Cooly: The Benefactor. The One That Got Away. The Closure.

by Shantel Davis

When Cooly (Chinedu Balogun) is cut off by Indigo—the woman he’s been obsessively chasing for years—his ego and heart are left in ruins in his 40th-floor Manhattan penthouse.

Over one liquor-soaked, weed-hazed night through Bed-Stuy and a Crown Heights kickback, Cooly is forced to confront the truth.

50 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 12, 2026

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Reviews

[Toya Davis-Stokley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, Miss Shantel. I couldn’t wait for Cooly’s read. I understand him so much better now after learning about history with Indigo. However, he is still ga ga over this woman with a whole husband and will probably be forever! 🤯👀

Diamond looked out for Cooly big time by giving him that night with Ayo, where he could reconcile his feelings for both her and Indigo; and begin his healing journey.

Malachi! I was glad that he came to an understanding with Cooly, but that relationship will never be good, good. Thank you for this one! 👍🏾👍🏾

[SUNSHIINE · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly believe Cooly would’ve loved Midnight forever. But she made her choice. And that is fine. I am glad that he was able to tell his truth. And she was able to understand and see why he was the way he was. Cooly not a bad guy. He just waiting for Malac to give up the thrown lol. Beautiful ending to an awesome series.

[shelly shells · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it.....

OMGEEEEEE... Didn't know I needed this book but I did it was closure and tied up in a cute red bow...
To know that he kept that from her all that time wow, this was such a great ending to these characters... Will surely miss them

[Mymymikka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cooling Cooly

I was on the fence about reading this one. I always thought Cooly was messy and never really understood the need for him to still be in Indigo’s life. But I’m happy he sort of got a happy ending.

Heartbreak is hard, and I love that he loves him a chocolate drop. ❤️

Until next time… because we know Shantel will most likely give us something down the road. 😂

[Anita Samuy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another POV to the Malachi story

This gave more insight and clarity to the POV from Cooley’s perspective. I am glad to get his side of the story.

[Su · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cooly, please find a hobby and start therapy

[Latrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

malichi

Shantel are you gonna kill off Malichi!? If so why wouldn’t I be mad🤣🤣🤣 this woman and her pen game! Don’t make me root for the semi bad guy