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Tell Me You Love Me
I was never supposed to fall in love, but now I’m obsessed.
For the first time in my life, I know how it feels to kiss a woman. To be with a woman. I can’t keep my hands off Livia. Our new relationship is perfect, but her family – well, most of them hate me, especially her father. He sees my emptiness and knows my darkest secrets. I’m not good enough for his daughter, and according to him, I’m too old for her.
But Livia loves me for who I am, flaws and all, and I’m never letting her go.
Anyone who tries to threaten us – well, they just may wake up the darkness I try so hard to conceal.
For the first time in my life, I know how it feels to kiss a woman. To be with a woman. I can’t keep my hands off Livia. Our new relationship is perfect, but her family – well, most of them hate me, especially her father. He sees my emptiness and knows my darkest secrets. I’m not good enough for his daughter, and according to him, I’m too old for her.
But Livia loves me for who I am, flaws and all, and I’m never letting her go.
Anyone who tries to threaten us – well, they just may wake up the darkness I try so hard to conceal.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 23, 2024
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About the author
Tina Martin
153 books323 followersTINA MARTIN is a talented, romantic suspense fiction writer and the author of over 95 titles. She enjoys Hallmark movies, running and traveling. (PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple authors with this name on Goodreads. If you're following me, look for my logo!)
Amazon: amazon.com/author/tinamartin
Instagram: instagram.com/tinamartinauthor
Facebook: facebook.com/tinamartinauthor
Her books are listed below:
An Unlikely Love Series
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
-
Back to Love Series
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Romance
Crushed
-
A St. Claire Novel Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Major
Zander
Zavier
-
St. Claire Life Series
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Just Being Us (Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Zander & Alyssa Update
-
St. Claire Women Series
Gemma
-
Season of Love Novelettes:
Hot Chocolate
Spring Break
-
The Marriage Chronicles:
Life's A Beach
Falling Out
War Then Love
-
The Boardwalk Bakery Romance:
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3
-
A Lennox in Love Series:
Claiming You
Making You My Business
Wishing That I Was Yours
Caught in the Storm with a Lennox
Before You Say I Do
Winter Wonder
Winter Wedding
The Weekend
-
The Love of Elias Series:
Been In Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine
-
The Blackstone Family Series:
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us
The Things Everson Lost
Candy's Corporate Crush
-
The Champion Brothers Series:
His Paradise Wife
When A Champion Wants You
The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Wives And Champions
The Way Champions Love
His By Spring (A Champion Sister Novel)
A Champion's Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time
-
The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire's Arranged Marriage
Watch Me Take Your Girl
Her Premarital Ex
The Object of His Obsession
Dilvan's Redemption
His Charity Challenge
Different Tastes
As Long As We Got Love
-
The Accidental Series:
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows
-
The Dying to Love Her Series:
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
-
The Dare and Deja Chronicles
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever
-
Standalone Titles:
Secrets On Lake Drive
Can't Just Be His Friend
The Baby Daddy Interviews
Just Like New to the Next Man
Falling Again
The Crush
Vacation Interrupted
Wasn't Supposed to Love Her
What Wifey Wants
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
Weekend Fiance: A Jared and KeShana InstaLove Story
For Ruby: A Micah & Georgiana Short Story
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley
Amazon: amazon.com/author/tinamartin
Instagram: instagram.com/tinamartinauthor
Facebook: facebook.com/tinamartinauthor
Her books are listed below:
An Unlikely Love Series
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
-
Back to Love Series
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Romance
Crushed
-
A St. Claire Novel Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Major
Zander
Zavier
-
St. Claire Life Series
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Just Being Us (Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Zander & Alyssa Update
-
St. Claire Women Series
Gemma
-
Season of Love Novelettes:
Hot Chocolate
Spring Break
-
The Marriage Chronicles:
Life's A Beach
Falling Out
War Then Love
-
The Boardwalk Bakery Romance:
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3
-
A Lennox in Love Series:
Claiming You
Making You My Business
Wishing That I Was Yours
Caught in the Storm with a Lennox
Before You Say I Do
Winter Wonder
Winter Wedding
The Weekend
-
The Love of Elias Series:
Been In Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine
-
The Blackstone Family Series:
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us
The Things Everson Lost
Candy's Corporate Crush
-
The Champion Brothers Series:
His Paradise Wife
When A Champion Wants You
The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Wives And Champions
The Way Champions Love
His By Spring (A Champion Sister Novel)
A Champion's Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time
-
The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire's Arranged Marriage
Watch Me Take Your Girl
Her Premarital Ex
The Object of His Obsession
Dilvan's Redemption
His Charity Challenge
Different Tastes
As Long As We Got Love
-
The Accidental Series:
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows
-
The Dying to Love Her Series:
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
-
The Dare and Deja Chronicles
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever
-
Standalone Titles:
Secrets On Lake Drive
Can't Just Be His Friend
The Baby Daddy Interviews
Just Like New to the Next Man
Falling Again
The Crush
Vacation Interrupted
Wasn't Supposed to Love Her
What Wifey Wants
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
Weekend Fiance: A Jared and KeShana InstaLove Story
For Ruby: A Micah & Georgiana Short Story
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley
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July 24, 2024
Sneaky
I love this couple. First, I will admit, that ending threw me all the way off. I need the next one to hurry along. Wow, relationships are tricky, a couple doesn't need to have family drama too. I'll be back for part three.
I love this couple. First, I will admit, that ending threw me all the way off. I need the next one to hurry along. Wow, relationships are tricky, a couple doesn't need to have family drama too. I'll be back for part three.
February 24, 2025
I enjoyed this one far more than the prelude 🤷🏾♀️. It was funny, almost got teary 🥹 over it. Can’t wait to read the final book in the series.
January 16, 2026
You've got to be super open-minded to read this series because there are a lot of triggers and the characters make some reckless decisions‼️
I was super frustrated at so many points in this story with both Khenji and Olivia. They were irritating and their infutation with each other was sickening 😂 I'm glad that her family members called it out instead of encouraging the delusion lol
I liked that Tina did a great job at exploring mental health through Khenji's character and revealing how men cope with it👌🏾 it got deep and I like that she tied up all loose ends👍🏾.
And that's why you have to stick in there and read it to the end lol. (because you might be tempted to DNF) It slowly starts to make sense and you'll be sitting there like "ohhh, I get it now" lol.
Especially with Olivia's character because she came across as naive and easily manipulated😡. And, I still believe that she's foolish (because how can you marry a man within 3 months of barely knowing him? like seriously?!)
However Tina uses Olivia's character to show us exactly what unconditional love looks like. 😒 (if you can call it that)
Do I think it's believable...? Hell no lol. In my opinion, it's unrealistic. I don't think anyone can be that patient and submissive. A real couple would have marriage counselling ASAP. But somehow they miraculously navigate their issues like pros and communicate perfectly and trust each other. 😒🙄🥱 That's when I remind myself that it's fiction and romance 🤢 lol
I'm also convinced Olivia is in la-la land but in the next book there's a revelation that will flip her world upside down 😉 (can't wait 😈lol). So it will be interesting to see how she takes the news. She seems to take things in stride probably due to her occupation as a therapist? Because it was amazing how she ignored every single red flag about Khenji...🤦🏾♀️
It's a dark obsessive love story with a dose of sweet romance and despite my reservations I thoroughly enjoyed it. My only gripe is the way the spicy scenes were written🙄. The spicy rating is very low 🌶️ there's alot of censoring. I'm not a fan of super spicy but this was extremely PG for me lol like I'm side eyeing the author low-key...lol But she's a great writer so I had to TRY and overlook it. A well deserved 5 star rating for taking on a challenging character like Khenji.
I was super frustrated at so many points in this story with both Khenji and Olivia. They were irritating and their infutation with each other was sickening 😂 I'm glad that her family members called it out instead of encouraging the delusion lol
I liked that Tina did a great job at exploring mental health through Khenji's character and revealing how men cope with it👌🏾 it got deep and I like that she tied up all loose ends👍🏾.
And that's why you have to stick in there and read it to the end lol. (because you might be tempted to DNF) It slowly starts to make sense and you'll be sitting there like "ohhh, I get it now" lol.
Especially with Olivia's character because she came across as naive and easily manipulated😡. And, I still believe that she's foolish (because how can you marry a man within 3 months of barely knowing him? like seriously?!)
However Tina uses Olivia's character to show us exactly what unconditional love looks like. 😒 (if you can call it that)
Do I think it's believable...? Hell no lol. In my opinion, it's unrealistic. I don't think anyone can be that patient and submissive. A real couple would have marriage counselling ASAP. But somehow they miraculously navigate their issues like pros and communicate perfectly and trust each other. 😒🙄🥱 That's when I remind myself that it's fiction and romance 🤢 lol
I'm also convinced Olivia is in la-la land but in the next book there's a revelation that will flip her world upside down 😉 (can't wait 😈lol). So it will be interesting to see how she takes the news. She seems to take things in stride probably due to her occupation as a therapist? Because it was amazing how she ignored every single red flag about Khenji...🤦🏾♀️
It's a dark obsessive love story with a dose of sweet romance and despite my reservations I thoroughly enjoyed it. My only gripe is the way the spicy scenes were written🙄. The spicy rating is very low 🌶️ there's alot of censoring. I'm not a fan of super spicy but this was extremely PG for me lol like I'm side eyeing the author low-key...lol But she's a great writer so I had to TRY and overlook it. A well deserved 5 star rating for taking on a challenging character like Khenji.
August 12, 2024
Inquiring Minds
Ok, surprised but not shocked (yet, I’m relieved he wasn’t going to murder her & freeze the remains for a future gumbo😮💨🤷🏾♀️) by Khenji’s final admitting his darkest secrets to Livia. “Tell Me You Love Me (Tell Me Series - Book 2 of 3)” was a great read, with some suspicious characters/accomplice🤷🏾♀️🤨. Thereafter, Khenji’s eccentric behaviors, introverted nature and allusive tendencies are plausible considering his diagnosis’ and all he witnessed and endured as a child. However, there’s Dr. Colby Augustus (Maricella too) who is full of bovine fecal matter 🙄🥴‼️He’s a joke..the epitome of an elitist, narcissist, paranoid, ulterior motives and a liar…because that lame 🤬rehearsed sob story regarding Livia’s birth parents was BS. Just call me a cynic, but I’m not buying that version with someone else’s money 🥴‼️NOPE 🙂↔️ I don’t believe him! The real question though, why now?…what’s his motivation/objective first telling Khenji (not Livia) this swan song confession⁉️ He’s obviously threatened by Khenji & his influence on Livia. But why? Was Colby somehow the person responsible for his brother’s/fiancé deaths? Clearly there’s more to the saga…”just tell me/us🤷🏾♀️🤭…Why?🤔🫣) inquiring minds want to need/know 📝⁉️
Ok, surprised but not shocked (yet, I’m relieved he wasn’t going to murder her & freeze the remains for a future gumbo😮💨🤷🏾♀️) by Khenji’s final admitting his darkest secrets to Livia. “Tell Me You Love Me (Tell Me Series - Book 2 of 3)” was a great read, with some suspicious characters/accomplice🤷🏾♀️🤨. Thereafter, Khenji’s eccentric behaviors, introverted nature and allusive tendencies are plausible considering his diagnosis’ and all he witnessed and endured as a child. However, there’s Dr. Colby Augustus (Maricella too) who is full of bovine fecal matter 🙄🥴‼️He’s a joke..the epitome of an elitist, narcissist, paranoid, ulterior motives and a liar…because that lame 🤬rehearsed sob story regarding Livia’s birth parents was BS. Just call me a cynic, but I’m not buying that version with someone else’s money 🥴‼️NOPE 🙂↔️ I don’t believe him! The real question though, why now?…what’s his motivation/objective first telling Khenji (not Livia) this swan song confession⁉️ He’s obviously threatened by Khenji & his influence on Livia. But why? Was Colby somehow the person responsible for his brother’s/fiancé deaths? Clearly there’s more to the saga…”just tell me/us🤷🏾♀️🤭…Why?🤔🫣) inquiring minds want to need/know 📝⁉️
September 18, 2024
Tell me you love me book 2
Loved loved loved this book the story is so easy flowing just when you think it's all going well you get hit with something else hated it ended on a cliff hanger. Now I have to wait for the next book. If I had realized that I would have waited until the last one was out and read altogether 😕. Loved the chemistry between the two characters. My only beef is I would have liked slightly more spicy scenes. Well done nice to see black writers getting recognition. I certainly will be reading more of Tina's books.
Loved loved loved this book the story is so easy flowing just when you think it's all going well you get hit with something else hated it ended on a cliff hanger. Now I have to wait for the next book. If I had realized that I would have waited until the last one was out and read altogether 😕. Loved the chemistry between the two characters. My only beef is I would have liked slightly more spicy scenes. Well done nice to see black writers getting recognition. I certainly will be reading more of Tina's books.
July 25, 2024
Then Dark Again
The relationship between Livia and Khenji was off the charts. Soulmates was the word for them. The quirky way they connected to all the things that were revealed made for an enticing journey for them and their families. Just when you thought there were no more secrets. Up pops the devil. I’m on the end of my seat for what has to be a continuation of unresolved truths.
The relationship between Livia and Khenji was off the charts. Soulmates was the word for them. The quirky way they connected to all the things that were revealed made for an enticing journey for them and their families. Just when you thought there were no more secrets. Up pops the devil. I’m on the end of my seat for what has to be a continuation of unresolved truths.
August 21, 2024
good book
I fell for the will continue again. I enjoyed reading these books. I did not like that I have to wait until November to read the last one I hope. I will never know how this book ends. I will move on to another author with completed series. Then I find out the last part cost 6.99 Not going to buy it . I Pay Amazon to much to have to pay for the ending of a sseries. I hope authors read these reviews and take note of what is being said.
I fell for the will continue again. I enjoyed reading these books. I did not like that I have to wait until November to read the last one I hope. I will never know how this book ends. I will move on to another author with completed series. Then I find out the last part cost 6.99 Not going to buy it . I Pay Amazon to much to have to pay for the ending of a sseries. I hope authors read these reviews and take note of what is being said.
August 1, 2024
Oh no
Interesting read. The psychological back story of the characters is profound. The references to autism and mental stability is deeply seeded. It took a minute to get into the characters only to realize I couldn't stop reading about them. Then there is a major cliff hanger! So where do I go from there?
Interesting read. The psychological back story of the characters is profound. The references to autism and mental stability is deeply seeded. It took a minute to get into the characters only to realize I couldn't stop reading about them. Then there is a major cliff hanger! So where do I go from there?
August 21, 2024
Good read
Good read, I liked the characters. Livia is a sweet person, that loves her husband unconditionally. Khenji thoroughly loves his wife Livia in an obsessive and dominant way. They deal with secrets and the dysfunction of her family. But their love remains strong. I look forward to the next book.
Good read, I liked the characters. Livia is a sweet person, that loves her husband unconditionally. Khenji thoroughly loves his wife Livia in an obsessive and dominant way. They deal with secrets and the dysfunction of her family. But their love remains strong. I look forward to the next book.
December 11, 2025
whirlwind!
So much transpired in this book I am still on edge. This was such an emotional read, Khenji’s past is so challenging to swallow due to the aftermath of it all and how it affects him currently. I absolutely adore Livia and her willingness to understand, it all. The ending and what was revealed about Livia and her origin, MANNNN!
So much transpired in this book I am still on edge. This was such an emotional read, Khenji’s past is so challenging to swallow due to the aftermath of it all and how it affects him currently. I absolutely adore Livia and her willingness to understand, it all. The ending and what was revealed about Livia and her origin, MANNNN!
July 24, 2024
Secrets Revealed
Wow,Wow.Great book,but we are not at the end yet.
Khenji and Livia are going to have to deal with this secret.
The older kids are going to be mad at their parents.
Guess what love conquers all.
Wow,Wow.Great book,but we are not at the end yet.
Khenji and Livia are going to have to deal with this secret.
The older kids are going to be mad at their parents.
Guess what love conquers all.
July 25, 2024
Congrats
Congratulations 🍾🎊 on your 100th book. Khen was super obsessed with Liv but also,a bit weird lol. She was the perfect person to share his secrets with ironically with her background and professional.
Congratulations 🍾🎊 on your 100th book. Khen was super obsessed with Liv but also,a bit weird lol. She was the perfect person to share his secrets with ironically with her background and professional.
July 28, 2024
Cliffhanger...
Family dynamics are surreal. The overriding theme in the story is overshadowed by dysfunction.
Read with limited expectations and just go with the flow but know a twist comes with a build up that levels more unknown.
Family dynamics are surreal. The overriding theme in the story is overshadowed by dysfunction.
Read with limited expectations and just go with the flow but know a twist comes with a build up that levels more unknown.
August 2, 2024
It's not the ending... There will hopefully be another book soon and the ending of this story.
If not for the way, book number two ends. The story would have been a five-star rating. Thought this was supposed to be only two books?
If not for the way, book number two ends. The story would have been a five-star rating. Thought this was supposed to be only two books?
August 14, 2024
Oooh child
When I feel you in all love the place. Now I see that the mom's slip up wasn't a slip up. I just wanna give Khenji a hug. I want him to whoop her dad but have a relationship with him too. Goodness
When I feel you in all love the place. Now I see that the mom's slip up wasn't a slip up. I just wanna give Khenji a hug. I want him to whoop her dad but have a relationship with him too. Goodness
September 20, 2024
No thank you kind of love. I could deal with his uniqueness but the control and suffocation…
Every where she went he showed up. The only person I need around me twenty-four seven is God and my angels.
Hey she liked it,so…
Every where she went he showed up. The only person I need around me twenty-four seven is God and my angels.
Hey she liked it,so…
November 27, 2024
secrets damage families
Kenji and Livia what a beautiful obsessive love story. There is much to unpack and Ms Martin does an excellent job of bringing the story together. Can’t wait for the finale.
Kenji and Livia what a beautiful obsessive love story. There is much to unpack and Ms Martin does an excellent job of bringing the story together. Can’t wait for the finale.
August 2, 2024
Tell me series
The Prelude was good reading. This story, Tell Me You Love Me' is really good. Book 3 is a must read. Every character is a star.
The Prelude was good reading. This story, Tell Me You Love Me' is really good. Book 3 is a must read. Every character is a star.
August 3, 2024
Great read…
I love this series so much! The next one can’t come fast enough! Please be quick with the one LOL!
I love this series so much! The next one can’t come fast enough! Please be quick with the one LOL!
August 11, 2024
strange
And the ball drops again. Secrets live within the entire storyline. Not sure how I feel about Khenji. He doesn’t want to be “his father” but….. Hero of the book is Hayes. Love how he handles everyone. Livia acts as young as she is. “WOW”
Happy Reading‼️
And the ball drops again. Secrets live within the entire storyline. Not sure how I feel about Khenji. He doesn’t want to be “his father” but….. Hero of the book is Hayes. Love how he handles everyone. Livia acts as young as she is. “WOW”
Happy Reading‼️
September 29, 2024
Book Two
Wow Tina did it again. I questioned whether book two could or would hold my interest. But wow, she did it again. Ready for the next one.
Wow Tina did it again. I questioned whether book two could or would hold my interest. But wow, she did it again. Ready for the next one.
October 22, 2024
I returned the book , I was having a hard time getting into the story . I will return to it at another time .
October 30, 2024
confused
There are so many twists and turns in this book. However it held my interest. Every moment I had, I was trying to see what happens next.
There are so many twists and turns in this book. However it held my interest. Every moment I had, I was trying to see what happens next.
December 6, 2024
Speechless
There were some eye opening revelations in this story which still have me shaking my head and saying oh check no. Powerful, thought provoking, and sad.
There were some eye opening revelations in this story which still have me shaking my head and saying oh check no. Powerful, thought provoking, and sad.
March 6, 2025
Ugh I know she said she wrote books 2 & 3 before the prelude but she should’ve done some editing as book 2 has some of inconsistencies
May 14, 2025
all I can say is cliff hanger 😔
November 18, 2025
3.5⭐️
As much as I enjoyed this the fmc’s family was such a turn off except the brother and they’re featured a lot in this book thankfully our couples interactions made up for it
As much as I enjoyed this the fmc’s family was such a turn off except the brother and they’re featured a lot in this book thankfully our couples interactions made up for it
August 11, 2024
BOOK 2
Very interesting storyline for a love story. I enjoyed the completely out of the box way the story is set up. I was so worried about how things trending bad with how obsessed Khenji seemed to be Livia, but if she loved it, so did I. Waiting for the ending for this trilogy.
Very interesting storyline for a love story. I enjoyed the completely out of the box way the story is set up. I was so worried about how things trending bad with how obsessed Khenji seemed to be Livia, but if she loved it, so did I. Waiting for the ending for this trilogy.
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