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Busted
Some betrayals don’t stay buried. Especially when war hits the block.
Daja chose love over loyalty—and crossed a line you don’t come back from. Now she’s living on borrowed time, caught between the man she left and the one she ran to.
But in a world where every move is watched and every promise comes with a price, trust can turn deadly… and the past don’t ever stay in the past.
In Book 2 of the Blood in Blood Out series, Busted is a gritty, explosive urban thriller where love cuts deep… and revenge cuts deeper.
Daja chose love over loyalty—and crossed a line you don’t come back from. Now she’s living on borrowed time, caught between the man she left and the one she ran to.
But in a world where every move is watched and every promise comes with a price, trust can turn deadly… and the past don’t ever stay in the past.
In Book 2 of the Blood in Blood Out series, Busted is a gritty, explosive urban thriller where love cuts deep… and revenge cuts deeper.
98 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2025
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August 6, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️ /5
He. Just. Doesn’t. Miss.
I received this arc and finished it in one sitting. Couldn’t put it down!
Busted is more action than anything. Daja is dealing with the consequences of her decisions torn between her past and present. Torn between always feeling like she’s a pawn.
We meet some new characters in Busted whom one you will absolutely hate…. Well, I did anyways.
The curtain is pulled to see a more vulnerable side of Ice. A look at how he cares/loves Daja.
Reign is hurt. He isn’t over Daja. But he also isn’t over the disloyalty. Someone is going to pay.
You thought it was a War in Down Low? Well the war just begins in Busted. It’s still Blood vs Crips. Love, loyalty it’s tested.
There’s a Showdown lingering around the corner….. The steaks are high.
Some of my favorite quotes throughout this one
“Love don’t stop bullets. It don’t stop whispers”
“Glocks. Clips. A burner. Gloves. Everything folded neat, like death got a dress code”
“But her? She make it worth fightin’ through the mess. Even if she don’t believe it right now”
🌶️🌶️ /5
He. Just. Doesn’t. Miss.
I received this arc and finished it in one sitting. Couldn’t put it down!
Busted is more action than anything. Daja is dealing with the consequences of her decisions torn between her past and present. Torn between always feeling like she’s a pawn.
We meet some new characters in Busted whom one you will absolutely hate…. Well, I did anyways.
The curtain is pulled to see a more vulnerable side of Ice. A look at how he cares/loves Daja.
Reign is hurt. He isn’t over Daja. But he also isn’t over the disloyalty. Someone is going to pay.
You thought it was a War in Down Low? Well the war just begins in Busted. It’s still Blood vs Crips. Love, loyalty it’s tested.
There’s a Showdown lingering around the corner….. The steaks are high.
Some of my favorite quotes throughout this one
“Love don’t stop bullets. It don’t stop whispers”
“Glocks. Clips. A burner. Gloves. Everything folded neat, like death got a dress code”
“But her? She make it worth fightin’ through the mess. Even if she don’t believe it right now”
August 13, 2025
Okay now I know most of y’all are Team Ice but be so for real right now REIGN WAS HAAAAAWT AND absolutely OWNED every inch of that book.
I don’t do spoiler reviews and not too much I can say since this is a fairly short read. We are back with Daja our FMC former Blood member turned Crip with Ice one of the MMC in crip compounds living life, surviving. Dodging shady dangerous exes and risky moves being made in the chess board.
Then there is my man Reign imo the main MMC, your for revenge. He’s methodical, strategic, a planner and though you think he’s stone cold is he really?
The only way to know for sure is to check out Down low book 1 and Busted book 2. Both were 5 ⭐️ reads for me and this book was more split then spice for me so I’m gonna give it. 2🌶️
Highly recommend these books and Deandre’s books in general!
I don’t do spoiler reviews and not too much I can say since this is a fairly short read. We are back with Daja our FMC former Blood member turned Crip with Ice one of the MMC in crip compounds living life, surviving. Dodging shady dangerous exes and risky moves being made in the chess board.
Then there is my man Reign imo the main MMC, your for revenge. He’s methodical, strategic, a planner and though you think he’s stone cold is he really?
The only way to know for sure is to check out Down low book 1 and Busted book 2. Both were 5 ⭐️ reads for me and this book was more split then spice for me so I’m gonna give it. 2🌶️
Highly recommend these books and Deandre’s books in general!
August 11, 2025
I can’t believe that you did this to me AGAIN!!! Why in the world would you end book 2 in another MAJOR cliffhanger?!?! Blood In Blood Out: Busted was so FREAKING GOOD!!! It had my heart racing and pounding like crazy! Daja girl I don’t know what you are doing but we need to help and save you out of this mess! WTH with Reign are you now starting to realize that you are really in love with her?!?! Idk how I’m feeling about ICE?!?! This book just made me have so many mixed emotions again! Now I need book three! Thank you again Deandre Kralevic for putting me in this wild and exciting roller coaster of a book series!
August 13, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Busted by Deandre Kralevic picks up right where Down Low left off—and somehow turns up the heat even more. This sequel is a nonstop ride of action, raw emotion, and impossible choices, where every decision could mean losing the people you love or the respect you’ve fought to earn.
Set against the real-life tensions between Bloods ❤️ and Crips 💙 this story dives deeper into the emotional weight of loyalty, power, and trust. Daja is at the center of it all, torn between her past with Reign and her present with Ice. She’s walking a tightrope between love and loyalty—and the weight of one decision changes everything.
In true DeAndre fashion, Busted had me completely locked in—and now I’m begging for book 3. If you love emotionally charged urban love stories with grit, heat, and heart, Busted is a must-read.
Busted by Deandre Kralevic picks up right where Down Low left off—and somehow turns up the heat even more. This sequel is a nonstop ride of action, raw emotion, and impossible choices, where every decision could mean losing the people you love or the respect you’ve fought to earn.
Set against the real-life tensions between Bloods ❤️ and Crips 💙 this story dives deeper into the emotional weight of loyalty, power, and trust. Daja is at the center of it all, torn between her past with Reign and her present with Ice. She’s walking a tightrope between love and loyalty—and the weight of one decision changes everything.
In true DeAndre fashion, Busted had me completely locked in—and now I’m begging for book 3. If you love emotionally charged urban love stories with grit, heat, and heart, Busted is a must-read.
August 12, 2025
If you haven't yet explored the works of Deandre Kralevic, what are you waiting for? Stop sleeping on this talented author and grab his books ASAP!
This is the second installment in the incredible "Blood in Blood Out" series that explores the dynamics between Bloods and Crips. The story centers on Daja, Ice, and Reign. In the first book, we learn that Daja is in love with two men—one is a Blood, and the other is a Crip. The rivalry between them is intense. Daja has been living with Ice, but Reign has a plan. He believes he's one step ahead in this game of chess, but soon realizes he has met his match.
Will Daja and Ice make it through? Does the King of Blood fall? Who is really pulling the strings, and who will survive to see another day?
I started as Team Ice and am still Team Ice, but will Reign win me over?
This is the second installment in the incredible "Blood in Blood Out" series that explores the dynamics between Bloods and Crips. The story centers on Daja, Ice, and Reign. In the first book, we learn that Daja is in love with two men—one is a Blood, and the other is a Crip. The rivalry between them is intense. Daja has been living with Ice, but Reign has a plan. He believes he's one step ahead in this game of chess, but soon realizes he has met his match.
Will Daja and Ice make it through? Does the King of Blood fall? Who is really pulling the strings, and who will survive to see another day?
I started as Team Ice and am still Team Ice, but will Reign win me over?
August 6, 2025
Another amazing book! This is Book 2 in the Blood In Blood Out series.
It picks right up from the first one Down low! And boy are you taken on another crazy thrilling ride! Loyalty is tested even further, love is put to the test and can you actually get a happily ever after and run from your past?
Daja made her bed and is force to lay in it but isn’t as dumb as we all thought. She knows she can’t escape her past and eventually it comes back to bite her.
I’ve is on guard at all times as he has to not only because he stole the Blood King’s girl but his OG doesn’t trust her one bit!
Reign isn’t done with anything! He hasn’t forgive and definitely will never forget! He has a vendetta and will fulfill it soon!
I was drawn in soooo deep! I need more answers. It’s hot, thrilling, the vengeance, the loyalty, love trust and betrayal! You find it all in this series. Hands down an incredible series!!
It picks right up from the first one Down low! And boy are you taken on another crazy thrilling ride! Loyalty is tested even further, love is put to the test and can you actually get a happily ever after and run from your past?
Daja made her bed and is force to lay in it but isn’t as dumb as we all thought. She knows she can’t escape her past and eventually it comes back to bite her.
I’ve is on guard at all times as he has to not only because he stole the Blood King’s girl but his OG doesn’t trust her one bit!
Reign isn’t done with anything! He hasn’t forgive and definitely will never forget! He has a vendetta and will fulfill it soon!
I was drawn in soooo deep! I need more answers. It’s hot, thrilling, the vengeance, the loyalty, love trust and betrayal! You find it all in this series. Hands down an incredible series!!
October 6, 2025
Another edge of your seat thrill ride by Deandre! This book picks up eight where book 1 Down Low ended. I was hooked from the first sentence til I finished. I love his writing and the way he brings his books to life.
We get Daja, Ice and Reigns POVs in this book, and just when you thinks things are gonna go a certain way, boom, we get another twist and someone else who thinks they are gonna win the game.
If you haven’t read the blood in blood out series, you need to! This series so far is so good! Deandre brings you so much detail and his writing makes you think your in the story, my heart is still beating 100 miles a minute. I cannot wait for the next book, I need the rest of the story, like NOW!
We get Daja, Ice and Reigns POVs in this book, and just when you thinks things are gonna go a certain way, boom, we get another twist and someone else who thinks they are gonna win the game.
If you haven’t read the blood in blood out series, you need to! This series so far is so good! Deandre brings you so much detail and his writing makes you think your in the story, my heart is still beating 100 miles a minute. I cannot wait for the next book, I need the rest of the story, like NOW!
August 9, 2025
Another one!! Deandre never ceases to amaze me with the suspense and a little bit of spice! Doesn’t even skip a beat from book one. Anxiety ridden, and pissed off to an overwhelming sense of excitement - my emotions were all over the place. Had me clutching my chest at the end and so hype for these characters!
August 11, 2025
Started as Team Reign and Still Team Reign 🩸
Let me first state I can’t stand Reece. It’s just something about this man. The way he set Daja up was ridiculous. And how he played Ice into it too was diabolical. Daja has been through a lot and now this. Putting her face to face with Reign again. In that room you could still feel the love. Is she torn now? What will happen next for her and Ice?
I knew I liked Reign. Chileeee…What’s that saying…There’s a calm before the storm. This man is too chill for what is happening. Something bad is going to happen. There is danger in his eyes
Just gone throw this in for fun…Diamond ass got what she deserved. You play games and you live or d** with the consequences.
Reign about to shut the city down…I’m ready for it. Impatiently waiting for book 3
Let’s Go to War..It’s About to be a Showdown
Let me first state I can’t stand Reece. It’s just something about this man. The way he set Daja up was ridiculous. And how he played Ice into it too was diabolical. Daja has been through a lot and now this. Putting her face to face with Reign again. In that room you could still feel the love. Is she torn now? What will happen next for her and Ice?
I knew I liked Reign. Chileeee…What’s that saying…There’s a calm before the storm. This man is too chill for what is happening. Something bad is going to happen. There is danger in his eyes
Just gone throw this in for fun…Diamond ass got what she deserved. You play games and you live or d** with the consequences.
Reign about to shut the city down…I’m ready for it. Impatiently waiting for book 3
Let’s Go to War..It’s About to be a Showdown
October 6, 2025
Knew going into this that my jaw was going to try a time or two, but dangggg! Kept me on the edge of my seat.
The spice was SPICIN, and the violence continues in this fast-paced thriller.
The spice was SPICIN, and the violence continues in this fast-paced thriller.
August 12, 2025
Fast-paced and action-packed
This book had me on the edge of my seat. I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t wait to know what happens next. After reading Down Low, I was leaning toward team Ice but now I’m just not so sure. Can’t wait for the next one to see where this will end!!!
This book had me on the edge of my seat. I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t wait to know what happens next. After reading Down Low, I was leaning toward team Ice but now I’m just not so sure. Can’t wait for the next one to see where this will end!!!
August 7, 2025
This book was another wild ride! Deandre picks up right where book 1 ends off and takes you on a wild ride of heartache, love, and betrayal.
You follow Daja and see what Reign is planning for her, while maybe falling in love with Ice 😍 I am team ice already but this book solidified that for me.
Will Reign get his revenge??
Another Cliffhanger tho so be ready 🥲
Ready for book 3 now!
You follow Daja and see what Reign is planning for her, while maybe falling in love with Ice 😍 I am team ice already but this book solidified that for me.
Will Reign get his revenge??
Another Cliffhanger tho so be ready 🥲
Ready for book 3 now!
September 23, 2025
If you're looking for a rollercoaster of emotions, Busted is the ride for you. Deandre Kralevic has masterfully crafted a sequel that will tug at your heartstrings and keep you on the edge of your seat. The raw emotion, intense action, and tough decisions the characters face will leave you breathless. After finishing this book, I found myself yearning for more, eagerly awaiting the next installment. Don't miss out on this captivating journey that will have you hooked from beginning to end.
January 26, 2026
When you belong to one gang and you get caught with your hands in another gang! Don’t get caught slipping was the key l, but Deja got caught in a bad way. Now will she and her secret get caught and loose their lives?
November 23, 2025
sooooooooo good love this whole series! I devoured all 3 in a day! I couldn't stop reading them!
December 27, 2025
Wow what a plot twist. I knew I couldn’t trust Deja she something else. Poor Ice and Reign they just so in love it’s sickening. On the the next book
October 22, 2025
Busted is book 2 in the Blood In Blood Out series and it picks up where book 1, Down Low ends.
Daja is in a dangerous love triangle, bullets flying left and right. Daja finds herself out of the frying pan and into the fire, when she must make another difficult decision.
She is fighting for her life and love, the love of her future and her past.
Deandre has another hit on his hands with Busted and I'm eagerly awaiting the third installment of this series.
Daja is in a dangerous love triangle, bullets flying left and right. Daja finds herself out of the frying pan and into the fire, when she must make another difficult decision.
She is fighting for her life and love, the love of her future and her past.
Deandre has another hit on his hands with Busted and I'm eagerly awaiting the third installment of this series.
September 16, 2025
🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟
🌶 🌶
Touch Her and Die
Strong male MMC's
this book picks up right where Down Low left off. the story continues with Reign, Ice, and Daja with lots of twists and turns along the way.
Deandre does it again! this is my 5th book by Deandre, and I have loved them all!!! So ready for book 3 in the series!
🌶 🌶
Touch Her and Die
Strong male MMC's
this book picks up right where Down Low left off. the story continues with Reign, Ice, and Daja with lots of twists and turns along the way.
Deandre does it again! this is my 5th book by Deandre, and I have loved them all!!! So ready for book 3 in the series!
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