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Throw Me Back My Love
After spending years in Atlanta building brands and careers that were not her own, Taji returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama, and spends a year laying new roots, restoring her confidence, and betting on herself. When Mardi Gras season arrives, she sees more than tradition and celebration. She sees opportunity. Parties, concerts, and events flood the city, and Taji is determined to use the biggest moment of the year to elevate her career and solidify her name in the city she once outgrew.
What she does not plan for is Mars.
Mars was her first love, her first heartbreak, and the one man who still knows how to get under her skin. Now divorced and back in Mobile for Mardi Gras, Mars is forced to face the woman Taji has become. She is sharper, more confident, and no longer willing to dim herself for anyone. One run-in turns into late nights, charged conversations, and chemistry that never cooled, no matter how much time passed.
As Mardi Gras unfolds with day parties, balls, and long nights filled with temptation, Taji is caught between everything she is building and everything Mars still represents. The pull between them is familiar, dangerous, and hard to ignore. Loving him once changed her life. Loving him again could cost her the future she has worked so hard to create.
Throw Me Back My Love is a grown Black romance about ambition, timing, and what happens when first love meets the woman you became after the lessons. Set against the rich culture of Mobile’s Mardi Gras, this story explores career ambition, emotional intimacy, and the kind of love that never really lets go, even when you try to leave it behind.
For readers who love second-chance romance, Southern Black love stories, emotionally layered characters, and relationships that feel real, messy, and earned.
What she does not plan for is Mars.
Mars was her first love, her first heartbreak, and the one man who still knows how to get under her skin. Now divorced and back in Mobile for Mardi Gras, Mars is forced to face the woman Taji has become. She is sharper, more confident, and no longer willing to dim herself for anyone. One run-in turns into late nights, charged conversations, and chemistry that never cooled, no matter how much time passed.
As Mardi Gras unfolds with day parties, balls, and long nights filled with temptation, Taji is caught between everything she is building and everything Mars still represents. The pull between them is familiar, dangerous, and hard to ignore. Loving him once changed her life. Loving him again could cost her the future she has worked so hard to create.
Throw Me Back My Love is a grown Black romance about ambition, timing, and what happens when first love meets the woman you became after the lessons. Set against the rich culture of Mobile’s Mardi Gras, this story explores career ambition, emotional intimacy, and the kind of love that never really lets go, even when you try to leave it behind.
For readers who love second-chance romance, Southern Black love stories, emotionally layered characters, and relationships that feel real, messy, and earned.
195 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 13, 2026
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March 11, 2026
“𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬; 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐭.”
This book was exceptional, just like all the rest of Alex’s books.
The characters were messy as all get out, the fights were drama filled, and the vibes were filled with soul!
I will always love Alex’s book and I’m so happy I read this one!
This book was exceptional, just like all the rest of Alex’s books.
The characters were messy as all get out, the fights were drama filled, and the vibes were filled with soul!
I will always love Alex’s book and I’m so happy I read this one!
February 14, 2026
Let the good times roll!!
Another real and dope page turner from Alex. It has moments of drama, hurt, spice, love, romance, and a history that can’t be denied or forgotten. I even got a little history lesson 😂😂 A time was had all weekend long all while the lines between reality, the past, spicy fantasies, and dreams blurred. I loved the friend groups even with time passed they were supportive and didn’t play about each other. Time, life, and distance seemed to always get in the way of the MMC Mars and the FMC Taji’s plans they had and wanted for themselves. Since they’re back in the same city for the weekend leading up to Mardi Gras when the city is lit, Taji tries to fight her feelings while Marcus is all in not denying he messed up and Taji is home. Their best friends fill in the gaps and hit them with hard truths and push them to get that old thing back or let love die. 10/10
Another real and dope page turner from Alex. It has moments of drama, hurt, spice, love, romance, and a history that can’t be denied or forgotten. I even got a little history lesson 😂😂 A time was had all weekend long all while the lines between reality, the past, spicy fantasies, and dreams blurred. I loved the friend groups even with time passed they were supportive and didn’t play about each other. Time, life, and distance seemed to always get in the way of the MMC Mars and the FMC Taji’s plans they had and wanted for themselves. Since they’re back in the same city for the weekend leading up to Mardi Gras when the city is lit, Taji tries to fight her feelings while Marcus is all in not denying he messed up and Taji is home. Their best friends fill in the gaps and hit them with hard truths and push them to get that old thing back or let love die. 10/10
February 21, 2026
When love meets Mardi Gras magic!!! 💜💚💛
Throw Me Back My Love by Alex Husb was such a great, quick read! From the very first chapter, I was locked in. The Mardi Gras references felt authentic and vibrant, and as someone who frequents Mardi Gras every year, I can honestly say the magic of the festival was portrayed beautifully. You could feel the energy, the culture, and the heart woven throughout the story.
Mars and Taji? Whew. I absolutely loved their journey. Seeing Mars stand ten toes down behind her was refreshing and necessary. That kind of unwavering support hits different, especially in a love story that makes you feel something real.
This book definitely had me in my feelings, but in the best way possible. It gave emotion, romance, culture, and a satisfying happy ending. If you’re looking for a heartfelt read with depth and authenticity, this is it.
Highly recommended!
Throw Me Back My Love by Alex Husb was such a great, quick read! From the very first chapter, I was locked in. The Mardi Gras references felt authentic and vibrant, and as someone who frequents Mardi Gras every year, I can honestly say the magic of the festival was portrayed beautifully. You could feel the energy, the culture, and the heart woven throughout the story.
Mars and Taji? Whew. I absolutely loved their journey. Seeing Mars stand ten toes down behind her was refreshing and necessary. That kind of unwavering support hits different, especially in a love story that makes you feel something real.
This book definitely had me in my feelings, but in the best way possible. It gave emotion, romance, culture, and a satisfying happy ending. If you’re looking for a heartfelt read with depth and authenticity, this is it.
Highly recommended!
March 18, 2026
As Always Love it!
This story captures the essence of Mardi Gras celebrated in the city of Mobil, Alabama. Adding in returning back to your one true love of Taji & Mars. I loved every second of it. Now Taji was being a little difficult at times making Mars play along with her tit for tat but eventually love won. Alex Husb had been becoming one of my favs. Anything she drops it’s an instant read!
This story captures the essence of Mardi Gras celebrated in the city of Mobil, Alabama. Adding in returning back to your one true love of Taji & Mars. I loved every second of it. Now Taji was being a little difficult at times making Mars play along with her tit for tat but eventually love won. Alex Husb had been becoming one of my favs. Anything she drops it’s an instant read!
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