I don’t really read books of this kind it was good if you like erotic books so I’m sure it will be a page turner for those in that genre

I was drawn to this book by the unusual title, and found that the novella did not disappoint.

It's kind of a magical, good vibes, positively spicy story which is very well written. I would love for this to be a full blown novel/series, as now I'm wondering how Tariq will shape his life going forward after 'that experience', and with his newly found confidence.

Overall a really great read!

"Kisha's Airb&b For Shy And Sensitive Black Men" is an erotic story about our main character Tariq receiving sexual healing from a mysterious lady name Kisha. Owen Sieffre's writing is pretty good. I loved how Sieffre showed a different side of black men. It was refreshing to delve into Tariq's mind. I'm glad that Tariq and his circle of friends had impressive careers and seem to be doing well for themselves. I rarely read books from a man's POV (in the romance/erotica genres) so it was a great change of pace to see how a man may think in certain situations. It was also nice to see Tariq work through his problems and insecurities. Kisha's family backstory was definitely interesting. Owen Sieffre did a really good job of showing black men in a positive light. Giving them a chance to be emotional beings instead of slapping on the usual stereotypical traits. I hope that this author will write other books in different genres. I'm not always down to read an erotica (this is a freaky one for sure), but I really did enjoy his storytelling.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc!

i don't know exactly what to feel about this book, this is not my usual type of book maybe because the author is a man that it differed a lot from a writing I am usually reading of women books. I don't think I resonate well with this, maybe because I was a little irate on how the mmc spoke in the books, I get being black and all speaks different, but it felt forced to include the slang (spoken intonation on the dialogues), it actually felt cheap by that. yeah There sure is a good part of it, the connection, the inclusivity (in age difference, in race, in societal norms etc), but this feels a lot like what the author wants rather than a connection with the reader. Sure there are moments that was so sweet and spicy that it was hot as well. But i don't think this book is for me, that's coming from a hippie lover vibe girl.

This was a cute romance/erotica centering a Black man’s self love and healing journey. No serious content warnings, which is nice. It was a quick read of only 100 pages. The main downside was the editing- there were so many annoying typos. I don’t think I’d read again, but I would recommend to black men interested in reading more romance.

I didn’t really know what to expect when I dove into Alisha’s AirBnB for Shy, Sensitive Black Men and I can say that it surprised me in the best ways.

Black men aren’t always raised to be open and vulnerable with their feelings. Especially Black men like Tariq and his friends, Adante and Kendis. These men have known each other since middle school and bonded over the lack of strong male leadership in their homes. Even with their history, Tariq expects to be made fun of for the major life change he’s decided to undergo. It’s only when his friends offer him sympathy and support that he knows that they really are his safe space.

It’s his boy Adante that tells him about Kisha, a healer who runs a small bed and breakfast in their home state of Georgia.

Tariq takes a leap of faith and books a stay at Kisha’s B&B where he learns how to connect emotionally and how to communicate your wants to others.

It’s a journey of self-love and exploration. 4.5⭐️

Kisha's Airb&b For Shy And Sensitive Black Men is a 5 star novella, hands down! I knew it was going to be good from the title alone - black men, shy & sensitive, paired together. Who would have dared? Because black men are not shy. Black men can not be sensitive. Black men do not need healing. As a society, that's what we are told to believe, but it's the furthest from the truth. In this novella, Owen Sieffre tapped into that, and he took it the extra yard by focusing on one touchy topic in particular - sex.
This book is what a lot of people, both men and women, need. The author made it as realistic and relatable as possible, which makes it easy to connect to from both a male and female's point of view.
This novella is good from the very first page. Tariq is dealing with some issues that have him feeling less than, and he finally works up the courage to admit that said situation is not for him. He will not take it anymore. I loved that he was able to be honest and transparent, hold his ground, and then turn to his long-time friends and be expressive and vulnerable. (Three black men, at a table, just speaking and sharing truths - absolutely loved it!)
I loved the setting of the airbnb - a former plantation house with a long history of women healers dating back to the late 1800s. And Kisha is one of those healers. By the time Tariq leaves the airbnb, he is a "new" man. New, not in the sense of being made over, but new in the sense of finally understanding himself and his worth.
This is a book that would speak to a lot of black men and women. Black men, because they are the main focus of this book - they deserve more, and black women, because we need to be the ones to give them more and understand that men can hurt and be wounded the same way we can.
I can go on forever about this short novella (which is wonderful because it shows the author did his job), but I'd just suggest you read it. You will be left with a lot of thoughts and even a different perspective after reading.
Thank you NetGalley, BuzzBooks, and Owen Sieffre for this wonderful novella!