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Sins of the South #2
Small Town King
A segregated small town forbids interracial love...
And Roman McCall wants to keep it that way.
Handsome, rich, and powerful, his word is law on the mountain.
In public, he's a tyrant.
In private? Temptation rules.
Young single mother Serena Jones is in big trouble.
She worked her butt off to provide for her son and live an honest life.
When the powerful McCall family sets out to ruin her, only the King can help.
But he demands a chilling price: her body, whenever he wants.
Serena knows Roman is a monster with a stone heart.
But could this ruthless man be more than he seems?
Or is she trapped in a dangerous game with no escape?
We return to Florin for the thrilling sequel to Small Town Rebel...This book is the SECOND in a series, following the events of Small Town Rebel. Contains strong language and dark themes. An age-gap romance about a black woman and a white man 'breaking code' in the deep south
And Roman McCall wants to keep it that way.
Handsome, rich, and powerful, his word is law on the mountain.
In public, he's a tyrant.
In private? Temptation rules.
Young single mother Serena Jones is in big trouble.
She worked her butt off to provide for her son and live an honest life.
When the powerful McCall family sets out to ruin her, only the King can help.
But he demands a chilling price: her body, whenever he wants.
Serena knows Roman is a monster with a stone heart.
But could this ruthless man be more than he seems?
Or is she trapped in a dangerous game with no escape?
We return to Florin for the thrilling sequel to Small Town Rebel...This book is the SECOND in a series, following the events of Small Town Rebel. Contains strong language and dark themes. An age-gap romance about a black woman and a white man 'breaking code' in the deep south
234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2022
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About the author
Marion Meadows
10 books69 followersMarion grew up on a small island where everybody knew everybody. This no doubt inspired her love of drama and steamy tales.
She writes small town romance featuring diverse characters who love getting into trouble. Aggressive Alpha country boys and strong-willed heroines abound in these interracial sexy stories from America's heartland.
Marion's breakout novel "Small Town Rebel" introduced the town of Florin, Virginia which was inspired by a real place in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
In her free time Marion likes to read, crochet, and travel.
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She writes small town romance featuring diverse characters who love getting into trouble. Aggressive Alpha country boys and strong-willed heroines abound in these interracial sexy stories from America's heartland.
Marion's breakout novel "Small Town Rebel" introduced the town of Florin, Virginia which was inspired by a real place in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
In her free time Marion likes to read, crochet, and travel.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mario...
Mailing list : https://marion-meadows.ck.page/81c414...
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September 6, 2022
I absolutely hate cliffhangers!!! 3.5 Stars.
*** Spoiler Alert ***
Serena’s lot in life made my heart hurt. Her virginity was sold by her uncle to pay off a gambling debt at the age of 14. Then she was repeatedly raped and beaten by the racist drunk that impregnated her. And was forced to whore herself to the “hero” Roman to provide food and shelter for her son and herself. I am in awe of her strength and fortitude. Through everything, she remains kind with a good heart.
*** Spoiler Alert ***
Serena’s lot in life made my heart hurt. Her virginity was sold by her uncle to pay off a gambling debt at the age of 14. Then she was repeatedly raped and beaten by the racist drunk that impregnated her. And was forced to whore herself to the “hero” Roman to provide food and shelter for her son and herself. I am in awe of her strength and fortitude. Through everything, she remains kind with a good heart.
September 19, 2023
2.30 stars. (BW/BM). Kindle Unlimited Edition e-book.
Setting: Current day in a small segregated town in the Appalachia.
Trope: Damsel rescued from abusive situation. Forced proximity.
Main characters:
1. Roman McCall, hero, is the oldest McCall brother and the only mixed race child... Roman's mother is Black . Roman, like his other brothers is handsome and wealthy. He is also a loner and leader and main enforcer of the McCall Clan's criminal and legitimate Pike Hill businesses.
2. Serena Jones, heroine, is a 29-year-old single mother of a five-year-0ld boy and is being held hostage on the mountain by a McCall cousin.
Roman recuses Serena and her son by physically taking them from his crazy cousin, offering Serena a job as his housekeeper and sexual partner in exchange for living in his guest house, earning a hefty salary and security against any violence from his cousin. I like the main characters but I don't like parts of their story. It is too contrived and has too many things going on and no real romance between Roman and Serena plus, it ends in a cliffhanger. The series continues with romance of the youngest brother, Rich McCall, and his love interest Chrissie Harper.
Setting: Current day in a small segregated town in the Appalachia.
Trope: Damsel rescued from abusive situation. Forced proximity.
Main characters:
1. Roman McCall, hero, is the oldest McCall brother and the only mixed race child... Roman's mother is Black . Roman, like his other brothers is handsome and wealthy. He is also a loner and leader and main enforcer of the McCall Clan's criminal and legitimate Pike Hill businesses.
2. Serena Jones, heroine, is a 29-year-old single mother of a five-year-0ld boy and is being held hostage on the mountain by a McCall cousin.
Roman recuses Serena and her son by physically taking them from his crazy cousin, offering Serena a job as his housekeeper and sexual partner in exchange for living in his guest house, earning a hefty salary and security against any violence from his cousin. I like the main characters but I don't like parts of their story. It is too contrived and has too many things going on and no real romance between Roman and Serena plus, it ends in a cliffhanger. The series continues with romance of the youngest brother, Rich McCall, and his love interest Chrissie Harper.
September 16, 2022
Roman's book was much better. With vivid descriptions of Serena's abuse, neglect, and mistreatment in this installment, it was a more brutal installment.
Compared to the previous female character, I actually like Serena a bit better. Despite that, there were times when she was irritating.
The flow of the book was a bit smoother with a credible protagonist, entertaining internal monologue, and a predictable but well-crafted plot.
Once again, a crappy ending and a book about another brother made this a disappointment. When I picked up this book, I knew what I was getting myself into, knowing this author can never finish a book properly.
My experience with the other Brother book has led me to expect disappointment at the end. It was a pleasant but unattractive read, so here's hoping for a better conclusion in the next installment.
Compared to the previous female character, I actually like Serena a bit better. Despite that, there were times when she was irritating.
The flow of the book was a bit smoother with a credible protagonist, entertaining internal monologue, and a predictable but well-crafted plot.
Once again, a crappy ending and a book about another brother made this a disappointment. When I picked up this book, I knew what I was getting myself into, knowing this author can never finish a book properly.
My experience with the other Brother book has led me to expect disappointment at the end. It was a pleasant but unattractive read, so here's hoping for a better conclusion in the next installment.
October 5, 2022
Enjoyed!
The storyline was good and the main two characters. I can't believe his brother, I hope it is not a long wait for the next book.Cliffhangers are a bomber. 3.5 stars
The storyline was good and the main two characters. I can't believe his brother, I hope it is not a long wait for the next book.Cliffhangers are a bomber. 3.5 stars
September 19, 2022
Incendiary
I have eagerly waited for book 2 in this series. In book 1, Rebel was all sunshine and sweetness while Roman was dour and down right mean. I wasn’t sure how Ms. Meadows was going to redeem him. However, I didn’t need to worry. She took two broken people in Serena and Roman and penned a searing love story. And conflict and action in those hills gave me palpitations! She set up Rain’s story next. I can’t wait to see what she does with his messy self!!!!
I have eagerly waited for book 2 in this series. In book 1, Rebel was all sunshine and sweetness while Roman was dour and down right mean. I wasn’t sure how Ms. Meadows was going to redeem him. However, I didn’t need to worry. She took two broken people in Serena and Roman and penned a searing love story. And conflict and action in those hills gave me palpitations! She set up Rain’s story next. I can’t wait to see what she does with his messy self!!!!
January 19, 2023
Gross. A 35 year old man coercing a 20 year old to have sex with him?
September 28, 2022
First this series is really good, but brutal in the sense it reads of small town south life. Even though segregation should be a thing of the past the author delivers a riveting story that some places like small towns still thrive like white against blacks in the south during the 50's and 60's. The McCall brothers started with Rebel story which left us on a cliffhanger leading us here to Roman's and Serena's story. Serena was a sweet soul that was raped, abused, and impregnated as a child. Serena was given away as a child as a debt to be collected in a game and her virginity used as a prize by her uncle and making her a pirah in the black community being sold to the white folks of the town. The author's pattern of leaving us on cliffhangers is a way to bleed one story into another is a very smart move, and though I usually don't like cliffhangers I actually like the authors writing style. Though the story is a romance it's not just a regular romance it's very suspenseful, and yes there is a happily ever after, but there's more suspense in the story. If you're expecting the regular happily ever after than you will not like this story.
There were issues brought up like being biracial and trying to keep foots in both worlds, but being pushed into the side that's more acceptable by society. Being black in small town south life and the expectations or lack thereof within certain circles. This is a plot of redemption, embracing one's true nature, and forgiveness all rolled into one. The sexual tension and denial of the fiery lust within was there and it was very explosive type of sexual relationship built on the forbidden fruit troupe. The story was one that dived into social and cultural meanings plus the nuisance behind small town forbidden love. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and looking forward to Rich McCalls story.
There were issues brought up like being biracial and trying to keep foots in both worlds, but being pushed into the side that's more acceptable by society. Being black in small town south life and the expectations or lack thereof within certain circles. This is a plot of redemption, embracing one's true nature, and forgiveness all rolled into one. The sexual tension and denial of the fiery lust within was there and it was very explosive type of sexual relationship built on the forbidden fruit troupe. The story was one that dived into social and cultural meanings plus the nuisance behind small town forbidden love. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and looking forward to Rich McCalls story.
March 19, 2023
what you won’t do for love
You’ll go against your upbringing, your family, jeopardize your legacy, swallow your pride, change your mindset, mend broken relationships, spend money, rescue and put your life on the line. Roman saved Serena and once I found out the reason why, I saw him differently. He became more human and I understood him. He still has a lot to reconcile with given his past actions and views towards black people. Glad that he wasn’t as heartless as I thought.
Serena was his serenity. I appreciated that she wasn’t a whiner and a victim. She wasn’t a damsel in distress even with her horrible life. She did what she had to do to provide for and protect her son. She played the hand she was dealt and made a decision to climb the tree that was Roman!
Now for the remaining two brothers stories.
Great read!
You’ll go against your upbringing, your family, jeopardize your legacy, swallow your pride, change your mindset, mend broken relationships, spend money, rescue and put your life on the line. Roman saved Serena and once I found out the reason why, I saw him differently. He became more human and I understood him. He still has a lot to reconcile with given his past actions and views towards black people. Glad that he wasn’t as heartless as I thought.
Serena was his serenity. I appreciated that she wasn’t a whiner and a victim. She wasn’t a damsel in distress even with her horrible life. She did what she had to do to provide for and protect her son. She played the hand she was dealt and made a decision to climb the tree that was Roman!
Now for the remaining two brothers stories.
Great read!
October 6, 2022
disappointing
I wanted more from this book, but the story felt disconnected. I wanted more for Serena and Roman... I wanted more sweetness and darkness mixed together... It felt like there was no actual story. Characters with so much pain need more time to love properly... Still will read the next one
I wanted more from this book, but the story felt disconnected. I wanted more for Serena and Roman... I wanted more sweetness and darkness mixed together... It felt like there was no actual story. Characters with so much pain need more time to love properly... Still will read the next one
July 5, 2023
good
These stories just piss me off. How is it okay to own someone? So many unanswered questions, who killed Duke? I’m going to give the next one a shot.
These stories just piss me off. How is it okay to own someone? So many unanswered questions, who killed Duke? I’m going to give the next one a shot.
September 10, 2022
Whew!
Why does this book read like The Outsiders on Hulu? Too much drama for one piece of land, I tell you! I liked book one so much that I eagerly anticipated this one…I guess the beauty out of ashes aspect appealed to me but this here ending is giving me agita…
Why does this book read like The Outsiders on Hulu? Too much drama for one piece of land, I tell you! I liked book one so much that I eagerly anticipated this one…I guess the beauty out of ashes aspect appealed to me but this here ending is giving me agita…
August 31, 2023
I thought the first book wasn’t bad, the romance was really cute but the drama a bit unnecessary. I saw in the reviews this book was supposed to be better, and I got so excited! But I’m only 20% in and I have to call it quits. This book disgusted me and made me painfully uncomfortable.
Here are the main reasons:
!! TRIGGER WARNING//ASSAULT!!
1. The main female character is barely 20, and she’s been physically, mentally, emotionally, and sexually abused all of her life. She’s been isolated from the world and forced to become a mother when she was only a child herself.
2. The main love interest is SO MUCH older than her, and after discovering all of the tragedies she’s gone through he only decides to care once he realizes he’s sexually attracted to her..
3. He then proceeds to continue to add to her long list of sexual abuse by spying on her and pleasuring himself to her nude body unbeknownst to her.
4. He proceeds to take advantage of her vulnerability and desperation by offering her resources and safety in exchange for sexual favors. He knows she’s in no state to say no, and he fully takes advantage of this.
The author makes it slightly less uncomfortable to read with the insistence that the FMC wants to experience these things with him because she’s attracted to him- but it doesn’t make it any less painful to read.
5. The housekeeper seems to be aware of this deal. She watches the son while the mother sells her body for rent and board. Which makes it even more gross, because if I witnessed some poor girl having to sell her body to my EMPLOYER just to have a place to stay with her son- I’d definitely try and get her all the help she needs.
I cannot force myself to read this book any longer. The beginning has given me the ick. I mean Roman already tried to assault Minnie in the last novel, and now he has this poor 20 year old girl (who his cousin has abused for half a decade) completely dependent on him. She escapes one Macall just to be shackled to another one!
This isn’t a romance book, it’s a horrible look at reality. There are young women all over the world who escape abuse just to end up with another abuser. Will she ever get to travel the world? Experience life with her son? Have actually relationships and breakups and make friends and go backpacking through Thailand? Take her son to Disney land? Or did she just escape one cage for a gilded one? I don’t care enough to find out.
I know that dark romance has dark themes- but I’m too sick to my stomach to even entertain this. I was reading a spicy scene and I had tears in my eyes, I just wanted to tell her to take his money and run!
He couldn’t have helped her out of the good of his heart?? Rebel would’ve! What type of love interest takes advantage of a sexual assault victim? She’s been used for her body since she was FIFTEEN, and he wants to use her for her body again? Now she has to give up time with her son to keep you sexually satisfied otherwise she’ll die by the hands of your cousin??
I just… I’ve seen this story play out in reality and it’s not all sunshine and butterflies. I only made it to pg. 68 so don’t take my word for it, I just personally couldn’t read on. Which sucks, I was really enjoying the series before this.
Here are the main reasons:
!! TRIGGER WARNING//ASSAULT!!
1. The main female character is barely 20, and she’s been physically, mentally, emotionally, and sexually abused all of her life. She’s been isolated from the world and forced to become a mother when she was only a child herself.
2. The main love interest is SO MUCH older than her, and after discovering all of the tragedies she’s gone through he only decides to care once he realizes he’s sexually attracted to her..
3. He then proceeds to continue to add to her long list of sexual abuse by spying on her and pleasuring himself to her nude body unbeknownst to her.
4. He proceeds to take advantage of her vulnerability and desperation by offering her resources and safety in exchange for sexual favors. He knows she’s in no state to say no, and he fully takes advantage of this.
The author makes it slightly less uncomfortable to read with the insistence that the FMC wants to experience these things with him because she’s attracted to him- but it doesn’t make it any less painful to read.
5. The housekeeper seems to be aware of this deal. She watches the son while the mother sells her body for rent and board. Which makes it even more gross, because if I witnessed some poor girl having to sell her body to my EMPLOYER just to have a place to stay with her son- I’d definitely try and get her all the help she needs.
I cannot force myself to read this book any longer. The beginning has given me the ick. I mean Roman already tried to assault Minnie in the last novel, and now he has this poor 20 year old girl (who his cousin has abused for half a decade) completely dependent on him. She escapes one Macall just to be shackled to another one!
This isn’t a romance book, it’s a horrible look at reality. There are young women all over the world who escape abuse just to end up with another abuser. Will she ever get to travel the world? Experience life with her son? Have actually relationships and breakups and make friends and go backpacking through Thailand? Take her son to Disney land? Or did she just escape one cage for a gilded one? I don’t care enough to find out.
I know that dark romance has dark themes- but I’m too sick to my stomach to even entertain this. I was reading a spicy scene and I had tears in my eyes, I just wanted to tell her to take his money and run!
He couldn’t have helped her out of the good of his heart?? Rebel would’ve! What type of love interest takes advantage of a sexual assault victim? She’s been used for her body since she was FIFTEEN, and he wants to use her for her body again? Now she has to give up time with her son to keep you sexually satisfied otherwise she’ll die by the hands of your cousin??
I just… I’ve seen this story play out in reality and it’s not all sunshine and butterflies. I only made it to pg. 68 so don’t take my word for it, I just personally couldn’t read on. Which sucks, I was really enjoying the series before this.
May 5, 2024
Upgraded to 4 stars on the re-read. I will say that at 54% this book is a 5 star book, on par with Book 1. Just HAWT. It starts to dip when Minnie is introduced and continues with Serena making some silly decisions. At 80% it really goes to hell and pretty much ruins things with a plot that makes no sense, and good people dying for no reason (not main characters). The ending is nice, but even that is slightly messy for why? Sigh.
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3.5 ish. I should have liked this book more since Roman intrigues me, and there was so much depth to him but ehhh I don't know. I struggled with Serena at times, and though I understand Minnie's dislike of Roman, I didn't like her in this book. I felt like there was too much loss and destruction in this book to justify Roman being with Serena; I didn't like it. And lawd help me with Rain. I can't even.
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3.5 ish. I should have liked this book more since Roman intrigues me, and there was so much depth to him but ehhh I don't know. I struggled with Serena at times, and though I understand Minnie's dislike of Roman, I didn't like her in this book. I felt like there was too much loss and destruction in this book to justify Roman being with Serena; I didn't like it. And lawd help me with Rain. I can't even.
October 23, 2022
I LOVE THIS AUTHOR!
What can I say! I had no idea about this author Ms. Meadows who happened to come across my recommendation list. WOW! In the space of 24 hours I tore through Sins of the South books 1 and 2. I could nor wanted to put these books down! I'm a glutton for imperfect people who are perfect for each other! Love these readings and now I am chopping at the bit for the third installment of this series. Please, please, PLEASE keep them coming Ms. Meadows! I'm addicted! BRAVO! Can't wait to see what other characters and storylines you bring to life! Much success!
What can I say! I had no idea about this author Ms. Meadows who happened to come across my recommendation list. WOW! In the space of 24 hours I tore through Sins of the South books 1 and 2. I could nor wanted to put these books down! I'm a glutton for imperfect people who are perfect for each other! Love these readings and now I am chopping at the bit for the third installment of this series. Please, please, PLEASE keep them coming Ms. Meadows! I'm addicted! BRAVO! Can't wait to see what other characters and storylines you bring to life! Much success!
April 17, 2023
Big Picture Doesn't Move Much
*****Spoilers*****
More a 2.5 I think. I'm not sure if I'm being generous or if I just liked that Roman and Serena were both in bad situations and came out of the mess of it together. Roman is the head of the McCall family with the death of their father Duke in the previous book. Roman has a stronghold on the local community with some of the cohesive family loyalty beginning to fray. Most of the McCalls are racists and so Roman has been in the past, despite the fact that he's mixed, despite the fact that his mother is Black, despite the fact that he's the family's protector and some of his brothers have Black girlfriends or more. Even so, and besides the stigma in the community, Roman has always been attracted to Black women but never crossed the line until he kissed Minnie in the first book and latches onto Serena in this one. I'm not sure I actually know how old Roman is though his age is a thing since reference is made to Serena being 20, only a couple of years older than his supposed daughter Katie. Serena has been abused and was raped by one of Roman's McCall cousins which resulted in a son. A son she had at 14 no less and they've been living on a run down property previously owned by the child's father without much and barely enough to live on.
Along comes Roman who first visits Serena because another two of his McCall cousins, one of which is another Serena rapist, has been harassing her but the brother wants her and asks for Roman's help in keeping his brother away. Roman sees Serena and has a plan he proposes to Serena where she'll keep house for him and have sex with him whenever he wants for 6 months. In exchange, Serena gets a home, a weekly payment for her services, and food and other necessities for her son. The deal is struck and Serena moves on to Roman's land in a separate house on the same property as the main house. To assist with making the deal easier, Roman gets am elderly family member to care for Serena's son when needed. Serena is fine with the plan because she has already made similar bargains and the money she'd make would be worthwhile by the end which Serena planned to use to further their circumstances.
Serena and Roman have some fits and starts with the more intimate parts of the arrangement interspersed with family drama on Roman's side, that rapist cousin is out to get Roman for taking Serena and wants to rise and take over the family. There's some danger and eye rolling on my part for Serena taking off trying to be the sacrificial lamb without telling the man who makes the rules for the McCalls. Sighs, just will never get that impulse to jump and not use resources available but she's a mom so guess that explains her nature. Some things in this one is how easily it was to get Serena to get so angry with Roman that she took off on him but stayed holed up in the disgusting trailer for so long. The almost immediate trust of the babysitter when Serena and her son had just been the two of them for so long. Roman grew a conscious for a couple of pages when it came to the sexual nature of the agreement with Serena because of a few words from the babysitter. It didn't last so not sure why it was included, particularly when Serena was open to it and not just for the money but a natural attraction. That's actually a theme in this book where angsty situations are introduced only to be resolved soon after. The only thing that lasts is the rapist cousin and his bid to head the McCall empire. I liked Roman a lot more than the prior book and his reputation made me think his personality would show. Serena had a quiet strength and was willing to go the extra mile for hers.
Some of what I expected this book to cover more of was Duke's death and its impact as well as the federal presence. There are snippets and I think Roman's mom killed their dad and we got the agents late, not sure where that part is going if it doesn't involve Roman though.
*****Spoilers*****
More a 2.5 I think. I'm not sure if I'm being generous or if I just liked that Roman and Serena were both in bad situations and came out of the mess of it together. Roman is the head of the McCall family with the death of their father Duke in the previous book. Roman has a stronghold on the local community with some of the cohesive family loyalty beginning to fray. Most of the McCalls are racists and so Roman has been in the past, despite the fact that he's mixed, despite the fact that his mother is Black, despite the fact that he's the family's protector and some of his brothers have Black girlfriends or more. Even so, and besides the stigma in the community, Roman has always been attracted to Black women but never crossed the line until he kissed Minnie in the first book and latches onto Serena in this one. I'm not sure I actually know how old Roman is though his age is a thing since reference is made to Serena being 20, only a couple of years older than his supposed daughter Katie. Serena has been abused and was raped by one of Roman's McCall cousins which resulted in a son. A son she had at 14 no less and they've been living on a run down property previously owned by the child's father without much and barely enough to live on.
Along comes Roman who first visits Serena because another two of his McCall cousins, one of which is another Serena rapist, has been harassing her but the brother wants her and asks for Roman's help in keeping his brother away. Roman sees Serena and has a plan he proposes to Serena where she'll keep house for him and have sex with him whenever he wants for 6 months. In exchange, Serena gets a home, a weekly payment for her services, and food and other necessities for her son. The deal is struck and Serena moves on to Roman's land in a separate house on the same property as the main house. To assist with making the deal easier, Roman gets am elderly family member to care for Serena's son when needed. Serena is fine with the plan because she has already made similar bargains and the money she'd make would be worthwhile by the end which Serena planned to use to further their circumstances.
Serena and Roman have some fits and starts with the more intimate parts of the arrangement interspersed with family drama on Roman's side, that rapist cousin is out to get Roman for taking Serena and wants to rise and take over the family. There's some danger and eye rolling on my part for Serena taking off trying to be the sacrificial lamb without telling the man who makes the rules for the McCalls. Sighs, just will never get that impulse to jump and not use resources available but she's a mom so guess that explains her nature. Some things in this one is how easily it was to get Serena to get so angry with Roman that she took off on him but stayed holed up in the disgusting trailer for so long. The almost immediate trust of the babysitter when Serena and her son had just been the two of them for so long. Roman grew a conscious for a couple of pages when it came to the sexual nature of the agreement with Serena because of a few words from the babysitter. It didn't last so not sure why it was included, particularly when Serena was open to it and not just for the money but a natural attraction. That's actually a theme in this book where angsty situations are introduced only to be resolved soon after. The only thing that lasts is the rapist cousin and his bid to head the McCall empire. I liked Roman a lot more than the prior book and his reputation made me think his personality would show. Serena had a quiet strength and was willing to go the extra mile for hers.
Some of what I expected this book to cover more of was Duke's death and its impact as well as the federal presence. There are snippets and I think Roman's mom killed their dad and we got the agents late, not sure where that part is going if it doesn't involve Roman though.
December 3, 2022
Roman King of the Mountain👑😘❤️
The small town drama continues. Lots of questions are cleared up in this book but it also gave way to other. Same as the last book beware there are triggers⚠️
Roman’s action towards his cousin Curley brings together factions of the family fighting against him and the business🤬. I'm glad Roman stepped in to rescue Serena and Isaiah from hellish life that Curley and Bubba had subjected her into. Roman's attraction to Serena was abundantly clear and Serena was falling for him🥵😊🥵. I appreciated Mrs. Loving speaking to Roman about the towns perception oh the arrangement between the two🤗. Serena’s apprehension was valid, grateful for her freedom yet feeling obligated to Roman. I’m happy that she was making solid plans for her and Isaiah’s future. It was good to see the relationship between Roman and Rebel was improving I just hope the kiss with Minnie doesn’t come up and throw a wrench in their progress😫. I really loved how Roman treated Isaiah, the way a father would❤️. I was shocked to learn about Roman and his father Duke🤯. It cleared up the confusion Roman was having with himself and I’m happy Serena is there with him to work through it.
A lot happens in the book and it ends in a huge cliff hanger. I’m anxiously waiting for the next book to see what happens and to learn about the third brother Rain👍🏽.
The small town drama continues. Lots of questions are cleared up in this book but it also gave way to other. Same as the last book beware there are triggers⚠️
Roman’s action towards his cousin Curley brings together factions of the family fighting against him and the business🤬. I'm glad Roman stepped in to rescue Serena and Isaiah from hellish life that Curley and Bubba had subjected her into. Roman's attraction to Serena was abundantly clear and Serena was falling for him🥵😊🥵. I appreciated Mrs. Loving speaking to Roman about the towns perception oh the arrangement between the two🤗. Serena’s apprehension was valid, grateful for her freedom yet feeling obligated to Roman. I’m happy that she was making solid plans for her and Isaiah’s future. It was good to see the relationship between Roman and Rebel was improving I just hope the kiss with Minnie doesn’t come up and throw a wrench in their progress😫. I really loved how Roman treated Isaiah, the way a father would❤️. I was shocked to learn about Roman and his father Duke🤯. It cleared up the confusion Roman was having with himself and I’m happy Serena is there with him to work through it.
A lot happens in the book and it ends in a huge cliff hanger. I’m anxiously waiting for the next book to see what happens and to learn about the third brother Rain👍🏽.
January 25, 2023
Ok. That's more like it
I was invested pretty much from the first page. I immediately cared about her and her son. I was concerned about how Roman would behave and how many n-words he'd let slip. You can't change 30+ years of that over night.
Initially I thought that he wasn't aware of his parentage, even after that jab his father made in the last book while made at Monroe's house. It wasn't until he drove her down the mountain that first time was it confirmed. It makes everything , especially him more tragic and sad.
Mind yo business, Mrs Loving, lol. That girl wanted the d, lol.
This one was darker than the last. And the person who deserves it rarely gets it, smh.
I have to say I was disappointed the dad was gone initially. He was an easy one to hate and I had hoped the brothers would band together against him but the author provided us with someone even more despicable. I do secretly hope that Duke is Katie's father too, though. The other two already have so much going on already and don't need one more thing coming between them.
I was invested pretty much from the first page. I immediately cared about her and her son. I was concerned about how Roman would behave and how many n-words he'd let slip. You can't change 30+ years of that over night.
Initially I thought that he wasn't aware of his parentage, even after that jab his father made in the last book while made at Monroe's house. It wasn't until he drove her down the mountain that first time was it confirmed. It makes everything , especially him more tragic and sad.
Mind yo business, Mrs Loving, lol. That girl wanted the d, lol.
This one was darker than the last. And the person who deserves it rarely gets it, smh.
I have to say I was disappointed the dad was gone initially. He was an easy one to hate and I had hoped the brothers would band together against him but the author provided us with someone even more despicable. I do secretly hope that Duke is Katie's father too, though. The other two already have so much going on already and don't need one more thing coming between them.
September 13, 2022
I think I liked this book better than the first. Again, great character development and interesting storyline. It definitely didn't feel like recycled characters and storyline. As with most romance books- it tends to go a little over the top but I've come to accept that. Roman exited the 1st book like kind of a jerk but came back in the 2nd like a champ. He redeemed himself all over this book. I liked Serena. I thought her behavior was appropriate for her age and circumstances (i get tired of reading about 30-something women with the maturity of a 17 year old ). Wjat happened to Minnie? She came off kind of bitchy. I get that she went through it in the 1st book - but c'mon sis. When this book ends it's Rain's turn. I don't see how he can redeem what he did at the end - but I'll read it.
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September 22, 2022
What Can I say?......hmm
If I read farther in the next book and Roman got killed, I am done reading the series. Roman may be a bad man, but he loves Serena and Isaiah. This book is written like it is the 1960s. But we got meth, and when he said he didn't care about legalization of marijuana, I knew it was in the 2020s. Kill Curley. Why does he have to get away with so much. Racist, sick, bastard of a man. All these men are, they just like black women. The black women like being called whores. I love to hate this book. At least it didn't take me three days to read this one. Its so many of they marry each other, no wonder they are all violent, and mentally ill. I guess they have to go after black women, they are all related.
If I read farther in the next book and Roman got killed, I am done reading the series. Roman may be a bad man, but he loves Serena and Isaiah. This book is written like it is the 1960s. But we got meth, and when he said he didn't care about legalization of marijuana, I knew it was in the 2020s. Kill Curley. Why does he have to get away with so much. Racist, sick, bastard of a man. All these men are, they just like black women. The black women like being called whores. I love to hate this book. At least it didn't take me three days to read this one. Its so many of they marry each other, no wonder they are all violent, and mentally ill. I guess they have to go after black women, they are all related.
July 4, 2023
captivating
I rate this book as 4.5/5.
It isn’t a masterpiece or one of those books that I will always hold dear. However, the series is captivating. I am reading through them very quickly. Very difficult for me to put the books down. This story was so interesting from beginning to the very bitter end. The cliffhanger is heartbreaking. I am nervous to read the next brother’s story (Rain).
This book is different from most of the books that I typically read. It’s based in the Deep South and the characters have beliefs that is fundamentally different from my own. There are a number of taboo subject matters so be prepared. This is not a happy go lucky romance series. It’s very dark and in many ways, sad
I rate this book as 4.5/5.
It isn’t a masterpiece or one of those books that I will always hold dear. However, the series is captivating. I am reading through them very quickly. Very difficult for me to put the books down. This story was so interesting from beginning to the very bitter end. The cliffhanger is heartbreaking. I am nervous to read the next brother’s story (Rain).
This book is different from most of the books that I typically read. It’s based in the Deep South and the characters have beliefs that is fundamentally different from my own. There are a number of taboo subject matters so be prepared. This is not a happy go lucky romance series. It’s very dark and in many ways, sad
April 29, 2024
Denial. That word sums up Roman
Roman was one of the most conflicting and contradicting male leads I’ve ever read. He was in such denial. This family has so much drama, so much hate and distrust for each other it’s really sad. I initially had a problem with the whole arrangement due to Serena’s age and her past but I guess there’s no such thing as therapy in the Black Hills of Florin. Ugh, I hated how folk got caught up in the McCalls war for power. poor Mrs. Loving 😢
Good read, but not sure I can take much more. But then again, I gotta see what’s bout to happen next 🤦🏽♀️
Roman was one of the most conflicting and contradicting male leads I’ve ever read. He was in such denial. This family has so much drama, so much hate and distrust for each other it’s really sad. I initially had a problem with the whole arrangement due to Serena’s age and her past but I guess there’s no such thing as therapy in the Black Hills of Florin. Ugh, I hated how folk got caught up in the McCalls war for power. poor Mrs. Loving 😢
Good read, but not sure I can take much more. But then again, I gotta see what’s bout to happen next 🤦🏽♀️
January 1, 2023
Kingship Love ❤️
This story captivated my attention with the fury of racism, one family masterfully lording over mountainous terrain and keeping their illegal drug trafficking away from the law! The horrid abuse and squaller of lower class mountain families was vividly depicted. Fighting for leadership/kingship from blacks, cousins and close relatives is shown in the lose killings of individuals and rape of lower class females. Yet, throughout the struggles love finds it’s way!🦋
This story captivated my attention with the fury of racism, one family masterfully lording over mountainous terrain and keeping their illegal drug trafficking away from the law! The horrid abuse and squaller of lower class mountain families was vividly depicted. Fighting for leadership/kingship from blacks, cousins and close relatives is shown in the lose killings of individuals and rape of lower class females. Yet, throughout the struggles love finds it’s way!🦋
February 19, 2023
'Small Town King' was fantastic. It picked up where 'Small Town Rebel' left off with the McCall patriarch's death. Other relatives, from the Snatch Hill McCalls to the Green Trees family and to Bubba's woman Serena and his son Isaiah, helped to create an impossible situation to overcome until Roman McCall heard a plea and inserted himself into the messy fray. Would Serena and Roman find their HEA ever? The riveting plot was filled with tension, suspense, action, heartache, and love. Oh my! I liked the enthralling narrative.
May 11, 2023
I can echo the sentiments of some other reviewers in that there wasn't enough romance and that there are some holes. However, I'm fully invested in this series, so call me a fan girl lol. Hence the 5 stars. For the lack of romance, the book did leave me longing for more between the characters, but there was enough spice 🌶 to keep me hooked and rooting for them. As for the holes in the story, it's not enough to ruin the story, but I do hope that the author intends to bring it all together in the end. Glad Roman had his redemption and Serena found someone to care for her and love her.
October 1, 2022
Romance Series is Never Ending
This was about another brother's in the McCall family. I wish that a family member's romance be more completed in their individual romances. I never feel as though the ending satisfied me it's leaves me wanting and then thrown into another unfinished romance. The storyline is alright but kept me wondering about what was happening with other romance from the previous book.
This was about another brother's in the McCall family. I wish that a family member's romance be more completed in their individual romances. I never feel as though the ending satisfied me it's leaves me wanting and then thrown into another unfinished romance. The storyline is alright but kept me wondering about what was happening with other romance from the previous book.
November 2, 2022
McCall’s Hills
My goodness so much drama and unlawfulness illegal mess going on in “ Hillbillytownville”, well I meant Florin 😆 it will make your head hurt, not too mention so many Hills to remember like Back Hill, Snatch Hill and so on… so many McCalls with the weirdest names… lawwwwd!
Anyway, I hope Curley getting what’s coming for him.
And Roman and Serena got their HEA!
Rain… !?
BTW, what happened to Jessomy?
My goodness so much drama and unlawfulness illegal mess going on in “ Hillbillytownville”, well I meant Florin 😆 it will make your head hurt, not too mention so many Hills to remember like Back Hill, Snatch Hill and so on… so many McCalls with the weirdest names… lawwwwd!
Anyway, I hope Curley getting what’s coming for him.
And Roman and Serena got their HEA!
Rain… !?
BTW, what happened to Jessomy?
November 9, 2022
Rescue Love
The McCall family owns every hill in the area and Roman is the leader. The McCall's control everything, from the drugs to the people, no body crosses them an lives, sometimes not even their own kin. In the middle of several of the McCall men wet dreams is one woman, Serena. Roman offers her something she can't refuse, freedom. A war is started over her, with her son Isaiah being used as bait. I enjoyed this story.
The McCall family owns every hill in the area and Roman is the leader. The McCall's control everything, from the drugs to the people, no body crosses them an lives, sometimes not even their own kin. In the middle of several of the McCall men wet dreams is one woman, Serena. Roman offers her something she can't refuse, freedom. A war is started over her, with her son Isaiah being used as bait. I enjoyed this story.
January 24, 2023
Great Series
Couldn’t put this down and binge read it. I wasn’t sure I would like Roman especially after what he did in book one but the author did a good job in redeeming him as we got more information about his background and character. I loved that Serena had a feisty side to her as well. Great Series. I’m not sure whether I’ll be able to empathise with Rain after that cliffhanger ending but we’ll see.
Couldn’t put this down and binge read it. I wasn’t sure I would like Roman especially after what he did in book one but the author did a good job in redeeming him as we got more information about his background and character. I loved that Serena had a feisty side to her as well. Great Series. I’m not sure whether I’ll be able to empathise with Rain after that cliffhanger ending but we’ll see.
March 26, 2023
There was a lot going in in this one. Nevermind the seeming insta love between Serena and Roman. Minnie was super annoying. Curley and Jessomy super crazy. Katie still in the wind. Did we ever find out if Roman was actually her father? At least Roman is admitting to having a black mother. And at least Serena enough sense to move out of town. Nothing good for her or her kids in Florin. That town is just plain evil. I think the series ends for me here.
October 15, 2022
I liked Serena and Roman's story. Loved how she fought for her son who was such a cutie pie. With every thing that happened to her, she was fierce and loving. Roman's transformation was a bit quick, but I liked how loyal and straightforward he was. I enjoyed their story, and although am not a fan of interconnected IR couples clubs, am looking forward to reading about Raines story.
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