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Thugs Need Love
In the finale to this series, Indigo gets prepared for the most important day of her life: her wedding. With the thought that Malik is keeping secrets in the back of her mind, she proceeds to give her hand in marriage. When secrets start to unravel about Malik, and she ends up losing her friendship, will Indigo open her eyes and see her marriage for what it is?
Diamond is still dealing with the paternity of her child, and now that Justice wants his daughter, she doesn't know how to feel. Taking the righteous path only lasts so long until she runs into her producer, Shamel. Shamel has a girl, and Diamond couldn't care less. She won't stop at nothing to become his one and only.
Lance is caught between a rock and a hard spot. With Kelli claiming she is pregnant and Lasha finally ready to give them a chance, he's stuck. When he gives Kelli a chance of a lifetime in turn for getting rid of their child, will she take it?
Lasha is head over heels with Lance, but when a new client, Jah, enters her world, and bends her over, literally, she is torn. Is it love or lust? Is that what Lasha struggles with when it comes to Jah and Lance?
Naomi is getting prepared for motherhood and couldn't be more excited. With her man and child, she's ready to take on the world. Until things take a turn for the worse and she ends up losing everything. If that isn't enough, harm comes full force at Naomi from someone she least suspected. Will this make or break Naomi?
Justice, not knowing how to deal with everything, flees to California to be with Diamond and his daughter. He's torn between being a family or co-parenting. Will Justice get it together and go home where he belongs?
In this finale to Thugs Need Love, we find out that the thugs get the love, but don't know what to do with it.
Diamond is still dealing with the paternity of her child, and now that Justice wants his daughter, she doesn't know how to feel. Taking the righteous path only lasts so long until she runs into her producer, Shamel. Shamel has a girl, and Diamond couldn't care less. She won't stop at nothing to become his one and only.
Lance is caught between a rock and a hard spot. With Kelli claiming she is pregnant and Lasha finally ready to give them a chance, he's stuck. When he gives Kelli a chance of a lifetime in turn for getting rid of their child, will she take it?
Lasha is head over heels with Lance, but when a new client, Jah, enters her world, and bends her over, literally, she is torn. Is it love or lust? Is that what Lasha struggles with when it comes to Jah and Lance?
Naomi is getting prepared for motherhood and couldn't be more excited. With her man and child, she's ready to take on the world. Until things take a turn for the worse and she ends up losing everything. If that isn't enough, harm comes full force at Naomi from someone she least suspected. Will this make or break Naomi?
Justice, not knowing how to deal with everything, flees to California to be with Diamond and his daughter. He's torn between being a family or co-parenting. Will Justice get it together and go home where he belongs?
In this finale to Thugs Need Love, we find out that the thugs get the love, but don't know what to do with it.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2015
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June 5, 2025
Now THIS was a finale. 😮💨
Messy, emotional, and had me yelling at my Kindle every other chapter.
Indigo? I been side-eyeing her all series and this book just confirmed it she’s not that girl. Her decisions had me screaming “GIRL, BE SERIOUS.” Diamond? Trifling with a capital T. Justice should’ve left her where she was in book one and never looked back. Lance had me stressed out. I get he was grieving, but Kelli?! Yeah, no sir. And Iasha? Girl, I clapped when you gave him a taste of his own medicine. Two can play that game!
But Naomi… whew. My heart broke for her. She went through hell and still stood ten toes down. She deserved so much better especially from Justice. Honestly, they never should’ve been together, and her friendship with Indigo? Should’ve BEEN cut off.
This book was drama-filled, chaotic, and the end to a wild ride. One thing’s for sure these thugs needed love and therapy . Everyone in this book irritated my soul .💔🔥
Messy, emotional, and had me yelling at my Kindle every other chapter.
Indigo? I been side-eyeing her all series and this book just confirmed it she’s not that girl. Her decisions had me screaming “GIRL, BE SERIOUS.” Diamond? Trifling with a capital T. Justice should’ve left her where she was in book one and never looked back. Lance had me stressed out. I get he was grieving, but Kelli?! Yeah, no sir. And Iasha? Girl, I clapped when you gave him a taste of his own medicine. Two can play that game!
But Naomi… whew. My heart broke for her. She went through hell and still stood ten toes down. She deserved so much better especially from Justice. Honestly, they never should’ve been together, and her friendship with Indigo? Should’ve BEEN cut off.
This book was drama-filled, chaotic, and the end to a wild ride. One thing’s for sure these thugs needed love and therapy . Everyone in this book irritated my soul .💔🔥
March 8, 2021
I’m glad it’s over. I couldn’t connect with these characters. They were just dumb. EVERY single one of them except Violet and she wasn’t a main character like that.
Total Book Experience - 9 ish
Plot/Storyline (structure)10/10
Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters ❌❌❌
Again-able 10/10
Emotion 10/10
Book Cover 10/10
Visual/ Illustratable 10/10
Addictiveness 10/10
Threshold quality 10/10
Unique 10/10
Total Book Experience - 9 ish
Plot/Storyline (structure)10/10
Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters ❌❌❌
Again-able 10/10
Emotion 10/10
Book Cover 10/10
Visual/ Illustratable 10/10
Addictiveness 10/10
Threshold quality 10/10
Unique 10/10
December 12, 2024
I I initially thought this was a 2 book series and was surprised there was a part 3. These characters were something else. Indigo pissed me off how she attacked Naomi after her husband raped her. She didn’t even give her the benefit of talking to her. Mental illness or not would have divorced Malik so fast
December 30, 2024
indigo
The biggest trash person in the book. And that’s saying something because Diamond is in this book. Lance dodged 60 bullets avoiding that braindead girl. I’ve never hated someone more. I hope her and her husband get everything they deserve. She setting her new friends up. Trash all around.
In other words. Amazing book.
The biggest trash person in the book. And that’s saying something because Diamond is in this book. Lance dodged 60 bullets avoiding that braindead girl. I’ve never hated someone more. I hope her and her husband get everything they deserve. She setting her new friends up. Trash all around.
In other words. Amazing book.
May 24, 2025
Indigo can kick rocks! (Spoilers! )
I’m so disappointed in my girl! I was hoping she got him help but left that man! Embarrassing and disgusting! Even with his mental health issue… get him help and let him figure that ish out. Happy Lance let Kelly keep the baby and he got Iesha all the way together lol. I almost stopped reading when I read what was happening to Naomi cause it was heavy but I’m glad I pushed thru. Glad she got it together and people were there for her in all ways! On to the next series…
I’m so disappointed in my girl! I was hoping she got him help but left that man! Embarrassing and disgusting! Even with his mental health issue… get him help and let him figure that ish out. Happy Lance let Kelly keep the baby and he got Iesha all the way together lol. I almost stopped reading when I read what was happening to Naomi cause it was heavy but I’m glad I pushed thru. Glad she got it together and people were there for her in all ways! On to the next series…
June 4, 2025
3/5 for the series… I’m genuinely concerned for all the characters in this book. They were all seriously messed up and just when you thought they would get better…it got much worse. You can tell this is some of Jah’s early writing, but it was still fun to read.
I’ve already homies, lovers, and friends so I’m glad Tasheem got everything he deserved. 🙂
I’m mad I’m reading these books out of order 😑
I’ve already homies, lovers, and friends so I’m glad Tasheem got everything he deserved. 🙂
I’m mad I’m reading these books out of order 😑
September 8, 2025
Ummmm
I know I've read this b4 years ago but maybe I didn't rem it. I just can't get with Indigo staying. There's no way that I can wrap my mind around that one. And for her friend to have to endure him constantly. Nah I don't understand that one. This was rough. Might be the only book by the queen that I'm not feeling.
I know I've read this b4 years ago but maybe I didn't rem it. I just can't get with Indigo staying. There's no way that I can wrap my mind around that one. And for her friend to have to endure him constantly. Nah I don't understand that one. This was rough. Might be the only book by the queen that I'm not feeling.
November 20, 2025
love this series
This series was completed in one whole day! I seriously could not put it down. It was so good!
Through the ups and the downs of these couples, they were able to make a happy ending come to fruition . I highly recommend this series.
This series was completed in one whole day! I seriously could not put it down. It was so good!
Through the ups and the downs of these couples, they were able to make a happy ending come to fruition . I highly recommend this series.
May 1, 2023
5 star
I dislike how I gigolo sided with the husband and not her friends 😤 his mother even gave warning she should have questioned naomi should have spoken
I dislike how I gigolo sided with the husband and not her friends 😤 his mother even gave warning she should have questioned naomi should have spoken
January 4, 2025
Wow
I knew Naomi was going to loose her baby. Diamond was a dumb hoe. Good books... Keep up the good work
I knew Naomi was going to loose her baby. Diamond was a dumb hoe. Good books... Keep up the good work
February 6, 2025
Started off good.....
The series started off good but like most got ridiculous the further it went, this series got ridiculous and trifling, seriously smdh.
The series started off good but like most got ridiculous the further it went, this series got ridiculous and trifling, seriously smdh.
July 18, 2025
The way I wanted to KO many characters in the series, I’m just glad to be done with it 🤦🏽♀️
June 16, 2015
What a way to end it
Great series. Loved that the series didn't leave any of the main characters unfinished. The jury is still out on whether to agree with the decision Indigo made. Mental illness or not that man was wrong no if ands or buts about it. I was cracking up when Lance let Iasha know that she wasn't slick glad that got it together though. Naomi and Justice were made for each other. Diamond is a super hot mess, seriously just a mess. Her man had his work chit or for him there. This book is a definite page turner.
Great series. Loved that the series didn't leave any of the main characters unfinished. The jury is still out on whether to agree with the decision Indigo made. Mental illness or not that man was wrong no if ands or buts about it. I was cracking up when Lance let Iasha know that she wasn't slick glad that got it together though. Naomi and Justice were made for each other. Diamond is a super hot mess, seriously just a mess. Her man had his work chit or for him there. This book is a definite page turner.
June 30, 2015
Great Ending
I enjoyed this series. I was feeling all the characters. Even Diamond's trifling behind. She's just misunderstood. Lol. I'm glad they all got their happy ending. Well almost everybody) but I see it's not really over. There's still some unfinished business out there. I was expecting more drama here but it was still good. I love the books this author put out. Good job!
I enjoyed this series. I was feeling all the characters. Even Diamond's trifling behind. She's just misunderstood. Lol. I'm glad they all got their happy ending. Well almost everybody) but I see it's not really over. There's still some unfinished business out there. I was expecting more drama here but it was still good. I love the books this author put out. Good job!
June 29, 2015
Loved it!
Okay Final book went out with a bang! I hated to hear when Naomi lost the baby that was awful! Can't believe Malik was crazy and Indie was going to keep the baby by him either! That was nuts with him being a rapist. Lance was so wrong for those abortion pills for real but glad it all worked out! I can't wait to read book with Michele cause is is going to be fire!
Okay Final book went out with a bang! I hated to hear when Naomi lost the baby that was awful! Can't believe Malik was crazy and Indie was going to keep the baby by him either! That was nuts with him being a rapist. Lance was so wrong for those abortion pills for real but glad it all worked out! I can't wait to read book with Michele cause is is going to be fire!
June 11, 2015
Thugs need love 3
I still miss Noble. Kelli was just childish. Lance was too forgiving. Iasha was an undercover whore. Diamond still up to her old tricks. Justice and Naomi are happy. Indigo finally got her happy ending.
I still miss Noble. Kelli was just childish. Lance was too forgiving. Iasha was an undercover whore. Diamond still up to her old tricks. Justice and Naomi are happy. Indigo finally got her happy ending.
June 18, 2015
Loved It
I'm sad that it's over I'm glad everyone got their happy ending I was hoping for a twist that would end in another edition to the book but it's best that it ended this way bravo to the author good job!!!!
I'm sad that it's over I'm glad everyone got their happy ending I was hoping for a twist that would end in another edition to the book but it's best that it ended this way bravo to the author good job!!!!
March 25, 2017
Great serie
Everything about this book was fire. I loved my men, they pages hard and loved harder. I couldn't stand Diamond, she was a bitch on wheels. Indigo is crazy as hell for taking Malik ass back. Lance and Justice are bar all day. Overall, great books.
Everything about this book was fire. I loved my men, they pages hard and loved harder. I couldn't stand Diamond, she was a bitch on wheels. Indigo is crazy as hell for taking Malik ass back. Lance and Justice are bar all day. Overall, great books.
October 8, 2017
This was a kool story
From beginning to finale this was a dope story. I think my fav characters are Naomi and Justice. He's the guy we all wish to have, he's sexy successful and would kill for those he loves..
Happy reading
From beginning to finale this was a dope story. I think my fav characters are Naomi and Justice. He's the guy we all wish to have, he's sexy successful and would kill for those he loves..
Happy reading
November 20, 2018
Love all 3!
This series was👌🏾 Diamond really piss me off someone's needed to tie her legs together. Michelle needs to run not walk away from Tasheem abusive men always pick on the weak ones. Tasheem will meet his match. Happy for the couples.
This series was👌🏾 Diamond really piss me off someone's needed to tie her legs together. Michelle needs to run not walk away from Tasheem abusive men always pick on the weak ones. Tasheem will meet his match. Happy for the couples.
November 24, 2018
A great series
I’m glad things worked out for them. Diamond really disappointed me, for some reason she couldn’t get it together. Naomi really went through a lot but I’m glad things worked out for her. I don’t know how to feel about indigo going back. Overall a great series.
I’m glad things worked out for them. Diamond really disappointed me, for some reason she couldn’t get it together. Naomi really went through a lot but I’m glad things worked out for her. I don’t know how to feel about indigo going back. Overall a great series.
June 16, 2015
Omg!
Lord somebody should've warned me before I read this book. The couples definitely went through it in the finale but I'm happy they all got their happy ending.
Lord somebody should've warned me before I read this book. The couples definitely went through it in the finale but I'm happy they all got their happy ending.
July 25, 2015
Great ending & this Author knows how to keep the suspense going!
October 17, 2015
TNLF:TF
OMG! This was so good I couldn't put it down. All I will say is don't pass this series up you won't be disappointed.
OMG! This was so good I couldn't put it down. All I will say is don't pass this series up you won't be disappointed.
June 21, 2016
Enjoyed this series!
May 30, 2016
Wow
The series ended as I knew it would. I hate that Indigo decided to stay with her husband after what he did but some ppl really do take their vows seriously
The series ended as I knew it would. I hate that Indigo decided to stay with her husband after what he did but some ppl really do take their vows seriously
November 20, 2016
Dead that ish with Jah
Too much things a go on in dis book. So many stories, so many issues. Good read none the less.
Too much things a go on in dis book. So many stories, so many issues. Good read none the less.
November 26, 2017
Love this series
Man this series has me Happy, Mad, Sad etc. I really enjoyed reading this and very sad that it’s ending! Awesome Read!!!
Man this series has me Happy, Mad, Sad etc. I really enjoyed reading this and very sad that it’s ending! Awesome Read!!!
February 9, 2018
Great
I Enjoyed This Book . It’s Filled With A Lot Of Emotion . What I Didn’t Like Was Noble Dying. Other Than That Is Was A Great Read.
I Enjoyed This Book . It’s Filled With A Lot Of Emotion . What I Didn’t Like Was Noble Dying. Other Than That Is Was A Great Read.
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