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Faith & Trust
Faith often feels that her man has way too much money for the small legal endeavors that he tells her about, but she chooses to believe in him. That is until the feds kicks in her door one day. She doesn't know if she has it in her to be a ride or die but putting her belief in Trust may give her an everlasting love or cause her to lose what she loves most. Trust is a natural born hustler. When it comes to getting money he's strategic and thorough. He likes his money fast and plentiful. For obvious reasons, he has to keep that between himself, and his partners. But living a double life isn't easy, his main objectives are to stay free and to protect his future wife Faith. When Trust has the chance at the biggest score of his life, he doesn't hesitate, to risk it all. This couple seems to have everything right at their fingertips but losing faith & trust in one another may just be the cause of their ultimate downfall.
210 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 26, 2020
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About the author
Blake Karrington
104 books376 followersBlake Karrington is more than an author. He’s a storyteller who places his readers in action-filled moments. It’s in these creative spaces that readers are allowed to get to know his complex characters as if they’re really alive.
Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.
Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.
In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.
Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.
Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.
Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.
In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.
Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.
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August 14, 2023
Great action scenes and a roller coaster ride
February 6, 2022
twists turns dips & dives, this book is a roller coaster ride! This is not a romance book, it’s straight gangsta. Trust is a master mind. Gutta is gutter & untrustworthy. Zo is Trusts loyal protégé. The FBI agent was a cold piece & dirty to the core. There was a few parts that gave me the side eye, but still a pretty good read.
September 28, 2022
Enticing
This book had me turning the pages faster than changing a TV channel! the story of gutter faith trust so much drama so many lies and hidden secrets this book was amazing I recommend to all my friends I hope part 2 is as good as good as my part 1! What will happen with the Russians is my main question I hope part 2 explorers what will happen with the Russians, Gutter with trust with faith and the diamonds?
This book had me turning the pages faster than changing a TV channel! the story of gutter faith trust so much drama so many lies and hidden secrets this book was amazing I recommend to all my friends I hope part 2 is as good as good as my part 1! What will happen with the Russians is my main question I hope part 2 explorers what will happen with the Russians, Gutter with trust with faith and the diamonds?
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April 11, 2020
Action packed! Fast paced and action packed. To say that I really enjoyed this book would be an understatement. I didn’t know who or what to expect next. I went through many emotions reading this book because I just could not believe some of the things that were happening. Man, I cannot wait for book two. Definitely recommend this book for your reading pleasure. Great job Mr. Karrington.
April 10, 2020
This book kept my attention from beginning to end! I won’t post any spoilers but lissen!🤣 I loved the character development, I hate that two of them didn’t make it. That fed trick, whew she gotta go! All in all, I loved the book and would recommend to everyone! It was definitely a page turner!
May 3, 2020
Whew this was my first book I read by this author and I must say he has earned a new reader. Blake would put me in the mind of Kwan with his bloody pen. This book was full of action and plot twist. From page one it started with a bang. Can't wait to read part two.
April 5, 2020
Phenomenal!!! Straight action. No book for the weak. Okay? Ok. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 you want a lil love story?? this here not it. Straight gangster shiiii 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
March 10, 2023
This book was about more than Faith and Trust. It was also about their friends. Tust makes his money in the streets but Faith doesn't know the details. This story was adventurous, tense and sad at times. There was a good twist at the end. Can't wait to read part 2.
July 22, 2020
The Thrill of love!
Faith loved Trust, Erica loved her boo Zoo and Wanda was with Gutta. These bad boys treated their woman good but the consequences in dealing with them are tough! Gutta, Zoe and Gutta’s side hustle gets them caught up with the Feds and Russian family who will go through every hoop to get there precious diamonds back.
Sit back and ride as the toughest break down, become snitches and lives will be lost. Will it be worked it if behind bars or 6 feet under is the last result. Angela is a fed that falls for Gutta. Yet will she risk it all for this thug lovin? Philadelphia is turned upside down and the Russian hit women have arrived. It’s going down!!!!!! **Part 2*****
Faith loved Trust, Erica loved her boo Zoo and Wanda was with Gutta. These bad boys treated their woman good but the consequences in dealing with them are tough! Gutta, Zoe and Gutta’s side hustle gets them caught up with the Feds and Russian family who will go through every hoop to get there precious diamonds back.
Sit back and ride as the toughest break down, become snitches and lives will be lost. Will it be worked it if behind bars or 6 feet under is the last result. Angela is a fed that falls for Gutta. Yet will she risk it all for this thug lovin? Philadelphia is turned upside down and the Russian hit women have arrived. It’s going down!!!!!! **Part 2*****
August 31, 2020
Definitely a rollercoaster!!
This started off fast pace, all gas no brakes!!! Trust got his stuff together and is not taking any shorts when it comes to his profession. Him and his crew knows exactly how things need to go so that everyone wins. The bond between Trust, Zoe and Gutta is crazy. They have there ups and downs but loyalty is there. But we all have that moment of weakness where it doesn't belong and it started and ended with Gutta. That ending was definitely a plot twist but I just keep wondering why she didn't leave?!?!
This started off fast pace, all gas no brakes!!! Trust got his stuff together and is not taking any shorts when it comes to his profession. Him and his crew knows exactly how things need to go so that everyone wins. The bond between Trust, Zoe and Gutta is crazy. They have there ups and downs but loyalty is there. But we all have that moment of weakness where it doesn't belong and it started and ended with Gutta. That ending was definitely a plot twist but I just keep wondering why she didn't leave?!?!
September 13, 2020
Really Good
Right out the gate you are caught up in this story. The writer gives us a story that you can just see happening before you. The writer pulls you in to story that reads like a television series. I love that we get a smart criminal, a loyal friend, who's mentored and showed the game, a true thug ,that learns in the end its all about love and loyalty. This was really good storytelling done so so well.
Right out the gate you are caught up in this story. The writer gives us a story that you can just see happening before you. The writer pulls you in to story that reads like a television series. I love that we get a smart criminal, a loyal friend, who's mentored and showed the game, a true thug ,that learns in the end its all about love and loyalty. This was really good storytelling done so so well.
October 10, 2020
Diamonds Diamonds Diamonds
I haven't read a crime fiction story in a good while and I'm glad I picked out this one. I'm going to be reading book #2 next because I have to know what Trust, Gutta, Erica & Faith’s faith will be. Love the story. I hate what happened to Amy & Zoe. I actually cried. Bell will get what's coming to her, I'm sure of that. Diamonds, are truly a girls best friend... or death sentence!?!
I haven't read a crime fiction story in a good while and I'm glad I picked out this one. I'm going to be reading book #2 next because I have to know what Trust, Gutta, Erica & Faith’s faith will be. Love the story. I hate what happened to Amy & Zoe. I actually cried. Bell will get what's coming to her, I'm sure of that. Diamonds, are truly a girls best friend... or death sentence!?!
June 7, 2020
Man all I can say is I didn’t know what I was getting into with this story! How can you hate and love every character in a book well Mr. Karrington has made it possible. These characters will make you hot with anger and cry in pain and sorrow on the next page. You definitely won’t be disappointed on to part 2to see who comes out this🤷🏽♀️
August 26, 2020
A Very different Love Story”
I would recommend this book it’s a little different from the urban Street books this one is about Bank robbers just as good as the urban fiction books it was a page turner I really enjoyed the characters so only thing I can say now is that It’s a must read book
I would recommend this book it’s a little different from the urban Street books this one is about Bank robbers just as good as the urban fiction books it was a page turner I really enjoyed the characters so only thing I can say now is that It’s a must read book
May 11, 2020
1.5 stars. Didn't care for it. It didn't hold my attention at all
August 7, 2020
Faith & Trust: "An Urban 💘 Story"
Seriously boring storyline even for so called "urban fiction" writing. I could not finish this one. I tried y'all...lol.
8/7/2020.
Seriously boring storyline even for so called "urban fiction" writing. I could not finish this one. I tried y'all...lol.
8/7/2020.
March 19, 2022
A lot!!!!
This novel had so much going on! It was like Trust, Gutta and Zoe did their dirt but always walked away untouched until that last bank heist then it all began to unravel! There was so much going on and it seemed like they kept running into more problems trying to get away. It was a pretty good read! Left with many questions. Angela Bell was a dirty heffa , she will get hers! Looking forward to the sequel!
This novel had so much going on! It was like Trust, Gutta and Zoe did their dirt but always walked away untouched until that last bank heist then it all began to unravel! There was so much going on and it seemed like they kept running into more problems trying to get away. It was a pretty good read! Left with many questions. Angela Bell was a dirty heffa , she will get hers! Looking forward to the sequel!
November 12, 2024
So refreshing to read a hood story thats not about the mafia or drugs. This was about bank robbers and I loved it. Not sure why it is called Faith and Trust because the story isn't really about them. It's about Trust and his team of bank robbers. In some ways it reminded me of the male version of Set It Off. I can't wait to read part 2. I Need to know what happens to Gutta and Trust, as well as Faith and Erica. I hope that bytch Angela choke on a chicken wing and die. Backstabbing heffa.
June 15, 2022
Trust??
This is not my usual type of read but it was interesting and full of action. I chose it because it because it was a male author and wow. Trust is loyal to his crew but not faithful to his lady. Faith is in dark about who Trust really is. This well written with a few twists and turns to shake things up. Will check out more work from Karrington.
This is not my usual type of read but it was interesting and full of action. I chose it because it because it was a male author and wow. Trust is loyal to his crew but not faithful to his lady. Faith is in dark about who Trust really is. This well written with a few twists and turns to shake things up. Will check out more work from Karrington.
November 11, 2023
Decent book, I have to say in the beginning it was a little confusing due to how the characters was written. I found myself having to go back to make sure which characters it was. This book title should be diamonds are forever, it not really focused on Faith & Trust ( more on the character Trust).However, it was a really good read. I did enjoy and I’m actually looking forward to reading part 2.
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January 17, 2024
Little Urban Gangsta Rascals
Foremost, why was this book so dang lengthy🤦🏾♀️⁉️ ”Faith and Trust: “An Urban Love Story” had lots of action but definitely not an urban romance (possibly urban lust 🤷🏾♀️)…was just a mediocre read. Unfortunately, there were entirely too many grammatical & typographical errors. Thereafter, I was more frustrated than intrigued or entertained with these characters/book because of the inconsistencies within the storyline. …greed contributed to these little urban gangsta rascals🤦🏾♀️‼️
Foremost, why was this book so dang lengthy🤦🏾♀️⁉️ ”Faith and Trust: “An Urban Love Story” had lots of action but definitely not an urban romance (possibly urban lust 🤷🏾♀️)…was just a mediocre read. Unfortunately, there were entirely too many grammatical & typographical errors. Thereafter, I was more frustrated than intrigued or entertained with these characters/book because of the inconsistencies within the storyline. …greed contributed to these little urban gangsta rascals🤦🏾♀️‼️
November 18, 2020
, now all of sudden Gunn quarterback but gGunn and Trust
I see how things turn around at first u couldn't trust gunn should've as trust Angela she was greedy from the beginning money talks Gunn should've had know that Angela was full of shit
I see how things turn around at first u couldn't trust gunn should've as trust Angela she was greedy from the beginning money talks Gunn should've had know that Angela was full of shit
February 20, 2021
Great read
This was definitely a page turner. I can’t believe gutta let a woman take him down the way he did. Only negative I have is that the title didn’t match the book....hopefully we hear more about faith n the second book.
This was definitely a page turner. I can’t believe gutta let a woman take him down the way he did. Only negative I have is that the title didn’t match the book....hopefully we hear more about faith n the second book.
March 18, 2021
Cool read
For some reason I felt it took me too long to read this book. Trust and Gutta are some busy bodies they into a lot of activities. Ooooo Angela where art thou. I can wait to see what happens to her
For some reason I felt it took me too long to read this book. Trust and Gutta are some busy bodies they into a lot of activities. Ooooo Angela where art thou. I can wait to see what happens to her
June 17, 2021
The book was good but the title is a little misleading. The book didn't have very much to do with Faith & Trust but more about Trust and his crew. Again, the book was good and I can't wait to read book 2.
July 21, 2022
This was a good read
I had to admit it took me a minute to really get into it but when I did this book definitely didn't disappoint I didn't expect some of the outcomes can't wait for part two
I had to admit it took me a minute to really get into it but when I did this book definitely didn't disappoint I didn't expect some of the outcomes can't wait for part two
March 8, 2023
Ghetto-FABULOUS
This book was so ghetto but it was a very good read. I am mad however that I have to read part two because I want to know what happens to them. Ugh. But this was a good little book.
This book was so ghetto but it was a very good read. I am mad however that I have to read part two because I want to know what happens to them. Ugh. But this was a good little book.
January 25, 2024
It's Gettin' Hott In Here
Babbbyyy... it's goin down! Trust is OG all da way & truly holds his peeps down! Whewww... Zoe...smh... hurt my heart! The betrayal is wild up in this one & the loyalty hits just as hard! Goin in for book 2! Let's Geaux! 💯
Babbbyyy... it's goin down! Trust is OG all da way & truly holds his peeps down! Whewww... Zoe...smh... hurt my heart! The betrayal is wild up in this one & the loyalty hits just as hard! Goin in for book 2! Let's Geaux! 💯
April 15, 2024
This book was definitely a page turner! Like a movie; I give it 5 stars. I enjoyed the spicy scenes, relationships, and the thrill of it all. The story left off with a cliffhanger and I can’t wait to read part 2: the finale…must read!
June 4, 2020
Really good book
I recommend anyone to read this book. Trust and his crew are some vicious and sweet guys all at the same time.
I recommend anyone to read this book. Trust and his crew are some vicious and sweet guys all at the same time.
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