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Grace
Ashira is now in the know of Jas’ complicated world—or is she?
The “construction laborer” is really a wealthy felon with too many inexplicable circumstances to fathom for her narrow worldviews. But will Jas share more of his complexities? Will Ashira be able to absorb them with understanding, leaving the judgement behind?
Two souls, still galaxies apart, but bound by love.
The unanticipated UFO has collided into her world like a ferocious asteroid. Find out if their unmitigated passion for each other is enough to flourish in Grace .
Publisher’s “ Grace ” is book TWO of a THREE book series. It ends on a suspenseful CLIFFHANGER. This book contains angst, violence, profanity, sexually explicit content, and potential gory material. If any of these elements is not what you prefer between the pages of a novel, this is not the venture for you.
The “construction laborer” is really a wealthy felon with too many inexplicable circumstances to fathom for her narrow worldviews. But will Jas share more of his complexities? Will Ashira be able to absorb them with understanding, leaving the judgement behind?
Two souls, still galaxies apart, but bound by love.
The unanticipated UFO has collided into her world like a ferocious asteroid. Find out if their unmitigated passion for each other is enough to flourish in Grace .
Publisher’s “ Grace ” is book TWO of a THREE book series. It ends on a suspenseful CLIFFHANGER. This book contains angst, violence, profanity, sexually explicit content, and potential gory material. If any of these elements is not what you prefer between the pages of a novel, this is not the venture for you.
513 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2022
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Love Belvin
39 books1,884 followersLove Belvin is a native of the Tri-State area and now lives in the Delaware Valley. She's an avid reader and enjoys dinner parties with her closest girlfriends. While she enjoys many things, nothing excites her more than curling up with a glass of wine and a good romance novel.
Love has been given the moniker "adult contemporary series queen." She is the author of the "Love's Improbable Possibility," "Wayward Love," and "Love Unaccounted" serials. Her two standalones, “Love's Inconvenient Truth” and "Low Love, Low Fidelity" are available. Love Belvin is also the co-author of the "Connecticut Kings" series. She's currently penning the journey of her latest captivating clients.
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Love has been given the moniker "adult contemporary series queen." She is the author of the "Love's Improbable Possibility," "Wayward Love," and "Love Unaccounted" serials. Her two standalones, “Love's Inconvenient Truth” and "Low Love, Low Fidelity" are available. Love Belvin is also the co-author of the "Connecticut Kings" series. She's currently penning the journey of her latest captivating clients.
You can find Love on her website www.LoveBelvin.com
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Twitter @LoveBelvin
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December 4, 2023
I am 10000% team Jas after book 2! LB stayed true to who she is as an author and stressed me out but thankfully the stress was manageable 🤣🤣 I still think Azmir and Rayna were the most stressful….. wait who am I kidding, ALL of the couples in LBs universe are stressful! Maybe Sadik and Bilan had me not breathing the longest 🤣😩🫠….anywho stay focused Rashawnda!
Shi Shi is heavy on my nerves!!! Ion like how she be playing Jas and be in her feelings when she doesn’t like something he does. She’s so busy trying to drag him into her world that she can’t meet him where he truly is. Didn’t nobody tell you to fall in love with a man you judged from day one and won’t allow to truly be himself. I’m really ready to pull out the violin on Shi Shi ass. I get her gripe with the whole name thing but I also get that Jas felt the need to hold who he truly was close to his chest because Shi Shi is not ready to accept all of Jas. She’s proven it time and time again. And yet with all of her tantrums, this man loves her dirty drawls and has gone against everything he wanted for himself to be with her.
I really need Shi Shi to sh*t or get off the pot because she’s holding Jas’ heart hostage with her indecisiveness!!! And the way she behaved during the cliffhanger moment was EXTREMELY childish and I wish she had somebody in her corner to gather her by the collar!! Ugh that’s all I got for now. Let me see how this series is about to end because I can already tell it’s not going to be without a fight for my life.
Shi Shi is heavy on my nerves!!! Ion like how she be playing Jas and be in her feelings when she doesn’t like something he does. She’s so busy trying to drag him into her world that she can’t meet him where he truly is. Didn’t nobody tell you to fall in love with a man you judged from day one and won’t allow to truly be himself. I’m really ready to pull out the violin on Shi Shi ass. I get her gripe with the whole name thing but I also get that Jas felt the need to hold who he truly was close to his chest because Shi Shi is not ready to accept all of Jas. She’s proven it time and time again. And yet with all of her tantrums, this man loves her dirty drawls and has gone against everything he wanted for himself to be with her.
I really need Shi Shi to sh*t or get off the pot because she’s holding Jas’ heart hostage with her indecisiveness!!! And the way she behaved during the cliffhanger moment was EXTREMELY childish and I wish she had somebody in her corner to gather her by the collar!! Ugh that’s all I got for now. Let me see how this series is about to end because I can already tell it’s not going to be without a fight for my life.
May 2, 2022
🙆🏾♀️
Whew Chiiiiiillllle, if judgement and omission were in human form that would be Jas and Ashira. Somebody is falling from “grace” and I’m just waiting on the “promise.” Jas had a whole list of plans and God just said, “Watch this!” I have never trusted a writer and their process the way that I trust Love Belvin, homegirl forever has me shaking my head and clutching my imaginary pearls.
Whew Chiiiiiillllle, if judgement and omission were in human form that would be Jas and Ashira. Somebody is falling from “grace” and I’m just waiting on the “promise.” Jas had a whole list of plans and God just said, “Watch this!” I have never trusted a writer and their process the way that I trust Love Belvin, homegirl forever has me shaking my head and clutching my imaginary pearls.
October 9, 2023
2nd time was the audiobook….narrated by Winston James & Alyx Monroe
December 21, 2024
2nd read/audiobook listen 12/2024
***Some spoilers below***
OMG!
Love is a brilliant author however she definitley made Ashira that Chic that you love to hate. In my review of the first book I stated that Ashira took a minute to get used to and that I didn't know how I felt about her. After reading Grace I can confidently say that I don't like her. She would get upset over the smallest of things. You and your girls flights get canceled. Your man secures accomodations for you and your girls to get back home and you have a meltdown because he didn't tell you it was on a private plane. Who gets that bent out of shape over an upgrade? It was like she would get upset because the laborer/felon was able to financially take care of himself.
Every time I think I've found my baby daddy Love and Christinia introduces a new King for me to fall for. Jas is not perfect however my heart went out to him for having to deal with and fall in love with Ashira. While I believe he could have been a little more forthcoming, considering his past I felt as if he had the right to protect himself the way he did. There is no statute of limitaions on MURDER!!! Ashira was so flighty and judgemental that I also would have kept that part of me to myself until I felt I could trust her.
There was so much back and forth between the two, I was glad when Juggy was able to express himself and give Ashira a piece of his mind.
By the end of the book I was so over Ashira. Especially the fact that she refused to be with Jas because of him taking over her father's business. They were selling it anyway and why wouldn't you want it to go to your man/child's father vs the other players at the table? Yes he should have said something to her but at the end of the day her refusal of him changes nothing.
I hope that the two can get on the same page in the next book. I'm hoping for a HEA!
***Some spoilers below***
OMG!
Love is a brilliant author however she definitley made Ashira that Chic that you love to hate. In my review of the first book I stated that Ashira took a minute to get used to and that I didn't know how I felt about her. After reading Grace I can confidently say that I don't like her. She would get upset over the smallest of things. You and your girls flights get canceled. Your man secures accomodations for you and your girls to get back home and you have a meltdown because he didn't tell you it was on a private plane. Who gets that bent out of shape over an upgrade? It was like she would get upset because the laborer/felon was able to financially take care of himself.
Every time I think I've found my baby daddy Love and Christinia introduces a new King for me to fall for. Jas is not perfect however my heart went out to him for having to deal with and fall in love with Ashira. While I believe he could have been a little more forthcoming, considering his past I felt as if he had the right to protect himself the way he did. There is no statute of limitaions on MURDER!!! Ashira was so flighty and judgemental that I also would have kept that part of me to myself until I felt I could trust her.
There was so much back and forth between the two, I was glad when Juggy was able to express himself and give Ashira a piece of his mind.
By the end of the book I was so over Ashira. Especially the fact that she refused to be with Jas because of him taking over her father's business. They were selling it anyway and why wouldn't you want it to go to your man/child's father vs the other players at the table? Yes he should have said something to her but at the end of the day her refusal of him changes nothing.
I hope that the two can get on the same page in the next book. I'm hoping for a HEA!
May 6, 2022
What was the reason
I wanted this book to be better than the first so bad. I stayed up until 2am knowing my alarm went off at 5 because we were doing well. WE WERE ON A ROLL. but mf Ashira gone piss me off every single time. I swear. Something is wrong w the girl. Literally wasting all of her coins in therapy. All of them. Literally everything she's mad about is her fault. Every single thing. She knew she didnt know what she needed to do, did it anyway. Every single person said you are not built for him. How can you be mad a man that told you he wished to expand in his field expanded in his field ? He told you I dont want you to google me im not a good person. But you're mad he WASNT a good person jn his past. None of it is logical. Ive never disliked a character more. - also the 30k sex scenes were useless the stopping point was an excellent stopping point for the purpose. But I did not like it.
I wanted this book to be better than the first so bad. I stayed up until 2am knowing my alarm went off at 5 because we were doing well. WE WERE ON A ROLL. but mf Ashira gone piss me off every single time. I swear. Something is wrong w the girl. Literally wasting all of her coins in therapy. All of them. Literally everything she's mad about is her fault. Every single thing. She knew she didnt know what she needed to do, did it anyway. Every single person said you are not built for him. How can you be mad a man that told you he wished to expand in his field expanded in his field ? He told you I dont want you to google me im not a good person. But you're mad he WASNT a good person jn his past. None of it is logical. Ive never disliked a character more. - also the 30k sex scenes were useless the stopping point was an excellent stopping point for the purpose. But I did not like it.
November 8, 2022
Beautifully flawed love
OMG like why did this book have me on edge. Why did my heart have to hurt reading some of these scenes omg. Everything I didn't understand from the first book was a setup for the fireworks in this one. Good lawd I just wow!!!!
Ashira and Jas are hopelessly in love. Their chemistry is out of the stratosphere. To the point that Jas is scared of sharing his full self in fear of losing her. Shi Shi tries to push certain topics, but for him she just has a blind eye. It pissed me off during the first book, but I have just accepted who she is when it comes to Jas. It was like they trusted each other a little bit, but felt the need to protect their own hearts if possible. It was not possible, they were so entwined that there was no way that when the fire burned they wouldn't go up in smoke. I will say I hoped it wouldn't. I hoped they would be strong enough to endure whatever was thrown at them. Jas though with all his secrets, it definitely felt calculating and extremely hard to explain away. I understood her angst, I really did.
However, that does not stop the fact that I would risk it all for Jas's beautifully flawed self. He was the perfect mix of boss, intelligence, vulnerability and openness. Then he has this calming spirit and loves the Lord. Checkmate! Listen this is one you just have to get over his past and pay attention to his present. Clearly I'm biased, but he pulled at my heart strings.
Also the way she connects the old characters from her books is just wild to me. My fave of all time Sadik makes an appearance and Jas is giving him a run for his money.
I'm so scared they aren't going to figure this out for years which is a typical scenario with Ms. Belvin's books and I don't want that for them at all.
READ this book!!! Off to the next one.
OMG like why did this book have me on edge. Why did my heart have to hurt reading some of these scenes omg. Everything I didn't understand from the first book was a setup for the fireworks in this one. Good lawd I just wow!!!!
Ashira and Jas are hopelessly in love. Their chemistry is out of the stratosphere. To the point that Jas is scared of sharing his full self in fear of losing her. Shi Shi tries to push certain topics, but for him she just has a blind eye. It pissed me off during the first book, but I have just accepted who she is when it comes to Jas. It was like they trusted each other a little bit, but felt the need to protect their own hearts if possible. It was not possible, they were so entwined that there was no way that when the fire burned they wouldn't go up in smoke. I will say I hoped it wouldn't. I hoped they would be strong enough to endure whatever was thrown at them. Jas though with all his secrets, it definitely felt calculating and extremely hard to explain away. I understood her angst, I really did.
However, that does not stop the fact that I would risk it all for Jas's beautifully flawed self. He was the perfect mix of boss, intelligence, vulnerability and openness. Then he has this calming spirit and loves the Lord. Checkmate! Listen this is one you just have to get over his past and pay attention to his present. Clearly I'm biased, but he pulled at my heart strings.
Also the way she connects the old characters from her books is just wild to me. My fave of all time Sadik makes an appearance and Jas is giving him a run for his money.
I'm so scared they aren't going to figure this out for years which is a typical scenario with Ms. Belvin's books and I don't want that for them at all.
READ this book!!! Off to the next one.
May 5, 2022
Ok. Listen, I don’t like Ashira… I don’t like anything about her including the dang on nickname. I don’t like her thirst for attention, seemingly shallow friendships, spoiled demeanor or her seemingly dumb obsession with Jas. She’s hooked on him and knows it makes no sense. Every other page she flips between rational (knowing she’s missing key components of this situationship) and foolish (walking in a dark room with daggers and blaming Jas for getting hurt). I’m trying so hard to not just see her as a spoiled brat. I spent a lot of the book being completely shocked by her reactions to things. It’s as if she’s also a prism. I think this is the first, maybe second LB series where she created a female that I’d feel dumb rooting for.
Now Jas… Lawd! He is SO honest and yet so deceitful. It’s like he’s got his heart in his teeth and bites on purpose. Jas! His love for her seems endless, but he treats her like an untrustworthy child with facts he hold sacred. I’m just confused.
All that said, this was a brilliantly written roller coaster. They are hopeless at the moment. These two are unstable and yet very sincere in their desire for each other. He loves her (I can’t figure out why) and she loves him ( because he loves, no values her immensely).
I said in my review of the first book that Love’s books compliment each other so well that a stand alone review seems incomplete. She definitely answered some questions I had from the first book, but now I have more questions. I want Shi and Jas to have a HEA, but there’s a lot of growth that needs to happen in Promise! Can’t wait to read!
Now Jas… Lawd! He is SO honest and yet so deceitful. It’s like he’s got his heart in his teeth and bites on purpose. Jas! His love for her seems endless, but he treats her like an untrustworthy child with facts he hold sacred. I’m just confused.
All that said, this was a brilliantly written roller coaster. They are hopeless at the moment. These two are unstable and yet very sincere in their desire for each other. He loves her (I can’t figure out why) and she loves him ( because he loves, no values her immensely).
I said in my review of the first book that Love’s books compliment each other so well that a stand alone review seems incomplete. She definitely answered some questions I had from the first book, but now I have more questions. I want Shi and Jas to have a HEA, but there’s a lot of growth that needs to happen in Promise! Can’t wait to read!
May 15, 2022
It could all be so simple…There is so much to unpack with this read I don’t know where to start. Just as the series title implies it’s multifaceted with a lot of layers to peel back just like the main characters. That’s what Love Belvin does. She spins a tale that leaves you stuck on which end is up or down and who should you slap some sense into first.
Jas and Shi are so similar yet different. Each of them request Grace from the other without accountability and that’s the problem. You can’t have one without the other and they both need to get their act together to realize that and soon.
Part 2 was a drama filled, action packed, tea spilling, sexy and heart wrenching read that I know I’ll be diving into again. Loved, loved, loved part 2.
Jas and Shi are so similar yet different. Each of them request Grace from the other without accountability and that’s the problem. You can’t have one without the other and they both need to get their act together to realize that and soon.
Part 2 was a drama filled, action packed, tea spilling, sexy and heart wrenching read that I know I’ll be diving into again. Loved, loved, loved part 2.
September 20, 2023
This was a ride and I enjoyed every bit! Jas! Lord you worked my nerves being so bullheaded. BUT. He was not alone. Shi was so love struck that she couldn’t understand how a man not upfront from jump. Babyy… thats not gonna happen 🤣. Two equally nerve working ppl are so in love they couldnt get it right. Your past is your past, Shi gotta see how she can work through that. Especially since we know this love not going anywhere.
November 3, 2022
My boy Jas just wanted grace. I’m impatiently waiting on The Promise to drop to see how they stress me out. I’m loving this series.
November 13, 2022
Frustratingly complicated
Ashira and Jas...whew...talk about frustratingly complicated. The angst, the deception, the judgment, stubbornness, pride, emotional manipulation and yet inside of all of that are two people who fell in love with each other or maybe fell in love with who they wanted to exist in their lives. This book delved into the challenges lovers can find themselves if they are not truly living out their unapologetic truth. Jas held information back out of fear and Ashira moved in mindsets also because of fear. I won't call what they have as toxic but I will say that if these two ever find their way back to each other it would truly be kismet, God's will and plan because lawd hammercy they both put me through it. Let's not even talk about the supporting or "non"supporting cast because Lamont and Noel both deserve the UnFather of the Year Award. What in the world? Again this author dives into the psyche of her characters in her character development resulting in your mind truly blown! On to book 3.
Ashira and Jas...whew...talk about frustratingly complicated. The angst, the deception, the judgment, stubbornness, pride, emotional manipulation and yet inside of all of that are two people who fell in love with each other or maybe fell in love with who they wanted to exist in their lives. This book delved into the challenges lovers can find themselves if they are not truly living out their unapologetic truth. Jas held information back out of fear and Ashira moved in mindsets also because of fear. I won't call what they have as toxic but I will say that if these two ever find their way back to each other it would truly be kismet, God's will and plan because lawd hammercy they both put me through it. Let's not even talk about the supporting or "non"supporting cast because Lamont and Noel both deserve the UnFather of the Year Award. What in the world? Again this author dives into the psyche of her characters in her character development resulting in your mind truly blown! On to book 3.
November 4, 2022
Reading to simply finish what I started
This book was slightly better but still had so many issues for me.
1) Do away with "say less". It's not being used in the right context.
2) The statement about Vera not leaving a legacy because she didn't have kids or a husband or didn't own something? Are we still pushing that archaic narrative? She was dedicated to her life of helping people and hopefully those people will remember her for that, what's wrong with that? It seems she made a difference, isn't that a legacy? I didn't understand that comment and it added to the many reasons why Ashira is beyond annoying.
3) The "Black Karen" thing. Okay, everyone else has culturally appropriated this word and your use of it in that way is perpetuating it. A "Karen" is a very specific person designated to a specific woman of a specific race and in response to Black people. There's no such thing as a "Black Karen". Please stop saying that.
4) It's long "strides" not "lunges". A lunge is an exercise/a specific position of the body or a sudden forward thrust of the body usually to attack someone.
5) If Ashira loves Jas so much and has experienced any kind of growth why would she keep referring to him as a Jesus Freak, bible thumper? Those are insults and disrespectful; it's too much. Anybody and any man would not be okay with her still saying those things. Why keep throwing his faults in his face? That's why he didn't trust her with his last confession because she keeps throwing it in his face. Idk if that's being done on purpose but it makes readers hate her and I can't believe in their relationship when she continuously says that stuff. The way the characters are written, you're not rooting for them and they're polarizing.
6) The use of thug and thuggery is beyond annoying. What millennial (Ashira) uses the word thug? And it's annoying for her to keep talking about it, then be confused as to why he doesn't open up. Clearly, she likes that about him so stop talking about it.
7) It's annoying to keep referencing to mental illness as crazy.
8) Calling any adult or referring them as articulate is insulting because that should be expected. It's especially insulting to say to a Black person. That word is only a compliment when speaking of a child.
8) I don't think the author is good at capturing the voice of characters of different cultures. She had them talking like Black people. See page 152 -Shizu.
This book was slightly better but still had so many issues for me.
1) Do away with "say less". It's not being used in the right context.
2) The statement about Vera not leaving a legacy because she didn't have kids or a husband or didn't own something? Are we still pushing that archaic narrative? She was dedicated to her life of helping people and hopefully those people will remember her for that, what's wrong with that? It seems she made a difference, isn't that a legacy? I didn't understand that comment and it added to the many reasons why Ashira is beyond annoying.
3) The "Black Karen" thing. Okay, everyone else has culturally appropriated this word and your use of it in that way is perpetuating it. A "Karen" is a very specific person designated to a specific woman of a specific race and in response to Black people. There's no such thing as a "Black Karen". Please stop saying that.
4) It's long "strides" not "lunges". A lunge is an exercise/a specific position of the body or a sudden forward thrust of the body usually to attack someone.
5) If Ashira loves Jas so much and has experienced any kind of growth why would she keep referring to him as a Jesus Freak, bible thumper? Those are insults and disrespectful; it's too much. Anybody and any man would not be okay with her still saying those things. Why keep throwing his faults in his face? That's why he didn't trust her with his last confession because she keeps throwing it in his face. Idk if that's being done on purpose but it makes readers hate her and I can't believe in their relationship when she continuously says that stuff. The way the characters are written, you're not rooting for them and they're polarizing.
6) The use of thug and thuggery is beyond annoying. What millennial (Ashira) uses the word thug? And it's annoying for her to keep talking about it, then be confused as to why he doesn't open up. Clearly, she likes that about him so stop talking about it.
7) It's annoying to keep referencing to mental illness as crazy.
8) Calling any adult or referring them as articulate is insulting because that should be expected. It's especially insulting to say to a Black person. That word is only a compliment when speaking of a child.
8) I don't think the author is good at capturing the voice of characters of different cultures. She had them talking like Black people. See page 152 -Shizu.
November 9, 2022
I just KNEW this book was going to be the turning point and have me liking Ashira...I was wrong, lol.
From the moment Danny Lew entered the story, I knew that was going to be a problem in their relationship. It was no way it couldn't be, even if she wanted out of the business and knew in the end that merger would actually be an acquisition. I couldn't fault her reaction here.
What I can fault was the fact that she made such a big deal on knowing his name (meanwhile he showed her who he was, told her what he went to jail for, and what his goals out of jail were) and her reaction when he finally told her. My gripe with this is because he flat out told her he didn't want her to judge him and if he told her his name she would google him and may judge him. He wanted her to know the Jas of today. Meanwhile she's with him and sees he gets respect from all these street dudes. He told her about how he met Frankie and how he was REALLY about that life.
She saw him fight people and black out. He told her about his psychological diagnoses and even revealed to her that he owned the construction company. He told her that early enough that if she REALLY wanted to know should could have found out. By the time he told her he owned the business, all the paperwork was done officially to show he was the owner. She was in the industry as COO of the largest black firm in the state. You mean to tell me she couldn't have just looked it up?
Jas had his faults too, but (to me) he wan't as problematic because he was open and honest enough considering they didn't know each other but for a few months and by the time the year mark came in, she knew almost everything EXCEPT his legal name.
She begged for that shit for over 800 pages. Meanwhile she's allowing him to have sex with her unprotected (and either wasn't on birth control or didn't take plan Bs) so she got pregnant and when he finally tells her she breaks up with him? Make it make sense, please!
From the moment Danny Lew entered the story, I knew that was going to be a problem in their relationship. It was no way it couldn't be, even if she wanted out of the business and knew in the end that merger would actually be an acquisition. I couldn't fault her reaction here.
What I can fault was the fact that she made such a big deal on knowing his name (meanwhile he showed her who he was, told her what he went to jail for, and what his goals out of jail were) and her reaction when he finally told her. My gripe with this is because he flat out told her he didn't want her to judge him and if he told her his name she would google him and may judge him. He wanted her to know the Jas of today. Meanwhile she's with him and sees he gets respect from all these street dudes. He told her about how he met Frankie and how he was REALLY about that life.
She saw him fight people and black out. He told her about his psychological diagnoses and even revealed to her that he owned the construction company. He told her that early enough that if she REALLY wanted to know should could have found out. By the time he told her he owned the business, all the paperwork was done officially to show he was the owner. She was in the industry as COO of the largest black firm in the state. You mean to tell me she couldn't have just looked it up?
Jas had his faults too, but (to me) he wan't as problematic because he was open and honest enough considering they didn't know each other but for a few months and by the time the year mark came in, she knew almost everything EXCEPT his legal name.
She begged for that shit for over 800 pages. Meanwhile she's allowing him to have sex with her unprotected (and either wasn't on birth control or didn't take plan Bs) so she got pregnant and when he finally tells her she breaks up with him? Make it make sense, please!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 6, 2024
I have read most of the author books and even if i sometime was not always rooting for one of the lead I have never dislike a female lead like that. I dislike her so much that i'm taking the time to write a comments which i have never done since i have joined the goodreads. Jas as unperfect as he is, did not deserve any of her lashing, her inconsistency and unresolve issue. She is in therapy which is doing nothing to her at this point of the story. Ashira has some deep issue and was running everytime she had the chance, not letting the man meet his goal or resenting him for trying. He was as open he thought he could be with her and he was right most of the time trying to protect himself. She was not ready for this relationship but didnt want to let go until he was madly in love and desesperate for her to love all of him. I will of course read the last book because i'm rooting for Jas, i want to see him happy, wealthy and healthy even if it is with Ashira.
May 3, 2022
What Is In A Name
There is so much to say... but not many words can really describe how incredible this author's penmanship really is!! Every single word has purpose. Here are your flowers Love Belvin!
As for this story... although incomplete... there is purpose in truth. But what is Jas' truth, Shi's truth, Noel's truth, or anyone else's truth? Even when we know or think we know the truth, we need to give Grace! Jas, as we've affectionately known him through this series, is and always will be Jas aka Sin aka Sinclair. Shi finds herself fixed on wanting to know what's on the BC... but what does it really matter? Don't we all get to redefine who we are? Do we really need to share everything? What is really in a name, that NO ONE uses?
I'm excited about God's promise to Jas, as well as, Jas' promise to Shi. Until the next one, "Say Less!"
There is so much to say... but not many words can really describe how incredible this author's penmanship really is!! Every single word has purpose. Here are your flowers Love Belvin!
As for this story... although incomplete... there is purpose in truth. But what is Jas' truth, Shi's truth, Noel's truth, or anyone else's truth? Even when we know or think we know the truth, we need to give Grace! Jas, as we've affectionately known him through this series, is and always will be Jas aka Sin aka Sinclair. Shi finds herself fixed on wanting to know what's on the BC... but what does it really matter? Don't we all get to redefine who we are? Do we really need to share everything? What is really in a name, that NO ONE uses?
I'm excited about God's promise to Jas, as well as, Jas' promise to Shi. Until the next one, "Say Less!"
May 5, 2022
The female character...
I'm not sure where to start. Love Belvin is a phenomenal writer. Her characters have depth and seem extremely realistic. However, I really couldn't get into Ashira. Mainly, because she was lacking common sense when she shouldn't have. Then she's mean to Jas for no reason. Back handed compliments and degrading jokes are not "love."
The story seemed predictable at times and the story line began to get juvenile and repetitious. Overall, I can't wait to finish the series out.
I'm not sure where to start. Love Belvin is a phenomenal writer. Her characters have depth and seem extremely realistic. However, I really couldn't get into Ashira. Mainly, because she was lacking common sense when she shouldn't have. Then she's mean to Jas for no reason. Back handed compliments and degrading jokes are not "love."
The story seemed predictable at times and the story line began to get juvenile and repetitious. Overall, I can't wait to finish the series out.
May 7, 2022
I have said this before, but this author has a formula. Her characters are pretty much the same in each book. A woman that has been unfortunate in love. A man that has bundles of money and has never loved anyone before. But she still has me in a chokehold. I don’t even care! I will continue to read the same characters over and over. Lol! I really enjoy the authors writing style. And I loved getting a front row seat to Ashira and Jas’s love story. I can’t wait for the finale.
May 9, 2022
It doesn't make any sense that Love just gets better and better.
October 25, 2023
Goodness
I just don't have words for Shi Shi. I mean just take her out the whole book. I'm sick of her. That's who Jas want though. So, I guess third book here I come.
I just don't have words for Shi Shi. I mean just take her out the whole book. I'm sick of her. That's who Jas want though. So, I guess third book here I come.
August 3, 2025
Two and a half stars
I'm used to Love's work being what could he considered long and drawn out. I'm fine with it because I know I'm going to receive a gift of fulfillment in the end. It's why I've stopped reading her series until they've ALL been completed. I can't deal with the wait, nor the suspense it carries. I also find that her books have important points that can easily be forgotten while waiting for the next one to drop. So, I apply patience while waiting to become completely immersed in characters I've convinced myself aren't as fictitious as she wants us to believe. That said, this series has been a tad disappointing. With the exception of the enigma called Jas, nothing else has resonated with me. I didn't stay up all day and night eagerly reading each chapter or anticipating each new revelation. In fact, it's taken me nearly a week to get through the first two installments.
Ashira is a strong-minded "rich girl." She's used to getting and having things her way - with the exception of Jas. That pretty summarizes her in s nutshell. Majority of book 1 consisted of her thirsting after a man she seemed to only want because she thought she couldn't have him. She played games while Jas played for keeps and with purpose. It makes absolutely no sense how judgmental and downright mean she could be towards a man who could run circles around her in every sense of the word.
After getting a glimpse into the mean girl she was at heart, I understood why Jas chose not to disclose his name. However, I feel as though he should've done it sooner. The suspense of it all diminished after being drug out for so long. I wanted to like Ashira. But she simply didn't give off likeable vibes. She gave off pompous, I can buy you. And when she realized she in fact could NOT buy Jas her true nature reared its ugly head. Ashira was fine dealing with a convicted felon when she thought he was poor and trying to find his footing in society. The realization that she was in fact dealing with a man who'd spent his entire sentence growing his faith AND portfolio was the slice of humble pie she needed, though it did nothing for her woman-child behavior.
I loved Jas. To me, he was a product of his environment until he was forced into another one. He loved God. He knew he was a work in progress and tried his best not to allow his past to define him in the present despite the naysayers who refused to see beyond his past transgressions. Still, nothing about this series caused a growing need for me to see it to completion.
I'm used to Love's work being what could he considered long and drawn out. I'm fine with it because I know I'm going to receive a gift of fulfillment in the end. It's why I've stopped reading her series until they've ALL been completed. I can't deal with the wait, nor the suspense it carries. I also find that her books have important points that can easily be forgotten while waiting for the next one to drop. So, I apply patience while waiting to become completely immersed in characters I've convinced myself aren't as fictitious as she wants us to believe. That said, this series has been a tad disappointing. With the exception of the enigma called Jas, nothing else has resonated with me. I didn't stay up all day and night eagerly reading each chapter or anticipating each new revelation. In fact, it's taken me nearly a week to get through the first two installments.
Ashira is a strong-minded "rich girl." She's used to getting and having things her way - with the exception of Jas. That pretty summarizes her in s nutshell. Majority of book 1 consisted of her thirsting after a man she seemed to only want because she thought she couldn't have him. She played games while Jas played for keeps and with purpose. It makes absolutely no sense how judgmental and downright mean she could be towards a man who could run circles around her in every sense of the word.
After getting a glimpse into the mean girl she was at heart, I understood why Jas chose not to disclose his name. However, I feel as though he should've done it sooner. The suspense of it all diminished after being drug out for so long. I wanted to like Ashira. But she simply didn't give off likeable vibes. She gave off pompous, I can buy you. And when she realized she in fact could NOT buy Jas her true nature reared its ugly head. Ashira was fine dealing with a convicted felon when she thought he was poor and trying to find his footing in society. The realization that she was in fact dealing with a man who'd spent his entire sentence growing his faith AND portfolio was the slice of humble pie she needed, though it did nothing for her woman-child behavior.
I loved Jas. To me, he was a product of his environment until he was forced into another one. He loved God. He knew he was a work in progress and tried his best not to allow his past to define him in the present despite the naysayers who refused to see beyond his past transgressions. Still, nothing about this series caused a growing need for me to see it to completion.
May 7, 2022
…and it continues!!!
This review is really for those who are trying to decide which new author to give a shot. I’m always disappointed that this author’s work receives such few reviews. While the majority are great, the quantity is in no way a true reflection of the talent of one LB.
So Grace - where do I begin? I was so eager to read this second installment. I am left feeling very anxious about the direction that book 3 will take but I know that she will not disappoint.
What I love most about this author is the time she spends developing her very flawed characters. Beautifully flawed and all so very relatable.
Jas and Ashira are both bat sh!t crazy for a start. Their relationship for me shows how irrational matters of the heart can be. It is so very easy for those on the outside of a relationship to cast judgment - like me - I’ve been judging Ashira from the start of book one and the judgment has only ramped up with her sexual exploits with a man whose name she DOES NOT KNOW!
On the one hand, I find it so hard to reconcile her continued pursuance of this very enigmatic man who refuses to share basic info with her and on the other I completely understand how the heart can make a fool out of the most rational of us mere mortals!
I am here for this journey and salute Ms LB for keeping me intrigued and a fan of her incredible work - I cannot wait for “winter”!
PS - I loved catching up with some of my faves…Deek and Bilan, Divine and of course Ezra!!! Keep doing what you do LB! Im a fan for LIFE!
This review is really for those who are trying to decide which new author to give a shot. I’m always disappointed that this author’s work receives such few reviews. While the majority are great, the quantity is in no way a true reflection of the talent of one LB.
So Grace - where do I begin? I was so eager to read this second installment. I am left feeling very anxious about the direction that book 3 will take but I know that she will not disappoint.
What I love most about this author is the time she spends developing her very flawed characters. Beautifully flawed and all so very relatable.
Jas and Ashira are both bat sh!t crazy for a start. Their relationship for me shows how irrational matters of the heart can be. It is so very easy for those on the outside of a relationship to cast judgment - like me - I’ve been judging Ashira from the start of book one and the judgment has only ramped up with her sexual exploits with a man whose name she DOES NOT KNOW!
On the one hand, I find it so hard to reconcile her continued pursuance of this very enigmatic man who refuses to share basic info with her and on the other I completely understand how the heart can make a fool out of the most rational of us mere mortals!
I am here for this journey and salute Ms LB for keeping me intrigued and a fan of her incredible work - I cannot wait for “winter”!
PS - I loved catching up with some of my faves…Deek and Bilan, Divine and of course Ezra!!! Keep doing what you do LB! Im a fan for LIFE!
April 9, 2023
😤😤😤
Jas and Ashira...These TWO! -- I swear I'm not even in the right headspace right now to be writing any type of review and I haven't even processed my thoughts yet...but really I don't see my thoughts processing past anything besides "These two mofo's are INFURIATING!"
You know what's pissing me off the most? Is the fact that I full on, with my whole chest, standing on all ten, signed up for this shit. So I can't even be mad! You know what else is pissing me off? Is the fact that I KNOW they're going to be good. I know Jas. I've seen him work his checklist. I BELIEVE him when he says that he doesn't miss. And he put Ashira on that checklist, so I KNOOOOOOOW they're going to work it out. But goddammit does the journey have to be so painful!?!
Reading is supposed to be helping to LOWER my cortisol levels, yet we have these two conflicted, complicated, and utterly captivating people stressing me ALL THE WAY tf out.
All of this — the fact that fictional characters, being distilled through the pages of an electronic book, are eliciting such a visceral and real response from me, got me wanting to shadow box in my living room to relieve some stress — is a testament to how AMAZING this book, the characters, and the writing are. It's really giving Stent Ro and Zoey levels of frustration right now and I am UPset lol. But in the best of ways.
Jas and Ashira...These TWO! -- I swear I'm not even in the right headspace right now to be writing any type of review and I haven't even processed my thoughts yet...but really I don't see my thoughts processing past anything besides "These two mofo's are INFURIATING!"
You know what's pissing me off the most? Is the fact that I full on, with my whole chest, standing on all ten, signed up for this shit. So I can't even be mad! You know what else is pissing me off? Is the fact that I KNOW they're going to be good. I know Jas. I've seen him work his checklist. I BELIEVE him when he says that he doesn't miss. And he put Ashira on that checklist, so I KNOOOOOOOW they're going to work it out. But goddammit does the journey have to be so painful!?!
Reading is supposed to be helping to LOWER my cortisol levels, yet we have these two conflicted, complicated, and utterly captivating people stressing me ALL THE WAY tf out.
All of this — the fact that fictional characters, being distilled through the pages of an electronic book, are eliciting such a visceral and real response from me, got me wanting to shadow box in my living room to relieve some stress — is a testament to how AMAZING this book, the characters, and the writing are. It's really giving Stent Ro and Zoey levels of frustration right now and I am UPset lol. But in the best of ways.
May 13, 2025
Ohmygoodness!!! What is up with Ashira and Jas? I can't take this back and forth (I'm lying, I've already downloaded the third book in the series). These two have thoroughly stressed me out. Love Belvin is such a great writer because I've been on this emotional rollercoaster with Ashira as if I'm in love with the MMC Jas. After 27 hours and 58 minutes of listening, I'm no closer to the confirmation of their relationship than I was at the very beginning. The angst is strong with this one...it might be the most angsty Love Belvin book in her catalog. Whew. The characters are further developed in book 2 and the story is unfolding at an enjoyable pace. The kernels of information about Ashira and Jas, especially their respective families, help the story come to life. Ugh. I cannot say enough good things about this book. I am so excited for book 3, which I'll probably read after listening to books 1 and 2.
Spice rating: 3/5
Content warnings:
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Blood, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Addiction, Death, Infidelity, Violence, Kidnapping, Abortion, Murder
Spice rating: 3/5
Content warnings:
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Blood, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Addiction, Death, Infidelity, Violence, Kidnapping, Abortion, Murder
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 10, 2022
Lawd Ashira
This girl got on my damn nerves. Her ways was too much for me. But Jas....I have to say being from NY I understood every bit of why he held out on his name so long with a girl like her.
I loved this book because the roles were reversed. Ashira is that dude that tells you everything you want to hear. Knows he's in love with you, does all the relationship shit but then has the utter gall to say I'm not ready for titles. They don't want you with no one else, will pop up when they want something from you. Be open and all that for them to make you feel like they don't really want you. But Jas..... he's that girl that is reserved, a lil naive, but is loyal and ten toes down. He know what he feels but doesn't want to rush anything because that risk will mean rejection and heartbreak. It's what most women do. We try to be so reserve while still giving this person the world....our world.
Great read. Always a great read with LB.
This girl got on my damn nerves. Her ways was too much for me. But Jas....I have to say being from NY I understood every bit of why he held out on his name so long with a girl like her.
I loved this book because the roles were reversed. Ashira is that dude that tells you everything you want to hear. Knows he's in love with you, does all the relationship shit but then has the utter gall to say I'm not ready for titles. They don't want you with no one else, will pop up when they want something from you. Be open and all that for them to make you feel like they don't really want you. But Jas..... he's that girl that is reserved, a lil naive, but is loyal and ten toes down. He know what he feels but doesn't want to rush anything because that risk will mean rejection and heartbreak. It's what most women do. We try to be so reserve while still giving this person the world....our world.
Great read. Always a great read with LB.
May 5, 2022
That ending
There is so much I can say about this book, but most importantly I would like to speak on the ending. First how she get so mad when she learned his real name. That has been her goal from the start. She knew going in that she had no idea who she was dealing with. However, everything he revealed to her she would have found out from the beginning if she knew his name. This was a risk that she took continuing to talk to him without knowledge of his name. Honestly I just feel like she is being extra Now Jas was that wrong? And he knew he should have given her the option to choose her destiny. That is not cool. Overall. This was another great installment and of course I am not the most patient person but for the next book in this series I will sit and be patient lol.
There is so much I can say about this book, but most importantly I would like to speak on the ending. First how she get so mad when she learned his real name. That has been her goal from the start. She knew going in that she had no idea who she was dealing with. However, everything he revealed to her she would have found out from the beginning if she knew his name. This was a risk that she took continuing to talk to him without knowledge of his name. Honestly I just feel like she is being extra Now Jas was that wrong? And he knew he should have given her the option to choose her destiny. That is not cool. Overall. This was another great installment and of course I am not the most patient person but for the next book in this series I will sit and be patient lol.
February 15, 2023
I just don’t understand…
WHY is she mad? WHAT is she mad about? I don’t understand how Jas’ alleged transgressions led to the decision Shi made at the very end of this book… someone please help me understand!
This book receives 4 stars, because LB is an awesome writer… All of her books keep me coming back for more, but Shi’s particular character does not make sense to me.
On another note, it would make sense why Shi (or even Kennedy) would use the word “cock” but I still cringe at the use of the word when reading any of LB’s books. I have no conscious memories of any Black man especially with the background of these male characters using that word, outside of porn, and I was in the military, have been and currently work as a human service professional in multiple capacities, and am exposed to diverse populations.
WHY is she mad? WHAT is she mad about? I don’t understand how Jas’ alleged transgressions led to the decision Shi made at the very end of this book… someone please help me understand!
This book receives 4 stars, because LB is an awesome writer… All of her books keep me coming back for more, but Shi’s particular character does not make sense to me.
On another note, it would make sense why Shi (or even Kennedy) would use the word “cock” but I still cringe at the use of the word when reading any of LB’s books. I have no conscious memories of any Black man especially with the background of these male characters using that word, outside of porn, and I was in the military, have been and currently work as a human service professional in multiple capacities, and am exposed to diverse populations.
May 11, 2022
🥰🪀
Book 2, another rocky ride. Loved this book but Ashira really got on my nerves. Poor Jas, I guess he didn’t know what to expect from her. Looking forward to reading the next installment. Great job Love.
Book 2, another rocky ride. Loved this book but Ashira really got on my nerves. Poor Jas, I guess he didn’t know what to expect from her. Looking forward to reading the next installment. Great job Love.
May 2, 2022
At it Again…
Perfect book two for this series. I’m definitely fiending to read book three😳😳😳. Ashira and Jas though 🤦🏽♀️. Another Amazing Love Belvin masterpiece 🥰
T
Perfect book two for this series. I’m definitely fiending to read book three😳😳😳. Ashira and Jas though 🤦🏽♀️. Another Amazing Love Belvin masterpiece 🥰
T
October 17, 2023
Jas and Ashira World
Ashira worked EVERY nerve I didn’t even know I had!!!…I understood Jas reasoning for not revealing everything to her!!!…She moved on assumptions and comparisons!!!…He was good enough to futch when she needed to, but less than enough for a commitment!!!…
Jas daddy was a very frustrating man and I could not wrap my hands around the arrogance and distaste he had for his son!!!…He definitely needed the therapy!!!…I was glad Jas was comfortable enough to bring his daddy off that high horse!!!…
Ashira momma and daddy stressed me out with their blame and foolishness as to why their relationship with their children was so disconnected!!!…
I hope Jas find him someone that will appreciate him and all his layers and I’m sure then, Ashira will see the man that she’s in love with worthy of being his wife and knowing she still has the freedom to pursue and live her dreams!!!…
I love me some Peachy and Juggy too!!!…
I can not wait to see what’s next for these 2 and I hope this next journey in their world does not leave me on the edge of my seat or ready to find Ashira and help peel her eyes back!!!…
She keep saying she met him during a time when her ex boyfriend cheated on her and still months later, she’s screaming the same line!!!…
Ashira worked EVERY nerve I didn’t even know I had!!!…I understood Jas reasoning for not revealing everything to her!!!…She moved on assumptions and comparisons!!!…He was good enough to futch when she needed to, but less than enough for a commitment!!!…
Jas daddy was a very frustrating man and I could not wrap my hands around the arrogance and distaste he had for his son!!!…He definitely needed the therapy!!!…I was glad Jas was comfortable enough to bring his daddy off that high horse!!!…
Ashira momma and daddy stressed me out with their blame and foolishness as to why their relationship with their children was so disconnected!!!…
I hope Jas find him someone that will appreciate him and all his layers and I’m sure then, Ashira will see the man that she’s in love with worthy of being his wife and knowing she still has the freedom to pursue and live her dreams!!!…
I love me some Peachy and Juggy too!!!…
I can not wait to see what’s next for these 2 and I hope this next journey in their world does not leave me on the edge of my seat or ready to find Ashira and help peel her eyes back!!!…
She keep saying she met him during a time when her ex boyfriend cheated on her and still months later, she’s screaming the same line!!!…
November 5, 2022
My, my my!
While I totally get where Ashira is coming from, I am team Jas! Jas has been given a chance to redeem himself and was on a path to do just that, I think it was Ashira who bulldozed her way right into this and while, I do understand her hurt, Jas did explain that she would know everything in due time. Now knowing this, Ashira could have decided he was not worth the games and left him alone, but their chemistry was magnetic! I love me some Jas and he loved him some Ashira. Now that things have come to light, I think Ashira proved Jas right and I hate that for them both because strong feelings and now a child have bloomed from this quickly paced intense love affair. Both Ashira and Jas have despicable fathers with Ashira also having a bitter excuse for a mother. I love that Ashira was able to find a mother in Ines. At the end of this book, I fear Juggy words in the car to Ashira were right and she really was no good for Jas. I can’t wait to read how their love finds one another and really enjoyed the second installment. Love Belvin’s work is always a great escape, her writing is chef’s kiss and i highly highly recommend you get into it!!
While I totally get where Ashira is coming from, I am team Jas! Jas has been given a chance to redeem himself and was on a path to do just that, I think it was Ashira who bulldozed her way right into this and while, I do understand her hurt, Jas did explain that she would know everything in due time. Now knowing this, Ashira could have decided he was not worth the games and left him alone, but their chemistry was magnetic! I love me some Jas and he loved him some Ashira. Now that things have come to light, I think Ashira proved Jas right and I hate that for them both because strong feelings and now a child have bloomed from this quickly paced intense love affair. Both Ashira and Jas have despicable fathers with Ashira also having a bitter excuse for a mother. I love that Ashira was able to find a mother in Ines. At the end of this book, I fear Juggy words in the car to Ashira were right and she really was no good for Jas. I can’t wait to read how their love finds one another and really enjoyed the second installment. Love Belvin’s work is always a great escape, her writing is chef’s kiss and i highly highly recommend you get into it!!
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