From slim thick to curvy and voluptuous, Lyric Larson’s a force behind the pen that she pushes as an author. But, behind closed doors, she battles with insecurities which are always triggered by her unfaithful husband.
While she’s grinding and staying loyal to her marriage, her husband, Chadd not only slides into bed with another woman but also gets himself mixed up with a mob. Consequences from his actions will fall back on Lyric but, oblivious to what’s going on, she has no clue.
Lyric crosses paths with a handsome new guy, someone who comes around and treats her better than her own husband ever did in a short period of time. Like they say though, sometimes things are too good to be true.
In the midst of betrayal, hurt, and unforeseen revelations, will Lyric weed out the snakes in her backyard, or are they hidden so good that she doesn’t see them coming?
Kristen Marin, also known by her pen name P. Wise (Pretti Wise), is an acclaimed author who has achieved national and international success in the arena of fiction writing. Her rich storytelling is a tapestry woven from both her vivid imagination and the diverse experiences she's encountered.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Kristen's upbringing in the bustling neighborhood of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, and her significant time spent in Philadelphia and Chester have all provided her with a unique lens through which she crafts relatable narratives.
She has always harbored a passion for writing, a love affair that began in her youth with essay writing and maintaining a journal. Kristen's background is rooted in humble beginnings; she stands out as the first in her family not only to earn a college degree but also to endure and overcome the challenges of a federal prison sentence.
Her relentless drive, intelligence, and unwavering determination have carved out her spot in the world of fiction literature, endearing her stories to a wide swath of readers who appreciate her multifaceted viewpoints.
P. Wise has a 3 year old daughter, who's her world and reason for her grind.
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So Far This Series Is Really Good. I Am So Looking Forward To The Next Part. Lyric Husband Chadd Ain't Shit. I Am Glad She Found Out About Him Cheating On Her With The Chick Kayla. I Be Glad When She Finally Let Him Know That She Knows About It...Kayla A Dirty Mf. I Believe Lo Gone Fall For Lyric But She Gone Be Hurt How They Met...She Gone Be Hurt When She Finds Out That He's Married. I Hope He Don't Let His Family Hurt Her. I Wonder How Everything Gone Play Out Cause Now Someone In His Family Done Took Her. I Know Lo Didn't Want That Cause He Has Caught Feelings For Her. I Look Forward To The Next Part. I Love It! ❤❤❤
Okay first I need to say that the growth in P. Wise's work is amazing I'm happy to be able to witness it! This was another goid read from her. You can't help but to feel some type of way when it comes to Lyric. You just want to give her reassuring hugs and help help her whoop Chadd and Kayla's tails!!! I can't wait to find out what happens next. How does Lo really feel about her, and how is she going to take it when she finds out that it was only a job for him!? Whew lawd part 2 me now please!!
Lyric was in a loveless marriage with Chad! Chad was cheating with his secretary who Lyric helped find for him. Chad was laundering money for a mobster and taking a little extra for himself! The mobster had his son follow Lyric and get close to her. Lyric finds herself attracted to Lo. Chad cheating and him messing with a mobster’s money will end badly for him or Lyric or for both of them!
Wow poor Lyric she is in the middle of a mess that was created by her cheating husband that she had no idea about. Lo was put in a position to get to know Lyric because of the connection her husband has to his father but he wasn’t expecting to be really into her. I am not sure if Lyric will be able to come back from the betrayal of the situation that brought Lo into her life but we will see…
Chadd and dudes like him are the reason a good woman end up snapping by being mistreated and done wrong. Kayla snake ass I'll be glad when her and Chadd get their karma. I felt bad for Lyric she deserved comforting embraces, and I wanted to assist her with beating Chadd and Kayla snake azz so bad. I can't believe Lo did Lyric in such a way. He knew and understand the struggles she is going and went through and he still played with her feelings. Lord part 2 me please!
I enjoyed this story. I really like Lyric and how dedicated she is to her writing. Chadd and Kayla are something else. I'm glad Lyric decided to take matters into her own hands without letting on to what she knows. Just as Lo comes into her life and things seem to be going good for her, she gets caught up into the drama of Chadd's conniving ways. After that ending, Lyric's life is about to change. Can't wait to read part 2.
This book had me hooked for a minute. Chad is so wrong but he going to get everything that he deserves. I hate the way he’s treating Lyric because of the weight she gained. If only she and Lo met under different circumstances. I just know it’s also going to come out that he’s married and I think she’s going to be more pissed about that. I need part two asap.
I read this book in one day. I love a book that holds my attention and this was it for me. It wa s a page turner and honey if I could speak with Chadd the things I would say. I won't reveal to much but I can't wait to see what happens to Chad and how he moves. Now Logan oooo I would love to read more about him.
I am here for this!! I couldn't put this one down... I think the worst thing a spouse can do is to have their side piece in their home that they share w their spouse... Cheating is bad enough... BUT to do it in UR own home... That's just a new low for me... Can't wait for the next book... I hope we don't have to wait too long... I don't want to forget this one....
This book was good… I can’t believe what the husband was doing… Chadd and Kayla ain’t right… As for Lo I knew he had a job to do but I wonder if he caught feelings … the ending was crazy … can’t wait for part 2
Why just why?! Why do I have to deal wit this type of bs. Why didn't he snatch that other trick? I got so much sh!t on my mind..the book was dope as sh!t
This had kept my attention from the very beginning. I hope Kayla and Chadd get what they deserve and I'm interested to see what Cat has up her sleeve as well.
I could not put this book down, part 2 me please. I am so mad Lo for doing Lyric like that. For him to know what she's going through..just straight madness..
Okay read but there were some things that irked me.
The title and cover. The MMC is not a Don. He's not the one making moves and he's not a boss. He's the son to the Don. He's biracial and he's keeping tabs on the FMC because his father told him to, down to "fuck her if it comes to that"....very ummm okayyy for me. The cover has a dark skinned sexy Black man. And the MMC is not dark skinned.
I get pissed when exotical looks pop out as description. Here we are told the MMC looks exotic sexy because of his light eyes, straight nose and bushy eyebrows. It was incredibly off-putting.
The MMC, Lo aka Logan, is married to an annoying chick. We're told Kat did some dirty thangs at the start of their marriage but he's trying to make it work. Another...ummm okayyyy moment. Because why the fuck would I want to read about this dude wanting to make it work with his wife while lying to the FMC? Why should I care when he has side chicks and jump-offs to release sexual energy? What is up with his FIL and seeing details of that? It made me like the MMC even less than I already did.
Lyric is an okay FMC. I like that she was trying to make smart moves once she was hit with the truth if her marriage. She wasn't begging, she wasn't sleeping him him to entice him. She deserves a better MMC and a better husband.
Overall The writing was good and did keep me turning the pages. And even though I love a good messy storyline I think my biggest disappointment came from the MMC not being a Don and taking orders instead of giving it.
My girl was talented, successful, and holding down her marriage while her husband was out here collecting bad decisions like Pokémon cards. 🚩🚩🚩 Every time Chadd appeared, I wanted to throw my headphones. Sir, please be serious. 🤦🏽♀️
Meanwhile, I spent a good chunk of this book yelling:
🗣️ "STAND UP, LYRIC!"
Girl, come out of the fantasy and look at these red flags waving in your face! 😭🚩
The drama was messy, the betrayal was betrayal-ing, and every time I thought things couldn't get worse... they absolutely did. 🍿😮💨
What kept me listening was wanting to see Lyric finally choose herself and start weeding out the snakes hiding in plain sight. 🐍👀
The audiobook kept me fully invested, and while I wanted a little more from some of the character development, the drama alone had me locked in. 😂🎧
If you love: 🍿 Messy relationship drama 🚩 Cheating husbands getting on your nerves 🐍 Secrets and betrayal 💕 A heroine finding her strength 🎧 Audiobooks that keep you talking back to the characters
Then this one might be for you.
Final Thoughts: I came for the romance and stayed for the mess. And if a book has me yelling "girl, stand up!" every few chapters, it clearly has my attention. 😂📚💕
Chadd is disrespectful and needs to slapped for hurting Lyric, but doesn't care. With everything she's going though you would think he would be more understanding. Chadd is selfish when it comes to Lyric. He is a greedy a**. He told Kayla instead of Lyric they are both going to hit him where it hurts. Kayla is hussy going to try blackmail him and Lyric is going to divorce his a**, if don't kill him Lyric is going become a wealthy widow. Lo is going to fall in love with her. Cat isn't giving up Lo without a fight, but then again she could be free. Cat's father isn't going for that though.
Definitely a page turner.. I like the boss in Lyric for real. She lost a little bit of her confidence because of the situation she went/going through but baby still has it. I liked the fact that she makes her own and can take care of herself. Of course Lo has to be a boss but definitely has some sparks there for Lyric. He is the definition of there is a thin line between love and loyalty. His papa don't play.. hell he proved that with his mom but could he see their situation in his?
This series is gonna be lit. I hope my girl lyric is gonna be ok from her stupid ass husband from sticking his hands in the cookie jar. I hope lo don't be like his father they know they could have left her outta that. I'm so excited and waiting on book 2. U did good on yet another book and im looking forward to reading more of them. Sitting here patting my feet while sipping on Pepsi and while eating on popcorn while waiting on the next book to read
Dang I really didn’t want this book to end, I can’t wait until part two comes out. P. Wise you did a grand job on this book. My girl Lyric did not deserve what her husband was dishing out to her at all, Chadd ain’t ish. Lo Lo Lo, I know he has a job to do but I also feel like he is falling for Lyric. Gosh I hope the next book comes out soon, like real soon
Okay read a little on the dry side but I wanted to finish what I started because I want to see the outcome really between Lyric and Lo. Waiting on part 2 no rush especially with the simple errors the editing staff should have caught which caused the rating to drop for me...look forward to reading some of your other to get a better read of this author. Good luck on endeavors
I can’t believe lyric husband chadd is cheating on her someone she befriended and helped out from the goodness of her heart poor lyric I hope chadd get everything he get for playing her like don’t he no the side chick have a whole man and the plotting against him and they was in it together living the good life… I can’t lo hurt lyric like that she’s already been threw enough and in the process divorcing her husband and he going to do this how could he