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Cherished by a Rose
A relationship was the furthest thing on Johari Steele’s radar. The single father was only concerned with raising his child and growing his dispensary business. He had his share of meaningless flings but his interest in taking things seriously seems to change when he meets wedding planner Mahogany Rose.
What starts off as a simple sneaky link quickly changes when feelings between these two come to the forefront, and they realize casual sex is not the only thing they want to experience with each other. Despite having fun with no strings attached, Johari feels something for Mahogany that he hasn’t felt in years… Something he hasn’t felt since the passing of his child’s mother.
When the idea of dating with a purpose becomes Johari and Mahogany’s end goal, a blast from Johari’s past makes herself relevant to his present. Will her pop-up mess up everything he’s been set into place with Mahogany, or will the desire to be with the woman who stole his heart, beat out a little thing called history?
What starts off as a simple sneaky link quickly changes when feelings between these two come to the forefront, and they realize casual sex is not the only thing they want to experience with each other. Despite having fun with no strings attached, Johari feels something for Mahogany that he hasn’t felt in years… Something he hasn’t felt since the passing of his child’s mother.
When the idea of dating with a purpose becomes Johari and Mahogany’s end goal, a blast from Johari’s past makes herself relevant to his present. Will her pop-up mess up everything he’s been set into place with Mahogany, or will the desire to be with the woman who stole his heart, beat out a little thing called history?
137 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 25, 2022
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Monae Nicole
76 books191 followersMonae Nicole is a Jersey girl currently residing in Texas. A lover of books since her teenage years, she began penning poems and short stories of her own when she was in high school. It wasn't until her adult years after encouragement from a friend, she decided to turn those short stories into novels and novellas. Being a lover of love despite your past circumstances motivates her to pen stories about second chances at love. Through her writing she wants readers to believe no matter what happens, there is love at the end of the tunnel. If you love a good romance and women’s fiction check out Monae Nicole’s catalog where she is cultivating new beginnings.
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May 28, 2022
Just a pinch of melodrama...
Ms. Monae, thank you for sharing Johari and Mahogany's story with us. I was anticipating reading about them when I read "My Heart to Yours." It was as if they were destined to be together since Kamari and Lola started their thing. They were already familiar with each other so why not start a whirlwind romance. Mahogany eased right into Johari's little family. She became the unspoken "mother figure" for Zakari. I loved how she just spit out instructions for Johari when Zaraki was sick. It was as if her motherly instincts immediately kicked in. Johari and Mahogany had only one bump in their relationship. Mahogany smoothed it out once she got her footing on the whole situation.
This is another one of those feel-good reads with a pinch of melodrama. It was just enough to keep the story flowing. Johari and Mahogany were made for each other. They formed an instant family. Ms. Monae thanks for throwing the crew in the mix. It is always good to get updates and see everyone's relationships flourishing. I am looking forward to what you will release next. If you haven't read "My Heart to Yours" read it first and then indulge in this book. You will be happy that you did.
Ms. Monae, thank you for sharing Johari and Mahogany's story with us. I was anticipating reading about them when I read "My Heart to Yours." It was as if they were destined to be together since Kamari and Lola started their thing. They were already familiar with each other so why not start a whirlwind romance. Mahogany eased right into Johari's little family. She became the unspoken "mother figure" for Zakari. I loved how she just spit out instructions for Johari when Zaraki was sick. It was as if her motherly instincts immediately kicked in. Johari and Mahogany had only one bump in their relationship. Mahogany smoothed it out once she got her footing on the whole situation.
This is another one of those feel-good reads with a pinch of melodrama. It was just enough to keep the story flowing. Johari and Mahogany were made for each other. They formed an instant family. Ms. Monae thanks for throwing the crew in the mix. It is always good to get updates and see everyone's relationships flourishing. I am looking forward to what you will release next. If you haven't read "My Heart to Yours" read it first and then indulge in this book. You will be happy that you did.
May 29, 2022
3.5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 29, 2022
A true depiction of love in all forms
Mahogany was caring, selfless and the perfect partner for Johari. She added to Johari and Zakari’s life, it was refreshing to see how her actions clearly showed her love and care for them. I liked how the author showed the authenticity of their relationship and a healthy and genuine relationship with a widow/step-parent, life and love afterwards. This is a must read, alluring sex scenes and displays of love, as well as a bit of drama. Carla, really?! Always a delusional person 😆
Mahogany was caring, selfless and the perfect partner for Johari. She added to Johari and Zakari’s life, it was refreshing to see how her actions clearly showed her love and care for them. I liked how the author showed the authenticity of their relationship and a healthy and genuine relationship with a widow/step-parent, life and love afterwards. This is a must read, alluring sex scenes and displays of love, as well as a bit of drama. Carla, really?! Always a delusional person 😆
June 3, 2022
Soooo Good 🧡
Johari is baeeeeee 🥰🥰🥰
Johari was soo sweet and so patient with Mahogany because whewww I was surprised he didn’t try to lock her down immediately 😂
Mahogany loved her some Jo Jo and Zakari what she did for them in that one scene was so beautiful, selfless and touching.
This author keeps coming with bomb a*s books and storylines and I’m super proud of her. I highly recommend this book 📚
Johari is baeeeeee 🥰🥰🥰
Johari was soo sweet and so patient with Mahogany because whewww I was surprised he didn’t try to lock her down immediately 😂
Mahogany loved her some Jo Jo and Zakari what she did for them in that one scene was so beautiful, selfless and touching.
This author keeps coming with bomb a*s books and storylines and I’m super proud of her. I highly recommend this book 📚
August 23, 2022
I read this story about Johari Steele and Mahogany 🌹 in one day. He's a single dad with a 9 yo son. She is a single and free woman periodtt...lol! Both are independent business owners. So after a tryst at her sisters wedding, things turn serious between them.
There were plenty of comical moments in this 📖. I enjoyed reading it. A first time read for me by author Monae Nichole. I plan to read more of her work in the future.
8/23/2022.
There were plenty of comical moments in this 📖. I enjoyed reading it. A first time read for me by author Monae Nichole. I plan to read more of her work in the future.
8/23/2022.
May 27, 2022
What can I say.. Monae honey you wrote this book!! I love me some Johari and Mahogany they fit each other!! And my man Zakari too sweet and adorable.. It was a vibe with them I love how she would go to his shop and help out and help out Z too.. the drama is there and whew Chileeeeeee is it there!! They had some bumps in the road but what relationship doesn’t.. that scene had me in tears but it was worth it!! I love seeing my other family and catching up with them!! Read this book you won’t be disappointed!!!! Monae Nicole Girllllllll Yessssss keep writing!!!
May 28, 2022
Cherished
I just love black love. This book had so many examples of refreshing black love 🥰 Mahogany and Jo really fit well together. Why am I so happy for Lil Z like these are real people! 😂 Great read!
I just love black love. This book had so many examples of refreshing black love 🥰 Mahogany and Jo really fit well together. Why am I so happy for Lil Z like these are real people! 😂 Great read!
September 17, 2022
Let's Love
I was looking forward to Mahogany and Johari's story. I love that even though this was centered on them, it gave us plenty of updates on Lola and Kamaris' relationship. I loved it all.
I was rooting for Johari. To loose a love is hard, yet he had his son that he has to console too, so I admired his strength through those dark times. I'm glad he opened his heart to love again, all while keeping his son, Zakari, best interest at heart as well.
The whole situation with his screw buddy Carla was pretty bizarre. Not only was it just physical between them, but they hadn't been together in months when she decided to profess her love for him and try to mess up things with Mahogany. I was upset that Mahogany let that push herself away from Johari and Zakari; they didn't deserve that. Either way, I'm glad all of it came to a head with Carla and she moved on😒.
Mahogany was a sweetheart. I loved her and Lola's relationship and how close sisters they were. Having their own wedding planner business kept them close, yet still allowed for them to have their own lives. Lola was super sweet and I'm glad she's truly happy with Kamari bc he was a butthole a first 🙄. He truly came around and I love that Mahogany was able to help these two lovebirds along the way.
I wasn't quite sure why Mahogany was so off/on with Johari, yet he was the same way, so 🤷🏾♀️. I'm glad they finally saw that there was more to their relationship than just the physical. I really love them together and hope we see more of them in other books.
It was good to see the progress from the whole gang. These are a group of people that you just want to see win and even through their trials, they persevered.
This was a great read. Highly recommend.
I was looking forward to Mahogany and Johari's story. I love that even though this was centered on them, it gave us plenty of updates on Lola and Kamaris' relationship. I loved it all.
I was rooting for Johari. To loose a love is hard, yet he had his son that he has to console too, so I admired his strength through those dark times. I'm glad he opened his heart to love again, all while keeping his son, Zakari, best interest at heart as well.
The whole situation with his screw buddy Carla was pretty bizarre. Not only was it just physical between them, but they hadn't been together in months when she decided to profess her love for him and try to mess up things with Mahogany. I was upset that Mahogany let that push herself away from Johari and Zakari; they didn't deserve that. Either way, I'm glad all of it came to a head with Carla and she moved on😒.
Mahogany was a sweetheart. I loved her and Lola's relationship and how close sisters they were. Having their own wedding planner business kept them close, yet still allowed for them to have their own lives. Lola was super sweet and I'm glad she's truly happy with Kamari bc he was a butthole a first 🙄. He truly came around and I love that Mahogany was able to help these two lovebirds along the way.
I wasn't quite sure why Mahogany was so off/on with Johari, yet he was the same way, so 🤷🏾♀️. I'm glad they finally saw that there was more to their relationship than just the physical. I really love them together and hope we see more of them in other books.
It was good to see the progress from the whole gang. These are a group of people that you just want to see win and even through their trials, they persevered.
This was a great read. Highly recommend.
July 1, 2022
Yes Good Stuff!
This was a really good second story to a good series. The writer gives us just enough drama to wet your appetite. The chemistry between the two main characters is so relaxed, that it comes.off effortless. We get to see the growing friendship into a relationship and its done with the right amount of the adult and the sexy. Overall really entertaining and fun,just enough not to make it an sappy lovestory.
This was a really good second story to a good series. The writer gives us just enough drama to wet your appetite. The chemistry between the two main characters is so relaxed, that it comes.off effortless. We get to see the growing friendship into a relationship and its done with the right amount of the adult and the sexy. Overall really entertaining and fun,just enough not to make it an sappy lovestory.
January 17, 2025
In Love With Love
I enjoyed reading Mahogany and Johari’s love story. I was like I know Mahogany not going to let Carla’s delusions come in between her and Johari. I love the bond that Mahogany has with Zakari and that he welcomed having her as a mother figure. Mahogany was very sweet and thoughtful to have a remembrance birthday celebration for Monique for Johari and Zakari. I love babies and the fact that they’re having their very own baby girl.
I enjoyed reading Mahogany and Johari’s love story. I was like I know Mahogany not going to let Carla’s delusions come in between her and Johari. I love the bond that Mahogany has with Zakari and that he welcomed having her as a mother figure. Mahogany was very sweet and thoughtful to have a remembrance birthday celebration for Monique for Johari and Zakari. I love babies and the fact that they’re having their very own baby girl.
June 7, 2022
🥰🥰🥰
Johair and Mahogany are too cute. Okay so Johair was that dude I loved their chemistry, it didn’t seemed forced or drawn out and I loved that. I wanted to scream girl go get your man Mahogany when that old lady Carla came around. Just crazy for no reason, and it’s woman in real life like this simple stupid smh! This was another great story from Monae!
Johair and Mahogany are too cute. Okay so Johair was that dude I loved their chemistry, it didn’t seemed forced or drawn out and I loved that. I wanted to scream girl go get your man Mahogany when that old lady Carla came around. Just crazy for no reason, and it’s woman in real life like this simple stupid smh! This was another great story from Monae!
June 7, 2022
kinda rushed but still good
idk a lot of it felt rushed and like we skipped over stuff, i normally don’t care about instalove in fact i prefer it but this wasn’t even an insta love situation just a whole bunch of “a few weeks” “some months” etc i didn’t really feel a connection to the characters ig. Over all i still liked it.
idk a lot of it felt rushed and like we skipped over stuff, i normally don’t care about instalove in fact i prefer it but this wasn’t even an insta love situation just a whole bunch of “a few weeks” “some months” etc i didn’t really feel a connection to the characters ig. Over all i still liked it.
July 23, 2022
Cherished by a Rose
I liked the characters were strong and yet drawn to each other from the very start of the bachelor party. Mahagony loved hard and Johari was a widower who felt the great loss of a wife he'd loved age thought he'd be with forever. Would definitely recommend to my sisters. Loved the author realities in the story, very relatable.
I liked the characters were strong and yet drawn to each other from the very start of the bachelor party. Mahagony loved hard and Johari was a widower who felt the great loss of a wife he'd loved age thought he'd be with forever. Would definitely recommend to my sisters. Loved the author realities in the story, very relatable.
June 9, 2022
Good
I am loving these characters and their Journey to love. With the drama coming from someone from the past almost put an end to a budding relationship. A good read that I really enjoyed.
I am loving these characters and their Journey to love. With the drama coming from someone from the past almost put an end to a budding relationship. A good read that I really enjoyed.
June 11, 2022
Kissed By a Rose
I loved this, the love between Johari and Mahogany was awesome. Loved how being a single dad he always put his son first. Carla was crazy she needed some serious help. Kudos to the author👏👏👏👏
I loved this, the love between Johari and Mahogany was awesome. Loved how being a single dad he always put his son first. Carla was crazy she needed some serious help. Kudos to the author👏👏👏👏
July 4, 2022
sweet
This was quick good read Mahogany and Jahari were cute together then Zahari just made them sweeter Now the unnecessary drama with Carla was stupid she new Jahari didn’t want her….. this was well written with just enough to keep you turning the page
This was quick good read Mahogany and Jahari were cute together then Zahari just made them sweeter Now the unnecessary drama with Carla was stupid she new Jahari didn’t want her….. this was well written with just enough to keep you turning the page
August 2, 2022
So Sweet 😍
This was such a sweet story. I enjoyed Mahogany and Johari's love story. Johari was such a devoted dad to his son. After so much loss in his life I was happy to see him find love with Mahogany. It was a pleasure reading your book 🥰.
This was such a sweet story. I enjoyed Mahogany and Johari's love story. Johari was such a devoted dad to his son. After so much loss in his life I was happy to see him find love with Mahogany. It was a pleasure reading your book 🥰.
August 8, 2022
A Good Love Story
Who doesn’t love a good love story with a lil drama? Black love is the best! Jahari chasing Mahogany was cute and let’s not leave out Zahari. The siblings helped these two get it together! Cute story.
Who doesn’t love a good love story with a lil drama? Black love is the best! Jahari chasing Mahogany was cute and let’s not leave out Zahari. The siblings helped these two get it together! Cute story.
August 8, 2022
Loved this book as the continuation of the previous one with Kamari and Lola but with their siblings Jo-Jo and Mahogany. They had just a touch of drama with Carla but I am glad their love prevailed. Cherished by a Rose was a good read and loved it from start to finish.
May 28, 2022
ok read
I didn’t really care for this one. It was an ok read but nothing spectacular. The thing about Carla was a little out the way
I didn’t really care for this one. It was an ok read but nothing spectacular. The thing about Carla was a little out the way
June 11, 2022
whew
All I just love how mahogany and jo-jo story develops. Man I swear I wanted to at Carla old behind with a bat. Can’t believe at her age she was acting like
All I just love how mahogany and jo-jo story develops. Man I swear I wanted to at Carla old behind with a bat. Can’t believe at her age she was acting like
June 16, 2022
🔥🔥🔥
This was such a good series lol I know they standalone but I loved each and everyone connected to these stories
This was such a good series lol I know they standalone but I loved each and everyone connected to these stories
June 20, 2022
Vickie J
JoJo and Mahogany did not think just kicking it was all that was going to happen but fate had a different plan , I loved the way she loved Z too. Carla was a piece of work I thought she was a nut but found out she was😄😄 , can't wait to hear from the crew again.
JoJo and Mahogany did not think just kicking it was all that was going to happen but fate had a different plan , I loved the way she loved Z too. Carla was a piece of work I thought she was a nut but found out she was😄😄 , can't wait to hear from the crew again.
June 19, 2022
Great book
Good book with realistic characters and a good story line. It has a good flow to the story and just enough drama to make things interesting.
Good book with realistic characters and a good story line. It has a good flow to the story and just enough drama to make things interesting.
August 11, 2022
Nothing of Substance Here!
This book was super boring and Mahogany was wrong as two left shoes for letting Carla get in her head about her man.
This book was super boring and Mahogany was wrong as two left shoes for letting Carla get in her head about her man.
December 20, 2022
loved it
Such a beautiful well written love story. It was all about love, no drama. It was beautiful. The author did her thing as usual.
Such a beautiful well written love story. It was all about love, no drama. It was beautiful. The author did her thing as usual.
January 21, 2023
Great read
Loved this book and the insta love connection between the 2. I also loved the vibe between Mahogany and Z. Even before knowing Jo-Jo, she had a motherly love for him.
Loved this book and the insta love connection between the 2. I also loved the vibe between Mahogany and Z. Even before knowing Jo-Jo, she had a motherly love for him.
June 28, 2023
KR
Yes I really enjoyed this was the conclusion
To Kamri and Lola to see both brothers and sisters gotten there happy ending...
I recommend this Author and story
Yes I really enjoyed this was the conclusion
To Kamri and Lola to see both brothers and sisters gotten there happy ending...
I recommend this Author and story
February 28, 2024
Romancing The Rose 🌹
“Cherished by a Rose” was a great read and a continuation of couples friends to lover journey. Mahogany & Johari’s story and the progression of their romance/family was adorable 🥰 to witness. However, there’s always a thorn to ruin a beautiful bouquet…Crazy (delusional)Carla! This chic 🤦🏾♀️🤨..could benefit from a Paxil drip & extensive inpatient therapy‼️Note to Carla: romantic relationships are typically mutual, reciprocal accompanied by public affirmations of unity. Accept the arrangement with Johari for what it was an acquaintanceship with limited/specified benefits. …Move on & Seek help! Thereafter, other than that brief distraction, Mahogany & Johari make a great couple!
“Cherished by a Rose” was a great read and a continuation of couples friends to lover journey. Mahogany & Johari’s story and the progression of their romance/family was adorable 🥰 to witness. However, there’s always a thorn to ruin a beautiful bouquet…Crazy (delusional)Carla! This chic 🤦🏾♀️🤨..could benefit from a Paxil drip & extensive inpatient therapy‼️Note to Carla: romantic relationships are typically mutual, reciprocal accompanied by public affirmations of unity. Accept the arrangement with Johari for what it was an acquaintanceship with limited/specified benefits. …Move on & Seek help! Thereafter, other than that brief distraction, Mahogany & Johari make a great couple!
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