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Heart of the Hustle
In the gritty streets of Chicago where loyalty is everything, Brandon "Bigs" Lowe finds himself torn between the life he's built and the love he can't let go. As the eldest of four brothers, Bigs has always been the protector, but when his baby mama, **Asia**, goes down for a drug charge, their world shatters. She takes the fall to shield him, but the price is two years apart from their son and from each other.
Now, Asia is back on the streets, and she's not the same woman Bigs remembers. The bitterness of betrayal festers as she learns about Bigs' reckless escapades while she was locked up. With a heart hardened by the past, Asia vows to show him that two can play this game. She's ready to find a new man, but in a world where Bigs' reputation looms large, the streets are hesitant to step to his girl.
As Bigs fights to reclaim the love he once had, he wrestles with the pressures of gang life, fatherhood, and the haunting memories of what they shared. Can he convince Asia to forgive him and rebuild their family, or has the damage been done beyond repair? In this urban love story, loyalty will be tested, hearts will clash, and the stakes are higher than ever.
Now, Asia is back on the streets, and she's not the same woman Bigs remembers. The bitterness of betrayal festers as she learns about Bigs' reckless escapades while she was locked up. With a heart hardened by the past, Asia vows to show him that two can play this game. She's ready to find a new man, but in a world where Bigs' reputation looms large, the streets are hesitant to step to his girl.
As Bigs fights to reclaim the love he once had, he wrestles with the pressures of gang life, fatherhood, and the haunting memories of what they shared. Can he convince Asia to forgive him and rebuild their family, or has the damage been done beyond repair? In this urban love story, loyalty will be tested, hearts will clash, and the stakes are higher than ever.
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106 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2025
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January 24, 2026
This was my introduction to this author, and I was not disappointed. The story of Bigs and his brother was so good. Add in Asia, aka Big A, and you get an amazing story. Asia was a true rider and wasn't playing about Bigs. Once she was released from prison, these two immediately picked up where they left off. When ish hits the fan with one brother because of a female, they handle it in the best way they know how. These brothers are the epitome of when you go low, I'm dragging it to hell. I would definitely not want these men as my enemies. I can't wait to see what happens next.
January 18, 2026
This book had a lot of potential but it was all over the place, and I get that it’s short and sweet but nothing was adding up. Not sure if chapters were misplaced or what but everything was scattered. I like the characters but the story line was out of order. DNF at 60%
January 4, 2026
oh wow
When i tell you i loved every character in this book except one and if you know you know I can’t wait for part 2 i need that nowwwww ate this book up in 2 days could’ve been 1 but sleep must happen loved it
When i tell you i loved every character in this book except one and if you know you know I can’t wait for part 2 i need that nowwwww ate this book up in 2 days could’ve been 1 but sleep must happen loved it
January 16, 2026
It's a family affair.
I like the body of work in this book. The author did an excellent job of telling Asia and Brandon's back story, then bringing the present tense back to the forefront. I hate that Asia had to lose two years of her life because of what Brandon's father forced her to do. Brandon wasn't angry enough when she revealed that key detail to him. Brandon is a solid dude, a strong MMC, and he loves his family.
Mico literally is off his rocker. He doesn't want to leave anything behind. What Densell say I'm taking something with me? Well, that was Leon.
Yuri, oh, how love me some Yuri. He's not only intelligent, but he will get out there and take you through there. He is definitely my fav! I already know he will be a silent assassin. When Brandon called him with a problem, he was all over it and had his brother ready to step behind Brandon. He told Brandon to bring them to him! Yup, uhhhhmmmm!
Kylie is going to be the problem, brother, and if his older brothers don't give him some straightening, then it's going to get out of hand. I knew he was going to be a problem because after the pew pewing with his family, he got a text and wanted to dip expeditiously so he could link with Paris. Paris is going to be his downfall. Especially after knowing why Pierre was after him. Smh. I can wait to see his character development over the books as they drop.
This was a quick read. It had an unhinged MMC who was soft for Asia, his son, and his family. It had a lot of pew pewings, and Brandon definitely showed you why he was to be played with.
The FMC hand are definitely undefeated! I like her attitude about Kimmie. It's on site every time she sees her. I think that Asia needs to practice discretion with her bestie, Paris, because she is not good. Everyone isn't for you, and unfortunately, she has to learn that on her own. Hopefully, when Brandon disclose to Asia, what Paris told Pierre she will cut ties with her.
This series is up and stuck, and I can see the author doing her big one as the series continues.
I like the body of work in this book. The author did an excellent job of telling Asia and Brandon's back story, then bringing the present tense back to the forefront. I hate that Asia had to lose two years of her life because of what Brandon's father forced her to do. Brandon wasn't angry enough when she revealed that key detail to him. Brandon is a solid dude, a strong MMC, and he loves his family.
Mico literally is off his rocker. He doesn't want to leave anything behind. What Densell say I'm taking something with me? Well, that was Leon.
Yuri, oh, how love me some Yuri. He's not only intelligent, but he will get out there and take you through there. He is definitely my fav! I already know he will be a silent assassin. When Brandon called him with a problem, he was all over it and had his brother ready to step behind Brandon. He told Brandon to bring them to him! Yup, uhhhhmmmm!
Kylie is going to be the problem, brother, and if his older brothers don't give him some straightening, then it's going to get out of hand. I knew he was going to be a problem because after the pew pewing with his family, he got a text and wanted to dip expeditiously so he could link with Paris. Paris is going to be his downfall. Especially after knowing why Pierre was after him. Smh. I can wait to see his character development over the books as they drop.
This was a quick read. It had an unhinged MMC who was soft for Asia, his son, and his family. It had a lot of pew pewings, and Brandon definitely showed you why he was to be played with.
The FMC hand are definitely undefeated! I like her attitude about Kimmie. It's on site every time she sees her. I think that Asia needs to practice discretion with her bestie, Paris, because she is not good. Everyone isn't for you, and unfortunately, she has to learn that on her own. Hopefully, when Brandon disclose to Asia, what Paris told Pierre she will cut ties with her.
This series is up and stuck, and I can see the author doing her big one as the series continues.
January 4, 2026
Toxic, Cliffhanger, Multiple POVs
Listen I love me a bullheaded FMC, Asia touched down and didn’t waste no time. She was on Kimmie like flies on a pile of dookie. I wish she would have listened to Brandon about her friend Paris. Paris is the worst kind of friend, I hate Kyrie was even messing with her like that too especially knowing how his brother felt about her. This is a new to me author and this was definitely a good toxic time. It does end with a cliffhanger very excited to see how book 2 plays out.
Listen I love me a bullheaded FMC, Asia touched down and didn’t waste no time. She was on Kimmie like flies on a pile of dookie. I wish she would have listened to Brandon about her friend Paris. Paris is the worst kind of friend, I hate Kyrie was even messing with her like that too especially knowing how his brother felt about her. This is a new to me author and this was definitely a good toxic time. It does end with a cliffhanger very excited to see how book 2 plays out.
February 9, 2026
I won’t play about you!
Girllllll the Lowe men are not to be played with!! I really enjoyed this story. I love a good ride or die couple and that’s Bigs and Big A honey. Despite the thing or person that kept them apart their reunion was like they picked right back up with the love shown aside from a lil drama they were locked in. The storyline was good and so were the characters. These brothers don’t play about one another or their empire and have each other for life and after. I’m headed over to book 2. Paradise this was a great one 🤏🏾🤏🏾
Girllllll the Lowe men are not to be played with!! I really enjoyed this story. I love a good ride or die couple and that’s Bigs and Big A honey. Despite the thing or person that kept them apart their reunion was like they picked right back up with the love shown aside from a lil drama they were locked in. The storyline was good and so were the characters. These brothers don’t play about one another or their empire and have each other for life and after. I’m headed over to book 2. Paradise this was a great one 🤏🏾🤏🏾
February 15, 2026
I ended up DNF'ing this at 64%. It just felt kind of all over the place for me. I really tried to push through but I couldn't fully connect to the story. One thing that started to get on my nerves was the MMC calling the FMC "little mama" every five seconds. It just felt repetitive and I wasn't feeling it. And listen I know it's fiction. But one of the brothers casually slicing off heads in broad daylight like it's nothing? Yeah I wasn't buying that at all. It pulled me out of the story.
I also noticed a few grammatical errors, which didn't help. Overall it just wasn't for me.
I also noticed a few grammatical errors, which didn't help. Overall it just wasn't for me.
December 28, 2025
its good!
Ofcourse I saw videos of this on TikTok and decided I wanted to read and I was not disappointed. This book was good, the story line was great , the character development was just as good! As I was reading I read some similarities to other books but I really did enjoy this book. I love the Lowe brothers and ms Asia they all some certified crash outs. I can’t wait for book 2 to see how this plays out.
Ofcourse I saw videos of this on TikTok and decided I wanted to read and I was not disappointed. This book was good, the story line was great , the character development was just as good! As I was reading I read some similarities to other books but I really did enjoy this book. I love the Lowe brothers and ms Asia they all some certified crash outs. I can’t wait for book 2 to see how this plays out.
March 9, 2026
3.75⭐️
Y’all I had some real fun with this read 😂
I loved all the brother but Mico is definetly my fav!! Real life instigator 😂
“I love you for life, & after”
Brandon was 10 toes down behind Asia because putting a silencer on & shooting someone because she was dancing with them is crazy work! Asia ain’t no better whooping Kimmie every time she saw her fr😂
But from the jump I suspected something weird with Paris & with that cliff hanger let’s see what happens!!
Y’all I had some real fun with this read 😂
I loved all the brother but Mico is definetly my fav!! Real life instigator 😂
“I love you for life, & after”
Brandon was 10 toes down behind Asia because putting a silencer on & shooting someone because she was dancing with them is crazy work! Asia ain’t no better whooping Kimmie every time she saw her fr😂
But from the jump I suspected something weird with Paris & with that cliff hanger let’s see what happens!!
December 28, 2025
I am so Shocked😮
What?!What?! It Ended off in a Cliffhanger. I loved this book down it was so funny and Brandon didn’t play when it came to Asia😝. I can’t wait until part 2 to come out hopefully soon. (Spoiler alert) I just keep laughing at Asia because she keep beating Kimmie A** every time she see her😭😭.
What?!What?! It Ended off in a Cliffhanger. I loved this book down it was so funny and Brandon didn’t play when it came to Asia😝. I can’t wait until part 2 to come out hopefully soon. (Spoiler alert) I just keep laughing at Asia because she keep beating Kimmie A** every time she see her😭😭.
January 2, 2026
Quick read
I loved the storyline I would really like more background on the characters. How did Asia get into a situation that landed her in prison? Why did Biggs father think she was a distraction? So many questions but not enough history into the characters. Overall it was a good read and I will continue the series just to see how the authors pen develops.
I loved the storyline I would really like more background on the characters. How did Asia get into a situation that landed her in prison? Why did Biggs father think she was a distraction? So many questions but not enough history into the characters. Overall it was a good read and I will continue the series just to see how the authors pen develops.
January 6, 2026
I'm excited for the second book. When I tell you Miss Asia was my favorite, she told Kimmie it's on site and she meant that with every fiber of her being. She was on that girls neck literally. Brandon is a silent crash out cause how you kill two people in the club and it's police out side. But his brothers was with it every time especially Mico😂
February 5, 2026
This book is definitely a 10 out of 10! I’m not sure if paradise is a new author, but I love her style of writing. When the MMC have to put that blicky on the dresser before bed 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Aisha got out of jail not knowing what to expect and her man gave her everything she never expected!! This book was a 10/10 and I can’t wait to read more books by paradise !!
December 26, 2025
Oh baby I love the brothers!!!!!! My girl Asia ain’t to be fucked with either!!! Now looking at the images of the brothers and their texts lol Kyrie was my favorite but why he gotta be a hoe!!! How you get a hoe pregnant, baby??? I need part 2 immediately
December 28, 2025
So Good!!!!
This book is excellent. I love the characters. Very well written. Some of the characters are funny. Brandon‘s hate for Paris had me cracking up. Can’t wait for the next book.
This book is excellent. I love the characters. Very well written. Some of the characters are funny. Brandon‘s hate for Paris had me cracking up. Can’t wait for the next book.
January 4, 2026
Ohhh shoot…..not Paris pregnant for Kyrie, this done created a whole conundrum! This book was sooo good I need book two, Paris need her behind whooped….kimmie does too but I wonder how they gone handle this little Paris situation 10/10 Miss Paradise
January 17, 2026
girl!!!!!
This was goooooooooood!!! I love me some Asia and Brandon!!! I need to know what’s happening next?? What Kyrie gone do? Asia need to beat both Kimmie and Paris everytime she see them
This was goooooooooood!!! I love me some Asia and Brandon!!! I need to know what’s happening next?? What Kyrie gone do? Asia need to beat both Kimmie and Paris everytime she see them
January 18, 2026
Asia and Bigs were my favs
Two crazy ppl together and I loved every second! The chemistry, and banter had me laughing. The way Asia was riding had me cheering the whole story! Will be reading the next book.
Two crazy ppl together and I loved every second! The chemistry, and banter had me laughing. The way Asia was riding had me cheering the whole story! Will be reading the next book.
January 20, 2026
Great potential, but the execution could have been a bit better. The story jumped around a bit, almost like the chapters got pasted in the wrong order.
Other than that, the plot was great. I love how both the FMC and MMC did not play about each other and had a crazy family to match.
Other than that, the plot was great. I love how both the FMC and MMC did not play about each other and had a crazy family to match.
January 23, 2026
So this book had a really good potential. I love me a good little hood jam. But this had so much going on. It was some points in the book where I'm like did I miss something? Did I miss a chapter? It was just all over the place.
February 2, 2026
Let me grab the next book
ATP I'm convinced Kimmie tryna make Asia commit murder cause she suicidal and don't really wanna do it herself cause girl why are you playing in that woman face? Overall I like the book and I will be reading the next... I need me a BRANDON!
ATP I'm convinced Kimmie tryna make Asia commit murder cause she suicidal and don't really wanna do it herself cause girl why are you playing in that woman face? Overall I like the book and I will be reading the next... I need me a BRANDON!
February 16, 2026
The Drama Kept Coming
What a roller coaster ride this book was!!!…These friends and brothers were doing way too much!!!…
Brandon was out here cleaning out WHOLE families and Paris out here being for the streets!!!…
Asia spilling her business to the cousin of the woman she got beef with!!!…I need her to find a new friend because Paris ain’t it!!!…
What a roller coaster ride this book was!!!…These friends and brothers were doing way too much!!!…
Brandon was out here cleaning out WHOLE families and Paris out here being for the streets!!!…
Asia spilling her business to the cousin of the woman she got beef with!!!…I need her to find a new friend because Paris ain’t it!!!…
February 22, 2026
good and fast paced
I love a compelling urban love drama; this particular story was exceptionally engaging, blending heartfelt romance with city life intricacies, and I finished reading it quickly due to its engrossing nature.
I love a compelling urban love drama; this particular story was exceptionally engaging, blending heartfelt romance with city life intricacies, and I finished reading it quickly due to its engrossing nature.
March 6, 2026
To The Point
I have to say I love how Paradise Campbell got to the point with this! There wasn’t a lot of fluff! She did her thing. I didn’t like the few grammatical errors but I understand when your flowing with your story!
I have to say I love how Paradise Campbell got to the point with this! There wasn’t a lot of fluff! She did her thing. I didn’t like the few grammatical errors but I understand when your flowing with your story!
March 7, 2026
What??
I can't believe this. Asia didn't get to beat on Kimmie ENOUGH for me!! Is she cool???? Wdf. Anyways, I love brandy poo & Asia. I also love Mico crazy butt. Paris better get right or get gone .. literally.
I can't believe this. Asia didn't get to beat on Kimmie ENOUGH for me!! Is she cool???? Wdf. Anyways, I love brandy poo & Asia. I also love Mico crazy butt. Paris better get right or get gone .. literally.
March 11, 2026
New to me Author
One thing I love is a messy book. What I love even more is an unhinged MMC put them 2 together and it’s an auto read for me. Biggs is no joke and I need to see what he gone do about Paris!
One thing I love is a messy book. What I love even more is an unhinged MMC put them 2 together and it’s an auto read for me. Biggs is no joke and I need to see what he gone do about Paris!
December 26, 2025
can’t wait for the second book !!!!!!!!
this was sooo goood i love Brandon and Asia , i can’t wait to read about the other brothers lives
this was sooo goood i love Brandon and Asia , i can’t wait to read about the other brothers lives
December 27, 2025
Debut Novel!
Don’t let the cover fool you it’s drama and spice in this book. If you haven’t yet go ahead and download this or add it to your TBR. Can’t wait for part 2
Don’t let the cover fool you it’s drama and spice in this book. If you haven’t yet go ahead and download this or add it to your TBR. Can’t wait for part 2
December 28, 2025
10/20!!!!
I can’t wait for part 2. I saw the author making TikTok’s and decided to give it a chance, it was definitely worth it. I finished it in one day!
I can’t wait for part 2. I saw the author making TikTok’s and decided to give it a chance, it was definitely worth it. I finished it in one day!
December 30, 2025
It was really good! Did it remind me a lot of the Delgato series so that’s probably why I liked it even more? Yes. But I love that we have a really strong no bs fmc
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