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Fatal Finesse: Part 1
Malakhi Banks, an up and coming drug lord, who lost his only sister to the system 10 years earlier. Khi meets and quickly falls in love with the beautiful Xanae Pittman, whom he believes has changed his life for the better.
As time goes on it seems that Xanae may have actually changed things for the worse. After a disagreement with his drug connect fueled by his relationship with Xanae, Khi begins to travel down a path of unexpected events that lead to Xanae being kidnapped, a string of murders, more money than he ever imagined and a surprising reunion with the sister that he lost contact with over a decade ago.
Xanae tries to convince Khi that his long lost sibling is not as innocent as she portrays and refuses to accept her as a part of their lives. Khi is forced to choose between the woman he loves and the sister he thought he had lost forever, which results in a bloodbath that may cause him to lose them both.
Chapter 1
Khi drove through the city in his brand new black on black Challenger on 24’s. He felt like he was on top of the world, he had just left the plug and dropped off his normal 50 grand in exchange for more product. Life was good and was about to get better. He was sitting at a stop light when he saw her. He had seen bad chicks before but never once like her. He didn’t know it at the time but that very moment would be one that would change his life forever. He stared at her hoping that she would look in his direction but she never did.
Xanae was pissed, once again Dames stupid ass had let her down. “I don’t know why I keep fucking with this stupid ass nigga” she said out loud as she walked briskly up the street.
“Aye shawty, come here let me holla at you for a second” Khi yelled out the window as he watched her ass giggle under the baby pink sundress that hugged her in all the right places. She wore her long jet black hair in a messy bun on top of her head and a pair of gold sandals with gold hoop earrings and matching bangles. Her caramel skin glistened under the sun.
She kept walking as if she didn’t hear the man calling her. She was tired of no good niggas. After a long day of class she just wanted to get home take a hot shower and relax. She let out a sigh of relief when the light turned green and she watched him speed off.
When she got to the next block she noticed that the same black Challenger that she had just saw at the light was parked in one of the approaching driveways and the man who had called out to her minutes before was sitting on the hood of the car. She inhaled deeply because she was not in the mood to engage in conversation.
A smile crossed Khi’s face when he saw her walking up. He decided to try a different approach. He hopped of the car and slowly walked up to her.
“How you doing today beautiful”? Khi asked staring at her intently.
Xanae hesitated a little but warmed up to him in a little bit because she liked his persistence and she was pissed at Dame. She reasoned that the cutie in front of her might be just what she needed to take her mind off of the nigga that she had been stressing over for months.
“I’m aite” she replied without even looking at Khi.
“I ain’t mean no harm, back there at the light, I just had to talk to you and find out your name, I’m Khi and you are”?
“I’m not interested, but since you just have to know my name, it’s Xanae” she replied sarcastically. She wasn’t trying to be rude but she wasn’t going to make it easy for him either.
Khi sensed that she had an attitude and normally he would have kept it moving but he saw something in her that he liked. Her sassiness was appealing.
“Well Ms.
As time goes on it seems that Xanae may have actually changed things for the worse. After a disagreement with his drug connect fueled by his relationship with Xanae, Khi begins to travel down a path of unexpected events that lead to Xanae being kidnapped, a string of murders, more money than he ever imagined and a surprising reunion with the sister that he lost contact with over a decade ago.
Xanae tries to convince Khi that his long lost sibling is not as innocent as she portrays and refuses to accept her as a part of their lives. Khi is forced to choose between the woman he loves and the sister he thought he had lost forever, which results in a bloodbath that may cause him to lose them both.
Chapter 1
Khi drove through the city in his brand new black on black Challenger on 24’s. He felt like he was on top of the world, he had just left the plug and dropped off his normal 50 grand in exchange for more product. Life was good and was about to get better. He was sitting at a stop light when he saw her. He had seen bad chicks before but never once like her. He didn’t know it at the time but that very moment would be one that would change his life forever. He stared at her hoping that she would look in his direction but she never did.
Xanae was pissed, once again Dames stupid ass had let her down. “I don’t know why I keep fucking with this stupid ass nigga” she said out loud as she walked briskly up the street.
“Aye shawty, come here let me holla at you for a second” Khi yelled out the window as he watched her ass giggle under the baby pink sundress that hugged her in all the right places. She wore her long jet black hair in a messy bun on top of her head and a pair of gold sandals with gold hoop earrings and matching bangles. Her caramel skin glistened under the sun.
She kept walking as if she didn’t hear the man calling her. She was tired of no good niggas. After a long day of class she just wanted to get home take a hot shower and relax. She let out a sigh of relief when the light turned green and she watched him speed off.
When she got to the next block she noticed that the same black Challenger that she had just saw at the light was parked in one of the approaching driveways and the man who had called out to her minutes before was sitting on the hood of the car. She inhaled deeply because she was not in the mood to engage in conversation.
A smile crossed Khi’s face when he saw her walking up. He decided to try a different approach. He hopped of the car and slowly walked up to her.
“How you doing today beautiful”? Khi asked staring at her intently.
Xanae hesitated a little but warmed up to him in a little bit because she liked his persistence and she was pissed at Dame. She reasoned that the cutie in front of her might be just what she needed to take her mind off of the nigga that she had been stressing over for months.
“I’m aite” she replied without even looking at Khi.
“I ain’t mean no harm, back there at the light, I just had to talk to you and find out your name, I’m Khi and you are”?
“I’m not interested, but since you just have to know my name, it’s Xanae” she replied sarcastically. She wasn’t trying to be rude but she wasn’t going to make it easy for him either.
Khi sensed that she had an attitude and normally he would have kept it moving but he saw something in her that he liked. Her sassiness was appealing.
“Well Ms.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 12, 2017
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May 2, 2017
Good story line, but some editing issues.
December 4, 2024
First the author is amazing. I watch her on social media. She’s classy, funny and love her family. Now I am a bit upset that book 2 wasn’t waiting for me!!
This book was lit it definitely have you wanting more and have you hollering and the characters and wanting to jump in the book. I won’t be a spoiler I’ll just say I’m patiently waiting for book 2.
This book was lit it definitely have you wanting more and have you hollering and the characters and wanting to jump in the book. I won’t be a spoiler I’ll just say I’m patiently waiting for book 2.
March 16, 2025
First things first…I want to preface this by saying I don’t read/enjoy Urban Fiction but I will try not to let that skew my review.
I had a lot of issues with this book. To me it was just tooooo far fetched. Everyone’s relationship to one another was already unrealistic. Then things just fell I. And out of place too easily. Then some things just didn’t make sense. Like how was this woman a week postpartum but didn’t buy any pads when she made an emergency shopping trip. And how is the guy you looking for staying right next door but you guys never cross paths.
Other than that and some major editing issues, (but there is grace for that because the book was self published) the book was okay. I read this book to support the author (I love her online content) and I may read book two when she publishes it.
I had a lot of issues with this book. To me it was just tooooo far fetched. Everyone’s relationship to one another was already unrealistic. Then things just fell I. And out of place too easily. Then some things just didn’t make sense. Like how was this woman a week postpartum but didn’t buy any pads when she made an emergency shopping trip. And how is the guy you looking for staying right next door but you guys never cross paths.
Other than that and some major editing issues, (but there is grace for that because the book was self published) the book was okay. I read this book to support the author (I love her online content) and I may read book two when she publishes it.
November 5, 2023
Shocking!
Fatal Finesse is a rollercoaster ride! This story of Xanae, Khi, and "Harmony" is full of twists and turns, and every single time someone thinks they're slick someone comes along and proves they put the "O" in oil. Khi has such a good heart that I really wish he hadn't come across a female like Xanae. She came with some dangerous baggage and played dangerous games that set a whirlwind of craziness into motion. Then there's "Harmony"...... that's a level of craziness I don't want to spoil for anyone. When it comes to egos, money, and women anything can happen. There were quite a few errors, but with an editor this can easily be a 5 star read. I wish part 2 was available!
Fatal Finesse is a rollercoaster ride! This story of Xanae, Khi, and "Harmony" is full of twists and turns, and every single time someone thinks they're slick someone comes along and proves they put the "O" in oil. Khi has such a good heart that I really wish he hadn't come across a female like Xanae. She came with some dangerous baggage and played dangerous games that set a whirlwind of craziness into motion. Then there's "Harmony"...... that's a level of craziness I don't want to spoil for anyone. When it comes to egos, money, and women anything can happen. There were quite a few errors, but with an editor this can easily be a 5 star read. I wish part 2 was available!
August 7, 2024
An English Fatality
I was so excited to support this sista and read her book but it was a struggle to get through those pages. I wasn’t but a couple of pages in and asked where were the proofreaders and the editors? Who allowed this to be published like this? I started not to continue reading but I did. I was shocked at the amount of grammatical errors that occurred on every page. The story line was interesting but the writing was really bad. Hopefully the next book will have a proofreader and will be easier to read.
I was so excited to support this sista and read her book but it was a struggle to get through those pages. I wasn’t but a couple of pages in and asked where were the proofreaders and the editors? Who allowed this to be published like this? I started not to continue reading but I did. I was shocked at the amount of grammatical errors that occurred on every page. The story line was interesting but the writing was really bad. Hopefully the next book will have a proofreader and will be easier to read.
October 21, 2023
Okay Ericaaaaaaa ‼️
Dame got on my nerves, good riddance ✌🏾 That dang on Trinity was a cold piece of work baby. The cliff hanger sent me cause WTF !?!?
I loved Khi and Xanae’s relationship such a cute couple.
Whew chyyyy this book had everything lies, betrayal deceit, and drama. I’m so ready for part 2 to drop 👏🏾
Dame got on my nerves, good riddance ✌🏾 That dang on Trinity was a cold piece of work baby. The cliff hanger sent me cause WTF !?!?
I loved Khi and Xanae’s relationship such a cute couple.
Whew chyyyy this book had everything lies, betrayal deceit, and drama. I’m so ready for part 2 to drop 👏🏾
May 12, 2024
Fatal Finesse is crazy 🤪.
I don't know who this author is, but I found the book on my sister's self and only started the prolouge. Since I couldn't take the book, I got the Kindle version. This story started off right from the beginning. Now I need the next book because I have to see what is about to happen.
I don't know who this author is, but I found the book on my sister's self and only started the prolouge. Since I couldn't take the book, I got the Kindle version. This story started off right from the beginning. Now I need the next book because I have to see what is about to happen.
May 7, 2025
This book is too good!
Had to reread this book because it’s been years and I wanted to remember what happened before reading the 2nd book and it was just as good as the first time I read it. While I do wish the editing could be better so that I can purchase the paperback, I still enjoyed.
Had to reread this book because it’s been years and I wanted to remember what happened before reading the 2nd book and it was just as good as the first time I read it. While I do wish the editing could be better so that I can purchase the paperback, I still enjoyed.
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May 19, 202510/10 would highly recommend!
This book was intriguing. So many twists and turns. Deception, cheating, reconciliation, and loss. When you think you have it all figured out, a secret is revealed that'll have you saying "I did not see that coming." Definitely a page turner. Can't wait to read book two.
This book was intriguing. So many twists and turns. Deception, cheating, reconciliation, and loss. When you think you have it all figured out, a secret is revealed that'll have you saying "I did not see that coming." Definitely a page turner. Can't wait to read book two.
March 15, 2018
Crazy
Who would of though that Harmoney and Trinity was the same person,and that Came was her husband, the same one that was sleeping with Zenae. Love how everyone is so connected ,and how everything is going to come to a head. Can't wait for pt. 2
Who would of though that Harmoney and Trinity was the same person,and that Came was her husband, the same one that was sleeping with Zenae. Love how everyone is so connected ,and how everything is going to come to a head. Can't wait for pt. 2
December 2, 2023
WHOA!
For this to be a debut novel this author did her THING! This story was full of all types of twists, turns, plots, etc! I need to read part 2 immediately! Probably my favorite read of 2023!
For this to be a debut novel this author did her THING! This story was full of all types of twists, turns, plots, etc! I need to read part 2 immediately! Probably my favorite read of 2023!
October 31, 2024
Very good!
I didn't know that you were a published author, until you mentioned that you were finishing up Part 2 to your first book. I follow you on Facebook and love your content. The book was very good, I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read the follow up book!
I didn't know that you were a published author, until you mentioned that you were finishing up Part 2 to your first book. I follow you on Facebook and love your content. The book was very good, I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read the follow up book!
April 22, 2025
BOMB 10/10
frienddddd this book had me all over the place. Literally laughing out loud, mad at characters, sad at some events but I could not stop. Finished this book in 2 sittings, starting part 2 now! MUST READ!!
frienddddd this book had me all over the place. Literally laughing out loud, mad at characters, sad at some events but I could not stop. Finished this book in 2 sittings, starting part 2 now! MUST READ!!
July 7, 2025
What a great read! I didn’t put it down until I finished! Trinity was no joke when she showed her true self. I hate spoilers so if you read this story you will enjoy it! Getting ready to read part two!
March 13, 2018
Amazing page Turner!!!
November 20, 2020
THIS.BOOK.RIGHT.HERE!!!
I don’t know where to start. This is the best book I’ve read in awhile and I read book after book after book. I can’t wait to get started on Part 2
I don’t know where to start. This is the best book I’ve read in awhile and I read book after book after book. I can’t wait to get started on Part 2
September 18, 2023
WHEW!!
This book had me going from start to finish!!! My emotions were all over the place!! Can’t wait for part 2!
This book had me going from start to finish!!! My emotions were all over the place!! Can’t wait for part 2!
October 16, 2023
More!!!!
I need more Mrs. Erica Michelle. You just can't leave us hanging. This was a really good read, I enjoyed from start to cliff!!!!
I need more Mrs. Erica Michelle. You just can't leave us hanging. This was a really good read, I enjoyed from start to cliff!!!!
December 9, 2023
I'm waiting on part 2... PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!!!
I saw you promote your book on you Tiktok. Glad I read it in 1 day. Part 2 coming when?
I saw you promote your book on you Tiktok. Glad I read it in 1 day. Part 2 coming when?
December 15, 2023
Trinity was something else. I loved Khi & Xanae relationship. Happy that Dame is out of the picture. I can’t wait for part 2
October 8, 2024
Loved, must read
Erica, i need part two. Please hurry up and finish. That Khi was getting on my nerves to have so much street smarts but be so blind lol
Erica, i need part two. Please hurry up and finish. That Khi was getting on my nerves to have so much street smarts but be so blind lol
November 1, 2024
Intriguing
Amazing. Dramatic. Spicy. Keep you in your toe. Can't put the book down. More . Please. Ready and waiting 😁
Amazing. Dramatic. Spicy. Keep you in your toe. Can't put the book down. More . Please. Ready and waiting 😁
November 2, 2024
Deep!
This was a great read. Keeps you wanting more and more. The twists and turns. Definitely reading book two to see what happens next.
This was a great read. Keeps you wanting more and more. The twists and turns. Definitely reading book two to see what happens next.
December 10, 2024
Baybeeee…..Part 2???
I could not stop reading this book! It’s different when it’s based in a city I know (Charlotte). Great read but I need part 2 like yesterday pls ma’am!! ☺️
I could not stop reading this book! It’s different when it’s based in a city I know (Charlotte). Great read but I need part 2 like yesterday pls ma’am!! ☺️
January 6, 2025
highly recommend
This is a great read I love the suspense and the story line o what a web we weave here lol 😂 I love it everyone please read you won’t be disappointed!!!!!!!
This is a great read I love the suspense and the story line o what a web we weave here lol 😂 I love it everyone please read you won’t be disappointed!!!!!!!
February 17, 2025
I absolutely love Erica and her content!! But the book just wasn’t for me! I’m never one to judge an author with the way they write. I’m one certain word was repeated and it just bothered me.
February 23, 2025
omg what a ride
Wow I’m invested, need book two like yesterday! The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.. so good!!
Wow I’m invested, need book two like yesterday! The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.. so good!!
April 28, 2025
Love it!!!
Omg… I couldn’t put this book down. From beginning to end it was pure adrenaline. I can’t wait to read part two. Great first book Erica Michelle!!
Omg… I couldn’t put this book down. From beginning to end it was pure adrenaline. I can’t wait to read part two. Great first book Erica Michelle!!
May 1, 2025
Not a bad read
This really wasn't a bad read. A few lil mistakes here and there but all in all it was good. Can't wait to read number 2.
This really wasn't a bad read. A few lil mistakes here and there but all in all it was good. Can't wait to read number 2.
May 12, 2025
Absolutely amazing! You never know what is going to happen next!
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