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Lovin A Cold Blooded Savage
Coming from a broken, single-parent home, Kaylese Bennett is not only beautiful and smart but cold-blooded and deadly, too. Joining the biggest underworld organization in her city, she has earned her street name Trigga—a hired assassin that gets the job done. When she finds herself on the other end of the barrel, Trigga meets her match that challenges her in every kinda way.
Raised by his grandparents after the death of his mom, Bronx “BX” Gatlin works as an assassin for the largest underbelly syndicate known in Virginia, making good on the hits assigned to him. He also takes on freelance assignments, and one case in particular catches his eyes in the most unexpecting way. When the designated victim does more than piques his curiosity, will BX be able to pull the trigger on the unsuspecting prey?
The past and present crash into each other. Hits are assigned and carried out. Love and relationships are off limits. And bloodshed is guaranteed. They say opposites attract but what happens when the exact match collides? In this mercurial and compelling urban fiction standalone, Trigga and BX are undoubtedly the two most cold-blooded savages running through Virginia, but can two restless souls find love in a world full of mayhem? Get into national best-selling author Shari B.’s new release and see what unfolds when two titans clash.
Raised by his grandparents after the death of his mom, Bronx “BX” Gatlin works as an assassin for the largest underbelly syndicate known in Virginia, making good on the hits assigned to him. He also takes on freelance assignments, and one case in particular catches his eyes in the most unexpecting way. When the designated victim does more than piques his curiosity, will BX be able to pull the trigger on the unsuspecting prey?
The past and present crash into each other. Hits are assigned and carried out. Love and relationships are off limits. And bloodshed is guaranteed. They say opposites attract but what happens when the exact match collides? In this mercurial and compelling urban fiction standalone, Trigga and BX are undoubtedly the two most cold-blooded savages running through Virginia, but can two restless souls find love in a world full of mayhem? Get into national best-selling author Shari B.’s new release and see what unfolds when two titans clash.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 17, 2024
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June 4, 2025
Shari B understood the assignment! This was brilliant. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love a page-turner and this was it. There were so many memorable and quotable moments!!!
I loved how Trigger and Bronx love story progressed. I think I like unorthodox relationships because their relationship was c.r.a.z.y lol But I enjoyed every second of it. And the spicy scenes were 🌶️🌶️🥵🥵. Trigger couldn't deny Bronx even if she wanted to lol He made her submissive lol
The epilogue was amazing. I wouldn't mind a series because their kids are funny.😅😅 Especially, Bell.
Highly recommend. This was a great read. An easy 5 star. I have nothing bad to say. I also don't want to give anything away because so much happens and there are amazing characters in this book that helped drive the plot along.
I loved how Trigger and Bronx love story progressed. I think I like unorthodox relationships because their relationship was c.r.a.z.y lol But I enjoyed every second of it. And the spicy scenes were 🌶️🌶️🥵🥵. Trigger couldn't deny Bronx even if she wanted to lol He made her submissive lol
The epilogue was amazing. I wouldn't mind a series because their kids are funny.😅😅 Especially, Bell.
Highly recommend. This was a great read. An easy 5 star. I have nothing bad to say. I also don't want to give anything away because so much happens and there are amazing characters in this book that helped drive the plot along.
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September 12, 2024OMG I really love the story it wasn't typical love story
Trigga(Kay) and Bronx both were hired assassin went thru their own childhood tramized and pain. Trigga wasn't looking for she avoided relationship and getting close to any man. Trigga was gang rape by her ex-boyfriend friends to pay back a debt. Bronx was emotionally unavailable he wasn't looking for love either. Bronx was also tramized he watch his mother get killed in front of him. His sister Renee was abusing him he wasn't having a relationship with her. His grandparents raise him . Feel in love with Trigga wasn't part of the plan. It was something about her that intrigued him want know more about her and break down her walls. Bronx sister Renee dropped off his nephew he didn't know he had her boyfriend was abusing her and killed her. Bronx surprised her with her friends and family proposed and got married in Las Vegas. Now they are married with kids. I would like spin-off on how everyone is doing. Great read I really enjoyed it
Trigga(Kay) and Bronx both were hired assassin went thru their own childhood tramized and pain. Trigga wasn't looking for she avoided relationship and getting close to any man. Trigga was gang rape by her ex-boyfriend friends to pay back a debt. Bronx was emotionally unavailable he wasn't looking for love either. Bronx was also tramized he watch his mother get killed in front of him. His sister Renee was abusing him he wasn't having a relationship with her. His grandparents raise him . Feel in love with Trigga wasn't part of the plan. It was something about her that intrigued him want know more about her and break down her walls. Bronx sister Renee dropped off his nephew he didn't know he had her boyfriend was abusing her and killed her. Bronx surprised her with her friends and family proposed and got married in Las Vegas. Now they are married with kids. I would like spin-off on how everyone is doing. Great read I really enjoyed it
September 2, 2024
10/5 ⭐️’s!!!!
I have so much to say about this book. I went from shouting, giving mad props to tearing up to laughing to all out crying. Shari B. knows how to take you through every emotion.
Kaylese (Trigger Barbie) is a savage indeed. She was brutally gang-raped as a teen and while she made every single one pay, she still has yet to flush out the man that set her up. That is until the very man contracts Blackout (Bronx) to hit her first. Neither one of them knows how connected they are until Bronx becomes so curious about her during his time spent scoping her out, that he actually tries to date her. Well, not tries because he does date her. Her also being assassin quickly concludes who he is and why he’s there for her. It’s only up from there.
This book goes through many different triggers - sexual assault, domestic violence, drug addiction, etc.
I have so much to say about this book. I went from shouting, giving mad props to tearing up to laughing to all out crying. Shari B. knows how to take you through every emotion.
Kaylese (Trigger Barbie) is a savage indeed. She was brutally gang-raped as a teen and while she made every single one pay, she still has yet to flush out the man that set her up. That is until the very man contracts Blackout (Bronx) to hit her first. Neither one of them knows how connected they are until Bronx becomes so curious about her during his time spent scoping her out, that he actually tries to date her. Well, not tries because he does date her. Her also being assassin quickly concludes who he is and why he’s there for her. It’s only up from there.
This book goes through many different triggers - sexual assault, domestic violence, drug addiction, etc.
January 29, 2025
BX and Trigga
This was a good book. I like how Bronx saw and pursued Kaylese with great intention of making her his woman. Antoine was a low down dirty piece of 🤬 for what he did to Kaylese and I was happy when he got to experience what it felt like to be betrayed before he met his end. I was mad crazy whenever BX and Trigga had their run-ins because they matched each other’s crazy and savagery. It’s crazy how Rick had Renee hurting Bronx instead of teaching them closeness as siblings. Renee didn’t deserve what Rudy did to her nor Ravonte and I like the fact that Bronx and Kaylese stepped up to the plate to raise Ravonte as their own child. I loved the positive love that MawMaw and Bubba and Link and Eve displayed out loud for the youngsters to see. I would like to get a grown up book about Héll Bëll Bella because she’s a younger version of her parents already😂🤣
This was a good book. I like how Bronx saw and pursued Kaylese with great intention of making her his woman. Antoine was a low down dirty piece of 🤬 for what he did to Kaylese and I was happy when he got to experience what it felt like to be betrayed before he met his end. I was mad crazy whenever BX and Trigga had their run-ins because they matched each other’s crazy and savagery. It’s crazy how Rick had Renee hurting Bronx instead of teaching them closeness as siblings. Renee didn’t deserve what Rudy did to her nor Ravonte and I like the fact that Bronx and Kaylese stepped up to the plate to raise Ravonte as their own child. I loved the positive love that MawMaw and Bubba and Link and Eve displayed out loud for the youngsters to see. I would like to get a grown up book about Héll Bëll Bella because she’s a younger version of her parents already😂🤣
August 19, 2024
Love past the trauma !!!!
This story was so good. Kaylese had been through something so horrible and was betrayed by someone that was supposed to love her. Her mom was disgusting, and it truly sickened me how she treated Kay after she told her what happen. Bronx had experienced something that could make some if the strongest people fold. Rick, Antoine and Rudy all got what they deserved for just simply being sick a$$ people smh. Watching the bond and love form between Bronx and Kaylese was so beautiful because they both had fears and letting that control go to be vulnerable is the scariest thing to do. Ravonte had solidified their bond and adding their own to the family was a great bonus. Loved this read ❤️
This story was so good. Kaylese had been through something so horrible and was betrayed by someone that was supposed to love her. Her mom was disgusting, and it truly sickened me how she treated Kay after she told her what happen. Bronx had experienced something that could make some if the strongest people fold. Rick, Antoine and Rudy all got what they deserved for just simply being sick a$$ people smh. Watching the bond and love form between Bronx and Kaylese was so beautiful because they both had fears and letting that control go to be vulnerable is the scariest thing to do. Ravonte had solidified their bond and adding their own to the family was a great bonus. Loved this read ❤️
August 19, 2024
Trigga and Blackout
This was an amazing book. The trauma and betrayal that Kaylese and Bronx went through, although different was still just as heartbreaking. Kaylese's mama should have gotten the same fate as Bronx's daddy. They share two constant parental figures, Linc and Eve and had never crossed paths until Bronx was hired to take Kaylese out by her dog azz ex when he was the one who betrayed her. Good thing Keylese intrigued him from the moment he layed eyes on her. They are so the perfect match even though Kaylese didn't give in easily. I love the friendship the built first but Bronx wasn't playing behind his Trigger Barbie. I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to more from Shari B.💗💗
This was an amazing book. The trauma and betrayal that Kaylese and Bronx went through, although different was still just as heartbreaking. Kaylese's mama should have gotten the same fate as Bronx's daddy. They share two constant parental figures, Linc and Eve and had never crossed paths until Bronx was hired to take Kaylese out by her dog azz ex when he was the one who betrayed her. Good thing Keylese intrigued him from the moment he layed eyes on her. They are so the perfect match even though Kaylese didn't give in easily. I love the friendship the built first but Bronx wasn't playing behind his Trigger Barbie. I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to more from Shari B.💗💗
August 22, 2024
🔥🔥🔥🔥😂
I highly recommend this love story it wil have Lol all in your feelings and nor wanting it to end. I feel like that there should be a spin -off with all the couples. Bronx was book bae foreal he saw who he wanted and didnt play about his Shooter lol. Im soo glad the so called no good dad got whay he deserved as well as the others. So said that Kays mom never saw any wrong in not being there for her child nor did she even try to make up with her. Glad they both were able to get through the bad stuff and his family was there to love and protect her. Their villiage were there to love and nutre both.
Still should be more to the story
Really enjoyed🙂
I highly recommend this love story it wil have Lol all in your feelings and nor wanting it to end. I feel like that there should be a spin -off with all the couples. Bronx was book bae foreal he saw who he wanted and didnt play about his Shooter lol. Im soo glad the so called no good dad got whay he deserved as well as the others. So said that Kays mom never saw any wrong in not being there for her child nor did she even try to make up with her. Glad they both were able to get through the bad stuff and his family was there to love and protect her. Their villiage were there to love and nutre both.
Still should be more to the story
Really enjoyed🙂
December 11, 2024
Keywanna Revell
Savage awesome
Bx didn't play no games Trigga was running ok But
Once Bronx started plying pressure he did not let up at all
Bean was that friend ok she was helping Trigga and Tiny out Like y'all got some good men let help y'all keep them she just wanted all her friends happy Trigga was afraid frfr ...
I'm glad Bronx and Trigga was really there for his nephew despite what his sister took him through but all of that was his dad's doing he told his sister to do that to him crazy ass hell.
But his dad and Sis baby dad got there Karma in the end....
Wow All them babies and he keeps getting her pregnant lol 😂😂😂
Savage awesome
Bx didn't play no games Trigga was running ok But
Once Bronx started plying pressure he did not let up at all
Bean was that friend ok she was helping Trigga and Tiny out Like y'all got some good men let help y'all keep them she just wanted all her friends happy Trigga was afraid frfr ...
I'm glad Bronx and Trigga was really there for his nephew despite what his sister took him through but all of that was his dad's doing he told his sister to do that to him crazy ass hell.
But his dad and Sis baby dad got there Karma in the end....
Wow All them babies and he keeps getting her pregnant lol 😂😂😂
May 19, 2025
This book was hitting on something!!!
It's crazy how those 2 met and even crazier how they fell in love. People always say opposites attract but in their case, they were just alike and made for one another. I will say hearing both of their stories I really felt bad for them especially for Trigga because she went through hell and back but glad she made it through anddddddddd found the love that she deserved. I couldn't believe in four years they had 3 1/2 kids plus a bonus son but they were doing great and I bet they both didn't imagine this for themselves. This was a good read and I enjoyed it.
It's crazy how those 2 met and even crazier how they fell in love. People always say opposites attract but in their case, they were just alike and made for one another. I will say hearing both of their stories I really felt bad for them especially for Trigga because she went through hell and back but glad she made it through anddddddddd found the love that she deserved. I couldn't believe in four years they had 3 1/2 kids plus a bonus son but they were doing great and I bet they both didn't imagine this for themselves. This was a good read and I enjoyed it.
August 19, 2024
Love Comes In The Strangest Way!
Shari B. When I tell you this is one of the best love stories in my opinion. It was so good to see two people with so much pain take the time to explore what and how it feels to let go and take a chance outside of their box. This read was very sensitive, very hurtful, full of good and bad issues. But how funny it was. I found myself laughing at these two folks. Watching them Maneuver around and build a love so special that hopefully the bonds will only get stronger. Thank you for taking a topic and being sensitive. Good read!🤗🤗🤗🤗
Shari B. When I tell you this is one of the best love stories in my opinion. It was so good to see two people with so much pain take the time to explore what and how it feels to let go and take a chance outside of their box. This read was very sensitive, very hurtful, full of good and bad issues. But how funny it was. I found myself laughing at these two folks. Watching them Maneuver around and build a love so special that hopefully the bonds will only get stronger. Thank you for taking a topic and being sensitive. Good read!🤗🤗🤗🤗
August 19, 2024
A Must Read!!!
This book was good from beginning to end. I just knew Trigga was going to have to get at Candy after the fight because she was in love with Bronx. I'm glad that Trigga final let by boy Bronx in. I'm glad that Bronx forgave his sister and they took her son in with open arms. I like how Bean was helping the guys get their women. I like how everyone got a happy ending. I wish that Trigga would have got closure with her mother but she was a great nurturing woman. I recommend that you read this book.
This book was good from beginning to end. I just knew Trigga was going to have to get at Candy after the fight because she was in love with Bronx. I'm glad that Trigga final let by boy Bronx in. I'm glad that Bronx forgave his sister and they took her son in with open arms. I like how Bean was helping the guys get their women. I like how everyone got a happy ending. I wish that Trigga would have got closure with her mother but she was a great nurturing woman. I recommend that you read this book.
August 19, 2024
aye
Watch something happens to Nina and is trigga a girl? 😂 I love trigga real name. Whew Bronx aka bx giving BDE. So her ex wants her dead it gotta be for another reason other than she’s crazy. Smh I hope they start working together to get at him. Bronx and Barbie is childish playing tag house. They both crazy but Barbie kinda got him beat. Chyna aggy bruh fr stupid lil bih 😂😂 man I’m happy everything turned out good for both of them. He got a piece of his sister he found love and got married with a bunch of kids whew. Great read I was laughing so throughout the book.
Watch something happens to Nina and is trigga a girl? 😂 I love trigga real name. Whew Bronx aka bx giving BDE. So her ex wants her dead it gotta be for another reason other than she’s crazy. Smh I hope they start working together to get at him. Bronx and Barbie is childish playing tag house. They both crazy but Barbie kinda got him beat. Chyna aggy bruh fr stupid lil bih 😂😂 man I’m happy everything turned out good for both of them. He got a piece of his sister he found love and got married with a bunch of kids whew. Great read I was laughing so throughout the book.
August 9, 2025
Amazing Read!!!
I recently started reading this author’s catalog and I must say this was an amazing read. The setup was good, it flowed effortlessly, and the characters build up was good also. I hated Trigga’s circumstances which was horrific and Bronx terrible situation I loved that they fought through all that trauma and chose to love one another. The choice to choose each other daily. I look forward to reading more from this author and have started following her on all platforms.
I recently started reading this author’s catalog and I must say this was an amazing read. The setup was good, it flowed effortlessly, and the characters build up was good also. I hated Trigga’s circumstances which was horrific and Bronx terrible situation I loved that they fought through all that trauma and chose to love one another. The choice to choose each other daily. I look forward to reading more from this author and have started following her on all platforms.
August 19, 2024
🔥
This book was sooo good! I was locked in as soon as I started reading. The characters are so easy to get to know, and the author’s pen game is bomb! This was an easy read, and she left NOTHING out! The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love, Bronx and Kay establish a relationship and fall in love with one another after the experiences with trauma, and both of them are broken to a certain extent. I recommend this book!
This book was sooo good! I was locked in as soon as I started reading. The characters are so easy to get to know, and the author’s pen game is bomb! This was an easy read, and she left NOTHING out! The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love, Bronx and Kay establish a relationship and fall in love with one another after the experiences with trauma, and both of them are broken to a certain extent. I recommend this book!
August 19, 2024
love love love
This was cute story. Trigga was a mess but Bronx got got her right together. I went through so many emotions in the book. You never know what a person went through to get them where they are I loved it and the friendship and family that was made in this book was everything
This was cute story. Trigga was a mess but Bronx got got her right together. I went through so many emotions in the book. You never know what a person went through to get them where they are I loved it and the friendship and family that was made in this book was everything
August 20, 2024
Loved It
This book really surprised me. It was very sad what happens to Kay as a teenager, but she persevered. Bronx has been through some traumatic events when he was younger also, but he too persevered. Those two finding each other was what they both need. It made for a very intriguing story. Great Read!🙂👍🏿
This book really surprised me. It was very sad what happens to Kay as a teenager, but she persevered. Bronx has been through some traumatic events when he was younger also, but he too persevered. Those two finding each other was what they both need. It made for a very intriguing story. Great Read!🙂👍🏿
August 20, 2024
Phenomenal story
Phenomenal story. When these two cold bloodied savages clashed, watch out world. It was good seeing how much Trigga and BX progressed and developed from the beginning to the end. Stone cold assassins with good hearts underneath to those that mattered. This story made you laugh, teary eyed, and many other emotions. I enjoyed reading about Kaylese and Bronx.
Phenomenal story. When these two cold bloodied savages clashed, watch out world. It was good seeing how much Trigga and BX progressed and developed from the beginning to the end. Stone cold assassins with good hearts underneath to those that mattered. This story made you laugh, teary eyed, and many other emotions. I enjoyed reading about Kaylese and Bronx.
August 22, 2024
Great read
Whew i love me some Bronyx an Kaylease they didnt play bout each other. I think all they relationships was dope asf! Her BF was the truth... im glad Bronyx madr all the sick people to pay that harmed him on his life. Its sad how his sister died but thats the real world right now women dying by the hand of their boyfriend. Dang kay started having kids an starting popping them out like crazy. I love that they was assassins an was crazy ...
Felicia
Whew i love me some Bronyx an Kaylease they didnt play bout each other. I think all they relationships was dope asf! Her BF was the truth... im glad Bronyx madr all the sick people to pay that harmed him on his life. Its sad how his sister died but thats the real world right now women dying by the hand of their boyfriend. Dang kay started having kids an starting popping them out like crazy. I love that they was assassins an was crazy ...
Felicia
October 5, 2024
Exactly What I Like!!!
This was so needed! A well written book with well developed characters. Although Trigga was as hard as they come, she still managed to be feminine and classy. Nothing ratchet about her. Bronx was cray-cray but not disrespectful. I thoroughly enjoyed this standalone .
This was so needed! A well written book with well developed characters. Although Trigga was as hard as they come, she still managed to be feminine and classy. Nothing ratchet about her. Bronx was cray-cray but not disrespectful. I thoroughly enjoyed this standalone .
December 16, 2024
Good Read
I normally don’t like standalone books but it was good.. Shari kept its at the right pass with just the right amount of drama and suspense she didn’t over due it and prolong things and then sudden speed it up. Some parts threw me off that why it’s only 4 stars not 5 but I really enjoyed the characters. I’m a little upset to let them go.
I normally don’t like standalone books but it was good.. Shari kept its at the right pass with just the right amount of drama and suspense she didn’t over due it and prolong things and then sudden speed it up. Some parts threw me off that why it’s only 4 stars not 5 but I really enjoyed the characters. I’m a little upset to let them go.
August 19, 2024
Highly recommend
In the beginning, I didn't know what to think. It was action on the first page! Trigga was is too much and nobody to be played with. BX has something on his hands. I love this storyline and highly recommend this read.
In the beginning, I didn't know what to think. It was action on the first page! Trigga was is too much and nobody to be played with. BX has something on his hands. I love this storyline and highly recommend this read.
August 21, 2024
Good Read
For some reason this book started off slow and it took me a minute to get into it but when it finally started to click it rolled out real fast. From killers to lovers then a family is what Bronx and Kaylese did. And let's not talk about the tribe of kids they had.
For some reason this book started off slow and it took me a minute to get into it but when it finally started to click it rolled out real fast. From killers to lovers then a family is what Bronx and Kaylese did. And let's not talk about the tribe of kids they had.
September 15, 2024
Fantastic💕💕
I loved everything about this book. Kudos to the author👏🏾👏🏾. This book touches on murder, rape, addiction, child abuse, and the love of two damaged people for each other. Bronx and Kaylese. Sex scenes were 🔥🔥 and🌶🌶
I loved everything about this book. Kudos to the author👏🏾👏🏾. This book touches on murder, rape, addiction, child abuse, and the love of two damaged people for each other. Bronx and Kaylese. Sex scenes were 🔥🔥 and🌶🌶
October 4, 2024
Wonderful
I really enjoyed this book. Can't wait for the kids to grow up. It would be if they all take after their parents. Nothing boring about any of these characters, always something going on. Even her friends. I'll be watching for more.😍😁
I really enjoyed this book. Can't wait for the kids to grow up. It would be if they all take after their parents. Nothing boring about any of these characters, always something going on. Even her friends. I'll be watching for more.😍😁
January 13, 2026
loving
This is a great book! Bronx and Barbie are examples of what a great black powerful couple should be like. This is my first time reading this authors work and I plan to keep reading her work. The book wasn’t rushed it was just right. I suggest u read this book!!!
This is a great book! Bronx and Barbie are examples of what a great black powerful couple should be like. This is my first time reading this authors work and I plan to keep reading her work. The book wasn’t rushed it was just right. I suggest u read this book!!!
July 18, 2026
Bronx and Trigga were hilarious. Glad she got her revenge on all the people that hurt her and saved Antione for last. Glad she gave Bronx a chance and they both got bit together. They even made his nephew a part of their family. Maw Maw and Bubba were hilarious and her friend group had her back
August 20, 2024
Review
I loved Bronx and Kay! Two cold blooded people were able to get pass their past! Great story! Lots of humor!
I loved Bronx and Kay! Two cold blooded people were able to get pass their past! Great story! Lots of humor!
August 20, 2024
good book
Wow very good book I’m glad Bronx and Trigga found real love in each other. Maw Maw and Bubba are a hilarious couple. Eve and Link was both bonus parents
Wow very good book I’m glad Bronx and Trigga found real love in each other. Maw Maw and Bubba are a hilarious couple. Eve and Link was both bonus parents
August 20, 2024
Kay & Bronx was definitely my kind of crazy...I'm glad they allowed each other in to allow themselves to experience love
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