Book Review: Fantasy by RHAYNE 2.5 stars + Giveaway (AA Romance)

All I Ever Wanted
Forbidden Love Series Book 1
by RHAYNE
Genre: African American Urban Fiction,
Contemporary Romance
McKenzie Taylor worked hard building his successful architecture business from
the ground up. Now, after five years of marriage, he is ready to start a family.
Sharon, his wife, feels neglected and doesn’t
agree with him. She feels that a child would only complicate things.
After all, if McKenzie doesn’t have time for her, how will he be
there for his child?
Feeling lonely and craving attention,
Sharon confides in Byron Jefferson, one of McKenzie’s clients. He
seems perfect, giving her all the attention, she’s been longing for
in her marriage. But is the grass really greener on the other side?
As McKenzie struggles to make things right between them, he
notices changes in Sharon and hires a private investigator. To his
dismay, he finds out that Sharon is not the woman he thought she was.
Will he forgive her and salvage their marriage, or will he seek revenge?
Get ready for the thrill of your life. All I Ever
Wanted is like being on a roller coaster, filled with twists and
turns that will give you an adrenaline rush but leave you wanting
more. So, sit back and enjoy the ride!
**On sale for only .99 cents July 13– 18!!**
Fantasy
Forbidden Love Series Book 2
This passion-Filled thriller will keep you entertained and wanting more,
as the drama continues with an unwanted pregnancy, attempted murder,
lies, deceit, and betrayal.
When Destini hires Chloe as her
receptionist for FANTASY-an adult call center, they quickly develop a
sisterly bond. But all of that changes when Destini meets Devin -Chloe’s boyfriend.
From the moment Destini met Devin, she
wanted him for herself. Determined to show him that she is the better
choice, she makes her move. But will she win his heart?
When Devin finds himself in the middle of a triangle affair, He has to make a
decision, whether to be with the one he loves or his baby’s momma.
The wrong choice could be fatal.
Forbidden Love
Forbidden Love Series Book 3
During her twenty-one years, Autumn has experienced more setbacks than most
people have in a lifetime, but when she meets Antwan, a reporter for
LA Times, things are about to change. She finds herself captivated by
his world and wants to be a part of it. When the truth about Antwan
is revealed, her world is turned upside down and their lives will
never be the same.
Chloe and Devin are living the perfect life,
but when someone tries to recover a debt from Chloe’s past,
it could cost her everything.
Belinda is a professional hairstylist
who seems to have it all together, but when she pursues David, a
friend of one of her clients, she finds herself addicted to more than
just sex and is left to pick up the pieces as her life spirals out of
control. Can she recover, before it’s too late?
The relationship between Ana and Ty has gone from love to abuse.
Although it would be easy to leave him,
she is forced to continue a working relationship
with him, which may be dangerous to both of them.
This page turner will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat!!!
RHAYNE is the eldest child out of five. She was born and raised in Georgia,
where she currently lives today with her husband and two sons. She
writes women fiction and is the author of the Forbidden Love series,
which comprises three novels entitled: All I Ever wanted, Fantasy,
and Forbidden Love.
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Kim’s Review – Fantasy Book #2:  2.5 Stars What a Brilliant Idea!

Thank you to Sliver Dagger Tours for my free copy for an honest review. All opinions are my own. I was really drawn to this series of books I wanted to read them all!  By the blurbs of each book and the genres. I started off by reading Fantasy book #2. The blurb and idea are fantastic! As I read I had a lot of questions, around the plot, characters and how developed  they  are. It wasn’t the story or idea for the plot itself that I questioned at all, that is the masterpiece of this romantic thriller– the idea it’s brilliant.  What lacked was to read it transferred to paper, I had doubts about characters and how everything played out. It was  a little under developed for me.

We follow the  brilliant idea of this story a love triangle you could say, between Destini, Chloe, and Delvin. Without giving away spoilers for potential readers Destini and Delvin end up married, because Destini told him she is pregnant. However he loves Chloe and Chloe loves him a classic love triangle. It all starts off from a wild party, they had a four-some two couples had sex. This is where doubt crept in for me as a reader from the start,  I could not see why Delvin and Chloe love each other, there is little romance, they had group sex.  The relationship felt underdeveloped to be believable. I could not see their connection outside sex.

As the plot moves forward Destini is not pregnant, and readers are aware she has a plan though. This is where the plot also felt underdeveloped.  As I read, I felt possibly there would have and could have been in reality, sooooo many more challenges for Destini’s plan. Considering what she was trying to pull off. This girl is nuts! And I loved that about the plot– the main female is crazy. However, the lack of challenges, lack of her crazy-ness made everything fall into place, and caused doubt for me. Killing  the ‘thriller’ vibe with no challenges or tension given what she wanted to do. She’s a little under developed also.  I don’t want to give spoilers for readers. Over the course of her fake pregnancy everything ‘went to plan’ more a less with no challenges.  Because of this I guessed where the story was going,  and what’s up ahead  I got it right! No surprises for me.

I don’t want to put readers off and be too negative, but generally as a reader I felt when I finished that, the idea is genius for the story. I just wished the author smoothed over the gaps  in the plot and main character. This would have reduced my doubt as a reader and ability to guess what happens, and make it more realistic, believable etc. I did not read the other books in time, I can’t comment. However if you  like romantic crime thriller give this  a download it today! I am just one reader, you may love it!  I am sure others will love it to the bones!   I would read more from the author, as I said I was drawn to their work generally. For Fantasy book #.2 it’s 2.5 stars from me, for a brilliant idea.

I wish the author a lot of success and a brilliant readership, who love the books to the bone. Thank you to Silver Dagger for my copy again.

 

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