Society has viewed hip-hop as a space for misogyny, and this book shows just the opposite. The author combats stereotypes of black men and hip-hop in the same book. According to Harlequin who published Make It Last Forever, Harlequin Kimani love stories feature sophisticated, soulful and sensual African-American and multicultural heroes and heroines who develop fulfilling relationships while leading lives full of drama, glamor and passion” (Harlequin.com). This book fulfills all of the above. The audience was left with chills, chills and awe at all these dramatically romantic moments. Bolton uses this description to fulfill several of his purposes, which is not always evident in the book. Bolton's goal in this novel was to show that hip-hop is a space for love and that all of Karen and Darius' past lives indicated that their souls were inseparable, no matter how different they were. Bolton says, “His mouth opened and he could have sworn he heard his eyes ping – or maybe that was the sound a heart made when it stopped and started” (Bolton1023-1025). Darius has no problem expressing and expressing his emotions towards Karen or any other subject. This is considered weak and feminine in the black community, but the way Bolton describes these types of characteristics in Darius shows that these aspects of him do not take away from his masculinity, even though they do. makes him seem stronger and more charming in a way. He goes against what society, his family, his fans and/or his friends expect or want him to be. He shows Karen his love through great measures and here, the audience. no longer sees hip-hop as a designation for misogyny, but for love and how the two (hip-hop and love) intertwine beautifully. Bolton writes: “You've known me a lot longer than that, baby. I'm your soul mate, and we're going to be together