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Love And The Game 2
Things are finally coming together for Perri as she continues on her journey to womanhood. While she ultimately decides to let Derrick sweep her off her feet, Plus’ feelings for her never seem to waver. However, when Derrick gets drafted into the NBA and has to relocate hundreds of miles away, Perri is faced with the decision to either stay in Maryland or leave with her fiancé for good. Now that Plus has completely stepped up as a father, the mere mention of Perri taking Camille away leaves him emotionally shattered. But after everything he’s put Perri through is this now his karma? In addition to this love triangle, Tez and Myesha’s relationship goes through its own struggle of sorts. Both of their pasts come back to haunt them, leaving a huge question mark over the survival of their union. While Jorell and Nika make such a cute couple; him with his ‘bama’ ways and her with her quick-witted nature, will the secrets he has buried tear them apart? Find out how what happens when people really do love hard but aren’t fair when playing the game.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2018
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Johnni Sherri
22 books238 followersBorn in Baltimore, Maryland, where she grew up on the outskirts of the city, Johnni Sherri has always been a true lover of the arts. As a natural born introvert, reading, writing and drawing had quickly become her favorite pass times. After graduating from East Carolina University with her bachelor’s degree, she remained in North Carolina where she currently resides with her husband and three beautiful children. And although today, she works in corporate America, she still continues to make time for one of her greatest passions, writing.
After secretly writing many short stories over the years, in 2016 Johnni Sherri began penning her first novel just for amusement. On a whim, she entered a short story contest in 2017 and won her first publishing contract. With this opportunity she was able to release her very first five star series titled, Protect My Sister’s Heart, which is set to be re-released in 2018. With her writing, she strives to detail the complex realities of young urban love in a way her readers can relate to. Her goal is always to paint a picture with every page, leaving booklovers yearning for more. However, fully understanding that Urban Fiction and African American Romance is not for everyone, she feels that if she can touch just one heart or mind with her work, than the late night typing is well worth it.
After secretly writing many short stories over the years, in 2016 Johnni Sherri began penning her first novel just for amusement. On a whim, she entered a short story contest in 2017 and won her first publishing contract. With this opportunity she was able to release her very first five star series titled, Protect My Sister’s Heart, which is set to be re-released in 2018. With her writing, she strives to detail the complex realities of young urban love in a way her readers can relate to. Her goal is always to paint a picture with every page, leaving booklovers yearning for more. However, fully understanding that Urban Fiction and African American Romance is not for everyone, she feels that if she can touch just one heart or mind with her work, than the late night typing is well worth it.
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April 24, 2018
OMGOODNESS! !!!
Part 2 was definitely an eye opener for Everyone! Plus, Perri, Derrick a hot mess triangle that Perri really needs to choose. Tez and My was a surprise and Nika and Jorell story should be next. Plus evidently has some upcoming explaining to do, along with Perri maybe in a situation herself. Now I GOT TO WAIT 4 BOOK 3!!!! 💜💜💜💜
Part 2 was definitely an eye opener for Everyone! Plus, Perri, Derrick a hot mess triangle that Perri really needs to choose. Tez and My was a surprise and Nika and Jorell story should be next. Plus evidently has some upcoming explaining to do, along with Perri maybe in a situation herself. Now I GOT TO WAIT 4 BOOK 3!!!! 💜💜💜💜
April 25, 2018
Review
Now I have to wait for part 3 to see what happens next. Maybe by then Perri and Plus would've figured out what the future holds for them. They were made for each other, and no outsiders can take that away.
Tez almost missed out on a good thing by being childish and inconsiderate. He eventually got it together.
Now I have to wait for part 3 to see what happens next. Maybe by then Perri and Plus would've figured out what the future holds for them. They were made for each other, and no outsiders can take that away.
Tez almost missed out on a good thing by being childish and inconsiderate. He eventually got it together.
April 24, 2018
Team plus
I was indifferent about Plus before I started but that went away quickly. Perri at one point just started to annoy me. I probably was just riding for plus a little too hard. But the bitch in derrick started showing quick and his movements were just too shady for me, but I still understood his reasons too. But if he knew perri was stringing him asking he should have manned up and left her instead of making any already bad situation worse. I see the pain my readers feel when I leave them hanging because now I'm mad that I have to wait to see how this plays out lol. Great job though!
I was indifferent about Plus before I started but that went away quickly. Perri at one point just started to annoy me. I probably was just riding for plus a little too hard. But the bitch in derrick started showing quick and his movements were just too shady for me, but I still understood his reasons too. But if he knew perri was stringing him asking he should have manned up and left her instead of making any already bad situation worse. I see the pain my readers feel when I leave them hanging because now I'm mad that I have to wait to see how this plays out lol. Great job though!
April 25, 2018
OMG...
After waiting for this book I am very pleased with the results. I downloaded when I got home and was unable to put it down! I have been team Perri and Plus from the beginning and can say that that has not changed. I loved the way this book made you familiar with all the other characters and what they had going on. It was definitely enough to hold my interest. The cliffhanger at the end was truly something else and im waiting to see how everything plays out. I hope Plus and Perri can finally come to their senses and get rid of all the extra people.
After waiting for this book I am very pleased with the results. I downloaded when I got home and was unable to put it down! I have been team Perri and Plus from the beginning and can say that that has not changed. I loved the way this book made you familiar with all the other characters and what they had going on. It was definitely enough to hold my interest. The cliffhanger at the end was truly something else and im waiting to see how everything plays out. I hope Plus and Perri can finally come to their senses and get rid of all the extra people.
April 25, 2018
Man, These Endings!!
Johnni Sherri is killing me with these endings. I don’t know how long I am going to be able to hold out for book three. Perri and Plus are really getting on my nerves and thy both need to grow the heck up!
Johnni Sherri is killing me with these endings. I don’t know how long I am going to be able to hold out for book three. Perri and Plus are really getting on my nerves and thy both need to grow the heck up!
April 6, 2019
Sure she ruined him… I knew she was going to ruin Derrick and drag him along until he woke up. I hate that he's falling into Mia's trap but he's got to learn for himself. I was hoping Perri didn't drag out this long on who she wanted but I guess she had to really make Derrick out to be a fool. I doubt she's going to be anything but having another for Plus, The way Derrick seemed to never be around is going to play a big part in who's the daddy I think.
April 24, 2018
First of alll!!
I’m stressed out and I need part 3 now!! Lol this book was worth the wait and soooooo good!! Another banger
I’m stressed out and I need part 3 now!! Lol this book was worth the wait and soooooo good!! Another banger
April 25, 2018
Wow
Yes I enjoyed part 2 I can’t wait to read part 3 I need to know what happened it was getting good.
Yes I enjoyed part 2 I can’t wait to read part 3 I need to know what happened it was getting good.
December 25, 2025
DNF at 48%
This series did not need three books. Everything here could have been told in one. Dragging it out just to end with the couples together while stringing other people along was unrealistic and exhausting.
Perri is not in love with two men. She is clearly and painfully in love with Plus, her best friend and baby father who chose everybody but her. Derrick is thrown into the story as Plus’s teammate and becomes Perri’s boyfriend, but his role feels purely filler. She never fully gives herself to him, because he’s a placeholder.
Plus is especially irritating. He did not want Perri until his ex tried him. He admitted he never loved Tasha, yet he was willing to stay with her and a baby he wasn’t even sure was his, while letting his best friend…and mother of the child he KNOWS is his, struggle alone. There was literally nothing stopping Plus and Perri from being together from the start. No real obstacles, no secrets, no stakes. They were just dating other people for no reason. That’s weak plotting.
Derrick was spineless. No man would stay committed to a woman who doesn’t answer his calls, doesn’t wear her engagement ring, and is constantly with her baby father who he knows she still wants. The moment Plus kissed Perri in the mouth in front of Derrick and Derrick just stood there, I checked out of the story. That was beyond unbelievable. Derrick existed solely to stretch the story, not because he mattered.
Perri’s own inner thoughts tell the reader exactly who she’s going to end up with, so the suspense is fake. Plus openly disrespects Derrick, boldly telling him he’s getting Perri back, and Derrick just takes it. The entire dynamic felt pointless and repetitive.
I wanted to push through for Tez and Myeisha, but I didn’t care enough to keep reading this mess. It was dragged out, and a complete waste of time.
This series did not need three books. Everything here could have been told in one. Dragging it out just to end with the couples together while stringing other people along was unrealistic and exhausting.
Perri is not in love with two men. She is clearly and painfully in love with Plus, her best friend and baby father who chose everybody but her. Derrick is thrown into the story as Plus’s teammate and becomes Perri’s boyfriend, but his role feels purely filler. She never fully gives herself to him, because he’s a placeholder.
Plus is especially irritating. He did not want Perri until his ex tried him. He admitted he never loved Tasha, yet he was willing to stay with her and a baby he wasn’t even sure was his, while letting his best friend…and mother of the child he KNOWS is his, struggle alone. There was literally nothing stopping Plus and Perri from being together from the start. No real obstacles, no secrets, no stakes. They were just dating other people for no reason. That’s weak plotting.
Derrick was spineless. No man would stay committed to a woman who doesn’t answer his calls, doesn’t wear her engagement ring, and is constantly with her baby father who he knows she still wants. The moment Plus kissed Perri in the mouth in front of Derrick and Derrick just stood there, I checked out of the story. That was beyond unbelievable. Derrick existed solely to stretch the story, not because he mattered.
Perri’s own inner thoughts tell the reader exactly who she’s going to end up with, so the suspense is fake. Plus openly disrespects Derrick, boldly telling him he’s getting Perri back, and Derrick just takes it. The entire dynamic felt pointless and repetitive.
I wanted to push through for Tez and Myeisha, but I didn’t care enough to keep reading this mess. It was dragged out, and a complete waste of time.
November 10, 2018
Book 2 in this series picks up where it left off. Perri has a serious choice to make as Derrick aims to lock her down. Will Plus back off and let her go?
I really enjoyed book one as it gave readers the background story of Plus and Perri and took us through their growing pains and aided in great character development. I love that even though they are young, we get to see them mature through their mistakes (even though they make a lot of them) in book 2. There was certainly a lot of drama to keep me entertained!
However, I didn't like the fact that some characters such as family and friends of Plus and Perri got chapters when they weren't a focal point in the first book. I didn't mind hearing about their lives and how it fused with Perri and Plus', but it was more of mini spin offs within a series when I was only given a backstory of the main characters. I I also didn't like the long recap of the first book at the beginning which was word for word. If the book continues the exact same minute it left off, I felt it wasn't needed and took up word count.
Overall, still a solid read!
I really enjoyed book one as it gave readers the background story of Plus and Perri and took us through their growing pains and aided in great character development. I love that even though they are young, we get to see them mature through their mistakes (even though they make a lot of them) in book 2. There was certainly a lot of drama to keep me entertained!
However, I didn't like the fact that some characters such as family and friends of Plus and Perri got chapters when they weren't a focal point in the first book. I didn't mind hearing about their lives and how it fused with Perri and Plus', but it was more of mini spin offs within a series when I was only given a backstory of the main characters. I I also didn't like the long recap of the first book at the beginning which was word for word. If the book continues the exact same minute it left off, I felt it wasn't needed and took up word count.
Overall, still a solid read!
June 3, 2018
Oh My!!!!
I can't even believe that TK showed back up around Plus after sleeping with Tasha behind his back aaaaand getting her pregnant trying to put a baby off on Plus. I knew Derrick was cheating with Mia because he was to cool with her always being around. I'm kind of glad that Perri whooped Mia's behind too when she walked into Derrick and Perri's home with her own key. I'm glad that Tez and Myesha worked everything out and I hope Jorell and Nika work things out as well. Plus overheard that Perri is pregnant again but I think it's his baby from them sexing during Christmas.
I can't even believe that TK showed back up around Plus after sleeping with Tasha behind his back aaaaand getting her pregnant trying to put a baby off on Plus. I knew Derrick was cheating with Mia because he was to cool with her always being around. I'm kind of glad that Perri whooped Mia's behind too when she walked into Derrick and Perri's home with her own key. I'm glad that Tez and Myesha worked everything out and I hope Jorell and Nika work things out as well. Plus overheard that Perri is pregnant again but I think it's his baby from them sexing during Christmas.
October 30, 2020
Omg!!!!
I freakin love Childish Perri and Plus. I want them to get their shid 2Gether because I love them! Johnny left no shorts and the triangle between Perri, Plus and Derrick but we will learn someone is not soo squeaky clean? Nika found out Jorrell is got a few secrets and she is not letting him off the hook that easily. Myeisha and Tez learns she is pregnant and she will have to make some grown-up decisions. I love the way Dad just observes his kids and have those conversations checking them when needed. I think Dad and Mom need to start making some moves... I’m on to part 3! Love ❤️ ❤️ it!
I freakin love Childish Perri and Plus. I want them to get their shid 2Gether because I love them! Johnny left no shorts and the triangle between Perri, Plus and Derrick but we will learn someone is not soo squeaky clean? Nika found out Jorrell is got a few secrets and she is not letting him off the hook that easily. Myeisha and Tez learns she is pregnant and she will have to make some grown-up decisions. I love the way Dad just observes his kids and have those conversations checking them when needed. I think Dad and Mom need to start making some moves... I’m on to part 3! Love ❤️ ❤️ it!
April 25, 2018
First of alll....
Forget Perri...she was trash, I wasn't feeling how they did Derrick...aside from that Plus really grew up on me, he was honest and upfront about his feeling and what he wanted, Perri however was dumb...I loved seeing the other couples, Tez is Bae and Jorell is fine...I love Nika she reminds me of me...Johni you really outdid yourself with this on cause certain parts had me on pins and needles...Tez broke my heart, Jorell lord smh...awesome job..can't wait for part 3...that better be Derrick's baby!!!
Forget Perri...she was trash, I wasn't feeling how they did Derrick...aside from that Plus really grew up on me, he was honest and upfront about his feeling and what he wanted, Perri however was dumb...I loved seeing the other couples, Tez is Bae and Jorell is fine...I love Nika she reminds me of me...Johni you really outdid yourself with this on cause certain parts had me on pins and needles...Tez broke my heart, Jorell lord smh...awesome job..can't wait for part 3...that better be Derrick's baby!!!
May 10, 2018
💜 Hurts
Perri can't catch a brake to save her love first it's Plus cheating with Tonya now that she moved on to Derrick and he turns around and messed with Mia's a**. Even though Derrick hurt her it wasn't as bad as when Plus hurt her. Plus and Perri need to go ahead and get married. Now Nikka is so right for making Jorell work for her again cause he should of been faithful and honest with her in the first place. I can't wait to see what happens in book 3.
Perri can't catch a brake to save her love first it's Plus cheating with Tonya now that she moved on to Derrick and he turns around and messed with Mia's a**. Even though Derrick hurt her it wasn't as bad as when Plus hurt her. Plus and Perri need to go ahead and get married. Now Nikka is so right for making Jorell work for her again cause he should of been faithful and honest with her in the first place. I can't wait to see what happens in book 3.
October 7, 2018
Oh My 😲😲😲
Johnni Sherri gave her readers a lot to think about in book two of the ‘Love and the Game’ series by writing in six different character views. I’m still pulling for Perri and Plus to figure it out before it’s too late. I’m fiending to read the conclusion of this series. I never dreamed of reading about my home town in romance novel so I’m still grinning when I remember reading Jorrell’s home town was Prichard, AL 😂 😂😂
T
Johnni Sherri gave her readers a lot to think about in book two of the ‘Love and the Game’ series by writing in six different character views. I’m still pulling for Perri and Plus to figure it out before it’s too late. I’m fiending to read the conclusion of this series. I never dreamed of reading about my home town in romance novel so I’m still grinning when I remember reading Jorrell’s home town was Prichard, AL 😂 😂😂
T
October 2, 2019
Perri and Plus
I am so loving this series. I wish Plus and Perri get it together. They love each other matter of fact they're in love with each other so I be glad when they stop playing. I knew Derrick was still messing with Mia and to give the hoe a key just trifling. I'm willing to bet that's Plus's baby, at least I hope so. What could TO possibly want, he already betrayed his friend might as well live happily ever after with the slut. 💓💓
I am so loving this series. I wish Plus and Perri get it together. They love each other matter of fact they're in love with each other so I be glad when they stop playing. I knew Derrick was still messing with Mia and to give the hoe a key just trifling. I'm willing to bet that's Plus's baby, at least I hope so. What could TO possibly want, he already betrayed his friend might as well live happily ever after with the slut. 💓💓
January 11, 2025
Part 2 of this series picked up right where book 1 left off. so much drama and u certainly between pretty much every character. I'm not even sure I like any of them because none of them are really grasping the concept of loyalty. We'll see where book 3 takes us. I wasn't crazy about the narration at all. The vibe just didn't match with the storyline/characters but it didn't make me not want to finish.
April 27, 2018
The games we play
Oh the games we play. This was a very good read. Perri really needs to get herself together and figure out who and what she wants. Hopefully she will end up with Plus. Hmmm, we shall see in part 3. Tez, on the otherhand, almost missed out on a good thing with his childish ways. I'm glad that he got it together. Part 3 please.
Oh the games we play. This was a very good read. Perri really needs to get herself together and figure out who and what she wants. Hopefully she will end up with Plus. Hmmm, we shall see in part 3. Tez, on the otherhand, almost missed out on a good thing with his childish ways. I'm glad that he got it together. Part 3 please.
May 2, 2018
OMG!!
First I have to say this book really had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! Derrick should've been stop messing with perri! I was just so annoyed with her and plus! I'm so angry at Derrick but a part of me don't blame him! I can't wait for part 2!! This is definitely a must read! Johnni Sherri did it again.💗💗💗💗
First I have to say this book really had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! Derrick should've been stop messing with perri! I was just so annoyed with her and plus! I'm so angry at Derrick but a part of me don't blame him! I can't wait for part 2!! This is definitely a must read! Johnni Sherri did it again.💗💗💗💗
May 5, 2018
I love this series.....Johnni you play way too much making me wait until part 3! I love this book because I can relate so much to Perri, and now there is another baby! This book was very well written, i read a lot of novels, but this series makes me wish it was turned into a television series. I'm very proud of you Johnni, keep writing these bomb novels love!
November 21, 2018
Okay!!!!! Things are getting HOT.
Glad the Derrick and Perri era is OVER. Didn't like him to begin with and I knew something was up with that ex, especially the way his momma was carrying on about her. Yeah we know by now Perri and Plus' relationship is complicated, and they both been playing games but I cannot wait to see if it all works out. For everyone!!!!
Glad the Derrick and Perri era is OVER. Didn't like him to begin with and I knew something was up with that ex, especially the way his momma was carrying on about her. Yeah we know by now Perri and Plus' relationship is complicated, and they both been playing games but I cannot wait to see if it all works out. For everyone!!!!
May 31, 2019
Roller coaster.z
I’m so over this back and with Plus and Perri. As much as I want to feel bad for Perri that Derrick cheated on her; I think it’s karma. I don’t understand why Perri continued to drag Plus and Derrick along.. now that shocker at the end further complicates the story.. whew Chile, on to part 3.
I’m so over this back and with Plus and Perri. As much as I want to feel bad for Perri that Derrick cheated on her; I think it’s karma. I don’t understand why Perri continued to drag Plus and Derrick along.. now that shocker at the end further complicates the story.. whew Chile, on to part 3.
July 2, 2019
Wow is all I can say!
The saga continues! Plus and Perri are flirting with danger. Derrick wow! This series is so good! I am all in! I was so happy Rex came to his senses and Myesha showed him don't play with me sir! Can't wait to see how Johnni wraps this all up! Some grammatical errors but never the less a great read!
The saga continues! Plus and Perri are flirting with danger. Derrick wow! This series is so good! I am all in! I was so happy Rex came to his senses and Myesha showed him don't play with me sir! Can't wait to see how Johnni wraps this all up! Some grammatical errors but never the less a great read!
September 19, 2019
The drama
I loved being able to hear from the other characters and learning more about their relationships. Butttt Perri and Plus infuriated me with their constant games. They always throw this best friend term around but can't even talk to one another. I hope they get it together in book 3. And I never really cared for Derrick...
I loved being able to hear from the other characters and learning more about their relationships. Butttt Perri and Plus infuriated me with their constant games. They always throw this best friend term around but can't even talk to one another. I hope they get it together in book 3. And I never really cared for Derrick...
August 6, 2020
Yyyyyeeeeessssss Perri finally broke it off with Derrick. I'm happy she did because I don't know who Perri and Plus thought that they were fooling, both of them were in love with each order. They both, just needed to sit down and talk it out. There's no doubt in my mind that she's pregnant with Plus's baby. I hope that it's a boy this time. Now who's the chick with the blue eyes?
December 10, 2020
Great Read
This thing with Perri and Plus is crazy! They've played this game for entirely too long. She knew she didn't want to marry Derrick when she accepted his ring. Can't wait to read part three to see if she's gotten pregnant by Plus again and who mysteriously showed up at the party.
This thing with Perri and Plus is crazy! They've played this game for entirely too long. She knew she didn't want to marry Derrick when she accepted his ring. Can't wait to read part three to see if she's gotten pregnant by Plus again and who mysteriously showed up at the party.
April 12, 2021
Playing game
Okay now although I love Perri, the back and forth with these two men drove me insane. Like sis make up your mind before you lose them both. I also got to see more of her brother Tez as far as relationships go. He has games about himself too but in the end I think he made the right choice. Now for book 3 to see if Perri does!
Okay now although I love Perri, the back and forth with these two men drove me insane. Like sis make up your mind before you lose them both. I also got to see more of her brother Tez as far as relationships go. He has games about himself too but in the end I think he made the right choice. Now for book 3 to see if Perri does!
June 18, 2025
This one didn’t grip me the same way the first book did. It had a ton of drama and a deeper dive into these great characters, though, so I still really enjoyed it. It just didn’t feel as authentic as the first one, I guess, or maybe the stakes didn’t feel as high with characters a little more settled in to their roles and relationships. Regardless, I look forward to the final book.
April 25, 2018
Games
I am loving this series so far. It has that love and basketball story with a bit more drama. Waiting for part 3 to come out to see how this ends. So far it's good so I would recommend it.
I am loving this series so far. It has that love and basketball story with a bit more drama. Waiting for part 3 to come out to see how this ends. So far it's good so I would recommend it.
April 27, 2018
Man Johni where is part 3.
This book was good from start to finish. When I tell you I love Perri and Plus. DERRICK a slick nigga but I am in love with these characters can't wait for the next one
This book was good from start to finish. When I tell you I love Perri and Plus. DERRICK a slick nigga but I am in love with these characters can't wait for the next one
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