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For ten years of Gray Rose’s life she thought no other love could measure up to her long-time beau and baby’s father, Gunz Marciano, until she met Cameron Parthens Jr. He came into her life and turned everything upside down with his devastating good looks, cocky demeanor, brash attitude and unfiltered way of speaking. When they first met it was hate at first sight. She’d never met someone so rude and hood in her life. Cam made it clear he didn’t want a relationship. He just wanted to smash. Never in a million years did he plan on cuffin’ Gray and making her his wife but over time he found his self fallin’ hard for the plus-size, blue-eyed, half black and Korean beauty. Before Gray knew it, she too started catching feelings. She quickly found herself pullin’ up every time he told her to fall through. Over the course of two months, she and Cam formed a bond built on friendship, honesty, unconditional support and mind-numbing sex. Tired of Gunz playing games with her mind and nonstop cheating, Gray chucked him up the deuce and married Cam on a whim. But marriage doesn’t the fix the scars Gunz left behind. It forces her to realize she’s far more insecure than she thought. Cam also has leftover baggage from a previous relationship and deep dark secrets that may scare Gray away. Will Cam live up to his wedding vow and be the man Gray believes he is, or will he leave her heart even more damaged and broken than Gunz did?
506 pages, Paperback
Published February 1, 2019
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About the author
Keisha Ervin
60 books768 followersHailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Keisha Ervin is a prolific writer and devoted mother. Her success has drawn much deserved attention to herself and her hometown.
She is the author of the National Best-Sellers Chyna Black, Me & My Boyfriend, Mina's Joint and Hold U Down, as well as the novel Torn and the short story After the Storm, featured in the Street Love anthology.
She is the author of the National Best-Sellers Chyna Black, Me & My Boyfriend, Mina's Joint and Hold U Down, as well as the novel Torn and the short story After the Storm, featured in the Street Love anthology.
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February 21, 2019
Waiting for Sicko Mode
I love Keisha Ervin but this book wasn’t my favorite. I understand Cam is struggling with PTSD but he was a little too reckless with Gray and her kids. The way he talked to the women in this book and pulling his gun out. He was hella abusive and no different than Gunz honestly. I hope Gray focuses on herself and her kids in the next book. I could also do without the celebrity reality show vibes i was getting from this book. The cliff hanger was good though.
I love Keisha Ervin but this book wasn’t my favorite. I understand Cam is struggling with PTSD but he was a little too reckless with Gray and her kids. The way he talked to the women in this book and pulling his gun out. He was hella abusive and no different than Gunz honestly. I hope Gray focuses on herself and her kids in the next book. I could also do without the celebrity reality show vibes i was getting from this book. The cliff hanger was good though.
June 20, 2021
KillerCam….smh lmao
August 1, 2021
Loved it!
November 10, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this book. From the beginning it was hilarious, it had me in tears from laughter. I love Cam and Gray together, the love they have for one another is perfect. I hate to see women assume and jump to conclusion without getting to the bottom of things. Ladies can we be about our business and do some real investigations before we shoot first. Assuming makes an ass out of you. On another note, the secrets really irk my nerves. When are people going to realize secrets and lies get people killed. Gray should have told Cam that Gunz sent her the video, he would have known that Gunz was following him or had his people following him. Dumb Bitches. Gray begged for a husband but now that she has one she is repeating her same mistakes by putting her career before her man. Cam and Gray’s love/hate relationship is dangerous. Can’t wait to read the next book.
February 7, 2019
Never A Dull Moment
And she does it again!! Keisha Ervin has managed to produce yet another exceptional book! Gray and Cam and their bipolar ass relationship had me clutching my pearls. Ooh if they don't get it together... I can't escape the passion between those two. The way they are drawn to each other. I love how we see Cam and Grays barriers being broken down even though they try to keep them built up. I also like how the seriousness of PTSD was brought to the forefront because so many people spend their lives trying to mask it instead of getting the help they need. I need some much needed rest after all the emotions I went through reading this...I'm exhausted!!! But I Love It!!!!
And she does it again!! Keisha Ervin has managed to produce yet another exceptional book! Gray and Cam and their bipolar ass relationship had me clutching my pearls. Ooh if they don't get it together... I can't escape the passion between those two. The way they are drawn to each other. I love how we see Cam and Grays barriers being broken down even though they try to keep them built up. I also like how the seriousness of PTSD was brought to the forefront because so many people spend their lives trying to mask it instead of getting the help they need. I need some much needed rest after all the emotions I went through reading this...I'm exhausted!!! But I Love It!!!!
June 1, 2019
OMG goodness what a book can't wait for sicko mode. Gary went thru so much in her relationship with Gunz after years of Cheating,Lies, Betrayal and drama. Gary married Cam and thought he was the one he wasn't really ready for marriage he was immature and didn't know how to love a woman. Gary and Can went thru ups and downs trying to grow as a couple. So many obstacles and road blocks to be together with both of their insecurities. It was a losing battle how could you love someone when you have so much emotional baggage.
May 21, 2019
May 20, 2019
Keisha girl you wrote the hell out this book!! This took me back to mina's joint and torn days with that being said I love me some cam I don't care,I don't care even with all his craziness I still love him.. I'm rooting for him and Gray but sidebar akoi need her a** beat grown wench!!! This book had everything that makes a good novel suspense, action, sex,and love. Good thing I don't have to wait to read sicko mode😜😜😜
Keisha girl you wrote the hell out this book!! This took me back to mina's joint and torn days with that being said I love me some cam I don't care,I don't care even with all his craziness I still love him.. I'm rooting for him and Gray but sidebar akoi need her a** beat grown wench!!! This book had everything that makes a good novel suspense, action, sex,and love. Good thing I don't have to wait to read sicko mode😜😜😜
August 31, 2019
My 6 word review: A book full of ooohs and ahhh moments
Gray and Cam story is similar to Chyna’s story with the break up to make up theme. But I am not annoyed with the roller coaster ride known as Gray and Cam’s love affair. I am literally rooting for them. They are made for one another. This book had a few moments that made my belly quake from laughter and had my mouth form into an O. It’s full of shock and surprises. I’m ready to see what the outcome is gonna be in Sicko Mode!
Gray and Cam story is similar to Chyna’s story with the break up to make up theme. But I am not annoyed with the roller coaster ride known as Gray and Cam’s love affair. I am literally rooting for them. They are made for one another. This book had a few moments that made my belly quake from laughter and had my mouth form into an O. It’s full of shock and surprises. I’m ready to see what the outcome is gonna be in Sicko Mode!
July 27, 2022
Where in the world did Gray go? Gray has been through so much I’ll be glad when it’s over for her. I pray she truly find happiness. She doesn’t deserve so much heartache and pain. Cam is sooooo arrogant I’m glad something took him down a peg or two. He was real besides himself. He thinking Gray set him up. I don’t think she did. I think LaLa and Gunz had something to do with it. I can’t wait to read the next book.
February 3, 2019
Keisha did it again!
Man! My feelings are all over the place! The best books, in my opinion are the ones that make me feel every emotion throughout. This book delivered that and more. Keisha is the best and this book adds tongue reasons why I automatically get anything with her name on it. Buy it, buy it, buy it!
Man! My feelings are all over the place! The best books, in my opinion are the ones that make me feel every emotion throughout. This book delivered that and more. Keisha is the best and this book adds tongue reasons why I automatically get anything with her name on it. Buy it, buy it, buy it!
February 25, 2019
Okkkkkkk
I will read any book by any author as long as there's originally and good reads , and I understand authors are readers too, this character Cam reminds to much of the male characters in author Shvonne Latrice books , which I was told Ms. Ervin has recently started reading ,so I had to remove 3stars for originally
I will read any book by any author as long as there's originally and good reads , and I understand authors are readers too, this character Cam reminds to much of the male characters in author Shvonne Latrice books , which I was told Ms. Ervin has recently started reading ,so I had to remove 3stars for originally
April 5, 2019
KEISHA!
That damn cliffhanger! I loved everything thing about this book, I felt all the emotions and the realness of every scene. Gray is the bomb, Cam can suck it for now, and the kids need their own book because they are hilarious! I aspire to be a bad bitch in the words of press! Ctfu. I can't wait to read the rest of their story.
That damn cliffhanger! I loved everything thing about this book, I felt all the emotions and the realness of every scene. Gray is the bomb, Cam can suck it for now, and the kids need their own book because they are hilarious! I aspire to be a bad bitch in the words of press! Ctfu. I can't wait to read the rest of their story.
March 4, 2020
Rollercoaster Ride
The main thing that I take away from this is communication is key. You have to communicate and therapy is a must. Oftentimes things left unhealed continues to harm- whether it be ourselves or others. I almost got fed up with Cam and Gray and now I'm really mad at Cam and his egotistical, alpha male ways.
The main thing that I take away from this is communication is key. You have to communicate and therapy is a must. Oftentimes things left unhealed continues to harm- whether it be ourselves or others. I almost got fed up with Cam and Gray and now I'm really mad at Cam and his egotistical, alpha male ways.
March 22, 2021
I was really feeling the kid (Killa Cam) him and Gray were so sweet together! But this dude is a total bone head! Nothing more to say! He let his paranoia get the best of him. SMH! This book was funny as hell though. Aoki needs her tail kicked. She couldn’t be my kid. Stacy was over the top. Quan is such a good friend. Poor Gray she just couldn’t catch a break.
February 3, 2019
This is Crazy
Straight fire.... like i knew it was going to be. Cam and Gray are addictive. Their love story is haunting. I just need both of them to finally catch a break and win. Reading about Gray is like looking in the mirror. Keisha you touched my heart! Excellent job
Straight fire.... like i knew it was going to be. Cam and Gray are addictive. Their love story is haunting. I just need both of them to finally catch a break and win. Reading about Gray is like looking in the mirror. Keisha you touched my heart! Excellent job
February 11, 2019
I dont know if the name is for the book, the writer, or the reader. Cause it definitely had me in Beast mode by the time is was over. The story of Cam and Gray had me laughing, crying, and read to fight all at the same damn time. A must read.
May 23, 2019
Emotional read
I love Cam despite his mess ups. How you ended the book made me run to buy sicko mode. Just when I say I’m a real nigga and don’t cry tears here you come with a book like this. Awesome job!!!!
I love Cam despite his mess ups. How you ended the book made me run to buy sicko mode. Just when I say I’m a real nigga and don’t cry tears here you come with a book like this. Awesome job!!!!
February 3, 2019
Keisha Why
Why you do me like this I can't I hope we don't have to wait long for sick mode . Omg loved this book. I love Cam
Why you do me like this I can't I hope we don't have to wait long for sick mode . Omg loved this book. I love Cam
February 7, 2019
A definite must read!
Keisha Ervin is one of my favorite authors! She never disappoints her readers. I’m impatiently waiting for Book 3 Sicko Mode.
Keisha Ervin is one of my favorite authors! She never disappoints her readers. I’m impatiently waiting for Book 3 Sicko Mode.
February 18, 2019
A must read!
This book will keep you on your toes! It's hard to put down! Can't wait for Sicko Mode to be released...
This book will keep you on your toes! It's hard to put down! Can't wait for Sicko Mode to be released...
February 23, 2019
Oh, I wanna beat you!
I do wishes this would end with a happy ending or at least it would end. But it didn't, and I'm going to hold on for the Next eopiside. It"a just that good!!
I do wishes this would end with a happy ending or at least it would end. But it didn't, and I'm going to hold on for the Next eopiside. It"a just that good!!
February 24, 2019
Omg!!!
I can't wait to read Sicko Mode. I am cheering for Cam and Gray. They belong together. They need to work out there problems and stop running from them every time.
I can't wait to read Sicko Mode. I am cheering for Cam and Gray. They belong together. They need to work out there problems and stop running from them every time.
March 2, 2019
Absolutely one of the best books that have dropped in 2019! Yes I know it’s March but read it and you will see. You will laugh til you cry, cry the ugly cry, and get so mad you ready to fight!
March 2, 2019
One of the best books I've read!!!
Keisha did her thing in Beast Mode!!! I would love to see Gray and Cam on the big screen one day!!!
Keisha did her thing in Beast Mode!!! I would love to see Gray and Cam on the big screen one day!!!
March 11, 2019
In too Deep
I love reading Cam & Gray’s story
I can’t wait for the follow up
I was engrossed in this book
It only took me two days to read
I love reading Cam & Gray’s story
I can’t wait for the follow up
I was engrossed in this book
It only took me two days to read
September 11, 2019
Man
Cam and Gray are putting me through the most! I am about to pull an all nighter to read Sicko mode because their story is just that good!
Cam and Gray are putting me through the most! I am about to pull an all nighter to read Sicko mode because their story is just that good!
March 16, 2020
I love her style of writing and cant wait to start part 3.
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August 11, 2020🔥🔥🔥
I'm shocked, excited, and anxiously waiting to read the next part.I'm feeling all the characters and can't wait to see how this plays out.
I'm shocked, excited, and anxiously waiting to read the next part.I'm feeling all the characters and can't wait to see how this plays out.
March 6, 2021
Whew! Yesssss!!! On to Sicko Mode
No time to talk, I have to get to the next...If you can’t tell, YES, get the book and ENJOY the ride!!!
No time to talk, I have to get to the next...If you can’t tell, YES, get the book and ENJOY the ride!!!
August 22, 2021
Keisha never disappoints me. And I love Gray and Cam’s dynamic.
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