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If It's Meant To Be Love Shouldn't Hurt
This tale of forbidden love begins when Askari is released from the California's Youth Authority after six long gruesome years. No day on earth has been better than today....his eighteenth birthday. Not only is he free but he is off all paper work which means no probation. Not only this, but he has the finest cougar in California on his team. Her name is Anastasia. Life isn't all lovey-dovey for all though.
San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputy Tom Dickerson, Anastasia's ex-husband gives new meaning to stalking. High tech spying and harassment is only the beginning. When his stalking leads to the attempted murder of Anastasia after Deputy Dickerson violently, physically and sexually assaults her.
Revenge lands young Askari in jail fighting for his life and his freedom when he nearly kills Deputy Dickerson in public.
The couple’s love will constantly be tested, and Anastasia fights for her life in a hospital while Askari fights for his.
All the while Deputy Dickerson who eluded custody is a fugitive running free. No longer is he out to win his wife back, he’s out for blood as he continue to stalks Anastasia.
The young couple learns firsthand that Love Is Not Supposed To Hurt…..If It’s Meant To Be.
San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputy Tom Dickerson, Anastasia's ex-husband gives new meaning to stalking. High tech spying and harassment is only the beginning. When his stalking leads to the attempted murder of Anastasia after Deputy Dickerson violently, physically and sexually assaults her.
Revenge lands young Askari in jail fighting for his life and his freedom when he nearly kills Deputy Dickerson in public.
The couple’s love will constantly be tested, and Anastasia fights for her life in a hospital while Askari fights for his.
All the while Deputy Dickerson who eluded custody is a fugitive running free. No longer is he out to win his wife back, he’s out for blood as he continue to stalks Anastasia.
The young couple learns firsthand that Love Is Not Supposed To Hurt…..If It’s Meant To Be.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 25, 2020
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August 18, 2021
Love is worth the cost
If It's Meant To Be: Love Shouldn't Hurt is an age gap romance. Askari, is a young man that is well above his years. Anastasia, is a confident older woman. Sparks fly when these two are together. There's danger lurking around the corner, that will test their love for each other.
If It's Meant To Be: Love Shouldn't Hurt is an age gap romance. Askari, is a young man that is well above his years. Anastasia, is a confident older woman. Sparks fly when these two are together. There's danger lurking around the corner, that will test their love for each other.
August 20, 2021
Amazing 5 star read of a Love Story…
This was an amazing read from Author Khatari. His use of the pen is one of favorites. The vividness and the style of writing amazes me as he takes us on a emotional roller coaster of love, drama, sadness and excitement. Young Askari mature well beyond his years new exactly what he wanted and went for it. Anastasia like most women tried to fight the connection but the heart wants what the heart wants. These two face many forces of evil and obstacles along the way some of their own doing some out of their control. She is what he wanted and He is what she needed. True love has no rules. Love doesn’t understand age, timing, or what is perceived as what is right.
This was an amazing read from Author Khatari. His use of the pen is one of favorites. The vividness and the style of writing amazes me as he takes us on a emotional roller coaster of love, drama, sadness and excitement. Young Askari mature well beyond his years new exactly what he wanted and went for it. Anastasia like most women tried to fight the connection but the heart wants what the heart wants. These two face many forces of evil and obstacles along the way some of their own doing some out of their control. She is what he wanted and He is what she needed. True love has no rules. Love doesn’t understand age, timing, or what is perceived as what is right.
August 19, 2021
Such A Great Read!
This is the second time I have read this book. And it keeps getting better and better. I love this love story. If everyone could have a love like this, the world would be a better place!
This is the second time I have read this book. And it keeps getting better and better. I love this love story. If everyone could have a love like this, the world would be a better place!
August 19, 2021
This was a great read. This urban love tale was a page turner. I couldn't stop reading until I finished the book.
The love was intense and so was the pain, but LOVE prevailed.
Excellent job Author Khatari!
The love was intense and so was the pain, but LOVE prevailed.
Excellent job Author Khatari!
August 19, 2021
I truly enjoyed this book. A young stud and a cougar. The young stud fell in love and protected the woman he loved at all cost. It's a page-turner.
August 21, 2021
Amazing
Wow this was one roller coasters ride with the tow of them Tom was so crazy that he had me yelling like what is really wrong with him I was upset they way the beat ash Ford and the jail .I also love the way Laureen had her best friend back
Wow this was one roller coasters ride with the tow of them Tom was so crazy that he had me yelling like what is really wrong with him I was upset they way the beat ash Ford and the jail .I also love the way Laureen had her best friend back
October 17, 2021
Good Read
It was a good read. This couple endured so much all in the name of love. Askia, really matured throughout this book and his loyalty and love for Anastasia was like no other. Tom, got exactly what he deserved. Only drawback to me was the age difference, but still a good read. Good job Author Khatari.
It was a good read. This couple endured so much all in the name of love. Askia, really matured throughout this book and his loyalty and love for Anastasia was like no other. Tom, got exactly what he deserved. Only drawback to me was the age difference, but still a good read. Good job Author Khatari.
August 19, 2021
Author Khatari really did it this time. I can't stop reading this book. It has everything that you can imagine in it. From love to thug!! This is a must read. Ready to be mesmerize then read this book you will not be disappointed I give this book a five-star rating
August 20, 2021
Awesome book!
What a great storyline! This book is very high drama. It will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what will happen next. I really enjoyed getting to know the main characters, especially Anastasia. She's funny, kind and speaks her mind. She goes through dark times and comes out strong. I recommend this if your looking for a love story with action, heart break and excitement💜💙💜
What a great storyline! This book is very high drama. It will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what will happen next. I really enjoyed getting to know the main characters, especially Anastasia. She's funny, kind and speaks her mind. She goes through dark times and comes out strong. I recommend this if your looking for a love story with action, heart break and excitement💜💙💜
November 1, 2020
This was an amazing book. I included link and synopsis below for you to review.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LVYZBJ4/
This tale of forbidden love begins when Askari is released from the California's Youth Authority after six long gruesome years. No day on earth has been better than today....his eighteenth birthday. Not only is he free but he is off all paper work which means no probation. Not only this, but he has the finest cougar in California on his team. Her name is Anastasia. Life isn't all lovey-dovey for all though.
San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputy Tom Dickerson, Anastasia's ex-husband gives new meaning to stalking. High tech spying and harassment is only the beginning. When his stalking leads to the attempted murder of Anastasia after Deputy Dickerson violently, physically and sexually assaults her.
Revenge lands young Askari in jail fighting for his life and his freedom when he nearly kills Deputy Dickerson in public.
The couple’s love will constantly be tested, and Anastasia fights for her life in a hospital while Askari fights for his.
All the while Deputy Dickerson who eluded custody is a fugitive running free. No longer is he out to win his wife back, he’s out for blood as he continue to stalks Anastasia.
The young couple learns firsthand that Love Is Not Supposed To Hurt…..If It’s Meant To Be
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LVYZBJ4/
This tale of forbidden love begins when Askari is released from the California's Youth Authority after six long gruesome years. No day on earth has been better than today....his eighteenth birthday. Not only is he free but he is off all paper work which means no probation. Not only this, but he has the finest cougar in California on his team. Her name is Anastasia. Life isn't all lovey-dovey for all though.
San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputy Tom Dickerson, Anastasia's ex-husband gives new meaning to stalking. High tech spying and harassment is only the beginning. When his stalking leads to the attempted murder of Anastasia after Deputy Dickerson violently, physically and sexually assaults her.
Revenge lands young Askari in jail fighting for his life and his freedom when he nearly kills Deputy Dickerson in public.
The couple’s love will constantly be tested, and Anastasia fights for her life in a hospital while Askari fights for his.
All the while Deputy Dickerson who eluded custody is a fugitive running free. No longer is he out to win his wife back, he’s out for blood as he continue to stalks Anastasia.
The young couple learns firsthand that Love Is Not Supposed To Hurt…..If It’s Meant To Be
August 21, 2021
I've read other books from author Khatari, and he hits the mark each time.
If It's Meant To Be "Love Shouldn't Hurt" is the love story of Askari and Anastasia. In the eyes of most, their union couldn't look more wrong and headed for destruction. Their journey was filled with twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next. What most may not understand are the lengths they will go through to protect true love.
This author gives you a great story with in-depth characters that will not be easy to forget.
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If It's Meant To Be "Love Shouldn't Hurt" is the love story of Askari and Anastasia. In the eyes of most, their union couldn't look more wrong and headed for destruction. Their journey was filled with twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next. What most may not understand are the lengths they will go through to protect true love.
This author gives you a great story with in-depth characters that will not be easy to forget.
For the Ful Books& Booze Review;
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March 20, 2025
Read it
This book was a wild one, y'all. This book kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat. Y'all just read the damn book.
This book was a wild one, y'all. This book kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat. Y'all just read the damn book.
November 12, 2020
Good Read
This is my first read by this author. It was a good read. This couple endured so much all in the name of love. Askia, really matured throughout this book and his loyalty and love for Anastasia was like no other. Tom, got exactly what he deserved. Only drawback to me was the age difference, but still a good read. Good job Khatari.
This is my first read by this author. It was a good read. This couple endured so much all in the name of love. Askia, really matured throughout this book and his loyalty and love for Anastasia was like no other. Tom, got exactly what he deserved. Only drawback to me was the age difference, but still a good read. Good job Khatari.
October 11, 2021
Wow I loved the ending
Askari was a young man but he has an older man mentality. This couple had been though so much but they love they had for one another was truly amazing. Tom finally got his karma after all the pain he cause Anastasia. This was a great read and just goes to show tht age ain't nothing but a number when it come to who you love. This is another 5 star read by this author
Askari was a young man but he has an older man mentality. This couple had been though so much but they love they had for one another was truly amazing. Tom finally got his karma after all the pain he cause Anastasia. This was a great read and just goes to show tht age ain't nothing but a number when it come to who you love. This is another 5 star read by this author
October 18, 2021
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
This book.........let me tell you had me mad had me happy scared and every other emotion you can think of had me messaging the author and everything. Over all though I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK. The character development was impeccable the way the author used detailed how he word certain things was just marvelous
This book.........let me tell you had me mad had me happy scared and every other emotion you can think of had me messaging the author and everything. Over all though I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK. The character development was impeccable the way the author used detailed how he word certain things was just marvelous
October 19, 2021
Wow
If you’re anything like me then you’re a sucker for a good love story! Khatari brought the head with this one! This is one of those stories that will pull you in and have you feeling like you’re one of the characters in the book! Reading this book you could feel the passion coming from the characters as you read! This one was most definitely worth every star that I gave!
If you’re anything like me then you’re a sucker for a good love story! Khatari brought the head with this one! This is one of those stories that will pull you in and have you feeling like you’re one of the characters in the book! Reading this book you could feel the passion coming from the characters as you read! This one was most definitely worth every star that I gave!
December 23, 2023
Unfazed
This book touched me, I guess it my empathetic nature. The joys, the pains, the hurt and most importantly the unwavering forever love did it for me.
Prayers to all those unjustly incarcerated, victims of unnecessary brutality and those un-alived by the hands of law enforcement.
This book touched me, I guess it my empathetic nature. The joys, the pains, the hurt and most importantly the unwavering forever love did it for me.
Prayers to all those unjustly incarcerated, victims of unnecessary brutality and those un-alived by the hands of law enforcement.
October 16, 2021
Pure awesomeness
A beautiful story of love and romance with many twists and turns!! Excellent and exciting!! From tragedy to triumph back to tragedy! A highly recommend this book!!
A beautiful story of love and romance with many twists and turns!! Excellent and exciting!! From tragedy to triumph back to tragedy! A highly recommend this book!!
October 6, 2022
Great Book
This was a great Love story from beginning to end. The more I read the deeper the storyline got.
There was a lot of drama in this book. No matter what age you Are if it's love that all that matter.
Great ending look forward to reading more of your book
This was a great Love story from beginning to end. The more I read the deeper the storyline got.
There was a lot of drama in this book. No matter what age you Are if it's love that all that matter.
Great ending look forward to reading more of your book
November 26, 2020
This book is a must read from Author Khatari! He executed the storyline of a young G who fall in love with an older woman! It was strong in action with adrenaline up the roof, good outstanding love making that gave great details with excitement! Romeo & Juliette has nothing in comparison of this thug love! This pilot in this story bring real meaning to love “Jf it’s meant to be; Shouldn’t have to hurt especially for women who have encountered being with a younger man that based their aged not to love a good man because the aged barrel that sometimes hold true but not always! True love ❤️ can concord the odds I do believed that! Outstanding 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars with crossing over into a different type of writing! It shows great talent! Kudos! IJS RealtalkHelene!
January 13, 2021
Emotional
This book.........let me tell you had me mad had me happy scared and every other emotion you can think of had me messaging the author and everything. Over all though I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK. The character development was impeccable the way the author used detailed how he word certain things was just marvelous.
This book.........let me tell you had me mad had me happy scared and every other emotion you can think of had me messaging the author and everything. Over all though I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK. The character development was impeccable the way the author used detailed how he word certain things was just marvelous.
November 2, 2020
What a great love story. This book was so very! Khatari took us on a journey of love like no other. I loved the way this man loved that woman! The end of the book was the best part! I look forward to reading more from this author.
March 3, 2021
In this STANDALONE, Author Khatari proved his versatile writing skills. Please grab copies of his other must read novels under De'Kari as well as Dirt Bag under Khatari and you will see for yourself..
Can not wait for more work from Khatari. A true talent.
Can not wait for more work from Khatari. A true talent.
October 17, 2021
Author Khatari is a very gifted writer and capable of bringing out every heartfelt emotion you possess. There is a lot of pain and suffering in his books but also a lot of beauty and love. Author Khatari's books are a must read.
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