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Luving a Thug
When tragedy strikes and your back is up against the wall what would you do? Most fold under pressure and very few make diamonds. Queenie finds out what type she is when she can't cover her tuition and her life that she worked so hard for begins to crumble around her. She is then thrown into a world that is only made for boss bitches. Falling in love with a thug, yayo, and scheming friends, her life gets better by the second. Read Luving A Thug the first installment in the amazon e-book series.
- GenresAfrican American
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 4, 2015
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Lola Bandz
61 books104 followersLola Bandz, is well known for her swagged out thug books, that empower women, and leave your jaw dropped. Growing up in the bay area played a great deal to her style. She brings back the urban, street lit classics, and makes sure that they remain fresh, new, and dope.
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January 15, 2015
Good Book
This book was good. I felt as though some of the things happened too fast. How did Queenie become a queen pen in just a couple of months? When she is telling her sister Royal the story it was supposed to be 2yrs ago. In her telling the story a 2014 Audi was mentioned. I will read pt 2 when it is released.
This book was good. I felt as though some of the things happened too fast. How did Queenie become a queen pen in just a couple of months? When she is telling her sister Royal the story it was supposed to be 2yrs ago. In her telling the story a 2014 Audi was mentioned. I will read pt 2 when it is released.
April 20, 2015
I totally loved this one. I have read previous books by this author, and she never disappoints. This it the first of this series and I am definitely going to be getting the rest of them. I was drawn into the story from the first page until the last. Congrats Lola on a job well done.
January 6, 2015
I loved this...even tho it was a bit shorter than Lola's usual work, it still stood out to me.
Queenie is in new York to go to school and make something of herself coming all the way from Cali, this was her fresh start. She's not a good girl per say, she's just not with the ghetto B/S anymore and looking for more of an actual come up. Meeting Major threw her completely off track and it just took off from there....
Major is making moves and ahead of the game, he's an a** hole if you ask me, but treats Queen just as her namesake...I loved his character, you don't mess with his family and when it comes to holding down his girl he didn't even trip about how the situation came about...i respected him more just off that.
That ending tho....I know something happened, and that b**** Angie has something to do with it...i have soooo many questions, but I was actually still left satisfied...so i'll be waiting Mz Bandz
Queenie is in new York to go to school and make something of herself coming all the way from Cali, this was her fresh start. She's not a good girl per say, she's just not with the ghetto B/S anymore and looking for more of an actual come up. Meeting Major threw her completely off track and it just took off from there....
Major is making moves and ahead of the game, he's an a** hole if you ask me, but treats Queen just as her namesake...I loved his character, you don't mess with his family and when it comes to holding down his girl he didn't even trip about how the situation came about...i respected him more just off that.
That ending tho....I know something happened, and that b**** Angie has something to do with it...i have soooo many questions, but I was actually still left satisfied...so i'll be waiting Mz Bandz
January 12, 2015
My 1st read by Lola Bandz
This was my first time reading a book by Lola Bands and I must say I was pleased with this book. She gave you just enough to keep you wanting more. I like the way she takes you from present to past as Queenie tells her story. It makes you wonder why Queenie keeps rubbing her stomach and why Royal keeps stating something is different with her sister. I can't wait to find out why Queenie returned home win nothing when she clearly had it all. I am also anticipating the demise of Angie. She is just a pure snake. Jealousy can be the root of such evil things,as this story line shows us. Major was just heartless for what he did to his baby mama and karma is a bitch for what happened to his own mama. The concept of the ending was like a television show, it left you wanting more and anticipating the next episode. I can't wait to read part 2. I would also like to read Fyast Life 3(Illusion of the Hustle).
This was my first time reading a book by Lola Bands and I must say I was pleased with this book. She gave you just enough to keep you wanting more. I like the way she takes you from present to past as Queenie tells her story. It makes you wonder why Queenie keeps rubbing her stomach and why Royal keeps stating something is different with her sister. I can't wait to find out why Queenie returned home win nothing when she clearly had it all. I am also anticipating the demise of Angie. She is just a pure snake. Jealousy can be the root of such evil things,as this story line shows us. Major was just heartless for what he did to his baby mama and karma is a bitch for what happened to his own mama. The concept of the ending was like a television show, it left you wanting more and anticipating the next episode. I can't wait to read part 2. I would also like to read Fyast Life 3(Illusion of the Hustle).
January 11, 2015
Living a Thug good story line.
I am a big fan of Lola Bands books, but this is the first one that I couldn't give a 5 star rating. The story line is great but there needed to be more back ground information on the characters. Also the book was all over the place something just did not add up it was like the author rushed to get this published. I hope in part 2 the story comes together better. Because I know that the author is a great writer and will put out another 5 star rating with part 2 of Living a Thug just like the rest of her books. I still recommend this book too anyone that is a Lola Bandz because as I said the story line is good. I hope her next release will be Fyast Life 3.
I am a big fan of Lola Bands books, but this is the first one that I couldn't give a 5 star rating. The story line is great but there needed to be more back ground information on the characters. Also the book was all over the place something just did not add up it was like the author rushed to get this published. I hope in part 2 the story comes together better. Because I know that the author is a great writer and will put out another 5 star rating with part 2 of Living a Thug just like the rest of her books. I still recommend this book too anyone that is a Lola Bandz because as I said the story line is good. I hope her next release will be Fyast Life 3.
December 15, 2016
pretty good read
first novel keeps me wanting more cant wait to read sequel
keeps you wondering who did it at certain parts of the story
first novel keeps me wanting more cant wait to read sequel
keeps you wondering who did it at certain parts of the story
January 6, 2015
YAY AREA!!!
My Bay Area girl has done it again. I have been riding with Lola from day one and I promise she does not disappoint. She brings that FIRE every time. The thing I love the most about this book was the CHARACTERS. I am in love with Major crazy ass. If I didn't believe in love at first sight I do now. I really hope Queen steps up and becomes the BOSS she destined to be, but I think as long as she has MAJOR by her side they will be a force to reckon with. I hope that snake Ang gets what's coming to her. I will be posted waiting for the next installment. I rides with Lola the long way. #TeamMajor&Queen!!!!
My Bay Area girl has done it again. I have been riding with Lola from day one and I promise she does not disappoint. She brings that FIRE every time. The thing I love the most about this book was the CHARACTERS. I am in love with Major crazy ass. If I didn't believe in love at first sight I do now. I really hope Queen steps up and becomes the BOSS she destined to be, but I think as long as she has MAJOR by her side they will be a force to reckon with. I hope that snake Ang gets what's coming to her. I will be posted waiting for the next installment. I rides with Lola the long way. #TeamMajor&Queen!!!!
July 30, 2016
Maybe the copy I have is different from others who read this book. The grammar is so bad, I couldn't even finish the whole book. The story was all over the place. One minute the main character (I think she was the main character) was in college, then next, she was a dope girl. The author lost me in the beginning of the book because she introduced too many characters. I had a hard time keeping up with who was who. I bought part two and three to this book, but it looks like I wasted my money. Very disappointing. I thought this would be a good read because of the stars the readers gave.
January 6, 2015
Short but A good read
Not a bad book wish it was longer but a must read. Queenie is your typical college student struggling but once her friend Angie puts her into her hustle she gets hooked.Queenie meets major and he transforms her in a boss b**** while showing her the ropes but they fall in love.Now that queen lifestyle has changed friends turn into enemies and the betrayal jealousy and lost of love ones begins.Great part one Lola bandz
Not a bad book wish it was longer but a must read. Queenie is your typical college student struggling but once her friend Angie puts her into her hustle she gets hooked.Queenie meets major and he transforms her in a boss b**** while showing her the ropes but they fall in love.Now that queen lifestyle has changed friends turn into enemies and the betrayal jealousy and lost of love ones begins.Great part one Lola bandz
January 5, 2015
Ms. Bands did her thang!
Reading this book I could I felt like she put her all into this one, I also love how she's dropping the next book soon because I don't think I could wait that long for the second part. I can't wait to find out who killed who and why Mrs. Queeny is running. Great work 5+ stars and your editor was on point.
Reading this book I could I felt like she put her all into this one, I also love how she's dropping the next book soon because I don't think I could wait that long for the second part. I can't wait to find out who killed who and why Mrs. Queeny is running. Great work 5+ stars and your editor was on point.
January 6, 2015
Luving A Thug
This was an amazing read. I was hooked from the very first chapter. It's crazy how the person you believe is the goody to shoes, be the one going through the most drama. I love Queenie, and Major's relationship, I just disliked how the individual they trusted ended up being a snake. I can't wait for part two. This is a must read.
This was an amazing read. I was hooked from the very first chapter. It's crazy how the person you believe is the goody to shoes, be the one going through the most drama. I love Queenie, and Major's relationship, I just disliked how the individual they trusted ended up being a snake. I can't wait for part two. This is a must read.
January 13, 2015
waiting for part 2
I started reading this book because another book I was reading was kind of boring me. This is about a college student who's life if turned upside by a thug she met in a strip club one night. Can't wait to see what happens when she finds out that her BFF is the one hurting her.
I started reading this book because another book I was reading was kind of boring me. This is about a college student who's life if turned upside by a thug she met in a strip club one night. Can't wait to see what happens when she finds out that her BFF is the one hurting her.
January 14, 2015
Pretty God read
This book was pretty good. There was a lot of back and forth. I think that the characters in the beginning could have been developed a little bit more. It did get better and a but resort to understand as the story went along. It ended a but to quickly, hopefully the next installment doesn't take long to come out because there are a lot of unanswered questions.
This book was pretty good. There was a lot of back and forth. I think that the characters in the beginning could have been developed a little bit more. It did get better and a but resort to understand as the story went along. It ended a but to quickly, hopefully the next installment doesn't take long to come out because there are a lot of unanswered questions.
January 22, 2015
Ms.Bandz you have done it again.You had my attention beginning to the end.Queenie wow I ant believe the stuff she was into lol. Then when she met Major oh lord.i can't believe the shit Angie just pulled that was beyond trifling.Tiny definitely didn't deserve that.I can't wait for part two because you have left us hanging Lola lol❤️
March 1, 2015
Awesome
Queen meet the right lady when she meet Esmeralda she brought the boss Bitch out of her. Major plays a important part in her life also. Angie really you are that jealous that you would do the stuff your doing to your so called best friend. I hope Major really think about his dream cause it sure is trying to tell him something.
Queen meet the right lady when she meet Esmeralda she brought the boss Bitch out of her. Major plays a important part in her life also. Angie really you are that jealous that you would do the stuff your doing to your so called best friend. I hope Major really think about his dream cause it sure is trying to tell him something.
January 6, 2015
GREAT BOOK!!!!
This is definitely a must read. I enjoyed this book and can't wait to see what happens with everyone. This is another couple that I'm loving. Lola has done it again. Keep up the good work.
This is definitely a must read. I enjoyed this book and can't wait to see what happens with everyone. This is another couple that I'm loving. Lola has done it again. Keep up the good work.
January 10, 2015
It wasn't what I expected
I'm somewhat surprised about this book because the rest of her books were good. I'm not saying that this read is bad but it wasn't enough information in the book about Queen I mean wayyyy is the purpose I just it'll be more in part 2
I'm somewhat surprised about this book because the rest of her books were good. I'm not saying that this read is bad but it wasn't enough information in the book about Queen I mean wayyyy is the purpose I just it'll be more in part 2
April 4, 2015
This was a real good book and had me on the edge of my seat!! I love Queen and Major's relationship!!! I hope Angie gets what's coming to her and more. I major finds out that she killed Tiny in part 2. Angie needs to be dealt with. All in all this was a great read, now I'm reading part 2!!
January 7, 2015
This was a good read for me but I just hope it don't go on forever.
January 12, 2015
Excellent
This book was ok. I didn't like how they were going back about her past. I can't wait until part 2 until her mom find out why she came back home.
This book was ok. I didn't like how they were going back about her past. I can't wait until part 2 until her mom find out why she came back home.
January 26, 2015
Wow wow wow
This book was amazing. I saw some of the reviews and I'm just glad I'm not the type of person to listen to what other people say. If you looking for a great read
This book was amazing. I saw some of the reviews and I'm just glad I'm not the type of person to listen to what other people say. If you looking for a great read
February 14, 2015
Ok read!!!
I'm not sure how to write this review. It was a ok read and that's all I can say. See if you like it
I'm not sure how to write this review. It was a ok read and that's all I can say. See if you like it
February 21, 2015
Awesome Read
I cannot stand Angie trifling butt, I want Major to find her out so ok bad. Love me some Queen. This is REALLY a
I cannot stand Angie trifling butt, I want Major to find her out so ok bad. Love me some Queen. This is REALLY a
February 25, 2015
Lol
This book is off the chain can't wait to read part 2 angie an it shit poor major good life gets better for him.
This book is off the chain can't wait to read part 2 angie an it shit poor major good life gets better for him.
March 12, 2015
My opinion
Overall the story line was good but I kept getting lost with the present and past. I will purchase pArt 2 just to see where this book goes.
Overall the story line was good but I kept getting lost with the present and past. I will purchase pArt 2 just to see where this book goes.
May 30, 2015
I don't think there was enough of a foundation for the book laid down. Everything moved so fast, then the book was over. I still enjoyed the story. Now I'm on to part 2.
May 18, 2016
I was a great read
March 27, 2015
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
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