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Boo'd Up with a Hood Billionaire

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Working as a phlebotomist at the local cancer center, twenty-four year old Chauncey Augustin is not only beautiful but intelligent, sassy, and hot tempered too, with aspirations of owning her own one-stop salon studio. Occupying an apartment with her boyfriend Derrick, their relationship is solid until cracks start showing, leading the foundation to start crumbling down while providing an opening for someone else to slip in. However, things take a wrong turn when letting go becomes an issue, creating a fatal situation. Will Chauncey’s tough girl exterior help her deal with a lover scorned?
Former street king, thirty-four years old Herschell “Herc” Scott is a handsome businessman, owning several gyms with his brother, and engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Zanez. But you can’t leave out how hot headed he is, bad attitude included. Underneath that tough exterior, Herc has a very soft spot and her name is Phyllis—his very feisty and high-spirited grandma. When life throws a crinkle into his world, Herc discovers just who has his back and who don’t. Especially after tangling with a woman that not only peeks his interest but one that’s not afraid to step to him either. Will their encounter change his disposition and offer him something different? Or will that greener grass be more of the same?
Just when they believe they have life figured out, Chauncey and Herschell handle the punches thrown their way, even when some punches land harder than others. Discarded lovers. Life and Death. Protection at all cost. Get lost in this urban fiction African American standalone with Chauncey and Herc and check out how a hood billionaire gets boo’d up.

195 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2023

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1,897 reviews
January 29, 2023
😣

I actually enjoyed this story a lot. Herc & Chauncey were instantly attracted to each other but they had to tie up their loose ends. Their exes were awful and turned out to be psychos. Lol. I loved how Chauncey cared for Herc and his family. It was cute.
Profile Image for Kia.
1,159 reviews
February 1, 2023
Straight hood love

Even thought both Her and Ce where in relationships when they first met it was funny how both knew they were settling in those relationships. This is the realest part of this story, many of us settle in relationships which never ends good when you try to force a relationship you know should end. Glad in the end everyone got their HEA
Profile Image for Angelia Rhodes.
1,663 reviews1 follower
February 2, 2023
Boo'd up

It was okay. it could've been more detailed about the couples ages. I know GiGi said they had an age difference. Just a lot of open-ended events.
1,323 reviews
January 14, 2023
KR

I really enjoyed this story this right here shows me what's meant for you will be for you... Because both of them were in relationship reveal that both of them were with ppl who I would consider snake 🐍 Chauncey boyfriend was not a man how do you denied your own child and never told her your married then got the Nevers to become psych be she dropped you ...


I kinda figured Herc ex's Zanze was no good especially when he said used be about hustle but because she got with him her hustle were never supposed to stop ok was surprised that her crazy would stop as soon as he said it was over ...Now she gone to...


Sad to see grandma Phyllis go You can tell she all 3 of her grandbabies But she had closer bond with the boys because she had them longest but you can see the love shine through her and Royce as well....

And like the friendship between the women but I had to keep one eye open on Layla for a minute But I bet she learned a lesson like Chauncey told just because a man Rich doesn't mean he's will be great for you humble real quick

I recommend this story and Author
63 reviews
January 22, 2023
very good

It’s been a while since I’ve read a book I could give 5 stars. I loved the characters and the whole storyline.
523 reviews
January 24, 2023
Very good

I like this book. The storyline was on point. Herschel and Chauncey were a hot couple, their chemistry was of the chain. Zanez and Derrick were both delusional and crazy. I'm glad Layla, her oldest friend, wasn't in no sneak stuff, I thought it was gonna be some mess with her. My heart went out to them when Phyllis passed.
Profile Image for Shahtia Gay-hairston.
3,473 reviews27 followers
January 19, 2023
Boo’d up

I really loved the way Chauncey and Herc just naturally vibed well together. Derrick was a lunatic and Zanez was a close second!
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1,521 reviews17 followers
January 17, 2023
eekkk 🥰

I just loved this book. It was so well put together. Filled with all kinds of different emotions. Beautiful ending. I would definitely like a book on the Neutralizer.
38 reviews
January 15, 2023
Good Read

This book was cute, just enough ruff edge, but also the cute back and forth between the characters was refreshing. Granny was a trip..well written.
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321 reviews1 follower
January 3, 2023
Boo'd Up

I love genuine love & thats what this book was about to me. The type of love that prevails no matter what is put in your path. If its meant to be it will happen and on no specific timeline. I think my favorite character was Phyllis. That old lady was hilarious and did not care how people took her. You can tell she did a great job with her grandkids & they loved her dearly. I also loved Herc & Ce together. They seemed to really balance each other out. Chaunceys' personality was so strong. She knew what she wanted and was determined to make it happen. Herc was also a real boss. I loved that he was hard core but didnt mind showing the soft, loving, vunerable side of him. But of course, with every good story there has to be a twist or those scenes that have you upset & wishing bodily harm or worse to a character..lol. Good job Shari B. This book held my attention & i finished it in one day.
203 reviews1 follower
January 7, 2023
great book

This book had me tear up a few times and laughing it was a great read you will enjoy
Get you a cup of tea or something and open this book you won’t be disappointed
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6 reviews
January 6, 2023
great book!

Great book couldn’t put it down! Look reading books from this author
Definitely downloading more from her,real as it gets
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2,755 reviews2 followers
January 3, 2023
great read 🔥🔥

Omg this book was so good Chauncey and Hercsh went through so much to get where they were. Phillis was a firecracker and funny. She loved Chauncey from the first day she was her. Zae and Derrick got what they deserved.
1,184 reviews15 followers
January 4, 2023
Latavia Thoughts

This story was just too good for me so I will most definitely be putting it out there so many can read and reviews, I can't wait to read more this Author you got me !!
745 reviews3 followers
January 4, 2023
Good Read

What a good read to start off my 2023 reading challenge. I loved all the main characters and Phyllis was the creme de la creme.
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357 reviews2 followers
January 5, 2023
Omg

This was a beautiful story and had me crying. It was good to see that Phyllis lived a good life and she got what she wanted. Derrick and Zanez had Karma coming for them
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Author 3 books3 followers
January 3, 2023
Loveeeedddd it

Wow!! What a way to start the year. I enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end. Story flowed so well. Its not much i can say without giving anything away but go and read this book
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1,420 reviews11 followers
January 4, 2023
must read

Loved it this book was fire I just wish they got married but other then that I enjoyed this book and can’t to wait to read what’s next
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Author 4 books16 followers
January 4, 2023
Review

This was really good. I loved granny. Herch was a good good Ce. I really enjoyed the storyline! It all flowed so good!
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726 reviews5 followers
September 22, 2023
This was a pretty good read... It read at a nice fast pace... Held my attention and kept me engaged... Some moments really pulled me in...
Chauncey or Ce as they called her was super smart and about her money... She worked as a phlebotomist at a cancer center... She was working hard to build her money so she could open her own shop and have her own business... She was in a relationship with a man named Derrick... He was so good to her... The only issue she had with him is in the bedroom she was not happy... But because she loved him and the way he treated her... She looked past that... He payed all the bills and this helped her to be able to save most of her money... Little did she knew that things were just to good to be true...
Herschell or Herc as they called him was that man... He is in a relationship with a woman named Zanez that he is now engaged to... He used to run the streets with his brother Everette but once they made themselves billionaires... They decided to walk away and become businessmen... They loved working out so they decided to open up some gym's and because fitness trainers... As far as family It was just them... Their cousin Royce that was like their baby and their feisty grandma Phyllis... They were all very close... But Phyllis ended up at a cancer center doing blood work and what do you know... Herc is right there with her... He starts causing problems and does not get his way like he is used to... So what does he do... He takes things into his own hands and threatens the worker that happens to be Chauncey...
Chauncey is at work and comes across a very rude Herc... But she showes him that she is not afraid of him... In fact what he does kind of turns her on... Then she calls him a Pussy twice and this is something that he can not believe... Because no one has ever disrespected him like this... It is always what he says goes... But now he has someone that is challenging him...
Chauncey builds a really good relationship with Phyllis... And some how keeps finding herself around Herc and his nonsense... But she focuses on her relationship with Derrick and does not let things get out of control... But little by little all of Derrick's secrets are starting to fall out of his closet and shaking things up at home... Now there is an opening for the next man... But there is one major problem... Herc is engaged... so when Chauncey finds out she puts on the performance of her life and walks away... But will it be that easy... Well not for Herc...
Herc has no idea why he is so drawn to Chauncey... I mean he is engaged and has been with Zanez for years and has never even thought of cheating... Now he can't keep Chauncey off his mind... She is effecting things in the bedroom with his fiancee... Some good and some bad... But Chauncey also opened Herc's eyes on his own happiness... Little did he realize how unhappy he really was...
A big bomb is dropped and Chauncey quickly walks away from Derrick... He is hurting so bad because he is so in love with Chauncey... He just can't lose her now matter what the cost... He can't believe that she would walk away from him after his secrets come out... He becomes desperate and obsessed... He won't let go... And then he does the ultimate... And it may have just cost him everything after all...
Phyllis is so funny... She raised all her grandkids and loves them dearly... When she meets Chauncey... She takes a liking to her... Then she see how good she would be for her grandson... So looks like she needs to put in some work of her own... She has prepare her babies for what is to come... And they need the right one by their side to get through...
With a little push from her and a lot of secrets coming out... Chauncey and Herc kind of connect... And things start to move very quickly... They kind of get hit from different directions... But together they are able to get through it... Although everyone is devastated... They all lean on each other to get through...
Profile Image for LaTanya Garry.
2,037 reviews41 followers
April 26, 2024
Great Read

Chauncey had no clue that her relationship with Derrick was built on lies. Although he didn't completely satisfy him sexually. Chauncey still chose to stay with him until she realize he was starting to move funny. Derrick should've known the two secrets he hidden wasn't going to stay hidden. His love for Chauncey was borderline obsessive being she wasn't usually the type of woman he was used to. Derrick was a bigger guy and being with Chauncey boosted his self confidence and ego. Alana purposely took advantage of the time Derrick spent with his son. She knew Derrick had a woman but didn't know who the woman was because he wouldn't allow Alana to know where he lived. Since Derrick refuse to get back with her. Alana decided to be petty. Derrick knew Chauncey was suspicious. Him blurting out part of what he was hiding. Cause Chauncey to pack her bags and end their relationship. Which cause Derrick to lose his damn mind. Zanez showed she was a lazy gold digging broad from the beginning of this book. Herc noticed the moment they got engaged. Zanez decided to not work or hustle. She feel like since her man was rich. She could sit back and shop until she drop but Herc started to get turned off. She was also using his money to give to her momma and he wasn't feeling that. Herc offered Zanez a quarter of a million dollars for her to start any business she wanted but her dumb ass didn't want to work. Zanez didn't do anything but turn him off and push him away. I laughed when Herc first met Chauncey. He wasn't expecting her to check him after he threatened her and was disrespectful but you could tell they were attracted to each other from the beginning. Herc tried his best to make his relationship with Zanez work but with her lack of ambition, him overhearing a conversation she had with her mother, along with his desire to have Chauncey. Herc found it easy to end him and Zanez relationship. Zanez couldn't handle Herc ending their engagement. Learning that Chauncey was the woman he ended up with. Sent Zanez over the edge. Derrick was definitely in his feelings and started stalking Chauncey. He did the unthinkable after finding out Herc was the person she was seeing. Herc grandmother Phyllis had me cracking up. She was hilarious and had no filter. Being diagnosed with Cancer a second time. I could tell that Phyllis quick wit and talking shyt to everybody was her defense mechanism Herc and his brother Everett was a emotional mess finding out their grandmother Cancer had returned and it was terminal. Chauncey had grew close to Phyllis and knew whenever she transitioned that Herc wasn't going to be able to handle it but she had his back. Finding out Chauncey was pregnant brought life back into Herc eyes somewhat. Witnessing his grandmother health declining broke his heart.
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2,048 reviews40 followers
January 2, 2023
One Never Knows Who You May Meet!

Shari B, great read. I enjoyed this read so much. Chauncey had a dream she was such a hustler she knew what she needed to do in order to make it. Chauncey never thought she was dealing with a deranged individual. Derrick was crazy on a whole different level. Women, please remember just because a person has money if your gut feel funny listen to it.
Meeting Mrs. Scott Chauncey never thought how her life would change. Phyllis was a character in a half. She loved her family and she held a special place for Chauncey. Herschell, thought he had his whole situation together until meeting Chauncey. Chauncey, turned his world upside down without her even trying. Together they get through the stupid things that's brought to them. Surprisingly, their worlds are so smooth and happy, their love leads them to a life long togetherness.!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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46 reviews
October 3, 2024
Let's get the good things out first. Was this book entertaining? Yes, made me laugh at times, especially the feisty grandma (although at times, it was a bit much for all of that cussing for a woman that age). Phyllis' part of the story was extremely hard to read after losing a grandma recently. Her relationship with her grandchildren was nothing short of amazing and that I absolutely loved in this book. Although Herc and Chauncey got together and was able to get their lives on track, how they got together, I did not like and even worse that he got his ex fiancée Zanez killed. What he really wanted that woman to do? He took away her meal ticket. Sad af.

As hood as it could be, I hated the fact that Herc called women, hoes and bitches. Even when he went to get Chauncey when crazy Derrick kidnapped her. It was distasteful. Other than that, for a quick entertaining read, y'all could read it.
Profile Image for Tania Fitch.
33 reviews
May 8, 2025
Went in with low expectations—and was pleasantly surprised.

Boo’d Up with a Hood Billionaire is a solid, entertaining Black romance that delivered more than I expected. The story was fun and easy to get into, with a main couple that had charm and just enough chemistry to keep me turning pages. It had the vibes I look for in a hood romance: confidence, flash, and heart.

That said, there were a few moments that felt a bit cringey or overdone, and I was definitely hoping for more in the spice department. The emotional connection was there, but the heat didn’t fully match the setup. Still, I appreciated the effort to give depth to the characters beyond just the relationship.

All in all, a decent read that exceeded my initial expectations. With a little more polish and steam, it could’ve gone from good to great.
Profile Image for TACORA MCCLUNEY.
2,542 reviews11 followers
January 4, 2023
Five Star Read

I loved it. I just loved Phyllis, granny was gangsta wit it. There was this ball of sadness that stayed in the pit of my stomach for granny tho. I'm glad Herc had Ce to help him through his loss. If he was still with Zanez his mental would have been all messed up cause all she cared about was his money. I would have never guessed that Derrick was as crazy as he was. You knew he had to be a lil off to have hid his wife, whether they were together or not and a whole five yr old son for over a year. He should have thought of something other than kidnapping Ce for breaking up with him cause Herc wasn't coming up off her. I'm glad Herc finally was able to get pass his loss but with Ce by his side he's in good hands.💙💙
255 reviews1 follower
February 21, 2023
Good read

First book by this author and I must say I enjoyed this book. I will definitely read other stories by this author. I love Grandma Phyllis. She was a handful. I loved the relationship she had with her grandkids. Chauncey was good for Herschell. Derrick was crazy about Chauncey but he should have been honest about his son and wife. What about to the wife? Did anyone look for Derrick? Herc crazy ex Zanez was crazy along with her greedy mom. Did her momlook for her after her demise?Glad Chauncey began to have a bond with her parents.
225 reviews1 follower
August 15, 2023
Boo'd up with a Billionaire

Reading Herc and Chi story was a little crazy, because he wanted to choke her out at there first encounter. The grandma being a cancer survivor cutting a little deeper, especially when it returned at stage four. What I strongly dislike about your book is man and women referring to the female as a bitch, it wasn't nice in the past and it's still not nice are cool. I know it might not matter to you, because the young ladies today use bitch to describe themselves and they act like it's their name and it's all good. NOT
Profile Image for Halimah Grant.
1,225 reviews6 followers
January 4, 2023
Loved it

Wow I didn't think Phyllis would leave so soon I thought she would've at least went to the party but her time was coming Derrick was so stupid that wasn't a smart move that kidnapping didn't even last long Chauncey had a good man to come and save the day and give her a good life she needed even though they both had some crazy relationships going out good thing they got out of it
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1,665 reviews16 followers
January 4, 2023
Enjoyed reading it and recommend

This author brought the heat with this story. It was crazy how Chauncey and Herschell's first interaction was a mixture of turned on and turned off. They both are hot headed and didn't take mess off no one. Phyllis is a whole vibe and I love her. This story displays how even the toughest person needs love and can find it in an unexpected package. I enjoyed this one and recommend reading it.
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