Publishers Weekly
10/26/2020
One woman must choose between the three men in Antoinette’s angsty and emotionally charged third Butterfly novel (after Butterfly 2). Morgan Atkins found love for the first time with volatile gangster Messiah Williams, but after he disappeared, she fell into a loveless engagement with the respectable but controlling Sebastian Fredrick, while creeping around on the side with Ahmeek Harris, Messiah’s street soldier and friend who taught her a gentler kind of love. Two years later, Messiah’s back and he’s staking a claim on Morgan’s heart. Messiah’s presence turns Morgan’s life upside down and she questions the connections she’s built with the other two men—but she’s hiding a secret from Messiah that threatens to stop their romantic rekindling before it can start: she never told him about their twins, born after Messiah disappeared. Dancing between her obligations to her pending marriage with Sebastian, the love she feels for Ahmeek, and her passionate desire to be with Messiah, Morgan must make a series of difficult decisions that affect both her and her makeshift family. Antoinette masterfully weaves a gritty, streetwise tale sure to captivate readers of urban fiction. (Dec.)
From the Publisher
"Antoinette masterfully weaves a gritty, streetwise tale sure to captivate readers of urban fiction." - Publishers Weekly on Butterfly 3
“Antoinette mixes a raw, violent portrayal of gang life and powerful stories of family, lust, romance, and revenge as her compelling characters struggle to survive and thrive.” - Booklist on Butterfly 3
"Antoinette poses complex questions about women's choices and romantic and familial relationships in this sexy tale of edgy lives, tricky situations, and deep emotions." - Booklist on Butterfly 2
"A solid story with likable characters and a love story that could go all sorts of ways." - Red Carpet Crash on Butterfly 2
"Antoinette's smooth writing and strong characterizations will bring her fans back for the sequel." - Booklist on Butterfly
"One of the biggest names in Urban-fiction, Ashley Antoinette, is back … An intense start to this new series with characters that are real and genuine. It’s a story about love, trying to put the past behind and moving on with your life." - Red Carpet Crash on Butterfly
"Packed with drama, suspense and passion, this novel takes readers on a wild ride." - Woman's World Magazine on Butterfly
"Antoinette, as always, draws in readers with the compelling themes of making mistakes and finding retribution." --Booklist on Luxe Two: A LaLa Land Addiction
"A fast-paced tale...a solid addition to a well-known author’s long list of extremely popular tales." —Library Journal on Luxe
"Caution… Will leave you breathless. It’s that intense." —Essence Magazine on LUXE
"Antoinette will have readers hooked on this edgy, twisting tale of innocence lost." —Booklist on LUXE
"[Ashley and JaQuavis] may just be the most successful literary couple in America." —New York Times' T Magazine
"[T]he duo is taking the world of street literature by storm." —Rolling Out Magazine
