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The Vow To Love A Gangster: A Hood Love Standalone
Kash Graves
Chicago was fun but returning to the A with my shawty was even better. I knew Kasani moving with me was gon’ be a problem for a few people. I’m a problem solver, so that wasn’t gonna be an issue, but I wasn’t prepared for the unseen storms that were coming my way.
Kasani Fletcher
Leaving Chicago for good was a no-brainer when Kash asked. What I walked into once I arrived was anything less than a warm welcome from so many angles. Not to mention, my past came back to haunt me…literally.
Ride along with the Graves cartel in this fiery collab from Dedra and Shari B. In a family where loyalty is everything, love is a weapon, and the dead come back to life, Kash and Kasani are about to find out what it means to make A Vow To Love A Gangster.
Chicago was fun but returning to the A with my shawty was even better. I knew Kasani moving with me was gon’ be a problem for a few people. I’m a problem solver, so that wasn’t gonna be an issue, but I wasn’t prepared for the unseen storms that were coming my way.
Kasani Fletcher
Leaving Chicago for good was a no-brainer when Kash asked. What I walked into once I arrived was anything less than a warm welcome from so many angles. Not to mention, my past came back to haunt me…literally.
Ride along with the Graves cartel in this fiery collab from Dedra and Shari B. In a family where loyalty is everything, love is a weapon, and the dead come back to life, Kash and Kasani are about to find out what it means to make A Vow To Love A Gangster.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2025
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October 17, 2025
Honest Opinion
This book just didn’t hit for me. Kash and Kasani were barely together throughout the story, and there was no real intimacy. And I don’t just mean sex. I’m talking emotional connection, those small moments that make you feel the love. All we were told was they’re together and love each other, but I never got to experience it.
Before I could even connect with them as a couple, boom, an alleged baby mother is mentioned. That threw everything off. There was no real buildup to their relationship to begin with, so it made it hard to care about the conflict. The pacing was just too fast.
Kash is supposed to be this up and coming head of the cartel, but when Ruler (Kasani’s not so dead husband) came into his family home and took Kasani back, he didn’t even put up a fight. Mind you, he knows Ruler is capable of killing Kasani when he takes her. They left him for dead, for God’s sake. It made no sense. That only proved my point, there’s no way Kash loved her and let that happen. I was like, wait, Kash not gonna do nothing? He talks like his dad doesn’t run him, yet his dad overruled everything he wanted.
Then there’s Blanca (Kash’s father’s right-hand woman). She was obsessed with Kash one second, then slept with Ruler and suddenly wasn’t in love anymore. It made no sense.
Even Kasani and Kehlani’s (Kasani’s sister) fight felt rushed. They went from a serious fallout to suddenly being cool again like nothing happened. It could’ve worked if the events leading up to it had more depth, but it all felt thrown together.
Honestly, for a book written by two authors, I expected more development. It could’ve been extended, given more layers, and really pulled readers in. But instead, things just kept happening with no time to process any of it. I didn’t even feel bad about what happened to Kehlani, and normally that kind of scene would get to me. I just never connected with her or any of the characters deeply enough.
This book just didn’t hit for me. Kash and Kasani were barely together throughout the story, and there was no real intimacy. And I don’t just mean sex. I’m talking emotional connection, those small moments that make you feel the love. All we were told was they’re together and love each other, but I never got to experience it.
Before I could even connect with them as a couple, boom, an alleged baby mother is mentioned. That threw everything off. There was no real buildup to their relationship to begin with, so it made it hard to care about the conflict. The pacing was just too fast.
Kash is supposed to be this up and coming head of the cartel, but when Ruler (Kasani’s not so dead husband) came into his family home and took Kasani back, he didn’t even put up a fight. Mind you, he knows Ruler is capable of killing Kasani when he takes her. They left him for dead, for God’s sake. It made no sense. That only proved my point, there’s no way Kash loved her and let that happen. I was like, wait, Kash not gonna do nothing? He talks like his dad doesn’t run him, yet his dad overruled everything he wanted.
Then there’s Blanca (Kash’s father’s right-hand woman). She was obsessed with Kash one second, then slept with Ruler and suddenly wasn’t in love anymore. It made no sense.
Even Kasani and Kehlani’s (Kasani’s sister) fight felt rushed. They went from a serious fallout to suddenly being cool again like nothing happened. It could’ve worked if the events leading up to it had more depth, but it all felt thrown together.
Honestly, for a book written by two authors, I expected more development. It could’ve been extended, given more layers, and really pulled readers in. But instead, things just kept happening with no time to process any of it. I didn’t even feel bad about what happened to Kehlani, and normally that kind of scene would get to me. I just never connected with her or any of the characters deeply enough.
October 1, 2025
When Power Goes To Your Head
Dedra and Shari. This was a great read. This was the first time I was ready for this read to end. I saw so much sadness and so much hunger for power that just had me in tears. It was so emotional for me. I was glad though to see how everything played out though. I just think so many folk are stuck on being in control of everything and everyone they lose so much more. Again, great read, hard but goodt🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Dedra and Shari. This was a great read. This was the first time I was ready for this read to end. I saw so much sadness and so much hunger for power that just had me in tears. It was so emotional for me. I was glad though to see how everything played out though. I just think so many folk are stuck on being in control of everything and everyone they lose so much more. Again, great read, hard but goodt🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
October 15, 2025
Kasani and Kash
Ah, the dramatic saga unfolds! Solo met his cinematic demise, while Kalani and Maria suffered undeserved fates. If karma were my wingman, Blanca would've tasted her own bitter medicine - a dose of betrayal served ice-cold. At least Kasani and Kash found their slice of happily-ever-after, proving that love occasionally triumphs in this deliciously chaotic narrative. Cheers to their romantic rebellion! 💔🔥
Ah, the dramatic saga unfolds! Solo met his cinematic demise, while Kalani and Maria suffered undeserved fates. If karma were my wingman, Blanca would've tasted her own bitter medicine - a dose of betrayal served ice-cold. At least Kasani and Kash found their slice of happily-ever-after, proving that love occasionally triumphs in this deliciously chaotic narrative. Cheers to their romantic rebellion! 💔🔥
October 12, 2025
Quick lil spin off
Whew chile! That dang Kasani know she my favorite! Oh I loved her. So strong, resilient, soft yet tough and loyal. Kash deserved her. The struggles they went through to keep that love were endless, but once all obstacles are eliminated, the fairytale continued. Great book ladies!
Whew chile! That dang Kasani know she my favorite! Oh I loved her. So strong, resilient, soft yet tough and loyal. Kash deserved her. The struggles they went through to keep that love were endless, but once all obstacles are eliminated, the fairytale continued. Great book ladies!
October 17, 2025
Awesome book
Once again these officers never fail to amaze me. This book was amazing from the beginning all the way to the end, I know I will be reading this book again I'm going to put it on my list of favorite books. These authors are great either by their self all together can't wait to read more books from them
Once again these officers never fail to amaze me. This book was amazing from the beginning all the way to the end, I know I will be reading this book again I'm going to put it on my list of favorite books. These authors are great either by their self all together can't wait to read more books from them
December 24, 2025
Ok
I'm kinda conflicted because it was an okay read and it was too rushed. Like I wished I could've gotten more details on Sani and all her siblings. I also wish I could've gotten more insight with Kash and what happened to his mother. I just felt that everything about this read was rushed.
I'm kinda conflicted because it was an okay read and it was too rushed. Like I wished I could've gotten more details on Sani and all her siblings. I also wish I could've gotten more insight with Kash and what happened to his mother. I just felt that everything about this read was rushed.
January 13, 2026
The Compound
Solo didn't know how to love. The way he treated his children as Possessions, I just didn't understand. For Blanca she just let Ruler do what Solo was doing to her. Sol was the definition of I'm my brothers keeper. Saint just knew Solo was wrong but he just never went against him. Kash fought for love. Kasani I was happy when she reunited with all her siblings
Solo didn't know how to love. The way he treated his children as Possessions, I just didn't understand. For Blanca she just let Ruler do what Solo was doing to her. Sol was the definition of I'm my brothers keeper. Saint just knew Solo was wrong but he just never went against him. Kash fought for love. Kasani I was happy when she reunited with all her siblings
October 2, 2025
whirlwind
I knew Solomon was gonna be a problem, his narcissistic behavior and how he wanted to control Kash, and Lo was insane then to kill Maria was insane. I hate that Kasani sister was apart of solos sick mind but Blanca get exactly what she deserved
I knew Solomon was gonna be a problem, his narcissistic behavior and how he wanted to control Kash, and Lo was insane then to kill Maria was insane. I hate that Kasani sister was apart of solos sick mind but Blanca get exactly what she deserved
November 30, 2025
love Kash
It was okay, I felt like a lot was going on without an explanation. We were never really introduced to the characters they were just through in the book lol. But love them as artist.
It was okay, I felt like a lot was going on without an explanation. We were never really introduced to the characters they were just through in the book lol. But love them as artist.
October 4, 2025
Loved it
When this duo come to together. Nothing but fire. I can't wait until they write again. I can never put my kindle down
When this duo come to together. Nothing but fire. I can't wait until they write again. I can never put my kindle down
October 4, 2025
Refreshing Read
I enjoyed the book from beginning to end. Love me some Kash and Kasani. I hated that Kasani sister was killed but I was glad Kash took Solo.
I enjoyed the book from beginning to end. Love me some Kash and Kasani. I hated that Kasani sister was killed but I was glad Kash took Solo.
October 9, 2025
the vow
The scene breaking apart the siblings broke my heart. I really loved the bond between Kash and Sani! There’s always that 1 bad dad with these cartels 😡
The scene breaking apart the siblings broke my heart. I really loved the bond between Kash and Sani! There’s always that 1 bad dad with these cartels 😡
October 30, 2025
Good
A good read with a crazy storyline. Characters that are likeable, interesting, and all dealing with dysfunctional relationships. I loved the drama, lies, secrets, and more.
A good read with a crazy storyline. Characters that are likeable, interesting, and all dealing with dysfunctional relationships. I loved the drama, lies, secrets, and more.
November 12, 2025
Whew!!
Talk about the past coming to find you!! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat!! Be ready to take a ride!! Get your popcorn and drinks and enjoy!!
Talk about the past coming to find you!! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat!! Be ready to take a ride!! Get your popcorn and drinks and enjoy!!
December 26, 2025
Solo
Man that Solo was a menace. He didn't care who he hurt as long as things went his way. I absolutely loved Kash and Sank this was a very good read.
Man that Solo was a menace. He didn't care who he hurt as long as things went his way. I absolutely loved Kash and Sank this was a very good read.
January 2, 2026
A general Gangster.
Lash was just own person for sure. I didn’t want this Book to end. I needed a Part 2 . But it was well written and perfectly ended.
Lash was just own person for sure. I didn’t want this Book to end. I needed a Part 2 . But it was well written and perfectly ended.
November 3, 2025
Good Read
It took me a lil minute to really get into it. Kasani and her siblings got separated by CPS, then BOOM Kasani pops up in the first chapter balling out and ughhh, idk as I keep reading it I adjusted but I’m with Kehlani. I don’t know this H@E lol
It took me a lil minute to really get into it. Kasani and her siblings got separated by CPS, then BOOM Kasani pops up in the first chapter balling out and ughhh, idk as I keep reading it I adjusted but I’m with Kehlani. I don’t know this H@E lol
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