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Forever His Reason: A Love Bred From The Block Special
Forever. That’s the intention for Zodiac whenever Reason is involved, and he needs their forever to start sooner rather than later…
- GenresAfrican American Romance
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2022
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August 4, 2023
Love ova everything!
This was everything!!! 🗣Now this is how you do a mf update!!!!
Zodi and Reason owe me nothing! This was the perfect continuation of their love story for a greedy reader like me. Boss azz Zo took my breath away. I really appreciated the way he loved Reason through her insecurities. The reassurance and support he provided her consistently was really what a girl dreams of. He spared no expense to celebrate their love and it was epic💕 I love that we got to see everybody progress and that the author gave us so many stages of life...of growth for all of them especially Zodi and Reason.
Well done! Bravo!!!!
This was everything!!! 🗣Now this is how you do a mf update!!!!
Zodi and Reason owe me nothing! This was the perfect continuation of their love story for a greedy reader like me. Boss azz Zo took my breath away. I really appreciated the way he loved Reason through her insecurities. The reassurance and support he provided her consistently was really what a girl dreams of. He spared no expense to celebrate their love and it was epic💕 I love that we got to see everybody progress and that the author gave us so many stages of life...of growth for all of them especially Zodi and Reason.
Well done! Bravo!!!!
June 1, 2022
Ugh my heart….🥰🥰 I loved this update on Reason, Zodiac and the gang!! I’m going to miss them like I know them personally! I fell in love with their story! Such memorable characters! Antoinette’s writing is effortlessly captivating!
May 20, 2024
This was a really nice update. I loved seeing how everyone turned out from book 1.
April 4, 2024
Whew
It was so good to catch up with my faves. Zodiac is at the top of the lists almost for book bae. Love it!
It was so good to catch up with my faves. Zodiac is at the top of the lists almost for book bae. Love it!
February 26, 2023
Reason x Zodiac
I loved this special. I knew Zodiac and Reason as kids, but knowing them as real functioning adults is an absolute treat. This special was a peek into their HEA. And I love that the author didn't give some fairytale ending, (even though wasn't expecting her to do so). She gave us real-life updates on those amazing characters she created... I wanted to be annoyed with Reason with the insecurities, but I get it 🤷🏾♀️. I understand where it came from. Zodiac, Zody, Zo…this man 🥰 He sets the standard so so high in the way he loved his girl. The way he loved her, showed her, and reassured her constantly of his love for her was so overwhelmingly beautiful. Tempest's redemption story was refreshing, cause she deserved it. Wish reaped what he sowed so 🤷🏾♀️
Ms. Sherrelle did an amazing job with this special, cause we loved knowing how our friends were doing.
I loved this special. I knew Zodiac and Reason as kids, but knowing them as real functioning adults is an absolute treat. This special was a peek into their HEA. And I love that the author didn't give some fairytale ending, (even though wasn't expecting her to do so). She gave us real-life updates on those amazing characters she created... I wanted to be annoyed with Reason with the insecurities, but I get it 🤷🏾♀️. I understand where it came from. Zodiac, Zody, Zo…this man 🥰 He sets the standard so so high in the way he loved his girl. The way he loved her, showed her, and reassured her constantly of his love for her was so overwhelmingly beautiful. Tempest's redemption story was refreshing, cause she deserved it. Wish reaped what he sowed so 🤷🏾♀️
Ms. Sherrelle did an amazing job with this special, cause we loved knowing how our friends were doing.
May 19, 2024
ZODI & Reason 4 everrr!!! Zodi that n**** & Reason that girl! 🙌🏽
This was exactly what I needed , I am going to miss them!! Man !! Zodiac & Reason are those characters that’s going to leave a imprint and it’s no way around it. I’m sad it have all came to an end . I loved everything about this extended version … Lyrica , Temp, Nice & Shan I cannot forget about them! ☺️
Zodiac made it to his end goal , his forever with Reason and his family . I couldn’t been more excited! 🥹🥰
Zaria & Renzo! 😩
REAAAADDDDDDD!!!!!!!
I want more but I leave them alone! I know how Antoinette S coming so enough said!
This was exactly what I needed , I am going to miss them!! Man !! Zodiac & Reason are those characters that’s going to leave a imprint and it’s no way around it. I’m sad it have all came to an end . I loved everything about this extended version … Lyrica , Temp, Nice & Shan I cannot forget about them! ☺️
Zodiac made it to his end goal , his forever with Reason and his family . I couldn’t been more excited! 🥹🥰
Zaria & Renzo! 😩
REAAAADDDDDDD!!!!!!!
I want more but I leave them alone! I know how Antoinette S coming so enough said!
August 31, 2023
Shake me up 🖤
Loved that we got this book so we could enjoy some more of Zodi and Reason’s happiness. Shan and Nice are still such a funny couple. Nice loves Shan downnnnn! Perfect ending to a beautiful story!
Loved that we got this book so we could enjoy some more of Zodi and Reason’s happiness. Shan and Nice are still such a funny couple. Nice loves Shan downnnnn! Perfect ending to a beautiful story!
March 24, 2022
Zodi Loved Reason more than he loved himself and to see them grow older together was great! Plus the gang was still together.
June 26, 2025
✨Book Review✨
Whew! Antoinette Sherell done did it again! I loved this follow-up just as much as A Love Bred From the Block. It felt so good to check back in with Zodi, Reason, and the whole gang—like catching up with your favorite cousins at the cookout.
Let me just start by saying this: Zodiac Goings is THAT. MF. MAN. The growth?? The maturity?? The way he stepped into fatherhood and husbandhood like it was his divine assignment?? Whew. One thing about Zodi—he has always been steady in his love for Reason. That boy don’t play about her, and now as a man? He’s doubling down.
They’re navigating life as new parents, and you already know after giving birth, insecurities can creep in. But Zodi made it very clear that Reason had nothing to worry about. He didn’t just tell her—he showed her. With his actions, his words, his patience. That’s the kind of love that holds you close and keeps you grounded. A safe love. A grown love.
And YES—Shan and Nice are still my peoples!! I was so nervous, thinking Nice was about to mess things up, but babyyyyy he showed out. That man was willing to give it all up for his WIFE. For Shanice. 😩 I just love him so much. When he said she was his dream? I about melted into the couch. 🥹 Like… I need someone to say that to me with their chest!
Now… Wish. 😒
We already know he wasn’t worth two cents in book one, but in this one… I started to understand him a little better. Don’t get me wrong—I still don’t agree with his actions. But I get it. When you live in a world where vulnerability can cost you everything—including the woman you love—you move real careful. Still… he gon’ have to tighten up and stop playing with these women’s hearts. And get his ish together. Fr.
And don’t even get me started on that surprise. 😭
CHILE!! What a DREAM. Imagine having a man who loves you so much, he goes above and beyond just to remind you that you’re still that girl. Reason, sis… you are BLESSED. Because whew, the thoughtfulness?? The intentionality?? A dream.
This book was everything I wanted and more. Beautiful, emotional, grown, and full of heart. If you loved A Love Bred From the Block, you NEED to read Forever His Reason. It’s real love, real life, and Black romance at its absolute best.
Zodi and Reason forever, period. 🖤
Read this. Like… NOW. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Book: Forever His Reason
Author: Antoinette Sherell
Genre: Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🥵🥵🥵
Whew! Antoinette Sherell done did it again! I loved this follow-up just as much as A Love Bred From the Block. It felt so good to check back in with Zodi, Reason, and the whole gang—like catching up with your favorite cousins at the cookout.
Let me just start by saying this: Zodiac Goings is THAT. MF. MAN. The growth?? The maturity?? The way he stepped into fatherhood and husbandhood like it was his divine assignment?? Whew. One thing about Zodi—he has always been steady in his love for Reason. That boy don’t play about her, and now as a man? He’s doubling down.
They’re navigating life as new parents, and you already know after giving birth, insecurities can creep in. But Zodi made it very clear that Reason had nothing to worry about. He didn’t just tell her—he showed her. With his actions, his words, his patience. That’s the kind of love that holds you close and keeps you grounded. A safe love. A grown love.
And YES—Shan and Nice are still my peoples!! I was so nervous, thinking Nice was about to mess things up, but babyyyyy he showed out. That man was willing to give it all up for his WIFE. For Shanice. 😩 I just love him so much. When he said she was his dream? I about melted into the couch. 🥹 Like… I need someone to say that to me with their chest!
Now… Wish. 😒
We already know he wasn’t worth two cents in book one, but in this one… I started to understand him a little better. Don’t get me wrong—I still don’t agree with his actions. But I get it. When you live in a world where vulnerability can cost you everything—including the woman you love—you move real careful. Still… he gon’ have to tighten up and stop playing with these women’s hearts. And get his ish together. Fr.
And don’t even get me started on that surprise. 😭
CHILE!! What a DREAM. Imagine having a man who loves you so much, he goes above and beyond just to remind you that you’re still that girl. Reason, sis… you are BLESSED. Because whew, the thoughtfulness?? The intentionality?? A dream.
This book was everything I wanted and more. Beautiful, emotional, grown, and full of heart. If you loved A Love Bred From the Block, you NEED to read Forever His Reason. It’s real love, real life, and Black romance at its absolute best.
Zodi and Reason forever, period. 🖤
Read this. Like… NOW. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Book: Forever His Reason
Author: Antoinette Sherell
Genre: Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🥵🥵🥵
December 16, 2024
❤️❤️❤️❤️ omg
I’m not ready to be done with Zodi and Reason! I love them so much! I definitely understand the changes these women were going through and especially after being burned already. I understood the insecurities being the wife of an athlete and post partum issues too. Zodi was so reassuring tho. yonis made me mad tho because as a grown married man you definitely know better than to entertain any female for a friend. Zodi had me side eying his tail too cause buying your ex dinner and entertaining her is a no. I didn’t even like that the ex resembled Reason and he was actually in love with her at one point. That 5 years apart was foolish because they were supposedly in love. I get it tho.
I’m not ready to be done with Zodi and Reason! I love them so much! I definitely understand the changes these women were going through and especially after being burned already. I understood the insecurities being the wife of an athlete and post partum issues too. Zodi was so reassuring tho. yonis made me mad tho because as a grown married man you definitely know better than to entertain any female for a friend. Zodi had me side eying his tail too cause buying your ex dinner and entertaining her is a no. I didn’t even like that the ex resembled Reason and he was actually in love with her at one point. That 5 years apart was foolish because they were supposedly in love. I get it tho.
November 24, 2022
I love Zodiac
This further cemented my love for Zo and Nice! However, it also cemented my side eye for Reason. While I didn’t agree with the delivery or the messenger (Maria); she wasn’t wrong about Reason’s immaturity and insecurities.
I loved that we got an update on all the other couples. Besides Zo, the other person I felt deserved a happily ever after, Tempest. I wanted that for her so badly, so I was happy she received it.
Nice and Shan were my favs! Like Zo, I was rooting for them. Glad all that fretting from Shan was for nothing.
This further cemented my love for Zo and Nice! However, it also cemented my side eye for Reason. While I didn’t agree with the delivery or the messenger (Maria); she wasn’t wrong about Reason’s immaturity and insecurities.
I loved that we got an update on all the other couples. Besides Zo, the other person I felt deserved a happily ever after, Tempest. I wanted that for her so badly, so I was happy she received it.
Nice and Shan were my favs! Like Zo, I was rooting for them. Glad all that fretting from Shan was for nothing.
February 14, 2022
❤️❤️❤️
Zodi & Reason will always be one of my favorite couples. I will love the way Zodi continuously reassured Reason and lifted her up. It’s difficult feeling beautiful after carrying a child but his unwavering love for her was infectious and so needed. This was very sweet and throughly enjoyed the update ❤️
Zodi & Reason will always be one of my favorite couples. I will love the way Zodi continuously reassured Reason and lifted her up. It’s difficult feeling beautiful after carrying a child but his unwavering love for her was infectious and so needed. This was very sweet and throughly enjoyed the update ❤️
March 1, 2022
Zodi
It was so great reading up on the gang especially Zodi. I was crushing on the way he loved Reason like she was his air to breath.
It was so great reading up on the gang especially Zodi. I was crushing on the way he loved Reason like she was his air to breath.
September 20, 2023
A great update on the gang!
February 12, 2022
Great story
Yassss Zodi & Reason are couple goals!! I’m so glad the author gave us this cute Valentines story. I loved seeing them as parents. The wedding was the cherry on top, Zodi did that!
Yassss Zodi & Reason are couple goals!! I’m so glad the author gave us this cute Valentines story. I loved seeing them as parents. The wedding was the cherry on top, Zodi did that!
November 26, 2024
What a great way to wrap these characters up!
March 9, 2022
Evolution of a Hood Love
This was a perfect ending to Zodi and Reason’s tumultuous relationship. In this story we get to see them in full swing. Only this time around as parents and an newly engaged. It was giving maturity and growth, at least on Zodi’s part. At times I had to wonder about Reason? The insecurity was giving me a fit! Granted she had just given birth and all. But still. If we don’t know anything at all, we know Zodiac loves him some Reason! But, I digress. Tempestt even gets a reprieve this go around. She definitely gained some cool points. With her unfaltering loyalty and wisdom for the couple. As I disliked her in the first book! All in all … I really did want to know when Shanice was going to finally go home😒 I Nonetheless I appreciate you showing a the couple in their different stages. I felt like I watched them grown up right before my eyes.
This was a perfect ending to Zodi and Reason’s tumultuous relationship. In this story we get to see them in full swing. Only this time around as parents and an newly engaged. It was giving maturity and growth, at least on Zodi’s part. At times I had to wonder about Reason? The insecurity was giving me a fit! Granted she had just given birth and all. But still. If we don’t know anything at all, we know Zodiac loves him some Reason! But, I digress. Tempestt even gets a reprieve this go around. She definitely gained some cool points. With her unfaltering loyalty and wisdom for the couple. As I disliked her in the first book! All in all … I really did want to know when Shanice was going to finally go home😒 I Nonetheless I appreciate you showing a the couple in their different stages. I felt like I watched them grown up right before my eyes.
March 1, 2022
His Entire Reason For Being!!
Zodi loved Reason since they were young. Separation has done them both good. Yonis shouldn't have put himself in that position because women lie coming with all the scenarios about them being together about him playing with her emotions, knowing he had a wife and a son. Wish blew his chance with Tempest. I feel for Kijuan robbing the store for necessities for his baby. Maria tried to play Reason and Zodi cause of their age, they were mature ones. Reason could have turned up on her, but didn't have to. Reason just closed the door on her a$$. Lyrical, Tempest and Zodi are close. Zodi got his family.
Zodi loved Reason since they were young. Separation has done them both good. Yonis shouldn't have put himself in that position because women lie coming with all the scenarios about them being together about him playing with her emotions, knowing he had a wife and a son. Wish blew his chance with Tempest. I feel for Kijuan robbing the store for necessities for his baby. Maria tried to play Reason and Zodi cause of their age, they were mature ones. Reason could have turned up on her, but didn't have to. Reason just closed the door on her a$$. Lyrical, Tempest and Zodi are close. Zodi got his family.
March 6, 2022
Great Read
Not too many men would bare their soul to their woman but Zodiac most definitely showed and told Reason. I love the way Zodiac love Reason. He left no room for doubt when her insecurities surfaced. Although Reason showed her insecurities. She didn't allow them to consume her or their relationship. Most women would drag disrespected women like Maria but Reason kept it cute. Wish old ass haven't changed. He still felt Tempest belonged to him. He tried causing drama between her and Carter but she was over Wish. Shanice was in her feelings thinking Yonis disrespected their marriage. In a,sense he shouldn't have done what he done but it wasn't what Shanice thought.
Not too many men would bare their soul to their woman but Zodiac most definitely showed and told Reason. I love the way Zodiac love Reason. He left no room for doubt when her insecurities surfaced. Although Reason showed her insecurities. She didn't allow them to consume her or their relationship. Most women would drag disrespected women like Maria but Reason kept it cute. Wish old ass haven't changed. He still felt Tempest belonged to him. He tried causing drama between her and Carter but she was over Wish. Shanice was in her feelings thinking Yonis disrespected their marriage. In a,sense he shouldn't have done what he done but it wasn't what Shanice thought.
March 26, 2022
❤️😭
Forever His Reason was perfectly titled. It really served its purpose and gave a full picture of Zodiac and Reason’s love as adults. I loved that the author touched on postpartum and the way that it effected Reason. Her insecurities and emotions were at an all time high but Zodi was there to reassure her that she was his forever- he was everything! I cannot put into words the way that he poured life into Reason. I loved that the author tackled the relationships of the other characters and really tied up any loose ends that they faced as well. This book was really special and I really needed this closure. Great series!
Forever His Reason was perfectly titled. It really served its purpose and gave a full picture of Zodiac and Reason’s love as adults. I loved that the author touched on postpartum and the way that it effected Reason. Her insecurities and emotions were at an all time high but Zodi was there to reassure her that she was his forever- he was everything! I cannot put into words the way that he poured life into Reason. I loved that the author tackled the relationships of the other characters and really tied up any loose ends that they faced as well. This book was really special and I really needed this closure. Great series!
August 29, 2022
This is it! A book that I didn't know I had already purchased but my soul needed to feel complete when it came to Zo and Reason. This is what I was looking for in the first book. The ending I needed! The author delivered in this one. Zo and Reason had their doubts and insecurities in this one, but their love couldn't be touched. I LOVED IT! This is what family is, for better or worse. I have no complaints about this book. It just left me wanting to read every book this author has ever written. I will highly recommend this book to family, friends, co-workers and anyone that I know enjoy these types of reads. It does not disappoint!
February 12, 2022
Forever 💖 His Reason
I am so happy we got an update on these two! I never knew I was still affected by the way Zodi left Reason still until I saw her insecurities. He got it together in grand fashion. Yonis almost gave me a heart attack. My heart was palpitating for Shan. I love how Zodi did her a solid. Tempest is finally sucka free😂 Thank you Thank You Thank You for this update!
I am so happy we got an update on these two! I never knew I was still affected by the way Zodi left Reason still until I saw her insecurities. He got it together in grand fashion. Yonis almost gave me a heart attack. My heart was palpitating for Shan. I love how Zodi did her a solid. Tempest is finally sucka free😂 Thank you Thank You Thank You for this update!
February 14, 2022
Zodi my Zodi
The gang is back and it's a while Lotta gang ish going on... No, but forreal. It felt good and nostalgic to reconnect with Zodi and Reason and their families! Zodi is a personal favorite of mine so to see his growth over time and to further see the love between him and Readon bloom was very heartwarming. You definitely want to read A love Bred From the Block before reading this so that you can get the full experience!
The gang is back and it's a while Lotta gang ish going on... No, but forreal. It felt good and nostalgic to reconnect with Zodi and Reason and their families! Zodi is a personal favorite of mine so to see his growth over time and to further see the love between him and Readon bloom was very heartwarming. You definitely want to read A love Bred From the Block before reading this so that you can get the full experience!
February 15, 2022
Black love is beautiful
I love Zodiac and the love he has for Reason. He has the kind of love that keeps you smiling. Reason loves him as well.
I’m was so happy to read that Nice finally told his wife the truth and I’m glad he didn’t sleep with that girl.
Wish loves Temp, I know he’s pissed that he messed up their relationship.
This was a great book 🔥.
Antionette never disappoints.
I love Zodiac and the love he has for Reason. He has the kind of love that keeps you smiling. Reason loves him as well.
I’m was so happy to read that Nice finally told his wife the truth and I’m glad he didn’t sleep with that girl.
Wish loves Temp, I know he’s pissed that he messed up their relationship.
This was a great book 🔥.
Antionette never disappoints.
February 27, 2022
Loved It
I will recommend this book! Enjoyed reading Reason and Zodiac love story come to completion! This book will have you reflecting on love, respect, family and friendships. The relationships were healthy and fulfilling. I was please that Zodi didn't allow Reason to wallow in her own head about her image and what she thought Zodi wanted, he was so reassuring. Shan and Nice relationship was enjoyable to see as well, just as the others. Love is love.
I will recommend this book! Enjoyed reading Reason and Zodiac love story come to completion! This book will have you reflecting on love, respect, family and friendships. The relationships were healthy and fulfilling. I was please that Zodi didn't allow Reason to wallow in her own head about her image and what she thought Zodi wanted, he was so reassuring. Shan and Nice relationship was enjoyable to see as well, just as the others. Love is love.
May 13, 2022
This book made me irresponsible
Knowing I had so much too do zi still stayed up too late, read gor two long. The series was thay good! The love and the growth was so beautiful to read I coyld not put it down! One of the best I've read and I read about 2 books a week! Growth development was excellent'I felt like I knew each character. Reason was definitely Zodiac's reason! Highly recommend.
Knowing I had so much too do zi still stayed up too late, read gor two long. The series was thay good! The love and the growth was so beautiful to read I coyld not put it down! One of the best I've read and I read about 2 books a week! Growth development was excellent'I felt like I knew each character. Reason was definitely Zodiac's reason! Highly recommend.
May 13, 2022
AWWWWW
One of my Favorite OG couples. I’m so happy to get an update on them this was so bitter sweet and I’m so glad they are right were they belong and deserve and I imagine their future even more prosperous with all the love surrounding them. I’m so glad my side couples got they love too and happily Evers as they deserve also from the strifes they have faced. Looking forward and hoping to more work in this world 🥹🥹
One of my Favorite OG couples. I’m so happy to get an update on them this was so bitter sweet and I’m so glad they are right were they belong and deserve and I imagine their future even more prosperous with all the love surrounding them. I’m so glad my side couples got they love too and happily Evers as they deserve also from the strifes they have faced. Looking forward and hoping to more work in this world 🥹🥹
July 16, 2022
A must read!
So the author says that you don’t have to read “A Love Bred From The Block Special” before reading this book and honestly you don’t. However, if you do than it makes this book so much better. I truly did love the evolution of this book especially after reading the first book. I love the writer and this series was the first I’ve read from her and can’t wait to read more books from the author.
So the author says that you don’t have to read “A Love Bred From The Block Special” before reading this book and honestly you don’t. However, if you do than it makes this book so much better. I truly did love the evolution of this book especially after reading the first book. I love the writer and this series was the first I’ve read from her and can’t wait to read more books from the author.
August 9, 2022
Well done
Everything about this book was good. It was well written it flowed well. There were little to absolutely no errors. It covered and closed all things that were opened. It was a good connection to the first book. I did not want it to end. And I’m looking forward to hearing what’s going to come for the other characters. Hoping for another book. Good job 👏. This author writing continues to be amazing. Cheers to her pen game.
Everything about this book was good. It was well written it flowed well. There were little to absolutely no errors. It covered and closed all things that were opened. It was a good connection to the first book. I did not want it to end. And I’m looking forward to hearing what’s going to come for the other characters. Hoping for another book. Good job 👏. This author writing continues to be amazing. Cheers to her pen game.
December 10, 2025
Excellent
Book one was excellent and the special with updates with everyone was just as great. Book one a stand-alone and I didn’t know I needed book two until I read it. Def would recommend these books. The author makes you feel like you know the characters and you are watching them grow up from teens to adults. It was sad what they went through but great to see their growth and how they used that to be better as adults
Book one was excellent and the special with updates with everyone was just as great. Book one a stand-alone and I didn’t know I needed book two until I read it. Def would recommend these books. The author makes you feel like you know the characters and you are watching them grow up from teens to adults. It was sad what they went through but great to see their growth and how they used that to be better as adults
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