Luxury Tax

by T. Styles

A neighborhood in Kentland Maryland plays host to a bevy of whispers, police investigations and lies as Ginger tries to uncover what everyone is keeping from her. Her memory loss continues to hold her recollection hostage in her head as she constantly deals with Child Protective Service, a distant boyfriend and a crush on her Stick Up Kid neighbor, Gerron. If someone does not clue Ginger in or her memory doesn't come back, Ginger will go down for reasons she doesn't have one clue on. Formerly A Story in, "Soft: Cocaine Love Stories".

Genres: African American

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 12, 2013

About the author

Styles is the award Winning CEO of The Cartel Publications - an international, independent publishing house. She also owns Cartel Urban Cinema, an independent film production company. To date T. Styles has written 76 original novels under various pen names. Her novels have been published under her own house as well as Kensington and St. Martins.

Her screenplay “Concrete Beach”, reached the semifinals round for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, a screenwriting competition, hosted by The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Oscars). In addition, her other screenplay “Blurred”, reached the top 15%, validating what her fans already know...that T. Styles knows the art of storytelling.

Styles’ publishing house, The Cartel Publications, is the face of today's urban fiction and street fiction industries. In both the digital and print world, the Cartel represents the best her generation has to offer in African American literature. She has aptly been dubbed "Urban Fiction Empress" and "Literary Master".

Styles is multifaceted and facilitates her popular seminar "How To Write A Novel In 30 Days", using her non-fiction novel of the same title. Styles consults authors and publishing houses on what it takes to achieve success and longevity in the book industry, using the Cartel as a guide.

She has been featured in The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Essence Magazine, Don Diva Magazine, Oprah Winfrey's Network and Urban Book Source. She has been awarded Author Of The Year by AAMBC and was voted Most Underrated Author by The Urban Book Source.

Reviews

[Cozy Beauty Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a T. Styles fiend I just love her writing. As for this story it was crazy and all over the place and I enjoyed it. Ginger lost her memory due to her falling and it's been hell for her trying to get her memory back so she can know what really happen to her best friend. Ginger's boyfriend Milli is a low down dirty dog, I didnt feel any sadness towards him. He treated Ginger like some shit and still expected for her to be okay with everything. No dude that's not how things work! This story is full of drama and is 100% a hot ass mess, which if you are a die hard T.Styles fan then you would clearly understand how crazy and off the wall her writing can be. But I love it, I rather for my drama to be in a good novel then in life taking up good space. Now I'm on the hunt to read every last T. Styles novels that are out. She is my #1 die hard favorite author! I recommend this book to anyone who likes crazy drama in their stories as well as good story line. I will be picking up part two real soon.

[Mirrlees · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good short read had me at the edge of my seat wanting to find out more and more and who did what. One of my face authors hit me up with part 2 let me see what lil Millie up to. Thx

[Ltrb Club · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay so the story started off a little off to me. At about 30% into the book it started making sense, and after that WELL you know the rest if you are a T. Styles fan. The book was amazing! If you are looking for a quick read with DRAMA then Luxury Tax would be the book. I can't wait to read part 2!

[Shawnte R. Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Ginger and her plight of her cheating boyfriend Milli, her crazy friends and cousin and the sexy next door neighbor who wants her badly. Things get complicated when Ginger figures out Milli's lies and betrayal which leads her into the arms of the neighbor Gerron. Gerron and Ginger go on a wild ride of murder and deception with a shocking twist of an ending.

[Brittney G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this story was familiar when I began reading it. This is was my 2nd time reading it and I enjoyed it again! T. Styles is one of my top fave authors and she can most definitely weave a story like none other. Can't wait til I dig into part 2.

[Alisha Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better late than never

Better late than never

I loved it of course! This is perfect story about betrayal. Unfortunately all the clues were there. And for Ginger she finally woke up..definitely can't wait for part two!!!!

[Courtney Lawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start off by saying everybody in this book is a mess. I can't believe the stuff and when Ginger got her memory back I almost lost my mind it was just to much going on. I can't believe the secrets that was revealed. And that neighbor of hers boy oh boy. Off to read part 2

[Dee Cherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story! Almost everyone in this book was out of control with their drama with Milli as the leader, and Ginger in the middle of it all! Fast paced short story that kept the pages flipping & me wanting to read part 2.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG. I was shocked when we learned what happened before Ginger lost her memory. Melli was a dirt ball who cared only about himself. I was happy that Gerron and Ginger went to Vegas and were doing good. I almost cried at the end when they go to get his mom from Bodie.

[Liza barbour · Rating 4 out of 5]

gotta read part 2 !

[Tishonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Waiting for part 2.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was full of drama and action. I can't wait to read Part 2

[Deidre · Rating 4 out of 5]

good short story, makes you think about your true friends and if u can really trust them. Can't wait for part 2.

[Tynece · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good it's a page turner that kept me on the edge of my seat.

[Na'Tisha Riley]

Not one of my favorite T. Styles , but it was still a good read.