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Can't Compete Where You Don't Compare: A Chicago Love Affair
Meet the beautiful and sophisticated Niara “Nia” Hicks. Born and raised on the mean streets of Chicago, she has seen it all. Her entire life she has struggled and dealt with life’s hardships. After all, growing up with a crack-addicted parents can be the worse. However, she loves her parents and they love her.
At the age of eighteen she has gotten a full ride to Clark Atlanta University. Life couldn’t be better for Niara when she goes off to college. A chance encounter causes her to cross paths with the infamous Shaheed “Choppa” Jones.
Born into money he is considered to be street royalty and one of the city’s elite.
Niara is easily smitten by his charm, and at first, he just wants to sleep with her and toss her aside. After all, he’s a married man. However, there’s something about Niara that has him captivated by her. She touches his soul in ways his wife, Khadijah never could.
When Khadijah gets wind of Choppa’s extra curricular activities with Niara, it’s game on and she is playing for keeps. In Kadijah eyes, Niara could never sit on her pedestal or could she? Follow this love triangle and find out who wins Choppa’s heart or who’s just Competing where they don’t compare.
At the age of eighteen she has gotten a full ride to Clark Atlanta University. Life couldn’t be better for Niara when she goes off to college. A chance encounter causes her to cross paths with the infamous Shaheed “Choppa” Jones.
Born into money he is considered to be street royalty and one of the city’s elite.
Niara is easily smitten by his charm, and at first, he just wants to sleep with her and toss her aside. After all, he’s a married man. However, there’s something about Niara that has him captivated by her. She touches his soul in ways his wife, Khadijah never could.
When Khadijah gets wind of Choppa’s extra curricular activities with Niara, it’s game on and she is playing for keeps. In Kadijah eyes, Niara could never sit on her pedestal or could she? Follow this love triangle and find out who wins Choppa’s heart or who’s just Competing where they don’t compare.
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Published January 19, 2017
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June 19, 2017
Omg awesome read can't wait for pt2 😍😍
January 25, 2017
Awesome
This book kept me interested from beginning til end. Choppa is gonna turn the city red though!!! I can't wait til the next book!!! I definite must read!!
This book kept me interested from beginning til end. Choppa is gonna turn the city red though!!! I can't wait til the next book!!! I definite must read!!
September 13, 2017
Can't Compete Where You Don't Compare
Never think your love is so strong that you have to stop performing the very acts that you rewarded on the attendee just because you wear rings. Love is constant and should not be taken lightly.
Never think your love is so strong that you have to stop performing the very acts that you rewarded on the attendee just because you wear rings. Love is constant and should not be taken lightly.
March 14, 2017
Looking for part 2
One of the best, most suspenseful reads ever. Loved it!! Waiting patiently on book 2. J'Diorr u have me captivated
One of the best, most suspenseful reads ever. Loved it!! Waiting patiently on book 2. J'Diorr u have me captivated
May 30, 2017
Simply a page turner
This book was amazing I couldn't put it down ....Niara is one strong woman ..Man you must read the book you won't be disappointed
This book was amazing I couldn't put it down ....Niara is one strong woman ..Man you must read the book you won't be disappointed
June 7, 2017
Sheesh
Secrets, with so many twists & turns! I will be waiting for part 2! Hopedully that will be soon ugh
Secrets, with so many twists & turns! I will be waiting for part 2! Hopedully that will be soon ugh
August 11, 2017
Great read
Engaging from beginning to end. I felt as if I was part of the story ! Where is part two?
Engaging from beginning to end. I felt as if I was part of the story ! Where is part two?
October 3, 2017
Love it
Pt 2 need to know how it ends, it was long but it was good 😁😁😁👍👍👍👍 pt 2 please fast
Pt 2 need to know how it ends, it was long but it was good 😁😁😁👍👍👍👍 pt 2 please fast
December 30, 2018
This is a late added. I promise to keep updated in 2019.
February 28, 2017
Amazing
This book was good and I can wait to read part two. I could not put this book down. Awesome!!!!
This book was good and I can wait to read part two. I could not put this book down. Awesome!!!!
February 22, 2017
Bomb
Loved this book it kept me wanting to read all thru the end. I hope the next book is just as exciting.
Loved this book it kept me wanting to read all thru the end. I hope the next book is just as exciting.
February 18, 2017
Great story
I really enjoyed this book. There were so many twists. I can't wait for the next book. I will be reading it. I would highly recommend this book.
I really enjoyed this book. There were so many twists. I can't wait for the next book. I will be reading it. I would highly recommend this book.
February 14, 2017
This was great
Oh lord where do I begin. Where. The drama secrets and lies Jesus take the wheel. Ki ki is a mess she need a mental hospital asap. Hopefully part two is in the making
Oh lord where do I begin. Where. The drama secrets and lies Jesus take the wheel. Ki ki is a mess she need a mental hospital asap. Hopefully part two is in the making
February 9, 2017
Excellent read
The drama did not stop coming! Plot and character development was excellent and I am glad my friend recommended this book to me! I can't wait for part 2!
The drama did not stop coming! Plot and character development was excellent and I am glad my friend recommended this book to me! I can't wait for part 2!
January 21, 2017
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This Read was very captivating. I enjoyed reading it. The hand Niara and Ivy were both dealt was crazy. I felt so bad for the both of them. Niara's mother was the worse. I couldn't stand that lady. So many secrets were revealed in this book and seems like more and more drama came along as well. Ivy and Niara found out some things that will leave you speechless. I loved Spade and Choppa. Those two were a trip. I'm so ready to find out what happens in book two because that ending was crazy!
This Read was very captivating. I enjoyed reading it. The hand Niara and Ivy were both dealt was crazy. I felt so bad for the both of them. Niara's mother was the worse. I couldn't stand that lady. So many secrets were revealed in this book and seems like more and more drama came along as well. Ivy and Niara found out some things that will leave you speechless. I loved Spade and Choppa. Those two were a trip. I'm so ready to find out what happens in book two because that ending was crazy!
February 9, 2017
Fire
We all needs choppa in life, Niara and ivy couldn't catch a break. Love has a way of finding you even when your not looking... Can't wait for part 2
We all needs choppa in life, Niara and ivy couldn't catch a break. Love has a way of finding you even when your not looking... Can't wait for part 2
January 23, 2017
PAGE TURNING BANGER !!!!!
YOU CANT COMPETE WHERE YOU DONT COMPARE! OK! The title sets the tone for this book. Just when you think you know all the answers j'diorr hits you with something else. Can't wait to read part two and see how everything unfolds! Can also see spinoff for ivy and spade! Great job!
YOU CANT COMPETE WHERE YOU DONT COMPARE! OK! The title sets the tone for this book. Just when you think you know all the answers j'diorr hits you with something else. Can't wait to read part two and see how everything unfolds! Can also see spinoff for ivy and spade! Great job!
February 7, 2017
Excellent
This book was good from the beginning to the end. I got lost on the second part but it pick backed up.
Can't wait until part 2 comes out.
This book was good from the beginning to the end. I got lost on the second part but it pick backed up.
Can't wait until part 2 comes out.
January 31, 2017
Omg !!
Omg this book is amazing.... I was hooked from the beginning and can't wait to see how everything plays outs
Omg this book is amazing.... I was hooked from the beginning and can't wait to see how everything plays outs
February 4, 2017
Ready for part 2
Man I ready to continue reading this book it had me lost for words!!!! Nia is a savage and she gone make it out,she been through to much not to.
Man I ready to continue reading this book it had me lost for words!!!! Nia is a savage and she gone make it out,she been through to much not to.
March 24, 2017
GOOD BUT...
Too much happened in such a short time. Too many coincidences and lives crossing. I didn't know it was part of a series. I'm tired of books that you have to wait several months to get the next part. Story details are lost. Please write a complete novel or don't put it on the market unit at least two of the series are ready. That aside, I liked both of these girls. Niara and Ivy got great love for each other. Can't wait to see how Niara and daddy get outta this mess.
No Sweat
Too much happened in such a short time. Too many coincidences and lives crossing. I didn't know it was part of a series. I'm tired of books that you have to wait several months to get the next part. Story details are lost. Please write a complete novel or don't put it on the market unit at least two of the series are ready. That aside, I liked both of these girls. Niara and Ivy got great love for each other. Can't wait to see how Niara and daddy get outta this mess.
No Sweat
April 12, 2017
5 stars
I Loooooooovvvvveeeedddd this book. I will most def be reading the others and i would def recommend this to friends
I Loooooooovvvvveeeedddd this book. I will most def be reading the others and i would def recommend this to friends
April 22, 2017
WOW DRAMA ON TOP OF MORE DRAMA
LORD I HOPE CHOPPA FINDS NIARA AND THEY CAN GET IT RIGHT BUT MAN THAT'S A LOT OF SECRETS AND CONFUSION. I THINK IF G BABY DOESN'T MAKE IT THEN THINGS MIGHT WORK OUT FOR THEM BUT HE KNOWS TOO MUCH. DANG THIS WAS A REALLY GOOD WE NEED A PART TWO ASAP PLEASE
LORD I HOPE CHOPPA FINDS NIARA AND THEY CAN GET IT RIGHT BUT MAN THAT'S A LOT OF SECRETS AND CONFUSION. I THINK IF G BABY DOESN'T MAKE IT THEN THINGS MIGHT WORK OUT FOR THEM BUT HE KNOWS TOO MUCH. DANG THIS WAS A REALLY GOOD WE NEED A PART TWO ASAP PLEASE
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December 12, 2017Loving the suspense
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September 6, 2018That escalated quickly
Khadijah has to know Choppa wont take this laying down. I ready to see what happens next. Niara better come out swinging if she make it out.
Khadijah has to know Choppa wont take this laying down. I ready to see what happens next. Niara better come out swinging if she make it out.
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