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Payback #2
Payback with Ya Life
In the sequel to Payback is a Mutha , old scores are settled and before long, new tensions arise.
Still recovering from the suicide of her best friend, Shan now pregnant by a married man is forced to make major decisions in her life. Ready to leave the fast life behind, Shan believes a move to Detroit will help her become a stronger woman-but someone wants revenge against Shan's brother and is willing to destroy Shan in the process.
Torn over his love for his sister and his desire to get back on top of the drug game, Shan's brother, Peanut knows the danger of the streets. Old beefs become new scores and before long, a turf war is raging. With the stakes as high as they've ever been, only a few people will be left standing-and Shan is determined to be one of them.
Still recovering from the suicide of her best friend, Shan now pregnant by a married man is forced to make major decisions in her life. Ready to leave the fast life behind, Shan believes a move to Detroit will help her become a stronger woman-but someone wants revenge against Shan's brother and is willing to destroy Shan in the process.
Torn over his love for his sister and his desire to get back on top of the drug game, Shan's brother, Peanut knows the danger of the streets. Old beefs become new scores and before long, a turf war is raging. With the stakes as high as they've ever been, only a few people will be left standing-and Shan is determined to be one of them.
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Wahida Clark
72 books1,432 followersWahida Clark was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey. She decided to start writing fiction while incarcerated at a women's federal camp in Lexington, KY. Her style is street, raw, and she has an imagination that's in overdrive. When you read her novels they are so real you are convinced of one of three things: that you are inside the book, you know the characters, or you just have to meet them.
Her first novel, Thugs And The Women Who Love Them and the sequel, Every Thug Needs A Lady appeared on the Essence Best Sellers List.
Her first novel, Thugs And The Women Who Love Them and the sequel, Every Thug Needs A Lady appeared on the Essence Best Sellers List.
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March 28, 2020
Great read!
I couldn't have ask for anything spicier -- just awesome writing.
I couldn't have ask for anything spicier -- just awesome writing.
October 18, 2023
This book was good I enjoyed the drama and the different character points of view although it was a bit busy will listening to it on audible but it was good. This book is the second book in the series.
May 14, 2011
HANDS DOWN BETTER THEN THE FIRST !! Shane has been through ALOT i wish the best for her and Briggen !! Cant wait for Part 3
May 14, 2017
Great series!! edgy,suspenseful and unexpected events in life's choices...recommend to all (paperback!)
November 7, 2008
While nowhere near as shocking as the first book "Payback is a Mutha" this did have its moments. I think that Wahida Clark has decided that Payback is either going to be a Trilogy or a recurring series, and this felt like a middle book. Like stuff was just happening to set up some other stuff to happen later on down the road.
I only rate it two stars because I was expecting a LOT more craziness to happen, or at least craziness to be described. It's like she made most of the insane moments, that fueled my interest in the first book, happen off-scene. Total copout.
Wahida, bring the crazy. We like the crazy. It's why we read you.
I only rate it two stars because I was expecting a LOT more craziness to happen, or at least craziness to be described. It's like she made most of the insane moments, that fueled my interest in the first book, happen off-scene. Total copout.
Wahida, bring the crazy. We like the crazy. It's why we read you.
February 5, 2018
Great Read!!
Everybody in this book is scandalous. Forever lost it his world was crumbling but in the end he ended up where he need to be. Shan and Briggen got their happy ever after for now.
Everybody in this book is scandalous. Forever lost it his world was crumbling but in the end he ended up where he need to be. Shan and Briggen got their happy ever after for now.
November 25, 2011
(FROM JACKET)She lost her integrity, her best friend...and nearly wound up dead. Now Shan is making her move, far away from Memphis's mean streets, to wipe the slate clean and start over. But she can't hold back what she's feeling for Briggen, a wealthy drug dealer who wants her to be his one and only for life. Her brother, Peanut, can't afford to lose her-or the one shot he has at getting back on top of the drug game. And the ruthless convict who tricked Shan into loving him is out of lockdown...and out to settle lethal scores with her and Peanut. Now, with everything at stake and a vicious turf war taking no prisoners, Shan must put it all on the line to save her future-or die trying.
June 16, 2008
This was a good book. Not one of her best books, but a page turner. I think the problem was there were just way too many characters. I read her other books a few years ago and this one came out too late. I don't remember if the other books had this many characters, but if they did, it would have probably been better if this one would have come out sooner. I'm still a really big fan of hers...She definitely left room for another one and I will be picking that one up when it comes out.
March 12, 2016
Good book, I listened to this on audible couldn't stop listening to it yesterday so yeah I finished this book in like 2 days. but that ending had me mad as hell, but I'm glad a lot of people got what was coming to them.
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October 14, 2010I realy hope that there is a third book..this book hardley mentioned Shan and Briggens realtionship.
February 3, 2011
this was a pretty good sequel. all the characters lives were soooo intertwined it was a quick read to get to the end to see who lands where.
April 7, 2019
Just when I thought it couldn’t get anymore twisted. More people began to fall like a domino effect. And at the end Nick decides to show up, so much for having Peanut’s back smh...or maybe he knew peanut was sleeping with Brianna too. Nick hasn’t been around since part 1. Forever got exactly what he deserved and Nyla is stupid for sticking by him again after he wasn’t out of jail for 24 hours before he was back in prison for murder & paralyzed from the neck down. It’s crazy!! I can’t even imagine what is going to happen next in part 3.
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December 4, 2021
I like this book for the most part but I ended up being confused half the time with the intertwining of all the characters and trying to remember the 1st book and what happened there to pull it all together in this book. The author did a decent job of pulling it together and that helped a lot.
I am not off this book enough to not continue with the series because there are a few questions that I would like to have answered.
I am not off this book enough to not continue with the series because there are a few questions that I would like to have answered.
March 15, 2024
I took a while to finish, but everytime I started I had to keep reading. The ending was definitely not what I had expected. Wahdia knows how to keep you guessing in this one. I should have started with book 1.
May 12, 2017
Excellent as always!
May 6, 2020
I love it, but I’m so angry and sad at the events that took place at the end of this book! I have part 3 in my hand locked and loaded, ready to read! You will love this series! I sure do!
March 9, 2021
Page Turner
This book is a must read sequel. Ms Clark has out done herself again. I have really enjoyed her books.
This book is a must read sequel. Ms Clark has out done herself again. I have really enjoyed her books.
February 6, 2023
It was a lot going on here. Everybody was a potential snake in the grass.I enjoyed it though.
February 28, 2023
Very good book, on to the next series!!!!!
August 10, 2024
This was a great book! I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend!
September 11, 2008
Payback With Ya Life by Wahida Clark is the anticipated sequel to Payback is a Mutha which found Shan in the grips of conflict after conflict. Being an educator in the prison system is hard enough, but when you add pregnancy and drug smuggling to the equation, the end result is catastrophic. As Shan played the role of crooked teacher, the ends justified the means if it meant her brother, Peanut, would be set free and able to re-establish himself in the dope game. After it was all said and done, she planned to leave Memphis, Tennessee to head for Detroit, Michigan, in hopes of a new start.
Peanut had plans to return deep in the drug world but how could he when Shan continued to make bad decisions? From being pregnant by a married man to not dealing with the grief caused by a friend who committed suicide, would he really be able to be successful in all he wanted to accomplish while being her step-in father? Not to mention he had old debts to cash-in on that would definitely lead to bloodshed with the possibility of Shan being a victim.
Wahida Clark has done it again. She created a tale with believable characters, unexpected plot twists, and even threw in a little homo-thug loving for dessert. It was well-written and it did not have too many characters to keep up with; which has been the case in her past novels. The ending left it open for a third installment but it was not the usual cliff hanger. The major conflict was resolved and I did not feel cheated. I recommend Payback With Ya Life to all urban fiction fans.
Peanut had plans to return deep in the drug world but how could he when Shan continued to make bad decisions? From being pregnant by a married man to not dealing with the grief caused by a friend who committed suicide, would he really be able to be successful in all he wanted to accomplish while being her step-in father? Not to mention he had old debts to cash-in on that would definitely lead to bloodshed with the possibility of Shan being a victim.
Wahida Clark has done it again. She created a tale with believable characters, unexpected plot twists, and even threw in a little homo-thug loving for dessert. It was well-written and it did not have too many characters to keep up with; which has been the case in her past novels. The ending left it open for a third installment but it was not the usual cliff hanger. The major conflict was resolved and I did not feel cheated. I recommend Payback With Ya Life to all urban fiction fans.
March 30, 2018
I preface this review by stating I listened to this book on audio and it may have altered how the story was received. Like it or not congratulations to Ms. Clark, Ms. Lee and the WCP team for continuing to put out work.
Narration-The harsh, yell and often times, high pitched delivery of the audio made this an extremely tough listen. I was skeptical once I saw who would be narrating this book. As the same narrator made listening to Thug Luv a very hard listen. I see that now this is the narrator’s style and I will shy away from audio delivered by them for now atleast. Where’s Cary Hite, Mr. Gates, Honey Jones, Diana Luke or Simi Howe?
Story-Much of the story was lost on me due to poor narration. However, I did not go back and listen to what I could have missed because I just wanted to finish the book. I was not clear on the chemistry between the characters that were “feeling” each other as they were not developed in a way that made it transparent. I was 3 hours in and was not sure what the plot was for this installment. This is not Ms. Clark’s best series. But, I am one of those that likes to see things to the end unless it is just completely intolerable. On to book 3
Narration-The harsh, yell and often times, high pitched delivery of the audio made this an extremely tough listen. I was skeptical once I saw who would be narrating this book. As the same narrator made listening to Thug Luv a very hard listen. I see that now this is the narrator’s style and I will shy away from audio delivered by them for now atleast. Where’s Cary Hite, Mr. Gates, Honey Jones, Diana Luke or Simi Howe?
Story-Much of the story was lost on me due to poor narration. However, I did not go back and listen to what I could have missed because I just wanted to finish the book. I was not clear on the chemistry between the characters that were “feeling” each other as they were not developed in a way that made it transparent. I was 3 hours in and was not sure what the plot was for this installment. This is not Ms. Clark’s best series. But, I am one of those that likes to see things to the end unless it is just completely intolerable. On to book 3
December 31, 2008
Consequences
Pregnant by a married man and having lost her best friend to suicide, Shan doesn't know if she's coming or going. With the support of her brother, Peanut, and a new man in her life, things are looking up. What goes up must come down. Old scores have a way of rejuvenating themselves. Someone wants payback in the worse way.
PAYBACK WITH YA LIFE was a bit of a slow read compared to its predecessor, Payback Is A Mutha. At times it was hard to get a good grasp of the characters because they weren't really fleshed out in this book. Curious as to know how things would turn out, PAYBACK WITH YA LIFE held my attention but this was definitely not a page turner, which is what I'm used to with Wahida Clark's books. The elements that characterized her early material (drama, thug loving, good character development and great dialogue) aren't evident here. I know Wahida is with a new publishing company, which I'm sure was a good move for her, but I'm wondering if they had too much say in this story.
Reviewed by: Tracy
Pregnant by a married man and having lost her best friend to suicide, Shan doesn't know if she's coming or going. With the support of her brother, Peanut, and a new man in her life, things are looking up. What goes up must come down. Old scores have a way of rejuvenating themselves. Someone wants payback in the worse way.
PAYBACK WITH YA LIFE was a bit of a slow read compared to its predecessor, Payback Is A Mutha. At times it was hard to get a good grasp of the characters because they weren't really fleshed out in this book. Curious as to know how things would turn out, PAYBACK WITH YA LIFE held my attention but this was definitely not a page turner, which is what I'm used to with Wahida Clark's books. The elements that characterized her early material (drama, thug loving, good character development and great dialogue) aren't evident here. I know Wahida is with a new publishing company, which I'm sure was a good move for her, but I'm wondering if they had too much say in this story.
Reviewed by: Tracy
April 3, 2012
"Payback With Ya Life" is the sequel to "Payback is a Mutha." It starts off with Shan still coping with her bestfriend Brianna's suidcide, she's pregnant by a married man who's in prison, and she have nobody to turn to. Shan feels as if her best bet is to move to Detroit and start over but her brother Peanut, a major drug dealer, have hits against him. The people who are after him are willing to do anything and everything to get him so Shan's life is at sake also. The father wants nothing to do with the baby and woman of the married man is also out to get Shan too. There's a lot of set-ups in this book and surprising moments. I personally liked it better than "Payback is a Mutha" because it so suspenseful that it'll keep you wondering about what's going to happen next but what happens is always unexpected. I would certainly recommend this book to a friend because it is good read.
April 24, 2010
omg it might sound rediculous but becaus i'm this inquisitive 12 year old since weeks ago even though i was 11 when i read this book and the sequel i have to give an applause. ms. shan holds the street down after the love of her brother. even though people say that this wasn't the best book it had me going. i wouldn't for the world around me leave this book alone. i have read over 5 times i'm about done. thanks alot wahida clark i want to be a writer to, my mom is already trying to get a book i wrote published from a good friend. thankks for the encouragement. =P---:)
Payback with Ya Life
Payback with Ya Life
December 3, 2010
"Payback With Ya Lif," ia the sequel to Wahida Clark's "Payback Is a Mutha." In this story you will learn about Shan a woman who doesn't no wer to turn. After tragdy striks all sh wants to do is leave and never come back. Unfortunaly past aquaintances will rappear inher life. Panut is Shan's older brother. He's a ruthless drug-dealer with no feelings. That's until he meets Nina the enemy's wife. Briggen is a local business man/drug king-pin. He is also they alluring man Shan loves to hate. Forever is Briggens brother and a current prisoner. After being played Forevr plots revenge on Shan and her brother.
I enjoyed this book because it was intriging. It was real and hard-hitting. It is a highly enjoyable book. It is urbam fiction at it's best.
I enjoyed this book because it was intriging. It was real and hard-hitting. It is a highly enjoyable book. It is urbam fiction at it's best.
February 18, 2011
I am actually reading this out of order, should have read "Payback is a Mutha" but since I rented this from the library I am reading it first. It's starting out Ghetto already so I am sure I will be finished with this in 3 days or less.
Well I am finished and I can say this was a roller coaster ride from the beginning to the end. Wahida had quite a few characters and I really was trying to keep up with who did what to who, but it was a lot of street action and plenty of drama. It was your typical hood, prison, gang action. Not going to go into the names because as previously stated there are too many to mention. I am giving this two stars because there are so many loop holes.
Well I am finished and I can say this was a roller coaster ride from the beginning to the end. Wahida had quite a few characters and I really was trying to keep up with who did what to who, but it was a lot of street action and plenty of drama. It was your typical hood, prison, gang action. Not going to go into the names because as previously stated there are too many to mention. I am giving this two stars because there are so many loop holes.
September 3, 2011
This book was so amazing i loved it especially shan she is a ride or die chick and she do what she gotta do I'm glad forever got what he deserved and shan and briggen can live happily now that his crazy brother back in prison and handicapped at least his wife standing by his side so he aint gotta do his time alone. i definatley wanna know if there is or gonna be a book 3 because ho gone get it is me. i would love to see how thing turn out for shan and briggen and did she have a boy or a girl hopefully she had a girl so she can name her brianna like she said she was! she named her lil by after peanut in his honor that was sad that forever killed him but it was an unexpected ending!!
November 27, 2012
Awww man,
When you say, "payback is a mutha" they mean it but when you say, "Payback with ya life" its even worse... Forever got what he deserved, so did Skye, Doc, Tami, Woo, Sharia, Shadee, and Peanut's jump offs. If you ask me Born had so much respect for Shadee it killed him inside when Janay told him that especially because Shadee was a hypocrite about sleeping with men.
Shan finally found her man and got what she deserve 3 nice well maintained businesses, a family with Briggen, and revenge to the man who ended her brother's, Peanut, life. After losing her only family, she grew strong.
I can't wait to read the next book :)
When you say, "payback is a mutha" they mean it but when you say, "Payback with ya life" its even worse... Forever got what he deserved, so did Skye, Doc, Tami, Woo, Sharia, Shadee, and Peanut's jump offs. If you ask me Born had so much respect for Shadee it killed him inside when Janay told him that especially because Shadee was a hypocrite about sleeping with men.
Shan finally found her man and got what she deserve 3 nice well maintained businesses, a family with Briggen, and revenge to the man who ended her brother's, Peanut, life. After losing her only family, she grew strong.
I can't wait to read the next book :)
April 28, 2012
Shan, Forever, Peanut, and Briggen are back at it once again. Shan is trying to get as far away from Forever as possible, but at the same time finds herself falling for Briggen. Briggen has hopes of getting Shan to be another one of his women to run one of his businesses, while Forever just wants his revenge on everyone. Peanut is up to his old antics running around sleeping with women, getting money, and trying to control Shan. This was another fast paced, revenge filled read by Wahida. I would definitely recommend it because it's a BANGER!!!!
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