Cold Love From A Thug

by Shontaiye Moore

One phone call was all it took to dismantle the relationship that Serenity Smith had spent the last seven years building with her fiancé Yosohn Thomas. One phone call that confirmed everything she’d known for that he was a lying, cheating, two-timing dog.Embarrassed, hurt, and fed up, Serenity does the only thing she can think to do. She leaves, forcing Yosohn to get his act together.Although Yosohn knows he isn’t perfect, he loves Serenity with all his heart. While he regrets cheating on her, his biggest regret was cheating on her with a chick that just can’t seem to let go.For Jocelyn Rodriguez, Yosohn is like an addictive drug that she can’t get enough of. She’s hooked. And just like a drug addict craving a high, she’ll do anything to get her next hit. 
Despite loving one another endlessly, Serenity and Yosohn are torn further and further apart by lies, obsession, and deadly secrets. Will the two of them make it, or will their relationship be destroyed by the people closest to them?
This is a re-release, previously titled Deceit, Lies, & Alibi's.

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 26, 2020

About the author

Shontaiye Moore is a women's fiction and romance author from Salisbury, Maryland, located on the Eastern Shore. Her work explores the complexities of love, the strength of rebellious women, and the everyday struggles that shape us—all with a voice that is both authentic and emotionally resonant.

She holds a B.S. in Business and now writes full-time, dedicating her days to crafting stories that connect and inspire. When she's not writing, Shontaiye enjoys discovering new sources of inspiration, reading, and spending quality time with her daughter, Tatyana—affectionately known as Toots.

Connect with her on social media to follow her journey and upcoming projects.

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Reviews

[Quan McGhee-Davis]

Page turner

This book was so good! I promise you want be able to put it down. If you haven't please add this book to your collection

[miss.bookmarked]

Whew! A time was had!

Shontaiye come get your flowers! This book was sooooo good! Good and messssyyyyy! I couldn’t put it down and was hootin and hollin every chapter! If you love messy drama, this is the book for you!

[ashley]

Not for me

Hmmmm okay... I will say that I enjoyed that this book was a standalone. This story also was a good eye opener for forgiveness and knowledge about whom you are with and knowing what you get from them. The main characters had a lot going on and it was a circle of untrustworthy relationships and the people around you okaying bad or rather poor decisions. This story drags on to me a lot of not needed details and chapters of moments that lead to nothing and don't add to the story. In the sand it just what you knew would happen for the second page of the book.

[Shahtia Gay-hairston]

Good read

There was so much drama and action in this standalone. I like the fact that it could have reasonably ended in several different ways as far as who Serenity would end up with. I like that she knew her worth and valued herself. I was shocked in the end...

[fuquan holmes]

Real Love ❤️

I loved this story because it showcased raw love and real deal in friendships. This author showed the good the bad and not just some fairytale. I loved the main characters and hated them too. I gave this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and recommend it to all readers of good hood books.

[Tiffany Monique]

Shontaiye

Whoo this book here was good as hell, you definitely did that. Serenity and Yosohn had a good relationship but not without its flaws. Thanks to his side piece Jocelyn who doesn’t know her place and couldn’t play her role. She wreaked havoc on their relationship thinking Yosohn will come running to her. Sorry honey lol . She tried her best but to no avail then she does the unexpected and ties herself to him for life. Yosohn friend Mann has an obsession he can’t contain and it very unhealthy to say the least. I felt so bad for Naomi bc she definitely deserved better than what she was given. Mann really had issues she should’ve been sought help for and it’s sad that he didn’t before things began to spiral. Serenity going through all she did made her a strong woman,mother and friend overall Watching Yosohn become a better man was the icing on the cake I’d been waiting for. The ppl who do them wrong meet their fates and other relationships are mended and made stronger than ever.

[Stephanie Mclendon]

See The Truth!

Serenity knows that Yoshan is her true love but his cheating ways will be the end of a solid relationship. Hakim Yoshans boi knows he got a great woman Nikki but will it be enough to stop dealing with the rats? Naomi is Serenity’s bff , beautiful but
insecure. Wanting Mann Yoshans other home Naomi will do anything but he wants what he wants Serenity? When Jocelyn calls Serenity and exposes Yoshan, this is the final arrow especially when she says she pregnant. Serenity cannot take it. Yoshan will suffer and the changes, mute conversations, secrets and tragedies will open a lot of eyes. Serenity will have huge decisions to make for her and her daughter especially when she meets Razul. Meanwhile Manny’s obsession is stronger than ever for Serenity which will affect Serenity Naomi and Yoshan! Excellent and beautiful ending!

[Tasha]

Ok read

I couldn't really get into the characters. Yoshon was a hot mess, too many mentally challenged people involved. You never saw Yoshon or Ren interact with her daughter. Did Ren have a different father from her siblings? Hakim was selfish as well, thinking it's ok to cheat. His death was never avenged. Needs work!

[Secret Gaines]

Yeah Whatever

Yeah she's a good one. I understand people can change. Why should I have to leave you for you to want to change though? You see the other person has moved on now you alk of a sudden WA t to change? Miss me with the bullshit. You should change for yourself first and then for "The Love Of Your Life". All that other shit you spitting is straight BULLSHIT!!!

[Miesha Parrish of D.M_Time Bookclub]

Worth the read

I enjoyed this story from beginning to end. The twists and turns will keep you guessing just when you think you’ve figured out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this author.

[Shanita Broussard]

Great read

This was a very entertaining book. Slightly different plot. Yosohn took Serenity down through it! They both made mistakes, but learned valuable life lessons. Definitely recommend.

[Christina Weaver]

Lots of obsessions

Whew Chile that honey pot was made of gold lol. The way she was being stalked, obsessed over, lied too! Lord poor baby didn't have a chance. Sometimes we think the grass is greener but it's not

[Mrs S Hepburn]

Riveting Read!

I am in awe of this author. Her books are raw, gritty and spell binding. So many twists and turns, but all the ends are neatly tied up. Each person gets their just deserts. Loved the main character Serenity and cheered her on through all her ups and downs.

[justine johnson]

Cold love from a thug

I like the book it was good book her best friends was she very jealous people and her finances he was hot ass messenger

[andrea williams]

Excellent

This book was good from the beginning to the end. I would recommend this book. I really enjoyed this book.

[B G Y]

Touching

I couldn't put this book down. Wow! I want to read a story about Rauzl now. I think he deserves his on book. Please make it happen.

[Renisha Coleman]

Great read

Yosohn was selfish! Mann was crazy. Serenity deserved better. This was really good but I hated the ending. Also, I wish there had been closure on the Hakim situation