Reviews

All Yours by Ja'Nese Dixon

taty_reads's review

funny relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I’m hooked. This is only the second book and I love reading this series. Miya wanting to become executive chef and Dean just wanting to help a friend, when these two meet it’s ww3 lol or is it really? They just have so much in common.

quinnreads2's review

4.0

Slowing Down

I enjoyed Miya and Dean's story that starts at enemies (at least from Miya's perspective) and morphs to friends before finding more. It's a slow progression as Dean is constantly jet setting, Miya wants forever not casual, and both try to ignore the chemistry that is always simmering just under the surface, but they are worth the wait.

Mamma: She grabs her heart. "You wouldn't. Not my only daughter."
Miya: "And they wonder where I get my dramatic flair."
Mamma: "Oh no, they don't wonder— they know."

I love this family! They occasionally blow smoke, but most of the time they keep it real and full of love - bullshit insurance and all.

How did I live thirty-three years avoiding love only for it to find me and take me hostage?
-- Dean Wellington

When he stops hiding from his feelings, he really digs deep. I like Dean a lot. He has a wounded heart and soul from the fallout of his parents' divorce. It's sad that he was never a priority for either. Thankfully, his found family was there to show him a better way, something to perhaps strive for, even if he thought he never wanted it.

And bless my man's soul, because he doesn't have a lick of rhythm, but it doesn't stop him from dancing.
-- Miya Montgomery

I do like that there are dance breaks.

girltrussme's review

4.0

ciella's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.25

lynnlewis's review

3.0

Enjoying all the family drama and the camaraderie btwn Kamal and his friends. Miya's reaction to having a consultant was a bit much and frustrating.

stephsromancebooktalk's review

emotional funny inspiring relaxing medium-paced

4.25

mamaofperfectpayton's review

4.0

Super cute romance novel! I love Miya and Dean, but Kamal and Jayda are my favorites!

lovetolovebooks's review

4.0

”It just happened. Loving her just fucking happened.”

Oh gosh I am absolutely loving this series from Ja’Nese Dixon. It’s got true friendships, deep family love, and sizzling romance. This one is a brother’s best friend romance between Miya (sister of Kamal who we met in book one) and Dean (one of Kamal’s best friends). So there’s a little forbidden aspect happening. They don’t really sneak around but there is definitely a lot of heated glances, flirting, and fighting the chemistry. Dean is a playboy with commitment being on his “no thanks” list and Miya (a very well respected chef and now new head chef for the family restaurant) takes an immediate dislike to Dean when he comes to help make the new menu for the family restaurant reopening/rebranding. So there’s also a slight enemies to lovers vibe in the beginning and I ate that up of course.

"But the thought of getting back to you. Talking to you. Seeing you. Hearing you rattle along about your day. It makes my soul dance."

I loved Miya. She was a take no shit, plus sized queen. And Dean was one flirty gentleman. I so enjoyed them together.

The only reason that this book is getting four stars instead of five like book one is that I ran across quite a few grammatical/spelling errors and while one or two doesn’t bother me, it began occurring more and more often and I’d have to go back and reread sentences which took me out of the story a little bit. I know this doesn’t bother some people but I thought I’d mention it. I don’t remember having this issue with book one in case you were curious.
Overall rating 4 stars
Steaminess 3 stars