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Right By My Side: 3 The Hard Way
Brooklyn, Keena and Zara have been best friends since the fourth grade and now they are well into their twenties each dealing with grown up problems that they probably shouldn’t be going through.
Brooklyn has finally left her abusive relationship and is ready to live and enjoy the single life! She moves in with her mom who has never grown up along with her two little sisters Bronx, Queen, and Queen’s baby Jamaica. Brooklyn’s mom was obsessed with New York even though she had never been there. Keena is a beautiful plus size mother of two precious little boys Nasir and Truth, whom she loves dearly. Although her relationship with her own mother has been less than wonderful, she wanted to give her boys the motherly love that she never received growing up. Neither of the boy’s fathers are active in their lives. Nasir’s father hasn’t been seen since she was six months pregnant and Truth’s father is Chris. Chris is not the ideal father. He only claims Truth behind closed doors and he’s verbally abusive towards Keena. Chris is constantly putting Keena down about her weight as well as her looks. Chris is always quick to let Keena know that no one will ever fuck with her but him.
Then there’s Zara who is the simplest of the three but has the worst temper of them all that gets even worse when she drinks. Zara lives the simple life, her parents died in a car accident a few years back and she was left a hefty life insurance policy, although she claims it wasn’t much. She doesn’t have to work, but she does spending most of her money at the thrift stores that she’s addicted to. Zara had it pretty good growing up besides the fact that she was confused about her sexuality. She likes both women and men not really have a preference of one over another. She meets a sexy young lady but is quickly left heartbroken.
In steps Moe, a very successful business owner, Seunda an entertainment manager, and Rab, one of Seunda’s clients and very good friend that’s an upcoming rapper. They stepped into the lives of these women when they needed them the most not even knowing it. By no means are they perfect, but they know what they want and that happens to be Brooklyn, Keena and Zara.
When tragedy strike’s they stay right by their side in their time of need, showing them that real men do still exist.
Brooklyn has finally left her abusive relationship and is ready to live and enjoy the single life! She moves in with her mom who has never grown up along with her two little sisters Bronx, Queen, and Queen’s baby Jamaica. Brooklyn’s mom was obsessed with New York even though she had never been there. Keena is a beautiful plus size mother of two precious little boys Nasir and Truth, whom she loves dearly. Although her relationship with her own mother has been less than wonderful, she wanted to give her boys the motherly love that she never received growing up. Neither of the boy’s fathers are active in their lives. Nasir’s father hasn’t been seen since she was six months pregnant and Truth’s father is Chris. Chris is not the ideal father. He only claims Truth behind closed doors and he’s verbally abusive towards Keena. Chris is constantly putting Keena down about her weight as well as her looks. Chris is always quick to let Keena know that no one will ever fuck with her but him.
Then there’s Zara who is the simplest of the three but has the worst temper of them all that gets even worse when she drinks. Zara lives the simple life, her parents died in a car accident a few years back and she was left a hefty life insurance policy, although she claims it wasn’t much. She doesn’t have to work, but she does spending most of her money at the thrift stores that she’s addicted to. Zara had it pretty good growing up besides the fact that she was confused about her sexuality. She likes both women and men not really have a preference of one over another. She meets a sexy young lady but is quickly left heartbroken.
In steps Moe, a very successful business owner, Seunda an entertainment manager, and Rab, one of Seunda’s clients and very good friend that’s an upcoming rapper. They stepped into the lives of these women when they needed them the most not even knowing it. By no means are they perfect, but they know what they want and that happens to be Brooklyn, Keena and Zara.
When tragedy strike’s they stay right by their side in their time of need, showing them that real men do still exist.
168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2017
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September 16, 2018
1st read by this author. This story's characters had some realistic situations in which they dealt with the best they could. Keena was in a loveless relationship with kids for Chris was an evil dude-- as was Ashley in the way he treated Brooklyn. Zara also needed happiness in her life. Once they met Seunda, Moe & Rab, I thought there seemed to be a glimmer of hope, but instead more problems arose. This story definitely held my attention as scheming & revenge took a dramatic front seat & has me moving on to part 2.
February 4, 2017
Amazing
Man girl u be putting in that work. I loved this book can't wait till part 2 come out I hope Chris get what's coming to him for trying to kill them boys and they grandma. I hope Brooklyn is OK Ashley gonna get his though that damn sparkles is scandless tricking him in to getting her pregnant again
Man girl u be putting in that work. I loved this book can't wait till part 2 come out I hope Chris get what's coming to him for trying to kill them boys and they grandma. I hope Brooklyn is OK Ashley gonna get his though that damn sparkles is scandless tricking him in to getting her pregnant again
September 18, 2024
Good read
Wow this was page turning right here. Brooklyn, Zana,Keena, that I got a road ahead of them . Brooklyn hot ass need to slow down we will see if she made it . Keena and that crazy Chris how you put your own child in danger. Zara we have to see what going to happen to her next. You must read this see you in part 2
Wow this was page turning right here. Brooklyn, Zana,Keena, that I got a road ahead of them . Brooklyn hot ass need to slow down we will see if she made it . Keena and that crazy Chris how you put your own child in danger. Zara we have to see what going to happen to her next. You must read this see you in part 2
January 11, 2017
Ohhh
Omg I love them dudes Moe Rab and Seunda. They are some real dudes. Brooklyn baby girl whyyyy. Seem like Keena deal with Chris for that reason alone. Zara she something else. Love it can't wait for part 2
Omg I love them dudes Moe Rab and Seunda. They are some real dudes. Brooklyn baby girl whyyyy. Seem like Keena deal with Chris for that reason alone. Zara she something else. Love it can't wait for part 2
June 22, 2017
Great start to the series
Great series to the series. See the drama unfolding, can't wait to see what happens. Love the friendship/bond between the fellas and betwen the ladies. Great read.
Great series to the series. See the drama unfolding, can't wait to see what happens. Love the friendship/bond between the fellas and betwen the ladies. Great read.
October 23, 2017
OMG
I have been slipping on Ro Monique Smh..this book right here grabbed my attention from start to finish it had me ctfu I wanted to slap Brooklyn for meeting Ashley... and Omg I am hopeful that Keena babies are ok can't wait to read pt 2
I have been slipping on Ro Monique Smh..this book right here grabbed my attention from start to finish it had me ctfu I wanted to slap Brooklyn for meeting Ashley... and Omg I am hopeful that Keena babies are ok can't wait to read pt 2
November 26, 2017
Tonya-Everett
I don't get Chris he don't won't Keena so why go through the trouble. How Brooklyn gone me Ashley. Zara and Ran. Nina and Cree, Sparkles want what they can't have.. MOE fell for it. I hope that Brooklyn is alright
I don't get Chris he don't won't Keena so why go through the trouble. How Brooklyn gone me Ashley. Zara and Ran. Nina and Cree, Sparkles want what they can't have.. MOE fell for it. I hope that Brooklyn is alright
February 5, 2019
Queen is a trifling chick. How do you sleep with your sister’s man & get pregnant. Ashley is just as trifling as Queen but worse. I just don’t understand how Chris is upset because Keena moves on. This characters are beyond trifling to me.
May 3, 2017
Another 5 Star One
You are killing me with these endings. I can't wait to read 2.
You are getting better & better with each book you put out!
You are killing me with these endings. I can't wait to read 2.
You are getting better & better with each book you put out!
February 6, 2017
Omg
This was my first book by you and it was amazing...you did your thing with this series...I can't wait for more....GREAT JOB
This was my first book by you and it was amazing...you did your thing with this series...I can't wait for more....GREAT JOB
January 20, 2017
Damn
Wtf I was a little skeptical about this book in the beginning but damn was this book good I can't wait for part 2
Wtf I was a little skeptical about this book in the beginning but damn was this book good I can't wait for part 2
October 29, 2017
Excellent
This was an excellent read and it leaves to let in more the more you read. I can’t wait to read part two
This was an excellent read and it leaves to let in more the more you read. I can’t wait to read part two
November 10, 2017
Wow
This was a good book I really enjoyed it from start to finish. I look forward to reading more from this author
This was a good book I really enjoyed it from start to finish. I look forward to reading more from this author
December 13, 2017
Great read!!!
Brooklyn is so stupid; gonna mess up something so great for a a dumb Nigga. Won’t be disappointed. I hate Chris. He is so evil.
Brooklyn is so stupid; gonna mess up something so great for a a dumb Nigga. Won’t be disappointed. I hate Chris. He is so evil.
July 23, 2018
Omg
Man I wish I could jump all up in this book and do some freaking damage control or kill a few people!!!! Dang it this some good reading here.
Man I wish I could jump all up in this book and do some freaking damage control or kill a few people!!!! Dang it this some good reading here.
January 5, 2019
Book worm
Omg I hope the kids and her mom gets out the house with no harm. How can Chris be so cruel he don't want her nor his son either.
Omg I hope the kids and her mom gets out the house with no harm. How can Chris be so cruel he don't want her nor his son either.
March 23, 2017
Crazy
Clearly Ashley and Chris are crazy. Like how do you set a house on fire with your child inside? I don't know if I'm all the way mad at Ashley. Brooklyn had no business meeting up with him. Let me get on to part 2
Clearly Ashley and Chris are crazy. Like how do you set a house on fire with your child inside? I don't know if I'm all the way mad at Ashley. Brooklyn had no business meeting up with him. Let me get on to part 2
February 5, 2017
Six friends needing love.
This is a good read. It could be a little better.but it is good.I hope the next one is on Fire.
This is a good read. It could be a little better.but it is good.I hope the next one is on Fire.
December 8, 2017
Wow
Everyone has their own struggles and insecurities. How can you love someone that much yet be ashamed of their presence and constantly rob them of "true happiness" that you aren't willing to provide?
Every single page was worth my time.
Everyone has their own struggles and insecurities. How can you love someone that much yet be ashamed of their presence and constantly rob them of "true happiness" that you aren't willing to provide?
Every single page was worth my time.
February 5, 2017
Oh my goodness!
Well... This book was interesting. Unfortunately starting this book off, I couldn't really get with the female characters. They were a little too of the chain for me. I did admire the rut friendship though. The guys were intriguing. I like Keena's man the most, but the other one with the baby mama? Nah not so much. Chris is a P.A.B.... Interested in part 2!!!
Well... This book was interesting. Unfortunately starting this book off, I couldn't really get with the female characters. They were a little too of the chain for me. I did admire the rut friendship though. The guys were intriguing. I like Keena's man the most, but the other one with the baby mama? Nah not so much. Chris is a P.A.B.... Interested in part 2!!!
January 27, 2017
Excellent cliffhanger
This book was everything from beginning to end drama action intense couples up and down everybody was well paired emotional every page drama I enjoyed every page could not put down well written can't wait for part two
This book was everything from beginning to end drama action intense couples up and down everybody was well paired emotional every page drama I enjoyed every page could not put down well written can't wait for part two
January 11, 2017
NOOOO!!
That cliffhanger has got to be the worse one this far... I don't want to give too much away but this a definite MUST read
That cliffhanger has got to be the worse one this far... I don't want to give too much away but this a definite MUST read
January 12, 2017
Good Read
Loved the three friends closest. Ready for Book 2. Chris gets on my nerves scrub. Glad they were able to move on alittle.
Loved the three friends closest. Ready for Book 2. Chris gets on my nerves scrub. Glad they were able to move on alittle.
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January 20, 2017Excellent book! Ro never disappoints me with her work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 1, 2017
Great Read
Jealousy is a helluva drug. This crew couldn't catch a break for shit. Can't wait to see what happens in book 2.
Jealousy is a helluva drug. This crew couldn't catch a break for shit. Can't wait to see what happens in book 2.
March 26, 2017
Damn!!! Well written story that will make you laugh, scream and want to cry. A great flow that reels you in from the beginning and keeps you interested till the last page. A diverse range of characters that all have had bad relationships in the past and are all looking for the same thing. Relatable, believable characters. A read that I will be recommending.
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