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Krash & Bern
What happens when the professional boxer falls in love with the IT Tech? Pain, passion, and pleasure mix together to create the perfect second chance sports romance.
Bernice “Bernie” James took the tech world by storm as one of the most proficient IT Techs in the country. She had a new security system that rivaled all the rest. Despite the success in her career, her love life was a failure, for many reasons. That is… until she crosses paths with Him.
Keyshawn “Krash” Williams was the world’s light heavyweight champion. His hands were registered weapons by the way he’d bestow damage upon his opponents. He had money, cars, houses, and women at his disposal. He’d always been content with the bachelor life. That is… until he met Her.
When Krash and Bernie cross paths, it’s as if the spark of a firework is ignited. The chemistry is too powerful to avoid. However, they find themselves in one too many trying situations. Will they find their way to a happy ending, or will their love crash and burn?
Bernice “Bernie” James took the tech world by storm as one of the most proficient IT Techs in the country. She had a new security system that rivaled all the rest. Despite the success in her career, her love life was a failure, for many reasons. That is… until she crosses paths with Him.
Keyshawn “Krash” Williams was the world’s light heavyweight champion. His hands were registered weapons by the way he’d bestow damage upon his opponents. He had money, cars, houses, and women at his disposal. He’d always been content with the bachelor life. That is… until he met Her.
When Krash and Bernie cross paths, it’s as if the spark of a firework is ignited. The chemistry is too powerful to avoid. However, they find themselves in one too many trying situations. Will they find their way to a happy ending, or will their love crash and burn?
230 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2024
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Mya
63 books167 followersMya is a twenty-three-year-old, boy-mom and author from Houston, Texas. Mya's introduction to the literary world came at the young age of sixteen when she published her first book "His Little Secret". Starting with fan fiction and transitioning to urban romance, Mya now has a growing catalog that includes black romance and women's fiction novels. Her love for black love has motivated her tp create stories that reinforce the idea that regular people deserve extraordinary romantic tales. Through her books, she wants to leave readers with a discussion-provoking dialogue about the black experience.
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September 5, 2024This was very promising!!!!
While I was introduced to Krash as a brown-skinned teenager, the word nigga appeared almost 80 times in a 230 pages novel!!!
Wasn’t it crystal clear either from the start or after a couple of times it was mentioned??
Dnf @ 37%
While I was introduced to Krash as a brown-skinned teenager, the word nigga appeared almost 80 times in a 230 pages novel!!!
Wasn’t it crystal clear either from the start or after a couple of times it was mentioned??
Dnf @ 37%
August 19, 2024
Krash & Bern is a young friendship that blossomed into true adult love. I enjoyed this story. Keyshawn aka Krash needed to know what genuine love was and Bernice aka Bern needed security in a new place. They balanced each other out and although they did not want to separate for real but they needed that time to grow.
Sports Romance
He Falls First
Friends to lovers
Sports Romance
He Falls First
Friends to lovers
August 6, 2024
Krash & Bern
This second love story was medium paced & minimum drama. I loved it! Honestly they both had a selfish spirit. He wanted her to stay so he can have a thriving career and she was tunnel visioned on her goals which was understandable. Krash was true to his word & got his woman & she kept her word by making herself open to accept his love! I love the growth that was shown!
This second love story was medium paced & minimum drama. I loved it! Honestly they both had a selfish spirit. He wanted her to stay so he can have a thriving career and she was tunnel visioned on her goals which was understandable. Krash was true to his word & got his woman & she kept her word by making herself open to accept his love! I love the growth that was shown!
August 13, 2024
Krashing Out!
Krash and Bern is a second chance romance that really has you rooting for Krash to get his woman. Krash and Bern are best friends who fall in love but fall apart when one can’t deal with the other one moving away to accept a once in a lifetime opportunity. When a burglary brings them back to each other, Krash doesn’t waste another moment getting his love back!! Mya writes the type of book baes that may have you looking at your man sideways!
Krash and Bern is a second chance romance that really has you rooting for Krash to get his woman. Krash and Bern are best friends who fall in love but fall apart when one can’t deal with the other one moving away to accept a once in a lifetime opportunity. When a burglary brings them back to each other, Krash doesn’t waste another moment getting his love back!! Mya writes the type of book baes that may have you looking at your man sideways!
August 6, 2024
sweet
Author Mya will always give you the sweet to make you fall in love. I normally don’t love seeing high school portions of a love story, but it was beautifully written and so necessary to how and why Krash and Bern ended up needing a second chance at love. Bravo!
Author Mya will always give you the sweet to make you fall in love. I normally don’t love seeing high school portions of a love story, but it was beautifully written and so necessary to how and why Krash and Bern ended up needing a second chance at love. Bravo!
August 6, 2024
Krash and Bern
I loved the story of Krash and Bern!! They were meant to be but had to experience life without each other. I wanted to shake Krash but understood he was dealing with past trauma, and I was proud of Bern for standing on business when it came to her goals. This book laid a foundation without unnecessary information, and it flowed all the way to the end.
I loved the story of Krash and Bern!! They were meant to be but had to experience life without each other. I wanted to shake Krash but understood he was dealing with past trauma, and I was proud of Bern for standing on business when it came to her goals. This book laid a foundation without unnecessary information, and it flowed all the way to the end.
August 6, 2024
This was a really cute second chance book from Mya. Books who have that added childhood love just always hits and Bernice and Keyshawn story was no different. Definite recommend
August 29, 2024
Pretty good.
August 6, 2024
I love how Krash did not let up off of Bern and Bern accepted her fate. Loved it 😍
October 6, 2024
3.5 ⭐⭐⭐
Fun 2nd chance romance.
I loved how much Krash loved Bernice. She came back into his life and there was no way he was letting her go.
Fun 2nd chance romance.
I loved how much Krash loved Bernice. She came back into his life and there was no way he was letting her go.
August 23, 2024
So So So Good. 💥+🔥
🌟 5 Stars 🌟
Krash & Bern were a joy to read from beginning to end.
I loved watching their bond blossom from a sweet friendship into a loving relationship. & although they had a not-so-brief intermission, I was ecstatic when they ultimately found their way back to each other.
*slight spoilers below *
I loved how Keyshawn assigned himself the role of Bernie’s protector from day one. He never played about his Bern! Lol
He was confident & caring even as a teen. Which made me love him more, because he had every reason to be the opposite.
& Miss Bernice! We love a Brilliant Baddie! Lol
Her style was everything. I loved her drive & perseverance to achieve her goals. No matter how difficult it was, she always chose herself. I am just so proud of her. So proud of both of them for overcoming.
& the boxing scenes flowed so well in my head. I’m terrified of watching matches in real life, but Krash made me want to give the sport another chance. I feel like a real fan now.
Shout out to Mr. & Mrs. James. They were excellent people. Patient, Kind, Understanding, & Mindful. They steered Bernie & Krash through the the worst things imaginable, with such grace. They are the parents every child (& grown up) deserves. I absolutely adored them.
Rodney.. I have nothing nice to say, so yeah.
Now, Miss Mya..
You wrote the phuck outta this book, ma’am!
That “Hello, Niecy.” made me scream & toss my kindle like a hot potato. When I tell you I was gagged! My heart fell through my a$$! Lol. I had to take a lap around my apartment to get my blood pressure back down.
The entire book, you navigated the heavy topic of abuse exceptionally. It felt real without being traumatizing. & it didn’t take away from the joy & overall entertainment of the story.
I highly recommend this book!
🌟 5 Stars 🌟
Krash & Bern were a joy to read from beginning to end.
I loved watching their bond blossom from a sweet friendship into a loving relationship. & although they had a not-so-brief intermission, I was ecstatic when they ultimately found their way back to each other.
*slight spoilers below *
I loved how Keyshawn assigned himself the role of Bernie’s protector from day one. He never played about his Bern! Lol
He was confident & caring even as a teen. Which made me love him more, because he had every reason to be the opposite.
& Miss Bernice! We love a Brilliant Baddie! Lol
Her style was everything. I loved her drive & perseverance to achieve her goals. No matter how difficult it was, she always chose herself. I am just so proud of her. So proud of both of them for overcoming.
& the boxing scenes flowed so well in my head. I’m terrified of watching matches in real life, but Krash made me want to give the sport another chance. I feel like a real fan now.
Shout out to Mr. & Mrs. James. They were excellent people. Patient, Kind, Understanding, & Mindful. They steered Bernie & Krash through the the worst things imaginable, with such grace. They are the parents every child (& grown up) deserves. I absolutely adored them.
Rodney.. I have nothing nice to say, so yeah.
Now, Miss Mya..
You wrote the phuck outta this book, ma’am!
That “Hello, Niecy.” made me scream & toss my kindle like a hot potato. When I tell you I was gagged! My heart fell through my a$$! Lol. I had to take a lap around my apartment to get my blood pressure back down.
The entire book, you navigated the heavy topic of abuse exceptionally. It felt real without being traumatizing. & it didn’t take away from the joy & overall entertainment of the story.
I highly recommend this book!
August 8, 2024
Krash and Bern
I really enjoyed this story from beginning to end. I’m glad the author gave the trigger warnings and the chapters to expect them in because it made it easier to prepare for those scenes. Krash and Bern were so cute together. I loved their genuine and organic friendship. I hated that they crashed and burned but I think it benefitted them both having that time apart to grow up even more so that once their paths crossed again, they could fully embrace their relationship as adults. I also hated that they both endured such trauma but loved that they didn’t allow their trauma to define them and they still thrived in spite of.
Once their paths crossed, Krash was all gas and no breaks when it came to getting his happily ever after with his Bern. He was very intentional with her from the beginning and I loved that for them. I also loved how he gave Bern the reassurance she needed that she was his focus and the only woman he wanted to be with. I also loved that they both were able to acknowledge what they could have done differently before their initial breakup and that they both were determined to make it work once they reconnected.
This is a definite must read if you love a good friends to lovers and second chance romance story.
I really enjoyed this story from beginning to end. I’m glad the author gave the trigger warnings and the chapters to expect them in because it made it easier to prepare for those scenes. Krash and Bern were so cute together. I loved their genuine and organic friendship. I hated that they crashed and burned but I think it benefitted them both having that time apart to grow up even more so that once their paths crossed again, they could fully embrace their relationship as adults. I also hated that they both endured such trauma but loved that they didn’t allow their trauma to define them and they still thrived in spite of.
Once their paths crossed, Krash was all gas and no breaks when it came to getting his happily ever after with his Bern. He was very intentional with her from the beginning and I loved that for them. I also loved how he gave Bern the reassurance she needed that she was his focus and the only woman he wanted to be with. I also loved that they both were able to acknowledge what they could have done differently before their initial breakup and that they both were determined to make it work once they reconnected.
This is a definite must read if you love a good friends to lovers and second chance romance story.
August 12, 2024
Krash and Bern!!!
Krash and Bern were cute from the onset of the book. They met in high school and became friends when he took her under his wing. I loved Krash's protective spirit. As he said, it was like his soul knew that she was the one. They separated after becoming more than friends but fate brings them back together 8 years later. I hate that Bern went through some things with her ex that made her leery of giving Krash a second chance. I was glad that the love and passion she received from Krash helped her overcome her reservations. Krash taking care of Bernice's ex, Rodney, was a highlight in the book for me. He should have kept himself in his own state. This book contains tropes that I love to read - sports romance, friends to lovers and second chance, and the author did justice to them all. The love scenes were full of love and so 🔥🔥🔥. Mya did a great job as always!!!
Krash and Bern were cute from the onset of the book. They met in high school and became friends when he took her under his wing. I loved Krash's protective spirit. As he said, it was like his soul knew that she was the one. They separated after becoming more than friends but fate brings them back together 8 years later. I hate that Bern went through some things with her ex that made her leery of giving Krash a second chance. I was glad that the love and passion she received from Krash helped her overcome her reservations. Krash taking care of Bernice's ex, Rodney, was a highlight in the book for me. He should have kept himself in his own state. This book contains tropes that I love to read - sports romance, friends to lovers and second chance, and the author did justice to them all. The love scenes were full of love and so 🔥🔥🔥. Mya did a great job as always!!!
August 19, 2024
Spinnin the block💕
I enjoyed Krash and Bern’s journey to a HEA. A connection was established immediately and morphed into love. While their initial separation was sad, I understood both sides of what occurred. I wish they would’ve really sat down and communicated, but it was for the best. They both got to experience life and success apart, which made them appreciate being reunited more. I would’ve liked a front row seat to their time apart though. I feel like it was mentioned, but I didn’t connect with it as much because the flashbacks were only about Bern—though those were intense. However, in the end I found myself smiling as Krash got his lady back and they reestablished what was meant to be all along.
I enjoyed Krash and Bern’s journey to a HEA. A connection was established immediately and morphed into love. While their initial separation was sad, I understood both sides of what occurred. I wish they would’ve really sat down and communicated, but it was for the best. They both got to experience life and success apart, which made them appreciate being reunited more. I would’ve liked a front row seat to their time apart though. I feel like it was mentioned, but I didn’t connect with it as much because the flashbacks were only about Bern—though those were intense. However, in the end I found myself smiling as Krash got his lady back and they reestablished what was meant to be all along.
August 9, 2024
I absolutely loved this!!!
Krash & Bern, in my eyes, was a complete definition of soulmates. The story of two high school students from very different backgrounds who become the best of friends then lovers. But then life throws them a curveball that changes the trajectory of their futures. Then fate throws them a second chance to get it right.
Every time I read a book by this author, I know I'm about to be taken on a journey that has highs and lows but will ultimately end with an amazing happily ever after. And make no mistake, she did exactly that. Straight up, no chaser. Mya has done it again.
Krash & Bern, in my eyes, was a complete definition of soulmates. The story of two high school students from very different backgrounds who become the best of friends then lovers. But then life throws them a curveball that changes the trajectory of their futures. Then fate throws them a second chance to get it right.
Every time I read a book by this author, I know I'm about to be taken on a journey that has highs and lows but will ultimately end with an amazing happily ever after. And make no mistake, she did exactly that. Straight up, no chaser. Mya has done it again.
September 7, 2024
Krash Is The Definition Of a Book BAE!
This author writes far beyond her 24 years of life, which is a compliment indeed. I am well over my 20's but I always enjoy her books. Krash showed us what an amazing young man he was from the beginning. And though dealt a difficult hand at life, he first protected then ultimately loved Bern with his whole self. It was beautiful to see them in the beginning and even better to see them after. Bern ultimate made a decision to choose her and it was refreshing and inspiring to read about.This book came with some triggers but the author detailed them very thoughtfully in the beginning of the book, and while the situations were detailed on the pages they were not graphic. Both Krash and Bern were survivors and this love story came completely full circle. I really enjoyed it!
This author writes far beyond her 24 years of life, which is a compliment indeed. I am well over my 20's but I always enjoy her books. Krash showed us what an amazing young man he was from the beginning. And though dealt a difficult hand at life, he first protected then ultimately loved Bern with his whole self. It was beautiful to see them in the beginning and even better to see them after. Bern ultimate made a decision to choose her and it was refreshing and inspiring to read about.This book came with some triggers but the author detailed them very thoughtfully in the beginning of the book, and while the situations were detailed on the pages they were not graphic. Both Krash and Bern were survivors and this love story came completely full circle. I really enjoyed it!
August 8, 2024
Another one!!
Krash and Bern!!! HR wss such a great friend and protector in the beginning, it was really cute. His dad was a ...... That needed help and wasn't man enough to get it. I was,furious with him when they broke up because he made,her choose knowing how much it meant to her. I was,mad at burn because she was being selfish as,well.. But I'm glad they found their way back to each other
Krash and Bern!!! HR wss such a great friend and protector in the beginning, it was really cute. His dad was a ...... That needed help and wasn't man enough to get it. I was,furious with him when they broke up because he made,her choose knowing how much it meant to her. I was,mad at burn because she was being selfish as,well.. But I'm glad they found their way back to each other
August 17, 2024
Vickie J
Krash had a rough life growing up his mom left and his dad was a drunk and abusive...... Bern was the new kid at school skipping two grades and Krash became her bodyguard and friend., he couldn't take the abuse anymore and fought him back and dad took his own life. Now who do he have, Bern's family and his Coach was all he had. They became a couple but life happened and went their separate ways but in the end they found ways back to each other.
Krash had a rough life growing up his mom left and his dad was a drunk and abusive...... Bern was the new kid at school skipping two grades and Krash became her bodyguard and friend., he couldn't take the abuse anymore and fought him back and dad took his own life. Now who do he have, Bern's family and his Coach was all he had. They became a couple but life happened and went their separate ways but in the end they found ways back to each other.
August 19, 2024
Top tier!
This book is now added to my top five list of best friends to lovers as well as second chances. This author did an amazing job of writing a story of two young people who met in high school, they became best friends and each other sanctuaries.
Life took them away from each other but brought them back together many years later. Such a wonderful story and we get to see the pain, the joys and the love clearly as if it was a video and not a book. Well done!
This book is now added to my top five list of best friends to lovers as well as second chances. This author did an amazing job of writing a story of two young people who met in high school, they became best friends and each other sanctuaries.
Life took them away from each other but brought them back together many years later. Such a wonderful story and we get to see the pain, the joys and the love clearly as if it was a video and not a book. Well done!
October 24, 2024
3.5⭐
This was sooo corny & a cringefest...one that I actually kind of liked, for some reason💀. the part that made me cringe the most was when Krash & Bernie were addressing the hate on camera (we still don't know what happened to that video) that had me wanting to rip my hair off. "I love you more than there are stars in the galaxy" whatever that means. Krash tried so hard to be poetic but it just came off corny & I- 😭. That Lola girl was on some 🐂💩.
This was sooo corny & a cringefest...one that I actually kind of liked, for some reason💀. the part that made me cringe the most was when Krash & Bernie were addressing the hate on camera (we still don't know what happened to that video) that had me wanting to rip my hair off. "I love you more than there are stars in the galaxy" whatever that means. Krash tried so hard to be poetic but it just came off corny & I- 😭. That Lola girl was on some 🐂💩.
August 15, 2024
Cute
This was a cute second chance romance. The drama was minimal. I love how Krash took Bern under his wing in the beginning. They couldn’t be more different from one another. With second chance romances I’m always curious to see what went wrong the first time around. For these 2 they never really needed to break up 😂
This was a cute second chance romance. The drama was minimal. I love how Krash took Bern under his wing in the beginning. They couldn’t be more different from one another. With second chance romances I’m always curious to see what went wrong the first time around. For these 2 they never really needed to break up 😂
August 15, 2024
crash and burn
This beautiful story was well worth reading. Didn’t put it down. Could hardly wait for karma to show up and “ DID” it. Krash was such a gentleman even though he was living in hell. Bern was a determined, intelligent young lady. Interesting how they met and reacquainted. With the dark times they endured it was interesting to get to a solution.
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This beautiful story was well worth reading. Didn’t put it down. Could hardly wait for karma to show up and “ DID” it. Krash was such a gentleman even though he was living in hell. Bern was a determined, intelligent young lady. Interesting how they met and reacquainted. With the dark times they endured it was interesting to get to a solution.
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August 16, 2024
It amazes me that Bern had loving parents that she did not reach out for assistance. That broke my heart to see the trajectory her life took, and she did this in silence.
Krash had insecurities that foiled their plans, but a second chance at love came with some unsuspecting drama.
They both grew up, but their love and connection remained.
Krash had insecurities that foiled their plans, but a second chance at love came with some unsuspecting drama.
They both grew up, but their love and connection remained.
August 20, 2024
No Hesitation
Krash only made one mistake and that was when he gave Bernice an ultimatum. He promised to get her back if her had the chance. This book had a wonderful back story and I loved them from the beginning. There was minimal drama in this book and that was refreshing. Just two people growing up and finding themselves.
Krash only made one mistake and that was when he gave Bernice an ultimatum. He promised to get her back if her had the chance. This book had a wonderful back story and I loved them from the beginning. There was minimal drama in this book and that was refreshing. Just two people growing up and finding themselves.
August 31, 2024
I absolutely loved Krash. He had so much growth throughout the book, and he didn't play about Bern. I felt some type of why when Bern chose her career over Krash, but I was also side-eyeing Krash for making her choose. This second chance romance was chef's kiss. Krash made his intentions known as soon as Bern came back into his life and followed through with those plans. Bern's ex deserved everything he had coming to him and so much more. 10's across the board for me.
August 31, 2024
Krash & Bern
Who knew a jock and a nerd would become friends and lovers?!? That’s exactly what happened when Bern stumbled into Krash’s world. Their romance started as friends and life happened to which they separated. Time brought them back together and they worked on renewing their old relationship as adults. Great read.
Who knew a jock and a nerd would become friends and lovers?!? That’s exactly what happened when Bern stumbled into Krash’s world. Their romance started as friends and life happened to which they separated. Time brought them back together and they worked on renewing their old relationship as adults. Great read.
September 17, 2024
🥊♥️
I’m not a sports romance girly but I love me a good second chance and friends to lovers story. I loved me some Krash & Bern. I loved how they loved eachother and was there for one another. I also loved how passionate they were about their careers. Krash stood on business when he said he was getting his woman back. This was a good definitely a good read.
I’m not a sports romance girly but I love me a good second chance and friends to lovers story. I loved me some Krash & Bern. I loved how they loved eachother and was there for one another. I also loved how passionate they were about their careers. Krash stood on business when he said he was getting his woman back. This was a good definitely a good read.
October 1, 2024
The Soul to his shoe
That was just the sweetest little love story. Krash just couldn’t cut a break but he didn’t let that steal his joy and instead gave his all to Bern. The way their relationship blossomed during their younger years was so cute. The fact that they were able to come back together and find that HEA was perfect. I enjoyed that.
That was just the sweetest little love story. Krash just couldn’t cut a break but he didn’t let that steal his joy and instead gave his all to Bern. The way their relationship blossomed during their younger years was so cute. The fact that they were able to come back together and find that HEA was perfect. I enjoyed that.
October 10, 2024
🥰 True Love
Krash and Bernice are meant for each other. They built a foundation as friends first, and that solidified their bond. Life happened, and they had to separate, but what's meant to be will be no matter what. I loved the bond between Krash and Bernice's parents. He was their son no matter what.
Krash and Bernice are meant for each other. They built a foundation as friends first, and that solidified their bond. Life happened, and they had to separate, but what's meant to be will be no matter what. I loved the bond between Krash and Bernice's parents. He was their son no matter what.
October 21, 2024
Good read
KeyShawn & Bernice!!! Heart ties at first sight for these two teenagers. Not understanding that they would be first loves, then lovers. When KeyShawn gives Bernice an ultimatum, she chooses her education. When the two meet again, it's a full court press for KeyShawn to get his girl back.
KeyShawn & Bernice!!! Heart ties at first sight for these two teenagers. Not understanding that they would be first loves, then lovers. When KeyShawn gives Bernice an ultimatum, she chooses her education. When the two meet again, it's a full court press for KeyShawn to get his girl back.
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