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No Kissing: An Urban Thriller
1 is Lonely
Every husband dreams of the perfect wife and career. Langston Pennington has both. His career as an author provides him with fame and fortune but that isn’t enough. Langston has a sweet tooth for other women. He manages to keep his cravings under control until he meets Leila Alexander. She is young and beautiful and Langston quickly realizes that his hunger for her is turning into obsession.2 is CompanyEvery wife dreams of the perfect marriage. Josephine Pennington works hard to maintain a perfect image in the public eye. She is aware of her husband’s unfaithful ways but as long as his playboy antics stay behind closed doors, Josephine is content playing the naïve wife. But when a young beauty enters the picture, Josephine is aware that this time might be different. Langston is careless with Leila and Josephine will do anything to make sure Leila doesn’t ruin her picture perfect image.3 is a CrowdEvery girl dreams to find a man that will sweep her off her feet. Leila Alexander, a struggling student, isn’t rich or successful. She finds that her luck has changed when she meets her favorite author, Langston Pennington. He is handsome and rich. To Leila, Langston is her meal ticket but things get complicated when she finds herself in love with him. What started out as a come-up plan quickly turns into a passionate romance. Ready to put her original plan to the side, Leila confronts Langston about the obvious obstacle in their relationship— his wife.
Every husband dreams of the perfect wife and career. Langston Pennington has both. His career as an author provides him with fame and fortune but that isn’t enough. Langston has a sweet tooth for other women. He manages to keep his cravings under control until he meets Leila Alexander. She is young and beautiful and Langston quickly realizes that his hunger for her is turning into obsession.2 is CompanyEvery wife dreams of the perfect marriage. Josephine Pennington works hard to maintain a perfect image in the public eye. She is aware of her husband’s unfaithful ways but as long as his playboy antics stay behind closed doors, Josephine is content playing the naïve wife. But when a young beauty enters the picture, Josephine is aware that this time might be different. Langston is careless with Leila and Josephine will do anything to make sure Leila doesn’t ruin her picture perfect image.3 is a CrowdEvery girl dreams to find a man that will sweep her off her feet. Leila Alexander, a struggling student, isn’t rich or successful. She finds that her luck has changed when she meets her favorite author, Langston Pennington. He is handsome and rich. To Leila, Langston is her meal ticket but things get complicated when she finds herself in love with him. What started out as a come-up plan quickly turns into a passionate romance. Ready to put her original plan to the side, Leila confronts Langston about the obvious obstacle in their relationship— his wife.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2017
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April 28, 2025
Always a good plot twist
One thing Toni Larue will always do, is give you a plot twist that you won’t see coming. And when you try to think back and see if you missed any hints, the answer will always be no! She weaves these stories together so well, that the plot twists slide in so seamless. I love seeing how her stories unfold and looking forward to reading the rest of her catalogue.
Josephine & Langston have an unorthodox marriage. Josephine is content with his philandering ways, as long as he follows the rules. When Leila comes in the picture everything changes & bombshells continue to be dropped! Great read
One thing Toni Larue will always do, is give you a plot twist that you won’t see coming. And when you try to think back and see if you missed any hints, the answer will always be no! She weaves these stories together so well, that the plot twists slide in so seamless. I love seeing how her stories unfold and looking forward to reading the rest of her catalogue.
Josephine & Langston have an unorthodox marriage. Josephine is content with his philandering ways, as long as he follows the rules. When Leila comes in the picture everything changes & bombshells continue to be dropped! Great read
June 25, 2024
Brooooo.. the PLOT TWIST??? I was not expecting that at ALLL! My jaw was literally on the floor cause what do you mean!???? I loved this book. The entire time I thought I had it figured out and then the next page would shake me up. I know a lot of people aren’t really big fans of the multiple POV’s but I thoroughly enjoy it. I think it keeps the book going along for me and keeps me intrigued to know what everyone is thinking rather than seeing one perspective. I thought this was a great story and very entertaining. I need a collaboration with Octavia Grant!! I know that book would be FIRE!
March 22, 2025
The twist in this book was unexpected. The ending had my mouth dropping. I was not expecting the ending. Josephine put up with a lot and cleaned up a lot of Langston’s mistakes. She was a ride or die chick but ain’t no way I could have stayed with Langston woman after woman just to keep up an image. No way!!! But it was a great read. My first read by Toni Larue and I enjoyed it.
October 18, 2017
No Kissing
This was indeed a very interesting read. I truly enjoyed the many twists and turns in this well orchestrated storyline.
I never saw this ending coming. I knew it was something about Josephine but never in a million years saw this coming. To conspire with your own daughter, to deceive and try to drive your husband insane just for a book deal! Wow! A lot was going on but it was well worth the read!
My first read from the author but definitely not my last.
This was indeed a very interesting read. I truly enjoyed the many twists and turns in this well orchestrated storyline.
I never saw this ending coming. I knew it was something about Josephine but never in a million years saw this coming. To conspire with your own daughter, to deceive and try to drive your husband insane just for a book deal! Wow! A lot was going on but it was well worth the read!
My first read from the author but definitely not my last.
September 17, 2017
I like the twist at the end never saw that piece coming. Great detail writing I enjoy your book Auther Toni 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
January 11, 2023
Wow
This was a crazy story. A lot to unpack. I absolutely love Toni's style and I plan to read everything she's ever written!
This was a crazy story. A lot to unpack. I absolutely love Toni's style and I plan to read everything she's ever written!
March 30, 2024
4.5⭐️ This was so good! That was a really unexpected twist and everyone was batsh** crazy. My kind of mess.
April 25, 2024
Good twist at the end but a little too much chaos for me .
July 11, 2024
Fun short book with conniving characters. Did not see the twist coming.
*Available on Kindle Unlimited
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October 11, 2017
WOW!
This was not a book that I would have EVER pick out to read but I was wrong this was a great read! I will be looking at more of this authors works!
This was not a book that I would have EVER pick out to read but I was wrong this was a great read! I will be looking at more of this authors works!
September 12, 2017
A very well-written, intriguing story. A book that is definitely hard to put down once you start it. I highly recommend this book!
August 16, 2017
Toni has done it again with this hot novel. Leila and Langston and let's not forget Josephine. She is no joke. This is a page turner that's keeps you on your seat to get to the next chapter. I can visualize the characters as the story unfolds. Awesome story and I highly recommend you pick up the book.
April 7, 2023
Wicked
This book was filled with twists of betrayal, lies and deceit. But the biggest twist, at the end, came unexpectedly. These characters had no shame, their only goals being to 'one up' and fulfill their selfish goals. All their sinful desires were magnified by the way they were tied together (which was pretty sick).
This book was filled with twists of betrayal, lies and deceit. But the biggest twist, at the end, came unexpectedly. These characters had no shame, their only goals being to 'one up' and fulfill their selfish goals. All their sinful desires were magnified by the way they were tied together (which was pretty sick).
November 26, 2023
The editing error s in this book drove me batty. The fact that these people fell in love in a matter of days drove me batty. I felt like it was written by my 14 year old. (Who is a great writer for being 14, but he’s still 14)
The twist at the end is what got it 2 stars. That was good. But overall, it was incredibly cringe.
The twist at the end is what got it 2 stars. That was good. But overall, it was incredibly cringe.
November 4, 2017
I'm Shocked!!!
At first, I didn't like the story ... it was not my usual type of read but I continued to read and surprisingly, I really enjoyed it!!! The ending was unbelievably amazing!!!
You definitely earned these 5-stars!!!
At first, I didn't like the story ... it was not my usual type of read but I continued to read and surprisingly, I really enjoyed it!!! The ending was unbelievably amazing!!!
You definitely earned these 5-stars!!!
April 17, 2024
Read This Book Now
This is my first book of hers to read and I can’t say I was not disappointed. It gave me so many rollercoaster rides, craziness, confusion, murder, love all in one book.
This is my first book of hers to read and I can’t say I was not disappointed. It gave me so many rollercoaster rides, craziness, confusion, murder, love all in one book.
July 5, 2024
first time reading something by this author, but I know it won’t be my last. this book had so many twists that literally kept me entertained. This is just what I needed and I finished it in one sitting (we love a quick read). if you’re into thrillers with some drama mixed in, this book is for you.
April 28, 2025
speechless
This was a page turner for sure I loved the story line and Josephine was my favorite character. Langston had me yelling at him the whole book!! And baby that plot twist had me stuck with my mouth wide open because what Toni!!!
This was a page turner for sure I loved the story line and Josephine was my favorite character. Langston had me yelling at him the whole book!! And baby that plot twist had me stuck with my mouth wide open because what Toni!!!
June 12, 2025
Fast, fun read!
4.5 stars - I flew through this one. The short chapters and quick pace made it super easy to stay into, and the twist? So good. Not overdone, just smart and satisfying. Really enjoyed this one.
4.5 stars - I flew through this one. The short chapters and quick pace made it super easy to stay into, and the twist? So good. Not overdone, just smart and satisfying. Really enjoyed this one.
November 11, 2025
Twists and Turns!!!!
The ending was mind blowing. The author has you rooting for Leila and Langston. An author who cheated his entire marriage. The ending will have.your jaw on the ground. Great job to the author. As Always well done.
The ending was mind blowing. The author has you rooting for Leila and Langston. An author who cheated his entire marriage. The ending will have.your jaw on the ground. Great job to the author. As Always well done.
November 3, 2017
Wow
My first read by this author and it did not disappoint. A great twist at the end that I didn't see coming.
My first read by this author and it did not disappoint. A great twist at the end that I didn't see coming.
November 6, 2017
Great read!
This was a real page turner. I read this book in just a day. I loved the ending, did not see that coming at all!
This was a real page turner. I read this book in just a day. I loved the ending, did not see that coming at all!
April 5, 2018
I Liked It!
This was my first time reading a book by this author. Although I figured out part of the plot mid-book, it held my interest and was a fast, enjoyable read.
This was my first time reading a book by this author. Although I figured out part of the plot mid-book, it held my interest and was a fast, enjoyable read.
June 21, 2022
Awesome
I loved this book. The ending surprised me. I had no idea through the whole book it would end the way that it did.
I loved this book. The ending surprised me. I had no idea through the whole book it would end the way that it did.
July 5, 2023
The Thrill Is Gone
This book was something else. I would not even fathom that this story would end like it did.
This author kept me on edge the entire book.
This book was something else. I would not even fathom that this story would end like it did.
This author kept me on edge the entire book.
August 27, 2023
😱never saw this ending coming! Plot twist!
October 21, 2023
Great read!
This was amazing! I did not see the ending coming. It was a great twist. Ready to check out more from this author!
This was amazing! I did not see the ending coming. It was a great twist. Ready to check out more from this author!
February 1, 2024
Omggg
You never cease to amaze me. I definitely wasn’t expecting that plot twist. This was An amazing read. Thank you
You never cease to amaze me. I definitely wasn’t expecting that plot twist. This was An amazing read. Thank you
April 19, 2024
It's more urban fiction than mystery/thriller. The twist at the end was good
September 22, 2024
Didn’t see that coming!
Another book by Toni I couldn’t put down. Finished it in one sitting!
The twist at the end, I never would have guessed that.
On to the next Toni Larue book!
Another book by Toni I couldn’t put down. Finished it in one sitting!
The twist at the end, I never would have guessed that.
On to the next Toni Larue book!
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