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Love Lies & Consequences
Savannah Zaher has always prided herself in making the right decisions in her life. From the time she packed up her things to attend college and law school in California to her coming back home ten years later grown, focused, and with a career she's always dreamed of. No one ever knew the real reason behind her moving across the country all those years ago except her best friend Reign and the one man she was trying to distance herself from in the first place.
Lyfe Simmons is on top of the world. With an empire that has been growing bigger everyday and a family of friends who would die for each other at any minute, what could he possibly be missing? He has a wife who is down for whatever, two beautiful children, and basically anything he could ever want right as his feet. Well, everything except the woman he fell in love with and hasn't stopped loving since he first laid eyes on her.
With so many obstacles and bitter people in the way, can love really conquer all? Or will the consequences of loving a man who belongs to someone else cost you everything you've worked so hard for?
**MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW OF "THE CARTER GIRLS 5" AT THE BACK OF THIS BOOK**
Lyfe Simmons is on top of the world. With an empire that has been growing bigger everyday and a family of friends who would die for each other at any minute, what could he possibly be missing? He has a wife who is down for whatever, two beautiful children, and basically anything he could ever want right as his feet. Well, everything except the woman he fell in love with and hasn't stopped loving since he first laid eyes on her.
With so many obstacles and bitter people in the way, can love really conquer all? Or will the consequences of loving a man who belongs to someone else cost you everything you've worked so hard for?
**MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW OF "THE CARTER GIRLS 5" AT THE BACK OF THIS BOOK**
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 13, 2016
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About the author
Blake Karrington
107 books376 followersBlake Karrington is more than an author. He’s a storyteller who places his readers in action-filled moments. It’s in these creative spaces that readers are allowed to get to know his complex characters as if they’re really alive.
Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.
Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.
In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.
Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.
Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.
Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.
In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.
Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.
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February 1, 2021
Games Peoples Play
I don't read books like this one (well not much, but it's beginning to grow on me. Just a little.) If you like action.... It's there. If you like drama.... It's there. You want love and romance.... It's there. If you like the bullshit of the street game.... It's there!
Love Lies & Consequences title says half of it, the other half is the Consequences of Love and Lies. I can't say too much more because the part 2 teaser have me guessing where the authors are trying to take me.
Give me a couple of days to post the inner workings and mechanics on this novel at: http://lordsbook-reviews.blogspot.com/
I don't read books like this one (well not much, but it's beginning to grow on me. Just a little.) If you like action.... It's there. If you like drama.... It's there. You want love and romance.... It's there. If you like the bullshit of the street game.... It's there!
Love Lies & Consequences title says half of it, the other half is the Consequences of Love and Lies. I can't say too much more because the part 2 teaser have me guessing where the authors are trying to take me.
Give me a couple of days to post the inner workings and mechanics on this novel at: http://lordsbook-reviews.blogspot.com/
December 19, 2016
This was an interesting book
The was okay but I liked the characters. My problem is I think I have a lot of book left to read, but I stops at 69%. I understand a preview of another book, but 31%, that's kinda ridiculous. I rarely leave reviews because as an author, I consider you an artist and sensitive but your stuff. Just my opinion.
The was okay but I liked the characters. My problem is I think I have a lot of book left to read, but I stops at 69%. I understand a preview of another book, but 31%, that's kinda ridiculous. I rarely leave reviews because as an author, I consider you an artist and sensitive but your stuff. Just my opinion.
June 19, 2023
1. All these men are dumbasses.
2. So are the women
3. No body uses condoms but they are having sex with everybody.
4.. The audio narrator did not change tone or voice for each character.
5. WTF is part 2. I hate a cliffhanger and this has been hanging off the cliff at least 5 years. This is what I get for going in blind.
2. So are the women
3. No body uses condoms but they are having sex with everybody.
4.. The audio narrator did not change tone or voice for each character.
5. WTF is part 2. I hate a cliffhanger and this has been hanging off the cliff at least 5 years. This is what I get for going in blind.
January 19, 2023
The men in this book are narcissists. It’s like how do you get to do your dirt but expect your girlfriend or wife to accept this. Even though they did but it gets old. Maturity kicks in. How does that work?
I listened to this book and this is the first time I’ve listened to a male narrator throughout the entire book. It throws me off for the female part. Not a fan.
To me the book lacked clarity when switching from the current to the past. The ending was abrupt as well.
Not a bad book and I will continue with the sequel.
I listened to this book and this is the first time I’ve listened to a male narrator throughout the entire book. It throws me off for the female part. Not a fan.
To me the book lacked clarity when switching from the current to the past. The ending was abrupt as well.
Not a bad book and I will continue with the sequel.
February 8, 2021
I have to read the sequel because I want to know what happens next. But this isn't Karrington's best.
December 20, 2016
Wow.
Man it's a lot going on in LL&C. I am familiar with Genesis Woods' work but am new to Blake Karrington as a writer. This collaboration was fire. Savannah was portrayed as a sweet girl but i bet it will be reveled she is every bit the opposite. Lyfe, in my feelings about him. I mean yeah he was man enough to break it off with Savvy before she went away to college, but dang bruh did you have to REALLY marry the chick? I feel a little bad, just a little about her bestie Reign, but she let this relationship, oh my bad "situationship" with Heim get this out of control. Can't wait to see where she goes in the next installment. The other chicks (Peaches and Desiree) I'm not feeling at all. Also looking forward to the next installment to see if these two get their just due. Highly recommend this series.
Man it's a lot going on in LL&C. I am familiar with Genesis Woods' work but am new to Blake Karrington as a writer. This collaboration was fire. Savannah was portrayed as a sweet girl but i bet it will be reveled she is every bit the opposite. Lyfe, in my feelings about him. I mean yeah he was man enough to break it off with Savvy before she went away to college, but dang bruh did you have to REALLY marry the chick? I feel a little bad, just a little about her bestie Reign, but she let this relationship, oh my bad "situationship" with Heim get this out of control. Can't wait to see where she goes in the next installment. The other chicks (Peaches and Desiree) I'm not feeling at all. Also looking forward to the next installment to see if these two get their just due. Highly recommend this series.
December 15, 2016
Kaboom
This left me open thirsty and ready for more I can't wait for part two because is about to go down as they say shit is about to hit the fan damn damn dizzy broads after stealing from my boy oh yeah being sneaky killing folks I'm kind of scared for Savvy but I love her character....Naheim is about the filariasis of a crazy B he should've never gotten involved with a girl but now that he has and he Frontin on it is really awful about the feel of something called KARMA... OUT FREAKING
This left me open thirsty and ready for more I can't wait for part two because is about to go down as they say shit is about to hit the fan damn damn dizzy broads after stealing from my boy oh yeah being sneaky killing folks I'm kind of scared for Savvy but I love her character....Naheim is about the filariasis of a crazy B he should've never gotten involved with a girl but now that he has and he Frontin on it is really awful about the feel of something called KARMA... OUT FREAKING
January 8, 2017
Great start to a wonderful series
This book is a great start to what is going to be a wonderful series. I'm upset that Heim can't see Peaches for what she really is. Sarai is cut from the same cloth as Peaches and while Lyfe and Heim want some down broads what they really got is a couple of snakes. They should've stuck to the good girls with their heads on right. Now here comes drama. Not to mention Reign's new friend is carrying handcuffs
This book is a great start to what is going to be a wonderful series. I'm upset that Heim can't see Peaches for what she really is. Sarai is cut from the same cloth as Peaches and while Lyfe and Heim want some down broads what they really got is a couple of snakes. They should've stuck to the good girls with their heads on right. Now here comes drama. Not to mention Reign's new friend is carrying handcuffs
December 19, 2016
Excellent
This book was everything from beginning to end drama action intense couples up and down suspense puzzle revelation revealed well written can't wait part two
This book was everything from beginning to end drama action intense couples up and down suspense puzzle revelation revealed well written can't wait part two
February 8, 2018
Good Read
Blake Karrington and Genesis Woods did a great job wit this book. I can’t wait to see what finally happens between Lyfe, Naheim’s sister and Sarai.
Blake Karrington and Genesis Woods did a great job wit this book. I can’t wait to see what finally happens between Lyfe, Naheim’s sister and Sarai.
February 13, 2018
Wait, what?
So, imagine my surprise when I get to 69% of the book being finished and I see TO BE CONTINUED. That just made me mad. It was getting so good and then to be continued? HOW SWAY? Based off what I read ot was pretty good but you cant just end a book like that then give me a billion page sneak peak of another story. I don't care aboit the sneak peak, I care about Love, Lies and Consequences. I dont even know if I want to bother with part 2 now. Lile, wow.... just wow. Smh
So, imagine my surprise when I get to 69% of the book being finished and I see TO BE CONTINUED. That just made me mad. It was getting so good and then to be continued? HOW SWAY? Based off what I read ot was pretty good but you cant just end a book like that then give me a billion page sneak peak of another story. I don't care aboit the sneak peak, I care about Love, Lies and Consequences. I dont even know if I want to bother with part 2 now. Lile, wow.... just wow. Smh
December 15, 2016
On the edge
Just when you get hooked it ends. I also loved the sneak peek of Carter girls which was juicy as well. Blake always brings the heat good read definitely waiting on part 2.
Just when you get hooked it ends. I also loved the sneak peek of Carter girls which was juicy as well. Blake always brings the heat good read definitely waiting on part 2.
August 16, 2017
Whoa...
Looking for an attention getting read this for you! Like the title say and much more. Love triangles, friendship and business betrayals, just about anything you can think of is in this story. I can't wait for part 2
Looking for an attention getting read this for you! Like the title say and much more. Love triangles, friendship and business betrayals, just about anything you can think of is in this story. I can't wait for part 2
July 9, 2021
Meh
These open ended endings from black authors is getting on my nerves.
The storylines are basically the same.
Drugs, lose women, hard and controlling men, lies, apon lies and deceit.
All the while children are involved in the middle of a drug war in the ghetto.
OH well
These open ended endings from black authors is getting on my nerves.
The storylines are basically the same.
Drugs, lose women, hard and controlling men, lies, apon lies and deceit.
All the while children are involved in the middle of a drug war in the ghetto.
OH well
July 15, 2019
This book had me talking to myself while reading it. It was good from the beginning to the end. I can't wait for part 2 cause some shit about to go down.
September 18, 2020
Can't wait to see how this ends. Expecting a lot of twist and turns in the sequel.
September 25, 2020
LOVED this book!
November 7, 2020
WTH!! I have to wait for the second part!! Good read, can't wait to see what happens!!
December 15, 2020
There was A LOT going on and I wasn't really sure where the plot was heading for much of the book, but it eventually all started to come together in the end.
September 16, 2024
I cannot wait to see what happens next
December 30, 2020
The ending left me hanging and eager to find out what happens next
January 6, 2020
I enjoyed reading Love Lies and Consequences. I listened to the Audio Book on my Library application called Hoopla.
Every good girl loves a thug. This is the truth even for Savannah who has loved Life since she was 12 when he came over with her brother and gave her birthday gifts.
Savannah went away and made a good life for herself as an lawyer. She comes back home to start her practice and goes through all the drama that a lawyer defends their clients against. Find out of Savannah is going to be able to stand the heat in the kitchen.
Looking forward to the next part of this book. I'm sure it is going to be one, right?
Every good girl loves a thug. This is the truth even for Savannah who has loved Life since she was 12 when he came over with her brother and gave her birthday gifts.
Savannah went away and made a good life for herself as an lawyer. She comes back home to start her practice and goes through all the drama that a lawyer defends their clients against. Find out of Savannah is going to be able to stand the heat in the kitchen.
Looking forward to the next part of this book. I'm sure it is going to be one, right?
March 5, 2020
I enjoyed this book. It was very interesting. I didn’t trust Peaches, she’s a trip. Hiem has a lot of nerve with his demands & he can’t let go of Peaches. Sarai seems really hurt & I don’t think she’s going to stop fighting the inevitable.Lyfe tried to do the right thing by Savannah when he let her go but now it doesn’t seem like the right choice was made. However people make the best choices they can at the time.
July 16, 2019
I don't know why I thought this book was a love story. But I fell in love with hating & loving these characters. I definitely felt the way that these guys treat women is sad. It's real life though. I like that it was current. I like how no matter who's point of view you got, it flowed. I'm upset about the ending. Definitely waiting on part 2.
April 25, 2019
Good story
I enjoyed the story. I like the storyline and the characters. There were a few grammatical errors but overall it was a good book. Did not like how it just ended. Will patiently wait for part 2.
I enjoyed the story. I like the storyline and the characters. There were a few grammatical errors but overall it was a good book. Did not like how it just ended. Will patiently wait for part 2.
December 19, 2016
Getting good
Man why did it have to end like that? Lyfe is too smooth for me, don't know why naheim is so blind to peaches. This is not going to end good with kwan. Goo book can't wait for part 2
Man why did it have to end like that? Lyfe is too smooth for me, don't know why naheim is so blind to peaches. This is not going to end good with kwan. Goo book can't wait for part 2
December 16, 2016
Love lies and consequences
Well I read this in one sitting can not wait to read the second one to come. I have to read more of Genesis Woods grab my attention and kept it
Well I read this in one sitting can not wait to read the second one to come. I have to read more of Genesis Woods grab my attention and kept it
December 21, 2016
Good read!!!
So far so good but I'm ready for the next book already!!!!! I can't wait to see what happens between Savanah and Peaches!! Drama!!!!
So far so good but I'm ready for the next book already!!!!! I can't wait to see what happens between Savanah and Peaches!! Drama!!!!
September 28, 2018
Blake didn’t disappoint in this book. Waiting on the next. I need Savy and Rain to make some tricks pay!
October 1, 2018
Just couldn't get attached to any character. Cliche after cliche made for an unpleasant read. Kept hoping it would improve, it didn't. Ending on a cliff hanger didn't help things.
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