Italy has always had dreams of going away to college. Those dreams seemed like a far reality when she finds out that she’s pregnant. While she thought her life was over, her saving grace, by the name of Chase, comes and saves her. In her first year of college in Atlanta, she has to come back home to care for her younger sister once her mother dies in a car accident. The car accident takes her mother’s life and her sister’s sight. Fast forward nine years later, Italy is working as a flight attendant while trying to raise three children, and keep an eye on her twenty-year old sister. After sticking by Chase’s side through his cheating and jail stints, Chase decides he doesn’t want Italy and his family anymore, and marries another woman. Leaving Italy to co-parent with the man who was once her everything. Women usually can see a man’s bullshit right away. But that’s not the case for twenty-year old Milan. When Milan decides she wants to celebrate her twenty-first birthday at the club, Italy can’t do much to change her mind, except tag along to make sure Milan is good. That’s when they run into cousins, Poppa and Bubba. Poppa has been married to his best friend for the past six years. Unhappy and not knowing what’s next, he sees the beautiful Italy Munroe. He could tell she’s been broken, but he loves a challenge. The main challenge being how he’s going to leave his wife for a woman he just met? Bubba has always been the bad boy type. He never settles down and women are just for sex and entertainment. When Milan bumps into him and spills his drink, he’s annoyed and disrespects her. Once he realizes that she’s blind, much doesn’t change. It isn’t until he realizes he met his match when it comes to Milan Munroe. Her confidence and beauty is blinding – no pun intended.
Really good story. I’m rooting for Italy and Poppa. Italy definitely deserves a Prince Charming after her BD did her dirty. Bubba and Milan are so cute together, I hope Beto doesn’t come between them. Looking forward to the next part.
The joy of discovering a a new author. One booking and I'm a fan. I like her characters I like the way she writes and her flow. I am thoroughly enjoying this book. I'm loving the twists and turns I can't wait to get to book two.
This had the potential to be a very unique and different book with the sister being blind, but the author took away from the greatness it could have been with CONSTANTLY talking about Milan blindness. The character didn’t add anything to the story except being a burden on her sister since that stayed on repeat throughout the whole dang story. I mean unless somebody was taking her somewhere Milan never left the house, or did anything to show that she had more going for herself or at least trying other than a dang man. I mean I ain’t no expert on being blind but I see blind ppl all the time by themselves, on buses, getting in cabs, working, opening up businesses etc. This story really handicapped the character in her blindness and the fact that it just kept being brought up in everybody except poppa’s chapter was really annoying to the point I started skipping pages. I thought this was gone be a female boss up story instead it was a female depression story. All Italy did was let her baby daddy bring her down and talk stuff about her. She kept bringing up “I take care of three kids and a blind sibling” like we get it, women do it everyday B. Oh yea let’s not forget how weak poppa is, omg he makes me want to treat him like a 🤬, he was def a book bae fail. Then the whole story we go without finding out how she got pregnant with Jai cuz she just didn’t want to talk about it with anyone. Just to get to the end of the story and she just blurt out in front of a room full ppl that he raped her? Like for real, and then the fake drama that’s about to start with Milan and dude. I feel like it wasn’t a need to force drama the characters had all been through enough, it’s time to lighten the story up, because it’s about to be overkill now. The only reason I want to read pt2 is to see how the marriage ends.
Italy had a hard life with dealing with baby daddies Chase and his betrayal. She held him down she had twins by Chase he turns around and married someone else. Milian was Italy younger sister who ended up blind in a car accident. She was tried of being hurt by men who didn't appreciate her worthy. She was trying to have surgery with 50% of her sight not a guarantee. Milian met Bubba at his new club he was rude She finds out her so-called boyfriend has a baby and a girlfriend. Poppa met Italy at the club and is very attractive to her and Mets her on a trip to Mexico they end up having relation she later finds out she pregnant with her fourth baby. Poppa is married to Misa who put her career first and keep dodging have children with her husband of 6 years neither or Happy in their marriage. Their relationship has ran it course and what could positively safe it. Italy sees Jai real Trerellealfather at Bubba house party for his friend Beto. Milian get a blast from the past as well when she runs into Beto She trying to get know Bubba and now it some love triangle for sure . I can't wait Gor the next book She Ain't Never met a Another N*gg A like me.
Italy has 3 kids and her sister Milan who is blind and turning 21 soon. Ilan wants to live her life and Italy would love to have help. Chase her ex dogged her and married the next things smoking. Chase is ignorant, period. He tries to demean Italy, talk down to her but changed and never helps her financially but he picks the children up. Poppa and Bubba are first cousins and they getting money legitimately. Poppas marriage to USA is going downhill and one night in Mexico with an unexpected new friend will hinder on his decision to move forward with his wife. Milan and Bubba are getting to know each other and their boy Beto is getting out. Keka Bubbas sister is bringing her man to the big party Bubba us throwing for Beto. When I say life is going to change after Italy states her allegations and Milan has some familiarity with Beto. Good luck and move forward with part 2! Jaw dropping madness!
Wow! So much is going on. Italy is a real woman that's for sure. It's crazy how she didn't receive the love and light that she gave out. I love how Monica was there for her but even Milan and her kids weren't appreciative for all that she did. Chase is a biatch for his actions but he only opened the door for the better man to come along. Now, Poppa has some shyt to him and that marriage wasn't created on a firm foundation, it's as flakey as his wife. Now, that ending is wilding out! All those twists and turns. Things were already getting interesting but they are on the verge of openly intrigued. Just call me a nosey neighbor because I can't wait to see what happens next.
The fact is that everyone in this book is kind of stupid and if there’s a bad decision to be made, they’ll milly rock into it. From Italy who has more than enough problems on her own messing with unhappily married but unwilling to do anything about it trifling Poppa, to Milan who thinks she knows everything but knows nothing at all to Bubba who says whatever he thinks.
The majority of the book was lower level drama kind of introducing the characters and their relationships and letting us make our own judgments about them. But the last chapter, specifically the last two pages, every bombshell possible was dropped and I’m gagging to know what’s going to happen next.
After reading previous books from this author, I was blown away with her writing, so I decided to give this series a try. I wish I could say that I loved this book as much as I did her others but unfortunately, I could not connect with the characters in this story, and I thought the pace of this story was a slow. I will say that although this series wasn't the one for me it doesn't mean that I won't be reading other books from this author. It just means that THIS series wasn't the one for me, but in no way, shape or form will I stop enjoying other books from this author because when I do come across the stories, I love they are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!
Oh my is all I can say lol. You got married men making babies, you got a marriage that’s been over for quite sometime now, you got a blind girl who gets her heart broken, you have the older sister who gets pregnant as a teenager then has a relationship with the neighbor who turned his grandmother’s house into a trap house, then he impregnates her with twins just to get locked up and get out and leaves her and marries a Cuban chick and has a kid by her, and all the while talking grimy to his baby mother. Oh how the drama is about to unfold. Jahquel honey child boo boo, you sholl know how to leave a bish hangin with the cliffhangers 😂👏🏾. Oh well 🤷🏾♀️ on to unfold the drama in book 2.
What in the entire hell is happening? Jah, how you gone leave us hanging like this? Who dies that?
This book is so good! I love every one of the characters. Poppa is married to Misa and very unhappy. Bubba is living life and playing the field. Italy and Milan are sisters who are going through. There is so much going on that you can't wait to read the next page.
Then there is Keka, Bubba's sister, who is dating Trell. Trell and Italy have history, and then Beto and Milan....omg so much going on.
I loved everything about this book I couldn’t believe the way Chase treated Italy like she wasn’t nothing at all to him yes he did help take care of her first born child even though she wasn’t his. But he Treated Italy like she was nothing to him. I was hurt that he had moved on and married someone else. I loved the fact that Italy took care of Milan after everything that had happened. Milan I love her and I want her and Bubba to work though. I also want Poppa to leave his wife because she’s no good for him though.
The review page don’t come up on some of these books and some still say currently reading that’s been already read. Since I really wanted to leave a review I had to dig deep. I enjoyed this story so much, I almost read in one sitting. This was definitely a page turner. I was into these characters and all their issues. I already knew I was gonna get part 2 before I got to the end but damn that ending was epic. It’s a small world. I was left with my mouth open and looking for the next part because what’s next? I can’t wait to see.
This was different writing for you but ...GURL!!! You did that. This storyline was great. The characters each are going through some things. Misa, dont like her at all PERIODT. Poppa is it for me. Bubba has potential and Milan needs to give him a chance and not mess up what they have for Beno. I knew Jai's dad was gonna be revealed but whew chile who knew lol. Chase needs to go on somewhere far far away. Ready for pt2
Omg! That ending was........ From the very start this book pulled me in. Didn’t want to put it down and still don’t. I was mad like hell when I started seeing 86%.......92%..... Didn’t even realize when I reached 100%. Now I’m mad I even started the book. Cuz now all I cud only think about is when I book 2 coming. Never fails to deliver a great read! Waiting.................
Jahquel this is definitely different but I loved it. No matter what you write, I'm going to read because I love your work. I love Italy and Milan. I want them to find their happiness. I think Bubba and Poppa are good for them. I just need Poppa to get everything straight so he can fully be with Italy. I've got a bad feeling about Beto!! That ending was crazy!! Can't wait for part 2!!
Trell? Jai Father? WTF? Beto & Milan? Damn Bubba smh it’s about to be some shit in part 2. I think MIsa is low key cheating on Poppa. I hope Milan get some of her sight back. I love her confidence she have in her. I can’t believe Chase end up doing Italy like that. I thought he really did love her. I can’t wait for part 2. I can see Beto & Bubba going at it about Milan. Can’t wait to see how all this drama unfold for this crew.
Lord have mercy!!! I don't even know where to begin with this review......Italy and Poppa deserve to be together. She's been through a lot it's time for sis to win. I hope the surgery goes well for Milan she needs to see the fool she hooked up with. As for Beto, I hope he is not on no snake crap..Please end the relationship between Misa and Poppa he needs to be with Itlay they need each other.LORD WHERE IS BOOK 2!!!!
I enjoyed the twists and turns this book took. I know its a lot more to cone because I have a ton of questions. I know Misa butt cheating on her husband and I bet it's with somebody they all know. I can't wait to find out what happens with Bubba and Milan because I know his friend is going to throw a lot in the mix. Then you find out who Jai dad is is crazy! I can't wait til part 2
Shit was just getting good. I always wondered who Jai's sperm donor was. I remember Italy saying that if she said who he was and what happened - that her mom wasn't going to believe her no how. Then here is Milan's crush who just so happens to be Bubba's homeboy. I already know shit bout to go all the way left. Oh let's not forget Chase b!tch ass. It was all fun and games while he got somebody and talk down on Italy. Now the rabbit got the gun and shit ain't so sweet no more.....
A nice story about two sisters trying to find themselves after losing there mother so tragically. They are navigating there way through life and finding out how difficult men can be. After dealing with losers like Chase and Rondo they are both skeptical when they meet cousins Poppa and Bubba. Bubba is hot headed and Poppa is married but they promise to be better than what they have encountered.
I began this book with the expectations of enjoying and that’s exactly what happened. Italy has been dealt one crazy hand. What began SSB dreams of college and becoming a successful adult she became a teen mom. Being dealt the struggles of life early adding to her already overwhelmed life, her parents are killed in a car accident and she became ok new guardian to her younger sister. This tale is definitely one to keep your attention. Happy reading
First off, let me say I haven't read a book from Jahquel in some time now. I can honestly say she showed up and showed out with this read. I LOVED every minute of this book. I had a feeling that something happened to Italy and how she got pregnant and didn't know until later, and what would be the odds of Milan knowing Bubba homeboy. Mannnn, I so can't wait to get into book 2.
The story takes an unexpected turn, as Italy faces a series of personal challenges. Even before her mother's passing, she had significant responsibilities. A one-night stand has added another layer of complexity to her life. Now, with her sister and a set of twins, Italy's responsibilities have only grown. It remains to be seen if she will ever catch a break and find some relief from the burdens she carries.
This book was recommended to me by someone singing it’s praises on TikTok. This book set the stage for the story to come in the remaining books. I wish there was some talk about how horrible it was that Chase, this grown man was with this young girl. Italy was upset about Chase leaving her and marrying a younger woman. Clearly Chase likes to be with young women he can control. I didn’t like that Italy had a man who was married. She deserves a man who is just for her. Nice introduction to all of the characters.
I couldn't stop readin this book! So entertainin frm beginnin til the end! I love the couples italy and poppa and milan and bubba, the fact its 4 part series i knw it won't b peaches and cream! Nw i always wondered frm the beginin who jai dad was, i do not like hw chase did italy he seemed to b tht man! NOT! I js hope the couples survive the bs thts cmin! Omg! I cnt wait to read the next book!! U did tht 💐
On god I read this and thought of my damn self … I love Italys character, the mother that always puts everyone before self that’s been thru hell and back and now all she wants is to happy but she is battling for that happiness with a weird ass baby daddy and trying to provide a comfortable life for her kids n sister …. Ms author ladyyyy u did ur big one once again I love it
Man this book was so damn good and I can’t wait until book two drops, old boy from jail is gonna be a problem and I have a feeling he and Misa are gonna link again. I always thought Italy was probably raped, but I was expecting it to be Bubba’s sisters man. Damn just when it was getting extra good
Jah always come like a thief in the night with a banger and leave us with a cliffhanger.. The synopsis will get your attention and then when you start reading you just can’t stop.. The storyline was everything and I he characters will draw you in.. Wonderful job well done.. You’re the best !
I hope Poppa get his stuff together so he can be everything Italy need. Chase and Trell are some low down dogs. Beto seems sneaky and if he was messing with Misa she was just as sneaky. She seems like she’s doing sneaky stuff now. I hope Milan gets wat she wants from her appointment. Cant wait till part 2.