 'mystery, love, murder, hate, and revenge.' It was so good seeing how well Siara knew something was wrong and took action to find out what was going on with her husband. To find out what was going on, you will just have to pick up "Held Captive by a Criminal's Heart" to see what was going on with Silky.
July 15, 2020
You have got to read this book!!!!!!
The GOAT!!!! If you didn't do anything else, B. Love, you've lived up to your name! This book was absolutely AMAZING! I was trying to help find clues and coming up with my own conclusion. I wasn't sure, but I felt like that wasn't him. I was asking nobody, "Maybe he had one..." Not knowing HE DID! This book had me on edge to where I did not put it down. You are one heck of a writer, ma'am. I don't know what I expected, but it wasn't this. This book was so good I'm over here squealing! Great job, B!!!!
The GOAT!!!! If you didn't do anything else, B. Love, you've lived up to your name! This book was absolutely AMAZING! I was trying to help find clues and coming up with my own conclusion. I wasn't sure, but I felt like that wasn't him. I was asking nobody, "Maybe he had one..." Not knowing HE DID! This book had me on edge to where I did not put it down. You are one heck of a writer, ma'am. I don't know what I expected, but it wasn't this. This book was so good I'm over here squealing! Great job, B!!!!
July 15, 2020
Held Captive by a Criminal's Heart
B. Love you did it again!! This story had me from the beginning. But I can admit I didn't see that coming with the Twin brother Casanova. You really don't know what you do to kids when you give them away or put them in the system. There life can go either way good are bad. Siara follow her gut and go her husband back. But having that baby...noooooo I don't think I could have done that. . It all worked out in the end!! Excellent job B. Love!!🔥🔥🔥
B. Love you did it again!! This story had me from the beginning. But I can admit I didn't see that coming with the Twin brother Casanova. You really don't know what you do to kids when you give them away or put them in the system. There life can go either way good are bad. Siara follow her gut and go her husband back. But having that baby...noooooo I don't think I could have done that. . It all worked out in the end!! Excellent job B. Love!!🔥🔥🔥
July 3, 2021
The most amazing thing about this book is that, according to the author's note at the beginning, this is the author's first mystery. If this is how one enters a new genre, then I'm sure readers will delight in what follows. I loved Silk and Sisi's chemistry and their interconnectedness. I did not see the twist surrounding the false accusations against Silk coming. I would have loved for the author to draw out the conclusion--but she did point out that it was a novella...nonetheless, I STAN for B. Love's stories!
July 16, 2020
Wow!!!
For this to Queen B. Love’s first book in the Mystery genre it was amazingly written. For it to be a novella we got the full picture with no holes left unfilled. The storyline was well put together and the suspense behind it had me guessing the whole time trying to figure it out before the conclusion. I loved the characters as well especially the fact that Siara didn’t just give up until she learned the whole truth and didn’t let it hinder her love for Silky.
For this to Queen B. Love’s first book in the Mystery genre it was amazingly written. For it to be a novella we got the full picture with no holes left unfilled. The storyline was well put together and the suspense behind it had me guessing the whole time trying to figure it out before the conclusion. I loved the characters as well especially the fact that Siara didn’t just give up until she learned the whole truth and didn’t let it hinder her love for Silky.
July 21, 2020
OhMyGawt!
Ms. B did the doggone thang once again! I think she could write how to manuals and make them a good read. My first literary love is psychological thrillers adding the romance element took it to a whole other level. I was right there with her at the halfway point in the book, then she pushed me under the bus and I was run over by every tire. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait for her next full length thriller. I recommend this book.
Ms. B did the doggone thang once again! I think she could write how to manuals and make them a good read. My first literary love is psychological thrillers adding the romance element took it to a whole other level. I was right there with her at the halfway point in the book, then she pushed me under the bus and I was run over by every tire. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait for her next full length thriller. I recommend this book.
August 4, 2020
Good read
I was excited about this novella since it was a new genre for one of my faves. But then I read a few reviews which I dont do alot, but I did and 1 persons review told the whole dang story! I was so mad, I stopped once I saw where they were going but it was to late and ruined for me. So the whole time I read and knew the answers I felt so cheated. PLEASE DONT DO THAT! Respect other readers.
I was excited about this novella since it was a new genre for one of my faves. But then I read a few reviews which I dont do alot, but I did and 1 persons review told the whole dang story! I was so mad, I stopped once I saw where they were going but it was to late and ruined for me. So the whole time I read and knew the answers I felt so cheated. PLEASE DONT DO THAT! Respect other readers.
August 18, 2020
All I can say is WOW
Read this in one sitting, my husband had to warm up his own leftovers😊😊😊. I couldn't put this book down. To the author you said this was your first try at writing a mystery. You knocked it out of the park. 👏👏👏👏👏 I love all of your work, but this one. More like this please. If you love mystery and suspense this in one you shouldn't pass up. Click purchase this has twist and turns and you will totally be surprised at Who Done It.
Read this in one sitting, my husband had to warm up his own leftovers😊😊😊. I couldn't put this book down. To the author you said this was your first try at writing a mystery. You knocked it out of the park. 👏👏👏👏👏 I love all of your work, but this one. More like this please. If you love mystery and suspense this in one you shouldn't pass up. Click purchase this has twist and turns and you will totally be surprised at Who Done It.
July 15, 2020
Great read..The suspense was real!! I started to get suspicious when he first came back and she said that his eyes seem dark..i knew then something wasn't right..I'm glad the truth revealed itself through her persistence.. hopefully you write more suspense in the near future B.Love, I throughly enjoyed it..
July 15, 2020
B. The Beast has done it again!!! This story was so good with the different twist and turns, I was very shocked to see there was a twin doing all the dirt against Silky causing all the drama in his and Siara’s life. I was glad that she found a way to find out the ugly truth and get Silky is life back and get rid of Casanova for good!!
Great job B.!!! I can’t wait for the next one ❤️❤️
Great job B.!!! I can’t wait for the next one ❤️❤️
July 17, 2020
That was insanely good!
Talk about a nail biter...it had all of the elements for a romantic suspense. I wondered if we were in the same predicament as Siara would we have known, even better would we have been able to solve that dilemma. I don't want to give away any spoilers so I strongly suggest the readers to check it out!
Talk about a nail biter...it had all of the elements for a romantic suspense. I wondered if we were in the same predicament as Siara would we have known, even better would we have been able to solve that dilemma. I don't want to give away any spoilers so I strongly suggest the readers to check it out!
July 19, 2020
another winning read
This was a new style for B Love and I can’t wait to read what’s next. Silky and Siara their love and connection was strong, but there were extenuating circumstances that showed confusion and deception to slip in. Ultimately, Siara listened to her gut and discovered the lies and even more than she bargained to. In the end, love would win.
This was a new style for B Love and I can’t wait to read what’s next. Silky and Siara their love and connection was strong, but there were extenuating circumstances that showed confusion and deception to slip in. Ultimately, Siara listened to her gut and discovered the lies and even more than she bargained to. In the end, love would win.
July 20, 2020
Never Disappointed
B. Love has surpassed her own expectations. She has proven time and time again that her talent is not held captive by any genre. It spans all genres and can’t be contained.
Held Captive was her first venture into mystery or suspense. I’m sure it won’t be her last.
B. Love has surpassed her own expectations. She has proven time and time again that her talent is not held captive by any genre. It spans all genres and can’t be contained.
Held Captive was her first venture into mystery or suspense. I’m sure it won’t be her last.
August 1, 2020
Captivated
It was hard getting into the plot,but I read through it. It was good I'm excited that you don't box in yourself in romance only I like that you're trying different genre I think it's pretty cool. This book was based on a deviant mind it was really good I'm sure the more you write it will get better and better overall great read thanks B Love.
It was hard getting into the plot,but I read through it. It was good I'm excited that you don't box in yourself in romance only I like that you're trying different genre I think it's pretty cool. This book was based on a deviant mind it was really good I'm sure the more you write it will get better and better overall great read thanks B Love.
November 7, 2020
I was bamboozled!
I was initially convinced that Silky was innocent but as time went on, I started to believe he was guilty. When she described the difference in his features and characteristics, I pushed it to the back of my mind because alot COULD change in 3 months. This was an Amazing Read! Definitely a page-turner.
I was initially convinced that Silky was innocent but as time went on, I started to believe he was guilty. When she described the difference in his features and characteristics, I pushed it to the back of my mind because alot COULD change in 3 months. This was an Amazing Read! Definitely a page-turner.
December 20, 2022
Unexpected
Talk about a plot twist. This little story caught me ofc guard. I must say shouldn't risk have know her husband? I mean there should have been clues all along. You can't study someone and not slip up somehow. Parts of this was a !little unrealistic. I give it 5 stars because it caught me totally off guard.
Talk about a plot twist. This little story caught me ofc guard. I must say shouldn't risk have know her husband? I mean there should have been clues all along. You can't study someone and not slip up somehow. Parts of this was a !little unrealistic. I give it 5 stars because it caught me totally off guard.
July 14, 2020
SILKY
This book is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. B Love has a new genre. So glad Sisi trusted her gut and found out the truth about Cass. At first I thought Silky had multiple personalities. So glad it worked out in the end for Silky and Sisi. Thank you B Love for the HEA ending.
This book is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. B Love has a new genre. So glad Sisi trusted her gut and found out the truth about Cass. At first I thought Silky had multiple personalities. So glad it worked out in the end for Silky and Sisi. Thank you B Love for the HEA ending.
July 15, 2020
Did that
You did that. This book had d me questioning myself almost the whole book. Like girl are is it what we think it is? Or are you just losing it? It's like I wanted to know but I didn't. I can't wait to see what else you come up with. Incredible
You did that. This book had d me questioning myself almost the whole book. Like girl are is it what we think it is? Or are you just losing it? It's like I wanted to know but I didn't. I can't wait to see what else you come up with. Incredible
July 16, 2020
Just WOW
B. LOVE threw me for a loop with this one! Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect the first few chapters in...but the way she pulled things together with the twists and turns?! AMAZING!! Definitely recommend this book.
B. LOVE threw me for a loop with this one! Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect the first few chapters in...but the way she pulled things together with the twists and turns?! AMAZING!! Definitely recommend this book.
July 16, 2020
Wow
You had me going with this book. I was confused and upset about what was going on. How Casanova just took over and Sara no really knowing the difference and not knowing her husband had a twin. This book was amazing. 👏 Congratulations
You had me going with this book. I was confused and upset about what was going on. How Casanova just took over and Sara no really knowing the difference and not knowing her husband had a twin. This book was amazing. 👏 Congratulations
July 17, 2020
Great Build Up
This was a much different read than the others I’ve read by this Author and there is no regret. It was exciting and I had many of the same questions Siara had. Definitely a genre I’d like this Author to explore more of.
This was a much different read than the others I’ve read by this Author and there is no regret. It was exciting and I had many of the same questions Siara had. Definitely a genre I’d like this Author to explore more of.
July 17, 2020
B never disappoints
B never disappoints. This was a great read. I loved it from beginning to end. I actually applaud myself for figuring out the mystery way before it was revealed. Job well done. Definitely recommended
B never disappoints. This was a great read. I loved it from beginning to end. I actually applaud myself for figuring out the mystery way before it was revealed. Job well done. Definitely recommended
July 18, 2020
Twin flames.
I loved this Novella. It was a great mystery novel. I thought that Cassonva was Silky at first but learning the truth was shocking. Silky is such a good man and I am glad SiSi dug for the truth. I would definitely read another B Love mystery novel.
I loved this Novella. It was a great mystery novel. I thought that Cassonva was Silky at first but learning the truth was shocking. Silky is such a good man and I am glad SiSi dug for the truth. I would definitely read another B Love mystery novel.
July 19, 2020
Wow!
This book had a lot going on: murder, mystery, romance and a little action. I really enjoyed it and I was not expecting that ending. People will actually do whatever needs to be done for true love. Great job.
This book had a lot going on: murder, mystery, romance and a little action. I really enjoyed it and I was not expecting that ending. People will actually do whatever needs to be done for true love. Great job.
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