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Something Borrowed : Potomac Falls Book Two
There was an era in time when Jeanine Lavender believed in love, passion, and sex. As a forty-something widow, she’s long-buried those beliefs with her late husband. While on a weekend getaway with her sister and friends, she locks eyes with a young, handsome musician across a crowded bar. An innocent conversation and a little harmless flirting soon spiral into a passion-filled one-night stand. But what happens when she wakes up the next morning wanting more? Undoubtedly, the drinks the night before allowed her body to thaw at the sensual touch of a man young enough to be her son. Or could there be a deeper connection?
Axel McAdams has everything a woman wants in a talent, height, and a face that God himself had kissed. Not to mention his hypnotic emerald-green eyes and panty-drenching smile. How could a woman not be attracted? The young saxophonist ignites a passion in Jeanine she thought she had buried years ago. And he’s determined to show her that he’s just what she needs.
Their relationship was meant to be no strings attached. Yet, Jeanine finds herself throwing caution to the wind and falling too fast without regard to the consequences. When a revelation hits too close to home, Jeanine realizes their lives are more intertwined than she thinks. Find out what happens when you mix a one-night stand, a wedding, and a secret so big it could upend life as everyone knows it.
Something Borrowed is the second book in the Potomac Falls novelette series.
Axel McAdams has everything a woman wants in a talent, height, and a face that God himself had kissed. Not to mention his hypnotic emerald-green eyes and panty-drenching smile. How could a woman not be attracted? The young saxophonist ignites a passion in Jeanine she thought she had buried years ago. And he’s determined to show her that he’s just what she needs.
Their relationship was meant to be no strings attached. Yet, Jeanine finds herself throwing caution to the wind and falling too fast without regard to the consequences. When a revelation hits too close to home, Jeanine realizes their lives are more intertwined than she thinks. Find out what happens when you mix a one-night stand, a wedding, and a secret so big it could upend life as everyone knows it.
Something Borrowed is the second book in the Potomac Falls novelette series.
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91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2022
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June 10, 2023
chileee
Jeanine has to be the worst parent.. 🥴this book provided the background of Axel and Jeanine’s entanglement. Honestly, Isa should have been skeptical when Axel proposed so quickly.. I am curious to see how things turn out and if they can rekindle their mother/daughter relationship.
Jeanine has to be the worst parent.. 🥴this book provided the background of Axel and Jeanine’s entanglement. Honestly, Isa should have been skeptical when Axel proposed so quickly.. I am curious to see how things turn out and if they can rekindle their mother/daughter relationship.
August 3, 2022
3.75 stars
OMG! ! ! ! can't wait to get to the next book. Huge cliffhanger. No HEA.
Romance: 2⭐
Heat\steam: 3⭐
Story\plot: 4 ⭐
World Building: 2 ⭐
Character development: 2⭐
Enjoy!!!
OMG! ! ! ! can't wait to get to the next book. Huge cliffhanger. No HEA.
Romance: 2⭐
Heat\steam: 3⭐
Story\plot: 4 ⭐
World Building: 2 ⭐
Character development: 2⭐
Enjoy!!!
March 7, 2024
Well damn. Talk about dropping bombs and tea on what is supposed to be the happiest day of your life (wedding day). I did not see that coming. Now I gotta run to book 3! Lol
January 5, 2024
Jeanine and Axel I tried to give ya some grace, but I don’t like the deceit and lies by omission. Ooohhhhh Isa… I’m heading on over to book 3 NOW after this cliffhanger!
July 5, 2022
queen of cliffhangers
I'm usually the one to throw a book when it ends in a cliffhanger, but K.L. Hall has a way of making me hold my breath until the next book. The secrets just can't seem to stay secret with the Lavender family and I am 100% here for the mess. I thought this installment would make me hate Jeanine even more, but it actually made me understand her plight. Still don't condone what she did to her daughter, but the unfolding makes it a lot less foul. But that Axel is a whole other type of foul. Can't wait to see what happened in the final book because now Isa got me made I was rooting for her this whole time. Imani and Bleu the only solid ones, and I hope I don't have to eat those words when book 3 comes.
I'm usually the one to throw a book when it ends in a cliffhanger, but K.L. Hall has a way of making me hold my breath until the next book. The secrets just can't seem to stay secret with the Lavender family and I am 100% here for the mess. I thought this installment would make me hate Jeanine even more, but it actually made me understand her plight. Still don't condone what she did to her daughter, but the unfolding makes it a lot less foul. But that Axel is a whole other type of foul. Can't wait to see what happened in the final book because now Isa got me made I was rooting for her this whole time. Imani and Bleu the only solid ones, and I hope I don't have to eat those words when book 3 comes.
June 16, 2022
lord
I was just waiting for this. I knew that the author was gonna make Isa cheat to justify what her mother did. But it simply doesn’t work like that. Her mother willingly slept with her daughter’s fiancé and for that she’s an awful person. Despite her cheating, Janine nor Axel knew the Isa was cheating so they did slept together on their own will, not because of Isa‘s actions. I genuinely hope that they don’t end up together. It’s just an overall disgusting situation.
I was just waiting for this. I knew that the author was gonna make Isa cheat to justify what her mother did. But it simply doesn’t work like that. Her mother willingly slept with her daughter’s fiancé and for that she’s an awful person. Despite her cheating, Janine nor Axel knew the Isa was cheating so they did slept together on their own will, not because of Isa‘s actions. I genuinely hope that they don’t end up together. It’s just an overall disgusting situation.
June 16, 2022
Keeping it in the Family
First of all Isa and Imani being upset 😡 with their Mother I understand that but it seems like they are really not looking at Axel part. When he realized they were mother and daughter he should of left Isa alone? When was Isa cheating? Or was she pregnant before she meet him?
First of all Isa and Imani being upset 😡 with their Mother I understand that but it seems like they are really not looking at Axel part. When he realized they were mother and daughter he should of left Isa alone? When was Isa cheating? Or was she pregnant before she meet him?
June 17, 2022
Sleazy slime!
I thought I could do it, but I was mistaken. Mother and daughter supposedly sleeping with the same sleaze, the Nasty nutbagger. Getting the mother's story made me dislike them even more. I'm out.The ending cliffhanger was my clincher. See what you think, maybe it's your cup of tea.
I thought I could do it, but I was mistaken. Mother and daughter supposedly sleeping with the same sleaze, the Nasty nutbagger. Getting the mother's story made me dislike them even more. I'm out.The ending cliffhanger was my clincher. See what you think, maybe it's your cup of tea.
June 16, 2022
Ma’am! I see what you tried to do but no. I see how you tried to pain a pretty picture for this couple to make up for the foul shit they did but I’m not falling for it! BEAT THEIR ASSES NOW!! Jeanine and Axel is dead wrong and they need their asses beat( yes I said it again). As a mother, why would you even want to put your child through this turmoil? She should’ve been up front with her daughter from the beginning. As soon as she said Axel show up she should’ve dance like a canary that same night. Even Axel as a man should’ve opened up his mouth and speak. There is no excuse. Now the other cliffhanger is supposed to make what Axel and Janine did forgivable? No stop the madness ms Hall. Please stop
November 12, 2024
Stupefied
Well, just as I suspected “Something Borrowed: Potomac Falls - Book 2” (3.75⭐️’s) provided the context but absolutely no compassion. There’s NO plausible explanation nor was there a sufficient argument offered for the hot messy azz geriatric love triangle‼️Depressed (BS!)⁉️ It’s been thirteen years since your husband’s death, seek therapy…take Xanax…read a book…get a hobby…go shopping (2x)…buy a dog…go to church…get a new hair style…indulge in self care spa-cation…book a silver single’s cruise etc. Basically, both Jeanine & Axel are selfish, reckless, irresponsible, vial ppl and share culpability for Isa’s unnecessary heart ache & emotional distress. The opportunity to recitify this mess presented itself at Akari Sushi & Soup when everyone publicly meet. “That was the precise moment a grown woman would have discretely handled an awkward situation. Graphic details weren’t necessary. Simply state, (Axel & I) met months ago, we briefly dated casually & it’s over ! I apologize Isa for any preceived deception, shame and or embarrassment I’ve caused. Not difficult, just a candid apology & open dialogue if requested 🤷🏾♀️‼️Now, everyone’s standing around humiliated & stupefied 🥴😳🤦🏾♀️‼️
Well, just as I suspected “Something Borrowed: Potomac Falls - Book 2” (3.75⭐️’s) provided the context but absolutely no compassion. There’s NO plausible explanation nor was there a sufficient argument offered for the hot messy azz geriatric love triangle‼️Depressed (BS!)⁉️ It’s been thirteen years since your husband’s death, seek therapy…take Xanax…read a book…get a hobby…go shopping (2x)…buy a dog…go to church…get a new hair style…indulge in self care spa-cation…book a silver single’s cruise etc. Basically, both Jeanine & Axel are selfish, reckless, irresponsible, vial ppl and share culpability for Isa’s unnecessary heart ache & emotional distress. The opportunity to recitify this mess presented itself at Akari Sushi & Soup when everyone publicly meet. “That was the precise moment a grown woman would have discretely handled an awkward situation. Graphic details weren’t necessary. Simply state, (Axel & I) met months ago, we briefly dated casually & it’s over ! I apologize Isa for any preceived deception, shame and or embarrassment I’ve caused. Not difficult, just a candid apology & open dialogue if requested 🤷🏾♀️‼️Now, everyone’s standing around humiliated & stupefied 🥴😳🤦🏾♀️‼️
January 18, 2024
WTH
Literally what the h*** did I just read... Honestly I get why people are so mad at Jeanine I mean she appears sleeping with her daughter's fiancé open till the day they decide to get married. Like I understand you met him first and you were messing around but the minute you found out that he was with your daughter eitherYou should have cut ties and then told her because that would have made this whole situation better.. Cause you a trash a** mama to be f****** around with your daughter's fiance on the day of the wedding now Axel deserves to be punched As well because n***** really.... You up here with 2 women really keeping it in the family and I don't care if you are deeply in love with Jeanine Or he did with hella flaw. Now that cliffhanger about Isa pregnant cause she was out there creeping in the street as well, Not that had me cracking up. Cause like she didn't cheat because she knew what was going on she was just cheating For shits and giggles possibly🤣🤣.... Well I'm about to head over to book number 3 so we can put this series to rest because I can't wait to get the back story on isa and hopefully finish up Imani's happily ever after with bleu.
Literally what the h*** did I just read... Honestly I get why people are so mad at Jeanine I mean she appears sleeping with her daughter's fiancé open till the day they decide to get married. Like I understand you met him first and you were messing around but the minute you found out that he was with your daughter eitherYou should have cut ties and then told her because that would have made this whole situation better.. Cause you a trash a** mama to be f****** around with your daughter's fiance on the day of the wedding now Axel deserves to be punched As well because n***** really.... You up here with 2 women really keeping it in the family and I don't care if you are deeply in love with Jeanine Or he did with hella flaw. Now that cliffhanger about Isa pregnant cause she was out there creeping in the street as well, Not that had me cracking up. Cause like she didn't cheat because she knew what was going on she was just cheating For shits and giggles possibly🤣🤣.... Well I'm about to head over to book number 3 so we can put this series to rest because I can't wait to get the back story on isa and hopefully finish up Imani's happily ever after with bleu.
March 19, 2024
My mouth is on the flo!!!!! Book 1 ended with my mouth wide open BUT babyyyyyyyyeeeee I didn’t see the ending coming for book 2. They momma disgusts me, because once you realized what was what you should have stepped back and left it at that, but she was weak and selfish. Now I originally thought Isa would have at least slapped her momma or Axel but sis came back with the ultimate betrayal and I ain’t even feel bad cause Axel and her momma was dead wrong for moving how they did. I digress!!!! If y’all looking for drama, messy, sex, and a good read start this series. On to book 3, dying to see how this ends.
June 16, 2022
That mama is trash!!!
I was irritated 70% of this book for the simple fact the mother knew she was sleeping with a daughters man and kept doing it all the way up to her daughter's wedding day! Just a hot mess! Both mama and Axel are trash and don't deserve a HEA! I hope Isa gets one ( even if she cheated) it can't be worse that what her mama did.. if so they both don't deserve a HEA. Now who is the baby daddy!? Ready for the next installment!
I was irritated 70% of this book for the simple fact the mother knew she was sleeping with a daughters man and kept doing it all the way up to her daughter's wedding day! Just a hot mess! Both mama and Axel are trash and don't deserve a HEA! I hope Isa gets one ( even if she cheated) it can't be worse that what her mama did.. if so they both don't deserve a HEA. Now who is the baby daddy!? Ready for the next installment!
June 18, 2022
I didn't really wanna know Jeanine's backstory, because I am so mad at her trifling ass! This is your daughter! Why would you not tell her, and allow her to make an informed decision? Ughhh.... this is some mess! Ma'am, the way you dropping bombs at the ends of these stories should be against the law! I mean damn! 😂 Isa! Girl, I ain't know you had it in you! Now what do you have going on, and with who? Axel got his karma quick as hell, and I can't wait to see what happens next! 👍👍👍
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June 19, 2022Wrong, wrong, wrong! Without releasing spoilers, one of my major issues of this book was the way Axel spoke. He did not speak like a white man at all. His mannerisms and tone were not typical. I don't like the idea surrounding Isa and looking for that truth in the next book in the series. This feels like a doggone soap opera...As the World Turns meeting the Young and the Restless needing some Guiding Light.
August 21, 2022
WHAT THE!!!
This book is just full of shocking surprises. Axel and Jeanine's backstory explains how they met but they are still wrong for what they continued to do behind Isa's back. Thank god she has Imani and Bleu as support. I guess we can say Isa isn't as innocent either after that shocking confession. This is like watching a soap opera with the all the scandal that's to come. I definitely have my suspicions about who the baby daddy could be but I'll wait for part 3 to find out for sure.
This book is just full of shocking surprises. Axel and Jeanine's backstory explains how they met but they are still wrong for what they continued to do behind Isa's back. Thank god she has Imani and Bleu as support. I guess we can say Isa isn't as innocent either after that shocking confession. This is like watching a soap opera with the all the scandal that's to come. I definitely have my suspicions about who the baby daddy could be but I'll wait for part 3 to find out for sure.
September 13, 2025
K.L. Hall brought the MESSS. Not Momma out here dropping it low and spreading it wide! 😂 The scandal between Jeanine and Axel had me hooked because whew, they could’ve had it all if they had just been up front about everything. But no, they were messy with it from start to finish, and that’s exactly what kept me turning the pages.
The drama was top tier, and the storytelling pulled me right back into the Potomac Falls world. Now I’m sitting here like…Lord, where is book three?
(4/5)
The drama was top tier, and the storytelling pulled me right back into the Potomac Falls world. Now I’m sitting here like…Lord, where is book three?
(4/5)
June 24, 2026
The Plot Thickens🫣
Baby this just keeps getting messier and messier! At first I was so mad at Jeanine and Axel. I’m still mad tho😂 But they met as single adults, and she got scared. She ran, but he still wanted her. Axel was putting it down! Porcelain peen🍆 had me weak af😂 They BOTH should’ve been honest with Isa…and they had PLENTY of time to do so😒 Now I gotta read the next book cause I need to know if Isa was serious about what she said or nah👀
Baby this just keeps getting messier and messier! At first I was so mad at Jeanine and Axel. I’m still mad tho😂 But they met as single adults, and she got scared. She ran, but he still wanted her. Axel was putting it down! Porcelain peen🍆 had me weak af😂 They BOTH should’ve been honest with Isa…and they had PLENTY of time to do so😒 Now I gotta read the next book cause I need to know if Isa was serious about what she said or nah👀
June 17, 2022
Something Borrowed
From jump I really didn’t care to know Axel and Jeanine’s back story because they are foul. So of course I am side eyeing them for the majority of the book😂. I am happy Imani ( and Dallas) are there for Isa. Now I can’t wait for the next book to relish in Axel’s jaw dropping!
From jump I really didn’t care to know Axel and Jeanine’s back story because they are foul. So of course I am side eyeing them for the majority of the book😂. I am happy Imani ( and Dallas) are there for Isa. Now I can’t wait for the next book to relish in Axel’s jaw dropping!
June 20, 2022
Axel and Isa
Wow! This book is a must read! Isa meets Axel and they begin to have feelings for each other! He proposes after a short time dating! But, Axel has big secret! Will he give in to his secret or will he give his all to Isa? Oh what a tangled web we weave when we choose to deceive!
Wow! This book is a must read! Isa meets Axel and they begin to have feelings for each other! He proposes after a short time dating! But, Axel has big secret! Will he give in to his secret or will he give his all to Isa? Oh what a tangled web we weave when we choose to deceive!
April 4, 2023
🫣
Jeanine, Jeanine smh 🤦🏾♀️ I can’t….*sighs* I just can’t! I don’t know why she just didn’t tell her daughter about her and Axel. The fallout was worst than telling the truth 🤦🏾♀️ I mean Isa would’ve still been highly upset but at least she wouldn’t have been blind sided by the truth! On her wedding day of all days!!!! Smh 🤦🏾♀️ I just can’t
Jeanine, Jeanine smh 🤦🏾♀️ I can’t….*sighs* I just can’t! I don’t know why she just didn’t tell her daughter about her and Axel. The fallout was worst than telling the truth 🤦🏾♀️ I mean Isa would’ve still been highly upset but at least she wouldn’t have been blind sided by the truth! On her wedding day of all days!!!! Smh 🤦🏾♀️ I just can’t
December 25, 2024
Insane
The way this book ended has my mouth still hanging wide open after finishing it 30 minutes ago. K. L. HALL!! The heart attack you just gave me. I really enjoy the characters of this series. The story is well written and plotted out perfectly. Rushing to read book 3 now. Shame on you!!
The way this book ended has my mouth still hanging wide open after finishing it 30 minutes ago. K. L. HALL!! The heart attack you just gave me. I really enjoy the characters of this series. The story is well written and plotted out perfectly. Rushing to read book 3 now. Shame on you!!
August 7, 2026
Something Borrowed
STRESSED TF OUT!!! 🤯 That’s the way I’m feeling. After reading something Bleu and coming over to Borrowed, you see soooo much of a messy web! There’s Jeanine+Axel+Isa and whoever else is joining the party!!! The truths and lies that comes out mannnnn! I’m ready yet not ready for what’s next!
STRESSED TF OUT!!! 🤯 That’s the way I’m feeling. After reading something Bleu and coming over to Borrowed, you see soooo much of a messy web! There’s Jeanine+Axel+Isa and whoever else is joining the party!!! The truths and lies that comes out mannnnn! I’m ready yet not ready for what’s next!
June 22, 2022
It was ok 👌🏾
Axel was dead wrong but the mom was worse whether she cut it off or not.I feel it was no accountability and to say Isa cheated wasn’t a good move to me cause why does she have to be wrong as well..It’s like what they did was ok and that wasn’t a good look..
Axel was dead wrong but the mom was worse whether she cut it off or not.I feel it was no accountability and to say Isa cheated wasn’t a good move to me cause why does she have to be wrong as well..It’s like what they did was ok and that wasn’t a good look..
July 22, 2022
juicyyyyy
The drama is juicy!!!!! Whew Chile I ain’t Neva!!! Lemme go get book three cause I need all this drama wrapped up so I can know who everyone ends up with!!! Janine and Axel there’s a special place for y’all in the after life🙄
The drama is juicy!!!!! Whew Chile I ain’t Neva!!! Lemme go get book three cause I need all this drama wrapped up so I can know who everyone ends up with!!! Janine and Axel there’s a special place for y’all in the after life🙄
August 5, 2022
The bombshells just keep dropping!
Talk about messy! Each book thus far has ended with a shocking reveal! Now onto the finale, where I'm not even sure I want to know what's going to happen next! But I'm going to see it through...
Talk about messy! Each book thus far has ended with a shocking reveal! Now onto the finale, where I'm not even sure I want to know what's going to happen next! But I'm going to see it through...
September 29, 2022
Phenomenal 😲
This book is so good. The writing is phenomenal. I feel like I'm late to this party reading this book. Hell I'm here now and enjoying all this tea being spilled. Whew on to book three. The movie in my head is going crazy right now 😳.
This book is so good. The writing is phenomenal. I feel like I'm late to this party reading this book. Hell I'm here now and enjoying all this tea being spilled. Whew on to book three. The movie in my head is going crazy right now 😳.
May 18, 2023
Whew!!!!!!
I thought the 1st book was a page turner! I’m still trying to process this one!! I’m about to run to the next one!!
I just discovered this author and I’m about to look for all her books!!!!
I thought the 1st book was a page turner! I’m still trying to process this one!! I’m about to run to the next one!!
I just discovered this author and I’m about to look for all her books!!!!
September 10, 2023
OMG! The drama
I just wanted a short and sweet HEA. But, that’s not what this is. Now I’m swept up on this soap opera of trifling family members. Can I just get the HEA for Imani and Bleu? I can’t with the mom and sister…
I just wanted a short and sweet HEA. But, that’s not what this is. Now I’m swept up on this soap opera of trifling family members. Can I just get the HEA for Imani and Bleu? I can’t with the mom and sister…
April 6, 2024
I’m ready to fighhtttt
I just wanna drag her mama and Axel because they really dirty for what the did …. But that last sentence that Isa said got me clutching my pearls chileeeee🫣 Let me head to part 3
I just wanna drag her mama and Axel because they really dirty for what the did …. But that last sentence that Isa said got me clutching my pearls chileeeee🫣 Let me head to part 3
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