An instant New York Times bestseller! “Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation, providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls. Groundbreaking, heart-wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era.” —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles 

Award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines mystery that exposes horrific secrets hiding behind the limelight and embraces the power of a young woman’s voice.

When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields?

Before there was a dead body, Enchanted’s dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey’s charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Now he’s dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted.

“Never have I read a story that so flawlessly hits the highest high and lowest low notes of Black girlhood in pursuit of the American Dream.” —Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Ugh, what the what did I just listen to?!
Last night , a friend told me they were reading this book. (It was Twinsie Jo. I’m sure you will be seeing her review soon if you haven’t already.) I was intrigued with the blurb, so I dove right in.
For at least 75% of this book, I was either irritated or angry. The other 25%, I was confused af. I’m still replaying it in my head, waiting for my friend to finish so we can compare notes.  Well notes have been compared and it seems her feelings matched mine. lol I love an impromptu buddy read!

If you have limits to what you will read, I would highly suggest reading the trigger warnings first.
I love this author, and even though I know she can write an epic twist, I never see them coming.

I was done being an assassin when I was hired to find her.
She was the beautiful wolf shifter that shook my world.

Sparks flew from the moment I laid eyes on her.
But I had to lie to get the job done.
Jolene’s wolf shifter clan is after her life.
She escaped them as a child but has no clue how much danger she’s in.

Pretending to be just a guest at her bed and breakfast is one thing.
Telling her I don’t love her is another.
It was my job to capture her.
Now I’ve made it my duty to protect her.

Jolene’s enemies would have to defeat me to get to her.
But will she think of me as the enemy once she finds out the truth?

Each book in this sexy-as-sin series can each be read as standalones, and has no cliffhangers, but are best read in order.

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Review by Twinsie Melinda

This is the third book in a box set I picked up simply because I was in the mood for a shifter book.

This was another quick read and was just as enjoyable as the other books. This book was about Jolene and Peter.

Jolene is a little down on herself after 2 of her “sisters” found and married amazing men. When weather bring in an unexpected guest to the bed and breakfast Jolene is now trying to fight her attraction to the stranger.

Peter was hired by Jolene clan to find her and return her to the clan. Once he meets Jolene he feels something different. When he realizes Jolene is his mate he has to get her to trust him after he lied about why he was there. He is dedicated to keeping Jolene and the others from their clans.

I loved seeing Peter try to make things right after lying to everyone.  I Like that reunions that are coming up in these books. Watching Peter and Jolene fight their feelings and seeing them learn about each other had me flipping those pages. I cannot wait to hear the rest of the ladies stories.

Serena Meadows has always been obsessed with writing short stories since she was in junior high school. She writes paranormal romance stories of all types but writing about sexy steamy alpha shifters is her passion. She lives in Denver with her two dogs. On her downtime (which is rare), she enjoys hiking and camping in the mountains or riding her bike with her own alpha male to keep her safe and warm. Typically she enjoys an evening curled up buried in a good book or watching Netflix. She also enjoys time with good friends.

Serena is excited to share her work with all of you and looking forward to interacting with her fans!

Caterina
As the only daughter of a formidable capo, my existence unfolded within the confines of a gilded cage. At eighteen, I would become a pawn in the intricate game of power, destined to be wed to a high-ranking member of my father’s regime. My fate oscillated between my father’s grasp and that of my future husband. Fleeing was not an option; they would track me down relentlessly. In an act of both self-preservation and rebellion, I sought refuge in a local convent—the sole sanctuary untouched by the shadows of the mafia. Yet, before I could take my final vows, the devil himself knocked at my door — a devastatingly handsome blonde-haired, blue-eyed rogue. With an Irish accent that sent shivers down my spine, he declared me his future wife. No one had touched me; no one would. But despite my aversion to a forced marriage, an irresistible attraction brewed between us— for he was both poison and wine.

Callum
When I abducted a nun, my expectations were simple—she’d be submissive, pliable, the ideal mafia wife. Little did I imagine that the fiery brunette would wield a mouth and body I craved, both in and out of the bedroom. She was a means to an end—a marriage forged out of convenience, a strategic alliance with an enemy family to solidify our standing in the underworld. Tradition dictated that I claim her, yet the last thing I’d do is coerce her. She won’t be forced. I promised she would beg me to take her, and anyone who dared to touch her would die. For she was mine and mine alone.

In the unforgiving realm of the underworld, brace yourself for an electrifying romance pulsating with danger and desire.

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Review by Twinsie Melinda

I picked this up on Amazon. I enjoy a good mafia book and this one looked entertaining.

Caterina a mafia princess joined a convent to avoid an arranged marriage to a sadistic man. She was a few years out from taking the oath to become a nun and one day out from her 21st birthday she was abducted by an Irish mob family.

When Callum took Caterina, he thought he was getting a meek mild mannered almost nun that would be obedient and docile mafia wife. Well, he found out he underestimated his future bride when she fought him and shot him when they tried to take her. Seriously, she is a mafia princess she can hold her own. Let me tell you she sure kept him on his toes.

I loved that Callum was this rough tough mafia man but when it came the women in his life he was so sweet and loving towards them. He would do anything to protect them from anyone and anything. I enjoyed most of the characters in this book. From Callum and Caterina to his brothers and sister to her brothers. Callum, his brothers and Caterina brothers are not like any other Mafia bosses. I want to know more about both families. Seriously, want to find out more about Caterina’s brother. I will be reading more of this series.

Katie Ashley is a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon Top Three Best-Selling author of both Indie and Traditionally published books. She’s written rockers, bikers, manwhores with hearts of gold, New Adult, and Young Adult. She lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia with her daughter, Olivia, her rescue mutts, Belle and Elsa, and her two cats, Mama Kitty and Luna. She has a slight obsession with The Golden Girls, Shakespeare, Harry Potter, and Star Wars.

With a BA in English, a BS in Secondary English Education, and a Masters in Adolescent English Education, she spent eleven years teaching both middle and high school English, as well as a few adjunct college English classes. As of January 2013, she became a full-time writer.

Although she is a life-long Georgia peach, she loves traveling the country and world meeting readers. Most days, you can find her being a hermit, styling leggings, and binging on Netflix whenever her daughter isn’t monopolizing the TV with Paw Patrol or Frozen.

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