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A Thug's Love 4
The kingdom is crumbling... Jada and Dolla were the ideal couple. Through thick and thin, Jada was a ride or die companion for her street hustla, Dolla. She fought everyone and everything off; foes, obstacles, and side chicks. Jada was a straight shooter and a force to be reckoned with. She loved her man, family, and crew with all of her might… and then her world came tumbling down. Being the typical man, Dolla ruined their relationship with one unprotected act. Now, Dolla is a single father of twins, and Jada is alone, after nearly ten years of faithfully standing by Dolla’s side. Naturally, she deals with the hurt in unhealthy ways, which comes back to bite her in the ass. However, not only does she suffer from her damaged, broken heart, but others close to her tragically fall victim to it as well. Meanwhile, the Carter kingdom is crumbling. This crew continues to take blow after blow. After King, Dolla, and Meech saved the organization from Siren and Maria’s attempt to dismantle it, yet another hurdle is barreling towards this crew, threatening to destroy all that King has built. Unbeknownst to them, a friend of the crew shares a past with someone that plans to cause catastrophic damage to them. Will this crew survive? Will they be in support of Jada’s unconventional choice in who she decides to give her heart to next? Find out in A Thug's Love 4!
280 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 19, 2018
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Jessica N. Watkins
82 books1,142 followersAuthor of Urban Chick Lit, Erotica, and Contemporary Urban Fiction... Jessica N. Watkins was born April 1st in Chicago, Illinois. She obtained a Bachelors of Arts with Focus in Psychology from DePaul University and Masters of Applied Professional Studies with focus in Business Administration from the like institution. Working in Hospital Administration for the majority of her career, Watkins has also been an author of fiction literature since the young age of nine. Eventually she used writing as an outlet during her freshmen year of high school as a single parent: “In the third grade I entered a short story contest with a fiction tale of an apple tree that refused to grow despite the efforts of the darling main character. My writing evolved from apple trees to my seventh and eighth grade classmates paying me to read novels I had written about kids our age living the lives our parents wouldn’t dare let us”. At the age of twenty-eight, Watkins’ chronicles have matured into steamy, humorous, and realistic tales of women's literature. She hopes that The Epitome of Femistry series will successfully emulate ideal femininity while tackling stereotypes, familiar heartache, and relatable distress in a humorous, sophisticated, and erotic fashion.
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April 5, 2019
Good
Geesh but how many more books ..... I like Brooklyn for Jada good read. King still the man lol loved it
Geesh but how many more books ..... I like Brooklyn for Jada good read. King still the man lol loved it
December 25, 2019
Loved it
When I say I feel sooooooooo bad for Jada, it's like she can't win for SH*T. I would say Dolla have been pissing me off the wholeeeeeeee book and only at the end he came to his senses. I understood why London kept her secret but I wish she hadn't because now this cause her and Meech to not be together. I also understand Meech have trust issues but he have to see that London is not Siren. When I tell you that first chapter literally killed me when I read what happened to King and Kennedy son, I was like nooooooooo they were just celebrating having twins then lost one in a matter of hours. I felt sooooooo bad for them. I have a feeling Gustavo is not dead and about to cause serious problems. About to read the finale great read Jessica
When I say I feel sooooooooo bad for Jada, it's like she can't win for SH*T. I would say Dolla have been pissing me off the wholeeeeeeee book and only at the end he came to his senses. I understood why London kept her secret but I wish she hadn't because now this cause her and Meech to not be together. I also understand Meech have trust issues but he have to see that London is not Siren. When I tell you that first chapter literally killed me when I read what happened to King and Kennedy son, I was like nooooooooo they were just celebrating having twins then lost one in a matter of hours. I felt sooooooo bad for them. I have a feeling Gustavo is not dead and about to cause serious problems. About to read the finale great read Jessica
January 14, 2019
Carter Kingdom
This book really made me hate Dolla. The NERVE of him to want his cake and eat it too. However he put the icing on the cake for pushing Jada over the edge. Jada knew she knew better! But she was too busy thinking with his heart! Xavier got EXACTLY what he deserved! How dare you mess with that baby! & King Needs to tighten his ship! Too many problems on behalf of ALL the women THEY chose to deal with in the past! Poor Kennedy she just couldn’t catch a break since she was released. I pray Brooklyn makes it just so Jada can have her happy ending
This book really made me hate Dolla. The NERVE of him to want his cake and eat it too. However he put the icing on the cake for pushing Jada over the edge. Jada knew she knew better! But she was too busy thinking with his heart! Xavier got EXACTLY what he deserved! How dare you mess with that baby! & King Needs to tighten his ship! Too many problems on behalf of ALL the women THEY chose to deal with in the past! Poor Kennedy she just couldn’t catch a break since she was released. I pray Brooklyn makes it just so Jada can have her happy ending
September 27, 2018
😲😮😮
Omg 😮 please don’t let Brooklyn die he’s Bae😍😍. I really don’t like Dolla 😡😡. I was hoping something bad would happen to him!!! He’s the worst😡😡😡. I hope Meech forgives London he’s such a sweet guy❤️❤️😍😍😍 I want him to get his happy ending as well as Jada. How about Brooklyn survives and marry Jada, Meech retires and moves away with London, King rebuilds Kennedy’s boutique, and to be totally honest Dolla could die he’s garbage. 👀 for part 5 #TeamBrooklyn&Jada❤️❤️❤️
Omg 😮 please don’t let Brooklyn die he’s Bae😍😍. I really don’t like Dolla 😡😡. I was hoping something bad would happen to him!!! He’s the worst😡😡😡. I hope Meech forgives London he’s such a sweet guy❤️❤️😍😍😍 I want him to get his happy ending as well as Jada. How about Brooklyn survives and marry Jada, Meech retires and moves away with London, King rebuilds Kennedy’s boutique, and to be totally honest Dolla could die he’s garbage. 👀 for part 5 #TeamBrooklyn&Jada❤️❤️❤️
January 14, 2019
OMG!!!
This book was full of action and drama!! Poor Jada has been through so much and can’t catch a break. I pray Brittany pulls through. I hope Meech forgives London, they get her son back and become a happy family with the new baby. Meech has been through a lot and is truly a good dude. He deserves the chance to be a great father and have his family. That ending though! I pray Brooklyn pulls through. I’m rooting for Brooklyn and Jada!! Book was bomb!
This book was full of action and drama!! Poor Jada has been through so much and can’t catch a break. I pray Brittany pulls through. I hope Meech forgives London, they get her son back and become a happy family with the new baby. Meech has been through a lot and is truly a good dude. He deserves the chance to be a great father and have his family. That ending though! I pray Brooklyn pulls through. I’m rooting for Brooklyn and Jada!! Book was bomb!
August 14, 2025
A Good Story
I read the other parts in this series long ago so I can't remember any of it but I did do reviews. It don't matter because it could stand alone. It was really good. I was mad at all these characters at some point throughout the story. None of them were focused on business and they all had something going on. Seems like trouble keeps following them. I liked the pace, action and drama. I recommend this series.
I read the other parts in this series long ago so I can't remember any of it but I did do reviews. It don't matter because it could stand alone. It was really good. I was mad at all these characters at some point throughout the story. None of them were focused on business and they all had something going on. Seems like trouble keeps following them. I liked the pace, action and drama. I recommend this series.
September 23, 2018
I need Brooklyn not to die
I had to go back and read the other books again because I forgot how much of a male whore Dolla really was. I honestly don't want this to be the typical good love story where a is forgiven and Jada takes him back. I need for Brooklyn to be okay so that he can show Kada what real love is supposed to be
I had to go back and read the other books again because I forgot how much of a male whore Dolla really was. I honestly don't want this to be the typical good love story where a is forgiven and Jada takes him back. I need for Brooklyn to be okay so that he can show Kada what real love is supposed to be
September 23, 2018
My heart is hurting
You really need to stop playing with this book I am so upset right now and I need to have some closure please tell me book 5 is coming out very very soon cuz I need closure and I need King & Kennedy to be happy I need for Jade $ Dollar to get back together and I need Meech and London to live happily ever after... get it together girl...
You really need to stop playing with this book I am so upset right now and I need to have some closure please tell me book 5 is coming out very very soon cuz I need closure and I need King & Kennedy to be happy I need for Jade $ Dollar to get back together and I need Meech and London to live happily ever after... get it together girl...
October 13, 2018
Good!
Mannn! If it ain’t one thing it’s another with this crew. A really page turner. Brooklyn don’t die! I think him and Jada is good together. Dolla and Jada relationship has run its course. I’m glad they squashed their beef so they can be there for their kids especially Brittany. I’m looking forward to part 5! I hope that wait won’t be long!
Mannn! If it ain’t one thing it’s another with this crew. A really page turner. Brooklyn don’t die! I think him and Jada is good together. Dolla and Jada relationship has run its course. I’m glad they squashed their beef so they can be there for their kids especially Brittany. I’m looking forward to part 5! I hope that wait won’t be long!
October 23, 2018
Really
Wowthis book definitely took shoe unelected turns. Feel so bad that Jada's daughter had to go through that horrible ordeal. So glad that Dolla took his head out of his behind even though it took forever better late than never I guess. Can't believe things went the way they did with Brooklyn. Thay was just super crazy. Need that next book asap.
Wowthis book definitely took shoe unelected turns. Feel so bad that Jada's daughter had to go through that horrible ordeal. So glad that Dolla took his head out of his behind even though it took forever better late than never I guess. Can't believe things went the way they did with Brooklyn. Thay was just super crazy. Need that next book asap.
November 2, 2018
This was a pretty decent installment, but I'm so ready for it to end already. I feel like it's being drug to death. I'm typically a fan of this author's writing, and still am, but I'm ready for this one to be wrapped up already. At this point there's just a lot of chickens running around with their heads cut off.
January 21, 2019
Ok now this was much better! Now I must say Jada is going thru per hell I cried reading this book and sat up all night till I finished it.... Xavier was a nasty 🤢 son a gun & I don’t blame Dolla I think in that situation a loving parent will do & feel just like Dolla did.... even though Dolla was a complete butt hole to Jada.. I hope Brittany & Brooklyn be ok!!
October 20, 2021
Soooo good
Lorddddd this series is juicy it doesn’t get boring as time goes on…the book is detailed and you can fully gasp everyone’s persona…I love the fact that no matter wat everybody still sticks together…everybody has their fair share of happenings but boy don’t I hurt for Jada 😢😢😢I know Gustavo won’t let everyone live in peace
Lorddddd this series is juicy it doesn’t get boring as time goes on…the book is detailed and you can fully gasp everyone’s persona…I love the fact that no matter wat everybody still sticks together…everybody has their fair share of happenings but boy don’t I hurt for Jada 😢😢😢I know Gustavo won’t let everyone live in peace
October 30, 2022
series still good
Still a great series but I’m not a fan of broken families. Jada and Dolla focus should’ve been repairing their family so their kids wouldn’t have experience so much tragedy. I wasn’t too keen of putting Jada out there like that, I don’t agree with her relationship with Brooklyn, too close for comfort. I’m still not a London fan, but I love Meech.
Still a great series but I’m not a fan of broken families. Jada and Dolla focus should’ve been repairing their family so their kids wouldn’t have experience so much tragedy. I wasn’t too keen of putting Jada out there like that, I don’t agree with her relationship with Brooklyn, too close for comfort. I’m still not a London fan, but I love Meech.
September 23, 2018
Jada
King is to damn selfish for me. Dolla is still playing the victim. I feel bad for Jada she can't seem to catch a break but Dolla still being his whorish self. I hope Brooklyn and Brittany pull through
King is to damn selfish for me. Dolla is still playing the victim. I feel bad for Jada she can't seem to catch a break but Dolla still being his whorish self. I hope Brooklyn and Brittany pull through
September 26, 2018
Jada was having situations hit her at every turn, & Dolla was causing more grief. Dolla was no help, placing blame. I felt bad for London but glad for the outcome. Kennedy unfortunately created a new problem but hopefully King can control it. Good drama has me looking forward to next in series
September 27, 2018
The wait niw
Shoot ain’t nothing goin right for Jada. Xeiver got off easy cause , me I’d torture his a** tell Brittany wake up.
Now who after them now.
The women definitely stepped up. And King ain’t so much a King...
Shoot ain’t nothing goin right for Jada. Xeiver got off easy cause , me I’d torture his a** tell Brittany wake up.
Now who after them now.
The women definitely stepped up. And King ain’t so much a King...
October 7, 2018
Greatness
This book was very good. I should have known from all the secrets and disruptions the series wasn’t about to end. I can’t wait to see how everything plays out. Awesome job!!
This book was very good. I should have known from all the secrets and disruptions the series wasn’t about to end. I can’t wait to see how everything plays out. Awesome job!!
October 8, 2018
Great book. I really like Brooklyn for Jada, she needs someone to love her for herself. I was hoping that Dolla got shot instead of Brooklyn. Hopefully Brittany makes it out of her coma and Meech and Landon can get it together.
October 28, 2018
Whoa!!
This book brought the gang back together with a vengeance!! Love, pain, plot twists and more. Whew chile Jada is going through the ringer but I’m praying she gets her happy ending. Can’t wait for pt 2!
This book brought the gang back together with a vengeance!! Love, pain, plot twists and more. Whew chile Jada is going through the ringer but I’m praying she gets her happy ending. Can’t wait for pt 2!
November 6, 2018
Awesome!!!
I have waited for forever to read part 4! It was everything that I expected and then some. I enjoy reading your work. I'm looking forward to see how the Carter Crew will overcome this challenge after being hit from all angles
I have waited for forever to read part 4! It was everything that I expected and then some. I enjoy reading your work. I'm looking forward to see how the Carter Crew will overcome this challenge after being hit from all angles
December 18, 2018
SMH
I’ve never seen so much happen to one cartel. They haven’t had much luck lately. Dolla was so wrong with the way he was treating Jada but they’re both at fault for what happened to Brittney. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
I’ve never seen so much happen to one cartel. They haven’t had much luck lately. Dolla was so wrong with the way he was treating Jada but they’re both at fault for what happened to Brittney. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
January 29, 2019
Talk about Drama,!!!!
Sheesh, this round was so so crazy I was dizzy, I’m torn bcz I keep trying to figure out the ending ( force or habit) idk wats gonna happen, but I’m about to find out.
Happy reading
Sheesh, this round was so so crazy I was dizzy, I’m torn bcz I keep trying to figure out the ending ( force or habit) idk wats gonna happen, but I’m about to find out.
Happy reading
January 30, 2019
I
Jade is all over the place but I like her London should have told meech what was going on cause Gus is out for kill dang I hate that jades baby tried to kill her self and should have gotten kill king tryna to save every body him and Ken
Jade is all over the place but I like her London should have told meech what was going on cause Gus is out for kill dang I hate that jades baby tried to kill her self and should have gotten kill king tryna to save every body him and Ken
April 20, 2019
More craziness
Man jada can’t seem to catch a break. Meech need to man up and stop whining and pouting. Dolla need to get it together . But there has to be a snake among them who can it be
Man jada can’t seem to catch a break. Meech need to man up and stop whining and pouting. Dolla need to get it together . But there has to be a snake among them who can it be
December 1, 2019
This is too Much!
This is too much! The suspense is killing me! I need to know how this story ends! As much as I want Jada to be with Dolla for the sake of the kids I know the relationship is not healthy!
This is too much! The suspense is killing me! I need to know how this story ends! As much as I want Jada to be with Dolla for the sake of the kids I know the relationship is not healthy!
February 14, 2021
.
It seemed like as soon as King and his crew were able to relax so more shit kicked off. Everyone in the crew has quite a bit of drama in book 4. I’m hoping for Jada’s love story to have a happy ending because after all she’s endured she deserves it.
It seemed like as soon as King and his crew were able to relax so more shit kicked off. Everyone in the crew has quite a bit of drama in book 4. I’m hoping for Jada’s love story to have a happy ending because after all she’s endured she deserves it.
February 6, 2022
Love this story
Jada and Dolla simply cannot get it together. Don’t get me wrong, I love Brooklyn and think he will make Jada happy, but there is nothing like the ride and die couple together. I do hope Brooklyn makes it though
Jada and Dolla simply cannot get it together. Don’t get me wrong, I love Brooklyn and think he will make Jada happy, but there is nothing like the ride and die couple together. I do hope Brooklyn makes it though
June 29, 2023
I really like this book series. It has me wanting to know how it all ends. For each book, I can't put them down, and I can't wait to read the next. I like the fact that in this book, the author goes deeper into the other characters outside of Kennedy and King. I can't wait to read the next.
June 9, 2025
3.5 stars
the drama sucked me back in. so much drama. the women were handling the business that the men couldn't do. Dolla got on my nerves! I eff wit Brooklyn. King needs to tighten up. Meech, c'mon. how much more can Kennedy, Jada, and London take. Gustavo coming for London's ass.
the drama sucked me back in. so much drama. the women were handling the business that the men couldn't do. Dolla got on my nerves! I eff wit Brooklyn. King needs to tighten up. Meech, c'mon. how much more can Kennedy, Jada, and London take. Gustavo coming for London's ass.
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