Country Boy

Country Boy #1

by Blake Karrington, Allen Little

Country boy is a fast-paced, action packed urban drama set in the dirty south. The story takes you away from the bright lights of the big cities. Where drug deals take place on city blocks and Street corners, to the backwoods, dirt roads and trap houses of the south. Q a well known and respected hustler faces all the problems that come with the life. Torn between Van a childhood love who has been down from day one. And Tee the well educated and upscale women he believes he needs. He wished all he had to worry about was the law. Follow Q and his close knit team of hustlers, through all their trials and tribulations, as they go from dirt broke to trap stars. It s going down in the Dirty. If you don t know, you better ask somebody

Genres: Urban

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First published March 7, 2011

About the author

Blake Karrington is more than an author. He’s a storyteller who places his readers in action-filled moments. It’s in these creative spaces that readers are allowed to get to know his complex characters as if they’re really alive.

Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.

Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.

In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.

Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.

Reviews

[India Jones-Tanner]

I read the reviews and it seems that everyone loved this book. I thought it was ok.

First off, everything happened so fast. Most people think this would make it a page turner, but it disconnected me from the storyline. When I got involved with the characters that was experiencing the drama, BAM it was over....which leads me to my next point.

There was NO CHARACTER development. We were introduced to Q, Van, Tee, June, Tim, Terri, and the rest of the crew but there was no background information that told why these people were so close to each other. I would have really liked to know what made Q a womanizer, and why did Van and Tee accept all the drama Q bought to them.

I know they say, "Stand by your man", but Tee and Van had to be two of the stupidest woman ever written about. They both knew Q was messing the other one plus numerous other ones, but they accepted it. Huh? Please, I don't know too many woman who would play that part without having something on the side.

I want to know what is going to happen to Terri and Tim, that is the only reason I will be reading part 2.

[Angelia]

After reading the reviews and speaking with other readers this book came highly recommended, eventhough it was a freebie for me this was just an okay read......there were a few page turning moments but there was no real character development.......You were introduced to Q, Van, Tee, June El, Tim, Terri and Omar.....These were all people that consist of The Crew.....Although Q really cared for his family which was The Crew and made sure that come hell or high water he had their backs....So many things was just not realistic and I do know this is fiction but having as many woman as Q had and he NEVER used a condom......well nobody in the book used a condom....NEVER......really didn't score well with me......Don't wanna tell the story for others that might wanna read it but REALLY Van and Tee were just unbelievable....This story got 3 stars because of Tim and Terri which had the beginings of a great urban love story.....Country Boy had the potential to be 5 star read easy......Will continue on to book 2 because I already purchased it but we will have to see about part 3.....

[Aleta Williams]

Great story line. I enjoyed my dude Q. Man on how he did my girls; lesson learned, the grass ain't green on the other side, left to good ones to only get caught up by the wrong one. Ha!

[fuquan holmes]

I love Q

I fell in love with the character Q. He’s something different but it was a little unrealistic how he got caught up he was to smart for that.

[Caressa]

Page turner

It was everything for me. Q was so Playa it was unbelievable. I can't wait to read the second one.

[Me'Tova Hollingsworth - Bethley]

Country Boy was an awesome book. I am currently reading the sequel and can't wait to see how the ladies handle things. I wonder will the PG Crew get out and handle up on things? I guess we will just have to see. This ia a must read. This book has a little romance, murder, and betrayal all wrapped into one. I really couldn't understand Tee and Van at first, but if they like it then I love it. Those women were some real ride or die chicks. I'm also glad that Baby Rasta and Inga was on the team handling things with June while Q was gone. I can't wait for those corrupt cops and "Ms. Stripper gone Lawyer" get what's coming to them. All and all I'd have to give this one nothing less than 5 stars. Excellent work Blake Karrington. Now let me get back to part II so that I will be available to read part III when it comes out.

Merged review:

Country Boy was an awesome book. I am currently reading the sequel and can't wait to see how the ladies handle things. I wonder will the PG Crew get out and handle up on things? I guess we will just have to see. This ia a must read. This book has a little romance, murder, and betrayal all wrapped into one. I really couldn't understand Tee and Van at first, but if they like it then I love it. Those women were some real ride or die chicks. I'm also glad that Baby Rasta and Inga was on the team handling things with June while Q was gone. I can't wait for those corrupt cops and "Ms. Stripper gone Lawyer" get what's coming to them. All and all I'd have to give this one nothing less than 5 stars. Excellent work Blake Karrington. Now let me get back to part II so that I will be available to read part III when it comes out.

[Rell]

Country Boy! Wow.... Well this book had me on the brink of tears.... Kudos to the author because I'm a loyal fan now..... I had other books on my list to read and I purchased country boy on the spur of the moment but now I can't wait to see what happens in part 2.. ...... Q is a whore.... Lol, but dang does he know how to treat a lady, lets see what Van and em' get poppin.... I don't even talk like this, but this book took me there! I hope part two is available for download NOW.... Pick it up, you will not be disappointed.

[Yvette]

Q, big ol sexy corn fed Q...lol! This was a fast paced, action packed book about the drug boys down south handling their business. Q is the leader of the pack, a well respected and well known hustler who is torn between a childhood love who has been down with him since day one and Tee the educated diva he thinks he needs in his life. Q will face many trials and tribulations in business and love! There was not a dull moment in this book! I loved it. Part 2 was just as good and I am waiting on pins and needled for Part 3!

[Wyldchild]

I loved this book it was real and it touched on a variety of subjects that are still prevalent today, sharing a man murder betrayal, drugs violence etc. The main character Q certainly loves the ladies and it shows in the hood/street/gangster life that comes with the territory. I love the way the story was told and am anxious to read the sequel to see hoe Van and the ladies of the PG crew handle business also I am eager to see Asia I went from stripper to lawyer gets hers U am sure she is going to go out with a bang. Great read very entertaining

[Lovinit]

I read this book and I was hoooked. I read this boook in some hours and wanted to know what was going to happen next. It is 1 in the morning when I downloaded Country Boy II. This is a good book so far. He better watch himself because he does so muahc dirt that it will catch up with him. The woman are teh best part of the book. You have all types of woman that make up the man but this man just can't get enough.

[Cre]

Even though I support this author this is my first time reading any of his work. I was a fool to wait this long to read the book. I loved this book from beginning to end. It held my attention with all the drama going on. Q was a plain cheating and so called family guy to Van. Van didn't deserve all the cheating that Q dished out that's the only part that I regretted in the book. If you looking for a book book pick this up.

[Patricia]

I don't usually get into that Urban books But this one was very interesting to me for some reason. I immediately went to country boy 2 and was upset that I had to wait for a country boy 3 to be released. I don't think I would follow all of the other types of Blake Carrington books but this series worked for me

[Mamajay]

Wow

Wow

This book was great. Q has his handful with some many women. He should know that too much of something will make you slip. I like how his girl handle him with his other women she is what I call a ride and die chick. I'm glad he was trying to get out but it called him back in because family is everything. Read part two already.

[Yvette]

Very enjoyable read! I love a novel that has a sexy male character and Q was defnitely that. He was handling his business in every way! The book is filled with drama, action, and a lot of country hood flava. It was good!

[Liza barbour]

I think the book was good but it was just at fast pace the whole book it didnt let u know the chacters in the story but other then that i will be reading part 2 cause i wanna know what tee & van gonna do.

[Shoulanda August]

What was county about the book

I liked the plot and how the book played out. I didn't understand the title. .Q didn't seem or act country to me. it was a good read and I did enjoy it.

[Angela Smoots]

Country Boy was good from page 1 i love it so full of action and drama. I didn't want to put da book it kept me on da edge of my bed. I give it five stars.

[Alicia]

Great book!

[Keva Williams]

LOVED LOVED his book! Excellent read...I am fan for life.

[Beautifulll Matthews]

great read couldn't put it down...

[Author Marie]

One of the best trilogies I've read in a longgggg time!!

[Kristie Fluker]

I loved this series of books and all the love going on in it this author did an amazing job and this book is a 5* hands down

[Shalonda]

ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! INSTANTLY BOUGHT PART 2!!

[Juiceereads]

If you haven't read the Country Boy trilogy then you don't know what you're missing out on... There's really no explaining how good ALL THREE books are... You just have to read then for yourself!

[Lisa]

I thought this book was pretty good. I will definitely move on to book 2. I do recommend.

[Jor'dawn Gibson]

I'm currently reading this book & I just have to say that I really like Van!

[Yolanda Knight- Palmer]

I really enjoyed this book, if you're looking for a quick read, please read this story!!

[shekitta]

Wow!

Wow!

I thought that this book would drag out but it didn't! It was pure fiyah!! I loved it from beginning to end!

[Danielle Brown]

I loved it n now can't seem to download the second part. How can I get this?

[Neka]

Wow

A five star fo sho Q Is The Man He Had It Going On I Wanna Be Like Him When I Grow Up Lol