Smiling Face, Heart of Hate

by Jai Ellis

***This series will contain multiple, unrelated books with a common theme, the envy that's hidden behind the smiling face of someone that you trust. Since the books are not related they can be read in any order that you choose.***
On the night of his senior prom, Brian’s dreams of going off to college on an academic scholarship are shattered in an instant. His girlfriend Dior is just as devastated as he is, but when she discovers that she knows the man that is responsible for Brian’s injuries, she has a tough decision to make.
Does she do whatever it takes to see that the culprit is brought to justice, or does she forgive and forget? The perpetrator is, after all the boyfriend of her best friend Breeze, who knows that it was all an unfortunate accident.
The friends try to work things out without the police, but it isn’t easy. While Breeze is on top of the world, Dior feels like her and Brian’s lives are spiraling into an endless black hole. Unable to accept the fact that Breeze gets to live happily ever after while she’s reminded of what could have been, Dior becomes increasingly jealous of her best friend.
The green-eyed monster inside of Dior has been awakened and she results to actions that she’d never dreamed herself capable of. Will she hurt her best friend in order to make herself feel better? Will she do something that she’ll later regret?
Follow these friends as their relationship goes from one of love to one of hate. In the end, will their friendship stand the test of time or will one friend go too far?

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First published March 11, 2013

About the author

Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1988, Jai Ellis didn't make her debut into the literary world until 2012. Growing up in the typical inner-city neighborhood full of drug dealers and drop outs, Jai aspired to be more than her environment. She always loved being read to from an early age, which eventually led to her love of writing. During her middle school years, Jai discovered her talent for writing through her love of reading. Pulling her inspiration from the likes of Sister Souljah, Shannon Holmes, K'wan and others, Jai began to realize that she had a knack for storytelling herself. Thus sending her into an imaginative and sensational world of characters where her sometimes controlling nature wasn't a problem because the characters' lives were hers to piece together however she saw fit.
She was however cautious of who she presented her work to, and for a long time only shared her writings with close friends and family, who encouraged her to continue down her literary path. When tragedy struck, with the loss of a close friend, Jai was left emotionally crippled, and for a few years after his death she lost her passion to write. After sorting through the pieces and pulling herself back together, Jai found her drive again and with a new attitude, and an insignia to honor her lost friend, she came back stronger than ever. Finally letting go of the past, she pushed forward and introduced the world to "Money Over Errythang" and "Abused Authority", releasing both titles in July 2012.
Now, relocated to a small town in Iowa, Jai is hard at work penning many novels. She has already produced works such as "Money Over Errythang 2", "Heaven Can't Wait", and the "Embezzled Trust" series. But, Ms. Ellis isn't quite done just yet, and has countless other scorching, gripping, unforgettable, and addictive tales to weave that will leave you wanting another dose. When Jai isn't writing she can be found enjoying her other love, music, as well as researching topics on orca whales in captivity.
Although she now has 8 titles under her belt, Jai still considers herself to be a newcomer and is still learning and growing as an author. While she enjoys writing urban fiction she is also looking forward to trying her hand at other genres in the near future.
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Reviews

[Charmaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I started reading this book I thought it could be made into a sitcom. I loved how this author created the dialogue between the characters. I don't want to give the story away but this book is a page turner, I couldn't put it down. I read it in two days. I look forward in reading more from this author.

[Crystal Mccune · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is excellent! From beginning to end I couldn't put it down! Some of the things that happened in this book you wouldn't believe! How could something that seemed so right go so wrong! I simply love it & can't wait for book 2!