Kush And Cologne

by Envy Seal

How far will a woman go for her man?
Lyric knows all too well the way love can damage a person. That is until she meets Kush, a high rolling drug dealer who treats her like a queen. Things take a turn when she makes a risky decision that could change their lives forever. Can they handle the consequences of life in the streets? Caught in this glamorous, yet vicious lifestyle, friendships are tested- and a story of loyalty, revenge, regret, and redemption unfolds.

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Quan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good read. It's a mix between erotic and street, which is new for me because I am not really into erotic books but this one was good. I liked how finally the wifey was loyal and it had a good ending! I would love a woman like Lyric, she handled her business and had goals in her life.

[troya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Page Turner

This is my 2nd time reading this book I needed to refresh my memory so I could read part 2 it is short but I'm hoping the next one will b just as good as this one and answer all my questions I had by the end of the book

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

141 pages

Kush and Cologne is the first book of two, a contemporary hood romance; gangs, drugs, sex and pay back.

It’s a game of high stakes. Kush wants a Queenly lifestyle for his lady love Lyric but that will take money, lots of money so he persuades her to mule drugs across the border for him, for them. The money begins to roll in but it’s a dangerous world where suspicion is second nature, loyalties are severely tested and death a constant companion.

My thoughts and spoilers

This is not your usual romance or I should quantify that by saying this is not my usual romance for example the H rarely places the h in danger and rarer for a prolonged period of time. Some of the hood language I didn’t understand but I understood the wince factor of some of the graphic words used to describe male/female anatomy yet I had to eventually agree their use was in keeping with the overall tone set by the author. The number of explicit sex scenes came dangerously close to swallowing (oops) the plot itself. Who would have thought that increased pineapple intake would make such a difference?

I’m for strong women and at first I didn’t take to Lyric’s ‘I’d follow him into the jaws of hell even against my better judgement’ mantra but the reader is left in no doubt. Kush is her world, her first second and third and she let him know it at every opportunity, in and out of bed. When her life with Kush is threatened by someone close to her Lyric’s response is deadly. It was a slow grasp but Lyric’s was a quiet strength that came from recognising her man's need to lead, to be the man, to provide for his woman, with her help of course and Lyric’s rewards came back tenfold.

A touch raw and gritty and a lot romanticised.

I think I liked it.

[Nichelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

First time reading from this author. David Weaver has out done himself. Every book that I've read from TBRS has been a five star read and this book wasn't any different. The relationship between Kush and Lyric was enjoyable to read about. This wasn't your typical urban book well at least to me it wasn't. They didn't get into that much detail on the drug game it was more focused on the relationship of Kush and Lyric and those in between. Overall a good read.

[Mirrlees · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the tile of this book I was a bit confused as to what it could mean but after reading it I was like wow. I liked the story and how it took place. I felt sorry for Lyric I thought that she would have ended up being the typical drug dealer girl but surprise surprise. So-call friends always do you dirty but in the end love prevails. This is a must read.

[Athena · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good read but it was kind of predictable for me. I enjoyed reading about Lyric and Kush's relationship and I was glad to see that it was a actually a good one. This book definitely proves that the ppl that you think are your friends are the same ones that you will kick your back in. Good read but I just wanted a wow factor and I never quite got one. 3.5*

[Vickie Bullard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book that I've read from this author and I'm truly impressed with the story line. It didn't focus on the drug game too much but the relationship of Kush and Lyric. truly a great five star read!!!

[C · Rating 3 out of 5]

That April chick was something else I wanted to beat the break off her, with friend like who need enemies smdfh...that was a weird circumstance for Kush to found out who his daddy is but hey at least he found out who the snake was and she got what she deserve.

[Juiceereads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good read... My first by the author... Wasn't as good as I thought it would be... pretty predictable but good enough... the COVER though... BANGING!! One of my faves!

[Britni · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREATTTTTT!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a pretty good read! I just wanted it to be longer. This is my first book read by this author and will not be my last. I do recommend.