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Breakfast With A Gangsta: An Urban Novel

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Life had been nothing but cold for Haze Money—fresh out the feds, hungry for a come-up, and laser-focused on one rebuilding his father’s empire. The Chicago streets he once ruled don’t feel the same, but the grind? That’s all he knows. Ruthless, calculated, and untouchable, Haze moves like a man with nothing to lose. His heart is locked up tighter than his cell ever was, and distractions? He ain't got time for that.

Until one random morning flips his whole world upside down.

Milan Mellow stopped believing in love a long time ago. A man who
can’t make up his mind keeps her tied up in a situationship that ain't leading nowhere, but breaking free feels just as pointless. Love ain't in the cards for her—so she focuses on stacking her paper, working her shift, and keeping her circle tight. No expectations. No disappointments.

Then, over breakfast, a stranger changes everything.

He calls himself a gangster, but Milan sees more than that. There’s a story behind his eyes, a danger in his silence, a past that clings to him like shadows. And Haze? He ain't the type to chase, but something about Milan makes him want to break every rule he's ever lived by.

The chemistry is instant. Unshakable. But the past never stays buried, and in a city where loyalty is everything, love is the biggest gamble of all. When jealousy, betrayal, and old secrets come creeping in, Haze and Milan will have to decide—do they fight for what they’re building, or let the weight of the streets tear them apart?

Because sometimes, the most dangerous thing ain't the game.
It’s taking a chance on love.

"Breakfast with a Gangsta" by Bianca Marie—A raw and gripping African American romance where love and survival go hand in hand.

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Published February 23, 2025

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Profile Image for Sonya Davis.
Author 60 books16 followers
March 2, 2025
SPOILER ‼️

I thought this was a standalone 😡Now I have to wait a year for parts 2 and 3 probably. With that being said, this was so good but I’m p’d. I hate when characters do dumb ish🙄🙄🙄 Why would Rickey get in the car with Q? Why would Milan take her behind to the lake house with Shawn and his family? Why, why why😫 Why would she sleep with him after practically begging Haze for a commitment. I am so triggered. I hope we don’t have to wait too long for the next part🙏🏾
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562 reviews88 followers
March 3, 2025
Idk man, was it jam-packed with drama? Yes. But it wasn’t good drama or sensible, well-placed drama.

Basically, we’re in a love triangle + family secrets situation, and it was all very predictable to me. By the halfway point, I already had an idea of what was coming. Sure, the agent stuff was a twist, but everything else gave Scooby-Doo easy-to-solve mystery.

I’ve also been struggling with unnecessary love triangles. I already hate them, but if the author can make it justified or make me feel like, okay, I see why this is happening, cool. But don’t give us a love triangle just because the FMC lacks boundaries and common sense. It just feels like page filler, and lately a lot of authors been using this formula and it doesn’t hit.

Sorry, but don’t write an FMC who allegedly has sense and is tired of the back and forth, only for her to spend the entire book doing the back and forth. Like, it makes me want everyone to pass away by the end because why are you making your life difficult for no real reason? Gunna and Ricky story line was okay I just hated what happens to our girl in the end. Honestly both of them got the short end of the stick
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1,121 reviews3 followers
June 19, 2025
Meh..

The end was good, but the couples were trash. They just throwing the L word around when it’s just lust all around. These couples couldn’t get it together in the talking stage, how are they saying the L words so quick. I was scrunching my face up anytime someone mentioned they loved the other because how. Yall been off course since day 1. No foundation. Hopefully the relationship is built better in book 2 and the love is felt through the pages. Right now, it’s nothing but something the author wrote, it’s not felt through the pages…
204 reviews2 followers
March 13, 2025
Must Read!!!!!

Whew chile this is scandalous as hell. Now it was somewhat predictable to me because I was so into the damn book to the point I started putting the pieces to the puzzles together quickly. The plot twist will keep you on the edge of your seat. Milan father being in prison and her mother deciding motherhood was over for her. Left Milan heartbroken. I believe dealing with Shawn and his trifling way's was a way for Milan to connected to her father and feel like she had a family being that Shawn father Dexter and Milan father Scar was supposedly best friends. However Milan father serving life in prison have deep hate and animosity towards Dexter. When Haze talked about his OG homie in prison. I already knew who he was talking about. When Haze got out of prison. He didn't have no family. His father and two brothers were murdered while he was serving his time and his mother was supposedly kidnapped, held for ransom and murdered when he was only a baby but he did have his best friend Gunna. Haze came out on a mission to reclaim what used to be his father but he was also out for revenge. When Haze visited his OG Homie "Malik" in prison. I already had put two and two together. Haze was smitten with Milan but Milan was still trying to get Shawn out of her system. She wanted Haze too but Shawn had this toxic pull on her. Oftentimes people think since share the same womb. They'll end up close. That was not the case with Ricky and Rosey. Rosey was a trifling, bitter, jealous dead beat hoe ass mess and Ricky had to take on the responsibility and raise her twin sister kids while Rosey was running around allowing Akron to pimp her out and beat on her. Ricky truly did love and raised her niece and nephew like they were her own to the point them babies thought she was their mother. Rosey come around seething with envy towards Ricky trying to throw up the fact she birth them children when her scandalous ass don't have a leg to stand on when it comes to being a parent. Sharday was a loud mouth, ratchet hoodrat. I don't see how Gunna dealt with her but I was glad he left her alone. Ricky was a better fit for him but I knew Shardy wasn't going to let them be great. Gunna and Ricky had drama coming from every angle. Ricky should've take heed when Rosey threatened her. Ricky embarrassed Rosey and Akron when she whooped Rosey ass. Q was pissed after Gunna whooped his ass and fired him for disrespecting Ricky. Sharday was pissed because Gunna dropped her like a bad habit. I hope Gunna fire every barber in his shop after Sharday came in there with her two brothers causing a scene. Not nobody in that shop help Gunna when he was attacked. Ricky got caught slipping. She should've known not to get in the truck with Q. Milan should've listened to Ricky when she told her she was playing a dangerous game between Haze and Shawn. The way this ended. Secret from Haze past was revealed, he found out he was being used by Malik, and Milan broke his heart lying. Somebody is not going to make it out of that lake house alive and I don't blame Haze if he aired the whole house out for playing with his emotions and intelligence.
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506 reviews10 followers
April 3, 2026
I really like how the author tied up all those loose ends in the end of the book. There was so much going on at times-Ricky and her situation with her sister Rosey, Milan in her love triangle with Haze and Shawn, Gunna and Sharday and their drama-it was definitely a lot at times. Too much at times, if I'm being honest.

However, all of these little things are all connected and seeing it all come together in the end...MASTERPIECE! All the little niggling questions I had while reading were expertly tied up with a cliffhanger that's going to have me running for the next book, ASAP!

Although I really did love some of the twists the ending revealed, some parts of it didn't quite make sense. For example, two of the characters turn out to be federal agents, but the shit they were doing was shit that I'm sure even the FBI would be like "what in the FUCK are yall doing?" so I didn't really buy that explanation. Also, I'm sorry, I couldn't stand Milan. She pissed me off first of all for messing around with the son of the man who her father hates. Dexter is her god-father, yet he never took care of Milan the way he should have with his partner going to jail for LIFE because he refused to snitch on him. Why would you want to be messing around with his son? And she was a completely brainless bird, she went wherever the wind blew and she irritated me the entire book. Ricky by far was my favorite character; she was a down ass bitch, loved her kids, and would be reader to fuck some shit up no matter where, or who it was. The way the book ended had me saying a prayer for my girl, because it's looking like she bit off more than she could chew...

All in all, great book. I was riveted, sucked in almost immediately, and besides a couple of characters I couldn't stand, this was a great book, and I can't wait to read the second one.




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633 reviews4 followers
September 6, 2026
Drama

The storyline is packed with so much of drama. Sometimes, it's better to allow things to play out, instead of looking for it. Haze was told to leave what occurred to his family alone, in the past, but he didn't listen to the warning, now everything has fallen apart.

Poor Gunna, Sharday has mental issues, and he should really leave her alone... she's doing entirely too much. Gunna is a good man, and she was told the honest truth, however, she didn't accept the truth, now she is the victim?

Rosey is a lost cause. How could you treat not only your twin, but the sister that stepped up to raise your kids, like that? I really hope that Rosey gets what's coming to her. She doesn’t anyone, and she deserves to suffer.

I'm so over Milan and Shawn. Shawn is selfish and he wants his cake and to eat it too. Milan should want better and she should be tired of the same ish. Sometimes what's familiar isn't always the best thing for you.
869 reviews3 followers
March 9, 2025
Breakfast With A Gangsta

Unbelievably, a mind puzzler that keeps adding stacks…
Revenge through a big homie scheme has showed Haze that trust is scandalous…
Lying to cover her tracks has shown Milan that she’s not settled…
Leaving a child’s life to continue with another family is treacherous…
Ricky is learning that her taking care of her sister’s responsibility comes at a cost
Sharday is playing with fire because she’s jealous and petty…

Will Gunner recover…
Will Ricky be rescued…
Will Milan be able to be the one that was missed…
Will Rosen learn to do right by her kids…
Will Haze allow anyone in after these scandals…
106 reviews1 follower
May 27, 2025
wow! this book is off the hook!!!!

There is so much to unpack with book. First, I love the story, and can’t wait to start book 2. Milan needs to get her act together and do some soul and spirit searching. She needs to be in someone chair sorting out some deep rooted stuff. I love how Gunna is trying to love Rickey and Rosie, Q and Akron… Those snakes need needs to be dealt with ASAP. Gunna is going to lose his mind once he finds out they took her. Malik is wrong on so many levels for what he did! Bianca, you did your big one with book 1! Definitely a must read… Off to book 2
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362 reviews9 followers
May 5, 2025
I give this like a 3.5. It was a great read despite it being predictable and dragging at certain points of the story. The ending was jam-packed. So I guess it's onto the next book to see what happens next. I don't really have any favourite characters. But I think Milan is stupid. She's just as confused as Shawn and Haze. And Ricky and her twin sister are irritating. That storyline felt drawn out but I hope we get some clarity on what happened between them in the next book.
91 reviews
September 27, 2025
Secrets and betrayal

This was a good read. The name of this book should’ve been Secrets, Lies and Betrayal because no one in Haze and Milan circle knew how to tell the truth. Man how is Ricky going to get out of her mess. If she does I hope she takes care of her issue where it can never hurt her or the children again. Will Gunn crash out about her? Can’t wait to read the next book.
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26 reviews2 followers
March 3, 2025
A Read !

This,book was not what I was expecting, but I mean it in a good way' the title will threw me off, and the story blew me away, I don't like to give away what will happen in the books I read, but I will sat this, Read The Book man!!!! You won't be disappointed and you will be surprised, I need part 2 ,and more books like this, okay bye
630 reviews1 follower
April 27, 2025
I love Haze

I love Haze’s character. I hope he doesn’t go too far. I’m worried for Ricky because her sister and that crew are devils. Milan is a bit annoying; she should know Shawn ain’t changing. Malik is a manipulative devil. Yeah he helped Haze but he could have just told him what’s up.
272 reviews
May 22, 2025
we got action

It was really slow at first trying to build the characters it was a lot going on all at once to where it was confusing but once the pieces started to piece together it picked up. The best part of the book was the last couple of chapters. Those made me give a 5 star review
1,363 reviews10 followers
May 31, 2025
Geesh

Whew talk about drama & relationships, baby this is the series for you! I haven't read Bianca Marie in a minute, but baby..... I'm so glad that I starter this series, the characters really have some issues from lack of family, love, respect and loyalty! I feel for Haze and Gun a both facing some challenges though different!
133 reviews2 followers
June 1, 2025
whew,,,

This is my first time reading one of Bianca Marie books and it was off the chain. It’s been a while since I read a book so well written and held my interest throughout the book. I enjoyed how the characters were portrayed together. I did not see that shit coming with Malik. I hope Poor Haze can find some peace and happiness.
872 reviews2 followers
June 10, 2025
Unspoken truth

This book was amazing, honestly I didn’t think it was gonna be this good at the game but pick up and tell you, Shaun, Malik, their mother and the girlfriend are all full of shit. Well, not Haze because he’s been lied too all his life but the plot is just getting good because although Hayes lost his siblings, he also have son with the lost mother and his enemy
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1,146 reviews5 followers
July 11, 2025
great read

I loved this Haze is my kinda guy tonight and tuff don’t take no stuff lol .
I’m all seriousness this was a really good story a hidden clue i discovered and turned out to be exactly what I thought… if ur looking for and exciting romance tale this one fits the description…
Happy reading
1,477 reviews13 followers
July 28, 2025
Can’t Rock With It

I tried but it has to make sense to me. It starts off with Ricky saying she’s struggling but pulling in $1500 a night in tips. Do the math, even if she only worked 3 nights a week, that’s $4500 a week and $18,000 a month. How is she struggling???Then Milan was dumb and sad. Everyone is woest me. I just couldn’t do it!
368 reviews1 follower
August 19, 2025
Good read!!!

I thought I wasn't going to like this book. I loved it. I believe I've read something by this author before. Let me say Ms. Bianca you wrote a winner right here. I can't hardly wait to get into the next part cause it got to be on fire. I see the sparks now (lol) calling my name. Lata
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880 reviews14 followers
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February 28, 2025
A must-read

I'll tell you what, this storyline is so darn toxic. The drama, the secrets,the lies, and betrayals. With all of that toxic energy, you'd think that was enough,yet when what's done in the dark comes to the light, who will be left standing. A guaranteed page turner.
762 reviews3 followers
March 1, 2025
Good Read

Even though I enjoyed the read I must admit it got a little boring from time to time. I thought this was a standalone only to recently find out its a 3 book series. I'll just wait until it's complete before reading more.
66 reviews3 followers
March 10, 2025
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

What can I say about secrets lies and chess moves. Great story well written without grammatical errors. I can't wait for the outcome. This is definitely a must read!
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677 reviews9 followers
March 21, 2025
Whoa...

That's just too much for anybody to have to go thru. I don't know what Haze is going to do, but I know what I would do in that situation. I wonder how Milan feels to have been with brothers. Let me get into part 2...
1,177 reviews4 followers
May 1, 2025
WTF

Miss ma'am I need you to report to this here review. You just ran my blood pressure up with this plot twist. I kinda felt that Malik was Milan's dad but everything else got my mouth wide open. This is the wildest plot twist that I've ever read.
Profile Image for Syretta Hines Adams.
2,443 reviews5 followers
May 14, 2025
Well I be damned..
This is definitely a sh%t show.
Why Keesa???
I'm kinda pissed with Milan she knows Shawn is trash but at the same time Gunna should have spoke up. And that funky ssa Sharday, Rosey and Q. I'm ready for part 2.
52 reviews3 followers
June 9, 2025
Omg I really enjoy this book. I laughed for almost 3 minutes I don’t know why I found it funny at the barbershop the lady embarrassed him then he got stomped out . The way the fight scene was explained I couldn’t stop laughing I can’t wait to reading part 2
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Carmen Isabish.
253 reviews3 followers
October 21, 2025
What!!

Lawd I'm so confused but at the same time I understand the storyline lol. I guess it's the plot twist that got my jaw hung open. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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4,226 reviews
March 1, 2025
somebody

Somebody come read this book! If I have to go through this so do you. The way this book just stressed me out. Got me scared to even read part 2.
Profile Image for Helen L.Williams.
774 reviews13 followers
March 5, 2025
What a story this was a set up out of this world all this time you thought your mom was dead and she is a Fed and Anne murderer.Can’t wait until next book.
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6 reviews
March 6, 2025
I love the book, finished it in two days. Just sad I didn’t finish hearing about Ricky & Gunna. For some reason I thought I was going to find out one of them was pregnant.
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