Born and raised in the crippling streets of St. Louis, Shanti has managed not to look like what she has been dragged through. She has been hit hard with life since she graced the world with her presence, making her more than meets the eye. At the tender age of eight, she loses her mother and goes to live with her uncle, Big Lu. From the streets to a lavish life of privilege, Shanti quickly grew accustomed to her drug dealer uncle’s way of life. His daughter, Orianna, was her closest confidant. They have a sisterly bond that keeps them close as they come of age together.
All grown up, the two are on their own, but still watched over with a close eye from the man who raised them. Orianna’s one night of irresponsibility comes back to haunt her, and now she must contemplate co-parenting with someone she barely knows.
Orianna’s would be child’s father, Cocky, sends his brother, Shotty, to watch over Orianna in his absence. Shanti takes one look at Shotty and decides he is the finest man she’s ever seen. Shotty was only supposed to stop by and drop off food, but that all went out the window when he lays eyes on Miss Shanti.
With new a love interest, there are always bumps and hurdles just waiting to tear love apart. Shotty has problems on the home front, which threatens what he is trying to build with Shanti. Cocky and Orianna overcome obstacle after obstacle to be together, but the secret that Cocky is holding on to may slit them apart for good. Orianna and Shanti find out fast how much love they really hold for two rich thugs.
I loved everything about this book. It was so well written it closed perfectly and I could not put it down. Cocky is just that cocky. He loved Ori but HAD a crazy way of showing it but I love them together. I just think she needs to grow up a little of she is going to deal with a man like him. Now Shotty is Bae but he also has some growing to do him and Shanti can have something special but he got to stop hiding things. Hopefully everything is good with him. Shanti is going to need him to handle the things she is going thru. Overall this book was all that and I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment.
I just recently started reading Coco Shawnde books and I have yet to be disappointed. Shanti and Shotty were such a cute couple, I hope everything works out for them. Now Cocky and Ori had to be my favorite couple. Cocky didn’t play about Ori and school. Shotty baby mama is so out of line for the mess she trying to pull. I hope he wake up soon, I can’t wait to see how all this unfolds⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was so good from beginning to the very end. Loved the storyline and plot in this very well written book that flowed at such a steady pace. This book had it all lies, secrets, drama, action and the suspense. Fall in love with these characters and loved their development. I feel Shotty needs some growth and I can see it coming. Can't wait to see what happens next. Awesome job Coco Shawnde.
Man Cocky finna go bananas on everybody. Shanti us really irking my nerves. Speak up and stop holding everything in. Come on Shotty you have yo wake up. Queena and Bug Lu coming out of retirement for their bbygirl. Hurry with part 2
Great book, i love Ori and Shanti but i love Cocky and Shotty more. The brothers are a trip, gotta love them. Reyna is up to no good and it’s gonna come out. All hell gonna break loose when Cocky find out Ori has been kidnapped.
This is most definitely a must read. It was great from the very beginning. I can’t wait to read part 2...this book had so many secrets... Coco you have a new fan...great job
The end was tragic. I need for someone to beat Reyna ass. I know her sneaky self had something to do with Ori being kidnapped. And Shanti had been through so much it's crazy. Her whole life been a lie.
This was my first read by Coco and this book was excellent! That cliffhanger has me mad as hell!!!!!! Shottis ex is pathetic! I understood her hurt but used her daughter as a pawn! Reyna needs to get got and fast! The drama and storyline was excellent!
This was definitely a 5 Star Book. There were many lessons learned in this book. It’s just gotten hotter. I’m not feeling Reyna. It’s something about her. Impatiently waiting for part 2
Coco Shawnee did her thing with this book.I didn't want to put it down until I finished. Can't wait for part two hope it will be shortly. I can't wait to see how everything unfold.
They got me F up the e do got me 😠 why they kidnapped Ori her father and Mother are certified Gangstas I think Reyna has simmering to do with Cocky and Shorty being shot well see if my theory is right
Loved this book can't wait to get to part 2. Shotty is bae for sure I love his style. I know that foreign hoe got something to do with this drama I bet money on it but let me go finish part 2
I thought that Shotty was different. I believe Rena had something to do with what's happen to Ori. How they know she was coming out of the Hospital. Shank don't play. She got some shocking news can't wait to see is Shotty alright in Partb2
OMG this book was so bomb I loved every page, this dang lady Raina must go I hope everything with Oriana goes ok I can’t see her loosing another baby, I pray Ashanti can forgive her dad lu and queena don’t go crazy
I already know Reyna had something today with Ori getting kidnapped. Shanti has to much on her mind right now ,Shotty need to wake up so he can be there for her. Cocky is going to lose his mind when he find out about Ori missing.
My first read by this author and man LISTEN!!! She did not disappoint!! Loved it!! Reyna is a snake and I bet she set Ori’s kidnapping up! Do Lu and ole girl’s mom weren’t sister and brother huh.....Shotty needs to wake up!!
Mane!!!, this is about to get real. Shotty needs to get back and quick. I know Reyna and Shotty's baby mama has something to do with all this. I know Big Lu & Queena bout to act a fool.
I but Reyna had something to do with everything that's happening. This author's pen game is dope and keeps u wanting to read more. I can't wait to read part 2 bc i knw it's gonna get real and Cocky, Lou & Queena is finna make the stteets bleed.
Need part two I like how things flowed it was different. Wish there was more details in certain places in the book but overall it’s good . Ashanti and shotty
I can't not wait for part 2... all I can say is these woman out here are scandalous I tell you... this book is really good could not pout it down until it was finished
I knew once he explained who Reyna was, that heifer was going to be a problem. Man you know how to make someone blood pressure rise. I can’t wait to read the next one.
Shotty is my book bae. I can’t stand his baby momma because she is so petty and childish. Why not let your child have her baby doll? Can’t wait to read part 2