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Owned By A Ruthless Brooklynaire: A BBW Kidnap To Lovers Romance
Jream Luna
What would you do when helping a friend turns out to be a permanent punishment for you? Yep, only my good deed would have bad consequences. I just graduated from NYU with a master’s in cybersecurity and coding and wanted to celebrate with my people, only to find myself snatched up off the streets of NYC and heading to God knows where. This is what I get from slipping from my security details, again. But nothing could prepare me when I reached my destination—that looked more like my final destination. Observing the watchful eyes of my captor—who has a mysterious and deadly allure that I’m drawn to—I know that I’m caught up in a world of power, money, and ever-present danger, so this is no ordinary cartel ransom. No, far from it. And this point is made even clearer once a deal is brokered between my suitor and my family. What in the hell have I gotten myself into?
Krown Belafonte
After the death of my parents and becoming a ward of the state, I’m rescued from that hellhole when my uncle finds me in a Brooklyn orphanage and then severely, savagely, and sinfully trains me to take my rightful royal place as the king of Jamaica. I was already a coldhearted, Brooklyn jawn but his training turns me into a stone-cold, mentally-ill, ruthless Brooklynaire that rules Brooklyn and Jamaica with an iron-fist, fear, wealth, and power. In my world, trust is a rare asset and loyalty can be bought and sold. With my shoddy and ominous past, no one will ever get too close to make me lose focus. Until her. The thief. And one look is all it takes to know that she is mine. When the penalty for stealing is death, how do I keep her for myself?
What would you do when helping a friend turns out to be a permanent punishment for you? Yep, only my good deed would have bad consequences. I just graduated from NYU with a master’s in cybersecurity and coding and wanted to celebrate with my people, only to find myself snatched up off the streets of NYC and heading to God knows where. This is what I get from slipping from my security details, again. But nothing could prepare me when I reached my destination—that looked more like my final destination. Observing the watchful eyes of my captor—who has a mysterious and deadly allure that I’m drawn to—I know that I’m caught up in a world of power, money, and ever-present danger, so this is no ordinary cartel ransom. No, far from it. And this point is made even clearer once a deal is brokered between my suitor and my family. What in the hell have I gotten myself into?
Krown Belafonte
After the death of my parents and becoming a ward of the state, I’m rescued from that hellhole when my uncle finds me in a Brooklyn orphanage and then severely, savagely, and sinfully trains me to take my rightful royal place as the king of Jamaica. I was already a coldhearted, Brooklyn jawn but his training turns me into a stone-cold, mentally-ill, ruthless Brooklynaire that rules Brooklyn and Jamaica with an iron-fist, fear, wealth, and power. In my world, trust is a rare asset and loyalty can be bought and sold. With my shoddy and ominous past, no one will ever get too close to make me lose focus. Until her. The thief. And one look is all it takes to know that she is mine. When the penalty for stealing is death, how do I keep her for myself?
153 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 15, 2025
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May 17, 2025
Wow speechless
This book started out crazy from page one the drama was real. Jream just couldn’t catch a break family secrets. Jream and Krown started out unconventional but love grew and there bond became real and solid. Jamilia has drama too but kurrency was just what she needed.
This book started out crazy from page one the drama was real. Jream just couldn’t catch a break family secrets. Jream and Krown started out unconventional but love grew and there bond became real and solid. Jamilia has drama too but kurrency was just what she needed.
June 10, 2025
You did your big one Talehia!
Oooooh! I love when the unlovable finds their person. Yes, crown is a bit obsessed, crazy, maniacal, but he loves his Jream. The ending has me craving more. This book was great from the literal first sentence. You did your big one Talehia!
Oooooh! I love when the unlovable finds their person. Yes, crown is a bit obsessed, crazy, maniacal, but he loves his Jream. The ending has me craving more. This book was great from the literal first sentence. You did your big one Talehia!
June 21, 2025
damn
Ik something was gon happen, they always wanna run off and now somebody gotta save them 🤣🤣. Don’t worry he coming
Ik something was gon happen, they always wanna run off and now somebody gotta save them 🤣🤣. Don’t worry he coming
July 3, 2025
Y’ALL AND THESE CLIFFHANGERS 🙄
I’M SO GLAD I DON’T HAVE TO WAIT ON BOOK TWO, LBVVS.
THE WAY KURENCY DESCRIBED TASHA, IT SCREAMED SHE’S THE OPS, SO WHAT HE FOUND DIDN’T SURPRISE ME 🤷🏽♀️
I’M THINKING ERIC BATS FOR THE OTHER TEAM AVA’S WAS USING JAMILA TO HIDE HIS SECRET LIFE. HIS BIH AZZ NEEDS TO BE HANDLED CAUSE IT’S JUST SPRING ABOUT HIM
MARIO DESERVED WHAT HE GOT AND THEN SOME🤬🤬🤬
JREAM LIL CRAZY AZZ WAS MY GIRL UNTIL SHE PULLED THAT CHILDISH ISH IN THE END AND NOW I BET SHE’S REGRETTING LEAVING HER MAN AND PHONE BEHIND. THE THINGS SHE WENT THROUGH AT THE HANDS OF MARIO TOOK ME BACK TO MY CHILDHOOD AND I LEGIT SHE’D DONE TEARS WHEN SHE WAS TELLING HER SISTER WHAT SHE WENT THROUGH 💔😢
IT’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT RENZO AND XYLEEK THAT DON’T SIT RIGHT WITH ME
KROWN😍! HE CRAZY AZZ JUST DOES IT FOR ME. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW MUCH BLOOD HE SHEDS WHEN HE FINDS OUT SOMETHING HAPPENED TO HIS JREAM
THEY’RE SO MANY OPS IN THEIR CIRCLE
I’M SO GLAD I DON’T HAVE TO WAIT ON BOOK TWO, LBVVS.
THE WAY KURENCY DESCRIBED TASHA, IT SCREAMED SHE’S THE OPS, SO WHAT HE FOUND DIDN’T SURPRISE ME 🤷🏽♀️
I’M THINKING ERIC BATS FOR THE OTHER TEAM AVA’S WAS USING JAMILA TO HIDE HIS SECRET LIFE. HIS BIH AZZ NEEDS TO BE HANDLED CAUSE IT’S JUST SPRING ABOUT HIM
MARIO DESERVED WHAT HE GOT AND THEN SOME🤬🤬🤬
JREAM LIL CRAZY AZZ WAS MY GIRL UNTIL SHE PULLED THAT CHILDISH ISH IN THE END AND NOW I BET SHE’S REGRETTING LEAVING HER MAN AND PHONE BEHIND. THE THINGS SHE WENT THROUGH AT THE HANDS OF MARIO TOOK ME BACK TO MY CHILDHOOD AND I LEGIT SHE’D DONE TEARS WHEN SHE WAS TELLING HER SISTER WHAT SHE WENT THROUGH 💔😢
IT’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT RENZO AND XYLEEK THAT DON’T SIT RIGHT WITH ME
KROWN😍! HE CRAZY AZZ JUST DOES IT FOR ME. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW MUCH BLOOD HE SHEDS WHEN HE FINDS OUT SOMETHING HAPPENED TO HIS JREAM
THEY’RE SO MANY OPS IN THEIR CIRCLE
May 23, 2025
Couldn’t put it down
Wow Krown had me shocked. He really showed up and showed out. His craziness was so funny to me. From the beginning he seemed like the one that couldn’t be tamed but the whole time he just needed someone to challenge him! I love how Jream came in and changed his mindset minus his obsession with her. She needed someone to step for her whether she believed it or not. I hope that they can get things right. Jamila needed the same thing and I hope Kurrency sticks to it. I have a feeling it will be a long road for them before they can get it right! I can’t wait for the next read because that ending had me guessing and intrigued!
Wow Krown had me shocked. He really showed up and showed out. His craziness was so funny to me. From the beginning he seemed like the one that couldn’t be tamed but the whole time he just needed someone to challenge him! I love how Jream came in and changed his mindset minus his obsession with her. She needed someone to step for her whether she believed it or not. I hope that they can get things right. Jamila needed the same thing and I hope Kurrency sticks to it. I have a feeling it will be a long road for them before they can get it right! I can’t wait for the next read because that ending had me guessing and intrigued!
October 19, 2025
An ok read that came with slick mouth characters, but typical drama. I was intrigued by the blurb. I liked that the FMC was grown with an intelligent degree. Cyber Security is a part of Computer Science, a degree heavy in top sciences and computer languages. I was pumped to see a FMC like this but Jream acted real immature and ditzy a lot. I liked our MMC. My only issue is he felt like OTT MMC mold and not like a grown hard-core mature man. The jokes feel very Instagram-heavy. The conflicts didn't feel smooth along with sole of the transitions. But I did finish. I'm a sucker for an insta-love/lust story and forced/fake marriage contract.
September 1, 2025
This book was great!
I loved this book and one thing Krown wasn't playing about was Jream! I'm glad they started to actually have feelings for each other. These families are something else and all have secrets! This book will have you laughing, sad, and frustrated but overall it was great! Kurrency was like Krown when it comes to not playing when it comes to their people because he went and got Jamila with the quickness! I hate Jream decided to go find Krown and saw what he had going on because now something had happened to her! Can't wait to see what happens next.
I loved this book and one thing Krown wasn't playing about was Jream! I'm glad they started to actually have feelings for each other. These families are something else and all have secrets! This book will have you laughing, sad, and frustrated but overall it was great! Kurrency was like Krown when it comes to not playing when it comes to their people because he went and got Jamila with the quickness! I hate Jream decided to go find Krown and saw what he had going on because now something had happened to her! Can't wait to see what happens next.
October 2, 2025
Very good read
This compelling narrative delves into the intertwined lives of Krown and Jream, two individuals who share the profound experience of navigating tumultuous childhoods. Their shared history adds depth to their connection, creating a poignant backdrop for their story. As Kurrency and Jamila anxiously hope that external challenges, particularly potential legal complications, do not disrupt their relationship, the text hints at a complex and emotionally charged journey.
This compelling narrative delves into the intertwined lives of Krown and Jream, two individuals who share the profound experience of navigating tumultuous childhoods. Their shared history adds depth to their connection, creating a poignant backdrop for their story. As Kurrency and Jamila anxiously hope that external challenges, particularly potential legal complications, do not disrupt their relationship, the text hints at a complex and emotionally charged journey.
May 23, 2025
🔥🔥🔥🔥
This was fire. I love me some Krown and Jream and Kurrency and Jamila. I don’t understand why she didn’t want him to unalive her uncle especially if he hurt her or why she even thought that he wouldn’t retaliate. I need Kurrency to figure shit out with that Tasha hoe and I hope he didn’t bring her into his business and if they do have evidence I hope he don’t turn fed. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
This was fire. I love me some Krown and Jream and Kurrency and Jamila. I don’t understand why she didn’t want him to unalive her uncle especially if he hurt her or why she even thought that he wouldn’t retaliate. I need Kurrency to figure shit out with that Tasha hoe and I hope he didn’t bring her into his business and if they do have evidence I hope he don’t turn fed. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
July 24, 2025
I’m Stressed……
Jream so used to stuff popping off that she’s numb to it which is absolutely wild but ok. Now as soon as you let a certified maniac know your darkest secret…..you really expect him to not be a certified maniac about you 🤔 you knew that boy was gone handle that as soon as you told him idk why you thought otherwise but go off babe. Now I need the next one because who don’t snatched you up again and you better go make up with my boy 🤭
Jream so used to stuff popping off that she’s numb to it which is absolutely wild but ok. Now as soon as you let a certified maniac know your darkest secret…..you really expect him to not be a certified maniac about you 🤔 you knew that boy was gone handle that as soon as you told him idk why you thought otherwise but go off babe. Now I need the next one because who don’t snatched you up again and you better go make up with my boy 🤭
August 6, 2025
Not sure if that title is correct!
This novel was a really good read. I'm not so sure Krown
owned Jream. I think it was more like, the heroine owned the hero. Krown is a true apha male. He fell hard at first sight and stood on everything that spoke "I will kill you". The author put together a really interesting book. The plot was like other urban romances, but the situations flowed original and top-notch.
This novel was a really good read. I'm not so sure Krown
owned Jream. I think it was more like, the heroine owned the hero. Krown is a true apha male. He fell hard at first sight and stood on everything that spoke "I will kill you". The author put together a really interesting book. The plot was like other urban romances, but the situations flowed original and top-notch.
February 21, 2026
👁️👁️🍿🍷!
Uh oh! Smh, jream bein all dramatic and nw she in a bd spot, her own uncle and she get mad because krown and her dad gave him consequences for his actions 🤦🏾♀️. Jamilia poor thang cnt catch a brake, but her and kurrenci love is pure, i like tht for them. I knew it was smethin up wit tasha, a broad askin questions smelled like the she was law🤦🏾♀️, bout to get book2! ✌🏾!
Uh oh! Smh, jream bein all dramatic and nw she in a bd spot, her own uncle and she get mad because krown and her dad gave him consequences for his actions 🤦🏾♀️. Jamilia poor thang cnt catch a brake, but her and kurrenci love is pure, i like tht for them. I knew it was smethin up wit tasha, a broad askin questions smelled like the she was law🤦🏾♀️, bout to get book2! ✌🏾!
May 16, 2025
🔥🔥🔥
Mannn you did not disappoint at all! Jream attitude is what I loved about her. And then here comes Krown and for him to be so disconnected and dangerous he kept me laughing, especially when he found his Suga (Jream) and it kept me flipping right on through this book! Can’t wait till part 2
Mannn you did not disappoint at all! Jream attitude is what I loved about her. And then here comes Krown and for him to be so disconnected and dangerous he kept me laughing, especially when he found his Suga (Jream) and it kept me flipping right on through this book! Can’t wait till part 2
May 18, 2025
Good 1st Part
It started out slow, but I picked it quickly. Krown was very unhinged, but I love it. Jream just couldn’t catch a break, the family secrets. Jamilia and Kurrency, I'm looking forward to them. Jream and Krown relationship started out as an arrangement but quickly turned into love. Jream made me mad at the end, but I hope she's safe.
It started out slow, but I picked it quickly. Krown was very unhinged, but I love it. Jream just couldn’t catch a break, the family secrets. Jamilia and Kurrency, I'm looking forward to them. Jream and Krown relationship started out as an arrangement but quickly turned into love. Jream made me mad at the end, but I hope she's safe.
May 21, 2025
Satisfied Reader
The Grim Reaper is what they should call him. Jream is now believing whatever Krown said he gon do it will happen. I’m so happy Jamila got away but will she be free and happy. Eric is a bih and Kurrency about to see the smoke he asked for. Jream running away know Krown got a tracker in her pearl😂😂😂. I can’t wait to see what happens in part 2
The Grim Reaper is what they should call him. Jream is now believing whatever Krown said he gon do it will happen. I’m so happy Jamila got away but will she be free and happy. Eric is a bih and Kurrency about to see the smoke he asked for. Jream running away know Krown got a tracker in her pearl😂😂😂. I can’t wait to see what happens in part 2
May 25, 2025
Too good
I'm from Brooklyn too And we like juicy stuff like this girl Please don't make me wait too long for this to be continued because this is too good I mean I read the whole book in 1 setting now you need to just come on up with the rest of this the series so I could finish this story
I'm from Brooklyn too And we like juicy stuff like this girl Please don't make me wait too long for this to be continued because this is too good I mean I read the whole book in 1 setting now you need to just come on up with the rest of this the series so I could finish this story
May 27, 2025
Love it 😍
Jream definitely was the calm to Krown. She kept him from shedding blood, and behind his suga he was ready to paint the town red. Kurrency is just what Jamila needed. Eric is crazy but Kurrency is one to be tested, especially behind his unborn and its mother. Ready for season 1 episode 2 😂
Jream definitely was the calm to Krown. She kept him from shedding blood, and behind his suga he was ready to paint the town red. Kurrency is just what Jamila needed. Eric is crazy but Kurrency is one to be tested, especially behind his unborn and its mother. Ready for season 1 episode 2 😂
May 30, 2025
I was hooked from the first few pages
This book needs to be a show or movie or something. I was hooked from the first few pages. Jream, Krown, Kurrency, and Jamila have me rooting for them and wondering what will happen next. I love how it's the perfect balance of a fast love story, mafia drama, secrets, and the unknown of what's to come.
This book needs to be a show or movie or something. I was hooked from the first few pages. Jream, Krown, Kurrency, and Jamila have me rooting for them and wondering what will happen next. I love how it's the perfect balance of a fast love story, mafia drama, secrets, and the unknown of what's to come.
August 8, 2025
I ate this up. This book is perfect for the girlies who love an unhinged mmc. When I tell you Krown is missing a couple marbles but he don’t play bout Jream. Tropes include grumpy/sunshine, kidnapping, and arranged marriage. Lighthearted but may also be triggering for some people. Would definitely recommend.
May 17, 2025
Loved it
Omg this book was good I love Krown he crazy but he love him some Jream. Jream needs to get it together she love Krown a promise was broken but it probably wasn’t his fault. Jamilia & Kurrency I think they will make a cute couple.
Omg this book was good I love Krown he crazy but he love him some Jream. Jream needs to get it together she love Krown a promise was broken but it probably wasn’t his fault. Jamilia & Kurrency I think they will make a cute couple.
May 18, 2025
I don’t know who did it or why, but that was a very big mistake. Krown is already not wrapped too tight, but when it comes to Jream there’s no understanding. One of those ski masks he keeps on deck will be needed.
As for Kurrency and his finding, I’ll see how it plays out in part 2.
As for Kurrency and his finding, I’ll see how it plays out in part 2.
May 22, 2025
Great read
Omg my boy bout to shut the city down his sugar has been kidnapped. Krown don't play an now they bout to act up he is crazy.. Kurrency went an got his woman lets see how this turns out. I don't understand why she mad the Krown bout to handle her nasty uncle... cant wait for pt 2. I wish they can handle the gdad he is a piece of work.
Felicia
Omg my boy bout to shut the city down his sugar has been kidnapped. Krown don't play an now they bout to act up he is crazy.. Kurrency went an got his woman lets see how this turns out. I don't understand why she mad the Krown bout to handle her nasty uncle... cant wait for pt 2. I wish they can handle the gdad he is a piece of work.
Felicia
May 22, 2025
Loved this book from being to end. I like the way it came together at the end. Krown and Jream was a mess together but I love it for them. Now Jamila and Kurrency I need more of. I need a back story in Eric cause he don’t seem right in the head. I am waiting for part 2
May 31, 2025
confusing storyline
The storyline with the sister and friend threw everything off. There isn’t info or in depth explanation on any of these characters and their relationships,just small little snippets waiting to be finished. It just didn’t flow 😒
The storyline with the sister and friend threw everything off. There isn’t info or in depth explanation on any of these characters and their relationships,just small little snippets waiting to be finished. It just didn’t flow 😒
June 3, 2025
We gone fight sis
Why you gotta end it like that. I need the next part now!!! That ain't right. You only endnsubpar books like that now I gotta find something to read til the next one get here lol
Why you gotta end it like that. I need the next part now!!! That ain't right. You only endnsubpar books like that now I gotta find something to read til the next one get here lol
June 7, 2025
REALLY!!!
This book had me hooked from the first page. Them Ms. Talehia, you had the nerves to say" to be continued." That is so wrong. But I will forgive you if you do not wait too long for part 2.😆 All jokes aside, this is the bomb. Good Job and Congratulations👏
This book had me hooked from the first page. Them Ms. Talehia, you had the nerves to say" to be continued." That is so wrong. But I will forgive you if you do not wait too long for part 2.😆 All jokes aside, this is the bomb. Good Job and Congratulations👏
July 26, 2025
Krowns Jream
This was an okay book book and storyline. Jream really gets on my nerves. She doesn’t listen and is always making rash decisions. I’m not saying don’t have a backbone but just chill sometimes. On to the next book hopefully Jream and Kurrency are good.
This was an okay book book and storyline. Jream really gets on my nerves. She doesn’t listen and is always making rash decisions. I’m not saying don’t have a backbone but just chill sometimes. On to the next book hopefully Jream and Kurrency are good.
August 1, 2025
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Must Read. Ms Talehia does it every time. She truly a queen of the pen. She did not disappoint just delivered every time. You must read the book, you will not be disappointed.
Must Read. Ms Talehia does it every time. She truly a queen of the pen. She did not disappoint just delivered every time. You must read the book, you will not be disappointed.
September 18, 2025
Good storyline
The storyline is very interesting and intriguing. It just didn’t flow well. It felt like missing parts or things were skipped not in a it will be revealed later kind of way. It still is a good story and I’m ready to book 2.
The storyline is very interesting and intriguing. It just didn’t flow well. It felt like missing parts or things were skipped not in a it will be revealed later kind of way. It still is a good story and I’m ready to book 2.
September 24, 2025
Funny and romantic
When Jream will release. Her beast again. They're a match made from Jah. Book one full with action,this is a page turner. Purchase both books at once. She WA t disappoint you.
When Jream will release. Her beast again. They're a match made from Jah. Book one full with action,this is a page turner. Purchase both books at once. She WA t disappoint you.
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