Love. Passion. Intimacy. Best Friend. Protector. Provider.
Those were all the things Ivyonna (Ivy) longed for in a partner. After being in a secret relationship for a little over a year, everything she thought she wanted was no longer before her. She wanted more. She desired more. Things in her current relationship weren’t cutting it. They were just too different. She thought staying with him would be her only option because one thing she never wanted to do was break anyone’s hurt. Let alone, have hers broken. Unbeknownst to her, taking on a job that would have her questioning more than her relationship led her to a man that could potentially give her what she wanted and more. How far was she willing to go with him?
Giovanni (Gio) also known as ‘Gio Brooks the Coochie Crook’ doesn’t take playing with his heart lightly. He’ll walk over fire to get to a place of peace in life. Getting any woman he wanted was never a challenge. However, keeping his heart on ice was. One embarrassing moment caused him to give up on love. That suddenly changed when he came face-to-face with Ivy. Wanting more than she’s fully able to give, Gio finds himself questioning what’s to come. He’s willing to give the relationship a try just so he can find happiness. What happens when he finds out he may only be her sneaky link?
Two different yet completely same people are brought together in a set of unexpected events. Will they stray away from what’s in front of them or will they both be willing to jump over current hurdles in their lives to find their love? Find out what happens in this new five-star read.
Mississippi native, Mz. Biggs, is originally from Moss Point but currently resides in Jackson. She has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work and is currently pursuing a Doctoratal Degree in Social Work. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist. She is a member of the prestigious sorority: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
One of her biggest blessings is becoming a mother. She has three beautiful children: De'Miktric Jr., Allanah, and Kaiden and wouldn't give up motherhood for anything in the world.
Mz. Biggs is the author of many great books from novellas, standalones, collaborations, and series. Her latest books include: Pregnant By My Best Friend's Husband (Books 1-2), Thug Love (The Ultimate Thug Collection Anthology), Creepin' With The Plug Next Door (Books 1-3), Crushin' On A Dope Boy (Dedication Anthology), Creepin' With My Co-Worker, The Autobiography Of A Boss's Wife (Collaboration), Scorned By The Love Of A Thug (Standalone), The Thug Is Mine (Stand-alone/Collaboration), and A Boss and A Hood Chick (Books 1-3).
Currently, Mz. Biggs is signed to Cole Hart Signature. She also has her own publishing company, Biggs Publishing Group, LLC (BPG) and is accepting submissions. Please send the first three chapters of your book, the synopsis, and a small bio to biggspublishinggroupllc@gmail.com to be considered.
Mz. Biggs lives by the thought, "The only person that can stop you from achieving success is YOU!" Through writing, she hopes to bring as much entertainment to the lives of others as the books she has read along the way have brought her.
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There are too many misspelled words and grammatical errors and some so severe I couldn’t decipher enough to know what the author was trying to say. What’s worse in the ridiculous characterizations. Gio’s mother is described as a strong single mother who sacrificed so much to pour into her only child. She even changed her profession so she could ensure he received the educational opportunities. Gio excelled even had a 4.0 GPA and participated in multiple team sports. Girls flocked but he had his eye on a girl who had a model body type who was showing him interest. He orchestrated a public production out of asking her to prom to only be shot down by her. He is so embarrassed that he dropped out of school with a few months left until graduation. He vows to not be in a relationship with a woman ever so he can protect his heart because women can’t be trusted. Such a generalization about women discounted the example of a woman that was set by his extraordinary mother. He raved about how much he loved his mother and how much he owed her then figuratively spits in her face because he got embarrassed. He worked so hard to excel but through it all away because he was rejected the first time he shot his shot.
Ivy is in a relationship with her partner for over a year but his sex is so wack because he’s a fine, well built, minute man with no length who was to have sex every day multiple times a day. They not married, don’t live together, have no children, so why is she still there.
Isiah is Mr. Red Flags. He’s childish, throws temper tantrums, makes sexist remarks, possessive, obsessive, hates kids while Ivy loves children. He discounts Ivy in favor of his own desires resulting in them arguing regularly. He’s a cheated but can’t stand the thought of Ivy cheating on him. Why are they together? Because he has decided that she is his ideal woman.
This book was so good. Gio has his heart shielded based on a high school embarrassment that he still carries with him into adulthood. Therefore he doesn’t take relationships too seriously.
But once he meets the beautiful BBW Ivy, that all changes. They meet while she is undercover at his school working to see who is giving narcotics to kids. In addition to Gio being a teacher, he also runs his own PI business.
Ivy is in a failing relationship with Isaiah, a fellow cop and detective as herself and when Isaiah feels he’s losing Ivy to someone else he seeks a PI, ironically being Gio.
I hope Gio doesn’t let what he thinks is going on with Ivy deter him from furthering a relationship with her. Ivy needs to hurry up and drop Isaiah’s loser behind.
Ivy is stuck in an unfulfilling relationship with Isaiah and is considering moving on.
Isaiah doesn’t want his relationship with Ivy to end even though he is hiding a betrayal of his own.
Giovanni was traumatized in high school by a female he had a crush on and it caused him to hate women and only use them for sexual gratification until he meets Ivy she has him actually considering being in a relationship but of course there is some drama on the horizon as we can see by that cliffhanger. I can’t wait to see what happens next in part 2.
The story is about a couple that works together. They were not on the same page when it came to the relationship. The story moved very quickly, and I realize it is a novella, so there was a limited amount of space for world building. That being said, I do feel that the rushed relationship after only sharing a few sentences prior to copulating threw off the flow a bit . I feel like I missed something. I’m hoping that in book 2 the characters develop chemistry, and the story starts to flow a little bit better.
I regret listening to this ish in Audible, I can Imagine the second hand embarrassment from the voice actors. This seems written by a teenager. The men on the stories have female behavior. No men would talk like that. The way the story is developing, makes me think the author has never being courted before and that there is no masculine energy around her. Also, the story serms to be all over the place. I'm just 1 hour in and I already know I won't finish it. I definitely would like my money back but I guess I'm taking my L.
Loved this story. There was a part that had me laughing so hard (he was inside me but I couldn't feel anything). Anyway what's done in the dark always come to light and Isaiah had the nerve to be angry with Ivy stepping out on him when he had been doing the same thing and got caught up with his sneaky link, but Ivy needed to close that chapter before she moved on so there wouldn't be any confusion.
Mz. Biggs. You already know what's done in the dark comes out in the light. I'm watching Isiah go through so much to keep his secrets. He really has a lot of nerve. I can't wait to see how Ivy is gonna come up out of this. Gio is my guy. He is going through enough. But this last thing baby baby. Good read🥰🥰🥰🥰
I don't know why ivy didn't tell gio about Isiah from the beginning or even end things before gio found out because now Isiah is about to be going crazy about her but I'm sure soon or later she's going to find out about the mystery lady Isiah was creeping around with everybody secrets is going to hit the fan
I feel like I missed something with this first one but I am pretty sure I read everything. Maybe it was over too quick but honestly it didn't take away from the storyline. We definitely understand where Gio coming from, Ivy and also Isaiah. The next parts will be interesting because things are going to get real
Now why did you end it like that?? Isaiah is just as crazy as Nickie😂😂. Gio the kewchie crook and Ivy are about to stir some ish up fooling around with those two nuts. Great start to this series.
Ivy & Gio! Let me say, Ivy irks me. Like why was she scared to just let Isiah go already?! I wonder what Gio is going to do now? I hope Nickie exposes Isiah LOUDLY!!! I wonder what’s coming next!
Yessss!!!! I can’t wait for part 2 y’all! I can’t stand when men act like victims and they be the one in the wrong…Isaiah needs to get his whole life together! I can’t wait to see what happens next.
How you cheating and you hire a PI for ivy smh just funny wait is tee the same chick he messing around with if so she’s for the streets lol I can’t wait to see what happens next
Whew that was a lot for it to be a short read. So yea Gio is bae and Ivy better act right before she get left🤣🤣 because she should’ve dumped Isaiah lame axx on that porch and kept it moving part 2 me please
I’m not really sure about this story. It kinda bounces all over the place and the characters are different. If I’m not mistaken tee and the woman Isaiah is messing with is the same woman just confused
Lawd, she's busted. I can't wait for part 2. She needed to let that other one go beefcake she ain't happy. I hope she doesn't lose this new one. He been hurt enough, yet he tried to give women another chance
This book was really good I’m mad bc it has another part to it… the ending had me like are you serious…. Now I have to wait when will part 2 be released… I recommend everyone read this book it’s really good
I love a good short story that gets straight to the point and is juicy and has twist and turns and this book gave me that…. Ivy deserves happiness and also to be fulfilled Isaiah has a lot of nerves with this moved he just pulled I can’t wait for part 2 to drop
I like a good story that has slot of drama. Isaiah had too much nerve. Why would he want to know if Ivy was cheating, and his been having an affair for months. Why is Gio mad at Ivy with out knowing the full story?
Ivy can do better than Isaiah. His hands aren't as clean as he portrays, and his attitude is horrible. Tee is wrong for using TJ as a pawn to get closer to Gio. She's a sorry excuse for a mother. Who's dealing in the school? Could it be the soccer players?
Started out slow but got interesting towards the end. Cannot wait to read part two. The characters are waking me up to want to read more. I am intrigued. Would recommend this author.
Ivy had a whole list of reasons why she should dump her current boyfriend of one year, the most compelling one she was unaware of! Gio was "that guy" who checked all the boxes on any woman's list! Girl, what are you waiting for? Dump Isaiah!
A lot but not enough at the same time. I haven’t seen the true depth yet. This alone makes me want to do a quick read on the next one but I wld like to see more “development “
Wow this is good . Young love is a mother 😵💫. But to go out like Gio did was a bit much . Now Ivy is about to find out what kind of man she’s with . But old dude got a lot of nerves 😬 when he was doing wrong 😑 first . 🙄
Aww my poor Gio, his trust in women is so shot. I feel bad for him for what Charmaine did to him. Ivy girl get your stuff in order first. Isaiah makes me sick!