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Good Girl For A Bad Thug
Escaping from her undesirable life at home, 18 year old Santana Quinn is strong-minded and determined to live life on her term, running full speed ahead to start anew in a new place. Choosing the DFW area, Santana relocates to Texas, making it her new home. She soon learns that being on her own is not as easy as she thought, especially since she keeps landing herself in situation after situation. Unwavering in her decision to not run back home, Santana is resolute about sticking around Texas. And meeting her knight in shining amour is all the confirmation she needs to stay. Until she uncovers that her very attractive and unruly knight just may be her worst nightmare.
Rockland Samuels is every woman’s dream. Handsome, wealthy, and one of the most respected men in Dallas, Texas. And he also has a wayward and defiant side that some know all too well and some yet to discover it. But from the moment he encounters Santana, he declares that he wants her in his life—by any means necessary—and he knows just the way to do it. All she has to do is fall in line, but will she? Will Rockland be able to get Santana on his side and into his bed like he vowed? Or will her independent nature and woman’s intuition prevent her from falling for his bad and errant ways?
Join Jaz Akins for this woven tale of love and tragedy in this African American urban fiction full-length standalone. Santana moves to DFW to start fresh but will she end up starting all over again after getting too close to Rockland’s grasp? Find out what happens when a Good Girl falls for a Bad Thug.
Rockland Samuels is every woman’s dream. Handsome, wealthy, and one of the most respected men in Dallas, Texas. And he also has a wayward and defiant side that some know all too well and some yet to discover it. But from the moment he encounters Santana, he declares that he wants her in his life—by any means necessary—and he knows just the way to do it. All she has to do is fall in line, but will she? Will Rockland be able to get Santana on his side and into his bed like he vowed? Or will her independent nature and woman’s intuition prevent her from falling for his bad and errant ways?
Join Jaz Akins for this woven tale of love and tragedy in this African American urban fiction full-length standalone. Santana moves to DFW to start fresh but will she end up starting all over again after getting too close to Rockland’s grasp? Find out what happens when a Good Girl falls for a Bad Thug.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 14, 2023
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September 16, 2023
No words 🔥🔥🔥
My mouth is on the freakin floor. The tables turned so quickly that I couldn’t keep up. Santana was dealt a difficult hand and things were looking up but for some reason she just started being stupid and it confused me. Like she was lying for no reason and ended up looking dumb. Harley was giving creep vibes from the beginning and in the end it all made sense. Sean was just stupid. Duck got what he deserved! Rock was crazy ASF and I get that loyalty meant everything to him and this whole situation with Tana was nuts!!!! Like this man just stole the kids smh. In the end she should’ve been truthful 🤷🏽♀️
My mouth is on the freakin floor. The tables turned so quickly that I couldn’t keep up. Santana was dealt a difficult hand and things were looking up but for some reason she just started being stupid and it confused me. Like she was lying for no reason and ended up looking dumb. Harley was giving creep vibes from the beginning and in the end it all made sense. Sean was just stupid. Duck got what he deserved! Rock was crazy ASF and I get that loyalty meant everything to him and this whole situation with Tana was nuts!!!! Like this man just stole the kids smh. In the end she should’ve been truthful 🤷🏽♀️
September 20, 2023
Wow!! Definitely a twist 😳😳😳
Jaz Akins you playing right?? Frfr that can't end like that😫😫.My mind is blown!!!..Definitely didn't see any of stuff coming at all, it's like a while dream!! Santana whoa I feel bad for shorty frfr and Rock,Harley and the whole family just full of cheap..Harley definitely got what her weirdo behind deserved..Sean and Duck too deserved it all..Santana definitely didn't deserve to be treated the way she did, just wanted a better life and to provided for daughter!! This is definitely a must read!!! I would really like more from this story cause karma definitely needs to see Rock😊😊 and Santana needs her revenge‼️‼️
Jaz Akins you playing right?? Frfr that can't end like that😫😫.My mind is blown!!!..Definitely didn't see any of stuff coming at all, it's like a while dream!! Santana whoa I feel bad for shorty frfr and Rock,Harley and the whole family just full of cheap..Harley definitely got what her weirdo behind deserved..Sean and Duck too deserved it all..Santana definitely didn't deserve to be treated the way she did, just wanted a better life and to provided for daughter!! This is definitely a must read!!! I would really like more from this story cause karma definitely needs to see Rock😊😊 and Santana needs her revenge‼️‼️
September 21, 2023
Aht Aht Nah Jaz……how you do us like that. Ah you know Rock and Harley were horrible for what they did to Santana. I didn’t trust the chic after she started acting weird anyways. Harley got just what she deserved for being sneaky. I know Santana was about finding love and being in love but Rock came with a lot of red flags that she clearly overlooked. I just can’t get over the fact he send her the way he did and took her kids. Rock clearly care about no one but himself and now them kids because he did all that just to get a son when it wasn’t even that serious. Whew he pissed me off in this book. I just feel so back for Santana because she not only lost her kids but now being framed for something she didn’t even do. Love will have you blind at times but you also can’t be that naive to things either.
November 10, 2023
Chile whew!!! Listen here!! Lol first I just want to say this author is 🔥🔥🔥 wow! I am blown here whew!!! I promise this won't be the last time I read a book by this author. I have never read a book that left me in a state of shock a day in my life and I'm a heavy reader. Even during this review, I ain't closed my mouth yet lmao wow damn! This is why us lady's got to be careful who we meet. Every thang glitters ain't gold! Nobody saw that ending coming lol wow!!! The books I usually read has the typical happy ending! Couple defeat their enemies and rise on top then end up happily married lol but this author here is clearly not the usual. She delivered 😎 Well, until next time ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾
September 16, 2023
What A Twist
Jaz Akins you did yo thang boo cause I was not expecting that outcome to Santana and Rock's relationship. Can you really call it that tho with everything being planned and all. This book really got me blown. Harley got what she deserved tho. I hate Santana got all that time when it should have been Rock. I bet no one else will try her tho after what happened in that van.💝💝
Jaz Akins you did yo thang boo cause I was not expecting that outcome to Santana and Rock's relationship. Can you really call it that tho with everything being planned and all. This book really got me blown. Harley got what she deserved tho. I hate Santana got all that time when it should have been Rock. I bet no one else will try her tho after what happened in that van.💝💝
September 17, 2023
I wish it was more
Wow rock was doing her dirty like that wow that's so messed up I can't believe it was all a set up maybe she should have left Sean alone and things would've been a lot different maybe but rock was crazy and look at Harley she was bout dumb as dumb could get she really thought she was about to live the life with him she had something coming for her to I hope rock karma come back to him if she can get out of jail
Wow rock was doing her dirty like that wow that's so messed up I can't believe it was all a set up maybe she should have left Sean alone and things would've been a lot different maybe but rock was crazy and look at Harley she was bout dumb as dumb could get she really thought she was about to live the life with him she had something coming for her to I hope rock karma come back to him if she can get out of jail
September 17, 2023
Part 2
I know dang well you ain’t gone leave us hanging like that. We need a part 2 immediately. I knew something was up with Harley she was too weird and Santana was to trusting. She seen all the red flags and still chose to deny them. I can’t believe she plotted on her this whole time. She knew who Rock was and seen the signs there as well she was just blinded by love and thought she found her knight in shining armor. I hate that for her.
I know dang well you ain’t gone leave us hanging like that. We need a part 2 immediately. I knew something was up with Harley she was too weird and Santana was to trusting. She seen all the red flags and still chose to deny them. I can’t believe she plotted on her this whole time. She knew who Rock was and seen the signs there as well she was just blinded by love and thought she found her knight in shining armor. I hate that for her.
October 1, 2023
Great read
Wow I really thought Santana was going to have a great life with Rock. I never thought Rock would do Santana like that it was crazy,. Harley wss a creep all that cause Santana didn't want her.Rock was crazy his whole family. I'm glad he killed Harley she was sheisy. I'm trying to figure why he took all her kids.. This was a good twist I didn't see that coming!
Felicia
Wow I really thought Santana was going to have a great life with Rock. I never thought Rock would do Santana like that it was crazy,. Harley wss a creep all that cause Santana didn't want her.Rock was crazy his whole family. I'm glad he killed Harley she was sheisy. I'm trying to figure why he took all her kids.. This was a good twist I didn't see that coming!
Felicia
February 14, 2024
Simple
Santana was a sweet girl. I really liked her and Rock together. Her baby daddy was a piece of work because he only thought of himself. Harley always seemed touched in the head so when she raped Santana I knew things were going left. I read this straight through, just waiting for what happens next. Never would imagine the ending. That was so not right. There has to be a part two.
Santana was a sweet girl. I really liked her and Rock together. Her baby daddy was a piece of work because he only thought of himself. Harley always seemed touched in the head so when she raped Santana I knew things were going left. I read this straight through, just waiting for what happens next. Never would imagine the ending. That was so not right. There has to be a part two.
September 15, 2023
Great Read!!!
This was a gooooddddd book. I hate it had to end. The way that it ended should not have. Santana should have been home with her kids, and Rock should have been in jail doing 25 to life. Santana should have let that fboy stay where he was and found Sean on her own.I really feel like she should have just gone back home. But all in all, it was a good book.
This was a gooooddddd book. I hate it had to end. The way that it ended should not have. Santana should have been home with her kids, and Rock should have been in jail doing 25 to life. Santana should have let that fboy stay where he was and found Sean on her own.I really feel like she should have just gone back home. But all in all, it was a good book.
September 16, 2023
What Happens When You Trust The Wrong Person.
Jaz Akins. Good read. You really did your thing in this read. I really didn't expect this turn of events. Santana never thought her world would turn upside down as it had.
Rock is the worst. I loved this crazy read. I need to see Santana again. 🤗🤗🤗
Jaz Akins. Good read. You really did your thing in this read. I really didn't expect this turn of events. Santana never thought her world would turn upside down as it had.
Rock is the worst. I loved this crazy read. I need to see Santana again. 🤗🤗🤗
September 17, 2023
Pretty Good
I usually love standalones cuz I hate waiting for the next book in a series to come out. But this one?! I hated that ending for my girl Santana. She didn’t deserve it at all. I wish there was more of a backstory about Rock and his family and even what exactly happened in the end while Santana was in the hospital. I need a follow up!!
I usually love standalones cuz I hate waiting for the next book in a series to come out. But this one?! I hated that ending for my girl Santana. She didn’t deserve it at all. I wish there was more of a backstory about Rock and his family and even what exactly happened in the end while Santana was in the hospital. I need a follow up!!
September 17, 2023
Shocked
Talking about a story that took you for a loop man I didn’t see none of that coming that’s how you write a book unpredictable all the way to the end. I recommend everyone read this cause I went through to many emotions. Why was everyone out to get Santana? Why you many people have to die? Why did it end like this? Want to know the answers you gotta read the book
Talking about a story that took you for a loop man I didn’t see none of that coming that’s how you write a book unpredictable all the way to the end. I recommend everyone read this cause I went through to many emotions. Why was everyone out to get Santana? Why you many people have to die? Why did it end like this? Want to know the answers you gotta read the book
September 17, 2023
Satisfied Reader
I just know this author didn’t. Santana was indeed a good girl who fell for scheming,shiesty,disloyal bih azz ninja. I can’t stand Rock. He was too good to be true. Harley it what she deserved and I didn’t like her demeanor towards Santana. I don’t see how Santana life turned upside down when she just had babies.
I just know this author didn’t. Santana was indeed a good girl who fell for scheming,shiesty,disloyal bih azz ninja. I can’t stand Rock. He was too good to be true. Harley it what she deserved and I didn’t like her demeanor towards Santana. I don’t see how Santana life turned upside down when she just had babies.
September 17, 2023
A Bad Boy Indeed
Whaaaatttt?!?!? Ok starting off with Santana just enduring life 😔 and then finally getting to the place she really deserves to be. Enter Rock, the knight in shining armor. Whats a story without some hating biissshhh 🙄 all that love i felt, then get to the most epic plot twist!!! Baby i ain neva been so speechless!! 10/10 mfn recommended ⭐
Whaaaatttt?!?!? Ok starting off with Santana just enduring life 😔 and then finally getting to the place she really deserves to be. Enter Rock, the knight in shining armor. Whats a story without some hating biissshhh 🙄 all that love i felt, then get to the most epic plot twist!!! Baby i ain neva been so speechless!! 10/10 mfn recommended ⭐
September 17, 2023
whew
Damn he didn’t half to do Santana like that. However she should of told the truth knowing what he did to his first baby mama. I don’t think it was enough for her to go to jail especially when she was in the hospital giving birth when they were killed. The fact that when she got caught she still kept lying was his problem
Damn he didn’t half to do Santana like that. However she should of told the truth knowing what he did to his first baby mama. I don’t think it was enough for her to go to jail especially when she was in the hospital giving birth when they were killed. The fact that when she got caught she still kept lying was his problem
September 18, 2023
Wow!
This storyline and character development is one of the main reasons I don’t vibe with females. Yes, I know and understand that this is fiction, but this type of craziness actually occurs in real life. I enjoyed and recommend this five star read. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
This storyline and character development is one of the main reasons I don’t vibe with females. Yes, I know and understand that this is fiction, but this type of craziness actually occurs in real life. I enjoyed and recommend this five star read. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
September 19, 2023
Review
Santana got played like a fiddle. I actually feel sorry for her because all she wanted was someone to love her and treat her right. It turns out her Mr. Right was actually Mr. Wrong. He pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes because we never saw it coming.
I want to read about him in another book where he actually meets KARMA.
Santana got played like a fiddle. I actually feel sorry for her because all she wanted was someone to love her and treat her right. It turns out her Mr. Right was actually Mr. Wrong. He pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes because we never saw it coming.
I want to read about him in another book where he actually meets KARMA.
September 21, 2023
IKYFL!!!
Jaz, there's no way in the world you ended this book like this. Santana the most innocent one of all of them got 25yrs to life for something she didn't do. While Rock is going to live on and raise the babies. Man, that some ish right there. You need to do a spin off a follow up or something. AIN'T NO WAY!!!
Jaz, there's no way in the world you ended this book like this. Santana the most innocent one of all of them got 25yrs to life for something she didn't do. While Rock is going to live on and raise the babies. Man, that some ish right there. You need to do a spin off a follow up or something. AIN'T NO WAY!!!
September 25, 2023
NO WAY!!!!
This can’t be a standalone with that ending, this story doesn’t make any sense with the way it ended…. Santana just wanted to be lived and take care of her daughter…and ended up in the twilight zone of situations. Knew Harley was a snake, but her co-conspirators were a shocker. Would be 5 stars with more backstory or a sensible ending!!!
This can’t be a standalone with that ending, this story doesn’t make any sense with the way it ended…. Santana just wanted to be lived and take care of her daughter…and ended up in the twilight zone of situations. Knew Harley was a snake, but her co-conspirators were a shocker. Would be 5 stars with more backstory or a sensible ending!!!
November 15, 2023
Follow Up
We need a follow up cause whaaattt??? There was no understanding with him … will he change his mind and decide tana is the one he truly loves , plan to get her out of prison. Or will the twins grow a little bigger and he have a change of heart , will she ever forgive him or plan revenge???? I need to know !!
We need a follow up cause whaaattt??? There was no understanding with him … will he change his mind and decide tana is the one he truly loves , plan to get her out of prison. Or will the twins grow a little bigger and he have a change of heart , will she ever forgive him or plan revenge???? I need to know !!
March 20, 2026
never trust a d boy
Harley and Rock so disloyal Santana should of followed her mind and took things slow with Rock when she was advise be careful with him he is no good but once again when you want love you do anything to have it now it cost her life and freedom what a shame Jaz you did your thing with this book can’t complain mannnn I wish Santana can get her get back on Rock
Harley and Rock so disloyal Santana should of followed her mind and took things slow with Rock when she was advise be careful with him he is no good but once again when you want love you do anything to have it now it cost her life and freedom what a shame Jaz you did your thing with this book can’t complain mannnn I wish Santana can get her get back on Rock
September 16, 2023
shocked
No ma’am that can’t be the end. I need Santana to get free and seek revenge!! Even though she was in the hospital when I all that was taken place!! We need more from Santana and just when I was starting to like Rock! Smh!!
No ma’am that can’t be the end. I need Santana to get free and seek revenge!! Even though she was in the hospital when I all that was taken place!! We need more from Santana and just when I was starting to like Rock! Smh!!
September 16, 2023
Whewwww
Jaz know she play all day!!! Cause WHET just happened!! I feel like everything I just read was a dream!!! Baby that is not the end!!!! lol if you’re wondering if you should read then please do!! It’s a definite mind blowing read!
Jaz know she play all day!!! Cause WHET just happened!! I feel like everything I just read was a dream!!! Baby that is not the end!!!! lol if you’re wondering if you should read then please do!! It’s a definite mind blowing read!
September 17, 2023
Good Read
I enjoyed the book from beginning to end but I must confess I don't like the way it ended. If it wasn't such a good read I would deduct stars lol. Santana didn't deserve the way it ended. I hope that somewhere in the near future there will be a spinoff.
I enjoyed the book from beginning to end but I must confess I don't like the way it ended. If it wasn't such a good read I would deduct stars lol. Santana didn't deserve the way it ended. I hope that somewhere in the near future there will be a spinoff.
September 17, 2023
IYYFL
If this book didn’t turn out way different then I imagined! OMG! Rock went from bae to Bastard real quick! For Harley to set her up like that is crazy! I wanna say a lot but I’ll ruin it for y’all. Pleaseeee read the book 📖 it’s crazyyyyy
If this book didn’t turn out way different then I imagined! OMG! Rock went from bae to Bastard real quick! For Harley to set her up like that is crazy! I wanna say a lot but I’ll ruin it for y’all. Pleaseeee read the book 📖 it’s crazyyyyy
September 17, 2023
???
Is that it? What gonna happened to Santana? It so much stuff that was left out I'm confused. I knew Haley was a snake, but she got what she deserved. I wish Rock would've get got. Santana had a kind heart that she was blinded by the snakes that was around her.
Is that it? What gonna happened to Santana? It so much stuff that was left out I'm confused. I knew Haley was a snake, but she got what she deserved. I wish Rock would've get got. Santana had a kind heart that she was blinded by the snakes that was around her.
September 19, 2023
Wow... Okay Touche
This ending was not what expected for sure. This was a really good read. I am still smiling and I am not even reading it now but Rock makes a lasting impression for sure. Bravo.
This ending was not what expected for sure. This was a really good read. I am still smiling and I am not even reading it now but Rock makes a lasting impression for sure. Bravo.
September 20, 2023
Surprised!!!
I thought this was going to be another boy meets girl fall in love and live happily ever after. Boy was I wrong. This book took an unsuspected left turn at the end!!! Good read.
I thought this was going to be another boy meets girl fall in love and live happily ever after. Boy was I wrong. This book took an unsuspected left turn at the end!!! Good read.
September 24, 2023
Jaw dropping
What in the world??? I would have never guessed this ending! Rock wasn't one to be played with. Santana was to trusting. Jazzie Akins what type of mind do you have? This book was too much and I enjoyed every bit of it! Well done!
What in the world??? I would have never guessed this ending! Rock wasn't one to be played with. Santana was to trusting. Jazzie Akins what type of mind do you have? This book was too much and I enjoyed every bit of it! Well done!
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