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Better Than I Imagined: (Alphabet City Series) Book 2
After spending a year in a dead-end relationship that gave her more sadness than happiness, Shiloh Washington decided it would be in her best interest to focus on herself. She got busy building a new life, in her new hometown of Alphabet City, leaving love as the last priority on her list. As Shiloh pushes to make a success of her struggling boutique, she encounters the handsome, sexy and downright infuriating Omar with whom she has an immediate attraction to. There’s just one problem that arises.
When Omar Taylor meets the gorgeous and feisty Shiloh, there was no denying the sparks that were evident between them from the beginning. Being a bachelor for a few years now, he was longing for love, so after a couple of bumpy interactions, he found the nerve to ask Shiloh out on a date. Everything is going perfectly and Omar can’t believe he’s finally met a woman that is everything he’s ever desired in a soul mate. Too bad everyone was not as happy about their love as he was.
Just when love is better than they ever thought it could be, outside forces come and threaten to push them apart. Will they be able to fight to hold on to love or will it slip away?
The ABC; a city filled with fun, drama and everything in between. And if you’re lucky…love will find you…when you least expect it. Welcome to Alphabet City.
All books are standalone novels with HEA endings.
When Omar Taylor meets the gorgeous and feisty Shiloh, there was no denying the sparks that were evident between them from the beginning. Being a bachelor for a few years now, he was longing for love, so after a couple of bumpy interactions, he found the nerve to ask Shiloh out on a date. Everything is going perfectly and Omar can’t believe he’s finally met a woman that is everything he’s ever desired in a soul mate. Too bad everyone was not as happy about their love as he was.
Just when love is better than they ever thought it could be, outside forces come and threaten to push them apart. Will they be able to fight to hold on to love or will it slip away?
The ABC; a city filled with fun, drama and everything in between. And if you’re lucky…love will find you…when you least expect it. Welcome to Alphabet City.
All books are standalone novels with HEA endings.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2022
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March 29, 2025
Trina Crooks did an amazing job at depicting how in love Omar and Shiloh were, and I ate up every bit of it. No lie, I thought Shiloh was going to be on some BS because her last relationship was shitty, but I was gladly mistaken.
Omar and Shiloh got together pretty quickly so this book is mostly about how they operate in a relationship. They’re both entrepreneurs and have friends and family so we do spend some time with them breathing air that the other isn’t inhaling/exhaling, which I appreciated. I really enjoyed Omar and Shiloh’s family and friends (I need Dontray to grow tf up when it comes to Melvelyn though).
The only drama that comes to their relationship isn’t their fault. Someone on the outside is a hater and wanted to make them miserable. I was satisfied with how that was resolved but it felt abrupt.
I was also really satisfied with the ending of the book. Had me smiling nshit lol
SPOILER ALERT ABOUT THE DRAMA:
After Drake gave Omar that ultimatum, I was like “okay so when is this 🥷🏾 going to die and who’s going to do it?” cause there was literally no other way out of it, and I needed a HEA. I assumed Omari had that dog in him and was going to do it since they were beefing, but I was surprised.
We don’t know who did it, but I assume it was a rival gang member since Drake’s rude ass baby mama got popped too. This is f*cked up but I hope they in hell 🫣 Ja’ir was a sweet baby who didn’t deserve to have them as parents, and I’m happy Shiloh and Omar were able to take him.
Omar and Shiloh got together pretty quickly so this book is mostly about how they operate in a relationship. They’re both entrepreneurs and have friends and family so we do spend some time with them breathing air that the other isn’t inhaling/exhaling, which I appreciated. I really enjoyed Omar and Shiloh’s family and friends (I need Dontray to grow tf up when it comes to Melvelyn though).
The only drama that comes to their relationship isn’t their fault. Someone on the outside is a hater and wanted to make them miserable. I was satisfied with how that was resolved but it felt abrupt.
I was also really satisfied with the ending of the book. Had me smiling nshit lol
SPOILER ALERT ABOUT THE DRAMA:
After Drake gave Omar that ultimatum, I was like “okay so when is this 🥷🏾 going to die and who’s going to do it?” cause there was literally no other way out of it, and I needed a HEA. I assumed Omari had that dog in him and was going to do it since they were beefing, but I was surprised.
We don’t know who did it, but I assume it was a rival gang member since Drake’s rude ass baby mama got popped too. This is f*cked up but I hope they in hell 🫣 Ja’ir was a sweet baby who didn’t deserve to have them as parents, and I’m happy Shiloh and Omar were able to take him.
April 1, 2023
Not Better Than I Imagined
“Better Than I Imagined” was just ok. I was expecting much more from this book. Unfortunately though, this book lacked either plot & or character development. Possibly both plot & characters were under developed. Whichever, I was frequently bored 🥱 . ..and disinterested in the many ancillary story lines. Thereafter, the relationship between Omar & Shiloh progressed rapidly. Weird‼️…Nope, this book was not better than I imagined.🤷🏾♀️
“Better Than I Imagined” was just ok. I was expecting much more from this book. Unfortunately though, this book lacked either plot & or character development. Possibly both plot & characters were under developed. Whichever, I was frequently bored 🥱 . ..and disinterested in the many ancillary story lines. Thereafter, the relationship between Omar & Shiloh progressed rapidly. Weird‼️…Nope, this book was not better than I imagined.🤷🏾♀️
December 5, 2022
Vickie J
Omar and Shiloh had a love only she could imagine it would be but Omar showed her what a real man was about and not a punk like Drake. It takes a amazing woman to take a child and raise he like their own when the parents were no good.
Omar and Shiloh had a love only she could imagine it would be but Omar showed her what a real man was about and not a punk like Drake. It takes a amazing woman to take a child and raise he like their own when the parents were no good.
November 30, 2022
The ABCs were yet another lovely tale. A good read.
December 13, 2024
Star rating: 3.75
December 22, 2024
Does Love Feel Like This
Shiloh and Omar were made to be together. The ex boyfriend was just plain evil. He just couldn’t let go.
Thank God for kind hearts. Ja’ir found a true home.
Shiloh and Omar were made to be together. The ex boyfriend was just plain evil. He just couldn’t let go.
Thank God for kind hearts. Ja’ir found a true home.
June 4, 2025
Great Read!
I was happy Omar didn’t give up on Shi or listen to Drake. It was sad that Drake and Michelle had died but I’m happy Shi took care of their son.
I was happy Omar didn’t give up on Shi or listen to Drake. It was sad that Drake and Michelle had died but I’m happy Shi took care of their son.
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