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Black & Ugly #4
Black And The Ugliest
Parade has loved Jay her whole life but when he makes a big bet, which yields zero benefits, their picture perfect family begins to crumble.
Feeling partially responsible for a tragic event that makes the trauma to the Hernandez Family worse, Parade decides to use what she has to repair the rift in her broken family.
Miss Wayne, being her true blue friend tries desperately to suggest an alternative to Parade’s sin filled plan and his intrusion could cost him the most.
The follow up to Black and Ugly, Black and Ugly As Ever and Miss Wayne & The Queens of DC, this latest addition will reconnect you with the characters you’ve grown to love.
Feeling partially responsible for a tragic event that makes the trauma to the Hernandez Family worse, Parade decides to use what she has to repair the rift in her broken family.
Miss Wayne, being her true blue friend tries desperately to suggest an alternative to Parade’s sin filled plan and his intrusion could cost him the most.
The follow up to Black and Ugly, Black and Ugly As Ever and Miss Wayne & The Queens of DC, this latest addition will reconnect you with the characters you’ve grown to love.
200 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2018
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About the author
T. Styles
101 books607 followersStyles is the award Winning CEO of The Cartel Publications - an international, independent publishing house. She also owns Cartel Urban Cinema, an independent film production company. To date T. Styles has written 76 original novels under various pen names. Her novels have been published under her own house as well as Kensington and St. Martins.
Her screenplay “Concrete Beach”, reached the semifinals round for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, a screenwriting competition, hosted by The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Oscars). In addition, her other screenplay “Blurred”, reached the top 15%, validating what her fans already know...that T. Styles knows the art of storytelling.
Styles’ publishing house, The Cartel Publications, is the face of today's urban fiction and street fiction industries. In both the digital and print world, the Cartel represents the best her generation has to offer in African American literature. She has aptly been dubbed "Urban Fiction Empress" and "Literary Master".
Styles is multifaceted and facilitates her popular seminar "How To Write A Novel In 30 Days", using her non-fiction novel of the same title. Styles consults authors and publishing houses on what it takes to achieve success and longevity in the book industry, using the Cartel as a guide.
She has been featured in The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Essence Magazine, Don Diva Magazine, Oprah Winfrey's Network and Urban Book Source. She has been awarded Author Of The Year by AAMBC and was voted Most Underrated Author by The Urban Book Source.
Her screenplay “Concrete Beach”, reached the semifinals round for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, a screenwriting competition, hosted by The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Oscars). In addition, her other screenplay “Blurred”, reached the top 15%, validating what her fans already know...that T. Styles knows the art of storytelling.
Styles’ publishing house, The Cartel Publications, is the face of today's urban fiction and street fiction industries. In both the digital and print world, the Cartel represents the best her generation has to offer in African American literature. She has aptly been dubbed "Urban Fiction Empress" and "Literary Master".
Styles is multifaceted and facilitates her popular seminar "How To Write A Novel In 30 Days", using her non-fiction novel of the same title. Styles consults authors and publishing houses on what it takes to achieve success and longevity in the book industry, using the Cartel as a guide.
She has been featured in The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Essence Magazine, Don Diva Magazine, Oprah Winfrey's Network and Urban Book Source. She has been awarded Author Of The Year by AAMBC and was voted Most Underrated Author by The Urban Book Source.
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August 4, 2018
4.5
Once again, T. Styles has brought back some favorite characters into our lives. Good follow up to series. Ms. Wayne was & always has been a dear friend to Parade. A better friend than Parade was to herself. Storyline held my attention as I wonder if there will be more to this series. Good read
Once again, T. Styles has brought back some favorite characters into our lives. Good follow up to series. Ms. Wayne was & always has been a dear friend to Parade. A better friend than Parade was to herself. Storyline held my attention as I wonder if there will be more to this series. Good read
June 10, 2018
Back
Parade really worked on my nerves in the beginning , its like was her way or the highway . Alot of the things she went through could have been avoided if she went have used her helpful resources . Also felt she should have been at the hospital more with jay and the kids . I loved that my favorite character miss wayne was back , he was truly a good friend the one person who gave it to her straight and the balance she needed . I was wrecking my brain trying to figure out what was am’rak personal vendetta was about . You have to be careful about what you do and who you do it to , you never know how that karma will come back and get you . T styles does it again she always find a way to pull you in have you think and you never know what hits you until the end . Then you left their made its over . Its always an underlying message .
Parade really worked on my nerves in the beginning , its like was her way or the highway . Alot of the things she went through could have been avoided if she went have used her helpful resources . Also felt she should have been at the hospital more with jay and the kids . I loved that my favorite character miss wayne was back , he was truly a good friend the one person who gave it to her straight and the balance she needed . I was wrecking my brain trying to figure out what was am’rak personal vendetta was about . You have to be careful about what you do and who you do it to , you never know how that karma will come back and get you . T styles does it again she always find a way to pull you in have you think and you never know what hits you until the end . Then you left their made its over . Its always an underlying message .
December 31, 2022
And with that the series is over. I'm not sure how I feel about this book. As with all these books I have to take it all with a grain of salt but this one felt a little out there and not 'for real'. I know that doesn't make a ton of sense as nothing about these books are real but it seemed that this book was pushing it a little.
This book did bring to a head Jay's, Parades and Wayne's relationship and we can only guess how that went. I am hoping there won't be another book in this series as then I feel the author will really be reaching.
This book did bring to a head Jay's, Parades and Wayne's relationship and we can only guess how that went. I am hoping there won't be another book in this series as then I feel the author will really be reaching.
June 15, 2018
The Ugliest of the Ugly
This is a great story. I most definitely need to go back and read the other parts over. Very few errors,with a good flow. I have one question though... what was the card that was given to parade as a gift? I feel a part four coming because there were a lot of un answered questions. Will this be the end of Mrs. Wayne?, when did Quinn die? And most of all what happened to Jays ratchet mom? I guess we’ll find out soon. Great job as always author Styles.
This is a great story. I most definitely need to go back and read the other parts over. Very few errors,with a good flow. I have one question though... what was the card that was given to parade as a gift? I feel a part four coming because there were a lot of un answered questions. Will this be the end of Mrs. Wayne?, when did Quinn die? And most of all what happened to Jays ratchet mom? I guess we’ll find out soon. Great job as always author Styles.
June 18, 2018
Disappointed
I’m a huge t styles fan so I was super excited when I found out she was bringing back parade and the gang. This book lacked the normal t style excitement, the plot was boring and all over the places. I usually read t style books straight through but this book took me over two weeks to finish. Some things are better left alone and in this case these characters should have been
I’m a huge t styles fan so I was super excited when I found out she was bringing back parade and the gang. This book lacked the normal t style excitement, the plot was boring and all over the places. I usually read t style books straight through but this book took me over two weeks to finish. Some things are better left alone and in this case these characters should have been
September 1, 2018
Yes
I gave this book five stars because it deserved it. Even after all this time you did that. As women we must truly learn to love ourselves, and not the man ,situation, or times. I'm can never truly be happy if we don't love ourselves first. If not you find yourself in situations unknown. A must read
I gave this book five stars because it deserved it. Even after all this time you did that. As women we must truly learn to love ourselves, and not the man ,situation, or times. I'm can never truly be happy if we don't love ourselves first. If not you find yourself in situations unknown. A must read
June 13, 2018
Ms.Tstyles you did it again
I always recommend TStyles. One of the best to do it. The black and ugly series tells you a story of about Parade Knight. A must read guarantee you will be hooked
I always recommend TStyles. One of the best to do it. The black and ugly series tells you a story of about Parade Knight. A must read guarantee you will be hooked
November 9, 2018
It's okay
I gave this a three because it was just meh! I'm tired of the storyline where the dark skin girl feels inferior and someone has to show her she's worth more. This is the book to read when you're waiting for the book you want to drop
I gave this a three because it was just meh! I'm tired of the storyline where the dark skin girl feels inferior and someone has to show her she's worth more. This is the book to read when you're waiting for the book you want to drop
December 24, 2023
Parade never got over her insecurities...she continued to use Wendy she had to help her what she wanted...Jay's mom was forced out of control with how she treated Parade...shexwas just as bad as Parade's mom...great book but the ending requires more
July 14, 2018
Loved it
I chose five stars because twisted mutha never disappoints. Parade is extremely selfish. I hope Wayne can bounce back from it all.
I chose five stars because twisted mutha never disappoints. Parade is extremely selfish. I hope Wayne can bounce back from it all.
August 14, 2018
Wow!!!
What a roller coaster......excellent book,could not put it down...now on to Miss Wayne and The Queens Of D.C. hope it's as good as the other 3...
What a roller coaster......excellent book,could not put it down...now on to Miss Wayne and The Queens Of D.C. hope it's as good as the other 3...
October 24, 2018
I loved the 1st two books in the Black & Ugly series. Part 3 picks up years later with just as much drama as before. This book kept me pleasantly entertained from start to finish.
November 24, 2018
This book was a good read but not what I expected. I never thought that Parade would’ve so dang selfish after all this time. She was only worried about herself and not the feelings of others. I really truly felt bad for Miss Wayne trying to help your selfish friend then to lose your husband behind it was just too much for her. I wouldn’t be Parade friend every again.
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