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Crush
Some people flirt, others admire from afar, but one thing's for sure--there's nothing hotter than a crush that tempts you to take a chance. . . .
White Mocha Michele Grant
Jayla has always played it safe, personally and professionally. Finding the perfect cup of coffee is about the most exciting thing in her life. But one look at free-spirited café owner Jason, and she's suddenly inspired to venture out of her comfort zone. . .
You Lutishia Lovely
Chaz Covington is the guy every man wants to be and every woman wants to have. So when a series of anonymous erotic letters begin arriving at his office, he is only mildly surprised. His prudish assistant, Lois, is shocked. But before it's all over, she won't be the only one. . .
From One Lover to Another Cydney Rax
Lorraine Eafford is done with bad boys. She's ready for someone nice and reliable--someone just like her new co-worker, Wendell. But her ex won't take no for an answer, and Lorraine is about to show him just how bad this good girl can be. . .
"Vibrant characters, artful storytelling, and an original voice make Lutishia Lovely worth every moment."--Donna Hill
"Talented Grant entices, captivates and mesmerizes her readers." -- Romantic Times on Heard It All Before
". . .you'll find yourself drawn to Rax's juicy tale of out-of-order Buppies in love and lust." -- Essence ® on My Husband's Girlfriend
White Mocha Michele Grant
Jayla has always played it safe, personally and professionally. Finding the perfect cup of coffee is about the most exciting thing in her life. But one look at free-spirited café owner Jason, and she's suddenly inspired to venture out of her comfort zone. . .
You Lutishia Lovely
Chaz Covington is the guy every man wants to be and every woman wants to have. So when a series of anonymous erotic letters begin arriving at his office, he is only mildly surprised. His prudish assistant, Lois, is shocked. But before it's all over, she won't be the only one. . .
From One Lover to Another Cydney Rax
Lorraine Eafford is done with bad boys. She's ready for someone nice and reliable--someone just like her new co-worker, Wendell. But her ex won't take no for an answer, and Lorraine is about to show him just how bad this good girl can be. . .
"Vibrant characters, artful storytelling, and an original voice make Lutishia Lovely worth every moment."--Donna Hill
"Talented Grant entices, captivates and mesmerizes her readers." -- Romantic Times on Heard It All Before
". . .you'll find yourself drawn to Rax's juicy tale of out-of-order Buppies in love and lust." -- Essence ® on My Husband's Girlfriend
320 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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April 1, 2011
Well. I really liked "White Mocha" the first story. The other two... not so much.
August 18, 2011
I think that it is amazing how everyone's reviews of this book are almost identical. White Mocha by Michele Grant was so good. I had never read anything by Michele but will look for her books in future. Wanted: You by Lutisha Lovely, was stupid and confusing. The writing was good and it could have been a good story it just made no sense and was boring. If someone had gotten killed in this story it would have made it sooo much better. From One Lover to Another by Cydney Rax, was just not good. The lead characters were stupid. Again the writing was good and the story could have been good but it lacked something. I am glad that the lead characters did not end up together.
November 30, 2011
Only gave this book 2.5 stars because I only enjoyed one of the stories and that was the first one. The story caught me from the beginning and it was just a good read. The second book was by Lutishia Lovely which I am usually fan of her work but this story was just strange.....did not captivate me at all and I skipped through it just to see how the end would be and it was just as strange as the beginning. The last book was not too exciting either not so much a fan of Cyndey but I have read better from her. It was just an ok read but just didnt grab my attention as the first story did. Wish the first story could have been a full length novel......for most part ......looking forward to reading more from Ms. Grant......
March 21, 2013
White Mocha by Michelle Grant is AMAZING. I love her, she's a great author & I can't wait until she comes out with more books. I hated the fact that it was a short story b/c I LOVE her books. They always keep you interested beginning to end. The other two stories in this book aren't horrible, but I'm having a hard time getting into them as compared to White Mocha. They seem to be good stories altogether they're just not always attention keepers. You get a good part & then you're left waiting and waiting on the next good part.
June 1, 2014
This book gets three stars on the strength of the first story White Mocha alone.
The second was boring so I skipped chapters.
The third was ok at first but got ridiculous and then ending was stupid.
The second was boring so I skipped chapters.
The third was ok at first but got ridiculous and then ending was stupid.
June 24, 2019
Taking risks, taking chances....is how I will describe these three novellas. In "White Mocha", I really like Jayla's and Jason's chemistry and how they clicked. It was very cute. Kinda college "sweetheartish". Once, Jayla stopped playing it safe, she found herself a man. Hence, sometimes, it's best to venture out of your comfort zone and walk on the wild side. "Wanted: You" Lutisha Lovely served up an episode of "who done it". Chaz was on every woman's wishlist. But the one who was really interested in him was someone who he did not expected. Lutisha Lovely is a good writer who has a vivid imagination. In "Wanted...", readers will be trying to figure out who wants the main character. "From One Lover to Another" was the first time I read anything by Cyndney Rax. This is a tell tale story that what who we think is for us might not be for us after all. And no matter how many times the past might try to come back for you, don't acknowledge it. The only thing I did not like in the story is that one of the main characters said "hospital" instead of "hospitable".
February 22, 2018
Loved the very first story but the last one was not to good.
December 23, 2019
This bored me!! Only got to chapter 3. I like all these authors though. Maybe I'll try it again!!
July 27, 2021
The three stories are completely different and reveal all the feelings of the couple. The only thing I did not like was some characters did not receive their happily ever after.
September 16, 2021
It was interesting reading for me!
March 10, 2022
The first two stories were an easy and good read; it took me a minute to get through the last story.
July 1, 2012
Crush is an anthology comprised of three novellas. The first, White Mocha, was written by Michele Grant, whom I've never read any of her books before. White Mocha is about a workaholic named Jayla, who begins a steamy love affair with a coffee shop owner. Although a bit predictable, I enjoyed the characters and this was the only story in this collection I liked.
The second story was Wanted: You by Lutisha Lovely, whom I've read a few books by but never been too impressed with any of them. Lois is the homely, shy, and conservative secretary of a prominent, handsome lawyer. He begins receiving erotic letters and emails, which embarrasses Lois, since she is very much in love with her boss. Throughout the story we meet a bevy of women that the letters could be from. This story started out very promisingly and I was dying to know who the letter-writer was. However, I hated the ended, so much so that it ruined the rest of the story for me.
The last story was From One Lover to Another, by Cydney Rax. I've read a few of her books and have liked them. In this story, Lorraine has recently broken up with her hip-hop, gangsta-loving, ebonics-speaking boyfriend Posse, however she hasn't been able to completely let go. She still takes his calls and thinks about him often. She starts seeing one of her coworkers Wendell, but learns that even that isn't a match made in heaven. This story was pretty boring the whole way through and I didn't like Wendell, and I definitely didn't like him with Lorraine.
All in all, this collection of short stories is a fast read, but will not leave a memorable impression at all.
The second story was Wanted: You by Lutisha Lovely, whom I've read a few books by but never been too impressed with any of them. Lois is the homely, shy, and conservative secretary of a prominent, handsome lawyer. He begins receiving erotic letters and emails, which embarrasses Lois, since she is very much in love with her boss. Throughout the story we meet a bevy of women that the letters could be from. This story started out very promisingly and I was dying to know who the letter-writer was. However, I hated the ended, so much so that it ruined the rest of the story for me.
The last story was From One Lover to Another, by Cydney Rax. I've read a few of her books and have liked them. In this story, Lorraine has recently broken up with her hip-hop, gangsta-loving, ebonics-speaking boyfriend Posse, however she hasn't been able to completely let go. She still takes his calls and thinks about him often. She starts seeing one of her coworkers Wendell, but learns that even that isn't a match made in heaven. This story was pretty boring the whole way through and I didn't like Wendell, and I definitely didn't like him with Lorraine.
All in all, this collection of short stories is a fast read, but will not leave a memorable impression at all.
April 15, 2015
I got borrowed this on audiobook from the library (where I work). I got through 'White Mocha' and liked it. Jayla's reasons for breaking up with Jason were a bit annoying because it felt drama for drama's sake. I stopped in the beginning of the second story because Lois not telling her boss about the letters and reading them, I knew the story was going to progress in a way that also would have annoyed me.
But after listening to 'Throttle Me' this audiobook was much more pleasant to the ears and made it easier to follow the stories.
But after listening to 'Throttle Me' this audiobook was much more pleasant to the ears and made it easier to follow the stories.
August 5, 2011
After the first story by Michele Grant you think what are the other two authors going to bring to the table. Well those stories were a big let down and a complete waste of time. The last story did not make any since and you felt like your being pulled back and forth. Where was this story going? I am almost ashamed I'm admitting I read this book. Michele's was raunchy but at least a cute story.
December 6, 2016
The perfect man doesn't exist! But reading those lines literally brought me to this peaceful place in my head that i've buried where everything could be as exotic and passionate as these interactions between two genres/ soulmate?
i Loved the mixed stories , according to each another with the same endlessly breathtaking pursuit.,
i Loved the mixed stories , according to each another with the same endlessly breathtaking pursuit.,
January 16, 2017
3 stars for the 1st story only...
The other 2 sucked hence 2stars only overall... Its good that they started with the best one otherwise I wouldn't have finished the book at all if say story 3 had been 1st.
The other 2 sucked hence 2stars only overall... Its good that they started with the best one otherwise I wouldn't have finished the book at all if say story 3 had been 1st.
April 10, 2011
Loved White Mocha. Wanted: You thoroughly confused me. From One Lover to Another was fun but a little light on plot.
February 19, 2012
White Mocha was very enjoyable to read, had me anticipating the other two books. Unfortunately they were awful. Slow, boring and unimaginative.
August 25, 2011
THE FIRST STORY WAS GOOD, BUT THE OTHER TWO WAS WACK
October 10, 2012
I really LOVED Michele Grant's story. The second one had a very disappointing ending. The last one I didn't like at all.
June 7, 2013
White Mocha by Michele Grant was the stand out story here. It was everything a reader needed in a small bundle. #michelegrantfan
January 6, 2014
i really like the story by Michelle Grant; it was cute and just what i expected. i don;t know what the hell was going on with the other two stories.
July 21, 2015
I really enjoyed the first story but not the last 2. Guess I was expecting different endings.
November 24, 2015
Three novellas featuring women who take a chance on love by stepping out of the box. Great collaboration with Michele Grant, Lutishia Lovely and Cydney Rax.
December 13, 2015
I tolerated White Mocha, but couldn't finish the next story. It was too raunchy for my taste. I didn't read the last story.
May 15, 2016
The first story White Mocha was really good. The other two were really bad.
April 18, 2018
Michele Grant and Lutishia Lovely threw done in this book.
August 9, 2016
I enjoyed the first story. The second and third stories were not as good.
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October 22, 2018
The only story I really enjoy would have to be White Chocolate 🍫 📖
February 6, 2019
I really enjoyed the first story. The second and third were a challenge to get through.
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