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Ryan Brownlee. Such a beautiful girl, but life was doing a number on her. She had been dealing with heartache pretty much since she graced the world with her presence seventeen years ago. At a young age, she’s become familiar with watching her mother be her boyfriend’s punching bag.

All Ryan wanted in life was for her mother to leave her abusive boyfriend, Malik, so the two of them could peacefully live their lives. Not only was she dealing with emotional problems stemming from her mother’s relationship, but she was a high school senior dealing with depression and low self- esteem, simply because she didn't see the beauty in the heavy set, black queen looking back at her in the mirror. She then meets Messiah Washington. A guy who's musically talented, sexy, a few years older than Ryan, and could have any woman he wanted, but he was interested in Ryan.

The title of this book is Miami’s Superstar because even with all the turmoil that Ryan was dealing with, she was talented. Some would even say that she reminds them of a younger Whitney Houston. The question is, does Ryan know that? Can she become the Miami Superstar that Messiah is setting her out to be, or will she just throw it all away?

213 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 26, 2018

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1,182 reviews24 followers
June 29, 2018
Superstar in the Making 👩🏾‍🎤

Of course Diamond have done it again. I love Ryan and Messiah together because they compliment each other so well and all they want is the best for each other. I hate the fact that Ryan had to endure so much at a very young age because no one deserves that. I am glad the situation with Malik didn't go far because her mother really decided to be a mother at that time and didn't allow Malik to rape her. I didn't care for her mom at all for the way she was treating her and knocked her self-esteem down so much. Devin just makes me sick and in my eyes not a man whatsoever because of how he's tagging Ryan along when he has a WHOLE wife and kids. So ready for part 2 because I know Messiah is about to show up and show out and I just pray that Ryan be right by his side. Great read
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1,390 reviews96 followers
June 11, 2021
OH HELL NAW‼️‼️‼️!!!


I KNOW THIS BOOK DIDN’T END LIKE THIS!!!


To Devin all I got to say is




I mean when you said that shit in your chapter about how you was really just using Ryan to get back at your wife for cheating





and how you only proposed because your wife got pregnant by dude she was cheating on you with I was like








But I can’t wait until the shit hits the fan and Sy and Ryan get their shit together because they’re going to be like








So ummm yeah... Great read, on to part 2!!

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46 reviews1 follower
June 28, 2018
Part 2 ASAP

Omg finally I love Ryan and messiah together I’m happy after all these years they see each other again. I wish she would have just ask him what was going on with him and the lady she saw. I hope Ryan becomes the big Miami superstar messiah believe she is. I knew her mama was on drugs look how she let that man have her treating her daughter. I knew he was going to try to do something to Ryan eventually. I can’t wait til Ryan finds the truth about devin. I wonder is messiah sister and his best friend montay still messing around. How is messiah gonna act when he finds out. I wonder is raven a real friend or is she jealous of Ryan. I hope shakia doesn’t mess up there relationship when they finally make it official they gonna get back together. I know Ryan and messiah still love each other. I wonder what’s gonna happen if messiah and his sister finds out his father the one killed there mother and that His sister is not his father child. That his father killed his sister real father. I have so many questions. I swear you are an amazing author. Your books are Phenomenal they have me so hooked to them it’s crazy. I can’t wait till part 2 I love this series already.
729 reviews16 followers
September 10, 2019
Good, but too slow and not enough to grab on...

This was good, but too slow and not enough to grab on, but I a, trying to stick with it.
Ryan man, you are going through so much but man, can you please stop pitying yourself. I mean it's already hard to have people doing it to you, so why are YOU doing it to yourself. Somewhere, somehow, you are going to need to grow some balls. The good thing with you is that you tend to speak your mind and be honest. Be the strong independent beautiful black queen that you are.
Messiah, well please tell me you couldn't have been such of a lame, softy man because an alpha, or ruler of his house would have already gone and get their queen home; so I hope this time a round you show how and why you are the alpha of this kingdom and everything else will fall in place. Be the strong independent black alpha man that you are.
Man Devin , you will meet with karma, as well as Raven, Sashia and any one coming for Ryan and Sy, will get it as well.
This was a tad slow, or better yet very slow and not exciting at all.
Let's see what happens next!!!
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2,996 reviews47 followers
July 1, 2018
Enjoyed this from beginning to the very end. What a ending and I was left with my mouth opened. I knew it was something about Devin but didn't expect that. I felt so sorry for Ryan and all she had endured throughout her lifetime all at the hands of her so called mother. Who does that to their child? Still really needs for karma to visit her and soon. So glad that Messiah came into her life and showed her that she beautiful and that she needs to know her worth. Messiah is exactly what she needs and I love the way her encourages her. After it all they found their way back to each other. Can't wait for PT 2, cause I know we're going to see another side of Messiah. Good job Diamond Johnson.
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678 reviews
November 4, 2019
I couldn’t put this ebook down

I like Ryan and Meesiah for each other they are both examples of what you going through in your childhood you can find happiness with someone who loves and appreciates the same things as you do. I hope they see that they need each other because they can work out together in the music industry and work as a couple. Malik is a coward I’m glad Ryan mom finally found the strength to leave his abusive self and love to a different state but for Ryan she found the short end of the stick when her suppose to be fiancé is married with two sons and a baby on the way what type of Jerry Springer Maury Pouch Mesa is this. I can’t wait to read Part 2 to see how Meesiah going to make Ryan the Miami Superstar she is
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1,258 reviews42 followers
August 20, 2024
Ryan Brownlee is a seventeen year-old young lady with a beautiful voice. Unfortunately, no one knows because they are constantly critiquing her about her weight. Her mother is trash and refuses to leave her abusive boyfriend, Malik. Enters Messiah Washington, the next door neighbor who sees Ryan for her voice and her heart. He is determined to help her become Miami's Superstar.

One passionate night followed by one big misunderstanding and they are separated for a period of time.

But what is meant for you will always find you. So, this book takes the reader on a journey to success.

Once again, @_diiamondddd_ has delivered a page turner. Having a conversation with a book buddy, we both wanted to know how does she come up with these stories.
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99 reviews
July 17, 2018
Loved It

Of course this book earned five stars and some Diamond you're a beast with it . Ryan has been through so much strong doesn't even describe her , how she endured so much hurt and heartbreak i know her happiness is approaching & Messiah is going to be to be the reason for it , years have passed and his love for her is still the same as it was when he first fell for her , I hate it took something so traumatic to bring her her back to the place she belongs because with Devin is definitely were she don't belong .
It's so much I can say about this dope book but I want spoil it just know this is a MUST READ!
Can't wait for part 2
286 reviews9 followers
July 26, 2018
OMG what the hell it has to be a part 2 to Miami's Superstar

I loved Ryan and Messiah love story it was definitely pure and real love her first with Messiah. Her my mother constantly put her Dow her self esteem was so very low. I didn't like how Messiah love story unfinished she left and moved to Philadelphia with her mother after graduation and losing her virginity to Messiah and fall in love with him. Seven years later engage to Devin Clark who is married 12 years is using Ryan. Sorry to hear about his grandmother passing away. The ending throwed me off. Ryan and Messiah still love each other.
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1,053 reviews1 follower
September 21, 2019
Love It!

I love the flow of the beginning of how Messiah and Ryan became to be. The introduction for me was very sad of what these two had to deal with on a daily basis emotionally, physically and spiritually, but it made them who they're and for that stronger people. Truly devastating. I'm hoping in the next installment that they both get a better understanding of who they are individually as well as together, so they can be this dynamite duo in the entertainment industry. Right now truths need to be told so hearts and minds can heal. Hoping for a better outcome. Great Read! ReneeG 👍
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246 reviews2 followers
October 4, 2019
This book had me from the title and when I tell you it didn't disappoint, it truly didnt. This is a most read book, hell if it was a movie it would be my favorite. This book touched on so many things, such as love, jealous, rage, addiction, drugs, low self esteem, family, friendship, and money. I got to read book 2 & 3 asap cause I need to know what's going to happen with Devin trifling ass and will Ryan finally see her worth. This book touched my soul because I could relate to Ryan, hell I was Ryan at one point in my life. Please go read you will not be disappointed, I have read 220 books in the last 9 months and this book is in my TOP 3.
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553 reviews9 followers
January 11, 2023
Just wow

This book has been good so far. It's sad how all those years her mom cared more about Malik then she did about herself and her daughter. It shouldn't had took for her daughter to be almost harmed for her to decided to leave. It's sad to read about Messiah grandma but am glad she lived for as long as she did. It's amazing to know that his dream came true and his doing bigger and better things with his life. Ryan should have said goodbye then she would have probably never really left but it's good that both her and Messiah cleared things up. Devin is a piece of work and whateva karma comes his way he definitely deserves for this Hugh secret he is keeping.
751 reviews1 follower
June 30, 2018
Wow

I love Diamond Johnson's books! She always gets me to emotionally connect with the characters and I can always relate to the characters in some way! I can't wait for part two and I need to see how Ryan reacts to Devins double life! I am also fascinated to see if her relationship with her mom will improve or not! I hated her mom and only respected her a little bit as she was weak minded! Messiah is bae all day and I love his character! I like Monta y and he was in a tough position but will be fight for true love and learn not to hate women? Well done!
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77 reviews1 follower
July 8, 2018
Long and drawn put

This book is long and drawn talking about a bunch of nothing and the typos annoying as heck this could really be a good story if some of it was just cut out what happened with the sister and montay and how do you have her leaving town on one page then when you turn the page its 7 years later and how do you have Ryan with this guy who don’t want her then this girl is 25 years old and she still dont have a back bone like really and Please start reading your work before its released
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26 reviews1 follower
July 12, 2018
Summary

This book was beautifully written. Diamond never disappoint. I really like this storyline because it didnt revolve about violence. The two main characters spoke volumes because every day a child is a living witness to their parent either been abused or been abusive. MESSIAH was a different breed. He was dealt a bad hand and he still makes it work. I cant wait until part 2 because you left me hanging as ways
Profile Image for Shamear Owens.
365 reviews1 follower
July 7, 2018
Loved it!

Amazing read! Diamond always writes great books. I cant wait for part 2 to come out. Im ready to see sy and ryan rekindle their relationship and take it even further. I just know ryan about to become a star! I cant wait to see how stupid devin going to feel. I got a feeling montay and mani secret will be revealed next book but i just hope things dont get too bad. If you havent read then read its def worth it
38 reviews1 follower
August 4, 2021
Too much complaining.

I enjoyed this book except for all the complaining about Ryan’s weight, from others & herself. She complained about her weight constantly like its not something you can lose. The book jumped 7 years into the present and not once did Ryan take herself to the gym. How hard is it to work out if it’s something you actually want to do? Very annoying and I know she’s gonna complain for 2 more books.
767 reviews2 followers
December 10, 2022
Life in Miami

I love this story because I can partially relate being from Miami and all. Siah and Ryan are both from the hood and have love for music. I love there connection and the fact that her size doesn’t matter to him. Now I sympathize with Siah father for what he did and I understand why he snapped but lord it’s going to be awful when it all comes out. Love this book can’t wait for 2
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995 reviews10 followers
June 30, 2018
This was a good one

Ryan's momma pissed me off so much in this book. At least she protected her daughter when Malik tried to rape Ryan but that other ish....I really like Messiah for Ryan. I feel like that Mya girl is gonna cause problems in part 2 though. I bet the woman that Ryan's fiance is married to is Nia's cousin. I can't wait for part 2
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77 reviews
July 3, 2018
Wonderful!

This was a great book! I’m so ready for part 2. Knowing that Ryan and Messiah have another shot at love warms my heart. Her leaving was so very selfish. Had it been me, my Mama would’ve made that drive by her damn self!!! I really hope that Messiah and Mani find out Leroy killing their mother. So much to be revealed and I can’t wait!!!!
Profile Image for Lisa CUNNINGHAM.
782 reviews11 followers
July 5, 2018
great read

Omg poor Ryan just have a hard life. I'm glad she back with Messiah I hope she dont go back to Devin he is trifling as heck. I cant wait for part 2 to see just how this plays out I hope Devin is left with nothing his wife or Ryan cause he didnt have to do her like that. Ryan need to get a back bone an stand up for herself.



Felicia
2,001 reviews2 followers
July 8, 2018
🔥🔥🔥

Poor Ryan has been through so much and for her mother not to show up for graduation was just evil. Plus the way she treated her child due to a no good man that wanted her daughter. I'm surprised she pulled a gun out in him. I hope her and Sy can get back together after all the time that has passed.
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1,186 reviews6 followers
July 9, 2018
Fire!!!

So good!!!!! Messiah is the real deal, I love how he always made Ryan feel special. Ryan is is sweet but insecure and I hope in book 2 she's more secure. Can't wait to see her and Messiah love grow. I also can't wait to see what's going in with Montay and Kimani. That darn Devin... Smh... I can also tell Mya is going to be a problem. Awesome Diamond!!!
866 reviews5 followers
July 13, 2018
Poor Ry

I loved this story so far!!! Just have one request please let Ryan boss up on everybody that talked bad about her, ran over her feelings and used her because she deserves it!! Really loved Sy and Mani but Sy is going to lose his shit when he find out about Montay. Wonder who Devin wife is.. sounds like Nia cousin whatever her name is.
32 reviews2 followers
July 14, 2018
Why

Why oh why do I keep forgetting to read the comments section below the books. Story was great however the waiting for the next story is the pits. If I would have known the the second one wasn't out I would have waited to read part one. I am an obsessive reader and I hate to not have the next installment available. Please don't take to long for the next installment.
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531 reviews17 followers
August 17, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I felt so bad for Ryan. I can’t believe her mom was treating her like that. I couldn’t stand Malik, he definitely needs his a** beat. I don’t know how I felt about Raven, I liked Nia. I wonder what’s going on between Mani and Montay. Messiah is definitely bae, I love how he wants to see Ryan win. Wasn’t expecting that ending though.
1,177 reviews4 followers
August 20, 2018
He's A Real Bish.....

I wanna so wrap my hands around Devin's be neck!!!! Who does that? Then have the nerve to say "Nothing can be worse than having a crack head as a mom"!!! Being with a D**k can be worse when you intentionally out her down. Bastard!!!! Glad that she made it back to Miami though!!!!
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321 reviews2 followers
April 4, 2023
So Far So Good

Lawd what’s wrong with Devin you could’ve just left her alone better thank God she ain’t crazy though playing with people feelings. I really hope Ryan and Messiah get together and stay cause he the only positive thing going in her life smh. Her momma should be ashamed what kind of mother eww.
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1,541 reviews19 followers
June 28, 2018
Miami’s Superstar

Wow this here was so hard at times. Ryan Mom was shit always for the no good man of hers. Had a smart bright young daughter home didn’t care about her at all. Ryan find love but will it last can’t wait for part 2
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66 reviews2 followers
June 28, 2018
Good bur no growth

Book was good but was VERY similar to the Miami Girl book. Author is good but i didn't see any growth in this book, just some recycling and additives. Hopefully next book is better and shows some growth
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