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Blind Devotion
Grief changed her. The streets are about to test her.
In New Orleans, loyalty is everything, and Deja has lost too much to trust easily. While she’s still mourning the life she once had, the city keeps pulling her back into chaos, secrets, and unfinished business. Friends aren’t always what they seem, enemies move closer than expected, and betrayal lurks where love once lived.
With danger circling and emotions running high, Deja must survive a world that refuses to let her heal in peace. Because in these streets, grief isn’t weakness. It’s fuel.
Raw. Dramatic. Unforgiving.
This is urban fiction where love is complicated, loyalty is tested, and every move comes with a price.
In New Orleans, loyalty is everything, and Deja has lost too much to trust easily. While she’s still mourning the life she once had, the city keeps pulling her back into chaos, secrets, and unfinished business. Friends aren’t always what they seem, enemies move closer than expected, and betrayal lurks where love once lived.
With danger circling and emotions running high, Deja must survive a world that refuses to let her heal in peace. Because in these streets, grief isn’t weakness. It’s fuel.
Raw. Dramatic. Unforgiving.
This is urban fiction where love is complicated, loyalty is tested, and every move comes with a price.
603 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 18, 2025
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January 22, 2026
wowwww
Book two owes me nothing, i literally flew through the pages. The drama, secrets, suspense, relationships were all tense and kept me engaged. I am sorry, I struggled seeing Deja as a wife in this one because of her actions - she was moving so reckless. Zay doesn’t get a pass either because he did something so despicable, I couldn’t believe my eyes. However, I do believe they love each other but they did not have the best example of true love in their parents and it was so evident. Speaking of parents, Zay’s parents had me so heated!! Like I don’t understand the logic. 😫I wanted to give this one 5 stars because I was thoroughly entertained but there were a few things that were rushed and I was having a hard time understanding. But definitely give this one a shot, I enjoyed it. And that bonus scene has me so eager for book 3!
Book two owes me nothing, i literally flew through the pages. The drama, secrets, suspense, relationships were all tense and kept me engaged. I am sorry, I struggled seeing Deja as a wife in this one because of her actions - she was moving so reckless. Zay doesn’t get a pass either because he did something so despicable, I couldn’t believe my eyes. However, I do believe they love each other but they did not have the best example of true love in their parents and it was so evident. Speaking of parents, Zay’s parents had me so heated!! Like I don’t understand the logic. 😫I wanted to give this one 5 stars because I was thoroughly entertained but there were a few things that were rushed and I was having a hard time understanding. But definitely give this one a shot, I enjoyed it. And that bonus scene has me so eager for book 3!
December 23, 2025
This book was such a good read. Deja really took me through it this time. Grief changed her for sure, and the streets wasted no time testing her. New Orleans felt intense, messy, and full of secrets, just like her life right now.
Now listen… yes, a lot of this was her fault. I really need Deja to get it together because I cannot do another book full of her men antics. But the message hit hard, blood doesn’t always mean family, and loyalty isn’t guaranteed.
That sneak peek for book 3 though?! I was already invested, but that ending had me picking my jaw up off the floor. I’m locked in and ready for whatever comes next or so I hope…
Now listen… yes, a lot of this was her fault. I really need Deja to get it together because I cannot do another book full of her men antics. But the message hit hard, blood doesn’t always mean family, and loyalty isn’t guaranteed.
That sneak peek for book 3 though?! I was already invested, but that ending had me picking my jaw up off the floor. I’m locked in and ready for whatever comes next or so I hope…
October 15, 2026
The trauma parents left really impacted the characters relationship. Zay and Kairo were simps… I dont like Deja. Im ALL for women rights and wrongs but her actions had no true reasoning behind them the way she was so just so impulsive yea she was her father’s child. She didn’t do enough groveling and all she did was just cry and open that cat. As entertaining, flawed and chaotic the author writes these characters she should take the time to write them putting in the work to change. After the Troy situation to double back with the other one .. and we never got a therapy session to fix the reason. They really only made it cause Zay lets her get away with anything. I think if he had let her go she just would have been on the next which weve seen. Im even sure how he had trust in her and honestly I don’t think he does i just think he don’t want to lose her and nobody to have her.
December 27, 2025
ARC REVIEW
4.5 ⭐️
This one had me so stressed! Deja and her man’s antics were A LOT. I was happy it slowed down and secrets were revealed, but goodness gracious. A. Denise did such a great job unfolding the secrets and keeping us interested. That bonus scene had my jaw on the floor. I cannot wait for book 3 to drop! I’m excited to see what’s next, but also sad knowing it’s just one more book. I love this crew so much!!
4.5 ⭐️
This one had me so stressed! Deja and her man’s antics were A LOT. I was happy it slowed down and secrets were revealed, but goodness gracious. A. Denise did such a great job unfolding the secrets and keeping us interested. That bonus scene had my jaw on the floor. I cannot wait for book 3 to drop! I’m excited to see what’s next, but also sad knowing it’s just one more book. I love this crew so much!!
January 28, 2026
what a ride!
Book 2 did not disappoint! This was definitely a page turner. Zay was real tender for Deja the way he let her get away with things. I am proud of her for admitting her wrongs but geesh. I understood why Zay was stressed behind her because of you make her mad she just might hop onto the next man. I’m excited about book 3!
Book 2 did not disappoint! This was definitely a page turner. Zay was real tender for Deja the way he let her get away with things. I am proud of her for admitting her wrongs but geesh. I understood why Zay was stressed behind her because of you make her mad she just might hop onto the next man. I’m excited about book 3!
December 21, 2025
Wow oh wow! This story here was full of twists and turns that had me locked in when I was reading. The character development was top tier and the storytelling was amazing. Y’all need to add this series to your TBR!
February 8, 2026
Deja Girlllllll!
Oh my God oh my God I knew it I knew it!Deja girl what are you doing baby? When Xavier went to play that video I was like it’s over he already told you. he tells you exactly what he’s going to do and he does it so I don’t know why she thought this would be any different. book 2 I just wanted Deja to get it together like Momma figure out what you wanna do because he doesn’t play at all, but that cliffhanger of an ending I’m ready for a book 3 stat
Oh my God oh my God I knew it I knew it!Deja girl what are you doing baby? When Xavier went to play that video I was like it’s over he already told you. he tells you exactly what he’s going to do and he does it so I don’t know why she thought this would be any different. book 2 I just wanted Deja to get it together like Momma figure out what you wanna do because he doesn’t play at all, but that cliffhanger of an ending I’m ready for a book 3 stat
January 19, 2026
4.5
The stress that Deja had me under in the beginning of this book is insane! There were so many twists and turns that I was not expecting, but the main thing I can say is that I was thoroughly entertained. Zay was absolutely my favorite character, although there were a few moments in the series that i was mad at him, overall he stood on business and was top dog like he said! There were moments when i was screaming at the pages like “Deja dont pmo” and then there were moments I was smiling away. I really love this friend/family and cant wait to read more, cause my boy Zay say he always got a plug for his plans
The stress that Deja had me under in the beginning of this book is insane! There were so many twists and turns that I was not expecting, but the main thing I can say is that I was thoroughly entertained. Zay was absolutely my favorite character, although there were a few moments in the series that i was mad at him, overall he stood on business and was top dog like he said! There were moments when i was screaming at the pages like “Deja dont pmo” and then there were moments I was smiling away. I really love this friend/family and cant wait to read more, cause my boy Zay say he always got a plug for his plans
January 14, 2026
whew, my emotions!!
What a ride!! Hold on to your skiis and glocks baby!! I'm happy they got the ending that they faught for!
What a ride!! Hold on to your skiis and glocks baby!! I'm happy they got the ending that they faught for!
July 3, 2026
Lawwwddd!!! Zay, Deja & Jayla took me thruuuuuu it!!
Deja really tap danced on my lastttttt & I do mean LAST nerve from beginning to end!!! She caused soooo much drama cause she couldn’t keep still!! I mean it was just ridiculous, it really gets to a point!! So many incidents could’ve been avoided if she just sat her behind down somewhere!! Her & Watts throughly pissed me off!! He was mad disrespectful & she allowed it by continuing to feed into his advances! She truly doesn’t know when enough is enough! She stressed me outttt!!
Zay was Zay! But I must say he really was tryna do right by his wife for the most part. He seems so much more serious about his marriage than Deja was! BUT he fasho stood on his word when it came to Deja & Troy. That man said what he said & he stood on business. What happened was so foul & intentional that I wasn’t shocked he reacted the way that he did! It was a lil too intimate to say it was random & didn’t mean anything. That was a different type of betrayal!
Kayla truly shocked me in this book! She lucky Kai is down bad for her cuz she realllyyyyy tried that man! To say he really didn’t do anything wrong she took things entirely too far & didn’t know how or when to reel or back in! She pmo from beginning to end just like her sister!! 😒
Marco… shocked me to say the LEAST! I was literally blew away! That was an INSANE plot twist! Completely unexpected!
This is a really good series that will keep you on your toes!! The action is never ending & the plot twist just seems to get better & better! The end BLEW me!! I can’t wait to get into book 3!
Deja really tap danced on my lastttttt & I do mean LAST nerve from beginning to end!!! She caused soooo much drama cause she couldn’t keep still!! I mean it was just ridiculous, it really gets to a point!! So many incidents could’ve been avoided if she just sat her behind down somewhere!! Her & Watts throughly pissed me off!! He was mad disrespectful & she allowed it by continuing to feed into his advances! She truly doesn’t know when enough is enough! She stressed me outttt!!
Zay was Zay! But I must say he really was tryna do right by his wife for the most part. He seems so much more serious about his marriage than Deja was! BUT he fasho stood on his word when it came to Deja & Troy. That man said what he said & he stood on business. What happened was so foul & intentional that I wasn’t shocked he reacted the way that he did! It was a lil too intimate to say it was random & didn’t mean anything. That was a different type of betrayal!
Kayla truly shocked me in this book! She lucky Kai is down bad for her cuz she realllyyyyy tried that man! To say he really didn’t do anything wrong she took things entirely too far & didn’t know how or when to reel or back in! She pmo from beginning to end just like her sister!! 😒
Marco… shocked me to say the LEAST! I was literally blew away! That was an INSANE plot twist! Completely unexpected!
This is a really good series that will keep you on your toes!! The action is never ending & the plot twist just seems to get better & better! The end BLEW me!! I can’t wait to get into book 3!
July 31, 2026
State of Betrayal is a wild, emotional rollercoaster that completely rewrote the rules, taking me on a twist-and-turn journey from the very first words to the final page that leaves you in a state of absolute shock and awe. The drama hits hard with Zay's parents and Missy, leaving you feeling like they got off way too easy and simply didn't suffer enough for the chaos they caused. Just when you think you know what kind of story you are reading, throwing a serial killer into the mix is a mind-blowing curveball that completely ups the ante.
Beneath the madness, the book brilliantly explores how parental relationships shape the next generation: Zay learned how to treat Deja right precisely by watching how his dad's toxic actions negatively impacted him and his brother, while Deja and her siblings wrestle with how their own family dynamics bled into their marriages. It creates a fascinating mirror where Deja is fiercely honest about not wanting Zay to become her dad, only to catch herself almost walking down that exact same path—“thankfully,”with Macro stepping in ready to correct his siblings' wrongs by any means necessary. And of course, every chaotic world needs an anchor, making Ben the exact type of ride-or-die friend we all need as he steps up and makes his presence undeniably known.
Beneath the madness, the book brilliantly explores how parental relationships shape the next generation: Zay learned how to treat Deja right precisely by watching how his dad's toxic actions negatively impacted him and his brother, while Deja and her siblings wrestle with how their own family dynamics bled into their marriages. It creates a fascinating mirror where Deja is fiercely honest about not wanting Zay to become her dad, only to catch herself almost walking down that exact same path—“thankfully,”with Macro stepping in ready to correct his siblings' wrongs by any means necessary. And of course, every chaotic world needs an anchor, making Ben the exact type of ride-or-die friend we all need as he steps up and makes his presence undeniably known.
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October 24, 2026
62% in and the FMC has completely Lost me
Overall good story !
…. But 62% in I was so over Daja homegirl was overly going for any man that looked at her once her and day had any type of conflict, I thought she would be over that Ish after the death of Troy ! Get back with with 😻 has never been the move !
Zay was not perfect by far but Daja did not deserve that man or the way he was coming behind her ! Nothing justifies her busting it open on the PJ idk I know they will probably get back together but she did way to much for me I want zay to run off in the sunset with someone who is truly down for him
… like come one you fuck your man’s panta while he was out the room then lied to his face , had little side joke … then you fuck the opp 2 month after your ppls die and your man was in a comma , then you get busted in a on and guckfv by a man you barely know !
Overall good story !
…. But 62% in I was so over Daja homegirl was overly going for any man that looked at her once her and day had any type of conflict, I thought she would be over that Ish after the death of Troy ! Get back with with 😻 has never been the move !
Zay was not perfect by far but Daja did not deserve that man or the way he was coming behind her ! Nothing justifies her busting it open on the PJ idk I know they will probably get back together but she did way to much for me I want zay to run off in the sunset with someone who is truly down for him
… like come one you fuck your man’s panta while he was out the room then lied to his face , had little side joke … then you fuck the opp 2 month after your ppls die and your man was in a comma , then you get busted in a on and guckfv by a man you barely know !
March 14, 2026
goodness!!
When I say I’ve never experienced so much whiplash in my life until I’ve been a part of the ninth ward crew! This book had secrets, lies, betrayal, and then the dead rising! I am flabbergasted! Deja hurt my heart this entire book, she is such a liar!!! I started questioning myself lol a part of me wants Zay to leave her bc again, how much more can he take!! She is a man eater, overly friendly, selfish at times, and very much so hard to have empathy for when her lies and deceit comes out bc some stuff, WHY ARE YOU EVEN DOING IT!! She truly had me disliking her character this entire book! I believe she is going to drag me in the next book so bad LOL.
When I say I’ve never experienced so much whiplash in my life until I’ve been a part of the ninth ward crew! This book had secrets, lies, betrayal, and then the dead rising! I am flabbergasted! Deja hurt my heart this entire book, she is such a liar!!! I started questioning myself lol a part of me wants Zay to leave her bc again, how much more can he take!! She is a man eater, overly friendly, selfish at times, and very much so hard to have empathy for when her lies and deceit comes out bc some stuff, WHY ARE YOU EVEN DOING IT!! She truly had me disliking her character this entire book! I believe she is going to drag me in the next book so bad LOL.
July 13, 2026
So Good!
Book 2 was just as amazing! There was so much action taking place in this book. Zay was getting it back in blood for sure. That relationship is so rocky I was aggravated that they kept tryna make it work. Deja pissed me off so bad how she was moving in this book. I’m glad this book did not end on a cliff hanger but definitely looking forward to getting into the next book!
Book 2 was just as amazing! There was so much action taking place in this book. Zay was getting it back in blood for sure. That relationship is so rocky I was aggravated that they kept tryna make it work. Deja pissed me off so bad how she was moving in this book. I’m glad this book did not end on a cliff hanger but definitely looking forward to getting into the next book!
August 20, 2026
Love this series but i just cannot get behind Deja like you don't deserve Zay at all because wtf have you not done to him. The plot twist, the betrayal in this and one thing about it Zay stands on business like go read and find out for yourself. Devoured this book so quickly and can't wait to see what the next book has in store for us. Great writing and great pacing like the book is long but i understand why to avoid rushing the plot.
June 19, 2026
Good book
I really enjoyed reading this. Half way through the book Deja had me pissed of and so did Lala. I feel like Kairo and Zay were way to loyal after the things their wives did behind there back. I’ll never forgive Deja for Troy just plain disturbing I don’t know how Zay could trust her again way to devoted for me. Loved following this story
I really enjoyed reading this. Half way through the book Deja had me pissed of and so did Lala. I feel like Kairo and Zay were way to loyal after the things their wives did behind there back. I’ll never forgive Deja for Troy just plain disturbing I don’t know how Zay could trust her again way to devoted for me. Loved following this story
August 11, 2026
I feel so old when I say this but Deja is what they call a floozy or a skeeza because baby what?!?! I don’t even have the worlds to express my level of pisstivity while reading this book. But it was good and at this point I can tell these characters are going to continue to make me shake my kindle! I don’t like nobody but the kids at this point and maybe kairo.
August 14, 2026
Whew! what a ride!
Ms. A. Denise put her foot on the gas in book 2 and had me fighting for my life like Rocky vs. Drago! This book was just as chaotic and emotional as book 1 but maaaan, the plot was twisting and Deja was being Deja! That woman had me feeling bad for a man! Lawwwwd! I love this series real bad! I cannot wait to see what is next for the Stephens family!
Ms. A. Denise put her foot on the gas in book 2 and had me fighting for my life like Rocky vs. Drago! This book was just as chaotic and emotional as book 1 but maaaan, the plot was twisting and Deja was being Deja! That woman had me feeling bad for a man! Lawwwwd! I love this series real bad! I cannot wait to see what is next for the Stephens family!
July 20, 2026
Booooooyyyyyy Deja & the crew SKRESS me so bad ESPECIALLY Deja. She has earned a permanent spot on my shit list 🤷🏾♀️ overall I enjoyed this book it was entertaining af & the drama & twists kept coming.
August 6, 2026
Lawdd.. this ninth ward crew stay having my head hurting from all the whiplashes. From the lies, betrayal, vengeance this book was a rollercoaster full of drama & twists! Just when you think things are cooling down, A. Denise throws a curveball into the mix & ups the chaos!
July 12, 2026
loved it
A.Denise you done it again! I thought book 1 was something baby they came out swinging in book 2! So excited to start book 3!
A.Denise you done it again! I thought book 1 was something baby they came out swinging in book 2! So excited to start book 3!
September 28, 2026
Deja is a disgrace and disappointment. Zay should have let her go and found someone else.
July 19, 2026
The fact that I’m so invested in this series is unhealthy. The DRAMA!!! Racing to the end hoping for a happy ever after. The rollercoasterre
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