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Breeze and Melodie: An Onyx City Love Story by Kay Shanee
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
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Kay Shanee delivers a slow-burn, second-chance romance with Breeze and Melodie, a heartfelt, gritty, and emotionally rich love story set in the vibrant world of Onyx City. This isn’t just a tale of “right person, wrong time”—it’s a powerful journey of emotional maturity, longing, and learning to fight for the kind of love that’s worth every risk.
Breeze and Melodie’s dynamic sizzles from the very first page. The years of pent-up emotion, tension, and what-ifs make their eventual reconnection feel well-earned. You feel their history, the stolen glances, the unspoken conversations—and that’s what makes the payoff so satisfying.
Both leads are flawed, which only makes them more relatable. Melodie’s attempt to move on with Sean is a common but often overlooked piece in romance—choosing stability over passion, and learning the hard way that love shouldn’t feel like settling. Breeze, on the other hand, is a reformed man trying to break generational cycles, and his struggle to stay on the right path adds weight to his choices.
Shanee paints Onyx City with a subtle but vivid brush, giving just enough of the setting to make it feel lived-in without overshadowing the romance. The city feels like a fresh start for both characters, symbolic of their rebirth as individuals and eventual partners.
The twist—when Breeze reverts to old habits to protect Melodie—is a strong reminder that love isn’t just pretty words and passion. It’s sacrifice, protection, and sometimes navigating a messy past to protect the future. Their journey doesn’t feel perfect, but it does feel real.
Breeze and Melodie is for readers who love sister’s bestfriend tropes with a grown and sexy twist, featuring a strong Black love story with complex characters, heartfelt vulnerability, and an undeniable emotional pull. Kay Shanee doesn’t just write love stories—she writes love stories that feel like home.
If you’re a fan of emotional depth, protective men, and love that fights through the fire, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
Kay Shanee delivers a slow-burn, second-chance romance with Breeze and Melodie, a heartfelt, gritty, and emotionally rich love story set in the vibrant world of Onyx City. This isn’t just a tale of “right person, wrong time”—it’s a powerful journey of emotional maturity, longing, and learning to fight for the kind of love that’s worth every risk.
Breeze and Melodie’s dynamic sizzles from the very first page. The years of pent-up emotion, tension, and what-ifs make their eventual reconnection feel well-earned. You feel their history, the stolen glances, the unspoken conversations—and that’s what makes the payoff so satisfying.
Both leads are flawed, which only makes them more relatable. Melodie’s attempt to move on with Sean is a common but often overlooked piece in romance—choosing stability over passion, and learning the hard way that love shouldn’t feel like settling. Breeze, on the other hand, is a reformed man trying to break generational cycles, and his struggle to stay on the right path adds weight to his choices.
Shanee paints Onyx City with a subtle but vivid brush, giving just enough of the setting to make it feel lived-in without overshadowing the romance. The city feels like a fresh start for both characters, symbolic of their rebirth as individuals and eventual partners.
The twist—when Breeze reverts to old habits to protect Melodie—is a strong reminder that love isn’t just pretty words and passion. It’s sacrifice, protection, and sometimes navigating a messy past to protect the future. Their journey doesn’t feel perfect, but it does feel real.
Breeze and Melodie is for readers who love sister’s bestfriend tropes with a grown and sexy twist, featuring a strong Black love story with complex characters, heartfelt vulnerability, and an undeniable emotional pull. Kay Shanee doesn’t just write love stories—she writes love stories that feel like home.
If you’re a fan of emotional depth, protective men, and love that fights through the fire, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.