Although life in The Underworld is good and the money is plentiful, being a hustler and falling in love seems to be quite difficult for the members of the crime organization. Miko Sanderson is living a double life and it wasn’t hard to do. When her secrets are exposed and her perfect little life come crumbling down all she has is The Underworld to depend on. Miko thrusts herself into work and when a mere blast from the past resurfaces she’s so engrossed into The Underworld that she doesn’t even notice him. Nash refuses to accept her rejection and he does whatever it takes to get her and in the end…save her from herself. From His Rib, is the third book in The Underworld collection but the author proclaims that it’s the deepest. Miko was an amazing woman, no one could deny the fact, but she wasn’t whole. Dealing with the past and harboring ill feelings, she’s left with a chip on her shoulder and a cold heart. From His Rib she’s molded into the woman that she secretly desired to be. From His Rib forces readers to engage in conversation with their partner and ultimately themselves. What does love mean to you? How do you measure love? Will the good always outweigh the bad? Can a person’s past keep you from loving them? From His Rib takes you there, it grasps your attention and leaves you wanting more and more from the couple that despite the odds stacked against them, their love prevailed.
Nakoreya “Nako” Roberson is a native of Atlanta, Georgia studying Mass Communications, Political Science, and Spanish at the illustrious Jackson State University. Upon signing her publishing deal in December 2014, her first book debuted on Amazon.com only one month later and she’s written thirty-three (33) novels to date. She’s become an accomplished and successful author overnight and is planning on additional releases within this year. Her first national release, The Connect’s Wife, ranked within the top one hundred (100) releases and was number one (#1) in the following categories: African American Romance, Urban Fiction, and African American Fiction. At twenty-two, Nako has already made her mark on the literary world. Through the formation of her newly-established publishing company, NakoEXPO, she’s dedicated and determined to assist other talented authors in the literary world to bring their projects to fruition. Her ultimate goal is to assist other authors in realizing their true potential and change the world one novel at a time. CEO of NakoEXPO Publishing ● Successfully published and released seventeen novels ● Eight Best-selling novels ● Sold 50,000 copies of her debut novel, The Connect’s Wife, within the first six months ● Nominated for E-Book of the Year and Reader’s Choice Awards (Other nominees are New York Times Best-sellers and Nako is the youngest nominee in both categories) ● Author of The Connect’s Wife series, The Chanel Cavette Story, If We Ruled the World, and Love in the Ghetto ● Founder of mentorship program entitled, Molding Girls into Jacksonian Women ● Over three hundred (300) girls have been mentored since the organization’s inception in 2014 AREAS OF INTEREST ● Keynote Speaker – Topics range from Publishing, Character Development, and Pursing Your Dreams ● Philanthropist- Bullying, Overcoming Low Self-Esteem, and Navigating through Toxic Relationships ● January 2014, launched The Passport, a personal guide for women striving to find their “stamps” in life. Once a month, Nako releases a “stamp” to her followers geared towards reaching contentment. www.NakoEXPO.com cometoatlanta@gmail.com for BOOKING
Unsurprisingly, I absolutely loved this book! Nako is hands down, my favorite urban author. If you liked The Connect's Wife series, you'll love this. If you've never read a book by Nako, definitely do so right away, I promise you'll enjoy her work.
Miko miko miko…. This was a good book and a page turner for sure. Not sure who i like the most at this point but I’m definitely all in! Nash was a breath of fresh air and the way he came in and gave her love was heartwarming. Her relationship with The ladies in the book was also refreshing. There is definitely more to this story and I’m ready to see….
The beginning of the love story between Miko and Nash and how she became apart of The Underworld. My favorite line is: "From my rib, you were created for me". The words that Nash spoke to Miko, I know, it just a line but it holds a lot of meaning for me. It is so appropriate. I am absolutely glad Miko cut the POTUS off; he was so unbecoming of her goodies but I'm definitely waiting for The First Lady to get hers!!!
This was a really good read. I loved the main character, Miko. Especially the relationship she has with her brother Malachi. The different, yet buddin relationship between Miko and Nash is an interesting one. I can't wait to see how their relationship and his career affects The Underworld and Mikos relationship with them. I'm definitely ready for good four.
I lovvvve this series!!! Recommend this series to everybody who loves a good real life book!! I'm still puzzled on how Nash know about The Underworld!?!. Mike never said anything!! On to next book!
Series Connect's Wife 1. The Connect's Wife (2015) 2. The Connect's Wife 2 (2015) 3. The Connect's Wife 3 (2017) 4. The Connect's Wife 4 (2017) 5. The Connect's Wife 5 (2017) 6. The Connect's Wife 6 (2017) aka The Chanel Cavette Story 7. The Connect's Wife 7 (2017)
Underworld 0. The Arraignment (2016) 1. Please Catch My Soul (2016) 2. Pointe of No Return (2016) 3. From His Rib (2016) 4. The Christ Family (2016) 5. Stranger In My Eyes (2016) 6. Resentment (2016) 7. The Arraignment II (2016) 8. Orange Moon (2017) 9. Redemption (2017) 10. Before You Judge (2017) 11. The Arraignment III (2017) 12. The Sentencing (2017) Papa (2019) Son Of A Don (2020) Daughter Of A Don (2021) Daughter of A Don II (2022) Daughter of A Don III (2025)
Connect 1. The Connect (2017) 2. The Connect II (2017)
In Love With A Brooklyn Thug 1. In Love with a Brooklyn Thug (2017) 2. In Love With A Brooklyn Thug 2 (2017) 3. In Love With A Brooklyn Thug 3 (2017)
Love in the Ghetto 1. Love in the Ghetto (2017) 2. Love In The Ghetto 2 (2017)
Saved By A Savage 1. Salvation: The Prelude (2019) 2. Salvation II (2017) 3. Salvation III (2017)
Kennedy Family In Too Deep (2018)
Love Drought 1. Mahogany (2019) 2. Juice (2019) 3. Carmen (2019)
Dear Santa 1. Dear Santa (2019) 2. Dear Santa 2 (2020) 3. Dear Santa III (2022)
Ash & Pat 1 1=3 (2020)
MOA Cartel 1. Off The Table 1 (2021) 2. Off The Table 2 (2021) 3. Off The Table 3 (2024)
Novels No Fairy Tales (2016) (with Jessica N Watkins) An Atlanta Love Affair (2017) The King and Queen of New York (2017) King and Queen of New York II (2017) Giselle (2018) Is She The Reason (2018) A New Year's Kiss (2019) Ambrosia (2020) Triggered (2022) In Him I Trust (2023) In Love With Miranda McKenzie (2025)
Novellas and Short Stories Friendsgiving (2019) My Valentine, My Lover (2020) Nostalgia (2020)
There is nothing that Nako writes that doesn’t deserve 5 stars. I loved Miko. She fits right in with the Unferworld members. They are all dysfunctional as hell. We see Miko fall in love with Nash and I can’t wait to see where they end up. I feel like we haven’t gotten the full scoop on him just yet. Throughout Miko’s journey of becoming the newest member of the Underworld she experiences shame, pain & love. She’s taken more losses than I can count. But at the end Miko stood strong against everything that came her way. She gained a new family along with a lifelong sister (Lo) (we’ll get on her & Nas another day). From his rib highlights Miko’s growth as she learns to let go, live her life & love. She’s made mistakes but she’s learning. This is probably my second favorite so far after Papa & Demi’s story.
Chile this book is a literary version of Scandal/Tyler Perry Oval but mixed with a blackity black black crime syndicate. The Underworld members are such a dysfunctional bunch but underneath it all there is love there. Miko was “inducted” into the UW by her brother Malachi due to her connections with the government but when a public scandal happens, Miko has to re-establish her role within the UW and move from “part time” to “full time” status. Miko experiences shame and pain but through her journey of healing she develops deep friendships and a relationship so solid and built on faith that her beau knows she was “built from his rib”. Ribs can get bruised tho and that’s all ima say 😉
From his rib is the third book in the Underworld Series........I still haven't read the first book but part 2 and now 3 were both amazing. In this story we learn more about Malachi's sister Miko. Half Korean half black, Miko was raised in the ghetto with a prostitute for a Mother. In spite of this she graduated from college and went on to work at the White House. In fact her position at the White House is one of the reasons she was so valuable to the Underworld. Miko was amazing at her job and an even more amazing mistress to the President of the United States...until their affair goes public. Miko then learns to live life, let go, learn to love again, come into her own as a woman, and of course become a rising star in the Underworld. But what will happen with love and money collide? Will she be able to keep her life with the Cartel a secret from the only man she has given her heart to?
Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the New York Times bestseller Eat, Pray, Love, wrote, “People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention, so you can change your life.”
So much happen to Miko.....wonder if she put them on everyone's radar??? Farren Knight cameo was everything... Miko n Nash reminded me of Farren n Monte mince the community D Nothing like a man that looks beyond ur past and see You. The ❤Love and Support was sooooo felt. We got a fast of everybody this read.... Next up....She want her half cus she done..... Can't wait
Miko is content with her life just as it is and does not realize something is lacking. Due to her upbringing, she never truly learned how to love. She is thrust in the middle of a scandal that turns her world upside down. Miko hasn't fully learned to love and appreciate herself. Relationships are tested and she suddenly feels all alone. With the help from her newfound brother, friends and one of our fav characters, Miko learns to love herself first and foremost. She finds her inner light and takes her rightful place as the boss she truly is, in life and in love.
I liked it. I like that it's focusing on the members of the Underworld. This was book interesting and entertaining. The characters are a mixed bag. I'm still trying to picture Miko in my mind since she's half Korean. I like Nash but he's young so he may mess up in their relationship. Lo needs to get her life and leave Nasir alone. I'm missing pieces because I read this before reading Book one. Now going to reAd Book 1. There are quite a few errors but still a good book.
Nako you amaze me I love all of you're books and how they all connect to each other this book right here kept me guessing on what was going on you're so talented to start from the connect and the the underworld and it's all connected that's nothing but a great mind thinking please read all of her books you will not be disappointed
Maaannnnn Miko just couldn't catch a break! That girl been through it all!!! I'm happy she finally found Peace, Friendship, Family & a great man. I was rooting for her the whole way. And theeennnn my girl makes an appearance, the one & only Farren Knight! I'm so intrigued by the Underworld. I can't wait for Nasir's book! Awesome read!
Follow your dreams and love hard. Never give up on your dreams is what Nash didn't do. miko helped along the way but she had her own things to think thru and not hold against the next man. I love the direction the underworld is going in and I can't wait to read more
As usual Nako pulled me in instantly BUT Miko and Nash touched me personally......I have my own Nash and no I may not have my happy ending.....but I absolutely loved how this book flowed! Every book I think I fall more in love with each set of characters
The journey that you took me on was unbelievable. The unconditional love! You opened my eyes to some things, even at my age. You are phenomenal Nako, my other daughter, (as I like to call you). Keep putting that pen to paper. XOXO
So much drama going on in this book. It was so good. Miko was a fierce woman. I loved her and Nash. I can't wait to read the next book. I would highly recommend this book.
Ok, so "From His Rib (The Underworld Book 3)... and am scratching my head like:
💁🏾♀️ So, more "personal"growth = more power? 🤔 but outside of karma getting one guy in book one, the villains just villain all willie-nillie? 🤯 Poppa got popped, pop at and his lady got jacked. He almost gets exiled. 🤯 92% the First lady str8 wildn. POTUS is nutts! Crickets 😒 Nash is oblivious to what his lady does for a living! 🙄 Nas has got to be the most confusing and frustrating character I've ever read!!
I suppose the underlying message is, they have built this enterprise without shedding blood or causing waves.
Is this the author's clean writing ✍️ style or is that the underlying message of The Underworld?
There is no HEA or closure for these characters/ stories. There are thirteen books in the series, and it appears that we just jump into another couple: more drama, more problems, more money, but zero resolutions 🤦🏾♀️.
This series just keeps getting better and better! I am loving learning about each member of The Underworld! Miko was living a dangerous life sleeping with the president, wow she had to know it would one day come to light. Nash came from humble beginnings but he had a dream and a goal! Their love story was so passionate I loved it so much. Poor Malachi, to lose your baby sis like that, so sad! I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series, I can hardly wait to see how it all ends! Great so far Nako!
Miko man has she been through so much! I can’t believe the craziness involving Prez and 1st lady. I love the way she bonded with the women especially Lo. I pitied Lo and her situationship with Nasir. Man he really wants to have his cake and eat it too. So far most of the men in the series stopped the games when they found their one but Nasir is the opposite. Great read!
Miko went thru it with President and his dirty wife. I still would have her ass killed and him outed to the world but i guess karma will get them one day. Nash is still a puzzle to me and i wonder if he really knows what she and her brother really do based on the song he performed at the memorial. He just put the whole organization on high alert and he don't even know it yet! Can't wait to read the rest of this series.
Well this one took me a minute to finish because Miko worked my nerves. She mad so many bad decisions and was totally clueless to do many things. Her meeting her brother Malachi and becoming a part of the Underworld family grew her up. I know she's taking big risk but so far it seems worth it. Nash also was a big blessing even if other can't see it. I love how she never lets anyone else's opinions destroy their relationship. Great job Nako.
Chi has a lot on his plate but he handles it well. The wives and the ladies work for the underworld can’t get along simply because Naz wants to be in control of everything, he’s slowly making me dislike him. I’m happy for Miko and Nash she is really his rib and wish them happiness during this series lol on to book 4
This story was interesting. Miko’s perspective on things is definitely different do to her upbringing. She doesn’t think like her Underworld peers and had trouble fitting in. I liked the connection that Miko and Malachi established. I also liked the her and Nash’s relationship.
Nako has made her way to my #1 author!! Omg this book was so good! I really like how Miko and Nash loved each other and how she stood by her man and held him down!! And how when he stood by her side and held her hand and cried for her and prayed for her, that's love!!!
This book to me looked into family is not always blood related. Being bonded to those who have your back is what it means to be family. Meek was looking for that missing piece, which was her low down daddy. Nash was a man after my own heart. He loved hard and with no limits. This was a refreshing read!!