Essence of Me (The Essence Series)

By Tiye Love

Now that Jasmine Green has decided to open her heart to NBA player, Montana Keyes, she has never been happier. She couldn't ask for anything more in a relationship, until an encounter with a woman from his past, raises her own insecurities and mistrust between them. Montana has never been faithful or honest with any woman before Jasmine. Although he reassures her that he is a committed man and his past callous treatment of women is over, Montana struggles internally with his ability to be the man he knows Jasmine deserves. After a trip to Chicago to meet Montana's family where deep secrets are unveiled, Jasmine realizes that she isn't the only one with scars. And she wonders if maybe through their love for each other, they can finally heal from their own personal wounds. Maybe...Excerpt: "My mother was a middle school music teacher. She taught me how to play the piano and my sister the trumpet. I know my mother told you more than what you want to say. I'm not mad though you're probably not telling me the whole truth. You probably don't want me to be upset with my mother. Sometimes we lie to prevent the other person from being hurt not because we're trying to hurt them or get over on them." He gave me a side glance as he continued to play.I rolled my eyes, not giving him an inch and started hummed trying to catch the tune as he played. And then it dawned on me what he was playing, and something moved me to sing.Once I finished singing his fingers stilled against the keys, I smiled self-consciously. "I can't believe I just sang for you. I always like that song."Montana's chest rose and fell rapidly, and he put the top of the piano down, lifted me on the piano and spread my legs in a matter of seconds. He had his strong hands on my thighs and his lips were right below mine. He whispered, "Trust me." "I'm scared." "Me too." He gazed into my eyes as he reached under my dress and slid his hands up my thighs until he found fabric...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1075180775
• ISBN13: 9781075180774
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 314 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"