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Carl Weber's Kingpins
Carl Weber's Kingpins: Cleveland
Ke yoko and Ka yah are identical twins with two totally different personalities. As young girls they formed a bond that could not be broken. It isn t until they become grown women that their loyalty is tested by secrets, deception, and lies.
Growing up with a strict and controlling father and a weak and sniveling mother, Ke yoko s only goal is to get as far away from them as possible, even if it means leaving Ka yah behind. Being rescued by Ja Rel is like a dream come true. Ke yoko thinks her world with Ja Rel is perfect until she starts unraveling the truth behind it.
To secure her future, Ke yoko decides to get into the dope game with her best friend Nadia, who is the breath of fresh air Ke yoko needs to escape the harsh reality of the fake life she s been living. Ke yoko puts together a crew, all while trying to keep her squeaky clean image.
Ka yah, the more laid back of the twins, always has her sister s back, even if it means putting herself and her son last. Having her hands full raising her young son on her own, she always seems to be in Ke yoko s shadow. Just once she wants to come out ahead of her sister, to have something or someone for herself. How far is she willing to go to have that?
In a chain of shocking events, Ke yoko finds out the hard way that everyone is suspect.
Family and friends mean nothing, and loyalty is just a word. However, Ke yoko refuses to let em see her sweat. She is determined to put on her game face and keep it moving, but that definitely doesn t mean things will be business as usual."
Growing up with a strict and controlling father and a weak and sniveling mother, Ke yoko s only goal is to get as far away from them as possible, even if it means leaving Ka yah behind. Being rescued by Ja Rel is like a dream come true. Ke yoko thinks her world with Ja Rel is perfect until she starts unraveling the truth behind it.
To secure her future, Ke yoko decides to get into the dope game with her best friend Nadia, who is the breath of fresh air Ke yoko needs to escape the harsh reality of the fake life she s been living. Ke yoko puts together a crew, all while trying to keep her squeaky clean image.
Ka yah, the more laid back of the twins, always has her sister s back, even if it means putting herself and her son last. Having her hands full raising her young son on her own, she always seems to be in Ke yoko s shadow. Just once she wants to come out ahead of her sister, to have something or someone for herself. How far is she willing to go to have that?
In a chain of shocking events, Ke yoko finds out the hard way that everyone is suspect.
Family and friends mean nothing, and loyalty is just a word. However, Ke yoko refuses to let em see her sweat. She is determined to put on her game face and keep it moving, but that definitely doesn t mean things will be business as usual."
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Brandi Johnson
23 books82 followersBrandi Johnson the first time author who rose up on the scene by accident. Brandi picked up on her love for writing at a young age, but never in a million years dreamed that any of her work would ever get published. With an imagination so strong and vivid as hers, she decided to put it to the test. She became serious about her passion for writing and that's when her first novel "Spoiled Rotten" was born.
Brandi had almost given up on her dream but her heart and God wouldn't let her. She was introduced to her Editor/Agent Joylynn Jossel, to whom she is grateful to have in her corner. God took her by one hand and Joylynn Jossel by the other hand and they walked Brandi down a road that ended with a book deal.
Brandi has since written the novel "In My Girls I Trust" and a short story named "Hayden's Song" that can be found in the collaboration "Even Sinners Still Have Souls."
Brandi resides in Mansfield, Ohio where she is the busy mother of three boys and is currently working on another novel.
Brandi had almost given up on her dream but her heart and God wouldn't let her. She was introduced to her Editor/Agent Joylynn Jossel, to whom she is grateful to have in her corner. God took her by one hand and Joylynn Jossel by the other hand and they walked Brandi down a road that ended with a book deal.
Brandi has since written the novel "In My Girls I Trust" and a short story named "Hayden's Song" that can be found in the collaboration "Even Sinners Still Have Souls."
Brandi resides in Mansfield, Ohio where she is the busy mother of three boys and is currently working on another novel.
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June 5, 2018
When I tell you these are not your average twins, I mean it. Brandi Johnson did her thing on this one.
November 14, 2016
I must say this was a pretty good read! I could've done without all the name brand dropping but overall it was proven you can't keep doing dirt and continue to get away with it, karma will truly come around to bite you in the butt! I really loved Ross, he was truly a gentleman. Ka'yah was a dirty trick and I was thinking she'd get dealt with even more than she did. Ja'rel has to live like he is the rest of his miserable life and Ke'yoko was nicer than others would've been, most would've straight murdered somebody! Overall a good read!
March 25, 2016
I have mixed emotions about this one. I'm really confused as to why if Ke'yoko knew all along what type of guy Ja'Rel was why did she even marry him??? Who keeps compromising pictures for 10 years as a reminder of what type of dog ass man they married just to stay married to them? Ke'yoko did all that to a man, but still kept his baby. Now she got to tell her son that she is responsible for his father not being in his life. I hope Ke'yoko ready for her karma too because she will reap the consequences of her actions. I like her brother though. Ka'yah is just pitiful, weak, psychotic, and stupid in love. She fell prey to a no good nigga. I'm speechless about Nadia and Ross.
March 6, 2016
This book was ok. I understand that when you do wrong it comes back on you and Karma is real, but she set them up. I know they did her dirty,but all she had to do was wait, plus she killed a man and in the end she got to live happily ever after.. I don't understand that part.
June 8, 2016
Omg! I'm in love with this book. Feel bad for Ke'yoko, everyone has a baby by her husband but her. That's low down. What I don't get thou is why she continues to stay even after hiring a PI? Ka'yah is a dirty Bish. How could she be so jealous of her twin that she'd sleep with her husband, and have a baby by him. And poor Nadia, when she learned what happened to her it tore her up. Ross was the real MVP, I absolutely adored him. Ka'yah got what she deserved, and I too believe Ke'yoko had something to do with the evidence against her. Ja'Rel was feeling some kind of way about Ke'yoko knowing all of his dirty deeds, but now he's Kassidys problem.
July 19, 2017
Good Read!!
Ke'yoko love this character and dont ever cross her cause when she pay you back you dont see it coming. What she did to Ja'Rel (her husband ) and Ka'yah(twin sister) was brilliant but sending her sister to prison was too much but on the other hand sleeping with your sister's husband and having a baby by him and making your sister have miscarriage yeah you got what you deserved.Wish Ross would have meet Ke'yoko before Ja'Rel did I have nothing but respect for Ross. Their mother is piece of work that's all I can say and glad Ke'yoko didn't turn back on Kailo (her brother) when she found out he was gay. Remember karma is a bitch when you read this book.
Ke'yoko love this character and dont ever cross her cause when she pay you back you dont see it coming. What she did to Ja'Rel (her husband ) and Ka'yah(twin sister) was brilliant but sending her sister to prison was too much but on the other hand sleeping with your sister's husband and having a baby by him and making your sister have miscarriage yeah you got what you deserved.Wish Ross would have meet Ke'yoko before Ja'Rel did I have nothing but respect for Ross. Their mother is piece of work that's all I can say and glad Ke'yoko didn't turn back on Kailo (her brother) when she found out he was gay. Remember karma is a bitch when you read this book.
March 12, 2016
Omg this book was crazy from start to finish. Those twin sisters were something else. I really liked Ke'yoko the best. She was correct karma is a bitch and she got her revenge on their asses. I just wished. Ke'yoko and Ross could have gotten together. 5 star banger for real Brandi Johnson you did your damn thing. You have made mea fan for life.
March 20, 2017
Explosive
What a good book. The author did her thang with this one.
The character names were so unique.
There was a lot of sadness and grimey a** people in this book. Everyone got what they deserved kinda upset Key'yoko not with you know who but hey she deserves happiness more than anyone else.
One love ❤️✌
What a good book. The author did her thang with this one.
The character names were so unique.
There was a lot of sadness and grimey a** people in this book. Everyone got what they deserved kinda upset Key'yoko not with you know who but hey she deserves happiness more than anyone else.
One love ❤️✌
June 21, 2017
One word...wow!!! Brandi did a wonderful job with this drama filled storyline. The character development will have you looking at folks sideways. I recommend this 5 star page turner to you if you enjoy a great read where revenge is served!
January 17, 2017
I like it but I didn't like how Keyoko handle her situation. All she had to do was confront them and move on.
April 19, 2018
Love it. This page was a page turner. Finished it in one day.
February 26, 2016
I really liked the book but felt it moved way to fast
February 16, 2024
Ke yoko and Ka yah are identical twins with two totally different personalities. As young girls they formed a bond that could not be broken. It isn t until they become grown women that their loyalty is tested by secrets, deception, and lies.
Growing up with a strict and controlling father and a weak and sniveling mother, Ke yoko s only goal is to get as far away from them as possible, even if it means leaving Ka yah behind. Being rescued by Ja Rel is like a dream come true. Ke yoko thinks her world with Ja Rel is perfect until she starts unraveling the truth behind it.
To secure her future, Ke yoko decides to get into the dope game with her best friend Nadia, who is the breath of fresh air Ke yoko needs to escape the harsh reality of the fake life she s been living. Ke yoko puts together a crew, all while trying to keep her squeaky clean image.
Ka yah, the more laid back of the twins, always has her sister s back, even if it means putting herself and her son last. Having her hands full raising her young son on her own, she always seems to be in Ke yoko s shadow. Just once she wants to come out ahead of her sister, to have something or someone for herself. How far is she willing to go to have that?
In a chain of shocking events, Ke yoko finds out the hard way that everyone is suspect.
Family and friends mean nothing, and loyalty is just a word. However, Ke yoko refuses to let em see her sweat. She is determined to put on her game face and keep it moving, but that definitely doesn t mean things will
‼️‼️‼️MY REVIEW‼️‼️‼️
THIS STORY SHOWS HOW SCANDALOUS PEOPLE CAN BE EVEN WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW THEM SO WELL. THE STORY IS CENTERED AROUND TWINS KE YOKO AND KA YAH AND HOW THEY COPE AFTER BEING IN A DYSFUNCTIONAL HOUSEHOLD. ONCE THEY ARE GROWN AND ON THEIR OWN THEIR TRUE PERSONALITIES SHOW UP. THESE GIRLS ARE SOMETHING ELSE.
WHILE I DID ENJOY THE STORY I JUST COULD NOT GET WITH THOSE NAMES AND IT KEPT ME FROM BEING COMPLETELY ENGAGED EVERY TIME I HAD TO SAY THEM IN MY HEAD. I EVEN TRIED GIVING THEM NICKNAMES BUT IT DIDN’T WORKOUT TO WELL..OTHER THAN THAT IT WASN’T A BAD READ. 3 STARS ⭐️ FOR ME 📚📚📚📚
Growing up with a strict and controlling father and a weak and sniveling mother, Ke yoko s only goal is to get as far away from them as possible, even if it means leaving Ka yah behind. Being rescued by Ja Rel is like a dream come true. Ke yoko thinks her world with Ja Rel is perfect until she starts unraveling the truth behind it.
To secure her future, Ke yoko decides to get into the dope game with her best friend Nadia, who is the breath of fresh air Ke yoko needs to escape the harsh reality of the fake life she s been living. Ke yoko puts together a crew, all while trying to keep her squeaky clean image.
Ka yah, the more laid back of the twins, always has her sister s back, even if it means putting herself and her son last. Having her hands full raising her young son on her own, she always seems to be in Ke yoko s shadow. Just once she wants to come out ahead of her sister, to have something or someone for herself. How far is she willing to go to have that?
In a chain of shocking events, Ke yoko finds out the hard way that everyone is suspect.
Family and friends mean nothing, and loyalty is just a word. However, Ke yoko refuses to let em see her sweat. She is determined to put on her game face and keep it moving, but that definitely doesn t mean things will
‼️‼️‼️MY REVIEW‼️‼️‼️
THIS STORY SHOWS HOW SCANDALOUS PEOPLE CAN BE EVEN WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW THEM SO WELL. THE STORY IS CENTERED AROUND TWINS KE YOKO AND KA YAH AND HOW THEY COPE AFTER BEING IN A DYSFUNCTIONAL HOUSEHOLD. ONCE THEY ARE GROWN AND ON THEIR OWN THEIR TRUE PERSONALITIES SHOW UP. THESE GIRLS ARE SOMETHING ELSE.
WHILE I DID ENJOY THE STORY I JUST COULD NOT GET WITH THOSE NAMES AND IT KEPT ME FROM BEING COMPLETELY ENGAGED EVERY TIME I HAD TO SAY THEM IN MY HEAD. I EVEN TRIED GIVING THEM NICKNAMES BUT IT DIDN’T WORKOUT TO WELL..OTHER THAN THAT IT WASN’T A BAD READ. 3 STARS ⭐️ FOR ME 📚📚📚📚
August 31, 2019
Twin sisters Ke'yoko and Ka'yah appear to take divergent paths growing up in Cleveland. Ke'yoko leaves home and marries Ja'rel. Ja'Rel is a drug dealer. Ka'yah appears to be the good girl but is having an affair. Through twists and turns all three are selling drugs. Ja'rel has kids with all the women he meets while Ke'Yoko quietly sets up her husband and sister to take a fall while she gets revenge and the drug trade.
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August 5, 2024This installment of the C.W.'S KINGPINS collection was alright even though I never invested much in the storyline.
BUT, NEVERMIND THAT; MS. BRANDI JOHNSON, WHEN ARE YOU GONNA PROVIDE BOOK 2 FOR "POWDER BLU"?!?!?!? YOU COMPLETELY LEFT US HANGIN'! WHO LEFT THAT ROSE FOR A PREGNANT BLU?!?!?
A "POWDER BLU 2" IS SO NEEDED!
BUT, NEVERMIND THAT; MS. BRANDI JOHNSON, WHEN ARE YOU GONNA PROVIDE BOOK 2 FOR "POWDER BLU"?!?!?!? YOU COMPLETELY LEFT US HANGIN'! WHO LEFT THAT ROSE FOR A PREGNANT BLU?!?!?
A "POWDER BLU 2" IS SO NEEDED!
September 16, 2019
This was a great story about how you can’t even trust your own family. Identical twin sisters. One naive and one jealous. The end was revenge and a heart all in one. Proof you can’t choose your family.
June 26, 2022
I thought the book was very interesting to read. Each page had events that would shock you. This book describes reality as a game player living in Cleveland. Ke'yoko finds out the hard way that family and friends means nothing and loyalty is just a word.
May 4, 2023
I am really enjoyed this Carl Weber inspired read. The main character is portrayed weak at first, but I really admire her in the end. The ending of the book I wished had ended a little differently. It was a good read, and I will be reading others in the KingPin series.
March 16, 2019
This book was a good read for a mini movie. I give it a 3.75. and that’s because of the illegal business activities.
August 10, 2019
Enjoyable urban novel
January 23, 2022
I love the story but it had nothing to do with and Cleveland I know.
November 16, 2024
cleveland
great story just not nalstagic enough, cleveland landmarks should have been mentuoned more, I forgot it was supposed to be from Cleveland
great story just not nalstagic enough, cleveland landmarks should have been mentuoned more, I forgot it was supposed to be from Cleveland
February 4, 2025
2.75. Nothing but a Tubi movie
April 11, 2016
It was a great read. 1st book I read by Brandi Johnson and she truly had you see that blood isn't alaways thicker than water. I would recommend it to others to read the only question I have is other than there being drugs being sold where does the story fit in. It was definitely a page turner but it wasn't why I excepted to be in the Kingpin series. Will wait and see. I'll definitely will be checking out more of her books.
December 30, 2016
I've read several of the books in the Kingpins series, and they were just ok. This is the first one that kept my interest from beginning to end. IMO, this is the best book of the series. Ja'rel and Kayah got what they deserved.
March 4, 2016
This book was interesting!! I am still wondering how all these books will tie into Carls last book of the King Pin series. O Karma is a mother when you are doing dirt!!
August 26, 2016
Loved it....You don't treat people wrong and think nothing will not happen to you!!!! Wrong, it's called KARMA!!!
September 1, 2016
Excellent
This book was so good. I loved the twin dynamic in this story. Sometimes family isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
This book was so good. I loved the twin dynamic in this story. Sometimes family isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
March 15, 2023
Great Read.......But I Was Thinking Who Was Really The King Pin When All The Cards Actually Fell In Place, It Wasn't Kinda No Multiple King Pins, So I Put My Money On KE'YOKO!!!!!!
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