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Devious: A Tisha Ariel Nikkole Novel #3
Deception.
Sex trafficking.
Hiding from a killer.
When journalist Tisha Ariel Nikkole takes on a new job as an investigative reporter she's thrilled with her work until...
Her assignment involves investigating Shout, her former boyfriend, for sex trafficking...
Struggling with issues of love, lust and loyalty because of her prior relationship with Shout, Tisha has to remain hidden and safe from a killer who wants her dead.
Shout refuses to accept no for an answer and just wants his girl back--even if that means hiring someone to follow her. Will he learn the truth about her new life?
Meanwhile, Juicy is hiding out in Miami creating a new identity for herself and a new life based on a web of lies. Will she be caught by her own deception?
Everybody is hiding something. But, who will pay the most when their truths to come to light?
Sex trafficking.
Hiding from a killer.
When journalist Tisha Ariel Nikkole takes on a new job as an investigative reporter she's thrilled with her work until...
Her assignment involves investigating Shout, her former boyfriend, for sex trafficking...
Struggling with issues of love, lust and loyalty because of her prior relationship with Shout, Tisha has to remain hidden and safe from a killer who wants her dead.
Shout refuses to accept no for an answer and just wants his girl back--even if that means hiring someone to follow her. Will he learn the truth about her new life?
Meanwhile, Juicy is hiding out in Miami creating a new identity for herself and a new life based on a web of lies. Will she be caught by her own deception?
Everybody is hiding something. But, who will pay the most when their truths to come to light?
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 8, 2014
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About the author
Yasmin Shiraz
17 books61 followersYasmin Shiraz is the author of The Blueprint for My Girls as well as The Blueprint for My Girls in Love. She is an empowerment speaker and program developer who has delivered programs and keynotes based on her books.
She is the author of the ALA's Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers selection, Retaliation. She has spoken at over 100 colleges nationwide on topics such as empowerment, black history and hip hop culture.
She is an award winning film director as her film, Can She Be Saved? won 4 film awards including Best New film.
When not writing books, she produces documentaries for her company, Still Eye Rise Films.
She is the author of the ALA's Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers selection, Retaliation. She has spoken at over 100 colleges nationwide on topics such as empowerment, black history and hip hop culture.
She is an award winning film director as her film, Can She Be Saved? won 4 film awards including Best New film.
When not writing books, she produces documentaries for her company, Still Eye Rise Films.
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July 11, 2016
I received a copy from the author for my honest review.
Tisha Ariel Nikkole aka TANK is at it again. She's taken off her entertainment journalism hat and put on a investigating journalist hat. Her new job has dangers her old one didn't and the story she's investigating is on human trafficking. After breaking up with Shout, moving to D.C. & starting a new career she's focused on making a difference.
Shout a reconnected with his dad and the groupies he left alone in the past. Shaking my head. Tisha is on his mind and he's trying to find her even as he reverts back to old ways.
Juicy is back after shooting Jordan and she's met a sexy benefactor who rescued her from death.
Every Tisha Ariel Nikkole book is good and picks up from the last. While each has its own unique storyline. Tisha and Shout have become friends I haven't seen recently that I can't wait to catch up with.
Tisha Ariel Nikkole aka TANK is at it again. She's taken off her entertainment journalism hat and put on a investigating journalist hat. Her new job has dangers her old one didn't and the story she's investigating is on human trafficking. After breaking up with Shout, moving to D.C. & starting a new career she's focused on making a difference.
Shout a reconnected with his dad and the groupies he left alone in the past. Shaking my head. Tisha is on his mind and he's trying to find her even as he reverts back to old ways.
Juicy is back after shooting Jordan and she's met a sexy benefactor who rescued her from death.
Every Tisha Ariel Nikkole book is good and picks up from the last. While each has its own unique storyline. Tisha and Shout have become friends I haven't seen recently that I can't wait to catch up with.
November 9, 2014
This is not only fast paced, but well paced as well, among long scenes with conflicts, there are short excerpts of Tisha's and Shout's work respectively, giving the reader a glimpse of what makes them special.
While Tisha and Shout's story are the main love story in the book, we also have Boom, Sydney, Jordan and Juicy. This book gives the low down on the cutthroat world of music industry, and nothing is what it seems.
The book is riddled with insecurities, particularly Shout's since he has been a victim of several fraud: women trying to have his babies. Tisha's world is rocked when she meets Shout for real, courtesy of their mutual friend and PR guy Boom.
Overall, love the grandness of it all, I wouldn't be surprised if Shout is real, and that is good. Some messages are good: do not judge a rapper by the cover of a gossip magazine, always check for truth, stand for what you believe in. But bullying is a no- no and might get you in big trouble, like Jordan.
While Tisha and Shout's story are the main love story in the book, we also have Boom, Sydney, Jordan and Juicy. This book gives the low down on the cutthroat world of music industry, and nothing is what it seems.
The book is riddled with insecurities, particularly Shout's since he has been a victim of several fraud: women trying to have his babies. Tisha's world is rocked when she meets Shout for real, courtesy of their mutual friend and PR guy Boom.
Overall, love the grandness of it all, I wouldn't be surprised if Shout is real, and that is good. Some messages are good: do not judge a rapper by the cover of a gossip magazine, always check for truth, stand for what you believe in. But bullying is a no- no and might get you in big trouble, like Jordan.
November 30, 2014
As I have mentioned in other reviews of Ms. Shiraz's work, she knows how to tell a story that keeps you, not only interested but guessing. Devious was no different. This book was absolutely amazing. We finally get to see just what kind of person Shout's pop is, we knew he was no good, we just didn't know how deep it ran. There is some type of closure to the Jordan murder, but it won't be what you expect. It's so much better than what I expected. As I was reading, I had a lot of "didn't see that coming" moments. I was hoping for a happy ending for Shout and Tisha, but I was not disappointed with the ending. Can you say bombshell at the end??? I can' t wait for the next installment to see how it all plays out.
August 28, 2022
Good book.
March 10, 2015
Devious Indeed"..
Traumatized by the turmoil surrounding Shout and his rap career Tisha flees her former fiance and starts anew in Washington DC working as an investigative reporter for the Federal Government. However her new position thrusts her right back towards Shout when she's assigned to a trafficking case involving underage girls that has ties to Shout's newly opened night club. Convinced that the man she planned on marrying couldn't be involved in such shady dealings Tisha is willing to jeaporadize her life to prove his innocence.
Disheartened by Tisha's disappearance Shout tries to focus on his career but can't until he gets some answers from the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. With both Shout and Tisha seeking out each other for different reasons the eventual reunion is complicated at best. Complications that will leave readers wondering will Shout and Tisha ever reconcile.
Yasmin Shiraz does an excellent job revitalizing her former characters with a new plot that goes deeper then the will they or won't they storyline. Sub plots featuring Juicy, Santana and Jordan's brother Eli all assist the novel in moving forward. Devious lives up to its title with an ending that was rather perplexing to put it mildly. I'm unsure as to just how I want Tisha and Shout's story to end but I'm thoroughly invested to the whatever ending Yasmin delivers.
Final Rating 3.75 Stars
Delonya Conyers
ARC Book Club Inc.
Traumatized by the turmoil surrounding Shout and his rap career Tisha flees her former fiance and starts anew in Washington DC working as an investigative reporter for the Federal Government. However her new position thrusts her right back towards Shout when she's assigned to a trafficking case involving underage girls that has ties to Shout's newly opened night club. Convinced that the man she planned on marrying couldn't be involved in such shady dealings Tisha is willing to jeaporadize her life to prove his innocence.
Disheartened by Tisha's disappearance Shout tries to focus on his career but can't until he gets some answers from the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. With both Shout and Tisha seeking out each other for different reasons the eventual reunion is complicated at best. Complications that will leave readers wondering will Shout and Tisha ever reconcile.
Yasmin Shiraz does an excellent job revitalizing her former characters with a new plot that goes deeper then the will they or won't they storyline. Sub plots featuring Juicy, Santana and Jordan's brother Eli all assist the novel in moving forward. Devious lives up to its title with an ending that was rather perplexing to put it mildly. I'm unsure as to just how I want Tisha and Shout's story to end but I'm thoroughly invested to the whatever ending Yasmin delivers.
Final Rating 3.75 Stars
Delonya Conyers
ARC Book Club Inc.
February 15, 2015
Its Not Over Yet
Looking for twist,secrets, drama, lie, and murder. Devious is the book to read its the third book in the Tisha Ariel Nikkole but if you don't read the others book, this one will have you wanting to know what the hell. Characters you love to hate, want to strangle, and feel sorry for. I can't wait till the next installment, Tisha Ariel Nikkole King , AKA "Tank" is not the lady to be dishonored.
Looking for twist,secrets, drama, lie, and murder. Devious is the book to read its the third book in the Tisha Ariel Nikkole but if you don't read the others book, this one will have you wanting to know what the hell. Characters you love to hate, want to strangle, and feel sorry for. I can't wait till the next installment, Tisha Ariel Nikkole King , AKA "Tank" is not the lady to be dishonored.
April 22, 2015
The action continued in part 3, Devious, as Tisha found herself in the midst of a dangerous situation while trying to serve justice. I felt even though Tisha & Shout continued to have love for each other, they had a problem coming together on 1 accord. This novel, like the previous 2, was well written & a great reading page turner.
December 5, 2015
Great read. very fast paced. Tisha & shout still just can't get it right but hopefully love will win in the end
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