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For The Love Of Money
What would you do for the love of money? Would you have sex for it? Would you kill for it? Most importantly, would you betray your friends just to get it? Buttah, Honeybun, and Sparkle are three friends, who’ll do anything to make money, including degrading themselves and each other. Buttah, a five- feet, seven dime-piece from Chicago is down for anything for her love of the mighty dollar. Don’t let her apple bottom and baby face fool you. Between setting niggas up for money, and wild nights on the town, her life takes a turn for the worse when her life is put into jeopardy. Honeybun has changed her life around from being a hoe to a one man’s woman, but lately her boyfriend of three years, Nino, has been playing the field too much and she is tired of it. Now that she realizes she isn’t all he needs, she is forced into her old ways which might lead her to an early grave. Sparkle is out for revenge. She has a hidden agenda that only she knows about and nothing or nobody can stand in her way. What she fails to realize is that all plans don’t follow through. Together, the trio takes the streets by storm. However, when they bump heads, their friendship is put to the test. With money and men involved, who will stay on top and who will fall?
195 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 16, 2012
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October 27, 2012
Firstly this is a critique of the art not the artist.
This book lacked imagination! The concept of the book is overplayed. Gold digging women plus fake thugs setting men up for their money? Oh yes the run of the mill drug dealer, Nino was a joke. They all were. It's like a low budget blaxplotation film in wriitng.
No one had a fire mouth piece so I can't overstand how they were able to put any licks in motion. Sex doesn't motivate every man into slipping to the degrees you had them. For instance that whole C-Lo diaster. Why would he take a stranger (Buttah) he just met that day to his trap house to retrieve a brief case (which you said suit case) and apparently go to the next spot to get it removed detailing the layout of his operation? He wouldn't. There is a certain level of caution or paranoia associated with people once they start reaching a certain status.
How did any of these men rise to financial glory being so stupid? Highly unlikely thus unbelievable.
A Chicago setting? I was sure I was gonna know something about this city that would make me feel like I visited too but the visualization was poor. I only knew I was there because you said so.
A glimpse into the characters....
Buttah wasn't a bad chic in the sense that she was a boss. She was a broad with no hands, no game and no substance. Even her kill scenes weren't badass. I know cold blooded, cut throat females and trust me she ain't one of them. And FYI, that rape scenario was weak. K-Dubb wouldn't have given her oral. Rape is a dominating and cruel act. There is no way that he would have placed himself in a vulnerable position such as lose needed leverage in controlling her movements. She could have snapped his neck, reached for a lamp, etc. But oh yes she grabbed the gun that was under the pillow. The same gun that was there the entire time before he even penatrated. Pow Pow. I could have died myself. None of the scences had good starts or follow through.
Sparkle was a dieseae waiting to happen b/c she never used protection. How foolish? I rather deal with a rash, the discomfort or whatever before I deal with that "Gangsta". Her scene with Juicy was laughable. How is she gonna get upset at Buttah and Bone for possibly creeping and then in the same breath sleep with Juicy's ole man IN HER BED? Then its wackness doesn't stop there. Once J-Boogie kills him, a few chapters later she is running in an alley, trying to get away from him, gets shot in the shoulder but doesn't get medical help? And if that was a dream then what really happened when she was in the room awaiting her destiny? Wait a minute don't answer. I'm sure that too won't make sense.
Honeybun was the lamest of them all. You may have envisioned remaking another Angela Bassett with this character by having her take everything that he owned but a real G would have stopped it before it began. So there is no way she would have been able to execute her poorly drawn scheme to sell off everything and then to drain the six figure bank account. But this is the killer she then decides to buy a purse? This small scale of thinking made me wanna pitch my Kindle at the wall. (Forgive me Kindle, I will just delete this off of my device) Give me that kind of loot and my mind is on investments, putting a down payment on a home out of town asap. But no she wanted a purse! Sad.
She doesn't stop there, she takes her lameness on the road to NY just to get popped by Money and when she comes home shortly after that she gets into it with Nino and his lover only to not make mention of the shot to her chest that would still have her in the hospital or was she shot with a super soaker? Otherwise I don't see how she had the strength or the will to even walk let alone tussle with Nino.
Long story short. It took me eight days to finish this. I only completed it because I'm not a quitter. My question as I read this was (Where's the creativity? Hell where's the editor???)
I have a GET or SH*T list to all potential readers. This falls under my SH*T list. Readers beware!
Shoney K. Your book has just been blazed!!!
This book lacked imagination! The concept of the book is overplayed. Gold digging women plus fake thugs setting men up for their money? Oh yes the run of the mill drug dealer, Nino was a joke. They all were. It's like a low budget blaxplotation film in wriitng.
No one had a fire mouth piece so I can't overstand how they were able to put any licks in motion. Sex doesn't motivate every man into slipping to the degrees you had them. For instance that whole C-Lo diaster. Why would he take a stranger (Buttah) he just met that day to his trap house to retrieve a brief case (which you said suit case) and apparently go to the next spot to get it removed detailing the layout of his operation? He wouldn't. There is a certain level of caution or paranoia associated with people once they start reaching a certain status.
How did any of these men rise to financial glory being so stupid? Highly unlikely thus unbelievable.
A Chicago setting? I was sure I was gonna know something about this city that would make me feel like I visited too but the visualization was poor. I only knew I was there because you said so.
A glimpse into the characters....
Buttah wasn't a bad chic in the sense that she was a boss. She was a broad with no hands, no game and no substance. Even her kill scenes weren't badass. I know cold blooded, cut throat females and trust me she ain't one of them. And FYI, that rape scenario was weak. K-Dubb wouldn't have given her oral. Rape is a dominating and cruel act. There is no way that he would have placed himself in a vulnerable position such as lose needed leverage in controlling her movements. She could have snapped his neck, reached for a lamp, etc. But oh yes she grabbed the gun that was under the pillow. The same gun that was there the entire time before he even penatrated. Pow Pow. I could have died myself. None of the scences had good starts or follow through.
Sparkle was a dieseae waiting to happen b/c she never used protection. How foolish? I rather deal with a rash, the discomfort or whatever before I deal with that "Gangsta". Her scene with Juicy was laughable. How is she gonna get upset at Buttah and Bone for possibly creeping and then in the same breath sleep with Juicy's ole man IN HER BED? Then its wackness doesn't stop there. Once J-Boogie kills him, a few chapters later she is running in an alley, trying to get away from him, gets shot in the shoulder but doesn't get medical help? And if that was a dream then what really happened when she was in the room awaiting her destiny? Wait a minute don't answer. I'm sure that too won't make sense.
Honeybun was the lamest of them all. You may have envisioned remaking another Angela Bassett with this character by having her take everything that he owned but a real G would have stopped it before it began. So there is no way she would have been able to execute her poorly drawn scheme to sell off everything and then to drain the six figure bank account. But this is the killer she then decides to buy a purse? This small scale of thinking made me wanna pitch my Kindle at the wall. (Forgive me Kindle, I will just delete this off of my device) Give me that kind of loot and my mind is on investments, putting a down payment on a home out of town asap. But no she wanted a purse! Sad.
She doesn't stop there, she takes her lameness on the road to NY just to get popped by Money and when she comes home shortly after that she gets into it with Nino and his lover only to not make mention of the shot to her chest that would still have her in the hospital or was she shot with a super soaker? Otherwise I don't see how she had the strength or the will to even walk let alone tussle with Nino.
Long story short. It took me eight days to finish this. I only completed it because I'm not a quitter. My question as I read this was (Where's the creativity? Hell where's the editor???)
I have a GET or SH*T list to all potential readers. This falls under my SH*T list. Readers beware!
Shoney K. Your book has just been blazed!!!
August 28, 2012
The ending will knock your mouth open
March 24, 2017
For the love of money
This here is the first book reading from this authors and when I say I'm late and last to catch up on Shoney work baby be Im making up for it. I truly was so into reading so much action and betrayal going on for the love of money no loyalty at all. Child buttah wanted what Sparkle had and look this crazy Bone was letting up. Nino no good behind was the worst and look what Boo then done to him lol his Kane omg so juicy and good had me so spend I couldn't even tell you what was next cause it was twist everywhere. So sad for honeybun damn Kane u had us fooled. What a crazy ending for revenge over sparkle brother wow Shoney K incredible
This here is the first book reading from this authors and when I say I'm late and last to catch up on Shoney work baby be Im making up for it. I truly was so into reading so much action and betrayal going on for the love of money no loyalty at all. Child buttah wanted what Sparkle had and look this crazy Bone was letting up. Nino no good behind was the worst and look what Boo then done to him lol his Kane omg so juicy and good had me so spend I couldn't even tell you what was next cause it was twist everywhere. So sad for honeybun damn Kane u had us fooled. What a crazy ending for revenge over sparkle brother wow Shoney K incredible
March 14, 2022
I only read the sample. But I will definitely read more of it.
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January 10, 2013
Buttah, Honeybun, and Sparkle are 3 women that will do anything for the love of money. This includes staying in a relationship with a no good man for the money, sleeping with men that only have wads in their pockets, or setting up men to be robbed. Sooner or later these girls will learn that money is the root of all evil and they just may have to pay a hefty price to learn that lesson.
This was the first book by this author and I was truly impressed. The author kept me entertained from beginning to end and kept me wondering what was going to happen next. These characters were truly a mess yet I loved the drama that came with them. My only flaw with this book is the editing. While it didn't take away from the story there were still a few problems that were noticed.
This was the first book by this author and I was truly impressed. The author kept me entertained from beginning to end and kept me wondering what was going to happen next. These characters were truly a mess yet I loved the drama that came with them. My only flaw with this book is the editing. While it didn't take away from the story there were still a few problems that were noticed.
November 17, 2012
I really enjoyed "For the love of money" by Shoney K. While it had a plot that I've read about many times before, I still couldn't put the book down. The characters really let money rule their lives they eventually found out that money is the root b of all evil. Even though I figured out the ending before I got to it, I still was shocked at the details and how it all came together. Unfortunately I never found myself identifying or feeling for any of the characters and there was also a lot of editing issues. Overall, it was an interesting read and I recommend it.
November 18, 2012
I enjoyed this book it took my mind away from the typical, drug dealing and stripper plots, so many authors are writing about now. It started off a little slow but once it picked up, I couldn't put it down! The ending was a SHOCKER
February 16, 2014
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!!!
FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY...WOW THIS BOOK WAS A GREAT READ WITH A LOT OF SURPRISES HERE AND THERE!! I WAS ABLE TO FIGURE OUT ONE OF THEM BUT I'M NOT GOING TO SPOIL IT FOR ANYONE :-) AGAIN, GREAT READ!!!
FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY...WOW THIS BOOK WAS A GREAT READ WITH A LOT OF SURPRISES HERE AND THERE!! I WAS ABLE TO FIGURE OUT ONE OF THEM BUT I'M NOT GOING TO SPOIL IT FOR ANYONE :-) AGAIN, GREAT READ!!!
February 9, 2016
Great read
I loved this book this is my first read from this author the characters butta ha I love that name sparkle and honeybun kept you on the edge of your seat loved it very descriptive and detailed great job
I loved this book this is my first read from this author the characters butta ha I love that name sparkle and honeybun kept you on the edge of your seat loved it very descriptive and detailed great job
August 13, 2016
Ok
The love of money is dangerous, these chicks will do anything for it, sleeping with men,setting men up and betraying your own friends, I guess you could call it karma because they each got what they dished out
The love of money is dangerous, these chicks will do anything for it, sleeping with men,setting men up and betraying your own friends, I guess you could call it karma because they each got what they dished out
December 5, 2012
Good story that held my interest to the very end -- enjoyed thoroughly and looking forward to more from this author.
January 11, 2013
Was ok. Too much going on...
November 30, 2013
This book has so many twist and turns I hate all the people died but I got a feeling Buttah didn't I.would.love.to see a part two to this story
May 7, 2014
This book was very good. The ending was unexpected. I gave this book four stars since the editing was horrible!
December 7, 2014
A very good book a page turning.
December 12, 2012
Very Twisted Ending!!!! Was a Very Good Read!!! Be Careful of Who You Call Your Friends!!!
August 14, 2015
I love it... This was a must read
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