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Red & Izzy: An Unexpected Love
Isabelle is a hard working young woman with a good head on her shoulder. She is also ambitious, and it didn’t take her long to climb up the ladder at her job. She thought she had it all; a great job, her own apartment, and a car that she obtained all on her own through her hard work. When she met Bryce, she thought that she had found the man of her dreams. It didn’t take long for her to realize that the man of her dreams was really a monster.
Bryce is a charming and hardworking man with a deep, dark secret. Bryce had seen his father abuse his mother as a child, and his scars run deep. Not seeking help to deal with his issues only made matters worse, and when he starts taking his frustrations out on Izzy, things really get interesting.
Redd, Izzy’s best friend’s brother, is one of the biggest drug lords in the Baltimore area. His money runs long, but he travels a lot, and doesn’t have time to chill on the regular with women. As it turns out, the one he’s had his eye on for a while now is Izzy. When the two of them finally decide to take their friendship to another level, they realize what’s been missing in their lives all along.
LaLa is Redd’s ghetto fabulous baby mama who is all about the money and will go through any means to get it. LaLa is not scared to call the child support office or get into other stuff to get what she wants. She decides that a pen pal from Facebook is what will make her happy. She definitely wasn’t ready for the trouble that ends up on her doorstep.
What happens when trouble comes knocking? Will LaLa get her family back? Will Bryce and Izzy get their happily ever after, or will Izzy choose Redd?
Bryce is a charming and hardworking man with a deep, dark secret. Bryce had seen his father abuse his mother as a child, and his scars run deep. Not seeking help to deal with his issues only made matters worse, and when he starts taking his frustrations out on Izzy, things really get interesting.
Redd, Izzy’s best friend’s brother, is one of the biggest drug lords in the Baltimore area. His money runs long, but he travels a lot, and doesn’t have time to chill on the regular with women. As it turns out, the one he’s had his eye on for a while now is Izzy. When the two of them finally decide to take their friendship to another level, they realize what’s been missing in their lives all along.
LaLa is Redd’s ghetto fabulous baby mama who is all about the money and will go through any means to get it. LaLa is not scared to call the child support office or get into other stuff to get what she wants. She decides that a pen pal from Facebook is what will make her happy. She definitely wasn’t ready for the trouble that ends up on her doorstep.
What happens when trouble comes knocking? Will LaLa get her family back? Will Bryce and Izzy get their happily ever after, or will Izzy choose Redd?
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Published August 1, 2016
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November 11, 2019
The cycle of domestic violence
A great depiction of the cycle of domestic violence. Bryce spent his childhood watching his father abuse his mother and himself. Despite his desire to be a better man, never having dealt with the trauma, he repeats the cycle with Isabelle. A tragic story in many ways, but a happy ending eventually.
I love a good ending, especially for those who suffer such abuse - I'm just on the fence about healing coming through a new relationship. I get that it offers confirmation of what real love should look like but I'd just love to see a woman come out on the other side valuing her own self-worth, self-love, confidence and grace standing on her own two feet.
I rated 5 stars anyway, because I liked the emphasis on the cycle of abuse and how it can't be broken without some type of therapy.
A great depiction of the cycle of domestic violence. Bryce spent his childhood watching his father abuse his mother and himself. Despite his desire to be a better man, never having dealt with the trauma, he repeats the cycle with Isabelle. A tragic story in many ways, but a happy ending eventually.
I love a good ending, especially for those who suffer such abuse - I'm just on the fence about healing coming through a new relationship. I get that it offers confirmation of what real love should look like but I'd just love to see a woman come out on the other side valuing her own self-worth, self-love, confidence and grace standing on her own two feet.
I rated 5 stars anyway, because I liked the emphasis on the cycle of abuse and how it can't be broken without some type of therapy.
October 23, 2018
Wow
Wow, Redd & Izzy: An Unexpected Love by Lady Lissa is amazing and emotional read. She does a great job. Domestic violence is no joke. It’s a serious crime. This book is a learning experience. This book is almost make me cry.
I understand that what Victor and Brice are acting this way and hating toward to women because they’re learning from their fathers. Both of them need to go to counseling for their problems. I’m happy that Brice admits and apologize for what he mistreated to Izzy. I’m happy that Izzy has a good friends to be there for her but I don’t know what’s happened to her blood family. La La and her sister need to get some help for them. Redd & Izzy are made a great couple.
I’ll definitely continue to support and read more this author.
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Sandra
Wow, Redd & Izzy: An Unexpected Love by Lady Lissa is amazing and emotional read. She does a great job. Domestic violence is no joke. It’s a serious crime. This book is a learning experience. This book is almost make me cry.
I understand that what Victor and Brice are acting this way and hating toward to women because they’re learning from their fathers. Both of them need to go to counseling for their problems. I’m happy that Brice admits and apologize for what he mistreated to Izzy. I’m happy that Izzy has a good friends to be there for her but I don’t know what’s happened to her blood family. La La and her sister need to get some help for them. Redd & Izzy are made a great couple.
I’ll definitely continue to support and read more this author.
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Sandra
November 9, 2018
Beautiful Story
Thank you for this segment. Allowing Bryce to learn from both his and his father's mistakes to seek counseling was my favorite part of the book. In the African American community seeking therapy and actively participating is such a taboo. However, mental health is just as important as physical health. I'm glad Bryce learned the errors of his ways, felt genuine remorse, but actively focused on changing. His mother having to die was a tragedy but I understand it's necessity. Love how sweet, forgiving and compassionate Izzy was throughout. Her behavior is inspirational.
Great installment, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this segment. Allowing Bryce to learn from both his and his father's mistakes to seek counseling was my favorite part of the book. In the African American community seeking therapy and actively participating is such a taboo. However, mental health is just as important as physical health. I'm glad Bryce learned the errors of his ways, felt genuine remorse, but actively focused on changing. His mother having to die was a tragedy but I understand it's necessity. Love how sweet, forgiving and compassionate Izzy was throughout. Her behavior is inspirational.
Great installment, thanks for sharing.
September 18, 2018
Love shouldn’t hurt.
Growing up in an abusive household can be very detrimental to a child. The male child thinks that women should be beaten to stay in their place, whereas the female child thinks that it’s okay to be beaten. Bryce finally saw the error of his ways after his dad was released from jail early after attempting to kill his mom, only to kill her after he was released. Red and Izzy got together after years of friendship. Izzy’s calm demeanor and forgiveness helped Bryan get the help he needed and also helped LaLa become a better person. Enjoyed this book.
Growing up in an abusive household can be very detrimental to a child. The male child thinks that women should be beaten to stay in their place, whereas the female child thinks that it’s okay to be beaten. Bryce finally saw the error of his ways after his dad was released from jail early after attempting to kill his mom, only to kill her after he was released. Red and Izzy got together after years of friendship. Izzy’s calm demeanor and forgiveness helped Bryan get the help he needed and also helped LaLa become a better person. Enjoyed this book.
November 15, 2018
Izzy was a hard-working young lady that had ambitious of being a manager. Izzy met Bryce at work one day and began to date him. Bryce was a handsome young hard-working man also. Bryce had some emotional problems that he faced as a child. Bryce grew up in an abusive household. His dad abused his mom and Bryce thought this was the way to treat women. Izzy and Redd had a good platonic relationship. Izzy was Grace best friend and the brother of Redd. Redd was one of the biggest drug suppliers in the area. Izzy would not leave Bryce because of her insecurities. Love do not hurt.
September 17, 2018
Wow
Growing up in a house full of abuse and violence can harm a child to the point of ,that's all they know. Watching someone you love die by the hands that suppose to love and nature you is hard and also tuff. Children shouldn't be able to see things like this they might grow up thinking it's the norm. I'm just glad that Bryce seem what he was doing to Izzy and got help. Love shouldn't hurt.
Growing up in a house full of abuse and violence can harm a child to the point of ,that's all they know. Watching someone you love die by the hands that suppose to love and nature you is hard and also tuff. Children shouldn't be able to see things like this they might grow up thinking it's the norm. I'm just glad that Bryce seem what he was doing to Izzy and got help. Love shouldn't hurt.
September 20, 2018
Great Read
Lady Lissa, you did it again, this book was exceptional! Simply loved it! So glad Issy hot her happy ending,hated what happened to Bryce Mom and it's a shame it took a tragedy. For him to get help,so glad he did. Loved all the Characters. This was a easy read couldn't put it down! Lady Lissa Salute!!!!
Lady Lissa, you did it again, this book was exceptional! Simply loved it! So glad Issy hot her happy ending,hated what happened to Bryce Mom and it's a shame it took a tragedy. For him to get help,so glad he did. Loved all the Characters. This was a easy read couldn't put it down! Lady Lissa Salute!!!!
May 11, 2019
Every time
I swear Lady Lissa u get me every single damn time. I type your name in the search bars just to read your books. Some I’ve read more than once. The only thing I hated was being a true pure bred Baltimorean I hated that u used BMore we don’t call it that lol but overall I’m glad one of these heartfelt books ended on a better note... keep me coming sis
I swear Lady Lissa u get me every single damn time. I type your name in the search bars just to read your books. Some I’ve read more than once. The only thing I hated was being a true pure bred Baltimorean I hated that u used BMore we don’t call it that lol but overall I’m glad one of these heartfelt books ended on a better note... keep me coming sis
October 12, 2020
Wow what another awesome and sad read
I hated that it took for Bryce's mother to get killed b4 he realized the error of his ways and sought to get help. So glad that Izzy had Redd to help her heal and realized that they belong together now they r a happy couple and expecting a child together.
I hated that it took for Bryce's mother to get killed b4 he realized the error of his ways and sought to get help. So glad that Izzy had Redd to help her heal and realized that they belong together now they r a happy couple and expecting a child together.
February 23, 2022
Great read!
I've heard that a hard head makes a soft behind. Izzy had to find out for herself how true that statement was. She was warned about Bryce by a couple people, but I guess she was tired of being by herself. I'm glad Izzy and Redd finally got together. I'm also glad Bryce got the help he needs. I think Redd should have been the one to teach him a lesson. Lol!
I've heard that a hard head makes a soft behind. Izzy had to find out for herself how true that statement was. She was warned about Bryce by a couple people, but I guess she was tired of being by herself. I'm glad Izzy and Redd finally got together. I'm also glad Bryce got the help he needs. I think Redd should have been the one to teach him a lesson. Lol!
September 21, 2018
Good read
Good read. Enjoyed how Izzy and Redd finally got together. Bryce was Victor's cousin! It's sad that it took a tragedy for Bryce to get help. Happy for Izzy and Redd though
Good read. Enjoyed how Izzy and Redd finally got together. Bryce was Victor's cousin! It's sad that it took a tragedy for Bryce to get help. Happy for Izzy and Redd though
September 25, 2018
Great read!
Last Lissa i love it. Hat's off baby. Melvin really was a coward. Byrce , yes mama would had been here if you would had call the cops. Grace and Redd I love them. Izzy and Redd I was so glad they finally made it happen.
Last Lissa i love it. Hat's off baby. Melvin really was a coward. Byrce , yes mama would had been here if you would had call the cops. Grace and Redd I love them. Izzy and Redd I was so glad they finally made it happen.
September 27, 2018
I loved this book..
To see that Bryson got the help that he needed was everything. Izzy and Redd were meant to be. And La la seems to have gotten her act together as well. This was a super good read..
To see that Bryson got the help that he needed was everything. Izzy and Redd were meant to be. And La la seems to have gotten her act together as well. This was a super good read..
October 11, 2018
REDD AND IZZY
THIS WAS A GOOD STORY. I FELT SORRY FOR IZZY, SHE WAS DEALT A BAD HAND DEALING WITH BRYCE. HE HAD A PROBLEM AND IT TOOK A TRAGEDY TO HAPPEN FOR HIM TO SEE THAT. GLAD IZZY FORGAVE HIM AND HE CAN GET SOME HELP. IM SO GLAD REDD AND IZZY GOT TOGETHER.
THIS WAS A GOOD STORY. I FELT SORRY FOR IZZY, SHE WAS DEALT A BAD HAND DEALING WITH BRYCE. HE HAD A PROBLEM AND IT TOOK A TRAGEDY TO HAPPEN FOR HIM TO SEE THAT. GLAD IZZY FORGAVE HIM AND HE CAN GET SOME HELP. IM SO GLAD REDD AND IZZY GOT TOGETHER.
October 17, 2018
Great read!!
This novel did not disappoint. The characters are all so real. Bryce really did need help. I'm so glad Izzy got with Redd he was a much better man than Bryce. Domestic violence is not ok. Great writing Lady Lissa.
This novel did not disappoint. The characters are all so real. Bryce really did need help. I'm so glad Izzy got with Redd he was a much better man than Bryce. Domestic violence is not ok. Great writing Lady Lissa.
September 16, 2018
Good Read
This was a good read. Im happy with the ending and that Izzy got out when she could. Yes I would recommend.
This was a good read. Im happy with the ending and that Izzy got out when she could. Yes I would recommend.
September 18, 2018
Health love
Really enjoyed this book very educational, life takes us through thing as children that could destroy us, however with help there hope for change..
Really enjoyed this book very educational, life takes us through thing as children that could destroy us, however with help there hope for change..
October 7, 2018
Very good read
I love the way this story unfolded in the end with Bryce getting the help he needed. Although, it took a tragedy to get there by losing his mom
I love the way this story unfolded in the end with Bryce getting the help he needed. Although, it took a tragedy to get there by losing his mom
November 13, 2018
Must read!
This book was good from beginning to end touched on abuse if someone is going though it they can relate. It's a reality f how things can turn out. But I loved the ending.
This book was good from beginning to end touched on abuse if someone is going though it they can relate. It's a reality f how things can turn out. But I loved the ending.
October 4, 2019
Good book
This was a very good book. I would recommend it to anyone. Was very eye opening as far as domestic violence.
This was a very good book. I would recommend it to anyone. Was very eye opening as far as domestic violence.
December 2, 2019
Amazing
Izzy was a dream come true she was so sweet I’m so glad she let go of that relationship with in and got with reedz
Izzy was a dream come true she was so sweet I’m so glad she let go of that relationship with in and got with reedz
May 10, 2020
The story was almost too much.
September 26, 2020
Great read
Great read. The system really dropped the ball by letting melvin out early on good behavior. That man is pure evil. I’m glad bryce got the help he needed.
Great read. The system really dropped the ball by letting melvin out early on good behavior. That man is pure evil. I’m glad bryce got the help he needed.
January 9, 2021
Read on 1/8/2021.
August 10, 2016
Quick read
ABUSE IS NOT OKAY. A short read but Good storyline message. Izzy is a sweetheart but she needs to leave Bryce before she get hurt. Grace is a true friend and she doesn't like how izzy relationship goes when she knows her brother red is a better fit. Red is a busy man in the streets but when his baby mama Lala keeps his son away from his family he takes matters in his own hands,especially when she gets locked up. Red learns about izzy relationship and he comes to terms with his feelings for her and everything blossoms even with a tragedy hitting. Go read.
ABUSE IS NOT OKAY. A short read but Good storyline message. Izzy is a sweetheart but she needs to leave Bryce before she get hurt. Grace is a true friend and she doesn't like how izzy relationship goes when she knows her brother red is a better fit. Red is a busy man in the streets but when his baby mama Lala keeps his son away from his family he takes matters in his own hands,especially when she gets locked up. Red learns about izzy relationship and he comes to terms with his feelings for her and everything blossoms even with a tragedy hitting. Go read.
August 6, 2016
5 stars
I'm glad that Izzy got of that relationship with Bryce before it was to late. I hate what his dad did to his mom, I cried real tears. But it open of Bryce eyes and he seemed the help he needed. La la changed her life around for the better. And I'm glad that her and Red relationship became better ,especially for the sake of her son. Red and Izzy make a good couple. I'm glad that Izzy got her happily ever after.
I'm glad that Izzy got of that relationship with Bryce before it was to late. I hate what his dad did to his mom, I cried real tears. But it open of Bryce eyes and he seemed the help he needed. La la changed her life around for the better. And I'm glad that her and Red relationship became better ,especially for the sake of her son. Red and Izzy make a good couple. I'm glad that Izzy got her happily ever after.
August 7, 2016
Outstanding
Last Lissa you are truly amazing. Just when I thought I knew which way you were going with this storyline you up and did something completely different. I wanted and hated Bryce right out the gate, how did I end up feeling sorry for him? You are a master story teller and I anxiously await your next work of art. To any of you looking for something good to read pick any of Lady Lissa's books, you will be glad you did.
Last Lissa you are truly amazing. Just when I thought I knew which way you were going with this storyline you up and did something completely different. I wanted and hated Bryce right out the gate, how did I end up feeling sorry for him? You are a master story teller and I anxiously await your next work of art. To any of you looking for something good to read pick any of Lady Lissa's books, you will be glad you did.
August 12, 2016
Great book!!!
Domestic violence is not the answer. Sorry that Bryce and his little sister lost their mother at the hands of an abusive father. Glad Bryce finally got the help that needs. Happy that Izzy and Red are going strong adding to their ready made family. Grace and Dominic starting a family. I enjoyed this book.
Domestic violence is not the answer. Sorry that Bryce and his little sister lost their mother at the hands of an abusive father. Glad Bryce finally got the help that needs. Happy that Izzy and Red are going strong adding to their ready made family. Grace and Dominic starting a family. I enjoyed this book.
August 31, 2016
Red & Izzy
When Bryce started putting his hands on women he should of thought how his mother felt. Glad Izzy wised up and left him. Red was such a gentleman. Lala finally changed her ways I wonder for how long? Their needs to be another book about the couples. I would like to hear more from Dominic
When Bryce started putting his hands on women he should of thought how his mother felt. Glad Izzy wised up and left him. Red was such a gentleman. Lala finally changed her ways I wonder for how long? Their needs to be another book about the couples. I would like to hear more from Dominic
August 4, 2016
Damn good read
This was a damn good read like OMG it was really good and you need to do standalones more often this was great a must read....
Cons: there was one chapter that you went into details a little to much otherwise that it was great
This was a damn good read like OMG it was really good and you need to do standalones more often this was great a must read....
Cons: there was one chapter that you went into details a little to much otherwise that it was great
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