Laurence Marks was determined to be more than the life that was forced on her after her father was gunned down in front of her on her fourteenth birthday. With a mother that sought solace in a liquor bottle, Lala had to not only take care of herself but her mother to. When things get tough and the walls begin to close around her there is one person that she knows that she can turn to, her best friend Heart.
Heart Quamere Strong live his life by his rules, being thrown away at birth killed something inside of him that caused him to look at life differently. He never had anyone to show him love so he vowed to never give it, until Lala comes in and occupies the space that he had condemned. The bond between Lala and Heart grows the more life throws at them and when things heat up so much that neither one of them can ignore their feelings, things become complicated. Will they follow their heart, or will life get in the way of what’s meant to be?
Lake is Heart’s best friend and right-hand man, they both grew up in the system together and were the only one that the other trusted. Lake is in a relationship with the mother of his kids, Mira but being faithful was not his strong suit. When his infidelities are brought to the forefront will he be able to take control of the situation or will it all blow up in his face.
Miracle is Lala’s best friend and the only person besides Heart who welcomed her when she had to be uprooted and placed in the hood. Their relationship is solid and the love they have for one another is real, but Miracle has a secret that could tear that all apart. Even with her friendship on the line she’s not willing to give up what she’s built. When the truth comes out will their friendship be able to weather the storm?
Finding love, mixed with lies and deceit causes a whole whirlwind of problems. Lines are crossed, and loyalty is tested, find out who makes it out on top.
You will not be disappointed. It takes you into the lives of about 12 characters and the way their lives become entangled with each other. The ones I consider the main characters are Heart & Lake and the journey they take you on is one you won’t forget. She was not over the top with the drama & there was drama. She also knows when to end the book and not go on & on with more books that are not necessary. There is so much more I would like write, but that would mean giving away some of the story & I’m not a spoiler. All I can say is I highly recommend this book. Can’t wait to read part 2.
Man i knew it. This is crazy as geck. Once again you have came with the fire baby. Your pen game is the bomb frfr. I hope Lala and Heart relationship can work they just got right. Lala cant be judgmental because she dint know the facts. Miracle is her bestfriend so she needs to tread lightly. Mitch man he needs to b dealt with. So ready for part 2. This book crazy but I love it Love it Love it
Nikki you have done it again. I absolutely loved this book. It was great from the beginning...I love Heart and Lala together...I hope Mitch gets exactly what he deserves...I was not ready for that ending. I can’t wait to read part 2....this is most definitely a must read...you definitely wont be disappointed...Nikki you did the darn thing with this book...
Good beginning to series and 1st read by Nikki Brown. Lake was truly a sneaky one with all his tricks. I liked Heart & La as a couple & I'm hoping they can continue to make it work. Miracle & Mira are both a mess, full of surprises & I'm looking forward to reading next part to see how this situation turns out.
O lake shit just got real omg that secret made me yell omg when did they get married well make out of jail Mitch is going after lake children mother i need part 2 💀💀💀🙅🙅🙅🙅
So much going on and secrets revealed. With Lake fighting for his life, the two women in his life are fighting harder. La doesn't know which way to turn without betraying the other
What in the hell is going on? Why would this fool, Lake, act as if Mira and their children was so important to him, when this negro has already married Miracle? He treated Miracle like she was the side piece when in reality Mira was the side piece?! Then, he goes even farther to deny their unborn child, Lake was a piece of work, and he had community penis. Sex was Lake's weakness, and that's why when he put his guard down, the enemy struck, and now he's fighting for his life.
The cat and mouse game that Lala and Heart had going on, I'm so glad that Heart gave into Lala. He loved her so much, that he didn't want to ruin the friendship that they had, because he felt that Lala deserved better. Lala knew that Heart was her soulmate, and that his weakness was her. There wasn't a time that Lala needed anything, and Heart wasn't there. Heart always wanted what was best for Lala, even if she didn't see it, and you can't help but to respect that. They started to have a hood love story, but the love that he had for Lala made him put his guard down, and now he's in jail.
Mitch and his wife, Wynn, were a piece of work. I'm not sure what kind of marriage they had. If I didn't know any better, I would think that they were both trying to see who could screw the most people. Mitch was screwing everything that moved, and so was she. I'm not sure when it came to cheating, who was worse, and there's no doubt in my mind that she's screwing Mello right under Mitch's nose. I'm not even sure if Mitch would even care. I'm just so disgusted in the both of them.
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O.M.G Lake gonna need a damn miracle because your a flooding out there
WOW, Whoaaaaa, Lake, Lake, Lake.... Who is more important??? Man this is more than a regular drama going on and for an intro, you did the thing with this one. Laurence "Lala" girl, goon on somewhere with your too pure self. You are so cute and so nice and so strong and all, and you are the best out there. Heart, man you are definitely bae 365 days a year. What a MAN... Strong, alpha, boss, protector and as long as you give him his La, nothing matters. Miracle, man you are so dirty, so so so dirty. Really, you did t need to get this far out. Thought I was going to like your character, but I am having problems with that. I mean, I am at the point of wanting you written off completely, but after this bomb, I guess you will have to be dealt with. Lake, lake, lake... Man you should definitely practice the song of "cry me a river"😡😤😤 man,why,why,why? In any case it's the intro and let's see how this will end, but I must say MS. Brown, it was darn good....very well done
I loved La la and Heart love story it was denial at first. La la was in love with Heart for years and she wanted to before then her friends. La la lost her father at age 14 teen years old her mother start drinking and turned into alcoholic and neglected her daughter had to handle a lot of grown up things on her own. La la was working her way thru nursing school to have a better life. La la was best friend with Miracle and she was having a secret affair with Lake Childs. Lake was best friend with Heart. Lake was in a relationship with Mira who is the mother of twins. Lake is also having an affair with Wynn the conniving vindictive trifling sneaky b---- who is married to Mitchell their supplier. Lake got shot is on life-support fighting for his life because Wynn lied about Lake putting his hands on her when actually Mira Lake girlfriend whoop her tail. La la finally admitted their feelings to each other and get together. Miracle is pregnant and is secretly married to Lake what a wild twist to this relationship. Will Heart get out of jail will him and La la stay together. Will Lake make it what will happen in this love triangle between Miracle and a Mira.
Lake created this whole jacked up scenario. His dick is the reason he is in this situation now. However, I don't like how Lala is treating Miracle, especially as her best friend. Keep it real with her and give her tough love, but don't get all sanctified on her. She was in too deep before she knew it. Lake played on a young naive little girl and she got caught up in her feelings. However, Miracle should have wised up and been a mature adult and left Lake alone but after that bombshell dropped I see why she didn't. I feel so sorry for Mira. Lake has made a complete fool out of her. I hope she finds true love and leave him alone. Mitch and Wynn are 2 grimey shady individuals. They deserve one another. I love me some Heart!! He is straight gutta and don't play no games. Lala aight. Quinia is a delusional nutcase. I wonder what Darren is really all about. This read def is her best work to me this far!
Loved this book from beginning to the very end and what a ending. Enjoyed the storyline, plot and the characters. Well written and it flowed really good. I had finished before i realized it and I still wanted more. This book is full of drama, action, lies, deceit and secrets. Throw in all the twist and turns made it a great read. Heart and LaLa are good for each other and I like them together. But I know it's drama on the horizon. Especially with Lake, Miracle and Mira all those skeletons and what shocker at the end. Due to that info and they way their emotions are on high, I know it coming and I can't wait. J just hope Mira to fall prey cause she in her feelings. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds with Mitch, Mello and Wynn. Oh and don't forget Quanie is gonna take everything laying down. Ready for PT.2 Job well done Nikki Brown.
Whhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttttttttt!!!! Everything was happening so fast. I knew that Heart and LaLa would be together. That was a bold and great move. Now Lake with his community D🤭i🤐 having ass. I hope everything goes well for him to see these women doing great things and without him. I hope Mira finds love she deserves it for being a great mother and there for Lake’s trifling self. Ms. Brown I passed out when Miracle pulled that paper out. Lolol Everyone better step back because Mira is coming and she’s a force that’s coming to do some damage. Sorry y’all maybe I should have said SPOILER ALERT 🚨!!!
Omg no he didn’t get married to miracle. See this book done mess up my head. Mitch knew heart was coming after him. I hope these girls see lake the one played them more. I hope heart is ok I can’t wait for part 2 this book so fire man. I hope mitch finally finds out his wife lie and sleeping with all his man. I feel Mitch in the rest of them gonna get what they deserve. I just hope mira don’t get caught in the crossfire trying to get even with lake by going with Mitch. This book got me so hooked. Need part 2 Asap. I hope lala is ok
So you just going to raise my pressure like that lol
Like always Nikki never disappoint me book was fire I love Heart and LaLa relationship I was happy when they finally made it official they was getting on my nerves with the back & forth, Mira need to just leave Lake Miracle is dumb but I feel sorry for her but this love triangle remind me of Peter, Tara, and Amina off of love in Hip Hop I need to see how this play out like why did he marry miracle? Was it a motive ? I need to know lol and in part2 can you just off Mitch, Mello, and Wynn I need part 2 like yesterday
This book has so many twist and turns it kept me on my toes. Lake is really keeping tons of secrets from Mira. I feel bad for her but I bet Miracle married him for her to be a U.S. Citizen. Lake can't die he has to much stuff to explain. Mitch is such a pink and he needs to die and I hope Heart can get to him and make him feel his pain. Heart has his own set of drama that he has not dealt with yet and that's Quinia and her sister. I wonder will Wynn gave her father handle her husband or will Heart do it. This book was fire and I can't wait til the next book drops!
This book is definitely a page turner. I'm still stuck on the ending that I can barely give this review. Nikki Brown never disappoints. I absolutely love Heart and Lala. Mire is another one of my favorites. I hope that Mitch gets what he deserves before Mire acts on the feelings she got when meeting him the first time or it's really going to be trouble in the city of Mooresville NC. Can't wait til part 2 drops
This series is lit. And I can’t wait for book 2. Lake was sure doing a lot of stuff. But I hope heart get Mitch and mello. And Mitch wife needs to get what’s coming to her for her lying like she did. She ain’t nothing but a hoe that’s what u call community p***y lma😂😂😂 my bad. But I’m sitting here patting my feet while sipping on Pepsi and eating popcorn while I wait for the next book.
Nikki you know how to end a book with a bang now you have me feening for part two Mitch is one dirty man as well as his sneaky wife. I love Heart and Lala relationship already now for Lake i hope he don't die because him and Heart got to get rid of Mitch and Wynn also I wondering about this Miracle situation because I'm rooting for him and Mira keep on bringing your super bangers keep up the excellent work can't wait for part two🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I didn't see that coming wow... Miracle n Lake r married wth.... Smh... I can't believe that they r married n when did that happen. Damnnnnnnn.... I know that Mira feels some kinda way right now man. N Heart needs to get outta jail right now. Things r all bad right now man damn... I really enjoyed reading this book! Great job mama! This was fire right here! Can't wait to read part 2! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Woooooooh child!!!!!! I can’t even, I don’t know where to start 🤣 so I’ll just say this. I love Heart and Lala relationship they don’t play about each other. Lake definitely just needs to be single I’m not feeling him at all. Miracle 🤷🏾♀️ Mira🤦🏾♀️ like I have no words. Wynn definitely needs to be handled right along with her husband 🙄 also I think that Wynn and Melli are messing around.
Overall, I enjoyed the story. The storyline was pretty good and the characters were ok. I’m not sure how many books the author has penned but there is definitely room for improvement writing wise. Although I enjoyed the story, I wasn’t crazy about the writing style. Continue to explore ways to express the characters emotions and continue to write. Looking forward to reading more
Wow what an ending, i guess miracle shit Mira up cause she is the wife how did Lake pulled that off. I hope he pull thru cause he have a lot of explaining to do to these women. When Lala and Heart finally stop playing he go and get hisself in trouble i love them together. And that Mitch is no good he need to be gone already out here trying to sleep with every woman i can’t believe him can’t wait for part 2.
What a read!! Lake is involved in to much drama with to many people. Lake definitely playing with fire and got burned. Mitch needs to be prepared for the repercussions of his actions. Miracles pulled out the secret, but the question is why??? Lala in the middle of this messy storm. Where does Mira stand in all this, Whats really going on with Miracle and where is Wynn crazy ass!! Like Heart and Lala together, need more of relationship explored!!
Lord...whew!!! Lake is a piece o work. That marriage threw me for a loop and max because that's where it ended. I'm glad Lala and Heart finally hooked up but I can see they're about to have more obstacles thrown at them. Poor Mira is all I can say. And I hope Wynn gets a dose of reality too. I can't wait for part 2!!
You ate are truly thebomb.com. Haert & Lala. . makes my heart swell 😢. They gonna get it together and stay together. Lake, just throw that whole body of water away lol. Mitch. is a $,itch no question. Something is up with Melo and Wynn i feel it cause shes really lovin the crew. So so ready for more. You did that, AGAIN.
When I tell you I had that feeling oweeee. Now you know it's about to get real. Mitch better walk away while he can. Wynn better not come for LaLa if she know what's good for her. Lake done dug a hole so deep for himself. I feel bad for Mira she didn't deserve anything that happened to her.
I love stories about best friends falling in love, and this one didn’t disappoint. You tell from the beginning how much Heart and La loved each other. They had each other’s back like no other. I hate the mess hat La was caught in the middle of. Mitch ain’t bout ish and I can’t wait for his Karma. That ending was jaw dropping. I can’t wait for pt 2.
I loved loved loved it! I was def not ready for that ending but baby its about to go down next book. I sooo need the back story on miracle and lake. Im glad things are finally official for lala and lake but i know the drama is just waiting to pop out! Nikki did her thang and i cant wait for part 2!!!