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Embezzled Trust
When both of her parents are killed in a home invasion, Lynnae goes from rich and spoiled to broke and broken. Coming from a sheltered life of wealth, Lynnae doesn't have what it takes to make it a world that her father fought so hard to keep her away from. While living with strangers and learning about family secrets that were supposed to have been dead and buried, Lynnae meets Trent.
While he is the definition of the kind of man that her parents never wanted her to be with, Trent is everything that Lynnae wants. He came into her life when she needed someone and he quickly became her knight in shining armor. Trent reintroduces Lynnae to the life that she was once accustomed to and she easily falls in love with him. Becoming a hustler's wifey was never the life Lynnae envisioned for herself and she soon learns that it's not always easy.
Dealing with Trent's drug dealing and alleged side chicks is one thing, but staying by his side when he reveals a secret that he'd been keeping from her from day one, might prove to be too much for Lynnae.
Falling in love with Trent was easy. Remaining in love with him after finding out who he really is, now that's another story.
While he is the definition of the kind of man that her parents never wanted her to be with, Trent is everything that Lynnae wants. He came into her life when she needed someone and he quickly became her knight in shining armor. Trent reintroduces Lynnae to the life that she was once accustomed to and she easily falls in love with him. Becoming a hustler's wifey was never the life Lynnae envisioned for herself and she soon learns that it's not always easy.
Dealing with Trent's drug dealing and alleged side chicks is one thing, but staying by his side when he reveals a secret that he'd been keeping from her from day one, might prove to be too much for Lynnae.
Falling in love with Trent was easy. Remaining in love with him after finding out who he really is, now that's another story.
600 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2012
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About the author
Jai Ellis
16 books36 followersBorn in Chicago, Illinois in 1988, Jai Ellis didn't make her debut into the literary world until 2012. Growing up in the typical inner-city neighborhood full of drug dealers and drop outs, Jai aspired to be more than her environment. She always loved being read to from an early age, which eventually led to her love of writing. During her middle school years, Jai discovered her talent for writing through her love of reading. Pulling her inspiration from the likes of Sister Souljah, Shannon Holmes, K'wan and others, Jai began to realize that she had a knack for storytelling herself. Thus sending her into an imaginative and sensational world of characters where her sometimes controlling nature wasn't a problem because the characters' lives were hers to piece together however she saw fit.
She was however cautious of who she presented her work to, and for a long time only shared her writings with close friends and family, who encouraged her to continue down her literary path. When tragedy struck, with the loss of a close friend, Jai was left emotionally crippled, and for a few years after his death she lost her passion to write. After sorting through the pieces and pulling herself back together, Jai found her drive again and with a new attitude, and an insignia to honor her lost friend, she came back stronger than ever. Finally letting go of the past, she pushed forward and introduced the world to "Money Over Errythang" and "Abused Authority", releasing both titles in July 2012.
Now, relocated to a small town in Iowa, Jai is hard at work penning many novels. She has already produced works such as "Money Over Errythang 2", "Heaven Can't Wait", and the "Embezzled Trust" series. But, Ms. Ellis isn't quite done just yet, and has countless other scorching, gripping, unforgettable, and addictive tales to weave that will leave you wanting another dose. When Jai isn't writing she can be found enjoying her other love, music, as well as researching topics on orca whales in captivity.
Although she now has 8 titles under her belt, Jai still considers herself to be a newcomer and is still learning and growing as an author. While she enjoys writing urban fiction she is also looking forward to trying her hand at other genres in the near future.
If you would like to know more about Jai's current and upcoming releases or are interested in interacting with her, feel free to visit her website MissJaiEllis.com and to connect with her on one of your favorite social media sites.
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She was however cautious of who she presented her work to, and for a long time only shared her writings with close friends and family, who encouraged her to continue down her literary path. When tragedy struck, with the loss of a close friend, Jai was left emotionally crippled, and for a few years after his death she lost her passion to write. After sorting through the pieces and pulling herself back together, Jai found her drive again and with a new attitude, and an insignia to honor her lost friend, she came back stronger than ever. Finally letting go of the past, she pushed forward and introduced the world to "Money Over Errythang" and "Abused Authority", releasing both titles in July 2012.
Now, relocated to a small town in Iowa, Jai is hard at work penning many novels. She has already produced works such as "Money Over Errythang 2", "Heaven Can't Wait", and the "Embezzled Trust" series. But, Ms. Ellis isn't quite done just yet, and has countless other scorching, gripping, unforgettable, and addictive tales to weave that will leave you wanting another dose. When Jai isn't writing she can be found enjoying her other love, music, as well as researching topics on orca whales in captivity.
Although she now has 8 titles under her belt, Jai still considers herself to be a newcomer and is still learning and growing as an author. While she enjoys writing urban fiction she is also looking forward to trying her hand at other genres in the near future.
If you would like to know more about Jai's current and upcoming releases or are interested in interacting with her, feel free to visit her website MissJaiEllis.com and to connect with her on one of your favorite social media sites.
Add Jai On Facebook: Author Jai Ellis
Follow Jai On Twitter: @LadyJaiEllis
Follow Jai On Instagram:@AuthorJaiEllis
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December 30, 2014
Emotional, Beautiful, Detailed, Page-Turning, Powerful Read!
February 23, 2016
Everything in this book seemed unrealistic to me .
I liked the plot twists however it just seemed unrealistic especially given their ages.
And also the language , forgive me but it seriously hurt reading this book because everytime I had to keep correcting myself. Do people really speak like this?
Not judging or anything but its just strange because I live in the Caribbean and we dont even speak that bad.
I liked the plot twists however it just seemed unrealistic especially given their ages.
And also the language , forgive me but it seriously hurt reading this book because everytime I had to keep correcting myself. Do people really speak like this?
Not judging or anything but its just strange because I live in the Caribbean and we dont even speak that bad.
March 18, 2015
This is the first book that I've read by Jai Ellis, and it was a decent read. For it to be such a long novel (almost 600 pages), I think there were a lot of details that were left out/overlooked. Parts of the story seemed unrealistic, and I honestly felt that the entire story could be summed up in one novel. I also found it rather disturbing to glamorize pedophilia. Trent, in my opinion, was nothing more than a pedophile.
March 31, 2015
This was a interesting read. I felt sorry for Lynnae, but it was disturbing how her and Trent relationship evolved. He was a pervert and I couldn't believe how everyone included his mom glorified their relationship. Also I would have liked to see Lynnae confront TJ.
October 14, 2013
This big ass book deserves a standing ovation. I was hesitate about reading a 500 pg. Book. Um I'm glad I did. Next part moving forward. I can't even take a break.. CONGRATS! To Jai Ellis!
November 23, 2014
OMG! A great book
November 30, 2014
Great full length novel!!! Lynnae is a sweet, naive soul but something's telling me part 2 is going to change that!
December 23, 2014
Omg this book was good! The ending broke my heart, a little long but so worth it at the end.
December 29, 2014
Omg!! This was a great book . The ending will have u wanting more
January 30, 2015
A must read
This book is very entertaining the storyline is great the author had my attention my full attention. Awesome read. Just great
This book is very entertaining the storyline is great the author had my attention my full attention. Awesome read. Just great
February 11, 2015
Wonderful book. This young girl had more going on in her life than anyone 2x her age. Really enjoyed reading it.
March 3, 2015
Embezzled
This was a good read. The were parts that were realistic and some not so much.
A lot took place in a short period of time.
This was a good read. The were parts that were realistic and some not so much.
A lot took place in a short period of time.
March 1, 2013
Good book!
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