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A Real Miami Love Story: Lyric and Payne

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Lyric Bell’s name suits her to a tee. Blessed with an amazing talent for songwriting and a beautiful singing voice, Lyric has what it takes to be a star. Unfortunately, the abuse she suffers at the hands of her jealous mother and perverted stepfather threatens to silence all the songs in her heart. As things at home go from bleak to unbearable, all Lyric desires is to take her little brother and leave their house of horrors for good.

Payne Miller is a drug lord turned rising rap star. Walking away from the family business to pursue a music career wasn’t easy, but Payne is determined to make it work in order to be present in his son’s life. His family and loved ones are not happy about his decision, but they have no choice but to respect it. As Payne’s star rises in the music industry, the envy and hatred that his brother, Andre, has for him reaches a boiling point. He is determined that for once, Payne will not get his way, no matter what.

When the lyricist and the MC cross paths, magic happens. They seem to find in each other what they are missing in their lives. Lyric and Payne’s budding friendship starts out with the odds stacked against them. Will they make beautiful music together or find themselves singing another sad love song?

166 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 26, 2017

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Profile Image for JeaNida Luckie-Weatherall.
2,996 reviews47 followers
September 2, 2017
First I must say this book had me all in my emotions and had my heart hurting for Lyric and Ben. The so called Mother and Step-Father had me ready to kill and then some. ready for their demise and fast. This book had some of everything from beginning to end drama, action, lies, betrayal and deceit and was very well written. Loved how it flowed and held my attention and before I knew it I was finish and wanted so much more.Loved the chemistry between Lyric & Payne and can't wait to see how it develops. Definitely feeling this book and can't wait to see what unfolds in PT.2 and that cliffhanger ending ....OMG. Awesome job Tasha Nashay.
Profile Image for Helen L.Williams.
752 reviews13 followers
August 31, 2017
This was amazing can't wait for next book,what a mother and best friend.With a friend like that it's best not to have one.
Profile Image for Shamear Owens.
365 reviews1 follower
August 30, 2017
Loved it

Omg I can not take that ending at. My jaw is literally on the floor. Kevin and daisy gotta go asap. What type of mother would let a man treat her kids like that. I feel so bad for lyric. I knew from jump Chelsea wasn't a real friend to her. I'm glad Payne came into lyric life because I know he about to shake things. I can't wait for the secret Maya holding to blow up in her face. Tasha did a great job with this story and I look forward to reading book 2
64 reviews3 followers
September 5, 2017
Good book

I like the book over all but my problem is with the main character Lyric why not speak up. When you seen your brother being treated like a dog and I making him suck his penis. Why not help him because at this point and where is better then the hell whole they call a home. Please next book give her a backbone because I hated how scary she was. Now her brother is gone because no saved him.
Profile Image for Kateva Flint.
37 reviews1 follower
August 27, 2017
Bravo 👏🏾

Amazing job Tasha. Every character played out very well. Payne seems like a really decent guy. Page after page is captivating, thrilling and intense. The ending of course was unexpected, definitely threw me off to which is a good thing. Can't wait for part 2 my goodness I'm anxious 😩!!!!
Profile Image for Monique Spicer.
447 reviews3 followers
August 28, 2017
Woooooow!!!

This book had you from the beginning and poor Lyric and Ben. This is the first book I've read in a long time that mad me want to slap fire out of someone. I don't want to give to much away but I hope Andre, Maya and Lyric's so called best friend get everything they deserve. Trust me reading this book you won't be disappointed.
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996 reviews11 followers
August 28, 2017
I feel like this ended too fast. I needed more lol

I really feel for Lyric and Ben. Their momma is a piece of crap. You never choose a man over your kids. I like Payne but his brother Andre is tripping hard. That ending had me in tears. I hope Ben made it and didn't pass away. I hope part 2 isn't too far away
Profile Image for Shronda.
619 reviews2 followers
August 28, 2017
Excellent book

This book was really good. Lyric went through so much. I can't believe her mother could be so cruel and mean. And to take up for a man that not only abuse her kids but her too. Payne seems to be a really nice guy. I hope him and Lyric do end up together. His brother Andre makes me sick. That ending crushed me. I can't wait for part two.
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1,651 reviews13 followers
September 9, 2017
Oh wow!

I can't stand Andre, Kevin, Maya or Lyric sorry mammy! I really hope Ben isn't really dead, I have a feel the Maya son really is Andre son ummm just trifling. I hope Gleek remain loyal to Payne and hopefully Payne find out exactly what he grimy brother is trying to do to him.
Profile Image for Alesia Russell.
1,706 reviews6 followers
February 11, 2018
WOW.. the ending was unexpected!,

Lyric went through so much and persevered. There are no words for Kevin and Daisy🤯🤯. Payne has no idea of the chaos that going on around him. So disappointed in Chels, Maya, Tammy and Andre. The situation with Payne and Andre is classic.On to Part 2
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1,132 reviews21 followers
February 25, 2018
Wow!!!

I hate the fact that lyric is goin thru all that but y didn't she say anything to the people that's trying to help... Chelsea is a fraud lil bihhh Andre tryna destroy his brother because he wanted out of the family drug empire... now lyric brother has died... Wow btw all that stuff lyric mama is doin to her karma is bihhhh
Profile Image for Nadia Adams.
895 reviews10 followers
August 29, 2017
I just hope it's a mistake!!!!

Nah I hope it's a mistake, the universe can't get that Cruel, I need Karma to get the momma and Kevin's disgusting ass.. Dang Lyric how much more can a girl take.. I can't wait for her to shine...
1,905 reviews5 followers
August 31, 2017
Excellent

This book was everything from beginning to end drama action intense enjoyed reading full with puzzle revelation revealed well written every page intense can't wait for part two
183 reviews3 followers
September 1, 2017
💛

No way that just ended like that!!! I need part 2 asap and I also need some people to die Kevin daisy Mya Andre oh an the dumb best friend too ..... just to name a few. But seriously good fast paced book
116 reviews
September 28, 2017
Good read

It was sad life for Lyric and her brother and the saddest part about it, is there are really so call moms that put their men before their kids and know about the abuse. Gotta get part 2 gotta get better for Lyric.
Profile Image for YVETTE RIVERS.
2,066 reviews10 followers
February 10, 2018
Speechless

This book was Excellent from pAge 1I was flipping the pages eating up this STORYLINE...I'm loving these characters the passion and heart of this Author is clear and OUT FREAKING STANDING
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Author 0 books38 followers
February 12, 2019
Couldn’t stomach…
For the most part I couldn’t stomach the things going on in this one especially with Ben and the whole victim mind frame when you’re given every opportunity to speak up. The ending was messed up and I’d read the next one.
Profile Image for Sarah Mauia-Shirey.
48 reviews
November 8, 2019
If this the kind of books....

Why would you even want to write about books of abuse? Physical, mental, verbal, and emotional. To what? Bring awareness? Girl bye!! I know for a fact I won't be reading anymore of you're books and I'm sure to let my peoples know as well...smh
Profile Image for Peggy Barnett.
741 reviews4 followers
December 14, 2020
Good book and I could not put it down!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and it kept me engrossed!! The ending in this book was absolutely fantastic and incredible. I can not wait to read the next new book in this series.
Profile Image for Ashley Cooper.
236 reviews8 followers
August 29, 2017
Issa banger

Omggggggg this book was everything. My emotions were all over the place. I fell in love with lyric and Payne. I can't wait for part two
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105 reviews7 followers
August 28, 2017
I don't think Ben is dead I hope they really kill Kevin cus is response for doing that to them kids and there is no matter cus she letting it happen and don't say nothing she just let him do it.
Profile Image for Felicia Body.
44 reviews
August 30, 2017
😧Omg

I'm lost for words I'm glad Lyric has Payne on her side ...her mother nd Kenny deserve everything thts coming to thm ...I need part 2 asap
Profile Image for Latoya.
226 reviews1 follower
September 3, 2017
Heartbreaking

I actually skimmed a couple of pages to get to Lyric and Payne's parts of this book.
Maya and Tammy were commentary that I wasn't interested in.
Profile Image for Shala Bell.
89 reviews4 followers
September 6, 2017
Wow

Nooo not the baby!!!!!!!! Lyric is being abused by her mom and stepfather. The stepfather is a molester and pedophile of the worst kind. Waiting on book 2.
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230 reviews5 followers
November 15, 2017
Wow

I just wanna Kick daisy ass omg... Good job sum errors but it didn't take away from the book wish it was longer
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2,443 reviews42 followers
November 17, 2017
Good Book

Lyric has been through so much. How can parents treat their children like that. I hope Payne can bring her some happiness.
Profile Image for M. Ethel.
651 reviews1 follower
November 18, 2017
Great read

Oh my heart I cannot recap the end just tore me up. Let me go find Part 2. Daisy & Kevin need their asses beat. Fake friends omg lord
Profile Image for Shaniece.
815 reviews2 followers
December 26, 2017
Damn

Omg why did he have to die??? The mana and her boyfriend are disgusting pieces of sh.. Hopefully she find somewhere to go
Profile Image for DONIA SMITH.
116 reviews1 follower
September 4, 2017
Great read

I feel so bad for the things lyric and Ben going thru that damn mama and Kevin need their tails beat..and that damn suppose to be best friend need to get it too...and Andre..smdh....I love Payne..and when Payne finds out the truth...boy oh boy....nooooo to that ending ...don't hurt her more than she is hurting now...poor lyric....
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