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I Bought Every Dream He Sold Me

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Young. Beautiful and dumb in love were the only words to describe Adore Wallace. At 17, she met and fell for a man she thought was everything she wanted but what she didn’t know was that he was far from the perfect image he’d shown her. It only took one night for the world as she knew it to explode around her. One night, for her to find out that everything he’d ever told her was a lie. Every promise she’d held on to had been ripped away from her and any hope of the future she’d envisioned along with it. She’d bought every dream he’d sold her, and in the end, all she’d ended up with was pain and a baby.

Handsome. Rich and focused, Dominique “Heavy” Stone has everything he could ever want and need. He’s only concerned with making sure his daughter and mama enjoy the fruits of his labor, and with the type of money he makes, it’s not hard to make that happen for them. The last thing he is concerned about is love until he meets the latest hire at his mama’s restaurant. Everything about Adore makes him want to know more about the beauty, but she’s even more closed off than he is. Will he be able to get through the ice around her heart? Or has her past experience with men stopped her from opening up to him?

Beautiful and hardworking Isis McGee has been secretly having a situationship with her bestie Adore’s younger brother. Leaning on each other quickly turned into feelings she never thought she’d have. The only problem was that Ja’Quay Wallace was far from capable of being the man she needed. Between his lifestyle and the numerous other women he messed with, Isis was fighting a losing battle. Will she continue to issue out changes to the man who has her heart? Or is moving on the only option left?

Young. Handsome and on the come-up, Ja’Quay Wallace is laser-focused on getting to the money. With his status elevating, women are constantly flocking to him, and regardless of what he has going on with Isis, he sees no reason to turn them away. When she decides to finally be done with him, he realizes just how much he needs her, but will it be too late to win back the heart of the woman he loves?

Can love ever just be easy, or is this group destined to always be just out of reach to a happily ever after? Come along on a journey of love, loyalty, and secrets that threaten to either bring them closer or tear them apart.

172 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 25, 2022

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Profile Image for ReadnliftwithShar.
1,856 reviews
January 18, 2023
great.

The first chapter alone captured my attention! The nerve of Niko and his family! I am praying for the r downfall because they need to pay. I like Heavy & Adore and cannot wait to see more of them. Quay & Isis need to stop playing with me lol. I loved the flow of the story & the way the plot twists happened. The bombshell at the end definitely has me unnerved. Awesome job.
Profile Image for Verlana Munn.
2,020 reviews40 followers
October 27, 2022
What's Really Going On?

J. Dominique. Well, Well, Well. Now this dang gone cliffhanger baby baby. Why is it just because a person has a bit of change, they think they are untouchable? Let's see, Quay and Isis have a love hate relationship. Heavy is a straight up guy, Adore, has had a raw deal forever, now she has put herself in some mess that has caused her to lose so much. Heavy has snakes all around him, now he has formed a new partnership to catch a snake but at what cost? The Blacks need to get knocked down a few pegs. Will Adore be the one to turn the hand she got dealt around? Heavy may be the help Adore needs. Quay, needs to think with his head and not his heart! I need part2 ASAP ma'am! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Profile Image for Helen L.Williams.
751 reviews13 followers
August 6, 2024
What a mess how you sent this child to jail and take her kid when the dad didn’t want her to have the baby.The Mayor and his wife needs to be locked up.
Profile Image for Tammie.
321 reviews1 follower
October 27, 2022
Oh wow....

That cliff hanger caught me completely by surprise! Im rooting for Adore and cant wait to see what she has in store for Niko and his family. This book has alot of surprises because I definitely didnt see Bronx' character playing out like it did. But he made the story more interesting...thats for sure. Im also waiting to see how Heavy handles his whole baby momma situation because she is scandalous! This isnt my first book by J. Dominique and I mist say, she delivers every time. There were a few errors but it didnt take away from the flow of the story. I was definitely determined to finish in one night once I started because I was anxious to see how Adores' story played out. Hopefully part two wont be long.
Profile Image for Nesha H.
1,438 reviews15 followers
October 26, 2022
Whoa Chile😳😳😳

I knew it I knew!! Before I read this book I told you Ms.Dominique I was scared to read it🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️..Lord I can't believe you did us like that with the cliffhanger😬😬😬First folks are disloyal and trifling!! Bronx I bet knew about IsIs and Quay..What the Black's did to Adore was straight wrong and they definitely gonna get thats coming to them...Karma is B🤣🤣..They really took advantage of Adore ..Whoa what is Heavy gonna do about them snake close in circle🤔🤔..I love Adore courage and determination to get her daughter back...Whoa I can't wait to see how all this is gonna play out cause it's about to go downnnn!!!!
374 reviews4 followers
February 5, 2023
Series setup

The book is a little weak and boring, but anticipation is building. It is clear the author is setting up for next book in the series, but it is at the expense of crumb dropping in this one. Adore is supposed to be smart like her mother; but not realizing that she is being again makes her “insane” considering that is all the Blacks have done. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. In prison for 8 years; yet the author wrote her as naive as she went in with no growth, Girl bye. A bunch of women with a bunch of stories and she knows nothing. No one told her how to play her situation. She let the narrative be that she killed in a jealous rage while being underage. Going to a hotel and not recording dude. I guess she was supposed to be viewed as a victim being taken advantage of because of her desperation willing to sacrifice her morality and self-respect. She is her greatest enemy.

Heavy could see Bronx was moving in the shade. Why would he be the right when he moves in opposition? You don’t have to keep checking the right hand. The right hand must be trusted to rep you not babysat. You got eyes and high connections. Awww, great foresight, so let me go on a run while my right hand is moving out of sync.

Am I the only one that notice that Black Sr. can eliminate two men that have threatened him, and he can’t control by having them destroy each other. Is he more than Niko's puppet master? He is a man that does recognize that Adore can destroy his family's name and standing. He has shown his power to manipulate no matter the morality. In bed with a drug kingpin and participation in coercion of an unjust contract, and continued involvement feeding his thirst for desecration of those not in align with his portrait will breed his demise.

Finally, characters in a small circle met naturally rather than ridiculous coincidences. Thank you!

This book is as easy read. My rating is in reference this volume not being a book with compelling content. Knowing Ms. Dominique put pieces in place for avengers, I will continue reading this series.
Profile Image for Stephanie Mclendon.
650 reviews9 followers
February 22, 2023
PARTY TIME and IT’S GOING DOWN!

Adore was 17 and in love with Niko but being 17 and him being 23 was going to be an issue plus his family was well to do and she was not considered of their status. When Adore thought about he loved her, brought no drama but the moment the baby was announced I could feel the shift! As Adore calls her bff Isis to pick her up, CiCi is barging in screaming at Niko. When Adore tries to leave an unfortunate incident happens and lands her 15yrs in jail, 8 yrs w/good behavior because that’s how much time she got. Now out of jail and trying to see her baby proves to really be difficult because Niko and his family are giving her soo much push back! Stipulations and more stipulations happen but Adore has a new friend whispering in her ear on positivity, being strong and he got a little power in the streets and with businesses. Dominique aka Heavy got that bread! Meanwhile, Isis got involved with Adores brother and they are young and crazy. Jaquay. He’s heavy in those streets too. When someone tries to gun Quay down and Heavy’s trucks get robbed someone close is backstabbing and doing some sucker stuff! Adore started working at Heavy’s mother’s restaurant and he is encouraging her to bake some good stuff. Adore is on a mission to get her baby back and Isis is pregnant, entertaining Bronx Heavy’s right hand guy!!!!! Part 2 is going to get FUGLY!!
Profile Image for LaTanya Garry.
2,037 reviews40 followers
February 1, 2023
Must Read

Adore got dealt a bad hand messing around with De'Niko. Because of him. She lost eight year's of her freedom trying to defend herself and De'Niko didn't have her back. Trying to regain custody of her daughter is going to have her fighting hard because him and his family is in Politics and have leverage over Adore. However she have leverage over De'Niko as well. She was under age when he was messing with her but she also have Heavy on her side and I believe he will have her back. I'm surprised that being alert and very preceptive as he is. Heavy didn't catch on to his best friend being a snake. From the beginning you can tell Bronx was on some sneaky bs. He tried to throw Quay under the bus to hide but luckily. Heavy knew it wasn't Quay. Isis should've realized that Quay is young and in the streets. He wasn't at the age of being seriously committed yet but Quay showed that he loved the hell out of her and don't plan on letting Isis go but that might all go downhill because of the way this ended. I'm curious to know what Isis was doing at Bronx house. It have her looking scandalous to Quay but she had no idea they knew each other. I have a feeling that Quay is going to really cross a line with Isis that he won't be able to come back from.
Profile Image for Demetrius.
426 reviews43 followers
January 27, 2024
This was a great book! The first chapter had me hooked !

1. Niko is a fucking predator and his dad is a piece of shit ! 🤢🤮

If you don’t allow me to be a mother to my child and soon, I’m gonna blow this lil’ fairytale you’re livin’ all the way up! How do you think the Mayor’s gonna feel when he finds out his next election is at stake because his son was out here fuckin’ minors and getting them pregnant?” 🤮

2. I really like Heavy, he seems like a great guy and really care about Adore and want her to succeed in life .

The way Heavy dug deeper to help her discover what she wanted to do and then made the first investment, that was real nigga shit. 🫡

3. Quay is a live wire ! I hope bruh don’t crash out over Isis ! 😩

“You got some fuckin’ explainin’ to do, baby mama.” 🥶
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590 reviews7 followers
October 27, 2022
Great read

Dang Adore can't catch a break! Niko really ain't ish! All this time had passed and he still hasn't grown a set of balls! His daddy still running the show! They een doing right by that baby at all! Yh Farrah raised her but come on! That whole incident was an accident and Niko perverted arse still didn't help! Them turn around wanna extort her for sex! I'm glad Heavy scooped her up because he not bout to let no one else take advantage of her! Cheaper Isis and Quay get married cuz they a match made in Heaven! Now she got a whole heap of mess to clear up and on the real, she een even dealing with Bronx to be caught up. Bronx just a whole dumb dumb! He knows Heavy better than anyone and want snake him! This messy and I'm here for it!
Profile Image for Moon  Tip.
661 reviews9 followers
October 27, 2022
🔥🔥🔥

Oh wow.. I loved this book from beginning to the end. It's so many snakes in Heavy circle. Adore can't win from losing she done been through some shit in her life. Niko and his family just pushed Adore and turned up the savage in her. They need to be knocked down a few notches. The fact that Bronx was too ready to blame everyone else in order to deflect the blame from himself made it clear to me right away that he was dishonest and a snake. I'm hoping the relationship between Isis and Quay turns out well because it currently seems a little shaky. They are too damn toxic. I can't wait on part 2 I need all the evil people and snakes to get dealt with!
Profile Image for Monique Whitehead.
77 reviews4 followers
October 28, 2022
Straight up page turner!!

This book kept my attention from the beginning to the end! Poor Adore I hope everything works out for her and she gets her baby back cause this Black family is so full of it, I hope she tells it all and don’t have to be afraid of the repercussions since she has Heavy on her side now I hope it part 2 everything starts coming together for Adore!! And Isis!! Quay better let that girl explain cause it’s nothing like he thinks she don’t even know Bronx like that and I hope that he gets exactly what he deserves! Come on with part 2 I can’t wait to finish reading up on these characters!!!
1,177 reviews4 followers
October 29, 2022
Oh Lort

On one hand I wanna feel sorry for Adore. Then on the other hand I wanna slap her. There's no way she believed that nigga Niko when he propositioned her with sex in order to see her daughter. She can't be that naive. After the bullshit he did and put her through - I just can't believe it. I can't wait for Niko - his daddy and his bougie wife to have their day.
Now on to Isis. I'ma just pray for her - cause I really don't know what to say. Why is it that Bronx got it out for Quay. Like he hate him like he slept with his baby mama or something. Then this nigga double crossing his own man. Ain't nothing good gonna come from that situation....
Profile Image for TACORA MCCLUNEY.
2,512 reviews11 followers
October 29, 2022
Part Two Me Please!!!

J. Dominique came through like she always do. I can't wait until Niko and his daddy gets what's coming to them. Adore missed eight years of her daughter's life because she was defending herself and Niko is a bi%ch azz nicca. The contract Niko Sr. had her to sign is so over the top. I hope she exposes them for the slimy filth that they are. I think Heavy is just what Adore needs. When he finds out the truth he'll be even more in her corner. I hope Quay think before he acts. Yes Bronx deserves a bullet but Isis doesn't. All the women Isis done had to fight over him, he better not overreact. I need part two.💜💜
Profile Image for Retha.
44 reviews
November 27, 2022
page turning

If you are a 90s person, this book will definitely bring back all those sweet memories, Adore got caught up in a love affair so strong that she ended up paying the ultimate price of betrayal. Heavy was a drug dealing thug with a heart of gold, hopefully he will continue to bring continuous sunshine into Adores life. Bronx was a snake and eventually his evil ways caught up to him. I can’t wait to read part 2 really hoping Isis comes out of this alive considering……
1,194 reviews10 followers
January 16, 2023
Enjoyesd

The storyline is on point and it's fast paced. Family, friendships, loyalty ,disrespect, abuse and privlege is what you will get out of this story. Adore deserves so much and I believe Heavy is just the one to give it to her. Niko and his daddy can kick rocks! Now Isis is in some ish unknowingly dealing in a millisecond with a snake,Bronx. Quay need to grow up that's for sure. I can't wait to for part 2, because Adore is following though with her warning as it relates to getting her daughter back!
190 reviews4 followers
October 27, 2022
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Okay I Like This Series So Far...Matter Of Fact I Love It! I Love Heavy For Adore. I Think He Will Be Great For Her. Adore Has Been Thru So Much And She Needs A Happy Ending And I Think Heavy Is It. Quay Is Cool But Heavy Is My Favorite. That Cliff Hanger Though...I'm Wondering What Quay Gone Do After Catching Isis At Bronx House. I Look Forward To Reading The Next Part. I Hope Adore Gets Her Daughter Back And Her And Heavy Finally Get Together. I'm Loving It ❤❤❤
269 reviews3 followers
October 28, 2022
Wow

Lol Isis is something else her mouth is slick and she is a good friend to adore. Ja'quaz is so immature I hope he grows up he's about to be a dad.isis was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I hope Ja'quaz let her explain. De'niko needs to stand up to his dad. Adore should of read those papers twice before she sign them.I am glad adore and her mother forgive each other. I like heavy and adore. I can't wait to read part 2.
Profile Image for Beverly.
179 reviews3 followers
November 7, 2022
Good Read

My heart breaks for Adore and all that she’s going through trying to get her baby back. I knew Bronx was a snake because he was to eager to blame Quay for his dirty deeds in addition to trying to kill him after Heavy didn’t agree. I didn’t expect Isis to show up at Bronx’s house when she did but how else would it have been brought to light that they knew each other. Did Bronx know she was Quay’s girl? Can’t wait for the fallout.
197 reviews3 followers
November 10, 2022
definitely intrigued

This story has really pulled me in and hopefully this can be tied up in 2 installments. Replay looking forward to the Blacks's Karma. I had Bronx pegged 2 sentences in his first scene. "he looked nervous"" hand in the cookie jar", yea he wasn't bout nothing. I need Adore to meet her baby, and Farrah to kick rocks. Ice ain't gotta explain nothing to Q. Men can dish it but never take it
678 reviews
October 27, 2022
🔥🔥🔥🔥

This book had me on the edge of my seat along with my double strand twist hairstyle 🤦🏾‍♀️😂😂once again J Dominique created another banger to read I just pray Isis don’t get her wig split cause if she know like I know her baby daddy ain’t to wrap tight and as for the blacks they better count their days cause Adore about to come for everything she deserved
Profile Image for Book Plug Ms.McGill.
548 reviews15 followers
October 29, 2022
wow

Well now all these characters are a mess. They have seemed to take crazy to a different level. How you have a kids party and no ice cream nope see special. This book has a good amount of every thing you looking for. Crazy deranged and backstabbing lies. It is was well written good plot and great storyline good job.
Profile Image for Halimah Grant.
1,209 reviews6 followers
October 29, 2022
What a book

This was a good book the beginning definitely took me out like really how u make her do jail time and not help when it was your fault she fought the girl in the first place and then the rules to get the kid like seriously that's just something but the ending whew this is too much I can't wait to reading what's going to happen next cause this is something
572 reviews4 followers
November 2, 2022
😬🫣🥰

You are in my top five author’s just from this book alone! I need the rest of this tea please. I’m hoping Adore let’s Heavy in and not let her past define her future…Somebody please kill Bronx messy butt and smack Niko punk butt! I can’t wait and please don’t make us wait too long!!!
Profile Image for Denetta Banks.
3,784 reviews20 followers
November 8, 2022
Drama

The drama going on in this story is all over the place and I love it. From Adore and her baby daddy to Adore and Heavy. To baby daddy father and his secrets. To Isis and Quay to Isis and Bronx and lets not forget Bronx and Heavy's Baby Mama. All of these secrets and all of this drama. I can't get enough and can't wait for more.
Profile Image for Amber Ganaway.
783 reviews12 followers
January 18, 2023
Ohhhh we just getting started….

I’m loving this already from the beginning it had you hooked!! Man poor Adore she has already been through so much that I really want things to work out for her. Isis and Quay are crazy lol. Bronx gave snake vibes from the beginning it let’s see what happens next in part 2
Profile Image for Alicia Sims.
1,141 reviews3 followers
May 27, 2023
Yes! My kinda drama

I can't believe how weak Niko is 🙄 he can only boss up on young women because he can't handle women his age. Poor Adore keeps getting knocked 2 steps back after she's trying to get her life together. Quay & Isis ain't fooling nobody they're in love lol. Bronx & Sha'ron are 🗑 🚮
46 reviews
October 26, 2022
Drama

I like drama and Isis done got into some ish lol Quay crazy thinking everything is sweet. Niko and his dad is wack. I hope Adore put some more respect on her name and do whatever is necessary to win. I like Heavy his friend Bronx is bogus. Can’t wait to read part 2
2 reviews
October 27, 2022
Part 2 NOW

Oooooh I need part 2 immediately! I'm so mad at Quay for getting in his feelings and messing up the plan. I also knew immediately Bronx was on some snake ish! Please let part 2 drop ASAP SIS
Profile Image for Lisa CUNNINGHAM.
782 reviews11 followers
October 29, 2022
Great read

Omg I hope Quay don't kill Isis an listen to her. Bronx need to go he doing too much. Heavy an Adore makes a great couple. I really hope she can get her baby back cause Niko is the weakest link.

Felicia
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