In the sequel, Myeisha has to deal with if she wants to deal with Rucka having a wife and daughter. With her own situation, she’s trying to decide if she feels like taking on Rucka and his baggage too? Kenya held Rucka down his entire bid and even risked her career for him. When he got out, she received not one call from him. Finding out that he’s back in the city, she’s ready to see exactly what, or who he has been getting into. Orlan has a past that he has failed to tell Mirror about. After Ronnie blurted it out in front of everyone at Dymond’s birthday party, he has a lot of explaining to do. The question is, will Mirror allow him to? Or will she cut Orlan off and decide to raise their child alone? If that isn’t enough, Orlan has been hiding a secret that could end his friendship with Hudson for good. Will he finally tell his best friend something he’s been hiding for years? Or will he continue to keep his mouth shut about the situation? As Maliah and Teck grow closer, she can see herself with him. With Staten stepping back, she’s allow to fully put herself into her relationship and raising her son. What happens when she finds out that Teck might have some ties to her family after all? Get ready to take another ride to Staten Island in this explosive sequel.
If I thought book one was messy, Staten Island Love Affair 2 came in and somehow raised the stakes even higher. Every secret that was hinted at in the first book starts coming to light, and just when you think the drama can’t possibly get any worse, Jahquel J drops another bomb.
This installment follows multiple storylines, but what I loved most was seeing how each character continued to grow—or spiral, depending on who we’re talking about. Mirror and Orlan had me stressed from beginning to end, especially as they tried to figure out where they stood after so much damage had already been done. Meanwhile, Rucka’s storyline had me fully invested because every revelation seemed to complicate things even more.
One thing Jahquel J does exceptionally well is making every character feel connected. The friendships, family ties, romances, and betrayals all weave together in a way that keeps you turning pages. No one is safe from the fallout, and every chapter leaves you wondering what disaster is waiting around the corner.
I also appreciated seeing some of the characters begin to mature and make better choices—even if others remained committed to making the most chaotic decisions imaginable.
And then there’s the ending.
I genuinely sat there staring at my Kindle because I was not prepared for things to take such a dark turn. The final chapters completely changed the tone of the story and left me desperate to know what happens next.
If you enjoy urban romance filled with family drama, complicated relationships, shocking twists, and interconnected characters whose lives are constantly colliding, this series absolutely delivers.
These endings be getting me man! There’s so much to say but I don’t want to spoil the read. Okay so bottom line I love that my twin girls found love. Rucka’s past love is starting to piss me off because she’s settling for nonsense that she doesn’t even need. There are still so many secrets that need to be told and I’ll just say I can’t wait to read the next book
This too much, the secrets, the pain, the darkness. Kiss why???? Not the twins, they say your dreams are trying to tell you something. Poor Hudson, that jealous, selfish wife of his. My My why????
Myeisha is not marrying Lou what about his stepfather touch their daughter. Myeisha sister jealousy and resent revealed family secrets about Rodger and her 11year old son being raised by her mother. So much pain and destruction what about the twins Maliah and Mariah is the nightmare she been having is it just a dream. Kiss is missing and hurt Priest and Ghost and Staten are going to wreck vengeance on who hurt the family. Messiah and Rasheed are going too war over their daughters. Mouse days are numbered and his crew. Ronnie and her convincing and trifling ways has cause a rips in her marriage after Hudson finds out she cheated on him and got pregnant by his twin brother.
Ohhhh baby these characters run a muck in this book here! And it wasn’t the current events but the past events. The book had many high moments but a few low moments as well. I hate the ending of book 2 and how KISS was done. She didn’t deserve that.
For starters Orlan didn’t r*** nobody! Babygirl lied on him and had a federal judge for a dad so they throw the book at him. I don’t like how he held those 2 big secrets from Hudson but it was really Ronnie’s truth to tell. I’m glad that Mirror & he figured it out. I was ready to punch him when Tabbi was at the house but nothing came from it. Mirror hit was low asking if he would harm the baby. She didn’t even ask him what happened so Orlan had every right to spaz out when he never showed you anything else. He should’ve told Mirror.
Ronnie still need her face rocked for shouting that out when he knew one of your secrets! You were so damn selfish and evil. Hudson needs to drag you and be hella disrespectful to your marriage. How you went to his brother wedding and come back pregnant?? Silly hoe! Because of your evilness- you will have to watch Mirror live the life you had. A man who loves her for her!
Hudson- you did nothing wrong besides try to love your wife but she’s a conniving heifer. I would love to see you and Mina work out but you have a road ahead of you. Finding out your sterile, the two kids your wife had weren’t yours, your girlies and best friend getting together, and your twin brother cheating with your wife! A lot was thrown at you and honestly Mina is a lot. Idk if she can ride for you while you figure out this new life.
Maliah- I’m glad you got a man and Staten is sorta off yiur back. I wish Mouse was handled so he didnt do that unthinkable act to Kiss. It’s not your fault but dang! I like Trek for you! I hope the situation with his family doesn’t cost yall the relationship! The doggone ending took me out- you & Mariah hit!!
I loved the trip to bali! Made me start to google flights there lol! The group scences took me out. Manic has to be related to Menace. Manic and his intrusive thoughts win everytime. He said Staten and Lib would have crack babies! Then he offered his wife’s Chanel purse ti clear his debt. He stayed on Jah about his limp and cane. Ghost has some jokes too. He stayed on Staten’s neck about Maliah and I’m glad they did!
Myeisha - if you don’t leave Lou and get with Rodger! Lou is living a double life and left you holding the bag. That man is globetrotting around the world while you’re stuck at home with 2 kids! And then he couldn’t step when HIS daughter was violated. Rodger got his issues too but I don’t doubt he’s stepping about his kids. And I bet you are pregnant in the next book!
Rodger- your only flaw was marrying Kenya’s stupid butt! I know book 3 you’re going to cause hell. You’re taking Kyle, Janay was messy and being a hater but I’m glad you know cause I don’t like how she treats My My!
Fatima is on borrowed time because Maliah is going to put hands and feet on her!
KISS! Babygirl you messed the city up with one! Wanting to be grown and look what being grown got you. Hanging out with that Thot got you violated in the worst way! All Reese, Priest & the gang wanted was for you to be a regular young adult. Zamari has lost both of his parents. They about to se that NYC on fire for you. You will be vindicated!
Once again, Jah got me with those last chapters! 😭😭😭 Everybody’s secrets and dirty work are slowly coming out of the dark and into the light, and BABY… the mess is MESSING! 😂
Let’s start with Kiss… As much as I don’t like her ass, I did NOT expect—or want—that to happen to her. 😭😭😭 I was actually shocked! Now Myiesha… girl, you were definitely playing with fire, and you started getting on my nerves! 😩
So you want to mess around with Rucka, but you’re still engaged to Lou AND feel like you have to marry him? Girl, WHAT?! And even after finding out what happened to her baby, she’s STILL hanging around. Umm… NO. 😒
Then there’s Hudson. That drunk-ass done aired out ALL his dirty laundry, and it was wild as hell! 😂 I’m definitely curious to see if something is going to happen between him and Mina because… 👀
Ronnie? I don’t feel bad for her ass ONE BIT. 😭 That woman is wicked, and then she has the nerve to blame everything on Mirror?! Ma’am, please take several seats. 😒
I’m really looking forward to seeing where Mirror and Orlan’s story goes because I’m invested in them! 👀❤️
But THAT ENDING?! THE TWINS?! JAHQUEL… REALLY?! 😭😭😭😭
Because you can’t just drop THAT on us and expect me to calmly close the book! 😂 At this point, I already know I’m picking up the next one because apparently I enjoy suffering. 🤣📚
Even with knowing he’s cheating and didn’t pay rent for 6 months she still feels like she has to marry him?? TF?!
Had me howling: "Her nigga," Ghost replied nonchalantly. "Her niggaaaaaa?" Staten yelled out like his ass was Soulja boy. "When the fuck did we allow her to have a nigga?"
Mina…you wild ma! 😂
The toast to Summer! 😩😪
That poor baby!
I ended one very bad no good chapter only to follow up with one that leaves me feeling very uneasy. Closing the book.
Yeah…I was right. 😪
I’m trying to figure out the hold that Lou has on Myeshia because it’s not making sense.
My heart is beating so fast with that ending. OMG!!! This is too much! 😩😪
Now Jahquel pen game is indeed fire she never disappoints with her series each one captures you and holds you there wanting more or sometimes being frustrated with certain characters. Now Low out doing his own thing but for him to act all look after finding out what his step dad waa doing to his daughter got me thinking maybe he was molested by him as well. I can't wait to see what Rucker going to do about the bomb that waa just dropped. The streets are about to bleed because mouse has lost his mind first him and his friend rape and.kills Kiss now he shoots the twins, they must not know who their mother is or how she.gets down, I hope they all make it out ok because they just got happy news all for it to end this way.
The drama continues. There’s so much going on I’m not sure where to focus my attention. First of all, Myeisha is giving user- I’m not sure what she’s sticking around with her fiance for- it can only mean that the author has some bombshell she wants to throw in about them. As for Ronnie, she’s the worst and I don’t believe she’ll take her just desserts lying down. Kiss.. I know she’s young but her stupidity can’t solely be attributed to that - I worry about her and the fact that she’s disappeared. The tragic ending cliffhanger…. I’m shook and diving instantly into book 3.
It just keeps getting juicer and juicer and I’m nervous what I’m going to read next. KISS was annoying but I didn’t expect her to die. I wonder how this is going to play out with Priest. First losing his sister then his niece. I wonder who is going to kill Mouse. I knew he signed his death sentence with Kiss but now he’s really done lol. Can’t wait to read about Rucka and Myeisha and Lou. Something is off about Lou and I can’t put my finger on it. Then I wonder if Hudson is Mina is going to start dating. So much to digest and I’m here for it
4.75⭐️! Wait a damn minute Jahquel! Where do you come up with this stuff?! What do you mean Myeisha been lying this whole time?! I love her and Ruca together! Ronnie is so annoying ! Like yes i understand why you chose to save your marriage and it backfired. But you literally are a b-word and a lying scheming h**😒 Hudson be a man !!!!! But I'm not mad about Mirror and Orlan😳. But what you mean this why he went to jail ?! 😂 what you mean Maliah gone have a n****? Idk if I trust it tho! And MARIAH ! Lord let me keep reading!
Myeisha is a mess, she want to keep Roger around and then to find out she has kept a whole child from him! Ronnie wrong as two left feet, Hudson needs to move on and be happy. I’m glad Mirror and Orlan are good. Poor Kiss, she didn’t deserve how Mouse and B-dubb treated her! Teck gone lose it along with Messiah! Rucka gone lose it too! Myeisha might need therapy because I don’t care who it is, if my child was molested I’d be in jail
This one was probably the heaviest read with all of the drama. Ronnie is a horrible human being and I wish the absolute worse for her.
The last few chapters broke my heart. Why is it that when someone is finally getting their life together, something horrible happens?! Kiss was a lot to deal with but she absolutely did not deserve that. What a horrible experience to go through.
Went in blind and came out entertained, stressed, and lowkey hungry. 😭 Listen… besides all the chaotic mafia business popping off, can we PLEASE talk about these food descriptions?? Because why was my mouth watering every five minutes like I was personally at the dinner table?? No one in the comments warned me I was basically signing up for a side of culinary torture. I needed snacks on standby, your honor.
Well this story just went up a couple of notches. Seems like everybody was acting out. There was so much drama and action. I was waiting for this and I got it! Ooh Messiah gonna be mad. I can't wait. I sure hope part 3_is out because I'm ready for it. My only issue is all these errors.
Myesha is trying to figure out if she wants to be with Rucka or stay loyal to her children father Lou, little do she know he definitely has some secrets. Orlan has falling head first in love with Mirror and has a baby on the way. Hudson & Ronnie have serious issues in their marriage. A lot has been revealed in this book!
I love anything Jahquel writes. This series is wild and it has me talking out loud, looking around to see if anyone else just read what I read and having all the emotions surface. This book has so many twists and turns and secrets. I will forever read anything that Jahquel writes. One of my FAVS!!!
The last 3 chapters…my goodness. That was just too much. It was just too much. Mouse is going to get it bad. He did some real grimy stuff. I need to go to sleep but I have to see what happens next.
Rat snitch witch that little mf gotta go. Mouse is a dummy for real cause he been moving real sloppy this whole book and he gonna die a slow painful death. He's a rapist and punk. Karma got something for him. That hot lead...
So many moving parts... To be honest, I want to skip to other people sometimes. My only thing, is maybe cut down one character, cuz hunnnnnnnyyyy they are all GOOD!!
Nightmares really do come true!!!! It’s time to set the trap for the mouse!!!! Let’s go!!!!!! I am in utter shock at what has happened in this book. There is so much going on the lives of these characters. I cant wait to start the next book! Get into it!
I needed my jaw picked up from off the floor with this one.
Nah! I don't like it. I don't like this at all. At the same time, I want to scream because I love it so much. This cliffhanger makes me so angry and sad😔
The lies and deceit within your crew. Hudson Hudson Hudson. His wife was a trip. Myiesha’s sister can get it. Kiss, her behaviors broke my heart. Her uncle is gonna snap. So much is going on and here for it all. On to book 3.
I was on the edge of my seat with this book. Ronnie needs her butt whooped. She hateful and bitter. Very triggering on the subject of child sexual abuse, rape and crimes against women. And of course ends in Jahquel’s famous fashion…cliffhanger!! On to next book.