Sincerely Yours

by Al-Saadiq Banks

Suave and Sincere have it money, cars, furs, jewelry and a solid relationship. They live the ultimate ghetto-fabulous lifestyle, until one late night Suave is forced to make a decision that costs him his freedom. Their lives change right before their eyes. He's shipped off to prison, leaving him no choice but to leave his worldly possessions and his lavish lifestyle behind. What he's not prepared to leave behind is the love of his life, Sincere. He continously asks himself the most hated question known to man...Will she get weak and search for companionship to fill the empty space in her lonely heart or will she remain, Sincerely Yours?

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2004

About the author

Al-Saadiq Banks is an urban fiction author, publisher, and filmmaker from Newark, New Jersey. He is best known for the Block Party series and is the founder of True 2 Life Media Conglomerate.

With over 19 published books and more than 1.5 million books sold worldwide, Banks has built a strong and loyal readership over two decades. His work is known for raw, character-driven storytelling rooted in loyalty, ambition, survival, and consequence, reflecting the realities of life and the weight of personal decisions.

His catalog continues to expand with new creative directions, including The Mix: Gen Z Series (February 2026), which marks a generational extension of his storytelling universe.

Banks has also expanded into film with Sincerely Yours, originally written in 2002 and brought to screen over two decades later, representing the evolution of his work from page to film.

He continues to build a connected storytelling universe across books and film, where each series—Block Party, Sincerely Yours, and the Gen Z Series—explores one central theme: every choice carries a consequence.

Reviews

[Diane Rembert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suave reigns supreme in the streets, until he catches a case which lands him in prison. Sincere, the love of his life, has decided to ride out the bid with him. But, can she actually fulfill that promise to him, when temptation is lurking all around. Little does she know...a temporary choice may mean a life altering consequence.

This book enlightened me to what actually goes on when a couple is doing a bid. The prisoner is often battling thoughts of infidelity, while the outsider is battling urges and desires. I’m not even going to mention the correction officers and the role that they play, because I might be forced to call my ex (correction officer while we were dating) and curse him out!🤷🏽‍♀️LoL.

Nevertheless, I highly recommend this book by @alsaadiqbanks, and gave it 💎💎💎💎...only because it was one of his earlier works that could have been developed a little more. I’ve been exposed to some of his latest work and know that that is no longer the case.

Looking forward to reading much more!

[Ailshameek · Rating 5 out of 5]

I guess

This book was a good read. But it’s bad for
Men in prison. Me and my man really gang warring over this book smh and the sad part is I’m really loyal as hell. I enjoyed it though! Ran through this book while getting my small waist length knotless. I’m mad she not done yet. But I’m finished reading

[Jennett Reene Romero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Page turner

I think Sincere fucked up and shamefully sleeping with that .com was degrading and down right WRONG. Although I give Suave made props for taking her back but love is strong and very hard to resist

[Valorie Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

So hooked

This book grabbed me from beginning to the end! Shukran dearest for the recommendation. Very good read. Was so captured that it only took two days to read.

[Janice Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Great ending. Love can make you do amazing things. Especially forgiveness when someone you have done so much for betrays you.