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The Bucket List #3
If You Let Me
After a vindictive ex causes her to lose her dream role, Taheerie Pierre’s girls dare her to accompany them on a sinful night out at the exclusive Club Eros. Taheerie agrees, hoping that checking a few things off her bucket list helps her to forget her troubles. However it opens up a Pandora’s Box of hidden pleasure between friends instead. Leaving her unsure if it can ever be closed again or if she even wants it to.
Cashton Holliday is determined to make her choice an easy one while checking items off her list. Taking her to heights she’s never known before to prove once and for all he is the only man who can take care of all her needs. Will Taheerie end things before they’re in too deep? Or will she finally let him give her the love she deserves? Find out in If You Let Me.
Cashton Holliday is determined to make her choice an easy one while checking items off her list. Taking her to heights she’s never known before to prove once and for all he is the only man who can take care of all her needs. Will Taheerie end things before they’re in too deep? Or will she finally let him give her the love she deserves? Find out in If You Let Me.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 5, 2022
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Kema B.
10 books227 followersKema B. is an eighties baby, wife, and mother to the most special boy in the whole world. She is a lover of music and an avid reader of many genres from fantasy to urban fiction and of course romance. A hopeless romantic at heart, she began writing her own love stories as a young girl and continued through adulthood. Creating black love that checks every box, she makes it her mission as an indie author to give her readers spicy contemporary romance with a pinch of reality, a dash of sass and an ounce of filth with every book. A forever Brooklynite, she currently resides in South Florida where her personal motto is: Read. Write. Live. Repeat!
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April 15, 2022
Calling Kema B. to the front of the class! Ma'am, you did not have to come for my edges like that! Taheerie and Cashton were unbelievably hot. They've been in love with each other since they were teenagers but, Taheerie is afraid of ruining their friendship if they crossed the line so, she refuses to go there with Cash. When they unknowingly hook up with each other at Club Eros, all bets are off. Cash starts plotting their future expeditiously. He lets Taheerie know he's gunnin' for her heart so, she betta get ready. This was such an awesome book but, I expect nothing less from Kema B. And, it was nasty y'all. It was so nasty, I may need to go to alter prayer on Sunday and ask for forgiveness. LOL!!! Ma'am, you cannot keep introducing characters we want to see more of. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a story on Parker and Law and Melody and Dash. I'm always down for a road trip to Crystal City or Harbor Springs. If You Let Me was a phenomenal read. It was more than worth the wait. Well done Kema B.
July 14, 2022
My interest in this book was piqued because from the synopsis it seemed like our heroine and her friends were going to a sex club since they created a bucket list of things they want to try out.
She accidentally runs into her best friend. And he helps her with said bucket list.
And whilst some things were checked off of that bucket list, stupid ex’s drama had to be included as part of the story and conflict. There aren’t a lot of things I don’t like in my romances but drama with an ex rubs me the wrong way. I just don’t have the patience for it.
But this mutual pining of best friends turning into lovers was just so cute! And hot! I wanted more of them alone. Together. More pining, more sex and more emotion.
She accidentally runs into her best friend. And he helps her with said bucket list.
And whilst some things were checked off of that bucket list, stupid ex’s drama had to be included as part of the story and conflict. There aren’t a lot of things I don’t like in my romances but drama with an ex rubs me the wrong way. I just don’t have the patience for it.
But this mutual pining of best friends turning into lovers was just so cute! And hot! I wanted more of them alone. Together. More pining, more sex and more emotion.
April 7, 2022
Whew chile! That's it. That's the review.
June 3, 2022
Eerie is fresh out of a relationship. To help her out of her slump, her friends decide to take her to a sex club, Club Eros. She has a few items she needs to check off her bucket list, so she decides to not fight them on it. Upon agreeing to go, Eerie has decided to not partake in any of the festivities. That is until someone catches her eye. After her euphoric high dies down, she realizes that her sexy stranger isn't really a stranger.
Loved this storyline. Loved these characters' vibes. And love this author. Can't wait for more of these Cristal Beach characters.
Loved this storyline. Loved these characters' vibes. And love this author. Can't wait for more of these Cristal Beach characters.
February 11, 2024
Aye man!!! This the one right here!! I rarely enjoy the “friends to lovers” trope, but when it’s done right 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!!! This thing captured my attention immediately!!! This was E X P L O S I V E!
Cashton, was E N E R G Y … P E R I O D!!! I loved Taheerie as well, but Cashton 🥰👌🏾👌🏾!! Just the overall plot, the character development, the writing, everything was A1 like steak sauce. KEMA B 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 STANDING OVATION!!!
Cashton, was E N E R G Y … P E R I O D!!! I loved Taheerie as well, but Cashton 🥰👌🏾👌🏾!! Just the overall plot, the character development, the writing, everything was A1 like steak sauce. KEMA B 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 STANDING OVATION!!!
May 9, 2024
Friendly Love
Que Lil John and Usher 🎶Tell me again (Tell me again, my baby) That we'll be lovers and friend🎶
That was Cash's theme song, because his best friend refused to jump with him, despite Cash having been in love with her most of his life. Unfortunately Taheree has a fear of ruining their friendship, so she kept her desires to herself. A freaky anonymous night forces them to admit that there is something more than friendship between them. I loved that Cash was so clear that she was it, I love a decisive king. He was a protector and did his best to allow her to succeed in life. On top of that it was SEXY.
An easy read.
Que Lil John and Usher 🎶Tell me again (Tell me again, my baby) That we'll be lovers and friend🎶
That was Cash's theme song, because his best friend refused to jump with him, despite Cash having been in love with her most of his life. Unfortunately Taheree has a fear of ruining their friendship, so she kept her desires to herself. A freaky anonymous night forces them to admit that there is something more than friendship between them. I loved that Cash was so clear that she was it, I love a decisive king. He was a protector and did his best to allow her to succeed in life. On top of that it was SEXY.
An easy read.
April 29, 2022
Loved it!!!!
A beautiful and freaky friends to loverzzz!!! 🤣 this was so well done. I really enjoyed this book! Wonderful job Author Kema!
A beautiful and freaky friends to loverzzz!!! 🤣 this was so well done. I really enjoyed this book! Wonderful job Author Kema!
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February 18, 2023I’m not going to rate this because my rating is low(ish) and I’ll feel guilty 😭😭 like it’s Black History Month I can’t do that
anyway this was porn, that’s okay though. My issues were that there was no real conflict and a time jump every damn chapter like let’s live in the moment a bit pls and thanks
anyway this was porn, that’s okay though. My issues were that there was no real conflict and a time jump every damn chapter like let’s live in the moment a bit pls and thanks
April 9, 2022
Damn Kema! You did not have to blow my mind like that! Got me having the dirtiest of thoughts and coming up with ideas for my own lists! 😇🤣 Whew! Loved Cash! That man was everything, you hear me! ❤ This man knew early on that he loved Eerie, and that he would care for and protect her at all costs; whether she returned his love or not! How he encouraged her, and supported her all while withholding his true feelings, was so beautiful! 😍 Eerie had mad love for her best friend, but crossing that line would ruin everything right? Hmmm...... Going to Club Eros with her friends, opened Eerie eyes in more ways than one! What to do, what to do? Well, Cash decided to just take the wheel here, cause he was coming for his woman! Boy, did he! These two were nasty in the best way possible! Glad that Eerie let her guard down and let this perfect man love her! Great read! 👍👍👍
April 28, 2022
If You Let Me
😍🔥
Loved it. There were a few moments when Eerie had me ready to throw my phone but I’m glad she got it together!
Cash when he was finally getting T-Baby together 🔥🔥🔥 whew 🙌🏾
Definitely make this your next read.
Happy writing 💖
😍🔥
Loved it. There were a few moments when Eerie had me ready to throw my phone but I’m glad she got it together!
Cash when he was finally getting T-Baby together 🔥🔥🔥 whew 🙌🏾
Definitely make this your next read.
Happy writing 💖
August 11, 2022
Y'all got anymore of those special invites to Club Eros?!!!! Askin' for me, myself, and I! 😉😏😉😏
May 9, 2022
Ole freaky ass author
July 6, 2022
Kinky. Friends. To. Lovers. —This is the best trope. Of all tropes. Don’t even try to change my mind! The angst from years of mutual pining is taken to the next level by also having to come out to each other as closeted kinksters. And all the kinky weirdness is cushioned by years of mutual respect and intimacy. Ta-da! 🤗 trope perfection!
Taheerie and Cash have been best friends since high school and it’s obvious to everyone that they love each other. Taheerie doesn’t want to mess it up, so friends it is. But then they have an ~encounter~ in a kinky club and they don’t realize at first who the other person is because the whole setup is about preserving anonymity?? Ooh boy.
This was the best written novella in this series so far and I’m interested to check out more from this author (each book is this series is written by someone different). The characters were consistent and super compatible, all the scenes were written with lots of details, it was extremely sex positive, and the kinkiness made sense.
I loved Taheerie’s bucket list—particularly the way that what she’s already done involves the least intimacy and what she hasn’t done yet involves the most trust. The book begins with her looking to cross off “Having sex with a stranger with no words exchanged” (does it still count if the guy she picks is actually her BFF but she thinks he’s a stranger?) and the more romantic their relationship got, the more connection was involved in the bucket list items they crossed off.
Sweet and spicy. This kinky friends to lovers novella was just delicious 👩🍳💋
Taheerie and Cash have been best friends since high school and it’s obvious to everyone that they love each other. Taheerie doesn’t want to mess it up, so friends it is. But then they have an ~encounter~ in a kinky club and they don’t realize at first who the other person is because the whole setup is about preserving anonymity?? Ooh boy.
This was the best written novella in this series so far and I’m interested to check out more from this author (each book is this series is written by someone different). The characters were consistent and super compatible, all the scenes were written with lots of details, it was extremely sex positive, and the kinkiness made sense.
I loved Taheerie’s bucket list—particularly the way that what she’s already done involves the least intimacy and what she hasn’t done yet involves the most trust. The book begins with her looking to cross off “Having sex with a stranger with no words exchanged” (does it still count if the guy she picks is actually her BFF but she thinks he’s a stranger?) and the more romantic their relationship got, the more connection was involved in the bucket list items they crossed off.
Sweet and spicy. This kinky friends to lovers novella was just delicious 👩🍳💋
April 10, 2022
Cash & Eerie (F2L)
I am always a fan of friends to lovers but this author took their pairing up to a steamy notch. For their attraction to be uncovered in the most unlikely place made this book extra steamy and sexy. It was undeniable the love that Cash had for Eeerie but poor Eerie could not, for the longest, get out of her head. I am glad Eric got what he deserved and love, sexy love, prevailed. Shoot, we all need a "Cash" to help us with our bucket list...where he at???
I am always a fan of friends to lovers but this author took their pairing up to a steamy notch. For their attraction to be uncovered in the most unlikely place made this book extra steamy and sexy. It was undeniable the love that Cash had for Eeerie but poor Eerie could not, for the longest, get out of her head. I am glad Eric got what he deserved and love, sexy love, prevailed. Shoot, we all need a "Cash" to help us with our bucket list...where he at???
April 6, 2022
A Sexy Friends to a Lovers story
F2L is one of my favorite tropes and Kema gave what it’s supposed to give!
As always, Cash (my man) possessed all the BDE. He’d always wanted Eerie, but respected her wishes of being friends only until fate brought them together in the sexiest of ways. The sex was hot 🔥 the love was heartfelt. This is reread quality. Well done Mrs. B!
F2L is one of my favorite tropes and Kema gave what it’s supposed to give!
As always, Cash (my man) possessed all the BDE. He’d always wanted Eerie, but respected her wishes of being friends only until fate brought them together in the sexiest of ways. The sex was hot 🔥 the love was heartfelt. This is reread quality. Well done Mrs. B!
April 13, 2022
Make me wish I had a male best friend
This book was good and nasty! I loved the characters chemistry, this definitely made me want a bucket list and a male best friend. Lol
This book was good and nasty! I loved the characters chemistry, this definitely made me want a bucket list and a male best friend. Lol
April 17, 2022
Yess
Friends to lovers is my favorite trope and Kema B did not disappoint.
I loved Eerie and Cash's chemistry. He was exactly what she needed in a friend and a lover.
And the spicy level hot! Makes me want to make my owns list.
Friends to lovers is my favorite trope and Kema B did not disappoint.
I loved Eerie and Cash's chemistry. He was exactly what she needed in a friend and a lover.
And the spicy level hot! Makes me want to make my owns list.
April 7, 2022
Hot!
Listen! If an author can make me laugh out loud while reading, it's almost a guaranteed 5 ⭐ read for me. Not only did I laugh, several times, but I ended up crying at the end. This was such a fun, spicy, juicy, sweet did I mention spicy story. I loved getting to know the inner thoughts of T Baby. I get her reservations, but I'm not sure I could have held out, myself. Cash was so patient and determined to wait Taheerie out while being everything she needed when she needed him. This was a really good story that I'm so glad ended how it did.
Listen! If an author can make me laugh out loud while reading, it's almost a guaranteed 5 ⭐ read for me. Not only did I laugh, several times, but I ended up crying at the end. This was such a fun, spicy, juicy, sweet did I mention spicy story. I loved getting to know the inner thoughts of T Baby. I get her reservations, but I'm not sure I could have held out, myself. Cash was so patient and determined to wait Taheerie out while being everything she needed when she needed him. This was a really good story that I'm so glad ended how it did.
April 8, 2022
This book is definitely worth the wait and Kema B did what needed to be done. I’m not the biggest fan of the “friends to lovers” trope but I could definitely get down with this couple and especially a dirty talking hero. I wanna visit club Eros IMMEDIATELY just to get down like a Ashton and Taheerie. Kema was able to write relatable characters while making us laugh and blessing us with hot and nasty sex. It really can’t get no better than that. Cash and T-Babu proved that the transition from best friends to lovers can be seamless and just as beneficial when you’re ready to accept it and let love in. I Loved it
April 18, 2022
Extremely freaking amazing and spicy
Whew Chile! I don't think nothing could prepare me for the chemistry and overall sexiness between Eerie and Cash....somebody needs to throw cold water on me because this was hott in all the right places. I'm so happy that Eerie got her head on straight so she wouldn't miss out on her person... Cash was everything! Kema never disappoints and this is definitely five star and five spice beautifully written I don't think friends to lovers get better but his was chef's kiss...can't wait for more
Whew Chile! I don't think nothing could prepare me for the chemistry and overall sexiness between Eerie and Cash....somebody needs to throw cold water on me because this was hott in all the right places. I'm so happy that Eerie got her head on straight so she wouldn't miss out on her person... Cash was everything! Kema never disappoints and this is definitely five star and five spice beautifully written I don't think friends to lovers get better but his was chef's kiss...can't wait for more
April 18, 2022
Loved it!
Beautifully written friends to lovers romance story. Cash and Taheerie were best friends for a long time, but a trip to Club Eros made them realize just how much that they cared for each other. Cash always had Eerie’s best interest at heart and proved that he would always be there for her. This story flowed well, kept my attention and I would definitely recommend it to read
Beautifully written friends to lovers romance story. Cash and Taheerie were best friends for a long time, but a trip to Club Eros made them realize just how much that they cared for each other. Cash always had Eerie’s best interest at heart and proved that he would always be there for her. This story flowed well, kept my attention and I would definitely recommend it to read
May 31, 2022
Cash for the win!
Ion care what y'all say... They both knew it was the other 🤣🤣🤣. But seriously... This was a nice and spicy friends to freaky lil lovers romance. Kema doesn't disappoint so I loved it and I'm glad Cash got that hating lame who tried to black ball her right!
Ion care what y'all say... They both knew it was the other 🤣🤣🤣. But seriously... This was a nice and spicy friends to freaky lil lovers romance. Kema doesn't disappoint so I loved it and I'm glad Cash got that hating lame who tried to black ball her right!
April 7, 2022
Amazing
This book was 🔥📛👨🚒🚒🧯. This book was better than I expected and I need this on Audio. Kema B you did that
This book was 🔥📛👨🚒🚒🧯. This book was better than I expected and I need this on Audio. Kema B you did that
May 26, 2022
amazing
Best book out of the trilogy for sure. This story was very well written almost to the point of bringing me to happy tears. It’s an amazing friends to lovers story.
Best book out of the trilogy for sure. This story was very well written almost to the point of bringing me to happy tears. It’s an amazing friends to lovers story.
April 12, 2023
Taheerie and Cash are best friends. But after Taheerie's ex does her dirty and threatens to derail her career, they coincidentally end up at Club Eros on the same night... and have anonymous sex--with each other! Then, they do it again. But what happens when each of them unintentionally let it slip to the other who they really are?
So Kema's dialogue is always top notch. Her conversations are funny and easy to get into the groove of and her MMCs know how to talk that talk. Cash is no exception. I love connecting the dots to Sosa, and I love how protective Cash is. His anger at Taheerie not telling him what her ex was really up to was sexy and led to a very delightful punishment. I love their attraction. Passion was front and center with them, and I was very satisfied with their scenes. It was palpable, felt real. Taheerie's hesitance about Cash was frustrating but I understood. And I loved her dad helping her get to the bottom of how she behaved in relationships. The way he always loved her melted my heart; that was beautiful. I also loved how serious Taheerie was about her career, and her craft. It was a great friends to lovers short. Nice.
So Kema's dialogue is always top notch. Her conversations are funny and easy to get into the groove of and her MMCs know how to talk that talk. Cash is no exception. I love connecting the dots to Sosa, and I love how protective Cash is. His anger at Taheerie not telling him what her ex was really up to was sexy and led to a very delightful punishment. I love their attraction. Passion was front and center with them, and I was very satisfied with their scenes. It was palpable, felt real. Taheerie's hesitance about Cash was frustrating but I understood. And I loved her dad helping her get to the bottom of how she behaved in relationships. The way he always loved her melted my heart; that was beautiful. I also loved how serious Taheerie was about her career, and her craft. It was a great friends to lovers short. Nice.
April 8, 2022
Let Call My Male Bestie🤎🤎🤎
A titillating hot friends to lovers very erotic story that had me googling Sexxxx Clubs within a 100 mile radius while fanning the rising heat in my body...lawd have all the mercy Kema can write the h3ll out of a scene. Cleverly and Beautiful depicted with a few impactful and important lessons that gave me goose bumps and happy feels. I love Eerie’s relationship with the men in her life, who support and protect her, especially Cash. The love he showers her with and his confidence and determination to take care of her is something every woman on this earth should experience. The lesson I took away is to trust in what my mind tells my heart and give love an opportunity to radiate and shine…you never know who your Cash could be!
If you love love, this is the story for you.
A titillating hot friends to lovers very erotic story that had me googling Sexxxx Clubs within a 100 mile radius while fanning the rising heat in my body...lawd have all the mercy Kema can write the h3ll out of a scene. Cleverly and Beautiful depicted with a few impactful and important lessons that gave me goose bumps and happy feels. I love Eerie’s relationship with the men in her life, who support and protect her, especially Cash. The love he showers her with and his confidence and determination to take care of her is something every woman on this earth should experience. The lesson I took away is to trust in what my mind tells my heart and give love an opportunity to radiate and shine…you never know who your Cash could be!
If you love love, this is the story for you.
April 22, 2022
“Yeah, they do because somewhere along the lines they forgot they were friends first and the love they found in one another was just a bonus. They allow their prior experiences of failed relationships and insecurities to infiltrate their bond.”
“They also set unhealthy and unrealistic expectations of perfection that are hard to live up to. Forget how to communicate with the one person they could always tell anything to. How to trust and be honest until their solid foundation begins to crack and eventually crumble from the strain.”
Can you be afraid of commitment? Can this be learned from your parenting? If you don’t see commitment growing up how will you know what it looks like? And per Eerie’s father this is what she done running from Cash. “So, when love knocked on your front door you went around the back and chose friendship instead.”
The conversation with Eerie’s dad was deep.
“Like I said, you’re my mini-me and your mom hit me with the same truth way back when. You want to know the real reason I let you go to school five hundred miles away. Even though there was a theater arts school practically in our backyard?” he asked. “Why?” “Because twelve years ago, a big-headed, scrawny, bird-chested little nigga came to me as a man and told me he loved you. Promised he’d protect you with everything he had because you were his world,” he replied.
“This shit won’t work between us if you don’t let me be who I’ve always been to you. Your protector.”
“You’re not hearing me, I’m always gonna be that for you. Even if I never sampled the heaven between your thighs, it’ll always be my job to protect you. If I gotta check a nigga to do that, it is what it is.”
“Once again, you’re not hearing me. That’s not something you ever have to do. I know you can take care of yourself but it’s my job to make your life easier. Why bear a load you don’t have to? Trust me to take on that weight for you,”
Cashton is the man. “If You Let Me, I promise I’ll spend the rest of our lives loving you. I’ll take care of all your needs, cater to your body, feed your mind, nourish your spirit and please that pussy like only I can.”
“They also set unhealthy and unrealistic expectations of perfection that are hard to live up to. Forget how to communicate with the one person they could always tell anything to. How to trust and be honest until their solid foundation begins to crack and eventually crumble from the strain.”
Can you be afraid of commitment? Can this be learned from your parenting? If you don’t see commitment growing up how will you know what it looks like? And per Eerie’s father this is what she done running from Cash. “So, when love knocked on your front door you went around the back and chose friendship instead.”
The conversation with Eerie’s dad was deep.
“Like I said, you’re my mini-me and your mom hit me with the same truth way back when. You want to know the real reason I let you go to school five hundred miles away. Even though there was a theater arts school practically in our backyard?” he asked. “Why?” “Because twelve years ago, a big-headed, scrawny, bird-chested little nigga came to me as a man and told me he loved you. Promised he’d protect you with everything he had because you were his world,” he replied.
“This shit won’t work between us if you don’t let me be who I’ve always been to you. Your protector.”
“You’re not hearing me, I’m always gonna be that for you. Even if I never sampled the heaven between your thighs, it’ll always be my job to protect you. If I gotta check a nigga to do that, it is what it is.”
“Once again, you’re not hearing me. That’s not something you ever have to do. I know you can take care of yourself but it’s my job to make your life easier. Why bear a load you don’t have to? Trust me to take on that weight for you,”
Cashton is the man. “If You Let Me, I promise I’ll spend the rest of our lives loving you. I’ll take care of all your needs, cater to your body, feed your mind, nourish your spirit and please that pussy like only I can.”
April 7, 2022
If you let me
I’ve been anticipating this book since reading the other two books in the series and from the initial email about the premise of the series and this book did not disappoint. I love a good friends to lovers story especially when the characters are relatable. This book had some extremely hot sex scenes and you could feel the love between Cash and Eerie. Their relationship showed that sometimes the love of your life is right there in front of you hoping you see them.
I’ve been anticipating this book since reading the other two books in the series and from the initial email about the premise of the series and this book did not disappoint. I love a good friends to lovers story especially when the characters are relatable. This book had some extremely hot sex scenes and you could feel the love between Cash and Eerie. Their relationship showed that sometimes the love of your life is right there in front of you hoping you see them.
April 17, 2022
If You Let Me..Hell yes!
It's something about a connection between two people that intensifies when they finally give in an have sex. Mind-blowing. Cash and his T-baby have been besties since high school and both have entertained feelings about each other. Only Cash has been willing to move forward. Taheerie has been reluctant until a night at Club Eros turns her out and her world upside down.
That being said....Ms Kemah B know she be writing some hot ass sex scenes!! What makes them evevhotter, is the emotional connection between the characters, regardless of the origin story.
It's something about a connection between two people that intensifies when they finally give in an have sex. Mind-blowing. Cash and his T-baby have been besties since high school and both have entertained feelings about each other. Only Cash has been willing to move forward. Taheerie has been reluctant until a night at Club Eros turns her out and her world upside down.
That being said....Ms Kemah B know she be writing some hot ass sex scenes!! What makes them evevhotter, is the emotional connection between the characters, regardless of the origin story.
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