Crack Money With Cocaine Dreams

Crack Money With Cocaine Dreams #1

by Jahquel J.

The streets of the forgotten borough, Staten Island, are cold. And so are the drug dealers that flood them. When your pockets are empty but your needs are full, you do the unthinkable. After her mother walks out on her at seven years old, Messiah Garibaldi was groomed to be a boss. Being the daughter to a mob boss and maid, she learned early to never mix business with pleasure. Messiah and her best friend, Jaylah, cook some of the best dope to man, which is how the ruthless drug lord, Tech, enters her world. Never being the one to be in love, Rasheed enters Messiah’s life and opens her to the possibility to love. Will Messiah mix business with pleasure? There’s only one thing in his Eli, Messiah’s companion. Eli is money hungry and broke. When giving the opportunity, Eli pulls off a stunt that might end his life. LB is a low-level nickel and dime drug dealer for Tech. Tech has been promising to put him on for years. Tired of being broke and watching Tech reaps the benefits of his labor, LB decides to step out and link up with Rasheed. Staten Island is small, everyone knows everyone...but do they really? When you have crack money but cocaine dreams, envy becomes your best friend.

Genres: Urban, Romance, African American

298 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 21, 2014

Reviews

[Tam Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jahquel J

What did I just read? I read this book in about two days. Definitely a page turner she puts me in the mind of Ashley Antoinnette. I will be reading more of her books Messiah. It’s not to be messed with trust and believe now let’s crack open the sequel.

[5 Star Delta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am down the rabbit hole with all the origin stories of characters from The Delgatos. I love reading about young Messiah! This has been a good read…however…

My Gawd, the editing is horrendous! If you look at my highlights and notes you’ll see. But seriously, if Jah’s pen wasn’t so dope, I’d forgo reading due to the spelling, grammatical, and word usage errors.

[Iasia Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read messiah plays no games to be the age of 18. She plays and moves smart to bead some people she associated herself with prove to to jealous and treacherous. They just don't know who they are dealing with. This is a great urban fiction novel about fast money.

[Brisace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Messiah and Jaylah were not to be played with. I love seeing women making boss moves

[Mrs. Kim M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

This was a really good book,but it had a lot of typos. Other that I enjoyed the read.. On to the next installment.

[Erin Cataldi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've been on an urban fiction/ street lit kick and while this fit the bill, it was poorly written so I couldn't quite lose myself in it. There wasn't much character development but at least the plot was decent. I think my biggest beef was that I couldn't quite connect with any of the characters. The story mainly focuses on the virginal coke queen of Staten Island. Messiah is 18 and comes from a very rich family. She could do nothing the rest of her life and be covered but she wants to put her brains to the test and make better weed (for her father's drug empire) and better coke (for hers). She's seeing a deadbeat boy but she gets the feeling that he's just hanging around her for the money and lifestyle. When she runs into Rasheed, a drug mogul and family man taking care of his niece and nephew, she discovers what it can be like being with a real man. There are some other players in the story but it mainly focuses on those two. It ends on a major cliffhanger but I don't know if I have it in me to finish out the series. Filled with drugs, hustling, designer clothes, and drama this book will appeal to those that like street lit.

[Will · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this is about Messiah….mother of Maliah and Mariah whose book took place in 2019. Messiah was in her 40’s during that series. Can we all agree that there is no way Jayla could have told Messiah that she was “twins” with Teyanna Taylor when Messiah was 18. 🤷🏾‍♀️

Chapter 10 - I’m not going to be able to take Malika being called Rasheed too many more times in this book before I get real pissed. Editing 🙄

When did Messiah become Rasheed’s fiancé? Did I miss something?!

Also, is Jayla pregnant because again, I feel like I’ve missed some important things but…🤷🏾‍♀️

CiCi! 😳

Aside from some inconsistencies with timeframe I really enjoyed the origin story of the legendary Messiah Garribaldi. The plot line held my attention the entire time and I prefer this chapter structure over each chapter being written from a single character perspective like most books I’ve read by this author. I think it kept a better flow for the story to unfold.

Off to part two!

Solid 4⭐️

[Priscilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being vulnerable!!

Not your typical work. I read a lot of mispunctuation. This is not like the work of my favorite author. However I love the Messiah character please don’t change her because then she wouldn’t true. Now Jaylah, I think she needs to be shot( in the shoulder) for being stupid about LB. Her first mistake was giving dude money. Yeah shoot her for being dumb. Lol. Anyway great read. But please proof read often.

[Aleshia Gross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

This book was good from the beginning to the end. Now I understand why Messiah is like she is and she very picky about who she let get close to her. Rasheed definitely got Messiah to open up and become a softer woman. But, She still was gangster. I love the fact that she was family oriented. She did not play about nobody messing with the people she love. She definitely was a true soldier. Rasheed was definitely a loyal man who loved his woman to the core.

[Twigi718 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm digging this story

I'm all for chics being the brute of a story Messiah is definitely that. Fortunate for her to be born with rich Italian blood flowing through her"....she uses what her dad taught her about the business and only 19 and she's a force to be reckoned with.

Happy reading

[Shonta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fire!!!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yes this book is more than five stars. Messiah and Rasheed are perfect for one another....Two bosses, yessss!
I also like LB and Jaylah relationship. I hope the catch Elijah and put a beating on his a**. I knew CiCi was Messiah's mom. Can't wait to see what happens next.

[jennifer williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jahquel J

I loved this book it was fire from the beginning to the end. You did that with this book. I was so happy that Messiah and Rasheed got together. I loved them as a couple though they were definitely made for one another though. I didn’t like the things that Eli and Malika did to Messiah at all.

[Robin Perryman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Story Ever

Halfway through I realized I read this a while ago. But still I love it and its worth the re read. This story is fast paced and action packed and exciting. I feel the author described the characters so well, I can picture the in my mind. Well now I have to re read the next part. I'm wondering where my first review went but its okay I'm leaving another one.

[Yolanda Knight- Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent work

Now I know how Messiah got her start! She’s always been that woman to fear, even as a child! She Never backed down to anyone even her father Lorenzo! Rasheed has been by her side since the day they met. I have a clear understanding to her madness with her ride or die Jaylah.

[Roshema Batiste · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg Gr8 Book

I enjoyed reading this book I had a feeling that CiCi was her mom. Cause she would not Tell Tech about her life then the scar. Moving on to Part 2 AWESOME READ DID NOT WANT TO PUT DOWN

[christina hood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Go girl

I love the title. She's one of my favorite authors so I already knew what I was infor. I love everything about this book especially the characters I'm on to part 2. Lets get it.

[Ms.HoodReader]

Must Rrad

Ikyfl I am all into this story, I'm in my feelings I cannot believe what just happened I'm moving on to part 2 seeing as to how I'm on the edge of my seat. Kudos to the author

[Racquel Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

didn’t see that coming

Oh wow, they should have never let Eli or Malika out of their site. I hope they all get what’s coming to them and the loosey goosey sisters! LB need to get his head right, Rhonda still might be his downfall.

[BEAUTIFUL MEEKA · Rating 5 out of 5]

She is the BOSS

This action packed series is a must read Saih is plAying any games and she has a solid team as well. I can't wait to see what happens next

[Sharon Thompson-Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

I truly did not see that coming. This book is the truth. I really enjoyed it. Jahquel really did the damn thang on this one.

[Porsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read!!

First time reading anything by Jahquel J.
and I'm glad I did. This book kept my attention from start to finish. Definitely a page turner

[Quenisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love loved it❤❤❤

I just loves the whole concept of the story being told a woman boss women being bosses with boss men standing behind them amazing

[Annette Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good read.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 3 out of 5]

To be continue

A light novel and a continued series. The problem is that this series only have one volume after so many years.

[cameshia hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

must read

This book was so good. It had my attention from start to finish. Check out this book you won’t be disappointed.

[Alice Kendrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awww awww Shucks!

I always wanted to know Messiah's story. These hoes got a death wish and they shole ain't loyal. Now I see why she is the way she is.

[april · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damm the best book yet read this year. True Talent

I love the way she capture and display her characters. Awesome reads. She doing it again . Can’t wait to read part 2

[Diane Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I truly loved this book. I don't often give high praise unless a book deserved it. I can't wait to read the next book.

[Neka · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved it

I can’t wait to read what’s next in this series because that cliffhanger I don’t know. Someone about to catch it.

[Sheia · Rating 5 out of 5]

plot twist

Welp that ending got me stuck! Never would’ve thought but they have to know she a bad b for a reason