THE UNDOING - Aja
The Lovers Series (Book #5)
She Loves Words Publishing
BUY
Brenda Larnell (A)
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
REVIEW: THE UNDOING, Book #4 in Aja’s Lovers Series dives into the heart of Pittsburgh, Aja’s home base. It is not only a sensual and emotionally charged romance, but also a love letter to the city’s grit, art, and energy. If you crave sexy, heartfelt stories with dynamic characters, THE UNDOING is your next must-read!
Sanaa Ellison, CEO and Master Curator of Ellison Atelier, is a force -intelligent, ambitious, and deeply nuanced. Yet her business card only scratches the surface of who she is. Tariq Hunt, Lead Investigator of the Arson Division, is drawn to Sanaa’s complexity as they are thrown together by fate and circumstance. They are a magnetic couple.
Reader fans of Aja will recognize characters from other stories who appear in the story, but none leave a mark like Elijah “Smoke” Lewis. Smoke’s private holdings, much like the man himself, blur lines between the legitimate and the shady. “Where there’s smoke there’s fire” is the perfect adage for Elijah’s role in this captivating story.
At its heart, THE UNDOING is a steamy, soulful second-chance romance. Aja’s signature blend of desire, authenticity, and emotional depth is prevalent in this story. Sanaa and Tariq’s life-changing journey feels real.
THE UNDOING is accompanied by an eclectic and perfectly curated playlist. From the smoky groove of “Fire in the Sky” by Anderson.Paak to the soulful resolve of “Let It Burn” by Jazmine Sullivan, the music amplify the novel’s emotion and heat. It is more than background music; it is a living breathing companion to Sanaa and Tariq’s journey.
That journey leads to a most satisfying and lingering HEA. There is a lot of healing, trust, and redemption that undergirds this unforgettable story that gives the readers a brief look into the art scene. I recommend THE UNDOING for your reading pleasure.
24 February 2026 | romcol@caribsurf.com
Sanaa Ellison, CEO and Master Curator of Ellison Atelier, is a force -intelligent, ambitious, and deeply nuanced. Yet her business card only scratches the surface of who she is. Tariq Hunt, Lead Investigator of the Arson Division, is drawn to Sanaa’s complexity as they are thrown together by fate and circumstance. They are a magnetic couple.
Reader fans of Aja will recognize characters from other stories who appear in the story, but none leave a mark like Elijah “Smoke” Lewis. Smoke’s private holdings, much like the man himself, blur lines between the legitimate and the shady. “Where there’s smoke there’s fire” is the perfect adage for Elijah’s role in this captivating story.
At its heart, THE UNDOING is a steamy, soulful second-chance romance. Aja’s signature blend of desire, authenticity, and emotional depth is prevalent in this story. Sanaa and Tariq’s life-changing journey feels real.
THE UNDOING is accompanied by an eclectic and perfectly curated playlist. From the smoky groove of “Fire in the Sky” by Anderson.Paak to the soulful resolve of “Let It Burn” by Jazmine Sullivan, the music amplify the novel’s emotion and heat. It is more than background music; it is a living breathing companion to Sanaa and Tariq’s journey.
That journey leads to a most satisfying and lingering HEA. There is a lot of healing, trust, and redemption that undergirds this unforgettable story that gives the readers a brief look into the art scene. I recommend THE UNDOING for your reading pleasure.
24 February 2026 | romcol@caribsurf.com
