Growing up with a father who viewed submission as a form of controlled love, she promises herself she would never end up like her mother. After abruptly breaking off her engagement to a man measuring up to be every bit of her misogynistic father, Quinnen finds herself in Tahiti with her best friend, Cherry, celebrating the honeymoon without the wedding. Vowing to live free and indulge in everything this trip has to offer, Quinnen lets her hair down and embraces the island vibes. Nothing could have prepared her for the moment she meets Elijah Cane.
In Tahiti for his sister's destination wedding, Elijah is looking for a good time. When he lays eyes on Quinnen, he knew she would be his for the taking. With sexual attraction at an all-time high and no strings attached, the two quickly turn a beautiful getaway into a naughty paradise.
Follow Quinnen and Elijah into their island fantasy.
Kimberly Brown is a South Carolina born and raised author of contemporary/urban romance. She strives to create stories that readers can visualize in their heads as the pages turn. Writing has been a part of her journey since a young age but really became a focal point during her high school years. With the support of her classmates, she began sharing her love of words with others. In 2019 she took her first step towards becoming a serious writer with self-publishing. August of 2021, she made her BLP debut with “Pretty Caged Bird” and is continuing to grow her catalog. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a pending masters in Mental Health Counseling, Kimberly loves to incorporate mental health into her writings as she feels it is not talked about or address enough within the African American community.
I loved, loved, loved this book! Liberated was such a sexy azz book! Quinn was the quintessential strong black woman. She not only brought something to the table but, she built the damn table and her sexist azz fiancée couldn’t handle it. Gavin and her daddy wanted so bad for Quinn to be an exact replica of her mama which, meant being seen and not heard. But, she decided to give a hard pass to the housewife life and promptly called off her engagement the night before her wedding. While on her honeymoon, Quinn meets Elijah. He’s in Tahiti for his sister’s destination wedding and looking to get into some trouble and she’s more than willing to accommodate him. From the moment they saw each other, the chemistry was hot and the attraction was instant between them. Elijah was absolutely perfect for Quinn. Submissive is the last thing he expects her to be. Elijah, in all his alpha male glory, wants his woman walking beside him loud, proud, and outspoken. I appreciate how the author shined a light on the misogyny of men (especially black men) and how some of them are truly threatened by black women asserting their independence. Liberated was an awesome read. The author packed a lot in this novella but, it'll still leave you wanting more. This can't be the last we hear from Quinn and Elijah. Considering we didn’t get any real closure regarding their relationship status, I’ma require an update on them. We have to revisit Cherry and Trenton too. I need to know if he’s going to resolve his baby mama issues and if Cherry finally finds out about his baby mama. Does Ruth get the threesome she's been beggin' her husband for?!!! And, what about Quinn's mama?!!! I need to hear from her too. Yeah, an update book is definitely needed.
Quinn and Elijah were the epitome of sex. Quinn, having finally gained the courage to leave an engagement that had started to stifle who she was as a woman, was open to the freedom she expected to find in Tahiti. Unbeknownst to her, Elijah would allow her to feel safe enough to let her drama go and to get her back blown out after years of underwhelming sex. While neither of them were looking for love they definitely found a connection neither wanted to let go of.
Quinn & Elijah were sex personified. Kimberly you must revisit this couple! Plus, I would love to know about the rest of his sisters and Quinn’s bestie Cherry…This was such a cute story…
When I say take me on vacation, this is what I mean😍 I knew Elijah was going to be the best kind of problem when he was freely standing on the balcony, third leg just swinging 🤣. I am so happy that Quinn decided to start living for herself. This book was good and filthy🥵
I didn’t expect anything less from Kimberly Brown!!!! 🔥🔥🔥This was a really great story that did not lack in the drama and spice department. Despite being a short read it felt very complete while leaving the possibility open to dive further into these characters in the future. The chemistry between Elijah and Quinn oozed from the pages and I loved every moment!
NASTYY🥴🤤 But I loved it ok. Every once in awhile I’m in the mood for erotica and boy did she ATE. 🥵🔥Not only were Quinn and Elijah sex chemistry in the bedroom was off the charts. The bond between the two is a beautiful sight to see. It’s giving best friends to lovers vibes but I love them together regardless of the title. The message behind this book is to just live in the moment and stand of what you believe in. ✨❤️
There was nothing he could give me that I couldn't give myself ten times over,
Quinn runs off to her honeymoon a day or so before her wedding is supposed to happen. She knows in her gut she can’t marry Gavin, so she goes to Tahiti to let Elijah rearrange her guts. LMAO. That’s all. This is essentially a hot erotic quickie where the heroine and the hero get busy often, and any strings between them are loose and tied in agreement. I enjoyed it. If you’re looking for quick and hot you can’t go wrong. Plus, Quinn kept cracking me up every time she spoke to her ex or her father.
Really Good and Nasty! First read by this author and I enjoyed every second of it. It was fast paced, really sexy with a sprinkle of drama. I do hope we get more of Elijah and Quinn and I would love Cherry and Trent’s story as well hint, hint lol.
Mrs. Brown, how are you going to do this to us? This was a straight tease I would love more. Quinnen and Elijah's chemistry was off the charts. You can tell from the first encounter it was going to be hot and steamy every chance they got. And they did exactly that. If they did not enjoy the island of Tahiti they surely enjoyed each other bodies. Quinnen deserved a real man in her life. She had two an ex-fiancee and father that were shells of the male species. They were so much alike that they should have been father and son. Quinnen had a voice and a backbone. She used her voice to let them both know where she stood and what she wasn't going to tolerate. I loved how independent she was. She didn't need a man for finances her portfolio was full. What she craved money couldn't buy. Elijah was the man to fulfill that craving for her. He allowed and help her to become "liberated."
This is another masterpiece by the one and only Mrs. Kimberly Brown. You will enjoy it but yearn for more at the same time. I would love to read more on these two. I would also love to dig deeper into Cherry and Trenton's situationship. I think it would be drama-filled but well worth the read. Grab your copy of this short. It gives you all the feels you may be looking for and some you weren't.
Light hearted, spicy, and engaging, I think Liberated: An Erotic Short is just what you're looking for in an erotica novella. The characters are lovable and diverse. Kimberly Brown doesn't skimp on character development, so you get a decent backstory and some fun secondary characters. I recommend this one to fans of Kimberly Brown and erotica. It is a quick and fun read that make you want more of Kimberly Brown's books.
Final Rating: 3.75 stars
Spice Rating: 3/5 stars
Content Warnings: Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content Moderate: Toxic relationship Minor: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Classism
KIMBERLY BROWN DID IT AGAIN!!! She kills it every. Single. Time. There is no other black author who has hit as hard as she does I’m sorry😭🤍 these people have my heart and I for damn sure will be reading this book again💕💕
Goodness I loved this book! The characters meshed so well! I just knew they wouldn’t be able to adhere to their agreement. 😆 Those scenes were so explosive! Amazing job!
This is how you write an erotica! It gave very much, bend over and touch your toes. I was here for all of it. This was a lot of chemistry in this short story. I definitely wanted more. And would love to know what happens next. But Sis got what she came for in Tahiti and I love that for her.
When a woman's fed up, she skips her wedding and goes on her honeymoon with her bestfriend naturally. Oh but when Quinn meets Elijah Cane and her (un)honeymoon turns into the most liberating, nasty, nasty time of her life, Tahiti may not stay in Tahiti!
Kimberly Brown is always on time for me and this, I needed this to get out of a reading slump. Baby, Elijah was a fool with it and Quinn was right behind him. I hope we get to see them again and see Cherry and Trenton work something out. 🤣🤣Demon🍆
This was exhilarating, addicting, fuelling, erotic and many more. I could not put this book down. Quinnen was my favourite character ever in a book. She knew what she deserved and wanted, her words backed up her actions. Elijah was everything you want in a man. Gavin and his missing tooth 😂… lol 😂. I would love to read more about Quinn and Elijah, as well Cherry and Trenton.
Well, that was pretty interesting. Quinn was wild af. But I was here for it all. Sis was getting it in every which way till Sunday. Making up for lost time. Then Elijah over here, slinging wood, not caring who hears them. Elijah and Quinn already fell for one another. They just don't know it yet. Not gonna talk about Gavin, cause he doesn’t deserve it. Would love to see how they're doing...when we get a Cherry and Trenton story?? Maybe?? K.B. is the queen of sex scenes, cause those scenes are outrageous.
I’m gonna keep it brief. Elijah and Quinn were extremely sexy and off the charts hot. I loved that Quinn had no qualms about standing up for herself and walking away from what didn’t serve her. Kim knows how to write a book that will warm your heart and melt your panties!!
I loved this short book. I really wish we would have gotten more information about how their relationship turns out. I loved that Quinn took her life into her own hands when she knew that the relationship with her fiancé was going to end with her being miserable. Her taking charge of her life was just the read I needed.
Kimberly Brown is a comfort author for me so I was happy that she had some Eroticas in her book collection. Quin and Elijah was hot and heavy during that vacation. I really enjoyed this quick read and I will be reading more spicy reads by her
As I was reading this book it made me think about what I am doing with my sex life and how I’m living!! You have inspired me to go for it!! Who knows how I’m going to end up!!!
That damn Elijah 😮💨 they say the best way to get over one ninja is to get under another one and Elijah was worth all that and then some. This read was quick and dirty. Just how we like it 😝
Hunnnnnnay this book was straight lit, from beginning to end. That is all I got to say. I am not sure if a part 2 will be released but I will be looking for it.
Well, damn Kimberly! This was a fun and sexy read for sure! I loved Quinn right from the beginning! She was savage as hell, for dropping the news on Gavin like she did, and walked smooth on out the door! 🤣 She was a boss in every way, and deserves a real man who wants to walk beside her; not that ole submissive ish! He had Quinn f’d up if he thought she was going for that ish! Then she hopped a plane ready to get show her ass! 😂 Elijah! Just typing his name gives me the tingles, ok? This man is every bit of an alpha, and all that goes with that! 😍 When Elijah and Quinn laid eyes on each other, I knew the fun was about to begin! They were both bold, outspoken, honest and freaky as hell! Dem scenes ma’am! Whew! 🔥 They were such a good match, and they both wondered why they had to go half way around the world to find a person who was right in their backyard! I hated Gavin and Quinn's father, for the way they treated her, and expected her to “submit” to their demands! But she got them both told and didn’t care what they thought of it! I didn’t want this to end, as I was enjoying these two so much! I really hope that Cherry and Trenton get a story, because there is something there! Great job! 👍👍👍
When you realize you are about to make the biggest mistake in your life. Quinnen is a woman that knows her worth but almost lost herself. She decided to make a change and take a trip. That trip made her realize how powerful and successful she is really is as a woman.
I just love a nasty book, and this checked all my boxes. Kimberly Brown is a new-to-me author, and I will be adding her backlist to my TBR.
Quinn chooses herself and ends her engagement the day before her wedding. The man she was going to marry was a mirror image of her father, who expected her to be docile, seen and not heard. And Quinn is the total opposite of that. She is the embodiment of a strong black woman and anyone who doesn’t like it can kiss her ass, disrespectfully. What better way to celebrate a dodged bullet than to go on your honeymoon with your best friend?
Elijah is in Tahiti for his sister’s wedding when he sees Quinn and immediately he wants her. The two hit it off instantly and waste no time getting to know each other intimately.
I loved Quinn and Elijah, those two were hilarious, had great personalities, and were amazing for each to each other. I lived for Quinn and her smart mouth. I felt like was in the book, hyping her up whenever she talked to her ex-fiance. That’s my girl. Elijah was so smooth and they way he handled her?? Yes…just yes. Thank you, Ms. Brown, for writing this man how you wrote this man.
I had a great time reading Liberated. It was a short read, but it packed a lot of punches. It was perfect.
And if my vacation ain’t like this, I don’t want it!