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Gangsta's Paradise
In the No Way Out Series you fell in love with Suave and Tank and wanted to know how did Kendyl "Gangsta" Jamison become so cold. So I bring you Gangsta's Paradise. A tale of murder, sex, lies, and deceit. Murder has always come easy to Gangsta and it never took much to set him off.
Utilizing his strengths and urges to kill, he become the enforcer in his brother's up and coming empire. Killing people for sport was satisfactory for him, until he met Paradise. The daughter and heiress to the Garzon Cartel, she takes Gangsta under her wings.
Teaching him everything she knows, Gangsta is now one of the most feared men in the game. Now a contract killer that most people compares to Lucifer because of his signature ways for killing, he has become a God in the streets.
Until someone decided they wanted to take his spot. Capitalizing on his weakness, Gangsta has now found hisself trapped in a world of lies, deceit, and betrayal. The clock is ticking and the pressure is on for him to save someone that he loves. A Kingpin and a God must reunite and come together before everything he worked for comes crashing down.
Utilizing his strengths and urges to kill, he become the enforcer in his brother's up and coming empire. Killing people for sport was satisfactory for him, until he met Paradise. The daughter and heiress to the Garzon Cartel, she takes Gangsta under her wings.
Teaching him everything she knows, Gangsta is now one of the most feared men in the game. Now a contract killer that most people compares to Lucifer because of his signature ways for killing, he has become a God in the streets.
Until someone decided they wanted to take his spot. Capitalizing on his weakness, Gangsta has now found hisself trapped in a world of lies, deceit, and betrayal. The clock is ticking and the pressure is on for him to save someone that he loves. A Kingpin and a God must reunite and come together before everything he worked for comes crashing down.
182 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 4, 2017
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Latoya Nicole
115 books324 followersLatoya Nicole is an Urban Fiction author. She is currently published and signed to Mz. Lady P presents. She has always had the gift of writing and loved to do so. But she had to put her dream on hold in order to care for her autistic child. Now the 35 year old mother of 1, is ready for the world to share with her as she spins tales of romance, drama, lies and deceit. Born and raised on the mean streets of Chicago, she has witnessed first hand how cold the streets can be. Step into the lives of her characters as they walk you through life as they know it in the windy city.
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May 4, 2017
Amazing
I would like to say to this author. Latoya did a good job. She's force me to reading this book but she didn't want to spoiled because she's waiting for her readers and myself to read this book.
Gangsta's Paradise by Latoya Williams is a good read. It's a piece puzzles and it's page turner. I decide to take my time to reading this book because I don't want this book to end. I asked her question who's the hell Tic but she's not say anything until I'm finish reading this book.
Gangsta or whatever his name gives me chill but he loves Paradise and he will going crazy without Paradise. I'm promise that I'll not spoiled this book because this book is a good. Suave is my favorite character.
I can't wait to read part 2 of Gangsta's Paradise. I'm looking forward to read more books from this author.
Good read!
Sandra
I would like to say to this author. Latoya did a good job. She's force me to reading this book but she didn't want to spoiled because she's waiting for her readers and myself to read this book.
Gangsta's Paradise by Latoya Williams is a good read. It's a piece puzzles and it's page turner. I decide to take my time to reading this book because I don't want this book to end. I asked her question who's the hell Tic but she's not say anything until I'm finish reading this book.
Gangsta or whatever his name gives me chill but he loves Paradise and he will going crazy without Paradise. I'm promise that I'll not spoiled this book because this book is a good. Suave is my favorite character.
I can't wait to read part 2 of Gangsta's Paradise. I'm looking forward to read more books from this author.
Good read!
Sandra
April 23, 2017
Gangsta's Paradise
I swear Gangsta is a straight savage! I was glad to get some background information on him and Suave, as well as the issues they had with their parents. Paradise was just as ruthless but she was scandalous for her role in everything. She should've accepted the person she transformed Gangsta into. Sin was sick and twisted. As a friend he should've told Gangsta how he was feeling instead of doing the craziness he decided on. Tank was a big help and I wish everyone would've listened to Suave and what he suspected. I already suspected Journey couldn't be trusted and I can imagine what Gangsta will do once he finds out about her and her dad. I'm surprised her dad waited so long to do anything. I can't wait until part 2 because there's no telling just how much damage Gangsta will do and how he'll react once he learns what Paradise has been up to.
I swear Gangsta is a straight savage! I was glad to get some background information on him and Suave, as well as the issues they had with their parents. Paradise was just as ruthless but she was scandalous for her role in everything. She should've accepted the person she transformed Gangsta into. Sin was sick and twisted. As a friend he should've told Gangsta how he was feeling instead of doing the craziness he decided on. Tank was a big help and I wish everyone would've listened to Suave and what he suspected. I already suspected Journey couldn't be trusted and I can imagine what Gangsta will do once he finds out about her and her dad. I'm surprised her dad waited so long to do anything. I can't wait until part 2 because there's no telling just how much damage Gangsta will do and how he'll react once he learns what Paradise has been up to.
April 28, 2017
Gangsta
This book was one twisted read. The drama, lies and deceit is real. I liked Gangsta from the very start until Paradise got a hold to him and turned him into a monster. Sin is one sick, twisted, psychotic fool. I have no words for him and the things that he did. Hopefully he will get what he deserves.
This book was one twisted read. The drama, lies and deceit is real. I liked Gangsta from the very start until Paradise got a hold to him and turned him into a monster. Sin is one sick, twisted, psychotic fool. I have no words for him and the things that he did. Hopefully he will get what he deserves.
April 25, 2017
Excellent
This book was excellent! Sin is psychotic and has a death wish! I love G and Paradise and I pray she didn't get a disease from sin!!! I can't wait for part 2!
This book was excellent! Sin is psychotic and has a death wish! I love G and Paradise and I pray she didn't get a disease from sin!!! I can't wait for part 2!
April 22, 2017
Good read
I enjoyed this read. Storyline flowed and I'm hoping that Paradise is found. Gangster is losing it as time is ticking. Can't wait to see what happens in part 2.
I enjoyed this read. Storyline flowed and I'm hoping that Paradise is found. Gangster is losing it as time is ticking. Can't wait to see what happens in part 2.
April 20, 2017
Gangster & Paradise
This book held my attention to the very last page. There are so many twists in this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I'm looking forward to book 2.
This book held my attention to the very last page. There are so many twists in this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I'm looking forward to book 2.
April 10, 2017
Excellent
This book was good from the beginning to the end. I really enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book. Can't wait until part 2 comes out.
This book was good from the beginning to the end. I really enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book. Can't wait until part 2 comes out.
April 5, 2017
5 star!
I could not put this book down! I finished it in 1 day. I love the flow of the book and the characters roles! I don't say to much because I don't want to give it away. I will say I'm disappointed in Sin and Paradise. I'm waiting on part 2 now.
I could not put this book down! I finished it in 1 day. I love the flow of the book and the characters roles! I don't say to much because I don't want to give it away. I will say I'm disappointed in Sin and Paradise. I'm waiting on part 2 now.
May 28, 2017
Title: Gangsta's Paradise
Author: LaToya Nicole
Publisher: Mz. Lady P Presents
Series: #1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Gangsta's Paradise" by LaToya Nicole
My Thoughts......
"Gangsta's Paradise was quite a urban fiction read that will keep you turning the pages to see what was going to happen next with all of its twist and turns. I found most of the characters....from Gangsta[Kenneth, aka G,aka Lucifer], Suave[Kendyl Jamison], Paradise, Tank, Smalls, Nik, Sin, Journey [Detective Garzon] to name a few were very complexed in that a lots of craziness was all over the place. There was a lots going on in this read like drama, lies and deceit, psychotic, with sick and twisted minds that will keep your attention and wondering just who can be trusted?
Now, the reader will be left wondering ...well I will stop here and just say you will just have to pick up this read to see how well this author brings it all out to her readers. By the end the reader will be left waiting for more in the next novel 'Gangsta's Paradise 2.'
Author: LaToya Nicole
Publisher: Mz. Lady P Presents
Series: #1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Gangsta's Paradise" by LaToya Nicole
My Thoughts......
"Gangsta's Paradise was quite a urban fiction read that will keep you turning the pages to see what was going to happen next with all of its twist and turns. I found most of the characters....from Gangsta[Kenneth, aka G,aka Lucifer], Suave[Kendyl Jamison], Paradise, Tank, Smalls, Nik, Sin, Journey [Detective Garzon] to name a few were very complexed in that a lots of craziness was all over the place. There was a lots going on in this read like drama, lies and deceit, psychotic, with sick and twisted minds that will keep your attention and wondering just who can be trusted?
Now, the reader will be left wondering ...well I will stop here and just say you will just have to pick up this read to see how well this author brings it all out to her readers. By the end the reader will be left waiting for more in the next novel 'Gangsta's Paradise 2.'
April 16, 2017
Girlllllll
Girlll This book tho! You definitely got me in my feelings right now! I NEED part 2 ASAP!! Awesome read!!
Girlll This book tho! You definitely got me in my feelings right now! I NEED part 2 ASAP!! Awesome read!!
August 2, 2023
THERE IS NO PARADISE WITHOUT GANGSTA & NO GANGSTA WITHOUT PARADISE1 THEY ARE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER! FROM THE MOMENT THAT THEY MET EACH OTHER I WAS IN SUPPORT OF THEM AS A COUPLE BECAUSE I SIMPLY CANNOT SEE THEM WITH ANYBODY ELSE OTHER THAN EACH OTHER.
WHEN PARADISE FOUND OUT WHAT GANGSTA & SAUVE'S PARENTS HAD BEEN DOING TO THEIR LITTLE SISTER, SHE MADE GANGSTA DRY UP HIS TEARS FOR LIFE & TOLD HIM WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE TO BOTH OF HIS PARENTS. SHE PRACTICALLY TAUGHT HIM HOW TO BE RUTHLESS & HE TURNED OUT TO BE A GREAT PUPIL.
NOW, I DIDN'T HAVE THE STOMACH FOR WHAT THEY EACH HAD DONE TO GANGSTA'S DISGUSTING PARENTS, BUT WHAT THEY'D DONE HAD THEM SOOOOOO WORKED UP THAT THEY BECAME LOVERS FROM THAT POINT ON.
THAT BEING SAID, WHEN PARADISE HAD BEEN TAKEN I WAS PISSED WHEN INSTEAD OF GANGSTA TRYING HARDER TO FIND HIS WOMAN PARADISE, HE BEGAN TO SCREW WITH THE CHICK WHO TURNED OUT TO BE PARADISE'S SISTER: JOURNEY, WHICH AIN'T GOOD AT ALL!
A PREGNANT TANK DID THE MOST BUT WHAT HAD BEEN NECESSARY & ULTIMATELY GANGSTA & PARADISE HAD NOTHING STANDING IN THEIR WAY TO BE TOGETHER.
I MUST SAY: PARADISE'S FAMILY IS CRAZY!
WHEN PARADISE FOUND OUT WHAT GANGSTA & SAUVE'S PARENTS HAD BEEN DOING TO THEIR LITTLE SISTER, SHE MADE GANGSTA DRY UP HIS TEARS FOR LIFE & TOLD HIM WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE TO BOTH OF HIS PARENTS. SHE PRACTICALLY TAUGHT HIM HOW TO BE RUTHLESS & HE TURNED OUT TO BE A GREAT PUPIL.
NOW, I DIDN'T HAVE THE STOMACH FOR WHAT THEY EACH HAD DONE TO GANGSTA'S DISGUSTING PARENTS, BUT WHAT THEY'D DONE HAD THEM SOOOOOO WORKED UP THAT THEY BECAME LOVERS FROM THAT POINT ON.
THAT BEING SAID, WHEN PARADISE HAD BEEN TAKEN I WAS PISSED WHEN INSTEAD OF GANGSTA TRYING HARDER TO FIND HIS WOMAN PARADISE, HE BEGAN TO SCREW WITH THE CHICK WHO TURNED OUT TO BE PARADISE'S SISTER: JOURNEY, WHICH AIN'T GOOD AT ALL!
A PREGNANT TANK DID THE MOST BUT WHAT HAD BEEN NECESSARY & ULTIMATELY GANGSTA & PARADISE HAD NOTHING STANDING IN THEIR WAY TO BE TOGETHER.
I MUST SAY: PARADISE'S FAMILY IS CRAZY!
January 19, 2019
Sin disgusted me, and I knew that something was off about him. He was never a real one, and the only person that seen through that was Suave, and unfortunately it almost cost him his life. When it came to Gangsta, he at first was a savage, but meeting Paradise brought him to an entire different level, and afterwards she complained about it. I guess she didn't realize how good she had it until the Gangsta that she met was long gone. I'm surprised that Gangsta haven't picked up on Journey yet, but I guess with his judgment wasn't up to par, with everything that had been going on with Paradise missing, he was trying to block his mind from her maybe?! I hope that someone finds Suave, because he's the only one so far that knows about Journey's real occupation.
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October 4, 2017
Gangsta is none other but the devil himself. In these streets he shows no love and respect is always a given, yet its always someone that tries to make a point and then the urges to kill kick in. All that changes when he meets Paradise. Something about her really gets him going but he doesn't know she is about to change her life forever .Nobody wants to always see you on top so of course someone is always plotting and the only way to bring gangsta down is his weakness.
Latoya did her thing with this book. With each book I read I see her growth with making sure you get all types of reactions from these characters. I Love how the story plays out like a movie. Can't wait for part two.
Latoya did her thing with this book. With each book I read I see her growth with making sure you get all types of reactions from these characters. I Love how the story plays out like a movie. Can't wait for part two.
February 15, 2018
Gangsta’s Paradise
This was a good book, there was a few errors, which caused me to give it 4 stars. I was previously introduced to the character Gangsta and Paradise in other books, but reading about their story was really good. It let me know why Gangsta was the way that he was. This book was full of suspense, you didn’t know what to expect next, which is something that I learned about the author. She will have you thinking 1 thing, but something else will be going on. I was sooo shocked to learn about some of these characters. I was happy to see Tank and Suave in the book as well. On to part 2.
This was a good book, there was a few errors, which caused me to give it 4 stars. I was previously introduced to the character Gangsta and Paradise in other books, but reading about their story was really good. It let me know why Gangsta was the way that he was. This book was full of suspense, you didn’t know what to expect next, which is something that I learned about the author. She will have you thinking 1 thing, but something else will be going on. I was sooo shocked to learn about some of these characters. I was happy to see Tank and Suave in the book as well. On to part 2.
May 8, 2020
Action Packed
This was everything I expected and more. It was good from beginning to end. Sin was stupid for no reason. He should've rethought his bad idea but jealousy will get you get you in trouble every time. Paradise disappointed me because she started changing but Gangsta was all over the place too. I felt like he was grimey. I wasn't feeling either one of them. Smh. Lol I was surprised to find out who Tic was. (Wait and see when you get the book because you know you're gonna read it.) There's a lot of twists to this story and I'm loving it. I'm Getting ready to start part 2 now.
This was everything I expected and more. It was good from beginning to end. Sin was stupid for no reason. He should've rethought his bad idea but jealousy will get you get you in trouble every time. Paradise disappointed me because she started changing but Gangsta was all over the place too. I felt like he was grimey. I wasn't feeling either one of them. Smh. Lol I was surprised to find out who Tic was. (Wait and see when you get the book because you know you're gonna read it.) There's a lot of twists to this story and I'm loving it. I'm Getting ready to start part 2 now.
December 21, 2020
I found this series thanks to the Hoover series. I appreciated getting some of the backstories on Gangsta and Paradise. It was interesting to see that Paradise lost control of the monster she helped to bring nurture and neither knew how to get a hint of his humanity back. The story moved quickly so much so that it glossed over some events that I wanted details on and yet I found myself skimming some parts. A running theme I see in this crossover world is the humor infused into each storyline. It helps to break up the viciousness of some of the characters. I am on to Phantom's series.
August 19, 2024
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Call me sick, crazy, or deranged, but Gangsta is my choice for book bae over Suave. I know G is missing a bunch of screws, but it’s just something about him. He’s a feared terror in the streets, but you can tell deep down inside he’s really a gentle giant with a big heart. I hope Sin, Paradise, & Journey know, they done messed with the wrong psycho path. But something tells me that G will forgive Paradise for crossing him.
Call me sick, crazy, or deranged, but Gangsta is my choice for book bae over Suave. I know G is missing a bunch of screws, but it’s just something about him. He’s a feared terror in the streets, but you can tell deep down inside he’s really a gentle giant with a big heart. I hope Sin, Paradise, & Journey know, they done messed with the wrong psycho path. But something tells me that G will forgive Paradise for crossing him.
September 27, 2017
Yaaaaaassss
I'm too hype right now...I first read about the Hoover's and was introduced to Suave and Lucifer...dint get me wrong Blaze pyrotechnics ass gone always be bae but Gangsta bout to turn my head a lil. I'm waiting to see what is gone happen with Journey and Paradise. Sin ole sick dick azz gotta go...come thru Latoya
I'm too hype right now...I first read about the Hoover's and was introduced to Suave and Lucifer...dint get me wrong Blaze pyrotechnics ass gone always be bae but Gangsta bout to turn my head a lil. I'm waiting to see what is gone happen with Journey and Paradise. Sin ole sick dick azz gotta go...come thru Latoya
January 13, 2018
This was great
I am thinking that Gangter will get to see his brother again,he isn't dead.And can't wait until he gets his hands on Sin what a friend.And since his girl friend started this he should let her did and stay with new girl if she comes clean and tell him the true of who she is.I hate books that you have to wait on next book but this is going to be a good series.
I am thinking that Gangter will get to see his brother again,he isn't dead.And can't wait until he gets his hands on Sin what a friend.And since his girl friend started this he should let her did and stay with new girl if she comes clean and tell him the true of who she is.I hate books that you have to wait on next book but this is going to be a good series.
January 27, 2018
😈😈😈😈
Once again this was another great read..Poor Suave😩💜 Gangsta dumb as hell🙄 he was doing dumb shit the whole book . Should have listened to his big bro.. Paradise is gonna beat his ass smh 🤦🏾♀️ about to read part two🤐 And Tank been a rider, she was determined 💝💝💝💝 BTW Sin ain’t shit😡
Once again this was another great read..Poor Suave😩💜 Gangsta dumb as hell🙄 he was doing dumb shit the whole book . Should have listened to his big bro.. Paradise is gonna beat his ass smh 🤦🏾♀️ about to read part two🤐 And Tank been a rider, she was determined 💝💝💝💝 BTW Sin ain’t shit😡
March 5, 2018
Wow!!! So good!!!
This book was sooo good! I enjoyed it so much! Gangsta was a different type of crazy!! I hope Sin get dealt with because he’s wrong on so many levels. I really do not like Gangsta for sleeping around on Paradise when she’s kidnap, I doubt I’ll ever like him again. I hope they able to find Paradise soon in part 2. Overall good book.
This book was sooo good! I enjoyed it so much! Gangsta was a different type of crazy!! I hope Sin get dealt with because he’s wrong on so many levels. I really do not like Gangsta for sleeping around on Paradise when she’s kidnap, I doubt I’ll ever like him again. I hope they able to find Paradise soon in part 2. Overall good book.
March 13, 2018
Baby I don't think I was ready
How is tic been paradise all this time this is crazy,.. suave was trying to tell G hat sin had something to do with paradise disappearance but noooo he didn't want to listen and then on top of that he got his nose open for journey which is a undercover cop as well as paradise's sister this book is crazy!!!!
How is tic been paradise all this time this is crazy,.. suave was trying to tell G hat sin had something to do with paradise disappearance but noooo he didn't want to listen and then on top of that he got his nose open for journey which is a undercover cop as well as paradise's sister this book is crazy!!!!
May 17, 2018
Wowzerrrr
I liked how the brothers had a bond in this book.... I disliked how Paradise turned her back on Gangsta, and it had back fired... screwing his friend, so call friend, for Power! Smh sit back and learn how to be a lady *rolls eyes* all and all I’m intrigued and ready to read part 2!
I liked how the brothers had a bond in this book.... I disliked how Paradise turned her back on Gangsta, and it had back fired... screwing his friend, so call friend, for Power! Smh sit back and learn how to be a lady *rolls eyes* all and all I’m intrigued and ready to read part 2!
June 12, 2017
Page turner
I'm so done this book has me in my feelings so dang on bad. I was like noooo and that just didn't happen. I'm on to part 2 and ready for all the drama and mayhem that's about to down on it.
I'm so done this book has me in my feelings so dang on bad. I was like noooo and that just didn't happen. I'm on to part 2 and ready for all the drama and mayhem that's about to down on it.
July 16, 2017
Not disappointed
Once again I been hit with a great story. I read this book in 2 days. A lot of betrayal and turns I didn't expect. I felt like I was in the movies sitting on the edge of my seat. Great read
Once again I been hit with a great story. I read this book in 2 days. A lot of betrayal and turns I didn't expect. I felt like I was in the movies sitting on the edge of my seat. Great read
August 29, 2017
Issa banger
Not one dull moment from cover to cover. You are writing your way into my top five, coming for favorite author spot. I wanted to cry when Gansta cheated, he's suppose to be finding Paradise. As always an excellent job.
Not one dull moment from cover to cover. You are writing your way into my top five, coming for favorite author spot. I wanted to cry when Gansta cheated, he's suppose to be finding Paradise. As always an excellent job.
September 1, 2017
Awwww shit!
Gangsta is a fckin BEAST!! It just crushed my heart how Paradise wanted more but he wasn't willing to give it to her! I'm trying to figure out what's up with Paradise tho! What was her plan with Sin! Lord! This was a damn good book! I need answers!!!
Gangsta is a fckin BEAST!! It just crushed my heart how Paradise wanted more but he wasn't willing to give it to her! I'm trying to figure out what's up with Paradise tho! What was her plan with Sin! Lord! This was a damn good book! I need answers!!!
September 20, 2017
Shocked as hell
Everything here through me off but i ready to know what gonna happen to sin and that bitch ass officer. I also hope that gangsta doesnt get back woth paradise till she can be trusted and at first i was all team paradise now that bitch can go to.
Everything here through me off but i ready to know what gonna happen to sin and that bitch ass officer. I also hope that gangsta doesnt get back woth paradise till she can be trusted and at first i was all team paradise now that bitch can go to.
September 24, 2017
So good!
I feel in love with Gansta and Paradise from another one of the authors books. Paradise is a bad woman. I can’t wait until they catch Sin! I hope Suave ends up being ok if not savage Tank is coming back out! Great start in this series.
I feel in love with Gansta and Paradise from another one of the authors books. Paradise is a bad woman. I can’t wait until they catch Sin! I hope Suave ends up being ok if not savage Tank is coming back out! Great start in this series.
November 8, 2017
Yess
Paradise & G are nothing to play with! I love their relationship ship! I don't trust her father though! I love this book! Yes this series can only get better. Part 2 is only going to get more Litt
Paradise & G are nothing to play with! I love their relationship ship! I don't trust her father though! I love this book! Yes this series can only get better. Part 2 is only going to get more Litt
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