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Madaris Family Saga #1.5
CUPID'S BOW
At age six, Kimara Stafford had a crush on Kyle. At 16, she hoped he'd be her Valentine...just as he announced his love - for someone else. Now grown-up, gorgeous Kimara doesn't need or want the playboy heir. But he has other things in mind.
3 hours and 51 minutes
3 hours and 51 minutes
- GenresRomanceContemporary
97 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 21, 2013
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About the author
Brenda Jackson
930 books3,649 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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October 25, 2016
Another Madaris friends book I missed...after hearing so much about Kyle and Kimora...it was nice to FINALLY read how they came together...NOT my favorite but still a DECENT read...ENJOYED discovering all the steps Kyle's grandfather took to ensure that the two ended up together...he DEFINITELY played Cupid!
January 7, 2026
Enjoyed Kyle and Kimara’s story. Reading these older romances that date back to the 90s and before, highlights some age gaps and even tropes that may not hit the same now. I still have an appreciation for the author and the love story conveyed.
January 14, 2022
I'm definitely a fan of Brenda Jackson. This book was short, sweet, and to the point, but man, I really enjoyed myself with it! Can't wait to read more!
July 29, 2023
Cupid's Bow
I loved the story of Kyle and Kimara!! Kimara had a sweet innocent love that I could definitely relate to. I read this book quickly over 2 days. I had read "One Special Moment" out of order just prior to this so it was good to get the back story of Kyle and Kimara and even better seeing the introduction of the handsome Sterling Hamilton. I guess Fire and Desire is up next! Happy reading you all!!
I loved the story of Kyle and Kimara!! Kimara had a sweet innocent love that I could definitely relate to. I read this book quickly over 2 days. I had read "One Special Moment" out of order just prior to this so it was good to get the back story of Kyle and Kimara and even better seeing the introduction of the handsome Sterling Hamilton. I guess Fire and Desire is up next! Happy reading you all!!
April 2, 2024
This was a cute story. Marriage arranged by decree of his grandfather's will. She had always loved him. He had his heart broken by another and was intent on not giving his heart to another woman.
I really enjoyed this book.
I really enjoyed this book.
September 10, 2019
After knowing Kimara & Kyle from The Madaris family, it was nice to learn their story
October 9, 2019
Nice love story. Quick read. Great to get to know other "Madaris" friends!!!
December 6, 2019
Nice predictable easy read. Enjoyed it.
July 30, 2021
Cupid's Bow. This book was great! I enjoyed reading this book!
August 31, 2021
A short sweet read.
September 8, 2021
Hey this was an older one
Great story j must have missed this one cause I k or I read sterling’s book. Well great story anyway
Great story j must have missed this one cause I k or I read sterling’s book. Well great story anyway
October 10, 2021
What a great story
I really loved this story so much, the love they had was really a special love. If you haven’t read this story I hope you do read it, it is a great story.
I really loved this story so much, the love they had was really a special love. If you haven’t read this story I hope you do read it, it is a great story.
February 3, 2022
I don’t do romance it’s too predictable
July 4, 2022
Loved It!
I truly enjoyed Kyle and Kimara’s story. Brenda’s creativity continues to astonish me and I’m devouring series after series. She is a master storyteller!💜💙
I truly enjoyed Kyle and Kimara’s story. Brenda’s creativity continues to astonish me and I’m devouring series after series. She is a master storyteller!💜💙
January 16, 2025
Short but sweet
All they needed was a little push in the right direction and let nature take its course. Kyle and Kimara were made for each othe and Poppa Garwood knew it.
All they needed was a little push in the right direction and let nature take its course. Kyle and Kimara were made for each othe and Poppa Garwood knew it.
March 8, 2021
I found this to be an ok read; typically, I favor marriage of convenience tropes. While I liked the premise, the execution sometimes left me uncomfortable. Namely, I found it difficult to get over the fact that at 16, Kimara was head over heels in love with Kyle, who was eight years her senior. Granted, this was a one-sided affair, seeing as she did not have an opportunity to act on her interest. But her youth made the age gap cringey for me. Perhaps it would have been less jarring if her character was even a couple years older. Especially seeing as though Poppa Garwood had essentially been plotting for Kimara and Kyle to get hitched since Kimara was 16.
Now, I have read other stories where a will stipulates that an heir can only access their inheritance if the married. I can roll with that. But I felt as though Poppa Garwood was doing the absolute most when he demanded that they also conceive within 6 months of marriage. That was a bit much for me and that fact kept pulling me out of the story because one, it was kind of creepy and two, fertility doesn't always work like that but ok...
This was originally published in the last 90s so there were some things brought up about weight, appearances, and gendered norms that just did not hold up well for our current times. I found it tougher to keep in mind the time period so that I could continue to enjoy the book.
Overall it was not a bad read, but definitely a mixed bag experience.
Now, I have read other stories where a will stipulates that an heir can only access their inheritance if the married. I can roll with that. But I felt as though Poppa Garwood was doing the absolute most when he demanded that they also conceive within 6 months of marriage. That was a bit much for me and that fact kept pulling me out of the story because one, it was kind of creepy and two, fertility doesn't always work like that but ok...
This was originally published in the last 90s so there were some things brought up about weight, appearances, and gendered norms that just did not hold up well for our current times. I found it tougher to keep in mind the time period so that I could continue to enjoy the book.
Overall it was not a bad read, but definitely a mixed bag experience.
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March 19, 2021
Excellent read
Excellent read, I loved the characters and storyline. Kyle and Kimara both had their heart broken. Her’s by him and him by a cheating fiancé. Kyle and Kimara married to fulfill his grandfather’s will. It took a decade for Kyle to recognize and allow himself to love in his heart again. He and Kimara were meant for each other and his grandfather knew it. True love conquers all.
Excellent read, I loved the characters and storyline. Kyle and Kimara both had their heart broken. Her’s by him and him by a cheating fiancé. Kyle and Kimara married to fulfill his grandfather’s will. It took a decade for Kyle to recognize and allow himself to love in his heart again. He and Kimara were meant for each other and his grandfather knew it. True love conquers all.
March 10, 2021
Wonderful love story.
Enjoyed Kyle and Kamara's story. Kyle's grandfather was a sneaky one. When his will was read with several stipulations regarding Kyle and Kamara's Kyle was very upset but his grandfather was right. Kyle got cold feet and left the marriage. In the end, love won out and Kamara and Skype remained together and had three children. I love this author.
Enjoyed Kyle and Kamara's story. Kyle's grandfather was a sneaky one. When his will was read with several stipulations regarding Kyle and Kamara's Kyle was very upset but his grandfather was right. Kyle got cold feet and left the marriage. In the end, love won out and Kamara and Skype remained together and had three children. I love this author.
March 23, 2021
Awesome book
I chose this rating because I love the whole madris series and what I didn't like is that Kyle tried to let the woman he was engaged to nine years before control his heart and he stopped giving women his heart until his grandfather made that stipulation that his marry the girl he grow up with and he fell in love with her that's the part I really like.
I chose this rating because I love the whole madris series and what I didn't like is that Kyle tried to let the woman he was engaged to nine years before control his heart and he stopped giving women his heart until his grandfather made that stipulation that his marry the girl he grow up with and he fell in love with her that's the part I really like.
February 14, 2021
Chloe's Bow
Brenda never fails to deliver. I read this after her other books and still enjoyed this sappy predictable love story. Great job.
Brenda never fails to deliver. I read this after her other books and still enjoyed this sappy predictable love story. Great job.
March 31, 2021
Cupid bow
Another great by way of Ms Jackson. Great story usual for her. She can write about the Madaris saga. Good.
Another great by way of Ms Jackson. Great story usual for her. She can write about the Madaris saga. Good.
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