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Not every romance begins with flowers, romance and all the things you see and read about. Sometimes love builds slow, and takes time, and then one day it hits you like a truck as you walk into oncoming traffic. For twenty-year-old Harbor Lawson, one day she was a scholar in college, and the next she is cut off from everyone that she knows and loves. With little to take comfort in, she finds herself dancing to remain sane in her new, secluded environment. Caught up in the web of a stranger with ill intentions, will she be able to escape, or will she be sucked in even further into a dark underworld? Frequency Roth is a patient, calculated man. An opportunist who takes matters into his own hands, to hell with the consequence. Coming from a powerful family, one that is used to bending the rules to suit their own advantage, Frequency is cut from the cloth of a great legacy. When the rules to his own game are compromised, he begins to see that sometimes no matter how much you plan something, the universe can always throw a curve ball. When he begins searching for answers, they lead him to the seemingly innocent Harbor. Both strong-willed and stubborn, the pair clash almost immediately, but underneath it all lies a mutual respect. A man with a shattered heart, filled with vengeance can be a volatile thing. Somehow along the road full of debris, Harbor and Frequency latch onto each other, forming an odd bond of sorts. Can she get through the jagged pieces of his heart and make it whole again, or will their relationship be more toxic than either of them can stand?

158 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 8, 2021

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Profile Image for Torri (BlackRomanceConnoisseur).
177 reviews306 followers
June 3, 2022
Didn’t Know What I was Getting Into

I didn’t know this was a series when I started 😅. I have a lot of questions because this was busy story. Everybody has secrets that they’re holding close to their chest, while swearing that they’re the realest.

Who knew being held hostage would be the catalyst for Harbor to really start living. Everybody needs therapy, Knowledge, Frequency, his daughter, everybody! I’m low key rooting for Frequency to get it together and see the good thing standing in front of him but he has A LOT going on. Moving on to part two.
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663 reviews16 followers
September 30, 2021
Oh Em Geeee‼️

This book was everything! Whoever recommended this to me thank you thank you thank you!!!!

I was so mad that Harbor had been abducted and held hostage for a whole damn year. I shocked myself when I was hoping that something developed between her and Frequency and then it happened. Now I’m just curious to know what happened to her mom and what he had to do with it.

I don’t like Lock and don’t know why he’s still looking for Harbor when he has Alba. I already assumed something was going on with them just from the party they attended together.

I just want Frequency to confess his true feelings for Harbor and for them to live happily ever after.

This is my first read from this author, it was recommended in one of the reading groups I’m in and I’m so glad I decided to read it. If you haven’t read please do, you will not be disappointed.
408 reviews5 followers
May 13, 2021
OMG I Loved It!!

Once again S.L. Partee has given us a reason to love her more! The book grabs your attention from page1. Frequency's demeanor pulled at my heartstrings. You wanted to know what/why he was hurting. Knowledge must irked my soul! He really irritated me, I can't understand his dislike for Harbor when he really don't know her. Then poor Harbor just needed real f'ing people in her life. How does everybody betray her like that? Lock, Harmonie, Alba and even her Dad needs to be put in front of an 18-wheeler while it's going full speed!! She has too many snakes around her. I just need part2 so I can see what Frequency did to her mama and the reason why he did it!!!
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1,860 reviews
May 12, 2021
WOW is all I can say!!!!

I feel so sorry for Harbor, her dad treated her differently than her older sister, then her man flirting too close in her face with a "friend", to top it all off she gets kidnapped! Lawd baby!!! I knew something was up with Alda and Loch from the beginning. Frequency, I know you've been hurt, but you know you are falling for Harbor just like she's falling for you. After she called her dad, he treated her like trash, I'm so mad with him for that. Knowledge is on some other stuff, and I believe he and Frequency are going to bump head real hard in book 2. Kap and Celine, I think it's something going on with them. CAN'T WAIT FOR PART 2!
355 reviews2 followers
May 25, 2021
I need to know!!!!

Omg nooooooo I need to know what going to happen? I knew Frequency and Haprer would eventually not be able to handle all the tension in the air. And act on their emotions, however ledge is giving me weird vibes liek he jealous or some shit. And Frequency might just have to do something to him. Frequency dad comes off as abusive and demanding and seems like he is going to be a problem. I can't believe Harper family was just so eager to write her off a a joke and not even try to understand what was going on.. I hope Harper can handle whatever is about to come her way.
Profile Image for Catresha StFleur.
30 reviews
May 11, 2021
Wow!! Everybody got issues

I have so many thoughts on Frequency & Harbor. Both have so many issues and need healing in the worst way. Harbor needs her father's love and he's too bitter to see it. How do you treat your daughter like that after not hearing from her in a whole year? There's just so much to uncover with everybody. Off top, I don't trust knowledge and he's going to be a problem. I can't wait to find out what happened to Harbor's mother and what happened with Kut & Celine. Another good series.
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1,699 reviews18 followers
May 18, 2021
Loved it

Part 2 me nowww please I loved this book. I was really hoping that Harbor and Frequency could have been a great couple though. I loved them together. I couldn’t believe that Knowledge went behind his back and went to his father though that’s not what friends are supposed to do though. I wonder what did they do to her mother though. I didn’t think that she was listening to the conversation though.
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698 reviews3 followers
June 4, 2021
Smdh

I don’t like Ledge seems like a snake to me I bet that was him that went to see Lock.. her whole damn family are snakes from her daddy to her sister like wtf.. Celine slept with the daddy that’s why she understands, and Frequency is crazy I don’t understand him. I bet his bm was a snitch or something or she probably ain’t dead.. please don’t bring her back from the dead.. everybody needs to re evaluate life
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1,079 reviews32 followers
September 16, 2024
3.5 This book is my first read by this author and I found this book from one of favorite booktokers page. I know this book is apart of a series and I look forward to reading the other book in this series. Harbor family was trash for giving up on her after she disappear. I feel like this pace of the book had me making sure I know who is who in this book. Overall this book is good and the ending had me questioning everything in this book.
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4,006 reviews
May 11, 2021
Harbor

I have so many thoughts and feelings. But the only thing I will say is Harbor is surrounded by some unloyal hating individuals. I can’t wait for her to really boss up on everybody. Ive got to know what Ledge’s problem is like bruhhh. You need to be focused on your on yard. Outstanding no bring on part 2
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1,158 reviews16 followers
May 13, 2021
Like wow

Ok I was intrigued at the very beginning. So many secrets!! What happened to Halo? What happened to Ivy’s mom?? What has Harbor’s dad done in his past?? Did Frequency hurt Halo?? The list goes on!! Lock is questionable as well!!! I feel so bad for Harbor hopefully she bosses up on all their butts in book 2!!!
Profile Image for Ash B.
182 reviews36 followers
June 3, 2021
Wow

Ok so boom..there’s a part 2. I wish I would’ve known before I started reading 😭. I’m rooting so hard for Harbor! Honestly I dislike all the characters except for Harbor. Babygirl just keeps getting the short end of the stick. I’m so intrigued by the mystery of it all. There’s so many unanswered questions. This story definitely takes you on so,e twists and turns.
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371 reviews1 follower
August 2, 2021
Omg

Im so happy with my decision to try this book. Quency and Harbor met in the most unconventional way but their journey towards getting to know each other is nothing short of amazing. The secrets, the lies, the snakes and betrayal all made this book a 5 star. Can’t wait to read part 2
Profile Image for Iris Freeman.
270 reviews1 follower
August 13, 2021
In love with Captor

Boy Frequency is really messed up, but then Harbor's sister and father are too. Lock is the only one that truly worried but her being going for a year without an exclamation. And he ain't much because he us sleeping with sister and her so call friend. Great series so far.
12 reviews
March 2, 2024
Bravo!

This was my introduction to SL Partee and I regret nothing! Harbor Lawson is complicated, smart and beautiful. She's floating thru life not knowing what her purpose is...then Frequency happens and they way they come together? Sparks. The chemistry leaps off the page. 10/10!
80 reviews
May 11, 2021
Part 2 Me Now

Lock Is Trash! SMHI knew about him and Alba but his excuse for Harmonie 👎🏽 Ledge has enough to deal with in his own life to be so concerned with Harbor & Free. Can’t wait to see how Harold, Halo...Free daddy Kut and Celine all tie into together in book 2.
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1,567 reviews34 followers
May 12, 2021
Omg omg omg

That ending was crazy. Harbor heard everything. Whew this is getting messy. Lock needs to stay away. Harmonie is low down. Frequency need to stop fighting his feelings. I wonder what's up with Knowledge sneaky tail and Free dead BM. Hurry with part 2
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1,328 reviews2 followers
May 12, 2021
This book was so good I just knew harbor was going to get a happy ending frequency I just knew he was to good to be true. Harbor fell for the enemy. Knowledge can't be trusted and soon Frequency will find that out. Lock may love Harbor but he has done the ultimate betrayal. Hurry up part 2

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Profile Image for Denetta Banks.
3,809 reviews22 followers
May 15, 2021
More to the story.

This well written story has so many secrets. All the characters have issues, and a few are showing fake loyalty. I can't wait for part two, so that everyone's truth can come to light.
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1,583 reviews2 followers
May 16, 2021
That ending

Ready for part 2. Frequency starts feeling Harbor, okay cool but now here comes drama. Ledge can't stand her and there's more behind that. It's all got me crazy now, especially with the ending
63 reviews1 follower
June 5, 2021
Ahhhh

What you’re not gone do is play with us with that cliff hanger lol. I have so many unanswered questions lol. I hope everyone that hurt Harbor gets theirs and then some. Knowledge came off more of a hater the entire book than a best friend idk though. Can’t wait for part 2.
Profile Image for Q Owens.
2,558 reviews30 followers
July 5, 2021
A MUST READ!!!

I loved this book. It was so good. I love Harbor's character and hope she can be happy. I'm not liking Knowledge right now. This is most definitely a must read. I can't wait to read part 2...That ending left me in WOW!!
1,563 reviews2 followers
August 22, 2021
WOW

Harbor was the black sheep of her family. Her disappearance seem to not effect her family. Frequency was scared to show his emotion. I know Alba was jealous. About to read book 2……
212 reviews1 follower
September 16, 2021
Loving this series so far

Harbor and Frequency's chemistry is off the charts. There are too many people not rooting for them and I am over them. Their damaged hearts deserve to heal together. On to part 2
3 reviews
May 12, 2021
Unexpected love story

This book was the bomb. The twists had me wanting to keep reading. The plot was interesting. I can't wait to read the next one.
136 reviews
May 13, 2021
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I need answers!! Everyone is intertwined some way or another. Part 2 me ASAP!! I need Harbor and Frequency to get it together.
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235 reviews
May 15, 2021
Great story

This rating was chosen because the story was awe dropping so much so I'm hanging by a thread here wondering where is part 2
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2,439 reviews5 followers
May 23, 2021
🔥🔥🔥🔥

Okay this is crazy as hell I wasn’t expecting so many twist and turns I definitely enjoyed this and can’t wait for part 2
2 reviews
May 31, 2021
Speechless

How do I make my words come out with the adrenaline pumping thrill riding story line. I can not wait for part two.
1,914 reviews5 followers
June 4, 2021
OMG

I think that father had some thing to do with is wife getting killed. I bet my bottom dollar. I bet his right hand had something to do with it to. I just don't trust him.
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