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A Summer Fling In Tampa
An ambitious hair stylist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mercedes Bowman dreams of having her own salon one day and works hard to make that dream a reality. Getting out of the norm, she takes an impromptu trip to the Sunshine state of Florida. While there, a chance meeting places her into the limelight of a man different from anyone she has ever dealt with, thrusting her on an unforgettable rollercoaster ride. Will she able to handle all of the pleasures that comes from this unexpected encounter?
Lewis “Money Lew” Pinkett is a up and coming rapper from Tampa, Florida with one foot halfway in making his desires come true. Fast money is always in his grasp, the sky is the limit. A random night out on the town presents something new and totally unfamiliar to Lewis, jeopardizing his foolproof plan of being a full-time bachelor. Will Lewis be a to resist the seductive temptation that crosses his path?
A summer fling starts boomeranging. New feelings develop. Navigating the best path. And Mercedes and Lewis must decide whether or not to continue their thrill ride. Find out whose emotions get flung around in this new African American urban fiction novella, A Summer Fling in Tampa, that Author Ms. Street Cred drops right in time for summer!
Lewis “Money Lew” Pinkett is a up and coming rapper from Tampa, Florida with one foot halfway in making his desires come true. Fast money is always in his grasp, the sky is the limit. A random night out on the town presents something new and totally unfamiliar to Lewis, jeopardizing his foolproof plan of being a full-time bachelor. Will Lewis be a to resist the seductive temptation that crosses his path?
A summer fling starts boomeranging. New feelings develop. Navigating the best path. And Mercedes and Lewis must decide whether or not to continue their thrill ride. Find out whose emotions get flung around in this new African American urban fiction novella, A Summer Fling in Tampa, that Author Ms. Street Cred drops right in time for summer!
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2022
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June 29, 2022
From a Fling to a Fiance
This was a good story. Neither Lew or Mercedes played about their money, nor were neither of them looking for love. What was suppose to be a lil fling while Mercedes was on vacation in Florida turned into so much more. Even with the distance and him doing a lot of touring being an up and coming rapper, and her stuck in Pittsburgh due to a two year probation and trying to get her hair business off the ground they made it work. I loved the support they showed to each other even when they couldn't be present. All their hard work and dedication paid off in their careers and personal life.💞💞
This was a good story. Neither Lew or Mercedes played about their money, nor were neither of them looking for love. What was suppose to be a lil fling while Mercedes was on vacation in Florida turned into so much more. Even with the distance and him doing a lot of touring being an up and coming rapper, and her stuck in Pittsburgh due to a two year probation and trying to get her hair business off the ground they made it work. I loved the support they showed to each other even when they couldn't be present. All their hard work and dedication paid off in their careers and personal life.💞💞
June 29, 2022
Summer Fling, It was ok....🎯
Typically I love Ms. Street Cred's work, but this one… not so much. I tried to get into this book but I couldn't. It's a good read but I'm over the drawn out stories. The book didn't start getting good until the 70-80% mark. I love Mercedes free spirit but Tara was definitely her ride or die, sorry she had to do time in jail. Lewis ain't no if he wanted be a rapper or a dope dealer. The ending was an okay ending.
Typically I love Ms. Street Cred's work, but this one… not so much. I tried to get into this book but I couldn't. It's a good read but I'm over the drawn out stories. The book didn't start getting good until the 70-80% mark. I love Mercedes free spirit but Tara was definitely her ride or die, sorry she had to do time in jail. Lewis ain't no if he wanted be a rapper or a dope dealer. The ending was an okay ending.
September 15, 2023
I loved this!
Mercedes and Lew's love story was amazing! I love how their story blossomed from a casual fling to a friendship then a relationship. The respect they had for one another and the support they gave one another. I just would have loved to hear more if her friend learned from her mistakes. Other than that this story was well written!
Mercedes and Lew's love story was amazing! I love how their story blossomed from a casual fling to a friendship then a relationship. The respect they had for one another and the support they gave one another. I just would have loved to hear more if her friend learned from her mistakes. Other than that this story was well written!
June 29, 2022
Good
A good read with a great flow. The title of this book did describe the story within. From the very beginning this couple thought they were just having a little vacation fling. The more time they spent just talking and vibing, even after vacation was over the more feeling got involved. Because of circumstances out of their control they didn't get to see each other often, but with phone calls and FaceTime their relationship grew. I enjoyed their journey and their growth.
A good read with a great flow. The title of this book did describe the story within. From the very beginning this couple thought they were just having a little vacation fling. The more time they spent just talking and vibing, even after vacation was over the more feeling got involved. Because of circumstances out of their control they didn't get to see each other often, but with phone calls and FaceTime their relationship grew. I enjoyed their journey and their growth.
June 29, 2022
From vacation fling to forever
Heading to vacation in Florida, Mercedes and her girls are going to celebrate her girls' graduation and to get away from her current drama. But what happens in Florida doesn't stay there, especially when Lewis finds his way to PA and eventually into her heart. They didn't rush but built something solid, taking things from a vacation fling to forever.
Heading to vacation in Florida, Mercedes and her girls are going to celebrate her girls' graduation and to get away from her current drama. But what happens in Florida doesn't stay there, especially when Lewis finds his way to PA and eventually into her heart. They didn't rush but built something solid, taking things from a vacation fling to forever.
June 29, 2022
Tampa Fling
Helen should of took that L and kept it pushing. Tara is what you call are true friend for life. Lew and his Boyz are doing their thang. Mercedes didn't let that situation stop her and she achieved her dream. Lew and Mercedes need a marriage book.....
Helen should of took that L and kept it pushing. Tara is what you call are true friend for life. Lew and his Boyz are doing their thang. Mercedes didn't let that situation stop her and she achieved her dream. Lew and Mercedes need a marriage book.....
June 30, 2022
how sweet
Mercedes and Lewis story was so magical. I loved how they were just laid back and just let their fling advance to what it was destined to become. This story is definitely worth your time to read.
Mercedes and Lewis story was so magical. I loved how they were just laid back and just let their fling advance to what it was destined to become. This story is definitely worth your time to read.
July 1, 2022
Excellent work
Awww check them out that's what you call a summer fling who would have thought Mercedes would find true love that way her and lew deserve each other..enjoyed reading their story
Awww check them out that's what you call a summer fling who would have thought Mercedes would find true love that way her and lew deserve each other..enjoyed reading their story
July 4, 2022
Loved it
Mercedez and Lewis started out as a fling but they meshed together so well and the relationship that they formed flowed effortlessly I was happy to see how it all ended for them!!!
Mercedez and Lewis started out as a fling but they meshed together so well and the relationship that they formed flowed effortlessly I was happy to see how it all ended for them!!!
July 4, 2022
Loved it
I knew Lew and Mercedes fling would have blossomed. I loved their relationship from the start. I knew Lew was falling hard when he started doing things for and with Mercedes that was out of character for him. I would love to read more about them in the future.
I knew Lew and Mercedes fling would have blossomed. I loved their relationship from the start. I knew Lew was falling hard when he started doing things for and with Mercedes that was out of character for him. I would love to read more about them in the future.
July 10, 2022
OMG
I just love this story. It has highs and it's lows but all good. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. You did your thing in this story. Wasn't nothing predictable in this story that's what make me enjoy it the most. Pat yourself on the back you did a great job,
I just love this story. It has highs and it's lows but all good. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. You did your thing in this story. Wasn't nothing predictable in this story that's what make me enjoy it the most. Pat yourself on the back you did a great job,
July 24, 2022
a summer fling in Tampa
Omg this one here had me rolling from beginning to the end the book was really good great loving characters and the drama was hilarious the bond and friends were something else I was caught up with them
Omg this one here had me rolling from beginning to the end the book was really good great loving characters and the drama was hilarious the bond and friends were something else I was caught up with them
July 29, 2022
❤❤
Cedes was just what Lew needed cause he just couldn't trust these women & 1 night changed everything for him he started to figure out what his boys meant by finding that 1 & cedes was just that for him
Cedes was just what Lew needed cause he just couldn't trust these women & 1 night changed everything for him he started to figure out what his boys meant by finding that 1 & cedes was just that for him
July 29, 2022
Good read
I really enjoyed this love story. They both deserved the happiness a fling had caused. Good job to to the author. This was my first read, I will be following her from this day forward.
I really enjoyed this love story. They both deserved the happiness a fling had caused. Good job to to the author. This was my first read, I will be following her from this day forward.
August 1, 2022
It was meant to be!!!!
That was a good read glad Mercedes got with him they made it work even if Love weren't on the the table but just happen to Lewis was the man at all times Thank You for the book!!! Wish I could read on but sad r
To say it done t
Thank You
That was a good read glad Mercedes got with him they made it work even if Love weren't on the the table but just happen to Lewis was the man at all times Thank You for the book!!! Wish I could read on but sad r
To say it done t
Thank You
August 7, 2022
Love Lewis
Lew is book bae. Lew and Mercedes met when she went to Tampa for a girls trip. They hooked up but kept it casual. Like being an up and coming rapper was a busy man but he always made time for Mercedes. I'm so glad they kept it together and made it work in the end.
Lew is book bae. Lew and Mercedes met when she went to Tampa for a girls trip. They hooked up but kept it casual. Like being an up and coming rapper was a busy man but he always made time for Mercedes. I'm so glad they kept it together and made it work in the end.
June 30, 2022
A Summer Fling In Tampa
What a great way to end this banga. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Things definitely started looking up for this couple.
What a great way to end this banga. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Things definitely started looking up for this couple.
July 1, 2022
Review
I had fun with Mercedes and Tara in Tampa. That quick getaway turned into something lasting for Mercedes and Lew.
I had fun with Mercedes and Tara in Tampa. That quick getaway turned into something lasting for Mercedes and Lew.
July 1, 2022
good read
It started off a lil slow to me but as I got into it I fell I love. I love hike Lew was so attentive to Mercedes needs. This was a great story
It started off a lil slow to me but as I got into it I fell I love. I love hike Lew was so attentive to Mercedes needs. This was a great story
July 9, 2022
Mercedes and Lewis was definitely meant for each other..
July 14, 2022
REAL LOVE
This book was one of my best read to date…Keep doing your thing I really enjoyed Lewis/ Mercedes love story…Blessings
This book was one of my best read to date…Keep doing your thing I really enjoyed Lewis/ Mercedes love story…Blessings
July 24, 2022
What I think about the book I just read
I loved A Summer Fling In Tampa Ms. Street Cred I loved your books. I would love to see more books from you.
I loved A Summer Fling In Tampa Ms. Street Cred I loved your books. I would love to see more books from you.
August 1, 2022
A Summer Tampa Fling
Amazing story! I loved how the casual love between Lewis and Mercedes developed into a love that some only dream of. I loved this story.
Amazing story! I loved how the casual love between Lewis and Mercedes developed into a love that some only dream of. I loved this story.
May 3, 2025
Tampa
His book was restarted out slow, but once I got o reading it the more I couldn't put it down
His book was restarted out slow, but once I got o reading it the more I couldn't put it down
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