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Ivy: A Hustler’s Weakness
After facing a tragedy in her life, Ivy Amelia Washington put all her time and energy into her talents. She eats, breathes and lives dancing. All she ever wanted to do was make it and become a professional dancer but could never afford to get her talents in the eyes of the right people, due to her recent financial pitfall. They always say be careful what you wish for; you just might get it. Little did Ivy know, life as she once knew it was about to change, when she meets the one guy that gave her the will to love again. While teaching pole dancing at Pole Caddy’s – a high-end studio, she caught the attention of Cincinnati’s most notorious hustler, Malachi Sheppard. He fell hard and quick for Ivy, and as their relationship progressed, she was so perfect to him. Once the fire got going between the two, it was hard to put it out.
Living the life of a hustler, Malachi never thought of having a life outside the streets, until the woman he grew to love was offered an opportunity she couldn’t refuse. Malachi was willing and ready to change his life to be with his angel, Ivy, but it’s easier said than done. Especially when a much higher power refuses to let him leave. As Ivy’s patience grows thin, she must hurry to make a decision before the offer is off the table. However, Malachi has unfinished business with the streets to tend to. When Ivy finds herself facing yet another devastating tragedy, she must make the ultimate decision that could break her or make her.
THE PRICE YOU PAY WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER POISON IVY
Living the life of a hustler, Malachi never thought of having a life outside the streets, until the woman he grew to love was offered an opportunity she couldn’t refuse. Malachi was willing and ready to change his life to be with his angel, Ivy, but it’s easier said than done. Especially when a much higher power refuses to let him leave. As Ivy’s patience grows thin, she must hurry to make a decision before the offer is off the table. However, Malachi has unfinished business with the streets to tend to. When Ivy finds herself facing yet another devastating tragedy, she must make the ultimate decision that could break her or make her.
THE PRICE YOU PAY WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER POISON IVY
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 14, 2017
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December 19, 2017
Great Debut. Loved the storyline and the character. Pace moved a little to fast but it didn't distract from the story. Ivy went through so much in life, was glad a great support system in Jamie, even though she went to far sometimes and was the cause of most of Ivy's pain. Malachi was the MAN and remained consistent throughout and wasn't your average kingpin. Ivy was up and down and pissed me off sometimes but glad everything worked in the end for everyone. The person coming for Ivy was a surprise and disappointing at the same time, because there was indication of a connection
December 16, 2017
Good read!
This was a good read. I loved Malachi. He was a great man for Ivy and just the person she needed to help her move forward after the death of Aaron. I can’t believe all the things that Ivy had to endure after going out for one night. I’m glad she and Jamie made it through despite what happened.
This was a good read. I loved Malachi. He was a great man for Ivy and just the person she needed to help her move forward after the death of Aaron. I can’t believe all the things that Ivy had to endure after going out for one night. I’m glad she and Jamie made it through despite what happened.
December 16, 2017
Moved way to fast
The story moved too fast. It was like they and were automatically in love. I don’t understand why things kept happening to Ivy. She had some bad luck. This is this Author’s first book so I can see her getting better at developing her characters and the story she is telling.
The story moved too fast. It was like they and were automatically in love. I don’t understand why things kept happening to Ivy. She had some bad luck. This is this Author’s first book so I can see her getting better at developing her characters and the story she is telling.
December 20, 2017
Good
This book was good! My only issue is how things happened so quickly it seemed like! Ivy really couldn't win for losing! I completely understood where she was coming from with Jamie! It was her fault. Jamie was doing to damn much as her friend! I think a lot of it was she was jealous! Malachi too was doing a bit much to me. He was a little possessive.
This book was good! My only issue is how things happened so quickly it seemed like! Ivy really couldn't win for losing! I completely understood where she was coming from with Jamie! It was her fault. Jamie was doing to damn much as her friend! I think a lot of it was she was jealous! Malachi too was doing a bit much to me. He was a little possessive.
December 22, 2017
First book
This is the author first book & it was so good. Ivy & Jamie crossed the line by becoming lovers. Malachi is a good man & really loves Ivy. I didn't like tht Jamie didn't tell Ivy tht Malachi was out of his coma. Can't wait to read more by this author she has gained a fan
This is the author first book & it was so good. Ivy & Jamie crossed the line by becoming lovers. Malachi is a good man & really loves Ivy. I didn't like tht Jamie didn't tell Ivy tht Malachi was out of his coma. Can't wait to read more by this author she has gained a fan
December 16, 2017
Nice read
This was a good but different book, the book kept my attention and storyline was good. Ivy and Malachi was a different kind of crazy, there love was weird but understandable if that makes since. I loved how hard Malachi rode for ivy.
This was a good but different book, the book kept my attention and storyline was good. Ivy and Malachi was a different kind of crazy, there love was weird but understandable if that makes since. I loved how hard Malachi rode for ivy.
December 16, 2017
Goodread
I really enjoyed this book. It moved really fast but still kept my attention.The storyline was good, I loved how Malachi treated Ivy. Ivy had some bad luck but she overcam3 it.
I really enjoyed this book. It moved really fast but still kept my attention.The storyline was good, I loved how Malachi treated Ivy. Ivy had some bad luck but she overcam3 it.
December 17, 2017
Ivy
How can one innocent night that suppose to be fun turn into a nightmare. That is the question Ivy has asked her self along with her best friend. This was a good read come find out what happened in one night that changed a womans life.
How can one innocent night that suppose to be fun turn into a nightmare. That is the question Ivy has asked her self along with her best friend. This was a good read come find out what happened in one night that changed a womans life.
December 18, 2017
Good
This was my first read by this author and it was a good one. She kept the you wondering and guessing. These characters were different in a good way lol. I would read another book by this author. Good job
This was my first read by this author and it was a good one. She kept the you wondering and guessing. These characters were different in a good way lol. I would read another book by this author. Good job
December 19, 2017
Yass!
This book was filled with lots of drama and love. I didn’t think Ivy would catch a break, ever. Jamie was responsible for her meeting those two guys but she took all the backlash of it. I absolutely loved this book.
This book was filled with lots of drama and love. I didn’t think Ivy would catch a break, ever. Jamie was responsible for her meeting those two guys but she took all the backlash of it. I absolutely loved this book.
December 21, 2017
PERFECT
loved the story line! everything happened so quickly but hey you can’t atop true love. Malachi and Ivy helped each other by being the person to each other that they lost. love has no time and true love always avails
loved the story line! everything happened so quickly but hey you can’t atop true love. Malachi and Ivy helped each other by being the person to each other that they lost. love has no time and true love always avails
December 16, 2017
Good read
I loved Ivy & Malachi. Ivy went through so much im glad things work out in the end. Great standalone.
I loved Ivy & Malachi. Ivy went through so much im glad things work out in the end. Great standalone.
December 17, 2017
Good
This was a good book i think that Malachi was just a little to weak for my liking and that him and ivy's relationship is just unrealistic!
This was a good book i think that Malachi was just a little to weak for my liking and that him and ivy's relationship is just unrealistic!
December 18, 2017
Good read
This was really a good book.. However I did feel like the story was rush though buy it could have been the storyline. Great book overall. Not all poison is bad
This was really a good book.. However I did feel like the story was rush though buy it could have been the storyline. Great book overall. Not all poison is bad
December 18, 2017
Good
This had a good storyline. I feel like towards the end of the book it jumped but overall it was a good read
This had a good storyline. I feel like towards the end of the book it jumped but overall it was a good read
December 22, 2017
Good standalone
Great standalone! I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. Ivy went through a lot but Malachi was the same throughout.
Great standalone! I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. Ivy went through a lot but Malachi was the same throughout.
December 17, 2017
There were some good parts in the book but overall it was an alright book. It did not hold my attention & I found myself skipping pages. So much happened all at once & it was just too much. I understand wanting to have a drama filled book but this was over the top. I loved Malachi’s character but Ivy’s character irritated me. She was too up & down for me.
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