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Torn Between Passion and Payback: A Standalone Novel
If one man could have it all, Lucci would fit the description. With a Fortune 500 company to his name, a thriving non-profit under his patronage, a beautiful and devoted wife, and millions of dollars at his disposal, he has achieved every dream imaginable. But for all he has been able to obtain in life, Lucci is still not content; the desire for more never ceasing. His obsession with attractive women and lack of restraint leads him straight into the arms of Nneoma.
Lucci is immediately taken by her sultry aura and tantalizing ways. She's a far cry from his wife, driving an undiscovered passion within him that he'd never felt before. The fact that Nneoma isn't just after his finances like the typical mistress does provide some comfort, but he's still wary of her intentions. He soon finds out she's after something other than money – something that comes with a price tag even too high for someone in Lucci's tax bracket.
"Torn Between Passion & Payback" is an urban psychological thriller that’ll immerse you in a world of wealth, intrigue, romance and revenge.
Lucci is immediately taken by her sultry aura and tantalizing ways. She's a far cry from his wife, driving an undiscovered passion within him that he'd never felt before. The fact that Nneoma isn't just after his finances like the typical mistress does provide some comfort, but he's still wary of her intentions. He soon finds out she's after something other than money – something that comes with a price tag even too high for someone in Lucci's tax bracket.
"Torn Between Passion & Payback" is an urban psychological thriller that’ll immerse you in a world of wealth, intrigue, romance and revenge.
167 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 24, 2023
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About the author
Jade Jones
179 books690 followersJade Jones discovered her passion for creative writing in elementary school. Born in 1989, she began writing short stories and poetry as an outlet. Later on, as a teen, she led a troubled life which later resulted in her becoming a ward of the court. Jade fell in love with the art and used storytelling as a means of venting during her tumultuous times.
Aging out of the system two years later, she was thrust into the dismal world of homelessness. Desperate, and with limited income, Jade began dancing full time at the tender age of eighteen. It wasn't until Fall of 2008 when she finally caught her break after being accepted into Cleveland State University. There, Jade lived on campus and majored in Film and Television. Now, six years later, she flourishes from her childhood dream of becoming a bestselling author. Since then she has written the best-selling "Cameron" series.
Quite suitably, she uses her life's experiences to create captivating characters and story lines. Jade currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. With no children, she spends her leisure shopping and traveling. She says that seeing new faces, meeting new people, and experiencing diverse cultures fuels her creativity. The stories are generated in her heart, the craft is practiced in her mind, and she expresses her passion through ink.
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Aging out of the system two years later, she was thrust into the dismal world of homelessness. Desperate, and with limited income, Jade began dancing full time at the tender age of eighteen. It wasn't until Fall of 2008 when she finally caught her break after being accepted into Cleveland State University. There, Jade lived on campus and majored in Film and Television. Now, six years later, she flourishes from her childhood dream of becoming a bestselling author. Since then she has written the best-selling "Cameron" series.
Quite suitably, she uses her life's experiences to create captivating characters and story lines. Jade currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. With no children, she spends her leisure shopping and traveling. She says that seeing new faces, meeting new people, and experiencing diverse cultures fuels her creativity. The stories are generated in her heart, the craft is practiced in her mind, and she expresses her passion through ink.
www.jadedpublications.com
https://www.facebook.com/author.jones
IG: authorjadejones
Twitter: authorjadejones
Snapchat: Jade_Jones198
Email: jade_jones89@yahoo.com
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January 19, 2024
Be careful who you cheat on because revenge is a dish best served cold. I would have enjoyed the audiobook more but the computer narration was a bit sketchy at best lol. This book is about a man name Lucci that has it all the wife ? Business and all of the side woman you can ask for but what happens when you meet the side that wants to be the main and only woman. She will go through great lengths to secure her position and knocking out the competition. This book was a psychological rollercoaster at best.
January 4, 2024
Jade Jones you know I don’t read those Fanatic and Thriller books but anything for you. I listened to Torn Between Passion and Payback on Audible. It was pretty good.
It’ll make a man/woman think twice when they think about cheating on their wife with that pretty face and banging body.
One bad hookup can take a relationship from the dumps to the graveyard.
It’ll make a man/woman think twice when they think about cheating on their wife with that pretty face and banging body.
One bad hookup can take a relationship from the dumps to the graveyard.
April 7, 2023
Title: Torn Between Passion and Payback
Author: Jade Jones
Publisher: Jaded Publications
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Torn Between Passion and Payback" by Jade Jones
My Sentiments:
All I can say about 'Torn Between Passion and Payback' was that this author knew how to draw the reader into the read, especially by giving us a heck of an ending that I am sure no one saw coming.
The story shows how one can feel about situations and draws one into drastic measures that seal the case as it did for Genie, who had been through so much with her husband of hers, Lucci. But, again, that's all I want to say; other than picking this good read-up, the reader will understand what Genie went through being married to Lucci.
November 14, 2025
Lucci pretty much paid the ultimate price for being mannish. Nneoma was a crazy stalker young check that manipulated her way into the billionaire business man by day and drug pin by night. Lucci’s cheating ways caught up to him after he couldn’t control his sex addiction antics. What Lucci thought was a one night stand with Nneoma turned out to be a nightmare after he tried to cut things off and make things work with his wife of 20 years Jeanie. This story is an example of when couples choose not to discuss when they feel as if the fire is dying in their relationship after being together for so long. Instead of Lucci expressing this to his wife he took matters in his own hands. However, this is not a hand he should had played because Nneoma had all the trump cards. The ending was sort of surprising to me though. A decent suspense stalker novel. I give this book 3 ⭐ ⭐⭐
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April 25, 2023
If you don't like women, Lucie, just say so.
This book had its moments. It was, however, hard to connect with any of the characters. I pushed through, expecting a big plot twist. For a second, I thought I had one. Man, if the chick and the wife would have burst out as working together, or the chick had wormed her way into actually becoming the surrogate, that would have done it. But, I'm glad what I predicted happening by chapter 3 eventually did in the end after picking up and putting down this book several times. I did appreciate the vivid scene descriptions. A solid 3.5 stars! Keep pushing that pen!
This book had its moments. It was, however, hard to connect with any of the characters. I pushed through, expecting a big plot twist. For a second, I thought I had one. Man, if the chick and the wife would have burst out as working together, or the chick had wormed her way into actually becoming the surrogate, that would have done it. But, I'm glad what I predicted happening by chapter 3 eventually did in the end after picking up and putting down this book several times. I did appreciate the vivid scene descriptions. A solid 3.5 stars! Keep pushing that pen!
March 28, 2023
Latavia Thoughts
This story was very good I had to finish and that twist at the very end was all I was waiting for Genie ain't lie she deserve everything especially being messed up like that and ole girl didn't come to play either I haven't read some like this before but I will if they coming like this because the Author most definitely snapped out with this one!!
This story was very good I had to finish and that twist at the very end was all I was waiting for Genie ain't lie she deserve everything especially being messed up like that and ole girl didn't come to play either I haven't read some like this before but I will if they coming like this because the Author most definitely snapped out with this one!!
April 9, 2023
Wow!!!
Wow this book was so good!!!! So love the storyline. This was my first time reading a book by this Author, and im hooked I got to go find more books to read by her. that ending karma was her name!!!!!
Wow this book was so good!!!! So love the storyline. This was my first time reading a book by this Author, and im hooked I got to go find more books to read by her. that ending karma was her name!!!!!
April 26, 2023
Fatal attraction!
Omg! This story was something else and that Lucci! I don't want to spoil it, but all I can say is be careful who you hook up with cuz it can come back to bite you in the end! Didn't see this ending at all! A great read!
Omg! This story was something else and that Lucci! I don't want to spoil it, but all I can say is be careful who you hook up with cuz it can come back to bite you in the end! Didn't see this ending at all! A great read!
November 2, 2023
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
This book was AMAZINGGGGG! If there is anyone that says otherwise, they are mistaken or don’t have good taste. The plot twists, the scandal, the messiness, the END?!!!! 10/10 recommend! Easily my new fav.
This book was AMAZINGGGGG! If there is anyone that says otherwise, they are mistaken or don’t have good taste. The plot twists, the scandal, the messiness, the END?!!!! 10/10 recommend! Easily my new fav.
December 18, 2024
wow
Karma! Lucci thought with the head between is legs instead of the one on his neck. That turned into a Fatal Attraction/Thin Love Between Love and Hate situation. The ending was unexpected, but karma always wins
Karma! Lucci thought with the head between is legs instead of the one on his neck. That turned into a Fatal Attraction/Thin Love Between Love and Hate situation. The ending was unexpected, but karma always wins
March 26, 2023
plot twist
This was Soooo good. I started this morning and by afternoon I was finished and wanted more. Vivid characters strong story line 12 out of 10 🤍
This was Soooo good. I started this morning and by afternoon I was finished and wanted more. Vivid characters strong story line 12 out of 10 🤍
March 31, 2023
insane
Baby talking about one crazy situation… I couldn’t put it down lol i might be toxic 🫠 or crazy to say the least
Baby talking about one crazy situation… I couldn’t put it down lol i might be toxic 🫠 or crazy to say the least
April 3, 2023
Hahaha
Man! To think the real psycho was right up under his nose. The games that he played then he wanna know why these woman are flipping out.
Man! To think the real psycho was right up under his nose. The games that he played then he wanna know why these woman are flipping out.
April 3, 2023
Payback
Wow I did not see that ending coming. What Lucci wife did to him was definitely payback for all the women he was mess with. Nnema was bat sh** crazy.
Wow I did not see that ending coming. What Lucci wife did to him was definitely payback for all the women he was mess with. Nnema was bat sh** crazy.
April 8, 2023
Not for me
The story was not my cup of tea or my flavor of Kool-Aid. I could not connect with the story, cheating, and the overall story.
The story was not my cup of tea or my flavor of Kool-Aid. I could not connect with the story, cheating, and the overall story.
April 25, 2023
Karma
WOW totally surprised by the ending and wondering if there will be another book about what happened to the mistress and the lawyer's missing twin son. So many questions.
WOW totally surprised by the ending and wondering if there will be another book about what happened to the mistress and the lawyer's missing twin son. So many questions.
May 29, 2023
Wow!!
Well Da##!! This was one drama filled explosivse ride with a twist I didn't expect but loved!! Great read I really enjoyed it.
Well Da##!! This was one drama filled explosivse ride with a twist I didn't expect but loved!! Great read I really enjoyed it.
June 5, 2023
yup!!
I liked this. Homegirl was a LOONEY TOON but in the end, Genie did what needed to be done. Yes!
I liked this. Homegirl was a LOONEY TOON but in the end, Genie did what needed to be done. Yes!
July 17, 2023
WOW, Genie’s revenge
I didn’t see that coming. Lucci was a selfish, arrogant man. He thought he was in control but wasn’t in control of nothing.
I didn’t see that coming. Lucci was a selfish, arrogant man. He thought he was in control but wasn’t in control of nothing.
March 15, 2024
What a great read! Nneoma was bat…t crazy! Lucci didn’t realize that his wife knew everything he was doing and got the last laugh!
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