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ALWAYS US, NEVER THEM
There’s something satisfying about doing things you’re not supposed to do with someone you’re not supposed to do it with.
Trust Bellagio is the baby of her family and surprisingly, she’s no one’s favorite. Being ignored ignites her rebellious spirit as she and her cousin Kadence, always finds themselves on the wrong side of Chicago. But sharing the Bellagio name, forbids her from going into Parker Territory. The consequences could be deadly; yet Trust craves excitement, and her curiosity leads her straight into the lion’s Den.
The black sheep of his family, Mikko Parker, hasn’t felt real love since his mother was killed. Owning one of several pizza joints, it's used as a front to hide his family’s dirty dealings. When the youngest Bellagio stumbles into Mikko’s pizza joint, he has strict orders from his aunt to deliver her to “The Church”. Unfortunately, nothing Holy happens in this brothel. Knowing the danger that awaits Trust, Mikko can’t find it in his heart to give her up. Instead, he goes against the most ruthless woman in Chicago to protect her.
Running away together, Mikko and Trust fall for one another deep and fast – finding the love that they can’t get from their families. Knowing their romance will cause bloodshed, their only focus is themselves. Will their love be stronger than a decade long beef between two powerful families, or will the feud turn these lovers into enemies?
Always Us Never Them, is a hood love story like no other. Blood may be thicker than water, but is love thicker than blood?
Trust Bellagio is the baby of her family and surprisingly, she’s no one’s favorite. Being ignored ignites her rebellious spirit as she and her cousin Kadence, always finds themselves on the wrong side of Chicago. But sharing the Bellagio name, forbids her from going into Parker Territory. The consequences could be deadly; yet Trust craves excitement, and her curiosity leads her straight into the lion’s Den.
The black sheep of his family, Mikko Parker, hasn’t felt real love since his mother was killed. Owning one of several pizza joints, it's used as a front to hide his family’s dirty dealings. When the youngest Bellagio stumbles into Mikko’s pizza joint, he has strict orders from his aunt to deliver her to “The Church”. Unfortunately, nothing Holy happens in this brothel. Knowing the danger that awaits Trust, Mikko can’t find it in his heart to give her up. Instead, he goes against the most ruthless woman in Chicago to protect her.
Running away together, Mikko and Trust fall for one another deep and fast – finding the love that they can’t get from their families. Knowing their romance will cause bloodshed, their only focus is themselves. Will their love be stronger than a decade long beef between two powerful families, or will the feud turn these lovers into enemies?
Always Us Never Them, is a hood love story like no other. Blood may be thicker than water, but is love thicker than blood?
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2024
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O'Sharra
56 books121 followersO'sharra Caine is a Georgia State University, Criminal Justice Major that has always held a love for reading and writing.
Taking inspiration from various genres of literature like Horror, Urban, Street-lit, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, and Romance; she plans to create a depth in her books that will reach almost any reader on a personal level.
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Taking inspiration from various genres of literature like Horror, Urban, Street-lit, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, and Romance; she plans to create a depth in her books that will reach almost any reader on a personal level.
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May 10, 2024
Y’all this book was sooo good. It’s definitely a must read even tho we didn’t get a complete ending. It reminded me of Romeo & Juliet so the entire time I was reading it I was looking for the death of them. I didn’t expect the twist and turns, the betrayal from Kadence, Nicole’s pathetic self, or Treasure’s grimy tail. Mikko saved Trust because she reminded him of his mother and I don’t mean in a weird way, more so because he wished he could have saved his mom. I low key think the Bellagios have something to do with her death, just not sure how AND the worst part is because I think it’s similar to Trust and Mikko’s relationship. Now these 2 fought tooth and nail to be together in secret, make it to what I think is the finishline to end up drawing guns on each other while butt booty naked. LAWD!!!!!! I was not ready. They ain’t make it this far to come THIS far. I’m not even sure what to think or say after the news Trust just received that caused them to draw on each other like that but I really need love to prevail for Trust and Mikko. Y’all definitely wrote tf outta this story and I can’t wait to see where this is going.
Love,
Prettygirlsmil3thebookworm
Love,
Prettygirlsmil3thebookworm
May 11, 2024
Excellent💥💥💥
Ladies your pen game is on fire. I've read over 200 books so far this year and this book is by far the best I've read (no pun intended to other authors). Listen this book was so well written from the characters the storyline the cliffhanger. Omg I'm not going to spoil it for anybody else but I will say this please read this you will not be disappointed. You ladies showed out with this one here ladies pat yourself on the back take a bow give yourselves a standing ovation. My anxiety was thru the roof and I can't wait for part 2 because something shady about that ending. Excellent job!! Would make a dope movie.
Ladies your pen game is on fire. I've read over 200 books so far this year and this book is by far the best I've read (no pun intended to other authors). Listen this book was so well written from the characters the storyline the cliffhanger. Omg I'm not going to spoil it for anybody else but I will say this please read this you will not be disappointed. You ladies showed out with this one here ladies pat yourself on the back take a bow give yourselves a standing ovation. My anxiety was thru the roof and I can't wait for part 2 because something shady about that ending. Excellent job!! Would make a dope movie.
May 12, 2024
WOW-EEE-WOW
Listen if anybody can get this REVIEW to O’Sharra and D’Artanya because you both are wanted in front of the congregation asap…This book this book
baybeh had me in a choke hold from the
very beginning…I feel hoodwinked…Here I was thinking that Trust and Mikko’s marriage would’ve sustained the truce no ma’am, no turkey, no ham…You 2 pulled the wool over my eyes and the rug right from under me…It has to be more to Mikko’s mothers death, Treasure’s murder, and Kadence missing in action…I’m hoping you guys are planning on writing a Part 2 to this book…If so I’m impatiently waiting
Listen if anybody can get this REVIEW to O’Sharra and D’Artanya because you both are wanted in front of the congregation asap…This book this book
baybeh had me in a choke hold from the
very beginning…I feel hoodwinked…Here I was thinking that Trust and Mikko’s marriage would’ve sustained the truce no ma’am, no turkey, no ham…You 2 pulled the wool over my eyes and the rug right from under me…It has to be more to Mikko’s mothers death, Treasure’s murder, and Kadence missing in action…I’m hoping you guys are planning on writing a Part 2 to this book…If so I’m impatiently waiting
May 11, 2024
It's a banger!
I really enjoyed this read. There's definitely alot of mystery and family drama. Trust and Mikko are some awesome characters with great chemistry. The ending well, you'll have to read this read for yourself. The Bellagios and The Parkers. Let's go!
I really enjoyed this read. There's definitely alot of mystery and family drama. Trust and Mikko are some awesome characters with great chemistry. The ending well, you'll have to read this read for yourself. The Bellagios and The Parkers. Let's go!
May 12, 2024
did that
This book was bananas! And filled with all kinds of secrets and treachery! I need part 2 I’ve got to know how everything plays out! I have a feeling that this beef isn’t what they believe it is! Outstanding
This book was bananas! And filled with all kinds of secrets and treachery! I need part 2 I’ve got to know how everything plays out! I have a feeling that this beef isn’t what they believe it is! Outstanding
May 13, 2024
great read
This book was amazing!!! A modern day Romeo & Juliet from the hood. One thing i was curious about was Trust’s age. It never mentioned how old she was but it didnt take away from the story. Yall please go get this book, its worth it!
This book was amazing!!! A modern day Romeo & Juliet from the hood. One thing i was curious about was Trust’s age. It never mentioned how old she was but it didnt take away from the story. Yall please go get this book, its worth it!
June 27, 2024
Always Us Never Them
Urban Romeo and Juliet storyline.
Bellagios and Parker feud still have some missing answers
Love and family drama on overload
The cliffhanger changed everything!!!
Hell of a collaboration, need more asap
Urban Romeo and Juliet storyline.
Bellagios and Parker feud still have some missing answers
Love and family drama on overload
The cliffhanger changed everything!!!
Hell of a collaboration, need more asap
May 13, 2024
Always Us
They almost had it all but almost doesn’t count. I like Mikko and Trust together but I wish they would’ve just run off into the sunset😂 both of their families are crazy!
They almost had it all but almost doesn’t count. I like Mikko and Trust together but I wish they would’ve just run off into the sunset😂 both of their families are crazy!
July 23, 2024
😳😳😳
I didn’t like Treasure so🤷🏾♀️ And Kadence was fake and jealous too. I hope we get the back story of Mikko’s mom. I think Sonny is his dad🤭 On to part 2!
I didn’t like Treasure so🤷🏾♀️ And Kadence was fake and jealous too. I hope we get the back story of Mikko’s mom. I think Sonny is his dad🤭 On to part 2!
August 9, 2024
speechless
Man how are you going to end a book like that, please tell me it’s a part 2. I have so many unanswered questions.
Man how are you going to end a book like that, please tell me it’s a part 2. I have so many unanswered questions.
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