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A Memphis Gangsta's Pain

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Between Memphis and Rose Valley Hills, there are the good and the gritty—both have a story to tell…

In Love Letters from Memphis, a clear and distinct line was drawn between the secret society and the underworld.

In A Memphis Gangsta’s Pain, friendships and family bonds are on the line as Londen Graham and Noah Gabriel both claim their freedom and choose different sides of the law to abide by. As Londen yearns to be a family man with his fiancée Lei, the wild lifestyle of his best friend Noah and his father’s pleas for help have him on the brink of returning to the streets. Will Noah’s friendship, combined with explosive secrets and street wars pull Londen back to the life he swore to Lei he’d retired from, or will the love he expressed in Memphis be enough to keep him on the straight and narrow?

226 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 31, 2023

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B. Love

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Voted AAMBC's 2018 Romance author of the year, Master storyteller B. Love is the unparalleled self-love teacher. As the powerhouse for modern-day womanhood, she pens contagious content that encourages readers to internalize admiration and intimacy. She allows her most powerful vessel to guide her stories, wholly.
Since age 12, Love has been spreading self-awareness, care, and appreciation. For over six years, Love has authored over 40 publications centered around heart-piercing, reverence-worthy romance. Her novels not only entertain but challenge the audience to explore love. With a keen eye for passion, desire and dynamism she includes heuristic methods in her beautifully curated accounts of life.
B. Love’s entire persona is spearheaded by her incredible infatuation with the power of love. Contained within each novel, is an edification created for the glorification of self. Her pen bleeds for the souls who need just an inkling of empowerment. Each story is written with the intent to enlighten, engross and enkindle the passion in whoever picks up her book.

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Profile Image for Annette Williams.
1,189 reviews414 followers
August 21, 2023
3.75 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
**SOME SPOILERS**

Whew! B. Love decided to test everybody’s gangsta. These two couples went through it! Lei and London are preparing for their move to Memphis when the unimaginable happens and they suffer a loss so gut wrenching that it causes a rift in their relationship they may not be able to repair. Noah is blaming himself for Mercedes’ shooting and letting his guilt drive a wedge between them. He even goes as far as breaking up with her because, he’s convinced himself Mercedes is better off without him. But, when he recognizes the error of his ways, will it be too late? Simpson finally admits he snitched on Noah to Lucas’ people that he’s the one who killed him. London does the right thing and tells Noah but, he also lets him know he can't allow him to kill his daddy. Noah is out for blood so, this will more than likely fracture their friendship. That damn Yandi and Tussi just won’t find a rock to crawl under and stay there. They out here wreckin’ havoc and disrupting everyone’s lives with their revenge plot. Yandi and Tussi have a hit list that’s a mile long and damn near everybody is on it. Payback is high on their list of priorities and anybody can get it. And, Lexus and Cade?!!! Really?!!! Nah! Find him somebody else because, my spidey sense are tellin’ me somethin’ ain’t right about that heffa. Ion care if she is Mercedes’ sister. 😒😒😒 A Memphis Gangsta's Pain was a great follow-up. Some questions were answered while others were still left up in the air. This will definitely make for an explosive conclusion in book four.
Profile Image for Toya  Davis-Stokley.
2,548 reviews100 followers
August 9, 2023
Come on now B! The ending to Noah and Mercedes’ story was heart stopping, and I was hoping we got some answers in this read. But damn I wasn’t expecting THEM to be behind it all! 😡 Jealousy, greed and envy is their downfall for real, and I can guarantee the ending won’t be pretty!

My heart broke for Lei and Londen as they suffered a loss! 💔 Their grief was pulling them apart, and threatening to destroy the love they both hold so dear. They did the work and are now stronger than ever. Lawd….. Noah got on my last nerves, and I wasn’t sure if he was gone get his ish together! I know you were hurt, feel guilty and responsible for what happened, but damn just walk away from her when she needs you most? What kind of love is that sir? 🤬 It took Noah a looonnng minute to come to his senses, and thankfully so, cause Mercedes was not playing with his ass! She was bout to put her hook back into the big ole sea of men! 😂

These damn family members are suspect as hell! Londen’s parents mannnnn……. Whew! Harem seems to be getting with the program, but his damn daddy got issues! Why are you still trying to manipulate your grown ass son to do what YOU want him to do? 👀 Now with the cat out the bag, Noah is coming for him, and I don’t know how Londen will be able to save him! Then there’s miss Lexus! Hmmmm…… Lei ain’t feeling her, and there is a lil something that tells me she got some snake in her too! 🤷🏾‍♀️

I cannot wait for the next read, as there are so many loose ends to tie up, and I know the bloodshed will be plentiful! Great work! 👍👍👍
Profile Image for Jailai.
307 reviews7 followers
August 7, 2024
This book has unwrapped so much!

Yandi tail needs to go ASAP! She’s such a hater and it’s makes no sense literally! I want to get into the book and do something about her myself 😂😂

Londen & Noah are some REAL GEMS! Londen is so honest and I love that so much for him!
Profile Image for ReadnliftwithShar.
1,854 reviews
October 3, 2023
😩😩

Whew! I am ready for the finale because Nox is tired, and so am I! Yandi & Tussi need to go! I loved the updates on Londen & Lei. Noah and Mercedes went through it but I think Noah was too hard on himself. This was a good addition to the Rose Valley Hills series! B. Love does a great job at shining awareness on women’s health issues in her books. Good read!
Profile Image for Shanelle.
1,483 reviews21 followers
April 8, 2025
WOW

This series has me hooked. I love Lei, London, Mercedes, and Noah. Things between these couples are progressing nicely, and although they have experienced some trauma, it hasn't stopped their love for each other. Yandi and Tussi are still lurking, but their time is about to run out. Can't wait to read what happens in part 4.
Profile Image for Jaye Woods.
313 reviews
August 10, 2024
I’m on the edge of my seat trying to see what’s about to happen ! This is one hell of a plot twist ! I’ll come back with a full review later.
Profile Image for Lisa.
1,946 reviews13 followers
September 29, 2023
It just keeps getting better and better!

Yandi and Tussi have to be caught and stopped immediately! They are like a cancer that just won't die! All the couples have been through, its time they're found and handled! Can't wait for the finale!
Profile Image for Brittany.
360 reviews1 follower
February 3, 2024
I was so ready to read this book because the second one ended in a cliffhanger. However I still had to wait for an update because the storyline switched back to Londen and Lei’s in the beginning. Bruh I was not prepared to start crying almost immediately. Like we were given a warning message at the beginning of the book but still.

This book also included Lexus’ POV (which was new) as well as Yandi’s, Mercedes’, Noah’s and Tussi’s POVs. Girl damn near everybody from the first two books who had a POV before had one now. For a second I started confusing storylines.

I found myself looking forward to updates on Noah and Mercedes more than the other characters. I think it’s because I “fell in love” with Noah a little bit more. Like yeah he’s crazy, possessive and trigger happy (which are red flags that I’d avoid in real life), but he’s such a sweetie.

All in all, it was a very entertaining book with a “whole lotta, whole lotta” going on.
Profile Image for Lisareadsromance.
628 reviews14 followers
August 14, 2023
Oh my gosh the feelings!!!!

This story just keeps getting better and better and better as I don't know what to do it myself. Coming off of that cliff hanger in the last book with Mercedes being shot oh my gosh my heart literally bottomed out... I was like if my girl dies love means nothing anymore but she pulled through but then we got London and lay's sad news about losing the baby like if my heart was already in full-blown panic that didn't that blew it up. This book was so painful but like the good and the come back from all of that pain grief hurt was beautiful it was done in the most exquisite way possible. I can't wait for yandi and Tussi ass get themselves handed to them. My mind ain't never owned murder but for them too on-sight.
1,061 reviews1 follower
October 3, 2024
This was a great book. So much unexpected 💩 happens that drives the story. Yandi and Tutsi are two unhinged mofos. Their need for "revenge" is disproportionate to their supposed harm. These mofos got a hit list to shoot up entire groups of friends. Like damn. How mad are you that my man chose me over you? You really want to kill me and all my friends cause you ain't get chose??? You buggin. Tutsi kidnapping mofos and shooting bitches bc their dudes body checked him in jail? He buggin!

On top of all this drama, relationships are bending to the pressure caused by the craziness. Typically solid dudes making stupid decisions. Mad rush to keep everybody safe. Who can be trusted? Where's the threat coming from? People miscarrying babies. Book ends with a cliffhanger. It's wild.
Profile Image for Karen  Smith.
59 reviews
September 10, 2023
SMH at Noah…

I love B. Love books but I had known this wasn’t the finale, I would have waited to read this book. It was a bunch of words that could have been saved for the finale. I loved book 1 and 2 was alright but this was a waste of time since I have to wait for another installment. I will say this time Noah got on nerves. Lei and Londen’s situation took too long to handle. I understand grief but she shouldn’t have pushed him away. I was glad they worked through their grief together. Then with of their resources they couldn’t find no trace of Yandi & Tussi. I need them handled asap.
438 reviews5 followers
August 6, 2023
And the saga continues…

This was definitely a book that tested the love of these couples. One suffered a loss so gut wrenching that it caused a rift, while the other struggled to believe that the love was enough. I was glad to see that they overcame it all—but what’s up with this Yandi, Tussi, and Londen’s daddy drama. It’s too much.

The only thing that confused me was the whole Cade/Lexus thing. I thought he was feeling Infinity in Book 1. When did the switch happen? I feel like I need to go back and read the first book again because I didn’t see this coming🤔
Profile Image for Jahari Dowdy.
869 reviews4 followers
August 2, 2023
These Memphis Gangsta's ain't playing!!!!

These Memphis Gangsta's ain't playing!!!! They ain't playing about they women or they respect. Handing was sooooo trash🗑and the jealousy was real. With a mom like hers she can't be nothing but a snake🐍. Noah tore nerves up but I am glad he got it together. Although they suffered a huge loss, London and Lei 💗love is stronger than ever. Definitely a⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Can't wait to see what happens next🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏
Profile Image for T K Vaugh.
1,546 reviews7 followers
August 6, 2023
Great Read

Yandi knows for sure ahe signed the end note for herself!!!...Londen's dad was a mess and know he waz dead wrong saying God blessed him to lose his baby!!!...Lei and Mercedes is going to go on a rampage with their men!!!....I hope Cafe don't get pulled into anything messing with Lexus!!!...Now I wanna know what Lexus is up to because she being real sneaky!!!...This was definitely a good read and I can't wait foe the next book in this saga!!!...
1,208 reviews4 followers
September 10, 2023
Awesome Read

Tussi and Yandi caused quite a bit of chaos in people's lives that was very unnecessary. There was so much drama with the couples this time around. Nothing their love couldn't withstand. Simpson seems to be out of control and doesn't value his relationship with his son. Noah and London will continue their search and keep the women protected. Awesome job, B. Can't wait to see what happens next.
1,194 reviews9 followers
April 15, 2024
Whew Child

The saga continues! Yandi & Tussi need to be hand!ed seriously.nB.Love your development of these characters have been so intriguing and thought provoking! I love how the men are hard, but soft and emotionally agailable.for the women they love! Londen daddy need to be handle, but not permanently! Lexus need to grow up, I think she's trying to keep a closer eye on Jerome, but I can see how thinks look shady! Onto the finale!
Profile Image for Tina Jackson.
615 reviews11 followers
August 3, 2023
Wasn't ready for it to end

I am loving this series, it has a little bit of everything, love, passion, violence, friendship, family drama, deceptive friends, jealousy, Greed, and of course hate. Love me some Lei and London, Mercedes and Noah,( so glad he got his act together). Love Megan, not sure if I trust Lexus, or London's dad. I'm anxiously waiting on book 3.
Profile Image for D'Evolution.
995 reviews10 followers
August 4, 2023
This series is everything!!

I love this series!! Londen and Lei and Noah and Mercedes are everything. I will say I'm on the fence about Lexus big time. She's shown she's not loyal at all. Yandi is blowing me with how she's acting as if everyone is at fault but her. Londen's father is a piece of work too! I cannot wait for the finale!!
Profile Image for Tonya.
292 reviews
August 8, 2023
Gangstas, Love, Drama etc

This book has it all. It has Gangstas, sex really good I might add drama, romance and heartache. My heart really hurt for Lei and London. I felt all of their pain . Noah look on tbe other hand was a different story. I'm glad he and Mercedes found their way back to each other.
2,065 reviews14 followers
September 23, 2023
Mannn…

It’s time for all of this drama to end. There was a lot going on in this book, and I can’t believe that Tussi and Yandi are still causing so much pain and drama. The book was well written, flowed well, kept my attention and just overall good, but enough is enough. Landen’s baby mama and his dad are flaw. Hopefully things will come to a head in the next book.
Profile Image for Tasha Millner.
443 reviews4 followers
October 31, 2023
Ode to Memphis -Book 3

This continued saga will have you loving and hating these characters and all their drawn out drama and feelings. Happy to see that Noah is man enough to acknowledge his pain yet realizing that Mercedes is his love and he can’t live without her. Londen and Lei still have a long way to go but they are getting there. Let’s see what happens in the next book.
Profile Image for Teresa.
52 reviews
December 30, 2024
Love the flow of this series. Book 3 is involving all the characters…Londen and Lei, Noah and Mercedes, Cade, Lexus (something ain’t right with her), the parents (Londen’s daddy is foul) and fool ass Yandi and Tussi.

I love how B. Love incorporates spirituality, therapy, women’s empowerment, and reproductive issues into the story.

On to book 4!
Profile Image for Tarsha Woods.
1,214 reviews
August 3, 2023
vengeance

God protects her favorites by blocking everything the enemy has for them. Root for your friends instead of competing or wanting we they have be happy for them. Make goals to do better for yourself and break generational curses wanted better than what you were taught.
824 reviews2 followers
August 4, 2023
good read

I loved it not sure with the way it ended how things will work out. Jealousy is definitely something serious for some people. No matter how much power a person has they can’t control everything. Ready for the next one.
Profile Image for Marneta Heller Griffin.
82 reviews
August 5, 2023
So good!

I have been waiting impatiently for this book and loved the many twists and turns. Now, I'm waiting impatiently for the next. The ride or die nature of Mercedes and Noah, Lei and Londen is awesome to read. Very well written and definitely won't let you put it down.
Profile Image for Kim Coleman-Douglas.
173 reviews2 followers
August 8, 2023
A MUST read Book & series! 💪🏾💖

Oh my goodness! This book and series is straight 🔥🔥🔥
You have to get into this series! It gives you suspense, beautiful love and plenty of gangsta activities!!
Very well done Author B. Love❣️
I can't wait for the finale!!
Profile Image for Mabell.
144 reviews1 follower
August 10, 2023
B Love stay winning!

I dont know who my fave is Noah or London. Love them both. Im like Lei and got my eye on Lexus just in case. I think Chad might need his own thing. Book stays flowing story is great, cant wait until the next one.
Profile Image for Carolyn King.
2,443 reviews42 followers
August 22, 2023
So Good

These books are keeping me on the edge of my seat. They are so good. I can't wait for Yandi and Tussi to die. They are so stupid. Noah and Londen is going to turn Rose Valley upside down. I hated what happened to Mercedes and Lei.
Profile Image for Starnekia.
148 reviews1 follower
October 9, 2023
loved

I wasn’t ready for this book! Baby this book was everything! The ups and downs of the couples were so believable. All am going to say is that ending took me out! I can’t wait for the next book!
50 reviews
June 3, 2024
Roller Coaster

Up down and all around.. couldn’t put the book down.. this series is so good . How Noah and Londen live and love had me on the edge of my seat..And Yandi & Tussi. Lawd. Well on to the next…
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