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The One That Got Away: A Miami Love Affair
Have you ever wanted someone you thought you couldn't have solely because of the color of your skin? Then if it wasn't because of that, you just didn't believe you could fit into his world, not knowing he felt he couldn't fit into yours either?
Meet Iyana and Kaizer Paul, aka Keyz, whose chance meeting leads to a chaotic, yet romantic chase that began during their childhood filled with family secrets and lies. One being her older sister, Myriah, who hates Iyana more than she loves herself.
To make mattes worse, Iyana is stuck in a dead end relationship with her prejudice college sweetheart, Elijah, while Keys, one the leaders of the Come Up Boys crew, is ready to turn in his Kingpin status proving that their desire for each other can conquer all. That would be easy if someone in his crew also didn’t threaten his happiness.
Find out what happens when family ties and secrets threatens what Keyz sacrificed to build but also run the risk of him losing the one who got away.
Meet Iyana and Kaizer Paul, aka Keyz, whose chance meeting leads to a chaotic, yet romantic chase that began during their childhood filled with family secrets and lies. One being her older sister, Myriah, who hates Iyana more than she loves herself.
To make mattes worse, Iyana is stuck in a dead end relationship with her prejudice college sweetheart, Elijah, while Keys, one the leaders of the Come Up Boys crew, is ready to turn in his Kingpin status proving that their desire for each other can conquer all. That would be easy if someone in his crew also didn’t threaten his happiness.
Find out what happens when family ties and secrets threatens what Keyz sacrificed to build but also run the risk of him losing the one who got away.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2016
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December 18, 2018
Enjoyed this one even though I was about to stop reading it seeing how young the characters were. Myriah was already doing too much and Keyz was too grown for his own good. At times the story was a bit jumbled and you didn’t know who was speaking or what they were talking about but it didn’t really hold the story up. The ending has me looking for the second one because I really want Keyz to wild out but they have too much history for them to beef but then again they let too much time pass without telling him the truth.
Then again if she was out there like that Keyz should’ve been on it when Keyon told him what was going on with her. The next one I’m hoping there a little break in the brother hood but the blow up with Iyanna should be even better. Hate how the whole Sky thing was going because really? If you think its that simple to get on the force your insane and Shyne was saying one thing but forgot all about that when he made it back. Interesting to find out who his brother is but I’m guessing he’s about to save her and talk his brother down. Either way the next one should be good.
Then again if she was out there like that Keyz should’ve been on it when Keyon told him what was going on with her. The next one I’m hoping there a little break in the brother hood but the blow up with Iyanna should be even better. Hate how the whole Sky thing was going because really? If you think its that simple to get on the force your insane and Shyne was saying one thing but forgot all about that when he made it back. Interesting to find out who his brother is but I’m guessing he’s about to save her and talk his brother down. Either way the next one should be good.
April 26, 2017
i know who my heroine is... Moral and Story. I know who my hater is: Chachi. Least expected character: Yolanda. Who names there children Moral and Story. I love it. Moral and Story fall in love after being told "don't do it!" Story a child of a imprisioned drug king tutors Moral through college. Moral works for Story's father's enemy. Still with me. Oh the plot on this story line is good. It's steady paced and keeps your interest from beginning to end. I read it on a Amtrak train ride and couldn't put it down.
December 2, 2016
Oh yes
I been waiting on this since the start,and I got a feeling Papa B is a dirty old man.It's something they been keeping a from their granddaughters and about the way that there parents died.Keyz is the father of the child but do you want to be with someone that been with your sister.Sky is playing a dangerous game that I hope she makes it out of.
I been waiting on this since the start,and I got a feeling Papa B is a dirty old man.It's something they been keeping a from their granddaughters and about the way that there parents died.Keyz is the father of the child but do you want to be with someone that been with your sister.Sky is playing a dangerous game that I hope she makes it out of.
June 21, 2017
Self hate
As much as I want to feel sorry for Myriah. I can't. She's making up for treating Iyana bad. But having Keyz take car of child that belonged to his best friend. It's just trifling. Chico and Myriah should be ashamed of themselves. Sunshine is a fool. And Sky is about to lose man and probably her life. Poor Iyana is going to be hurt who she finds out about Keyz and her sister. And that her bigoted boyfriend is a dog.
As much as I want to feel sorry for Myriah. I can't. She's making up for treating Iyana bad. But having Keyz take car of child that belonged to his best friend. It's just trifling. Chico and Myriah should be ashamed of themselves. Sunshine is a fool. And Sky is about to lose man and probably her life. Poor Iyana is going to be hurt who she finds out about Keyz and her sister. And that her bigoted boyfriend is a dog.
May 22, 2018
Iyana is beautiful and i wish she could see what other ppl see. i feel like her sister is the reason for her self esteem. it was bad enough she got teased at school, but from her own sister doesn’t make it any better. I’ll really be glad once she leaves Elijah for good so her and Keys can be together. i can’t believe Myriah tried to take the easy way out like that, but it seems like things are about to get even more interesting.
May 5, 2017
A Lot Going on
This story had so much going on it was difficult to keep up with all the action. Kezy and his crew, and then Mariah, Rico, Iyana and the CUB. The hot dude with the hot head and his obsession with the dark skinned girl with the light eyes. Lots of stuff... Cliffhanger alert warning..
This story had so much going on it was difficult to keep up with all the action. Kezy and his crew, and then Mariah, Rico, Iyana and the CUB. The hot dude with the hot head and his obsession with the dark skinned girl with the light eyes. Lots of stuff... Cliffhanger alert warning..
August 25, 2019
I definitely enjoyed reading this book!!!
I enjoyed the manner in which each of the characters issues were coming to the forefront of their relationships. The last part of this intriguing story had me mesmerized until the unexpected end. I am going to start reading part two of this intriguing story.
I enjoyed the manner in which each of the characters issues were coming to the forefront of their relationships. The last part of this intriguing story had me mesmerized until the unexpected end. I am going to start reading part two of this intriguing story.
September 1, 2019
I couldn't dobit
I really tried to push myself through this book but only made it through 51%. This book is all over the place. I had to reread some parts to try to understand and was still lost. I want to know what secret is her grandparents keeping but it is probably worse than this one.
I really tried to push myself through this book but only made it through 51%. This book is all over the place. I had to reread some parts to try to understand and was still lost. I want to know what secret is her grandparents keeping but it is probably worse than this one.
January 5, 2019
Great read
I would have given this book a 5 star but I feel like it was drawn out a bit also over descriptive but the fullness of the novel little to no mistakes is a big change in most of the new books out it had the old style writing feel IMO
I would have given this book a 5 star but I feel like it was drawn out a bit also over descriptive but the fullness of the novel little to no mistakes is a big change in most of the new books out it had the old style writing feel IMO
September 22, 2021
I think the book was really good. It definitely made me eager to read the next one. I really want Keyz and Iyana to win.
My frustration lies with the editing. I would give 5 stars if the book was edited better.
My frustration lies with the editing. I would give 5 stars if the book was edited better.
May 5, 2017
It's a awesome book
May 12, 2017
Oh yes babay!
This book held me since I picked it up! I loved it! I hope everything works out SpaRtans and Keys! I'm rooting for you girl!
This book held me since I picked it up! I loved it! I hope everything works out SpaRtans and Keys! I'm rooting for you girl!
May 17, 2017
Good!
Omg! The mess is about to hit the fan! Loving me sum Keyz. I hope things dint go left from the ending of this book. Book 2 omw....
Omg! The mess is about to hit the fan! Loving me sum Keyz. I hope things dint go left from the ending of this book. Book 2 omw....
July 16, 2017
TOTGA: AMLA
Great read!!! Betrayal is at an all-time high in this book. Looking forward to reading part two of this series.
Great read!!! Betrayal is at an all-time high in this book. Looking forward to reading part two of this series.
October 25, 2017
Lots of drama
This story so interesting that I couldn't put it down. It's so much going on that I had to keep reading. I can't wait to read part 2
This story so interesting that I couldn't put it down. It's so much going on that I had to keep reading. I can't wait to read part 2
May 20, 2018
👍
The drama, lies, secrets and betrayal made an interesting read. It started off a little slow but picked up towards the middle. Good story line.
The drama, lies, secrets and betrayal made an interesting read. It started off a little slow but picked up towards the middle. Good story line.
November 3, 2019
Good read!
December 5, 2016
The bomb!!!!!
This book was the bomb!!!!! When the book started off I disliked Myriah, but as it continued I felt bad for her! I didn't like Chico either. You have to be less than a man to allow another one to raise your child and deem yourself as Godfather. REALLY! I wonder what is the family secret that she heard when she was a child. Iyana was making me mad during the book, but I kind of felt where she was coming from because as a child I disliked my skin color because I was a dark child, but as I got older I embraced it. I hope she can finally embrace that she is just as gorgeous as a lighter girl. Hopefully Keyz get her together. I loved them together. I wonder who was in the house with Sunshine when Skebo went over after leaving the strip club. I hope it wasn't her baby daddy with his b**** @$$! Sunshine broke his heart, I hope she wakes up and realize that he wants her! Now let me get on Shyne and Sky! Please don't kill Sky! Let them work it out! I wish you would have talked more about Chase and Keyon relationship! Overall this was a great book! I'm patiently waiting on book 2! Hurry up with it already!
This book was the bomb!!!!! When the book started off I disliked Myriah, but as it continued I felt bad for her! I didn't like Chico either. You have to be less than a man to allow another one to raise your child and deem yourself as Godfather. REALLY! I wonder what is the family secret that she heard when she was a child. Iyana was making me mad during the book, but I kind of felt where she was coming from because as a child I disliked my skin color because I was a dark child, but as I got older I embraced it. I hope she can finally embrace that she is just as gorgeous as a lighter girl. Hopefully Keyz get her together. I loved them together. I wonder who was in the house with Sunshine when Skebo went over after leaving the strip club. I hope it wasn't her baby daddy with his b**** @$$! Sunshine broke his heart, I hope she wakes up and realize that he wants her! Now let me get on Shyne and Sky! Please don't kill Sky! Let them work it out! I wish you would have talked more about Chase and Keyon relationship! Overall this was a great book! I'm patiently waiting on book 2! Hurry up with it already!
December 15, 2016
Mimi Love Affair
This was a good read and the elongated reconnection Tez and Iyanna shared kept me intrigued. Nevertheless the plot alters and some truth about the characters is revealed, which really enveloped me towards the end of the book. Reggie is so utterly comical, think I'll deem him my favorite character. The term deranged is an understatement when describing Chico. Tez made some enlightening comments I'll never forget...
This is not verbatim, "I like my woman presence to be vivid before her mouth is heard."
This was a good read and the elongated reconnection Tez and Iyanna shared kept me intrigued. Nevertheless the plot alters and some truth about the characters is revealed, which really enveloped me towards the end of the book. Reggie is so utterly comical, think I'll deem him my favorite character. The term deranged is an understatement when describing Chico. Tez made some enlightening comments I'll never forget...
This is not verbatim, "I like my woman presence to be vivid before her mouth is heard."
December 9, 2016
MUST READ!!!!!
OMG...this book was so good. I wish I could give it 10 stars...it was great from the very first page. The title is perfect. I want Keyz and Iyana to be together. I can't wait to read part 2...Tisha go ahead and let Sunshine and Skebo be together. You did the darn thing with this book. You definitely have a new fan...
OMG...this book was so good. I wish I could give it 10 stars...it was great from the very first page. The title is perfect. I want Keyz and Iyana to be together. I can't wait to read part 2...Tisha go ahead and let Sunshine and Skebo be together. You did the darn thing with this book. You definitely have a new fan...
December 14, 2016
Keyz
What a great read! It was definitely a page turner. That got damn Kaizer Paul is the truth. I can so relate to Iyana, I love her storyline. So many years of people talking about her dark skin, it has followed her into adult hood. Will she ever learn her true worth? You got to read to find out. Great Job Ms. Andrews!
What a great read! It was definitely a page turner. That got damn Kaizer Paul is the truth. I can so relate to Iyana, I love her storyline. So many years of people talking about her dark skin, it has followed her into adult hood. Will she ever learn her true worth? You got to read to find out. Great Job Ms. Andrews!
December 3, 2016
Great read!
I tell what... you will love this book from beginning to end. Very detailed and entertaining, you will feel the emotions of some of the characters. Can't wait for part 2!!
I tell what... you will love this book from beginning to end. Very detailed and entertaining, you will feel the emotions of some of the characters. Can't wait for part 2!!
December 7, 2016
You did that!
If your looking for a great read, don't look any further. Tisha Andrews out did herself with this book! I can't wait to find out what all Keyz heard and, how he will handle the situation with Chico.
If your looking for a great read, don't look any further. Tisha Andrews out did herself with this book! I can't wait to find out what all Keyz heard and, how he will handle the situation with Chico.
January 18, 2017
5 Stars!
Damn, damn, damn. That's all I can say. Such a good book, patiently waiting for the next part. I just want everything to all come out in the open. It's harder keeping up with lies.
Damn, damn, damn. That's all I can say. Such a good book, patiently waiting for the next part. I just want everything to all come out in the open. It's harder keeping up with lies.
November 30, 2016
Excellent
Baby this story here you hit it on the head. Skebo and Keys is the truth. Chico is a coward. Iyana is a good girl but in love with the wrong one. Ready for Part 2
Baby this story here you hit it on the head. Skebo and Keys is the truth. Chico is a coward. Iyana is a good girl but in love with the wrong one. Ready for Part 2
December 2, 2016
Omg!
This book just has way to many secrets. I can't wait until they all come out, esp when keyz find out That they are sisters
This book just has way to many secrets. I can't wait until they all come out, esp when keyz find out That they are sisters
December 5, 2016
Great read
I enjoyed this story and the way everyone intertwined..
I enjoyed this story and the way everyone intertwined..
December 12, 2016
Damn...
This book right here is every bit good. I can't wait to see what's gonna happen in part 2. Keyz is head over heels in love with iyana, Elijah is a piece of work.
This book right here is every bit good. I can't wait to see what's gonna happen in part 2. Keyz is head over heels in love with iyana, Elijah is a piece of work.
December 19, 2016
great book!!!!
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