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A Real Love #1

A Real Love

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It seems that Baby Taylor has it love, happiness, and a blossoming new career. But when her soon-to-be husband is arrested with federal charges on her wedding day, her life takes a turn in the unexpected.

With nowhere to go, she finds herself at the mercy of her best friend, Mona, and her husband, Memphis. But with the past that Memphis and Baby share, things begin to get even more complicated, and taboo emotions that Baby buried long ago threaten to come to the light.

When she finds herself weak to resist love’s call, will she be strong enough to do what is right, or will she fall victim to the urgings of her heart?

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 21, 2018

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Porscha Sterling

92 books380 followers
PORSCHA STERLING is an influencer, publisher, and national bestselling author who is widely considered the exemplar of self-publishing success in the digital age. Winner of the SHEEN Magazine Literary Excellence Award, she's best known for her book series Bad Boys Do It Better.

Sterling holds an MBA, which helped her in the development of her publishing company, Royalty Publishing House, a stronghold in the African-American literary community, publishing many top-selling novels in the urban, contemporary romance, interracial romance, and women's fiction genres. Sterling has also partnered with fellow best-selling author and publisher, Leo Sullivan, on the launch of a mobile app, known as the LiT Reading App, which connects readers with exclusive material from independent authors. To find out more information about Porscha Sterling, visit all of the social media outlets at @Porscha_Sterling and her website, PorschaSterling.com.

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Profile Image for Shamear Owens.
365 reviews1 follower
May 1, 2018
Banger!

Omg I absolutely loved it! I can't wait for May 7th to get more. I don't like Mona at all because she is selfish and she is snake. I know she gone come crawling back and it's gone be too late. I love baby and I can't wait until she step out her shadow and see all her worth. I don't care how wrong it may seem but I'm def rooting on her and memphis. I'm starting to wonder just a little if laz can really be trusted but I guess I'll find out in the finale. This was def a great read.
Profile Image for Treva Charleston.
170 reviews1 follower
April 24, 2018
Awesome I really enjoyed this story can't wait for May 7th for Part 2
Profile Image for Dejuane.
12 reviews
August 7, 2018
Loved it

This book is a pager turner, I couldn’t wait to read the next book. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves drama with happy endings .
Profile Image for Catrina Currie.
18 reviews4 followers
January 16, 2019
Really interesting. Loved it

This story kept me locked in from the beginning. Looks like Mona’s Karma caught up to her. Reading number 2 now
Profile Image for Ladii Zig.
1,192 reviews24 followers
April 27, 2018
Good one!!!

Omg that was good. Normally I wouldn't condone Baby and Memphis being together but after how Mona did Baby anddddddd Genie on a few occasions I'm all for it. Mona just disgust me as a person in a whole and sad to say whatever comes to her in book 2 she deserves it because she just selfish and down right evil. I could just imagine what she did to even get pregnant and I have a strong feeling she had something to do with Semaj getting lock up. Can't wait for part 2 to see what happens. Good read Porscha
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537 reviews15 followers
April 23, 2018
Definitely a BANGERRRRR!!!

Porsha you never disappoint and this is definitely a must read!!! I read this book in 3 hours!!! This storyline had me from the beginning until the end and that sneak peek!!!!! I can’t wait for May 7th!!!!!!!
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2,053 reviews20 followers
April 23, 2018
This Book Is Fire🔥🔥

I don't understand how Baby has EVER looked at Mona as being her friend when all she has NEVER acted as a friend especially jumping in front of Baby when she saw that Memphis was clearly into Baby. Then she shot Memphis lies about Baby being in a relationship when he should've checked for facts knowing the type of person Mona was. Mona acts as someone who was molested and neglected as a child and acts out as an adult needing attention to hide the hurt inside. I can't see how Mona is so blind not to see the real Sly and how broke he really is. I'm all for girl code but I feel as though Memphis was Baby's first until Mona received them both. I'm glad that Laz let Bambi put a beat down on Mona. I can't wait until Memphis shuts Sly all the way down. I also want to know who snitched on Semaj. I feel as though it was on of Baby's sisters or maybe Mona since she knows the chic from the mall who I think is someone who Semaj is cheating on Baby with. I can't wait to see what happens next.
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206 reviews2 followers
January 6, 2019
Hello author Porscha I'm your new reader DeeDee. I can't wait to get into more of your books. I see you really know your stuff once you pick up your pen! I just wish Baby wasn't so dumb! She knew Memphis was suppose to be with her in the 1st place! I wouldn't have wasted no time recording Sly coming into the house and recording the sex noises coming from the room! She so stuck on a dude that's not coming home to her no time soon. Through out the entire book I just kept saying girl you stupid lol then she fussed at Memphis cause she felt he do Mona wrong, but she over looked the fact that the trifling broad bought her husband's enemy in his house in their bed! Man just how stupid can Baby be? Her stupidity is making me mad too lol well hopefully in book 2 she'll finally wise up cause this girl is stupid for real 😂
729 reviews16 followers
September 8, 2019
This was good... But baby can be put in a corner...

So this was good. I believe this is the first I a, reading this author and so far this book is ok but needs major work.
Baby, whoa, you are so gullible, childish, naive and everything else, because there is no way in hell that a grown woman will be acting and thinking as such. My goodness gracious, you need major work to be done and stop freak king worry about how the perception comes across.
Memphis, so the only thing I have for you is that you are bae and boss and alpha 365 days a year...
Now Moa is a piece or work. Although she has a valid point for saying how she could cope with her guy yet she that all... Bambi and Laz... You guys are so fine.. Sly is truly a Sly, whoaaaaa. He is truly the devil in places. But seems l'île karma will be visiting soon...
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1,662 reviews16 followers
January 27, 2019
Crossing lines

Mona is shady as phuck. Her selfishness will be her downfall. Baby needs to take off the blinders and see things as they are. Her gut screamed at her about Semaj, so she needs to let that go. You can see the undeniable attraction and chemistry between her and Memphis, and now that Mona's deceitful self is out of the way, no telling what will happen between them two. Genie is the sweetest thing ever and it makes me angry how Mona treats her. Some lines are never to be cross, but if those lines were manipulated from the beginning, it would be so difficult crossing them again to right what was wrong right? Only book two will let me know. Can't wait to read what happens next.
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2,805 reviews5 followers
March 2, 2021
This was a good story but it was missing that special something that would have made it great. These characters were okay but I cant say I really loved any of them. Baby needs a backbone A.S.A.P. I mean can she truly be that gullible and naive. Mona is in manipulative, desperate, full of jealousy and just SAD. I was glad Bambi gave her those hands but I find Laz just as dirty for what he was about to do in the bathroom. Memphis is okay. I love that his daughter is everything to him but he should have quickly put a stop to Mona's antics. How can he have his wife out here making him look stupid when he's supposed to be the top man. I don't get it. This story ends with a cliffhanger and I can't wait to know how everything plays out.
663 reviews3 followers
April 22, 2018
Never cease to disappoint!

Well as we all know all things are done great by no other than Ms Sterling herself. Once you see that authors name, you are sure in for a great ride. Yet another well written and well executed book. Loved me some Memphis. Baby is such a kind hearted, caring person that it hurt me to see her soooo naive. Mona on the other hand, whatever she gets...she better take it and standing up too. I have no love for her... god don’t like ugly and she will definitely see the other side of it...hopefully soon. A definite must read....go read it and see! Well done! Awaiting part two!
47 reviews1 follower
April 24, 2018
What girl code?

This book was everything! I was on Baby's side from the beginning. She was so soft spoken and you could tell she just hadn't found her voice. But that Mona was a low down dirty good for nothing associate ( friend doesn't describe her). I wanted Memphis and Baby together but not in the house. But when Sly came in the picture all bets were off. When Memphis had Baby's underwear in his pocket and then took them out to smell them. I almost lost it. But that was nothing compared to the first chapter for part 2. Thanks for that sneak peak. I can't wait. I hope Mona gets all she deserves and I hope Baby finds her voice.
946 reviews2 followers
May 6, 2018
great read

This book was so good it was a page Turner from beginning to end. I could not stand Mona and her selfish ways. She thought she was a player but I'm sure Sly is about to play her to the utmost. She's going to get just what she deserves. Baby is such a sweet person his she put up with Mona all those years I'll never know. Memphis and Baby belong together and Genie deserves the live that Baby shows her on the daily. What is up with Laz because he didn't call his boy and tell him what was up, I'm thinking he is trying to set up Memphis or something. I can't wait till the next book drops and I'm so glad you're not making its wait for it.
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2,557 reviews30 followers
May 6, 2018
WOW!!!!

Porscha never cease to amaze me..after every book I always wonder how she will ever top the next book. She always does it. This is definitely a must read. When I say I absolutely hate Mona that is an understatement. No one needs a friend like her. I normally wouldn’t agree with a women messing with someone that their friend has been with but since this is fiction lol I really want Baby and Memphis together. I can’t wait for Mona to find out that the grass is not always greener on the other side. I can’t wait to read part 2...this is definitely more than a five star book. Great job Porscha....
Profile Image for Mznicki Ervin.
845 reviews28 followers
April 23, 2018
Good Read

I truly enjoyed this book. I couldn’t stand Mona. She was wrong for her actions in this entire book. Baby was too nice. She should has seen that Mona wasn’t really a true friend. When all things were revealed she should have followed her true feelings for Memphis. I believe those two would have made a cute couple. I feel so bad for Genie! That little girl didn’t deserve to be treated the way she was by her mother. She deserved to be loved and it seemed she only got that love from Baby and Memphis. I can’t wait until book two drops!
Profile Image for Nakia Williams.
333 reviews11 followers
April 23, 2018
Fiyah! Fiyah!!

Omg! I am disappointed with anything I have read by Porcha Sterling!! This book has me all in by the second page! I knew what kinda person Mona was going to be but I was waiting for her to do just what she did!! Baby is just to nice to let Mona walk all over her like that! And the poor baby Genie!! I hope Memphis and Baby get popping so Mona can see how your suppose to be with a man like Memphis!!!
Anyone who is looking for fiyah urban fiction with a good twist please checkout any series by Porcha Sterling!!I
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100 reviews3 followers
April 24, 2018
Omg

This Book was so Good, Porscha you did your damn thing baby!!!!!!!!! I love me some Baby and Memphis, there love was so Real, that they definitely found there way back to each other. That damn Mona was a hot A** MESS!!!!!!!!!!!. How can you treat your child that way⁉️ that girl needs some serious help. I can not believe that she FELL for Sly slick A** game. Ummm ummmm ummmm She was so Money Hungry that she let it CLOUD HER JUDGEMENT🤔🤔. I’ am so ready for part 2 Good Job Porscha You Always Come Through😊😊.
Profile Image for Dionna Malone.
712 reviews8 followers
April 24, 2018
Love Forsaken

This is some real life truth right here. How many times have people deceived, lied, and hurt others for their own selfish reasons. But when two people are truly in love can anyone or anything hold them back from sharing it together?. Memphis a real street nicca, but isn't he worthy of real love too! I can't blame him for fighting for his Baby regardless of the other parties involved! This some real heat that I can't wait to see how it all turns out in the finale! Porscha Sterling came through and conquered with this one!
Profile Image for Carol.
413 reviews8 followers
April 24, 2018
Wow

This is off to a great start. Loving Mona and her spirit and sometimes too passive thoughts. Mona has never been her friends she is a user. Mona is a selfish self centered little girl and will fully reap what she sows. For her to want more money and Power and not be any type of mother to her child is just crazy. Memphis... His time has come to get Baby. Hoping that Laz stays faithful to Memphis and gets Sly. And Mona & Semaj... Excellent Read. Porscha. Looking forward to the finale. 😁😁😁😁I
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531 reviews17 followers
May 8, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Maaaannnnn! This book was soooo 💣 I wish Baby wasn’t so naive 🤦🏾‍♀️ she is such a sweet person but can’t see things for what they are. Mona is a hateful,bitter and stupid person, I mean how can she do her best friend like that. Memphis is a good man for marrying her even though he didn’t love her. I also think that Samej is cheating on Baby, I’m hoping she finds out soon. Sly on some bs and I know he probably about to drag Mona through the mud. She deserves whatever happens to her 🤷🏾‍♀️ can’t wait to see what happens next.
2,670 reviews23 followers
July 7, 2018
Good Stuff

This was a good and entertaining story. from the beginning and continued to keep you on edge to see what would happen next.The characters had really good chemistry and the writer gives you some very sexy moments that just burn the page.There is human conflict in this story and it's not all about being the top dog.I love that writer gives you a peak into the fabulous lives of the people you think have it together.This was really good solid writing and such a fun way to spend time.
110 reviews
January 27, 2019
Good to come back to...

It's. Been awhile since I've read a book from this author and I must say that this was a good one to come back to her on. This book was EVERYTHING and sooooo good. It kept me wanting to keep reading to see what happens next. All the characters and drama kept me interested. I can't wait to get to the next one and have already purchased the next one and the entire Bad Boys Do It Better series for my next read from her. I will most definitely be getting back to reading all from Porscha Sterling.
18 reviews1 follower
April 23, 2018
Loved it

Mona is one selfish self centered a** b****!! I hope she hit rock bottom in the worse way.. she knew what she was getting into when she decided to f*** with a n**** like Memphis but now you don't wanna me a mother? Worthless b****!!! And I hope Memphis beat Laz ass too because that n***a ain't got no type of loyalty either. Baby boss the f*** up!! I hope Laz, Mona, and ol dude get what they deserve
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856 reviews6 followers
April 23, 2018
Real

I am loving everything about this book so far but you know better than to leave us hanging at the end. I really can't wait til the next book comes out. Mona isn't true to anyone but herself. She is a very conniving person and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Baby is too soft and needs to stop putting everyone else ahead of herself. Memphis is a Boss with a heart. I wonder how all of this is going to go because I sense some serious drama coming
Profile Image for Chrishawn Dixon.
59 reviews1 follower
April 23, 2018
Wow

I was in the middle of reading a book when this came out but I put it down cause of course it's Porscha. I knew I was in for a ride. And a ride it was. It pulled me in so deep. It wasn't just a book it was a story that felt so real. Baby, who wouldn't love Baby the epitome of a good girl. Memphis was everything I imagined. I even liked Laz and Bambi. I can not wait til May 7 my calendar is already marked. Great work as always.
751 reviews1 follower
April 26, 2018
Excellent

This book was an emotional read jerker for me! I couldn't stand Mona but she was a broken spirit looking for love that she never had in her childhood! I shouldn't feel bad for Mona but I kind of so because she thought she was chasing money when she was really chasing love. Baby was very naive but strong in that she naturally sees the best in everyone! I am rooting for her happiness!
58 reviews1 follower
April 27, 2018
I absolutely loved this book

This book was awesome and I can’t wait for the release of the finale. I love Memphis' character. I hate the huge mistake he made in marrying Mona. You can’t deny destiny and true love. Baby's naïveté is annoying. How did she not recognize the bs in Mona? How is she still falling for Semaj!s nonsense?

This book was so interesting that I couldn’t put it down.

I highly recommend reading this book.
8 reviews
April 29, 2018
Questionable

I'm not the type to lie or sugar coat my feelings about a book just because it was written by one of my Favs....that said this book was very disappointing. I am not happy with it. It was like reading something I already read. Everything just seemed so predictable. I will get the next part just because I don't like dropping a book, but I pray the second part is MUCH BETTER.
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535 reviews9 followers
May 1, 2018
Can't wait for part 2!!

This book was really good. Mona was so selfish and self centered, and it's gonna come back to bite her. Baby was so sweet and caring to the point that she was naive. She only saw the good in people. Memphis was caught in a bad situation that he didn't deserve. This book will have you side eyeing everyone at some point. I can't wait to see what happens next.
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