Overall: 4.5
Spice: 3

This is the second book "Love On" series by Aries Skye. He is the brother from Kannon Jordan in the Love on the Ninth Floor. The relationship between Kinston Jordan and Angela are fighting the feeling for each other because they are both afraid of having their hearts broken again. Go on this amazing journey as the learn to love again. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

3.75 ⭐️ 2.5🌶️

I can say this one was better than the first book of the series. Kinston was down bad for Angela even in book one and I loved their energy.
But one thing that irritates me to no end is when the FMC has been hurt by the most trash man on earth and this great man comes along and treats you like the world revolves around you and your first thought is “Hmm. He’s a good man but Mr. Trash hurt me and I just have to sit in that hurt.”
At that point I want someone to put me in the book to shake some sense into the characters.
Kinston was everything. But the third act twist? I was not a fan. Angela had to share her time and I know she didn’t mind…but I did.

Thanks to NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for this great read. I enjoyed this book. I read it quite slow because it had good characters and a good story. This was easy to read and I kept going back to it but I didn’t want it to finish.

There’s something about a book that stresses you out but you refuse to put it down because you are so locked in to the story. That is exactly how I felt reading this one. This gave me real friends to lovers and I truly appreciate that. It also shows the importance of healing and more importantly learning to trust yourself enough to fall in love again. Kinston is top tier book boyfriend material, even with his lil secret coming to light. I just wanted Angela to let herself be happy and I’m glad that ultimately that’s what she did. This book forced me to have a little patience and I have to say it was absolutely worth it. I’m looking forward to Aquila’s book next!!!

I enjoyed reading this book so much! I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. I couldn't put my kindle down until I finished reading it. Such an amazing book that I enjoyed!

Did I go into this book hoping it was better than the first one? Yes, yes I did! Was it better than the first one? Yes, yes it was!! I am so glad they did not stress me out as much as Kannon and Nissi, but Kingston and Angela did have their moments. Around 70% it got real messy and I was here for it, even though it wasn’t expected at all. Now I’m ready for Aquila book because her husband needs to be gone like yesterday!

I love the Angela and Kinston story.
They both dealt with heartbreaks and trauma.
It’s hard to start a new relationship when you’re still hung up on the last relationship. Until you fully get over the ex, you cant let a good man show you the proper love. That was exactly Angela issue. She needed to let go in order to let a good man love her.
It was so many up and downs throughout the book but it what it made feel so real. I didn’t know what to expect, I was just enjoying the storyline.

I enjoyed the movies and songs references throughout the book. That was fun. Love the sister banter and relationship they have together. Real sisterhood!

Thank you NetGalley and Black Odyssey for the arc in exchange of my honest opinion.

"Love on the Rebound" is a heavy romance that will make you feel every emotion, from happiness to sadness and everything in between. Angela is a full-figured woman who is struggling with insecurities, especially after being with her ex. Kinston is a fitness guru and also the perfect guy in every sense. He wants Angela, but Angela believes herself to be undesirable, especially to a man like Kinston. She is severely traumatized and scarred, but Kinston takes his time with her, which I loved so much! He is patient, understanding, and gentle. (Literally the perfect book boyfriend!) Angela's growth is undeniable, and it made me so happy to see her development. I loved Angela and Kinston together & was rooting for them the whole way through. This book definitely warmed my heart (not to mention it had the spice we all love in a romance), and I'd love to see more from this author!
Thank you NetGalley, Black Odyssey, and Aries Skye for this ARC.

This book follows the love story of Angela and Kinston who we met in Love on the Ninth Floor, the first book by this author. In this book Angela is getting over a bad breakup with her ex-fiancé when she runs into him again, and due to a poor decision on her part she gets her heart broken all over again causing her to vow never to get into a relationship again.

Kinston met Angela briefly in the first book and ever since then he has been trying to get her to give him a chance for at least a date. A chance encounter finds her giving into his request and from that date on they form a connection. Throughout the book it was clear that they both had feelings for each other but she didn't want to act on hers due to her fear of being hurt and not being able to recover. She also has self-esteem issues thanks to her ex so she doesn't feel worthy to be the woman that deserves Kinston's attention and affection no matter how hard he tries to tell her otherwise. Eventually, she does agree to be his girlfriend and everything is going well for them as a couple. It was so nice to see them together and happy but then some unnecessary drama came out of left field and threatened to break them up for good.

This book was filled with ups and downs for Angela and Kinston and of course I was rooting for them through it all because it was obvious they should be together. I didn't know how it was going to wind up at the end but I was happy we got a HEA and I thought it was nice to see that Nissi played a part in at least causing Angela to talk to him Kinston again to hear him out, similar to how Angela played a part in Nissi and Kannon getting together in the first book. I also enjoyed seeing more of Nissi and Kannon as a married couple in this book and get to catch up with them.

Overall I enjoyed the book but I could have done without the unnecessary drama. Now that I know this is a trilogy I am curious to see what Aquila's story winds up being in the next book and of course seeing more of the Richards sisters and Jordan brothers. Thank you to Black Odyssey Media and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Love on the Rebound by Aries Skye was a great read. This book made me laugh and cry and it made me angry at times too. We meet both characters originally in the first book of the series, but Angela and Kinston's story needed its own book. They are real people, they felt like people I might know in real life with hopes, and fears and worries. The inner monologue got a little tedious reading through it, but if anyone ever wrote my inner monologue I am sure it would be the same way for readers. That is one reason it felt so honest. I won't give spoilers but it was a good book to read, highly recommend this and the first book in the series.

When they say the sequel is never as good as the first, they surely was not talking about this book. I was not able to read it on Net Galley due to the lettering being really small on my phone but received it through my kindle. This book did not disappoint!! I'm going to say Angela is my favorite sister so far. I love the fact that she was a beautiful plus size women, the way Kingston was interested in her from the start. (the first book) just had my attention throughout this whole book. I thought this book was so well written, the character development of Angela, I loved her so much. The relationship between the sisters was such a beautiful unbreakable bond. These sister's are there for each other no matter what they are going through. The brothers Kannon and Kingston are such good representation of black men. They are equitant to the men I grew up around not what society wants everyone to believe black men are, these men exist!!!. I have to say out of the two books this is my favorite. I can't wait to hear Aquila's story cause that into, Oh man!!!

Love on the Rebound begins on a high with Angela Richards celebrating her birthday with her family and friends. After a lot of drinking and a few bad decisions, the morning after opens old wounds for Angela and sends her into a cavern of insecurities. Kinston Jordan is a fitness entrepreneur and hopeless romantic. He wanted Angela from the moment he saw her and vows to put in the work it takes for her to be his.

Kinston is quality Book Bae material. He is thoughtful, kind and romantic. Angela is selfless, bold and down-to-earth. The chemistry between the two is hot, hot, hot! The dialogue between the couple was adorable. I loved their friendship.

I really enjoyed the plot of this story. I didn't see that last plot twist coming! It was an awesome depiction of that "grown and sexy" kind of love. I enjoyed catching up with the other characters in the story. It was nice to see the growth of Kannon and Nissi's (Love on the Ninth Floor Book 1) relationship. Looking forward to the next story in the series!

Favorite Quote: "You only get one shot to make a lasting first impression. I took me forever and fate to get a chance to make mine, so I was determined not to miss. I ain't trying to be amongst the stars. I need to be with the moon."


**Thank you to Black Odyssey Media and NetGalley for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

This is was pretty cute , kinda cheesy but I like cheesy 😂😂😂 this is what I call a comfort read for me so I definitely recommend it

Where do I start???

I received an ARC of this gem from Black Odyssey Media and NetGalley-- thank you!

I read Love on the Ninth Floor (a really good read) by this author earlier this year and was so excited to read Love On the Rebound. This book was everything I expected and so much more. I read it in two sittings. It was that good! There was the perfect amount of tension between the main characters, Angela and Kinston. I laughed out loud; I cried more than once.

This book is the second in the series about the three Richards sisters: Nissi, Angela, and Aquila. I enjoyed learning more about Aquila in this book and being "updated" on Nissi. Angela and Kinston, face many challenges from their past hurts on their way to their HEA, but they each have supportive friends and family to love, encourage, and call them out along the way. I loved the ending and how everyone got what they deserved, whether it was love or something else altogether.

I can't wait to read the next book in this series (and I hope we get Nia's story, too!). Aries Skye is now an auto-buy author for me.

I enjoyed Angela and kinstons story. I didn’t enjoy the 3rd act break up or <spoiler>the not such a baby surprise baby</spoiler> I felt like that was super random. Angela’s trauma was heartbreaking and frustrating. Just let a good man love you already!!! I love that the author presented a man who is pro therapy.
I was happy to see less brand new dropping than the 1st boom of the series.

Overall this story was spicy, sad and sweet. Looking forward to Aquila’s story.

Thank you Black Odyssey Media and NetGalley for this Advance Readers Copy ebook in exchange for my honest review


3.5 stars on storygraph

This book has a good mix of inner dialogue and character interactions to give readers a good insight into the characters. Angela annoyed me in the beginning until her full past with Nigel was revealed. Luckily Kinston was patient and encouraged her character growth.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opinions expressed are my own. I really enjoyed Love on the rebound by Aries Skye. It tells the story of how a full figured, insecure woman finds love only after she learns to believe in herself, put the past behind her and realize that she's being wanted for who she is. And that being full figured is not a crutch but an enhancement to her. Even though her ex berated her for being as he claimed over weight, there is always somebody who wants and will love and want you exactly theway you are. I highly reccomend this book!

This was a very cute romance. The buildup of the romance between both characters was entertaining and I could see this novel being a fave.

Description
A romantic chase in which a fitness guru falls for a full-figured paralegal, however, her self-esteem and past relationship struggles leaves her doubting if Mr. Fitness is Mr. Too-Good-To-Be-True.

After Angela Richards’ fiancé abandons her for another woman, she is left with the lingering aftershocks that keep her heart sealed off from love. To the outside world, she is the same fiery and sassy spitfire woman with a larger-than-life attitude of the norm, but personally, she immerses herself in a contented existence while living vicariously through her sisters, Nissi and Aquila. Besides, it’s easier to mind their business than deal with the devastation of her own.

Enter Kinston Jordan. He’s quiet, handsome, rugged, and a renowned fitness instructor. He’s also the older brother of her sister Nissi’s soon-to-be husband, and he has his sights set on Angela. The only problem—Angela refuses to travel down heartbreak lane again, especially with a man like Kinston. How could a fitness guru have eyes for a full-figured woman? Unbeknownst to Angela, Kinston has his own pitfalls with love and just as many reasons to protect his heart as she does.

Can these two wounded souls rebound from their past to find love in their future?

My Take:
Having read the first book in the series, I found it compelling enough to seek out the second—and I'm pleased I did. The author's growth is evident, which bodes well for subsequent novels (I anticipate a story for the eldest sister, and perhaps Nia too). The book fulfills its premise, including the inevitable third-act breakup, which I overlook since Kinston proves to be an endearing "book boyfriend." The romance offers more of a jalapeño-level heat than habanero, yet it's still sufficient to elicit an "alright now" from the reader. In summary, if the first book was to your liking, this sequel will not disappoint. If you were undecided about the first, this one marks a notable improvement and is worth your consideration.

First thank you NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for the chance to read this ARC.

I loved everything about this book, I physically could not put it down. I read it in one sitting that’s how good it was. I loved Kinston for Angela so much. He was just such a great man in every way. It annoyed my a lot that she was stuck on her ex for soooo long but I understand why. I was so happy Angela and Kinston got their happy ending. I did not like that Angela was very self conscious and that a man did that to her but when she realized who she was and how beautiful she was I was so happy.