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Thin Ice #1
Thin Ice: The Original Crime Series BookOpera bk 1
Welcome to the city of Atlanta, home of Hip Hop Moguls JD, Luda, TI, Outkast and more, where Magic has its own city and redemption from sin can be found at any number of Mega Ministries the city heralds.It’s also home to Ian “Ice” Bailey a man as dangerous as he is sexy. Our story begins on the East side, where we meet Ice and our supporting cast. Kaitlyn “KiKi” Ross and Jaleesa “Tweety” Mitchell; two ladies who can hold their own in the game, making moves and plays as well as any of their male counterparts.Things are fine until Tweety crosses the line, unwittingly dragging KiKi along, and invade Ice’s territory. That’s when everything becomes complicated. Throw in a romantic triangle or three and the fun really starts.Ice has a thing for KiKi, but she has a thing for Tariq. Tariq Taylor is the short order cook she sells smack to and thinks he’s a junkie. Tariq is into KiKi, but Landon, the guy who works for the arena league that KiKi meets at the club, is determined she’s going to be with him.Confused yet? No?Well there’s Tweety’s man Evan, Landon’s friend, who isn’t what he presents himself to be and who also happens to have hidden lust for KiKi. Ice is not a man accustomed to hearing no, or being outwitted in his business. His reaction to both is force, sometimes deadly. Begin the ride with us and meet all the players in our serial drama, starting with the beginning, Thin Ice.**This dark romance novel contains criminal activity, profanity, sexual content, violence, and adult situations in which the characters, while deemed imperfect by society due to their sometimes illegal pursuits, are afforded humanity in their desire to love and be loved. If this is outside your realm of comfort, then this novel may not be for you.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 4, 2011
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About the author
K.R. Bankston
55 books92 followersKB Bankston is a rising serial novelist, following in the famous footsteps of her literary idol, VC Andrews. She hails from Tallahassee, FL and now resides in Jonesboro, GA. Having written various works of fiction including short stories and reflective poetry for most of her adult life, Bankston entered the world of commercial publishing in 2008 with her first novel, A Deadly Encounter.
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October 11, 2011
By P. Cannon "SK" - See all my reviews
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I freely admit when I got through the first few chapters of this book, I wasnt feeling Ice...AT ALL, and even though I knew self-preservation was uppermost in Kiki's mind, I kept wondering how she could enjoy being intimate with Ice when he made it clear he was planning on killing her best friend. But as the book progressed, Kiki's strength began to show. I actually liked Tweety from the very beginning. Both she and Kiki did what they had to do to survive, but somewhere along the line, they caught feelings for Ice and Ryan.
For some reason I love Ryan and Tweety together. He was just a totally different person with her. Although both women plotted to escape the two brothers, in the end, they realized they were with exactly who they should be with. I even warmed up to Ice quite a bit, although I'd still feed him with a long handled spoon. However, deep down inside, he really loved Kiki, and as he told her he accepted her for who she was; he didnt need her to change or be someone she wasnt.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat, and I was truly clueless as to how this would end...it couldve gone either way. The way it kept the reader off balance are signs of signs of a great writer. Cant wait to read TI2, as well as the rest of Kr Bankston's books! Enjoyed this to the fullest!
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This review is from: Thin Ice (Kindle Edition)
I freely admit when I got through the first few chapters of this book, I wasnt feeling Ice...AT ALL, and even though I knew self-preservation was uppermost in Kiki's mind, I kept wondering how she could enjoy being intimate with Ice when he made it clear he was planning on killing her best friend. But as the book progressed, Kiki's strength began to show. I actually liked Tweety from the very beginning. Both she and Kiki did what they had to do to survive, but somewhere along the line, they caught feelings for Ice and Ryan.
For some reason I love Ryan and Tweety together. He was just a totally different person with her. Although both women plotted to escape the two brothers, in the end, they realized they were with exactly who they should be with. I even warmed up to Ice quite a bit, although I'd still feed him with a long handled spoon. However, deep down inside, he really loved Kiki, and as he told her he accepted her for who she was; he didnt need her to change or be someone she wasnt.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat, and I was truly clueless as to how this would end...it couldve gone either way. The way it kept the reader off balance are signs of signs of a great writer. Cant wait to read TI2, as well as the rest of Kr Bankston's books! Enjoyed this to the fullest!
January 16, 2012
Okay mouth open don't know what to say. I so wanted to like Ice, but he ain't sh**. Kiki got all the men wanting her butt, I don't know what to say lol. This book was like good, bad and ugly all at the same time :) I will keep reading, I don't know if I can read all 12 but I'm sure gone try lol
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August 18, 2012
Omg!!!! KR haven't failed me yet, from the Gianni Legacy to The Thin Ice Series I am just in Awe at how her work turns out!!!!
November 11, 2012
KR Bankston has not let me down yet! This book is a really good read! On to the next one! Yes it is a series! Yippy! LOL! I do recommend!
March 11, 2018
Good book full of excitement & intrigue. Ready to dive into part 2.
August 14, 2011
KR Bankston didn't disappoint. I have read other books by this author and each time I've been taken on a ride filled with shock, thrills, suspense and of course love. As always, the author has a unique way of getting the reader's attention from page one. All the characters are special in their own way...good and bad. You gotta love them all. In this story, Ian "Ice" Bailey is hard to describe in one word. I love his character. He is the author's most unique character. He gave me chills. I was totally engrossed into his character. His brother Ryan, on the other hand took me on a spin. I fell in love instantly. I love the brothers' relationship with one another. They are definitely forces to be reckoned with. Can't wait to see them again. I'm sure we are in for one thrilling ride. The "ATL" won't be same with the Bailey Brothers in town. Is that Good or bad for the "ATL"....I don't know but it will be definitely worth finding out.
November 27, 2012
I’ve had book one of the Thin Ice series for quite some time now. After discovering that I was 12 books behind in the series, I was a little hesitant to begin. After hearing how good it was from various friends and family members, I decided to give it a go. I haven’t looked back since. Thin Ice is not just a series; it’s an urban soap opera. In book one, we meet Ian "Ice" Bailey. Ice is feared. His name rings in the streets and he is not to be played with. Unfortunately for Kiki and her best friend, Tweety, they haven’t gotten the message.
Thin Ice part 1 was a rollercoaster of a ride. The characters were in depth. The storyline flowed well and kept me on the edge of my seat. Ice is one of those characters you love to hate and hate to love all at the same time. There were some minor editing issues but nothing that took away from the book. I’m definitely looking forward to reading the rest of this amazing series! 5 stars!
Thin Ice part 1 was a rollercoaster of a ride. The characters were in depth. The storyline flowed well and kept me on the edge of my seat. Ice is one of those characters you love to hate and hate to love all at the same time. There were some minor editing issues but nothing that took away from the book. I’m definitely looking forward to reading the rest of this amazing series! 5 stars!
January 16, 2012
Thin Ice is not what I thought it would be........I am not saying it's not a good read I'm just saying it's not my cup of tea or at least I thought it wasn't....I am use to reading about the drug dealer, thug or stick up kid but Ice and Ryan took things to a whole new level.....the story line is good some what UNBELIEVABLE at times but it's ENTERTAINING enough....I don't like a lot of the things that went on in this book thus not making this a "GOT TO READ" for me but all that changed by the end.....but me being me I gotta read book 2....probably 3,4 and 5 cause I just gotta know what happens with Ice, KiKi, Ryan and Tweety.....LOL.....but I have to give it to author KR Bankston for taking me on a truly entertaining ride........
May 28, 2012
This was a great book full of adventure,suspense and Drama. The Story was well develop and the characters was also. Thin Ice grab me from page one, and i could not put it down. The characters was so real that i felt like i have known them all my life. I was happy sad, frustrated and so many more emotions while reading this book. I like how the characters were business men and they were great at the businesses that they ran. The main Character Ice is a cold calculated killer with no remorse, and he is a force to reckon with. I recommend the book to the fullest it is definitely a five star read....
January 20, 2013
It took me a minute to really get into the story line of "Thin Ice" but the more I read, the more interesting the book became. Thin Ice had me laughing, angry and wanting to cry. I was really confused with Kaitlyn at times with some of the decisions that she made throughout the book, I really wanted her to be with Tariq. I felt as though he was her soul mate. Ice was very controlling and devious. The author really had me on the edge of my seat, waiting to see if Kaitlyn and Jeleesa were going to be able to break free from the men that controlled their lives. The book did not end the way I suspected it too but I truly enjoyed it and can't wait to read the rest of the series.
January 11, 2013
Ice, ice baby.......Kiki and Jaleesa are two hustlers who are having the time of their lives. That is until Ice a club owner and regular jack of all trades when it comes to the dope game see 's something/someone he wants. There is not a mountain too high or a valley to low or aan extreme too extreme to get and keep what he wants and he want Kiki. This book is off the chain because Ice is truly one of a kind, there is not a thing he is not willing to do to keep his empire under control and with the constant threat of new enemies he keeps the morticians busy. Get the book you will not be disappointed.
September 18, 2012
Thin Ice was my first book by KR Bankston and it definitely will not be my last. I had heard nothing but great things about the Thin Ice series so I definitely wanted to read it. I was not disappointed at all. I have to say that I don’t know how I feel about Ice at all but I loved KiKi from the very beginning. I loved how strong she became throughout the course of the book and loyal she was to her best friend. No matter what she was going to be there for her best friend. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. KR definitely did her thang with this book!!!
September 15, 2012
Right from the start I didn't like Ice a**..Any man that has to feel the need to control or put his hand on a woman ain't a man in my book....But I must say this is a true page turner..Who is with who and who belongs to who???? You don't remain nowhere unless that's where you wanna be...I can say it's a lie when you say True Love will never die...No spoiler so I'm gonna sign off now so I can get started on Part 2...
January 27, 2013
At first I was a little skeptical about starting the series, because it contained 12 books, but I am glad I added this series to my to read list and finally decided to give it a chance. Looks like the start of an awesome adventure. Can't wait to see what TI 2 holds for Ice, Kiki, Ryan and Tweety! Even though they came together due to a messed up situation, it was clear that the couples loved and truely cared about each other and could not allow themselves to part ways.
May 10, 2013
This book was like a roller coaster ride! It was thrilling, full of dips and curves--simply outstanding! When a writer can make you care about people that you would normally want to run and hide from, you know you are being treated to the works of a gifted writer. I finished this book and had to get myself together. I will definitely be following this series and recommend this as a must read! Prepare to be completely altered afterward. Truly gifted writer!
October 3, 2012
If you start reading this book but are just not feeling it, please stick with it, this book is worth it!!! This book has everything friendship, family bonds, suspense, action, and love. Like everyone else, I hated Ice from the start. I absolutely love Ryan & Jaleesa, even though their relationship started off on the wrong foot. I really felt bad for Kiki & Tariq. I can’t wait to read part 2.
June 2, 2014
Ice be crazy! that's all! He psycho. He just decided that he wants Kiki and that's it, He will go to any length to get her, even if it means breaking her. Making her believe that her fren was dead, tapping her phone, drugging her, He crazy!!!! lololoolol
Good book but it makes u wonder about the people in ur life. U will look at ur bf and go hmm?
Good book but it makes u wonder about the people in ur life. U will look at ur bf and go hmm?
October 19, 2011
The drama, suspense, romance and killing kept me going from start to finish. Ice was ruthless and loving all at the same time. He and his brother were an awesome team. Tweety and Kiki were hard core in their own right as well. Excellent book can't wait for next book.
July 16, 2012
I had a hard time reading this book in the beginning because to me it started of slow, but it did pick up. I think ICE was too much, and Kiki and Tweety I just loved their friendship. It did have a great story line. Now I’m moving on to part 2 , so I can see how Ryan and Tweety turned out
May 10, 2012
I was taken on a ride that wouldn't stop. I couldn't put the book down. He had me hooked to find out what was gonna happen next. I was real impress with his work n will continue to support this author in his work
April 3, 2012
This turned out to be a good read although it was a little slow at times, it does keep your attention.
February 4, 2014
I'M RE-READING THIS SERIES AGAIN THAT'S HOW HOT IT IS....TEAM TOP & MOOK!!!!!!!
March 19, 2013
Great Read!
April 15, 2014
Page Turner!!!
This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed the book and the story flowed well. Looking forward to the next installment!
This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed the book and the story flowed well. Looking forward to the next installment!
February 4, 2017
OMG!! I have never heard of this author until seeing her name on Facebook in one of my book clubs. The reviews were banging, so I had to see for myself....so glad I did!!
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