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"Nothing can go on between us. You can't come in town and just sweep me back into your arms, Noble.""I can't? Because that's exactly what I plan on doing. Starting right now."Noni Clark never imagined living her life without Noble Preston by her side… until she had to. Their high school sweetheart love came to an unwanted end when Noble graduated and moved to California, leaving her behind in their hometown. With no other choice but to move on, Noni finished her final year of high school alone and continued to find her way through life without him… until he came back.Riding on the upside of a promising acting career, Noble Preston has never been more satisfied with life, but there is one thing missing to make it complete; Noni Clark. After nine years without seeing her, fate finds a way to bring them back together through his younger sister, Avery. Avery needs a wedding planned, Noble is going to stay for the planning and fund it all and Noni is the best wedding planner in the city. The chance for Noble to win Noni back and keep her for good seems promising… until trouble pops up.A mother that never wanted to see the two of them together, a man who has already made a place in Noni's life and an enticing vixen from Noble's very recent past makes it hard for the unforgettable lovers to truly reunite. Can a love that never seemed to fade win? Or will the destiny that first set them apart continue to trump all?

142 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 23, 2018

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A. Marie Johnson

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A. Marie Johnson is a polished romance writer who prides herself on creating black love without restrictions. It is through her romance novels that "bad boy" personas get to redeem themselves through the power of love. Growing up an Omaha, Nebraska native, she best describes herself as a small city girl with a big heart and an old soul. It is her greatest joy to invite you on her journey as she utilizes words to create reasonable with a dash of fairytale love stories.
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Profile Image for V. Verne.
51 reviews11 followers
September 7, 2018
First of all, Noble was every-freaking-thing! There is nothing like a man who knows exactly what he wants and won't stop until he gets it. His pursuit of Noni was beautiful and I love how timeless their love was, and the ending of this story was absolutely beautiful! Excellent read, A. Marie. Looking forward to your next project!
Profile Image for Mia Morgan.
1,144 reviews31 followers
January 29, 2018
Wow

What a great story!! Noble is that man!! Noni was sweet and confused, lol. Only for a moment. But that Barbara, she was asking for me to jump in and give her the business. Noni had some of the best friends a girl could ask for in Mia(best name in th world😉) and Layla. Great read.
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3,606 reviews51 followers
August 14, 2024

Who died and made Barbara the Queen? Although I enjoyed the chemistry between Noble and Noni, I had a big problem that neither one of them had the courage to stand up to Noble's mother and tell her respectfully, to back off!

Noni and Noble are adults, not children that Barbara can push around. But she did just that. Another reminder that people can only do to us what we allow them to!
Profile Image for Deirdre Davis.
530 reviews6 followers
February 17, 2018
Another Chance

I was warned the Noble had a slick mouth! I liked him and how he handled all his business. Noni is my girl! The two of them going for another chance after nine years apart just proved to be as exciting. Can we just collectively beat Barbara's hateful behind? Kia and Lyla were funny too! Loved Noble and No no with all their craziness!
Profile Image for Tracey.
198 reviews
February 9, 2018
******** 3.5 stars ********

This rating is all for Noble, I loved the way he handled Noni...... all out Alpha!
Profile Image for Shenae.
5 reviews3 followers
January 24, 2018
"Nothing can go on between us. You can't come in town and just sweep me back into your arms, Noble."
"I can't? Because that's exactly what I plan on doing. Starting right now."

Noni Clark never imagined living her life without Noble Preston by her side… until she had to. Their high school sweetheart love came to an unwanted end when Noble graduated and moved to California, leaving her behind in their hometown. With no other choice but to move on, Noni finished her final year of high school alone and continued to find her way through life without him… until he came back.

Riding on the upside of a promising acting career, Noble Preston has never been more satisfied with life, but there is one thing missing to make it complete; Noni Clark. After nine years without seeing her, fate finds a way to bring them back together through his younger sister, Avery. Avery needs a wedding planned, Noble is going to stay for the planning and fund it all and Noni is the best wedding planner in the city. The chance for Noble to win Noni back and keep her for good seems promising… until trouble pops up.

A mother that never wanted to see the two of them together, a man who has already made a place in Noni's life and an enticing vixen from Noble's very recent past makes it hard for the unforgettable lovers to truly reunite. Can a love that never seemed to fade win? Or will the destiny that first set them apart continue to trump all?
Profile Image for Malaika.
870 reviews4 followers
January 28, 2018
Oh my goodness!

Noble is definitely book bae! The aggressive respectful way he pursued Noni gave her no choice but to be honest with her feelings and also gave her courage to act on them. They were made for each other. Barbara ‘s bitterness was petty but understandable. Everyone lives with regret and how can you truly heal from it when you see a living, breathing manifestation of what your life could have possibly been. Although she was delusional in her perception of her relationship with William, the hurt from Noble and Avery’s dad leaving clouded reality for her. Regardless of the reason, she was straight out of line. I’m just glad that it didn’t stop Noble and Noni from being together and she was eventually able to acknowledge her issues as she tries to heal. A. Marie Johnson did her thing with this first book! Looking forward to more work from her to come.
Profile Image for Daphne.
611 reviews3 followers
February 5, 2018
Really Barb, really

Noble's mom definitely had issues, sabotaging her children's happiness because of her own unhappiness. Noble was a great guy; patient, go getter, not afraid to go after what he wanted, which was Noni. Their romance began when they were in school. They were destined for each other. Noble knew it but Noni had reservations because of meddling mother Barb. I understood Noni the first time she pushed Noble away, but the second time I had to side eye her. She knew Barbara's issue by then. A good romance indeed
Profile Image for Shanta Gray.
771 reviews8 followers
January 27, 2018
NOBLE!

Where do I start? Noble was a complete meal! You know it's true love when after all those years they could still make each others heart dance to its own beat. Barbara definitely had some demons that needed an exorcist. I loved how Mia & Lyla knew their friend Noni & was ready to ride for her. I'm about to go & look for me a Noble in the daytime with a flashlight!
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5,928 reviews104 followers
February 4, 2018
AM Johnson once again

This was my second read for this author, and I'll admit the second time was the charm. The story had a nice flow with lovely characters. I enjoyed getting to know Noni and Noble. Momzilla needed to just quit. A nice read.
Profile Image for Tramaine Green.
Author 5 books40 followers
October 28, 2018
Another great one!

I loved Noni and Noble's love. The fact that nothing had changed since they had parted ways years ago showed just how intense their love is. I'm glad that they let nothing stand in their way this time. Thank you A. Marie for a very enjoyable read!
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119 reviews
November 5, 2018
I can’t believe Barbara blamed Noni for something she had no control over. She needs some type of help. I hated that Noni let Barbara enter her head & make her break up with Noble. I wished she just said to hell with her & stayed with him. I’m so glad that Noble didn’t give up on Noni all those years. Such an amazing love story.
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1,639 reviews32 followers
January 26, 2018
3.5 Stars

I loved Noble!

The heroine was weak. Noni allowed Noble's mother to push her away and aside. Noni's pivotal moments revealed a self-sacrificing woman when she didn't have to be. Her reasoning for pulling away made no sense for a person who supposedly didn't care what others thought of her.

Eventually, the hero truly sees his mother in action and later learns just how far she's willing to go to break them up. Noni basically gives a pass to a woman that verbally abused her for years.

No matter what she had tried to do, she was his mother and he would always need her. -Noni

“I’ve already forgiven you, Barbara,” and I had. I forgave Barbara in order to have peace with me and Noble’s relationship. -Noni

NEWSFLASH: Noble doesn't need his mother, what he needs is a stronger heroine by his side. There are bad things that are said and done within families that can't be fixed with a simple apology and a smile.

And now, just a few words from our Hero ...

“Tell me you just like it when I get respectfully aggressive with you, baby. ‘Cause all that fussing ain’t for me, Red Velvet. If you want me to get a little manly with you, that’s cool with me. We ain’t gotta fight in order for it to happen. All you gotta do is say the word and I’ll have you pent up against the nearest wall, ready to give you what you’re looking for. Understand.” -Noble

“I need you to understand something, Noni. There is no other woman when it comes to you. You should know I would never put you in the position to fight for or over me at this stage in our lives. So why can’t you believe that?” -Noble

I L♥ve Him!
Profile Image for RedEnigma94.
772 reviews17 followers
January 30, 2018
Noble and Noni💕

Noble is everything a book boyfriend encompasses: confident, sexy, romantic, strong, and kind. He was determined to get his woman back; even after all that time had passed, he never stopped loving Noni...

And we all know that if Noni was being honest with herself, her heart never stopped beating for him, too. I just wished Noni had a little bit of Noble's confidence in dealing with his cuckoo mother! Barbara was a piece of work! Their interactions were frustrating!! I understand respecting your elders, but there is no way she should have gotten away with even half of the things she said! At one point of the story, I wanted to shake Noni, and put Noble's mother in a fierce headlock! I was definitely happy to see Noni's friends offer to "give her a two-piece combo!" LOL! These two chicas were hilarious! I love how they had Nonis back, but also didn't gloss over the truth! They kept it 100!

If I can just get back to Noble for a sec...the brother was smooth, and it wasn't long before he had Noni under his spell again! I absolutely adore second chance romances, and I love them even better when there's a HEA!!
Profile Image for Vondetta Carter.
825 reviews9 followers
January 28, 2018
Great story of a second chance love. Noni has lived in her hometown all her life. She has become a successful business woman. One of her two BFF's is getting married and she makes it her friend's dream wedding. However, in walks her one that got away Noble. Noble is the hometown boy who has gone to Hollywood and made good. He is home on a mission.
Noble is home to get the love of his life back. He has loved her since he was 8 an she was 7. Someone in both of their pasts is doing all she knows how to make sure they can't last now and its stopped just like it was done 9 years ago.
It was amazing to see the lengths this person went to try and destroy their love.
Noble and Noni are amazing together. I loved their story and way it was told...
Thank you Ms.Johnson for another great read...
Profile Image for LITeraryQueenNika.
553 reviews10 followers
January 24, 2018
Noni and Noble

I loved this book it was great read. It's sad how a person parent can be so hateful especially when they see that their child is in love with that person. Some parents feel that nobody will every be good enough for their child and there is ones who tend to try to fix their children up wit someone they think would be a good fit for them. I say a person should be with whoever they want and not their parents control their lives it's not the parents who have to date that person it's the child. I am glad that No no and Nobel didn't let his mother interfere with their relationship so am glad they was able to make it work. This is a must read!!!!!
Profile Image for Kendra(Pokei).
90 reviews7 followers
January 25, 2018
When it’s ment it’s ment

Omg!!! I’m on my way to Nebraska to find Noble!!! The love that these two share is so heart warming! 😍 I’m in love with the way he came back for his woman. He didn’t rush her into anything but yet he didn’t let her pull away from him. I love the aggressiveness that he have not strong and hard but gentle and ease! I’m glad chad didn’t urkle didn’t come back for no revenge but he really was L A M E lol!! I love Mia an Ly ALWAYS down to ride to protect Noni feelings. That Barbara tho eww she definitely left a bad taste in my mouth, just BITTER!! I loved this and can’t wait for more from you
Profile Image for Shajuana McDuffy.
428 reviews5 followers
January 25, 2018
Let's Do It Again

Hollering while singing "Let's do it again, do it again, do it again lol! Come through Amarie! Girl, you did that honey. I love Noni and Noble. Noble better handle me lol. Not only do I love how they and they're love story was created, I love how the power of forgiveness was implemented. They're love prevailed. Even when that that showed up. Im glad his mom decided to deal with her demons because I was about jump in this book and strangle her. Sadly, this is actual reality of a lot of people. Thanks for sharing your gift lady bug. Amarie is such a gifted author. This book is a great read that I would recommend!
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3,922 reviews
January 25, 2018
Sensational

This book was sensational. This was the first work by this author that I've read. I can't wait to read more. Can I say she is up there with B. Love & Mercy B. She takes you through a intricate web of emotions. Noni will drive you insane with how she was acting. Noble that man there wooooo( Fans myself). Now Barbara was the mother from hell. We would've had to shoot a fair one with her disrespectful behind. She was bitter, hateful, & rude? And for what!!! I can't wait to read the rest of her work!
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1,826 reviews
October 25, 2019
Love is love!

So sweet!! This book made my heart smile ❤️. High school lovers, Noni and Noble spent years apart before a wedding brought them back together. Noble never stopped loving Noni. Although she tried to fight it, Noni was still deeply in love with Noble. Poor Chad did not stand a Chance; I felt bad for him lol. But, Noble had ONE agenda and that was to make Noni his for life. Barbara was too much for me and had some issues but I’m glad in the end she apologized for her actions. This was such a good love story about two soul mates! Good read.
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535 reviews10 followers
January 24, 2018
Loved this book!!

I loved this story. Noble was determined to fight for his love with Noni. They had unforeseen threats to their happiness that they had to be strong enough to overcome. Their love was strong, unique, and undeniable. I love how this story showed how love is not always easy despite how strongly you feel for one another. This was another great book from this author.
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Author 75 books188 followers
January 24, 2018
Love love ❤️

There is nothing like a good love story. Noble knew no matter what he wanted to be with Noni and he fought for her. His mother had some serious issues and it was a shame she was willing to risk her son's happiness over her misery. I’m glad that Noni told Chad early on that she wasn’t feeling the relationship anymore instead of stringing him along. Another great read by this author and looking forward to reading more
Profile Image for LITerary Queen Latanya  Burress.
728 reviews4 followers
January 24, 2018
Lovely!!!

Noni and Noble has a love that transcends time and space. I have to say that never had a mans mother ever been that much of a hater then Barbara. I swear only this woman could be mad at a womans child because she didnt speak up. I'm glad she got her coming to Jesus moment and realizes that she was wrong. Glad Noni and Noble was able to get it right and live happy ever after. Can't wait to read the next book you have come out.
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17 reviews
January 25, 2018
Looooved it!!

Ok let’s start with saying I am so happy B. Love started publishing books, the authors under her publication is sick as hell with the pen!! I really enjoyed this book. I love how Noble loved Noni, and I love how Noni loved his love. I’m glad his mother got her life together because she was blowing me! I’m not going to spill to many parts of the book just know it’s amazing and you should read it!
2,670 reviews23 followers
February 15, 2018
Good Stuff!!

This was a really good story and so sweet and filled with not only romance but humor and some of the hottest love scenes.Noble who is the alpha of this story just steals every scene,I mean his character leaps off the pages.This was a very entertaining story and I look forward to more.Now for my one ding,the ending felt has if it was rushed.There was still a bit more of the story to tell.
Profile Image for ChrisLa'Nee.
260 reviews2 followers
January 24, 2018
Soooo good

This is my 2nd read by this author and I haven't been disappointed yet!! I love love looove a good love story! I love how they loved each other despite whatever was thrown their way!! This story showed that no matter how tough it gets keep pushing and love with overshadow everything!!!! Great job A. Marie!!! Looking forward to reading more from you!!
Profile Image for MeganLee.
644 reviews1 follower
January 25, 2018
Good read

This is an good wholesome love story. Those relationships that are meant to be but obstacles make you think otherwise. If it leaves and comes back it’s meant to be. That’s the story. Noni and Noble were meant to be. I liked Noni personality and Noble’s willingness to do whatever to get her back.
Profile Image for Chelsea Maria.
Author 32 books234 followers
January 25, 2018
Black Love is so beautiful

A. Marie, this book is beautiful. Simply beautiful. The love. Aggression. Noble. Barbara. All of it was written perfectly. Noble is my new bae. When I tell you he loved his woman....he loved his woman. Barbara...yeah, I’m adding her to the prayer board. Bless her heart. Great story. Just amazing.
Profile Image for Shaniqua Johnson.
94 reviews
January 25, 2018
😍👏🏾

A. Marie delivered yet again (as if I expected anything less)!
Noni legit almost got these hands.
Girl! Had me stressed, but I’m glad she quickly came to her senses. Noble is clearly touched, but the kind of touched we love 💕His character was everything.

I’m appreciative of how relatable this story is.

Thank you A. Marie! Can’t wait to see how your year unfolds ✨
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