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Loved by a Memphis Hoodlum

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Ives, Wren and Maverick Gaye’s lives were planned out for them before they were even born. Not just by God, but by their earthly father. Ivory Gaye has headed the largest criminal organization in Memphis for the past twenty years. His iron fist gained fear and respect, while his community involvement gained love. And because of who he is, his daughters are known as royalty.

Haze, Cruz, and Quest Humphreys travel all across the United States taking over every cartel that their father, Carl, commands. When these brothers return to Memphis, they expect business to be their priority as usual. That changes the moment they meet the Gaye sisters.

As Ivory ages, he stresses more and more the importance of learning the family business, getting degrees in his chosen fields and marrying the men he chose for them all. Marriage in his eyes is a matter of power, wealth and partnership. There is no room for love. Because of this, Ivory makes it his mission to marry his daughters off one by one as they finish college.

For all of their lives, the Gaye sisters have grown up under their father’s leadership, control and order – willingly going along with his plans every step of the way. Will the return of the Humphreys brothers be the end of the Gaye’s reign and the beginning of love for all… or will Ivory find a way to make them bow to his rule?

222 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2018

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B. Love

260 books1,426 followers
Voted AAMBC's 2018 Romance author of the year, Master storyteller B. Love is the unparalleled self-love teacher. As the powerhouse for modern-day womanhood, she pens contagious content that encourages readers to internalize admiration and intimacy. She allows her most powerful vessel to guide her stories, wholly.
Since age 12, Love has been spreading self-awareness, care, and appreciation. For over six years, Love has authored over 40 publications centered around heart-piercing, reverence-worthy romance. Her novels not only entertain but challenge the audience to explore love. With a keen eye for passion, desire and dynamism she includes heuristic methods in her beautifully curated accounts of life.
B. Love’s entire persona is spearheaded by her incredible infatuation with the power of love. Contained within each novel, is an edification created for the glorification of self. Her pen bleeds for the souls who need just an inkling of empowerment. Each story is written with the intent to enlighten, engross and enkindle the passion in whoever picks up her book.

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Profile Image for Lawrynn Brooks.
206 reviews5 followers
February 25, 2018
Omg

I know damn well that didn’t just end like that! I need part 2 like yesterday! Lord this is about to get messy! I can’t wait
Profile Image for Michelle  Davis.
310 reviews21 followers
February 25, 2018
There oh so many things that I could say about a B. Love book but I think the most important takeaway from every single book that she pens, is her unwavering ability to impart life lessons and shower us with her views on love. I always know that after reading one of her books I'm going to need a period of recuperation. She effortlessly draws a myriad of emotions from her readers that by the time you get to the last page you are emotionally exhausted from the exhilarating literary ride that she has piloted so perfectly. In this installment, we are introduced to the Humphrey brothers, Haze, Cruz and Quest and the Gaye sisters Ivie, Wren and Maverick. When the story opens we quickly see that the Gaye sister's lives have all but been mapped and planned out for them not by the higher power but by their irrefutable and recalcitrant father. He literally has mapped out what they will be attending school for and what places they will hold in the family once they enter into his illegal operation. Now, this would seem to fall in line with many other urban tales that are out there but with one caveat, Mr. Gaye is not only the most powerful and ruthless, invincible, invisible drug kingpin there is, he is also the GOVERNOR!!! We are able to surmise early on that Ivie being the oldest feels responsible for her younger sisters and although she has towed the line to do everything that her father has requested of her, her main reason for doing so is to protect her sisters from witnessing and experiencing some of the horrors of the seedier side of their father's nefarious empire. Wren is the middle child that hits every cliche' of the middle child syndrome. She has daddy issues, she's reckless, and acts on emotions first without rational thought. With all of that being said she is intensely loyal to her siblings and while Ivie is the one that is following along with her father's plans for her to take over his empire, albeit reluctantly, Wren would gladly step into her sister's shoes and fulfil the wants of her father...if only he would let her. Maverick, the youngest of this clan is sensitive and a creative poet with an artist's temperament. She understands her worth, thanks to her oldest sister, and at the age of 17 she is wiser than many women twice her age. The Humphries come into town and seemingly upend everything these women have all vowed to do when it comes to affairs of the heart. Haze the eldest is a direct compliment to Ivie; while Cruze with his secrets and anguish finds a peace in Wren like no other. Quest and Maverick are embarking on a journey together that leaves the reader craving more from them. This book has twists, turns, excitement, and most of all love, love, and more love. Ms. Love is a contemporary romance writer but she has proven once again that while her heart may bleed for that genre she is more than capable to conquer this one and surpass many of her fellow counterparts. The elegant simplicity of her storytelling engages the reader from the first word in the book to the very last. Ms. Love is like the Picasso of the literary world. She takes her pen and crafts characters and plots so perfectly that one is saddened to leave the peacefulness of her creation. Even when there is angst and turmoil you are still hungering for more. In my mind, these are qualities of a writer that is destined to have her works around long after each of us pass over to our next journey. She isn't your typical writer that pens tales relevant for just today, no, in fact, her creative masterpieces will, in my opinion, be read time and time again by many different generations to come. Thank you for sharing your gift with us Ms. Love we all walk away richer, wiser, and more fulfilled every single time we crack open the piece of perfection that you've gifted us with. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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March 12, 2018
Ives, Wren and Maverick Gaye’s lives were planned out for them before they were even born. Not just by God, but by their earthly father. Ivory Gaye has headed the largest criminal organization in Memphis for the past twenty years. His iron fist gained fear and respect, while his community involvement gained love. And because of who he is, his daughters are known as royalty.

Haze, Cruz, and Quest Humphreys travel all across the United States taking over every cartel that their father, Carl, commands. When these brothers return to Memphis, they expect business to be their priority as usual. That changes the moment they meet the Gaye sisters.

As Ivory ages, he stresses more and more the importance of learning the family business, getting degrees in his chosen fields and marrying the men he chose for them all. Marriage in his eyes is a matter of power, wealth and partnership. There is no room for love. Because of this, Ivory makes it his mission to marry his daughters off one by one as they finish college.

For all of their lives, the Gaye sisters have grown up under their father’s leadership, control and order – willingly going along with his plans every step of the way. Will the return of the Humphreys brothers be the end of the Gaye’s reign and the beginning of love for all… or will Ivory find a way to make them bow to his rule?
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284 reviews1 follower
February 20, 2018
Hoodlums Love too

Poor Maverick but at least Quest is by her side!! Can't wait for book 2 to find out what Ives and Wren is feeling for how their dad did Maverick! Ready for Maverick to show that she's strong and she's capable of more than what her daddy thought!
Profile Image for Lisa.
1,961 reviews13 followers
February 26, 2019
I am loving this series! Being expected to take over and handle something you don't like or stand for had to be hard but to be disowned by your parents that's heavy! I can hardly wait to see how these three couples move and what will ultimately happen with these two families. Off to an excellent start B. Love!
Profile Image for Chelsea Maria.
Author 32 books237 followers
February 20, 2018
Blessings!

Maverick!!!!! Wow. This book right here....B.Love is fierce with the pen. This book summarize all that she stands for- Black Love, celebrating black men and women in a positive light, and teaching self Love. And this is an urban book!It's so refreshing to read an urban book that gave you the roughness that didn't require disrespect. Haze ...the way he handles Ives. My heart longs for Cruz. And Quest....his patience is heartwarming. I hope Maverick doesn't turn on her sisters. She should know they fought to get to her. Can't wait for book 2.
Profile Image for Shajuana McDuffy.
428 reviews5 followers
February 20, 2018
WOW

First of all, let me say that these Humphrey Brothers are nothing nice. If I already didnt have a book husband I would shoot my shot with one of these youngins lol. Im so excited to see how Mav is going to seek her revenge. Will she tell the family's business? Will she betray them? Im pulling my hair out over here. I'm here for everything! Come on part 2. B. Love, what a welcomimg gift you've given us.
Profile Image for I’kia .
487 reviews18 followers
February 20, 2018
Loved it

B. Love never disappoints whether it is contemporary romance or urban romance. She weaves a story so good that makes you feel like you are watching a movie. I can’t wait to read part 2 and see what is in store for these relationships.
Profile Image for Dee Cherry.
2,945 reviews68 followers
February 23, 2018
Great beginning to series as these siblings came into their own. I thought they coupled off well together. Maverick's actions were surprising & has me looking forward to reading next part
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51 reviews11 followers
March 5, 2018
Loved it! That ending had me on the edge of my seat. I cannot believe Ivory! I know Maverick and Quest are going to turn the heat up in part two. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds.
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81 reviews
February 19, 2018
Come through hunny!



Ok listen! This book is the shit B Love was not playing any games when she came with this one. If you looking for love and romance this ain’t that. Mav about to fuck Shit up they sleeping on Lil baby I’m super excited for everybody to read this book you did it again girl super dope. I want to know what’s about to take place with these couples can’t wait until part 2

Profile Image for Kitani.
1,573 reviews
February 23, 2018
Seriously I've heard so many readers talk about B. Love but this is the first time I've actually picked up anything by her. After reading this it definitely won't be the last one I read. I wish Ivory wasn't so harsh when it came to his daughters. I appreciated Maverick because she was the only one that stood up for happiness. Ives should've been stronger in choosing her own path and Wren wants the crown too much. I loved Haze, Cruz and Quest. They all had it set in their minds to focus on their jobs and not get too caught up but that all changed once meeting the sisters. Haze was beyond persistent but I appreciated him opening up to Ives about what he was really into. I understood Cruz wanted to fight his feelings but he needed to just go with the flow. Quest was something else but his encounters with Maverick had him becoming a better person whether he realized it or not. Man I don't think Ivory realized what he's done. Maverick is about to turn into a complete savage and I can't wait until part 2 is released. #305
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1,192 reviews24 followers
February 22, 2018
Part 2 ASAP!!!!

Oh wow I was not expecting it to end like that. Quest is BAE the way he showed up for Maverick just shows how much he's feeling her. I felt like Ives and Wren was trying to come see about Maverick but them damn guards was holding them back. I feel bad for all 3 women because if not taking the crown resulted to their father disowning them it's sad and it makes it worst because he's the governor and in other people eyes he look like a saint but ain't nothing but a devil. I have no worries because I feel like Quest is going to make all Maverick worries and cares go away. I'm just anxious to see what's going to happen between Ives, Haze, Wren, and Cruz because I know daddy secret is about to come out soon. Can't wait for part 2 great job B!!!
879 reviews5 followers
February 23, 2018
Ummm!!!

How do I really feel? I can not explain!!! That ending I did not expect but can definitely see something big happening. Maverick has every right to feel like she does but I feel if she gets revenge she will be the person she didn't want to be, heartless and cold. Now on to the love part. They are all gangsta but they are so in tune with their emotions. Even though they each know things can't be what they want. I love the way they complement each other. Even the men know what they can and can't offer and I love that. B. Love has done it again and I can't wait for the next installment!!!
946 reviews2 followers
February 25, 2018
Straight fire!

Babbbbbyyyyyy this book had me ask in my feelings. The possibility of his this could turn out are endless. If I said if once I'll say it again, you outdid yourself with this one. I am on the edge of my seat waiting on the next one to drop. Maverick is about to bring the pain! I hope she realizes that her sisters were restrained just like she was, they live their sister and their bond is tight. Maverick had the past to bring him down down because she is so determined. You can write any type of romance and it it's fire. I have read everything you've dropped and you are gifted with the pen, a writing beast. Great job and I can't wait till the next book drops.
2,670 reviews23 followers
March 3, 2018
Yeah It's Good!!

First let me say I want one,I want a man like the three alpha males in this story!Whenever I engage in one of this writer's story I believe I'm going to be taken to a world that is going to pull in so deep you are not going to want to climb out of the abyss.The storyline is one you are going to think it's one seen before wrong.This story is going to take you on a trip that is so sexxxy .The character development is top notch and the dialogue is excellent.This is how you want to spend your time and you want to recommend this too the girls.I look forward to next journey.
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Author 5 books40 followers
April 29, 2018
Omg I love this series!

B. Love, girl this series is your best yet! I mean, just when I think you have given your all, you come back with more & I couldn't be more proud of you at this very moment. I loved Haze, Cruz, and Quest from the moment you introduced them. Its something about a hard dude with a soft heart if that makes sense. And the Gaye sisters are phenomenal. I wasn't fond of Wren at first but she surprised me in the third part of the series and turned my opinion of her around. I must admit the third book had me in my feelings. Overall, I loved it & can't wait for more of your work.
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4,006 reviews
February 20, 2018
Intense

Noooo it's so unfair. I have more questions than when I started lol. I refuse to pick between Haze, Cruz, & Quest! They are all Bae!! Idc idc lol. I have so many thoughts, and theories! I know how I hope this plays out. This series is up there with the caged love series and that is one of my ultimate faves from her. This book is passionate, intense, & drama filled! The poetry just gives it that final push over the edge. This book has my nerves all bad lol! I can't wait for part 2! Phenomenal book as always I wouldn't expect anything less
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194 reviews
February 25, 2018
Yes.

The characters were so intriguing to me, and I have a special place in my heart for Cruz. Although my mind is in a frenzy wondering who is this Chris character... could it be his son? Hmph.... Maverick (THEY GOT YOU FUCKED UP SIS) I love how she’s not letting her father control her life. As a big sister I’m not going to judge wren and Ives yet until I know if they actually stood up for her, because if they didn’t ouuweeee. The Humphrey brothers as a whole = EVERY THING😍😍. QUEST is about to turn up and I can’t wait 😊
Profile Image for Susan.
33 reviews
February 25, 2018
So good!

I've been waiting for B. to give us another urban hitter to put us on a different emotional plane from her romances. We needed a bit of edge to even us out and she came with it-guns blazing. Immediately I fell for these siblings, and was down with them for whatever. Even though the back story took a bit longer than I liked, I was definitely engaged. Not realizing that B. was pulling us in because she knew that we were going to have to choose. I loved it and cant wait for the next installment. Btw I'm #TeamMaverick
Profile Image for A. Johnson.
Author 15 books165 followers
February 19, 2018
Amazing!!!!!

B never disappoints. Loved by a Memphis Hoodlum had me wrapped in from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until the very end. Can I say that Cruz is everything! Everything about him makes me want to love him and take care of his heart. Maverick is definitely about to heat things up in part two. I cannot wait to see how everything unfolds! Impatiently waiting for the return of this crew. Beautifully told as always!
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119 reviews
February 19, 2018
Why B Why?!

Why did you end the book like that B? I hope part 2 is coming soon. I knew Maverick was going to say no but I didn’t think she would want revenge so quickly. I can’t wait to see what she has up here sleeve. The sisters need to tell the brothers the real deal cause I have a feelings it’s going to come back & haunt them. I hope Maverick doesn’t hold too much hate in her heart for her sisters.
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116 reviews3 followers
February 20, 2018
❤️

Once again B did not let us down with this book!!! Literally the entire book was everything! When you just love reading about black love & B shows everyone has raw emotions. There’s nothing like seeing a black man bare his soul to the woman he wants! Ives & Haze 😍! Wren & Cruz🤤! Maverick & Quest🙌🏽, when they said hell has no fury like a woman scored meant Maverick cause baby she’s coming.
Profile Image for Cassondra.
335 reviews3 followers
February 21, 2018
Vengeance is Mine!!!

As usual, B. Love never disappoints. I absolutely could not get enough of this book or it's characters!! Gentlemanly Thugs is exactly what Haze, Cruz, and Quest are and I loved every minute of it. Thug Princesses are the Gaye Sisters. That ending was Shocking to say the least because I was not expecting Maverick to go so far left but we shall see in Part 2!!!
Profile Image for Michelle.
890 reviews3 followers
February 25, 2018
What kind of father...???!!!!

I would never expect a father to disown his flesh over saying NO to essentially doing a bad thing. But Ivory Gaye was just that type of man. I am now on pins and needles for book 2. What is Maverick going to do? How will Ives and Wren react? Will the Humphrey men get what they came seeking in the first place? She said very soon so maybe I'll just have to deal with the pins....
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161 reviews2 followers
March 3, 2018
Ummm

I am a huge B. Love fan. At the beginning on the book she let’s us know that this is not a typical B. Love novel. It really did not start that way and i really believed i was going to have to pass on it. This started off very slow for me but then it started to resemble all of the things I love about B. Love. The book was a great starting point and I cannot wait to read what is next.
17 reviews
March 6, 2018
Amazing Read!!!

This book was amazing. I love everything about the story line. I love the couples in this book and how strong the women were. But also how strong that me and we're and protecting them. I can't wait to see how mavericks story plays out and how everything unfolds for the Humphrey's and the Gaye's. Once again authors B Love has has written one of the best urban fiction books I have ever read. If you keep right and I'll keep reading. Keep up the good work.
Profile Image for Britt Joni.
Author 13 books47 followers
February 19, 2018
What is it about these men from Memphis? 😍😍😍😍😍

Is there anything this author can't do? This novel was so incredibly good I couldn't put it down. I have so many questions but the most important one is when is part 2 dropping? I'm so caught up in these 6 people and this story til it isn't funny. These holy thugs OMG B. 😍😍 Welcome back to the urban world.
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Author 4 books29 followers
February 19, 2018
I need a release date for PT 2 like yesterday

Ayeee B! Smh! I’m ready as idk what for Part Two...and you named her Maverick! It didn’t click til the end of the book and her resistance to conform uh! All hell is about to break loose lol! I loved this book! That rugged love, patient, kind, gentle and rough at the same time. Kudos B!
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553 reviews9 followers
February 20, 2018
Mannnnnnn

B. Love baby this was some kinda book boo. I loved every minute of it and never wanted to put the book done frfr. Maverick is definitely in rare form and there will be hell to pay I can't wait til part two comes out. Ives and Wren should have ran after there sister but they probably feared that they father would do something to them. Patiently waits for part two lol
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