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Giving Love A Try: Emory and Alani
We were introduced to Emory Strong and Alani Shaw in the Finding My Way Back to Love series. This is a young, sexy couple, who decides to give love a try for the first time, but they just can’t seem to get it right. Their relationship ended before it really began. Alani was the first woman that Emory had ever given his all to, and because of her betrayal, he feels that he cannot trust her. Without trust, there isn’t much of a relationship. Emory and Alani were meant to be together, but it’s almost as if Emory doesn’t believe that anymore. Can one mistake that Alani made be enough for her to get her walking papers? Will Emory finally find it in his heart to forgive Alani so they can finally give love a try and get that perfect, happily ever after that they so rightfully deserve? There’s no doubt that Emory loves Alani, but just because you love someone doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to be together.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2018
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May 19, 2018
🔥
I could not put this book down. Emory activated my anger being so stubborn and bull headed. Alani was strong, it took a lot of love to pour her heart out in a club full of people.
I could not put this book down. Emory activated my anger being so stubborn and bull headed. Alani was strong, it took a lot of love to pour her heart out in a club full of people.
May 6, 2018
Good read
Edwin and his baby mama didn’t need any chapters but I’m glad they got their life together... I’m glad Emory & Alani got it together as well..
Edwin and his baby mama didn’t need any chapters but I’m glad they got their life together... I’m glad Emory & Alani got it together as well..
April 20, 2019
Final Rating 4 Stars
March 11, 2018
Omg I loved Emory and Alani love story
Emory Strong and Alani Shaw went thru mistrust and mistreatment of each other. Emory really loved Alani but he couldn't forgive her for her betrayal of knowing Marcus. Alani was afraid to tell Emory about her past with her dealing Marcus because she knew Emory would judge her. Emory would go to the club and post pictures of him with Naomi and other women on snap chat and social media. Trying to hurt her Alani and humiliated her to make her suffered for the pain she called him. Emory Strong was arrogant and selfish man who fought loving Alani. Alani Shaw tried to get over loving Emory Strong but she has never loved anyone before. Because her parents abused her physically and mentally and she killed them at seven years old. Alani Shaw was trying to get her master degree to better herself. Loving Emory was a emotional rollercoaster she knew he could break her heart. Edwin was a friend from school he ask Alani to go out to dinner she wasn't feeling him like that. She was trying to still get over Emory. Alani was jumped by Edwin Hawkins daughters mother Sarena Bragg and her twin cousins. Sarena Bragg was extremely jealous of anyone talking to Edwin because she felt he was hers. Edwin Hawkins and Sarena Bragg was in a dysfunctional relationship because he felt she didn't want to better herself and be a better woman or mother she was trifling didn't have any goals wanted Edwin to take care of her she got comfortable. Emory Strong and Alani Shaw was trying to slow rebuild their relationship and learn how to trust each other the love was still their. Emory Strong was in love with Alani Shaw he was hurt by her not being honest with him about Marcus. Alani told Emory all about her troubled past and her relationship with her parents and the physical and emotional abuse she suffered as a child. How it was hard to love and trust him when she didn't know how he taught her to love again. Alani was beaten and left for dead then she finds out she 14 weeks pregnant and Emory was in Atlanta. Alani is rushed to the hospital she suffered major injury her neighbor called Kennedy and his family was their. Emory felt guilty about what happened to his lady he loved her dearly he wanted Edwin and Sarena gone but Alani didn't want them harmed. Mustafa told Emory what happened to Alani and that she pregnant. Emory Strong wanted Alani to stay with him she still had insecurities and trust issues concerning Naomi. Naomi sent out sex tape to Alani Facebook page and adding salt to injury to get Emory attention and to start mess to cause a rift in their relationship. Alani Shaw was trying to rebuild her relationship with Emory she was willing to give him her heart and soul. Emory Strong realize Alani Shaw was the woman he wanted and need she was carrying his baby despite how he treated her he wanted her to be his wife. He wanted a relationship like his parents and brother have with their wife. Alani was growing and pregnancy was agreeing with her she was astonished how her life has changed for the better since met Emory. For Alani birthday Emory surprised her with an engagement ring he had custom made for her and ask her to marry him in front of her whole class she was so emotional and brought her a house for her and their family to live in. Edwin Hawkins apologize to Alani for his Sarena attack her he had feelings for Alani but she loved Emory. Edwin talk to Sarena if she didn't get her life in order he was going to get custody of his daughter and cut her off for good she immediately changed her ways. Emory family had a baby shower for her he wanted to create memory with her. It turned into a shoot out because Marcus ordered a hit on Mustafa Strong and his family when he was in prison. Alani water broke and she went into labor had her baby in the car on the way to the hospital Princess Strong is born healthy . After all the drama and pain and mistrust issues. Emory Strong and Alani Shaw got married and loved each other. He never knew he would find her after his players ways. Alani Shaw was one of a kind strong, independent,ambition. Alani Strong also got Naomi back for disrespectful ways and whoop her tail. Also loved the respect he had for his parents and his brother Mustafa Strong and Duke Strong. Emory Strong also became a business owner of his own barbershop Miami Cutz. I loved this book I'm glad they decided to give love another try.
Emory Strong and Alani Shaw went thru mistrust and mistreatment of each other. Emory really loved Alani but he couldn't forgive her for her betrayal of knowing Marcus. Alani was afraid to tell Emory about her past with her dealing Marcus because she knew Emory would judge her. Emory would go to the club and post pictures of him with Naomi and other women on snap chat and social media. Trying to hurt her Alani and humiliated her to make her suffered for the pain she called him. Emory Strong was arrogant and selfish man who fought loving Alani. Alani Shaw tried to get over loving Emory Strong but she has never loved anyone before. Because her parents abused her physically and mentally and she killed them at seven years old. Alani Shaw was trying to get her master degree to better herself. Loving Emory was a emotional rollercoaster she knew he could break her heart. Edwin was a friend from school he ask Alani to go out to dinner she wasn't feeling him like that. She was trying to still get over Emory. Alani was jumped by Edwin Hawkins daughters mother Sarena Bragg and her twin cousins. Sarena Bragg was extremely jealous of anyone talking to Edwin because she felt he was hers. Edwin Hawkins and Sarena Bragg was in a dysfunctional relationship because he felt she didn't want to better herself and be a better woman or mother she was trifling didn't have any goals wanted Edwin to take care of her she got comfortable. Emory Strong and Alani Shaw was trying to slow rebuild their relationship and learn how to trust each other the love was still their. Emory Strong was in love with Alani Shaw he was hurt by her not being honest with him about Marcus. Alani told Emory all about her troubled past and her relationship with her parents and the physical and emotional abuse she suffered as a child. How it was hard to love and trust him when she didn't know how he taught her to love again. Alani was beaten and left for dead then she finds out she 14 weeks pregnant and Emory was in Atlanta. Alani is rushed to the hospital she suffered major injury her neighbor called Kennedy and his family was their. Emory felt guilty about what happened to his lady he loved her dearly he wanted Edwin and Sarena gone but Alani didn't want them harmed. Mustafa told Emory what happened to Alani and that she pregnant. Emory Strong wanted Alani to stay with him she still had insecurities and trust issues concerning Naomi. Naomi sent out sex tape to Alani Facebook page and adding salt to injury to get Emory attention and to start mess to cause a rift in their relationship. Alani Shaw was trying to rebuild her relationship with Emory she was willing to give him her heart and soul. Emory Strong realize Alani Shaw was the woman he wanted and need she was carrying his baby despite how he treated her he wanted her to be his wife. He wanted a relationship like his parents and brother have with their wife. Alani was growing and pregnancy was agreeing with her she was astonished how her life has changed for the better since met Emory. For Alani birthday Emory surprised her with an engagement ring he had custom made for her and ask her to marry him in front of her whole class she was so emotional and brought her a house for her and their family to live in. Edwin Hawkins apologize to Alani for his Sarena attack her he had feelings for Alani but she loved Emory. Edwin talk to Sarena if she didn't get her life in order he was going to get custody of his daughter and cut her off for good she immediately changed her ways. Emory family had a baby shower for her he wanted to create memory with her. It turned into a shoot out because Marcus ordered a hit on Mustafa Strong and his family when he was in prison. Alani water broke and she went into labor had her baby in the car on the way to the hospital Princess Strong is born healthy . After all the drama and pain and mistrust issues. Emory Strong and Alani Shaw got married and loved each other. He never knew he would find her after his players ways. Alani Shaw was one of a kind strong, independent,ambition. Alani Strong also got Naomi back for disrespectful ways and whoop her tail. Also loved the respect he had for his parents and his brother Mustafa Strong and Duke Strong. Emory Strong also became a business owner of his own barbershop Miami Cutz. I loved this book I'm glad they decided to give love another try.
June 5, 2021
THAT WAS A GREAT READ‼️‼️‼️
Am I the only one crying laughing that Emory took Alani to beat that hoe ass at the end of the book??
I mean she was like
And then
Total Book Experience 10/10
Plot/Storyline (structure)10/10
Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters 10/10
Again-able 10/10
Emotion 10/10
Book Cover 10/10
Visual/ Illustratable 10/10
Addictiveness 10/10
Threshold quality 10/10
Unique 10/10
💯 ⭐️ 📖
Am I the only one crying laughing that Emory took Alani to beat that hoe ass at the end of the book??
I mean she was like
And then
Total Book Experience 10/10
Plot/Storyline (structure)10/10
Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters 10/10
Again-able 10/10
Emotion 10/10
Book Cover 10/10
Visual/ Illustratable 10/10
Addictiveness 10/10
Threshold quality 10/10
Unique 10/10
💯 ⭐️ 📖
May 24, 2018
Alani and Emory
I am glad these two got it together because I was definitely rooting for them. I wanted to beat up Naomi and Sarena for Alani. Neither has the right to not like her because she ain't do nothing to them. I am glad she was able to have friends like Kennedy and Paris, no matter what we all need at least one friend. I am glad Emory grew up because I thought he was going to be stubborn forever but he wasn't. I liked these two together though!! Great read, definitely a page turner!!
I am glad these two got it together because I was definitely rooting for them. I wanted to beat up Naomi and Sarena for Alani. Neither has the right to not like her because she ain't do nothing to them. I am glad she was able to have friends like Kennedy and Paris, no matter what we all need at least one friend. I am glad Emory grew up because I thought he was going to be stubborn forever but he wasn't. I liked these two together though!! Great read, definitely a page turner!!
February 16, 2018
Emory & Alani ❤
I loved it and so glad that Emory and Alani had given there love a try. I was glad when they started over and learned how to trust one another again because it's true if you don't have trust you don't have nothing. I really wanted Alani to get back at Serena for jumping her but I was too hype when she got at Naomi. This was a perfect ending to the story. Great job Diamond I really enjoyed it
I loved it and so glad that Emory and Alani had given there love a try. I was glad when they started over and learned how to trust one another again because it's true if you don't have trust you don't have nothing. I really wanted Alani to get back at Serena for jumping her but I was too hype when she got at Naomi. This was a perfect ending to the story. Great job Diamond I really enjoyed it
February 16, 2018
Yes hunty Diamond Johnson is the best
I absolutely loved this book Emory tried to be so hard but he truly loved Alani as she did him. Everyone has a past that there not proud of and Emory is bullheaded and almost cost him his happiness. I was surprised when he took the higher road and didn't kill Edwins baby mama, because I would of had her beat down. I'm glad Mustafa and Duke was there schooling Emory when he messed up those Strong brothers are the truth.#305
I absolutely loved this book Emory tried to be so hard but he truly loved Alani as she did him. Everyone has a past that there not proud of and Emory is bullheaded and almost cost him his happiness. I was surprised when he took the higher road and didn't kill Edwins baby mama, because I would of had her beat down. I'm glad Mustafa and Duke was there schooling Emory when he messed up those Strong brothers are the truth.#305
February 16, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I felt so bad for Alani in the beginning of this story. She loved Emory so much, that she embarrassed herself. That club scene had me hot🤬 That damn Naomi was just stupid and did the most. Happy that Emory brothers was able to talk him into getting it together for Alani. Happy they got their happy ending. I felt like Sarena should have at least gotten her a** whooped. She got off to easy. But all in all this was a good read.
I felt so bad for Alani in the beginning of this story. She loved Emory so much, that she embarrassed herself. That club scene had me hot🤬 That damn Naomi was just stupid and did the most. Happy that Emory brothers was able to talk him into getting it together for Alani. Happy they got their happy ending. I felt like Sarena should have at least gotten her a** whooped. She got off to easy. But all in all this was a good read.
February 26, 2018
Emory and Alani!
Great job Diamond! Those strong brothers were something else. Mustafa is still bae. That dang Emory was a mess though lol! He pissed me off the way he treated Alani in the beginning. I was so happy when he finally listened and got some act right because their story was beautiful.❤️
I hated Naomi and was so happy when she got hers. The snake scene was hilarious. I didn’t like Sarena either but her and Edwin’s dysfunctional selves deserved each other.
Great job Diamond! Those strong brothers were something else. Mustafa is still bae. That dang Emory was a mess though lol! He pissed me off the way he treated Alani in the beginning. I was so happy when he finally listened and got some act right because their story was beautiful.❤️
I hated Naomi and was so happy when she got hers. The snake scene was hilarious. I didn’t like Sarena either but her and Edwin’s dysfunctional selves deserved each other.
July 1, 2018
5 star
A family put together...
Need to do a continuance on this family.
What I didn't like was there was no follow up on Noelle with the snakes how did she get lose from the snakes, what happen to her besides getting beat up, the guy from Alain class, the girlfriend and twin cousins should have been a confrontation just loss ends that wasn't addressed...I really like the books for a 5 star
A family put together...
Need to do a continuance on this family.
What I didn't like was there was no follow up on Noelle with the snakes how did she get lose from the snakes, what happen to her besides getting beat up, the guy from Alain class, the girlfriend and twin cousins should have been a confrontation just loss ends that wasn't addressed...I really like the books for a 5 star
February 17, 2018
Great ending to the Strong family and I really enjoyed it. Loved the storyline and it moved at a steady pace. Enough drama to make a really good read and throw in a few twist and turns. So glad Emory and Alani finally got it together and got their happy ending. Was good catching up the the rest of the Strong family. Job well done Diamond Johnson.
#305
#305
March 5, 2018
Great story!!
Alani made it through the storm and found her Sunshine. Emory grew into the man he was meant to be. Loved the brothers dynamics. Don’t like Sareen and gang didn’t pay for their crimes. Naomi was just Naomi and was to old to be doing the thing she did and got a beat down. God continuation of the previous series. Editing issues abound though.
Alani made it through the storm and found her Sunshine. Emory grew into the man he was meant to be. Loved the brothers dynamics. Don’t like Sareen and gang didn’t pay for their crimes. Naomi was just Naomi and was to old to be doing the thing she did and got a beat down. God continuation of the previous series. Editing issues abound though.
January 8, 2019
Love
I love everything about this book . the only thing that made me mad was how Emory was doing alani but I knew that his behavior wasn’t going to last for long to alani cause of the love that he have for her . Reading this book had me in tears at the end I enjoyed reading this book
I love everything about this book . the only thing that made me mad was how Emory was doing alani but I knew that his behavior wasn’t going to last for long to alani cause of the love that he have for her . Reading this book had me in tears at the end I enjoyed reading this book
May 2, 2022
Aloni is my girl
This book was great it shows it doesn’t matter what you go through and where you come from you can still be successful. We all may have done things we wish we could change but that’s life. The Strong family is amazing and are just what they represent strength. Love this book
This book was great it shows it doesn’t matter what you go through and where you come from you can still be successful. We all may have done things we wish we could change but that’s life. The Strong family is amazing and are just what they represent strength. Love this book
June 21, 2022
wow
Idk about these stone dudes. After that audio thing she should moved on. I hate how it’s portrayed as true love because a woman allows a man to dog her out and make mistakes but if she makes one he damn near dies.
Let’s stop normalizing black Women being cheated on and abused. Idc how it ended. 2 stars cause Emory sucks.
Idk about these stone dudes. After that audio thing she should moved on. I hate how it’s portrayed as true love because a woman allows a man to dog her out and make mistakes but if she makes one he damn near dies.
Let’s stop normalizing black Women being cheated on and abused. Idc how it ended. 2 stars cause Emory sucks.
December 30, 2022
Loved
This was a good book. I am glad they both got a chance to finally be happy. It's sad how some females what to be petty and cause problems over a man that doesn't believe to them. Edwin and his baby mama may stand a chance if they take their time and don't rush it. Naomi she definitely deserves what's she got both times. Loll
This was a good book. I am glad they both got a chance to finally be happy. It's sad how some females what to be petty and cause problems over a man that doesn't believe to them. Edwin and his baby mama may stand a chance if they take their time and don't rush it. Naomi she definitely deserves what's she got both times. Loll
February 18, 2018
Bravo !!
Emory and Alani this was such a great read! I didnt think they would make it but they weathered the storm and was better than ever. They even had a daughter and got married. Im glad that Kennedy and Mustafa and Paris and Duke were still doing good.
Emory and Alani this was such a great read! I didnt think they would make it but they weathered the storm and was better than ever. They even had a daughter and got married. Im glad that Kennedy and Mustafa and Paris and Duke were still doing good.
February 19, 2018
This is another hit
I choose this rating because the story was so good . I would recommend that everyone read it. Her story always have been great books. I'm glad that Alani and Emory got it right.
I choose this rating because the story was so good . I would recommend that everyone read it. Her story always have been great books. I'm glad that Alani and Emory got it right.
February 19, 2018
❤️🔥❤️ 🔥
Loved this and so glad it ended with one book. I was worried wondering if this was going to turn into a series. As always definitely a MUST read and you won’t be disappointed.
Loved this and so glad it ended with one book. I was worried wondering if this was going to turn into a series. As always definitely a MUST read and you won’t be disappointed.
February 20, 2018
Excellent
This book was everything from beginning to end drama action intense couples up and down suspense revelation revealed intense couples up and down well written enjoyed reading happy ending little funny well paired
This book was everything from beginning to end drama action intense couples up and down suspense revelation revealed intense couples up and down well written enjoyed reading happy ending little funny well paired
February 20, 2018
Giving Love A Try: Emory and Alani
There nothing to say Diamond always drop good stories or series. I enjoy this whole thing happy for Emory and Alani they had some drama but love over power it all now she Mrs.Strong
There nothing to say Diamond always drop good stories or series. I enjoy this whole thing happy for Emory and Alani they had some drama but love over power it all now she Mrs.Strong
February 25, 2018
A great standalone
This was a great read. Emory was hurt by what he thought Alani was trying to set him up. He reaction was based on not being played. I'm glad his brothers filled him in on some things. I liked their chemistry and the love they displayed.
This was a great read. Emory was hurt by what he thought Alani was trying to set him up. He reaction was based on not being played. I'm glad his brothers filled him in on some things. I liked their chemistry and the love they displayed.
February 27, 2018
Emory & Alani
They been thru sooo much together but the conquered all of it together...! Sarena got herself together and her and Edwin are working towards being together slowly... this was a great spinoff...
They been thru sooo much together but the conquered all of it together...! Sarena got herself together and her and Edwin are working towards being together slowly... this was a great spinoff...
February 28, 2018
Loved it
These two were lowkey my favorite in Kennedy an Mustafa series, life has a crazy way of making people come together or either fall apart these two had endured so much that in the end love that they had for one another conquered all .....
These two were lowkey my favorite in Kennedy an Mustafa series, life has a crazy way of making people come together or either fall apart these two had endured so much that in the end love that they had for one another conquered all .....
March 10, 2018
A lot was missing
I tried to read the book twice and I could not connect with the main characters at all. I felt like the book did not make sense at all. I am a fan of Diamond’s work but this is not a book I would try to read again.
I tried to read the book twice and I could not connect with the main characters at all. I felt like the book did not make sense at all. I am a fan of Diamond’s work but this is not a book I would try to read again.
March 29, 2018
Loved it
I'm glad Emory got some act right because I was all for my boo moving on and finding someone else. Alani was not to be played with, hunty lol. She bossed up on Emory's ass. I enjoyed the glimpses of Mustafa, Kennedy, Duke and Paris.
I'm glad Emory got some act right because I was all for my boo moving on and finding someone else. Alani was not to be played with, hunty lol. She bossed up on Emory's ass. I enjoyed the glimpses of Mustafa, Kennedy, Duke and Paris.
July 14, 2019
jealousy emotions deceit
it's funny how when a man hear you moving on, all of sudden he can't live without you. Emory was flawed, and threw a tantrum like a little boy. Alain don't ever get on your knees again
it's funny how when a man hear you moving on, all of sudden he can't live without you. Emory was flawed, and threw a tantrum like a little boy. Alain don't ever get on your knees again
December 1, 2020
The entire series is Bomb
I have read several book series but this is my 1st time doing a review. I enjoyed the 1st book down to this one. You will not be disappointed in reading these books if you love the urban books!!
I have read several book series but this is my 1st time doing a review. I enjoyed the 1st book down to this one. You will not be disappointed in reading these books if you love the urban books!!
January 10, 2021
Weak Females
I'm usually a big fan of Diamond's work but lately it's been annoying reading about weak females.. I was surprised on how Sarena didn't receive karma for nearly killing Alaina and her baby as well.
I'm usually a big fan of Diamond's work but lately it's been annoying reading about weak females.. I was surprised on how Sarena didn't receive karma for nearly killing Alaina and her baby as well.
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