2020 Recap for SB3TZ
2020 has been an interestingly difficult year for a lot of us and some of us have thrived. The one thing the three of us could count on was coming together each month to discuss the Book of the Month. In the midst of everything, we kept on reading and looked forward to sharing our thoughts with you. We’re excited to give our take on where the BoMs of 2020 fit in for us. We love reading and retelling the story because it just feels good. Reading and talking about what you read with people who get it is EVERYTHING. Even when we disagree😂 Here’s a list of…
June’s Book of the Month: I Thought I Knew You by Renée A. Moses
Below is Episode 17 and it’s full of spoilers. If you haven’t read I Thought I Knew You, skip down to our reviews. Mekhi Fuller did the one thing he vowed he’d never do: break his wife’s heart. He thinks forgiveness is a given in marriage. All he wants is his family intact and will do whatever it takes to keep it that way. If he loses them, he’ll have nothing left. Nina is ready to change her name back to Harris. Her kids and her restaurant are all she cares about. Trusting her husband takes more effort than she’s willing to give after he betrayed her. Mekhi has…
May’s Book of the Month: My Heart is Your Secret by Chelsea Maria
Below is Episode 16 and it’s full of spoilers. If you haven’t read My Heart is Your Secret, skip down to our reviews. I can’t breathe.And I don’t want to breathe.I don’t want to breathe my air.I’d rather embed our veins together so his oxygen can flow into me.I’d rather us be one… Keatyn had no idea how much I needed her. With each passing day that went by without touching her… kissing her… I became more ill. Atlas fell in love with me when he thought it was impossible… I fell in love with him knowing it was guaranteed. I wanted Keatyn to be so in love with…
April’s Book of the Month: Anything Goes by A.C. Taylor
Below is Episode 15 and it’s full of spoilers. If you haven’t read Anything Goes, skip down to our reviews. From the moment Alauni saw Law Montgomery, she knew that she wanted him. But he was the one thing that she didn’t mess around with…he was a cop. Law doesn’t care about Alauni’s attempts to stay away from him. He knows what he wants, and given the way that her body responds to him, he’s pretty sure that he can get it. But his need for her goes beyond the physical. He sees Alauni in a way that she doesn’t even recognize. He knows her heart, and he’s determined…
March’s Book of the Month: The Cost of Loving You by Renée A. Moses
Below is Episode 14 and it’s full of spoilers. If you haven’t read The Cost of Loving You, skip down to our reviews. Nina and Mekhi Fuller have it all together on paper. Love, family, and successful careers. However, Nina being a business owner requires the type of time and commitment Mekhi isn’t ecstatic about giving up. Success demands sacrifice. Will their love for each other be enough to survive temporarily unmet needs? Noelle Harris wants to find the type of love her parents had. Man after man, she searches for the one that will give her the love story of her dreams. Devin Simmons blows into her world,…
February’s Book of the Month: Just Wanna Mean the Most to You by Grey Huffington
Below is Episode 13 and it’s full of spoilers. If you haven’t read Just Wanna Mean the Most to You, skip down to our reviews. Inexplicable. Advance Reviewer’s Thoughts “I loveeeee it! It’s beautiful and sexy af.” “Everyone needs a Wolfe!” Telicia’s Review Great story. I couldn’t put the book down. I love me some Wolfe, he’s just the perfect guy 🥰. I just want to mean the most to him! Bridgette’s Review I loved this. Wolf Netherland had me on an emotional rollercoaster. I knew he had strong feelings for Haiti but he just couldn’t stick with it when things didn’t go the way he planned SMH. Wolf…
December’s Book of the Month: Falling for a Knight by Té Russ
Below is Episode 12 and full of spoilers. If you haven’t read Falling for a Knight, skip down to our reviews. While vacationing in Trinidad, world-renowned photographer Roman Knight unexpectedly acquires a new muse, Cynthia Tremaine. Their chemistry is off the charts and they can’t resist giving into a night of passion together. Neither of them expected to see each other again after they parted ways…but fate seemed to have other plans. Telicia’s Review A modern-day evil witch stepmom story. I enjoyed being a part of Cyn’s life. She was my fav character ❤️. Losing both of her parents made me really feel for her. I’m so glad she…
November’s Book of the Month: Shots Not Taken by Nicole Falls
Below is Episode 11 and full of spoilers. If you haven’t read Shots Not Taken, skip down to our reviews. “If there isn’t a risk, is it worth wanting at all?” Starting Forward for the Tennessee Trojans Nikolas Verette hasn’t always lived the golden life. After personal setbacks placed barriers in his path to professional basketball superstardom, he took to approaching life with the motto “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. Following his passions leads him to an opportunity of a lifetime, but he is in need of a slight bit of assistance to achieve his goal. Enter Jayde Turner, a smart-mouthed, straight shooter who is…
October’s Book of the Month: Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan
Episode 10 is full of spoilers if you haven’t read this book. Continue to our reviews to avoid us giving away everything! A deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion. Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad. Cheated on, betrayed, exposed.My perfect life blew up in my face and I’m still picking up the pieces.The last thing I need is her.A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can’t resist.Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plansfrom the moment our eyes meet.I promised myself I wouldn’t trust a woman again,but I’ve never wanted anyone the way I…
September’s Book of the Month: He Who Is A Protector by Love Belvin
If you don’t want the story ruined for you, skip the episode and check out our reviews below. “You’ve discovered my weakness, Nalib?” “I have the power, Sadik.” “That you do. Be careful how you execute it. I’m an Ellis; abuse of power won’t be tolerated.”“Only if your authority acts in favor of my heart.” She now has the power, but he remains in control. The Ellis family is in turmoil, facing their most challenging opponent yet. In addition, there’s death, illness, betrayal, confusion, and countless new adjustments the family must endure. Can Bilan and Sadik’s love withstand it all? Bilan has always wanted a family. Sadik proposed his was the…
