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She Gave Her All to the Hood's Finest
Camarih Marlon is your typical pretty girl from the hood. Enduring hardship after hardship, and constant tragedies, has drained any hope of having a better life from the beauty. After one traumatic event in particular, Camarih realizes that life will never be what she wants it to, and expects nothing less than good old misfortune. Even her R&B singing boyfriend has become the worst decision she's ever made. And just when Camarih believes life can't get any worse, she unveils a mind blowing secret about the people she thought loved and cared for her, only proving her bad luck theory correct. Mentally, she has given up, until she meets the ignorant, disrespectful, and intimidating Tony Wacko. Knowing as soon as they meet that he is not her type, despite his extremely good-looking exterior, Camarih puts the brash hood boy to the back of her mind. However, Tony has other plans for her.
Tony Wacko or Leimert Park's finest, is an ill-mannered, off-kilter, pure unadulterated hood boy, with the sexy looks to match. Ever wondered what a brother straight from the ghetto was like? It's Wacko. He's as ignorant as it gets, but with the same amount of intelligence. Since middle school, he's always had to fend for himself, and getting swallowed up by the hood life has hardened him to seemingly beyond repair. He cares for nothing and no one outside of his money, and a few family members to an extent. Things start to shift when the handsome hard-hearted Tony meets the much softer and sweeter Camarih. For a woman who needs love, the last thing she wants is a man who is incapable of giving it. Will Tony's callous and rude behavior push the gentile spirit that is Camarih away? Or will she be able to soften the brutal, uncivil, and reckless hood?
In this urban love story filled with betrayal, jealousy, shocking revelations, and forbidden obsessions, will the good girl and extra rude bad boy be able to develop a true love? Or will Camarih's negative outlook on life and love, continue to be true? But how easy is it for her to walk away when she gave him her all, and when there wasn't much left to begin with?
Tony Wacko or Leimert Park's finest, is an ill-mannered, off-kilter, pure unadulterated hood boy, with the sexy looks to match. Ever wondered what a brother straight from the ghetto was like? It's Wacko. He's as ignorant as it gets, but with the same amount of intelligence. Since middle school, he's always had to fend for himself, and getting swallowed up by the hood life has hardened him to seemingly beyond repair. He cares for nothing and no one outside of his money, and a few family members to an extent. Things start to shift when the handsome hard-hearted Tony meets the much softer and sweeter Camarih. For a woman who needs love, the last thing she wants is a man who is incapable of giving it. Will Tony's callous and rude behavior push the gentile spirit that is Camarih away? Or will she be able to soften the brutal, uncivil, and reckless hood?
In this urban love story filled with betrayal, jealousy, shocking revelations, and forbidden obsessions, will the good girl and extra rude bad boy be able to develop a true love? Or will Camarih's negative outlook on life and love, continue to be true? But how easy is it for her to walk away when she gave him her all, and when there wasn't much left to begin with?
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Published January 13, 2020
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July 21, 2019
NOT THE BEST READ...
Well this book was not really worth reading, but I did finish it just to see how it would end, I guess. It really had no major interest or good storyline. The main thing I hated about the book was it went way overboard with the sex, especially with Tony and Camarih. Also, it made her character seem too dumb, stupid, and weak. It was just unrealistic, to me. I love reading, but this was not a good read at all, to me.
Well this book was not really worth reading, but I did finish it just to see how it would end, I guess. It really had no major interest or good storyline. The main thing I hated about the book was it went way overboard with the sex, especially with Tony and Camarih. Also, it made her character seem too dumb, stupid, and weak. It was just unrealistic, to me. I love reading, but this was not a good read at all, to me.
August 22, 2019
Hmm
I feel like Tony character is unrealistic. For him to be that disrespectful I don’t believe anyone would ever want to be with let alone procreate with him. It was a bit much at times. It’s an ok read tho
I feel like Tony character is unrealistic. For him to be that disrespectful I don’t believe anyone would ever want to be with let alone procreate with him. It was a bit much at times. It’s an ok read tho
October 6, 2025
I lost count of the amount of times I looked over my shoulder, wondering if Tony really said what I thought he said. Some people don’t have a filter, he doesn’t even know the definition. This story was messy with many secrets and I enjoyed it. Tony did not make my book boyfriend list however lol.
I enjoyed the dual narration in the audiobook, Winston James was the perfect fit for Tony’s personality. Looking forward to continuing this series and see where this cliffhanger is heading.
I enjoyed the dual narration in the audiobook, Winston James was the perfect fit for Tony’s personality. Looking forward to continuing this series and see where this cliffhanger is heading.
July 14, 2019
Hmmm....
This book was a pretty good read however, this author is starting to get repetitive with her work. If this was my first book by her I would have given it 5 stars but because I have read her previous work I cannot. This book is the same as She got it bad for a heartless gangsta & nobody can love you like the roughnecks do. The only difference is the names. Its like if you have read one of her books you have read them all. I honestly don’t think she can do anything else. I’m tired of how stupid & naive she makes her lead women. Can we please get a boss female as a lead? With a serious career & one that doesn’t get pregnant after only knowing someone for a week? & our males can be just as sexy without having to be so rude, disrespectful & a womanizer. Please give us something new.
This book was a pretty good read however, this author is starting to get repetitive with her work. If this was my first book by her I would have given it 5 stars but because I have read her previous work I cannot. This book is the same as She got it bad for a heartless gangsta & nobody can love you like the roughnecks do. The only difference is the names. Its like if you have read one of her books you have read them all. I honestly don’t think she can do anything else. I’m tired of how stupid & naive she makes her lead women. Can we please get a boss female as a lead? With a serious career & one that doesn’t get pregnant after only knowing someone for a week? & our males can be just as sexy without having to be so rude, disrespectful & a womanizer. Please give us something new.
June 21, 2025
⭐️
Tony Wacko is ridiculous!
Like cringe worthy.
I’ve seen him bragged about on IG. I don’t know what the girlies read, because I couldn’t have read the same book.
Throughout the first half of the story, he was sleeping with numerous women. He was mad disrespectful, even to the FMC. And her friends. She heard him having sex with someone else.
It was nothing redeemable about him. Again he made me cringe almost every time he spoke.
Rahim is a mess. Eitan is embarrassing. The only person I liked was Rubie and we met her too late in the story for me to care.
And to see there are at least 3 more books in this series. For what? This was ridiculous. I only finished because I was curious about Wacko’s transformation and the cliffhanger.
Shocking, the cliffhanger is related to him being a lying 🥷🏾.
Tony Wacko is ridiculous!
Like cringe worthy.
I’ve seen him bragged about on IG. I don’t know what the girlies read, because I couldn’t have read the same book.
Throughout the first half of the story, he was sleeping with numerous women. He was mad disrespectful, even to the FMC. And her friends. She heard him having sex with someone else.
It was nothing redeemable about him. Again he made me cringe almost every time he spoke.
Rahim is a mess. Eitan is embarrassing. The only person I liked was Rubie and we met her too late in the story for me to care.
And to see there are at least 3 more books in this series. For what? This was ridiculous. I only finished because I was curious about Wacko’s transformation and the cliffhanger.
Shocking, the cliffhanger is related to him being a lying 🥷🏾.
July 22, 2019
Okay rad
I usually love her work but this but didn’t really do it for me at took me some time to read it. For some reason it dragged . The characters was okay I just don’t get how she’s pregnant and haven’t been to the doctors not one time. I’ll read the second book
I usually love her work but this but didn’t really do it for me at took me some time to read it. For some reason it dragged . The characters was okay I just don’t get how she’s pregnant and haven’t been to the doctors not one time. I’ll read the second book
July 7, 2019
Shvonne Latrice Does It Again
Banging storyline as usual. Tony Wacko is crazy as all get out but you can't help but fall in love with him. From beginning to end you get caught up in the pages. I laughed my behind off because Tony was a whole fool. Shvonne is definitely one of the best. Her storylines are always different and her male characters are the freaking best. One of my favorite authors for sure.
Banging storyline as usual. Tony Wacko is crazy as all get out but you can't help but fall in love with him. From beginning to end you get caught up in the pages. I laughed my behind off because Tony was a whole fool. Shvonne is definitely one of the best. Her storylines are always different and her male characters are the freaking best. One of my favorite authors for sure.
July 7, 2019
Straight Banger!!!!
You never disappoint and this is definitely a banger!!!! I laughed so hard I was crying!!!! Tony is a fool but I love him... especially the way he changed for Butterscotch, Lol!!! Everyone is going through something and I’m patiently waiting on part 2!!! A Must read!!!
You never disappoint and this is definitely a banger!!!! I laughed so hard I was crying!!!! Tony is a fool but I love him... especially the way he changed for Butterscotch, Lol!!! Everyone is going through something and I’m patiently waiting on part 2!!! A Must read!!!
July 6, 2019
🔥🔥🔥
That ninja is crazy for real....😂😂😂
These women are crazy to tolerate disrespect to be or want to be with him. I hope Camirah gives him a chance 🤭 never mind he is crazy she will have too or he will kill everybody around her. Cannot wait on Part 2. Good Shvonne
That ninja is crazy for real....😂😂😂
These women are crazy to tolerate disrespect to be or want to be with him. I hope Camirah gives him a chance 🤭 never mind he is crazy she will have too or he will kill everybody around her. Cannot wait on Part 2. Good Shvonne
July 6, 2019
🔥🔥🔥 Read
This book was so well put together and I enjoyed it beginning to end. I love Shvonnes work so I already knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. If only Tony was a real person because his rude ignorant ass is bae. I need part 2 asap
This book was so well put together and I enjoyed it beginning to end. I love Shvonnes work so I already knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. If only Tony was a real person because his rude ignorant ass is bae. I need part 2 asap
September 28, 2019
Good
A good read that is well written with a steady flow. There is some drama, secrets laughs and secrets. I am loving these characters, that are both interesting and likeable. On to part two.
A good read that is well written with a steady flow. There is some drama, secrets laughs and secrets. I am loving these characters, that are both interesting and likeable. On to part two.
November 17, 2025
Tony is so trifling and disrespectful. It could never be me! 😭 Don’t let this toxic love find me.
July 3, 2025
This was crazy as hell 😏Did it make me mad 😠 yes 👍🏽I wanted to slap, kick and shake a few people so job well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽i guess I have to read the next book to find out what happens next 🤷🏽♀️
December 30, 2025
The mess! Everybody so messy!
December 23, 2025
Horrible! idk how WHY anyone would recommend this or believe this relates to Menace. BECAUSE NO! He, Tony, has no respect for anyone not even his family. No likeable characters either! DNF
December 24, 2024
I honestly don’t know why this has 4.75 overall rating because it’s not good at all… it’s a waste of time
Tony is a h*e throughout the entire book even when they got together. He was letting people give him lap dances and head and would call Ari weird for being mad about saying it’s just a lap dance but as soon as she talk to another guy or says what if she do the same things he’s doing he gets mad and threatens her. He chocked her while pregnant because she walked in on him and his “stepsister” trying to give him head and found out they had sex multiple times years ago and she was giving him head before him and Ari got together. So rightfully so she asked if he was doing it with his actual sister and he got mad and chocked her.
The multiple povs is unnecessary just make it a series and have it be only two povs with the fmc and mmc like this one should’ve only been about Tony and Ari. When she was mad at him and wanted to break up he forced her to stay with him and got drunk and tried to have sex with her and said that’s all she was good for since they weren’t together at the moment and had a woman come and give him head while she’s in the room crying.
He’s disrespectful and abusive but the author hides it behind him being crazy and not all the way there. Ari is weak and dumb I tried to give her a chance but no way you’re attracted to him and let him hit raw after he’s not only disrespectful to you but also literally everyone else even when he just meets them….
I don’t like any of the characters. The rest are not any better. Rahim is married but has a gf in Los Angeles and trying to go after Shanece even though she’s married as well. His wife is in another state because he went to LA to do a music career and she’s at home taking care of their kid while he’s in LA pretending to be single. The only person that knows he’s married is the gf and that was on accident.
Tony is a h*e throughout the entire book even when they got together. He was letting people give him lap dances and head and would call Ari weird for being mad about saying it’s just a lap dance but as soon as she talk to another guy or says what if she do the same things he’s doing he gets mad and threatens her. He chocked her while pregnant because she walked in on him and his “stepsister” trying to give him head and found out they had sex multiple times years ago and she was giving him head before him and Ari got together. So rightfully so she asked if he was doing it with his actual sister and he got mad and chocked her.
The multiple povs is unnecessary just make it a series and have it be only two povs with the fmc and mmc like this one should’ve only been about Tony and Ari. When she was mad at him and wanted to break up he forced her to stay with him and got drunk and tried to have sex with her and said that’s all she was good for since they weren’t together at the moment and had a woman come and give him head while she’s in the room crying.
He’s disrespectful and abusive but the author hides it behind him being crazy and not all the way there. Ari is weak and dumb I tried to give her a chance but no way you’re attracted to him and let him hit raw after he’s not only disrespectful to you but also literally everyone else even when he just meets them….
I don’t like any of the characters. The rest are not any better. Rahim is married but has a gf in Los Angeles and trying to go after Shanece even though she’s married as well. His wife is in another state because he went to LA to do a music career and she’s at home taking care of their kid while he’s in LA pretending to be single. The only person that knows he’s married is the gf and that was on accident.
July 6, 2019
Wacko The Hood's Finest!
I am loving this book thus far!! Camarih and Tony's relationship started off rocky but it got better and now they are going to be battling because of Tony's sneaky 😾 step sister Brielle!!! She is beyond delusional and desperate...Why she can't accept that he doesn't want her is beyond me! She better pray because I can see Cam knocking some sense in her head with the bs she just did!! If Tony loses Cam nobody is going to be safe! I need Rubie to cut that toxic leech out of her life! 3yrs of nothing from him is more than enough reason to let him call Tyrone! Eitan can be a possibility! Shanece is really going through it with her mean a surly sick husband...Rahim is going to mess up on the marriage he is hiding and the possible friendship he is building with Shanece...Joy, and Brielle need to grow up! They need a hobby so they can stop chasing a man that doesn't see them as anything other than convenient mouth and easy 😾! Lordt and this Crazy chic Hollie.... Eitan better run because she is demented af!! I can't wait to hear Isis' reason for sleeping with her best friends man and being pregnant man! This is a definite 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Read!! I can't wait till part 2 drops!
I am loving this book thus far!! Camarih and Tony's relationship started off rocky but it got better and now they are going to be battling because of Tony's sneaky 😾 step sister Brielle!!! She is beyond delusional and desperate...Why she can't accept that he doesn't want her is beyond me! She better pray because I can see Cam knocking some sense in her head with the bs she just did!! If Tony loses Cam nobody is going to be safe! I need Rubie to cut that toxic leech out of her life! 3yrs of nothing from him is more than enough reason to let him call Tyrone! Eitan can be a possibility! Shanece is really going through it with her mean a surly sick husband...Rahim is going to mess up on the marriage he is hiding and the possible friendship he is building with Shanece...Joy, and Brielle need to grow up! They need a hobby so they can stop chasing a man that doesn't see them as anything other than convenient mouth and easy 😾! Lordt and this Crazy chic Hollie.... Eitan better run because she is demented af!! I can't wait to hear Isis' reason for sleeping with her best friends man and being pregnant man! This is a definite 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Read!! I can't wait till part 2 drops!
October 10, 2019
Jaw dropping
I will never understand the negative reviews this story got. I loved every second of it! Camarih was far from a weak woman! She stood her ground with him and didn’t let him come back until she was sure he would act right and place her in the position she deserved! I’m ready to get to this next book because the way this ended had me speechless!!! ❤️
I will never understand the negative reviews this story got. I loved every second of it! Camarih was far from a weak woman! She stood her ground with him and didn’t let him come back until she was sure he would act right and place her in the position she deserved! I’m ready to get to this next book because the way this ended had me speechless!!! ❤️
July 7, 2019
OMG
That ending tho! I knew she was going to find out about Bre sooner or later and that’s his stepsister! Why couldn’t he just be honest? This book was a page turner from beginning to the end! I’m so ready for book 2!! Amazing 😉
That ending tho! I knew she was going to find out about Bre sooner or later and that’s his stepsister! Why couldn’t he just be honest? This book was a page turner from beginning to the end! I’m so ready for book 2!! Amazing 😉
July 7, 2019
She Gave Her All to the Hood Finest
Book very good took longer then I would have like to finish it. But it turn out good after all, Cam smart girl she no punk but she weak for Tony next time make him wait longer to give in to his crazy behind lol
Book very good took longer then I would have like to finish it. But it turn out good after all, Cam smart girl she no punk but she weak for Tony next time make him wait longer to give in to his crazy behind lol
July 7, 2019
AWESOME
Phenomenal story as always with this author. Great storyline loving Tony he is crazy.. Never disappointed with this author. Anything her name attach I will read... Can’t wait for book 2....
Phenomenal story as always with this author. Great storyline loving Tony he is crazy.. Never disappointed with this author. Anything her name attach I will read... Can’t wait for book 2....
July 8, 2019
WOW!
Excellent book! Can’t wait till part 2 drop. I couldn’t put it down. Everybody wanted to be loved by the right person. Keep up the good work and I’m biting my nails waiting on the next one!
Excellent book! Can’t wait till part 2 drop. I couldn’t put it down. Everybody wanted to be loved by the right person. Keep up the good work and I’m biting my nails waiting on the next one!
July 8, 2019
I love Wacko!
I really liked this book! Ms. Latrice always writes such interesting characters. I love that the men are so hood but sweet to the ones they love. Good story and good characters! Please keep writing!
I really liked this book! Ms. Latrice always writes such interesting characters. I love that the men are so hood but sweet to the ones they love. Good story and good characters! Please keep writing!
July 19, 2019
Yo
I know you did not end the book like that. This book kept me turning pages I loved the way the story built. I wasn’t sure about Tony at first I wanted to read through the book for a little bit, but it was great.
I know you did not end the book like that. This book kept me turning pages I loved the way the story built. I wasn’t sure about Tony at first I wanted to read through the book for a little bit, but it was great.
August 16, 2019
That !$#&@ is crazy🤣
I don't think I've ever read about a ruder, crazier person than Tony Wacko, OMG! It was like looking at a train wreck about to happen, but can't look away. I really liked his rude ass. I cannot wait to read part two.
I don't think I've ever read about a ruder, crazier person than Tony Wacko, OMG! It was like looking at a train wreck about to happen, but can't look away. I really liked his rude ass. I cannot wait to read part two.
July 7, 2019
Wow wacko
Camarih u got ur hands full I hope it works out this book was long wish it was a stand alone
Camarih u got ur hands full I hope it works out this book was long wish it was a stand alone
November 20, 2019
Nothing new f... Nothing new from this author same type of characters and story line just different names really. 8/29/2019 3:56
July 9, 2025
What did I listen to? Are people really like this? It was.... a lot.
June 11, 2025
3.5 stars
this is classic hood romance from Shvonne. here we have Camirah and Tony Wacko's story. TW, as his name implies, is crazy asf! his personality is a tad ridiculous.. not sure how he's pulling all these women but this is fiction. Cam and TW relationship started out so toxic. I don't think all the toxicity is gone just they've been in a good place.
the 2ndary characters are interesting. Shanece and Rikam are both married. Eitan got his ass beat by a chic. Isis is a bytch that deserves all the heat. I'm sure book 2 will continue with the DRAMA.
this is classic hood romance from Shvonne. here we have Camirah and Tony Wacko's story. TW, as his name implies, is crazy asf! his personality is a tad ridiculous.. not sure how he's pulling all these women but this is fiction. Cam and TW relationship started out so toxic. I don't think all the toxicity is gone just they've been in a good place.
the 2ndary characters are interesting. Shanece and Rikam are both married. Eitan got his ass beat by a chic. Isis is a bytch that deserves all the heat. I'm sure book 2 will continue with the DRAMA.
November 19, 2025
Oh yeah! I love it here
Usually, I love to leave well thought out or semi thoughtful reviews. This time all I have to say is 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. What a good time. Please note this MMC is absolutely not for everyone and if you maintain your feelings on men in reality while reading this, you will be angry. If you're like me and just love a good time filled with ridiculous behavior and a sweet love story, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 get into this!
Usually, I love to leave well thought out or semi thoughtful reviews. This time all I have to say is 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. What a good time. Please note this MMC is absolutely not for everyone and if you maintain your feelings on men in reality while reading this, you will be angry. If you're like me and just love a good time filled with ridiculous behavior and a sweet love story, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 get into this!
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