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That Bona Fide Hood Love: Gage and Marley
Marley Street is a somber girl from a rough place. When she is thrown into a dysfunctional homemade family, it’s like nothing she could have ever dreamed of. Going from an orphan to feeling like she has a place, a home and family; she grows from an adolescent young girl trying to find her place in the world. But when her relationship changes with her best friend, she quickly realizes that some things can never go back to how they were. Growing pains and other circumstances threaten their bond. And like the old saying goes, if you love something let it go…
What happens when that theory is put to the test? Omri “Gage” Wilds is a smooth, cool, player type. His own past casts this dark shadow over his life that only few know about. Meeting and knowing Marley has been the one thing that has kept him sane over the years. At first, he can’t fight his feelings for her, and when he finally gives in, he begins to wonder if this relationship is healthy for either of them. In between, there is heartache and their journey seemingly comes to an end. Will they be able to leap the hurdles that obstruct their path to their hood fairy tale? Find out in this Standalone!
What happens when that theory is put to the test? Omri “Gage” Wilds is a smooth, cool, player type. His own past casts this dark shadow over his life that only few know about. Meeting and knowing Marley has been the one thing that has kept him sane over the years. At first, he can’t fight his feelings for her, and when he finally gives in, he begins to wonder if this relationship is healthy for either of them. In between, there is heartache and their journey seemingly comes to an end. Will they be able to leap the hurdles that obstruct their path to their hood fairy tale? Find out in this Standalone!
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 21, 2019
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July 15, 2019
So this was an okay read for me... It moved at a fast pace... The storyline was interesting... The problems that I had while reading this book was how it jumped in time quite a few times with no separation to let you know that it is jumping forward... This had me confused a little bit Especially the first time that it happened because I thought they were saying this is what could happen if Marley was on the streets... But in actuality it was happening like she had been on the street for a while... that was just one example there are many more throughout this book... so to me it really pulled away from the storyline...
I liked Marley and I really hated seeing what she had to go through... I don't know what would have happened if it was not for Gunz... If her and Gunz would have never crossed paths... she would have never had a family with Gage, Gunz, Savage and Skyy... She grew up and went through heartbreak... I hated how she was so tough yet when it came to Gage she just let him get away with any and everything... She was just so Naive... But then again... I guess she was young so what did I expect... I just wish she would have really walked away and given someone else a chance... I think Gunz could really make her happy if she really gave him a chance...
Now as for Gage... I really like him... I just felt like he was really misunderstood... He didn't know how to deal with things... This had a lot to do with his past... But once him and Marley had a fee late night conversations, this changed things between them... Thus leaving Gunz a little jealous...The only problem I had with Gage was how he was so self destructive when it came to Marley... He just kept hurting himself because he just couldn't keep it true to Marley... Thus causing lots of conflict and heartache for both of them... Also Gage was out here doing him yet he didn't want Marley with anyone else... I'm like boy really... you need to just get it together...
I liked Gunz... I just felt like he was left in the background and never really got a chance to show who he really is... I would not have minded for him and Marley to be together... But I like to see that he is finally happy...
In the end it was nice to see that they all can find some type of happiness... Especially after what they all went through... It is even more amazing the see how they are giving back and helping this that use to be just like them...
I liked Marley and I really hated seeing what she had to go through... I don't know what would have happened if it was not for Gunz... If her and Gunz would have never crossed paths... she would have never had a family with Gage, Gunz, Savage and Skyy... She grew up and went through heartbreak... I hated how she was so tough yet when it came to Gage she just let him get away with any and everything... She was just so Naive... But then again... I guess she was young so what did I expect... I just wish she would have really walked away and given someone else a chance... I think Gunz could really make her happy if she really gave him a chance...
Now as for Gage... I really like him... I just felt like he was really misunderstood... He didn't know how to deal with things... This had a lot to do with his past... But once him and Marley had a fee late night conversations, this changed things between them... Thus leaving Gunz a little jealous...The only problem I had with Gage was how he was so self destructive when it came to Marley... He just kept hurting himself because he just couldn't keep it true to Marley... Thus causing lots of conflict and heartache for both of them... Also Gage was out here doing him yet he didn't want Marley with anyone else... I'm like boy really... you need to just get it together...
I liked Gunz... I just felt like he was left in the background and never really got a chance to show who he really is... I would not have minded for him and Marley to be together... But I like to see that he is finally happy...
In the end it was nice to see that they all can find some type of happiness... Especially after what they all went through... It is even more amazing the see how they are giving back and helping this that use to be just like them...
May 12, 2019
(Goodreads 2 is the same as an Amazon 3)
Marley, a foster kid who is introduced to Gunz, who introduces her to the people who would soon become her family-Gage, Savage, Duke, and Sky. She and Gage have an immediate connection and genuine friendship blossoms. Over the years, their friendship turns to love and things change for them on her 16th birthday.
This story is heavy on the angst, character development and the message of familial bonds and light on romance and action. The author stayed on the fringe of drama giving you just enough to not lose interest, but not so much that it becomes the focus of the story. She took the route of focusing solely on the characters and their interactions. While I didn't particularly think that Gage and Marley were interesting as a couple, I did love the family dynamic on display. Granted my dislike for the couple could have been because Marley was not a likable character.
At any rate, this author is talented and delivered a quick solid read.
Marley, a foster kid who is introduced to Gunz, who introduces her to the people who would soon become her family-Gage, Savage, Duke, and Sky. She and Gage have an immediate connection and genuine friendship blossoms. Over the years, their friendship turns to love and things change for them on her 16th birthday.
This story is heavy on the angst, character development and the message of familial bonds and light on romance and action. The author stayed on the fringe of drama giving you just enough to not lose interest, but not so much that it becomes the focus of the story. She took the route of focusing solely on the characters and their interactions. While I didn't particularly think that Gage and Marley were interesting as a couple, I did love the family dynamic on display. Granted my dislike for the couple could have been because Marley was not a likable character.
At any rate, this author is talented and delivered a quick solid read.
April 25, 2019
Friends turned lovers
This was a good read, well written and easy to get lost in. I enjoyed how the author deliberately set the characters up as more men than women. I think it represents a protective covering over the girls and eliminates the catty fights between a bunch of women. Sky looked out for Marley from day one and showed her love she needed. Savage was the man of reason in the entire story. He never left sky feeling any kind of way but loved. Gage had so many issues but loving Marley was never one. He just needed to suffer learn how to do it right. Gunz was 100 through and through. Wished there was more but all good things must come to an end when friends turned lovers after all.
This was a good read, well written and easy to get lost in. I enjoyed how the author deliberately set the characters up as more men than women. I think it represents a protective covering over the girls and eliminates the catty fights between a bunch of women. Sky looked out for Marley from day one and showed her love she needed. Savage was the man of reason in the entire story. He never left sky feeling any kind of way but loved. Gage had so many issues but loving Marley was never one. He just needed to suffer learn how to do it right. Gunz was 100 through and through. Wished there was more but all good things must come to an end when friends turned lovers after all.
April 24, 2019
Good Read
Overall it was a good book. In my opinion certain parts needed to be presented as a new chapter. The epilogue is a good example, it started out telling us that someone was pregnant, then a few paragraphs later they had the baby. The epilogue should have maybe started off saying a year later and told about the new baby. The potential pregnancy was introduced in the chapter prior. Overall I loved how the crew came together as a family. I loved at the end everyone found their happiness and began working on creating their own families.
Overall it was a good book. In my opinion certain parts needed to be presented as a new chapter. The epilogue is a good example, it started out telling us that someone was pregnant, then a few paragraphs later they had the baby. The epilogue should have maybe started off saying a year later and told about the new baby. The potential pregnancy was introduced in the chapter prior. Overall I loved how the crew came together as a family. I loved at the end everyone found their happiness and began working on creating their own families.
April 30, 2019
Very nice
This standalone is lit. My girl went through some things bout life and Ohhhh boy kept pissin me off on how he kept breaking her heart. When Duke died I cried so hard for him. Sav and skyy is the shit I love how they was the momma and pops to the kids and raised them and everything. Her friend lark was not her friend and she deserved all of her karma that she had gotten. And her foster parents omg I’m glad they got dealt with and she gotten them kids away. U did good on yet another book and I look forward to reading more.
This standalone is lit. My girl went through some things bout life and Ohhhh boy kept pissin me off on how he kept breaking her heart. When Duke died I cried so hard for him. Sav and skyy is the shit I love how they was the momma and pops to the kids and raised them and everything. Her friend lark was not her friend and she deserved all of her karma that she had gotten. And her foster parents omg I’m glad they got dealt with and she gotten them kids away. U did good on yet another book and I look forward to reading more.
June 12, 2019
Super Dope and Amazing
I loved this book from beginning to end and it was definitely hard to put down... Marley and Gage definitely had something special and I’m glad they were able to grow together and embark on that journey to love and happiness... I loved all the characters and how they overcame where they were from and were a tight knit family that stuck it out through and through for each other regardless of who or what I loved the family dynamics... Definitely another five star read
I loved this book from beginning to end and it was definitely hard to put down... Marley and Gage definitely had something special and I’m glad they were able to grow together and embark on that journey to love and happiness... I loved all the characters and how they overcame where they were from and were a tight knit family that stuck it out through and through for each other regardless of who or what I loved the family dynamics... Definitely another five star read
June 28, 2019
Loved Me Some Marley
This storyline was so different and so good. Marley was someone who I definitely felt a connection with. I just wanted to be there for her. At the end of the day family is not always the people you share blood with and this story is the perfect example of that. Gage.....what can I say about Gage. I definitely understood why he did things the way he did and it was commendable. Sometimes we have to let go and take a minute to find ourselves. I enjoyed reading this story.
This storyline was so different and so good. Marley was someone who I definitely felt a connection with. I just wanted to be there for her. At the end of the day family is not always the people you share blood with and this story is the perfect example of that. Gage.....what can I say about Gage. I definitely understood why he did things the way he did and it was commendable. Sometimes we have to let go and take a minute to find ourselves. I enjoyed reading this story.
April 26, 2019
Awesome
Gage and Marley...couple goals!!! I loved the chemistry they had. Through the bad and good, breakups and arguments..they never lost that friendship. I thought at one point Marley and Guns were going to get together but I'm glad those 2 worked it out. Even though they lost one they fined more with Tatum, Colin, Ophelia and Rayna. The bond was real. Blood doesn't make family and it was proven. Loved this book.
Gage and Marley...couple goals!!! I loved the chemistry they had. Through the bad and good, breakups and arguments..they never lost that friendship. I thought at one point Marley and Guns were going to get together but I'm glad those 2 worked it out. Even though they lost one they fined more with Tatum, Colin, Ophelia and Rayna. The bond was real. Blood doesn't make family and it was proven. Loved this book.
May 12, 2019
Awesome read!
Superb book awesomely written. I loved every single one of the characters. I’m glad jasper finally got what he deserved. Reading this book makes me want to pursue a degree in social work to help children in need. Overall what I learned from this book is that true love is unbreakable! No matter what the person you’re meant to be with will eventually find themselves back to you
Superb book awesomely written. I loved every single one of the characters. I’m glad jasper finally got what he deserved. Reading this book makes me want to pursue a degree in social work to help children in need. Overall what I learned from this book is that true love is unbreakable! No matter what the person you’re meant to be with will eventually find themselves back to you
April 25, 2019
Wow great job Stephanie
This is my first book by this author and I was not disappointed. Gunz was the one to find Marley but Gage stole her heart and never returned it. I was afraid Marley was going to end up broke but Skky wouldn't let that happen. Gunz was a great guy but he wasn't made for Marley God created Omri Gage Wilds Just for Marley Streets. Great standalone
This is my first book by this author and I was not disappointed. Gunz was the one to find Marley but Gage stole her heart and never returned it. I was afraid Marley was going to end up broke but Skky wouldn't let that happen. Gunz was a great guy but he wasn't made for Marley God created Omri Gage Wilds Just for Marley Streets. Great standalone
May 16, 2019
Love
I absolutely loved the detailed views of this one particularly. It wasn’t a rush on how they ended up, it was joe they met, the conflicts the pain the separation and the coming back together I loved that Gage literally tried to move on and his heart wasnt having it. It’s always the Got dang heart that does it. Skyy was so mommy it was so cute
I absolutely loved the detailed views of this one particularly. It wasn’t a rush on how they ended up, it was joe they met, the conflicts the pain the separation and the coming back together I loved that Gage literally tried to move on and his heart wasnt having it. It’s always the Got dang heart that does it. Skyy was so mommy it was so cute
July 6, 2019
Wow
How I missed season 3 i don't know, but I am so glad I doubled back. You are a true other! Each character blended perfectly and everyone 's story was told. Nothing like a confused boy turning into a man whew! You addressed traumatic issues in away most people relate and that's through stuffing feelings. I loved this book! Congrats
How I missed season 3 i don't know, but I am so glad I doubled back. You are a true other! Each character blended perfectly and everyone 's story was told. Nothing like a confused boy turning into a man whew! You addressed traumatic issues in away most people relate and that's through stuffing feelings. I loved this book! Congrats
July 30, 2019
That bona fide hood love gage and marley
I’m speechless right now this book had me hooked I couldn’t stop reading it the writing the characters the best ever everything all rolled up into 1 great book that gage was a mess but sky was my girl she kept it real and sav all of them was awesome turn this into a movie 👍🏽
I’m speechless right now this book had me hooked I couldn’t stop reading it the writing the characters the best ever everything all rolled up into 1 great book that gage was a mess but sky was my girl she kept it real and sav all of them was awesome turn this into a movie 👍🏽
August 20, 2019
Bonafide Indeed!
I’m so glad that this book was a standalone. It was refreshing to be able to start a story and finish it in one setting and not have any cliffhangers and so forth. The storyline was engaging and interesting. I was frustrated at times with Marley and Gage. However, they pressed on and got themselves together. overall, it was a good book.
I’m so glad that this book was a standalone. It was refreshing to be able to start a story and finish it in one setting and not have any cliffhangers and so forth. The storyline was engaging and interesting. I was frustrated at times with Marley and Gage. However, they pressed on and got themselves together. overall, it was a good book.
September 6, 2019
Damn that was. Good
Oh the emotional roller coaster Gage and Marley took me on. I loved every bit and Marley reminded me of my young self.its hard when you have to let go of someone you love....I’m happy that Marley and Gage were able to find their way back...definitely a good read.
Happy reading
Oh the emotional roller coaster Gage and Marley took me on. I loved every bit and Marley reminded me of my young self.its hard when you have to let go of someone you love....I’m happy that Marley and Gage were able to find their way back...definitely a good read.
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April 24, 2019
Loved it!
Loved this book!! Loved how they became a family unit although they were not truly blood. In my opinion, I think Gunz and Marley should have been together. Gage played too many games and didn't know what he really wanted. So sad about Duke too! 😟
Loved this book!! Loved how they became a family unit although they were not truly blood. In my opinion, I think Gunz and Marley should have been together. Gage played too many games and didn't know what he really wanted. So sad about Duke too! 😟
April 27, 2019
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I loved Gage and Marleys growth throughout the book. They saw what they wanted and worked for it. Skyy and Savage were made for each other. There should have been a spin off with Gunz and Tatum. Really enjoyed this standalone tho.
I loved Gage and Marleys growth throughout the book. They saw what they wanted and worked for it. Skyy and Savage were made for each other. There should have been a spin off with Gunz and Tatum. Really enjoyed this standalone tho.
April 27, 2019
Great read
I'm glad Gage grew up and I didn't have to slap him down. Gunz had me worried for a minute with that silly stuff glad the friendship didn't change because of his childish ways. Sky was my girl I wish Marley had a chance to slap her frosted momma
I'm glad Gage grew up and I didn't have to slap him down. Gunz had me worried for a minute with that silly stuff glad the friendship didn't change because of his childish ways. Sky was my girl I wish Marley had a chance to slap her frosted momma
April 27, 2019
Let me wanting more
I’m patiently waiting on Season 4 and wondering whom will be the author of that one. I must say this book kept me engaged and not thirsty for action, love or sex. GREAT JOB!!!!!
I’m patiently waiting on Season 4 and wondering whom will be the author of that one. I must say this book kept me engaged and not thirsty for action, love or sex. GREAT JOB!!!!!
April 28, 2019
Great book
I love me some Marley and Gage such a hood love story. First time reading this author and i must say this was a good read. I’m sad that duke had to die. I love how Savage took them all in and showed them what family was great book
I love me some Marley and Gage such a hood love story. First time reading this author and i must say this was a good read. I’m sad that duke had to die. I love how Savage took them all in and showed them what family was great book
April 29, 2019
Loved it !
I loved this book. It started quickly and had just enough drama in the beginning to keep me locked. The characters felt real and I loved that the book addressed foster care! I really liked all of the characters and found myself wishing that they all had spin offs!!
I loved this book. It started quickly and had just enough drama in the beginning to keep me locked. The characters felt real and I loved that the book addressed foster care! I really liked all of the characters and found myself wishing that they all had spin offs!!
April 30, 2019
BANGERRRRRR!!!
This was definitely a must read!!!! True love/first love!!!! I love how everyone had a story and they became a family... they were young but this is some ppl true story!! I love the characters and I’m definitely will miss them. Great storyline!
This was definitely a must read!!!! True love/first love!!!! I love how everyone had a story and they became a family... they were young but this is some ppl true story!! I love the characters and I’m definitely will miss them. Great storyline!
May 1, 2019
Gage and Marley
This is a Beautiful story. I just wished Marley wouldn't of put her life on hold for Gage. Gage finally made it right. Is their going to be a standalone about Gunz and Tatum? I really Loved how Savage and Skyy took them in and helped them out.
This is a Beautiful story. I just wished Marley wouldn't of put her life on hold for Gage. Gage finally made it right. Is their going to be a standalone about Gunz and Tatum? I really Loved how Savage and Skyy took them in and helped them out.
May 3, 2019
Real hood love
Great storyline every thing just flowed and held my attention through out the book..Loved how everything was not about a drug dealing cheating man..Happy they got it together
Great storyline every thing just flowed and held my attention through out the book..Loved how everything was not about a drug dealing cheating man..Happy they got it together
July 9, 2019
Marley is a tuff kid trying to survive a tuff situation. Teaming up with others just like her , made hers stronger person then she thought she was. I live the facets that she , in turn stare to help other kids in the Predicament that she was in.
July 19, 2019
Must Read
This was a good read. The best lovers are always your best friend. I’m so happy that Gage and Marley got their happy ending. Gage made me mad at sometimes but he got his self together . I would like to know more about Gunz and Tatum in the near future.
This was a good read. The best lovers are always your best friend. I’m so happy that Gage and Marley got their happy ending. Gage made me mad at sometimes but he got his self together . I would like to know more about Gunz and Tatum in the near future.
August 23, 2019
Marley & Gage
This storyline was good but I felt as if it dragged out... I loved how savage,gage,gunz,duke,&skyy took Marley in when she ran away from her foster home..&they all became a close knit family
This storyline was good but I felt as if it dragged out... I loved how savage,gage,gunz,duke,&skyy took Marley in when she ran away from her foster home..&they all became a close knit family
October 14, 2019
Read this book!
I very seldom leave reviews but this is a good read. I cried and laughed in equal measure. Have and Marley are perfect for each h other -- they just can't get on the same page at the same time.
I very seldom leave reviews but this is a good read. I cried and laughed in equal measure. Have and Marley are perfect for each h other -- they just can't get on the same page at the same time.
April 27, 2019
Gage & Marley
Gage and Marley went through everything. They had to go through the good and bad to see what they meant to each other. I'm glad everything worked out for them.
Gage and Marley went through everything. They had to go through the good and bad to see what they meant to each other. I'm glad everything worked out for them.
May 1, 2019
Love
They were sooooo cute! I liked how they built their family and how much they cared for one another. That was dope
They were sooooo cute! I liked how they built their family and how much they cared for one another. That was dope
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