Taken By A Wealthy Man

by Taniece

Taken By A Wealthy Man: An Unputdownable hood love that’ll grab you from the very first page to the last word.

"I believe in love, I jus' don't want it," says the young handsome thug Kilo Ben-Ari, a man haunted by the traumatic love story of his mother. He's determined to guard his heart, until a vulnerable Dream crosses his path and forces him to question everything he thought he knew about love.

Dream, a woman betrayed by the only person she ever trusted, seeks refuge in the arms of a wealthy man who promises to help her heal. But as her heart mends, she finds herself entangled in a web of lies and manipulation that threatens to consume her. Will she rise above the deceit or be forever trapped in the shadows of her past?

Now Journee is a whole other issue, a driven high school senior focused on escaping the suffocating grasp of Montgomery, Alabama. Her carefully laid plans are disrupted when she encounters a boss with a lot of motion that she barley knows whose allure makes her question all she thought she wanted. In the face of desire, will she risk everything for a chance at true love?

Taken By A Wealthy Man masterfully intertwines the lives of Kilo, Dream, and Journee in a gripping hood romance of passion, deceit, and drama. As they navigate the treacherous waters of love and betrayal, they must confront their darkest fears and ultimately decide what they're willing to sacrifice for a chance at redemption.

Get ready to lose yourself in this enthralling novel. Taken By A Wealthy Man will captivate readers with its raw emotion, compelling characters, and unrelenting suspense, proving that love can triumph even in the face of devastating heartbreak and betrayal.

Genres: Audiobook

173 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2023

Reviews

[SheaButtahBookhead · Rating 3 out of 5]

Plot:📖📖📖
Originality: 📝📝📝📝
Narration:🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
Spice:🌶️
Action: 👊🏽👊🏽
Troupe: Urban
Triggers: assault, drugs, violence

DRAMA. BM/BD drama, hood drama, teen drama, LGBTQ drama, drama drama. So much going on in this book I’m baffled. You ever hated a book but couldn’t put it down? That’s how i felt about this.

[tanessia ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

love

Amber & Levi ain’t worth ish clearly. I don’t feel bad for his karma at all! Kilo is clearly that man! And Maze is that woman. I can’t wait to see how everything plays out

[Terri-Ale Sanders · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hate that Dream is so stupid behind Levi… like he barely helps with the kids.. disappointed in Journee.. she talked about Dream being dumb but she get pregnant too.. like she didn’t know how to protect herself… really disappointed in their mom. She raised stupid ass daughters.. hopefully the second book is better because these hoes are stupid.. hate what happened to Maze hopefully they find the guy and make him pay

[Goddess’ Smut Library 🩷 · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5⭐️ multiple POV‘s the main FMC does not know self-worth. Lots of drama, and it ends on a fucking cliffhanger which I hate so I have to continue.

[Regina Farris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty fast read... I mean things were happening very quickly with the interaction with all the characters... so overall a pretty good read...
Dream is a young woman out here trying to make a life for her and her kids... And she has to work at a place that she knows that she can make quick money... Because her boyfriend or Baby daddy Levi is useless... Lucky for Dream she has the support of her mom and little sister Journee... Because with their help she is able to go out and make that money that she needs to take care of her kids... Because Levi will not help at all... Dream is holding it all down while Levi is out here sleeping around and has another baby mama and putting Dream's life at risk... I hate that Dream is so stuck on him... No matter what he puts her through she stays... And he keeps doing it because he knows that she is not going anywhere and especially after what he has done to her...
Kilo is that man... He has a few business and is very well known in the streets... He has a best friend named Maze that is his right hand in everything... These two have been through a lot together going up... So he has Maze running a lot of the day to day with his business... Especially his strip club... He has come up with a bottle that everyone is going crazy over... And it is a hot seller in his club... He is a single man that does not want love after what happened with his mom... But it's okay because he has women lined up to give him what he needs...
Journee is 17 and has plans of going away to college with her boyfriend Tay... She is an amazing help to her sister Dream with the kids... She is super smart... But like her sister... She is dealing with a man that just can't be faithful... And she keeps putting herself in situations of fighting the girls because of him... Well after this last time Hopefully it has really opened her eyes... Especially because she sees what her big sister is going through...
Maze is smart and good at everything she does... She takes care of those she cares for and makes sure that things run well at the club... She has a girlfriend but something is a little off... And she quickly finds out what that is... And then she finds herself falling for a young woman that now has her stuck on what to do... Then just when she is starting to figure things out... She is violated in the worst way...
Dream is finally seeing Levi for what he is... Nothing... And she is trying to move on and find happiness... But Levi will not let that happen... He can't believe that she is willing to finally leave him after everything... Again he thought that no matter what she would never leave him... But all it took was a big event to happen in her life that proved that he didn't care about her and for her to finally come across a real man for her eyes to finally be opened...
Kilo made a big mistake in his club... And with that he happened to intertwine his life with this beautiful woman named Dream... He was doing all that he could to help her after what he did... But in the process... He sees how different she is from all the other women that he has dealt with and he is seeing things in a new light and he is doing things he has never done before... Dream keeps closing him out and this is new for him...
Just as Dream is finally opening up to new opportunities in her life and walking away from Levi... He pulls this... Well now look at what Dream has done...
Kilo is finally starting to feel things but he is slowing seeing little obstacles in his way... And just when things start looking good for him... Now this...
Man the cliffhanger on this book brought every character to the edge... And now I have to check out part 2 to see what will happen next with everyone...

[Jessica Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic Page tuner

this book left me speechless the drama start from the chapter one I love how the Arthur took her time and left her heart in this book so many Raw emotions and drama happened in this book let me start by saying I can't send Levi he is the most toxicity there is dream is my girl and the baby daddy she went through in this book everyone of us women with kids can relate I also happy she talked to kilo know her truthand he said he's staying by her kilo is a gentleman and a gangsta. Maze make make me want to go to the other side for a little I hope her and journey work everything out and end up being together at the end and I hate what happened to her in this story.. I hate that happened to journey because everything is good to have for her then she find out that big explosive secret and I hope she don't keep it her and maze belong together. The ending with dream and leaving I am so happy even though I don't even feel bad for him but I'm just happy that it happened because he is a pain in the as. I definitely recommend all the readers to get this book you will not be disappointed and looking forward to constantly reading and reading and be hooked when you start the first chapter.

[Tammie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Team Kilo & Dream

Ok...this time it's not just a figure of speech. My mouth was actually hanging open with this ending! The storyline took a turn that I was NOT expecting. Let me start by saying I feel so sorry for Dream and Maze. I hate that Maze waa caught slipping but im sure the revenge is gonna be something crucial. Dream has been holding back for so long that once that last button waa pushed...it was too late. Levi is the true definition of grimy and at this point I feel like whatever happens is his karma. Kilo is that guy and im rooting for him and Dream. Is it bad that im hoping everybody comes out on top of their situation, except Levi? Lol. But with all that said, you will not be disappointed with this book if you are a true fan of urban fiction. It's not the hard core stuff but there is just enough going on to keep your interest and have you feeling some type of way about the characters. Everything in the story flowed well and the editing is on point. The only drawback...you have to wait for part two.

[Verlana Munn · Rating 4 out of 5]

To Be Young And In Love

Taniece, its such a sad situation when your young and want to be loved or you fall in love with the wrong person. Journee and Dream were two young ladies that gave their hearts to the wrong guys. I love. Levi is lower than low. It's always hard to break away from the only thing you know. When the time comes and you begin to know your worth all things begins to turn around.
Journee is finding herself, Maze is so secure in who she is, I pray she will be ok. Kilo has someone at his head why? Dreams fed all the way up. I really hope she can come back from this thing. My heart is so heavy for Maze right now. I pray she and Kilo will be ok.🤗.

[TACORA MCCLUNEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boy oh Boy

It is CHAOS everywhere!!! I hate Dream let Levi's dog azz take her there but a person can only take so much. She deserves so much better than Levi and so do her kids. I think Kilo is the one to give her the world but he caught up in a situation himself. Who is Jacori and what's his issue with Kilo? I know one thing, when Kilo finish dealing with problem a couple of people gonna feel his wrath. Mainly the dude who violated Maze and then Levi, so he better pray the hit was fatal cause he gonna be in a whole nother level of pain when Kilo gets a hold of him. I hate that happened to Maze and then Journee involved in a car accident. I hope everybody pull through their dilemma. 💓💓

[Readaholic Running Realtor · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m gonna write my final review once I read the finale.

SIDENOTE (aka “Don’t come for my stars!”):
Just a quick heads-up my ratings are based on whether I’d reread the book or add it to my personal collection, not the quality of the story itself. So here’s how I roll:

5 🤩 = I’m obsessed with everything the storyline, the author, and the narrators! I read it yearly and own ALL the copies: physical, digital, and Audible. I can basically recite this book. It lives in my private library.
4 🌟 = Loved the story, the author, and the narrator (if it’s audio). I’d happily reread it when I need a solid comfort read.
3 ✨ = Enjoyed the story, the author, and definitely the narrators. A great addition to my yearly reading challenge likely to revisit if it’s part of a series I need to refresh.

[Alicia Gaskin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woah

Action from the beginning to the end! I really hate pepper like Levi they don’t want you doing better without them! So many emotions throughout this read! It seems like nobody can catch a break! I was hoping Dream finally got her happy ending and I’m hoping she still has the chance! Poor Maze and Journee prom night ruined for the both of them! I’m hoping that everybody ends up okay everyone had a crazy ending! That cliffhanger was serious! Definitely can’t wait for the next read!

[Taneka Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

ohh Chile

Okay, it’s getting juicy up in this thang! Levi is whole B-A-N!!! He truly didn’t deserve Dream! He gave her something that she could never get rid of. Kilo showed her that he is just the man that she needs. Maze meets Journee and because of their age difference, Maze has to take precautions. Maze did not deserve what that nasty bastard did to her and I hope he gets what’s coming to him. I hope that Journee is okay. Her finding out that she was pregnant on the night of prom did not sit well with her. Can’t wait for part two!

[charolette thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg 😱

Levi is a bitter baby daddy how can you cheat lie be disrespectful to your high school sweetheart get mad when Dream finally woke up and realized her self worth now you want to be spiteful and post on social media that she has herpes bruh if bitter was a meme now I see why you can’t sleep with everybody raw cause everything that looks good don’t be good can’t wait to read Part 2 cause I know it’s about to get real with Kilo Maze Dream and Levi

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Levi's is so trifling and poor excuse of a father and a man. poor maze I feel sorry for her being violated like that.poor journee just find herself and now she has to deal with being pregnant . I like the way dream boss up on kilo and kilo is so caring and sweet person but don't cross him. I can't wait to read part two

[Sheena Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

cliff hanging crazy.

I can’t believe she torturing us like this. The way the book ended was cliff hanger!!! I gotta know what happens next, the book was definitely a good read I downloaded it last night and couldn’t stop reading. I e been reading all darn day. I loved it CANT wait for part two. I devastated on what happened to Maze I hate that for her.

[jennifer williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taniece

Great book. I loved it you always write great books though. I was so happy the Dream and Kilo started talking at first I was hurt because he shot her but he didn’t mean to though. I can’t stand Levi and did Dream so wrong though omg he did her wrong and I didn’t like that not one but.

[Nesha H · Rating 5 out of 5]

😮😮😮

Oh lord!! The drama that has unfolded at the end😬😬..Okay who is this Ja guy after Kilo? Omg is Maze okay? I hope she isn't traumatized from that...Is Journee okay? Lord Dream you got kids please don't give to jail🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️..Omg its alot of answers needed..Can't wait to read next part

[Deborah Booker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here's se honey

Taniece is back, great start to this series! Dream and Kilo, if only she can let that flea, Levi B. Poor Journey she's young and confused but I think Maze is going to eliminate her confusion! I love Dream ad Journey sisterly bond! Can't wait for the next part, Kilo is more into Dream than he would like to say!

[Jessika · Rating 3 out of 5]

okay

This was a quick read. I’m not too keen on the young ages of the main characters and all they have going on. Also, there seemed to be stuff just thrown in there randomly. I don’t think I’ll be reading the next part but if you’re down with crazy drama, minors in adult situations, and did I mention drama???? You’ll def enjoy this one, it just wasn’t my cup of tea.

[Tiffany Lawrence · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far so Gooooooood

I would have ran Levi ahh over too!!! While he telling her business he need to tell his wit his nasty self whew he made me mad lol. This story got me hooked I been trying to read a lot of her series they have been good so far! Great start to this one can’t wait to finish book two!!!

[Aleshia Gross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

This book was good from the beginning of the end. Dream was a strong black woman that put her kids before anything and I love that part. Levi was lame and a terrible man. Kilo was about his business and he was a good loyal man. Maze was a wonderful woman that girl she was wet with trifling because she should've been honest from the beginning.

[Joseph Juarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Latavia Thoughts

Whew Chile it's too much going on and I can't wait to see how everything plays out, the Author most definitely understood the assignment with this one I'm patiently wait on Part 2!!

[Denetta Banks · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Good I Can't Wait

This book is so good that I can't wait for book two. With crazy drama, secrets, lies, and crazy exes. One ex gas lost his mind and doesn't care about anyone including his self. Trying to make his baby mamas life he'll so he can keep her.

[Nikki Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

This was good. I feel so sorry for Maze she didn't deserve that mess. Dream should have woken up a long time aga fooling with Levi. I do like Kilo for dream tho. Part 2 me please.

[Trina R. Craven · Rating 5 out of 5]

whew chile the ending of part 1

I really liked reading this book. I am interested to see what happens between Kilo and Dream. I hope that Maze will get justice on the idiot and hope that Journee will be ok. Levi deserved what he got at the end of part 1.

[Renisha Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Misleading title but good read

Drama filled from beginning to end. Journee definitely shows her age & Maze should walk away for the time being. And I was freaked out about how easily Kilo hooked up with Dream after the bomb she dropped. On to part 2

[Kisha Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Levi and Kilo

Kilo is an upgrade from Levi and I’m glad Dream is not running back to him. If I was dream I would have gotten Kilo on his behind. Journee and Maze is a great couple as well. But it’s about to be some bloodshed real soon!

[Syretta Hines Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Page turner.

Wow! Levi is a trip. Dream was sick of his mess. I would have hit his butt too! I like Maze but why would someone do such a thing. Kilo is bae and I hope things work out for him and Dream. I'm ready to start part 2.

[Twigi718 · Rating 5 out of 5]

man oh man

This book is full of drama and when I say drama I mean drama I will let you see for yourself but you need to hurry and catch up bcz the ending just let me know it about to go down so happy reading

[Tonia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Club Fantasy

Dream should have left Levi alone. Amber is bitter. Kilo keeps giving people all these chances to get at him again. Maze is the only one who is trying to live by the code. Journee needs to be Maze's friend first and wait until she is older.