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In the final installment, Halo and Ilias return but on opposite sides of the love ring. Realizing Halo is nothing but a manipulative liar, Ilias wants nothing to do with her. Instead he'd rather focus on much more important things, like the secret Semone has kept from him for years. However Halo isn't willing to give up that easily, especially when she begins to feel like Ilias's ex Semone is moving in on the man she's fallen for. But what will happen when Halo keeps hitting the walls that Ilias has put up, blocking her out of his life? Will she finally move on and give the one person who's been waiting to love her for a while a chance? And let's not forget, she still has some very unfinished business with the crazy, controlling, mercilles, and soon-to-be free Buck, who plans to teach Halo that her actions have some very unfavorable consequences. The rest of the couples return as well, falling right in line with the drama. Many skeletons will come rolling out of the closet, and unfortunate tragedies will strike, but love will also flourish. In this quite twisted finale laced with betrayal, lies, murder, and mayhem, will the couples be able to bloom? Or will the bond they've worked so hard to build simply wither away and die?

328 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 22, 2020

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Shvonne Latrice

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Profile Image for Roshema Batiste.
520 reviews6 followers
September 25, 2020
Sooooo GOOD

This series was sooo good I highly recommend you read I love ALL the characters and so glad everyone got what they deserved! This author never disappoints
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934 reviews
September 24, 2020
Good end

This was such a good end to this series. They got what they deserved in the end. Kylen was my favorite bae.
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370 reviews10 followers
September 28, 2020
☀⭐🌠🌟⭐

This was a very interesting and drama filled series I enjoyed it from beginning to end.
I give this series a 5 star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I definitely would recommend the book.
if you haven't read it yet whatcha waitin on.....
Profile Image for LaTanya Garry.
2,037 reviews40 followers
August 3, 2021
A Must Read

Alexis was entitled, trifling, and a manipulative tramp. I was glad Kylen left her. Silver was more his speed. When Alexis stepped to Silver She found out Silver may be bougie but she had hands. I knew Vicki wasn't going to take it well when Shean decided to end their relationship because she was too vain but Vicki learned you can't stepped to everybody crazy. I laughed at Greer when she found out who Taviar really was. He definitely fooled her and that's what she get. I thought she would've learned her lesson but she didn't. The type of game's Greer was playing was deadly. Crome almost knocked her ass until she told a bogus lie. Karma caught up with her and I was shocked at who was behind it. Taviar was a joke. He should've taken heed to what ILias said to him about Buck and Crome. I didn't feel one ounce of pity or sadness at what happened to Taviar. What he did to his own father was scandalous. Taviar deserved what happened to him. I knew ILias was trying to get his father to see Cindy for the nasty, trifling, bottom of the barrel hoe that she was but his father was blinded. On top of that ILias was dealing with the secret Semone hid from him, finding out that Halo hid something from him, taking care of his sick mother, and trying to watch his back because he knew Crome and Buck was on some good bs. Greer past came back to haunt her. Buck showing back up. Definitely put fear in her and ILias knew he couldn't leave her hanging. Halo also learned her father wasn't nowhere near the man she thought he was.
6 reviews
January 14, 2026
This book had twists, but the way it handled women and accountability left me disgusted.

The story treats women like they’re supposed to fight over men as if men are the prize, while the men move reckless and still get rewarded. The male characters don’t take real responsibility for the chaos they create—violence becomes the “solution” instead of consequences, growth, or repair.

What bothered me most is the double standard: the main male character gets to cheat on and embarrass a good woman, then still ends up with another good woman in the end. Meanwhile, the women who were used by men are written as disposable—pregnancy is used as drama fuel, and the women who get pregnant are punished in the most extreme way. Even worse, the narrative frames it like it’s somehow their fault for being victimized.

I can handle messy characters and drama, but I need the writing to show some moral clarity and real accountability. This didn’t. It felt like misogyny packaged as entertainment: women blamed, women harmed, men excused, men rewarded.

If you’re looking for romance with tension and twists, just know this book leans heavily into cheating, pregnancy tropes, and victim-blaming. That’s a hard no for me.
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1,243 reviews
August 24, 2024
⭐️⭐️

First things first, the growth in the author’s pen is evident. This is some of her earlier work and differs greatly from her newer books.

But…Ugh!

So book 1 set the stage for all the gazillion things happening. And while I’m glad this wasn’t a few long read- I hate that each plot was rushed.

Over 45% into the book new drama was being introduced. So at the 65-70% mark, things were starting to be rushed to a resolution.

I despised all of the couples except for Kylen and Silver. I really wished they would’ve gotten their own book. Because the other 2 couples were horrible.

For the record none of them changed or improved. They each needed to take a break from dating before getting with each other. It was just a big mess.

Entertaining- but a complete mess. Even the secondary characters were a mess. Too many plots, some didn’t even make sense- especially with some of the conclusions. For example the Doug storyline… how did we get here? So he was a psychopath the entire time? Didn’t make sense and it was very random.

That’s the problem. Some of the storylines were random and began to read like spaghetti being thrown at the wall.
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996 reviews11 followers
October 14, 2020
This finale has so much in it that you will want to read it from beginning to end without stopping!!

The entire crew had a lot going on but not as much as Halo. From Buck, to Greer and her dad, it was more that a Jerry Springer show. I disliked Greer but at least she was looking towards changing her life. Halo's dad surprised tf out of me with his actions. Why not just leave and why not own up to your part in things instead of going about it like he did (trying not to give too much of the story away lol). Illias was down for Halo and she should have been honest from jump to see how real and true he was to her. Persia and Shean were perfect even though he was wrong for coming at her the way he did. That was childish. Silver and Kylean were unexpected but definitely matched each other. I enjoyed this series a lot.
408 reviews5 followers
September 28, 2020
Didn't want it to end!!

I love all of Shvonne's books. This series has become love of my favorites. I was so happy when Ilias came back for Halo because Buck was crazy was he'll. I hated to see Cindy die but she was foul for trying to lie on Ilias. Now Greer deserved what she got. I hated she was pregnant but she was wrong for now she treated Halo and her own sister. She was scheming all the dudes on Greer life with both pregnancies and finally somebody got fed up with it. I hate that it was Halos dad but it seemed life his ass just snapped. I don't think her should've killed Cindy though. All on all his was another great series can't wait until the next one!!!!
Profile Image for Shahtia Gay-hairston.
3,447 reviews26 followers
September 26, 2020
Finale

The finale wrapped up the “situationships” with no stone left unturned. The ladies Silver, Persia, and especially Halo were a little more even footed with the men in this series. Usually, it seems as if the men are chasing the girls but here it was definitely more Halo chasing Iliest. Shean and Kylen also seemed like they weren’t overly smitten with their ladies either. There was so much drama and layers of betrayal that kept the surprises coming. Different from what some would call the typical story line from this author but it was dope!
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1,108 reviews21 followers
September 29, 2020
Soooo good!!!

This conclusion was all that and then some. I bought this on the day it came out but waited to read it. The way my anxiety is set up the whole Buck situation was killing me!!! I wanted Buck dead so bad. The beginning of the book had me side eyeing Ilias, I didn’t like how he was moving. He redeemed himself in a MAJOR WAY. Draw dropping how he handled Buck. This series I loved all the main couples. Not the villains cause Greer got hers and I didn’t feel bad. 5 star banger and definitely worth the wait.
603 reviews5 followers
October 3, 2020
That good loving will make you crazy

This was another blazing hot series from this author! All of these ladies had one thing in common, that good loving will make you go crazy!! Greer being in the front running with how she tricked because of it, Halo was beating butts and turning up off it. And we ain't about to leave out crazy Vicky and ill quiet Persia and Silver beating the breaks off these chicks in the street over that good loving. May the best man win and the others took a dirt nap literally..
Profile Image for Angela Taylor.
1,107 reviews2 followers
October 7, 2020
Nice very nice

Omg this series is lit. I’m glad my girls got their dudes back. I enjoyed visioning that ass whooping that Vicki and her friends had gotten. My dudes was lit they made sure they got the people that came for them and there’s. Now halo dad threw me for a loop for him to end up like that I’m glad her momma didn’t get that treatment that them two ladies did. U did good on yet another book and I’m looking forward to reading more of ur books. Sitting here patting my feet while sipping on Pepsi and eating popcorn while waiting on the next book to read
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1,823 reviews58 followers
November 11, 2020
The love story between Halo and Ilias included betrayal, greed, and a bit of lust. Before they could get off the ground, outside forces came into play and tried to destroy it. The story moved quickly and had a few interesting characters like Silver, Damien, and Alexis.
I didn't feel any connection between the primary couple, although I liked Ilias and his straight shooter delivery. The story was well structured, moderately paced, and developed from a character and plot perspective. While this was not my favorite story by this talented creative, it may be for you.
Profile Image for SHERRY TOKIOKA.
71 reviews3 followers
January 13, 2021
AWESOME!!!

Really good read. I appreciate the fact that with so many characters it was just easy to follow but you'd really need to pay attention.

There is drama, there is romance, heartbreak, mourning, infidelity, betrayal but the best part was in the end, there is LOVE & LOYALTY.

I got to give props to Ilias, he was hilarious without even trying LOL, like the part when Joseph approached Ilias in the kitchen and ended up in a headlock with his 140 lb self! LOLOLOL 😂
And the other part when Ilias beat Tavier's ass, not once but consistently 😂

Good book!! 👍
919 reviews
July 26, 2021
Well well Greer continued to be grimy and greedy. Her greed got the best of her.

Tavier (Mr. Pretender and Imitator) just didn’t know when to quit and what he did was just shameful for a few measly dollars.

Halo still had Buck have her running scared. Buck was a disgusting pervert and took advantage of naive Halo. Halo being with this old man really bothered me. This entire series these much older men with such younger women.

All the villains got what they deserved, but Buck should have been dealt with severely, but I understood the situation.
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597 reviews1 follower
April 7, 2025
Okay okay I loved Ilias’s character. Stood for his morals 👏 well at least the grown up version we met prior to Semone (eeekkk). Halo, I liked but why couldn’t she had told her man about Buck!!! They broke up for her just not telling him things of her past, well important things but everytime he said he didn’t care about her ex’s. Kylen I loved. Perfection. Shean can kick rocks. I struggle when we cheat in a relationship to start a new one….and he double cheated!! Poor Aria got stuck in the middle of his mess!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Nephie Collins.
60 reviews
September 24, 2020
Whew! Another 5 Star Read!!!

I’m happy that everybody ended up with who they deserved. I wanted so bad for Dan to know the truth about Alexis. She did the absolute most. I think the most shocking thing I read was that Halo’s father killed not only Greer (she deserved it by the way) but also Cindy. That was a turn I wasn’t expecting. It was a pretty good read! Can’t wait to see what’s up next
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245 reviews1 follower
October 19, 2020
Ilias and Halo

I love and live for a Shvonne story. So many foul players in the series. All I’m gone say is come through Ilias and represent. Shean and Kaylen too. Halo and her girls represented too. Now the bad boys didn’t win and the bad forks lost too. Now...I didn’t want Doug to go out like that. If you not happy just leave. However, it’s important to live your truth in and out of relationships.
3 reviews3 followers
September 30, 2021
Great Read

I gave it 5 stars, because that's all they allow you to give. This book was so good. It made me feel good with me being a plus size woman. Halo and Persia we're amazing ladies with amazing personalities. I hated Buck, Cromn, Tavier, and Greer. I was glad that Ilias played no games about Halo. I also liked Silver and Kyle. This book is a very good read. I recommend all of Shvonne's books, because she bring her A game to every book she wrote.
1,021 reviews5 followers
February 17, 2024
The Illest Love Story!

Ilias Hayes wasn't the person whose bad side anyone wanted to be on! That being said, Crome and Buck should have bent over and kissed their behinds goodbye! Ilias Hayes and Halo Stevenson had a lot to get through after the fallout in book one! They both snakes coming at them from all sides! From Crome, Cynthia, Greer, Tavier, to Buck, these two couldn't seem to catch a break! Anyone up for house cleaning?
Profile Image for  Author Lasandra King.
204 reviews3 followers
September 25, 2020
Awesome read

Man I can only say two things: Shvonne Latrice is terrific with the stories she writes. You fall in Love with all her characters and her books never disappoint. Ilias, Halo, Persia, Kylen, Silver and Shean. Good chemistry and even better friends. Awesome series from beginning to the *fin*!!!
Profile Image for Christina.
6 reviews
September 25, 2020
Love it

Part 2 was everything. Ms Latrice's books are never short of amazing, i will continuously reread her catalogue. I loved how everything came around for all the couple's. I was sad to see what happened to Cal. Tht damn Tavier was such a damn f*** boy so glad he got handled. Now little miss Noelle hunny lol. Cant wait to see whats next from Ms Latrice. Great read.
2,075 reviews14 followers
September 26, 2020
Another great series!

I really enjoyed reading the finale to this series. Schvonne pulled out all of the stops with these characters. I was shocked by some of the deaths in this this book, along with the people who killed them. I loved the way that she made the couples bourgeois with a little hood in them. Great job!
64 reviews1 follower
September 28, 2020
Another Banger💣

Ok to one of my favorites Shvonne I can just kiss you lol. Thanks for an awesome read as usual. I absolutely love all the couple's and hate to see them go.. please one more book lol. It's always like watching a movie 🍿 when I read your books. Thanks my love 💖 this is a must READ!!!!
Profile Image for Syretta Hines Adams.
2,363 reviews5 followers
September 29, 2020
Yesss!

Shvonne , this was a amazing. I didn't know how this was gonna turn out but I ended just like I liked. Lol. Greer hot some old fashion karma. And Doug shocked the heck out of me but hey. And that Buck, good riddance. This was à must y'all and I can't wait to wait you have in store for us..
104 reviews
September 29, 2020
Loved it

Another one!!! (In my kaleed voice!! Lol). I loved the girls in the series all on their independent kicks and so likeable. I’m still trying to understand the fathers in the story but sometime the unexplainable makes a great addition! Thanks Shvonne for another great read! In my head she is my famous friend!!
1 review
September 30, 2020
20 star rating

I absolutely love this book. I think it was definitely different from all of your other books but this is definitely 1 of my top 5 books from you, I wish you gave us a part 3 but it's cool. I love how sliver got along with the girls and she found her happiness, her , Halo, and Persia. You did good Shvonne! You are cold with the pen honey!
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Author 10 books230 followers
October 9, 2020
So good! I really enjoyed this series. Sometimes I’m in the mood for lots of drama and mess and this delivered. Illy was the illest, I really love him. Even though I side-eyed Shean a few times, I actually loved all the main male leads and I was very happy with the way the story wrapped up. Great read!
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335 reviews3 followers
October 10, 2020
Frustratingly Good Read

Good Series and very Frustrating Characters to say the least. There were numerous times that I caught myself going off on these Characters!! Weak Female characters highly annoy me and Cocky, Entitled men infuriate me. This Series was filled with both and also included more drama, twists, and turns to keep you interested.
123 reviews
November 14, 2020
Great book

I'm so happy for Halo. She finally got true love. Greer was a mess. She got what was coming to her. Illiest was the man. Halo dad was a shocking character. It was crazy how he was involved with everyone women. Would love a part 3 to see how the couples love story progress
Wonderful finale
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