THUG: A Ghetto Love Story

by Jade Jones

In the urban labyrinth of love, A Ghetto Romance unravels a tale where Tenderness, Heartache, Understanding, and Growth redefine the acronym THUG. Livia Darling, a compassionate elementary school teacher, has her path intertwined with Mega—a mysterious man with a captivating but unconventional life that throws them both into a world of moral conflicts.

As their connection deepens, layers of Mega's character emerge, prompting questions of trust. THUG invites readers to witness the transformative power of love, redemption, and the capacity for change. Will love conquer the barriers of circumstance in this gritty urban romance, or will the shadows of the past prove insurmountable?

139 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 6, 2024

About the author

Jade Jones discovered her passion for creative writing in elementary school. Born in 1989, she began writing short stories and poetry as an outlet. Later on, as a teen, she led a troubled life which later resulted in her becoming a ward of the court. Jade fell in love with the art and used storytelling as a means of venting during her tumultuous times.

Aging out of the system two years later, she was thrust into the dismal world of homelessness. Desperate, and with limited income, Jade began dancing full time at the tender age of eighteen. It wasn't until Fall of 2008 when she finally caught her break after being accepted into Cleveland State University. There, Jade lived on campus and majored in Film and Television. Now, six years later, she flourishes from her childhood dream of becoming a bestselling author. Since then she has written the best-selling "Cameron" series.

Quite suitably, she uses her life's experiences to create captivating characters and story lines. Jade currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. With no children, she spends her leisure shopping and traveling. She says that seeing new faces, meeting new people, and experiencing diverse cultures fuels her creativity. The stories are generated in her heart, the craft is practiced in her mind, and she expresses her passion through ink.

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Reviews

[Calletta Gayle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don’t get me wrong the book was good and I’m suprised that I’m about to say this because I’m usually the one that love all the details but some parts of this shit is tooooo over detailed like girl just tell me what’s going on it was wordy asf lmao like I had to re read some parts just cause of how it was worded! Then it was almost like she dedicated 2 pages to describe restaurant like girlll ask yo momma for this money and get on with it lmao but all in all I really did like the story

[The Urban Book Nook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whew! This book had me on an emotional rollercoaster from page one. Jade Jones doesn’t hold back — she takes you deep into a world of love, betrayal, and hard truths that test every bond imaginable. The storytelling is bold, gritty, and full of unexpected turns that keep you locked in.

What really stood out to me was how real the characters felt. You understand their pain, their choices, and even when they make mistakes, you can’t help but feel for them. Every chapter left me needing to know what would happen next — and now that I’ve finished Part One, I have to grab the sequel because I need answers!

[Arlena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Thug: A Ghetto Love Story
Author: Jade Jones
Publisher: Jaded Publications
Series: The Finale
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
'Thug' by Jade Jones

My Thoughts:

'Thug' is a story that will keep readers turning the pages to see what happens next, with all of the secrets, lies, and deceit in this story.

With characters like Oscar, Linda, Knickles, and Livia, wow is all I have to say. You will need part two to get the rest of this twisted story.

[Shadavaine Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shocking

This book was so damn good OMG. So the fact that livia found out that the little boy she loved so much that was in her class is actually her brother is mind blowing like her father really had a kid outside the marriage. Then there’s her mom she trifling she was sleeping with her daughter boyfriend knuckles the whole time . Then there’s Mega who is trying to get his 16year old sister back after she was sold for a deit that there father had overall this book was a 10/10 can’t wait to dig in part 2

[Vasaunti Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read. The way your family can literally be the death of you. It’s funny how life happens and comes at you out of the blue and fast. MEGA is the best big brother anyone could ask for I just hope he wasn’t too late. Livia was so unfazed and living her life in her own lane. I hope that her family doesn’t hurt her in ways that she can’t come back for. They way that everyone in tangled with each other and no nothing about how or why. That cliffhanger was something else.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

whew

Now I wasn’t expecting that cliffhanger at all. I hope Marie makes it because knowing them people they’ll let her bleed out. I can’t wait to read what happens when the two cousins realize they messed with the same person or will KNUCKLES get mad at his cousin and do something crazy.

[Yolanda Knight- Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Old Love

This story is really good!

Olivia is a third grade teacher and has grown fond of one of her student that has been kidnapped. Mecca is young and trying his best to get his sister back that was given away because of her father debts.
Knuckle’s is Olivia ex boyfriend unknown to her he is also Mecca’s cousin.

Great Job Jade

[shuna · Rating 1 out of 5]

Noppity, Nope!

No.
NO.
N.
O.
I didn’t enjoy a single thing about this. It was only about an hour read but even that felt like an eternity. Plot holes the size of caters, what too many POVs, and general over the top situations made me roll my eyes so hard

[Britt Britt · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first, I almost DNF’d it. It was soooooo wordy. She described every single thing in extreme detail, but the more I read it, the more I got into it, until the point I couldn’t put it down. I look forward to reading part 2.

[Alma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

This book was okay it used a lot of words that I really could understand but I got the meaning of the story Can't wait to be part 2

[Marisol Ennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

THUG:A Ghetto Love Story

This story had so many twist and turns that had me reading parts twice. But it was very interesting. I can’t wait for part 2.

[Racquel Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

so many unspoken truths

Mega has secrets, Oscar has secrets, Linda has secrets, and Knuckles and Livia is clueless to all the lies and deceit.

[Ang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secrets

Secrets sure have a way of rising to the top. There are so many here that they know about and some they don't. Let's see if part two is available to wrap this up.

[Perfectly Imperfect · Rating 5 out of 5]

Opposites attract😩. He saw the innocence in her and fell in love; he needed her to balance out the bad in his life.

Absolutely love this book.

[Demetrica Boling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. Was unsure in the beginning, but as soon I start to get into it she drops me off a cliff and leaves me hanging for book 2! Short and quick. I can tell book two is full of drama…