Life was good for Charlie. For the past five years, she had been in love with the man of her dreams. A man who had given her the world. Because of that love, Charlie had a free ride to college, nice cars, an expensive home, and she owned her own business. In her eyes, life was as good as it could possibly be. She had the love of her life, and success. Now if she could just survive the next four years while he finished a bid for yet another parole violation. As hard as it made life, and as lonely as she was, Charlie loved her man, and was going to get through it.
Calvin “Hawk” Cason
Hawk was in the streets, but he wasn’t like your typical hustler. Hawk was about his money and loved his woman. So much so that everything he gave Charlie was hers. He never wanted her to feel like the things that he did were because he was buying Charlie’s affection or because he wanted to control her. Charlie owned the title to everything Hawk purchased for her, so with or without him, her life would always be financially stable. Hawk knew that Charlie loved him and not the things that he did, so he had no problem helping to secure her future.
The perfect union, right?
Sometimes things aren’t always what they seem. Hawk paid his way out of a five-year bid after only doing one year, and was coming home. The problem being, who is he coming home to? His secret life has caught up with him, and it’s time to make a decision. A decision that will possibly rock Charlie to the core.
Yazmine Carter
Yaz is your typical hood certified chick. She refused to work for anything, but feels like she’s owed everything. That attitude created a love hate relationship between Yaz and Charlie. Yaz claims Charlie as her best friend but secretly hates everything about her. With friends like that, who needs enemies? Yaz doesn’t understand how Charlie is always winning, while she has to struggle for every dime. Even when it comes to Charlie’s relationship with Hawk. Yaz feels like it should have been her. When Yaz finds out that the one person that she really wants has eyes for Charlie instead, Yaz is fed up. She makes some decisions that could cancel years of friendship, and after a one night stand with a man who Yaz doesn’t know but quickly finds out is a powerful ally, Yaz decides that sometimes you have to just go for yours. Will that one decision cost her not only her friendship with Charlie but also her life?
Delvin “Fray” Simmons
Fray is all about his money. Fray puts nothing before it, which is why he has a reputation of being a savage. It’s nothing for him to take the life of those who are disloyal or try to get in his way. Being the top solider on Hawk’s team, it just made sense that he would be the one to take charge when Hawk got sentenced to a five year bid. Fray was the type to just do what was necessary, and made no apologies for it. For that reason, while Hawk placed him in charge, Fray decided to make sure that when Hawk came home, Fray could walk and still be in charge. Not only did he build Hawk’s business, but he began building his own. Fray understood that money changed everything, and there was no way that he was going to go from running it all to being second in command when Hawk returned.
It wasn’t a respect thing, it was simply code of the streets. Things eventually get even more complicated when Hawk asks Fray for a favor that would put him right in the middle of a tug of war between Charlie and Hawk. Not only was Fray preparing to be Hawk’s biggest competitor in the streets, he would now find himself being Hawk’s biggest competitor for Charlie’s heart.
All is fair is love and street wars, until it’s not... may the best man win, the streets and Charlie’s love!
K.C. Mills is a USA Today bestselling author of over 100 traditionally and independently published novels, including Innocent Intent, Christmas in Spite of You, and You Could Do Damage. Since publishing her first novel in 2015 Mills has solidified her literary career by writing beautifully flawed characters and realistic, edgy stories displaying love in all shades of brown. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia and can be found online at theauthorkcmills.com.
Glad I got this series because it's that good good....
Very glad I jumped and decided to start this series because it's looking to be a good move. Charlie, wow, what a girl. She is beautiful, intelligent, her own boss, and selfless. Loyal, protective, she believes in the good of everyone which makes her very naive and gullible. Delvin "Fray" is THE MAN. Alpha, boss man, thug, kingpin, also very loyal, very protective, but very smart. He does his own thing on his own time and nobody can stop him. Yazmine "Yaz", well nothing good can be said about her. Jealousy, envy, selfish, self centered, only knows one thing, and that's her yet she befriends Charlie just to make a competition out her life. I can't wait to have karma visit her. Definitely hope she doesn't stick around. Calvin"Hawk" well, what can you say about a man who is acting like a child, made his bed, and when he saw his sheets are not correct, he can't accept the turn of events.... Surely hope karma also has a visit for him as well as Rio and Red.... So now let's see how this 2nd book will play out because this one was very good.
This book has a lot of snakes in it. Don't trust nobody. The author takes you through a web of lies and deception. Charlie can't see the jealousy of her best friend. Her ex is a pretender with a crazy baby mother. Fray thinks it will be easy moving from out of hawk shadow but opens himself up for other competition to try and take what he got by using the people around him that he took from hawk squad. Street rules if they leave for greener pastures there is always going to be a pasture greener than the last. Even you treat them better. Trek is a chunky king pin who stop at nothing to get what hawk and fray built using anything and anybody to get it. Will fray and hawk put their difference aside for the one thing they both love.you got read find out.
Ridin with KC will have you feenin for the next book. I'm all In for Fray and Charlie. I like that she is not into the streets even though she's from the hood. Frey has fallen in love and not only was he not looking for it but he doesn't even know it yet. I just hate that Yaz keeps playing herself. But she is going to get worse and needs to be cancelled. Hawk is going to self destruct once he realizes all of his prized possessions are on someone else's team. I can't wait for the next installment
Great book, I loved it!!! Hawk was dead wrong, him and Red. She knew he was with Charlie and she accepted it then wanna get mad. So Red sleeping with Hawk's enemy Tek, talk about payback, lol. Yaz was a trip, how you that jealous of your supposedly best friend, Charlie better watch her. She had serious issues. Not Fray, please let him be okay, I hope Charlie or Reg comes to his rescue. I like Fray for Charlie, I hope they make it together inspite of their enemies. Can't wait for part 2!!!!
KC. Mills as always did not disappoint and has proven once again why she is in a league of her own. This book was all that and a bag of Frito Lays. Hawk is a weak excuse for a man and doesn't deserve a woman like Charlie. Yaz is a jealous Bish with no morals and is definitely no true friend Karma is coming at her ten fold. Fray is BAE is is EVERYTHING you want in a man. I pray he comes out on top. Red makes me sick i hope she gets what she deserves. I cannot wait until the 25th to see how things play out. KC girl YOU DID THAT!!!!!!
It took awhile for me to get into it but finally it picked up. I thought Hawk was moving stupid having another man look after his woman. Who does that? Then he's letting him run his business without question. Then there was Charlie in love with a man with a whole family and a jealous best friend. Fray was the only smart one but he was getting side tracked messing with Charlie. Now it's about to get exciting because the way it left off, you know there will be drama. I'm looking forward to Part 2.
Fray is definitely the realest and bae. Always well written, interesting and exciting. Nia is definitely a snake and karma sure served her nice and proper. Hawk is so weak I can't understand how he thinks he's a boss. I can't figure out who is the snake on Fray's team. I was really happy to see Charlie didn't let the bs and opinions stop her from getting to know Fray. Excellent work ❤
KC Mills you have me sick right now!!!! First off Fray is My Forever ❤️❤️❤️😘😘 can you please start part 2 off by sending Hawk on to Glory he's useless!!! Red is a raging lunatic who does that shit???? Rio & Trouble are some grimy ass fuck boys 😡😡😡 Yasmin got what she deserves Dirty Broad!!! Lastly I got a bad feeling about Reg ☹️☹️. I must say you never let me down this is another masterpiece 😘😍
Once again, your gift for writing shines bright like a 💎. The story line took off and never disappointed, Loved how you made one fill like they are a part of the story, allowing us an escape from our everyday life ,and just enjoy an action filled, drama filled and let's not forget about the hot sex, it's like a great movie in a 📖. Thanks for keeping us entertained, waiting for the next part. Great job author.
Man your books just keep getting better and better. I can't wait till Red and Hawk get what they deserve. Fray is such a real dude I hope Charlie comes down those steps and kills Hawk herself. I can't wait til Fray finds out that Tek is trying to snuff him out. Maybe Yaz will show some real loyalty to Charlie and let her know what Tek has up his sleeve. I can't wait til the next book drops.
That was one hell of a book! You did it again K.C! I was excited for Charlie's and Frays relationship. Yaz got what she deserved with that nasty attitude she has. Real friends don't hate on you for what you have!!! Hawk and Red.... I just can't. I already figured out who Rio been with and who the snake with Fray is! Can't wait for part two!!
Now what in the world Hawk want to break up with Charlie to be with Red one of his long time girl cause they have kids. Fray was the guy send to save Charlie from her heart break but look now things got out of control. Rio a wild guy and Yaz is going to dead do to her jealous wow look at this. Omg no when did he get out Fray watch out
Fray is definitely bae. He is a real man through and through. Hawk is such a weak person. I hate what Charlie had to go through, but I'm hoping she comes out on top. Yaz learned a valuable lesson and hopefully she grows from it. This book was attention grabbing from the first page. I can't wait for part 2!!
Yes I loved the book. Fray is def bae and I love him for charlie. I wish Charlie would just beat yaz a** at least once because she so fake. I hate hawk,red and the and they all need to go. I don't travel at all and I think she might be in some sneaky stuff. I hope Charlie can save fray. Great job of and bring in book 2
Fray I know you are not gone because Hawk and Red got something in store for them. I just hate that he caught you like that. KC you left me on the edge of the seat to be honest just for my imagination to run wild and try to assume what's next until book 2 lol. Forever and Fan keep writing so I can keep reading. Awesome job
So loving the characters, storyline and the plot of this book. It moved at such a steady pace and flow that I had reached the end before I knew it. This book is full of jealousy, envy, betrayal and deceit then add in the suspense and mystery makes a great read. Can't wait to see what unfolds in PT,2 with these characters that I've fallen in love with. Awesome job KC Mills.
So Hawk just gone sneak Fray like that? Anyway, this was really good and engaging. I hate that Hawk did Charlie like that. He should have been man enough to just leave her alone though. Can't wait for part 2 though so I can see how Fray and Hawk get out if this last situation. Great job!
Yes to Fray! I wish Hawk dog self gone on about his business he want to be with Red and their kids okay do that but let Charlie live. I don't like Yaz trifling self and she's the worst type of friend to have definitely don't need enemies writhe a friend like her. I know Red is who Tek put Yaz out for, I can only imagine how Hawk is going to feel when he find out.
Ok let's see I don't like Hawk Red Tek or Yaz. Love Fray & Charlie. How you mad at the man who helped you. How you mad when you sent him there to look after her broken heart 💔. Wonder who the snake is and I hope Fray catch him soon. When I tell you no series is ever the same. Loyal reader
I can't Yaz, Hawk, Red. Red going after Charlie because of Hawk . He kept herbs secret she at the wrong one. Rico and Yaz she getting what she want. Charlie I guess finally understanding what going on. I wonder what happen between Fray and Hawk. I hope Fray comes out on top in Part Two
Me Mills never disappoints.. I love me some fray. Charlie is a little naive like you know u didn't change the locks y go the house?? With friends like Yaz you def don't need enemies.. I bet Red is messing with Tez that's karma for HAWK
Oh no! Tell me it didn't end like that all I know is my bae Fray can't die. Who the hell was the chick with tek? I bet it was Reds ass uggghhh I need answers asap definitely a good read but as usual I didn't expect anything less
Oh my godshhh I love Charlie and Fray 😍😍, they are so BOMB! Fray is definitely my new book bae being all daddy-ish. I feel sorry for Yaz she just wants to be loved 😩. I can't wait for Red, Hawk, & Tek to get what's coming to them! I'm so ready for book 2 🙌🏾.
Hawk, Red, Yaz and Tek are grimey and need to be handled. I wonder who is on Fray's team that running their mouth? Who is this woman that is helping Tek? Charlie is about to Boss up I can feel it. Need Book 2
I really enjoyed this book. Love Fray and Charlie! I love that Fray is just a straight up boss and handles his business. Yaz.....smh... Anyway, I can't wait to read part 2.
I need Hawk, Yaz, and Red DEAD! Shady friends, shady bf and babymama! I hope Charlie saves Fray. I loved their connection it was just random but it worked for then. Can't wait for part 2
I Love Fray! I know he'll be fine because Hawk is too much of a punk to catch him like that. I really need Fray to connect the dots with Tek! I think/hope Yaz proves to be a better friend and tells what she knows about Tek!
My gurl KC never fails me.... that damn Fray is a force to be reckon with... Karma is a bitch and Yaz is getting a double dose of her own medicine.... waiting patiently for part 2
I'm rooting for Fray and Charlie. I'm glad that she's gotten away from Hawk but he just won't leave her alone. Red is psychotic and I have a feeling she's messing with Tek. Yaz got what she deserved. The storyline is phenomenal. Can't wait for part 2
It was just what I expected. I loved it. It was a great book. I will recommend this as a must read. I wish I could give it 10 stars...I love Charlie and Fray together. That ending got me wanting more right now. I can't wait to read part 2. Great job K C.....