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A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent: An Urban Love Story of Sex, Money, and Murder
Engrossing, Brash, and Brimming with Emotion
When self-serving affairs threaten to ruin treasured relationships in the lives of Portia, Laila, Simone, and Fatima, will they find the moral and spiritual strength to accept their destinies?
Portia traded in her church roots for the XXX nightlife as the scene’s hottest stripper - Mystique. Street savvy and textbook intellect make “privates” easy targets for this 5’5” hourglass shaped vixen captivating the hearts and loins of many men. The ‘hood respects her, and the men in suits lust.
Jay, a thorough Brooklyn hustler en-route to record company executive delights in late night, prepaid sex-on-demand romps with this conniving kitten. But will the top dog in town make a lady of the night his lady? And if so, can Portia escape her past without penalties?
Simone is enjoying trips, jewelry, and extended lunches - perks from playing in the sheets with her married boss. When she learns that her supervisor turned sugar daddy, Kyle, has a deadly secret, can Simone cope with the discovery?
Laila, the meek, married mother of two feels her spouse Khalil is slipping away from their wedded union. He is aloof, and comes home late smelling of liquor and “other” sour stenches. Will Laila salvage her relationship?
Fatima, a verbose, control freak who’s had her share of unprotected sex becomes panic stricken after taking her first HIV/AIDS test.
Caroline McGill’s debut novel is an exhilarating fusion of sex, treachery, lust, vengeance, and murder. In this realistic, intriguing, suspense filled tale, readers will be exposed to a raw side of life that has yet to be revealed.
“If you have read “True to The Game” and “A Hustler’s Wife” you will fall head over heels in love with “A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent.”
When self-serving affairs threaten to ruin treasured relationships in the lives of Portia, Laila, Simone, and Fatima, will they find the moral and spiritual strength to accept their destinies?
Portia traded in her church roots for the XXX nightlife as the scene’s hottest stripper - Mystique. Street savvy and textbook intellect make “privates” easy targets for this 5’5” hourglass shaped vixen captivating the hearts and loins of many men. The ‘hood respects her, and the men in suits lust.
Jay, a thorough Brooklyn hustler en-route to record company executive delights in late night, prepaid sex-on-demand romps with this conniving kitten. But will the top dog in town make a lady of the night his lady? And if so, can Portia escape her past without penalties?
Simone is enjoying trips, jewelry, and extended lunches - perks from playing in the sheets with her married boss. When she learns that her supervisor turned sugar daddy, Kyle, has a deadly secret, can Simone cope with the discovery?
Laila, the meek, married mother of two feels her spouse Khalil is slipping away from their wedded union. He is aloof, and comes home late smelling of liquor and “other” sour stenches. Will Laila salvage her relationship?
Fatima, a verbose, control freak who’s had her share of unprotected sex becomes panic stricken after taking her first HIV/AIDS test.
Caroline McGill’s debut novel is an exhilarating fusion of sex, treachery, lust, vengeance, and murder. In this realistic, intriguing, suspense filled tale, readers will be exposed to a raw side of life that has yet to be revealed.
“If you have read “True to The Game” and “A Hustler’s Wife” you will fall head over heels in love with “A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent.”
436 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 14, 2004
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About the author
Caroline McGill
21 books43 followersCaroline McGill's writing career spawned from a lifelong infatuation with words. She started out writing poetry when she was a kid, but after leading a life you could write a book on, she did just that.
A Brooklyn, New York native, Ms. MsGill founded Synergy Publications and independently published her first novel, A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent, in 2004.
--from the author's website
A Brooklyn, New York native, Ms. MsGill founded Synergy Publications and independently published her first novel, A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent, in 2004.
--from the author's website
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January 8, 2009
Steppingstone
Portia Lane from "Do or Die" New York is a natural born street savvy hustler that traveled the coast paper chasing with a prudence for the night life. Even with a college degree, she never ruled out any options especially involving fast money and excitement. A gift for gab granted her game enough that she could utilize her kitty as her lethal weapon. Mystique about her "privates," Portia is feeling that the game maybe old as she bids herself into the arms of "thug passion."
Jay Mitchell is one of NY's justifiable thugs. His lady is Luck, Wife is a Desert Eagle and his main mistress is his .45. M.O.B. forget wasting time and energy on love. It was all long- term stability. Without a father guiding his steps it was his goal to be a role model for his mini me, Jayquan. That was fine until he found himself caught up in Portia-ville. Despite what he says P had him open in a major way.
Now can this ambiguous pair survive baby mama drama, lifestyle, drama, and growth?
This is a very explicit account that will immediately draw readers in with drama, jealousy, skepticism, passion, betrayal along with a range of risqué behaviors that depicts the reality of HIV/AIDS and the importance of practicing safe sex. It's all STREET with the characters and their attempts to maintain A DOLLAR OUTTA FIFTEEN CENT.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Portia Lane from "Do or Die" New York is a natural born street savvy hustler that traveled the coast paper chasing with a prudence for the night life. Even with a college degree, she never ruled out any options especially involving fast money and excitement. A gift for gab granted her game enough that she could utilize her kitty as her lethal weapon. Mystique about her "privates," Portia is feeling that the game maybe old as she bids herself into the arms of "thug passion."
Jay Mitchell is one of NY's justifiable thugs. His lady is Luck, Wife is a Desert Eagle and his main mistress is his .45. M.O.B. forget wasting time and energy on love. It was all long- term stability. Without a father guiding his steps it was his goal to be a role model for his mini me, Jayquan. That was fine until he found himself caught up in Portia-ville. Despite what he says P had him open in a major way.
Now can this ambiguous pair survive baby mama drama, lifestyle, drama, and growth?
This is a very explicit account that will immediately draw readers in with drama, jealousy, skepticism, passion, betrayal along with a range of risqué behaviors that depicts the reality of HIV/AIDS and the importance of practicing safe sex. It's all STREET with the characters and their attempts to maintain A DOLLAR OUTTA FIFTEEN CENT.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
March 5, 2012
Wowwwww.....I haven't read a book like this one in a long time. (Street) I really enjoyed it, I liked the characters, although in the beginning I wanted to CHOKE Portia and Khalil!
I grew to really love Portia's character and Jay as well. I loved the friendship between Portia, Laila, Simone and Fatima.... I really wished that things could have turned out different for Sweet gun toting Simone, my heart really went out to her.
I love the fact that this author turned this enjoyable read into a life lesson, people really need to take HIV/AIDS SERIOUSLY!! I would definitely recommend this book...:-)) I started reading early yesterday and was done last night.. Kudos to Caroline...About to read part II
I grew to really love Portia's character and Jay as well. I loved the friendship between Portia, Laila, Simone and Fatima.... I really wished that things could have turned out different for Sweet gun toting Simone, my heart really went out to her.
I love the fact that this author turned this enjoyable read into a life lesson, people really need to take HIV/AIDS SERIOUSLY!! I would definitely recommend this book...:-)) I started reading early yesterday and was done last night.. Kudos to Caroline...About to read part II
November 17, 2009
I loved this book i loved it so much i read it two times i was glad that Porsh changed her ways and got her self a good man it was heart breaking when Siomne killed her self that takes alot of courage. the book had a good ending to it i was glad nothing bad happended to either of them i can't wait to read the other 2 books i'm tryin to get mii hands on the ASAP lol...
December 9, 2010
This book is Crazy! Everything stays in the circle.
January 1, 2014
Known as Brooklyn hottest stripper Portia Lane is a go getter,all on her mind is stacking doe but dont get it twisted she is far from dumb.Along this ride she takes her best friends with her Samone,Laila & Fatima,together can't nobody stop them.Portia starts to realize that she is breaking her number one rule when she starts falling for one of her clients she soon realize that life may never be the same.
Jay is every girl's dream. He has swagger and ambition but all he is focus on is his empire & his son.After visiting the club and being under Portia spell he can't seem to stop thinking about her.He see's something in her that despite her stripping life he wants to give her a chance.
Will Portia be able to prove she has changed and is ready for a better life or will she past be stuck in the streets of hustling for ever? Either way they say the past is never to far behind and sometimes you have to pay.
Whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. This was a great read. I decided to take it back a few years and read an old book and I'm glad I did. From the first page I was pulled in and I was so stuck I had to keep reading until I found out what happen. It had just the right drama and really pulled at your emtions. This would have been the perfect stand alone it ended well,But im curious so I will continue on with the series. MUST READ!!!!!!!
Jay is every girl's dream. He has swagger and ambition but all he is focus on is his empire & his son.After visiting the club and being under Portia spell he can't seem to stop thinking about her.He see's something in her that despite her stripping life he wants to give her a chance.
Will Portia be able to prove she has changed and is ready for a better life or will she past be stuck in the streets of hustling for ever? Either way they say the past is never to far behind and sometimes you have to pay.
Whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. This was a great read. I decided to take it back a few years and read an old book and I'm glad I did. From the first page I was pulled in and I was so stuck I had to keep reading until I found out what happen. It had just the right drama and really pulled at your emtions. This would have been the perfect stand alone it ended well,But im curious so I will continue on with the series. MUST READ!!!!!!!
July 19, 2011
I have been wanting to read this book for the longest. Have to say all the characters all stuck out in their own way. So much drama from start to ending. VERY LONG read.
Portia stripper that believe she found what she want in Jay. Jay trying to pay hard, but knew he wanted Portia, but keeping it cool.
Portia friends Fatima, Simone and Lalila all have their own problems with there men.
Fatima dealing with young boys that she treats them to everything spoiling them ends up falling for Jay's friend Wise.
Simone dealing with a married man as that backfire on her.
Lalila married with two kids with her and her husband having secrets of their own.
Jay drug dealer and business man with his friend Cas by his side.
Good read.
Portia stripper that believe she found what she want in Jay. Jay trying to pay hard, but knew he wanted Portia, but keeping it cool.
Portia friends Fatima, Simone and Lalila all have their own problems with there men.
Fatima dealing with young boys that she treats them to everything spoiling them ends up falling for Jay's friend Wise.
Simone dealing with a married man as that backfire on her.
Lalila married with two kids with her and her husband having secrets of their own.
Jay drug dealer and business man with his friend Cas by his side.
Good read.
January 24, 2012
All I can say is OMG! My heart goes out to the ladies...Portia really has my heart hurting behind all she went through. Simone oh how I loved her wit and sassy ways. I really wished thing would have turned out so much different. Fatima was my girl, I just wish she was a little more secure in herself. Laila was a goody goody that had her scandalous ways undercover. The real men in the story were Jay, Casino and Wise. I felt like Khalil was a buster for the things he did to Portia and Lalia. Can't wait to read part 2.
January 26, 2013
A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent by Caroline McGill is interest and excellent book to read because I enjoyed reading this book. This is my first book reading from this author. Caroline McGill did a good job to out this book because I felt love this book and I can’t stop reading this book.
Portia, Lalia, Simone, and Fatima were a good friends and they are be there to each other. Each of them have their own personal issues but I felt bad for each of them. This book and author deserve a five star. I am looking forward to reading another book from this author.
Portia, Lalia, Simone, and Fatima were a good friends and they are be there to each other. Each of them have their own personal issues but I felt bad for each of them. This book and author deserve a five star. I am looking forward to reading another book from this author.
October 31, 2019
NICE BOOK.
January 1, 2009
Worth Every Dime
Portia hustled her way through college by taking it all off at the Twilight Tower. Despite years later being equipped with a degree in Accounting, she is still shaking it fast and showing what she working with. Sitting on a nice little nest egg, Portia is finally ready to hang up her g-string and square up; especially since she's feeling one of her best and highest paying customers - Jay. A true hustler, will Jay even consider wifing a former stripper? Will Portia's transition to working a 9 to 5 go as smoothly as planned? Are there consequences to trying to make a dollar outta fifteen cent?
Add to the mix Portia's three best friends - Simone, Fatima, and Laila who are (B)eautiful, (I)ntelligent, (T)empting, (C)harming and (H)eadstrong. With the everyday drama in the lives of Portia, her friends, and their men, A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent makes for a highly entertaining novel. I was hooked from page one. There was never a dull moment. Caroline's provocative drama dares to lift the veil on a little discussed topic in AA fiction today - the "monster" or HIV/AIDS. Not only was the book entertaining, but it contained a powerful message. A message we all need to listen to since HIV/AIDS is afflicting black women at an alarming rate. Caroline is off to a great start with a very promising literary career. This is a must read. I anxiously await her sophomore novel, Guns and Roses Part 1.
Reviewed by: Toni
Portia hustled her way through college by taking it all off at the Twilight Tower. Despite years later being equipped with a degree in Accounting, she is still shaking it fast and showing what she working with. Sitting on a nice little nest egg, Portia is finally ready to hang up her g-string and square up; especially since she's feeling one of her best and highest paying customers - Jay. A true hustler, will Jay even consider wifing a former stripper? Will Portia's transition to working a 9 to 5 go as smoothly as planned? Are there consequences to trying to make a dollar outta fifteen cent?
Add to the mix Portia's three best friends - Simone, Fatima, and Laila who are (B)eautiful, (I)ntelligent, (T)empting, (C)harming and (H)eadstrong. With the everyday drama in the lives of Portia, her friends, and their men, A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent makes for a highly entertaining novel. I was hooked from page one. There was never a dull moment. Caroline's provocative drama dares to lift the veil on a little discussed topic in AA fiction today - the "monster" or HIV/AIDS. Not only was the book entertaining, but it contained a powerful message. A message we all need to listen to since HIV/AIDS is afflicting black women at an alarming rate. Caroline is off to a great start with a very promising literary career. This is a must read. I anxiously await her sophomore novel, Guns and Roses Part 1.
Reviewed by: Toni
November 10, 2007
This book was recommended to me by a friend and I was very skeptical at first. But once I started to read it I could not put it down. The lives of the main character and her circle of friends were true to life and keep you engrossed in the reading. Just beware this book is not one that feeds the mind but is a raw read on street life.
December 28, 2014
I'm so mad at myself for not reading this book sooner it was off the chain. This book definitely had me in my feelings. I love all the twist and turns and all the drama. It touched on AIDS. That's why is always good to protect yourself and get tested you never know what your partner or yourself has unless you get tested. Great book 5 star banger for sure. You will not go wrong with this book.
July 18, 2012
I like the griminess of this story. Portia was on her money and did some crazy stuff on the chase of it. I waited the whole book for her skeletons to fall out and low and behold they didn't. It was a great read.
April 30, 2013
I LOVED THIS BOOK. PORTIA'S STORY IS ONE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE CAN RELATE TO. AND IT EMPHASIZES THE SAYING "MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL" I CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON THE NEXT PART. CAROLINE DID THE DAMN THING!
November 6, 2013
If the book starts off with someone doing "things" for money and she never really was financially strapped, Well, that it just silly to me. The book might work with the younger crowd, But I have read thousands of books (literally) and this was not for me.
January 29, 2014
The flow of the story was good and the characters were easy to follow. It was a really good book to read however the ending was rush and definitely left me with the question is there a part 2 and if I want to read it.
March 22, 2015
I have had this book for a few years and am now angry at myself for taking so long to read it awesome book. Drama, suspense, romance, life lessons, violence all in one. This IS a MUST read. On to pat 2.
January 31, 2009
This is a very good book I enjoyed it
September 12, 2009
I enjoyed how Caroline was honest about AIDS in the black community. She tackled the subject in a manner to make folks think. Good work!
November 19, 2009
This book made me mad on so many levels. I had to finish though. Hot mess. I feel dumber for having read it.
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April 18, 2011This book was amazing. I am starting the second one now. Its a must read but remember there are 4 books in the series
May 17, 2011
All I got to say is Pure FIYYA!!!
January 8, 2026
one of my favorite books....in my top 10 well the whole series is considered one
December 3, 2011
I just loved this book, from the begining I was hooked. Portia and her friends were they way friends should be. They had eachothers backs no matter what.
November 24, 2012
5 star read!..loved this tale of friendship,love and loyalty..my girl Portia kept me on edge and I fell in love with Jay..eager to read parts 2&3 ..
July 24, 2012
One of my favorite urban books
August 10, 2012
I loved every second of this book! Excellent Read!
March 29, 2013
This book is a really good read! Full of drama. I do recommend!
July 8, 2013
This book was so good. The author kept my attention throughout entire novel. The characters are very interesting.
November 28, 2013
I started this book and could not put it down or not love it...I was into it from the first word I read ..didnot get to finish it
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