CJ is a business and a street King who isn't afraid to go after what he wants. As the head of TCB he's known for being ruthless, and only about his money. The only person that really knows him is his bestfriend and right hand man Benny. If it's not about his money or his business then it's not a factor. He keeps his head low and his focus on only what's his. That is until he sees Dove Lincoln. Dove Lincoln is determined to make it out the hood, she's months away from graduation & ready for a change. Nothing and nobody is standing in her way. With her best friend Red by her side she's pushing herself to not end up like her mother, in jail because she let the hood have her loyalty instead of her family. She's loyal to herself first and only, her ex taught her to put herself before anyone else. That is until she let's her guard down with CJ. He fine, loyal, smart and the only thing he wants from her is her trust. When he ex comes back causing problems and declaring war and her friends showing exactly who's side they are on. These two have to prove that love is worth fighting for or somebody is going to catch a bullet.
This could use some cleaning up. But it’s nice to see what one of my favorite authors pen use to be like. Not as fun as she is now. She’s definitely tightened up on timelines and logistics. Overall though this was still really cute and apparently she’s always written about real ones who go to war about their woman. We love to see it.
Red was scandalous. I was hoping to see her get her ass whooped. She pretended to be Dove best friend but always putting her in uncomfortable situations. Dove was trying to move on from Tika. CJ was a better fit for her Tika jealousy and need to prove a point almost cost her, her life. CJ had Dove back from the beginning. He also learned it was Tika behind the drama in the streets.
I really enjoyed the book and I love that towards the end of the book she was getting people up out of here. CJ was applying so much energy to Dove throughout the book. I can’t stand Dove ex because he was sleeping with her friend and still didn’t want to let her go. I love the fact Dove completed her education nobody what happen to her. I will be reading more books by this author .
CJ was that man! There’s nothing more that needs to be said! He treated her like a Queen from the very beginning. I knew Red was a fraud from the gate. Because ain’t no way smh! I need more though I have so many questions that I need answers to! So I need a part 2 a spin-off something! Incredible job
This was my first time reading a book by this author but definitely not my last. I really enjoyed this book. It was good from beginning to end. I love the way it ended, even though I hated to see it end..I loved CJ and Dove together...This is definitely a must read. Great job
Sis can do no wrong in my eyes . CJ gave BDE that I was looking for and Dove was the strong FMC that did not play any games . I enjoyed reading this story and about to start book two.
EDITING, SPACING, AND OTHER TYPOS WERE REALLY HORRIBLE 🙄🤦🏽♀️. THE DRAMA AND TOXICITY WAS CRAZY. THE BACKSTABBING, JUST WOW
I KNEW THAT BIH RED WAS A SNAKE FROM JUMP. IT’S SAD EVERYBODY SAW IT BUT DOVE🤦🏽♀️. THAT WAS BEYOND DUMB FOR THE ISH SHE WAS DOING FOR THAT BIH 🥷 TIKA. I WAS MAD THEY DIDN’T CATCH HER BACKSTABBING HEAUX AZZ
THAT BIH TIKA GOT WERE HE DESERVED, WITH HIS WEAK AZZ🙄🤬.
I NEED MORE ON MIKEY AND FALCON, BENNY AND LILY, AND SAGE AND BLEU
THAT TIME WAS SOMETHING ELSE AND I HATED WHAT HAPPENED TO HER AND HER MOMMA💔
MISTER WAS ANOTHER BIH AZZ NINJA AND I CAN’T WAIT FOR THEM TO HANDLE HIS AZZ EITHER. WORTH HIS SNITCHING AZZ🤬🤬🤬
CJ & GIVE🤎. TALK ABOUT A MAN DOING WHATEVER TO GET THE GIRL HE FELT WAS MEANT FOR HIM. I WAS SHOCKED WHEN HE REVEALED THE TRUTH ABOUT WHY HE WAS SCHOOL, BUT THAT ISH WAS SEXY ASF🥰. HE WAS BOOK SMART AND STREET SMART. THESE TWO WERE SO CUTE TOGETHER AND DESPITE ALL THE CRAZINESS AND EDITING ISSUES I ENJOYED THEIR JOURNEY TO LOVE.
Now I enjoyed this book. This was the second book I read the first one was Genesis, which is the last book , so that made me I have to go to the very beginning. I loved the cuteness, the goofiness, the morally Grey type of vibe that CJ was giving. The spice was very lovely. The only thing I didn’t like was this being the second author that has used my nickname as part of the story and made them the app I didn’t take offense because I know that’s not me, but to hear my name constantly, and it just felt like slugs being thrown my way, but again, have to tell myself don’t feel no type of way cause it’s only a story. I would love for my name to be the best friend of the main female character and I don’t want me up dead lol. Just saying . Great overall . Can’t wait for book 2
This was my first read by this author, but not my last. Enjoyed the storyline and these characters. Held my attention from beginning to end and I couldn't put it down.... a page-turner. It flowed really well at a steady pace. I so loved Cj and Dove together, they were meant for each other. Their relationship was strong and I love the way Cj treated and showed her his inner feelings. Tika, got exactly what he deserved. It's so many layers to this story, so I know it a spin-off or another installment. I'd love more of these characters and whatever happened to Red, fake, trifling behind. Great job Aubry J.
CJ was taking classes so he just talk to Dove instead of asking her for her number because we all know he's not shy. We saw how he snatched up Dove and made her come home with him. I'm with the sisters Red is jealous of her, she doesn't nothing going for herself no job or school just Tika's jump off. She's not qualified to be his side chick because why would she push them to be together? Tika is a coward, jealous and bitter. He shot up the block and hid, who does that? Dove got the last laugh, she graduated and got rid of her ex on the same day. Now all they got to do is find that heaux Red.
This was my very first time reading a book by this author but it won't be my last. Great storyline easy to follow I was so glad it wasn't one of those books that would have you all over the place and it held my interest from start to finish . I like the bond the sisters had i hated to see it end because it left me with some unanswered questions I would have like to know more about Dove's mother what was the deal with her father more on CJ personal life great job looking toward to part two
I loved reading CJ and Dove’s story. I didn’t like the scene that took place between Tika and her BUT the way CJ and her sister handled it afterwards once everything to me. Dove deserved so much better and I’m so glad she was able to get what she should have been getting from Tika from CJ. Baby Granny Clever is my girl okay. Granny Clever doesn’t play. I loved how protective CJ was of Dove and I can’t wait to see how Benny and Lily blossom. Not CJ giving Dove the best graduation gift ever. Good job Aubrey!!!! On to part 2!!!
I loved reading CJ and Dove’s story. I didn’t like the scene that took place between Tika and Dove BUT the way CJ and her sister handled it afterwards was everything to me. Dove deserved so much better and I’m so glad she was able to get what she should have been getting from Tika from CJ. Baby Granny Clever is my girl okay. Granny Clever doesn’t play. I loved how protective CJ was of Dove and I can’t wait to see how Benny and Lily blossom. Not CJ giving Dove the best graduation gift ever. Good job Aubrey!!!! On to part 2!!!
This was one really exciting story from beginning to the very end. The writer starts by giving us a taste of that old fashioned romance between Dove and CJ. The story flows like a lazy river it just eases you into the story and before you know it,you're hooked and don't want to let go. The dialogue is good and except for a few.typos you don't experience any down time,or moments where you think "why was that included". This was just an overall good read and experience, it was good to see relationships develop and love blossom.
I absolutely LOVE CJ. He was the perfect mixture of a smart hood Nigga and he was a gentleman. Clever raised him right. The Lincoln sisters were bad as hell too. I was pissed off that we didn’t get to see what happened to Red ass and I am extremely curious about who the chic in the house is. I also love the fact that CJ was a cheater. And Benny, that my Dawg lol I like his personality and loyalty. Over all a good book.
This was definitely a good read. Red was not a friend at all. Dove just couldn’t see her for what she was! I couldn’t stand Tika. That man worked my nerves and I could tell he was on some shady mess! Now CJ I absolutely loved him! That man was a mess but he played no games. Both him and Benny were some real ones! I hated to see things end. Wish I could read more about these characters. Maybe there will be a spin off!
I found this book from a readers group that I’m in (Reckless Love. No Chaser) I had never even heard of this author let alone read any the works created.
Absolutely in LOVE with the writing and storytelling!! Your attention will be grabbed, your mouth will drop, and you will even shake your head clutch your invisible pearls 🤣🤣 this was a bomb story and I cannot wait to dive into this author’s catalog!!!
I loved Cj and Dove wasn’t anything to play with either!! 💖
It was alright. Started off very promising and up until the shooting then just kind of fell flat and dragged. It wasn't boring, it was just pretty predictable. There were a lot of errors (grammatical, spelling, and otherwise) in the 2nd half/towards the end. I wasn't going to read part 2 but there are some things left unexplained so I am, bc I have to know what was the deal with Red!
I found CJ & Dove thanks to the savage anthology and went on the hunt to learn more about any of the characters. This story chronicles how the two met and the opposition they would face. The series was a good one. The story moved quickly. The Lincoln family history is very intriguing. There were editing (developmental & copy)issues, but it was still a good series to read.
The reason I liked these two were because there was no games. CJ seem what he liked and went after it no questions asked. Yea he did it in a way most wouldn't but I guess that is the not average in him. Now I will say it's a lot we never got but I guess it wasn't really meant for us too. Like who is the head of TCB but now that has me thinking it may be Ms. Clever just a thought!!
This was a well written book and I loved the plot twist!!!… I love how CJ took a class just to get to know Dove!!!… CJ was not playing about his woman!!!… The fact that Tika act like he was owed some loyalty after what he did to Dove is insane!!!… I need to know what happened to Red!!!… I love how everyone came together to get the person that disrespected the ppl in the neighborhood, the women and children of the community!!!…
What Tika did to those ppl and Dove in that neighborhood was beyond fcked up smh. 🤦🏽♀️ one thing I’ll never understand is why dudes can never take the word NO or understand that someone doesn’t want to be with them smh.
CJ surprised me because I really thought he was gonna be a pistol toting man 🕳️ but I’m so happy to say he made a fool out of me.
I’m so happy with how things ended for Dove.
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Saw a review about Hoop Session on TikTok and was going to read that but when I read that character from previous books where in that book, I decided to read about them first because I don’t like going back and catching up after the fact. So here I am reading her whole catalog in order and loving every single moment of it!!
CJ and Dove made me fall in love with love again and I can’t wait to read part two!
I didn’t put this book down until I got to the end. Red was a snake. I wanted her to get everything she deserved just like Tika. All that noise he was making, and he was crying with his snotty nose. He tried to destroy Dove, but he failed. He also tried CJ, and that also failed.
This is my first read from this author. The story was interesting and I like CJ and his crew. I thought Dove and CJ had an interesting love story. There were a lot of grammatical errors and I thought the story was rushed. I look forward to reading more of this author's work with improvements.
This book took me out of my reader’s block. It was a really good read. Cj did all of that to get Dove’s attention and even when he got her he treated her right. I love lil Tiny lol she was really funny until that tragic incident. Glad everything turned out for the best.
It had action, it had tears it had everything! Question 1) is Dove pregnant? 2) does Tiny survive. 3) who is the girl? 4). Is she a Lincoln. 5) where is the father now? How was he keeping in contact with Tika? 6) when is part 2 coming out tag me Bravo good job. Loved the book literally no complaints
This books caught and kept my attention the entire time and even with the very few errors I enjoyed every chapter. I loved Dove and Cj’s chemistry and was glad they made things official. I’m glad they got Tika, but why was Red not found and given the same treatment? Will Benny and Lily have a story?