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A Dangerous Love From A Houston Menace: An Urban Standalone
A DANGEROUS LOVE
When Zaria Williams locks eyes with Kamari "Mari" Jackson across a crowded Houston nightclub, she knows he's trouble. What she doesn't know is that trouble will become her addiction—and walking away will prove impossible.
Mari is Houston's most dangerous trap fine, unhinged, and possessive to a fault. He doesn't do boundaries, doesn't understand the word "no," and has never met a line he wouldn't cross for what's his. Zaria is bad and bougie with a smart mouth and a career she's worked hard for—the kind of woman who should know better. But from their first night together, the chemistry is explosive, the obsession mutual, and the toxicity undeniable.
What starts as love-bombing quickly spirals into surveillance, jealousy, and retaliation. They test each other, hurt each other, and drive each other insane—but neither can walk away. Because beneath the chaos is something a love so intense it feels like possession, so dangerous it should be illegal, so consuming it rewrites everything they thought they knew about devotion.
Mari will burn the world down to keep her. Zaria will match his crazy every single time. Together, they're a beautiful disaster—toxic, violent, and completely addicted to each other.
But can a love built on obsession transform into something that won't destroy them both? Or are some people just meant to crash and burn together?
A raw, unfiltered dark romance about two people who love as dangerously as they live—and the brutal work required to turn toxic devotion into forever. From the author of Surrogate to an Unhinged Mafia Boss and 72 Hours with an Unhinged Menace.
When Zaria Williams locks eyes with Kamari "Mari" Jackson across a crowded Houston nightclub, she knows he's trouble. What she doesn't know is that trouble will become her addiction—and walking away will prove impossible.
Mari is Houston's most dangerous trap fine, unhinged, and possessive to a fault. He doesn't do boundaries, doesn't understand the word "no," and has never met a line he wouldn't cross for what's his. Zaria is bad and bougie with a smart mouth and a career she's worked hard for—the kind of woman who should know better. But from their first night together, the chemistry is explosive, the obsession mutual, and the toxicity undeniable.
What starts as love-bombing quickly spirals into surveillance, jealousy, and retaliation. They test each other, hurt each other, and drive each other insane—but neither can walk away. Because beneath the chaos is something a love so intense it feels like possession, so dangerous it should be illegal, so consuming it rewrites everything they thought they knew about devotion.
Mari will burn the world down to keep her. Zaria will match his crazy every single time. Together, they're a beautiful disaster—toxic, violent, and completely addicted to each other.
But can a love built on obsession transform into something that won't destroy them both? Or are some people just meant to crash and burn together?
A raw, unfiltered dark romance about two people who love as dangerously as they live—and the brutal work required to turn toxic devotion into forever. From the author of Surrogate to an Unhinged Mafia Boss and 72 Hours with an Unhinged Menace.
586 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2026
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June 6, 2026
psychos !
These people were CRAZY. Legit two psychos. I’m not gonna lie around 35%, I was done with the shenanigans. The introduction to Marcel was so random. Felt surface but overall okay.
I didn’t like that some of the text were in quotes like a dialogue and other parts weren’t. Should’ve stayed consistent. The headers images were also smushed. Some of the chapters had the wrong POV.
These people were CRAZY. Legit two psychos. I’m not gonna lie around 35%, I was done with the shenanigans. The introduction to Marcel was so random. Felt surface but overall okay.
I didn’t like that some of the text were in quotes like a dialogue and other parts weren’t. Should’ve stayed consistent. The headers images were also smushed. Some of the chapters had the wrong POV.
May 19, 2026
‼️‼️
Once again Brickhouse has managed to make me rethink everything I thought I knew! Everytime I read her books I gotta rethink my priorities. This book took me through it in the best way possible! I loved it from start to finish. ZaMari Jackson is everything I never knew I needed! That man is poster child for be careful what you ask for! I need to know where I can get one of them!? Zaria is my hero!! Her journey and experiences were so necessary and the way she navigated was everything! Her level of petty was unmatched and I loved it. This was an amazing story and experience! 10/10 Highly recommend
Once again Brickhouse has managed to make me rethink everything I thought I knew! Everytime I read her books I gotta rethink my priorities. This book took me through it in the best way possible! I loved it from start to finish. ZaMari Jackson is everything I never knew I needed! That man is poster child for be careful what you ask for! I need to know where I can get one of them!? Zaria is my hero!! Her journey and experiences were so necessary and the way she navigated was everything! Her level of petty was unmatched and I loved it. This was an amazing story and experience! 10/10 Highly recommend
May 28, 2026
Sweetie's Book Review
This book is a very good read. The storyline is great and it captures some real life relationship issues. This book had me mad one chapter then laughing in another chapter. Kamari and Zaria are both toxic in a relationship. Read the book to see how toxic they both are and what will happen to them. Read the book to see if Kamari can change to save his relationship and to see if Zaria can change. I think they were made for each other. Read the book to see if their relationship can survive or if they will go their separate ways and find happiness with someone else. I would definitely recommend this book to others.
This book is a very good read. The storyline is great and it captures some real life relationship issues. This book had me mad one chapter then laughing in another chapter. Kamari and Zaria are both toxic in a relationship. Read the book to see how toxic they both are and what will happen to them. Read the book to see if Kamari can change to save his relationship and to see if Zaria can change. I think they were made for each other. Read the book to see if their relationship can survive or if they will go their separate ways and find happiness with someone else. I would definitely recommend this book to others.
June 13, 2026
🎶 Love on the Brain & Chaos in the Heart 🎶
If toxic had a love language, Mari and Za would be fluent. 😮💨😂 Their entire relationship had me hearing Rihanna's Love on the Brain because common sense left the chat the minute these two locked eyes.
What should've been a one-night stand turned into obsession, stalking, excessive text messages, sculptures flying at heads, white powder in Miami, and a beatdown that Shayla will never forget. And somehow, through all the chaos, these two unhinged souls found their perfect match.
An MMC and FMC equally committed to the madness? Sign me up! @authorbrickhouse did NOT disappoint with A Dangerous Love from a Houston Menace. 🔥📚
If toxic had a love language, Mari and Za would be fluent. 😮💨😂 Their entire relationship had me hearing Rihanna's Love on the Brain because common sense left the chat the minute these two locked eyes.
What should've been a one-night stand turned into obsession, stalking, excessive text messages, sculptures flying at heads, white powder in Miami, and a beatdown that Shayla will never forget. And somehow, through all the chaos, these two unhinged souls found their perfect match.
An MMC and FMC equally committed to the madness? Sign me up! @authorbrickhouse did NOT disappoint with A Dangerous Love from a Houston Menace. 🔥📚
June 9, 2026
Good read
I enjoyed the book. It definitely was a toxic rollercoaster. But by the end it was like I got bored with it and had to push through to finish. I’m not sure what I was expecting. I hate that the character Marcel just abruptly faded out. I was confused at one chapter because it was Marcels part but Mari’s name. & I caught that the author changed Mari’s middle name mid book. It went from Malik to Deshawn. Lol players mess up. But overall it was a good read and I’d definitely recommend it
I enjoyed the book. It definitely was a toxic rollercoaster. But by the end it was like I got bored with it and had to push through to finish. I’m not sure what I was expecting. I hate that the character Marcel just abruptly faded out. I was confused at one chapter because it was Marcels part but Mari’s name. & I caught that the author changed Mari’s middle name mid book. It went from Malik to Deshawn. Lol players mess up. But overall it was a good read and I’d definitely recommend it
May 19, 2026
Mari and Zaria
Kamari and Zaria was a hot mess!!!! I wish Zaria matched his toxic early on cause baby he was not playing he knew that was his end game and he had no issues with showing how far he was willing to go to make sure he didn’t leave. Shayla deserved every bit of that beat down. If Marcel played his cards right he would have sung Zaria right out her draws no lie. These two nut cases deserved each other.
Kamari and Zaria was a hot mess!!!! I wish Zaria matched his toxic early on cause baby he was not playing he knew that was his end game and he had no issues with showing how far he was willing to go to make sure he didn’t leave. Shayla deserved every bit of that beat down. If Marcel played his cards right he would have sung Zaria right out her draws no lie. These two nut cases deserved each other.
May 31, 2026
👏👏👏👏👏👏
That’s every day couples in real life lol Ying and Yang when she cut up that couch and made a purse I fell over lol I just don’t understand why men can’t stay faithful during a break because Mari took petty too far but shayla knew he wasn’t leaving her alone she walked into his pettiness 👀 wide open and she got belt to ssa as a result great story coming from you
That’s every day couples in real life lol Ying and Yang when she cut up that couch and made a purse I fell over lol I just don’t understand why men can’t stay faithful during a break because Mari took petty too far but shayla knew he wasn’t leaving her alone she walked into his pettiness 👀 wide open and she got belt to ssa as a result great story coming from you
June 4, 2026
Toxic is the name of the game
The way these two fools found each other...they deserve each other. It was funny. I was cheering on the tomfoolery and shaking my head at the rest. I was sad for the temporary break up but glad they found their way back. Therapy and all. Mari was over the top but that's the name of the game.
The way these two fools found each other...they deserve each other. It was funny. I was cheering on the tomfoolery and shaking my head at the rest. I was sad for the temporary break up but glad they found their way back. Therapy and all. Mari was over the top but that's the name of the game.
May 19, 2026
Only Brickhouse!
This was so good! I loved every minute of it because I have been in 2 relationships like this. Thank God for growth and healing. I’m happy they were able to get it together.
This was so good! I loved every minute of it because I have been in 2 relationships like this. Thank God for growth and healing. I’m happy they were able to get it together.
May 21, 2026
TOXICITY
Brickyyyyyy…..Why was this book soooooo relatable??? Like that tit for tat between Mari and Za got me thinking ima lil toxic ….But ima tell you….that PRESENTATION scene….babyyyyy this book all damn 600 pages was well worth the read!!
Brickyyyyyy…..Why was this book soooooo relatable??? Like that tit for tat between Mari and Za got me thinking ima lil toxic ….But ima tell you….that PRESENTATION scene….babyyyyy this book all damn 600 pages was well worth the read!!
May 23, 2026
Great Story!!
This book had me hooked. Sometimes I wanted to stop reading, but I could not.
Za got on my nerves... but so did Mari, but I didn't stop reading. It took me high and it took me low but I loved it.
This book had me hooked. Sometimes I wanted to stop reading, but I could not.
Za got on my nerves... but so did Mari, but I didn't stop reading. It took me high and it took me low but I loved it.
June 12, 2026
entertaining!
This was such a ride. Mari was in a state of delusion and he didn’t want to get out of it. He is the most delusional character I’ve read in a while! Zaria should have ran for the hills, out the country, changed her identity lol because Mari was unglued!!!!
This was such a ride. Mari was in a state of delusion and he didn’t want to get out of it. He is the most delusional character I’ve read in a while! Zaria should have ran for the hills, out the country, changed her identity lol because Mari was unglued!!!!
May 18, 2026
Crazy in love
THIS BOOK SO TOXIC EVERY WOMAN CAN RELATE TO THIS BOOK!!! THE BACK AND FORTH THE DRAMA WILL KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SET! AT THE END IT ALL XAME TOGETHER.
THIS BOOK SO TOXIC EVERY WOMAN CAN RELATE TO THIS BOOK!!! THE BACK AND FORTH THE DRAMA WILL KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SET! AT THE END IT ALL XAME TOGETHER.
May 20, 2026
TOXIC
If you're looking for something that will have you laughing, crying and fusing because of the craziness the characters bring. I recommend reading this book right here.,
If you're looking for something that will have you laughing, crying and fusing because of the craziness the characters bring. I recommend reading this book right here.,
June 10, 2026
love!!
This is amazing! I loved this book so much! I cannot wait to get into more of the brickhouse collection! I highly recommend!
This is amazing! I loved this book so much! I cannot wait to get into more of the brickhouse collection! I highly recommend!
June 10, 2026
Toxic but still love
Both Mari and Za had some toxic traits. Two toxic people in a relationship can be a recipe for disaster!
Both Mari and Za had some toxic traits. Two toxic people in a relationship can be a recipe for disaster!
June 13, 2026
I got 25 percent in and I was too exhausted to finish. Where was the plot? It’s just them going tit for tat? That is boring, exhausting and I cannot read 500 plus pages of bullshi…
June 15, 2026
you did it again!
An amazing read and I loved how you introduced doing the work to break toxic cycles! We need more people normalizing healthy relationships and behaviors.
An amazing read and I loved how you introduced doing the work to break toxic cycles! We need more people normalizing healthy relationships and behaviors.
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