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My Polished, Professional Thug
The man of your dreams is usually just that….a dream. But what if he’s real? Mendesa is a young girl, with a good head on her shoulders and big dreams. Sometimes they’re too big. As she’s navigating through life, she soon finds out that sometimes our dreams are bigger than us for a reason.
Skot is everything your mama warned you about, wrapped in an Armani suit. He’s heartless, and will stop at nothing to secure the bag. Even if means destroying the life of the person who saved his. His treacherous ways don’t necessarily make him a bad guy, more so just misunderstood. With more secrets than a closed FBI file, Skot might learn too late that money isn’t everything.
There’s more than meets the eye to these two. Inexplicable dreams, chance encounters, and dark souls are working over time. But what does it mean? Will Mendesa’s naivety cloud her vision, or will she learn that some dreams are not meant to be reality? Can Skot spot the snakes in his midst, or will his greed cause him to pay the ultimate price?
Emmanuel aka “Mann” is Mendesa’s twin brother and they share a bond, like most twins do. However, that may not always be a good thing. Drugs and alcohol don’t do anything but make the darkness in his heart darker. Manipulating the people around him and striking fear in their hearts is what he does best. Will his destructive nature swallow his loved ones whole, or can they avoid being dragged to hell with him?
It’s not every day you read about some paranormal shit in the hood, but this polished, professional thug is no ordinary street nigga. Come along on this tale of love, sex, and sorcery. It’s as juicy as it is spell-binding!
Skot is everything your mama warned you about, wrapped in an Armani suit. He’s heartless, and will stop at nothing to secure the bag. Even if means destroying the life of the person who saved his. His treacherous ways don’t necessarily make him a bad guy, more so just misunderstood. With more secrets than a closed FBI file, Skot might learn too late that money isn’t everything.
There’s more than meets the eye to these two. Inexplicable dreams, chance encounters, and dark souls are working over time. But what does it mean? Will Mendesa’s naivety cloud her vision, or will she learn that some dreams are not meant to be reality? Can Skot spot the snakes in his midst, or will his greed cause him to pay the ultimate price?
Emmanuel aka “Mann” is Mendesa’s twin brother and they share a bond, like most twins do. However, that may not always be a good thing. Drugs and alcohol don’t do anything but make the darkness in his heart darker. Manipulating the people around him and striking fear in their hearts is what he does best. Will his destructive nature swallow his loved ones whole, or can they avoid being dragged to hell with him?
It’s not every day you read about some paranormal shit in the hood, but this polished, professional thug is no ordinary street nigga. Come along on this tale of love, sex, and sorcery. It’s as juicy as it is spell-binding!
- GenresParanormal
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2017
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December 19, 2017
This book was amazing from start to finish. Initially I was nervous about it being a paranormal read... But this author has shocked me tremendously. This isn’t your traditional paranormal read, there’s an even amount of science fiction and urban fiction to keep your interest peaked. The characters were relatable and enjoyable. There will be a sequel and I will be tuned in.
December 19, 2017
Good Read
I love the chemistry between Mendesa and Skot. I can wait see what going to happen with Man ,Sha'Lae and Leonie. This book flowed smooth from beginning to end. Nice job Pebbles Starr for your first paranormal romance. I can't wait to read part two.
I love the chemistry between Mendesa and Skot. I can wait see what going to happen with Man ,Sha'Lae and Leonie. This book flowed smooth from beginning to end. Nice job Pebbles Starr for your first paranormal romance. I can't wait to read part two.
December 17, 2017
I think the ladies did a pretty good job on their first paranormal book. My only regret is that by the time it started getting good and I really got into it, the book ended. I hope this won't be a drawn out series past 3 books. But all in all I enjoyed the story line, characters and plots.
December 18, 2017
My Polished, Professional Thug
This was a little different than what I normally read and it actually took some time for me to get into it. Mendesa wasn't the average bombshell one would be after but I loved her personality. One would've never guessed dreams would lead to so much more. Skot didn't mind messing up ones life and things could've ended badly if it wasn't for Mendesa. Man truly is crazy with a darkness lingering around him. The things he had people doing was beyond heartless and I was waiting for someone to put an end to the craziness. I did feel bad for Sha'Lae and Leonie because they suffered the most behind Man's manipulation. There were so many unanswered questions and I don't quite trust Aurora. Hopefully part 2 will touch on more and give insight on the missing pieces.
This was a little different than what I normally read and it actually took some time for me to get into it. Mendesa wasn't the average bombshell one would be after but I loved her personality. One would've never guessed dreams would lead to so much more. Skot didn't mind messing up ones life and things could've ended badly if it wasn't for Mendesa. Man truly is crazy with a darkness lingering around him. The things he had people doing was beyond heartless and I was waiting for someone to put an end to the craziness. I did feel bad for Sha'Lae and Leonie because they suffered the most behind Man's manipulation. There were so many unanswered questions and I don't quite trust Aurora. Hopefully part 2 will touch on more and give insight on the missing pieces.
December 19, 2017
OMG! Talk about six degrees of separation. This book has more twists and turns than a roller coaster. Loved the story line. The characters are awesome. I love how each has character has their own story that intertwines with the others but still have their individuality. This is my first book by this author and I am anxiously awaiting the sequel.
December 16, 2017
Damnnnnnnn...
Omg... This book right here was everything. U cannot wait to read part 2. I been glued to this book all damn day n now I'm mad that I finished it lol. Wow... I can't believe all of the stuff that went down in this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it! This was fire right here! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Omg... This book right here was everything. U cannot wait to read part 2. I been glued to this book all damn day n now I'm mad that I finished it lol. Wow... I can't believe all of the stuff that went down in this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it! This was fire right here! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
October 30, 2023
Title: My Polished, Professional Thug: A Paranormal Romance
Authors: Pebbles Starr & Chase Moore
Publisher: Jaded Publications
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"My Polished, Professional Thug: A Paranormal Romance" by Pebbles Starr
My Thoughts....
This was a interesting paranormal romance read that had some very interesting characters from Mendesa, Skot, Man, Sha'Lae, Leonie and Ms. Aurora to name a few from the story that will keep you turning the pages. There will be quite a few unanswered questions and secrets with twist and turns that were left from this novel that hopefully we will get in the next part two of this read. Be ready for a insane story that will leave you wanting more.
Authors: Pebbles Starr & Chase Moore
Publisher: Jaded Publications
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"My Polished, Professional Thug: A Paranormal Romance" by Pebbles Starr
My Thoughts....
This was a interesting paranormal romance read that had some very interesting characters from Mendesa, Skot, Man, Sha'Lae, Leonie and Ms. Aurora to name a few from the story that will keep you turning the pages. There will be quite a few unanswered questions and secrets with twist and turns that were left from this novel that hopefully we will get in the next part two of this read. Be ready for a insane story that will leave you wanting more.
July 22, 2018
Finale needed ASAP
So I thought this was a completed series before I read it which leaves me slightly disappointed but only because the story is so good. I love reading paranormal books in this particular ethnicity so that’s also a plus. Man is outta control so I gotta see more. The love scenes are everything and the visions are definitely a bonus. This book makes me wish I had supernatural powers...lol! I can’t wait to find out how it goes so please don’t keep us waiting long.
So I thought this was a completed series before I read it which leaves me slightly disappointed but only because the story is so good. I love reading paranormal books in this particular ethnicity so that’s also a plus. Man is outta control so I gotta see more. The love scenes are everything and the visions are definitely a bonus. This book makes me wish I had supernatural powers...lol! I can’t wait to find out how it goes so please don’t keep us waiting long.
October 14, 2018
What can I say?
I wanted to love this story because I'm a big paranormal fan and I wanted to love it even more because it's an urban paranormal which there isn't a lot of. Unfortunately, I can't say that I loved it, it was merely ok. It would have been great if it was thought out more and the writers didn't skip around so much or the story had to much going on and not enough direction. I hope the authors revise this one to make it better it had good potential to be a banger but sadly it was a disappointment.
I wanted to love this story because I'm a big paranormal fan and I wanted to love it even more because it's an urban paranormal which there isn't a lot of. Unfortunately, I can't say that I loved it, it was merely ok. It would have been great if it was thought out more and the writers didn't skip around so much or the story had to much going on and not enough direction. I hope the authors revise this one to make it better it had good potential to be a banger but sadly it was a disappointment.
May 25, 2019
Crazy
Wow, wow, and triple wow! The main character (Man) is a crazy and extra devil. Someone needs to locked his crazy up. He’s definitely dangerous man.
This book is a crazy and amazing. I can’t stop reading this book. Pebble Starr knows what’s she doing. She makes sure that her readers have their eyes and ears open. This is not my first time reading this crazy book. Man’s twin sister (Mendese) is a good angel than Man.
I can’t wait to reading part two of this series and His Love Made me do it part 2.
Good job:
Title: Crazy
Rate: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Reviewed by: Sandra
Wow, wow, and triple wow! The main character (Man) is a crazy and extra devil. Someone needs to locked his crazy up. He’s definitely dangerous man.
This book is a crazy and amazing. I can’t stop reading this book. Pebble Starr knows what’s she doing. She makes sure that her readers have their eyes and ears open. This is not my first time reading this crazy book. Man’s twin sister (Mendese) is a good angel than Man.
I can’t wait to reading part two of this series and His Love Made me do it part 2.
Good job:
Title: Crazy
Rate: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Reviewed by: Sandra
December 30, 2017
Wowwwwwwwwwwww I’m so lost for words right now!! Y’all this book 📚 here OMG OMG 😮
The creativity was out of this world!! This was definitely different i mean literally... the part that had me screaming was the part when poor Sha’lae was going thru pure de hell!!!!! In part 2 I hope my boy SKOT be alright and Man be stooped... I don’t think i can read nothing else at this point
Great job, great read Pebbles Starr 🌟🌟 & Chase Moore!!! #hurrywithpart2 #please
The creativity was out of this world!! This was definitely different i mean literally... the part that had me screaming was the part when poor Sha’lae was going thru pure de hell!!!!! In part 2 I hope my boy SKOT be alright and Man be stooped... I don’t think i can read nothing else at this point
Great job, great read Pebbles Starr 🌟🌟 & Chase Moore!!! #hurrywithpart2 #please
December 20, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Mendesa kept having dreams about a man. Come to find out she and her brother has some kind of psychic abilities. Man is using his power to do bad things. Hopefully Mendesa will use her abilities to save Skot and stop her brother.
January 14, 2018
Loved it
This book was outside of my normal genre, but I must say it was very good. It captures your attention from the beginning and keeps it throughout the whole book. If you are looking for something different to bread then I recommend this book. I will be reading part 2 when it comes out.
This book was outside of my normal genre, but I must say it was very good. It captures your attention from the beginning and keeps it throughout the whole book. If you are looking for something different to bread then I recommend this book. I will be reading part 2 when it comes out.
May 23, 2019
Omggggggod
This book was so different from any of the other books I read by these authors. Man is a whole monster like why kill all those innocent people for no reason. I hope skot is ok because I want him and dessie to make it. They can be so great together. Sha'lae and Leonie really got manipulated by Man and messed their lives up
This book was so different from any of the other books I read by these authors. Man is a whole monster like why kill all those innocent people for no reason. I hope skot is ok because I want him and dessie to make it. They can be so great together. Sha'lae and Leonie really got manipulated by Man and messed their lives up
June 27, 2019
Omg
This book was go good. I wanna know what's going to happen with the twins. I know Man is evil but I like him. His sister is just confused on everything and needs help understanding everything. I really enjoyed this book it was different and definitely worth reading. Part two here I come.
This book was go good. I wanna know what's going to happen with the twins. I know Man is evil but I like him. His sister is just confused on everything and needs help understanding everything. I really enjoyed this book it was different and definitely worth reading. Part two here I come.
December 21, 2017
Supernatural at its finest!
Man is the Devil himself I hope he gets what's coming to him. For doing people the way he did. I feel bad for skot unknowingly dragged in they mess. Excited to read something totally different but all the same in a sense,can't wait for part 2
Man is the Devil himself I hope he gets what's coming to him. For doing people the way he did. I feel bad for skot unknowingly dragged in they mess. Excited to read something totally different but all the same in a sense,can't wait for part 2
December 21, 2017
Great read
So much going on I swear Man is psycho. I hate that the mom had to die. I hope Skot can help Mendesa but since he is messed up that's a no go. I can't wait to see what's going to happen an if Mendesa can figure out her powers before it's to late.
Felicia
So much going on I swear Man is psycho. I hate that the mom had to die. I hope Skot can help Mendesa but since he is messed up that's a no go. I can't wait to see what's going to happen an if Mendesa can figure out her powers before it's to late.
Felicia
December 22, 2017
Skot and Mendesa
I’m really feeling Skot. I like his personality even though I don’t like what he does. Mendesa is a little to dense for me. Now Man is such a horrible person. I do not like him at all. I’m ready to see what happens next.
I’m really feeling Skot. I like his personality even though I don’t like what he does. Mendesa is a little to dense for me. Now Man is such a horrible person. I do not like him at all. I’m ready to see what happens next.
December 25, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leave a review
Pebbles as always you deliver and always leaving me on a edge wanting more part 2 please great job you are bless i want spoil it but jadeddddddd
Pebbles as always you deliver and always leaving me on a edge wanting more part 2 please great job you are bless i want spoil it but jadeddddddd
December 27, 2017
Wow!
Wow in a good way! Jade i love all your books but you really outdid yourself with this one! I absolutely LOVED IT! I can’t wait for part 2....don’t have me waiting too long! lol
Wow in a good way! Jade i love all your books but you really outdid yourself with this one! I absolutely LOVED IT! I can’t wait for part 2....don’t have me waiting too long! lol
January 2, 2018
Never read a paranormal book before
Never read a paranormal book before but this book is great. Love the Drama and crazy scenes. Can't wait to see what happens. No errors an easy read. Definitely recommend this book to everyone. Can't wait to see what happens next
Never read a paranormal book before but this book is great. Love the Drama and crazy scenes. Can't wait to see what happens. No errors an easy read. Definitely recommend this book to everyone. Can't wait to see what happens next
January 3, 2018
Good read
Something different you left me hanging whyyyyyy I enjoyed reading it tho. Hope they catch man before he destroy everything. Mendesa and Skot needs to be together after the spell to.
Something different you left me hanging whyyyyyy I enjoyed reading it tho. Hope they catch man before he destroy everything. Mendesa and Skot needs to be together after the spell to.
January 13, 2018
Maaaaayyynneee!
This book had the right amount of energy and I couldn't put it down. I think I know what Mandesa's other power is, and that's how she's gonna save her boo. I loved this story and cannot wait until the next installment!
This book had the right amount of energy and I couldn't put it down. I think I know what Mandesa's other power is, and that's how she's gonna save her boo. I loved this story and cannot wait until the next installment!
July 23, 2018
Surprisingly good!!!
I must say, I had never read any paranormal romance before. The opportunity came and I decided to give it a try. Glad I did!!! I appreciate the suggestion to go outside my comfort zone.
I must say, I had never read any paranormal romance before. The opportunity came and I decided to give it a try. Glad I did!!! I appreciate the suggestion to go outside my comfort zone.
July 28, 2018
Wow
I have read alot of paranormal books but this book right here is different. I like the hood and paranormal combo. I can't wait for part 2 to see what is going to happen to skot I hope he make it
I have read alot of paranormal books but this book right here is different. I like the hood and paranormal combo. I can't wait for part 2 to see what is going to happen to skot I hope he make it
August 5, 2018
Like a bomb ass movie !
I remember when this book dropped , I couldn't wait to get my hands on it . I've been reading this since I've gotten it and its like a movie playing in my mind . I love the twist to the book
I remember when this book dropped , I couldn't wait to get my hands on it . I've been reading this since I've gotten it and its like a movie playing in my mind . I love the twist to the book
August 13, 2018
A new fan of paranormal romance
This is the second book I read of paranormal romance. I fell in love. I couldn't put the book down. I hope Man gets what he deserves and Mendesa gets the happiness she envisioned.
This is the second book I read of paranormal romance. I fell in love. I couldn't put the book down. I hope Man gets what he deserves and Mendesa gets the happiness she envisioned.
August 30, 2018
I really did not know what to expect with this one since it was a paranormal but I must say I LOVED IT! The chemistry between Skot and Mandesa had me hooked! What happened to Skot In the end messed me up.. I can’t wait to read what happens next. On to book 2
September 21, 2018
Woowww it’s crazy
I didn’t like it in the beginning but baby this shot is too crazy ! What man did to sha’la was so messed and I hope he don’t turn on his sister especially how the ending is
I didn’t like it in the beginning but baby this shot is too crazy ! What man did to sha’la was so messed and I hope he don’t turn on his sister especially how the ending is
November 5, 2018
Off da'chain!!!
I LOVE this book! The story flowed. The characters were relatable. And the plot was BANGING!!!! My first read from this author and I'm hooked because you don't find to many Africa America Paranormal books that aren't about VAMPIRES!
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I LOVE this book! The story flowed. The characters were relatable. And the plot was BANGING!!!! My first read from this author and I'm hooked because you don't find to many Africa America Paranormal books that aren't about VAMPIRES!
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