"Looks like Jah Disciple has finally found him a new boo. He and the unknown woman accompanied his brothers, Messiah and Shauka, Shauka’s girlfriend, Sariah, and Messiah’s unknown companion for a night on the town in Vegas to celebrate Shauka Disciple’s twenty-first birthday. Let’s hope that this unknown woman is much more loyal than Jah’s ex, Layla …”
That is just one of the many posts that the gossip blogs posted about the infamous Disciple brothers. Jah, Shauka, and Messiah weren’t trying to get to the bag; they were the bag.
A tragic beginning to life led Jah and Shauka Disciple to homelessness and poverty at such a young age that they grew into men before their time. Yet, they turned their hunger, abandonment, and suffering into diamonds, mansions, and power. The natural hustler instinct they’d inherited from their father was their driving force. Yet, this story starts when Messiah turns eighteen and is finally freed from his adoptive parents. Reluctantly, he leaves his twin sister behind as he, Jah, and Shauka run the streets and break yearning hearts along the way.
After learning that his child wasn't his, Jah focuses on the Disciple organization and taking care of his family. As the oldest, he feels that the state of his siblings is his responsibility. Women are only used for his pleasure. But when he meets Faye, he finds himself opening up once again. Messiah is an immature hot boy who has zero interest in love. Yet, when he and his brothers go to end one of their opps, he falls for the woman cowering in the corner, and a messy cat-and-mouse chase begins. Sariah has won Shauka's heart with her beauty, peace, and loyalty, while he's been harboring feelings for Yaz. He and Yaz have a purely platonic friendship that suddenly explodes into passion, threatening Sariah's existence in his life.
Because of their tragic past, these brothers are family oriented and respect love. However, because of messy friends, gossip, and disloyalty, they are forced to make hard decisions that will hurt their loved ones and force their own deception. Jah's close relationship with one of his fellow hustlers will put him between a rock and a hard place, causing him to make a hard decision that will change the man that he is forever. At the same time, all of the brothers are dealt a heavy blow, learning that no matter how devoted they are to family, they have fumbled the bag.
Author of Urban Chick Lit, Erotica, and Contemporary Urban Fiction... Jessica N. Watkins was born April 1st in Chicago, Illinois. She obtained a Bachelors of Arts with Focus in Psychology from DePaul University and Masters of Applied Professional Studies with focus in Business Administration from the like institution. Working in Hospital Administration for the majority of her career, Watkins has also been an author of fiction literature since the young age of nine. Eventually she used writing as an outlet during her freshmen year of high school as a single parent: “In the third grade I entered a short story contest with a fiction tale of an apple tree that refused to grow despite the efforts of the darling main character. My writing evolved from apple trees to my seventh and eighth grade classmates paying me to read novels I had written about kids our age living the lives our parents wouldn’t dare let us”. At the age of twenty-eight, Watkins’ chronicles have matured into steamy, humorous, and realistic tales of women's literature. She hopes that The Epitome of Femistry series will successfully emulate ideal femininity while tackling stereotypes, familiar heartache, and relatable distress in a humorous, sophisticated, and erotic fashion.
Jessica N. Watkins is available for talks, workshops or book signings. Email her for more information at Jessica@femistrypress.net.
The Disciple siblings are no strangers to tragedy after losing their parents to a horrific car accident at young ages. After being separated thanks to the system and being tossed from one unstable environment to the next, they all led very different lives. Now mostly adults, with the exception of the twins, they are all under one roof. Seemingly on top of the world after taking over their father’s drug business, Jah, Shauka and Messiah ain’t nothing to play with.
I won’t hold yall with a long drawn out review because we would be here all day! Just know that book 1 really deep dives into the lives of each sibling and while money will never be an issue for them, their personal lives are in utter shambles! If you’ve read anything by JNW just know she delivers with this series per usual and I still have two books to go.
I can’t wait to see what’s in store for this crew because I know sh*t is about to hit the fan in book two!!
so much to impact ... witnessing your parents death, being a part of the system, being abused by your adopted parents.. the disciples was going through it!
its crazy how the things that happen to us in life shape our decisions and how we perceive the world.
jah.. abandonment issues.. i hate that he fell for faye, while she was married. he was used to being a protector so he felt like he needed to save her. im curious to know what really happened in that hotel room. did her friend set her up? also hate that he had to turn over moe at the end but i mean...
shauka... trauma bonding with yaz leads to an unexpected pregnancy.. but then he decides to stay & pursuit sariah.. that trauma bonding realization.. a fool.
messiah... hothead. misguided. playing with the wrong one because tory aint a fool!
lawd.. poor naija!!!
excited for book two!
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All I can say is wow! This book. These characters. This storyline. WOW! I'm so sad that life has really dealt this family such a terrible hand. Jah really had too much on his shoulders. I usually only like one of 2 storylines per book because it's hard to keep everything together for me when there's more, but Jessica Watkins truly delivers in this heartwrenching tale of family, loyalty, deception and more. I definitely CAN wait for part 2 because I keed to sit with part 1 for a while and possibly read it again. I definitely picked up on a few breadcrumbs that were left but then others I completely missed. Wow I can't say it enough. This was such an incredible story
Jessica N Watkins is putting in the threads to weave a tale so this book requires sitting back to frantically grab the background. This is an Urban Fiction story with romance sniffing around in the air but the focus is moreso on family bonds. there's a lot going on with each family member and each paramour for each member is given a quick chapter. The story holds your attention and it is gritty and rough. I liked tye addiction storyline. it kept me hanging in there to see the outcome even moreso than the silly love stories. These are basically kids ( 18, 20/21, 24ish) and this is about watching these kids come into their own even with trauma.
This was a great listen. I feel like Jah has placed too much on himself when it came to Moe and he needs to realize Moe did that to himself and to Jah and the family. And poor Nijah. That is all I will say about that without spoiling things. I can’t wait for part 2.
This book was a wild ride; when I first read the prologue I was instantly intrigued. I felt bad for the kids in the beginning but I loved that they reconnected and was able to build a bond. My only problem with this book was there was a lot of characters to keep up with. I did find myself struggling with some of the characters and empathizing with the others. The writing was pretty good; the story kept me interested, and the final 10% or so things were crazy!
This story has so much hurt, love, and drama it is addictive. An absolute page turner. This book took me through a large range of emotions just to end with multiple cliffhangers. 😫
I thought that with having 3 brothers and their girls storylines would be too much but it wasn’t. The story flowed so well. Although I know I’m not ready for the answers to the cliffhangers- because I’m sure that about to be an emotional roller coaster- imma suck it up and dive straight into part 2.
OMG where is part 2?! I loved all the brothers, but I think I fell in love with Shauka first. Yaz has shocked me tho cause how we finna get through this lol. I’m hoping that Faye bosses up so big in part 2; Jah has to beg, plead, and cry to get that back OMM. 😂 Man oh man, Messiah kinda hurt my feelings when it came to Tory, but I had to keep telling myself he’s young. Tory bih you bet not. 🤬 Please, please let that ending be a dream cause the brothers wouldn’t survive that at all! 🥺
These brothers have dealt with the tragic death of there parents but managed to be there for each other. I’m glad Miguel got exactly what he deserved. I want Shauka with Yaz. I don’t like Tory bxtchass either. I believe Sams the snake who sent those photos. That ending lemme go start book 2
Well damn… that was an emotional roller coaster. JW did her big one on this. I feel so bad for Naija and Moe. Messiah a whole mess. And I wonder how Shaka gonna handle the news from his bestie?!?!?
I was glad that after what happened to their parents that Buck and Queen made sure Jah, Shauka, Messiah, and Najia remained in contact. I had a suspicion that Miguel was doing something to Najia. She was meek and closed off. Finding out the truth wasn't really shocking. I believe Messiah chased Tory because she wasn't falling at his feet. He knew although they were young that Tory came with two children. Messiah also knew that he wanted Tory but wasn't ready to settle down and with her being in her feelings and knowing what him and his brothers did to Kidd. Him pursuing Tory might backfire. Jah was right when he told Shauka that him and Yazmeen have a trauma bond. Shauka and Yazmeen crossed a line in their friendship. Shauka have no clue the secret she's hiding and that it will possibly end his relationship. Jah got his hands full. Jah got his hands full trying to pursue Faye, keeping up with street business, making sure his brother's and little sister straight, etc. But there's drama brewing. Finding out what happened to Najia broke his heart and learning one of his closest friends is an addicted broke him down more. There's no helping Moe because he don't want help. Jah is putting all their lives in danger behind Moe and Najia is suffering in silence. She's not over or can deal with the abuse that happened to her. Doon would've killed Faye if he would've found out who she was creeping with. He was already emotionally, verbally, and physically abusive. I wasn't surprised how he ended up. Faye should've been left her friendship with Sam alone. Sam was bitter, a hater, and always throwing shade. I wouldn't be surprised if she was the one to set Faye up and messed up her relationship with Jah. Jah was wrong for how he handled Faye. Trying to get back her by screwing Mia knowing how Faye hate Mia is going to backfire. The way this ended. Jah had done something he thought he would never do and the demons Najia was battling with seem to have caught up with her.
Uhm, Jessica N. Watkins!!! This book was full of so many twists and turns. Lies, games, backstabbing, trauma, and heartbreak. I was Naiji, I just didn’t end up pregnant, but my heart broke for her the most 😔. Betrayal of any kind hurts, but when it comes from someone who’s supposed to love and protect you that sh*t is another level of betrayal and heartbreak. I pray that that ending wasn’t her ending 😢 Messiah done let his 🍆 lead him into effing over the wrong woman. Karma ain’t got ish on a woman scorned. I was rooting for him, but the way he played Tory 😔 I pray he gets his sh*t together. Yaz is playing with fire. Shuaka & Sariah were super cute. Here’s another one that done let his 🍆 lead him into some ish it ain’t gonna be so easy to come back from. Sariah love that man dirty drawers, and don’t deserve the betrayal she’s been receiving. I loved me some Chloe. She was the true definition of a sister/friend. I knew Sam jealous a** was gonna burn Faye, just didn’t think that bih would stop that low 😡. I’m looking forward to Faye getting her revenge. I hope and pray for everybody’s sake that Queen is good Dion’s bih a** dissed to eat for me. I wanted Jah Ames them to make that bih suffer. Miquel got exactly what he deserved 😡 Jah & Faye are two broken souls, betrayed by the ones they thought loved them. They truly are meant for each other, but because he can’t truly see pass his past hurt, he acted of emotions and effed up with Faye. Faye, my heart goes out to her cause I knew something bad has happened when she woke up in that hotel with that snake Sam unable to remember how she got there 😡. I’m so glad I don’t have to wait on book 2. One things for sure them Disciple brothers app for BDE 😜
Jessica W did the dang thang on this one and it deserves a million stars! Jay, Shauku, Messiah and his twin Najia were messed up at a young age and when their parents and grandparents were killed Jay and Shauku were in and out of foster homes after his fathers right hand man BUCK and his wife QUEEN had to do a little time. The DISCIPLE brothers were fine, rich but all of them had commitment issues even when they were trying to be in a relationship. When Messiah turns 18, he moves with his brothers. Najia stays with her white mother and Mexican father Miguel. Harboring secrets that come out will get quite dangerous for Miguel. Jay knows FAYE through one of his dealerships he does business with, SHAUKU has a bed YAZMINE but his girl is Sariya. When Shauku expresses having feelings for his bff the waters are tested. Jah has major trust issues and he sees things happening in his life that are not for the good. Faye does not recognize she has a hater in her crew and MESSIAH believes he has found love but is he ready for it and when he disses this lady is he ready for the consequences? Najia is suffering on the inside and the brothers are getting ready to go through some trauma, heartbreak and figuring out who can be trusted. Jay’s right hand Moe has always been loyal but the drugs turn him into someone JAH NO LONGER knows and JAH will have crucial decisions that will forever change him like no other. As I read part all I can say is HATS OFF Jessica!!!!! Awesome , awesome read!!!
Jah got the weight of the world on his shoulder. He should have handed Moe because all this could have been avoided. See, Messiah broke Tory's heart now she snitching on the brothers. Tory is going to die. Sam wanted Faye to herself and she was jealous sick and tired hearing about Jah, so her and CJ could have a three-some with Faye or she paid someone. She put the story on Instagram. Sam is going to die. Queen is going to have some paralysis. Shauka is going to lose his ish when he finds out Yaz is pregnant, that's why she didn't come to the prom sendoff she was in her feelings. I think Sariah knew Shauka was cheating on her. Jah is going to realize that he made a mistake and all this has been up by Sam.I'm surprised that Najia continued going to therapy. Her demons got the best of her. They all are looking for love and everybody is fighting their own demons. They are in need of some intense therapy.
Chile for this to be book 1 it was a lot going on and a lot of characters you gotta keep up with. Faye deserve so much more than life been giving her whew baby can’t catch a break from nobody. Shauka and Yaz are a mess and I don’t get their situation at all but Lawd they playing in that girl face. My heart hurt for Naija but I knew something like that was happening to her. Messiah got with that grown woman I know she only a year older though and should’ve let her alone played in her kids face and all smh. Buck had a lot of hostility hopefully they can get pass the drama and he understand where Jah is coming from. Honestly I don’t think Jah is capable of taking anymore losses.
Wow! What a journey and yet there’s still more to be addressed. One of the reviews I read said there were too many characters and I must say I agree.
I understand these are all VERY young and broken characters, but the way Messiah is handling Tory is ridiculous.
I suspect Sam has something to do with what happened to Faye. I never saw it for her… she was giving very much snake vibes.
Ding dong Doon is dead👏🏾👏🏾.
Moe should be next, he’s dead weight at this point. That disease got him. And poor Jah.
So far this reminds me of the Us series and the End of times series (I believe that’s the title). I’m hoping book 2 is people getting their lick back and book 3 is when the reconciliations happened. A girl can dream.
All the trauma bonding that was happening in this book broke my heart!!!...I can not imagine the heartbreak of losing a parent at such a young age!!!...I was sooooo happy that Karma finally introduced her self to Miguel nasty tail!!!...Moe was definitely playing with ppl lives and I was happy they turned him over because Queen didn't deserve what she got!!!...Man was definitely a ball of emotions and Yaz was my girl!!!...I was glad that Faye stood herself up firm and walked away with her head held high although her heart was broken!!!...Sam was definitely the hater in the crew and I hope Faye has something for her since she wanna play games!!!...
This book was a bit of a slow burn but in a way that made you keep reading. It had Drama, laughter, spice , heart break and trauma. Each characters POV and story line was beautifully told and I felt like no stone was left unturned until the end where we were left on a cliff hanger for every single character. I have not decided if I want to continue on to book 2 simply because I genuinely feel as if this book did not need to continue, there was a point where the book could have ended and that could have been it. However, I may circle back and go to book 2 as again the cliff hangers make you want to continue.
This is definitely a rollercoaster ride. A lot of hardcore issues were touched such as Mental Health, rape, molestation, substance abuse etc. These characters depict real life; however, my heart went out to Naija. I’m conflicted with Yaz character and I never liked Sam. I know there is some more drama to indulge into and I still wanna know who stole them watches because I don’t think it was Moe. Part 2 gonna be crazy because we’ll get the answers we need. I hood Jah stay strong and Queen is ok. #PageTurner #MustRead
Truly loved this story, never put it down once I started. It was captivating, great storyline, drama and characters. My favorite is Messiah of course. I didn’t understand why Tory would mess with someone who came into her home with her 2 kids and murder her kid’s father and I didn’t understand why Jah would mess with a married woman who would murder her husband. These 2 love story are toxic. I felt sorry for Jah for making that hard decision about Moe, it was heartbreaking.
This was a great book! I can't wait for part 2! I knew Sam was a hater! She probably drugged Faye so Jah would break up with her. That's why she didn't have CJ to take Faye to Jah's or Chloe's house. Jah is going to feel stupid for messing with Mia because she's going to definitely make sure Faye finds out about it. I hate that Najia felt like she wanted to die. I can't wait for Messiah to figure out that Tory is the woman for him. Come on part 2! Don't wait til next year to write it please.
I felt so sorry for all Jah, Shauka, Najia & Messiah had to endure! They lost their parents, we're separated at a young age and endured so much hurt and pain. I felt bad for all Moe had gone through in the foster care system and poor Najia suffering in silence for 8 years! Miguel got just what he deserved! Yaz I'm not sure how that will play out. I'm hoping Tory doesn't let her past hurts get the brothers in trouble! Faye, I'm not sure if her and Jah will be ok! Its just a lot and that ending oh my God, can't wait to see what happens next!
This was just really good writing and storytelling from start to.finish. The writer gives us a story about a family that experiences something so tragic that its affected all their lives. The writer weaves a story that's pure magic,she knows when to hit the has and when to lay in the cut. You are so not going to be disappointed, but there are going to be some questions and I have just a little doubt about Sariah. No one is that perfect, but I could be wrong and she is just one of those really.good people. Bit now you gone have to read and get caught up.
To think I was going to give up on this book is CRAZY!! This story controlled what I could do until I finished it. At first I wasn’t entertained or at least I thought I wasn’t until I found it difficult to not want to know what happened in each characters life. I flew though this book with ease. Jah love for moe was heartbreaking to watch he loved him with everything he had and wanted the best for him and couldn’t help him fight his demons. Jah had a choice to make and he made it. Cliffhangers we’re left and I had to jump straight to book 2. OBSESSED
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A person’s mental health state is definitely a priority! You can be around someone everyday …. in a room filled with people and be alone! Life, it was never promised to us that it would be easy or without tribulations but the key is to not allow the world’s tribulations stagnant you moving forward in life … keep pushing … keep fighting and keep breathing!
I definitely cried a few tears, I guess I can really relate to the pain of the characters!
I hope there’s a part two available now, because, I have some questions that needs answers!
Thus book has ne not knowing what's going to happen next or who the real snakes are. My heart breaks for Najia. I was hoping that she was getting the help she needs to get better. The Disciple brothers have a lot of growing to do. But they will find their way with the right women. Shauka's situation is about to blow up in his face. Hopefully Messiah can figure out what he wants before it's too late. And who needs friends when Faye has Sam? I bet she's behind the pictures.
OMG, you absolutely must read this! This book was fantastic from the very first page to the last. I literally could not put it down ! Each and every character was so captivating, keeping me in suspense about what would happen next. I’m already driving straight into book 2 and 3, which I have already downloaded. Excuse me while I continued my reading adventure because I need to figure out what is going on with my girl Faye. PS: highly recommend you start reading it Now 😉
And she's done it again ladies & gentlemen!! This was a rollercoaster ride and I can't wait to see how this unfolds in book 2. I want Sam to get forked up cuz her jealous self set Faye up..Yaz finna break up a happy relationship...but then again I have a feeling Sariah ain't all what she cracked up to be. What if she was the watch theif and used that money to sponsor that trip & chain?! I'm reaching I know 🤣🤣🤣 but this is what this author does to me!! Great job 👏
I wish certain things was completely different lol for starters I wish that we wouldn’t be reminded so much of what happened in previous chapters over and over as if we had forgotten and Yaz and Sha definitely deserve to be together I’m not understanding how she’s good enough for a baby but not his love …. But overall great book hopefully everything gets better in the next one
I just finished reading your book and I have to say, you wrote the heck out of these characters! Every single one of them had depth and complexity, and I found myself fully invested in their individual storylines. The way you developed the plot was perfect - there was no rushing or dragging, and every detail was thoughtfully laid out. I was constantly on the edge of my seat, eager to see what would happen next.
What really impressed me was how you were able to juggle so many different plot threads without ever losing sight of the story’s central themes. The way you wove everything together was masterful, and I found myself truly invested in these characters’ lives.
All in all, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your book. I’m eagerly anticipating part two and can’t wait to see where you take these characters next. Keep up the great work!