Praise for Niobia Bryant’s Books
Admission of Love
“It’s very rare that a new author writes such a great book that’s such a keeper…”
—Romance in Color
“Niobia Bryant is off to a good start…a very strong three-heart read…added to my Emerging Authors’ list.”
—Romance Reader
“A well-crafted story with engaging secondary characters.”
—Affaire de Coeur
Three Times a Lady
“…this sneaky little romance heats up gradually, then sizzles until done…”
—Doubleday’s Black Expression Book Club
“…a refreshing read with wonderful characters and a ‘true family.’ A wonderful TOP PICK for the month of June!”
—Romantic Times, TOP PICK
Heavenly Match
“…is a wonderfully romantic story with an air of mystery and suspense that draws the reader in…”
—R.A.W.Sistaz Review
Can’t Get Next to You
“‘Sexy as sin’ describes this provocative novel to a T.”
—Romantic Times, TOP PICK
“So check out this funny and sexy romance story because Niobia Bryant has written a gem.”
—Imani Book Club
Let’s Do It Again
“Run to the bookstore and pick up this delightful read. This reunion story is touching, warm, sensuous, and at times, sad. But just try to put Bryant’s book down.”
—Romantic Times, TOP PICK
“Could It Be?”/You Never Know
“Comical and sexy best describe…Bryant’s latest endeavor. Bryant does an excellent job…”
—Romantic Times
Heated
“Explosive chemistry makes for steamy reading that will be difficult to put down.”
—Romantic Times
Other Books by Niobia Bryant
Admission of Love
Three Times a Lady
Heavenly Match
Can’t Get Next to You
Let’s Do It Again
Count on This
Heated
Live and Learn
“Could It Be?” in
You Never Know
LIVE and LEARN
NIOBIA BRYANT
KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP.
http://www.kensingtonbooks.com
After eight books, I’m going to be selfish
and dedicate this one to my damn self.
Hats off to me for my hard work in
getting here and going even further.
(Yup, I went there. LOL)
Acknowledgments
To my family, friends, and loved ones—thank you for your love and support.
Big shouts to everyone at Compliments Hair Studio on North Maple Avenue in Irvington, New Jersey—yes, that was a shameless plug. LOL!
To the readers, this is different from my romance. It is the next level in my writing career. I thank y’all for having an open mind, heart, and wallet. Love y’all.
To Claudia Menza, thank you for your ear.
To Karen Thomas, thank you for the belief in my words.
To Gloria Naylor and Tina McElroy Ansa—my two favorite writers—thank you for putting pen to paper. You both inspire me.
To the haters—thank you for pushing me to step up my game every chance I get.
Contents
Prologue: Ladies
PART ONE
1: “Whassup y’all? I’m Alizé.”
2: “Hello, how are you doing? I am Cristal.”
3: “Hey. I’m Moët.”
4: “I’m Dom. What?”
5: Alizé
6: Cristal
7: Moët
8: Dom
9: Cristal
10: Moët
11: Dom
12: Alizé
13: Cristal
14: Moët
15: Dom
PART TWO
16: Alizé
17: Cristal
18: Dom
19: Moët
20: Cristal
21: Alizé
22: Cristal
23: Alizé
24: Moët
25: Dom
26: Alizé
27: Cristal
28: Moët
29: Dom
30: Alizé
31: Cristal
32: Moët
33: Alizé
34: Dom
35: Cristal
PART THREE
36: Alizé
37: Moët
38: Dom
39: Cristal
40: Moët
41: Alizé
42: Dom
43: Cristal
44: Alizé
45: Dom
46: Moët
47: Cristal
48: Alizé
49: Dom
50: Moët
51: Cristal
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Prologue
Ladies
“Check this bitch out.”
Three more pairs of eyes varying in shades of brown immediately darted like bullets to the feet of their unknowing victim. The woman sashayed by their table in the crowded nightclub with her head held high, unaware of their catty criticism and disdainful looks.
“Pay-less,” the four friends sang in mocking unison, distaste obvious on their faces as they thought of the national shoe store specializing in low-end