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Struggle
Arienne Brown gets the surprise of her life when she's near her due date to deliver her baby boy. The father, Kase Drew no longer wants to be with her. Not only that, but he also doesn't want to be a father. Now struggling to get on her feet to provide for her and her son, Kason, Arienne needs help and doesn't know where to start, but there is someone willing to be there for her, if only she'd allow it.
From the outside looking in, you would think Chandler and Trell had the perfect relationship. Behind closed doors, Trell is an alcoholic and if he doesn't get himself together, he would lose his family, but does someone else already have a spot in Chan's heart?
Everyone goes through some type of struggle, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. It's how you overcome it. Follow Arienne and Chandler through their struggles with life and love.
From the outside looking in, you would think Chandler and Trell had the perfect relationship. Behind closed doors, Trell is an alcoholic and if he doesn't get himself together, he would lose his family, but does someone else already have a spot in Chan's heart?
Everyone goes through some type of struggle, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. It's how you overcome it. Follow Arienne and Chandler through their struggles with life and love.
199 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 17, 2022
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April 29, 2024
A really good read! Different. But Good!!! I couldn’t put it down…
Total Book Experience 10/10
Plot/Storyline (structure)10/10
Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters 10/10
Again-able 10/10
Emotion 10/10
Book Cover 10/10
Visual/ Illustratable 10/10
Addictiveness 10/10
Threshold quality 10/10
Unique 10/10
If you’re wondering whether or not you should read… THE ANSWER IS YES‼️‼️
K. Nicole Books In Order By Series
Series
Luvin' My Thug
1. Luvin' My Thug (2020)
2. Luvin' My Thug 2 (2018)
Carter and Diamond
1. Carter and Diamond (2020)
2. Carter and Diamond II (2020)
3. Carter and Diamond III (2020)
Never Stop Loving Me
1. Never Stop Loving Me (2020)
2. Never Stop Loving Me II(2020)
3. Never Stop Loving Me III(2020)
India & Capone: Love and War
1. India & Capone (2021)
2. India & Capone 2 (2021)
3. India & Capone 3 (2021)
Melo and Baja (2021)
Friends Before Lovers
1. Friends Before Lovers (2021)
2. Friends Before Lovers 2 (2021)
That Good Hood Love
1. That Good Hood Love (2022)
2. That Good Hood Love 2 (2022)
3. That Good Hood Love 3 (2022)
Bought By A Hood Billionaire
1. Bought By A Hood Billionaire (2022)
2. Bought By A Hood Billionaire 2 (2022)
Struggle
1. Struggle (2022)
2. Struggle 2 (2022)
Pinky Promise
1. Pinky Promise (2022)
2. Pinky Promise 2 (2023)
Lyon's Den
1. Cater (2023)
2. Not Built To Love (2023)
3. King's Heart (2023)
4. The Lyon's Den Series Book #4 (2023)
5. The Lyon's Den Book #5 (2023)
Thank You To My Man (2023)
Freaky Weekend With A Trill Billionaire
1. Freaky Weekend With A Trill Billionaire (2023)
2. Pregnant By A Ruthless Billionaire (2023)
A Trill Christmas With A Billionaire (2024)
Whole World Against Me
1. Whole World Against Me (2023)
2. Whole World Against Me 2: The Finale (2023)
Christmas Bully
1. Christmas Bully (2023)
2. Bullied My Heart (2024)
Novels
NastyI, II, and III (2020)
Maxine (2020)
Soul (2020)
Bri (2020)
Warm Honey (2020)
Christmas with a Real Boss (2020)
Apartment 69 (2021)
Sidechick: Catching Feelings (2021)
Novellas and Short Stories
Broken Pieces (2021)
Hood Christmas (2021)
A Girl Named Valentine (2022)
Baby Mama (2022)
The Hood's Alpha (2022)
Christmas with a Hood Billionaire (2022)
Total Book Experience 10/10
Plot/Storyline (structure)10/10
Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters 10/10
Again-able 10/10
Emotion 10/10
Book Cover 10/10
Visual/ Illustratable 10/10
Addictiveness 10/10
Threshold quality 10/10
Unique 10/10
If you’re wondering whether or not you should read… THE ANSWER IS YES‼️‼️
K. Nicole Books In Order By Series
Series
Luvin' My Thug
1. Luvin' My Thug (2020)
2. Luvin' My Thug 2 (2018)
Carter and Diamond
1. Carter and Diamond (2020)
2. Carter and Diamond II (2020)
3. Carter and Diamond III (2020)
Never Stop Loving Me
1. Never Stop Loving Me (2020)
2. Never Stop Loving Me II(2020)
3. Never Stop Loving Me III(2020)
India & Capone: Love and War
1. India & Capone (2021)
2. India & Capone 2 (2021)
3. India & Capone 3 (2021)
Melo and Baja (2021)
Friends Before Lovers
1. Friends Before Lovers (2021)
2. Friends Before Lovers 2 (2021)
That Good Hood Love
1. That Good Hood Love (2022)
2. That Good Hood Love 2 (2022)
3. That Good Hood Love 3 (2022)
Bought By A Hood Billionaire
1. Bought By A Hood Billionaire (2022)
2. Bought By A Hood Billionaire 2 (2022)
Struggle
1. Struggle (2022)
2. Struggle 2 (2022)
Pinky Promise
1. Pinky Promise (2022)
2. Pinky Promise 2 (2023)
Lyon's Den
1. Cater (2023)
2. Not Built To Love (2023)
3. King's Heart (2023)
4. The Lyon's Den Series Book #4 (2023)
5. The Lyon's Den Book #5 (2023)
Thank You To My Man (2023)
Freaky Weekend With A Trill Billionaire
1. Freaky Weekend With A Trill Billionaire (2023)
2. Pregnant By A Ruthless Billionaire (2023)
A Trill Christmas With A Billionaire (2024)
Whole World Against Me
1. Whole World Against Me (2023)
2. Whole World Against Me 2: The Finale (2023)
Christmas Bully
1. Christmas Bully (2023)
2. Bullied My Heart (2024)
Novels
NastyI, II, and III (2020)
Maxine (2020)
Soul (2020)
Bri (2020)
Warm Honey (2020)
Christmas with a Real Boss (2020)
Apartment 69 (2021)
Sidechick: Catching Feelings (2021)
Novellas and Short Stories
Broken Pieces (2021)
Hood Christmas (2021)
A Girl Named Valentine (2022)
Baby Mama (2022)
The Hood's Alpha (2022)
Christmas with a Hood Billionaire (2022)
March 15, 2024
🔥🔥🔥This Book was Goodt
I love me some Mrs Jackie!!!…She did so much and didn’t have to do nothing!!!…You can truly tell she has a heart of gold with a spoiled son that she made NO EXCUSES for!!!…
Chan was absolutely adorable because she barely knew Ari and she made sure she was safe and helped take care of her baby boy too!!!…She is my book best friend!!!…
Cion is definitely going to win Ari’s little heart and she definitely deserves a break from the heartbreak she is struggling with!!!…To be left like she was broke my heart!!!…
Jase was definitely a weak one and to have a whole different woman carrying a baby too!!!…I’m glad Ari is standing by n that solid no!!!…For Kase to even think he should be trusted is crazy!!!…
Trell definitely need a detox ctr to put himself in and therapy to deal with whatever issues he has!?!…Chan is definitely going to be in a battle for her heart and mind with these 2 men!!!…
I love me some Mrs Jackie!!!…She did so much and didn’t have to do nothing!!!…You can truly tell she has a heart of gold with a spoiled son that she made NO EXCUSES for!!!…
Chan was absolutely adorable because she barely knew Ari and she made sure she was safe and helped take care of her baby boy too!!!…She is my book best friend!!!…
Cion is definitely going to win Ari’s little heart and she definitely deserves a break from the heartbreak she is struggling with!!!…To be left like she was broke my heart!!!…
Jase was definitely a weak one and to have a whole different woman carrying a baby too!!!…I’m glad Ari is standing by n that solid no!!!…For Kase to even think he should be trusted is crazy!!!…
Trell definitely need a detox ctr to put himself in and therapy to deal with whatever issues he has!?!…Chan is definitely going to be in a battle for her heart and mind with these 2 men!!!…
June 21, 2022
My first book
Ok this is my first time reading something from K. Nicole, the storyline was good it just seemed like something was missing. My heart did go out to Ari and the situation she ended up in. Kase wasn't ish and he was wrong for how he treated her. Then when everything came out in the end I slick wanted to fight him. How could you claim to love someone and be with them for so long, but you out here living a double life that not only she but your family knows nothing about. Chan deserves so much more than what she's getting from Trell. I don't believe that he will stop drinking he's not ready to. Now I can't wait to see what happens between Kree and Chan. Cion is going to cut up if they take that next step.
Ok this is my first time reading something from K. Nicole, the storyline was good it just seemed like something was missing. My heart did go out to Ari and the situation she ended up in. Kase wasn't ish and he was wrong for how he treated her. Then when everything came out in the end I slick wanted to fight him. How could you claim to love someone and be with them for so long, but you out here living a double life that not only she but your family knows nothing about. Chan deserves so much more than what she's getting from Trell. I don't believe that he will stop drinking he's not ready to. Now I can't wait to see what happens between Kree and Chan. Cion is going to cut up if they take that next step.
October 15, 2022
It's About To Be Some Trouble!!
Kace is an a** for leaving Ari out there with nothing. He got with a new girl and gave her everything. He is jealous of Cion because he put him on blast about him dealing for him and leaving Ari out there living in his mama basement. Chan is going to cross the line with Kree and that what Cion doesn't want. Chan isn't thinking about Trell. They act too much a like. Cion got his own problems dealing with Whitney, he got her spoiled where she doesn't even want to work. She brought that all on herself though. I want to see how it's going to play out with Ari, Cion, and Kace while he's screaming he wants his family back. In the meantime Chan may have jeopardize her family.
Kace is an a** for leaving Ari out there with nothing. He got with a new girl and gave her everything. He is jealous of Cion because he put him on blast about him dealing for him and leaving Ari out there living in his mama basement. Chan is going to cross the line with Kree and that what Cion doesn't want. Chan isn't thinking about Trell. They act too much a like. Cion got his own problems dealing with Whitney, he got her spoiled where she doesn't even want to work. She brought that all on herself though. I want to see how it's going to play out with Ari, Cion, and Kace while he's screaming he wants his family back. In the meantime Chan may have jeopardize her family.
August 22, 2024
Wooooooooooooooow! Kase is really an ain’t $hit, low down, dirty axx nicca! I say that with my whole chest. He abandoned Ari and his son, didn’t pay the light bill, caused her to get evicted, and haven’t given her one penny for Kaden but have the audacity to be laying everything out for Kat who’s pregnant living in a good neighborhood with a white picket fence! Kase is public enemy number one and I’m glad that Cion exposed Kase to Ari and Kase’s mom. I hope Trell takes his new job serious and doesn’t be driving while driving. I’m trying to see what type of time Kree and Chan on especially when Cion said that they’re both off limits to each other.
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June 22, 2022
FIRE FIRE NEED PART 2!
K Nicole always delivers I love her books. Kase was a coward. I felt bad for Ari the way Kase did her. Living a double life always catch back up to you in the long run. how he had a double life and hide it from his gf & his family? One thing I learned in life never depend on a man to take care of you, get up, get out and get it on your own. Trell didn't deserve Chan the way he treated her. I'm here for Chan and Kree. I can't wait for part two. Awesome job!
K Nicole always delivers I love her books. Kase was a coward. I felt bad for Ari the way Kase did her. Living a double life always catch back up to you in the long run. how he had a double life and hide it from his gf & his family? One thing I learned in life never depend on a man to take care of you, get up, get out and get it on your own. Trell didn't deserve Chan the way he treated her. I'm here for Chan and Kree. I can't wait for part two. Awesome job!
April 12, 2023
Ari and Chan deserved better
Kase just got up and left Ari with no explanation. How do you call yourself a man doing the mother of your child so low down and dirty. Leaving her after asking her to quit her job and you haven't paid the rent or utilities and she is 9 months pregnant. Chan was a good friend to help her out. Cion looks like he's going to be a good man. Ari, don't Kace suck you back in he's no good. Poor Chan don't deal with Trell. He's shown you two many times that he will not be the man you want and need.
Kase just got up and left Ari with no explanation. How do you call yourself a man doing the mother of your child so low down and dirty. Leaving her after asking her to quit her job and you haven't paid the rent or utilities and she is 9 months pregnant. Chan was a good friend to help her out. Cion looks like he's going to be a good man. Ari, don't Kace suck you back in he's no good. Poor Chan don't deal with Trell. He's shown you two many times that he will not be the man you want and need.
December 27, 2024
These men!
I'm really enjoying the story! I'm so glad Arienne has Chan and now Cion to support her because Kase is just the worst! I can't believe he left her while he was off having a good time. And now Chan is about to get into a tricky situation with Kree, even though she knows she's not supposed to—such a fun twist! I’m excited to see how it all wraps up. One little suggestion I have is that the book could benefit from another round of editing; there are a few grammar mistakes that could be easily fixed. Overall, it’s a great read!
I'm really enjoying the story! I'm so glad Arienne has Chan and now Cion to support her because Kase is just the worst! I can't believe he left her while he was off having a good time. And now Chan is about to get into a tricky situation with Kree, even though she knows she's not supposed to—such a fun twist! I’m excited to see how it all wraps up. One little suggestion I have is that the book could benefit from another round of editing; there are a few grammar mistakes that could be easily fixed. Overall, it’s a great read!
October 23, 2022
Struggle had me in my feelings 🤯
Omygoodness! I was pulling for Arienne (Ari) from the first page.
Her situation is heartbreaking. Chandler's (Chan) another young lady struggling in her relationship. This title is spot on STRUGGLE is what these young ladies do. I believe once you pick this book up it will be hard to put it down it's so good. Wonderful job K Nicole 👏🏾. It was my pleasure reading this book 🥰.
Omygoodness! I was pulling for Arienne (Ari) from the first page.
Her situation is heartbreaking. Chandler's (Chan) another young lady struggling in her relationship. This title is spot on STRUGGLE is what these young ladies do. I believe once you pick this book up it will be hard to put it down it's so good. Wonderful job K Nicole 👏🏾. It was my pleasure reading this book 🥰.
January 2, 2023
Attraction
Alcohol addiction is strong demon to fight a person doesn’t believe they have a problem and will blame everyone else instead of dealing with the battles they are fighting within.
Abandonment no matter the age or situation is a true struggle that will lead to trust issues and looking for problems that mayn’t be there. Self love should always be apart of your health choices.
Alcohol addiction is strong demon to fight a person doesn’t believe they have a problem and will blame everyone else instead of dealing with the battles they are fighting within.
Abandonment no matter the age or situation is a true struggle that will lead to trust issues and looking for problems that mayn’t be there. Self love should always be apart of your health choices.
June 20, 2022
I need part 2
Kase is lame and I'm glad Ari didn't fall for his bs. I was so annoyed with Chan taking Trell back, she finally got a back bone with him and standing on it. I hope she put it on Kree, I feel like them sleeping together is going to be an issue but I still want them to. Cion is on Ari and I hope he get her and have Kase feeling like the dummy he is.
Kase is lame and I'm glad Ari didn't fall for his bs. I was so annoyed with Chan taking Trell back, she finally got a back bone with him and standing on it. I hope she put it on Kree, I feel like them sleeping together is going to be an issue but I still want them to. Cion is on Ari and I hope he get her and have Kase feeling like the dummy he is.
April 15, 2024
Chan and Kree - my fav
This story was mind boggling because Kase chose to abandon his son for someone else and left Ari in the dust a couple of days before giving birth. Her journey to stability is ongoing but Cion and Kase’s mom are standing behind her all the way. I can’t wait to read part 2.
This story was mind boggling because Kase chose to abandon his son for someone else and left Ari in the dust a couple of days before giving birth. Her journey to stability is ongoing but Cion and Kase’s mom are standing behind her all the way. I can’t wait to read part 2.
June 20, 2022
K Nicole
I loved this book from the beginning to the end. This book was everything I cried so much though but I really enjoyed it . Cion didn’t play about Ari though and I loved it.
I loved this book from the beginning to the end. This book was everything I cried so much though but I really enjoyed it . Cion didn’t play about Ari though and I loved it.
June 20, 2022
Wheww Chillleeee
All I can say is I need part 2 right now. I can smell the drama that’s about to come about and I’m here for it. Ari better let that man be that baby stepdad and stop playing.
All I can say is I need part 2 right now. I can smell the drama that’s about to come about and I’m here for it. Ari better let that man be that baby stepdad and stop playing.
June 22, 2022
Cion 🥰
Kase got all the audacity in the world…he is the true definition of a f$@k boy!!! I can’t wait for Ari to Boss up on him. Cion is smooth and confident there’s no need to explain it…I can’t wait to see what happens next
Kase got all the audacity in the world…he is the true definition of a f$@k boy!!! I can’t wait for Ari to Boss up on him. Cion is smooth and confident there’s no need to explain it…I can’t wait to see what happens next
June 22, 2022
The struggle was definitely real
City girls down 100 points, lol. Just a little joke, but my girls Ari and Chan were definitely down bad over no good men. I’m looking for the glow up with Ari cause Kase did her dirty. I can’t wait for the next part.
City girls down 100 points, lol. Just a little joke, but my girls Ari and Chan were definitely down bad over no good men. I’m looking for the glow up with Ari cause Kase did her dirty. I can’t wait for the next part.
June 22, 2022
book 1
Enjoyed book 1. Both women are struggling in a different way but it’s still a struggle for them. Kase can kick rocks and I feel it’s way too late for Trell to even fix his mouth to say try. I’m loving Cion hopefully he will continue to do right. On to book 2
Enjoyed book 1. Both women are struggling in a different way but it’s still a struggle for them. Kase can kick rocks and I feel it’s way too late for Trell to even fix his mouth to say try. I’m loving Cion hopefully he will continue to do right. On to book 2
January 10, 2023
great read
Sheesh I’m here for all of this going on but I wasn’t ready for Kase hoe ass done bought ol girl a house n left Ari high n dry. I can’t wait til Cion knock him out cuz it’s coming. I just love Chan thank god Ari had her.
Sheesh I’m here for all of this going on but I wasn’t ready for Kase hoe ass done bought ol girl a house n left Ari high n dry. I can’t wait til Cion knock him out cuz it’s coming. I just love Chan thank god Ari had her.
January 17, 2023
Ok part 2 me
It was getting good when that cliffhanger came. What she said she couldn't sleep I knew, she was about to get in trouble with that man. I can't wait to see what happens when her brother finds out.
It was getting good when that cliffhanger came. What she said she couldn't sleep I knew, she was about to get in trouble with that man. I can't wait to see what happens when her brother finds out.
July 29, 2024
Sheesh I’m here for all of this going on but I wasn’t ready for Kase hoe ass done bought ol girl a house n left Ari high n dry. I can’t wait til Cion knock him out cuz it’s coming. I just love Chan thank god Ari had her.
June 19, 2022
🔥🔥🔥
Ma’am I need part 2 expeditiously (TI Voice) why would you do us like that in the end! Part 2 is definitely gone bring some heat baby
Ma’am I need part 2 expeditiously (TI Voice) why would you do us like that in the end! Part 2 is definitely gone bring some heat baby
June 20, 2022
awesome read
I really enjoyed this book. I can’t wait for part 2 to drop when I tell y’all I love me some cion and Kree. Kase need his ass beat how could he do ari like that he had me ready to jump in this book and beat kase ass for her
I really enjoyed this book. I can’t wait for part 2 to drop when I tell y’all I love me some cion and Kree. Kase need his ass beat how could he do ari like that he had me ready to jump in this book and beat kase ass for her
June 19, 2022
Excellent
This a great page turner. I loved every bit of it. I can really relate to Ari. I know the struggle of being a single mother. I can't wait for part 2.
This a great page turner. I loved every bit of it. I can really relate to Ari. I know the struggle of being a single mother. I can't wait for part 2.
June 21, 2022
Amazing Read!!!
I can’t wait till part 2! I’m dying to see how Kase crazy behind gonna react! I also want to see If Kree is gonna cross the line and how that will effect Cion!!!
I can’t wait till part 2! I’m dying to see how Kase crazy behind gonna react! I also want to see If Kree is gonna cross the line and how that will effect Cion!!!
June 22, 2022
whew
Baby I’m ready for part2 I’m eager to see how all of this is going to play out I hope Kase gets what coming to him I’m sick of trell he needs to go get lost
Baby I’m ready for part2 I’m eager to see how all of this is going to play out I hope Kase gets what coming to him I’m sick of trell he needs to go get lost
December 20, 2022
Great Book
I liked the book because the story was real & definitely relatable. Definitely will tell others about the author!! Amazing
I liked the book because the story was real & definitely relatable. Definitely will tell others about the author!! Amazing
December 31, 2022
Struggle
Struggle no more! I love love love how much of a boss Cion is! He’s about to get Kase together by loving his Ari outloud in front of him😂 Chan is a good friend.
Struggle no more! I love love love how much of a boss Cion is! He’s about to get Kase together by loving his Ari outloud in front of him😂 Chan is a good friend.
April 15, 2023
Great book
This was really a great story. The characters flow together perfectly. I can't wait to read part 2. Just great from start to finish.
This was really a great story. The characters flow together perfectly. I can't wait to read part 2. Just great from start to finish.
May 29, 2023
Tonya
Kase was wrong. I felt bad for Arienne She and the baby didn't deserve what he did? Glad Chan was able to help Trell didn't like that. Cion wanted her. Kree wantednChan
Kase was wrong. I felt bad for Arienne She and the baby didn't deserve what he did? Glad Chan was able to help Trell didn't like that. Cion wanted her. Kree wantednChan
September 25, 2023
😍😍😍😍😍😍
Kase is dirty ! ! ! How he gone abandon Ari and then think he can just easily come back ? ? ? Cion told Kason I’m yo daddy now ! ! ! Kyree ain’t even playing with Chan ! ! !
Kase is dirty ! ! ! How he gone abandon Ari and then think he can just easily come back ? ? ? Cion told Kason I’m yo daddy now ! ! ! Kyree ain’t even playing with Chan ! ! !
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