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A Gangsta Got Me Lifted

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A mother’s love is something that is embedded in a little girl’s heart forever. However, physical and mental abuse is something that can also change your life forever. Especially when that’s all your mother knows how to show you. At a young age, Kylar Rae knew how to cook, clean, wash clothes, change diapers, and look after her younger twin siblings. When most kids got to enjoy the freedom of just being a child; Kylar wasn’t that fortunate. If things weren’t already bad, Kylar’s innocent life takes a turn for the worse when her mother, Jackie, brings in a new boyfriend who turns Kylar’s life upside down. The older she got, the harder life hit her, leaving her hopeless, low, and feeling unloved. Until one stormy night, when she runs into Oakland. Oakland is known for his status around the hood. Most women knew him for his good looks, charm, and cocky demeanor. He finds himself intrigued by the fragile beauty before him. But little did he know, he was in for a rude awakening. The damage was already done and Kylar’s heart was as cold as ice. Will Oakland be able to lift her spirt, heal her heart, and make love to her soul or is Kylar already damaged goods?

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Profile Image for DeNae Sheree.
1,108 reviews21 followers
November 22, 2020
Omg so tragic

This was a really good story. I waited so long to read because I have a hard time with child abuse. Kylar has experienced both kinds in her short life and my heart aches for her. Clyde and her mama are no good. I’m hoping Oakland comes and saves the day.
Profile Image for JeaNida Luckie-Weatherall.
2,996 reviews47 followers
April 7, 2020
Great Read
This book was so good from beginning to end and what a ending. Enjoyed the storyline and these characters and I couldn't put it down. It was very well written and flowed so smoothly. Kylar, is a strong young lady that's endured so much. Between her mother Jackie and Clyde, two sick, evil abusive people and I can't wait for them to get exactly what they deserve. I really like Oakland for Kylar, he's exactly what she needs. After that ending, I can't wait to see what happens next. Great job Prenisha Aja.
Profile Image for Sassha Reads❤️❤️.
2,055 reviews20 followers
June 17, 2020
**If Sexual Abuse/Rape Is A Trigger For You Don't Read This Book**

This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride from the beginning to the end. My heart really goes out to Kylar being physically abused by her mom Jackie and being molested/raped by her mom's boyfriend Clyde who has a sick obsession with her. Kylar goes from living in an abusive home to living in her car to staying with her co-worker and friend Ci-Ci that I believe was sexually abused as well. Clyde really has a sick fetish with underage girls like Kylar and Brittany and it was so sad what he did to Brittany. I like Oakland and Kylar together because he's so patient and gentle to her knowing that she has been through something even though she won't say what. While Clyde so fixated on Kylar he needs to be worried about what his wife Trisha and bestfriend Gee got going on. Kylar just got hit with another blow about her deceased father Kamon and now Clyde is trying to kidnap her. I hope Oakland puts a halt to Clyde's attempt to kidnap Kylar.
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Profile Image for Kitani.
1,573 reviews
September 28, 2020
My heart went out to Kylar because she went through way too much and her mom wasn't much help. Her mom really pissed me off and was too pressed for a man that she turned her back on her child constantly. I realized why Kylar never expressed what she was going through because of Clyde. Ugh Clyde disrupted my whole soul. How could no one realized the turmoil he was taking Kylar through? Clyde was a piece of work and with everything he had going on, Kylar should've been the least of his worries. Ci-Ci proved to be a good friend and I'm glad she began to help Kylar after finding out her situation. Brittany was young and dumb and loving someone who didn't feel the same almost cost her her life. Oakland was that dude and I see Tammie isn't going to stop until she gets bodied. I wish Kylar would've explained some things to Oakland because after that ending she's going to need him more than ever. I can'r wait for Clyde to get what he deserves with his trifling ass.
Profile Image for Desirer  Dollar.
600 reviews3 followers
August 27, 2020
I hate that Kylar was so timid. Yes, her stupid mother didn't believe her about Clyde, but she should've been telling everyone, until someone listened. Kylar had a difficult life, but she gave Clyde too much power over her. That's what I loved about Ci-ci.... she not only gave Kylar a place to stay, but she wanted to see Kylar happy. Clyde was not only delusional, but he was a very selfish, and manipulative man.

Oakland was definitely the man for Kylar, but did he have enough patience to be Kylar's man? Oakland was bae, and I loved how gentle he was with Kylar, she just needed to tell him what was wrong, and I felt that without a doubt, Oakland would have done his best to eliminate the problem. Now, how Clyde thought he was going to get Kylar out of the house, was going to be very interesting.
Profile Image for Rise.
1,502 reviews
December 28, 2020
Excellent read

My first time reading this author and I was beginning to let this book go because of the stupidity. This author had me in my feeling and angry all together. I thought the character were written well, however I'm looking forward to 2 character meeting Karma. I'm just hoping that Kylar comes to her senses and talk to someone. Rape is a difficult topic for many woman since no one believes them when it's mentioned. Kylar had to endure this for too long and when she blurts it out to the one person who should have protected her the most, she thrown out in the streets. Look forward to reading book 2 to see what happens next.
Profile Image for Gabbie.
321 reviews2 followers
April 22, 2023
Wow Good Wow But Wow….

Wow just wow! This book is deep way deeper than I thought to be honest. Clyde is insane and disgusting he just preys on little girls. I can’t wait until his death cause he is too much for me. Jackie is a piece of work herself and she should be ashamed cause ain’t no man worth what sure take her daughter through smh. Hopefully Oakland can save the day and he doesn’t get fed up with Kylar cause it takes a strong man to help a woman like her ijs. It’s a lot of secrets that gotta come out in part 2 and I’m ready.
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894 reviews18 followers
August 9, 2020
Yes 👍read

Omg Kyler! I can't take the mother,wife,Gee,and Clyde. With being said the story took a moment to start abut once it got going it got good 👍. Kyler has had it hard, and life is just now getting okay when more unfolds. Yes Oakland is book bae,and I can't wait for him to find out the truth about his uncle and I hope he stays clear of Tammie. Good read a looking forward to the next book. 4.5
Profile Image for TACORA MCCLUNEY.
2,527 reviews12 followers
May 25, 2021
Oakland and Kylar

Haven't that bastard put her through enough turmoil in her life. Clyde is a disgusting, no good SOB. All he do is manipulate and abuse women. Kylar's mother Jackie needs some help also. The hell she put her daughter through with the beatings and then to put her out for being raped by her sorry excuse of a man. Oakland is the truth and I pray he catch Clyde before he can do anymore damage to Mylar.💚💚
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188 reviews2 followers
August 12, 2022
Omg 😲

Clyde is disgusting and is a sex offender, but what I don't understand is how her mother put her out because she told the truth about her boyfriend 💔 it broke my heart because you can't be that blind. Brittany is dumb and young and if she don't leave him alone he's going to really hurt her. Oakland is her knight and shining armor and I wonder how he's going to feel knowing that his uncle is a rapist. Great read 📚.
7 reviews
April 7, 2020
WHEN I SAY BAAYYBEEEE!! OAKLAND CURRY WHERE YA AT!! I LOVE PRENISHA IM HOOKED ON THIS AND NEED HER BUTt TO GET THE WORKING ON PART 2. KYLAR IS SO LOVING AND HAD GOTTEN THE SHORT END OF THE STICK OF LIFE. I LOVE OAKLAND AND CI-CI FOR HER. THEY REALLY BRING OUT THE BEST IN HER. I PRAY OAKLAND CATCHES CLYDE ASS BEFORE HE THINKS BAD OF KYLAR AND I HOPE HER RAGGEDY OLE MAMA GET WHATS COMING TO HER.
Profile Image for LaKyshia Johnson.
901 reviews6 followers
July 21, 2022
Shidddd

I know you lying. Why you just end thus like that. Omg I'm so mad. I'm ready to to start shooting up the place. Why this man so in love with her. Hell why her mama so stupid? Since I know either Ron or his nephew is going to take his life, I have no worries. Somebody will because he won't stop til he dead.
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1,417 reviews11 followers
February 11, 2023
woooooww must read

Damn this book was good Clyde is crazy and obsessed with Kylar.. and it’s really sad to read that a grown man thinks he owns a woman who he has been rapping since she was a child… I hope her brother or Oakland save her because she doesn’t deserve to half to still deal with this
86 reviews
February 12, 2023
amazing

Where do I begin first kylar mother should be ashamed not believing her daughter and clyde the bastard ought to be killed and his nephew Oakland should do it when her brother find out it’s lights out but when her uncle Monty finds out its over and Trisha deserves happiness with gee because her man well husband is horrible I’m loving this book downloading two next.
85 reviews6 followers
May 9, 2023
ohhh my blood pressure

This is my first read by the author and I’m really enjoying it! Like there is so much mf drama and things happening at once and I’m thoroughly invested at this point! I’m so glad I started this when there’s already a part two cause my blood pressure sheeshhhh
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Author 22 books21 followers
March 25, 2020
This book’s storyline was filled with so much craziness and hatred at the beginning but comes to an end filled with so much love. Character development well written and relatable. I enjoyed and recommend this five star read. I cannot wait to read part 2, and much more from this author.
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125 reviews4 followers
March 27, 2020
I started reading this book and couldn’t put it down. I will certainly have a book hangover. Author Prenisha did the doggone thang with this book. I didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait for the next installment. I love ALL things Oakland Curry.
Profile Image for Shawn Hawkins.
1,583 reviews2 followers
April 4, 2020
This book was great. Started off with me in my feelings but reading more I couldn't put it down. Kylar suffered through so much but towards the end she was starting to glow. The ending has me so anxious for part 2
Profile Image for Q Owens.
2,558 reviews30 followers
April 8, 2020
Prenisha you have done it again. I really enjoyed reading this book. I hated Clyde and Jackie and need them to get their karma soon as possible...I would love to see Oakland and Kylar together. That ending shocked me. I can’t wait to read part 2...this is definitely a must read...
Profile Image for Tamara Foster.
588 reviews1 follower
April 11, 2020
Prenisha did it again! She has a natural knack for writing great books. My emotions were all over then place as Oakland moved right in to mend a broken woman. Love has found her but can she break free?
717 reviews6 followers
April 24, 2020
This book was crazy Kyla’s went through so much just to be happy. Clyde needed to see a shrink he got mental issues lol. This is a must read for me loved every page. Just when you thought the drama was over there came more.
Profile Image for My My B.
367 reviews
April 26, 2020
Clyde a## got to go. Kylar’s mother is a sorry excuse for a parent. I can’t wait until Oakland and everyone else finds out how sick Clyde is 🤬. Brittany should have told the truth about what happened to her. Crossing my fingers that Kylar gets her happy ending.
Profile Image for Carol.
2,052 reviews15 followers
June 28, 2020
Review

Clyde was one nasty dog who’s going to get what’s coming to him. Kylar’s no good momma needs her butt kicked. I don’t understand how she could live with herself after what she’s done.
Profile Image for Halimah Grant.
1,213 reviews6 followers
September 28, 2020
Nooo

Omg i can't stand Clyde i hope Kyla do not go with him kick him or something please don't go with that man this book is good cant wait to read the next part i cant stand her mom either how you put a man before your kid shame on you Jackie
1,914 reviews5 followers
October 4, 2020
Holy Smoke

OMG it's about to go down. Who would have ever thought that all of these folks knew each other. This dude Clyde needs to die already . Oakland is nothing to play with and I know it is about to go down .
Profile Image for LaToya Brooks.
2,984 reviews1 follower
November 15, 2020
Good read

This was a good read and characters were developed. However, it moved slow for me. Clyde was doing too much. I want him to get hurt so bad and Jackie was a sorry excuse for a mother
Profile Image for Jushelle Smiter.
306 reviews2 followers
January 23, 2021
Awesome

This book captured and held my attention from the very first page! I really hope Kylar hey the help that she needs and I love the bond she has with her siblings. Can’t wait to read part 2.
285 reviews3 followers
February 12, 2023
whew

I definitely have been crying like onions was cut! I’ve had a attitude like somebody did something to me. And I’ve smiled like no other. I can’t wait to read the next installment
Profile Image for Charmaine Downs.
867 reviews13 followers
February 12, 2023
An OMG must read!

This series is filled with so much tumultuous drama. Each page has the characters filled with emotions. Up and down like a roller-coaster. You want be disappointed with so many secrets revealed.
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