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Explicitly Yours
What happens when your best friend gifts you a trip to Antigua and secretly sets you up with a beautiful stranger while you’re there? You sink or swim. Indulge or starve. Live or let life at a luxury resort pass you by. Be open to love or possibly miss out on the love of your life. Find out what choices Arya Scott and Jace Michaels make in Explicitly Yours.
- GenresNovella
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 19, 2021
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March 1, 2021
I really loved this
Man when I say I loved this book...I absolutely mean it. Jace is all man and all about his business. Love comes when the time is right but most importantly when you find the right man. Two of my go to authors in one no wonder it was hard to put down.
Man when I say I loved this book...I absolutely mean it. Jace is all man and all about his business. Love comes when the time is right but most importantly when you find the right man. Two of my go to authors in one no wonder it was hard to put down.
January 15, 2025
4.25 ⭐️ “And suddenly, just like that, a person enters your life out of nowhere and makes you wonder how you lived without them for so long.”
Jace and Arya finally were able to meet each other on a trip in Antigua that was set up by their best friends. The sparks were flying, and the chemistry was hot between the two of them. They instantly fell for each other. I really enjoyed this. There was no drama between them just two people who got to know each other on an island and their love grew from there 🥰
The authors also weaved in a sideline story with the best friends who set them up. I feel like they kind of needed their own story.
🏝️ forced proximity
🏝️ Insta love
“I was his, and he was mine. We belonged to one another, explicitly.” ❤️
Jace and Arya finally were able to meet each other on a trip in Antigua that was set up by their best friends. The sparks were flying, and the chemistry was hot between the two of them. They instantly fell for each other. I really enjoyed this. There was no drama between them just two people who got to know each other on an island and their love grew from there 🥰
The authors also weaved in a sideline story with the best friends who set them up. I feel like they kind of needed their own story.
🏝️ forced proximity
🏝️ Insta love
“I was his, and he was mine. We belonged to one another, explicitly.” ❤️
February 25, 2021
❤️🙌🏾🥰
I could feel that passion from the pages. Their energy was exciting and addictive. The chemistry was off the chain! And don’t even get me started on the sex scenes cause 🙌🏾💦🔥🥰 I absolutely loved this story 🥰❤️
I could feel that passion from the pages. Their energy was exciting and addictive. The chemistry was off the chain! And don’t even get me started on the sex scenes cause 🙌🏾💦🔥🥰 I absolutely loved this story 🥰❤️
March 7, 2021
Arya & Jace
Jace is out of this world. His heart was so pure and his love was so powerful. I felt his love for Arya through the pages of this story. He was all man. He was protective, he was vulnerable, yet strong. His confidence and patience was beautiful. The way he reassured Arya of his love and protected and guarded her heart was a breath of fresh air. Ms. Arya herself was a sweet beautiful soul. She was sincere, very cautious with her heart. Her desire for love was encouraging. I rooted for her. Her and Daniele's relationship was so beautiful. The authors did a great job delivering this story. The conversations flowed so easily. This story was highly romantic and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters' love was almost tangible.
Jace is out of this world. His heart was so pure and his love was so powerful. I felt his love for Arya through the pages of this story. He was all man. He was protective, he was vulnerable, yet strong. His confidence and patience was beautiful. The way he reassured Arya of his love and protected and guarded her heart was a breath of fresh air. Ms. Arya herself was a sweet beautiful soul. She was sincere, very cautious with her heart. Her desire for love was encouraging. I rooted for her. Her and Daniele's relationship was so beautiful. The authors did a great job delivering this story. The conversations flowed so easily. This story was highly romantic and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters' love was almost tangible.
April 23, 2024
A cute forced proximity novella that makes you believe that you can fall in love no matter how long you’ve known each other. 🥰
February 27, 2021
Alright you two! You did not have to have me swooning, rocking and cheesin' like this! Arya did all she could to keep from meeting her fiancé's best friend, as she was good on men after her last relationship. She had heard great things about him, but old habits die hard. Daniele, begged her to go on a trip, she begrudgingly agreed to go and meet Jace. When she and Jace met, there was a spark, and little embers began to form. Although they both didn't like the idea of being set up, they could not ignore the fact that they the attraction was strong. Jace! That man was almost perfect! The way he made time to learn Arya, and was attentive to her needs and feelings was everything! Those embers began to smolder and turned into a blazing inferno in no time! Their chemistry was 🔥, and their love was all encompassing! The sisterhood between Arya and Daniele was beautiful! What a love story! Great read! 👍👍👍
August 25, 2023
Arya and Jace have been invited on a pre-wedding getaway to Antigua, by their friends, Daniele and Trey. What they didn't anticipate was a romantic set up…one full week in the same suite and temptations are rising. Sparks fly and it turns out to be the vacation if a lifetime.
Upon their return, Arya and Jace can't get enough of each other, but there's trouble in paradise for the couple who put them together.
This novels was not only a breath if fresh air, but it was also my first read by @__ayemonique and @shanicexlola. My favorite character would have to be Jace, because his confidence was on ten. He saw, he wanted, he conquered…with no games! I highly recommend this read to believers of love.
Upon their return, Arya and Jace can't get enough of each other, but there's trouble in paradise for the couple who put them together.
This novels was not only a breath if fresh air, but it was also my first read by @__ayemonique and @shanicexlola. My favorite character would have to be Jace, because his confidence was on ten. He saw, he wanted, he conquered…with no games! I highly recommend this read to believers of love.
June 3, 2021
Jace & Arya
Match making at its finest. Jace and Arya together is such a beautiful love story. What started off as what I thought would be just a hook up has blossomed into something wonderful. I believe in love has no time frame and you can find that here in this story. This can’t be the end of them. This story has melted my heart and the collab between the two authors was written with such passion. A job well done.
Match making at its finest. Jace and Arya together is such a beautiful love story. What started off as what I thought would be just a hook up has blossomed into something wonderful. I believe in love has no time frame and you can find that here in this story. This can’t be the end of them. This story has melted my heart and the collab between the two authors was written with such passion. A job well done.
February 20, 2021
Sweet love story
Although it's fiction this a beautiful love story that gives hope to the single romantic. I loved Jade's pursuit of Arya. I keep saying this a man knows his one. The character building was amazing. Can't wait for your next collaboration.
Although it's fiction this a beautiful love story that gives hope to the single romantic. I loved Jade's pursuit of Arya. I keep saying this a man knows his one. The character building was amazing. Can't wait for your next collaboration.
February 21, 2021
Explicitly
Explicitly the dynamic duo, Asia Monique and Shanicexlola has done it again. Arya and Jace was a beautiful love story. Jace is a real bae! I loved the friendship and love between Arya and Daniele. Hope there is a book about the twins in the future.
Explicitly the dynamic duo, Asia Monique and Shanicexlola has done it again. Arya and Jace was a beautiful love story. Jace is a real bae! I loved the friendship and love between Arya and Daniele. Hope there is a book about the twins in the future.
March 4, 2021
Very Good
I love how Daniele and Trey tried hooking their best friends up with each other. They knew Araya and Jace would be good together. I love the chemistry they felt between them. They are so good together.
I love how Daniele and Trey tried hooking their best friends up with each other. They knew Araya and Jace would be good together. I love the chemistry they felt between them. They are so good together.
March 6, 2021
💯%
I have read nothing but Great stories by these ahmazzing authors!!! This is no exception! I absolutely loved and adored this book. Arya and Danielle relationship is priceless! But Arya and Jace connection was FIRE!!! The banter was hilarious thru out the book! Please keep writing!!! I’ll keep reading 💜💜💜
I have read nothing but Great stories by these ahmazzing authors!!! This is no exception! I absolutely loved and adored this book. Arya and Danielle relationship is priceless! But Arya and Jace connection was FIRE!!! The banter was hilarious thru out the book! Please keep writing!!! I’ll keep reading 💜💜💜
March 10, 2021
Explicitly Yours 💜
Jaceeeee is baeeeeeeee. Arya and Jace met when they were su-posed to and or led to them finding that forever love. I’m so glad there wasn’t any drama or set backs with their journey. They knew what they wanted and made it happen. Asia & Shanice collars be the best!
Jaceeeee is baeeeeeeee. Arya and Jace met when they were su-posed to and or led to them finding that forever love. I’m so glad there wasn’t any drama or set backs with their journey. They knew what they wanted and made it happen. Asia & Shanice collars be the best!
April 24, 2025
I really didn’t want this to end, i was swooning from the moment they met each other. I needed a no drama, just the characters loving on each other and that’s exactly what this was. I especially loved the best friend relationship.
February 23, 2021
Great read!!!
Another amazing read ladies!! I loved everything about it from the beginning to the middle and the end I wish it was more to read about them and their friends
Another amazing read ladies!! I loved everything about it from the beginning to the middle and the end I wish it was more to read about them and their friends
March 7, 2021
Real love
This story was beautiful. I love how they met and how their best friends had built up the other do that they had a very curious foundation of wanting to know more.
This story was beautiful. I love how they met and how their best friends had built up the other do that they had a very curious foundation of wanting to know more.
February 28, 2021
Beautiful
Man Arya and Jace are both Book Bae goals! I want to fall in love on a trip to Antigua too 😭.
Man Arya and Jace are both Book Bae goals! I want to fall in love on a trip to Antigua too 😭.
March 1, 2021
OK now
Honey these two were some thing else. I'm glad Arya got half in check and went with the flow. They are so beautiful together.
Honey these two were some thing else. I'm glad Arya got half in check and went with the flow. They are so beautiful together.
February 26, 2021
No drama hot as fire
You you are looking or a steamy hot, zero drama love story. Look no further, Jace and Arya found love, embraced it, submerging themselves in it. This was a fun read.
You you are looking or a steamy hot, zero drama love story. Look no further, Jace and Arya found love, embraced it, submerging themselves in it. This was a fun read.
August 24, 2025
Arya and Jace
May 14, 2025
Imagine getting a paid week vacation by your best friend and her fiancé that you had no intention on going on being a third wheel. The trip is as a thank you for you being the maid of honor. Only there is one catch. This is not just for you to be a third wheel this is actually a couples trip. Your best friend and her fiancé Literally want to pair you with the grooms best friend. Your best friend has been with her fiancé for a few years now, but you’ve never met her fiancé‘s best friend. You meet who you are paired with site unseen at the airport. Baby, when you see this man, you actually hear him first but when you see this Man And this man sees you and mothers damn underneath his breath, you should’ve known it was a wrap. After only one week you both know that you have found your person and it doesn’t matter that it’s been a short period of time because your best friends have been trying to connect you to to each other and know you both so well individually that they both know that you two will be absolutely perfect for each other. It is literally a match made in heaven. Not only is it a match made in heaven. Y’all are extremely attracted to each other. The chemistry is there the sexual tension is there and you literally are combusting at the seams and yeah, even though it moves fast baby y’all are on your own time table and live in your best life. Once you guys come back home it is no we just survived over the vacation. It continues and it is the best thing for the both of you and I love that for them. Arya and Jace really need to thank Daniele and Trey. I love how close both friendships are and how everyone is open to make room!!!
April 25, 2025
This was a cute fast paced short read. Fmc Arya’s Bestfriend Daniele is getting married. Due to hectic schedules Daniele decided to go on her honeymoon before the wedding. What better way to enjoy your honeymoon than with you fiancé and both your best friends. Of course Daniele had a trick up her sleeve to set up Arya and Jace which didn’t take too much work cuz as soon as those two saw eachother they were locked in. Arya and Jace soon realize a week in paradise is not enough. I thought this was adorable. Minimal drama. I do wish the epilogue was further down the line. Otherwise I enjoyed reading.
April 1, 2021
Amazing
This book was amazing, I enjoyed every minute of it.I love how Arya love her best friend and how her and jace love was so adorable. I couldn’t put down this book because it was just that good. I always wonder how two people can write one book but coming together to create this one was absolutely amazing. Keep up the great work. I’ll be reading more of your work as always. 📝
This book was amazing, I enjoyed every minute of it.I love how Arya love her best friend and how her and jace love was so adorable. I couldn’t put down this book because it was just that good. I always wonder how two people can write one book but coming together to create this one was absolutely amazing. Keep up the great work. I’ll be reading more of your work as always. 📝
June 8, 2021
Top notch - A+
Reading Explicitly Yours was an absolute pleasure. From page one to the very end, this book had me all the way wrapped up in Jace and Arya’s story. Jace definitely ticked off all the boxes by being fine, educated, a family man and he knew what he wanted from a women. Arya reminded me of one of my cousins and I loved her relationship with her bestie Daniele. This book was so good, I was sad to get to the end of it.
Reading Explicitly Yours was an absolute pleasure. From page one to the very end, this book had me all the way wrapped up in Jace and Arya’s story. Jace definitely ticked off all the boxes by being fine, educated, a family man and he knew what he wanted from a women. Arya reminded me of one of my cousins and I loved her relationship with her bestie Daniele. This book was so good, I was sad to get to the end of it.
February 20, 2021
Awesome🔥🔥
I loved the relationship between Arya and her BFF Daniele. They loved and looked out for each other. I’m glad Arya gave Jace a chance. He’s an awesome man. I enjoyed reading their story. I really enjoy all of Asia Monique’s books, they have all the feels❤️❤️. Thank you and enjoy💃🏽💃🏽
I loved the relationship between Arya and her BFF Daniele. They loved and looked out for each other. I’m glad Arya gave Jace a chance. He’s an awesome man. I enjoyed reading their story. I really enjoy all of Asia Monique’s books, they have all the feels❤️❤️. Thank you and enjoy💃🏽💃🏽
March 4, 2021
I need a follow up
Jace is BAE! I loved Jace and Arya together, I guess when you know you KNOW! This was a really good story but I wish it was longer. I didn’t want it to end. You can clearly see that Jace and Arya were each other person and I loved that they loved their families and friends (Danielle and Trey) hard.
Jace is BAE! I loved Jace and Arya together, I guess when you know you KNOW! This was a really good story but I wish it was longer. I didn’t want it to end. You can clearly see that Jace and Arya were each other person and I loved that they loved their families and friends (Danielle and Trey) hard.
May 5, 2021
Love don't take long
This clearly shows that love don't take long, when you know you know. Arya and Jayce maybe special circumstances in the fact it was a perfect balance from the beginning. I only gave 4 stars because it's unrealistic to have not one hiccup in a new relationship. They were absolutely too perfect but this story is such a happily ever after.
This clearly shows that love don't take long, when you know you know. Arya and Jayce maybe special circumstances in the fact it was a perfect balance from the beginning. I only gave 4 stars because it's unrealistic to have not one hiccup in a new relationship. They were absolutely too perfect but this story is such a happily ever after.
September 16, 2021
Truly a set-up love story
Really like the storyline and the instant love connection. Sometimes couple are attracted but do not vibe well but the characters in this book did. I loved how fast love took off and stayed steady. Who says true love doesn't exist from the start, even when one is hesitant and resistant because of past bad experiences.
Really like the storyline and the instant love connection. Sometimes couple are attracted but do not vibe well but the characters in this book did. I loved how fast love took off and stayed steady. Who says true love doesn't exist from the start, even when one is hesitant and resistant because of past bad experiences.
August 17, 2023
Love the ❤️
It was refreshing to read a story without drama. We know realistically that is life but sometimes it’s just good to read about a good man with integrity, good looks and good job🤭. The friendship between the ladies was really strong and very special.
I relaxed a bit reading this.
It was refreshing to read a story without drama. We know realistically that is life but sometimes it’s just good to read about a good man with integrity, good looks and good job🤭. The friendship between the ladies was really strong and very special.
I relaxed a bit reading this.
December 11, 2023
I wanted to give this a 5 star because Asia M can pen her tail off(new to Shanice) , but Daniele had me turning my nose up at her in the middle of the trip with all that she was doing. Also, that epilogue was about Dani and Trey and not about the main characters they were just sprinkled in there so I had mad questions. However, this was a really good read.
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