I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great book. I enjoyed it a lot!

Callum and Pascha! They will stay with me forever. This was a book about starting over and finding the love you deserve. I enjoyed every minute of this book.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are mine.

This is a perfect read for fans of The diary of a mad black woman. Kimberly Brown brings nostalgia with this read as it tackles marriage and love and a healthy dose of friendship and self love. It follows Pascha who after four years plus of marroage is thrown out of her house by her husband Raymond . Raymond cites her weight gain ,mental health challenges and her ability to conceive as a catalyst for . Pascha St. Claire has nothing to live for.

After five years, her once-loving husband, Raymond, decides to end their marriage. He’s unable to deal with her mental health, significant weight gain, or the idea that she cannot seem to birth him a child. She is thrown out of her house and ends up being rescued by Callum who owns and runs a car reservation and ends up helping her. It is a book around second chances and new beginnings.

Where do I find men like this for my friends? Ones that are objectively and positively obsessed? Because lowkey we need them out here.

Callum... my sweet sweet man Callum. You are the blueprint.

I really liked Pascha and thought that she was very authentic in her actions. She was pushed to her brink and I'm happy that she found a healthy way to get through it. Their relationship was sweet and then real steamy and I enjoyed every minute of it.

The audiobook was fantastic and I had a great time!

Thank you to Netgalley and Black Odyssey for an e-copy.

I enjoyed this book so much! It had me all in my emotions and feelings. The couple journey to love was so beautiful. Amazing job by the author. I would definitely read this book again.

rating: ★★★★.5

thank you to NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review 🩷
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y’all I really enjoyed this book. it definitely had its sad moments but there was so much love, kindness, and encouragement present as well. Pascha’s family and her found family are really some great people. the way they loved on her, the patience they had with her, and the grace given to her…wow. such a blessing.

Callum is a GOOD. MAN. I loved him pretty early on in the book lol. he was just so real. the way he loved and cared for his family, friends, and Pascha was amazing man. he is definitely a book husband, not a boyfriend 🤣

Avyn, Tia, and Blake were such good friends to Pascha. Avyn is my girl especially though. she really took care of Pascha even when she wanted and tried to refuse it. like no girl, you’re not doing this by yourself. she was so real. and yay for her getting it together with ole dude 🤭

there’s so much I could say about this book fr but I don’t wanna spoil it lol. I would recommend this book but please check tw/cw 🫶🏽

Kimberly Brown is one of those authors who just know how to make a story come to life. I’ve been a fan for a couple of years now and every time I read one of her books it just hits my soul and heart. The way I am praying for a Callum of my own is ridiculous. And Pasha is what I call a strong woman cause baby I know I couldn’t do it. What I especially love and adore is the tight knit community they created for themselves amongst such grief and hardships. Coupled with Pasha’s growth and finding her own independence made for such a wonderful story.

And as always Happy Reading

Pascha thought she was "down bad" but when she came home to her things sitting on the porch and her husband disrespecting her, she learned it could and was getting worse. In that moment, she met an angel named Callum that couldn't understand why he felt connected to her. Courage to Love Again is the story of Pascha learning two types of love: self love and unconditional love. This book allows us to watch Pascha fight through grief, hurt, and depression while discovering self love and real love while healing. I really enjoyed this book and love how we get to see Callum and Pascha perspective.

After meeting Pasha at her worse, Callum is unable to get her or that night or of his mind. A chance encounter months later, Callum is determined to keep her in his life.
I enjoyed this story. I think Callum provided a space for Pasha to heal on her own terms. I liked the chemistry between the couple. They were sweet & cute and had a great level of intimacy.
I would recommend to anyone who enjoys reading about 2nd chance in life, not just in romance.

(Be sure to check those trigger warnings)

A truly good read. Kimberly did not disappoint with this one. The emotional journey I went on with Pasha... whew it was rough but so worth it in the end when she was able to heal.

Thanks to NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for this read. I would hate to give anything away to prevent readers from reading this book. It was well written, the chapters were a good length and the book was very interesting. This is not my first read from Kimberly Brown, she knows how to write she that still remains.

What can I say?? This is Kimberly Brown’s first traditional published book. It had everything we expect and love from a Kimberly Brown book, a great storyline, well developed characters, spicy scenes and a happily ever after.
Pasha experienced a few devastating losses that led to a mental health crisis. As she addresses her grief and develop positive coping strategies, she becomes the woman she wants to be.
Pasha meets Callum at a low point in her life. Callum is sincere, thoughtful, honest and kind. He and Pasha develop a friendship which eventually becomes a romantic relationship.
I enjoyed this book and would recommend to others who like a realistic portrayal of love, resilience and healing.

Thank you to Black Odyssey Media and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first time reading about by the author Kimberly Brown and I enjoyed it. Courage To Love Again deals with some everyday issues that everyone faces and women in general. Mental health, weight gain, unable to have children. My heart went out to Pasha, and she is definitely a trooper. Pasha arrives home and finds all of her belongings outside; the locks have changed and her husband Raymond of five years divorcing her. With nowhere to go she calls for a car service and heads to the nearest hotel. Once at the hotel she learns that all of credit cards have been turned off. Callum is such a sweetheart after taking Pasha to the hotel he learns that she has no money to stay at the hotel. He offers to pay for her a room, Pasha is reluctant, but she eventually accepts his kind offer. Callum finds himself attracted to Pasha and wants to spend time with her. Loved how Callum and Pasha were to getting to know each other. Callum is there for Pasha every step of the way with her during her recovery. Callum and Pasha were awesome together. I would recommend to other reading Courage To Love Again that whatever you’re going thru that with the right people on your side you can recovery and get on with your live.

The author did a good job with the issue of weight gain, mental abuse, mental health and the issue with not being able to have children.
I received an ARC via NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

Courage to love again is a beautiful story of a woman experiencing the lowest moment of her life in front of a stranger, and his offer of kindness would prove to be everything neither of them knew they needed. I loved both Callum and Pasha. Her resilience, his patience—it was so beautiful to witness their love blossom as Pasha manages to piece her life back together. This is a slow-burn romance because Pasha had to reconcile something in herself and life before she was able to let Callum into her heart, but once that burn gets going, it's amazing, and it truly felt deserved. Everything about this story touched my heart, and I truly enjoyed every minute of reading it.

Thank you to Black Odyssey Media and NetGalley for an ARC copy!

“I’m bruised...slightly broken.”
“So am I.”
“What are two bruised, slightly broken people supposed to do together?”
“Heal.”

If you want to read real romance, read Kimberly Brown. Period.

She broke my heart the first time with I Could Fall In Love and now for the second time with Courage to Love Again. I recommend that first book wherever I get the chance, and now this one will be joining the ranks because it was simply brilliant.

Kimberly's writing is just magical and transports you directly into the scene. You feel as if you're really there, a friend of the characters, experiencing whatever they are. You're crying with them, laughing with them, loving with them.

I swear, I went through all stages of grief and happiness during this book, Miss Brown put me on an emotional rollercoaster and I can only thank her for it.

The start of the book had me cursing Raymond's name for how he treated Pasha, he really went all out, insulting her appearance, her mental health, throwing her out of the house just so he could move his mistress in...would I be a bad person if I said I wish Callum did hurt him?

My heart broke for her while she tried to put herself back together, wouldn't accept any help, then gradually did put trust in her friends and Callum and managed to find healing. It was a hard road for her, and I'm glad she had so many people in her circle who were ready to help her through it.

And Callum...could he be any more perfect? The answer is no, he's amazing. He patiently waited for Pasha to get better mentally, to be single legally, and for her to be ready to take things beyond friendship. He never forced her into anything, said a bad word to her or made her feel less than. He always built her up from their very first meeting, that's what a real man does.

I adored their romance okay, a d o r e d. There's not a single thing I had an issue with or that I felt like should be added. It was just *chefs kiss*.

This is also partially a Cristian read, but not in a "classic" sense because there is some steam. But the characters do pray to God, and trust in Him to help them through hard times. Pasha and her friends also believe Callum is an angel sent just for her and yup, I believe it too. He really is that good.

There are some heavier topics covered inside, so do check the warnings before starting, your mental health is just as important as Pasha's!

Lastly, huge congratulations to Kimberly Brown on her first trad pub book!!! I'm so happy for her, even more readers will have a chance to read her incredible books now. And trust me guys, whichever one you start with, you will be blown away.

*Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

This book, Courage to Love Again by Kimberly Brown, as the author indicates, dwells mostly on infertility, loss, weight issues, and spousal abuse. 28-year-old Pasha faces all these misfortunes, which leaves her broken and depressed when her husband Raymond verbally abuses her, offering no support even after these losses. He does not stop there but eventually throws her out of their matrimonial home and replaces her with a new wife who is also pregnant with his child. God, in his mercies, sends an angel in Pasha's way when she needs him most, in the name of Callum, but she does not know whether to accept the help or shut him out. She is broken, but she realizes that whether she likes it or not, she has to tread on this journey ahead of her, for if anything, she is alive, and that is the first blessing that she needs to count. To know the journey she decided to take, readers will find it out in this touching book, Courage to Love Again by Kimberly Brown.

This book makes us realize that in this world that we live in, there are those individuals with dark hearts whose only goal is to make life unbearable for the vulnerable. And this doesn't imply that the vulnerable are to blame or something is off about them; the dark-hearted are the problem. It also makes us realize that in a world with such dark-hearted people, angels also exist. The greatest task is to know when they show up so as not to miss them. And that is why I am impressed by this book.

The book is great, but I was not very comfortable with the degree of profanity in it.

I rate this book, Courage to Love Again, by Kimberly Brown, 4 out of 5 stars.

I recommend this book to those readers who have been through infertility, loss, weight issues, and spousal abuse. It will help them realize that as long as they are alive, life can still offer them a second chance, and it will also help them decide to seek help if need be. Additionally, it will help them take a look around and realize that maybe there is an angel who has been sent to help them out, if only they look closer.

Kimberly Brown has done it again! I'm a divorcee, so this book took me through so many emotions. I felt as if I was right there walking along with Pasha. My belongings weren't thrown out, but I was locked out of my home. I love how the author took her time with developing the characters; no rush job. This book covered not just the love between a couple, but the love and support of family and friends. This is a must read! I will definitely be recommending this book to my life coaching friends.

Just finished reading The Courage to Love Again and my my my. This is a story of healing , the power to move on and forgive those, so that you can live. Callum was everything Pasha needed. But I also loved how Pasha made sure she was everything she needed and the power of therapy and good friendships can heal. I lied how Callum ensured he always supported Pasha. This was a good time for me

This is a beautifully written book about love and heartache pain and loss. Going from being broken to becoming unconditionally loved. This many triggers, however you will enjoy it. Trust

"Courage to Love Again" by Kimberly Brown is a touching story of resilience and hope. Brown's heartfelt writing brings to life the journey of overcoming past hurts to find love anew. With relatable characters and a heartfelt narrative, this book is sure to warm the hearts of readers.