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Schemes
DEVIL IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING
KIKI SWINSON
Karlie Houston hasn't seen a raise in forever, but the payday loan office she manages is raking in the cash. So why not get what she's rightfully owed by masterminding a heist? Once her lover Sidney's boys hit all the company's locations at one time, there's a fortune to split. But suddenly bodies start dropping—and Karlie better devise the perfect plan to survive…
TWISTED DECEPTION
SAUNDRA
Raised by a ruthless mother, Yazz Armstrong lives by “scheme or die.” So she's cool with helping her man, Kevon, take control of head dealer Caesar’s territory. And when the fallout racks up unexpected casualties, Yazz finds Caesar's bed a refuge—and his empire hers to help rule. Too bad someone with an even more lethal agenda won't stop ’til Yazz and her dreams crash and burn for good…
“Kiki captures the heat of the streets.”—Wahida Clark
“Saundra offers insight into the ruthless drug game but also offers hope and redemption. Fans of SistahSouljah’s groundbreaking The Coldest Winter Everwill immediately note similarities to that powerful novel in Saundra’s writing.” —Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge
KIKI SWINSON
Karlie Houston hasn't seen a raise in forever, but the payday loan office she manages is raking in the cash. So why not get what she's rightfully owed by masterminding a heist? Once her lover Sidney's boys hit all the company's locations at one time, there's a fortune to split. But suddenly bodies start dropping—and Karlie better devise the perfect plan to survive…
TWISTED DECEPTION
SAUNDRA
Raised by a ruthless mother, Yazz Armstrong lives by “scheme or die.” So she's cool with helping her man, Kevon, take control of head dealer Caesar’s territory. And when the fallout racks up unexpected casualties, Yazz finds Caesar's bed a refuge—and his empire hers to help rule. Too bad someone with an even more lethal agenda won't stop ’til Yazz and her dreams crash and burn for good…
“Kiki captures the heat of the streets.”—Wahida Clark
“Saundra offers insight into the ruthless drug game but also offers hope and redemption. Fans of SistahSouljah’s groundbreaking The Coldest Winter Everwill immediately note similarities to that powerful novel in Saundra’s writing.” —Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge
214 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2016
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About the author
Kiki Swinson
83 books928 followersKiki Swinson was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. She discovered her flair for writing after completing her first novel, Mad Shambles, while serving a five-year sentence at a federal prison.
After being released in December 1996, Kiki later went on to self-publish Mad Shambles. Her passion for writing didn't stop there. Writing feverishly into the wee hours of the night, she completed her second novel, Wifey, which was published by Melodrama Publishing. After the success of Wifey, Kiki penned the sequels I'm Still Wifey and Life After Wifey, as well as The Candy Shop and A Sticky Situation.
After being released in December 1996, Kiki later went on to self-publish Mad Shambles. Her passion for writing didn't stop there. Writing feverishly into the wee hours of the night, she completed her second novel, Wifey, which was published by Melodrama Publishing. After the success of Wifey, Kiki penned the sequels I'm Still Wifey and Life After Wifey, as well as The Candy Shop and A Sticky Situation.
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August 14, 2018
Two short stories. One by Kiki Swinson. The other by Saundra.
The first one was the usual Kiki. Maybe the characters were annoying. But, still very readable.
Two sisters (Karlie and Miley) plot to steal from the two check cashing places they both work at. Karlie's boyfriend and company round out the conspirators. But the people they stole the money from want their money back.
The second by Saundra was better. I'm trying to figure out why I've been avoiding Saundra's books??
Yazz leads her emotionally distant and borderline verbally abusive mothers house to live with Kevon. Kevon and Yazz have just started to date. Kevon sells drugs and over time now wants Yazz to set someone up named Caesar.
Yazz starts to develop feeling for Caesar. He starts to do the same. Double crossing, her best friend gets murdered, she confronts her mother... I was happy that she didn't wind up at her moms at the end.
The first one was the usual Kiki. Maybe the characters were annoying. But, still very readable.
Two sisters (Karlie and Miley) plot to steal from the two check cashing places they both work at. Karlie's boyfriend and company round out the conspirators. But the people they stole the money from want their money back.
The second by Saundra was better. I'm trying to figure out why I've been avoiding Saundra's books??
Yazz leads her emotionally distant and borderline verbally abusive mothers house to live with Kevon. Kevon and Yazz have just started to date. Kevon sells drugs and over time now wants Yazz to set someone up named Caesar.
Yazz starts to develop feeling for Caesar. He starts to do the same. Double crossing, her best friend gets murdered, she confronts her mother... I was happy that she didn't wind up at her moms at the end.
July 30, 2017
Devil in Sheep's Clothing
Karlie and Miley was in over their heads when they went along with Sidney to rob the check cashing place. Trina I knewsomething wasn't right about her the way she was acting at the hotel but the boss girlfriend never would have thought. I'm wondering will there be any charges filed against them.
Twisted Deception
Yazz had it dealing with her mom and what her mom said to her all she wanted was love something that her mom couldn't give. I thought that Kevon really loved her but that turned out to be a lie and that he was still with Mid to at least he thought he was. To find that Soulja killed Mimi now that was a surprise. Wish Ceasar would have survived so he could be with Yazz. In the end greed out Soulja,Kevin and Misti to killed. Both stories Money is the root of all evil
Karlie and Miley was in over their heads when they went along with Sidney to rob the check cashing place. Trina I knewsomething wasn't right about her the way she was acting at the hotel but the boss girlfriend never would have thought. I'm wondering will there be any charges filed against them.
Twisted Deception
Yazz had it dealing with her mom and what her mom said to her all she wanted was love something that her mom couldn't give. I thought that Kevon really loved her but that turned out to be a lie and that he was still with Mid to at least he thought he was. To find that Soulja killed Mimi now that was a surprise. Wish Ceasar would have survived so he could be with Yazz. In the end greed out Soulja,Kevin and Misti to killed. Both stories Money is the root of all evil
February 21, 2017
This book had 2 different stories that were good. Kiki Swinson always does her thing! The other author was new to me but I will read something else by her. The stories were about people trying to take from others to come up, but things don't always go as planned. Sometimes lives are lost in the process.
March 8, 2017
I enjoyed both stories in this book. I would definitely recommend anyone who loves to read, to read this book.
June 20, 2017
Omg the ending though.... Hope there is a part two coming real soon.
July 28, 2019
The short stories were interesting. Nicely written and i felt like the characters were real people. Ill recommend this bk
December 31, 2023
Love the stories, seems like I knew the characters personally!!
March 13, 2021
The first story, Devil in Sheep's Clothing, had me missing sleep to see what happened next. The second story, Twisted Deception, was dry and didn't get interesting until the ending.
February 22, 2017
Both books were good and suspenseful!!
November 5, 2016
I'm not really a fan of street lit, but Kiki Swinson is one of the best writers out there. I love her stories, and she always draws the reader into the story. There were 2 stories in this book, one by Kiki and the other by Shaundra. Both were very good stories and well written.
April 27, 2016
Schemers*. By crestfallenstar. Wattpad.
October 6, 2016
The first story was okay. But Saundra's story was better. I would like to see hers made into a book.
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October 13, 2016I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways.
January 6, 2017
Two short stories into one book. Each story will have you wanting more.
February 7, 2017
I enjoyed this book. It surprised me. I enjoyed the first story more than the second but both of them kept me hooked until the end.
September 27, 2017
Two excellent plots ruined by poor execution
Book 1 DEVIL IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING
KIKI SWINSON
I was so surprised at how poorly written this story was as I listened. This felt more like a rough draft than a final version ready for publishing.
Pros
excellent plot
Cons
narrators had 2 modes-sleepy monotone or shrieking that felt like nails on a chalkboard (sorry)
unnecessary details felt like fillers
extremely poorly executed plot
Book 2- TWISTED DECEPTION
SAUNDRA
Pros
excellent plot idea
Cons
narrators had 2 modes-sleepy monotone or shrieking that felt like nails on a chalkboard (sorry)
unnecessary details felt like fillers
extremely poorly executed plot
name confusion i.e. a baby in the story was either called Aliyah or Elijah
ending was supposed to be a twist, but came off ludicrous
Book 1 DEVIL IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING
KIKI SWINSON
I was so surprised at how poorly written this story was as I listened. This felt more like a rough draft than a final version ready for publishing.
Pros
excellent plot
Cons
narrators had 2 modes-sleepy monotone or shrieking that felt like nails on a chalkboard (sorry)
unnecessary details felt like fillers
extremely poorly executed plot
Book 2- TWISTED DECEPTION
SAUNDRA
Pros
excellent plot idea
Cons
narrators had 2 modes-sleepy monotone or shrieking that felt like nails on a chalkboard (sorry)
unnecessary details felt like fillers
extremely poorly executed plot
name confusion i.e. a baby in the story was either called Aliyah or Elijah
ending was supposed to be a twist, but came off ludicrous
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