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Childhood Sweethearts: Passion, Love & Loyalty
They came up together... but can they "Come Up" together? Smooth and China are a "power couple." An urban Gothic modern day Bonnie and Clyde. They know the ins and outs of the streets. But Smooth also knows its consequences. Which is why he wants to get "out" of the life just as quickly as he first entered it. The money? It's always an intricate part of any exit plan. The problem? His childhood sweetheart China. She loves "the life" - the wealth, and street cred it has brought her. Perhaps she has a little hidden passion for the action too. But at the end of the day China is a "paper chaser." Their romantic and business dynamic however has never been more tested until now. The life and its stresses, but most of all... its trappings have caused a fracture in their once impenetrable relationship. Smooth wants her by his side when he gets out for good, but China's addicted to the money. It affects her better judgment. Er go she wants their transition out of "hustling" to be a slow one... if at all. As the pair begin to rise through the ranks... enemies, cops, and rivals become a much larger problem. In addition to one-time friends becoming foes. Together they're unstoppable. But money is the root of ALL evil and make no mistake these two love money. The question is... do they love each other more?
220 pages, Paperback
Published December 23, 2015
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December 24, 2015
This was a good read I hope there's a part 2 to see where smooth and China go from here and will she return to drug life
December 24, 2015
Childhood Sweethearts
I really enjoyed the adventures of China and Smooth. They were both very young, but they handled things like mature adults. They had a weird relationship. One minute they were happy, then the next time they were bickering like brother and sister. Through all of their ups and downs, they realized they were made for each other. It just took awhile and other people to help them realize it.
Monica let her greed and jealousy become her downfall. And for that reason alone, she got what she deserved. Roxy was a sister every little girl should have. She was as loving as they came, and she didn't chose sides. Ga Ga just wanted what was best for her girls, and i applaud her for that. Miranda actually became a pretty cool person in spite of. Thank you Jasper Spears for a great story.
I really enjoyed the adventures of China and Smooth. They were both very young, but they handled things like mature adults. They had a weird relationship. One minute they were happy, then the next time they were bickering like brother and sister. Through all of their ups and downs, they realized they were made for each other. It just took awhile and other people to help them realize it.
Monica let her greed and jealousy become her downfall. And for that reason alone, she got what she deserved. Roxy was a sister every little girl should have. She was as loving as they came, and she didn't chose sides. Ga Ga just wanted what was best for her girls, and i applaud her for that. Miranda actually became a pretty cool person in spite of. Thank you Jasper Spears for a great story.
December 23, 2015
Great Read
I enjoyed this book from start to finish. Never heard of the author before but
They did a darn good job. I am glad that Smooth and China love was strong enough to survive. Love me some Ga Ga cause she kept it real. Couldn't stand Monica. Very good book.
I enjoyed this book from start to finish. Never heard of the author before but
They did a darn good job. I am glad that Smooth and China love was strong enough to survive. Love me some Ga Ga cause she kept it real. Couldn't stand Monica. Very good book.
December 23, 2015
From teenage love to true love!!
I enjoyed this book so much. Smooth and China was what you call ride or die lovers. I knew Monica was a snake from the beginning because she was jealous of her friend. I liked Roxy to she was a little thug just like her sister. I know when things are going rough sometimes you hurt the one you love. Yes they both made mistakes but they stood by each other in the end. I hope their is a part two in the future.
I enjoyed this book so much. Smooth and China was what you call ride or die lovers. I knew Monica was a snake from the beginning because she was jealous of her friend. I liked Roxy to she was a little thug just like her sister. I know when things are going rough sometimes you hurt the one you love. Yes they both made mistakes but they stood by each other in the end. I hope their is a part two in the future.
December 28, 2015
Wow a must read. Loved the relationship that China and Smooth shared but he pissed me off when he betrayed her and then she turned around and pissed me off when she betrayed him. Glad she took care of that lowlife Monica. Great job Jacob Spears.
December 30, 2015
This book OMG.
Very good book a must read China's an smooth relationship crazy but the love they have for each other was real
Very good book a must read China's an smooth relationship crazy but the love they have for each other was real
January 4, 2016
Sweethearts
Smooth and China has what it takes to make it far together in life. Now that Monica was grimly. She should remember don't bite the hand that feeds you.
Smooth and China has what it takes to make it far together in life. Now that Monica was grimly. She should remember don't bite the hand that feeds you.
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January 9, 2024I read this book series a while back & I couldn't relate to any of the characters.
I don't think I cared very much for what occurred in Book 1. China seemed more gangster than Smooth had & I'm not sure that teens would be able to make the type of moves they were written to had been making, which made me question whether they were teens during the acts or if they were in their early 20's.
I couldn't really get into this book very much.
I don't think I cared very much for what occurred in Book 1. China seemed more gangster than Smooth had & I'm not sure that teens would be able to make the type of moves they were written to had been making, which made me question whether they were teens during the acts or if they were in their early 20's.
I couldn't really get into this book very much.
August 6, 2017
Love these books
I gave it a 4, because of too many errors. Spelling, words too for to, using the wrong character name, and others. This book lets me know, why and how people of color think & act the way they do. Enough said.
I gave it a 4, because of too many errors. Spelling, words too for to, using the wrong character name, and others. This book lets me know, why and how people of color think & act the way they do. Enough said.
October 4, 2018
This was a pretty good book! I really enjoyed reading the various characters!
Despite the fact that this book centered on two primary characters, it was the other characters and their issues and interactions that made this book quite interesting.
Despite the fact that this book centered on two primary characters, it was the other characters and their issues and interactions that made this book quite interesting.
February 28, 2017
Wow
China and Smooth young and in love. What a pair of kids. I can't wait to read pt2 but I'm sad because it's 5 parts to this book series.
China and Smooth young and in love. What a pair of kids. I can't wait to read pt2 but I'm sad because it's 5 parts to this book series.
February 24, 2018
Really Good
This was really a good read. I stopped reading and picked right back up like I never stopped reading it. I really enjoyed this book.
This was really a good read. I stopped reading and picked right back up like I never stopped reading it. I really enjoyed this book.
December 3, 2018
Great read
Great read. Waiting for book two to be released.
Great read. Waiting on book two to be released.
Great read
Great read. Waiting for book two to be released.
Great read. Waiting on book two to be released.
Great read
February 7, 2019
The real meaning of thug love
It's a very good read. It keeps you drawn in with unpredictable twists and turns. I couldn't stop reading it and had to finish asap.
It's a very good read. It keeps you drawn in with unpredictable twists and turns. I couldn't stop reading it and had to finish asap.
February 7, 2019
Hard to start but story was ok
February 4, 2024
The Bomb
I really enjoyed reading this book I had to restrain myself from reading it all in one setting. It was a beautiful storyline kind of soft gangsta but tactful nice work.
I really enjoyed reading this book I had to restrain myself from reading it all in one setting. It was a beautiful storyline kind of soft gangsta but tactful nice work.
August 26, 2016
This is my read by this author, and I enjoyed this book. Smooth and China was two teenagers that was in love. China and Smooth had a roller coaster relationship; happy or mad with one another. Monica was China best friend who betrayed her, because of jealousy. China moved out of Ga Ga (mom) house and moved in with Smooth. Things were going well and Smooth wanted out of the business, China did not want to give up…Excellent book. Book had a few errors, but did not take away from the story.
December 25, 2015
Fiyah
Great read. The plot was excellent . A great love story. China and smooth was made for each other . Monica got what she deserved. I think that guy set China up . Wish there was going to be a part 2. Somethings was left unanswered
Great read. The plot was excellent . A great love story. China and smooth was made for each other . Monica got what she deserved. I think that guy set China up . Wish there was going to be a part 2. Somethings was left unanswered
January 6, 2016
Cool beans!
This book is awesome! I love that Smooth did not pressure China to have sex until she was ready! I also looked that he knew when to get out of the game. Will there be a part two? I hope so.
This book is awesome! I love that Smooth did not pressure China to have sex until she was ready! I also looked that he knew when to get out of the game. Will there be a part two? I hope so.
January 17, 2016
Loved this book
Oh my I do not know where to begin,excellent love story.This book I could not put down.There love was tested over and over again but the love that they had for each other prevailed.I loved it all.
Oh my I do not know where to begin,excellent love story.This book I could not put down.There love was tested over and over again but the love that they had for each other prevailed.I loved it all.
April 2, 2016
This was good
Well you never know what snake will will put a knife in your back.But glad they got back together,I think old boy in New York is who set China up,but we don't know what happened to her case from the drugs.
Well you never know what snake will will put a knife in your back.But glad they got back together,I think old boy in New York is who set China up,but we don't know what happened to her case from the drugs.
December 28, 2015
Ok
These young kids want money and when they get a lot of it they almost lose what is most important to them each other
These young kids want money and when they get a lot of it they almost lose what is most important to them each other
December 30, 2015
I am appreciating the writer's writing quality.
July 30, 2016
Review
Somewhat predictable ,quick read. If you can enjoy urban fiction without being judgemental, then this book may work for you.
Somewhat predictable ,quick read. If you can enjoy urban fiction without being judgemental, then this book may work for you.
February 17, 2016
Awesome read!!!
Keeps you guessing from the very beginning. Good job to the author and you should do a part two..hint hint
Keeps you guessing from the very beginning. Good job to the author and you should do a part two..hint hint
May 29, 2016
Ok
Not any surprises or deep suspense, but not a bad story. I'll probably eventually read part 2, but it's not as if I HAVE to get it right away.
Not any surprises or deep suspense, but not a bad story. I'll probably eventually read part 2, but it's not as if I HAVE to get it right away.
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