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Wicked Moves #1
Plié
She’s stopped believing there was a Dom out there for her that could match her mind and her kinks.
Aisha McKinney thought she had everything figured out: her dance school Mrs. Brown Dance Studio, was the best in her community, she had the support of her friends and family, and at night she indulged in her other…passions. But when her studio starts losing students and she has to turn to her sex work to keep the lights on, her life takes a turn for the unexpected.
He’s accepted this was all life had to give.
Knox Davenport had an orderly life. Work is expanding, his seven-year-old daughter is flourishing, and after a difficult divorce, he’s starting to explore his kink through dominant classes with an experienced submissive. But there is only one obstacle to his peace of mind. His daughter's Ballet teacher. Why does Aisha McKinney, the owner of Brown Dance Studio and her half-baked Holiday dance show, threaten to unravel all of his composure?
When Aisha and Knox’s goals converge, will they let their pasts dictate their futures, or will they both bend to the needs of their heart?
Aisha McKinney thought she had everything figured out: her dance school Mrs. Brown Dance Studio, was the best in her community, she had the support of her friends and family, and at night she indulged in her other…passions. But when her studio starts losing students and she has to turn to her sex work to keep the lights on, her life takes a turn for the unexpected.
He’s accepted this was all life had to give.
Knox Davenport had an orderly life. Work is expanding, his seven-year-old daughter is flourishing, and after a difficult divorce, he’s starting to explore his kink through dominant classes with an experienced submissive. But there is only one obstacle to his peace of mind. His daughter's Ballet teacher. Why does Aisha McKinney, the owner of Brown Dance Studio and her half-baked Holiday dance show, threaten to unravel all of his composure?
When Aisha and Knox’s goals converge, will they let their pasts dictate their futures, or will they both bend to the needs of their heart?
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2023
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February 12, 2023
Meh
Sorry y'all I know this book has good reviews, but I was not feeling this book. It took me what felt like 30 days to read this book, because I was bored. I went into this book hoping for a sexy, nasty read. Instead the plot was all over the place.
It opened up just as I thought it would. Aisha and Knox didn't have the best interactions. Aisha was a new business owner of a dance studio that Knox's daughter attends. Knox was a seasoned business man and looked down upon Aisha's decision making. He also was low key attracted to her and tried his best to get under her skin to no avail. They unexpectedly cross paths in the erotica realm and this was one place he felt like he could make Aisha come undone.. Their connection was everything.
At about 60% I was ready to be done. The plot shifts and they are focused on real life. That's fine, but all the back and forth and drama did not live up to the first half of the book. Knox and Aisha are trying to figure out how to be together beyond their dom and sub relationship and the struggle was real. The lack of communication on Knox's behalf and his wishy washy ways just didn't make me believe he was a real Dom. It just wasn't as cohesive as it needed to be to keep my focus.
Sorry y'all I know this book has good reviews, but I was not feeling this book. It took me what felt like 30 days to read this book, because I was bored. I went into this book hoping for a sexy, nasty read. Instead the plot was all over the place.
It opened up just as I thought it would. Aisha and Knox didn't have the best interactions. Aisha was a new business owner of a dance studio that Knox's daughter attends. Knox was a seasoned business man and looked down upon Aisha's decision making. He also was low key attracted to her and tried his best to get under her skin to no avail. They unexpectedly cross paths in the erotica realm and this was one place he felt like he could make Aisha come undone.. Their connection was everything.
At about 60% I was ready to be done. The plot shifts and they are focused on real life. That's fine, but all the back and forth and drama did not live up to the first half of the book. Knox and Aisha are trying to figure out how to be together beyond their dom and sub relationship and the struggle was real. The lack of communication on Knox's behalf and his wishy washy ways just didn't make me believe he was a real Dom. It just wasn't as cohesive as it needed to be to keep my focus.
January 17, 2023
To be Black & Kinky, To be Black & In the BDSM World— this hits different. & Authors & participants would be remiss if they did not acknowledge that. A.H. executed this book flawlessly. When I gather my thoughts, I’m going to go into HEAVY detail about Plié because what she wrote is special!!
Consent, continued communication of consent📌, TRUST, freedom, passion, sexual liberation for both parties. I loveee how the Sir X & Baby Doll clearly communicated their consent, kinks, boundaries.
The Kink Scenes?!!! I was ready to throw my panties on the stage! Dead ass. This was one of the most beautifully filthy, sexy & erotically intimate stories EVER. That way A. H. wrote tf outta that degradation praise kink combo 😮💨
Buy this ebook, then book the physical because this is a lesson-plan📌
Consent, continued communication of consent📌, TRUST, freedom, passion, sexual liberation for both parties. I loveee how the Sir X & Baby Doll clearly communicated their consent, kinks, boundaries.
The Kink Scenes?!!! I was ready to throw my panties on the stage! Dead ass. This was one of the most beautifully filthy, sexy & erotically intimate stories EVER. That way A. H. wrote tf outta that degradation praise kink combo 😮💨
Buy this ebook, then book the physical because this is a lesson-plan📌
February 5, 2023
Whew 🔥
Soooo where do I even start? Lol! Knox and Aisha start off as enemies with him always making smart ass comments to Aisha during his daughter's ballet classes. Come to find out all of the animosity Knox has for Aisha is a bluff and he’s truly enamored with her. Fast forward the meet up in a Dom/Sub scene play club with hidden identities, and from there the story unfolds. The sex scenes were fire and even the scenes where they acted moments out with no penetration were so good! Not only were the scenes sexy, you could feel the tension, feel them having their guards up, and the more comfortable they got those guards came down. It was such great writing that it all flowed so well. Even the back story drama was perfect and not too much. The side characters had depth and made me curious to want to know more about them. In short the writing was amazing! Knox and Aisha were a vibe!! Once they got through their storm of outside drama and let go of their traumas of the past, they could finally get to their HFN! I really wanted more from the epilogue, but understand they may be referenced in a later book. BDSM isn’t even my thing but the detail and care in the descriptions in this book has me considering it and how it affects your life in every way. Again this book was phenomenal from start to finish and I definitely recommend!
Soooo where do I even start? Lol! Knox and Aisha start off as enemies with him always making smart ass comments to Aisha during his daughter's ballet classes. Come to find out all of the animosity Knox has for Aisha is a bluff and he’s truly enamored with her. Fast forward the meet up in a Dom/Sub scene play club with hidden identities, and from there the story unfolds. The sex scenes were fire and even the scenes where they acted moments out with no penetration were so good! Not only were the scenes sexy, you could feel the tension, feel them having their guards up, and the more comfortable they got those guards came down. It was such great writing that it all flowed so well. Even the back story drama was perfect and not too much. The side characters had depth and made me curious to want to know more about them. In short the writing was amazing! Knox and Aisha were a vibe!! Once they got through their storm of outside drama and let go of their traumas of the past, they could finally get to their HFN! I really wanted more from the epilogue, but understand they may be referenced in a later book. BDSM isn’t even my thing but the detail and care in the descriptions in this book has me considering it and how it affects your life in every way. Again this book was phenomenal from start to finish and I definitely recommend!
October 22, 2025
This book was different! I feel like it didn’t grab my attention & hold it at all. I found myself having to reread parts because I zoned out.
The “enemy to lovers” plot was enjoyable, & the spicy scenes between Knox & Aisha were everything! However, something about the other things going on in the story just didn’t capture me! Even the relationship that developed into love & Knox & Aisha living together wasn’t all that believable.
I love Trinity, she was a babydoll! I love Knox’s parents & Aisha’s grandparents as well! Mila, Sal, & Devon were good friends! I couldn’t stand Chantal or Roxana. With that being said, I’m not eager to read Sal’s story 😬😬..
The “enemy to lovers” plot was enjoyable, & the spicy scenes between Knox & Aisha were everything! However, something about the other things going on in the story just didn’t capture me! Even the relationship that developed into love & Knox & Aisha living together wasn’t all that believable.
I love Trinity, she was a babydoll! I love Knox’s parents & Aisha’s grandparents as well! Mila, Sal, & Devon were good friends! I couldn’t stand Chantal or Roxana. With that being said, I’m not eager to read Sal’s story 😬😬..
December 5, 2023
Key takeaway: A bit of a mixed bag
Likes:
✔️celebration of black love
✔️kinky
✔️queer
✔️focus on healing from trauma & going to therapy
✔️female narrator does a bang-up job with her voice acting
Dislikes:
✔️we never go deep enough; the topics brought up in the book deserve more
✔️male narrator has an AWFUL voice for every single female character. Think the sort of high-pitched voice a 14-year-old boy would use to mock a girl 😬
Likes:
✔️celebration of black love
✔️kinky
✔️queer
✔️focus on healing from trauma & going to therapy
✔️female narrator does a bang-up job with her voice acting
Dislikes:
✔️we never go deep enough; the topics brought up in the book deserve more
✔️male narrator has an AWFUL voice for every single female character. Think the sort of high-pitched voice a 14-year-old boy would use to mock a girl 😬
February 17, 2023
Wow 😅 incredible tension, consent, freedom, boundaries, and kinks. Knox and Aisha's journey and the development of their dom/sub relationships were interesting to me. When they had scenes I felt like I was in the room it was very sexy🥵. Small-scale drama and trauma from parents were a good balance. Though perhaps I'm just being irrational, I felt that Aisha was being very sympathetic toward the blackmail situation because if it was me someone would have had to pay. The side characters were merely present, but I'm curious about them especially Sal.
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January 15, 2023I have so many thoughts 🤸🏾
First things first, this book is more than just dom/sub dynamics. This book is very much about the experiences that impact you. Aisha is on a journey to manage all of her responsibilities while trying to figure out her sexual/love life. Enters in Knox, who, in my opinion, is a hard ass for no reason (there's a reason). Knox wants to be a good dom and unknowingly will learn from Aisha. Flip on power dynamics bc he has to learn from the sub. Ok, that's a first that I've seen, and I felt like the way they experienced it, we were learning along with him. I appreciated that bc I learned a few things. While I found Knox to be abrasive, he isn't what I imagined to be a "dom" but I learned what I think he might be considered a soft top. I dig it. Lots of great communication and taking responsibility for actions but I needed more groveling 😌
Second thing, I can't wait for Mila and Sal's books. It's going to be good and I'm hoping Liam is in the mix somewhere. If you're going to read an AH Cunningham book, you should be prepared for dynamic backstory and also how important community is also very much a part of the plot. Love it. Oh, and we get cameos from Gabo, Mason, and Mariana 🫶🏾
My only critique was that there was a lot of set-up, so it slowed down the plot, but I trust the payoff will be in the rest of the series.
CN: alcoholism, drug addiction and overdose death, childbirth trauma leading to pain pill addiction, emotional abuse, child neglect, revenge porn and blackmail, financial insecurity, caregiver stress, custody visitation dispute, divorce, impact play and humiliation kink, body sizw conversions in ballet, unprotected sex
Disclaimer: I worked on the release and promotion for this release and also received an arc.
First things first, this book is more than just dom/sub dynamics. This book is very much about the experiences that impact you. Aisha is on a journey to manage all of her responsibilities while trying to figure out her sexual/love life. Enters in Knox, who, in my opinion, is a hard ass for no reason (there's a reason). Knox wants to be a good dom and unknowingly will learn from Aisha. Flip on power dynamics bc he has to learn from the sub. Ok, that's a first that I've seen, and I felt like the way they experienced it, we were learning along with him. I appreciated that bc I learned a few things. While I found Knox to be abrasive, he isn't what I imagined to be a "dom" but I learned what I think he might be considered a soft top. I dig it. Lots of great communication and taking responsibility for actions but I needed more groveling 😌
Second thing, I can't wait for Mila and Sal's books. It's going to be good and I'm hoping Liam is in the mix somewhere. If you're going to read an AH Cunningham book, you should be prepared for dynamic backstory and also how important community is also very much a part of the plot. Love it. Oh, and we get cameos from Gabo, Mason, and Mariana 🫶🏾
My only critique was that there was a lot of set-up, so it slowed down the plot, but I trust the payoff will be in the rest of the series.
CN: alcoholism, drug addiction and overdose death, childbirth trauma leading to pain pill addiction, emotional abuse, child neglect, revenge porn and blackmail, financial insecurity, caregiver stress, custody visitation dispute, divorce, impact play and humiliation kink, body sizw conversions in ballet, unprotected sex
Disclaimer: I worked on the release and promotion for this release and also received an arc.
March 1, 2023
This book was great! A smutty romance with an awesome plot. I read this book in two days. Could hardly put it down.
February 18, 2023
I couldn’t finish this one. It started off good but then started to drag at the halfway mark. I love a good enemies to lovers trope but once they got together, that’s when it started to fall off.
February 16, 2023
I had high hopes for Pliè, and I enjoyed it for the most part.
Aisha and Knox were good together. They have friction with one another with Knox always nitpicking the way Aisha runs her dance studio, which his daughter attends and loves; and it’s more annoying when he’s the only parent that has a problem. Aisha handles it with grace though, not allowing him to ruffle her feathers, and I liked that about her.
I enjoyed seeing the ice melt between them as they started to work together for the holiday show. I loved the BDSM aspect of this book, as well as how Aisha and Knox encounter each other in this separate world. I thought their chemistry as Dom/sub was off the hook, better than their chemistry outside of it.
The story started off strong. I thought the writing was strong and very descriptive; the smut is top-tier. My issues came with the length of the story and the third act. I don’t think Pliè needed to be this long. There were some plot points that didn’t need to be included and added all this extra-ness that was exhausting to read at times. By the third act, I was ready for the story to end. I hated the lack of communication and the unneeded drama. It just prolonged the story more than necessary. I was almost skimming to the end.
I really wanted to love this book, but the third act was not the vibe.
Aisha and Knox were good together. They have friction with one another with Knox always nitpicking the way Aisha runs her dance studio, which his daughter attends and loves; and it’s more annoying when he’s the only parent that has a problem. Aisha handles it with grace though, not allowing him to ruffle her feathers, and I liked that about her.
I enjoyed seeing the ice melt between them as they started to work together for the holiday show. I loved the BDSM aspect of this book, as well as how Aisha and Knox encounter each other in this separate world. I thought their chemistry as Dom/sub was off the hook, better than their chemistry outside of it.
The story started off strong. I thought the writing was strong and very descriptive; the smut is top-tier. My issues came with the length of the story and the third act. I don’t think Pliè needed to be this long. There were some plot points that didn’t need to be included and added all this extra-ness that was exhausting to read at times. By the third act, I was ready for the story to end. I hated the lack of communication and the unneeded drama. It just prolonged the story more than necessary. I was almost skimming to the end.
I really wanted to love this book, but the third act was not the vibe.
February 16, 2023
“You see what you do to me? This isn’t just carnal, this is us recognizing we’re kindred spirits and fighting that nature, same as we fight for our place in the world every day. I should have known when I met you... I should have known."
This book was just as sexy as the cover! Plié is the dislike to lovers romance between Aisha, a ballet teacher, and one of her student’s dad, Mr. Knox Davenport. These two don’t get along, but Knox knows his daughter is in love with Aisha and her dance studio, so there’s nothing he can do about it.
Meanwhile, following a painful divorce, Knox has been deepening his inner kink by taking private Dom lessons. The time has come for him to be paired up with a paid submissive who will help test what he’s learned so far. In the Gold Room, he is “X” and his sub is a woman named “Jasmine”. Though they both wear masks, Knox and Aisha have a nagging suspicion about who the other is. But what happens when the masks come off and they want to take things to the next level outside the Gold Room?
I loved the communication between Knox and Aisha. She’d had a bad experience with a Dom before, and Knox has never felt comfortable enough to explore his dominant sexual nature until Aisha. I loved watching their connection go from a sexual one to something more that neither of them wanted. But just know the sexual connection was sensual as HECK. These two were freaky and I was here for it.
The book was definitely hot, but Aisha and Knox both had layers and pasts that they had to work on before being whole for each other. I’ll definitely be reading more from this author!
TROPES: black romance/BIPOC/OWN voices; BDSM; dislike to lovers; single dad; ballet teacher/ballerina heroine; bisexual heroine; forced proximity; hidden identity (at first); the sex is FIRE
TRIGGER WARNINGS: parental abandonment; drug/alcohol abuse/addiction (not H/h)
This book was just as sexy as the cover! Plié is the dislike to lovers romance between Aisha, a ballet teacher, and one of her student’s dad, Mr. Knox Davenport. These two don’t get along, but Knox knows his daughter is in love with Aisha and her dance studio, so there’s nothing he can do about it.
Meanwhile, following a painful divorce, Knox has been deepening his inner kink by taking private Dom lessons. The time has come for him to be paired up with a paid submissive who will help test what he’s learned so far. In the Gold Room, he is “X” and his sub is a woman named “Jasmine”. Though they both wear masks, Knox and Aisha have a nagging suspicion about who the other is. But what happens when the masks come off and they want to take things to the next level outside the Gold Room?
I loved the communication between Knox and Aisha. She’d had a bad experience with a Dom before, and Knox has never felt comfortable enough to explore his dominant sexual nature until Aisha. I loved watching their connection go from a sexual one to something more that neither of them wanted. But just know the sexual connection was sensual as HECK. These two were freaky and I was here for it.
The book was definitely hot, but Aisha and Knox both had layers and pasts that they had to work on before being whole for each other. I’ll definitely be reading more from this author!
TROPES: black romance/BIPOC/OWN voices; BDSM; dislike to lovers; single dad; ballet teacher/ballerina heroine; bisexual heroine; forced proximity; hidden identity (at first); the sex is FIRE
TRIGGER WARNINGS: parental abandonment; drug/alcohol abuse/addiction (not H/h)
November 1, 2025
Awww man, I wanted to like it bc yay for black erotica. I'm trying to sit with my thoughts about this story, but critical thinking isn't necessary and I want to move on to my next read.
I like to read for the spice but stay for the story, or the other way around. If a story is only smut-based with no real storyline, that's cool with me too. Ergo, if it's gonna have a story, be interesting and follow through with the ideas. This one fell flat for me.
This story might've been more effective on the vibe if I had not listened to the story while reading. I think the male narration ruined it bc his voice for the FMC when they were doing it was almost exactly the same as his voice for the MMC's daughter. This NEEDED dual narration bc he sucked. The FMC craved dessert and chocolate milk after doing it, which was juvenile (taking me back to elementary school) and if the male narrator's voice for the MMC's child and his woman during coitus is about the same... look, it was just a weird ass detail, okay? Narration should enhance the book, not hinder it. So that took me out of it.
Maybe if the story were better, I'd give it a pass? A small part of it was a mystery, but meh not really. There were only one or two "villains" (moreso haters) so the "mystery" only pointed to them. There was also a queer element that was introduced and mentioned a few times but it was eventually discarded instead of being followed through. This book was a lot of things, like the author knew how the story would end, but couldn't make up their mind about how to get there. I had fun with it at first (see my Kindle notes), but then it got lackluster and repetitive for me towards the last third.
I like to read for the spice but stay for the story, or the other way around. If a story is only smut-based with no real storyline, that's cool with me too. Ergo, if it's gonna have a story, be interesting and follow through with the ideas. This one fell flat for me.
This story might've been more effective on the vibe if I had not listened to the story while reading. I think the male narration ruined it bc his voice for the FMC when they were doing it was almost exactly the same as his voice for the MMC's daughter. This NEEDED dual narration bc he sucked. The FMC craved dessert and chocolate milk after doing it, which was juvenile (taking me back to elementary school) and if the male narrator's voice for the MMC's child and his woman during coitus is about the same... look, it was just a weird ass detail, okay? Narration should enhance the book, not hinder it. So that took me out of it.
Maybe if the story were better, I'd give it a pass? A small part of it was a mystery, but meh not really. There were only one or two "villains" (moreso haters) so the "mystery" only pointed to them. There was also a queer element that was introduced and mentioned a few times but it was eventually discarded instead of being followed through. This book was a lot of things, like the author knew how the story would end, but couldn't make up their mind about how to get there. I had fun with it at first (see my Kindle notes), but then it got lackluster and repetitive for me towards the last third.
September 18, 2023
One of the most interesting takes on BDSM romances I’ve ever read. Usually the BDSM romances I’ve read feature an experienced Dom and sometimes the Sub is experienced and sometimes, a complete newbie. In this one, Knox, the Dom, is a divorced single dad looking to gain more experience and Aisha is the more experienced Sub tasked with giving him some practice and feedback on his skills. The two also have a contentious relationship outside the kink world as Aisha is a dance teacher who runs the dance school Knox’s daughter attends. When they are doing their scenes, they wear masks to keep their identities a secret from each other but Knox knows right away that it’s Aisha and at a certain point, takes his mask off to eliminate the anonymity of their scenes but does it without any warning much less asking for consent, and I found that really off-putting.
There are several instances where Knox is less than forthcoming and I’m really glad that Aisha took him to task for his behavior. He kept making decisions for her but leaving her in the dark and honestly, I wish the grovel had been a little deeper. Overall, I did like the story but I could have also done without painting Knox’s ex wife as one of the villains (though she does redeem herself to some degree).
Content notes: mention of addiction to pills, mention of alcohol and drug addiction, parental abandonment and neglect, financial worries
There are several instances where Knox is less than forthcoming and I’m really glad that Aisha took him to task for his behavior. He kept making decisions for her but leaving her in the dark and honestly, I wish the grovel had been a little deeper. Overall, I did like the story but I could have also done without painting Knox’s ex wife as one of the villains (though she does redeem herself to some degree).
Content notes: mention of addiction to pills, mention of alcohol and drug addiction, parental abandonment and neglect, financial worries
July 9, 2024
ate this right up! first of all, these two were nastyyyy, there’s one scene that specifically comes to mind, jesus lord🙂↕️
besides that they were also getting real deep at times and my lil heart couldn’t take it😭
this was an overall fun, kinky, feel good book, and i can’t wait to tune into the next one
my only con, i listened to the audiobook and the male narrator was tragic when it came to female characters voices🧍🏾♀️
besides that they were also getting real deep at times and my lil heart couldn’t take it😭
this was an overall fun, kinky, feel good book, and i can’t wait to tune into the next one
my only con, i listened to the audiobook and the male narrator was tragic when it came to female characters voices🧍🏾♀️
February 17, 2023
This book was long for absolutely no reason at all. I wouldn’t even say it was erotica let alone a book on BDSM.. FELL FLAT
February 2, 2023
Love Story!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! A love story. Not a typical love story but a story that had you diving into the Dom/Sub life. Knox and Aisha gave us a real performance. I really enjoyed this book! My first by this author.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! A love story. Not a typical love story but a story that had you diving into the Dom/Sub life. Knox and Aisha gave us a real performance. I really enjoyed this book! My first by this author.
March 2, 2023
Wheeeeeew Chile, the way Ms Cunningham sprinkled the spice on this one!!!
Hercules...Hercules...Hercules!!!!!
Please let there be a book 2!
Hercules...Hercules...Hercules!!!!!
Please let there be a book 2!
April 14, 2024
3.5 starssssss
UPDATE:
I was soooooooo hyped for this book. I ended up getting the audible and idk if I was too excited or what but it didn’t hold my attention well. I had to go back and listen to some parts and it took me wayyyyy too long to finish because of that.
Buttttt, I will say I enjoyed it.. especially the “I feel sexy asf” scenes 😏😏
UPDATE:
I was soooooooo hyped for this book. I ended up getting the audible and idk if I was too excited or what but it didn’t hold my attention well. I had to go back and listen to some parts and it took me wayyyyy too long to finish because of that.
Buttttt, I will say I enjoyed it.. especially the “I feel sexy asf” scenes 😏😏
December 29, 2023
There was crack in this book. This has to be one of the best eroticas I’ve read this year. From the hilarious character banter to the genuine, organic friendships to the added hint of suspense, I could not put this book down. What I loved most was the fantastic kink representation, and I could tell that the author took the time to ensure everything was accurate and depicted thoroughly. I also appreciated how this story shed light on important topics such as toxic parents and learning how to set boundaries with them. Overall, this book was great. As my first read by this author, it definitely made a great first impression. I cannot wait to dive into the second book of this series.
October 17, 2023
Oh I had a time reading this one!
Started yesterday afternoon and finished this evening 🥰
The spice was perfect! I loved the anticipation and the build up of Aisha and Knox’s relationship.
It was also interesting to learn about the Dom/sub relationship especially in a black relationship. I especially loved that Aisha and Knoxs relationship was so much more than just d/s there was a genuine relationship, genuine love, and chemistry.
I definitely want to read the next book in this series.
Started yesterday afternoon and finished this evening 🥰
The spice was perfect! I loved the anticipation and the build up of Aisha and Knox’s relationship.
It was also interesting to learn about the Dom/sub relationship especially in a black relationship. I especially loved that Aisha and Knoxs relationship was so much more than just d/s there was a genuine relationship, genuine love, and chemistry.
I definitely want to read the next book in this series.
February 10, 2023
Knox + Aisha, 4.5 ⭐️
This book had everything, whew😮💨
Enemies to lovers, skating the fine line of the praise/degradation kink, before, during, and after care all tied into the sweetest love story!
The only parts I didn’t like were Knox’s knee jerk reactions which caused unnecessary problems, but even those are understandable in context of the story.
This book had everything, whew😮💨
Enemies to lovers, skating the fine line of the praise/degradation kink, before, during, and after care all tied into the sweetest love story!
The only parts I didn’t like were Knox’s knee jerk reactions which caused unnecessary problems, but even those are understandable in context of the story.
October 27, 2023
The hottest thing about this book is the cover. Unfortunately, this story was just flat and boring. It took me forever to read, it felt really long. While reading I kept waiting for something steamy and exciting but nothing happened. Every other page I wanted to dnf. Sorry but this wasn’t for me.
June 13, 2023
So good 👏❤️
March 13, 2024
All smut, little plot lol. Very cute, quick read
January 29, 2023
4.5 rounded up
January 9, 2023
Received an Arc in exchange for an honest review. Thank you A.H Cunningham your pen is unmatched. I'm always excited to see what she writes and she always delivers.
Communication ✔
Charcater development ✔
Smut 😵✔✔✔✔✔
Rep✔.
Content Warnings Include
Supporting characters with addiction
Supporting characters in recovery
Recounts of a contentious divorce
Recounts of postpartum depression
Main characters attending NAR anon
Revenge Porn
Unprotected Sex
Kink Dynamics
Communication ✔
Charcater development ✔
Smut 😵✔✔✔✔✔
Rep✔.
Content Warnings Include
Supporting characters with addiction
Supporting characters in recovery
Recounts of a contentious divorce
Recounts of postpartum depression
Main characters attending NAR anon
Revenge Porn
Unprotected Sex
Kink Dynamics
November 25, 2025
Maannnnn I ate that up! I needed a good romance pallet cleanse and this did it for me.
January 23, 2023
**Received an ARC for an honest review! Thank you A. H. Cunningham for the privilege of receiving a copy!!
I didn’t know what to expect when I initially read the synopsis…a dance teacher, a parent of one of the students, both black, and both expressing their sexuality within a D/s relationship. Whew! A.H. Cunningham I was impressed at the real and nuanced way you approached a lifestyle that ALOT of people do not know about, talk about, let alone try out!! To craft a story that was so human and filled with love I hope this inspires the readers of this book to think of love…especially black love with the possibility of being non linear and boundless!
Knox and Aisha’s love story is passionate, kinky, and unlike any black romance I’ve read! I can’t wait for the masses to read this book and I hope they love it as much as I did!!!
I didn’t know what to expect when I initially read the synopsis…a dance teacher, a parent of one of the students, both black, and both expressing their sexuality within a D/s relationship. Whew! A.H. Cunningham I was impressed at the real and nuanced way you approached a lifestyle that ALOT of people do not know about, talk about, let alone try out!! To craft a story that was so human and filled with love I hope this inspires the readers of this book to think of love…especially black love with the possibility of being non linear and boundless!
Knox and Aisha’s love story is passionate, kinky, and unlike any black romance I’ve read! I can’t wait for the masses to read this book and I hope they love it as much as I did!!!
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