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Never Knew I Needed You (Better Man Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Chassilyn Hamilton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 482 ratings
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Desmend is enjoying his newfound legitimacy, as well as reaping residual benefits of his former fast life.

Money and women.

Living by the motto ‘It ain’t tricking if you got it,’ he’s known for splurging on beautiful women. Fly by flings were all he needed until Leila gave him a glimpse of something he’s never had.

Leila is looking for a love like the one her best friend Harper found, but she’s in no rush to find it. She’s heard of Desmend’s salacious reputation and is curious, but tucks those desires away when he needs her professionally.

Leila comes to help Desmend with his daughter, but she ends up becoming so much more, and it changes his idea of what he thought he wanted and needed. When the fear of losing control and ghosts from the past intervene, he must decide what matters most. Control or companionship?

**Desmend and Leila were introduced in I Thought I Knew.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09MCCJ8R4
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1252 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Chassilyn Hamilton

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Chassilyn Hamilton is an author and entrepreneur. She has been an avid reader since she fell in love with African American fiction at twelve. Her debut, Sticky Situation was released in February 2021. Her stories are centered around the black experience and are a journey to real love that takes real work. Chassilyn loves crafting, perfecting her makeup skills, and traveling to tropical destinations when she's not reading or writing. A Navy baby, she was born in Rota, Spain. Eventually, the Navy stationed her mother in Jacksonville, Florida, where Chassilyn remains with her husband and children.

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S. S. Erby
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Sexy
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
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Desmend needs a nanny and Leila needs a job. She's got a crush, but knows he never takes women seriously. Can she work for him and keep things professional? Can he?

Desmend was seriously funny to me. He was a great dad, and an honest thug who got around, lol. It was cute to see him tripped up where Leila was concerned. He didn't know how to handle falling for her, so he mishandled her. Typical, but it was so good. It was written well, the plot twisted nicely and him and Leila were so sexy. He didn't have to embarrass her in that restaurant though, lol.

Leila was upfront about what she wanted. She was also about her business and her money. I loved that about her. She knew she made a mistake going there with Desmend but once it was too late, it was too late. She loved on that little baby, and stood up for herself. I loved that she didn't stop dating, and went about her business instead of waiting.

Good story. I didn't realize I liked nanny romance until this and Where Love Blooms.
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Dahyoue
4.0 out of 5 stars Leila x Desmend
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022
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What a satisfying story. This grabbed my attention from the first page until it was over. Desmend had swag, he had a business and clean money, he exuded BDE, he was caring, he was a great dad, and he was definitely a f-boy. He kept women on rotation for one purpose and one purpose only. Layla was beautiful, she had a body on her, she got business on the brain, and she's always had eyes for Desmend. Things happen and they got it in. But, Desmend had the audacity to try to do my girl like these other ones. She said bet, and hit him with the same energy. Except that he could not handle it. I love it when these men think every girl is the same and think they can play "that one girl". Leila was that one girl. She had him eating his words though.
This was a really good story. It had a little mystery drama that kept me on edge for a bit. Leila and Desmend had a sweet thing going on and they were nastyyy together. I'd recommend this book. Very few errors, but overall good.
4.7 ⭐️
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nanny Thug and the Hoe? lmao I loved this! 4.5⭐!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023
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Leila was a nanny for her best friend and on a break from being her nanny, she picks up a job for her best friend's husband best friend Desmond. Desmond is a businessman and the king of for the streets! His hiring Leila and moving her in was so interesting because I just knew he would break first in wanting her lol. Leila wanted that and got it but whew were there a ton of drama that came with a man who was trying to be a one-woman man! Let’s not even get started with the backstory of his trauma with his family, the side story of him being blackmailed, and all his hoes and baby mama trying it! It was a lot going on! I will say once he realized Leila was it he was on it! Leila had her share of drama too including a psycho ex, overbearing parents, and a sad traumatic secret from her childhood. I will say I didn’t see the twist coming or the blackmail situation ending the way it did! I wasn’t mad at it! Also before I forget the sex scenes were great but Leila was snatching that man's soul, especially that first time! Lol, overall this was a good urban romance adjacent book and a good close proximity romance! Look forward to reading more from Chassilyn Hamilton!
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Crystal
5.0 out of 5 stars First read…
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2022
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Desmend and Leila were 🔥 together. This is my first read by this author and now I need to go back and read I thought I knew.

Desmend’s comebacks are A1 and kept me laughing. I like how this author meshed comedy, romance, overcoming and suspense to provide a page turner.

My one question: How did Wyatt keep finding ol’ girl? …

If you haven’t read it or are juggling the thought, cop it and get into it! You won’t regret it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book was EVERYTHING I didn't know I needed the name was so fitting!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
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I truly loved this book. From start to finish! It was so cute.. sexy, and just a overall refreshing love story to me. 😊 It's one of those books you can finish and always go back to. One of those you could always crack open to relive your favorite parts. I LOVED Leila's character all around & of course I loved Des too! Lol but seriously I highly recommend this one! Reading this book you'll laugh, smile, and be drawn in throughout the whole story. It's definitely a great book 💙
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Jasmine
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Funny Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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I just stumbled upon this book which based on the story led me to stalking Chassilyn Hamilton IG lmao 😜. Really funny read with a great amount of spice and interesting story. This was the first book of Chassilyn that I read but now I have to go back and read Kai’s story and look into the others!
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Nicole McK
3.0 out of 5 stars it was okay
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
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I forced myself to finish the book, but it wasn’t bad. I get it Desmond was a hoe. Everybody got a past but the way this man slept with every woman he laid eyes on I don’t think I could do it. I do feel like the focus was on him sleeping with so many women that the ending was rushed. I wasn’t expecting Lei ex to pop up. Just a bunch of random secrets placed throughout the book. 3.5 for me
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Ms. Hamilton, You Did That!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022
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I enjoyed this book so much! The characters were rich and believable but Kai was frustrating with the hoard of women. Meeting Leilani was the best thing that could happen to him. It was great how his daughter became the focal point of them falling in love.. I was happy that it didn't take most of the book for the main characters to develop and it was paced very well. My favorite part was how Ms. Hamilton was able to introduce the reasons why both characters initially had a hard time connecting. The truth of the experiences that were hurtful for Lei and Kai became an integral part of their relationship which added to the beauty of their story.
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J.C
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2022
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Second book I’ve read from this author and I wasn’t disappointed. I love the progression the ups and down in their relationship even the growth in Desmond. Loved his alpha male personality
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