Love Money Music

by Janay Evelyn

The Bronx drill music scene and Brianna Morgan were two things that didn't mix, yet somehow, she found herself immersed in its gritty underbelly. After moving to New York City from Detroit, Bri set her sights on reinventing herself and starting over. What she got instead was a lust-filled entanglement fueled by indisputable physical attraction with the hottest drill rapper in the city. But life has a way of changing in the twinkling of an eye, and now Bri is being pulled in another direction, this time being led by her heart. The road to true happiness is also a messy and deadly one. It's paved with street politics and ceaseless gang wars, but is it worth that risk?


Book
Glossary of NYC slang and colloquialisms
Playlist featuring all the songs mentioned throughout the story for an immersive reading experice

359 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 22, 2023

Reviews

[DOMINIQUE Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

unexpected but good read

I was hooked instantly by this book. It had a little bit of everything in it (ratchet behavior, toxic love, self love, etc…) Bri was so caught up by Jah in the beginning that she accepted poor treatment. When she met Noah there was an instant attraction although he was her boyfriend’s enemy. I loved Noah throughout the book although I was confused on why he was holding onto Mariah. Nae was the true definition of a ride or die best friend. She wasn’t about to allow anyone to play with nor disrespect Bri. I gave this a 4.5/5 because I hate the way Bri went back and forth between Jah and Noah when she knew whole heartedly she wanted to be only with Noah.

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started this book and was interrupted with work and got back to it weeks later, so upset that I didn’t have the chance get into it the first time! I did not put it down except to have dinner (and that was rushed so I could finish the book). The characters are relatable, realistic, and had me crying, angry, and laughing out loud. It was such a moving story to me that I was ready for the next book as soon as I closed it. I could binge this in any form!

There’s a glossary and playlist to help with the slang and set the mood. It’s immersive, which I haven’t seen yet in another book like it. This will be a trend, I believe.

This is not your typical Urban Fiction. The dialogue fits but the skill and style in writing is atypical of the genre, which I loved since I find them less pleasing to read as an adult as my preferences have changed. So if you like some snooty lit (or just other genres) and some ratchet drama, you’ll LOVE this book.

[Ashland · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10. I highly recommend!

This book was amazing! Everything about the storyline grabbed my attention. I would definitely read more books by Janay Evelyn!

[Lakeisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read book , if you don’t have it go out and get it! Janay Evelyn did her thing with this book. She has touch on so many things especially what females go through in their relationships with their baby daddies. Everyone can relate to these characters one way or another. I am excited to see if there will be a sequel!

[Kewana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Bri was naive, Jah was a sneaky snake, Noah was honest up front and Nae been a rider from jump. This story really shows how u keep your friends closeand enemies closer I guess

[Debbie Green · Rating 3 out of 5]

❤️

This book caught my attention for sure. The main character, Bri, was an interesting character throughout. It felt like a journey waiting for her to find her happily ever after, which, let's be honest, was looking bleek. Bri was out here living life on the edge, making some choices that had me raising an eyebrow. But by the end, I was all in for the woman she evolved into and how she played the cards she was dealt with grace. Nae stood out as the epitome of a loyal friend, the kind everyone wishes they had. Seeing Bri find happiness with Noah was a highlight. And Jah? I bet he's feeling all kinds of ways about Bri moving on without him. This book will definitely keep you on your toes.

[Priscilla Rojas · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the very beginning I was hooked on Bri and what would happen next. She is such a relatable character and I was going through every emotion with her. Through all the ups and downs of this book I was drawn in more and more. Seeing the amount of growth she experienced and the family she built in the process of finding who she was in the city was truly amazing.

[reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brianna had me ready to come and help her in this book! This book was very entertaining and kept me wanting more! I needed to finish it and now I still want more because I want to see how things went from that.

[Ashley Rudolph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a page turner! It kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. Cant wait for part 2.

[LaShonda Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was sooooo good! I started reading it last night and finished tonight. I’m ready for the sequel!

[Ashleigh Simmone · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is great!! The story captures you and your emotions. You become happy, angry, sad and sometimes torn while reading this book. It is one story you want and have to continue because you have to know what happens next. The story perfectly captures a realistic take on a specific type of love, lust, greed and most importantly, growth. I definitely suggest this for a great read if you want a story that can be relatable and emotionally draw you in.

[Tah tee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it. A few of the scenes in the book felt very realistic. Bri would definitely give you a run for your money 😂 but overall I enjoyed this reading. I’m also a big Noah fan !! I absolutely loved the glossary in the book for the slang & the playlist.

Another great feature I like is the author takes all feedback & she interacts with her readers. I just recently resumed my reading journey & it was great to have this as one of my starters.

[Candace Orr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great character development, great plot and pacing, and an overall amazing read. It was written beautifully, and you grow to care about the characters or despise them. The detail was very well done, and I visualized the whole thing as if I was watching a movie. Looking forward to the next book in the series

[KB’s Book Chronicles · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book had me intrigued at first and then on the edge of my seat the rest of the way. The details on the book were well developed. The New York slang a little hard to get into but the author provided a glossary and apparently kept it 100 when it came to that. There were a few grammatical errors that could have been taken care of with a good editor but the book is worth a read.

[marrisha hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read!

This book will have you hooked! I completely finished this book in 2 days. The author definitely did her big one with this story! I loved the characters and how life played out for 2 of the main characters. If you have not read this book then what are you waiting on? You will not be disappointed. 10/10 recommend!

[Paige Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is awesome, got hooked on the first page. Even read the whole book in a day and a half, and that's 30 chapters

[Taylor Dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a little gem & had me intrigued on the first page. It is def a page turner. I like that there is a glossary in the back of the book that defines the New York lingo along with the playlist. Diverting story. Fleshed out characters. Highly recommend

[Nicole R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! Very well written. Can’t wait for the sequel!
This author has a promising future

[Kassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this read!!!

This is a very good read. I really enjoyed it. Once I started I couldn’t put it down. My new favorite author.