Meet Kateevah Knight! A beautiful BBW who is living life on her terms. Her life path will change drastically when she agrees to a one-night stand with a perfect stranger by the name of Draylon Prince. After their encounter she never thinks she will see the man who took her virginity and left a piece of his love with her. Latasia is Kateevah’s best friend. She’s every man’s BBW sexual fantasy come true. Never the one to be insecure or care what anyone thinks. She’ll find herself sexually seduced and caught up with Dayvion “Horse” Prince! His toxic nature will have them clashing at every turn. Belladonna is Kateevah’s mother. A BBW Queen in her own right. She has always possessed a body that made men turn their heads. She’s entangled in a love affair with Latasia’s older brother Keizon. He’s fresh out of prison and ready to take their relationship to another level. Their May December romance makes Belladonna want them to remain a secret. Falling in love was so unexpected for these Gangsters! They never thought loving a BBW would have them Obsessed! Follow these couples as they embark on a journey of new found love, drama, and at times unhinged obsession.
It was just ok. There was no obsession because they were hardly together. Plus, I knew if it was a series, I would have waited. It just seemed like it was all over the place. So many scenes and details were left out.
Well, this story was not for me. The style of writing, the flow, and the theme weren't my cup of tea. I could not connect with this story on any level. Read it for yourself and decide what you think.
All I can say is this Book was full of drama there is a saying that says keep your friends close and your enemies closer in this book. It should be keep your Family enemycloser.. It’s been a while since I read an urban book that had me interested since this wasn’t like the typical books I read. I cannot wait to read part 2.
So... this was a mess. Dumpster fire. But it was so messy you just can't look away 🤭😩 this was tubi-brand extreme drama... very urban, and the end of the book was twist after twist after twist, so many twists you don't even know what's the truth and what isn't.
I wish there were less typos and was the wife's name Shameeka or Shakeema?? It kept getting switched and that grinded my gears to no end.
I've read Mz. Lady P and I know her work is better than this. This book was a jumbled, storyline hopping mess. The characters & their actions made no sense. This is awful. I genuinely believe the reviews are padded. There is no way readers actually believed this deserved 5 stars
I received this book as part of a traveling book club. I didn't personally choose this book. So, for the sake of not wanting to interfere with the authors star rating since this wasn't a book I actively sought out I will not officially rate this book. Unofficially, I would say I'd give this book at 2/5. As with all novels that may not be for me...I like to say that just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean it won't be for someone else.
The story follows Kateevah who is introduced as a single mother FMC at the beginning of the story. Her daughter, Unique, is the product of a one night stand she had when she was 18. She never got any identifying information for the man who fathered her child so she has been raising her daughter as a single parent (with the help of her mother) for the past 7 years. A chance encounter at a club one night brings her face to face with Unique's father (Draylon) who is head of a crime family. Afterward....randomness ensues.
I was following the story in the beginning but then random details and side storyline would start popping up that didn't quite seem cohesive with the story. There's the FMC who is a (in the beginning) a strong Black single mother with strong morals. After a short amount of time being in forced close proximity of Unique's father (who has a wife that Kateevah knows about) she becomes a whiny, selfish, entitled brat. The FMC and MMC (for me) didn't have any chemistry. Their entire "relationship" was physical with the connection of sharing a child. Even their physical relationship was a bit awkward. The MMC supposedly had a good and kind wife...until she all of a sudden wasn't. The MMCs family storyline was also very inconsistent. And then. more randomness ensued.
Then there was the sideline story of Kateevah's mother (Belladonna) being a full adult in age but a whole child in attitude. She was carrying on a relationship with a character around the same age as her daughter and was in the toxic push and pull of jealousy, fighting, arguments, and shallow break ups just to turn around and get back together.
Then there was the best friend (Latasia) who was also in a weird toxic relationship in the beginning but started a physical relationship with another character that was initiated by the exchange of money and the promise of a house and car. The character opposite Latasia was supposed to be some sort of Dom but that situation (for me) was a bit cringe. He dominated her sexually, disregarded the proper use of a safe word, and then after having his way with her got up and left because "she needed time to be alone." WHAT!? There was no aftercare or general concern for her physical or mental well-being. And later she is apparently in love with this character...who again (IMO) they had no chemistry. He literally flirted, had his way with her, and told her to get out. And she went from 0 to "I love him" in 2.5 seconds.
I am the type of reader that visualizes a story in my mind as I'm reading. With that being said, the dialogue of the story felt a little unnatural. I couldn't get a comfortable visualization of the characters in their situations. It didn't feel as if any of the characters had any growth and the transitions from scene to scene were a little off and a dissatisfying conclusion to a somewhat big conflict and another storyline that was just glossed over.
I've read books by authors before that weren't what I was looking for out a reading experience but their other works turned out to be some of my most-liked reads. I have another book by this author and am hoping that is the case. Again, I stress that just because this wasn't what I was looking for out of a reading experience doesn't mean it won't be a 5/5 for someone else.
Lawd I don’t know if he should have did that! Looks like he got another snake in his house! I hope all works out with Dray , Kateevah and Nique. Kateevah momma is a not to be played with. lol. Oh Horse and Tasia….. I’m ready for the laughs because they are both “special”
This was such a fun quick read. The storyline and writing is a a tad cringey at moments. The story is not groundbreaking and most of the characters are tolerable but overall I had fun.
Did I love it? No. Did I hate it? No. Did I roll my eyes in annoyance and disgust? Yes. Did I also gasp and laugh a little? Also, yes.
This was a great story. I wished I would have read it instead of listening on Audible. I hope there’s a part 2 to this book. The Prince family ain’t no joke.
I’ve been reading Mz.Lady P for many years and she’s one of my favorite authors so I’m really feeling some type of way about these last mediocre books that she’s dropped recently. The book started out good and then started building up tenacity only to end on a low to be continued cliffhanger. I know some people perhaps Mz.Lady P herself won’t agree with my review/opinion/critique but I dish out honesty and stand on business with keeping it real! This really could’ve just been a standalone with some extra chapters and an epilogue added.
Draylon has that Jeezy, last time that I checked I was the man on these streets energy and resources so I don’t understand why it was an issue with him searching for nor finding Kateevah since she had been in his thoughts over the years. The way he had her and Unique kidnapped wasn’t a boss move because he caused unnecessary trauma to both. He did stand on business upgrading Kateevah, Unique, and Belladonna and purchasing Kateevah her own shop. It’s time for Kateevah to come out of her sheltered comfort zone because she doesn’t have that luxury anymore being with a powerful boss such as Draylon Prince. Annalise Prince was underestimated due to her drinking but she knew and demonstrated that the best way to kill a snake is to cut its head off literally. Draya’s betrayal and treachery was quite shocking especially what she had going on with Shameeka when she was married to Draylon. Belladonna told Kateevah that she was going to see a man about a horse figuratively when Latasia ended up with her very own Horse Prince. I’m with Latasia that Horse did intentionally try to trap her inadvertently because he was feeling her more than he cared to admit. I like Keizon and Belladonna together because age is just a number for grownups but she’s told old with a grown daughter and granddaughter to be so immature. La-La is so out of pocket and I see her trying to cause problems for Keizon and Latasia in the next book. Speaking of the next book…Clearly Draylon is now the head of the family again since he exterminated his father and sister and I guess the drama will come from his father’s other family possibly siblings to him and Horse. I foresee their grandmother falling in line since her son is no longer alive to manipulate her. I kind of feel that Kateevah’s long lost father is also going to make an appearance. Ooooooh, I also think Kateevah pregnant too. I NEED Mz.Lady P to really come through with the next book because the greatness and potential really lies within ready to burst out leaving us mesmerized wanting more! Hopefully my words light that pen fire!
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I tried to like this but the characters are just way team toooooo much. The gas on rude and overwhelmingly extreme got to be to much. I will bot be reading book 2
I knew once Draylon saw Kateevah daughter Unique he was going to figure it out. What I wasn't expecting was him snatching them up and uprooting their life the way he did knowing he live a dangerous lifestyle and they could be used as pawns if his enemies got a hold to them. Shameeka had a right to be in her feelings. Draylon was very insensitive with how he told her about Kateevah and Unique. True enough he didn't know about his daughter and it happened before they got married but he should've considered her feelings but his actions after telling Shameeka made their problems worst. After learning how sneaky Shameeka was. I couldn't feel sorry about what happened to her. Belladonna thought she was creeping with Keizon until Kateevah busted her out. I love the bond this mother and daughter have. You can tell Keizon love Belladonna and don't care about their age difference. Especially afternoon she whooped his mother La La ass because he didn't even care it happened. La la don't know that Keizon found out she's scandalous and been lying to him and Latasia about money she's using them for. Keizon also found out that she set him up. Latasia and Horse is a mess. They are hilarious. Neither of them have any filter. I'm not even surprised that Draya is a snake. Evidently she turned just like her, Draylon, and Horse father. Draya showed her jealousy towards Kateevah, Belladonna, and Latasia as well as Unique from the beginning. I was not all that surprised she went against her brothers and sided with their father. What was very shocking is when their mother told Draylon about Draya and Shameeka. Draylon didn't hesitate to stop grieving Shameeka or about going after his father and sister. I wonder what his grandmother is going to do once she knows what happened with his father and sister missing. I don't think the drama with these characters are over. I believe it is just beginning.
The thing is that this sub-genre of romance is supposed to be dark and problematic. But I think this one goes even a step farther not because it’s the darkest I’ve ever read, but because of an incident of domestic violence from the hero which was… in the specific context of the scene it happened out of pocket.
This hovered between 2 and 3 stars for me- 2 stars because the character development was a little week and the only personality trait the heroines had was being confident “BBW Barbies,” while the heroes only really wanted them because… they were their spec??? I don’t know. 3 stars would be because I finished it and the plot was messy and unhinged enough to keep me turning the pages.
I’m not sure about the choice of having 3 love stories in this one book. I guess there wasn’t really enough plot for one of them as written here but I think there was room to build them out one story at a time to develop the characters and plot more so they felt real. As it was, people like Belladonna got got short shrift and we never really go deep into anyone’s relationship.
For a romance with explicit scenes, it wasn’t really erotic… the intimate scenes were kind of… transactional and awkward and had you feeling a little sorry for the parties involved… people were just there to sleep with each other, beef and argue. Ultimately, it was fine, but not the best example of this sub-genre. Also ends on somewhat of a low stakes cliffhanger.
Kateevah annoyed the mess out of me. She was selfish asf. She used her daughter to get back at the dad. She just really annoying. I don’t want to read part two just because she’s in it.
Keizon & Belladonna, *Kateeva's mom and insecure cougar dating her daughter' best friend brother.
Draylon & Shameeka, Kateeva *Draylon is a Kingpin, married to Shameeka, while trying to secure one family his family is literally coming apart at the seems. He had a one night stand with Kateeva, which resulted in a daughter he never knew existed. A chance encounter put her and her daughter in his path again.
Horse & Latasia, 🤦🏾♀️ Horse earned his nickname honest. Has a kink for pain, control, and inflicting both on women sexually. This was a paltry attempt at BDSM. He took one look at Latasia BBW physique and had to have it her. THERE WAS NOTHING sexually appealing here, but Latasia was with it.
If any part of this book was meant to uplift BBW's, It was lost on me. The men in the book were obviously obsessed with it and were the only ones to think so apparently.
With the exception of Belladonna, these broads were thirsty and just willing to accept anything 🤷🏾♀️.
The man was married for crying out loud and no one cared... not even him. I just couldn't respect Kateeva as a woman.
Genre: Urban Romance Spice Level: cringe 😬
I said what I said and as always: don't take my word for it. Read the book, form your own opinions, and support your authors!
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I listened to the audio book version. While I enjoyed the way the characters talked and the drama was entertaining even if it veered outside of reality, there was some overlap between personalities to where characters seem interchangeable. Dunno if that was because of the AI voice but Kateevah, Latasiah , and Belladonna all have about the same amount of emotional maturity and thought processes. Even all the men seem to not have much going for them except machismo, wealth, and a huge package. Lots of instances of them putting their hands on the women characters and being abusive, but maybe that is common in these kind of romance novels and I am square. Pretty much none of the characters were particularly likeable or sympathetic, but they were definitely interesting. Imperfect characters are a necessity, but it feels weird to root for some of the situations that unfold. I can get down with wish fulfillment for big girls though, and maybe that's the point.
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This story was a good story but has the potential of being real good series. As a person who prefers stand alone stories, I see this book of having multiple spin-off
It felt rushed and left me with too many questions. We had three MCs with three FMCs. It was just too much going on.
The first FMC's (Kateevah) personality give stubborn/spoiled/difficult for no reason! Her attitude and interactions just had me rolling my eyes everytime she interacted with someone, while her bestie (Tasia) had be cackling, and wanting more of her story! I'm so excited to see how her story ends. As for the mom, whew, I really wasn't expecting her story to unfold like that, but I enjoyed all the same. I feel like all three of these ladies deserve their own book which will allow for their stories to unfold beautifully, without feeling like the author was in a race to finish this book.
Kateevah Bright has a one-night stand with the perfect stranger. After losing her virginity to Draylon Prince, she believed she would never see him again. When her best friend Latasia invites her out to have a good time, Kateevah and Draylon lock eyes after 6 years of no contact. At that moment, everyone’s lives around them would change forever. ••••• This was a sizzlingggg hot book. I stumbled across this recommendation on booktok and I regret nothing. It packed a punch for such a short read. The “BBW” part really wasn’t necessary for the book, but I’m assuming that’s just part of her series. There’s a lot of slang used and profanity is used a lot, but it’s fitting for the type of business one of the main characters is in (you’ll see if you read). If you like what I would call “trash tv” like Love & Hip-Hop, hell even Blank Ink Crew, you’ll like this. A bunch of steamy sex and drama.
So, a one-night stand is when you choose to lose your virginity? 1st off that’s wild in itself but even more so you guys never exchange information, and you leave with a party favor from said events that are tied to you for life. When Kateevah encounters Draylon for the 1st time in 7 years she has to allow him to know of their 7-year-old daughter. Oh, and your baby daddy is married. This was a lot to unpack, and it has a bunch of random storylines sprinkled in the story as well and I’m not sure what it has to do with anything. Its a series so i know I’ll get the answers needed really soon. Latasia is the best friend that also is dealing with a lot in her out situation. Who takes the cake is Belladonna who is Kateevah's mom, and that lady is too damn old to be the way she is. We will see what happens in book two because i know it’s about to be some stuff.
This was a very good book to read and I was glad when Dray found out about his daughter, even though he went about it the wrong way Teeva was a brat in so many ways but I know it’s because she was sheltered by her mom her whole life. I never like Draya for some reason or the wife and the shady daddy but since there’s a part 2 I have a feeling that La La is the father’s wife and she’s about to try to plot revenge on her kids and Draylon, Horse and Teeva. I feel like the grandmother is up to no good to and Annalise or Teeva mom is going to get both La La and grandma. Can’t wait to see how part 2 is going to turn out. Glad mom is the one who did Keema shady self also**********
Never seen that twist coming. As soon as Draylon seen Kateevah their one night stand came rushing back as well as secrets and disloyalty. Yes he discovered he had a daughter which was melting the ice around his heart, and he never denied loving his wife but she pushed him away, then to threaten divorce all while disrespecting his child and her mother, little did he know his wife had a.deep long secret. I knew something was off when their father called a meeting then it was spoken that he had another family, only his brother was shocked which told me their sister knew about all the secrets and when granny called for a meeting that shocked the brothers. Cane wait for part 2.
This book is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥where do I start I had a feeling that his daddy was up to no good how you trying to get the seat back after dray cleaned it up from you f ups just sad then low down dirty sister I knew it was more to her hatred but I didn’t see that and how long was she sleeping with his wife and the wife smh just keeping it in the family and your man horse can keep all that stable stuff lol I can’t wait to see what happens next thanks again for giving us another banger and the other ones coming fix your crown cause with these bangers that’s why you’re the queen of lit
Uhm!! Well this was surprisingly great! Besides the narration being automated. Btw I listened to this novel on audiobook.
For starters…I initially thought it was awful very profane and ratchet. But as I listened more it was intriguing and spicy.
This story is based in Chicago…it’s primarily about a single mother who had a one night stand with a stranger. Six years later she meets him again and learns he’s a mogul/big time gangster. This novel gives multiple character perspectives on the events of the plot. It has murder, mystery, enemies to lovers, instant lovers, betrayal and hood vibes. Mz Lady P is underrated for this one…I enjoyed it so much more than I expected to.
Wow, the life of a gangster is something I can't wrap my mind around, but let me just say it can bring joy and heartbreak at the same time just like living a basic life. The only difference I think is you just have to be ready at all times because Dre's life seem more complicated. I just hope baby girl and her mom can bring peace to his chaotic life style. The drama is crazy. I can't imagine me living with this but that's why we are unique. Some were built for this type of lifestyle and some aren't. It's mind boggling to see this unfold the way that it is doing. I loved it. I was definitely drawn in. Great Read! Renee G
Mz. Lady P, you did it again. Another banger in your catalog. Draylon is something else. He definitely up there with the rest of BDE thugs you write about. Now, Horse is off the chain, into BDSM. I'm glad Katevvah finally came out of her sheltered life that her momma kept her from. Latasia is keeping it real all the way and Horse met his match. Belladonna and Keizon are two crazy fools in love. I hate how family for a few of them became snakes in the grass. Can't wait for Book 2. I got a feeling they only getting started. Another ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from you.