Wahida Clark was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey. She decided to start writing fiction while incarcerated at a women's federal camp in Lexington, KY. Her style is street, raw, and she has an imagination that's in overdrive. When you read her novels they are so real you are convinced of one of three things: that you are inside the book, you know the characters, or you just have to meet them. Her first novel, Thugs And The Women Who Love Them and the sequel, Every Thug Needs A Lady appeared on the Essence Best Sellers List.
This book was the bomb. I read it and finished it in one day. For those who don't know, Wahida Clark is one of the best urban writers out there who will never let you down no matter what book of hers you pick up. I have followed her since book 1 and she creates a steamy,tasty,eroctic make ya want to shout for thug glory image the whole time you read. She makes you rethink what a relationship like these would be like and takes you with her characters. I know I don't have to say keep it up Wahida, cuzz I already know you will!!! Your die hard fan MissTru
This book is so good. Everyone’s life takes a vicious unexpected turn. The ending left me speechless...I couldn’t put it down towards the end because it was getting so good. Wow!! I’m ready to start reading part 5 ASAP!! Wahida’s work never disappoints!!
In part four, we follow the lives of Tasha and Trae Macklin. They are married and with children. Trae is retired from “the game” and looking for ways to clean his money. They have moved to Cali to start a new life. This is the worst move possible for them. We follow them along with their difficulties’ and this once power couple is experiencing some major martial problem that I for one never foreseen. Author Wahida Clark has taking this book in a different direction then the other three previous books. While I still enjoyed the book, I hope she brings it back to winning combination that kept the readers wanting more Black Love at its best.
I know there is going to be another part as there were a lot of questions left to be answered. I will be waiting to see how this all plays out. In part four she keep us abreast of what is going on with Angel and Kaylin. Marvin and Kyra have a lot of turmoil in their lives. I think she did a good job switching up. I am just saddened that it was at the expense of Tasha and Trae. I will have to see what she does in the next book. While I am not a fan of continuing on series’ because I loved the earlier books I will give her one more chance to end this series.
The fourth installment on the Thug series finds both love and hate in the air. California may not be what Tasha and Trae were expecting, from illegal to legal, from highs to lows.
I tell you, good street lit has become harder to find. Look no further. Wahida Clark once again brings it with her latest novel. "Thug Lovin' held me. She again captivates readers with her wicked pen game.
Like Clark's legion of fans, I'll be on the lookout for the next volume in the series.
THUG LOVIN’ by Wahida Clark is a tale full of seduction and change. I have not read any of Clark’s previous books, so I can’t give my opinion on how this book compares to the others or how it follows the previous storyline. However, for a couple that seemed to be much loved (Tasha and Trae), there seems to be quite a few reasons not to love them in this book. I can’t come out and tell you whether I recommend it or not yet; it’s not that clear-cut. You’ll probably have to hear my opinions and use them to formulate your own.
Tasha and Trae and the power couple from Clark’s previous books. In THUG LOVIN’ we find them in a new place, living in upscale Los Angeles. Life is slightly different for them as they are now out of the crazy drama of New York and playing a new game. THUG LOVIN’ follows their story as they work to discover who they are as individuals and reevaluate who they are as a couple.
As I mentioned, I have not read any of Clark’s previous work. If I had, I might already be a fan of the series and might look on THUG LOVIN’ with a fond eye. However, I’m not already a fan and after reading this book, I’m not sure that I would be able to visit any of her other books and become a fan.
There were some really good parts in THUG LOVIN’. The characters were developed well and the story was certainly full of drama. If you like a book that is going to get your heart racing and pages flipping so you can figure out what happens next, I think you might find some serious enjoyment out of THUG LOVIN’. Clark throws in enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and really, you don’t know what’s going to happen until the moment that it does. Making a story anything but predictable is what creates a great book in my opinion - that and tension. Whoa buddy does THUG LOVIN’ have some tension! Each page is filled with it, pulling like a tight rubber band. There were actually a few times where I winced, waiting for the tension to snap, but it didn’t happen. Great writing there.
Now for the reasons that I don’t know if I will become a Clark fan. I am not a huge fan of “foul” language. I’ll use it when I stub my toe and frankly it doesn’t really bother me to hear it spoken around me, but there’s a limit. There was just so much in THUG LOVIN’ that I felt it distracted from the story. Now, that’s my opinion. Maybe I’m discovering my inner prude, who knows. Other people might not have a single issue with the language. Decide for yourself whether language bothers you or not and ignore this section if it doesn’t.
Also, I was not a huge fan of the characters. I don’t mind if characters become jerks in the books, but if they are a main character then I usually look for some sort of redeeming quality. I had a really hard time doing that with THUG LOVIN’ and eventually gave up. Perhaps that was Clark’s plan, to throw a wrench into the love story of Tasha and Trae. Whatever the reason, I had a hard time connecting with the characters in the story and that kept it from coming to life for me.
Fair warning time: There are adult themes and adult scenes within the pages of THUG LOVIN’. They are graphic and I would give them a sensuality rating of 4.5.
So, overall I would say that this book is great for people that don’t get too involved with the characters, love drama, and don’t mind some graphic language and love scenes. I thought I fit into those categories, but perhaps not precisely enough to fall in love with Clark. Remember though – I wasn’t totally thrilled with THUG LOVIN’ but someone else might have been. If it sounds interesting, I highly encourage you to give it a shot. Come back and tell me what you loved about it when you do!
Oh this book pissed me off !!!! too much shady business going on. It's like when the Macklins moved to Cali everything went down hell from there & just when I thought Tasha & Tre where going to be good ="(First, let me say that I have been a "die hard" Wahida fan. I have read all of her books. However, "this &*#@) RIGHT HERE " was unbelievable (and not in a good way)! We fell in love with Trae, Tasha, Kaylin, Angel and the rest of the crew in books 1 - 3. Those characters are not recognizable in Thug Lovin' (book 4). I feel as though I have been lied to. At the end of Thug Lovin, I hated Trae, was disappointed in Tasha, disgusted by Marvin and saddened by Kyra. I can appreciate the need to "mix it up". But, this was a GRIMY tale. Trae's behavior was inconceivable. The fact that he cheated on Tasha was the LEAST of his foul behavior. What he did to Tasha at the end of the book is what we tell our daughters, sisters, girlfriends, etc to NEVER accept. It was inconceivable, unnecessary and not consistent with Trae's character. Why take such a loved character and have him beat his wife to the point where he doesn't know how she got on the floor? Are you kidding me? What is that and what was the point of reducing him (them) to that level? Don't devoted readers of the series deserve better than that? How is that possibly 5 stars? Furthermore, the Tasha that we know would NEVER accept that behavior from him. The real shame is that there are so few TRUE showcases of Black Love. The magic of books 1-3 is the message that our powerful connections do exist (contrary to what the media would say) and that they are to be celebrated. What Trae did to Tasha at the end of the book cheapened him and the story told about him and Tasha in books 2 and 3. It went far beyond "shock value". How can he possibly be redeemed? What's next? Does Kaylin shoot Angel? Is Faheem a cross-dresser? Does Jaz develop a crack addiction? We waited a year for THIS? I feel cheated.
Not so surprising progression of the primaries in this book; horrible narration(sorry)
The characters fell victim to the pitfalls of greed and the author did what she was supposed to do. Show the "ugly" side of greed, infidelty and abuse. I know the physical abuse is what stood out for alot in this book. However, I thought Trae and Tasha had a warped/slightly verbally abusive relationship. I may think a bit different I'm sure. I know some don't see the use of the n-word and telling someone to shut up or the bullying the women to "obey" in the name of love or the biting of the cheek until a mark is left , all those things to some are not signs of abuse. Because Trae says he loves her, his heart is in the right place and he spoils her, it makes everything ok? I can honestly say I was not shocked when Trae put his hands on her. It just seemed like it had to happen with those two. I saw Tasha's infidelty as her acting out against the constant bullying she received from Trae. I say bullying, because while she had a hand in getting pregnant- Trae told her to not get the shot after they knew pills did not work for her. Trae told her that her dreams of a clinic needed to be put on hold a little bit longer yet again. So the progression of the abuse did not shock me, nor did the extreme way Tasha acted out. You know when women are fed up, we strike for blood. I know many won't agree with me. Trust my small book club had a lively debate over the things I pointed out as instances that could be considered abuse. I was more distracted by the narration of this book. Cary Hite has narrated the other books and the characters had individual personalities. The narration drew you in to the characters and the story. The narration of this book was extremely rough. It completely changed the way I looked at the characters as well. The high pitched, yelling for every single character was headache inducing.
Wahida Clark has done it again with Thug Lovin, taking readers on an emotional rollercoaster through the lives of Tasha and Trae. I never imagined I would witness the moment Trae betrayed Tasha, especially after the lengths he went to win her heart. The evolution of their relationship kept me on the edge of my seat. Meanwhile, Melvin has succumbed to his old demons once more, leading to devastating consequences that ultimately claimed his wife's life. The intricate web of betrayal and loss unfolds in a way that is both shocking and deeply affecting, keeping me hooked until the very last page.
In the fourth installment of the Thug Series, Thug Lovin’, author Wahida Clark focuses on Tasha and Trae who have gotten out of the game and relocated to California. Fresh off the heels of beating the case that would have sent him and Kaylin away for a long time Trae is determined to start over promising Tasha and their growing family peace of mind far away from the drama of New York. The first four years in Cali go by without a hitch with Tasha taking care of their three sons while Trae is busy managing several legal investments with Marvin and Tasha’s cousin Stephon. The drama ensues when Trae decides to open up a nightclub.
Club New York is a joint venture between Trae and Charles Li, a Chinese mobster. Partnering up with the infamous Charles Li is exactly the type of thing that Trae promised Tasha he would avoid in order to not jeopardize his family. But it’s Charles Li’s aggressive daughter, Charli that proves to be the cause of Trae’s family’s turmoil. Especially once Tasha suspects that Charli is pursuing Trae. Tasha’s suspicions grow worse once Charli begins major tricking in order to entice Trae. And instead of checking Charli for her disrespectful behavior Trae just keeps trying to convince Tasha that it’s just business between him and Charli.
Eventually Tasha tires of the blatant disrespect, her dreams being deferred and sexual needs not being met so she decides to “do her” with a close family friend. The drama literally erupts when Trae suspects that Tasha is out there creeping. But the game goes onto an entirely new level when Trae discovers who the person is. Trouble is also brewing in Marvin and Kyra’s marriage which provides another subplot or opportunity for another relationship to go astray. Add that to Tasha and Trae’s problems and the book could have been aptly titled Thug Buggin’ instead of Thug Lovin’ cause that’s exactly what occurred in this installment. So much so that I’m afraid to whether it can all be rectified in part five!
What did you like about the book? Wahida Clark is an excellent storyteller and although I was appalled by the characters’ uncharacteristic behaviors I was still wrapped up in the read.
What did you dislike about the book? The characters that Ms. Clark endeared readers to over the years became very unfamiliar. The adultery wasn’t their worst attributes either. Readers will find themselves shaking their heads saying Tasha, Trae, Marvin or Kyra would have never done that!
What could the author do to improve the book? The need to keep the drama going in a series is understandable and all marriages experience pitfalls. But at the same time Ms. Clark has to stay true to the characters’ personality traits, if not the book becomes unbelievable and even unlikable.
This book was like one of those train wrecks where you just can't look away....I am truly confused as f^(k.....I was reading these ironically to get me through my reading slump, as they are full of drama and 'love' scenes.
But I feel like the third and fourth books in the series don't flow well...
I'm still reading so I may come back and edit this.
I also hate how these women just accept the bs that these 'thugs' present them with. Like really, you miss, or almost miss your children's birth to take out a hit for your dead brother, yet every other minute you're marveling at how you're 'out of the game'? Hmm.
Or how about in the previous book, Kaylen left Angel at the altar over some sh!t she had no knowledge/control of..
I have read so many reviews on this series that have been mixed, and some just downright trashing it but have always felt like they were harsh, but this particular book has really turned me off.
Thug Lovin’ is my first Wahida Clark book. I have not read any of the previous books with Trae, Tasha and rest of the gang making these characters new to me. The book started off at a good pace introducing the characters and giving a bit of background. The author does an excellent job of setting up various sub plots very early into the book creating the potential for explosive climaxes. Unfortunately, for me in the end she fell short of her potential. Please don’t misunderstand me, this book is filled with thugs doing what thugs do, hot steamy sex scenes around every corner, and drama and more drama. Wahida definitely keeps the readers interest right to the end where she leaves you hanging. And yes I will not only read the sequel but I will go back and read the previous books.
All I can say about the story is “don’t do this at home”. Apparently, this is book 4 of a series and I have not read the previous 3. Tasha and Trae have moved from the hood in New York to glitzy California to start a new life, but their dangerous past finds them and threatens their new family. Even though I don’t particularly like the morals of the characters, they are well-developed and the action in the story is a real page turner. There is a fair amount of sex, violence and bad language throughout so if you can get past that, you will find a take on a life that is beyond this reviewer’s comprehension.
This book was really good. Its about a girl named Tasha and her friends. Each of them have a husband bhut the are all going threw diffrent things. Their husband are all the biggest drug dealers in New York. Tasha fear that her man might end up in jail or killed. She Has three kids to take care of and is afraid they will grow up with out a father just like her husban. Tasha meets another man while her husban and her are going threw some problems. The guy is a cop and will try to do anything to brake them up.
I feel like this book was really good because It is really intresting and it makes you wnat to keep you really intrseted and wanting to read it.
It usually takes me a little bit to get into these books as I am slowly in the process of reading multiple series in this genre. I have to read a bit to get my characters and storylines on right. Once I get there then I am able to fall into my groove. This book seemed to be in some ways a lot tamer than the rest but more intense. There was a lot of suspense for me and my body was involved which to me is the makings of a good read. I would give this book 5 stars just for the ending which was completely unexpected. I thought I had a few more pages to read and I didn't. It was like, what!!?? It was well worth the read and I can't wait for the next one.
This is the fourth book of the Thug Series written by Wahida Clark. I must say it might be the most drama filled, coming close with the third book, Thug Matrimony. This book is like the part two of Ever Thug Needs A Lady, the second book of the series. It's based around the same couple, but it has a side story of one of her best friends whose original story was told in the first book, Thugs And The Women Who Love Them. This book is basically picking us up with their new lives, and how it could be worst then their old one. This book defines the saying "New place, New Drama".
This was so emotional but i must say although i cried several times i was more disappointed in how weak the woman had become. In the previous books in the series the women had more strength of character, in this one i was so pissed at them and the men. To go through all they had been through together and as couples to just become so stupid and careless with their choices and decisions. Also Wahida is just plan wrong for how the book ended.
For The Most Part I Enjoyed This Book. It’s A Great Book But Personally I Hate The Way Trae Acted Towards Tasha. All This Shit Was His Fault But The Woman Always Gets Blamed. He Was So Possessive Over Her Even When He Was Wrong She Was Trapped. I Was Very Disappointed In Marvin Ass. He Really Just Couldn’t Quit. I Love Aisha.
In order to rate this book fairly u have got to read the others...Thug Lovin was a good read but like everyone else I hate what she did to Tasha and Trae...Thug Lovin goes to show us that most marriages has it's shares of ups and downs thug or not........Can't wait to read the next one....
This book was so good, I cant believe all the drama that went on wuth Year and Tasha though and the fact that she might be pregnant with Kyron's baby was just mind blowing! This definately make you want to go out and get JUSTIFY MY THUG!