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The Lonely Pole Part 2
THE SECOND PART OF A TWO-PART SERIES. THE LONELY POLE - A TWO PART MEGA NOVEL BY TAKERRA ALLEN!
We’ve all got dreams… How far are you willing to go for yours?
Baby, Nyema, Portia, and Rocsi couldn’t have any less in common than what meets the eye.
But under dire circumstances and through different walks of life, they all end up in the same place.
Dreamz, a seedy strip joint in the backstreets of Dirty Jerz, conceals some of the darkest secrets and holds captive the souls of many pretty girls lost.
In a day and age where the strip life is glamourized and celebrated, take a walk with four women who will tell the tale a bit differently.
Lost loves, broken hearts, dreams deferred, all in the name of the almighty dollar and it’s only a pop, twerk, and grind away.
But how far is too far, and when do you know you’ve gotten there? And even more important, how can you find your way back?
At the sad realization that the pole has no mercy, these women must come to grips with their reality.
The pole is cold, the pole is greedy, the pole is wicked, the pole is deceiving, the pole… is lonely.
We’ve all got dreams… How far are you willing to go for yours?
Baby, Nyema, Portia, and Rocsi couldn’t have any less in common than what meets the eye.
But under dire circumstances and through different walks of life, they all end up in the same place.
Dreamz, a seedy strip joint in the backstreets of Dirty Jerz, conceals some of the darkest secrets and holds captive the souls of many pretty girls lost.
In a day and age where the strip life is glamourized and celebrated, take a walk with four women who will tell the tale a bit differently.
Lost loves, broken hearts, dreams deferred, all in the name of the almighty dollar and it’s only a pop, twerk, and grind away.
But how far is too far, and when do you know you’ve gotten there? And even more important, how can you find your way back?
At the sad realization that the pole has no mercy, these women must come to grips with their reality.
The pole is cold, the pole is greedy, the pole is wicked, the pole is deceiving, the pole… is lonely.
- GenresRomance
374 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2014
About the author
Takerra Allen
25 books981 followersTakerra Allen was born in Jersey City, NJ and resides in Somerset, NJ. In addition to being an author, the 25 year old is the CEO of an all female Entertainment Company entitled Heaven Inc., and the half sister to the late renowned Tupac Shakur (sharing the same biological father, former Black Panther, William Garland).
Takerra and her business partner of Heaven Inc., have launched Angelic Script Publishing to give new edgy writers a chance to demonstrate their talent and to give readers and lovers of Contemporary Fiction, new and exciting books to fall in love with. Writing continues to be Takerra's first love however, and her work has been appraised by many veteran African-American writers.
Her first novel, Thicker Than Water, has become an underground success making it's way into mainstream recognition. Look forward to more works and projects from Takerra!
Takerra and her business partner of Heaven Inc., have launched Angelic Script Publishing to give new edgy writers a chance to demonstrate their talent and to give readers and lovers of Contemporary Fiction, new and exciting books to fall in love with. Writing continues to be Takerra's first love however, and her work has been appraised by many veteran African-American writers.
Her first novel, Thicker Than Water, has become an underground success making it's way into mainstream recognition. Look forward to more works and projects from Takerra!
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July 9, 2024
3.75 - the storyline was good; it had a lot of potential. There was so much going on at the end, that it felt rushed for me. It's cool to see TA's growth as a writer. If I rated the men in TA Land - Trip Fontane is realllllyyyy close to the bottom for me lol
August 16, 2026
✨Book Review✨
TA really took us THROUGH IT with The Lonely Pole Part Two.
Every single one of these women was tested in some way, and whew… some of these lessons came with a price.
Let’s start with Nyema.
Her story honestly broke my heart.
For her to throw her entire life away over a sorry-ass man like Bay was devastating to watch. The fact that she really believed this man was going to come back, choose her, and put their family back together after everything he had already done to her?
Girl…
WHY?!
And then to find out Tyra was pregnant AND had a ring on her finger?
Yeah, I understand why she snapped.
I just wish if she was going to crash out, Bay would’ve caught some of that energy too because he was the root of all of it.
What makes Nyema’s story so sad is how common it feels. Women pour so much of themselves into men who have already shown them they are not worth having, but the attachment is so deep that they keep chasing the version of the relationship they hoped for instead of accepting the one that actually exists.
Now she’s sitting in jail.
Her children are without their mother.
And Bay still wasn’t worth any of it.
That’s the part that really hurt.
Especially because her parents had stepped in, were helping her get back on her feet, and were trying to give her a real chance to rebuild her life.
I wish she had taken that opportunity and left Bay exactly where he belonged: in the past.
Then we have Rocsi.
I was SO happy to finally see her get away from Sheek’s sick ass.
After everything she endured, I also appreciated that she didn’t immediately jump into a relationship with Keys just because he felt safe.
She needed time to heal.
So when she finally opened herself up, poured her heart out, and discovered Keys was back with her ex?
Yeah… that hurt.
But I was so proud of Rocsi for walking away with her head held high and choosing her dreams instead of begging anyone to choose her.
That felt like real growth.
Portia also had to go through it before getting her HEA.
I knew that lie about dancing was eventually going to blow up in her face. There was no way she was going to keep that hidden forever.
What I appreciated, though, was Haz’s reaction.
Even though he was publicly humiliated by the truth, he never became cruel or overly disrespectful toward her.
And the way he eventually came back for his girl?
Super cute.
I’m really happy for them.
Now Portia DID piss me off when she saw that interaction between Baby and Sheek and didn’t immediately check on Baby or call her brother.
Girl…
What are we doing?!
Other than that, Portia is cool with me. 😂
Now…
BABY AND TRIP.
Let me gather myself.
Because if there was one person in this entire book who worked my LAST nerve, it was Trip Fontaine.
The crazy part is that I actually loved watching their relationship develop in this book.
Trip was WEAK for Baby.
That young girl had that grown man wrapped all the way around her finger.
Which is exactly why his reaction later pissed me off so badly.
You mean to tell me you love this girl THAT much, but the second somebody tells you something outrageous about her, you don’t even give her the benefit of the doubt?
Yes, Sheek had a recording.
I understand why it looked bad.
But to not even hear Baby out?
To not talk to her?
To treat her the way he did without allowing her to explain herself?
Nah.
There would’ve been no coming back from that for me.
And watching Baby go through everything that followed was heartbreaking.
Especially after the sexual assault.
Of course, I wish she had told someone what happened, but that’s so much easier to say from the outside looking in.
She was young.
She was traumatized.
She was ashamed.
And then the person she believed loved her abandoned her when she needed support the most.
So watching her turn to drugs was devastating, but sadly it also made sense.
She had been surviving one loss after another, and eventually she needed something to numb it.
Thank GOD for Rayshone.
That man is the real MVP of this story for me.
He truly saw Baby.
Not the dancer.
Not the girl making reckless decisions.
Not the image everybody else had created of her.
He saw HER.
And he refused to stand by and watch her completely lose herself to that lifestyle.
That kind of friendship was exactly what she needed.
I was so proud of Baby for eventually doing the hard work, getting herself together, and fighting to reclaim her life.
But her and Trip ending up together?
Yeah…
NO. 😂
TA can have that.
Because personally, I would’ve wished him well and kept it moving.
Overall, though, this second book was incredible.
TA took every one of these women and forced them to confront the consequences of their choices, their trauma, their relationships, and the ways they had been looking for love in places that were actively hurting them.
And that’s what I love about her writing.
She can give us something that looks like a story about strippers, fast money, messy relationships, and street life…
And then somehow turn it into a story about grief, self-worth, abuse, addiction, motherhood, friendship, survival, and learning when loving someone else is costing you too much of yourself.
Five stars.
But Trip?
Still ain’t shit. 😂
Book: The Lonely Pole part two
Author: Takerra Allen
Genre: Urban Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🥵🥵
Tropes: Strippers|
TA really took us THROUGH IT with The Lonely Pole Part Two.
Every single one of these women was tested in some way, and whew… some of these lessons came with a price.
Let’s start with Nyema.
Her story honestly broke my heart.
For her to throw her entire life away over a sorry-ass man like Bay was devastating to watch. The fact that she really believed this man was going to come back, choose her, and put their family back together after everything he had already done to her?
Girl…
WHY?!
And then to find out Tyra was pregnant AND had a ring on her finger?
Yeah, I understand why she snapped.
I just wish if she was going to crash out, Bay would’ve caught some of that energy too because he was the root of all of it.
What makes Nyema’s story so sad is how common it feels. Women pour so much of themselves into men who have already shown them they are not worth having, but the attachment is so deep that they keep chasing the version of the relationship they hoped for instead of accepting the one that actually exists.
Now she’s sitting in jail.
Her children are without their mother.
And Bay still wasn’t worth any of it.
That’s the part that really hurt.
Especially because her parents had stepped in, were helping her get back on her feet, and were trying to give her a real chance to rebuild her life.
I wish she had taken that opportunity and left Bay exactly where he belonged: in the past.
Then we have Rocsi.
I was SO happy to finally see her get away from Sheek’s sick ass.
After everything she endured, I also appreciated that she didn’t immediately jump into a relationship with Keys just because he felt safe.
She needed time to heal.
So when she finally opened herself up, poured her heart out, and discovered Keys was back with her ex?
Yeah… that hurt.
But I was so proud of Rocsi for walking away with her head held high and choosing her dreams instead of begging anyone to choose her.
That felt like real growth.
Portia also had to go through it before getting her HEA.
I knew that lie about dancing was eventually going to blow up in her face. There was no way she was going to keep that hidden forever.
What I appreciated, though, was Haz’s reaction.
Even though he was publicly humiliated by the truth, he never became cruel or overly disrespectful toward her.
And the way he eventually came back for his girl?
Super cute.
I’m really happy for them.
Now Portia DID piss me off when she saw that interaction between Baby and Sheek and didn’t immediately check on Baby or call her brother.
Girl…
What are we doing?!
Other than that, Portia is cool with me. 😂
Now…
BABY AND TRIP.
Let me gather myself.
Because if there was one person in this entire book who worked my LAST nerve, it was Trip Fontaine.
The crazy part is that I actually loved watching their relationship develop in this book.
Trip was WEAK for Baby.
That young girl had that grown man wrapped all the way around her finger.
Which is exactly why his reaction later pissed me off so badly.
You mean to tell me you love this girl THAT much, but the second somebody tells you something outrageous about her, you don’t even give her the benefit of the doubt?
Yes, Sheek had a recording.
I understand why it looked bad.
But to not even hear Baby out?
To not talk to her?
To treat her the way he did without allowing her to explain herself?
Nah.
There would’ve been no coming back from that for me.
And watching Baby go through everything that followed was heartbreaking.
Especially after the sexual assault.
Of course, I wish she had told someone what happened, but that’s so much easier to say from the outside looking in.
She was young.
She was traumatized.
She was ashamed.
And then the person she believed loved her abandoned her when she needed support the most.
So watching her turn to drugs was devastating, but sadly it also made sense.
She had been surviving one loss after another, and eventually she needed something to numb it.
Thank GOD for Rayshone.
That man is the real MVP of this story for me.
He truly saw Baby.
Not the dancer.
Not the girl making reckless decisions.
Not the image everybody else had created of her.
He saw HER.
And he refused to stand by and watch her completely lose herself to that lifestyle.
That kind of friendship was exactly what she needed.
I was so proud of Baby for eventually doing the hard work, getting herself together, and fighting to reclaim her life.
But her and Trip ending up together?
Yeah…
NO. 😂
TA can have that.
Because personally, I would’ve wished him well and kept it moving.
Overall, though, this second book was incredible.
TA took every one of these women and forced them to confront the consequences of their choices, their trauma, their relationships, and the ways they had been looking for love in places that were actively hurting them.
And that’s what I love about her writing.
She can give us something that looks like a story about strippers, fast money, messy relationships, and street life…
And then somehow turn it into a story about grief, self-worth, abuse, addiction, motherhood, friendship, survival, and learning when loving someone else is costing you too much of yourself.
Five stars.
But Trip?
Still ain’t shit. 😂
Book: The Lonely Pole part two
Author: Takerra Allen
Genre: Urban Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🥵🥵
Tropes: Strippers|
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 15, 2020
Pole dancer
Wowwww! The finale to this series was even better than part 1. Each female came with another story that wowed me and I didn’t think they would leave me speechless but they did. I love Trip and Baby so much but my God they had me on my toes. Nyema blew my mind the most I was so disappointed in here. Portia finally did some growing up and I’m happy she got someone to tell her about herself. Rocsi was my least fav but I’m happy she got herself together. This book showed the power of a man can either make or break you. I loved everything about this book definitely would recommend.
Wowwww! The finale to this series was even better than part 1. Each female came with another story that wowed me and I didn’t think they would leave me speechless but they did. I love Trip and Baby so much but my God they had me on my toes. Nyema blew my mind the most I was so disappointed in here. Portia finally did some growing up and I’m happy she got someone to tell her about herself. Rocsi was my least fav but I’m happy she got herself together. This book showed the power of a man can either make or break you. I loved everything about this book definitely would recommend.
November 6, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
June 20, 2016
APB Perspective Review:
When you discovered an author so talented you want to read their entire library.
Takerra Allen has got it right when you read stree-lit there should be a lesson learned, the people should come to the conclusion that time time can not be a long term goal and the women though not perfect should show depth and character. We should understand how they got to the place where the made the decision to do what they are doing, even though most people would think they are making the wrong decision. Baby's story does all of that, I understood why she chose to strip , I understood how she fell for the trap of the easy money. I understood how she went to her low point which pissed me off, but I understood. What I like most is that she did not stay down , she grew up. The two books in this series have all of the things you would expect from street-lit a sexy man Trap for Baby and Haz for Portia, . The is crime and revenge yes there is but this book is also about friendship and love . This book is good and I could not put it down until I read both books in the series.
When you discovered an author so talented you want to read their entire library.
Takerra Allen has got it right when you read stree-lit there should be a lesson learned, the people should come to the conclusion that time time can not be a long term goal and the women though not perfect should show depth and character. We should understand how they got to the place where the made the decision to do what they are doing, even though most people would think they are making the wrong decision. Baby's story does all of that, I understood why she chose to strip , I understood how she fell for the trap of the easy money. I understood how she went to her low point which pissed me off, but I understood. What I like most is that she did not stay down , she grew up. The two books in this series have all of the things you would expect from street-lit a sexy man Trap for Baby and Haz for Portia, . The is crime and revenge yes there is but this book is also about friendship and love . This book is good and I could not put it down until I read both books in the series.
April 1, 2023
Astounded
I honestly had my doubts that this story would have any type of favorable outcome. Whew I'm so glad Takerra Allen does what she does.
This was a wild ride that kept my blood pressure up.
I'm so glad I took the tune to read this. I'm not sure why I waited so long. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I honestly had my doubts that this story would have any type of favorable outcome. Whew I'm so glad Takerra Allen does what she does.
This was a wild ride that kept my blood pressure up.
I'm so glad I took the tune to read this. I'm not sure why I waited so long. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
July 30, 2026
Now why did this book make me cry?!?! This series hit a bit close to home but I really loved every bit of it. Stripping has been so glamorized on social media lately & this book speaks to how dark that shit can get.
March 22, 2025
Love and Life Lessons
This series was a very deep one and a very relatable story of women with dreams that can be blinded by the lights on some of the roads traveled to reach them!!!…
Sheek was the devil and his screams were music to my ears!!!…The audacity of him to think e was in a position to take what wasn’t offered to him or freely given to him!!!…
I was upset that Loc was not dealt with because he wa definitely playing both sides of that coin with Trip and Sheek!!!…
Baby was such a lost soul and her journey was one that has made her stronger and taught her acceptance!!!…She was wise beyond her years and blessed beyond measures because she had a friend that loved her enough to tell her where she was and what she needed!!!..I was sooo proud of her!!!…
Portia was definitely humbled by we better and I loved every minute of that conversation after she finally acknowledged that something may have happened to Baby in that VIP room!!!…I was also happy that Has returned and they were able to work their relationship out!!!…
Trip and his emotions had me confused, smiling and screaming at the same time!!!…A man on a mission and he made sure that helped 2 ppl by getting rid of one person!!!…I knew he was going to go back for Baby and I love the fire she brought to their union!!!…She opened his eyes to the way ppl can judge others for their choice when theirs is no different!!!…
Self discovery and peace is what Rocsi needed and exactly what she got!!…Sheek groomed her and broke her down and controlled her by threatening her!!…I was so happy for her!!!…
Nyema wanted love so bad and she ignored all the red flags and that led to her freedom being taken!!!…I’m sure just a Nyema learned a lesson, so did Bay, because he was the flame that started the fire!!!…
This series was a very deep one and a very relatable story of women with dreams that can be blinded by the lights on some of the roads traveled to reach them!!!…
Sheek was the devil and his screams were music to my ears!!!…The audacity of him to think e was in a position to take what wasn’t offered to him or freely given to him!!!…
I was upset that Loc was not dealt with because he wa definitely playing both sides of that coin with Trip and Sheek!!!…
Baby was such a lost soul and her journey was one that has made her stronger and taught her acceptance!!!…She was wise beyond her years and blessed beyond measures because she had a friend that loved her enough to tell her where she was and what she needed!!!..I was sooo proud of her!!!…
Portia was definitely humbled by we better and I loved every minute of that conversation after she finally acknowledged that something may have happened to Baby in that VIP room!!!…I was also happy that Has returned and they were able to work their relationship out!!!…
Trip and his emotions had me confused, smiling and screaming at the same time!!!…A man on a mission and he made sure that helped 2 ppl by getting rid of one person!!!…I knew he was going to go back for Baby and I love the fire she brought to their union!!!…She opened his eyes to the way ppl can judge others for their choice when theirs is no different!!!…
Self discovery and peace is what Rocsi needed and exactly what she got!!…Sheek groomed her and broke her down and controlled her by threatening her!!…I was so happy for her!!!…
Nyema wanted love so bad and she ignored all the red flags and that led to her freedom being taken!!!…I’m sure just a Nyema learned a lesson, so did Bay, because he was the flame that started the fire!!!…
May 7, 2020
The ladies of Dreamz are back! Things are finally starting to turn around for Nyema, but one bad decision and a crime of passion changes all of that...in the twinkling of an eye.
Portia is moving on, after grieving the loss of her husband. Finally, she has found someone who proves to that love is beautiful the second time around, until...the secret she’s been keeping has hit the gossip blogs.
Rocsi is tired of being number 2 to a man that uses her as a human punching bag. A chance acquaintance helps her to see that she deserves so much more.
Working at Dreamz has hardened Baby, and she’s fighting for Trip to commit to her. A series of events has led her down a road that no one saw coming, but somehow ends up giving her a beautiful outcome.
This book was a bit of a struggle for me, because the dark moments pulled me in. Once again, I applaud @bytakerraallen for tackling a lifestyle that many gossip about, but actually know very little. I recommend this series to all open-minded readers.
Portia is moving on, after grieving the loss of her husband. Finally, she has found someone who proves to that love is beautiful the second time around, until...the secret she’s been keeping has hit the gossip blogs.
Rocsi is tired of being number 2 to a man that uses her as a human punching bag. A chance acquaintance helps her to see that she deserves so much more.
Working at Dreamz has hardened Baby, and she’s fighting for Trip to commit to her. A series of events has led her down a road that no one saw coming, but somehow ends up giving her a beautiful outcome.
This book was a bit of a struggle for me, because the dark moments pulled me in. Once again, I applaud @bytakerraallen for tackling a lifestyle that many gossip about, but actually know very little. I recommend this series to all open-minded readers.
September 28, 2018
More than five stars!!!!!
I'm on an emotional rollercoaster...but I don't wanna get off!!! In my Vivian Green voice. This book had me screaming, crying, mad and thinking. Baby, Ny, Portia and Rocsi all went through so much but in life we all have curve balls thrown our way. Im so happy they had happy ending. Im going to miss my book husband's Trip and Haz. I hate to see this story end 😭
Great job Takerra!!!!
I'm on an emotional rollercoaster...but I don't wanna get off!!! In my Vivian Green voice. This book had me screaming, crying, mad and thinking. Baby, Ny, Portia and Rocsi all went through so much but in life we all have curve balls thrown our way. Im so happy they had happy ending. Im going to miss my book husband's Trip and Haz. I hate to see this story end 😭
Great job Takerra!!!!
January 10, 2015
The lonely pole...
Bravo, this is was a really good book. The plot was good, the character development was awesome, and the descriptions were on point. This book was everything I asked for and more. Good job Ms Tekerra Allen!
Bravo, this is was a really good book. The plot was good, the character development was awesome, and the descriptions were on point. This book was everything I asked for and more. Good job Ms Tekerra Allen!
September 15, 2026
A Cautionary Tale
The Lonely Pole 2 just goes to show how at the end of the day, we all just tryna survive and we’re doing our best to get by. Some do so by robbing banks and the like, others do so by turning to the pole. It doesn’t make them less worthy of love, friendship, happiness and joy.
These characters, however, do judge one another based on their career of choice and it deeply affects their relationships.
Portia became a stripper to get by with her daughter following the tragic death of her husband. When she finds love again with superstar boxer Haz and her true occupation comes out publicly (bc of course she hid it from him), he promptly kicked her out. It was heartbreaking for me as a reader to see her judged so horribly. Thank God he got it together by the end bc that pissed me off real bad.
Frickin Nyema and Bay, maaannnnn. I can’t believe she let her ain’t sh*t baby dad to lie to her like that AND she accepted it as truth full stop when he never gave evidence of being an integral man, then when the truth came out that he was never leaving Tyra (aka the woman he cheated with and left Nyema for in book 1) AND SHE WAS PREGNANT?! Nyema snapped. And it’s like…sis! You threw your whole life away for BAY?! JAIL?! The house your parents gifted you? YOUR CHILDREN?!?! It was so upsetting to read.
Then you got Baby and Trip. They’re definitely not couple of the year bc even to the end of the book, this n-ward is playing games and not being 100% truthful with Baby. But they overcame doubt, abandonment, SA (not between the two) and I guess that’s as good of an HEA they were gonna get! lol
Great series.
The Lonely Pole 2 just goes to show how at the end of the day, we all just tryna survive and we’re doing our best to get by. Some do so by robbing banks and the like, others do so by turning to the pole. It doesn’t make them less worthy of love, friendship, happiness and joy.
These characters, however, do judge one another based on their career of choice and it deeply affects their relationships.
Portia became a stripper to get by with her daughter following the tragic death of her husband. When she finds love again with superstar boxer Haz and her true occupation comes out publicly (bc of course she hid it from him), he promptly kicked her out. It was heartbreaking for me as a reader to see her judged so horribly. Thank God he got it together by the end bc that pissed me off real bad.
Frickin Nyema and Bay, maaannnnn. I can’t believe she let her ain’t sh*t baby dad to lie to her like that AND she accepted it as truth full stop when he never gave evidence of being an integral man, then when the truth came out that he was never leaving Tyra (aka the woman he cheated with and left Nyema for in book 1) AND SHE WAS PREGNANT?! Nyema snapped. And it’s like…sis! You threw your whole life away for BAY?! JAIL?! The house your parents gifted you? YOUR CHILDREN?!?! It was so upsetting to read.
Then you got Baby and Trip. They’re definitely not couple of the year bc even to the end of the book, this n-ward is playing games and not being 100% truthful with Baby. But they overcame doubt, abandonment, SA (not between the two) and I guess that’s as good of an HEA they were gonna get! lol
Great series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 23, 2020
That pole is the addiction!!
This was an amazing story of how life sometimes throws you into who you never thought you'd be. So many people look down on strippers and how low degrading they seem to be. That pole brings out an addiction that most never knew they had. I have always said even the person with the biggest self esteem could be found on that lonely pole. The next time you go to a strip club or if you ever go, you just might be staring at the next first lady of the white house, an attorney, Dr or professional athlete in the making. Money or like there of seems to be very common in this story and in real life. I've never entertained being a stripper but I truly admire the hustle And if my body looked like some of there's naturally that's taking home money like that WHO knows. Very good read, with an incredible storyline and characters.
This was an amazing story of how life sometimes throws you into who you never thought you'd be. So many people look down on strippers and how low degrading they seem to be. That pole brings out an addiction that most never knew they had. I have always said even the person with the biggest self esteem could be found on that lonely pole. The next time you go to a strip club or if you ever go, you just might be staring at the next first lady of the white house, an attorney, Dr or professional athlete in the making. Money or like there of seems to be very common in this story and in real life. I've never entertained being a stripper but I truly admire the hustle And if my body looked like some of there's naturally that's taking home money like that WHO knows. Very good read, with an incredible storyline and characters.
October 8, 2019
Dreamzp
I enjoyed the continuing saga of Baby and the other exotic dancers. The title captures the essence of the book. While on display for a room full of people they feel lonely as the swing on the pole. There were things that happened in the book that were predictable. There were also things that I didn't really see coming. I did not care for all the song lyrics. I understand that music goes hand in hand with dancing. I feel like the story was wrapped up in a way that there was not anything left for you to
worry about. There were no loose ends. I was ultimately happy about the way the story ended. I even got choked up a little
I enjoyed the continuing saga of Baby and the other exotic dancers. The title captures the essence of the book. While on display for a room full of people they feel lonely as the swing on the pole. There were things that happened in the book that were predictable. There were also things that I didn't really see coming. I did not care for all the song lyrics. I understand that music goes hand in hand with dancing. I feel like the story was wrapped up in a way that there was not anything left for you to
worry about. There were no loose ends. I was ultimately happy about the way the story ended. I even got choked up a little
July 12, 2022
OMG
Part 2 definitely took you on a rollercoaster ride
There was twists and turns you did not see coming that kept you turning the pages
All the ladies did have dreams and while the pole was a means to an end
Some endings were unexpected
But there were lessons to be learned through out the story
Trip and Baby find their truth by the end as do the other ladies
Takerra wrote this story so we could feel their pain, anguish, happiness, and love
She did an excellent job with both parts and you will not be disappointed
We should try not to judge what people do for a living because we never know what lead them to it
Great job
Will be reading more of your catalog
Part 2 definitely took you on a rollercoaster ride
There was twists and turns you did not see coming that kept you turning the pages
All the ladies did have dreams and while the pole was a means to an end
Some endings were unexpected
But there were lessons to be learned through out the story
Trip and Baby find their truth by the end as do the other ladies
Takerra wrote this story so we could feel their pain, anguish, happiness, and love
She did an excellent job with both parts and you will not be disappointed
We should try not to judge what people do for a living because we never know what lead them to it
Great job
Will be reading more of your catalog
June 25, 2023
Reviewing both books in one because they don’t really separate and 2 couldn’t be read in isolation.
It’s a good story following four girls and their reasons for working in a strip club. It’s a good read but also depressing, every time someone’s happy you’re just waiting for things to fall apart. I was on edge through both books waiting for the inevitable from Sheek that made the two books a difficult read.
A round about HAE.
The layout of the writing is hard to get used. With no separation the timeline jumps and left me confused for a few sentences every so often trying to figure out what changed.
It’s a good story following four girls and their reasons for working in a strip club. It’s a good read but also depressing, every time someone’s happy you’re just waiting for things to fall apart. I was on edge through both books waiting for the inevitable from Sheek that made the two books a difficult read.
A round about HAE.
The layout of the writing is hard to get used. With no separation the timeline jumps and left me confused for a few sentences every so often trying to figure out what changed.
April 11, 2026
Rayshone was Baby’s true friend. He was really end game. He loved her unconditionally. He made sure she was straight even though she treated him like trash. Trip was not a good MMC. He was a user. He could have been got Baby out of that strip club. He wasted poor Tika’s time and put her life in jeopardy for a lick. She was a good woman who deserved better. She coulda went to jail behind him. He choked baby up and put her out cause of his fragile masculinity. She spiraled and almost died. So maybe the MMC could have been more desirable. Good story though.
January 26, 2018
Speechless
Wonderful wonderful job by Takerra. I’m late to read this but it was right on time. So many lessons to be learned in this series. Lots of humbling experiences and lies exposed. I felt bad for Nyeema because I saw it coming. It’s only so much we can take. Baby broke me down too. This book has me feeling like I need therapy. I was really happy with the entire book. I will definitely be investing in all of her work.
Wonderful wonderful job by Takerra. I’m late to read this but it was right on time. So many lessons to be learned in this series. Lots of humbling experiences and lies exposed. I felt bad for Nyeema because I saw it coming. It’s only so much we can take. Baby broke me down too. This book has me feeling like I need therapy. I was really happy with the entire book. I will definitely be investing in all of her work.
July 20, 2025
omggg i’m so glad I decided to read part 2 right after, it definitely was better than part 1. this was my first novel by this author and I plan to read more. giiirl, this story was such a rollercoaster, had me going through so many emotions!!! I could have kept reading though, I would have loved for the story to continue going with their positive lifestyles and I needed to know more with Baby and Trip…i’m feining 🫢😂
September 7, 2019
This book was so good! I said earlier that even though this author was really good, she must not believe in happy endings. But I got one in this book!...and it was needed. This is one of the best authors I’ve read from. Picked up one book to try and I’ve been reading every book on Kindle Unlimited all week. Very good author. Great, captivating stories each and every one of them 😊
January 7, 2020
Wow
Things got way deeper in this second installment. Baby was fighting so many internal battles. Trip is fighting himself on his love for Baby. This book makes you take a look at the darker side of what so many people glamorize. The toll it takes on these girls and how easy it is to lose yourself in that world. It was an amazing read. Very emotional
Things got way deeper in this second installment. Baby was fighting so many internal battles. Trip is fighting himself on his love for Baby. This book makes you take a look at the darker side of what so many people glamorize. The toll it takes on these girls and how easy it is to lose yourself in that world. It was an amazing read. Very emotional
June 1, 2020
The journey that Baby was on turned sour all of a sudden. I thought she would hit some bumps but not as big as the bump she ran into. At least she had a good friend that saw fit to help. Porshe finally came down off her high horse. I was so happy to see Rocsi taking steps in the right direction but Nyema! She was heartbroken so I ain't judging her. I loved this series & this ending.
July 15, 2024
Dreamers!
The wrap up to this two part book series showcased dreams shattered, delayed and rebirthed. And although everyone didn't get an HEA, they're all definitely on the path to something better. Dreamz was just a detour and the pole a means of finding their way. For Baby, Nyema, Portia and Rocsi it's only up from here!
The wrap up to this two part book series showcased dreams shattered, delayed and rebirthed. And although everyone didn't get an HEA, they're all definitely on the path to something better. Dreamz was just a detour and the pole a means of finding their way. For Baby, Nyema, Portia and Rocsi it's only up from here!
September 13, 2026
TA been the goat
To come across such an early book by Takerra Allen and still be as blown away by her writing as I am with the current stuff is truly remarkable. What a loaded group of characters with so much drama and so many twists, but I’m truly pleased with how it all wrapped up.
To come across such an early book by Takerra Allen and still be as blown away by her writing as I am with the current stuff is truly remarkable. What a loaded group of characters with so much drama and so many twists, but I’m truly pleased with how it all wrapped up.
December 19, 2017
Page Turner
This was a great sequel. I was so into this book I couldn't finish my work. I was so shocked at the turn of events but was so glad things turned out great for some anyway. This was a amazing series, strongly recommend.
This was a great sequel. I was so into this book I couldn't finish my work. I was so shocked at the turn of events but was so glad things turned out great for some anyway. This was a amazing series, strongly recommend.
June 11, 2019
Ugh
I really didn't want this to end at all . I wanted to read about some lil trips running around and all. But overall this book was bomb . 10 STARS and I'm so happy everyone got away from DREAMZ !
I really didn't want this to end at all . I wanted to read about some lil trips running around and all. But overall this book was bomb . 10 STARS and I'm so happy everyone got away from DREAMZ !
April 25, 2020
Awesome
Baby,baby,baby poor thing. Oh how my heart ached for her in this book. she lost her way as so mAny of us women do. Allowing things that are so mundane to distract us from reaching our goals and finding out who we are as women. Trip well I love him but there were times I wanted to punch him for his he handled Baby. Glad for the ending and another well painted picture with words.
Baby,baby,baby poor thing. Oh how my heart ached for her in this book. she lost her way as so mAny of us women do. Allowing things that are so mundane to distract us from reaching our goals and finding out who we are as women. Trip well I love him but there were times I wanted to punch him for his he handled Baby. Glad for the ending and another well painted picture with words.
July 8, 2020
Dreams
An interesting perspective on the way decisions are made to accomplish dreams and the circumstances that push people to those decisions. The characters are so complexed and the way Takerra Allen tells their story made me root for them. Part 1 & 2 are must reads!
An interesting perspective on the way decisions are made to accomplish dreams and the circumstances that push people to those decisions. The characters are so complexed and the way Takerra Allen tells their story made me root for them. Part 1 & 2 are must reads!
March 4, 2021
Good read !
Wow these 4 ladies was all battling their own demons some came out on top while some didn’t . I hate Nyema outcome wish she would’ve put more focus on herself and kids . So sad what happen to Baby but I’m glad she got a happy ending and the rest of the girls
Wow these 4 ladies was all battling their own demons some came out on top while some didn’t . I hate Nyema outcome wish she would’ve put more focus on herself and kids . So sad what happen to Baby but I’m glad she got a happy ending and the rest of the girls
November 22, 2023
Well done!
Trip pissed me off. He was a darn thief and had the nerve to judge Baby. Sheep aka Sheek got some real deserved torture. Baby, Rocsi , and Portia prevailed. Read This Book. You’ll thank me later.
Trip pissed me off. He was a darn thief and had the nerve to judge Baby. Sheep aka Sheek got some real deserved torture. Baby, Rocsi , and Portia prevailed. Read This Book. You’ll thank me later.
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