Okay, I’ll admit it. I’ve been slightly obsessed with Romance In Color. But can you blame me. This is my first review from one of my favorite websites, so I’ve been checking it everyday…okay, a few times a day. The lovely Keren Childers, who I was fortunate enough to meet at the Romance Slam Jam, gave me four stars and a kick-ass review!
~ Review: Her Kind Of Man ~
REVIEW: Imagine being called an ugly duckling or fat throughout high school; Makayla Stevens knows just how that feels. Years later, blossoming into a gorgeous diva, she runs into the man she’s always had a crush on at the school she teaches. Ms. Yaye introduces two extraordinary characters in this story. Makayla, an elementary school teacher, writes erotic columns under an assumed name. She never in a million years would of thought that Terrance, the little tyrant in her classroom, would be connected to a man she’s adored for years; Kenyon Blake. Kenyon is a photographer who travels a lot, and after the death of his brother has stepped in to help his nephew Terrance. Kenyon has no idea who she is and Makayla is still dealing with issues about her looks and weight, so there is no way she would reveal her true identity to him.
The characters in this story are hilarious, stubborn, and passionate. Makayla is smart and dreams of becoming a travelling writer and she is determined to stick by that dream. I admire that about her, having weight issues in the past and determined not to go that route again takes willpower. Kenyon is handsome, talented, and a little cocky at times. Makayla was a little too defensive at times. This caused unnecessary problems among the two. Kenyon knew what he wanted, didn’t feel he had to beg for it, and wasn’t going to. He said what he had to say and that was it. These two were a match made in heaven. I definitely enjoyed their love scenes, they are hot, passionate, and unpredictable.
I found the HER KIND OF MAN’s plot humorous and controversial. Ms. Yaye touched on some good issues. Women often have problems dealing with age, looks, and weight. Teachers have been in the news lately about personal things done outside of class that have caused them to lose their jobs.
The secondary characters had me laughing throughout the book. Especially Terrance the tyrant; Veronika, the ghetto mother; and Makayla’s friends Brandi, and Desiree. Veronika no doubt is a hot mess. Ms. Yaye does a good job with the storyline and characters. I would definitely recommend reading this book.