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Mr. Black Duet #2
Forever, Mr. Black
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams brings you the highly anticipated conclusion to the #1 bestselling taboo novel that had readers CRAVING for more. Dear Chloe Knight, I know you still think of me. You must because I am constantly thinking about you. I can't deny what I feel any longer-that you are, without a doubt, the love of my life. It doesn't matter that I'm married, or that I've heard you've gotten engaged. I don't care if it costs me everything just to get you back. I would walk to the ends of the earth for you. I would kill for you. I would die for you. I'm coming home, Little Knight and I will make you mine again. I can't wait to tell you the truth - that I love you. That I need you. That I can hardly fucking breathe without you. I will risk it all because I know that you belong to me . . . just as I belong to you. And this time, nothing is going to stand in my way . . . unless that something is you.
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February 15, 2017
If you've put off reading the first book because you know how it ends, wait no longer. Here is the end most people wanted for Theo and Chloe.
I needed her, more than I fucking thought.
I swore I could let go, make things easier for both of us, but I was so wrong.
I never should have left Bristle Wave the last day I saw her.
I should have stayed right there and dropped to my knees.
I should have tossed my ring in the ocean and never looked back.
I should have made her mine again, because if I had, I wouldn’t be feeling this.
Heartache.
Abandonment.
Lonely, even while married.
I would have had her. I would have been complete."
This was a messy, sex filled ride. I'm not sure I can say I'm completely happy with how things went in this book, there was that extra something missing that the first book had, maybe it was the taboo aspect or that everything happened so quickly here. It was enjoyable, just not as good as the first book for me.
A love like the one we had doesn’t just fade. It can’t disappear.
A love like the one we shared lingers in your heart—sweeps through your soul. It robs you of your sleep, and gives you nightmares when you dream about losing them.
It ignites, and with each day that passes without that person, you slowly wither away—deteriorate and crumble—until you realize you need to get your shit together and make it work."
"She was a part of me. She’d snatched my heart right out of my chest and ran away with it."
Before reading
OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
I don't care if I sound like a 12-year-old One Direction fan, because right now this is all that matters. the description, I want this book so much. I loved the first book, even though I didn't like how it ended, it made sense. It fit. But this THIS is what my heart wanted. I AM SO EXCITED RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!
Before description was added
SAY WHAT NOW?!
A second book? About what? Do I even want another book?
I can only see this being about her friend/his daughter and she was a bitch.
I needed her, more than I fucking thought.
I swore I could let go, make things easier for both of us, but I was so wrong.
I never should have left Bristle Wave the last day I saw her.
I should have stayed right there and dropped to my knees.
I should have tossed my ring in the ocean and never looked back.
I should have made her mine again, because if I had, I wouldn’t be feeling this.
Heartache.
Abandonment.
Lonely, even while married.
I would have had her. I would have been complete."
This was a messy, sex filled ride. I'm not sure I can say I'm completely happy with how things went in this book, there was that extra something missing that the first book had, maybe it was the taboo aspect or that everything happened so quickly here. It was enjoyable, just not as good as the first book for me.
A love like the one we had doesn’t just fade. It can’t disappear.
A love like the one we shared lingers in your heart—sweeps through your soul. It robs you of your sleep, and gives you nightmares when you dream about losing them.
It ignites, and with each day that passes without that person, you slowly wither away—deteriorate and crumble—until you realize you need to get your shit together and make it work."
"She was a part of me. She’d snatched my heart right out of my chest and ran away with it."
Before reading
OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
I don't care if I sound like a 12-year-old One Direction fan, because right now this is all that matters. the description, I want this book so much. I loved the first book, even though I didn't like how it ended, it made sense. It fit. But this THIS is what my heart wanted. I AM SO EXCITED RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!
Before description was added
SAY WHAT NOW?!
A second book? About what? Do I even want another book?
I can only see this being about her friend/his daughter and she was a bitch.
February 8, 2017
4 ★'s
When I read the first book, I was really unhappy with the ending and at the time, that was it...no second book. So, imagine my absolute thrill in finding out that the author decided to write a second book. Not that all books deserve an HEA but isn't it like the first commandment for romance books that they all must end in a HEA? Especially the angsty ones..there has to be a reward for all that suffering!
The book starts off with catching us up with what's going on in Chloe and Theo's lives. Chloe is still engaged to Sterling, although they are having problems, and she is teaching at the elementary school. Thea married Sheila, and they are also having problems. He is living in San Francisco and has opened up his auto shop.
Theo's decided he's had enough and he goes after the person he loves. Luckily, Chloe's fully on board. I thought the whole Facebook thing was pretty hilarious and sweet.
I loved reading about them trying to work things out and enjoying each other. The beach cave scene was pretty sexy! Leave it to Theo to make us swoon!
It was wonderful having Izzy (Theo's daughter) back in the picture. She just made things that much better. I was really interested in what happened to her and would love to read a book about her. (Hint, hint!)
The drama is pretty intense...I had no idea which was the author would go. I do have to say that I did feel a little sad for Sterling. But I loved the way Chloe handled Sheila!
And of course the ending is amazing. It was sooo rewarding after everything they went through.
So kudos to Shanora Williams for giving us the book we badly needed. I do admire her for taking a different route with the first book even though I was unhappy. One thing I like about reading new/indie authors is that they don't have all the same spit and shine. They don't all sound the same, they are unique with their own wording even if the dramas are similar. It just is a more refreshing take on things in a different point of view.
When I read the first book, I was really unhappy with the ending and at the time, that was it...no second book. So, imagine my absolute thrill in finding out that the author decided to write a second book. Not that all books deserve an HEA but isn't it like the first commandment for romance books that they all must end in a HEA? Especially the angsty ones..there has to be a reward for all that suffering!
The book starts off with catching us up with what's going on in Chloe and Theo's lives. Chloe is still engaged to Sterling, although they are having problems, and she is teaching at the elementary school. Thea married Sheila, and they are also having problems. He is living in San Francisco and has opened up his auto shop.
Theo's decided he's had enough and he goes after the person he loves. Luckily, Chloe's fully on board. I thought the whole Facebook thing was pretty hilarious and sweet.
I loved reading about them trying to work things out and enjoying each other. The beach cave scene was pretty sexy! Leave it to Theo to make us swoon!
It was wonderful having Izzy (Theo's daughter) back in the picture. She just made things that much better. I was really interested in what happened to her and would love to read a book about her. (Hint, hint!)
The drama is pretty intense...I had no idea which was the author would go. I do have to say that I did feel a little sad for Sterling. But I loved the way Chloe handled Sheila!
And of course the ending is amazing. It was sooo rewarding after everything they went through.
So kudos to Shanora Williams for giving us the book we badly needed. I do admire her for taking a different route with the first book even though I was unhappy. One thing I like about reading new/indie authors is that they don't have all the same spit and shine. They don't all sound the same, they are unique with their own wording even if the dramas are similar. It just is a more refreshing take on things in a different point of view.
November 13, 2016
4.0 "Little Knight" Stars!
Note: I wanna write this review short and I will not give you spoiler. Maybe just glimpses, here and there.
After a massive hangover and puffy eyes plus a broken heart Tainted (1st book) left me, I am just so thrilled to read Untainted. Sure, the first book ended satisfying, in fact with the ending that really gave me conflicted emotions I accepted it wholeheartedly and even convinced myself yeah, "someday in another lifetime". But just like any other readers, I am still rooting for Daddy Black and his Little Knight. I really don't care how taboo it is. I don't even mind how unconventional their affair is. What's important is, I needed closure. Break my heart or fix it but just like my next breath I needed it.
And really, CLOSURE I get!
Be still my heart. That was the first line I said when I started reading the book. It's just that, the feels is all over even right from the beginning. I was so engrossed that even with sleepless nights and a body so tired from work, I still managed to finish the book in one sitting. That is how good the book is. Untainted is not as gritty and filthy and emotional as Tainted but with Shanora's fashion, she managed to make her readers gravitate towards the story. It was so good. It was brilliantly written. I have loved the characters even more including Izy Bear who's grown up and remarkably became a wonderful woman. (Oh, I would love to read a story of her. *hint).Every detail was artfully written and vividly explained but above all every lines and scenes will struck you right in. Sure it wasn't as angsty as the first book but it was definitely filled with emotions that that will leave you contented and satisfied. And please don't get me started with their sexual tension because it was just so steamy and will surely leave you a female version of blue balls.
Now take it, Theo Black is 20 years older than Chloe, his her best friend's/ ex-bestfriend's father, he's married and Chloe's engaged. Forbidden.Taboo. Dirty. But who cares when he's the only who knows you, knows your body so well he's the only one who can please you like no other. But above all, who cares when you both love each other?
However Theo Black and Chloe's journey even from the very beginning was never easy, sure they love each other. They're soulmates but it was never enough. This conclusion tells us their tale that even though they both love each other getting back together is never that easy. Hearts got broken, secrets revealed. Twists and turns here and there it was overwhelming. But in the end you can definitely say, that their journey is a true definition that "love alone is never enough". You really have to fight for it, accept all the flaws and not just the perfection that comes with it. But above all, believe that a never ending happiness comes from a love so free you know you have fought together in the end.
The question is, is this the ending I wanted for them? Hell yes, more than anybody else, after what they went through they more than deserve a happily ever after.
*Graphics used from the authors fb page.*
Note: I wanna write this review short and I will not give you spoiler. Maybe just glimpses, here and there.
After a massive hangover and puffy eyes plus a broken heart Tainted (1st book) left me, I am just so thrilled to read Untainted. Sure, the first book ended satisfying, in fact with the ending that really gave me conflicted emotions I accepted it wholeheartedly and even convinced myself yeah, "someday in another lifetime". But just like any other readers, I am still rooting for Daddy Black and his Little Knight. I really don't care how taboo it is. I don't even mind how unconventional their affair is. What's important is, I needed closure. Break my heart or fix it but just like my next breath I needed it.
And really, CLOSURE I get!
“I’m here for you, Little Knight. But I think you knew that from the start.”
Be still my heart. That was the first line I said when I started reading the book. It's just that, the feels is all over even right from the beginning. I was so engrossed that even with sleepless nights and a body so tired from work, I still managed to finish the book in one sitting. That is how good the book is. Untainted is not as gritty and filthy and emotional as Tainted but with Shanora's fashion, she managed to make her readers gravitate towards the story. It was so good. It was brilliantly written. I have loved the characters even more including Izy Bear who's grown up and remarkably became a wonderful woman. (Oh, I would love to read a story of her. *hint).Every detail was artfully written and vividly explained but above all every lines and scenes will struck you right in. Sure it wasn't as angsty as the first book but it was definitely filled with emotions that that will leave you contented and satisfied. And please don't get me started with their sexual tension because it was just so steamy and will surely leave you a female version of blue balls.
Chloe’s pussy was remarkable in every way—impossible to forget. Wet. Soft. Snug. She fit around me perfectly. Next time I was going to take it slow. I would make it last a little longer. I would be gentler.
Now take it, Theo Black is 20 years older than Chloe, his her best friend's/ ex-bestfriend's father, he's married and Chloe's engaged. Forbidden.Taboo. Dirty. But who cares when he's the only who knows you, knows your body so well he's the only one who can please you like no other. But above all, who cares when you both love each other?
However Theo Black and Chloe's journey even from the very beginning was never easy, sure they love each other. They're soulmates but it was never enough. This conclusion tells us their tale that even though they both love each other getting back together is never that easy. Hearts got broken, secrets revealed. Twists and turns here and there it was overwhelming. But in the end you can definitely say, that their journey is a true definition that "love alone is never enough". You really have to fight for it, accept all the flaws and not just the perfection that comes with it. But above all, believe that a never ending happiness comes from a love so free you know you have fought together in the end.
The question is, is this the ending I wanted for them? Hell yes, more than anybody else, after what they went through they more than deserve a happily ever after.
I’d gone from being a tainted, fucked up mess to falling in love with an untainted and beautiful being. We were on our way. Creating this future. It was ours for the taking now. We’d won. Fuck yes, we’d won.
*Graphics used from the authors fb page.*
November 16, 2016
Title: Untainted
Author: Shanora Williams
Category: Romance
Series or Standalone: Series,Book #2
POV: Dual
Plot: 5
Characters: 5
HEA: Not telling
Tainted Black is one of my favorite books ever so I am very happy to announce that daddy Black is back!!!
I always wanted more and the author has finally made my wish come true. All the emotions that made the first book for me are also in this book! The heavy longing, the inner turmoil and passionate love make this book a very worthy continuation of Chloe's journey with Theo.
I won't spoil the book but I cam safely say that if you loved Tainted Black you will love this book as well. Can Chloe and Theo have a second chance at being happy? Can their love survive their past and everyone around them? Read to find out!
I highly recommend it.
November 17, 2016
Better than the first book, and again, the beginning seriously hooked me in, but it fell flat during the second half. It got too convoluted and a little eye-roll worthy, but at least !
*******
Really... I don't even know if I want to read this
*******
Really... I don't even know if I want to read this
January 15, 2021
4.5 “Daddy Black” stars!
This book, Chloe and Theo, was everything I wanted it to be! The emotions, angst, the stream, the twists and turns—all of it! I love reads that make you feel, and Shanora always delivers for me! I can’t believe that it has taken me so long to finally read these, but I’m glad I took the plunge! Chloe & Theo forever!
Interracial romance •
20 year age gap •
Best friends father •
Angsty, emotional and sexy •
Some suspense •
All the things!!
This book, Chloe and Theo, was everything I wanted it to be! The emotions, angst, the stream, the twists and turns—all of it! I love reads that make you feel, and Shanora always delivers for me! I can’t believe that it has taken me so long to finally read these, but I’m glad I took the plunge! Chloe & Theo forever!
Interracial romance •
20 year age gap •
Best friends father •
Angsty, emotional and sexy •
Some suspense •
All the things!!
February 14, 2021
I'll be right there
*read on KU. No need of sugar daddies called promo teams*
This is the conclusion to the duet. Spoilers for book one ahead. Our characters have moved on with other partners, but have they, really? I felt a little more invested at the start than in book 1, I'll admit that. The mc's lust for one another is visible - very much so. Their love shone through much more this time around, and I appreciated that. The twists in the second half of the book had me shook. Nice duet of steam, more steam and much much more steam with a hefty touch of heartbreak!
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November 15, 2016
OMG Its DADDY BLACK, ITS MISTER BLACK. When I heard that Shanora Williams was writing a follow up to “Tainted Black”. I thought I was getting my birthday present, XMAS Present and gosh knows whatever else present all rolled into one early. I then started wondering what was going to happen. I worried myself silly. The way book 1 ended, everything was left in a HFN ending and for me, well, I felt the MC didn’t get the ending they deserved. So when I opened my kindle the other day and saw an ARC of Untainted- book 2—I was literally jumping for joy. Then I sat down and didn’t move for hours and immersed myself in this book , in Theo Black and Chloe Knight’s 2nd chance love story. Is everything rainbows and unicorns? Oh no, why would you ever think that? But it is hot, sensual, sexy, full of a alpha male who has come back for his mate and is ready to get her back, no matter who stands in his way.
This is the chance to re-write their ending which they should have had several years before when life got in the way and other people got in the way. It was awesome to read for Theo to have the epiphany and get off his rear and do something about it. While at the same time, Chloe is slowly pining for her lost love and is going thru problems in her relationship that she is currently in. These two (Theo and Chloe ) They are so meant for each other. They symbolize total love and devotion to one another. This book shows what the power of love can do and will do. Oh not to say there isn’t villians that don’t come out of the woodwork. Because they do but Daddy Black makes certain he protects his lady love and his alphaness makes me shudder by his power. I so loved how he did everything for the love of those he cares about. Lucky Chloe. Little Knight doesn’t know what hit her until almost midway thru this book and she finally seems to wake up and start fighting hard for keeping Daddy Black with her—forever. The ups and downs, twists and turns- and I have to say, the one super twist I didn’t see coming, will have you doing a “WTH”??!! But that was my take. I would hope Izzy will get her own book because in this 2nd book, there seems to be something to her here, something that happened in her past and I smell story here. So yes, even those Daddy Black and Little Knight epic love story is over, dare I say daughter Izzy has a story to tell?
What a fabulous love story that gave me, the reader, the thrills and heat, the passion and the angst, the action and suspense that we were needing to close the HUGE story that was Theo and Chloe.
My rating: 4.9 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
This is the chance to re-write their ending which they should have had several years before when life got in the way and other people got in the way. It was awesome to read for Theo to have the epiphany and get off his rear and do something about it. While at the same time, Chloe is slowly pining for her lost love and is going thru problems in her relationship that she is currently in. These two (Theo and Chloe ) They are so meant for each other. They symbolize total love and devotion to one another. This book shows what the power of love can do and will do. Oh not to say there isn’t villians that don’t come out of the woodwork. Because they do but Daddy Black makes certain he protects his lady love and his alphaness makes me shudder by his power. I so loved how he did everything for the love of those he cares about. Lucky Chloe. Little Knight doesn’t know what hit her until almost midway thru this book and she finally seems to wake up and start fighting hard for keeping Daddy Black with her—forever. The ups and downs, twists and turns- and I have to say, the one super twist I didn’t see coming, will have you doing a “WTH”??!! But that was my take. I would hope Izzy will get her own book because in this 2nd book, there seems to be something to her here, something that happened in her past and I smell story here. So yes, even those Daddy Black and Little Knight epic love story is over, dare I say daughter Izzy has a story to tell?
What a fabulous love story that gave me, the reader, the thrills and heat, the passion and the angst, the action and suspense that we were needing to close the HUGE story that was Theo and Chloe.
My rating: 4.9 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
February 7, 2017
5 stars! ARC review!
Shanora has done it again! I cannot express how much I wholeheartedly loved Untainted ! It was perfect and worth the wait.
Last year, I read one of my all-time favorite books, Tainted Black . It didn't have a traditional ending; it was raw, angsty, emotionally heartbreaking and realistic. I sobbed like crazy, but I loved it.
If you're like me, then you probably begged for a sequel as well. I couldn't get over Tainted Black and needed more. I was so happy when Shanora announced a sequel :)
Untainted had me laughing, crying, and falling more in love with Theo. Theo and Chloe were still very much in love with each other, but there were several obstacles they had to overcome before getting a HEA.
Tainted Black is one of my all-time favorite books and now Untainted is added to that short list :) an unforgettable realistic love story I will forever cherish! Shanora Q. Williams I can't thank you enough for making my year and giving Theo and Chloe the perfect ending.
Shanora has done it again! I cannot express how much I wholeheartedly loved Untainted ! It was perfect and worth the wait.
Last year, I read one of my all-time favorite books, Tainted Black . It didn't have a traditional ending; it was raw, angsty, emotionally heartbreaking and realistic. I sobbed like crazy, but I loved it.
If you're like me, then you probably begged for a sequel as well. I couldn't get over Tainted Black and needed more. I was so happy when Shanora announced a sequel :)
Untainted had me laughing, crying, and falling more in love with Theo. Theo and Chloe were still very much in love with each other, but there were several obstacles they had to overcome before getting a HEA.
Tainted Black is one of my all-time favorite books and now Untainted is added to that short list :) an unforgettable realistic love story I will forever cherish! Shanora Q. Williams I can't thank you enough for making my year and giving Theo and Chloe the perfect ending.
November 13, 2016
I feel like the moment I finished TAINTED BLACK I've dreamed of this book happening, there's just no way I could move on with life after that ending. So, obviously when I found out this book was being brought to life I died a little inside.
There's no way to put it, this book made my heart beat again, it made me feel what it feels like to be in love for the first time, the second time, the 100th time. My heart just kept beating faster and faster.
Chole and Theo are just pure love. These two are meant to be. Nothing will stop them this time right?! You'll have to find out for yourself.
There's not much I can say without ruining this experience, and I'm not gonna do that.
This book is pure addiction. Pure cocaine. I couldn't stop. We all asked for more and boy did we get it.
That ending. That ending. Read for yourself to see what I mean.
Must read!
And thank you, Shanora.
There's no way to put it, this book made my heart beat again, it made me feel what it feels like to be in love for the first time, the second time, the 100th time. My heart just kept beating faster and faster.
Chole and Theo are just pure love. These two are meant to be. Nothing will stop them this time right?! You'll have to find out for yourself.
There's not much I can say without ruining this experience, and I'm not gonna do that.
This book is pure addiction. Pure cocaine. I couldn't stop. We all asked for more and boy did we get it.
That ending. That ending. Read for yourself to see what I mean.
Must read!
And thank you, Shanora.
November 11, 2016
**No Spoilers** ARC
I'm speechless .I can't really form the right words about how I feel for this book.So in love with this book thanks Shanora. Untainted was everything I thought it was going to be and more.Theo Black is back hotter and sexier than ever. You'll get all the feels again. Some twists and turns on the way. You won't be disappointed.
My heart is broken only because it ended but I will always cherish these characters.Definitely on top of my fave books and book boyfriend ever.
I'm speechless .I can't really form the right words about how I feel for this book.So in love with this book thanks Shanora. Untainted was everything I thought it was going to be and more.Theo Black is back hotter and sexier than ever. You'll get all the feels again. Some twists and turns on the way. You won't be disappointed.
My heart is broken only because it ended but I will always cherish these characters.Definitely on top of my fave books and book boyfriend ever.
June 20, 2017
I couldn't dive into this fast enough.after book 1 left me crying on the floor , this was a much needed relief to my eyes and heart.
Chloe Knight is now separated, by choice, from Theodore Black. But are they happy ?
Far from it. He's married to Shiela and miserable.
She's engaged to Sterling and is miserable.
So one fine day he realises ...WTF am I doing with my life. I'm supposed to be with the one I truly love and crave. YOLO and all that !!
Thank God, or I'd have jumped in the book and beat on his skull !!
A love like the one we had doesn’t just fade. It can’t disappear. A love like the one we shared lingers in your heart—sweeps through your soul. It robs you of your sleep, and gives you nightmares when you dream about losing them. It ignites, and with each day that passes without that person, you slowly wither away—deteriorate and crumble—until you realize you need to get your shit together and make it work.
So he embarks on a mission. To grab his life, his love, his Little Knight back .... Yay!!!!!!!!!
But it's not gonna be easy. Remember the pissed off people from book 1, yeah..the headcount has gone up.
There's shitstorm brewing cause people left behind have a tendency to become nasty Bitches and bastards !!
Surprisingly Izzy grows up and owns her maturity , still it's a battle ahead
I knew a storm was coming, and it was going to be a fucking hurricane.him—I was going to take the risk and walk through the eye of the hurricane with him.
I loved...loved...loved Daddy Black. How irresistible is their love, it's like their souls are aching. I loved Chloe evolving into a strong woman who fights for her love with quiet tenacity.
I loved Izzy reuniting with her best friend.
I loved Shanora's writing. Hot sizzling sex. Beautiful heart rendering eternal , endless love
I loved the book
5 Baby-Mama stars
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Chloe Knight is now separated, by choice, from Theodore Black. But are they happy ?
Far from it. He's married to Shiela and miserable.
She's engaged to Sterling and is miserable.
So one fine day he realises ...WTF am I doing with my life. I'm supposed to be with the one I truly love and crave. YOLO and all that !!
Thank God, or I'd have jumped in the book and beat on his skull !!
A love like the one we had doesn’t just fade. It can’t disappear. A love like the one we shared lingers in your heart—sweeps through your soul. It robs you of your sleep, and gives you nightmares when you dream about losing them. It ignites, and with each day that passes without that person, you slowly wither away—deteriorate and crumble—until you realize you need to get your shit together and make it work.
So he embarks on a mission. To grab his life, his love, his Little Knight back .... Yay!!!!!!!!!
But it's not gonna be easy. Remember the pissed off people from book 1, yeah..the headcount has gone up.
There's shitstorm brewing cause people left behind have a tendency to become nasty Bitches and bastards !!
Surprisingly Izzy grows up and owns her maturity , still it's a battle ahead
I knew a storm was coming, and it was going to be a fucking hurricane.him—I was going to take the risk and walk through the eye of the hurricane with him.
I loved...loved...loved Daddy Black. How irresistible is their love, it's like their souls are aching. I loved Chloe evolving into a strong woman who fights for her love with quiet tenacity.
I loved Izzy reuniting with her best friend.
I loved Shanora's writing. Hot sizzling sex. Beautiful heart rendering eternal , endless love
I loved the book
5 Baby-Mama stars
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November 26, 2016
It could be me...
This book isn't a stand-alone.
You must read Tainted Black, first. This picks up right after book one.
There may be a trigger warning to some readers:
20 year age gap. Daughter's best friend falls in love with Daddy.
I floved, I mean really floved book one. I loved all the drama, the angst, the forbidden hotness and let's not forget all that passion. It was all in book one.
This one, not so much.
This book was a total opposite of that book. This book was more about puppies, rainbows, and unicorns. Those to me are a trigger and hard limit.
There wasn't so much any drama or angst in this book.
Chlo and Theo, they just fell right back into things. All that passion and fight that they had in the previous book, it just seemed to fizzle out for me. There wasn't anything really for them to fight for. All just seemed to fall into place, you know that big happy pink bow. It all wrapped up before the book even started.
There really wasn't much talk of anything, it was said, it happened.
But...
Lots and lots, of make-up sex. That seemed to be 2/3 of the book.
There could of been so much more done with the plot line the author planned out. But I was just wham, bam, thank you ma'am on the plot line.
Maybe it's just me as a reader? I just expected so much more after reading this author's previous books.
Don't get me wrong, the sex times were hot. It just seemed they over powered everything that could of been.
I will definitely read more of this author's work, and hope for the best.
Not everyone is going to love every book, but if you pick this up, enjoy!
This book isn't a stand-alone.
You must read Tainted Black, first. This picks up right after book one.
There may be a trigger warning to some readers:
20 year age gap. Daughter's best friend falls in love with Daddy.
I floved, I mean really floved book one. I loved all the drama, the angst, the forbidden hotness and let's not forget all that passion. It was all in book one.
This one, not so much.
This book was a total opposite of that book. This book was more about puppies, rainbows, and unicorns. Those to me are a trigger and hard limit.
There wasn't so much any drama or angst in this book.
Chlo and Theo, they just fell right back into things. All that passion and fight that they had in the previous book, it just seemed to fizzle out for me. There wasn't anything really for them to fight for. All just seemed to fall into place, you know that big happy pink bow. It all wrapped up before the book even started.
There really wasn't much talk of anything, it was said, it happened.
But...
Lots and lots, of make-up sex. That seemed to be 2/3 of the book.
There could of been so much more done with the plot line the author planned out. But I was just wham, bam, thank you ma'am on the plot line.
Maybe it's just me as a reader? I just expected so much more after reading this author's previous books.
Don't get me wrong, the sex times were hot. It just seemed they over powered everything that could of been.
I will definitely read more of this author's work, and hope for the best.
Not everyone is going to love every book, but if you pick this up, enjoy!
November 16, 2016
5++++ Daddy Black star!!!!!
I fee like jumping for joy and screaming HALLELUJAH that Untainted was written..I know that everyone who read Tainted Black was dying at the ending and wanted nothing more than to have Chloe and Theo ride off into the sunset together but they didn't. We thought that was it and we had to learn how to deal with that book hangover from hell buuuut our prayers were answered and BOOM...Untainted!!!
Cut to three years later..Chloe is engaged to Sterling, Theo is married but no one is happy. Theo decides he's had enough of being miserable without his "Little Knight" so he's leaves divorce papers for his wife and heads back to Bristol Wave. Chloe and Sterling aren't doing much better....after months of being distant he tells her that he wants to call the engagement off because he can't get over Janet..Theo's dead ex-wife...DRAMA!!!!
When they finally are reunited it's like no time passed..their love is still stronger than ever and they pick back up right where they left off ..hot, intense and very steamy. They go through everything but they fight through it.. they never let anything get in the way of their happiness and love anymore because dammit it's their time!!!
I can't tell you how happy I am that this book was written and it's written so damn well..straight from the beginning it was so emotionally intense it was like I couldn't breath but in the best possible way!! After everything they went through and all the time they spent apart the ending was the most beautiful thing is this world!!!
I fee like jumping for joy and screaming HALLELUJAH that Untainted was written..I know that everyone who read Tainted Black was dying at the ending and wanted nothing more than to have Chloe and Theo ride off into the sunset together but they didn't. We thought that was it and we had to learn how to deal with that book hangover from hell buuuut our prayers were answered and BOOM...Untainted!!!
Cut to three years later..Chloe is engaged to Sterling, Theo is married but no one is happy. Theo decides he's had enough of being miserable without his "Little Knight" so he's leaves divorce papers for his wife and heads back to Bristol Wave. Chloe and Sterling aren't doing much better....after months of being distant he tells her that he wants to call the engagement off because he can't get over Janet..Theo's dead ex-wife...DRAMA!!!!
When they finally are reunited it's like no time passed..their love is still stronger than ever and they pick back up right where they left off ..hot, intense and very steamy. They go through everything but they fight through it.. they never let anything get in the way of their happiness and love anymore because dammit it's their time!!!
I can't tell you how happy I am that this book was written and it's written so damn well..straight from the beginning it was so emotionally intense it was like I couldn't breath but in the best possible way!! After everything they went through and all the time they spent apart the ending was the most beautiful thing is this world!!!
May 7, 2023
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November 16, 2016
Ya know I didn't know what to expect with this story because well heck Tainted Black is sooooooo awesome! I now understand and appreciate why Untainted had to be shared.
This story exposes so many emotions. The beginning of the story is hard because as a reader you have to continue to remind yourself this story is purely fiction. As a reader you can't offer Chloe any advice. It's really tough to read through what Chloe willingly endured for her man. As the story continues we can finally see the light! Woohoo the light! Welp the grass is definitely not greener on the other side....yet. It's not what you think. You gotta consider outside forces. From Chapter 28 to the freaking epilogue, you will be swimming in anxiety. It's like every other sentence is "Ermagawd" really??!!! What a LOVELY feeling!!!! Nothing like it....
So if you're sensitive don't read Untainted. You're not ready. If you can separate fiction from reality, then go for it! It's a FANTABULOUS read! I can't say enough about Mr. Black and Chloe!!!
Five stars!
This story exposes so many emotions. The beginning of the story is hard because as a reader you have to continue to remind yourself this story is purely fiction. As a reader you can't offer Chloe any advice. It's really tough to read through what Chloe willingly endured for her man. As the story continues we can finally see the light! Woohoo the light! Welp the grass is definitely not greener on the other side....yet. It's not what you think. You gotta consider outside forces. From Chapter 28 to the freaking epilogue, you will be swimming in anxiety. It's like every other sentence is "Ermagawd" really??!!! What a LOVELY feeling!!!! Nothing like it....
So if you're sensitive don't read Untainted. You're not ready. If you can separate fiction from reality, then go for it! It's a FANTABULOUS read! I can't say enough about Mr. Black and Chloe!!!
Five stars!
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January 31, 2018Ok, so I probably shouldn't have read this book. That's a terrible way to start a review, but, it's no less true. So if you've read the first book you know that the ending is...nontraditional. And I was okay with that. It fit for Chloe and Theo. But, I was greedy for more Chloe and Theo so when I found this one I borrowed it through KU, and then I let it sit on my kindle for almost a year (seriously I borrowed it 2/11/17) I was afraid that I wouldn't like book 2, I loved book 1 and I was afraid this more "palatable" ending for traditional romance readers would ruin what I loved about book 1. And then I finally read it. And it wasn't bad, I just honestly wanted more Tainted Black. Not something new. So, I'm not rating this. It was good and if you're someone who needs that traditional romance story this duet will satisfy that. I'm just going to pretend like this was other people and Chloe and Theo's story ended after Tainted Black 😆
November 13, 2016
Oh my goodness!!! Daddy Black is back and what a ride we go on.
Times have changed, Theo is married and Chloe is engaged. But you know what? Theo is tired of loosing out on the one thing in life he has always wanted so.....he has made up his mind.... I’m coming home, Little Knight and I will make you mine again. Will the coming home be what he thought it would be? Will the out come end the way Daddy Black wants it to end, with his Little Knight at his side forever and always?
What a great ending to this love story that was wrong in so many eyes yet right in the eyes that matter. Getting there was a rocky rough road but hopefully every bump and stumble made them realize who they truly belong to!!!
Times have changed, Theo is married and Chloe is engaged. But you know what? Theo is tired of loosing out on the one thing in life he has always wanted so.....he has made up his mind.... I’m coming home, Little Knight and I will make you mine again. Will the coming home be what he thought it would be? Will the out come end the way Daddy Black wants it to end, with his Little Knight at his side forever and always?
What a great ending to this love story that was wrong in so many eyes yet right in the eyes that matter. Getting there was a rocky rough road but hopefully every bump and stumble made them realize who they truly belong to!!!
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December 25, 2025I read the first book YEARS ago when it was called Tainted. I remembered being shocked that they didn’t end up together after reading that shit show for 300+ pages. I guess some time over the last decade she released a follow up… then renamed it. I saw it and was curious, so here we are. To recap…
Chloe was Theo’s daughter’s best friend. Stuff went down; he was a widow they fell in love and had LOADS of sex. His daughter found out and threw an absolute fit. Chloe freaked pushed Theo away a couple times and ran away. He begged her to stay with him, she no, and the epilogue had him happily married to Sheila with Chloe in love and engaged to Sterling. It was super frustrating after being on their crazy hamster wheel the entire book, but they were both happy.
Here we pick up three years after he last saw her. My biggest complaint is that the entire plot is manufactured and manipulated to go where the author wants it to go easily rather than being developed realistically.
For example,
Chloe was Theo’s daughter’s best friend. Stuff went down; he was a widow they fell in love and had LOADS of sex. His daughter found out and threw an absolute fit. Chloe freaked pushed Theo away a couple times and ran away. He begged her to stay with him, she no, and the epilogue had him happily married to Sheila with Chloe in love and engaged to Sterling. It was super frustrating after being on their crazy hamster wheel the entire book, but they were both happy.
Here we pick up three years after he last saw her. My biggest complaint is that the entire plot is manufactured and manipulated to go where the author wants it to go easily rather than being developed realistically.
For example,
November 11, 2016
This book rained down MAJOR FEELS on me. It's the perfect and exact closure I needed after Tainted Black. It was sweet and full of swoony feels, yet it still packs a punch like no other. You still get the unexpected twists and turns that will shock you and have your jaw dropping on the floor. I'm honestly feeling bittersweet at the moment since I know this is the end of the road for Theo and Chloe, but I'm so over the moon that they finally got their happily ever after. This is it. It's their time and they won't let anything nor anyone get in their way of stealing the future that clearly belongs to them.
Shanora Williams absolutely delivered yet again and nailed it with the way character growth was displayed from Tainted Black to Untainted, especially with Chloe and Izzy. They aren't the immature teenagers running around with their raging hormones anymore. Now, they know to think first before lashing out and see reason more. They came to accept things they never thought they would be able to after all these years. After everything their family and friendship has been through. It was so heart melting to witness. And I definitely loved how much Izzy is still involved in this book. I guess I wasn't expecting to get that much of her here, but I certainly got what I wanted for her story.
I can't even begin to describe how I'm feeling for Theodore Benjamin Black right now. The only thing I know is that he killed me and melted my insides unrelentingly until I reached the very last page of this book. He made me love him all over again and gave me even more reasons why I should. Seriously, every time he opens his mouth to say something to Chloe, I die a little more. The man has a way with words and it's just sweet torture. He's also showed and proved time and again in this book why it's the perfect time for them to claim what should've been theirs in the first place. That he's going to fight to get his Little Knight back no matter what and get to call her his even if it means he has to do it until his very last breath. Gaaah, you'll get Daddy Black on a whole other level here and it's just EVERYTHING. So be ready, hold onto your hearts, protect your ovaries and hang onto your panties! Because you'll sure be dropping them knickers after that prologue.
Everyone who went gaga over Tainted Black should most definitely read this. No question about that. Theo and Chloe are even hotter and more explosive as ever in this one. Their journey will continue to astound you and you'll just end up sighing along with how perfect they are, no matter how they got there. No matter how much they struggled and fought to be together and this time, for forever. Shanora, thank you for taking your time to write this. It was worth every single day waiting for. It's completely remarkable and so much more. It was everything I ever wanted for Theo and Chloe. And even Izzy.
Daddy Black is BACK.
Shanora Williams absolutely delivered yet again and nailed it with the way character growth was displayed from Tainted Black to Untainted, especially with Chloe and Izzy. They aren't the immature teenagers running around with their raging hormones anymore. Now, they know to think first before lashing out and see reason more. They came to accept things they never thought they would be able to after all these years. After everything their family and friendship has been through. It was so heart melting to witness. And I definitely loved how much Izzy is still involved in this book. I guess I wasn't expecting to get that much of her here, but I certainly got what I wanted for her story.
I can't even begin to describe how I'm feeling for Theodore Benjamin Black right now. The only thing I know is that he killed me and melted my insides unrelentingly until I reached the very last page of this book. He made me love him all over again and gave me even more reasons why I should. Seriously, every time he opens his mouth to say something to Chloe, I die a little more. The man has a way with words and it's just sweet torture. He's also showed and proved time and again in this book why it's the perfect time for them to claim what should've been theirs in the first place. That he's going to fight to get his Little Knight back no matter what and get to call her his even if it means he has to do it until his very last breath. Gaaah, you'll get Daddy Black on a whole other level here and it's just EVERYTHING. So be ready, hold onto your hearts, protect your ovaries and hang onto your panties! Because you'll sure be dropping them knickers after that prologue.
Everyone who went gaga over Tainted Black should most definitely read this. No question about that. Theo and Chloe are even hotter and more explosive as ever in this one. Their journey will continue to astound you and you'll just end up sighing along with how perfect they are, no matter how they got there. No matter how much they struggled and fought to be together and this time, for forever. Shanora, thank you for taking your time to write this. It was worth every single day waiting for. It's completely remarkable and so much more. It was everything I ever wanted for Theo and Chloe. And even Izzy.
Daddy Black is BACK.
April 8, 2018
I was finally able to finish this book after the long struggle to continue. I had to find the strength and the will from within myself to continue. I wanted to like the [immature] love story between Theo and Chloe but Untainted fell short for me. First off, I disliked that there was no character growth and maturity for Chloe. She acted as unsure of herself and borderline Mary Sue-ish as she had at the end of the last novel. The constant reassurances she needed was annoying and a turn-off to read. Theodore's writing didn't fare much better, he was as immature as Chloe was. Theo is 20 years older than Chloe but Izzy seemed to be the voice of reason.
Second, There was a lot of filler and unnecessary conversations. I ended up skipping 3-4 pages at a time. Untainted was interesting towards the end with the drama with Sheila and Sterling. Speaking of Sterling, the author must hate his character. Again only using Sterling to further the plot. He was gone for more than half the book, an afterthought. Williams could have done more with Sterling and Sheila for that matter.
Theo and Chloe kept talking about all they had gone through to be together. What did they go through? Distance and Izzy finding out about their relationship? Doesn't seem like much, to be honest. I'm not one for romance novels but this could've been better. The concept of a "forbidden" romance is intriguing but I'm glad I'm done reading Untainted.
Second, There was a lot of filler and unnecessary conversations. I ended up skipping 3-4 pages at a time. Untainted was interesting towards the end with the drama with Sheila and Sterling. Speaking of Sterling, the author must hate his character. Again only using Sterling to further the plot. He was gone for more than half the book, an afterthought. Williams could have done more with Sterling and Sheila for that matter.
Theo and Chloe kept talking about all they had gone through to be together. What did they go through? Distance and Izzy finding out about their relationship? Doesn't seem like much, to be honest. I'm not one for romance novels but this could've been better. The concept of a "forbidden" romance is intriguing but I'm glad I'm done reading Untainted.
to-read-not-owned
October 20, 2016Oooh. My. Sweet baby Jesus nestled in a Moon Pie!! #fangirling #noshame
Words cannot express my shock, and my total fuh-reaking excitement over this here book.
Loved the first book. Hated the ending like I hate turnips.
Thanks to Ali for the heads up!!! :D
Words cannot express my shock, and my total fuh-reaking excitement over this here book.
Loved the first book. Hated the ending like I hate turnips.
Thanks to Ali for the heads up!!! :D
December 27, 2018
Plenty of action and complications in this one. Emotional roller coaster for sure and I loved every minute! Don’t want to give anything away. I will just say if you enjoyed book one, you’re going to love book two
October 1, 2018
3 stars even though I want to DNF?
Haha so I like both characters and I’m at 53% and I’m gonna stop here.
So... there was a part of book 1 where I got bored where it was no drama just being with each other.
Essentially, the first 45% of this book is that. Which is nice but like it gets boring, no drama, no nothing. And I’m comfortable in their relationship. I’m not interested in hearing about the drama with Sheila / the daughter / sterling cause I can feel the HEA.
I feel this book isn’t needed. It could’ve been solved in book 1, or at least make this one shorter and straight to the point.
Haha so I like both characters and I’m at 53% and I’m gonna stop here.
So... there was a part of book 1 where I got bored where it was no drama just being with each other.
Essentially, the first 45% of this book is that. Which is nice but like it gets boring, no drama, no nothing. And I’m comfortable in their relationship. I’m not interested in hearing about the drama with Sheila / the daughter / sterling cause I can feel the HEA.
I feel this book isn’t needed. It could’ve been solved in book 1, or at least make this one shorter and straight to the point.
January 1, 2022
3.5 maybe 3.75 stars for me. I still really like these characters but this one wasn’t as interesting. This book was a total 180 from the prior book epilogue, which is kind of frustrating. It’s almost like why write the prior epilogue if everything was a lie or changed. I also felt a little bored, everything came easy for them and resolved quickly. I was missing the angst from the first book. I really liked the first book and was disappointed with this one unfortunately. I did like to see them get the ending they deserved.
September 29, 2023
The unexpected conclusion to Chloe and Theo’s car crash of a romance that originally left my heart ripped into tatters and scattered to the winds. I’m so glad I decided to pick this one up as I very nearly didn’t. I unfortunately didn’t have the forbearance to withstand the angst that was book one again, the first time around it nearly wrecked me, and then that bloody ending, I wasn’t resigning up for a redo no thanks. But this second book did manage to heal my heart and leave me smiling so I’m incredibly appreciative that the author decided to give these two a HEA my healed broken heart says thank you.
This didn’t have the angst of its predecessor and for that, my fragile nerves again say thanks 🙏 I liked that this book focused on reconnection healing and growth and that Chloe especially realised she was entitled to her own happiness. So much pain and wasted time was caused by her running away unable to face the reality of her own guilt. I adored Theo I always have and understand why he’d tried to move on with his life almost trying to convince himself he was now content. Both these two were settling but still pining for each other every single day.
I still don’t like Izzy even if she did have an epiphany and was suffering from regret I still believe at her core she’s a selfish spoilt brat it was her own pain that caused her to reevaluate making it again all about her, I do think both Theo and Chloe are far too soft on her and she faced zero consequences for her previous selfishness an I’m sorry and it was all done and dusted.
The passion and sexiness were spot on here so much delicious chemistry. Chloe and Theo are electric together and they’ve come so far and gone through so much heartache.
There were some curveballs thrown in and obviously, it wasn’t straightforward there both very much still entangled in their prior lives and both come with plenty of external baggage that needs sorting especially now if they want to build a future together. But thankfully both are now on the same page and fully aware of what’s important and what ultimately matters.
This was again well written and I did enjoy myself. This is definitely a good duet one for those who like their romances angsty with lots of external obstacles to overcome. But yes I’m glad I decided to complete this journey through to its fruition and witness Chloe and Theo finally catch a break.
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February 9, 2017
Let's just say... they should have just stopped the THAT first book even though the ending broke my heart... this one just... no fence made me hate the plot, characters etc
November 15, 2016
I loved this book!!! Shanora is such a wonderful writer and the conclusion to this series just proved that yet again! I simply cannot express how much this book is worth every penny and every minute of time you spend reading it. Theo and Chloe's relationship is considered "against the norm" but is beautifully put together. Kuddos to a book very well written!!
January 9, 2017
Yes Yes Yes !
Daddy black is back , hot as ever
Daddy black is back , hot as ever
November 11, 2016
4.5 stars
Review to come!
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