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Crenshaw Kings #9
Anything Necessary for Her
Banks St. Thomas, well known as the daughter of street legend Prime, loves everything about her life except for her overbearing and controlling brothers. However, now, the young beauty is all grown up, having graduated from college while making her way up as a respected ballerina, and is the only boss in her own life... much to her brothers' chagrin. Grown up Banks no longer cowers under the strict words of her siblings and lives life on her own terms how she wants, when she wants, and for as long as she wants. And when she reconnects with a former but intense crush from her teenage years, she is tempted to engage in everything she couldn't back in the day. Unlike her fantasies from when she was younger though, the relationship is intense, exciting and addictive, but the risk is all the same. Because though Banks is a grown woman, the man she has set her sights on is still prohibited in her household but sadly, she doesn't truly care.
Low, the handsome, focused, yet tortured drug dealer hasn't ever really had it easy. Growing up with an unreliable mother who can't stay off the bottle, he's always had to look out for himself and the siblings his irresponsible mother would eventually bring him. Being a quasi-parental figure to his baby sister and troublesome teenage brother, while coming into his new role as head of a lucrative and fast-moving empire, the last thing Low needs is to be wrapped up in an all-consuming, concentrated romance with a woman he was told time and again to never even look at. Unfortunately for Low, once he has stepped foot into the beautiful but outlawed and unfamiliar waters that is Banks, he finds it difficult and utterly impossible to not only stay afloat but locate an escape route. Even worse, he doesn't want to no matter the dangerous outcome. This love like no other has turned him into a monster, ready to protect it at all costs.
In this forbidden love story filled with tension, angst, undying loyalty, and a bond unlike any other, you will witness what happens when the universe attempts to tear two people apart that have bound themselves together and refuse to let go no matter what.
This is a standalone novel.
Low, the handsome, focused, yet tortured drug dealer hasn't ever really had it easy. Growing up with an unreliable mother who can't stay off the bottle, he's always had to look out for himself and the siblings his irresponsible mother would eventually bring him. Being a quasi-parental figure to his baby sister and troublesome teenage brother, while coming into his new role as head of a lucrative and fast-moving empire, the last thing Low needs is to be wrapped up in an all-consuming, concentrated romance with a woman he was told time and again to never even look at. Unfortunately for Low, once he has stepped foot into the beautiful but outlawed and unfamiliar waters that is Banks, he finds it difficult and utterly impossible to not only stay afloat but locate an escape route. Even worse, he doesn't want to no matter the dangerous outcome. This love like no other has turned him into a monster, ready to protect it at all costs.
In this forbidden love story filled with tension, angst, undying loyalty, and a bond unlike any other, you will witness what happens when the universe attempts to tear two people apart that have bound themselves together and refuse to let go no matter what.
This is a standalone novel.
544 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 24, 2025
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February 26, 2026
What a perfect book to end the series. I’m sad as hell that it’s over. I enjoyed the Compton/St.Thomas family so much. But little BANKS Surprised me. I guess having 7 brothers would do that to any girl. low low and peeps was just too cute.
October 5, 2025
This was literallyyyy the PERFECT ending to this series!! Idk how to feel now that it’s over 😭 Banks & Low really did it for me! This has become my FAVORITE book in this series!! It gave me all the feels!!! I laughed til my stomach hurt, smiled from ear to ear watching Low grow & mature into the man he knew Banks wanted & needed him to be & I cried at the end cuz yea 😩🥺 The way she built him up after learning what he was dealing with at home & spoke life into him was everything!! I’ma have to spin the block on this one man this was just too good!!! Definitely one of my top reads so far this year! I love Banks & Low Low real bad 😭💕
September 26, 2025
I’m sad to see my favorite book family go but this was a nice end to what has been a fun journey. I will say the whole situation with Low’s mama left a lot to be desired lmao like sorry I like people to get killed or really completely change and we get to witness it forreal. I liked Banks a lot but I don’t really get why any of the Compton/ St. Thomas be acting like they don’t have the money to get it done. Like after the situation at the dance studio. CALL YOUR DADDY CUS THEY PLAYING IN YOUR FACE. I also couldn’t get a solid read on Carolyn. The love story was beautiful and I’m glad Low went to therapy but I feel like he needed to be in there BY HIMSELF like not just with Whitney. I also felt like in the pursuit of a clean ending the whole drama with Gaia lost its fire like for it to just end with oh she in jail it’s solved just felt like okay so why we even heard from her at all. Can’t wait to see what Shvonne does next.
September 30, 2025
A Beautiful ending!!
Banks was not playing with Low at all, and I'm glad Low understood once he came back into her life! The closing of this series is bittersweet because why does this have to end? 😩 I don't want to say too much, but just know Banks stands on Business, and Low makes sure Banks wants for nothing. Ugh, I love this little story so much, and I would probably say this is my 4th fav! Lequay and Asif book tie at number 1 for me 😆. Looking forward to whatever Shvonne comes out with next! 💜
Banks was not playing with Low at all, and I'm glad Low understood once he came back into her life! The closing of this series is bittersweet because why does this have to end? 😩 I don't want to say too much, but just know Banks stands on Business, and Low makes sure Banks wants for nothing. Ugh, I love this little story so much, and I would probably say this is my 4th fav! Lequay and Asif book tie at number 1 for me 😆. Looking forward to whatever Shvonne comes out with next! 💜
September 28, 2025
We made it to the end and im not ok 🥹🥹🥹
This one was everything!!! Shvonne really wrapped this up so well and just left me so full! I enjoyed banks and low so much yall dont even understand 😩 10/10 hands down
This one was everything!!! Shvonne really wrapped this up so well and just left me so full! I enjoyed banks and low so much yall dont even understand 😩 10/10 hands down
October 11, 2025
Beautiful ending/Beautiful series
Im in tears 🥹 this book/the entire series was so well written. Im obsessed with each character and Banks/Willow were no exception.
Willow was honest and a stand up hitta and I respected how he came correct for Banks. I have been so excited to get to Banks story and she did not disappoint. Banks is that B and i loved her.
The ending was so sweet and I can't believe it's over 😭
This series is top 2 and it's not 2. I will definitely be grabbing every physical copy and reading this time and time again.
10/10⭐️
Update
This was an amazing immersive reread of the series. The audiobooks were superb. Miles Washington and Anna Lynn Wright did a great job at voicing Shvonne's stories.
These characters will forever be in my hearts.
Im in tears 🥹 this book/the entire series was so well written. Im obsessed with each character and Banks/Willow were no exception.
Willow was honest and a stand up hitta and I respected how he came correct for Banks. I have been so excited to get to Banks story and she did not disappoint. Banks is that B and i loved her.
The ending was so sweet and I can't believe it's over 😭
This series is top 2 and it's not 2. I will definitely be grabbing every physical copy and reading this time and time again.
10/10⭐️
Update
This was an amazing immersive reread of the series. The audiobooks were superb. Miles Washington and Anna Lynn Wright did a great job at voicing Shvonne's stories.
These characters will forever be in my hearts.
October 26, 2025
Willow & Bank for the win! 🥰
Shvonne said it best , Willow & Banks was the perfect ending & Book 9 just that anything necessary for peeks! Another swoon session. It’s just something about them lil sisters! Story be elite everytime ! Low low was everything I imagine being Asif right the perfect man for her ! This one I definitely will go back and read.. I love them ! Everything they meant to one another neither was coming up off the other! If y’all haven’t tapped in, I HIGHLY recommend!!!
Shvonne said it best , Willow & Banks was the perfect ending & Book 9 just that anything necessary for peeks! Another swoon session. It’s just something about them lil sisters! Story be elite everytime ! Low low was everything I imagine being Asif right the perfect man for her ! This one I definitely will go back and read.. I love them ! Everything they meant to one another neither was coming up off the other! If y’all haven’t tapped in, I HIGHLY recommend!!!
September 29, 2025
The title speaks for itself
This was literally the perfect way to end a series! Banks book was definitely worth the wait!Miss ma'am you really did your BIG ONE 🤏🏾. This book was 10/10. This book really gave me all the feels. Banks played no games when it came to her heart… and I’m glad she had Low standing on business. Banks made it clear she's the ONE never the two 😌.
My favorite part of their love story is that it’s organic, the chemistry between this just naturally flowed. The right person will have you doing things you’ve never done. A gangster being soft for his lady always does it for me… they really bought each other the perfect balance. He bought her comfort and she gave him peace … I really love them ❤️😭..
Low willing to go toe to toe with all her brothers cause he made it clear he was NOT letting our girl go if that ain’t love I don’t know what is 😩❤️. So many moments happen in this book but my favorite is seeing Low get that mom he and his siblings deserved! I really ate this series up and CANNOT wait till get the physical books .. I will definitely be running this series back….
This was literally the perfect way to end a series! Banks book was definitely worth the wait!Miss ma'am you really did your BIG ONE 🤏🏾. This book was 10/10. This book really gave me all the feels. Banks played no games when it came to her heart… and I’m glad she had Low standing on business. Banks made it clear she's the ONE never the two 😌.
My favorite part of their love story is that it’s organic, the chemistry between this just naturally flowed. The right person will have you doing things you’ve never done. A gangster being soft for his lady always does it for me… they really bought each other the perfect balance. He bought her comfort and she gave him peace … I really love them ❤️😭..
Low willing to go toe to toe with all her brothers cause he made it clear he was NOT letting our girl go if that ain’t love I don’t know what is 😩❤️. So many moments happen in this book but my favorite is seeing Low get that mom he and his siblings deserved! I really ate this series up and CANNOT wait till get the physical books .. I will definitely be running this series back….
September 27, 2025
Bank💲and Low Low 🥰💞
I literally loved Banks. The way she rode for Low 🤏🏾 Babyyy, sis was not playing about that man. The affirmations she would give him and the motivation to want more for himself 😮💨 I loved to see it.
LOW LOW 💪🏾 He wasn’t no slouch either. He protected her fiercely. He went super hard for Banks. He was willing to catch a fade with anybody. I loved him as well. Their love was so balanced. I felt so bad for his home life tho. Being the oldest can be a lot and overwhelming sometimes. Ngl I expected Low to be wilding out a bit but I loved how Shvonne took a different approach.
Banks loved her brothers but I have to say that I really admired the relationship she had with her sister-in-laws too. That bond felt genuine and made the family dynamic richer.
😩 I really was trying to savor this because it’s bittersweet that it came to an end. I love this family but I’m happy everyone got their HEA. Until next time Compton/St.Thomas/Harris 🫶🏾
I literally loved Banks. The way she rode for Low 🤏🏾 Babyyy, sis was not playing about that man. The affirmations she would give him and the motivation to want more for himself 😮💨 I loved to see it.
LOW LOW 💪🏾 He wasn’t no slouch either. He protected her fiercely. He went super hard for Banks. He was willing to catch a fade with anybody. I loved him as well. Their love was so balanced. I felt so bad for his home life tho. Being the oldest can be a lot and overwhelming sometimes. Ngl I expected Low to be wilding out a bit but I loved how Shvonne took a different approach.
Banks loved her brothers but I have to say that I really admired the relationship she had with her sister-in-laws too. That bond felt genuine and made the family dynamic richer.
😩 I really was trying to savor this because it’s bittersweet that it came to an end. I love this family but I’m happy everyone got their HEA. Until next time Compton/St.Thomas/Harris 🫶🏾
September 28, 2025
a bittersweet feeling
If this is truly the end, the final few chapters and epilogue was the perfect ending for one of my favorite families. Banks and Low were good together, and complimented each other well. I loved how Low was stepping behind Banks and how Banks accept Low, flaws and all. I wanted to fight Whitney and Gaia, but I digress.. love always wins!
If this is truly the end, the final few chapters and epilogue was the perfect ending for one of my favorite families. Banks and Low were good together, and complimented each other well. I loved how Low was stepping behind Banks and how Banks accept Low, flaws and all. I wanted to fight Whitney and Gaia, but I digress.. love always wins!
April 3, 2026
Sooooooo I’m not even going to hold yall long with this review (MY review) but we didn’t need this one. It was cute and funny at times but yea no!
Audiobook/ebook 🎧📚
3⭐️
Narrators:
Anna Lynn Wright 4/5
Myles Washington 4/5
Audiobook/ebook 🎧📚
3⭐️
Narrators:
Anna Lynn Wright 4/5
Myles Washington 4/5
September 28, 2025
banks
I love when we get to see a strong female character speak life into her significant other. It’s the best reading in the world. That significant other did not play bout her either
I love when we get to see a strong female character speak life into her significant other. It’s the best reading in the world. That significant other did not play bout her either
September 30, 2025
You can tell ending this series was hard for her because this book was long and repetitive.
March 9, 2026
3.5⭐️ The Crenshaw Kings series is over. Book was a little boring. I did enjoy the brothers & their wife’s popping up especially Lequay & Asif 🥰 The series should’ve ended with the last book 🤷🏽♀️
September 30, 2025
4.5 Stars
This was a great series and like any series, some books were better than others. This was one of the better ones. It’s been fun watching Banks grow throughout the series and I really loved the mature, take no ish woman that she turned out to be. We’ve all heard of baby mama drama, boyfriend mama drama is just as real. I guess having 7 older brothers can help you know what you like and don’t like as well as what you’re willing to put up with. I love the provider and Procter that Low was in this story. His character also showed a great deal of grow and it didn’t take long for him to learn/get some act right. Banks and Low were a great end to the series.
This was a great series and like any series, some books were better than others. This was one of the better ones. It’s been fun watching Banks grow throughout the series and I really loved the mature, take no ish woman that she turned out to be. We’ve all heard of baby mama drama, boyfriend mama drama is just as real. I guess having 7 older brothers can help you know what you like and don’t like as well as what you’re willing to put up with. I love the provider and Procter that Low was in this story. His character also showed a great deal of grow and it didn’t take long for him to learn/get some act right. Banks and Low were a great end to the series.
October 4, 2025
sad
I’m so sad that the series is over! I so feel as if I’m apart of the family too!! Asif and Banks were definitely my top favorites! Sensational
I’m so sad that the series is over! I so feel as if I’m apart of the family too!! Asif and Banks were definitely my top favorites! Sensational
September 28, 2025
Sensational!
Perfect ending to an amazing series!
Banks is the best Crenshaw King of all time! No debate.
Perfect ending to an amazing series!
Banks is the best Crenshaw King of all time! No debate.
September 27, 2025
OMG
If anyone deserves love, it’s Banks. Them brothers just do too much. I love the brothers relationship included Asif. Banks gets freedom
If anyone deserves love, it’s Banks. Them brothers just do too much. I love the brothers relationship included Asif. Banks gets freedom
September 26, 2025
I was looking forward to this book and I got to say I’m really disappointed. Hate that this was the ending to the series this book was so boring to me. I couldn’t really get into it. Was sad to say goodbye to the Compton family but with this book kinda I’m goin to say I’m not sad anymore. Maybe it was time to let go. Banks and low just wasn’t doing it for me. But as always Asif is the man. The bestfriend and unique funny moments saved this book for me that’s why the 3 stars.
October 4, 2025
This is a bittersweet ending. I loved the entire series and will always recommend.
Banks and Willow gave me everything and more. It was nice to see Banks become the woman she turned into with all those crazy brothers.
Willow had a lot going on but finally we got a mom that turned her life around and get her ish together.
Overall the book was amazing and the series is one of my favorites, makes me want to read it all over again.
Banks and Willow gave me everything and more. It was nice to see Banks become the woman she turned into with all those crazy brothers.
Willow had a lot going on but finally we got a mom that turned her life around and get her ish together.
Overall the book was amazing and the series is one of my favorites, makes me want to read it all over again.
September 3, 2026
Superb!!!
OMG!!! I want to cry because I can’t believe this is the end to my favorite family like for real my heart hurts… I didn’t know how Banks and Low would fare compared to her brothers but that damn Low Low came for what was his and stole the entire damn show and I loved that so much for Banks… When I say this series owes me nothing I meant it with my whole chest…I don’t know how Shvonne does it and create these incredible memorable characters that are embedded into your soul but she does and I love her for it… So excited about what’s next to come
OMG!!! I want to cry because I can’t believe this is the end to my favorite family like for real my heart hurts… I didn’t know how Banks and Low would fare compared to her brothers but that damn Low Low came for what was his and stole the entire damn show and I loved that so much for Banks… When I say this series owes me nothing I meant it with my whole chest…I don’t know how Shvonne does it and create these incredible memorable characters that are embedded into your soul but she does and I love her for it… So excited about what’s next to come
September 23, 2026
Bravo Shvonne Latrice! Banks book was the standing ovation. I loved seeing the evolution of Banks and how she turned out as a grown woman, a perfect mixture of her parents. How intimidating it must be to want to date a woman with 7 brothers and a daddy who is that guy! But Lo isnt backing down. I loved Lo and seeing his evolution as well.
March 12, 2026
4.5⭐️ - I loved this series and hate to see it come to an end!
February 19, 2026
Low didn’t have to do Trayvon like that. 😩
Although Nikita was annoying I felt bad for how she was done too.
And poor Boyce…. 🤦🏾♀️
Overall Crenshaw Kings was really good, hate that they have come to an end.
Although Nikita was annoying I felt bad for how she was done too.
And poor Boyce…. 🤦🏾♀️
Overall Crenshaw Kings was really good, hate that they have come to an end.
July 7, 2026
🌟4
This was a bitter sweet read of the series finally. Loved the book, the love story of banks and low, and most importantly the series altogether. However, I am sad to say goodbye to the Compton and St. Thomas family 😢. I was so intimated by this 9 book series but it was well worth the journey. Its something about reading references to your city and familiar places that adds an additional likeness.
Hands down a perfect way to end the series. Loved that low stood on business and was ready to go head to head with everyone who had a problem and banks matched his energy whooping everyone ass too ahaha.
I knew this was a big ass family with 8 kids but got damn Prime and Lisara ended up with 34 grandkids. Everyone was enjoying shooting up the club and stay prego lol. I just need a holiday novel of some sort to give us an update on all the cousin dynamics because they done made an army at this point.
This was a bitter sweet read of the series finally. Loved the book, the love story of banks and low, and most importantly the series altogether. However, I am sad to say goodbye to the Compton and St. Thomas family 😢. I was so intimated by this 9 book series but it was well worth the journey. Its something about reading references to your city and familiar places that adds an additional likeness.
Hands down a perfect way to end the series. Loved that low stood on business and was ready to go head to head with everyone who had a problem and banks matched his energy whooping everyone ass too ahaha.
I knew this was a big ass family with 8 kids but got damn Prime and Lisara ended up with 34 grandkids. Everyone was enjoying shooting up the club and stay prego lol. I just need a holiday novel of some sort to give us an update on all the cousin dynamics because they done made an army at this point.
October 6, 2025
I like the end of the series enough, however there were a few things that really aggravated me.
1. Too many sex scenes. I get it, they are young and in love but I really didn't need 50-11 sex scenes of them doing the same damn thing for pages on end. It was overboard. I started skipping those scenes.
2. I felt like this book was missing the sibling vibes. In the other books, I felt like all the siblings were in it a significant amount but this one it felt like the brothers were barely seen.
3. Low changed his tune too quickly for me. He claimed he was a man who was wasn't destined for love or marriage but all of a sudden, he never looked at Banks in that way when she was underaged but now he wants Banks BADLY. It just didn't ring true to me.
4. Banks continuously saying how fine and attractive Low was was annoying. Once or twice was fine but it she kept saying it and it got repetitive which got on my nerves.
I enjoyed the series overall, but I just felt like this last one was kind lackluster.
1. Too many sex scenes. I get it, they are young and in love but I really didn't need 50-11 sex scenes of them doing the same damn thing for pages on end. It was overboard. I started skipping those scenes.
2. I felt like this book was missing the sibling vibes. In the other books, I felt like all the siblings were in it a significant amount but this one it felt like the brothers were barely seen.
3. Low changed his tune too quickly for me. He claimed he was a man who was wasn't destined for love or marriage but all of a sudden, he never looked at Banks in that way when she was underaged but now he wants Banks BADLY. It just didn't ring true to me.
4. Banks continuously saying how fine and attractive Low was was annoying. Once or twice was fine but it she kept saying it and it got repetitive which got on my nerves.
I enjoyed the series overall, but I just felt like this last one was kind lackluster.
October 15, 2025
Girl, what can I say? This book had me locked in from the very first page. Banks and Low’s story felt dangerous, magnetic, and emotional in all the best ways. Shvonne Latrice wrote a love that’s both survival and surrender, the kind that burns slow but heavy.
Banks was not to be played with. She’s her mother and daddy’s daughter through and through, a perfect blend of grace and grit. And Low? The kind of man you shouldn’t love but can’t walk away from. Together, they’re chaos and calm, passion and pain, the definition of “ride for you even when it hurts.”
What I loved most was how real it felt. The loyalty, the tension, the fear of loving someone who could cost you everything, Shvonne captured all of that without it ever feeling forced. Anything Necessary for Her is about two people who shouldn’t have found each other, but did anyway, and loved without apology.
And Asif? Still that man. Big Daddy Sif 😉
Banks was not to be played with. She’s her mother and daddy’s daughter through and through, a perfect blend of grace and grit. And Low? The kind of man you shouldn’t love but can’t walk away from. Together, they’re chaos and calm, passion and pain, the definition of “ride for you even when it hurts.”
What I loved most was how real it felt. The loyalty, the tension, the fear of loving someone who could cost you everything, Shvonne captured all of that without it ever feeling forced. Anything Necessary for Her is about two people who shouldn’t have found each other, but did anyway, and loved without apology.
And Asif? Still that man. Big Daddy Sif 😉
March 5, 2026
It was just ok. Way too predictable and I normally like her books / writing. And why everyone got so many dam kids ! Omg lol I couldn’t keep up at the end with naming all the kids. Hope it ends here. I read most of the series. I would have liked Banks to explore life a little more before settling down so young.
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August 18, 2026
At the end of a series I normally rank the brothers and which one I like best. And I do have a list yes, but............. No!! BANKS ST.THOMAS is the blueprint. I want to raise a spoiled, smart, and beautiful daughter just like her. Ma'am did you dog walk his momma? Did you tell his brother go to work and school or I will kill you. Did you teach a hood negro how to be a boyfriend? Yes , yes you did all the things. But you learn how to be that chick from your momma who will beat ANY of her children no matter the age. This book was the perfect bow to wrap up this series. Ugh my heart is not ready to leave LA and the St. Thomas/ Compton family. I am scared after reading this series how many delulu people there are in the world. Because I swear I have meet all the crazy chick's in these books in person. SMH. I will be making myself a Crenshaw Kings Playlist, I may be reading a different book but they will always be in my heart.
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October 10, 2025
I enjoyed this.
Could it have been shorter? Sure! But I liked this, I really liked Low and Banks together. Banks stood her ground and although she was in her early twenties, she knew and recognised her worth. I love the growth from Low, he truly loved her. Asif will forever be my favourite and I’m happy the author didn’t drag things between him and Low. I loved seeing the family and I think the ending was so fitting. I think Gaia was irrelevant, I didn’t like Whitney, glad she turned her life around but it was a lot on Low.
Low has to be my second favourite! This was one hell of a series, most definitely worth the drama. Can’t wait to see what the author does next!
Could it have been shorter? Sure! But I liked this, I really liked Low and Banks together. Banks stood her ground and although she was in her early twenties, she knew and recognised her worth. I love the growth from Low, he truly loved her. Asif will forever be my favourite and I’m happy the author didn’t drag things between him and Low. I loved seeing the family and I think the ending was so fitting. I think Gaia was irrelevant, I didn’t like Whitney, glad she turned her life around but it was a lot on Low.
Low has to be my second favourite! This was one hell of a series, most definitely worth the drama. Can’t wait to see what the author does next!
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