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From Cole Hart Signature's newest author, Kia Jones comes a gripping, hood millionaire romance series, To Be Honest. This stunning new novel is full of heart-shattering betrayal, new love, and loss.

One minute she’s in the act of catching her man cheating; the next minute, she’s the reason he’s doing a ten year bid.

After finding herself jumping to conclusions when it came to her baby daddy, Jaydee, Siyon has to live with the mess that she created, which left Jaydee locked away in prison. Like everyone else, Siyon counted Jaydee out, thinking he would be gone forever. Instead of returning the loyalty and love, she repaid him by moving on with her life with the one person she absolutely knew was off limits.

Fast forward ten years later, Jaydee is back and better. Just like he knew he would be. He’s looking better, feeling better with a bigger bag. He’s caught everyone’s attention, including a remorseful Siyon, and has even turned the heads of old enemies. But none of that matters because Jaydee decided behind those walls it was about his son and the money, virtually leaving everyone who knew him in the past in need to meet him all over again. But just because he’s not focused on those things doesn’t mean everyone else isn’t focused on him.

While Siyon has had a sudden change of heart, it’s the beautiful Jess who is also craving for Jaydee’s heart in lieu of his freedom. With her heart on the line, Jess is prepared to do whatever to show Jaydee she should have been the one to have his heart from the very start. It doesn’t matter that Siyon is her cousin. Jess has decided that blood ain’t thicker than water, and she will stoop lower than she ever has.

People can’t handle what they dish out, nor do they like to lay on the beds they made when it’s their turn. To be honest, everyone gets a turn, but what will they do with it?

180 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 8, 2022

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Profile Image for Ash.
157 reviews1 follower
May 12, 2024
Deffff got my attention with this one

Deffff got my attention with this one. A immature women burns my soul. I need to see some development and fast. But overall this was a good read.
Profile Image for LaTanya Garry.
2,037 reviews40 followers
February 24, 2024
Must Read!!!!!

After her jealousy got Jaydee caught up. Siyon trifling ass was even more wrong leaving Jaydee while he was down. I didn't have any respect for her. Marrying Mari was her Karma. He cheated and disrespected her every chance he got. Siyon was in her feelings finding out Jaydee was home and didn't look at her the same. It made her bitter and miserable. Jaydee came home and his only focus was on his son he got with Siyon. He wasn't tripping off her. He honestly seemed like he really didn't want to be bothered with Siyon and I don't blame him. Now he was wrong for taking it there with Jess hoe ass. He knew the silent feud Siyon and Jess had toward each other. Jess didn't care that Siyon was her cousin. She wanted Jaydee and is willing to do whatever it take's. Jess is dirty. She stooped low to get in Mari ear not knowing his plan was deadly.
638 reviews5 followers
May 31, 2022
liked it

I liked it. It was a decent story and the only reason I'm pressed about part 2 is the cliffhanger ending lol. Before that I was undecided about if I'd read the next one. The relationships in this book are interesting. Not really feeling some and others are seeming to be inevitable. Btw Blanca is giving crazy af but I guess we'll see. I would have given 4 stars but there were errors like missing words that messed up my reading flow here and there, nothing crazy, but enough for me to take notice that another round of proofreading would have been beneficial.
Profile Image for Quovadis Richard.
379 reviews3 followers
December 26, 2022
👏🏾👏🏾

My first read by this author but definitely not her first book. Editing should have been better because it definitely caused some confusion on which character scene I was reading about.
Profile Image for Verlana Munn.
2,018 reviews40 followers
March 10, 2022
It's Always A Problem When Everyone Is Wrong Except You!

Well Kia Jones! Man listen! Boy that Siyon really has some issues, I can't even feel sorry for her. She never thinks before she acts and it seems as if all her problems she caused. Jaydee loved her with his whole entire heart and she didn't even have any loyalty to him in the long haul, for a messed up situation she caused.
Siyon felt she could do and say whatever and all would be forgiven. I'm so glad Jaydee was such a good guy. He just wanted to live his best life, learn and loved his son, and he doesn't even realize it but he is gonna be loved as he never has been before.
I love Smiley, he is such a fool but he has a big heart he just don't need to show everyone how he really gets down. Mari has lost his whole mind, he thought he was gonna stay on top but he will never be Jaydee. He truly got his karma and it was befitting in my opinion. I feel Jess is gonna lose her mind trying to play these games. It's gonna be such a mess. I get it she's upset because again Siyon showed her true self, and poor Jess couldn't wait to get her get back! Jess and Siyon really do seem to feel they could do anything with the thought of they didn't care who they hurt just to have their way.
I'm waiting looking real crazy waiting on this next part. Oh yeah what's going on with Cry baby? Great job.🤗🤗🤗🤗
Profile Image for Moon  Tip.
661 reviews9 followers
March 10, 2022
Another Bomb a** Book!!! 🔥

I can't wait for part 2 to come out. This was Drama & Messiness overload! This is my first read by the author and I’m impressed. This book will capture your attention from the beginning to the end. Poor Jaydee! Siyon got my last nerves, she left Jaydee high and dry during the time he needed her the most. She was just getting her karma back tenfold for leaving him, having a baby by and marrying his opp. The way Mari treating her is nothing but her karma. Jess was a whole sad mess. Who would want a man their cousin done had? I can't wait until Mari get his karma. In the end I'm rooting for Jaydee & Siyon in the end. I really think she deserve a second chance and this shooting just might bring them back together. You didn't have to leave us hanging like that, I was not ready for it to end, I need more. The ending left me speechless & wanting more!!
Profile Image for Shon F.
88 reviews1 follower
May 18, 2022
Torn with this one

It isn't very often a book starts off like this. I just KNEW Siyon was going to be the victim when in reality she's the reason behind everything. I'm waiting to find out how things turn out for her. I wonder if she'll ever understand the true meaning of the word accountability.

Jaydee was wrong for dealing with Jess! Period. Now he has a stalker on his hands and a far too thirsty Blanca. I'm sorry but that woman is far too desperate for me.

Smiley did a great thing by taking Jean in. It seems like Jean is helping him just as much along the way. As far as LaLa goes, I'm not sure about my feelings towards her just yet. I'm curious to see whats next those two.

Overall- this is my first read from this author. Although she's caught my attention with this book I'm not completely sold on her at this time. I'm definitely going to check more of her work in order to form a more sound opinion.
Profile Image for Stephanie Mclendon.
650 reviews9 followers
August 10, 2022
THE 1 U LUV!

Simon loved Jude but when he catches a case for her she falls into his worst nightmare and enemy Maris! Loved up and alone Jay never disrespects Siyon, takes care of his son and life goes on. When Jay gets out his boy Smiley is there, Blanca the one who wants him the baddest, well besides Siyons cousin Jess. When Mari cheats one time too many, Junior was excited about his dad coming home and now the chess game is starting. While Jay tries to get acclimated to his new home, his son and chasing paper, smiley is encouraging Blanca to go for it, Jess slid in and just plain wrong . She super trifling!!! With Mari busted and Siyon going crazy looking at everyone sideways and wanting her husband back! As her desire grows and being honest w/ her new husband Mari that she will not stay in their marriage. Meanwhile Jess is feeding Mari’s anger and one night when he becomes uncontrollable who will survive!!!!
Profile Image for Lisa CUNNINGHAM.
782 reviews11 followers
March 11, 2022
Great read

Whew Mari was real.deal.crazy I can't believe he did that to the Auntie an Syion I am glad Myia stayed hidden he probably would have killed her too. I hope they live I know the Auntie dead. Jess need to be ashame of herself she want what her cousin has so bad to sleep with her men just nasty... I wonder how all this will play out. Jaydee wss a great guy he really cared for Siyon an she did him.dirty. I love how they son Junior was so smart... Smiley wss a standup guy.. I wonder how all this bout to play our since Jaydee with Blanca seem like she lobe hard an can be dangerous.


Felicia
77 reviews2 followers
March 12, 2022
Karma

Jesus, Kia!!! Girllll, you done blew my mind!!! That darn Mari is crazier than a Bessiebug!!! Siyon deserved to have her heart broken because of how she did her husband, but not to go out the way that Mari was trying to take her out!
I'm happy that Jaydee was able to come home and show Siyon that he no longer needed her. I kinda feel bad for Jess, but she is so wrong for what she was doing. I know things will be better with Blanca, but I just kinda want Jess to be happy too.
Jean is good for Smiley and I hope that him and Lacienaga can get themselves together and stop acting like they don't want to be with one another.
21 reviews
March 15, 2022
A MUST READ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it

OMG why it end like that I keep trying to turn the page I soo mad 😡 right now I can’t wait for book two Siyon was wrong flat out how she did Jaydee and Jaydee just so calm and not upset with her she has moved on but why she can’t accept that Siyon is too hot head she needs to think before reacting Mari is crazy and jess is also I thinks she playing with fire 🔥 mess with both Siyon ex husband and current husband Smiley and soo sweet I love how he took Jean in and killed nasty a** Debo and Blanca I don’t know about her she just to good to be true can’t wait for book two
5 reviews1 follower
April 10, 2024
The storyline is interesting. Not relatable to my reality, but, I appreciate all genres of books. Trigger warning: child molestation, rapes, and domestic violence

The number of typographical errors is a significant distraction. It comes off as lazy and careless as an author. I am astonished that there are so many, especially with all of the tools available to assist with this kind of editing. I encourage all authors who self publish to take their craft seriously enough to proofread and /or invest in a copy editor.
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1,291 reviews35 followers
March 12, 2022
Satisfied Reader

Siyon is definitely reaping what she sowed. She thinks the world revolves around her and her actions are ok. Jaydee was good to her but her loyalty wasn’t there after she put him in that situation. I love Smiley’s character. Jess got so much hatred and jealousy towards her own people. Her world gon crash sooner than she thinks. Mari took the coward way out cuz he couldn’t handle rejection. I can’t wait for pt. cuz so many lives are about to change
Profile Image for Tiffany.
1,415 reviews11 followers
March 28, 2022
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Damn this book took me through every emotion. At this point I’m stuck on Jaydee and Blanca being together but then again Syion. It’s crazy how men cheat none stop but want you to stay and put up with there shit. Syion was right when it came to her husband. But wrong for what she did to Jaydee however what she felt about Blanca was right but she still pushed him to her. I can’t wait for part two
Profile Image for Heather .
284 reviews12 followers
May 29, 2022
Whew!

I am all in! I really don't know what to say about Siyon. However, she was wrong as hell for acting on her emotions because she ruined her life, her son's, & ultimately Jaydee's. Then marrying his rival. Jaydee is EVERYTHING! I love his humbleness & how in control he is of his emotions. I'm still wondering when it comes to Blanca though. Smiley is funny & a standup guy. I don't trust Lala at all. Jess & Mari are both trash! On to part 2!
Profile Image for Tasha P..
573 reviews3 followers
July 18, 2022
Oh the drama!!

This book was not at all the sappy love story I thought it would be. So much was going on and I was here for all the drama. Let me start by saying that I absolutely hated Jess from the beginning and I hope somebody kills her accidentally on purpose. That ending is gonna make for a great beginning to book 2 and I'm ready to see how it all plays out in the end. Very good read.
1,194 reviews9 followers
August 25, 2024
Wow

Fast paced, so many moving larts! Anyone need some counseling, her temper is ridiculous, you left your husband and now its everyone's fault, the way she spoke to her son, ticked me off! I hope that Smiley find someone other than Lala, she's trifling and I love how he took Jean in! The verdict is still out on Blanca, Jaycee need to cautious! Now onto Mari, beyond trifling, what he did is unforgivable and Jess should be ashamed if herself!
Profile Image for Book Plug Ms.McGill.
548 reviews16 followers
March 10, 2022
wow

This is a new to me author and she didn’t come to play. She wrote that book. These characters were well developed and the storyline was good. She made the story flow well. She kept up some drama and sprinkled in some crazy and a stalker. She had some love and lots of emotional scenes. I loved it . You did a good job . Can’t wait for part 2.
1,184 reviews15 followers
March 10, 2022
Latavia Thoughts

The ending though I didn't see it coming down to that Mari done snapped, I hope My a is able to get her Mother & Auntie some help, Smiley and Jean getting along good but it's Lala for me, Jaydee done came home and getting to he's trying to see how it's bought to work out with Blanca but his Bm cousin not going!!
95 reviews
March 17, 2022
Definitely a must have!!!!

I liked Jaydee and Smiley they were giving me enjoyment. I didn't like Siyon not her cousin Siyon thought she had it all without Jaydee and look how the tables turned on her Karma is a bitch. Don't want to give away to much, this is definitely a must read @kiajones did her thing with this one can't wait til part 2...
Profile Image for Letitia Mask.
327 reviews2 followers
March 23, 2022
Siyon turbed out to be a foil

She never grew up or matured and she let that foil who was no better than her. He was jealous if jaydee that's why he went after her and she fell for it. She wasn't mature enough to o understand how Jaydee lived her. In the end she lost more than she knew she would
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335 reviews1 follower
May 8, 2022
To be honest

This book was good! That's it! That's all! The characters were so annoying but interesting and sucked you in. I wanted to ring all of their necks at some point during this book. I loved Jaydee and Smiley though. But all the female characters drove me nuts. I want more! Page turner.
55 reviews
July 24, 2022
To Be Honest: A Hood Millionaire Romance

This is a really good story. Wow, some crazy characters! Mari, Siyon, and Jess are three bipolar psychopaths. I can't wait for the next book! Jaydee has every female fantasizing about him! But crazy Siyon and Jess are past the fantasy stage.
6 reviews
August 2, 2022
Random Thoughts

I'm really pissed that Soon and Jaydee didn't get back together 😠😠 !! I can't stand her triflin ass cousin. I hope she gets what she deserves. I hope Syion gets her life together and bosses up on everyone. If she survives. I hope the aunt survives as well. Oh and I damn sure don't want Jaydee with Blanca !!
Profile Image for Alesia Russell.
1,706 reviews6 followers
April 5, 2024
To Be Honest

Siyon worked my last nerves with her audacity!!
The way she did Jaydee after her took a charge for her was pitiful and who she got with made a bad situation worse. Where was the loyalty.
Eventhough I think they be together in the end, I hope not. It’s going to take a lot to get me on her side.
Profile Image for Latonia Butler.
Author 4 books16 followers
March 10, 2022
To be honest

Well let me 1st say. I had to get over the errors. Syion is bitter baby mama at best. I don't think Jaydee will really move on.. he putting on a front.. can't Wait to see what happens in 2. I loved the Dallas cites I'm from here.
Profile Image for Jacqueline Brice.
457 reviews4 followers
March 11, 2022
Bomb ass book!

I swear you are the bomb dot com Kia Jones! The minute I started reading I knew I wouldn't be able to put it down, whew lawd that damn Sayon match her match with Mari's bat shit crazy ass. I can't to read what happens next.
Profile Image for Carolyn Taylor.
454 reviews3 followers
March 13, 2022
Wow!!!!!

This book was everything I couldn't stop reading. Siyon was cold bloody. It's a shame when you gotta watch your own family. That ending got me wanting more now. This Author is gifted in writing.
67 reviews
March 16, 2022
A must read

I'm so glade Jaydee didn't get back with Siyon selfish self. I don't like that he got with her cousin but hey siyon did marry his rival. I hope Jaydee and Blanka have a good life together, they seem like they deserve each other. I can't wait for part 2.
Profile Image for LaToya .
636 reviews5 followers
March 19, 2022
To Be Honest

Siyon is what you call selfish for real, Jaydee is a great man and she truly didn't deserve him. Smiley is the real MVP for how he protected and took in Jean. That ending though is what got to me, can't wait til part 2 comes out
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