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From The Hood With Love #2
From The Hood With Love 2
Dismayed at what she now has to consider her life, Loriana tries her best to balance it all. The unforeseen death of her mother has her suffocating in grief, feeling as if she’s lost it all. While struggling internally, she smiles on the outside to save face. That’s until she can no longer keep up her façade. When she least expects it, the breath of fresh air she was desperately gasping for is given. On a rollercoaster with her emotions, wondering how her first love became her first heartbreak, she finds herself. Those good days she prayed to God for had finally came around. Blossoming into a young woman, Loriana steps into adulthood with a vengeance. Coming after everything her heart desires, including new love, she holds nothing back. While Projex never thought the fast life he lived would catch up to him, it does and in the worst way. Figuring he can conquer it all, he bites off more than he can chew and finds himself in a jam. Just when things begin to look up, life reminds them that this wasn’t a fairytale. This was real life…from the hood. You either sank or swim.
- GenresRomance
422 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 25, 2021
377 people are currently reading
238 people want to read
About the author
BriAnn Danae
100 books1,143 followersBriAnn Danae is an urban romance author and native of Kansas City, Missouri. In October 2015, she penned her first novel and since has enhanced her catalog claiming seventy titles to date. She whimsically writes Black love stories with purpose and passion, making you want to go beyond the book and look into her mind as a writer.
As the two-time 2021 Black Girls Who Write award winner for Best Black Book Series and Best Black Urban Romance and KCPCA 2023 Best Author of Kansas City, BriAnn has masterfully crafted her pen. With the talent to navigate between genres, she’s captured the hearts of her readers, making them fall hard in love with her characters. Her writing can be classified as soul-snatching, heart-yearning, chest throbbing, and downright some of the most exhilarating literature one could grace their eyes upon.
There’s a message BriAnn strives to leave with her readers. “I don’t just write to tell a story. I write to paint a picture and give a testimony.”
As the two-time 2021 Black Girls Who Write award winner for Best Black Book Series and Best Black Urban Romance and KCPCA 2023 Best Author of Kansas City, BriAnn has masterfully crafted her pen. With the talent to navigate between genres, she’s captured the hearts of her readers, making them fall hard in love with her characters. Her writing can be classified as soul-snatching, heart-yearning, chest throbbing, and downright some of the most exhilarating literature one could grace their eyes upon.
There’s a message BriAnn strives to leave with her readers. “I don’t just write to tell a story. I write to paint a picture and give a testimony.”
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January 8, 2024
damn..
I felt so bad for Loriana in this book. She lost her biggest supporter at such a pivotal time in a young girl’s life. My heart broke for her. Although the start of this book was giving slow burn, once again the ending makes your jaw drop. The Symir piece was predictable for me BUT I can’t imagine how her and Projex would navigate the situation with Joi. Super messy. I’m rooting for Projex and I can’t wait to see how this all ends.
I felt so bad for Loriana in this book. She lost her biggest supporter at such a pivotal time in a young girl’s life. My heart broke for her. Although the start of this book was giving slow burn, once again the ending makes your jaw drop. The Symir piece was predictable for me BUT I can’t imagine how her and Projex would navigate the situation with Joi. Super messy. I’m rooting for Projex and I can’t wait to see how this all ends.
February 7, 2024
There’s A Few Discrepancies
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Stars…. There are a few inconsistencies in Book 2…. Once Projex returned home….I don’t understand why he ran to Loriana…she broke up with him and the scene in the run made it seem as if he broke up with her and broke her heart…Loriana lied and stated she held Projex down….Flat out lie.
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Stars…. There are a few inconsistencies in Book 2…. Once Projex returned home….I don’t understand why he ran to Loriana…she broke up with him and the scene in the run made it seem as if he broke up with her and broke her heart…Loriana lied and stated she held Projex down….Flat out lie.
December 6, 2024
WOAHHHH I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT ENDING!!!!
March 28, 2021
I’ve added a lot of bookstragmmers and authors to my ig and this book has been floating around. figured since I’ve been into the urban lit/romance of late, I’d give it a read. book one was good. BOOK TWO THOUGH?! literally had me on a rollercoaster ride. I went from chuckling, to BAWLING, to smiling, to shocked and shook throughout. Phew. I gotta pull up in the authors ig right now to get a release date for book three cause I can’t.
July 19, 2024
had to reread
March 28, 2021
Wow!
Talk about an emotional roller coaster ride! This book started with the ride from the first to the last page. Poor Loriana couldn’t get a break at all. I was really rooting for Loriana and Samir until that ending, but now I’m hoping that she and Projex can make it work. This book was well written and the character development was awesome. Can’t wait to read book three.
Talk about an emotional roller coaster ride! This book started with the ride from the first to the last page. Poor Loriana couldn’t get a break at all. I was really rooting for Loriana and Samir until that ending, but now I’m hoping that she and Projex can make it work. This book was well written and the character development was awesome. Can’t wait to read book three.
March 17, 2024
Yooooo wowwwww I’m at a loss for words. Wowwwwwww my girl Lo can’t catch a break. But nah that mf cliffhanger bruhhhhhh
June 15, 2024
i was not expecting the plot twists😭 they can’t catch a break
May 4, 2021
It was slow moving but I’ll read the next installment
So it was slow moving but kept me invested so I was turning the pages when I should have been working! But to be honest I thought this was the finale to the series, which is what really had me wanting to see how this played out. Had I known it was going to lead to this mammoth of a cliffhanger I probably would have been super annoyed with the pace. There was too much “world building” for a part 2. The story is still interesting so it is worth the read.
So it was slow moving but kept me invested so I was turning the pages when I should have been working! But to be honest I thought this was the finale to the series, which is what really had me wanting to see how this played out. Had I known it was going to lead to this mammoth of a cliffhanger I probably would have been super annoyed with the pace. There was too much “world building” for a part 2. The story is still interesting so it is worth the read.
April 5, 2021
This book was amazing
This book took me through a journey of pure emotions.
First things first the ending had my mouth dropped
This book was beautifully written. The characters are real this all feels so real I laughed , I wanted to cry I went to hell and back with these characters already and book 3 I’m not sure if I’ll be able to stand it . I’m ready to be back with them already. This series is on a path of being one of my favorites . I’ve never enjoyed a young age love story until now. I’m completely hooked !! We say each character grow love and deal with their own pain. The one I least expected to do anything did ! The author really painted this book with perfection. A #1 in my eyes
This book took me through a journey of pure emotions.
First things first the ending had my mouth dropped
This book was beautifully written. The characters are real this all feels so real I laughed , I wanted to cry I went to hell and back with these characters already and book 3 I’m not sure if I’ll be able to stand it . I’m ready to be back with them already. This series is on a path of being one of my favorites . I’ve never enjoyed a young age love story until now. I’m completely hooked !! We say each character grow love and deal with their own pain. The one I least expected to do anything did ! The author really painted this book with perfection. A #1 in my eyes
August 22, 2022
ILYFL!!!!! What kind of “to be continued” was that?!? Mind is blown!!! Did not see that coming at all!!! 🤯🤯🤯 wow!!! I can’t even wait to see how this ends. The book was a slow burn but I appreciated the details necessary to build these characters. I had to keep reminding myself that Loriana was only 18. While she had such a pure heart and sweet soul, her immaturity showed at times. I think it was necessary for her to break up with Projex. If they hadn’t, their relationship didn’t stand a chance. Now fast forwarding three years later when everyone is grown and these plot twists have my head spinning!!!! Kordell!!!! Symir!!! I was rooting for you n!gg@!!!! SMH I knew from the reviews he was going to be on BS but I had no idea he was on that type of time! Whew!! Let me jump into book 3 because my anxiety is HIGH!!
May 23, 2022
This was a very good read I absolutely loved it from start to finish. This review is for the whole series not just this book. This author has truly become one of my favorites. Each and every story that I’ve read has been real page turners. Not one of them disappointed. If you’re wondering whether or not you should read… THE ANSWER IS YES‼️‼️‼️
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Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters 10/10
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July 12, 2023
chiiiiiilllleeeee
Listen! If I read this when it came out, and had to wait for book 3, I would be pacing the floor. What a freaking cliffhanger!!!!
I’m fully invested in Projex and Lo. I need them to figure this life thing out so they can be together.
I’m so proud of Lo but like I want her to do a deep dive on these dudes she dates because SYMIR??? I thought he was a good one.
Kordell??? Chile I kinda suspected him to be on foul stuff but wow. He really said eff the family with that one.
On to book 3, hopefully my heart isn’t ripped out of my chest.
Listen! If I read this when it came out, and had to wait for book 3, I would be pacing the floor. What a freaking cliffhanger!!!!
I’m fully invested in Projex and Lo. I need them to figure this life thing out so they can be together.
I’m so proud of Lo but like I want her to do a deep dive on these dudes she dates because SYMIR??? I thought he was a good one.
Kordell??? Chile I kinda suspected him to be on foul stuff but wow. He really said eff the family with that one.
On to book 3, hopefully my heart isn’t ripped out of my chest.
April 15, 2021
Oh wow
I went from awwww to what the hell really fast. Just like book 1 this book flowed perfectly and had me feeling all the feels because I LOVE ME SOME PROJEX! That ending though... it threw me for an entire loop, it was so unexpected. The thing with Projex floored me but the thing with Symir took took me out. I have a new fave to add to my roster. I can’t wait for book 3.
I went from awwww to what the hell really fast. Just like book 1 this book flowed perfectly and had me feeling all the feels because I LOVE ME SOME PROJEX! That ending though... it threw me for an entire loop, it was so unexpected. The thing with Projex floored me but the thing with Symir took took me out. I have a new fave to add to my roster. I can’t wait for book 3.
June 30, 2022
Bryson “Projex” Emery is a man of mans!
This book was great and added so much development to the characters. I’m so astounded of how it is written and the love that authentically blossoms with Loriana and Projex. This story complexity of their lives and the struggles Black go through trying to live better lives. I’m super impressed with how deep this story is. I do feel Loriana didn’t hold my book bae down when he got locked up and her response to him when he came home, I didn’t like that but hoping a great reconnection in Book 3.
This book was great and added so much development to the characters. I’m so astounded of how it is written and the love that authentically blossoms with Loriana and Projex. This story complexity of their lives and the struggles Black go through trying to live better lives. I’m super impressed with how deep this story is. I do feel Loriana didn’t hold my book bae down when he got locked up and her response to him when he came home, I didn’t like that but hoping a great reconnection in Book 3.
April 11, 2021
Well dang!
Okay, I did not see that to be continued coming. OMG! Okay Projek has another one to take care of now... Man, the plot thickens.
Okay, I did not see that to be continued coming. OMG! Okay Projek has another one to take care of now... Man, the plot thickens.
May 7, 2021
From the hood with love 2
Lord knows this girl just can’t seem to catch a break in the love department! She had a good man a let him go...
Lord knows this girl just can’t seem to catch a break in the love department! She had a good man a let him go...
August 14, 2021
Even better than part 1
Part 2 was even better than the first part. Poor Lorianna she can't catch a break. They freed a real one. I hope Lo and Projex can work it out, they are meant for each other. This was such an excellent well written book.
Part 2 was even better than the first part. Poor Lorianna she can't catch a break. They freed a real one. I hope Lo and Projex can work it out, they are meant for each other. This was such an excellent well written book.
June 3, 2021
Part 2 really focused on her cousin which left me feeling like I really didn’t need a part 2.
April 11, 2021
Not what I expected.
This was an okay read compared to part 1. Part 1 flowed amazingly and I got to know most characters in detail. During this read I felt like those characters changed a little and not for the better. ex: Projex character didn’t exemplify the type of man he was in part 1 towards the ending of part 2. I can’t wait to see how part 3 turns out, because that end was too messy. Overall the book was good for what it was though!
This was an okay read compared to part 1. Part 1 flowed amazingly and I got to know most characters in detail. During this read I felt like those characters changed a little and not for the better. ex: Projex character didn’t exemplify the type of man he was in part 1 towards the ending of part 2. I can’t wait to see how part 3 turns out, because that end was too messy. Overall the book was good for what it was though!
April 6, 2021
WOW, WOW, WOW
I'm speechless. The author definitely did her thing with this book. Very well written and had my attention from beginning to end. Part one had me in shock with that ending and part 2 picks right back up but I was able to breath a sigh of relief. What I love about part 2 is we get to see how Loriana and Projex's bond and relationship progress. Loriana is coming into her own and not letting anyone take her kindness for weakness. There are some setbacks, snakes and also revelations. But how will Loriana overcome the most shocking betrayal of them all and what will Projex do when the biggest kept secret finally comes out. I'm still rooting for Projex and Loriana but shaking my head at Symir and Joi. So anxious for Part 3.
I'm speechless. The author definitely did her thing with this book. Very well written and had my attention from beginning to end. Part one had me in shock with that ending and part 2 picks right back up but I was able to breath a sigh of relief. What I love about part 2 is we get to see how Loriana and Projex's bond and relationship progress. Loriana is coming into her own and not letting anyone take her kindness for weakness. There are some setbacks, snakes and also revelations. But how will Loriana overcome the most shocking betrayal of them all and what will Projex do when the biggest kept secret finally comes out. I'm still rooting for Projex and Loriana but shaking my head at Symir and Joi. So anxious for Part 3.
April 2, 2021
This was definitely an emotional read, that captivated me page after page. We pick up right where we left off in book one and instantly I was trapped in the story. Throughout the story, Lo was getting hit left and right with life altering events that at times I thought she was going to give up. My good sis Lo didn’t know half the time if she was coming or going. I was attached to Lo as the story progressed. I felt her pain through the pages and wanted nothing more, but for her to overcome it. Lo was definitely a well developed character that can’t be forgotten. I just wanted my sis to win😭. We are introduced to a new character, Symir who instantly had me feeling like a traitor👀. Initially he came off as mysterious, but soon his protectiveness of Lo made me and her fall for him lol. I’m also glad we got a glimpse into Loriana cousin Mhyale’s life and her teetering relationship with Naaz. I hope to get more from them in the near future because their relationship is a big mystery to me. Overall, this book 2 completely tore my heart TF up. I’m still trying to put it back together. My nerves are shot from the ending.
December 30, 2021
This book gonna make you feel it
BriAnn does a great job at painting a vivid picture of what’s transpiring between the characters. Whenever there is an intense moment between Loriana and Projex, I feel it. This book hurt my feelings in certain areas like when Loriana and Projex had that conversation in the visiting room. Or again, when Loriana answered the phone for someone else in Projex presence. I’m like sis naw don’t do that. I appreciate BriAnn giving Mhyale and Naaz more space. I hope to learn more about them since there is some mystery to what the issue is with those two. Speaking of mystery, Loriana makes two new friends, Trell and Candace and idk if I trust them or not. The mutual person she met through them obviously can’t be trusted based off of the ending of the book. the ending answered some questions like who killed Malcolm and who is Joi baby daddy. I’m moving on to Part 3 to see if Lo and Projex rekindle.
BriAnn does a great job at painting a vivid picture of what’s transpiring between the characters. Whenever there is an intense moment between Loriana and Projex, I feel it. This book hurt my feelings in certain areas like when Loriana and Projex had that conversation in the visiting room. Or again, when Loriana answered the phone for someone else in Projex presence. I’m like sis naw don’t do that. I appreciate BriAnn giving Mhyale and Naaz more space. I hope to learn more about them since there is some mystery to what the issue is with those two. Speaking of mystery, Loriana makes two new friends, Trell and Candace and idk if I trust them or not. The mutual person she met through them obviously can’t be trusted based off of the ending of the book. the ending answered some questions like who killed Malcolm and who is Joi baby daddy. I’m moving on to Part 3 to see if Lo and Projex rekindle.
May 7, 2025
Reading this book the second time around, I can only say I love it even more. There were so many details I forgot, so it felt like I was reliving it all again. I forgot that the book ended the way it did, jaw still on the floor. Even though I know what happens, man, BriAnn writes such great books. Starting book 3 now. I could read this series multiple times and never get enough!
January 8, 2026
Nooooooo
April 3, 2021
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Ion know what to really say other than...... I’m a Projex Baby
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Takes deep breath.......
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Ion know what to really say other than...... I’m a Projex Baby
January 26, 2022
Love hurts
Listen I wasn't ready. Initially this moved slow for me, but when it hit...It hit. Lori was going through in this book. She was young and wasn't navigating grief, life or loss well. I didn't understand why she broke up with Projex....not that I'd promote staying in real life but this is fiction.....so sue me lol. After thinking on it though she just needed to choose herself in that moment which I understood even though it felt shady considering how he held her down. Lori had to be the most gullible girl sigh...
Projex with his fine self. He played the background in this book as Lori found her way out of grief. He kept tabs on her and immediately sought her out when he could only to have his heart broken. I felt so bad for him. Definitely happy to see him walking into success. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
No words for Symir's game self smh.
Listen I wasn't ready. Initially this moved slow for me, but when it hit...It hit. Lori was going through in this book. She was young and wasn't navigating grief, life or loss well. I didn't understand why she broke up with Projex....not that I'd promote staying in real life but this is fiction.....so sue me lol. After thinking on it though she just needed to choose herself in that moment which I understood even though it felt shady considering how he held her down. Lori had to be the most gullible girl sigh...
Projex with his fine self. He played the background in this book as Lori found her way out of grief. He kept tabs on her and immediately sought her out when he could only to have his heart broken. I felt so bad for him. Definitely happy to see him walking into success. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
No words for Symir's game self smh.
November 8, 2024
This series is everything and some
I definitely enjoyed reading Projexx and Loriana's story. They were both young and had experienced the pain of losing family members while navigating the ups and downs that life throws at you. Despite the challenges, they stayed strong and remained committed to each other. Loriana always knew where home was, which added a beautiful layer to their relationship.
And can we talk about the added characters? Oh my goodness! I am so intrigued by Myhale and Naaz. Their dynamic was filled with some toxic elements that really captured my attention. I love a bit of drama, and their storyline has me wanting to know more about what unfolds. Overall, this book was a captivating read, and I can’t wait to see where the journey takes all of these characters next!
I definitely enjoyed reading Projexx and Loriana's story. They were both young and had experienced the pain of losing family members while navigating the ups and downs that life throws at you. Despite the challenges, they stayed strong and remained committed to each other. Loriana always knew where home was, which added a beautiful layer to their relationship.
And can we talk about the added characters? Oh my goodness! I am so intrigued by Myhale and Naaz. Their dynamic was filled with some toxic elements that really captured my attention. I love a bit of drama, and their storyline has me wanting to know more about what unfolds. Overall, this book was a captivating read, and I can’t wait to see where the journey takes all of these characters next!
March 30, 2021
Where is part 3!! I need it now 😭
This story with L-boogie and projex has had me on a rollercoaster. We now are going to see their love blossom from teenage love to adult love and hunny i am here with it , i love the author the feelings are so authentic and i can put myself in the story and feel every word and feelings of every character i love it. Now Lori feels bad about doing Bryson like that but she was only acting off of hurt feelings that they both caused and need to get over the past to start their future. I cannot believe symir i thought he was a good one but I’m always team L-boogie and projex, can’t wait to see part 3!!!
This story with L-boogie and projex has had me on a rollercoaster. We now are going to see their love blossom from teenage love to adult love and hunny i am here with it , i love the author the feelings are so authentic and i can put myself in the story and feel every word and feelings of every character i love it. Now Lori feels bad about doing Bryson like that but she was only acting off of hurt feelings that they both caused and need to get over the past to start their future. I cannot believe symir i thought he was a good one but I’m always team L-boogie and projex, can’t wait to see part 3!!!
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