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A Forbidden Hood Love
akarri Matthews just wants to live her best life, but a past tragedy and an overprotective father mean that she stays shut away from the world, unable to find true happiness. That is, until she meets up and coming tattoo artist Austin “AP” Powell. From the moment they set eyes on each other, their chemistry is undeniable. Suddenly, Takarri is willing to take a chance and break all the rules to be close to Austin. But her father refuses to back down and Takarri worries he’ll be the one obstacle she and Austin can’t get past.
Beneath her hard exterior, Rita North is a vulnerable single mother, trapped in a nightmarish situation. She wonders if she’ll ever truly be free. Then her boss’s mysterious brother, Prodigy Kincaid, comes to her rescue. Rita has real feelings for Prodigy and, despite his tough persona, he cares for her, as well. Now, the question is, can she find the courage to trust Prodigy enough to leave the past behind and build a future with him?
After losing her mother, Jacobi Collins got used to it only being her and her father. She is devastated when the one person whom she looks up to ends up being taken away. Left being raised by the person she holds responsible for her father not being in her life, Jacobi has a hard time living the way she wants to. Then she meets Knowledge Kincaid. Will Jacobi let Knowledge be what she needs to help her look at life in a different way? Or will she push him away?
Beneath her hard exterior, Rita North is a vulnerable single mother, trapped in a nightmarish situation. She wonders if she’ll ever truly be free. Then her boss’s mysterious brother, Prodigy Kincaid, comes to her rescue. Rita has real feelings for Prodigy and, despite his tough persona, he cares for her, as well. Now, the question is, can she find the courage to trust Prodigy enough to leave the past behind and build a future with him?
After losing her mother, Jacobi Collins got used to it only being her and her father. She is devastated when the one person whom she looks up to ends up being taken away. Left being raised by the person she holds responsible for her father not being in her life, Jacobi has a hard time living the way she wants to. Then she meets Knowledge Kincaid. Will Jacobi let Knowledge be what she needs to help her look at life in a different way? Or will she push him away?
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2020
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March 21, 2019
Different, but goof
It's not often that you see a blender family that gets along like this. I am so happy for Karri standing up to her dad. I truly believe that she would have cut him off of he didn't apologize to her and AP.
I am so glad that Rita got away from Nolan and that Prodigy stepped up the way he did.
Jacobi was a boss from the door. She knew what she wanted and didn't let anything stand in her way.
This was a great collaboration and even better standalone. Good job ladies
It's not often that you see a blender family that gets along like this. I am so happy for Karri standing up to her dad. I truly believe that she would have cut him off of he didn't apologize to her and AP.
I am so glad that Rita got away from Nolan and that Prodigy stepped up the way he did.
Jacobi was a boss from the door. She knew what she wanted and didn't let anything stand in her way.
This was a great collaboration and even better standalone. Good job ladies
August 30, 2023
GOOD READ
I really enjoyed this story. The Kincaid brothers didn't back down from a challenge, especially when it came to the women who captured their attention. I like how Prodigy stepped up for Rita and her daughter. Knowledge and Cobi were cute together. I understand Blake being protective of Karri, but he needed to let her have some freedom. Austin/AP was that white boy not to be played with. Glad he put Blake in his place. AP and Karrir were meant to be.
I really enjoyed this story. The Kincaid brothers didn't back down from a challenge, especially when it came to the women who captured their attention. I like how Prodigy stepped up for Rita and her daughter. Knowledge and Cobi were cute together. I understand Blake being protective of Karri, but he needed to let her have some freedom. Austin/AP was that white boy not to be played with. Glad he put Blake in his place. AP and Karrir were meant to be.
March 21, 2019
Good read
I quickly fell in love with the characters. Takarri and Jacobi had the bomb friendship and AP, Prodigy, and Knowledge had a strong brotherhood. I wondered a little what happened to Karri after her brother was killed. Other than that, the story flowed well with just enough drama as each couple pursued their HEA.
I quickly fell in love with the characters. Takarri and Jacobi had the bomb friendship and AP, Prodigy, and Knowledge had a strong brotherhood. I wondered a little what happened to Karri after her brother was killed. Other than that, the story flowed well with just enough drama as each couple pursued their HEA.
March 20, 2019
Loved it!
Two of my favorite authors coming together in one book … YASSSS!!! These couples knew what they wanted and did all that they could to get it and didn't let anyone deter them (not even family).
Two of my favorite authors coming together in one book … YASSSS!!! These couples knew what they wanted and did all that they could to get it and didn't let anyone deter them (not even family).
March 20, 2019
Yes
This collab is the truth! I love it ladies! Interracial love and this family was off the chain! The brothers were a mess! Great work!
This collab is the truth! I love it ladies! Interracial love and this family was off the chain! The brothers were a mess! Great work!
March 20, 2019
Ck
Two of my favorite authors collaborate !! This was a great read You guys always come thru.Looking forward to your next books
Two of my favorite authors collaborate !! This was a great read You guys always come thru.Looking forward to your next books
March 20, 2019
AMAZING
This was an amazing set of love stories in one standalone. I appreciated the turmoil but more so the will to overcome it. Great Job
This was an amazing set of love stories in one standalone. I appreciated the turmoil but more so the will to overcome it. Great Job
July 18, 2020
This was a good book
This was a really good book. It started off with a bang and just kept getting better. Takarri and AP had an instant connection and were too cute together. I loved Jacobi and Knowledge together. Rita was irking my nerves but I’m glad she got it together and let a real man love her.
This was a really good book. It started off with a bang and just kept getting better. Takarri and AP had an instant connection and were too cute together. I loved Jacobi and Knowledge together. Rita was irking my nerves but I’m glad she got it together and let a real man love her.
September 2, 2024
A Forbidden Hood Love was brutal in so many ways, but I devoured this book from beginning to end. I don't want to give much away because this book should definitely be read. I will say that I absolutely loved Karri, Cobi, AP, Knowledge, Prodigy and Rita. Nolen and Sloan both got what they deserved as they were well overdue for their punishments. This story was full of wonderful characters, supportive family, there was romance, love, steamy scenes, disagreements, protectiveness and HEA's. I thought the ending could have been a little better as it felt a bit rushed and I wish there was an epilogue but overall, I enjoyed this story a lot. It's one I will be recommending to friends and I'm definitely looking forward to reading more books from this author. This standalone book did not disappoint.
March 20, 2019
Everything I knew it would be
With two of my favs pimpin the pen I knew this book would be lit. I'm so glad Jacobi sr got out and Blake wasn't on no snake shit. I understand why he was so overprotective no parent should have to bury their kid. But he needed to realize Karri was grown. Glad Rita got away from Nolan crazy ass. Prodigy was a good look for her. Knowledge and Cobi made a cute couple. AP was everything in a man that Karri needed and deserved. Glad the couple's had their happy ending. Hopefully the other couple's get their own book. Glad jacobi sr got his love back and his son. This book was just all around good.
With two of my favs pimpin the pen I knew this book would be lit. I'm so glad Jacobi sr got out and Blake wasn't on no snake shit. I understand why he was so overprotective no parent should have to bury their kid. But he needed to realize Karri was grown. Glad Rita got away from Nolan crazy ass. Prodigy was a good look for her. Knowledge and Cobi made a cute couple. AP was everything in a man that Karri needed and deserved. Glad the couple's had their happy ending. Hopefully the other couple's get their own book. Glad jacobi sr got his love back and his son. This book was just all around good.
March 21, 2019
Ooouuuu!!
Oouuuu!! That book was good. I knew from the moment karri met AP it was history. Blake got on my damn nerves but I understand where he was coming from. Losing a child is hard and it makes you wanna hold on to your other ones tighter! AP was a black guy trapped in a white guys body. He put Blake in his place though. Cobi and knowledge, I just loved them. Now Rita put up with a lot of stuff but Prodigy had her back! Nolen got what he deserved, I bet he won’t put his hands on nobody else where he’s at!! Great read
Oouuuu!! That book was good. I knew from the moment karri met AP it was history. Blake got on my damn nerves but I understand where he was coming from. Losing a child is hard and it makes you wanna hold on to your other ones tighter! AP was a black guy trapped in a white guys body. He put Blake in his place though. Cobi and knowledge, I just loved them. Now Rita put up with a lot of stuff but Prodigy had her back! Nolen got what he deserved, I bet he won’t put his hands on nobody else where he’s at!! Great read
April 9, 2019
Good Book
I like how the book started out on a suspenseful high and gave you insight on why Blake was so overprotective of Takarri and Jacobi. I like how Takarri and Austin were instantly attracted to each other and how Jacobi and Knowledge already had a thing going on. I was glad when Prodigy and Rita became official and that Rita and Noelle didn't have to worry about Nolan anymore. Sloan was so shady and I'm glad a reckoning took place for him. Glad all the families got their HEA.
I like how the book started out on a suspenseful high and gave you insight on why Blake was so overprotective of Takarri and Jacobi. I like how Takarri and Austin were instantly attracted to each other and how Jacobi and Knowledge already had a thing going on. I was glad when Prodigy and Rita became official and that Rita and Noelle didn't have to worry about Nolan anymore. Sloan was so shady and I'm glad a reckoning took place for him. Glad all the families got their HEA.
March 20, 2025
what a cute hood love story
This was a cute lil hood love story. I hate it had to start off with death but it definitely explains why Tabari Sr was so controlling and protective of his girls. I like when the main characters that fall in love are close friends or siblings-it makes the whole family unit tighter and stronger and they always stand 10 toes down when something pops up. I’ve liked every book from Elle Kayson’s catalog and I will continue to complete it. Spice was 3/5. I recommend
This was a cute lil hood love story. I hate it had to start off with death but it definitely explains why Tabari Sr was so controlling and protective of his girls. I like when the main characters that fall in love are close friends or siblings-it makes the whole family unit tighter and stronger and they always stand 10 toes down when something pops up. I’ve liked every book from Elle Kayson’s catalog and I will continue to complete it. Spice was 3/5. I recommend
April 18, 2019
Kari, Cobi & Rita lives were changed once love entered their lives in the form of the Kincaid brothers. This book touches on overbearing parents, domestic abuse and blended families. There was potential for some major drama and action, but the story stayed on the fringe of both. The couples were cute and well written. There wasn't any one thing that stood out to give it a "wow" factor for me. It was safe. But, I do enjoy the writing of both authors and will be reading more.
March 22, 2019
White boy AP
Man White Boy AP was not for the games at all. He wanted Takarri and he got her regardless. Knowledge and Cobi made a cute couple also. So glad Rita came to her senses because she pissed me clean off. Prodigy is a whole thing out here lol. I liked the storyline and glad Blake got some sense and let Cobi and Karri grow up. Overall good read.
Man White Boy AP was not for the games at all. He wanted Takarri and he got her regardless. Knowledge and Cobi made a cute couple also. So glad Rita came to her senses because she pissed me clean off. Prodigy is a whole thing out here lol. I liked the storyline and glad Blake got some sense and let Cobi and Karri grow up. Overall good read.
March 27, 2019
Kinkaid Brothers
These brothers really loved and took care of each other, and their ladies. Loved the blended family. Each couple was unique, however, they all loved hard. Glad Blake finally got his head on straight, before he lost his daughter for good. AP is bae! 👍. Although Knowledge was supposed to be the troublemaker, it seemed Prodigy was the bad a$$!
These brothers really loved and took care of each other, and their ladies. Loved the blended family. Each couple was unique, however, they all loved hard. Glad Blake finally got his head on straight, before he lost his daughter for good. AP is bae! 👍. Although Knowledge was supposed to be the troublemaker, it seemed Prodigy was the bad a$$!
April 20, 2019
Cute love story
This was a good read but it felt unfinished. What happened with the other couples? Did Jacobi say yes to Knowledge's propasal? How about Prodigy and Rita? Other than that it was a nice love story. I loved hearing the story from different points of view. I liked having more than one perspective so you can understand the characters better.
This was a good read but it felt unfinished. What happened with the other couples? Did Jacobi say yes to Knowledge's propasal? How about Prodigy and Rita? Other than that it was a nice love story. I loved hearing the story from different points of view. I liked having more than one perspective so you can understand the characters better.
April 22, 2019
Great job
This was an awesome book I loved the story lines. I loved each couple but I think AP and Karri finding love at first sight and not letting anyone tear them apart was my favorite. Can't wait for another story from you ladies would love to hear from from these couples one day too. Awesome ladies
This was an awesome book I loved the story lines. I loved each couple but I think AP and Karri finding love at first sight and not letting anyone tear them apart was my favorite. Can't wait for another story from you ladies would love to hear from from these couples one day too. Awesome ladies
December 5, 2019
Great Read
Well this was a good read!! Blake took being protective to a whole new level with his and Jacobi Sr. Daughters after losing his son and Jacobi going to jail. I'm glad the girl finally found love with Knowledge and Austin and started standing up for themselves!! Great Read
Well this was a good read!! Blake took being protective to a whole new level with his and Jacobi Sr. Daughters after losing his son and Jacobi going to jail. I'm glad the girl finally found love with Knowledge and Austin and started standing up for themselves!! Great Read
October 28, 2022
Love from a mixed environment
This book was sooo amazing and expressive that I couldn’t stop until the end. I loved how three brothers of race differences was thick as thieves. The love they was given was gave back to two best friends Kobe and Kerri. However there was a twist of domestic violence with Rita but this book was amazing, please read yuh will enjoy .
This book was sooo amazing and expressive that I couldn’t stop until the end. I loved how three brothers of race differences was thick as thieves. The love they was given was gave back to two best friends Kobe and Kerri. However there was a twist of domestic violence with Rita but this book was amazing, please read yuh will enjoy .
March 17, 2024
E. Kayson know she can write several POV in one book and have a banging page turner. The characters in this book did what they needed to do. AP was that guy, loving, attentive and not for the games about his girl. Those twins, Knowledge and Prodigy were the biggest fools. The multiple POV just gave this books so much entertainment that I literally finished it in one day.
July 8, 2024
Forbidden
Hunnyyyyyyy AP and the twins whew Chile I love them real bad I'm so glad they wasn't backing down lol they knew what they wanted and went for it I love how the forbidden is somehow always the best lol poor Rita went through it I'm glad she had prodigy them boys was raised right I love how the book was a page turner
Hunnyyyyyyy AP and the twins whew Chile I love them real bad I'm so glad they wasn't backing down lol they knew what they wanted and went for it I love how the forbidden is somehow always the best lol poor Rita went through it I'm glad she had prodigy them boys was raised right I love how the book was a page turner
March 21, 2019
Love in The Air
I really enjoyed all of these couples. They definitely had some obstacles to overcome but nonetheless, they did. I do hope to get an update on the twins and their women.
I really enjoyed all of these couples. They definitely had some obstacles to overcome but nonetheless, they did. I do hope to get an update on the twins and their women.
March 25, 2019
A Forbidden Hood Love
AP was great for Takarri. Especially when he didn't back down from her father. Jacobi and Knowledge were a great couple too. I like Prodigy and how he wanted to take care of Rita and her daughter. Great job ladies I enjoyed it.
AP was great for Takarri. Especially when he didn't back down from her father. Jacobi and Knowledge were a great couple too. I like Prodigy and how he wanted to take care of Rita and her daughter. Great job ladies I enjoyed it.
March 27, 2019
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I so loved AP and Prodigy in this book . Ap didnt let her father keep her from him and he went to talk to him like a man. Im glad the dad came to a understanding. I also loved Jacobi jr i loved how she didnt take Blake sh$$t either. Great book ladies.
I so loved AP and Prodigy in this book . Ap didnt let her father keep her from him and he went to talk to him like a man. Im glad the dad came to a understanding. I also loved Jacobi jr i loved how she didnt take Blake sh$$t either. Great book ladies.
June 5, 2019
Ok read
I was enjoying this book in the beginning but after I got to the middle of this read it changed. The characters didn’t hold my attention anymore. I’m glad it’s a stand-alone .
I was enjoying this book in the beginning but after I got to the middle of this read it changed. The characters didn’t hold my attention anymore. I’m glad it’s a stand-alone .
August 20, 2019
I think this was the first interracial relationship book that I've read. It was a pretty cute story, nothing over the top and also short and sweet. There were a good much grammatical errors though but it was a good read
August 30, 2019
Well written
It was nice to take a break from the typical urban romances where you have the crazy exes and the hard to like alpha males. This story was refreshing thoroughly enjoyable.
It was nice to take a break from the typical urban romances where you have the crazy exes and the hard to like alpha males. This story was refreshing thoroughly enjoyable.
October 3, 2021
Great Great
I love this book could not put it down but I'm an Elle Matson fan and all that she writer I love I would recommend this to anyone and plan on keeping this in my library for sure like the rest of her books
I love this book could not put it down but I'm an Elle Matson fan and all that she writer I love I would recommend this to anyone and plan on keeping this in my library for sure like the rest of her books
May 7, 2023
I liked this
This is like 3 stories in one. We get the relationships of 3 couples but they are all in a circle together like family. My favourite couple was probably AP and Takarri. This is a new to me author and I'll pick up more of their work for sure.
This is like 3 stories in one. We get the relationships of 3 couples but they are all in a circle together like family. My favourite couple was probably AP and Takarri. This is a new to me author and I'll pick up more of their work for sure.
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