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He Brings Out The Hood In Me

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The Maler brother’s are living the life that most people dream of, having been passed down the family business, they are making more money than the law should allow. The only thing missing in their lives is a companion to share it with.

Kahleno Maler the middle brother, tried love once before with the mother of his four-year-old son, Kahlil. He thought that maybe he had found the one to spend his life with until she was caught red handed, being disloyal. It was then that Kahleno felt that maybe it just wasn’t in the cards for him. He decided to play the field until the sexy and very taken, Sutton walked into his establishment, then all bets were off.

Sutton Chambers, daughter of the infamous Maniac one of the most prolific criminals of his time, worked hard to make away for herself. With her father’s help and the insurance money from her mother’s death, Sutton was able to build the hair salon of her dreams. Chamber of Beauty was her baby and was the one thing that she was most proud of. When her fiancé’s gambling debt threatens to destroy what she’s built, Sutton puts her foot down just in time to welcome the persistent attention of none other than Kahleno Maler.

Trouble has never thought that he was good enough for Sutton, he’s always felt like he had something to prove to their relationship. His blind ambition, get’s him into situations where he puts their financial situation at risk. Once Trouble’s gambling debts work their way into Sutton’s business and their relationship, things get rough for the pair. With his back against the wall, Trouble is offered a way out of all of his debt. The catch is, it may cost him Sutton. Will he be able to stay afloat, or will he drown in his own inhibitions?

In this tale of love and deceit; loyalty is tested, relationships are put on the line and nobody is safe. Take this ride to find out if love will prevail.

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 3, 2019

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Profile Image for martiajaye.
349 reviews
May 9, 2019
Wow

It’s going down I can’t believe her friend never said anything to sut about old boy. But not her dad omg what’s going to happen next I can’t wait to find out
391 reviews3 followers
July 19, 2019
You the real MVP

When you said you couldn't wait for us to meet these men, GURL. I truly wanted to beat Troubles a$$ myself. Sutton truly deserved better. Piper is as selfish as they come smh. That man she trying to out her all in isnt who she thinks he is and she will be back crying on Sutton's shoulder. Karson, sis you did that. You made that man nit trust you so act like frozen and LET IT GO!! I hope what Nega has to rell them wint tear them apart cause i can already see AD losing his s$%&. i can aee Cassidy being with Piper once she realuzes her wirth. Hudson aka Maniac must have been in some serious s@#$ if his wife died because of it. Khelano is the man periodt. Great, great story so ready for more.
Profile Image for Lisa.
636 reviews
September 22, 2019
Excited!

I am really excited about this series! I really like the characters and storyline! On to the next installment! I do recommend! Happy reading!
Profile Image for Desirer  Dollar.
600 reviews3 followers
October 20, 2019
Trouble was far more trouble than what he was worth, when it came to Sutton. He was selfish, and it was so unfair to Sutton. I was so happy when Kahleno showed Sutton, she was who he wanted. The chemistry between the two, was undeniable. Kahleno was the complete opposite of Trouble, and for that, I was ecstatic for Sutton.

Piper was just as selfish to Sutton, just as much as Trouble had been. Sutton had always been there for Piper, but when it came to Piper, it wasn't reciprocated. How did Saque come in, and take over Piper's entire life, was beyond me. I know that Piper needed to get her life in order, because if not, she was going to lose the biggest cheerleader on her team.

I loved Hudson and Sutton's bond. It was the same bond, that Kahleno had with both, his father, Mega, and his mother, Siya. The love that Hudson had for Sutton was pure love, and he just wanted the best for her. The only problem was that Hudson wanted to protect Sutton from the world, but he had to let her live and learn.

I wondered what the secret was, my mind was racing on what Mega had done, because the love he had for his wife, Siya was adoring. It had to be a child. Maybe Siya had found out that Mega had an outside child during their marriage?!?! I know it had to be something to the extreme, but I will eventually find out.
Profile Image for JeaNida Luckie-Weatherall.
2,996 reviews47 followers
March 6, 2019
Great Read

This book was so good from beginning to end and what a ending. Enjoyed the storyline, plot and these characters and I couldn't put it down. It got better and better with each page and I still wanted more. I loved Khalil, little bad behind....talking and acting like a grown man... Lol. I wanted to beat Troubles behind myself, and can't wait for him to get exactly what he deserves. Sutton, deserves so much better and hopefully, she's found it in Kahleno. Karson, is going to be a problem, she messed up and won't let go. I see Cassidy with Piper, once she realizes her worth. Adoree since he loves strippers, he needs to meet Icelynn. Now, with that ending Hudson is going to be pissed. And I can't wait to hear what secret Mega keeping from the boys. Waiting for the next installment to see what happens. Job well done Nikki Brown.
Profile Image for Tamara Foster.
587 reviews1 follower
March 17, 2019
Good and Classy

This book was very well written and the storyline was very enjoyable. I love the character names and the drama that came along the way. I know that trouble will be back to cause problems and Larson will keep hating. Hudson is going to blow his top and I really need to know that Mega is keeping a secret. Sutton and Kahleno are very comfortable with each other and I can't wait to see that love develop more. Piper isn't being a great friend. Where will that friendship go? I don't even think Cami and Sunny have gotten as messy as they will. Great bpok. When is the sequel coming out?
Profile Image for Racquel Nycole .
287 reviews15 followers
May 7, 2019
Great read!

Those Maler men! I know Kahleno is the main character but I must say my favorite Maler man is AD. His nonchalant attitude and crazy ways has me attached. Hopefully all the Maler men can find love. And I wonder what this secret is that Mega is holding on to? Sutton is just like every woman out there. She knows she deserves better but finds it hard to leave. Sutton battles between her mind and heart this entire story. Trouble is just what is name is trouble. He a special kind of ain’t shit man. As for Sutton’s bestfriend Piper....I would definitely love her from a distance. I get why she kept the secret but at the same time she was dead ass wrong.
Profile Image for Hope Thomas.
381 reviews1 follower
February 11, 2020
Damnnnnnn......

Sutton is so busted now. Hudson done rolled up n caught her her wit Kahleno Maler. Who knew that she would meet up wit her dad at an unlikely place. I can't wait to see how Hudson handled this. I was so damn glad that Sutton got rid of that damn Trouble cuz he definitely was not good for her. I really can't believe that he stole her money like that n then not to mention was tricking on that damn Sunny smh. I just hope that her dad that try to keep them apart. Piper know that she was wrong n she had told her that Trouble was cheating on her wit Sunny smh. Great job mama! This was fire right here! Can't wait to read part 2! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Profile Image for Monica Hubbard.
489 reviews
March 6, 2019
A must read !!!

I 'll e Sutton glad she came to her scenes and got ride of Troble want to know bad. What Mega did to make his wife so
Missed off Malik little bad ads is a who!e mess Mason lost the battle so now she wants to start being the bitter baby mama but Sudden ain't about to
L!at with her o!e daddy feast secrets about to Piper knew Troble was Aleppo g with the girl working right next to her best friend and didn't tell her she's no fire d o!e daddy dearest secerts about to hit the fan his drug dealing g days secret is out now come out
196 reviews2 followers
March 11, 2019
Nikkei did that!

Man this book was on fire! Glad Sutton got rid of Trouble cause his name says it all. Kahleno put Karson in her place. That man don't want you sneaky ass, so let it go! Kahill is so sweet with his bad ass, but he loved his woman Sutton. Cassidy need him a good women and AS needs some help with his stripper fetish! I think Hudson and Peeple are seeing each other. Piper is a low down friend for not having Sutton's back about Trouble and Sunny. I wonder what Mega has to tell his sons? I hope Hudson excepts Kahleno and Sutton's relationship!
945 reviews2 followers
March 21, 2019
Great read

This was a good book. I know Sutton and Kahleno are going to be good in the end. Hudson might not agree because if his wife being killed but he has to let Sutton live her own life. Piper was foul for not telling her girl about Trouble especially because they are best friends. I think since AD likes strippers so much he should connect with Icelynn because she seems to have her stuff together for the most part. I wonder what Mega did to Siya to put a riff in their union. I can’t wait til the next book drops!
Profile Image for Shavon Mo.
71 reviews4 followers
March 25, 2019
OMG

This book was good the Maler brothers got everything on lock. I think Sutton & Kahleno are perfect for each other... I'm so glad she left Troubles no good ass & got with a real man. The Maler brothers are all crazy, Cassidy is funny, Kahleno is abt business, Adoree is smart as shyt, and there all crazy as fyck.... Piper is a ok she just has alot of fycked up ways. Sutton father Hudson is crazy as shyt too... But my most favorite & the person who made this damn book to me was Kahleno 4yr old son Kahlil that lil nigga had me laughing every time he had a scene in the book.....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I can't wait for part 2
2,670 reviews23 followers
April 17, 2019
Good Stuff

Going in to this story was just a pleasure because we meet some ladies doing it for themselves and holding their on with the boys.The writer doesn't waste time throwing you into the action and the relationship drama.We meet Sutton who knows her relationship is at an end and can't decide to stay or leave.Next there's Piper who doesn't know her worth.Last but not least Icelynn on the run and has suitcase full of trouble.This was good writing and you are going to be pulled.in and entertained till the end.
436 reviews1 follower
March 5, 2019
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This that fiyah 🔥🔥🔥 I love me some Khalil like how old is he?? 45😂😂😂. Trouble is trash at its finest I’m so glad she found out how he was moving. Ms Karson is a sneaky snake 🐍 I know we will be hearing more from her. I want to know the Daddy’s secret he acts as if he’s afraid to tell them. Hopefully in part 2 Piper & Sutton will make up and they’re relationship can be saved . Thank You Nikki Brown this is a good book❤️😍.
547 reviews2 followers
March 6, 2019
Good love

Another great series book one is straight 🔥, I love All the brothers, but kahleno is my favorite, he is a straight boss.Love the storyline it held my attention through out the book. Can't wait to hear what mega is hiding from his son's. I think he cheated and had an outside baby.Hudson is going to lose his mind now that he knows that his daughter is messing with a drug dealer,can't wait for the next book.
Profile Image for Samantha Avery.
447 reviews1 follower
March 7, 2019
Enjoyed this book

I loved how it started and how it ended. The characters and their storylines was pulls you in. You find yourself turning pages want more or the Maler brothers but this part is about kahleno and sutton which you fall in love with. The way nikki Brown wrote this begin of this series you want more of all the character's even the parents. Part 2 p llj ease release soon.
Profile Image for Angela Taylor.
1,107 reviews2 followers
March 8, 2019
Wow

Omg this series is gonna be so lit. Sutton was catching a lot of hell from her hoe ass ex trouble kmsl. How ever I'm so happy she's free of him. Now her best friend is really pissing me off hopefully she will get it straight one day. Now my boy kal I'm glad he put his Babymomma in her place. Omg and imma hate how Hudson is gonna act towards his daughter relationship. Sitting here patting my feet while sipping on Pepsi and eating on popcorn while waiting on the next book
Profile Image for  Author Lasandra King.
204 reviews3 followers
March 11, 2019
Great read

Those Maler men..from the father to the youngest you can't help but fall in love with them. They way they carry themselves, nothing but boss men. Sutton got her hands full with Kahleno but when you know you found the one ride it out. Not too gone of her so called best friend Piper then again she not a friend at all. No wonder her luck with men and the way they test her. I'm looking forward to getting these characters better. Part 2 where you at!!!
Profile Image for Siobhan Graham.
783 reviews9 followers
March 12, 2019
Great book

Nikki has done it again with this page turner i couldn’t put it down. I love me some Sutton and Kahleno.. i can’t believe that Trouble was really that crazy to keep stealing money from his woman like that.. Trouble has a really bad gambling problem and needs help with that. Piper is not a good friend to Sutton at all how you know her man was cheating and don’t say anything. I don’t like Saque i think he is up to something. I can’t wait until part 2
Profile Image for Chiquita Chiquita.
Author 26 books15 followers
March 20, 2019
Oh crap! 😱

My heart dropped reading that last sentence! Ohh, I’m scared for the outcome when I open past 2 to continue this crazy, love, drama filled book! Sutton almost got the boot behind being dumb for Trouble! However, Kahleno is most definitely bae! 😍 Hopefully things play out like I imagine them too, but if not.. I don’t know what I’m going to do! Author Nikki Brown, she’s gotten my head in a whirl spin, but I’m ready for what’s next!
Profile Image for Margie.
395 reviews2 followers
May 13, 2019
LOVED this book

From Start to finish I grew to love Sutton and kahleno not sure how to pronounce his name but I LOVED that a!pha make lol trouble is just dumb but I know some people who have a gambling problem it's real life and piper was kinda wrong but she could have three out hints can't wait to read pt 2 Hudson need to just be happy for daughter and not try to live her life for her
10 reviews
May 20, 2019
I loveeeeeeed everything about the book but the ending confused me at first I thought that was going to b Sutton wedding ;; how it just jumped to AD dem??? 😫 also we need another book ;; I wanna know bout Sutton Nd the twins their wedding Nd Kahlil mom baby!! And how key Nd saque are with co parenting Nd sooooo much more ;; please dnt leave us hanging like this!!! But all in all u are an amazing writers I love all your books that I read so far.
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Profile Image for Marissa.
Author 22 books21 followers
June 29, 2019
Excellence

This storyline was amazing and creatively written. Character development details helped to create a vivid picture of each character. Usually we fall in love with the male characters, but this go round I fell in love with Sutton. Her character, demeanor, and resilience are very admirable. I enjoyed and recommend this five star read. Looking forward to reading the rest of this series and more from this author.
Profile Image for Chante Sands.
293 reviews5 followers
July 2, 2019
In my opinion it was an ok read. I wanted to read this book for a while especially because a lot of people recomended it. Nothing really stood out about it to me. No major plot twists, the only person who made me laugh was Kahlil he is so funny omg ( i enjoyed his parts but that's about it) But other than that it's just the typical read. I might read part to 2 to see if my feeling towards it changes, however i will also read another series from this author maybe the series just wasn't for me.
Profile Image for Anna Johnson.
666 reviews9 followers
June 11, 2022
Great book!

There was so much messiness going on in this book. I'm all for it though! I'm so glad Kahleno came Sutton's way. I was sick and tired of her giving Trouble chance after chance. Him and Sunny deserve each other! Piper was wrong not to tell Sutton that she knew about Sunny and Trouble messing around. I know Karson hate herself for losing Kahleno. There's no getting him back now that he is with Sutton. Kahlil is the life of any party! On to part 2...
Profile Image for Chandra Shinholster.
339 reviews3 followers
July 24, 2023
Upgrade you

Yes I just love this chick Sutton and how she got herself together. She almost let a no good man bring her down but sis listened to those instincts. Now along comes Kahleno with all this swagger and bank account t to match but also the one thing the daddy's girl is forbidden from. So they are on this world wind of love but what will happen once its time to meet the parents?? Let me hurry up and get to the next book so I can find out.
Profile Image for Cass K..
263 reviews
March 7, 2019
In love.

For the first page, to the last. I am in love. I’m so happy Sunny got what she needed, and piper really ain’t what I thought she was gonna be. Which is crazy. She not a friend at all. Like at all, at all. Which is crazy. I cannot wait until the 2nd book and imma be like trouble at the craps until it come out.
Profile Image for Shahtia Gay-hairston.
3,444 reviews26 followers
March 7, 2019
Great read!

Sutton has such a good spirit. I can’t believe she put up with Trouble for so long. Kahleno seems really more her speed. I do feel a little sorry for Karson. She really played herself when she tried to get over on her baby daddy. I wonder how Sutton’s dad is going to feel about her new boo! Ready for part 2.
Profile Image for Michelle.
1,328 reviews2 followers
March 7, 2019
Wow that ending

Hudson wanted more for his daughter than a thug and he couldn't see past her dating a doctor or a lawyer. Sutton was attracted to the bad boys and Kahleno had her nose wide open after she finally broke things off with her fiance trouble. Will her dad approve of her new love interest. Hurry up part 2
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