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After a fatal incident left Talani feeling lost and broken, she thought her world had ended. A marriage on the rocks, and an unfaithful husband only made things worse. Finally deciding to pick up the pieces of her life, Talani slowly eased herself back into the real world. Never expecting to find herself in the arms of another man, she was caught completely off guard. Arman aka Gunna gave himself to the streets after being stood up at the alter. Vowing to never love again, he concentrated on building his empire. After a run in with Talani, their friendship quickly turned into something more. Until a devastating revelation instantly made them enemies. On the outside, Makayla looked as if she had it all. Successful business, money, and love. No one knew all of it came with a price, and it was starting to be too high for Makayla to pay. After meeting Bane, she is torn between the man she loves and a man that loves her causing all hell to break loose. Darius aka Bane lives his life in the fast lanes. Women threw themselves at him daily, so he never saw himself chasing behind a woman. The moment he laid eyes on Makayla, he knew she was the one for him, but the games she was playing put him in a dangerous position. Love, lies, and deceit took these couples by storm, causing everyone to become enemies. They say a king is nothing without the queen, but who will come out on top in this game of chess?
235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2020
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Latoya Nicole
115 books322 followersLatoya Nicole is an Urban Fiction author. She is currently published and signed to Mz. Lady P presents. She has always had the gift of writing and loved to do so. But she had to put her dream on hold in order to care for her autistic child. Now the 35 year old mother of 1, is ready for the world to share with her as she spins tales of romance, drama, lies and deceit. Born and raised on the mean streets of Chicago, she has witnessed first hand how cold the streets can be. Step into the lives of her characters as they walk you through life as they know it in the windy city.
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September 21, 2020
Well damn
I can’t believe she listened to Dank lying ass Dalia needs to wake up and tell what happened now she about to lose him listening to that fool and I feel bad for Bane he was just trying to help her and Candice is funny I can’t wait for part 2
I can’t believe she listened to Dank lying ass Dalia needs to wake up and tell what happened now she about to lose him listening to that fool and I feel bad for Bane he was just trying to help her and Candice is funny I can’t wait for part 2
November 8, 2020
Hilarious and Crazy.
Funny. Laughing hard. I am a first time reader of Ms. Nicole 's writings. I try had a good time read this book. I hope part two is just as enjoyable. Thanks.
Funny. Laughing hard. I am a first time reader of Ms. Nicole 's writings. I try had a good time read this book. I hope part two is just as enjoyable. Thanks.
September 30, 2020
Amazing
I no that Lani can’t be that damn slow that she doesn’t realize her husband is the bad guy. Now what could Bane have told Cara to make her stay away. I hope that Lani best friend hurry up and wake up. This book is so good. Can’t wait for the next part.
I no that Lani can’t be that damn slow that she doesn’t realize her husband is the bad guy. Now what could Bane have told Cara to make her stay away. I hope that Lani best friend hurry up and wake up. This book is so good. Can’t wait for the next part.
October 22, 2020
Must Read
I couldn't feel sorry for Makayla. She put herself in that situation with Tony. However I do see she got a f@#$&% up momma though. Bane tried to help her but now she has put herself in another situation where he ended up getting hurt. Dank is trifling and heartless. What he did to Journey showed he don't give a damn about nothing or no one but himself. I can't believe he's doing all this under Talani nose and she doesn't have a clue that he has weaved a tangled web and got her caught up in it. Two incidents at the same place should've had Talani looking at her husband. There's no way anyone else would have overlooked both tragedies. I hope Dalia survive and tell what really happened. Gunna was smitten with Talani even though he know her situation but now he has to listen to his intuition and he realized that maybe Talani isn't who he thought she was.
I couldn't feel sorry for Makayla. She put herself in that situation with Tony. However I do see she got a f@#$&% up momma though. Bane tried to help her but now she has put herself in another situation where he ended up getting hurt. Dank is trifling and heartless. What he did to Journey showed he don't give a damn about nothing or no one but himself. I can't believe he's doing all this under Talani nose and she doesn't have a clue that he has weaved a tangled web and got her caught up in it. Two incidents at the same place should've had Talani looking at her husband. There's no way anyone else would have overlooked both tragedies. I hope Dalia survive and tell what really happened. Gunna was smitten with Talani even though he know her situation but now he has to listen to his intuition and he realized that maybe Talani isn't who he thought she was.
October 19, 2020
Check the mate for real!!!
Lawdamercy where to begin!!! Dank is the epitome of wat a REAL man is. He's heartless, doesn't care about anything but self, and begging to go to da upper room. Talani is a fool in love with the idea of staying where she is constantly beat down for her emotions, all for the sake of having her child next to her. Finally seeing the err in the whole situation, she lets her idea bubble get popped by dank playing on her emotions. Gunna, just whew chile ❤!!! Im glad he was able to see the signs of treachery, before it was too late. Now why is his past resurfacing and wat was the reason Bane would make her stay away; why is she showing up now? Bane is my guy!! That dude is sumn serious. He definitely takes charge and goes after wat he wants! I love how he approached and showed his true intent with kay kay. I hope tony has a hideout in another country, cuz bane is coming for him, with gunna not too far behind!!!
Lawdamercy where to begin!!! Dank is the epitome of wat a REAL man is. He's heartless, doesn't care about anything but self, and begging to go to da upper room. Talani is a fool in love with the idea of staying where she is constantly beat down for her emotions, all for the sake of having her child next to her. Finally seeing the err in the whole situation, she lets her idea bubble get popped by dank playing on her emotions. Gunna, just whew chile ❤!!! Im glad he was able to see the signs of treachery, before it was too late. Now why is his past resurfacing and wat was the reason Bane would make her stay away; why is she showing up now? Bane is my guy!! That dude is sumn serious. He definitely takes charge and goes after wat he wants! I love how he approached and showed his true intent with kay kay. I hope tony has a hideout in another country, cuz bane is coming for him, with gunna not too far behind!!!
October 20, 2020
Checkmate🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I can't believe that TaLani could be so blind not to see the things that Dank is doing he killed her daughter and shot her best friend I can't wait for Daila to wake up and tell everything. She about to lose her life and a man that was in love with her over a man that messing with everything he can I really believe he is a down low brother. Bane is a straight fool the stuff he say keep me laughing, I believe him and Makayla can make thing work after he get rid of Tony. Now for Gunna's mother she is crazy and funny I love her. Bane's mom got to go she is just to messy for me and I don't like the way she do him. I can't wait for Gunna to found Dank and Sam and make them meet their karma. I know it's a reason Cara back but I hope Gunna don't fall for her she left him once so now she needs something. Can't wait for part two Latoya you did an awesome job.
I can't believe that TaLani could be so blind not to see the things that Dank is doing he killed her daughter and shot her best friend I can't wait for Daila to wake up and tell everything. She about to lose her life and a man that was in love with her over a man that messing with everything he can I really believe he is a down low brother. Bane is a straight fool the stuff he say keep me laughing, I believe him and Makayla can make thing work after he get rid of Tony. Now for Gunna's mother she is crazy and funny I love her. Bane's mom got to go she is just to messy for me and I don't like the way she do him. I can't wait for Gunna to found Dank and Sam and make them meet their karma. I know it's a reason Cara back but I hope Gunna don't fall for her she left him once so now she needs something. Can't wait for part two Latoya you did an awesome job.
October 5, 2020
Checkmate
I don't know what to say I don't know how to feel. It's too many secrets and lies going around this group of people. Everyone seems to have something with them that the person they are attached too will suffer. Lani going to be really in her feelings when she find out the truth and G gonna be in his feelings if Cara back on some shady ish too. I can see both Bane and Kayla's point of view and I don't see why either would be mad. As much as Kayla says she was trying to get closure they should have met at a different place because just like Gunna mama said it was wrong when Bane was coming to Tony house. All I know is ish going to hit the fan baby and stuff is going to be everywhere. I don't see any relationships lasting thru this truth
I don't know what to say I don't know how to feel. It's too many secrets and lies going around this group of people. Everyone seems to have something with them that the person they are attached too will suffer. Lani going to be really in her feelings when she find out the truth and G gonna be in his feelings if Cara back on some shady ish too. I can see both Bane and Kayla's point of view and I don't see why either would be mad. As much as Kayla says she was trying to get closure they should have met at a different place because just like Gunna mama said it was wrong when Bane was coming to Tony house. All I know is ish going to hit the fan baby and stuff is going to be everywhere. I don't see any relationships lasting thru this truth
January 16, 2021
This book has everything
First things first, Dank has to go! He is a true sociopath, so my heart goes out to Lani because he has reeked havoc on her life. Bane is hilarious but deadly, I hope him and Makayla can get to their happy place, because he is good for her. Lastly, I need dor Lani to open her eyes and trust her gut, because Gunner loves her entire existence. I also hope Bane's mother and I use thank lightly find a way to unconditionally love him. A mother's love is everything.
First things first, Dank has to go! He is a true sociopath, so my heart goes out to Lani because he has reeked havoc on her life. Bane is hilarious but deadly, I hope him and Makayla can get to their happy place, because he is good for her. Lastly, I need dor Lani to open her eyes and trust her gut, because Gunner loves her entire existence. I also hope Bane's mother and I use thank lightly find a way to unconditionally love him. A mother's love is everything.
September 20, 2020
Fabulous
You know you was dead wrong for that ending lol! I can’t stand Dank! He is in my top 5 of most hated characters! I’m going to need her to use her brain and grow a pair! It’s funny how she does it with Gunna but not with Dank sorry behind! Make it make sense please! I don’t know whose funnier Gunna mom or Dalia! Dalia had me in tears! I can’t wait for part 2. Fabulous job!
You know you was dead wrong for that ending lol! I can’t stand Dank! He is in my top 5 of most hated characters! I’m going to need her to use her brain and grow a pair! It’s funny how she does it with Gunna but not with Dank sorry behind! Make it make sense please! I don’t know whose funnier Gunna mom or Dalia! Dalia had me in tears! I can’t wait for part 2. Fabulous job!
October 20, 2020
A MUST READ!!!!
I absolutely loved this book. It was great. To say I hate Dank is an understatement. I hope he’s dealt with soon. I love Gunna and Bane. I hope Gunna and Lani can be together. I hope Dalia be ok. This is most definitely a must read. I was not expecting that ending. It left me with my mouth wide opened. I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait to read part 2.. Latoya you did the darn thing with this book as usual...
I absolutely loved this book. It was great. To say I hate Dank is an understatement. I hope he’s dealt with soon. I love Gunna and Bane. I hope Gunna and Lani can be together. I hope Dalia be ok. This is most definitely a must read. I was not expecting that ending. It left me with my mouth wide opened. I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait to read part 2.. Latoya you did the darn thing with this book as usual...
September 20, 2020
Great 😊 title 😅
Lady ,you never disappoint me you just make wait too long first all thank you for this story it was so funny,and so entertaining that I couldn't put it down these tools need to meet up with ma lia and Debra Hoover Gunnar's monks cray I loved this so much I'll read it again ❤️ hurry up with pt2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐you earned more Great Book
Lady ,you never disappoint me you just make wait too long first all thank you for this story it was so funny,and so entertaining that I couldn't put it down these tools need to meet up with ma lia and Debra Hoover Gunnar's monks cray I loved this so much I'll read it again ❤️ hurry up with pt2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐you earned more Great Book
September 22, 2020
Goodread
Omg bane so funny .Makayla fucked up smh . Bane auntie and mother so darn funny mane . Sam&dank they gotta go asap he really fukup mane I do not like him he got to go frfr .lani just so funny slow I just wanna smack her ass mane smh. I'm glad gonna was up on game tho. This was a good book i can't wait till part 2 hurry up lol
Omg bane so funny .Makayla fucked up smh . Bane auntie and mother so darn funny mane . Sam&dank they gotta go asap he really fukup mane I do not like him he got to go frfr .lani just so funny slow I just wanna smack her ass mane smh. I'm glad gonna was up on game tho. This was a good book i can't wait till part 2 hurry up lol
September 27, 2020
Part two me please!
First of all, Lana was absolutely stupid to believe Dank’s sorry behind about anything and going up against Gunna was definitely a death wish. Dalia’s character was funny and I hope he wakes up and bust Dank. Who can kill their own child and be okay with it? He and Sam deserves each other an I can’t wait until karma comes to visit them.
First of all, Lana was absolutely stupid to believe Dank’s sorry behind about anything and going up against Gunna was definitely a death wish. Dalia’s character was funny and I hope he wakes up and bust Dank. Who can kill their own child and be okay with it? He and Sam deserves each other an I can’t wait until karma comes to visit them.
October 6, 2020
Wow🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Prt 2 cannot come quick enough. I hope dalia pulls through as he made me laugh. Lani man!!! What you doing? This book is fire. Oh lord this author’s pen,a ship is lethal fe real. I have read every single one of her books and she does not disappoint. Brilliant reading
Prt 2 cannot come quick enough. I hope dalia pulls through as he made me laugh. Lani man!!! What you doing? This book is fire. Oh lord this author’s pen,a ship is lethal fe real. I have read every single one of her books and she does not disappoint. Brilliant reading
October 24, 2020
Great Read
This book is too good! The guys had me laughing the entire time. Those two are some straight fools and don’t care what comes out they mouth. Dank isn’t worth two cents. I can’t stand that man and wish Lani would open her eyes to see him for what he is. Can’t wait to read book two.
This book is too good! The guys had me laughing the entire time. Those two are some straight fools and don’t care what comes out they mouth. Dank isn’t worth two cents. I can’t stand that man and wish Lani would open her eyes to see him for what he is. Can’t wait to read book two.
November 6, 2020
Now, Talani is acting stupid as he'll with her dog ass husband Dank. She needs to realize he's the common denominator with everything. I just hope Gonna doesn't kill her. I know Gunna and Bane are putting two and two together that Dank is behind her daughter death and shooting Dalia. I need Dalia to wake up so h r can tell it all about her dog ass husband and cousin.
January 1, 2022
Review
3.5 This was full of drama, laughs, action and angst. The brotherhood between Bane and Gunna was well written. The comedic relief between the sisters and from Dalia had me chuckling out loud quite a few times. The author also wrote created a really good villain. Same old concept with a comedic twist. I enjoyed it.
3.5 This was full of drama, laughs, action and angst. The brotherhood between Bane and Gunna was well written. The comedic relief between the sisters and from Dalia had me chuckling out loud quite a few times. The author also wrote created a really good villain. Same old concept with a comedic twist. I enjoyed it.
January 30, 2023
Well
I can't believe she let this fool get her caught up in some bs. She really listened to this dude that's been playing her from the get. Oh well I'm going to finish the next episode. I know one thing. You have never failed to make me laugh. Your sense of humor is unfuckwitable!!
I can't believe she let this fool get her caught up in some bs. She really listened to this dude that's been playing her from the get. Oh well I'm going to finish the next episode. I know one thing. You have never failed to make me laugh. Your sense of humor is unfuckwitable!!
January 10, 2024
Why is Talani so naive, slow, & clueless! She has throughly pissed me off! She knows this man is cheating outta both pant legs & she’s steady trying to make it work. Dalia is a hoot! I hollered when he called Dank little jeans wearing, slueth footed, big nose, wide lip, & cockeyed! I hope he pulls through.
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September 23, 2020
Review
Lanni I hope you can get out of this stick situation. Dank played you and you let him. He’s playing with fire messing with Gunna.
Bane may be down but he still has his sense of humor. Lookout Tony; you messed with the wrong one.
Lanni I hope you can get out of this stick situation. Dank played you and you let him. He’s playing with fire messing with Gunna.
Bane may be down but he still has his sense of humor. Lookout Tony; you messed with the wrong one.
September 23, 2020
Baby I need part 2
Gunna done had a blast from the past
Lani let this dumb ass husband of hers feed her these lies
Now Gunna bout to send her on to glory
Darius hope he finds his true love
Dalia needs to pull threw cause she can shed a lot of light on what’s going on
Gunna done had a blast from the past
Lani let this dumb ass husband of hers feed her these lies
Now Gunna bout to send her on to glory
Darius hope he finds his true love
Dalia needs to pull threw cause she can shed a lot of light on what’s going on
September 24, 2020
Amazing
girl you not right I lost sleep trying to finish this page turning book I was locked and !jaded from page one it's a lot of low down dirty shot going on in this book you did that Phenomental writing g skills love love love it
girl you not right I lost sleep trying to finish this page turning book I was locked and !jaded from page one it's a lot of low down dirty shot going on in this book you did that Phenomental writing g skills love love love it
September 30, 2020
My favorite authoress has done it again!!
Man listen. Lani is dumb as all hell!! She doesn’t need to be with a real hustler because she can’t think for herself to save her life!! This book was so good. I can’t wait for part 2!
Man listen. Lani is dumb as all hell!! She doesn’t need to be with a real hustler because she can’t think for herself to save her life!! This book was so good. I can’t wait for part 2!
October 2, 2020
Very good
This book was so good. I enjoyed all Toy's books. The endings are always catchy and that to be continued always gets me. Good job on the book and I can't wait for number 2.
This book was so good. I enjoyed all Toy's books. The endings are always catchy and that to be continued always gets me. Good job on the book and I can't wait for number 2.
October 11, 2020
Great read
Ooooh that ending... I need pt 2 A.S.A.P... Dank is one whack a$$ nigga... I hope he meets his fate by Lani's hands if she makes it out alive... Sam is trifling... I hope Dalia makes it... Bane is a fool...
Ooooh that ending... I need pt 2 A.S.A.P... Dank is one whack a$$ nigga... I hope he meets his fate by Lani's hands if she makes it out alive... Sam is trifling... I hope Dalia makes it... Bane is a fool...
October 21, 2020
Oh wow
I really don’t know what to say about this, everyone got so many damn secrets within this group. It’s some snakes all around. Gunna didn’t even question why he ran into cara at the hospital? I wonder what angle this book is going in. I hope Daili wakes up.
I really don’t know what to say about this, everyone got so many damn secrets within this group. It’s some snakes all around. Gunna didn’t even question why he ran into cara at the hospital? I wonder what angle this book is going in. I hope Daili wakes up.
October 23, 2020
Sooo good!
Straight out the gate it grabbed me in! Dalia is everything! I feel for Lani and I love me some Gunna! My heart is racing wondering what's going to happen in pt 2. Good read!
Straight out the gate it grabbed me in! Dalia is everything! I feel for Lani and I love me some Gunna! My heart is racing wondering what's going to happen in pt 2. Good read!
October 23, 2020
Well I'll be...
Okay, if you're looking for messy and books baes look no further. Them boys Gunna and Bane can get it get. Seems to be getting messy and I need Dank and Sam to go sleep with the fish. Lawd don't let Lani tail get to the fish first. Part 2 me now!!
Okay, if you're looking for messy and books baes look no further. Them boys Gunna and Bane can get it get. Seems to be getting messy and I need Dank and Sam to go sleep with the fish. Lawd don't let Lani tail get to the fish first. Part 2 me now!!
October 23, 2020
Checkmate
First of all Dank is stupid. Lani is stupid. Dank is stupid and sloppy . Now Gunna mercy. Bane is a mess too. Bane mama need Jesus. Cara is back. And Gunna should shoot Lana and Dank.
First of all Dank is stupid. Lani is stupid. Dank is stupid and sloppy . Now Gunna mercy. Bane is a mess too. Bane mama need Jesus. Cara is back. And Gunna should shoot Lana and Dank.
October 24, 2020
Good Shit
This read is a complete page turner. It's funny and Silk r leave you on the edge of your seat. When is part to coming I can't wait. You've made a fun outta me girl. Yo catalog is FIRE!!!
This read is a complete page turner. It's funny and Silk r leave you on the edge of your seat. When is part to coming I can't wait. You've made a fun outta me girl. Yo catalog is FIRE!!!
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