She’s a gem. And on an entirely different level than the women I’m accustomed to.
She’s loyal and about her paper. That’s why I’d sacrifice the only friendships I’d ever known, wait for however long it took her to be ready, and happily sever ties with anyone who didn’t agree with or was against our union. Because the little spoiled brat that I once considered off-limits had given me a taste of her forbidden fruit and there was nothing I’d stop at to maintain the privilege of burying my seeds in her garden.
He’s a friend. And doesn’t mind risking it all for me.
The truth is, I just can’t get enough of him. From his jet-black skin to his uncompromisingly addictive smile, he has me in a chokehold. However, our union isn’t as simple as we wish it was. That’s why I can’t see myself breaking my brothers’ hearts, destroying our family’s dynamic, or disappointing the man that means the most to me to be with him. I’d already cost him enough pain and suffering for the sake of love. I couldn’t bring myself to do it again.
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“Channing was the epitome of Black culture, every inch of the city. And we loved it for that.”
The Eisenbergs – Respected, black millionaires ✨
Lyric is the cherished daughter and sister to Channing’s most respected men and spoiled by everyone around her. After barely surviving an abusive relationship that resulted in an eight-year prison sentence for her brother Luca, the approval from family on her life choices weighs heavily on her heart. Still carrying around the weight of guilt for the consequences of her choices in love she has not pursued any loving relationships since the tragic accident.
Keanu (Ken) was born to a drug addicted mother and raised by his aunt and uncle right across the street from the Eisenbergs- thus starting their lifelong friendship 🔗. Keanu’s infatuation with everything “street life” ignited a father-son bond between himself and the family’s patriarch – securing his place as an honorary member of the family🤎. Keanu found solace and purpose within the Eisenberg family at a time when he desperately needed it; however, a forbidden love that has blossomed between himself and Lyric threatens to unravel his bond between the very men who have become his pillars of strength.
I almost DNF (did not finish) this book, because I felt the storyline dragged in terms of getting both lovers on the same page…a Slow Burn❤️🔥. However, I am glad I kept reading to receive this story’s intense message on loyalty and love💌.
The back-and-forth dance of emotions between Keanu and Lyric, in the beginning, had me stressed! I’m not going to lie, it tested my patience. However, the story unfolds, their love for one another blossoms into such a beautiful bond making it worth the wait.
The story unfolds and layers of their love are peeled back exposing an intense passion between them🔥. The rawness and vulnerability between Lyric and Keanu during their most intimate moments blew me away! There’s choking, spitting, biting, and pulling…and I was locked in for all of it! 💦💦
Keanu and Lyric’s fiery exchanges ignite the pages and infuse the story with a sizzling energy that is impossible to resist❤️🔥.
The evolution of Keanu & Lyric’s relationship starts slow and unsure as they are up against conflicting emotions and moral dilemmas. Keanu struggles to erase the past scorn in Lyric’s heart so that their love can grow. However, once ignited their love blazes with an intensity that is undeniable. Lyric’s story is as a reminder that when two hearts are meant to be together nothing can extinguish the flames that burn between them 🌹.