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Running It Up with My Houston Thug
More men die of jealousy than of cancer.
Twenty-four year old Kennedy King has a beautiful life at her fingertips—her own business, a devoted man that loves her, and undoubtedly more money than anyone could spend in a lifetime. The only thing she’s missing is her big brother, Kacey, by her side. However, Kennedy’s emotions become trapped and conflicted when a situation with an old crush emerges, jeopardizing life as she knows it. Will Kennedy risk it all for temporary feelings?
When Kacey King is released from prison, he’s ready to hit the streets running and take back everything from one of his most trusted partners, Houston Blakley. After seeing how his sister Kennedy and Houston are living now, Kacey wants everything that Houston and Kennedy has and will do anything to get it. After Houston hands the reign back over to Kacey and announces his new position in return, the new move doesn’t sit right with Kacey, prompting him to want even more—even things that he has not earned.
Kacey has no problem stepping on some toes—including his own sister’s—to achieve his goals and getting what he so desperately wants. But at what cost will Kacey reign supreme? Jealousy is definitely front and center. Betrayal is getting its own spotlight. And trust and loyalty are being tossed around like a volleyball. Find out how friends versus foes become a juggling act in this hot new African American urban street series, Running It Up With My Houston Thug.
Twenty-four year old Kennedy King has a beautiful life at her fingertips—her own business, a devoted man that loves her, and undoubtedly more money than anyone could spend in a lifetime. The only thing she’s missing is her big brother, Kacey, by her side. However, Kennedy’s emotions become trapped and conflicted when a situation with an old crush emerges, jeopardizing life as she knows it. Will Kennedy risk it all for temporary feelings?
When Kacey King is released from prison, he’s ready to hit the streets running and take back everything from one of his most trusted partners, Houston Blakley. After seeing how his sister Kennedy and Houston are living now, Kacey wants everything that Houston and Kennedy has and will do anything to get it. After Houston hands the reign back over to Kacey and announces his new position in return, the new move doesn’t sit right with Kacey, prompting him to want even more—even things that he has not earned.
Kacey has no problem stepping on some toes—including his own sister’s—to achieve his goals and getting what he so desperately wants. But at what cost will Kacey reign supreme? Jealousy is definitely front and center. Betrayal is getting its own spotlight. And trust and loyalty are being tossed around like a volleyball. Find out how friends versus foes become a juggling act in this hot new African American urban street series, Running It Up With My Houston Thug.
146 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 12, 2023
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March 14, 2023
Lawwdddd I just need the next part ASAP
This was really 🔥🔥🔥 and I just need to know what happens next because KK really needs some help. Joe issues are really deep rooted. Baby K is such a sweet soul and losing Chey activated the beast in her and I know it’s about to come back to surface. I love Houston and I feel bad that he just did talk to Kennedy a long time ago but we will see how things play out. Teyana wasn’t a friend to nobody smh because I know that she the one helping Kacey with het jealous, triflin a$$!!!
This was really 🔥🔥🔥 and I just need to know what happens next because KK really needs some help. Joe issues are really deep rooted. Baby K is such a sweet soul and losing Chey activated the beast in her and I know it’s about to come back to surface. I love Houston and I feel bad that he just did talk to Kennedy a long time ago but we will see how things play out. Teyana wasn’t a friend to nobody smh because I know that she the one helping Kacey with het jealous, triflin a$$!!!
March 27, 2023
I loved it!
Omg this book was so good! I love Kennedy and Armani. I wanted them to be together so bad. I also loved Kennedy’s obvious chemistry with Houston. I love both the guys so anyone that she does end up with she will be in great hands. I hate Kacey. He’s a low down brother forreal. To backstab his own sister like that and cause all that irreparable damage is terrible. I really hope Armani pulls through and I hope Kacey and his boyfriend Mo get everything that’s coming to them in the next book! I can’t wait for book 2! Great read
Omg this book was so good! I love Kennedy and Armani. I wanted them to be together so bad. I also loved Kennedy’s obvious chemistry with Houston. I love both the guys so anyone that she does end up with she will be in great hands. I hate Kacey. He’s a low down brother forreal. To backstab his own sister like that and cause all that irreparable damage is terrible. I really hope Armani pulls through and I hope Kacey and his boyfriend Mo get everything that’s coming to them in the next book! I can’t wait for book 2! Great read
March 13, 2023
Being Jealous And Filled With Envy Never Ends Well
Shari B, Lord today. Good twist with Kacey and Mo. Kacey, is really a sick person, I see he won't stop until he feels vindicated, although it's all in his mind what he thinks he deserves. Kennedy and Armani have a special bond. Houston, is the man but with all this underhanded mess going on I just hope Kacey is ready for the aftermath🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Shari B, Lord today. Good twist with Kacey and Mo. Kacey, is really a sick person, I see he won't stop until he feels vindicated, although it's all in his mind what he thinks he deserves. Kennedy and Armani have a special bond. Houston, is the man but with all this underhanded mess going on I just hope Kacey is ready for the aftermath🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
March 15, 2023
A costly situation
This story is so good. Chemistry and connection are extremely difficult to find with one person, let alone two. However, the dynamic involved can be a costly situation. Boy, the jealousy and envy are on full display. It's hard to discover your enemy when they're disguised as family and friends. My heart hurt from the potential drama the ending portrays but I'm looking forward to reading how it goes in book two.
This story is so good. Chemistry and connection are extremely difficult to find with one person, let alone two. However, the dynamic involved can be a costly situation. Boy, the jealousy and envy are on full display. It's hard to discover your enemy when they're disguised as family and friends. My heart hurt from the potential drama the ending portrays but I'm looking forward to reading how it goes in book two.
March 16, 2023
Yes Ma’am
Let’s start with saying Family can either help you grow or sink you. The small amount of secrets were world shattering!
We’re following Ms Kennedy King who is in love with two men , dealing with her big brother coming home and of course betrayal from someone dear to her.
Houston has gotten himself in some double trouble, loving one girl an possibly being a baby daddy.
I can’t wait for part 2 to see how things unfold and fall into place.
Let’s start with saying Family can either help you grow or sink you. The small amount of secrets were world shattering!
We’re following Ms Kennedy King who is in love with two men , dealing with her big brother coming home and of course betrayal from someone dear to her.
Houston has gotten himself in some double trouble, loving one girl an possibly being a baby daddy.
I can’t wait for part 2 to see how things unfold and fall into place.
March 16, 2023
GGUURRLL
Jealousy and envy are sone crazy attributes! KK ought to be ashamed of himself. His sense of entitlement is uncanny. I like Houston and all, but I want Kennedy to be with Armani. I think she needs to let that teenage crush go and focus on her & Mani. Then Tey, she just needs to die.
Jealousy and envy are sone crazy attributes! KK ought to be ashamed of himself. His sense of entitlement is uncanny. I like Houston and all, but I want Kennedy to be with Armani. I think she needs to let that teenage crush go and focus on her & Mani. Then Tey, she just needs to die.
March 16, 2023
Jealousy
This well written story is full of jealousy. Everything was going so good in the streets until a strung out coke head got out of prison. Being locked up for ten years thinking you coming home to run everything is crazy. Now you trying to kill everyone thinking you can take over just signed your death certificate. I can't wait for part two.
This well written story is full of jealousy. Everything was going so good in the streets until a strung out coke head got out of prison. Being locked up for ten years thinking you coming home to run everything is crazy. Now you trying to kill everyone thinking you can take over just signed your death certificate. I can't wait for part two.
March 25, 2023
Ahhhh good Read
That brother is something else. I can’t believe him. You have that much animosity in your heart. Now let’s talk about Miss Kennedy. She need to stop with the shenanigans with Hous and focus on her man. What they could’ve had has sailed and they both need to realize that.
That brother is something else. I can’t believe him. You have that much animosity in your heart. Now let’s talk about Miss Kennedy. She need to stop with the shenanigans with Hous and focus on her man. What they could’ve had has sailed and they both need to realize that.
April 7, 2023
wow must read
Damn this book was really good I like Armani however I hope he die trying to kill Big KK instead of him just taken him out that way lol kk can be with Houston without issues. I can’t believe Kasey and that face as friend Tey going this far with there Betrayal. Now she fake pregnant thinking it’s going to get Houston want her.
Damn this book was really good I like Armani however I hope he die trying to kill Big KK instead of him just taken him out that way lol kk can be with Houston without issues. I can’t believe Kasey and that face as friend Tey going this far with there Betrayal. Now she fake pregnant thinking it’s going to get Houston want her.
April 20, 2023
A MUST READ!!!
Shari you have done it again...you're on my list of favorites. I can't stand Kacey or Tey and hope they're dealt with soon...I'm rooting for Armani and Kennedy. I was not expecting that ending. I can't wait to read part 2...This is most definitely a must read. Highly recommended!!!!
Shari you have done it again...you're on my list of favorites. I can't stand Kacey or Tey and hope they're dealt with soon...I'm rooting for Armani and Kennedy. I was not expecting that ending. I can't wait to read part 2...This is most definitely a must read. Highly recommended!!!!
August 10, 2023
Anazing love story
The fact that lil kk loved Armani so much and he her was amazing. But for Houston to love her just as much was the icing on the cake. I love this book because it shows how greed will turn family against you and how you can’t put your trust in those you call friends. Great read about street gangs and mafia love
The fact that lil kk loved Armani so much and he her was amazing. But for Houston to love her just as much was the icing on the cake. I love this book because it shows how greed will turn family against you and how you can’t put your trust in those you call friends. Great read about street gangs and mafia love
March 24, 2023
WTH
Something is wrong with Kacey why is he steady trying to kill him ain’t nobody making him the plug they don’t trust him and I hope Mace tell Houston everything next month ain’t coming fast enough
Something is wrong with Kacey why is he steady trying to kill him ain’t nobody making him the plug they don’t trust him and I hope Mace tell Houston everything next month ain’t coming fast enough
March 14, 2023
Review
Greed is something else especially when you wreckless also. KK needs to be stopped quickly. He treading in dangerous waters. I’ll stop here….read for yourself.
Greed is something else especially when you wreckless also. KK needs to be stopped quickly. He treading in dangerous waters. I’ll stop here….read for yourself.
March 18, 2023
IKYL
You couldn’t give us a little bit more than the continuation?! 😩😩 Wheww, this book was intense!! Tey gone have to see me part two though lol. Part two me please!!!
You couldn’t give us a little bit more than the continuation?! 😩😩 Wheww, this book was intense!! Tey gone have to see me part two though lol. Part two me please!!!
March 28, 2023
🔥
It was a pretty good read I don’t like KK to much but I hope baby K and Amari and Houston will be ok! I really didn’t like baby K best friend she give me hating vibes Fr
It was a pretty good read I don’t like KK to much but I hope baby K and Amari and Houston will be ok! I really didn’t like baby K best friend she give me hating vibes Fr
May 15, 2024
Loving on a Houston Plug
I can't wait until Kacey secrets get out. Hopefully Houston got to Mason on time. Tey must have always jealous of Kennedy? Starting part 2 now
I can't wait until Kacey secrets get out. Hopefully Houston got to Mason on time. Tey must have always jealous of Kennedy? Starting part 2 now
May 17, 2024
I NED PART 2
This was nothing short of keeping me on the edge of my seat! This is a constant page turner. Shout out to the author.
This was nothing short of keeping me on the edge of my seat! This is a constant page turner. Shout out to the author.
July 4, 2023
Srunning it up with my Houston Thug
WOWWW. Betrayal at its finest. Greed and envy is never a good combination. The entitlement that Kacey feels is astonishing and his actions are brazen. Can’t wait to see what happens next!!
WOWWW. Betrayal at its finest. Greed and envy is never a good combination. The entitlement that Kacey feels is astonishing and his actions are brazen. Can’t wait to see what happens next!!
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