“Previously published as State of Tunnel Love, loyalty, and revenge in the heart of New Orleans by J., Aubrey.”
Love, loyalty, and revenge collide in the heart of New Orleans. When Xavier “Zay” Stephens returns to the Ninth Ward, he’s ready to reclaim his city—and his life. But the streets have changed, and so has the game.
Deja is beautiful, bold, and untouchable—or so she thinks. When their worlds intersect, sparks fly, but danger lurks behind every corner. Secrets unravel, alliances shift, and betrayal cuts deeper than bullets.
Will Zay survive the chaos long enough to protect what matters most? Or will love become his greatest weakness?
Dive into Book One of the State of Betrayal Series today.
It was so good. Like so so good. Stay up late and read good. Can’t put down. The emotion rollercoaster. Babyyyyy. I loved these characters. The ending hurts my heart and the fact that it was just released means it will be forever until the next release. I can’t say enough besides Nineth Ward for lifeeeee.
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This book was not at all what I was expecting. It started off a little ehh but quickly picked up and had me HOOKED! I stayed up all night to finish. I was rooting for Zay and Deja then my heart was shattered at the end like WHAT IS THISSSSSSS😭 It’s an authentic and relatable read. Zay will be added to my favorite book boyfriend list asap! So much drama happening that will leave your head spinning. 600+ pages of a bomb ass story!
Wow. Just wow. This book had me hooked from the very first page and didn’t let go until the end. This story is gritty, emotional, and unflinchingly real. The New Orleans setting jumps off the page, and the mix of love, loyalty, and danger kept me on edge the entire time. Without giving away spoilers, I’ll just say the last few chapters hit me hard, I definitely had to fight back a few tears. The characters are flawed yet magnetic, the tension is thick, and the betrayals cut deep. This isn’t just another hood love story; it’s layered, emotional, and unforgettable. If you like books that keep your heart racing, make you care deeply for the characters, and leave you thinking about them long after the last page, this is one you don’t want to miss.
Wow, that ending has me completely speechless. This book was amazing. Spice, drama, suspense, and flawed characters you can’t help but love. I didn’t want it to end. I even reread the ending just to make sure what I thought happened actually did. And that bonus scene?! I need more immediately.