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A SAINT LOUIS BIG BOY HEALED MY HEART
Young and beautiful, Fragile Banks is living the life most girls her age can only dream of. Until one night of fun ends tragically; taking away the only man she’s ever loved – Marcus. Attending his home going celebration, Fragile learns that Marcus wasn’t the man she thought he was. Secrets surface and truths are revealed, leaving her with more than just sweet memories to hold on to.
The Byers brothers are a force to be reckoned with in the St. Louis streets. Running one of the most notorious drug rings on the west side, they have the city on lock. When they’re propositioned to complete a hit on one of their rivals, it’s a sweet payoff. However, with the astronomical price, comes a plot of revenge they won’t see coming.
When an unexpected encounter leaves Fragile and her best friend Teyanna, stranded in the rain, Fatz and his brother Chubbz come to their rescue. Though these brothers aren’t their usual types, they easily engrave the ladies with their humor and charm, causing them to fall smitten quickly.
Catching these ladies at the most vulnerable times of their lives, Fatz and Chubbz become their safe spaces. But what happens when Fragile learns that her newfound lover is the reason her world is upside down in the first place?
The Byers brothers are a force to be reckoned with in the St. Louis streets. Running one of the most notorious drug rings on the west side, they have the city on lock. When they’re propositioned to complete a hit on one of their rivals, it’s a sweet payoff. However, with the astronomical price, comes a plot of revenge they won’t see coming.
When an unexpected encounter leaves Fragile and her best friend Teyanna, stranded in the rain, Fatz and his brother Chubbz come to their rescue. Though these brothers aren’t their usual types, they easily engrave the ladies with their humor and charm, causing them to fall smitten quickly.
Catching these ladies at the most vulnerable times of their lives, Fatz and Chubbz become their safe spaces. But what happens when Fragile learns that her newfound lover is the reason her world is upside down in the first place?
186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2025
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February 7, 2026
I HATE CLIFFHANGERS🙄🤣! I’M GLAD I DON’T HAVE TO WAIT FOR WHAT’S NEXT 🤣🤣🤣
TALK ABOUT AN ISH LOAD OF PLOT TWIST😳😳😳!!! THIS BOOK KEPT DROPPING THEM BACK TO BACK. ONE THING YOU’RE TRULY GONNA DO IS LAUGH YOUR AZZ OFF, CAUSE THE COMEBACKS ARE NEVER ENDING🤦🏽♀️.
ALRIGHT I’M STILL SIDE EYEING MARCOS "CHIEF" FOR HIDING HIS FORMER LIFE🙄🤬, THAT MAN MADE SURE EVERYBODY KNEW WHO HAD HIS HEART 🥰
MS J SOMETHING FISHY IS GOING ON
I CAN’T WAIT FOR BIH AZZ GAWDAH OR WHATEVER HIS NAMES IS AND ZARIA GET WHAT’S COMING TO THEM🙄. THESE TWO ARE THE FIRST SNAKES EVER, BUT THAT ISH THE WERE ON AT THE END OF THE BOOK😳😳😳🤬🤬🤬. SIRI CALL 📞 KARMA COME GET THESE TWO F**KTARDS, CAUSE THESE THEY ARE REALLY ABOUT TO ADD A WHOLE ISH LOAD OF WOOD TO THE FIRE KNOWING THEY ARE THE CAUSE OF ALL THE BAD ISH AND DRAMA THAT HAS TRANSPIRED🤬🤬🤬
MY HEART BROKE FOR TYANNA🥹. LIKE THERE WERE MOMENTS WHERE SHE HAD ME ROLLING MY EYES HARD ASF AT HER, BUT SHE STILL DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE TREATED THAT WAY. HOW HER STORY ENDED😭💔💔💔. LORD HEAR HER CROSS AND SEND HER HELLO🙏🏽
FRAGILE WAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN OUT THE GATE. HER LIL SURPRISE WAS HER ONE OF HER BLESSINGS FROM GOD, THE OTHER BLESSING WHO IS ALSO A CURSE IS BRIAN "FATZ". YOU CAN TELL HIS REALLY INTO HER AND DESPITE HER SITUATION HE’S DETERMINED TO INSURE HER THAT HE’S NOT PLAYING ABOUT HER. BUT THEM BEING TOGETHER JUST MIGHT ME THEIR DOWNFALL ESPECIALLY KNOWING WHAT HE DID AND WHEN SHE FINDS OUT💔🤬🤬🤬
THAT ENDING THO 👀👀👀🤬🤬🤬
TALK ABOUT AN ISH LOAD OF PLOT TWIST😳😳😳!!! THIS BOOK KEPT DROPPING THEM BACK TO BACK. ONE THING YOU’RE TRULY GONNA DO IS LAUGH YOUR AZZ OFF, CAUSE THE COMEBACKS ARE NEVER ENDING🤦🏽♀️.
ALRIGHT I’M STILL SIDE EYEING MARCOS "CHIEF" FOR HIDING HIS FORMER LIFE🙄🤬, THAT MAN MADE SURE EVERYBODY KNEW WHO HAD HIS HEART 🥰
MS J SOMETHING FISHY IS GOING ON
I CAN’T WAIT FOR BIH AZZ GAWDAH OR WHATEVER HIS NAMES IS AND ZARIA GET WHAT’S COMING TO THEM🙄. THESE TWO ARE THE FIRST SNAKES EVER, BUT THAT ISH THE WERE ON AT THE END OF THE BOOK😳😳😳🤬🤬🤬. SIRI CALL 📞 KARMA COME GET THESE TWO F**KTARDS, CAUSE THESE THEY ARE REALLY ABOUT TO ADD A WHOLE ISH LOAD OF WOOD TO THE FIRE KNOWING THEY ARE THE CAUSE OF ALL THE BAD ISH AND DRAMA THAT HAS TRANSPIRED🤬🤬🤬
MY HEART BROKE FOR TYANNA🥹. LIKE THERE WERE MOMENTS WHERE SHE HAD ME ROLLING MY EYES HARD ASF AT HER, BUT SHE STILL DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE TREATED THAT WAY. HOW HER STORY ENDED😭💔💔💔. LORD HEAR HER CROSS AND SEND HER HELLO🙏🏽
FRAGILE WAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN OUT THE GATE. HER LIL SURPRISE WAS HER ONE OF HER BLESSINGS FROM GOD, THE OTHER BLESSING WHO IS ALSO A CURSE IS BRIAN "FATZ". YOU CAN TELL HIS REALLY INTO HER AND DESPITE HER SITUATION HE’S DETERMINED TO INSURE HER THAT HE’S NOT PLAYING ABOUT HER. BUT THEM BEING TOGETHER JUST MIGHT ME THEIR DOWNFALL ESPECIALLY KNOWING WHAT HE DID AND WHEN SHE FINDS OUT💔🤬🤬🤬
THAT ENDING THO 👀👀👀🤬🤬🤬
November 14, 2025
The buildup in this book was perfection. I loved that we got to know each character before they met each other. I was wondering what Chief's secrets were gonna be and wheww they were exactly what I expected. Even though more context was given about the situation, he was still dead wrong. I hated Fragile went through all that, but hopefully, she had met a good one in Fatz. My heart dropped when Teyanna's situation was revealed. I can't wait to see how that's gonna turn out. That dang Zaria and Gawalah are trash, and I hope they get everything they deserve. Book 2 needs to be released quickly because there are so many things left to unfold.
November 18, 2025
3.5 ⭐️. I have some mixed feelings about this one. Most of this was good and drama filled but when Fragile meets Fatz her reaction to him through me off. She was very clear about not being attracted to this man to the point she was dogging him. Her first impression of him set the tone for me. I can understand him not being her regular type but damn. Plus why Fatz and Chubbz never got a shirt on? I get they confident but all the time? Even when it’s raining? Lol. Anyways this is not a standalone. Ends on a cliffhanger so I’ll still probably read book 2 to get the tea. I suggest reading for yourselves to make your own opinions.
July 30, 2026
messy
Whew!!! This is good and messy. So much drama and betrayal. I guess Gwalah took the statement “I’M MY BROTHERS KEEPER LITERALLY”. The jealousy and selfishness. To have MJ murdered after celebrating his birthday is crazy is work. Now Fragile is different story and can’t catch a break and to be pregnant by MJ. I hate that MJ never told her about Zaire and the moves he was making in that relationship. Gwalah making moves in a dirty way, I can’t wait to see how this play out with everything. Lord!! Ms Jefferson gone lose her mind when she realize the snake slithering in her doors.
Whew!!! This is good and messy. So much drama and betrayal. I guess Gwalah took the statement “I’M MY BROTHERS KEEPER LITERALLY”. The jealousy and selfishness. To have MJ murdered after celebrating his birthday is crazy is work. Now Fragile is different story and can’t catch a break and to be pregnant by MJ. I hate that MJ never told her about Zaire and the moves he was making in that relationship. Gwalah making moves in a dirty way, I can’t wait to see how this play out with everything. Lord!! Ms Jefferson gone lose her mind when she realize the snake slithering in her doors.
January 19, 2026
This should have been a DNF but since I’m in a reading slump I decided to put through.
Do these authors not believe in utilizing spell-check and editors? The amount of errors I came across. Also, this book contained all the isms and phobias - colorism, (why y’all calling folks dirt black and dark?) and homophobia jokes.
Furthermore I’m tired of reading books about weak FMC. Man takes woman’s car without permission and leaves her stranded at home. Other FMC proceeds to say “y’all love each other. You know men do stupid things.” WHAT IN THE F***?
Do these authors not believe in utilizing spell-check and editors? The amount of errors I came across. Also, this book contained all the isms and phobias - colorism, (why y’all calling folks dirt black and dark?) and homophobia jokes.
Furthermore I’m tired of reading books about weak FMC. Man takes woman’s car without permission and leaves her stranded at home. Other FMC proceeds to say “y’all love each other. You know men do stupid things.” WHAT IN THE F***?
March 6, 2026
So….
This is the first book that I’ve read by T’Ann Marie, but it is definitely not the last. It was well written, flowed well and kept my attention. Man who needs enemies when they have friends like Gwalah and Zaria. They were straight up snakes. But that will messed both of them up. That cliffhanger was not wanted but at least I can go straight to book two.
This is the first book that I’ve read by T’Ann Marie, but it is definitely not the last. It was well written, flowed well and kept my attention. Man who needs enemies when they have friends like Gwalah and Zaria. They were straight up snakes. But that will messed both of them up. That cliffhanger was not wanted but at least I can go straight to book two.
July 22, 2026
Big Boys ALWAYS in season!!!
Chief was smarter than Zaria and Terrance thought he was. I wouldn't be surprised if he played the same game they're playing. Poor Fragile has no idea that she's a literal boss because of Marcus. Fatz and Chubbz are hilarious but they have some good hearts and intentions with certain people. Quincy, Zaria, and Terrance need to go floating.
Chief was smarter than Zaria and Terrance thought he was. I wouldn't be surprised if he played the same game they're playing. Poor Fragile has no idea that she's a literal boss because of Marcus. Fatz and Chubbz are hilarious but they have some good hearts and intentions with certain people. Quincy, Zaria, and Terrance need to go floating.
August 5, 2026
Cool
I don't know how much I like this story. I feel like its gonna get better in the second part. Why is it taking Chief's momma so long to find and get with Fragile? The storyline is ok, plot ok, character development is good. Chubbz and Fatz don't sound cute or charming. I hate when FMC hold onto vital info outta shame, like T'yanna what are you doing? On to the next part.
I don't know how much I like this story. I feel like its gonna get better in the second part. Why is it taking Chief's momma so long to find and get with Fragile? The storyline is ok, plot ok, character development is good. Chubbz and Fatz don't sound cute or charming. I hate when FMC hold onto vital info outta shame, like T'yanna what are you doing? On to the next part.
November 17, 2025
Cliffhanger Ending! Worth the read!
I cannot wait for part 2. What a cliffhanger! Gwalah and Zaria def gon get theirs smh. I am enjoying what Ms. T’Ann Marie got cooking up for us. Great read.
I cannot wait for part 2. What a cliffhanger! Gwalah and Zaria def gon get theirs smh. I am enjoying what Ms. T’Ann Marie got cooking up for us. Great read.
November 19, 2025
My Top Read of 2025
I can’t wait for Part II!!!!!!!! This is my favorite read of 2025 so far, and I am looking to see what happens next. Definitely adding to my Recommended Reading List.
I can’t wait for Part II!!!!!!!! This is my favorite read of 2025 so far, and I am looking to see what happens next. Definitely adding to my Recommended Reading List.
March 21, 2026
GOOD BOOK!!!!
I enjoyed reading this book. It was good from the beginning. I’m loving me some Fatz. I hope him and Fragile be together. I was not expecting that ending at all. I can’t wait to read part 2. This is definitely a must read.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was good from the beginning. I’m loving me some Fatz. I hope him and Fragile be together. I was not expecting that ending at all. I can’t wait to read part 2. This is definitely a must read.
March 25, 2026
Crazy!!!
Gwalah and Zaria are snakes and I think Marcus figured out something being wrong which is why he did what he did 3 months before his murder! Chubbz and Fatz are like a breath of fresh air for Fragile and Teyanna. Can't wait to see what happens with Quincy! Great read!
Gwalah and Zaria are snakes and I think Marcus figured out something being wrong which is why he did what he did 3 months before his murder! Chubbz and Fatz are like a breath of fresh air for Fragile and Teyanna. Can't wait to see what happens with Quincy! Great read!
June 30, 2026
🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍😱😱😱😱😱
Snake ssa knows he put the deal in place now you bout to snitch and I can’t wait to see how this plays out for him and his baby mama Zaria I just hope they don’t hurt chief mama with their greedy ssa
Snake ssa knows he put the deal in place now you bout to snitch and I can’t wait to see how this plays out for him and his baby mama Zaria I just hope they don’t hurt chief mama with their greedy ssa
July 29, 2026
Wooowwww
So now Gwahla about to be a snitch to try to get himself out of something he put himself in! Jealousy is not a good look and for his baby momma to be in on the whole thing is diabolical. Gwahla and Zaria y’all so disrespectful! I hope y’all get what’s coming to you
So now Gwahla about to be a snitch to try to get himself out of something he put himself in! Jealousy is not a good look and for his baby momma to be in on the whole thing is diabolical. Gwahla and Zaria y’all so disrespectful! I hope y’all get what’s coming to you
November 12, 2025
I need part 2
I should have known this was a series with all the memories and such. Very descriptive. The boys names are super matchy
I should have known this was a series with all the memories and such. Very descriptive. The boys names are super matchy
November 12, 2025
we need pt 2 TODAY
I loved this series when it was first released. Now I’m even more excited to its rerelease, the changes and the characters I missed so much!
I loved this series when it was first released. Now I’m even more excited to its rerelease, the changes and the characters I missed so much!
November 12, 2025
so good
Grabs you at the beginning and doesn’t let go even though I’m waiting… impatiently lol for part 2! T’Ann never disappoints!
Grabs you at the beginning and doesn’t let go even though I’m waiting… impatiently lol for part 2! T’Ann never disappoints!
November 12, 2025
What friend??
This was sooo well written. It captured me from the beginning...
I hate main guy goes away so fast but there's so much to unpack and can't wait Part 2.
This was sooo well written. It captured me from the beginning...
I hate main guy goes away so fast but there's so much to unpack and can't wait Part 2.
November 15, 2025
This book was Everything
I loved every chapter in this book. I cannot wait for part two. This cliffhanger has me on the edge!! 10/10 highly recommend❤️
I loved every chapter in this book. I cannot wait for part two. This cliffhanger has me on the edge!! 10/10 highly recommend❤️
November 18, 2025
I am left on the edge of my seat and looking forward to part 2 .
November 24, 2025
good read
It was a little rushed but a good book. Just get tired of the to be continued….. hope I remember to look out for book 2.
It was a little rushed but a good book. Just get tired of the to be continued….. hope I remember to look out for book 2.
February 18, 2026
wow
Now this was a good one from start to finish. Greed and jealousy is something. I can’t wait to see how this ends.
Now this was a good one from start to finish. Greed and jealousy is something. I can’t wait to see how this ends.
July 30, 2026
Very well written. Nice storyline and loved the flow of the relationships. It’s crazy how you really dont know who with you and who is plotting against you.
August 2, 2026
speed up please
The book started out really good but then it just started dragging. I love the plot and it’s a good storyline just too many pov.
The book started out really good but then it just started dragging. I love the plot and it’s a good storyline just too many pov.
August 24, 2026
3.75 ⭐️ but marking it at 3 because of the random pregnancy.
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August 17, 2026
4.4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 17, 2026
I'm glad that I found this book.
I like the fact that they are getting to know each other. Teyenna needs to get rid of that loser fast.. Anyway this is a must read.
I like the fact that they are getting to know each other. Teyenna needs to get rid of that loser fast.. Anyway this is a must read.
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