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Torn Between The Plug & A Thug
“Baby, love is easy. People pretend they’re ready for it when they’re really not…”Essence Brown lives and loves life. The relationship she cherishes with Keyes isn’t perfect but she makes sure to do her part in hopes of things getting better. Juggling her promising career, romantic relationship, and friendships doesn’t leave time for much else. All of that changes when things in her life takes a dramatic turn. Almost everything that Essence thought was perfect came to an end, but with every ending there’s a new beginning. Her mind and heart are at war. Will Essence allow sudden changes to consume her? Or will she pick up the pieces and push forward with someone who is willing to give her everything she needs and more?Malachi St. James (Saint) runs his businesses with an iron fist, both legal and illegal. Money is flowing and everything is going as planned, except for his personal life. When Saint gives his heart to a woman, it’s hers for the keeping, but once the trust is broken, there is no going back. Keesha is the woman he’s chosen to give his all to, but doubt begins to set in. Just when Saint feels like his empire is thriving, things take an unexpected turn. Everyone in Memphis knows that no one crosses Mr. St. James and lives to tell about it, but Will Saint find the traitors that infiltrated his camp? Or will it all come crashing down around him?Get ready for Shania B. to take you on an emotional rollercoaster in her new African American Urban Fiction novel. Will these two overcome the lies, deceit, and betrayal thrown their way? Only the real king of Memphis will be left standing. Only real love will prevail.
234 pages, Paperback
Published May 20, 2020
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July 31, 2020
The WORST I have read so far...
This was by far the worst story I have read this summer and I don't usually ever rate story in that level, but my goodness I read this book all the way to the end to make sure that I was reading what I was reading and people, this was so not good.
Essence was the worst female lead character out there. She started it out good, strong, educated, workaholic, loyal, good friend but a 360o turn was made and man was she a disappointment from allowing Keyes to continue playing her and then had the nerve to be confused between Saint and Keyes and still kept the baby...hell to the no on my end.
Malachi "Saint" was a sweetheart and I loved how he took care of his house and ended everything before moving on to Essence but what truly irked me was how soft and whimp and just no personality he got for going after her with all of her baggages, and undecisive persona. He started out strong, alpha, boss man and finished as a simp.
Keesha, Keyes, and Demi/Honey actually made this story better and made me be able to finish and reviewed it. Karma was a very good visitor to them.
Surprised of Harmoni with Draco and Karlos was really good friends as well as Monet.
Can't recommend it at all. There was no flow to it, no substance and was simply subpar in every way.
This was by far the worst story I have read this summer and I don't usually ever rate story in that level, but my goodness I read this book all the way to the end to make sure that I was reading what I was reading and people, this was so not good.
Essence was the worst female lead character out there. She started it out good, strong, educated, workaholic, loyal, good friend but a 360o turn was made and man was she a disappointment from allowing Keyes to continue playing her and then had the nerve to be confused between Saint and Keyes and still kept the baby...hell to the no on my end.
Malachi "Saint" was a sweetheart and I loved how he took care of his house and ended everything before moving on to Essence but what truly irked me was how soft and whimp and just no personality he got for going after her with all of her baggages, and undecisive persona. He started out strong, alpha, boss man and finished as a simp.
Keesha, Keyes, and Demi/Honey actually made this story better and made me be able to finish and reviewed it. Karma was a very good visitor to them.
Surprised of Harmoni with Draco and Karlos was really good friends as well as Monet.
Can't recommend it at all. There was no flow to it, no substance and was simply subpar in every way.
June 27, 2020
Just love this book!!
I don't have any negative comments about this book. I love everything. The characters really came to life and I felt every emotion they felt
I don't have any negative comments about this book. I love everything. The characters really came to life and I felt every emotion they felt
June 22, 2020
Yes!!!
This book was so good! Not predictable at all. Keyes had to much going on and I one oiunt, I thought he had both of Essence friends pregnant. I liked how Keesha came forth and told Saint what was up but I would if left State and told him that lol.. Poor Demi brought that on herself! I definitely recommend this book.
Miamor
This book was so good! Not predictable at all. Keyes had to much going on and I one oiunt, I thought he had both of Essence friends pregnant. I liked how Keesha came forth and told Saint what was up but I would if left State and told him that lol.. Poor Demi brought that on herself! I definitely recommend this book.
Miamor
June 23, 2020
Wow was this a super fast read. Keyes not worth a nickel. Malachi. Wow. he wasted no time. I was a bit disappointed that it moved too fast. But good anyway
June 18, 2020
Same old tired plot
Unfortunately, within 5 seconds of reading the book, Keesha jumps across a counter and is fighting some girl over Saint. I’m just not in the mood to read about another ill tempered, immature and silly young lady. Where is the creativity in that? Oh well, maybe the next one will be more to my liking.
Unfortunately, within 5 seconds of reading the book, Keesha jumps across a counter and is fighting some girl over Saint. I’m just not in the mood to read about another ill tempered, immature and silly young lady. Where is the creativity in that? Oh well, maybe the next one will be more to my liking.
June 15, 2020
Michelle-Review
Wow. Why is it always your supposely best friend stab you innthe back. Demi felt Essence hands. Keys, Keesha met them fate. Draco,, Harmoni, Karlos, Money. Essence mom I love her. Good read
Wow. Why is it always your supposely best friend stab you innthe back. Demi felt Essence hands. Keys, Keesha met them fate. Draco,, Harmoni, Karlos, Money. Essence mom I love her. Good read
June 15, 2020
So Good
This was a good standalone. I read it in one day. I couldn't put it down. Love the story line.
This was a good standalone. I read it in one day. I couldn't put it down. Love the story line.
June 13, 2020
Straight 🔥 🔥 💯
This is one the best standalones!!! Malachi is bae for real. Honey....a great flow, twist, & just plan ole page turning. A must read.
This is one the best standalones!!! Malachi is bae for real. Honey....a great flow, twist, & just plan ole page turning. A must read.
June 14, 2020
This was first read by this author but I wasn't disappointed at all. Keyes was crazy. Essence was my girl.I definitely recommend this standalone.
June 9, 2020
Good read
I enjoyed this book, but I did feel the characters were rushed and didn't get a chance to develop slowly. I loved how Saint, Draco, and Karlos were true friends. It was good Keesha saw the light! Demi was off her rockers. I loved Ms. Lou!
I enjoyed this book, but I did feel the characters were rushed and didn't get a chance to develop slowly. I loved how Saint, Draco, and Karlos were true friends. It was good Keesha saw the light! Demi was off her rockers. I loved Ms. Lou!
June 9, 2020
Great read
This was my first time reading your work and I must say in was very impressed. You have gained yourself a new fan can't wait to read more of your work.
This was my first time reading your work and I must say in was very impressed. You have gained yourself a new fan can't wait to read more of your work.
June 5, 2020
Good read
I enjoyed this book it was very entertaining with Honey and Keyes doing the most. Dang poor Keesha didn’t have to go out like that but u get what u get when u grimy. Glad they all found love
I enjoyed this book it was very entertaining with Honey and Keyes doing the most. Dang poor Keesha didn’t have to go out like that but u get what u get when u grimy. Glad they all found love
May 29, 2020
Great Read
This standalone was good from beginning to end. Enjoyed the storyline and these characters and I couldn't put it down. Full of drama, action, lies, secrets, betrayal, jealousy and deceit. That made it entertaining and a great read. Keyes was a !ying, cheating snakes that got exactly what he deserved. For Saint it was love at first sight with Essence, and that love keeping brewing in everything he did. Demi/Honey was really crazy in more ways than one. Highly recommend this standalone. Great job Shania B
This standalone was good from beginning to end. Enjoyed the storyline and these characters and I couldn't put it down. Full of drama, action, lies, secrets, betrayal, jealousy and deceit. That made it entertaining and a great read. Keyes was a !ying, cheating snakes that got exactly what he deserved. For Saint it was love at first sight with Essence, and that love keeping brewing in everything he did. Demi/Honey was really crazy in more ways than one. Highly recommend this standalone. Great job Shania B
May 28, 2020
Good
Good book. That side chick was definitely a mystery. I kept going back and forth with who i thought it could be. I was wrong lol. I would liked to have seen a little more of the friendship between Essence and Demi, and the Honey character was a little bit much but overall it was a good entertaining read!!!
Good book. That side chick was definitely a mystery. I kept going back and forth with who i thought it could be. I was wrong lol. I would liked to have seen a little more of the friendship between Essence and Demi, and the Honey character was a little bit much but overall it was a good entertaining read!!!
July 21, 2020
🔥🔥🔥
Great read from beginning to end!!! I felt that Essence knew deep down that Demi wasn’t a good friend because she was didn’t wanna tell her about Keyes spending her money. Keyes and Demi ain’t shit. I’m happy they both got what they both deserved!! Keesha got her karma as well. Saint is the type of man is women are looking for lol he is so dedicated to the women in his life and knows how to protect them to. Happy him and Essence got married!!!!
Great read from beginning to end!!! I felt that Essence knew deep down that Demi wasn’t a good friend because she was didn’t wanna tell her about Keyes spending her money. Keyes and Demi ain’t shit. I’m happy they both got what they both deserved!! Keesha got her karma as well. Saint is the type of man is women are looking for lol he is so dedicated to the women in his life and knows how to protect them to. Happy him and Essence got married!!!!
February 14, 2021
Whew Child
Everybody ain't yo friend everybody ain't yo partner. Mo3 said it better. That's the realist song I've heard in 10 years plus. Demi or Honey whatever her name was wasn't shit. She sat in Essence face smiling and shit. Knowing damn well the whole time she was creeping with her ninja. Clearly her mammie didn't teach her "The same way you got them is the same way you'll lose them. Then he was on that grimy shit too. Then you got Keesha trying to be sneaky ass.
Everybody ain't yo friend everybody ain't yo partner. Mo3 said it better. That's the realist song I've heard in 10 years plus. Demi or Honey whatever her name was wasn't shit. She sat in Essence face smiling and shit. Knowing damn well the whole time she was creeping with her ninja. Clearly her mammie didn't teach her "The same way you got them is the same way you'll lose them. Then he was on that grimy shit too. Then you got Keesha trying to be sneaky ass.
January 9, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Temptation is the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.” and “Pain connects people too,” are my favorite quotes from the book. I absolutely LOVED this standalone. It took me awhile to finish it because I kept re-reading so many parts. Saint was definitely a breath of fresh air. I hope a spin-off is in the making!!!
“Temptation is the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.” and “Pain connects people too,” are my favorite quotes from the book. I absolutely LOVED this standalone. It took me awhile to finish it because I kept re-reading so many parts. Saint was definitely a breath of fresh air. I hope a spin-off is in the making!!!
August 2, 2020
Plug or Thug?
I really liked this book from beginning to end. The author gave the characters life. They were fun and intriguing. Who knew that there was a connection that would be acknowledged later. Saint and Essence were made for each other and the love was so sweet.
I really liked this book from beginning to end. The author gave the characters life. They were fun and intriguing. Who knew that there was a connection that would be acknowledged later. Saint and Essence were made for each other and the love was so sweet.
August 2, 2020
Great Read!!!!
I loved the storyline and couldn’t stop reading it until the end. I’m glad everyone got their happy ending and all the crazy folks were dealt with. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
I loved the storyline and couldn’t stop reading it until the end. I’m glad everyone got their happy ending and all the crazy folks were dealt with. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
July 10, 2020
This was a good book easy to follow I loved me some Saint.
July 31, 2020
I enjoyed reading this book. I'm glad Keyes and Keesha got took out. I was tired of them any way! Shania B is a great author. I enjoy everything I read by her!!!
October 14, 2020
Page Turner
Very good book. Could not hardly put it. Held my interest from the beginning to the end. Wish there was more to it. Great 👍 job 👏 Shania. B.
Very good book. Could not hardly put it. Held my interest from the beginning to the end. Wish there was more to it. Great 👍 job 👏 Shania. B.
December 19, 2020
Great book
First of all I'm glad this was a standalone book.. Loved how Saint loved and knew Essence was the one. Can't wait to read more books by this author.
First of all I'm glad this was a standalone book.. Loved how Saint loved and knew Essence was the one. Can't wait to read more books by this author.
January 31, 2021
Loved !
Saint was everything and I’m glad he was able to show Essence what real love from a real man was like! Her bestie was just grimes and psycho!
Saint was everything and I’m glad he was able to show Essence what real love from a real man was like! Her bestie was just grimes and psycho!
December 11, 2023
🔥🔥🔥🔥
This book was very good standlone. Saint was truly a sweetheart and took Alot from his so called gf Keesha she was a very miserable person and wad very petty she played wit fire and everything backfired on her. She got what she deserved and so did Keyes he wasnt a thug at all more like a wannabe everything but all the bad stuff he did he accomplised nothing. This showed that blood dont you family. Also when you think that you know someone you really Dont! This could of been a good series. Would love to hear more about other couples as well. Great read
This book was very good standlone. Saint was truly a sweetheart and took Alot from his so called gf Keesha she was a very miserable person and wad very petty she played wit fire and everything backfired on her. She got what she deserved and so did Keyes he wasnt a thug at all more like a wannabe everything but all the bad stuff he did he accomplised nothing. This showed that blood dont you family. Also when you think that you know someone you really Dont! This could of been a good series. Would love to hear more about other couples as well. Great read
August 28, 2020
Great Standalone!!
Beautiful story!! First time reading this author and it was good..Kept me very interested and had a lot for drama...Loved the chemistry they had for each other...Would read this author again!! Wonderful job 🙌🙌
Beautiful story!! First time reading this author and it was good..Kept me very interested and had a lot for drama...Loved the chemistry they had for each other...Would read this author again!! Wonderful job 🙌🙌
July 19, 2020
Good book
I enjoyed the book, it was a little too short but overall it was good. I'm looking forward to reading books from this author.
I enjoyed the book, it was a little too short but overall it was good. I'm looking forward to reading books from this author.
August 19, 2020
Good Standalone
A good standalone that has a little drama a few secrets, some laughs. Love and happiness. I enjoyed reading this story and all of the characters.
A good standalone that has a little drama a few secrets, some laughs. Love and happiness. I enjoyed reading this story and all of the characters.
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September 6, 2020The Real
Yes,Saint was the real deal.Demi is a low down friend ,Keyes was sex crazy.I I've Harmonia she shared a true friendship.
Yes,Saint was the real deal.Demi is a low down friend ,Keyes was sex crazy.I I've Harmonia she shared a true friendship.
April 15, 2022
Great job
Secrets is what I'll say about this book here but I'm glad Everyone found their own happiness and those who were wrong got dealt with
Secrets is what I'll say about this book here but I'm glad Everyone found their own happiness and those who were wrong got dealt with
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