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I Gotta Be The One You Love
17 year old Kira has already been through more than someone in a lifetime... Dealing with an unthinkable situation at home and being a loner at school, all she wants is some peace in her life...
On the outside, Tre seems to have it all. Being the star of the basketball team, girls throw themselves at his feet. He is used to the attention except where he craves it most.
After being thrown together the two realize that they are meant to be. While everyone around them tried their best to break them apart, love took them by storm and they found what they were looking for in each other. Until one fatal night took everything away and threatened to come between them.
They say if you love something set it free, will these two find their way back to each other or will everyone and everything they are going through keep them apart? What happens when you have to choose between saving the one you love or being free.
On the outside, Tre seems to have it all. Being the star of the basketball team, girls throw themselves at his feet. He is used to the attention except where he craves it most.
After being thrown together the two realize that they are meant to be. While everyone around them tried their best to break them apart, love took them by storm and they found what they were looking for in each other. Until one fatal night took everything away and threatened to come between them.
They say if you love something set it free, will these two find their way back to each other or will everyone and everything they are going through keep them apart? What happens when you have to choose between saving the one you love or being free.
330 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2017
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Latoya Nicole
115 books325 followersLatoya Nicole is an Urban Fiction author. She is currently published and signed to Mz. Lady P presents. She has always had the gift of writing and loved to do so. But she had to put her dream on hold in order to care for her autistic child. Now the 35 year old mother of 1, is ready for the world to share with her as she spins tales of romance, drama, lies and deceit. Born and raised on the mean streets of Chicago, she has witnessed first hand how cold the streets can be. Step into the lives of her characters as they walk you through life as they know it in the windy city.
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March 1, 2018
Great Read
That was good. It had me all in my feelings. Kira went through a lot but overcame it with the love from Tre. That Dee was evil and I know why karma didn't show her a life lesson. Very good job Latoya Nicole
That was good. It had me all in my feelings. Kira went through a lot but overcame it with the love from Tre. That Dee was evil and I know why karma didn't show her a life lesson. Very good job Latoya Nicole
February 16, 2018
I Gotta Be The One You Love
This was a different read from the author, but she still delivered the book. Kira didn’t know what Love was, with her going through things in her household. That was until Tre talked to her. The love that they had for each other was something wonderful, especially after Kira did what she did for Tre. With people trying to tear them apart, they still made their way back to each other. They say that if it’s meant to be, it will come back to you. Great job Latoya Nicole.
This was a different read from the author, but she still delivered the book. Kira didn’t know what Love was, with her going through things in her household. That was until Tre talked to her. The love that they had for each other was something wonderful, especially after Kira did what she did for Tre. With people trying to tear them apart, they still made their way back to each other. They say that if it’s meant to be, it will come back to you. Great job Latoya Nicole.
September 29, 2017
Amazing🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Jesus be the fence with this book! My emotions were all over the place with this book! Tre and Kira went through the storm but came back through the rainbow. I'm so happy they got their happily ever after. I enjoyed every character in this book except for Dee. I could not stand her and I still can't stand her. The things KIra went through when she was a child, she shouldn't have to go through that. Her mother allowed that to happen under her nose. I'm so happy, Tre was there and handled that situation. Tre fell off when he didn't have the love of his life by his side. He was lost, I'm so happy everything worked out for them. This was a very good book and I enjoyed every page of it. Latoya Nicole delivered a masterpiece. I wished I could have given it more than five stars because it was worth so many more. Great job, Toya
Jesus be the fence with this book! My emotions were all over the place with this book! Tre and Kira went through the storm but came back through the rainbow. I'm so happy they got their happily ever after. I enjoyed every character in this book except for Dee. I could not stand her and I still can't stand her. The things KIra went through when she was a child, she shouldn't have to go through that. Her mother allowed that to happen under her nose. I'm so happy, Tre was there and handled that situation. Tre fell off when he didn't have the love of his life by his side. He was lost, I'm so happy everything worked out for them. This was a very good book and I enjoyed every page of it. Latoya Nicole delivered a masterpiece. I wished I could have given it more than five stars because it was worth so many more. Great job, Toya
October 4, 2017
Nice read
This book was a good read. Kira went through a lot and I felt like for her to give up 3 years of her life for Tre he could have been more patient with her and fought harder. Kira also needed to stop running every time her and Tre fought. I’m happy they got it together tho, after all they went through they deserved one another. Dee was a true snake and she made my skin crawl. Regardless of what happened to her she shouldn’t have let it interfere with her relationship with her cousin. Anywho, Latoya did a great job.
This book was a good read. Kira went through a lot and I felt like for her to give up 3 years of her life for Tre he could have been more patient with her and fought harder. Kira also needed to stop running every time her and Tre fought. I’m happy they got it together tho, after all they went through they deserved one another. Dee was a true snake and she made my skin crawl. Regardless of what happened to her she shouldn’t have let it interfere with her relationship with her cousin. Anywho, Latoya did a great job.
September 28, 2017
Anotha one!!!
Banga after banga after banga!!! Keep it up Latoya girl!! You've gained a real reader! Preciate that bomb you dropped though, so AJ I'll see u next week! I loved me some Tre and Kira! So many obstacles, so many wolves in sheep's clothing. Dee is just a damn hoe! Point blank and period! Glad Jeremy got with the program about her tho. Po Mouse tho done married the tramp smh. Wonder how that's working out lol!
Banga after banga after banga!!! Keep it up Latoya girl!! You've gained a real reader! Preciate that bomb you dropped though, so AJ I'll see u next week! I loved me some Tre and Kira! So many obstacles, so many wolves in sheep's clothing. Dee is just a damn hoe! Point blank and period! Glad Jeremy got with the program about her tho. Po Mouse tho done married the tramp smh. Wonder how that's working out lol!
October 1, 2017
Lordt!
I knew from jump Dee wasn’t gone be about shit! Understand that what happened to her was bad but she shouldn’t use that as an excuse to f*ck up other people lives. Kira made me tear up some many times because of how fragile she was to let Tre in. His ass don’t even deserve her at the end of the day. Regardless if he was drunk or not that pissed me off. This was different from what you typically write, but I loved it! Great job!!
I knew from jump Dee wasn’t gone be about shit! Understand that what happened to her was bad but she shouldn’t use that as an excuse to f*ck up other people lives. Kira made me tear up some many times because of how fragile she was to let Tre in. His ass don’t even deserve her at the end of the day. Regardless if he was drunk or not that pissed me off. This was different from what you typically write, but I loved it! Great job!!
October 1, 2017
🔥🔥
Everything about this was on point. It gave me a few different emotions. It was sad what Kira had to go through but I'm glad that Tre was there to help her out. They went through so much together but in the end they had each other and worked it out. At one point I felt bad for Dee but she seemed to not care about what she was doing to people so I wanted to choke her. Awesome standalone
Everything about this was on point. It gave me a few different emotions. It was sad what Kira had to go through but I'm glad that Tre was there to help her out. They went through so much together but in the end they had each other and worked it out. At one point I felt bad for Dee but she seemed to not care about what she was doing to people so I wanted to choke her. Awesome standalone
October 12, 2017
Good Book
This book was good as hell Dee's ass was a trifling hoe all though the book, Jeremy's. dumb ass was in love with a hoe & willing to lose his best friend over her trifling ass one thing i can say Kira had them hands, Tre keep getting caught up n Dee's schemes i'm glad Tre & Kira finally realized got their act together Latoya Nicole i liked the
way. u those books into the storyline so i will be checking them out
This book was good as hell Dee's ass was a trifling hoe all though the book, Jeremy's. dumb ass was in love with a hoe & willing to lose his best friend over her trifling ass one thing i can say Kira had them hands, Tre keep getting caught up n Dee's schemes i'm glad Tre & Kira finally realized got their act together Latoya Nicole i liked the
way. u those books into the storyline so i will be checking them out
September 26, 2017
You did it again
Once again your own game is strong...I know this was was different for you but hunny you did the damn thing...the characters was everything my poor kira went through he'll but she was so strong and trey loved her unconditionally....I couldn't stand that damn see she was the worst because she was family
Once again your own game is strong...I know this was was different for you but hunny you did the damn thing...the characters was everything my poor kira went through he'll but she was so strong and trey loved her unconditionally....I couldn't stand that damn see she was the worst because she was family
September 28, 2017
That damn Dee
This was a really great book, Kira and Tre's relationship was very realistic I loved how although you showed how much they loved each other from a young age, they both had some growing up to do. Dee she's just lost, Jeremy I was happy to see that he finally got out of the hold Dee had on him..
This was a really great book, Kira and Tre's relationship was very realistic I loved how although you showed how much they loved each other from a young age, they both had some growing up to do. Dee she's just lost, Jeremy I was happy to see that he finally got out of the hold Dee had on him..
September 28, 2017
Omg Such a Good Book !!!!
I just don't know what to say about Dee? Kira went through the same fate but hers was worse but she did not go through life hurting people who wanted to be close to her,, I feel bad for her new husband poor man was just another Jeremy stuck in her web... I really enjoyed this boy!
I just don't know what to say about Dee? Kira went through the same fate but hers was worse but she did not go through life hurting people who wanted to be close to her,, I feel bad for her new husband poor man was just another Jeremy stuck in her web... I really enjoyed this boy!
September 29, 2017
Tre and Kira
This book was very good from the beginning to the end. I loved the relationship between Tre and Kira there love was so real. Dee needs to get her life together she was very miserable and didn't want to see anyone happy. I'm definitely going to add this author to my list.
This book was very good from the beginning to the end. I loved the relationship between Tre and Kira there love was so real. Dee needs to get her life together she was very miserable and didn't want to see anyone happy. I'm definitely going to add this author to my list.
October 5, 2017
Love love love
This book was really good. And very detailed to be a stand alone. It had me on a emotional roller coaster. Tre and Kira both went through. Their love was everything. He killed for her and she took the charge so that he could continue his life with basketball. I couldn't stand that cousin Dee. And Jeremy Dad either. I would defintely recommend reading this book.
This book was really good. And very detailed to be a stand alone. It had me on a emotional roller coaster. Tre and Kira both went through. Their love was everything. He killed for her and she took the charge so that he could continue his life with basketball. I couldn't stand that cousin Dee. And Jeremy Dad either. I would defintely recommend reading this book.
October 6, 2017
Must read!
I love everything this author writes, and this was no different. Watching everything that Tre and Kira went through shows you that true love conquers all. They were able to overcome every obstacle that was thrown their way. The characters in this book made you feel different emotions. This book was good from the beginning.
I love everything this author writes, and this was no different. Watching everything that Tre and Kira went through shows you that true love conquers all. They were able to overcome every obstacle that was thrown their way. The characters in this book made you feel different emotions. This book was good from the beginning.
February 12, 2018
Great read!
I loved the relationship between Tre and Kira. They went through a lot of ups and downs together but still managed to fight for their relationship. Dee is a hot mess I am surprised Kira trusted her when she came home trying to be nice. That was a red flag motto trust her.
I loved the relationship between Tre and Kira. They went through a lot of ups and downs together but still managed to fight for their relationship. Dee is a hot mess I am surprised Kira trusted her when she came home trying to be nice. That was a red flag motto trust her.
May 23, 2018
A true high school sweetheart story
I had some emotional times reading this book...had me cryin with the words Tre said to Kira. How he felt about her, even though he was fuckin up, he needed her! That Dee, I couldn’t stand that whore. & I’m soooo glad that kira suppose to be pappy was dealt with. Tre loved Kira through whatever since day 1, and I love that about him.
I had some emotional times reading this book...had me cryin with the words Tre said to Kira. How he felt about her, even though he was fuckin up, he needed her! That Dee, I couldn’t stand that whore. & I’m soooo glad that kira suppose to be pappy was dealt with. Tre loved Kira through whatever since day 1, and I love that about him.
August 6, 2019
Tre and Karia
This story was awesome. The love that Tre and Karia shared was beautiful. They endured so much but true love prevailed. Karia put her life on the line to make sure that Tre lived his dream but she was his dream. Dee was one foul individual and lost out on love because she wanted to be a hoe.
This story was awesome. The love that Tre and Karia shared was beautiful. They endured so much but true love prevailed. Karia put her life on the line to make sure that Tre lived his dream but she was his dream. Dee was one foul individual and lost out on love because she wanted to be a hoe.
September 26, 2017
Loved it
Was definitely different from your other books but it was a page turner from beginning to end! I couldnt stand Dee & she never change my perspective lol... Tre was a good guy with some faults . This is definitely a must read!!
Was definitely different from your other books but it was a page turner from beginning to end! I couldnt stand Dee & she never change my perspective lol... Tre was a good guy with some faults . This is definitely a must read!!
September 26, 2017
Teenage love does last
I felt so bad for Kira but glad she finally found someone to love her. So glad they finally resolved all their issues and was able to continue the love they had for each othet!!
I felt so bad for Kira but glad she finally found someone to love her. So glad they finally resolved all their issues and was able to continue the love they had for each othet!!
September 27, 2017
Excellent read
This book made me cry! But it also made me smile. Kiras journey was not an easy one. I hate the momma and the daddy.lol. this book has a beautiful romance story that I loved.
This book made me cry! But it also made me smile. Kiras journey was not an easy one. I hate the momma and the daddy.lol. this book has a beautiful romance story that I loved.
September 27, 2017
Loved it!
This book was amazing and was based off what real couples go through i loved it. Now you an this ass licking thing yo ass aint gonna let me live that down! But still an amazing author
This book was amazing and was based off what real couples go through i loved it. Now you an this ass licking thing yo ass aint gonna let me live that down! But still an amazing author
September 27, 2017
Amazing Read!
Great job. 5 stars just isn’t enough. Toya is the truth. If you aren’t reading her books, you are missing out. Her writing is superb and her books are so... real. I can’t wait to read about Phantom next💞💞
Great job. 5 stars just isn’t enough. Toya is the truth. If you aren’t reading her books, you are missing out. Her writing is superb and her books are so... real. I can’t wait to read about Phantom next💞💞
September 28, 2017
Straight fire
I hated that Dee chick! I wanted to become a character myself. Keith was a dog too, like how can you do your son like that. Tre boy I’m glad you finally became a man. Kita was so strong and she may have bent but she didn’t break. Beautiful ending!
I hated that Dee chick! I wanted to become a character myself. Keith was a dog too, like how can you do your son like that. Tre boy I’m glad you finally became a man. Kita was so strong and she may have bent but she didn’t break. Beautiful ending!
October 6, 2017
Great
Kira looking for love and she find him but only if she was like the other girl she though. Tre wanted Kira even do she wasn’t dress in the newest cloths or had all the latest gear. So sad her mother husband was raping her 😩. But anyway very good standalone
Kira looking for love and she find him but only if she was like the other girl she though. Tre wanted Kira even do she wasn’t dress in the newest cloths or had all the latest gear. So sad her mother husband was raping her 😩. But anyway very good standalone
October 7, 2017
🔥🔥🔥🔥
LaToya Nicole you always bring that fire. I love all your books because they are so real. The characters are always someone you really can relate to. And you always give me a good laugh even in a serious situation.
LaToya Nicole you always bring that fire. I love all your books because they are so real. The characters are always someone you really can relate to. And you always give me a good laugh even in a serious situation.
October 9, 2017
Loved it!
This so Good! I found me a new author that I Iike. I love Tre and Kira together he loved her for her and they were really in love. Dee got on my nerves I wanted to beat her up myself.
This so Good! I found me a new author that I Iike. I love Tre and Kira together he loved her for her and they were really in love. Dee got on my nerves I wanted to beat her up myself.
October 10, 2017
Amazing!!!
I can't tell you about this book enough. I will say this it will have you in tears laughter mad and ready to fight all in one. If you haven't read this book by now then you are slipping. True love does exist and this book made me realize it.
I can't tell you about this book enough. I will say this it will have you in tears laughter mad and ready to fight all in one. If you haven't read this book by now then you are slipping. True love does exist and this book made me realize it.
October 11, 2017
Good Read
This was a good read. Kira went thru a lot as a teenager and didn't have much. Where Tre had everything but it didn't mean nothing. Dee was scandalous. Tre was messing up but he got it together.
This was a good read. Kira went thru a lot as a teenager and didn't have much. Where Tre had everything but it didn't mean nothing. Dee was scandalous. Tre was messing up but he got it together.
October 13, 2017
Must read, Great book
I fell in love with this book and couldn't put it down. Something different from this author and she still brought the heat. Great job on this one boo. Can't wait for the next.
I fell in love with this book and couldn't put it down. Something different from this author and she still brought the heat. Great job on this one boo. Can't wait for the next.
October 28, 2017
That dam Dee
Omg this was amazing. I couldn't put it down! The and Kira went through so much and still find their back to each other. This book here had me not wanting to finish it!! And that damn daddy 😠😠😠😱😱! This book took through all my emotions. Love it
Omg this was amazing. I couldn't put it down! The and Kira went through so much and still find their back to each other. This book here had me not wanting to finish it!! And that damn daddy 😠😠😠😱😱! This book took through all my emotions. Love it
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