ETHIC

By Ashley Antoinette

Book Overview

• Genre: Urban Fiction / Contemporary Romance

• Quick Synopsis (No Spoilers):Ethic by Ashley Antoinette is a gripping urban romance that follows Ethic, a man haunted by the mistakes of his past and determined to create a better future for his family. After the loss of his love, Ethic devotes himself to raising his children and protecting them from the world he once thrived in. However, when love unexpectedly reenters his life through Alani, he is forced to confront his demons, balance fatherhood with desire, and choose between the life he knew and the one he wants to build. This is a powerful story about redemption, love, and sacrifice.

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Why Read This Book?

This isn’t just an urban love story—it’s a raw, emotional journey of growth, healing, and second chances. Ashley Antoinette crafts characters that are deeply flawed yet impossible not to root for, weaving a narrative that explores love, loss, and the price of redemption. Readers will be drawn into a world where every choice has consequences and love is both a risk and a reward.

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Gems

• Redemption is a process that requires both accountability and forgiveness.

• True love often comes when least expected, but it requires vulnerability to embrace it.

• The past may shape you, but it doesn’t have to define your future.

• Parenthood can be the greatest motivation for change and growth.

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Discussion Starters

• How does Ethic’s past influence the way he loves and protects those around him?

• In what ways did Alani challenge or heal Ethic’s wounds?

• Do you think Ethic can fully escape his past, or will it always linger?

• How does the book portray the complexities of love after loss?

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Challenge Questions

• Share a quote from the book that deeply resonated with you and explain why.

• If you were in Ethic’s position, what choice would you have made differently?

• Do you believe people with troubled pasts can completely change their paths? Why or why not?

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Have you read Ethic? Drop your favorite scene, quote, or reflection on Ethic’s journey in the comments below!