Kwame "Soul" Asante, the son of a vicious African warlord, has never had it easy--especially after coming to America for new and prosperous beginnings. Putting his dark past behind him, he decides to get a normal 9 to 5 working as a corrections officer at a minimum security prison in Savannah, Georgia. Things are going swimmingly until he crosses paths with the troublesome and mysterious Diana Prince. She's annoying, obnoxious, and a pain in his ass. But on the upside, she's also beautiful, kind-hearted, and compassionate.
When she's finally released due to lack of evidence, their relationship takes off in a whirlwind of lust. She's a rider and she's down to do whatever it takes to prove her loyalty--be it catching a body or a case. And the fact that she lovingly accepts his daughter is just the icing on the cake.
All is going well until their perfect, Huxtable-like family is shattered by an unexpected murder, leaving Soul to take over a multi-billion dollar drug business. Not only does he inherit that, he also inherits the enemies and debt that come along with it. Will Soul be able to juggle his duties as a father, husband, and king pin? Or will he fall prey to the rivals that are waiting to see him crash and fail?
"Soul and Diana" is the riveting, highly-anticipated spin-off of the "Wife of a Misfit" series. If you enjoyed "Cameron" and all of her juicy drama, you'll love this fast-paced, heart-gripping love story from national bestselling author Jade Jones.
Jade Jones discovered her passion for creative writing in elementary school. Born in 1989, she began writing short stories and poetry as an outlet. Later on, as a teen, she led a troubled life which later resulted in her becoming a ward of the court. Jade fell in love with the art and used storytelling as a means of venting during her tumultuous times.
Aging out of the system two years later, she was thrust into the dismal world of homelessness. Desperate, and with limited income, Jade began dancing full time at the tender age of eighteen. It wasn't until Fall of 2008 when she finally caught her break after being accepted into Cleveland State University. There, Jade lived on campus and majored in Film and Television. Now, six years later, she flourishes from her childhood dream of becoming a bestselling author. Since then she has written the best-selling "Cameron" series.
Quite suitably, she uses her life's experiences to create captivating characters and story lines. Jade currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. With no children, she spends her leisure shopping and traveling. She says that seeing new faces, meeting new people, and experiencing diverse cultures fuels her creativity. The stories are generated in her heart, the craft is practiced in her mind, and she expresses her passion through ink.
I am hollering!!!!!! Man I thought this was gonna be a love story but honey was I wrong.. This goes to show you that your life can change in a instant. Soul makes my nerves itch, I never thought he would turn out to be someone I didn't like.. Lord Dianna, oh lawd!! And Yohanna though, this girl is on some revenge stuff!!! Omg I need part two like today!!!!!! This book deserves 10 stars!!
Its a good book, but not as good as the others. I can say, I still enjoyed it though.. maybe it was my distractions. Idk.. I'll be reading it again...... OAN... Soul was a muthaf**ker, but I guess all that come with dealing with a "street dude". Diana gave him a taste of his own medicine and he couldn't take it. She's still my fav. The ending.... that explains why Ian was so.. I guess "nonchalant" when it came to Diana.
All hail to the queen, Jade Jones you never fail when your juices are flowing. Is it friend or for. I feel in love with Soul because of his ruthless and sensitive demeanor but I love him more. I love how you showed more of his cold and callous side but he still holds on to his sensitivity. This was well worth the wait. Come on Part Two
Jade Jones,girl you are bad!!!! Another Great Read
I'm so darn torn.... Diana really got me in my feelings. Why couldn't she see Ian was too good to be true. I'm so so upset that she brought him to her and Soul's home. And Soul, Lord he is crazy as they come. Still up to his sadistic ways with the torture. Trigga what a Jerk. I mean a jerk of all jerks. And Ced... What a dirty bastard. What an exciting read!!! Although,there were some predictable moments I loved this book. That cliffhanger has me on the edge. Please hurry with book 2.
I really enjoyed this read. Soul and Diana had a special kind of loving bond that couldn't be broken. They took me on a real rollercoaster ride. So many twists and turns. Diana was definitely his ride or die. Soul is bae, but he needs to get it together. My heart goes out to Diana. And don't forget about the drama. So much drama. What's next?
Soul and Diana (An Atlanta Love Story) by Jade Jones and narrated by Derrick E. Hardin is an emotional ride! I’ve been looking at Jade’s books for a while now and had an opportunity to request the audible version and glad I did. It’s an in-your-face, on the edge of your seat, emotional listen for adults.
The story goes back and forth from the present to the past. I had no problem keeping up with it, but it left me wanting to know more of Soul and Diana’s history (you do get enough info to understand what’s happening in the current book). I found myself rooting for Diana more than any other character I’ve read about (maybe because the reality of some of the situations/knowing others who have been in similar situations hits close to home). There is no shortage of action and drama. Some folks might have problems grasping the slang, but that’s what Google is for. It is left with a cliffhanger.
This book is about so much more than love- how difficult it is to change our habits, how power/money can change you, friendship, relationships, toxic masculinity, reaching your breaking point, doing better for your children/how innocent kids suffer due to the choices of adults, how love sometimes makes us stupid, and broken promises. My favorite quotes from the book are: “Communication is the key to every successful relationship.” and “At some point you had to realize some people can stay in your heart but not in your life.”
The narrator, Derrick E. Hardin, was wonderful. He captured the characters perfect and has a very easy to listen to voice.
The only issue I had with the book was sometimes certain words took away from the story, but at the same time they were made to fit certain characters. Also should note there appears to be some glitches with editing- a couple words at the end of three or four sentences repeated twice.
Overall I would recommend. I would listen to another story by Jade and narrated by Derrick in a heartbeat.
Parental guidance/trigger warnings: This book is for adults. Physical altercations between numerous characters, fairly graphic sex scenes, single parent (or father’s minimal involvement), gun shot wounds, relationship problems play a large role in the book, cheating, prison talk/memories, torture of a man, drugs (selling), domestic violence, rough sex/rape (some will see it as rape while others might see it as rough sex), anal sex, schizophrenia, murder (of daughter and husband), and addiction. Words: swearing (lots of it, pretty much every word is used), slurs (n-word, f@g***)
*I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you for allowing me to listen and review the book!
Title: Soul & Diana Author: Jade Jones Publication: Jade Publication Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Rating: Five Review:
"Soul and Diana: An Atlanta Love Story" by Jade Jones
My Thoughts....
This was another good read from this author...'Soul and Diana' that will keep you on the edge of your seat turning the pages to see who or what will be coming next. I really felt so sorry for Diana..all she wanted was love, happiness and a family. But with Soul...would that ever happen? It was really interesting to see how that Soul wasn't able to take a dose of his own medicine and I can't blame Diana for doing what she did either. Again, will Soul open up his eyes before it's too late?
I found the secondary characters [Trigga, Ian, Ced, Yohanna and Nyri] to name a few were were captivating in this read. As you are thinking the situation is going one way then it goes another way presenting so many twist and turns. This was quite a interesting story of just what some people will do to get what they think they deserve. Definitely leaving one to wonder where is there loyalty in all of this? Can anyone trust anybody? In the end the reader is left with a cliffhanger....wondering is this the end for? I guess we will have to wait and see in part 2. I guess the saying keep your friends close and your enemies even closer will definitely come into play as they read through this novel of "Soul and Diana."
I always love a good bad boy! First, I have to start off by stating that I got this book free of charge in exchange for a review, but as I always state, this does not in any way impact my review. My reviews are always honest and my own.
I am hollering!!!!!! Man, I thought this was gonna be a love story but honey was I wrong.. This goes to show you that your life can change in an instant. The soul makes my nerves itch, I never thought he would turn out to be someone I didn't like.. Lord Dianna, oh Lawd!! And Yohanna though, this girl is on some revenge stuff!!! Omg, I need part two like today!!!!!! This book deserves 10 stars!!
When I say this Jaw Dropper right here! Jade amines put her feet in this! Diane got locked up, met Soul the CO. When she gets out life is good and her and Soul go at it. When Soul takes over his brothers business the streets and women call his name 24/7. Nyri is Diana’s home girl from jail and she is messing with a Bonafide serious Nut! Soul is a menace but he is going to meet someone that has no Soul and is the devil. When Diane and Soul get into a knockdown I, drag out fight but she comes back to her man and family which will unfortunately be one of her biggest mistakes!
The overall plot was somewhat typical but I was in need of mindless reading so I was ok with that, however the timeline was all over the place all the events of the book was suppose to take place in a 2 week period but Ian and Diana has been kicking it for a couple of weeks before the concert. It was also annoying that the night of the big fight happened in 3hrs. how?! Anyway now I am invested and want to see how everything works out. My hope is that more attention to the details is paid as the books continue because I now see there are 4!!
I have been down with Juicy/Diana since the Cameron series, and her and Soul are seriously my faves! I'm so happy to see a book where there are real relationship issues and everything isn't all peaches and cream and roses and romance. I cried REAL tears a few times because I felt this shit on a personal level lol! But what an amazing story, I was on the edge of my seat and I CANNOT WAIT for part 2!!!
I am hollering!!!!!! Man I thought this was gonna be a love story but honey was I wrong.. This goes to show you that your life can change in a instant. Soul makes my nerves itch, I never thought he would turn out to be someone I didn't like.. Lord Dianna, oh lawd!! And Yohanna though, this girl is on some revenge stuff!!! Omg I need part two like today!!!!!! This book deserves 10 stars!!
This story is a true definition of keeping your friends close and your enemies closer. Soul had to grow on me cuz I didn't like his ways. But reading this story I'm all for him. Diana is the one for him I just hate Ian was a snake and she fell for it.Ced,Trigga and Yohanna will get what's coming. It's about to go down in pt.2
Jade u did it again!!! Soul & Diana are 1 of my all time fave couples. Soul is Bae, but he pissed me tf off forreal. I was hoping he got his ish together & he did. Bleu boyfriend tho.... Can't stand him. He has to go ASAP!!! & IAN. Good ol IAN. I knew he was up to no good. Diana played with fire & got burned. Can't wait for part 2!! 😊
First time read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely a fast paced read because you will want to keep flipping the pages. The characters were very well developed. Soul and Diana's love story is so real that love hate relationship between them. An absolute cliffhanger so ready for part 2.
I have given this book five stars because it had a good storyline and flowed well. It just wasn’t what I like to read. I didn’t realise when I got it that it was part 1 of 4 books. So I haven’t given the author less than five stars just because it wasn’t my cup of tea. Narration was awesome.
I'm taken aback by Ian trifling ways. Poor Dirty Diana, I know you smarter than a 5th grader sis. These people are working my nerves, Soul being careless. Why you spilling your seed all over town. But this hussie Yohanna is the lowest of the low. Remember hun, you reap what you sow. You and Ced going to need matching grave sights. I love the mess!!!
It took me a moment to get into this book. Kwame "Soul" Asante has some enemies in his crew and Diana Prince was a straight felon. But together the couple had two children. A family to raise with Madison and baby Aseem. The story gets better midway & much better before it ends because these characters are all wildin' out in Gainesville, GA.
An Excellent Read. Man you did it again Jade Jones. This book had so much drama and excitement and backstabbing in it I could hardly keep up with all the snakes crawling around. Most definitely would recommend this book 📖. This book will keep you reading. I read all nine of Cameron books looking forward to reading Soul and Diana’s story.
I really enjoyed all of her books. I can't believe the ending. I really hope Diana survives because the book will not be the same with her. I can't wait to read the next book.
Soul is gonna flip the hell out when fighting da Diana. OMG...I can't believe Ced is apart of wats going on smh... Damn man I don't know wat to say. I can't wait to read part 2! This was fire right here! 🔥🔥😘👍
This was a great read. Soul is a dog. Diana has lost herself being with him. Was really rooting for her and Ian but knew it was too good to be true. Will she survive this vicious set up. So looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds in part 2! Great job Jade!!
These hitta are foul and fraudulent. I can't stand them y'all know jade is tha beast I can't stand it Imma move right along this STORYLINE on fyahhhh...OUT FREAKING STANDING
This was crazzzzzy omg it had me hooked from start to finish!! Soul and Diana are dysfunctional as hell but this world is crazy you think you’re meeting somebody good and all along you’re just a part of the lick
I enjoyed it. I wasn't that invested in the story in the beginning and kept on drifting. The last 50% of the book made me more interested and kept on turning pages. Ended on a cliffhanger, so I think I will continue on.
This book was so good!!! Everyone with the shit and now they then got Diana and Aseem. Let me get into part 3 because I can’t wait to read and see how Soul torture and take their souls.