About the Book
Title: The Follow 2: Blocked
Author: Eliza David
Published: February 16, 2018
Length: 298 pages
ASIN: B078RWTJVW
Category: Fiction
Genre: African American, fiction, erotica, romance
Synopsis
“They say walking away from the one you love is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do…”
King Smith is blocked.
The R&B superstar’s latest project is producing the soundtrack for the book-to-film, Everything in the Stars. When the crooner hits a writer’s block, he links up with his former songwriting partner (and former lover) songstress Silk Matthews for inspiration. Soon, the two rekindle their creative spark and the sensual memories of their romance resurface.
Social media exec Shauna McIntyre supports her boyfriend King, but struggles with his reunion with Silk. King’s late nights at the studio with the sexy siren begin to take a toll on her. When tensions reach a fever pitch, Shauna finds comfort in an unlikely source: Everything in the Stars novelist Jake Vasquez.
This anticipated sequel to The Follow finds a love affair in peril. Will a shot at a hit song destroy King and Shauna’s love, forcing them to find solace in the arms of new (and old) loves?
BONUS CONTENT: The first chapter of the spin-off novella, The Lamar St. Jon Experience, is included.
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Review
Eliza David has done it again. She’s my go-to for great romance. Singlehandedly, she’s convinced me not to give up on the genre. This book knocks it so far out of the park, the ball is in the next county. And I don’t say that lightly.
I absolutely loved the first part of the series for its realness and honesty. Once again, we’re back with King and Shauna. What I adore about them is that these are two people who have been through a lot, together and apart, and they are doing what they can to make things work. Anyone who has ever had a partner and struggled after the “honeymoon phase” will understand these two.
They’re doing the best they can with their insecurities. Nothing is glossed over. King still has to manage his addiction, and Shauna is still guarded in her trust for him. They’re also learning to balance asking for what they need while being there for each other. It’s a hard place to be in the easiest of times, let alone when both of them have to deal with their respective jobs.
Sure, there’s a bit of fantasy involved here. After all, it is erotic romance, and that’s what people want. So King and Shauna are, naturally, exceptionally attractive and have high-power careers. Despite that, these are relatable, down-to-earth people, and their inner (and sometimes outer) challenges are relatable. When they both feel neglected, and like the relationship is losing a bit of steam, they each have to learn what it means to invest in one another. That’s what we’re showing up for, the moment when they reconnect and decide that they’re better together than apart.
The sex, as always, is steamy. But what I like with these two is that there’s an undercurrent of having each other’s hearts. The sensual moments aren’t just about getting off or being all hot and worked up. They’re about connection and trust. The path of their physical intimacy mirrors the path of their emotional journey. Although King and Shauna begin the book as an established couple, this is genuinely a romance about them falling in love all over again. It’s glorious.
Naturally, there has to be a bad guy, and oh, boy, is there. I didn’t spot it coming. Nor did I expect to see a character I enjoyed hating end up quasi-saving the day. I loved the surprises and the plot twists. It is, after all, the characters and storyline I keep coming back for in these books.
If you’re looking to experience a full range of emotions reading this, you won’t be disappointed. There’s humor, anguish, rage, sweetness, sexy times, moments of triumph, and even some what-the-heck thrown in there.
I can’t wait to see what else is in store. I don’t know if we’ll ever revisit King and Shauna in their own story again, but it doesn’t matter. I felt like we had closure, but I also felt like there could be room for more. To me, that’s just about the perfect ending.
For gorgeous writing, a story that grabs and holds your attention, and a beautiful reconnecting romance, this gets 10/10 fountain pens.
About the Author
Eliza David is the author of the six-book Cougarette series. She was born and raised on the noisy South Side of Chicago, but now lives in super quiet Iowa. When she’s not writing, working full-time, or raising two children with her loving husband, Eliza enjoys reading throwback Jackie Collins and indulging in the occasional order of cheese fries.
Eliza is a blogger as well, having served as a contributing writer for Real Moms of Eastern Iowa, Good Men Project, and Thirty on Tap. She was a featured panelist at the Iowa Soul Festival and Iowa City Book Festival.
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