Olive and Oak: A Ganton Hills Short

Ganton Hills #1

by Aubreé Pynn

Andru is fresh out of prison standing in the middle of a blessing and a curse. Just when he thinks all he’ll have to show for his life is the barbecue shop and street life, a beautiful,alluring woman walks in and steals his heart. As love comes in like a whirlwind can Andru live the best of both worlds with Pumae or will a figment from his past make him choose. *this is a short read that introduces Ganton Hills. Enjoy*

Genres: Romance, Novella, Audiobook, African American Romance, Contemporary, Urban, Crime

128 pages, Paperback

Published September 24, 2020

Reviews

[Rashawnda]

I absolutely loved this book!! It was short and spicy!! 🌶️ 🥵

[Nikita]

An insta love that was just so good. The intensity between Andru and Pumae was felt throughout the pages and oh was I hooked. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[*Ebony I*]

Immediately he knew!

Omg why y'all didn't tell me this book was so good?!?

Andru was fresh out after a 7 year bid caused by his recklessness and ego. He was ready to move past that life, but apparently his father had other plans for him and he wasn't sure he was with the ish at all. Looking at the state of the restaurant his father left him, he had no idea how he was going to turn it around. That is until King sends Tennessee aka Pumae his way. It was at that moment he realized that unknowingly his father had set his future in motion. He knew that she was going to be his. Pumae tried to resist the connection she felt to this man. It scared her, because she felt like she could EASILY lose herself in him. His presence was overwhelming and it seemed he only had eyes for her. The truth was that she wanted him too, in fact she found herself craving Dru. She tried to avoid him, but they were meant to be. They quickly realized that they were each other's person. Dru loved her gently, carefully and Pumae quieted his anxiousness and doubt with her love. So sweet and so much love in a short story. Oh and definitely add Dru's fine as$ to the bookbae list he served all the BDE, quietly at that. My favorite type, yessss!
I mean what a way to be welcomed to Ganton Hills!

[Kameel]

Immediate Attraction….Both of them knew it….Andru said Pumae was made especially for him.

[Kirethia]

A warm welcome to Ganton Hills! Pumae & Andru are a vibe. Always here for grown up communication and meeting each other where you are and building from that. It was really refreshing. Pretty sure this is about to be the ride of a lifetime!

[Erin Rae]

I finally made it to Ganton Hills! lol

Andru & Pumae had an instant connection between them. Now y’all know I love Insta love. It’s one of my favorite tropes. But this novella was missing something. It was a little corny too 😬 I still enjoyed it though. With this being the first book in the series, I’m looking forward to reading the rest.

[Madison]

When I say I want to come home I’m tired of the streets

Andru is who I’m talking about.

That man said let me take you home? Where you should have been the second I laid Eyes on you

“You feel like home “

Please Handle me with care….

[She Watkins]

Great introduction

I really enjoyed this introduction into Ganton Hills! From the moment he paid eyes on her, Andru wasn't about to play with or about Pumae lol. She definitely had her guard up at first, but neither of them could fight that feeling. Can't wait to dive further into Ganton Hills!

[Ieshia]

Love

Love at first sight is real and Pumae & Andru have proven that in this short love story. Can’t wait for mor of Ganton Hills

[Ebony]

I love a man that knows what he wants and plays no games about it!! Andru gave all the vibes.

I really enjoyed the novella. It’s always a plus when there’s a strong and outspoken FMC!

[Dédé]

Welcome to Ganton Hills

Olive and Oak: A Ganton Hills short by Aubreé Pynn is about Andru Towns and restaurant planner Pumae ‘Tennessee’ Jones. Andru is newly released from prison and is tasked with the job of putting his late father’s barbecue joint back together. The Kingpin of the city was a friend of his father and has hired his goddaughter Pumae to help revitalize the restaurant. From the moment Andru and Pumae meet he decides she’s going to be his girl. This is a cute quick read, I’m interested in reading more stories that take place in Ganton Hills.

[castinareads]

4.25⭐️

I decided to reread this series in order all the way through, and I was so excited to revisit this couple. Andru knew exactly what he wanted the moment he was released from prison. A man with a plan for sure. Meanwhile, Pumae came in focused, dedicated, and ready to do her job, never expecting to find the love of her life along the way.

I absolutely love them! Aubree writes insta-love so well. It feeds my delusions every single time! 🤣❤️

Highly recommend!

[JBucky]

Andru & Pumae

Yesssssssss! As soon as Andru laid eyes on Pumae it was a WRAP! Andru was ENERGY, for sure, but Pumae was the BADDDEST!

I have some questions about something’s, but this short little one, two had me sat!

Of course Wesleigh Siobhan & Winston James A T E this narration UPPPPP!!

[Ashley]

4.5 ⭐️ this was a good introduction to AP’s work. So excited to continue this series.

[OhhSlimmm]

New beginnings

This author can definitely write a book with hardly any errors but I wasn’t connected to not one character.
Dru and Pumae story was your typical girl who played hard to get for the new guy and eventually fell in love. The ending was very rushed and I know this was a novella but that doesn’t mean rush the story. Not my best read by this author but I’d still recommend

[Sha-keh-ree]

Welcome to Ganton Hills!

Cute. Sweet. Sentimental. We were graced with hidden gems throughout this book. This is just the beginning, I can tell.

[Malaika]

Four alarm fire!!!

The chemistry between Andre and Pumae jumped off the page. Even when Pumae tried to deny it, she couldn’t fight the pull between them. I swear there always has to be one hater trying to stop your shine but it wasn’t strong enough to stop the inevitable. I love this introduction to the Ganton Hills universe!

[Simply_YoYo]

I knew this was a novella and still wanted MORE… 🤷🏾‍♀️😂

Andru is fresh out of prison and inherits his late father’s BBQ restaurant, only to discover it’s tied to the Monarch family and their drug money. Then he meets Pumae, the restaurant planner brought in to help turn things around, and the attraction is IMMEDIATE. 👀🔥

Dru knew he wanted Pumae—she just had to catch up! 😂 Things moved FAST. 🔥😮‍💨🥵

✨ Instant attraction
✨ He falls first
✨ Crime family

Great introduction to Ganton Hills! I can’t wait to read more of this series

[Stephanie]

Ganton Hills!!! 💙

AP came through like always. Andru is baeeeeeeee and he met his match with Pumae, and their love was so evident throughout the book. I loved how AP was able to incorporate the love for Nip and Puma in the book. I loved it and can’t wait for other installments for Ganton Hills!!!

[Goddess’ Smut Library 🩷]

This authors writing was a little hard to follow at the beginning, but because this is such a short book less than 200 pages you just have to get through the cringe first three chapters then the story actually progresses quickly and you kind of want it to last a little bit longer. Would’ve loved to get an epilogue or a final look at their love story

[The Urban Fiction Librarian]

Imagine getting released from prison and having to get back in the game. In doing so it requires you to have your father’s old barbecue restaurant renovated and gutted. Insert Pumae, baby Pumae wasn’t prepared for Dru and Dru saw Pumae and knew she would be his.

Pumae wanted nothing to do with “bad boy Dru” but that didn’t stop the attraction, his energy, or his advances. Dru was determined to have Pumae no matter the cost. 5 outta 5! BDE✔️ attraction✔️ the HNIC daughter✔️ didn’t come up off one another✔️

Stamped,
The Urban Fiction Librarian

[Latazia]

A quick and cute fast paced novella. Andru and Pomae were everything. I loved the tension and instant attraction they had towards each other. I am a sucker for an instant attraction read and this one did not disappoint. Andru knew what he wanted and pressed Pumae hard. I loved the boss vibes I got from Pumae as well.

[Kema B.]

Welcome to Ganton Hills! I loved it the chemistry between Dru Bae and Pumae was so on point. I loved how much of a boss she was too. This was a great introduction to the new characters and I can’t wait to read what’s next beyond the corner of Olive & Oak. Great read.

[LaDonna B]

I love them 🥰🥰

Omg, they were so cute even though they were a little older. They were just refreshing and everything each other needed but didn’t know. They connected soo well, even down to meeting families.

[BeeStiing]

This novella was a good introduction to the series. I could tell that’s what it was because I didn’t really connect with the characters completely. I expect we’ll see them later but I loved that the MFC didn’t take any shit and MMC knew what he wanted and didn’t play about it 😏

[Takiyah]

Dru knew what he wanted and went for it. Tennessee had no choice but to accept what he was providing. He provided everything she needed and what she thought she didn’t. He let her know it didn’t take long to know what and who you wanted.

[Ashley]

3.5

bout to see what’s popping in the rest of Ganton Hills.

[BetweentheCoversLiterary]

Simply Awemazing!

Short and beautiful all wrapped up in one amazing g read. I loved Pumae she was a bawse bae if you ever saw one but it's something about your soul knowing it has found its mate that makes you let down all the barriers surrounding your heart. Its was love at first sight for both Pumae and Dru...you never know what you need until you find it. I can definitely use some more of Dru and Pumae... I didn't know what I was missing in Ganton Hills and now I know...Embarking on this series will be great... Aubree always delivers.

[Katie ratherbereadinggg]

3.5 stars

[Taryn Johnson]

A cute and quick black love story. The relationship developed very quickly but the story felt authentic. I was somewhat entertained, but I do think this novella will not be that memorable. This was a good introduction and I look forward to trying out more by this author.