Crystal Tollette

Emotionally bound to his past, Michael Walker was afraid of loving again. His growing feelings for his best friend Skyler James have been purposely concealed to prevent repeating his past…until one day she shows up to his home on the arm of another man. Forced to confront his feelings, Michael is hit with another blow when his ex-girlfriend walks back into his life. Michael quickly finds himself conflicted from within as he seemingly wants to run away from his past love and toward her at the same time, all while balancing his newfound feelings for Skyler.

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– THE OBLIVIOUS ONE

Hi! My name is Skyler. I am a copywriter and a college student. I caught my big break at my firm in my last year of college. I’m currently balancing work while trying to finish up my degree. I love hanging out with my friends and creating.

A misconception people might have about me… honestly, I really don’t know. Like how could I know if no one has ever told me? I mean I guess you can say that… you know what, I’m not even going to lie, people love me!

– THE WRECKED ONE

What’s up my name is Michael. I am an orthodontist and I own a dental practice with my brother. When I am not working or hanging out with my brother and close friends, I tend to be more of a loner.

A misconception people that I’ve dated may have about me is that I am afraid of commitment. I’m not afraid, I’ve just been down that road before and it’s not for me.

– THE ANSWER

Hi ya’ll, my name is Gina. I am a successful cosmetologist. I love Jesus and my man Niko. I love hosting parties and connecting with people.

A misconception people might have about me is that I may give too much advice. But, trust me it’s all warranted.

– THE FREE SPIRIT

Greetings and Salutations. My name is Niko Walker. I am a cosmetic dentist. I own a dental practice with my brother. My lady Gina is my heart.

I enjoy having a good time with my tribe and I have a natural gift of creating situations that bring certain emotions out of people.

There are no misconceptions about me. You get what you see.

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Intrigue

Intrigued by what could have been, Michael flirted with his past and neglected what was before him…Skyler knew he had feelings for her, she could feel it. But she allowed her need to experience love cause her to stray.

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Love

Can a complacent love that only shows itself when threatened be true love?

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Betrayal

A casual betrayal by two people who mirrored the same broken behavior towards each other.

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BEST SELLING AND AWARD WINNING AUTHOR

Growing up around various walks of life, Crystal Tollette has witnessed and experienced her fair share of dysfunctional relationships throughout the years. With an unwavering urge to write, she has used her own personal experiences as a blueprint for her writings and the core of her character development. Crystal writes in several genres: contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and inspirational children’s fiction. Every character contains a piece of her, which makes them more relatable to her audience. Her writings are purpose-filled, humorous, and thoughtful.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Melvin Dudley

I really really enjoyed this book! So much to unpack from the book! Simply amazing! Like don’t play games.. Procrastinate..boundaries, waiting on God, being true to your inner self, what happens when you have too much pride!… Haven’t even talked about the other relationships! Good read!

T. Wilcots

This book is a captivating story of self-discovery and true love unexplored. The storyline pulls you in and you can see a piece of yourself and others in every character. Life really happens and not always as we plan. I think I read this book in less than 48 hours! It was a true tale of life, love, and true friends. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

Shayla Mapps

I read the Book & it is an Amazing Read!! You’ll definitely be fully invested from the beginning. It has a great balance of drama, with a little comedy. And to most people this book will be relatable in some way, shape or form. Now All we need is a Movie to put these Characters into action !!

Zhauntai Neal

This book is such a great read. The characters are relatable and so much of myself and my close friends can be seen in this book. Everyone has played hard to get with the risk of losing someone they really care about before! I look forward to the sequel.

Booster Bronze

Good job. The book was a pleasure to read. The colloquialisms in this book really connected me with the story and I related to it as a result. I saw bits and pieces of people i know in real life in some of these characters and that made it that much more interesting to read. I really liked Tony, Niko, and Kim. I found myself genuinely concerned for how things were going to turn out for them. I liked how all the characters were black and successful.

M. Tobias

My experience with Bonded by Hate Torn Apart by Love was riveting and heartfelt. I have been in a similar situation a few times in my life. This story specifically reminded me of my most recent relationship with a guy who was my close friend… While reading the book, I concluded that feelings can develop with a person who is close to you as a friend. Personally, I found myself rooting for Skyler and Michael to have a “happy-ever after”. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has been in love or who is looking for love that could be staring you in the face! This novel allows you to examine yourself and relate to the characters on a deeper level. Moral of the story, don’t deny your feelings!

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