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Calm and Chaos
Torrent is the calm to Yazahra’s chaos.
Love ain’t never easy! Especially when you have a jaded past like Yazahra “Zahra” Ellis. Those who know her would categorize her as a category-five hurricane. What they don’t know is that behind her anger lies a woman who has survived emotional and physical abuse. All she knows how to do is survive, and she learned at an early age to never show weakness. That makes life chaotic. She has a sister who can’t stay out of trouble, and she is constantly protecting her. She has a boss that has a “sista fetish” and openly sexually harasses her, and she is secretly in love with her best friend and godfather of her children, Torren “Icon” Stevens; the problem is that she is too afraid to act on her feelings for fear of losing him. Father help her, but she has suffered enough loss, from her mother to her daughter’s father, and if she has to add Icon to that list, then she won’t survive.
Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. That is exactly how Torren “Icon” Stevens feels when dealing with Yazahra, or Choc, as he fondly calls her. With Choc, life is never boring, it is either calm or full of chaos, and he loves it and her. The problem is that she can’t seem to get past her past. She is hung up on her deceased ex, and Icon is ready to be upgraded from best friend to the man in her life and father to her children. He knows he has to be patient because she is scared, though she would never admit it. He knows it is fear that keeps her from allowing him fully into her heart.
However, Icon is a man of many talents and charm. He is willing to do whatever it takes to prove to Choc that he is the man for her. Just when he thinks she has finally accepted him, all hell breaks loose. It seems Icon has a little chaos of his own, and when his past comes back to haunt him, it might cause him to lose Choc, and the family he always wanted, to another man.
Love ain’t never easy! Especially when you have a jaded past like Yazahra “Zahra” Ellis. Those who know her would categorize her as a category-five hurricane. What they don’t know is that behind her anger lies a woman who has survived emotional and physical abuse. All she knows how to do is survive, and she learned at an early age to never show weakness. That makes life chaotic. She has a sister who can’t stay out of trouble, and she is constantly protecting her. She has a boss that has a “sista fetish” and openly sexually harasses her, and she is secretly in love with her best friend and godfather of her children, Torren “Icon” Stevens; the problem is that she is too afraid to act on her feelings for fear of losing him. Father help her, but she has suffered enough loss, from her mother to her daughter’s father, and if she has to add Icon to that list, then she won’t survive.
Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. That is exactly how Torren “Icon” Stevens feels when dealing with Yazahra, or Choc, as he fondly calls her. With Choc, life is never boring, it is either calm or full of chaos, and he loves it and her. The problem is that she can’t seem to get past her past. She is hung up on her deceased ex, and Icon is ready to be upgraded from best friend to the man in her life and father to her children. He knows he has to be patient because she is scared, though she would never admit it. He knows it is fear that keeps her from allowing him fully into her heart.
However, Icon is a man of many talents and charm. He is willing to do whatever it takes to prove to Choc that he is the man for her. Just when he thinks she has finally accepted him, all hell breaks loose. It seems Icon has a little chaos of his own, and when his past comes back to haunt him, it might cause him to lose Choc, and the family he always wanted, to another man.
196 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2016
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C. Davida Reed
4 books2 followersMulti-genre author, Capri Davida Reed is an avid reader of all genres and lover of chocolate. She enjoys creating complex fictional characters that deal with everyday like issues.
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March 18, 2016
I really enjoyed this book , now I'm ready for part 2. I think the pastor is Yaz daddy.
March 16, 2016
Love love love
I loved this book it kept me on edge lol I couldn't even sleep I had to finish it . This book was everything and more I'm ready for part 2 yessss ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved this book it kept me on edge lol I couldn't even sleep I had to finish it . This book was everything and more I'm ready for part 2 yessss ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 10, 2016
Wow! I really liked this story! Choc really had a chaotic life! Lots going on in this drama-filled page turner. I thought the storyline was well written exposing bits of relevant information at the correct time. In addition to having a hot temper, Choc seemed to be surrounded by corrupt people who tried her. In the beginning, I was hoping she & Icon would become a couple...I also liked Riker for he seemed to genuinely care for her. This was a very good 1st part to this story & looking forward to see what part 2 reveals...
June 3, 2016
What happens in the dark comes out in the light
I'm not gone lie, this book surprised me on how good it was. I vote for Icon. He is bad for real. Sticking by her side even though she was broken.
I'm not gone lie, this book surprised me on how good it was. I vote for Icon. He is bad for real. Sticking by her side even though she was broken.
April 30, 2016
EIt was okay
The book was pretty good,I was not lured in in the beginning but the story line did pick up and I enjoyed the book.
The book was pretty good,I was not lured in in the beginning but the story line did pick up and I enjoyed the book.
April 3, 2016
Great read
I really enjoyed this book. The ending had me on edge...hope I don't have to wait too long for part 2
I really enjoyed this book. The ending had me on edge...hope I don't have to wait too long for part 2
March 22, 2016
Chaos
I took my chances with this one! I kept reading when the chaos started spinning out of control. Sigh.....I wasn't ready for all this drama set in SC......Choc/Zahra, Torren/Icon, Rhys/Riker just keeping up with the identities was a bit much. This story has so much going. ....past, present and future. Those that like street drama in unlikely settings this one is for you.
I took my chances with this one! I kept reading when the chaos started spinning out of control. Sigh.....I wasn't ready for all this drama set in SC......Choc/Zahra, Torren/Icon, Rhys/Riker just keeping up with the identities was a bit much. This story has so much going. ....past, present and future. Those that like street drama in unlikely settings this one is for you.
March 25, 2016
Broken
There was so much to take from this read
The brokenness of this women characters
The love, loyalty, bond and family
Masterpiece
Yazahara is the glue hold everyone together
But its time everybody tell their truths
Can't wait for part 2 laws have mercy......
There was so much to take from this read
The brokenness of this women characters
The love, loyalty, bond and family
Masterpiece
Yazahara is the glue hold everyone together
But its time everybody tell their truths
Can't wait for part 2 laws have mercy......
March 18, 2016
Loved it!
March 24, 2016
Dope
The name of the book speak for itself. Sheesh all this drama had me on my toes. I can't wait for part 2
The name of the book speak for itself. Sheesh all this drama had me on my toes. I can't wait for part 2
August 17, 2016
It's a banger
This book had my attention from the beginning to the end. What a dynamic writer! I would definitely suggest others to sit down and get lost in the words of this book,
This book had my attention from the beginning to the end. What a dynamic writer! I would definitely suggest others to sit down and get lost in the words of this book,
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