Certified Hood Love with a NC Gangsta

by Natisha Raynor

Shantia and her best friend leave high school with plans to go to community college, get jobs and become roommates. Shantia is living life and having fun and falls unexpectedly for the sexy, Cornelius "Capone" Johnson. Their teenage love affair quickly turns into a grown up one when Cornelius suggests they move in together. Everyone around them feels like they're rushing but they don't care what anyone has to say. Their relationship grows stronger by the day and soon the two are the best of friends. Cornelius' family friend Quan turns him on to the opportunity to make money and Cornelius is all for it, he's even all for the idea of going out of town to get money. Shantia's life is quickly turned upside down when her father is sent to jail and Cornelius leaves town promising that he's grinding for them. It doesn't take long for Cornelius to get caught up in the antics of the street life and it costs him his girl. Shantia's best friend Carmen just wants a man to call her own. She's young and impressionable and like all teenagers she makes some very bad decisions, but her bad decisions could cost her, her life. The adult world is throwing curve balls at the group of young friends left and right and when secrets are revealed, hearts are broken, and beefs are ignited, only a select few will come out on top. Follow this crew from their teenage years into adulthood where the only thing that will help them to survive is following the street code, or the hood commandments.

479 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2020

Reviews

[DeNae Sheree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story

Shantia and Capone definitely went through all the ups and downs from a young love toxic relationship. I’m glad they finally got it together.

[India Guster · Rating 5 out of 5]

whew chile

This was a fast-paced, emotional read about young love, friendship, and the harsh realities of growing up too fast. Shantia and Cornelius fall hard for each other, but once he gets caught up in the streets, everything changes. Her world is shaken by family issues and his choices.

Carmen, Shantia’s best friend, shows just how quickly friends can turn on you when envy creeps in. Her search for love leads to some dangerous decisions. This story is full of secrets, betrayal, and real-life consequences. A raw and gripping coming-of-age tale that shows how the streets don’t play fair.

[Timmalynn Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent read but not her best work!

This book felt like it had 1000 pages. Just when you thought it was over, another character or storyline was introduced. This is definitely not this author's best work....... but I'm still a fan.

[April K. Artis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

I’m absolutely loving these rereleases! I loved the original & this was no different. If you’re looking for a good read, this is it!