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Secret Baby With A Hood Rich Menace
Giselle Knox returns to Southwick, Kansas with her heart in ruins and her parents gone, forced to face the hometown she once swore she would never come back to. Grief has a way of stripping life down to its rawest form, and when Giselle crosses paths with Huey “Heavy” Sapien, she finds herself pulled toward a man she should avoid at all costs.
Heavy is Southwick’s most desired, most feared man with money, power, and a reputation that made women nervous and men cautious. He is guarded, respected, and used to getting exactly what he wants. What he doesn’t expect is Giselle. What starts as an unexpected connection turns into something deeper between two people who understand brokenness in different ways.
Just as their bond begins to feel real, Alonzo Maynard steps back into Giselle’s life. He represents everything she once had — status, security, and a future that looks perfect on the surface. Torn between the comfort of her old world and the truth she finds with Heavy, Giselle makes a choice that changes everything. A secret pregnancy. A lie that spirals. A future built on silence.
When the life she tried to build collapses, Giselle is forced to return to the one place she ran from — and to the man whose children she hid. Heavy must decide whether love can survive a betrayal this deep, while Giselle fights for the family she never meant to destroy.
A story of love, redemption, and consequences, where loyalty is tested, hearts are pushed to their limits, and forgiveness is the hardest battle of all.
Secret Baby With A Hood Rich Menace by SL Partee is an unputdownable love story.
Heavy is Southwick’s most desired, most feared man with money, power, and a reputation that made women nervous and men cautious. He is guarded, respected, and used to getting exactly what he wants. What he doesn’t expect is Giselle. What starts as an unexpected connection turns into something deeper between two people who understand brokenness in different ways.
Just as their bond begins to feel real, Alonzo Maynard steps back into Giselle’s life. He represents everything she once had — status, security, and a future that looks perfect on the surface. Torn between the comfort of her old world and the truth she finds with Heavy, Giselle makes a choice that changes everything. A secret pregnancy. A lie that spirals. A future built on silence.
When the life she tried to build collapses, Giselle is forced to return to the one place she ran from — and to the man whose children she hid. Heavy must decide whether love can survive a betrayal this deep, while Giselle fights for the family she never meant to destroy.
A story of love, redemption, and consequences, where loyalty is tested, hearts are pushed to their limits, and forgiveness is the hardest battle of all.
Secret Baby With A Hood Rich Menace by SL Partee is an unputdownable love story.
361 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2025
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January 4, 2026
Secret Baby With a Hood Rich Menace by S.L. Partee was a good read, but I gotta be honest the beginning was slow slow. Like I had to push through and keep telling myself “just keep reading.” I didn’t really get hooked until around the 40% mark, and before that I was definitely side-eyeing a few things 😅.
Now let’s talk characters. Prisha was annoying af baby, catch the mfkin hint, damn 😭. I was yelling at the pages like PLEASE read the room. But once the story picked up, everything started making more sense.
Huey though? I love me some Huey, okay. He did not disappoint and definitely helped keep me locked in. Auntie Remi was the real MVP the glue that kept everybody from completely falling apart. Every family needs an Auntie Remi, period.
And Giselle… whew. I hated that she had to go through all of that. She didn’t deserve half the mess that came her way, and her storyline really pulled at my emotions.
Overall, once this book got going, it was giving drama, heart, and chaos in the best way. The slow start is the only thing keeping it from a full five stars, but the second half absolutely delivered. Solid 4.5 stars for me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ and yes I’d still recommend it if you can hang in there at the beginning. 📚💜
Now let’s talk characters. Prisha was annoying af baby, catch the mfkin hint, damn 😭. I was yelling at the pages like PLEASE read the room. But once the story picked up, everything started making more sense.
Huey though? I love me some Huey, okay. He did not disappoint and definitely helped keep me locked in. Auntie Remi was the real MVP the glue that kept everybody from completely falling apart. Every family needs an Auntie Remi, period.
And Giselle… whew. I hated that she had to go through all of that. She didn’t deserve half the mess that came her way, and her storyline really pulled at my emotions.
Overall, once this book got going, it was giving drama, heart, and chaos in the best way. The slow start is the only thing keeping it from a full five stars, but the second half absolutely delivered. Solid 4.5 stars for me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ and yes I’d still recommend it if you can hang in there at the beginning. 📚💜
December 29, 2025
I Don’t Want It To End
When I say I enjoyed this entire book because all kinds of emotions flowed but the people who were so close knit. Jealousy, secrets, unspoken truths, betrayal, thievery, you name it. It’s in here. Some people didn’t want to let go and others used shortfalls as ammunition. You do see strong love and real bonds where grace and forgiveness are shown. With that, Horace was my heart. He made you laugh throughout and always ready to hit his wife up…lol! Heavy, the perfect name for him because ain’t nothing light or soft about him until Giselle and his kids. Giselle had gone through a helluva time and took way longer to get through it until Heavy, her family and kids gave her the real peace. There’s a lot of animosity and strife all throughout this book but watch how it comes together. Fantastic. Told my daughter I don’t want them to end, but Stephanie has more drama to read until the next.
When I say I enjoyed this entire book because all kinds of emotions flowed but the people who were so close knit. Jealousy, secrets, unspoken truths, betrayal, thievery, you name it. It’s in here. Some people didn’t want to let go and others used shortfalls as ammunition. You do see strong love and real bonds where grace and forgiveness are shown. With that, Horace was my heart. He made you laugh throughout and always ready to hit his wife up…lol! Heavy, the perfect name for him because ain’t nothing light or soft about him until Giselle and his kids. Giselle had gone through a helluva time and took way longer to get through it until Heavy, her family and kids gave her the real peace. There’s a lot of animosity and strife all throughout this book but watch how it comes together. Fantastic. Told my daughter I don’t want them to end, but Stephanie has more drama to read until the next.
January 10, 2026
Not a Fan
This is my first book from this author and while this is a trope I really like, these characters all frustrated me way too many times for me to really enjoy this storyline. Giselle experienced a lot and IN MY OPINION she let way too many people play in her face too many times- including some of her family members and definitely Henna and Pri- because it should have been F them forever, disrespectfully. Even Heavy got on my nerves with some of his reactions. I do love how he immediately stepped into his responsibilities though. Overall, there was some funny moments which I liked, but at their big ages, these characters were very immature and every day they all smoked weed and drank -every day, every time they were together - morning and night- which caused me to be even less engaged / interested.
This is my first book from this author and while this is a trope I really like, these characters all frustrated me way too many times for me to really enjoy this storyline. Giselle experienced a lot and IN MY OPINION she let way too many people play in her face too many times- including some of her family members and definitely Henna and Pri- because it should have been F them forever, disrespectfully. Even Heavy got on my nerves with some of his reactions. I do love how he immediately stepped into his responsibilities though. Overall, there was some funny moments which I liked, but at their big ages, these characters were very immature and every day they all smoked weed and drank -every day, every time they were together - morning and night- which caused me to be even less engaged / interested.
January 17, 2026
Wow
That book was EVERYTHING!! There were some characters in here for sure lol! I loved how Crew and Maisie were despite the ages because that didn't stop anything because they stood on business behind each other. I hate Giselle went through everything she did and was mad when she left with Alonzo but eventually found her way back and got everything back from that slimeball! Everything came full circle and the family got over the obstacles that were in the way of everyone healing and moving forward. Henna and Prisha got on my nerves with the way they were behaving when it came to Giselle but if they loved Heavy they should've fell back on the hate train but I'm glad it worked out and they were able to he adults and work out their issues. Horace was a mess but I was here for his foolishness 🤣. I loved this book and how Heavy were with his babies!
That book was EVERYTHING!! There were some characters in here for sure lol! I loved how Crew and Maisie were despite the ages because that didn't stop anything because they stood on business behind each other. I hate Giselle went through everything she did and was mad when she left with Alonzo but eventually found her way back and got everything back from that slimeball! Everything came full circle and the family got over the obstacles that were in the way of everyone healing and moving forward. Henna and Prisha got on my nerves with the way they were behaving when it came to Giselle but if they loved Heavy they should've fell back on the hate train but I'm glad it worked out and they were able to he adults and work out their issues. Horace was a mess but I was here for his foolishness 🤣. I loved this book and how Heavy were with his babies!
January 8, 2026
wow nice very nice
Omg this book is so lit. Heavy is my new man and I’m looking forward to hoping my chicka can give us an update on them. His grandpa had me weak along with his daddy. Babygirl had to learn that she really did need her family. What got me and I had a feeling Alonzo got her parents killed but for me to find out in the end she was supposed to have died with them blew me. In my mind I was thinking he did it cause her father wouldn’t let him be with his daughter. But I’m glad a met his maker. U did good on yet another book and I’m looking forward to reading more of them. Sitting here patting my feet while sipping on Pepsi and eating popcorn while waiting on the next book to read
Omg this book is so lit. Heavy is my new man and I’m looking forward to hoping my chicka can give us an update on them. His grandpa had me weak along with his daddy. Babygirl had to learn that she really did need her family. What got me and I had a feeling Alonzo got her parents killed but for me to find out in the end she was supposed to have died with them blew me. In my mind I was thinking he did it cause her father wouldn’t let him be with his daughter. But I’m glad a met his maker. U did good on yet another book and I’m looking forward to reading more of them. Sitting here patting my feet while sipping on Pepsi and eating popcorn while waiting on the next book to read
December 21, 2025
Must read
I throughly enjoyed this story. It had a few emotional moments but was filled to the brink with comedy . Everybody was a mess including the babies . I will sal I feel like everyone except Mase was way to hard on my girl . They act like it had been Years When it hadn't even been a month . Years she had a smart mouth but they act like the Girl was out here chopping people down. I really wanted to give Henna and prisha a two Piece . Viggo smh . All in all this was a great read to end the Year.
I throughly enjoyed this story. It had a few emotional moments but was filled to the brink with comedy . Everybody was a mess including the babies . I will sal I feel like everyone except Mase was way to hard on my girl . They act like it had been Years When it hadn't even been a month . Years she had a smart mouth but they act like the Girl was out here chopping people down. I really wanted to give Henna and prisha a two Piece . Viggo smh . All in all this was a great read to end the Year.
December 27, 2025
Great Read
I couldn’t put this book down. The character development was strong at different moments, every character managed to frustrate me, which only made them feel more real. Giselle went through so much, but watching her find her way was powerful. Heavy made it very clear who he was, and Horace kept me laughing throughout the entire book. As for Henna and Pri, I was glad to see them finally get themselves together.
I couldn’t put this book down. The character development was strong at different moments, every character managed to frustrate me, which only made them feel more real. Giselle went through so much, but watching her find her way was powerful. Heavy made it very clear who he was, and Horace kept me laughing throughout the entire book. As for Henna and Pri, I was glad to see them finally get themselves together.
December 30, 2025
Kimmi’s Reads
I really enjoyed this story… When I say Grandpapa Horace had me tickled that old man was a whole character I love everything about him… Henna and Pri got on every single nerve in my body but I’m happy they finally dead that. Something only me Alonzo was behind that hit on Giselle parents. Gemalynn was a pain in my side at first but I warmed up to her eventually. I happy everyone got their happy ending and no one else die.. Rip To Grace and Greg
I really enjoyed this story… When I say Grandpapa Horace had me tickled that old man was a whole character I love everything about him… Henna and Pri got on every single nerve in my body but I’m happy they finally dead that. Something only me Alonzo was behind that hit on Giselle parents. Gemalynn was a pain in my side at first but I warmed up to her eventually. I happy everyone got their happy ending and no one else die.. Rip To Grace and Greg
December 31, 2025
Giselle was a mess....
For various reasons, however, I think a lot of what she went through was definitely self-sabotage because she knew she shouldn't have left with Alonzo, let alone married him but we live and learn and sometimes that is the hard way. Heavy is the head that wears the crown, I'm glad he got to finally put that weight down and live his life on his terms with his family.
For various reasons, however, I think a lot of what she went through was definitely self-sabotage because she knew she shouldn't have left with Alonzo, let alone married him but we live and learn and sometimes that is the hard way. Heavy is the head that wears the crown, I'm glad he got to finally put that weight down and live his life on his terms with his family.
January 4, 2026
Love Secret baby
Secret baby is one of my fave tropes & I love how this played out. Giselle worked my nerves something serious at first, i like how her family didnt hold their tongues with her. Heavy was def everything, he handled the situation better than I expected! I love the found family and family dynamics they both had. I was tickled every time someone said huey & Harlee would find it funny. This was my first read by this author and i thoroughly enjoyed it
Secret baby is one of my fave tropes & I love how this played out. Giselle worked my nerves something serious at first, i like how her family didnt hold their tongues with her. Heavy was def everything, he handled the situation better than I expected! I love the found family and family dynamics they both had. I was tickled every time someone said huey & Harlee would find it funny. This was my first read by this author and i thoroughly enjoyed it
December 28, 2025
Nice Read, But
Book was very good, but didn't like that every character in this book smoked, with the exception of Remi and Petal , from sun up to sun down. Pretty much high all the time. Drinking and driving, smoking and driving with your precious babies. Didn't like that at all, but other than that a very enjoyable book.
Book was very good, but didn't like that every character in this book smoked, with the exception of Remi and Petal , from sun up to sun down. Pretty much high all the time. Drinking and driving, smoking and driving with your precious babies. Didn't like that at all, but other than that a very enjoyable book.
December 30, 2025
GREAT BOOK!!!
This was a great book. It was great from beginning to end. I love me some Heavy. Only two characters got on my nerves. That was Henna and Prischa. I love the way it ended. S.L. Partee you did a great job as usual. This is most definitely a must read. Highly recommended!!!!
This was a great book. It was great from beginning to end. I love me some Heavy. Only two characters got on my nerves. That was Henna and Prischa. I love the way it ended. S.L. Partee you did a great job as usual. This is most definitely a must read. Highly recommended!!!!
December 31, 2025
this is my first read by this author and i can honestly say they will be getting a reader out of me… this was a good read + it’s one of my favorite trope ( secret baby ) … i loved loved giselle & huey .. she was a runner for sure but she got her shit together and those babies omg sooooo cute… loved them down… ain’t no love story without a lil family dramaaaa…
January 3, 2026
simply amazing
She didn’t disappoint Giselle was a force but Huey calmed her bougie ass rite down this book was full of laughs secrets baby definitely a oafs turner glad Giselle ex hubby got exactly what he deserved all these relationships in this book made me want moreeeee from them
She didn’t disappoint Giselle was a force but Huey calmed her bougie ass rite down this book was full of laughs secrets baby definitely a oafs turner glad Giselle ex hubby got exactly what he deserved all these relationships in this book made me want moreeeee from them
January 5, 2026
Read It!
The way I loved every character in this book! Horace and Viggo hilarious. They brought the funnies. Loved Heavy, very chill and just everything about him was IT! The growth in Giselle was a good storyline. This story gives you all the emotions, and the writing just brings the visuals to life for me! SL Partee don’t miss a beat! becoming one of my favs 🔥
The way I loved every character in this book! Horace and Viggo hilarious. They brought the funnies. Loved Heavy, very chill and just everything about him was IT! The growth in Giselle was a good storyline. This story gives you all the emotions, and the writing just brings the visuals to life for me! SL Partee don’t miss a beat! becoming one of my favs 🔥
December 20, 2025
🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾
Stephanie did her thing! This book was soooo good! I love me a secret baby and this time I got two plus a grumpy man, I was living the entire time I read this book! Definitely gonna cop a physical copy when available! One of my favorite reads of 2025!
Stephanie did her thing! This book was soooo good! I love me a secret baby and this time I got two plus a grumpy man, I was living the entire time I read this book! Definitely gonna cop a physical copy when available! One of my favorite reads of 2025!
December 22, 2025
Secret baby
S.L. Partee has done it again. This was an amazing read. I loved the family dynamics of this books. The character development was great. I'm so happy that Heavy and Gizelle got their happy ending.
S.L. Partee has done it again. This was an amazing read. I loved the family dynamics of this books. The character development was great. I'm so happy that Heavy and Gizelle got their happy ending.
December 24, 2025
By chapter two I was completely hooked. I devoured this book to the point that I lost sleep over it that’s how gripping it was. I honestly wish I could read it again for the first time because I enjoyed it so much, and it even pulled me out of my reading slump.
December 24, 2025
Brilliant
This story covered a lot of bases. I knew something was shady about her husband. I guess her best friend as well. As all the truths were revealed it just made everything fall in place.
This story covered a lot of bases. I knew something was shady about her husband. I guess her best friend as well. As all the truths were revealed it just made everything fall in place.
December 31, 2025
❤️❤️🔥🔥
Heavy, Heavy, Heavy is all I can say baybeh…Giselle was a selfish in the beginning however, she was humbled really fast…Family is everything is what this book gave…Well written!!
Heavy, Heavy, Heavy is all I can say baybeh…Giselle was a selfish in the beginning however, she was humbled really fast…Family is everything is what this book gave…Well written!!
January 1, 2026
Even though this book stressed me out for different reasons I enjoyed reading. I had all the emotions. I enjoyed the character development. Little things were missing for me here and there but I would definitely recommend.
January 5, 2026
This story wasn’t what I excited which is a good thing.
I love how the kids were present in this story. Certain stories where there is kids involved, the kids barely be in it.
Giselle made a lot of stupid mistakes from somebody at her big age.
Every character played their part well.
I love how the kids were present in this story. Certain stories where there is kids involved, the kids barely be in it.
Giselle made a lot of stupid mistakes from somebody at her big age.
Every character played their part well.
January 14, 2026
This was a good read. It was giving real hood family. The characters were funny and relatable but also lowkey annoying. Family is everything. It took a while for Giselle to learn that her family had her back no matter what.
January 15, 2026
Oh I love them so much
This book had the perfect amount of drama but it didn't take over the plot of the story I absolutely loved them together I knew Alonso was off and hus sister blew me the entire story being angry with Giselle im glad he put them in their place.
This book had the perfect amount of drama but it didn't take over the plot of the story I absolutely loved them together I knew Alonso was off and hus sister blew me the entire story being angry with Giselle im glad he put them in their place.
December 21, 2025
whew
I can I just say I couldn’t stand Prischa, and Henna. Although I’m happy she redeemed them. But baby I would’ve had to put paws on Prischa. And then there’s Heavy whew bae all day.
I can I just say I couldn’t stand Prischa, and Henna. Although I’m happy she redeemed them. But baby I would’ve had to put paws on Prischa. And then there’s Heavy whew bae all day.
December 21, 2025
great read!
This was a great read! I’m glad Giselle got it together and came to her senses. Heavy played no games
This was a great read! I’m glad Giselle got it together and came to her senses. Heavy played no games
December 25, 2025
GREAT READ
Great read. Heavy was just that Heavy. He as silent, but deadly just what Giselle needed. I would love a holiday read with this crew..
Great read. Heavy was just that Heavy. He as silent, but deadly just what Giselle needed. I would love a holiday read with this crew..
January 4, 2026
Good read
This was a sweet read. I didn't know what to expect since I'm new to this author but it was good. Simple plot with a happy never after.
This was a sweet read. I didn't know what to expect since I'm new to this author but it was good. Simple plot with a happy never after.
January 4, 2026
great read
The book was much better than the title indicated. It wasn’t the normal hood love story there were other elements to it a really good read
The book was much better than the title indicated. It wasn’t the normal hood love story there were other elements to it a really good read
January 6, 2026
secret
Enjoyed from beginning to end! Giselle came and left like a tornado 🌪️. Loved seeing Heavy bond with the kids. The family over everything was nice!
Enjoyed from beginning to end! Giselle came and left like a tornado 🌪️. Loved seeing Heavy bond with the kids. The family over everything was nice!
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