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FEENIN' FOR A MENACE: A Romance Unhinged
She loved him through everything, that was her first mistake.
Journi never thought she'd ever be in a position where she would have to uproot her life in the middle of the night and abruptly start over in a new city. But, after suffering years of abuse from a man she gave her all to, running was her only option if she wanted to survive. The last thing she expects to do is collide with the most dangerous man in the city.
Known to the streets as Reaper, Khaizon is power, pressure, and danger all wrapped in one. Focused on building an empire and securing his legacy, love was never part of the plan, and a relationship was a liability he couldn't afford.
But something about Journi gets under his skin in a way he can't shake and won't ignore.
What starts as curiosity quickly becomes something consuming, dangerous, and deeper than either of them planned.
But, everything Journi tried to escape starts closing in around her, and the life she's stepping into might cost her just as much as the one she left behind.
Journi never thought she'd ever be in a position where she would have to uproot her life in the middle of the night and abruptly start over in a new city. But, after suffering years of abuse from a man she gave her all to, running was her only option if she wanted to survive. The last thing she expects to do is collide with the most dangerous man in the city.
Known to the streets as Reaper, Khaizon is power, pressure, and danger all wrapped in one. Focused on building an empire and securing his legacy, love was never part of the plan, and a relationship was a liability he couldn't afford.
But something about Journi gets under his skin in a way he can't shake and won't ignore.
What starts as curiosity quickly becomes something consuming, dangerous, and deeper than either of them planned.
But, everything Journi tried to escape starts closing in around her, and the life she's stepping into might cost her just as much as the one she left behind.
179 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2026
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April 12, 2026
I’m deducting .5 stars for the grammar errors but this was really good! It kept me interested and I think I like Khi or whatever his name is
April 8, 2026
Man what?!?!?!?
There’s no way you left the cliffhanger like that. Girlll I usually don’t leave reviews unless they are good and juicy and baybee this one was. It felt like it wasnt going anywhere at first then I was okay let me keep reading and see. I am not disappointed but please don’t make us wait long for part 2. Also I hope it ends at part 2 bc I don’t like series and this is too good to let go!!
There’s no way you left the cliffhanger like that. Girlll I usually don’t leave reviews unless they are good and juicy and baybee this one was. It felt like it wasnt going anywhere at first then I was okay let me keep reading and see. I am not disappointed but please don’t make us wait long for part 2. Also I hope it ends at part 2 bc I don’t like series and this is too good to let go!!
April 14, 2026
Good Read
This was really good it kept me interested. I can’t wait to find out what happens next. I hope it isn’t too long of a wait
This was really good it kept me interested. I can’t wait to find out what happens next. I hope it isn’t too long of a wait
April 2, 2026
NEVER!!!!!!
This book is super good but Carmen the cliffhanger….really? 😭 I hope for everyone that ending was just mere coincidence or something cause ain’t no waaaaaay just can’t be what I’m thinking!!!
Besides that I looooove Journi, Khi, & Lyric. I love how Lyric showed up for her sister no matter what and Khi is definitely book bae…i just hope it stay that way after that ending lol. Nooooow Denim i really still got a little hope that she not sneaky but something telling me I might as well give that up smh.
Amazing book definitely ready for part 2.
This book is super good but Carmen the cliffhanger….really? 😭 I hope for everyone that ending was just mere coincidence or something cause ain’t no waaaaaay just can’t be what I’m thinking!!!
Besides that I looooove Journi, Khi, & Lyric. I love how Lyric showed up for her sister no matter what and Khi is definitely book bae…i just hope it stay that way after that ending lol. Nooooow Denim i really still got a little hope that she not sneaky but something telling me I might as well give that up smh.
Amazing book definitely ready for part 2.
April 8, 2026
page turner
it was actually I was not able to put the book down and finish it so quickly. now I'm waiting for part two
it was actually I was not able to put the book down and finish it so quickly. now I'm waiting for part two
April 19, 2026
Ends in a cliffhanger….beware
First book by this author, I wish it was CLEARLY stated that this wasn’t a standalone, but rather one of several books. I absolutely hate this habit that authors have of splitting up a story into several parts, when one long standalone would suffice….
First book by this author, I wish it was CLEARLY stated that this wasn’t a standalone, but rather one of several books. I absolutely hate this habit that authors have of splitting up a story into several parts, when one long standalone would suffice….
April 8, 2026
DRAMA!
This book is messy and full of drama from the very beginning. I am not one that needs trigger warnings, but a lot of my fellow readers do. I have to say that this book should have a trigger warning for DV.
That being said, I enjoyed the story. I’m anxious for part 2. Poor Journi can’t seem to catch a break! I hope I’m wrong about the outcome(s) of the cliffhanger! 😩
This book is messy and full of drama from the very beginning. I am not one that needs trigger warnings, but a lot of my fellow readers do. I have to say that this book should have a trigger warning for DV.
That being said, I enjoyed the story. I’m anxious for part 2. Poor Journi can’t seem to catch a break! I hope I’m wrong about the outcome(s) of the cliffhanger! 😩
April 11, 2026
OMG!!!
Sis when I tell you I’m on my way to the ER cause my pressure on 10,000 reading across my forehead if you never write another word baby you did your BIG 1 with this I’m so ready for part 2 cause I wanna know who Ashton daddy is so bad at this point if it’s Cam just gonna call a code blue for sis cause I’m definitely gonna flatline
Sis when I tell you I’m on my way to the ER cause my pressure on 10,000 reading across my forehead if you never write another word baby you did your BIG 1 with this I’m so ready for part 2 cause I wanna know who Ashton daddy is so bad at this point if it’s Cam just gonna call a code blue for sis cause I’m definitely gonna flatline
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April 19, 2026Whew! Where is book 2?
This weeks such a well crafted storyline and I love every twist, turn, and bomb drop. Carmen Lashay, you did that! 💥How do you write such an amazing storyline and leave with a cliffhanger like this? Reaper is the man! I wonder how CamRon is going to react to the plug and his baby mama? 😝😜😛
This weeks such a well crafted storyline and I love every twist, turn, and bomb drop. Carmen Lashay, you did that! 💥How do you write such an amazing storyline and leave with a cliffhanger like this? Reaper is the man! I wonder how CamRon is going to react to the plug and his baby mama? 😝😜😛
April 27, 2026
a cliffhanger 🫤 really
This book was too good. I kind of felt like the friend was sneaky. Why am I your bestfriend but I don’t know who your baby daddy is. I hope it ain’t Khi. I really felt like it could be Cam. I guess we gone see in this next book. I hope Carmen don’t keep us waiting too long.
This book was too good. I kind of felt like the friend was sneaky. Why am I your bestfriend but I don’t know who your baby daddy is. I hope it ain’t Khi. I really felt like it could be Cam. I guess we gone see in this next book. I hope Carmen don’t keep us waiting too long.
May 3, 2026
urban books all the same
I’m sorry ms. Lashay your book read just like any other urban street dope boy and weak female. Women get treated like sex slaves and the men get treated like gods. It’s sells but what is it saying to our young black women? I gave it three stars because it was coherent.
I’m sorry ms. Lashay your book read just like any other urban street dope boy and weak female. Women get treated like sex slaves and the men get treated like gods. It’s sells but what is it saying to our young black women? I gave it three stars because it was coherent.
April 5, 2026
I couldn’t put this book down!!!!! Carmen!!!! This is a great book. They met unconventionally and this cliffhanger has me on edge. I wanted to smack Lyric momma!! She was doing and saying way too much for me. I hope Kilo and Lyric get together but I also hope Khi and Cam isn’t Ashton daddy🫣🫣
April 8, 2026
omg
Carmennnnnnn, why u do us like that. The book had me playing the guessing game the entire time I was reading it.
I know good and hell well her best friend didn’t go call the dude on her
Carmennnnnnn, why u do us like that. The book had me playing the guessing game the entire time I was reading it.
I know good and hell well her best friend didn’t go call the dude on her
April 11, 2026
GREAT BOOK!!!
Carmen you did the darn thing with this book as usual. I absolutely loved this book from the very beginning. I knew it, Cam is the daddy. I can’t wait to read part 2. This is most definitely a must read.
Carmen you did the darn thing with this book as usual. I absolutely loved this book from the very beginning. I knew it, Cam is the daddy. I can’t wait to read part 2. This is most definitely a must read.
April 12, 2026
omg the cliffhanger!!!
I need that next book NEOWWW. Ain’t no way you leave us like that. All her friends trash, but atleast she has Lyric. I’m waiting to see more about Lyric and Kilo. And ughhh, I need me a n like Khi, whew. Please I need that next book as in yesterday.
I need that next book NEOWWW. Ain’t no way you leave us like that. All her friends trash, but atleast she has Lyric. I’m waiting to see more about Lyric and Kilo. And ughhh, I need me a n like Khi, whew. Please I need that next book as in yesterday.
April 16, 2026
Ohhh messy
I do believe its been the friend the entire time...
And the other ones knew...
I hope she (J) truly finds herself and worth...I so excited about her relationship with her sister and dad. Khi im not to sure about but im looking forward to book2
I do believe its been the friend the entire time...
And the other ones knew...
I hope she (J) truly finds herself and worth...I so excited about her relationship with her sister and dad. Khi im not to sure about but im looking forward to book2
April 16, 2026
What a twist
Need the next part ASAP WHOS that baby’s daddy!!? I thought I knew who the grimy one was at first but now IM CONFLICTED. Great plot twist but the book itself is a 3/5 for me.
Need the next part ASAP WHOS that baby’s daddy!!? I thought I knew who the grimy one was at first but now IM CONFLICTED. Great plot twist but the book itself is a 3/5 for me.
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April 20, 2026I’m pissed cause why would Khi and Cam be pulling ip in the same car? Makes no sense. But Nia being the snake friend would be too obvious. Maybe it is Denim. She never disclosed her baby daddy. Khi seems like the type to not play about his kid.
April 21, 2026
LISTENNNN
Cam is the worst…I. Mean theeeee worst kinda MAN…he made my blood boil this whole entire book….but Khi…yeah he that dude…but that ending??? You really left me on a cliffhanger…
Cam is the worst…I. Mean theeeee worst kinda MAN…he made my blood boil this whole entire book….but Khi…yeah he that dude…but that ending??? You really left me on a cliffhanger…
April 27, 2026
wow
Excuse me ? His daddy is who ??? This was not the cliffhanger I was expecting. If you thinking about reading it, just gon do it. This is a new to me author and I’m impressed with this turn of events and character building.
Excuse me ? His daddy is who ??? This was not the cliffhanger I was expecting. If you thinking about reading it, just gon do it. This is a new to me author and I’m impressed with this turn of events and character building.
April 9, 2026
Page turner
This was a lot of drama! And let’s not talk about the cliffhanger! Not so patiently waiting on Book 2
This was a lot of drama! And let’s not talk about the cliffhanger! Not so patiently waiting on Book 2
April 14, 2026
Good
The storyline was good but the flow wasn’t as smooth. The ending had me hooked. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
The storyline was good but the flow wasn’t as smooth. The ending had me hooked. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
April 17, 2026
WTF
Damn Denim, I hate it’s you but baby it’s on!!!
You had me hooked from the beginning. Part 2 me plz
Damn Denim, I hate it’s you but baby it’s on!!!
You had me hooked from the beginning. Part 2 me plz
April 24, 2026
Omggggggg I need part 2
This was so good babyyyy run that part 2 now
lol . Im just so
in shock I I
need it nowwwww
This was so good babyyyy run that part 2 now
lol . Im just so
in shock I I
need it nowwwww
April 26, 2026
Family
Wow, the book starts off thinking the FMC was weak because why allow things to happen. But I quickly realized she just forgot she has family.
Wow, the book starts off thinking the FMC was weak because why allow things to happen. But I quickly realized she just forgot she has family.
May 1, 2026
Feenin' for a menace: A romance unhinged
Who is the daddy? I hope it's not Menace because that will cause problems. I hope her dad put hands on on ex because somebody needs to.
Who is the daddy? I hope it's not Menace because that will cause problems. I hope her dad put hands on on ex because somebody needs to.
May 14, 2026
Shits about to hit the fan
All I got to say is I'm looking for part 2 Lord knows I'm invested got my drinks popcorn ready
All I got to say is I'm looking for part 2 Lord knows I'm invested got my drinks popcorn ready
May 16, 2026
good book
Just frustrating with to be continued, because honestly when the next book drops I forget. Good story line. Hope I’m notified when part 2 drops.😞
Just frustrating with to be continued, because honestly when the next book drops I forget. Good story line. Hope I’m notified when part 2 drops.😞
May 18, 2026
So good
Omg this book was good I couldn’t put it down all I can say when is book 2 coming out I’m waiting
Omg this book was good I couldn’t put it down all I can say when is book 2 coming out I’m waiting
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