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When A Heartless Thug Holds Me Close : A True Love Story #4
When A Heartless Thug Holds Me Close 4
Zeus Townsend has always held it together for his brothers. Being the oldest of four, Zeus was not only their older brother, but a father figure after the jailhouse murder of their father nearly fifteen years ago. However, with the Assan Brothers gone for good, Zeus is able to start building the life he sacrificed for the sake of holding his family down. Three years later, he has done exactly that: his position as connect has brought him wealth, he has the woman of his dreams by his side, and for the first time since he was younger, he's happy. Unfortunately for the eldest Townsend Brother, happiness can only be short lived. In a twist of events, Zeus’ blissful existence is ruined by a secret that was supposed to be taken to the grave. Forced to move on without the love of his life, Zeus is convinced that he’ll never love again until he meets the mysterious Quincy Burton. She's the best thing he never knew he needed, yet their connection goes deeper than between the sheets. She's an Assan Sister and while her intentions are pure, her bloodline isn’t.
While Zeus focuses on starting over, his brother, Hasani, and sister-in-law, Gia, are newlyweds maneuvering marital problems made for veteran unions. When it comes to remaining faithful to his fiancée, Hasani Townsend has come a long way from the remorseless adulterer he once was. Too bad for him, his history is known to someone who threatens to not only take down his family, but ruin his marriage before it even begins. One drunken night at his bachelor party is the first nail in the coffin of their dying marriage. Two fatal gunshots change the trajectory of their entire relationship, placing a deep crack in an already shaky foundation. Three years of relationship building is destroyed at a discovery made by Hasani, causing him to wonder if he wasn’t the only one sneaking and creeping. However, for all of their marital lows, Hasani and Gia remain connected through their ability to push aside their issues and be the rock each other needs when life gets tough. But with all of their secrets and lies coming out, Hasani has to decide whether he's going to tough it out and remain with the woman he loves, or if it’s best to walk away.
Born into the Luchesi Crime Family, Gianna Luchesi was raised with access to guns, money, and power. Instead of relying on her family name to create her legacy, Gia goes to medical school and uses her position as a front for her real job, which is running a lucrative arms business from New York City. While her position as an arms dealer brings her joy, Gia is constantly at odds with Hasani when it comes to her future. Hasani is supportive in every way possible, but aside from his past transgressions, he wants her to play it safe when the life she has chosen for herself is anything but. However, when an enemy targeting the Townsend Brothers places a bullseye on her back, Gia has no choice but to insert herself and everyone bearing her notorious last name into a war for the ages. Gia remains strong on the business side despite her personal life suffering. Her marriage to Hasani has taken several blows over a short amount of time due to enemies who wish to see her suffer, but when Gia discovers that the fatal blow was delivered by someone who was supposed to have her back, Gia has to save her marriage before Hasani throws in the towel.
When a Heartless Thug Holds Me Close 4, a true love story, is filled with earth shattering secrets, volatile lies, and a reminder that like ghosts, real grudges never die.
Born into the Luchesi Crime Family, Gianna Luchesi was raised with access to guns, money, and power. Instead of relying on her family name to create her legacy, Gia goes to medical school and uses her position as a front for her real job, which is running a lucrative arms business from New York City. While her position as an arms dealer brings her joy, Gia is constantly at odds with Hasani when it comes to her future. Hasani is supportive in every way possible, but aside from his past transgressions, he wants her to play it safe when the life she has chosen for herself is anything but. However, when an enemy targeting the Townsend Brothers places a bullseye on her back, Gia has no choice but to insert herself and everyone bearing her notorious last name into a war for the ages. Gia remains strong on the business side despite her personal life suffering. Her marriage to Hasani has taken several blows over a short amount of time due to enemies who wish to see her suffer, but when Gia discovers that the fatal blow was delivered by someone who was supposed to have her back, Gia has to save her marriage before Hasani throws in the towel.
When a Heartless Thug Holds Me Close 4, a true love story, is filled with earth shattering secrets, volatile lies, and a reminder that like ghosts, real grudges never die.
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2018
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July 1, 2018
Nothing heartless about the Townsend brothers
The way Yara, cash, Gia, Giada, and Quincey had them Townsends was amazing and beautiful i would hate for this to be the last book. I loved how each brother had his own defined character that set him apart from his brother, i never got confused on who’s pov i was reading. Quade, Zeus, Savion, Hassani, and Grayson will go down in book bae history for me lol
The way Yara, cash, Gia, Giada, and Quincey had them Townsends was amazing and beautiful i would hate for this to be the last book. I loved how each brother had his own defined character that set him apart from his brother, i never got confused on who’s pov i was reading. Quade, Zeus, Savion, Hassani, and Grayson will go down in book bae history for me lol
July 7, 2018
This was a really good series... From book one all the way to this book there was so much action going on... So many twist and turns, secrets and lies, backstabbing and the unknown of who to trust... Just when it seemed like the Townsend brother finally had everything under control with the Assan Brothers... Little did they know that they needed to look a little deeper into Boyd's family tree of children...
All because of a simple overlook... The Townsend brothers and family had a whole host of problems... And lost many that were closest to them... They underestimated their opponents... They were getting hit from so many angles that they did not see any of it coming... Especially after Zeus lost Lauren... He could no longer lead the family in the right direction because he was so lost himself... He spiraled out of control to the point that he was making rash decisions without thinking them through... Lucky for him he had his brothers... And a special someone that walked into his life at a time that they were both broken and needed to heal but had no one else...
Quincy was just trying to find love after losing mother... She looked for any family she could find... That was when she turned to all that she had left... Her siblings... But all she had left out of all her siblings was a brother and 3 sisters... But it was not a close relationship... There was an agenda to all of this and Quincy fell right into the trap... She was not as ruthless as her other siblings... She was a loving caring person... Yet she ended up caught up in her sister Ivy's web lies... Just like the rest of the siblings...
But one night with Quincy feeling bad and lonely... And Zeus feeling lost... Brings both worlds together and a one night stand turns into way more... Then all the turn of events began to happen and lies and plans began to be revealed... But in the end... True love always prevails...
I loved all the relationships that everyone had... From Quade and Yara, Savion and Cash, Hasani and Gia... Even Zeus and Lauren... Then Zeus and Quincy...The relationship with these brothers was amazing... Yes they had their moments of disagreements and not talking to each other... But when it was all said and done... They always had each others back no matter what...
This was a great way to end this series... Cant wait to see what is up on deck next for this author...
All because of a simple overlook... The Townsend brothers and family had a whole host of problems... And lost many that were closest to them... They underestimated their opponents... They were getting hit from so many angles that they did not see any of it coming... Especially after Zeus lost Lauren... He could no longer lead the family in the right direction because he was so lost himself... He spiraled out of control to the point that he was making rash decisions without thinking them through... Lucky for him he had his brothers... And a special someone that walked into his life at a time that they were both broken and needed to heal but had no one else...
Quincy was just trying to find love after losing mother... She looked for any family she could find... That was when she turned to all that she had left... Her siblings... But all she had left out of all her siblings was a brother and 3 sisters... But it was not a close relationship... There was an agenda to all of this and Quincy fell right into the trap... She was not as ruthless as her other siblings... She was a loving caring person... Yet she ended up caught up in her sister Ivy's web lies... Just like the rest of the siblings...
But one night with Quincy feeling bad and lonely... And Zeus feeling lost... Brings both worlds together and a one night stand turns into way more... Then all the turn of events began to happen and lies and plans began to be revealed... But in the end... True love always prevails...
I loved all the relationships that everyone had... From Quade and Yara, Savion and Cash, Hasani and Gia... Even Zeus and Lauren... Then Zeus and Quincy...The relationship with these brothers was amazing... Yes they had their moments of disagreements and not talking to each other... But when it was all said and done... They always had each others back no matter what...
This was a great way to end this series... Cant wait to see what is up on deck next for this author...
July 1, 2018
What a Great Surprise
I was expecting this book so to see it pop up was a great surprise. The beginning was heartbreaking because I love Quade & Yara so much. And than the heartbreak with Zeus & Lauren I was like why would Tya write this just to kill me. But I kept reading. I am so glad Zeus found real happiness & love. And it feels like everyone grew up and became their best selves. The story kept me on my toes the whole time. And to have another Townsend brother in the mix on made the group of brothers stronger and their bond unbreakable. I still wanted more of Quade and Yara. But that's just me cause I love them so much. Great book!!! I can't wait for their next adventure. (Oh if Quade had died chile!!! 😤) Keep up the great work.
I was expecting this book so to see it pop up was a great surprise. The beginning was heartbreaking because I love Quade & Yara so much. And than the heartbreak with Zeus & Lauren I was like why would Tya write this just to kill me. But I kept reading. I am so glad Zeus found real happiness & love. And it feels like everyone grew up and became their best selves. The story kept me on my toes the whole time. And to have another Townsend brother in the mix on made the group of brothers stronger and their bond unbreakable. I still wanted more of Quade and Yara. But that's just me cause I love them so much. Great book!!! I can't wait for their next adventure. (Oh if Quade had died chile!!! 😤) Keep up the great work.
June 26, 2018
This book had me emotional
I can't count the times I found myself with tears in my eyes. Just when it seems everything was going so good for everyone Bammmm!!!!. Everyone had a battle to face either in their marriage or the outside world. I will say even with their backs against the wall the TOWNSENDS never folded. I really felt bad for Quincy. I wanted to fight Cash on a couple of occasions. Yara the glue that kept everyone together.
I can't count the times I found myself with tears in my eyes. Just when it seems everything was going so good for everyone Bammmm!!!!. Everyone had a battle to face either in their marriage or the outside world. I will say even with their backs against the wall the TOWNSENDS never folded. I really felt bad for Quincy. I wanted to fight Cash on a couple of occasions. Yara the glue that kept everyone together.
June 27, 2018
Yes! 🔥🔥🔥
When I thought it was over...I see this book...dropped everything to read it and without regrets! This book was off the chain! Loved it! I laughed, I cried, I was angry...now in contented and complete. Gonna miss the Townsend brothers.... every last one of them. Happy that Zeus finally got his happy ending like his brothers...he been thru a lot. Fantastic job! Firebomb read!
When I thought it was over...I see this book...dropped everything to read it and without regrets! This book was off the chain! Loved it! I laughed, I cried, I was angry...now in contented and complete. Gonna miss the Townsend brothers.... every last one of them. Happy that Zeus finally got his happy ending like his brothers...he been thru a lot. Fantastic job! Firebomb read!
December 8, 2018
Loved it!!!
This is the second series I have read from you and I must say I AM IN LOVE!!!!! I have been on a reading drought lately and you have definitely quenched my thirst! It was just enough action, love, and sex OMG! I have 2 authors who in my opinion can’t do any wrong and you have most definitely became my #3!!! Can’t wait to check out your other books.
This is the second series I have read from you and I must say I AM IN LOVE!!!!! I have been on a reading drought lately and you have definitely quenched my thirst! It was just enough action, love, and sex OMG! I have 2 authors who in my opinion can’t do any wrong and you have most definitely became my #3!!! Can’t wait to check out your other books.
June 29, 2018
Loved this series from beginning to end and the bond the brothers was great but the love they had with their wife’s was priceless and Quade and Yara are my favorite sooo please make this the last I would truly hate see anything less for these characters. And thanks for a job well done
July 8, 2018
AWESOME
I freaking loved everything about this series... Every twist, every turn... Every couple... simply amazing work... I am now going in to read every book you have written... I'm ready
I freaking loved everything about this series... Every twist, every turn... Every couple... simply amazing work... I am now going in to read every book you have written... I'm ready
July 14, 2018
Captivating
I loved this entire series. The story line kept you wanting to get to know and love the characters. I cried when Lauren died but was happy when Zeus found love again.
Continue with the great writing style. Keeps me intrrrdtrf.
I loved this entire series. The story line kept you wanting to get to know and love the characters. I cried when Lauren died but was happy when Zeus found love again.
Continue with the great writing style. Keeps me intrrrdtrf.
November 6, 2018
Fiyah!!!
Oh my gosh! This is one of the best books I've read in a minute. Girl you truly did your thang and it was phenomenal. These books were captivating from the first page. I could hardly wait to read each book. Keep using your gift, Queen.
Oh my gosh! This is one of the best books I've read in a minute. Girl you truly did your thang and it was phenomenal. These books were captivating from the first page. I could hardly wait to read each book. Keep using your gift, Queen.
January 4, 2019
Great read
I enjoyed the whole series. It's easy to feel like these characters were people you knew. I laughed, cried, celebrated and loved with them. My husband aside from the ganster part of it is like Quade when it comes to his wife.
I enjoyed the whole series. It's easy to feel like these characters were people you knew. I laughed, cried, celebrated and loved with them. My husband aside from the ganster part of it is like Quade when it comes to his wife.
February 25, 2019
This has been one of the best series i have read
I gave this book a five star because after each book the ending had me wanting more i read the entire series in 2 days i would recommend this book to anyone who likes urban fiction
I gave this book a five star because after each book the ending had me wanting more i read the entire series in 2 days i would recommend this book to anyone who likes urban fiction
March 18, 2022
🔥🔥🔥🔥
U didn’t come to play with us with this series my hats off to you I love how u saved Zeus for last because he deserved love just like his brothers thanks again for giving us another banger keep them coming
U didn’t come to play with us with this series my hats off to you I love how u saved Zeus for last because he deserved love just like his brothers thanks again for giving us another banger keep them coming
March 16, 2023
Winner winner
From start to finish, this book is a hit. Never a dull moment. Action,love,betrayal and comedy. All good points in a good book. For me it is one of my favorites. Ready to start on something new. Thank you.
From start to finish, this book is a hit. Never a dull moment. Action,love,betrayal and comedy. All good points in a good book. For me it is one of my favorites. Ready to start on something new. Thank you.
July 3, 2018
Great Read
Can't wait for the next book! Happy that Z found someone to make him happy. What's next to come.
Team
Can't wait for the next book! Happy that Z found someone to make him happy. What's next to come.
Team
July 19, 2018
Loved this finale
Great series. Loved it from beginning to end. I love them Townsend Brothers. I was extremely pleased with the ending.
Great series. Loved it from beginning to end. I love them Townsend Brothers. I was extremely pleased with the ending.
July 22, 2018
Page Turner
The series was a page Turner, it left me in awee and wanting more Tya Marie delivered with this series. I loved it.
The series was a page Turner, it left me in awee and wanting more Tya Marie delivered with this series. I loved it.
October 28, 2018
Ya better read it !
I love stories like this where family love and loyalty are always winning. I recommend these books because the stories where great from start to finish.
I love stories like this where family love and loyalty are always winning. I recommend these books because the stories where great from start to finish.
October 29, 2018
busy
this series had so many twist and turns glad everyone survived and git their happy endings would like to see the ladies continue to boss up and take over
this series had so many twist and turns glad everyone survived and git their happy endings would like to see the ladies continue to boss up and take over
December 12, 2018
❤️
I loved this book. So happy Zeus got his happily ever after. Life had knocked him down so much yet her remained the rock of his family. Great job to the author!!
I loved this book. So happy Zeus got his happily ever after. Life had knocked him down so much yet her remained the rock of his family. Great job to the author!!
February 23, 2019
Yess!
This story took me on a whole roller coaster ride. I’m glad that a lot of people got their happy ending
This story took me on a whole roller coaster ride. I’m glad that a lot of people got their happy ending
June 20, 2019
Wow
Ivy deserved what she got since she used everyone for her personal gain.
Everyone got their happy ever after and loved to tell about it
Ivy deserved what she got since she used everyone for her personal gain.
Everyone got their happy ever after and loved to tell about it
August 30, 2019
Great ending
This was the perfect ending still alot of drama and EVERYTHING loved this series. Can't wait to read more from this author
This was the perfect ending still alot of drama and EVERYTHING loved this series. Can't wait to read more from this author
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