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TORN BETWEEN A THUG & A SAVAGE
Love is never easy. Especially when you're getting it from all the wrong places. Young and a beautiful nurse student, Secret Youngblood has always been attracted to bad boys, and Von Dowers is as bad as they come. Goon-affiliated with a reckless attitude, he controls not only the streets of Chicago, but the road to Secret’s heart. When his cheating ways finally catches up to him, he pushes Secret over the edge and into the arms of another man. Recently released from prison, Priest Carter vows to make something out of himself. When he lays eyes on Secret, his whole vision for his future changes. Priest is determined to show Secret she deserves the world and everything in it, as long as she keeps it real with him. But Dealing with Secret may come at a steep price that Priest just may have to pay with his life. Falling into a love triangle with two roughneck savages, Secret soon learns that Priest and Von have a dark past that connects them in more ways than one. As light begins to shed on the truth, things start to turn bloody, putting Secret in the middle of a war. When the smoke clears, will she be left with the goon she gave her heart to or the gangster that showed her the meaning of true love?
179 pages, Paperback
Published April 6, 2021
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November 9, 2021
BOMB!!!
This book was BOMB! From beginning to end. I hate guys like Von, he is so arrogant and sneaky. I hope Secret doesn’t continue to be stupid for this man because he isn’t deserving of her at all.
Priest is such a babe, I probably run my fingers through his hair every chance I get, he sounds so damn sexy!!! Its messed up how his mother is carrying on but, just like his grandma said that’s her problem although she has a right to be sad about losing her baby boy.
Von and Zeus is going to get their karma for that. Memmo, what kind of name is that *rolls eyes….He surprised me because I was not ready just like Diamond wasn’t when he said he got his life together for her and his daughter.
He did what he could when it came to trying to get Von to see theirs no other way out of the street if he doesn’t want to do better.
Chello, another dumb name but an even dumber person. Like how could you do that to your blood?!!! She deserves all of the smoke for her acts of betrayal. Smh, that’s just scandalous on both parties account and they’re both headed no where fast.
Tabitha, is thirsty and she needs to find her someone that’s going to be with her because Priest is not.
Ari deserved that ass whipping and Von
This book was BOMB! From beginning to end. I hate guys like Von, he is so arrogant and sneaky. I hope Secret doesn’t continue to be stupid for this man because he isn’t deserving of her at all.
Priest is such a babe, I probably run my fingers through his hair every chance I get, he sounds so damn sexy!!! Its messed up how his mother is carrying on but, just like his grandma said that’s her problem although she has a right to be sad about losing her baby boy.
Von and Zeus is going to get their karma for that. Memmo, what kind of name is that *rolls eyes….He surprised me because I was not ready just like Diamond wasn’t when he said he got his life together for her and his daughter.
He did what he could when it came to trying to get Von to see theirs no other way out of the street if he doesn’t want to do better.
Chello, another dumb name but an even dumber person. Like how could you do that to your blood?!!! She deserves all of the smoke for her acts of betrayal. Smh, that’s just scandalous on both parties account and they’re both headed no where fast.
Tabitha, is thirsty and she needs to find her someone that’s going to be with her because Priest is not.
Ari deserved that ass whipping and Von
July 15, 2021
Every Dog Has His Or Her Day
Okay Phoenixx great read. Boy Secret is just like many women who 's first treated them like they weren't worth anything at all. Von, knew he had secret wrapped around his finger, the was so good at turning everything around to being her fault every time he did some dog stuff to her. Yes, we can say she allowed it but she hasn't lived enough yet, although she is finally waking up.
Secret met Priest and he began to show her how she deserved to be treated, he also knew his heart needed to be protected because Secret may not really be over Von. Von and Priest have a unseen war about to erupt and I just pray Secrecy doesn't get caught in the cross fire.
Von thinks he will get Priest but when Priest goes into savage mode there's no stopping him. Secret's cousin was the worst ever! Secrecy has to much loyalty for each of these bums that's playing her. I can't wait to see what happens to Diamond, and Memmo what's going to happen with Beautiful and this dislusional broad Tabatha and Ari? Everyone will get their just karma
Okay Phoenixx great read. Boy Secret is just like many women who 's first treated them like they weren't worth anything at all. Von, knew he had secret wrapped around his finger, the was so good at turning everything around to being her fault every time he did some dog stuff to her. Yes, we can say she allowed it but she hasn't lived enough yet, although she is finally waking up.
Secret met Priest and he began to show her how she deserved to be treated, he also knew his heart needed to be protected because Secret may not really be over Von. Von and Priest have a unseen war about to erupt and I just pray Secrecy doesn't get caught in the cross fire.
Von thinks he will get Priest but when Priest goes into savage mode there's no stopping him. Secret's cousin was the worst ever! Secrecy has to much loyalty for each of these bums that's playing her. I can't wait to see what happens to Diamond, and Memmo what's going to happen with Beautiful and this dislusional broad Tabatha and Ari? Everyone will get their just karma
April 8, 2021
A Must Read
Secret is naive as hell when comes to Von. Sadly everybody around her keep telling her to leave him alone. His constant cheating, abusive, and disrespectful ways should've had her running the other way. She thought Von crossed the line getting Ari pregnant. She has no clue he's has gotten more scandalous than that. Von is so damn arrogant and trifling. It seems he don't care about the lines he have crossed. Priest is trying to get his life back on track but is also trying to avenged his little brother death. Who he's looking for is closer than he think. Priest is also smitten with Secret and he don't give not one damn how Von feels about it. Beautiful is a friend every girl should have. I hope she does tell Secret what she caught Chello scandalous ass doing.
Secret is naive as hell when comes to Von. Sadly everybody around her keep telling her to leave him alone. His constant cheating, abusive, and disrespectful ways should've had her running the other way. She thought Von crossed the line getting Ari pregnant. She has no clue he's has gotten more scandalous than that. Von is so damn arrogant and trifling. It seems he don't care about the lines he have crossed. Priest is trying to get his life back on track but is also trying to avenged his little brother death. Who he's looking for is closer than he think. Priest is also smitten with Secret and he don't give not one damn how Von feels about it. Beautiful is a friend every girl should have. I hope she does tell Secret what she caught Chello scandalous ass doing.
November 21, 2021
A must read. Listen it’s always the people closest to you who will do you dirty. Secret knows something was up when she say Chello get out of the car with Von. I wish she would have waited to say something to them. Chello is so wrong for how she’s doing Secret. Von just wants to keep Secret until he’s done with everyone else.
Von doesn’t even realize he being played by Zeus. I hope Mazi is not on no sleezy mess with his uncle. He better tell Priest whats up so he doesn’t mess up his money.
Now Priest is a different kind of man and what Secret needs in her life, I hope she doesn’t mess up what they have going for Von.
I don’t want Beautiful to get hurt revealing the truth to Secret.
Tabatha and Ari are getting on my nerves with the stalker stuff they’re doing.
Von doesn’t even realize he being played by Zeus. I hope Mazi is not on no sleezy mess with his uncle. He better tell Priest whats up so he doesn’t mess up his money.
Now Priest is a different kind of man and what Secret needs in her life, I hope she doesn’t mess up what they have going for Von.
I don’t want Beautiful to get hurt revealing the truth to Secret.
Tabatha and Ari are getting on my nerves with the stalker stuff they’re doing.
June 13, 2021
TBATAS
Lawdamercy Von is the kingpin of dog azz niccas!!! Them few secrets he holding Gon earn him a first class ticket to be m@ggo+ food!! And honestly I can't wait..chello Ari and Tabitha deserve everything that's coming their way...y try to keep a man that is telling and showing you he's not interested but then then dumb dumb ditzies think babies will keep him 🥺 sorry sis, not happenin...I hope secret keeps on the path she's destined for...priest, sweet baby priest 🥰 jus da man to make errthang alright! I can't wait til he finishes his mission and gets his woman!! Come on part 2 🧡🧡🧡
Lawdamercy Von is the kingpin of dog azz niccas!!! Them few secrets he holding Gon earn him a first class ticket to be m@ggo+ food!! And honestly I can't wait..chello Ari and Tabitha deserve everything that's coming their way...y try to keep a man that is telling and showing you he's not interested but then then dumb dumb ditzies think babies will keep him 🥺 sorry sis, not happenin...I hope secret keeps on the path she's destined for...priest, sweet baby priest 🥰 jus da man to make errthang alright! I can't wait til he finishes his mission and gets his woman!! Come on part 2 🧡🧡🧡
April 28, 2021
A MUST READ
This book was so good from beginning to end and what a ending. It stressed me all the way out. Secret, was so naive when it came to Von. I wanted to knock some sense into her. But Von knew how to manipulate her and he used that to his advantage. Priest, fell for her at first sight and he's exactly what she needs. When Secret find out the latest secret about Von, she'll be blown away. After that ending, I can't wait to see what Beautiful does with the information. Great job Phoenixx Rose.
This book was so good from beginning to end and what a ending. It stressed me all the way out. Secret, was so naive when it came to Von. I wanted to knock some sense into her. But Von knew how to manipulate her and he used that to his advantage. Priest, fell for her at first sight and he's exactly what she needs. When Secret find out the latest secret about Von, she'll be blown away. After that ending, I can't wait to see what Beautiful does with the information. Great job Phoenixx Rose.
June 25, 2021
Loved it!
Secret, was so in love with Von's punk behind that she didn't see no wrong in him and how he kept disrespecting her and sleeping with her cousin and anyone else. Chello, was a trifling heffa, can you stoop so low to betray your own flesh and blood. I guess the saying is true blood don't make you family, because Beautiful was more family to secret than Chello. Diamond, was the same way as Secret when she was in the relationship with Memmo. I'm waiting for Priest to step up and really show Von who's the man and snatch Secret up and beat the crap out of Von.
Secret, was so in love with Von's punk behind that she didn't see no wrong in him and how he kept disrespecting her and sleeping with her cousin and anyone else. Chello, was a trifling heffa, can you stoop so low to betray your own flesh and blood. I guess the saying is true blood don't make you family, because Beautiful was more family to secret than Chello. Diamond, was the same way as Secret when she was in the relationship with Memmo. I'm waiting for Priest to step up and really show Von who's the man and snatch Secret up and beat the crap out of Von.
July 16, 2021
Secret was getting just what she deserved with Von because she allowed all of the innocent b/s.... as long as she was cool with him constantly cheating with Ari no other woman was off limits to him...but until she had enough things will continue...Chello should have never crossed Secret like that but they say she loose... hopefully Memmo is willing to do right by Diamond this time around....Priest is just what the doctor ordered...let's hope Beautiful does the right thing and set Chello and Von up to be caught by Secret
May 17, 2022
Damn
Boy I tell you the truth people don't Cate unless it's them getting hurt beautiful is a true friend I knew something was up with her cousin chello that trifling hefier I'm glad priest got her von don't deserve her at all memmo know what's up and he trying to save his brother but think diamond gone tell it priest moma is so low down and I get that she is hurt but damnnn come on he already feel like shit but granny is a g sounds like Zeus is a hater and wants to stay on top but is willing to GRT everyone killed in the process you can't trust ppl like that
Boy I tell you the truth people don't Cate unless it's them getting hurt beautiful is a true friend I knew something was up with her cousin chello that trifling hefier I'm glad priest got her von don't deserve her at all memmo know what's up and he trying to save his brother but think diamond gone tell it priest moma is so low down and I get that she is hurt but damnnn come on he already feel like shit but granny is a g sounds like Zeus is a hater and wants to stay on top but is willing to GRT everyone killed in the process you can't trust ppl like that
August 20, 2023
Oh man smh wow! I never heard of this author before but she does sound familiar. I read so much idk, I probably have read a book of her's before. But oh well, whether I have or I haven't, this will not be the last time I read from this author and I'm for sho that I can't wait to see what else she got for her reader. I hope Priest get Von. I'm tired of Von and I hate him. I hate Tabbatha too. I'm bout ready for her to get what she deserve too! Priest is so right for Secret and I just know they go rise above all in the end, or at least I hope so. Well let me gone on to book 2!
April 15, 2021
Good read
First off Secret is very naive when it comes to Her boyfriend Von who keeps on dogging her out and her suppose to cousin/best friend Chello ain't shit either cause she sleeping with him. Then there's Fine ass Priest gets out of Jail for killing the people that killed his little brother but there's Two left breathing. Priest meets Secret at a gym and sparks fly let's see what's happens next.
First off Secret is very naive when it comes to Her boyfriend Von who keeps on dogging her out and her suppose to cousin/best friend Chello ain't shit either cause she sleeping with him. Then there's Fine ass Priest gets out of Jail for killing the people that killed his little brother but there's Two left breathing. Priest meets Secret at a gym and sparks fly let's see what's happens next.
April 28, 2021
Phenomenal
Great story line Secret need to stay away from Von I hope her dumb ass don’t go back to him Chello just as grimy as Von I hope Beatiful tell Priest falling for Secret but his baby mama about to bring the drama I can feel it and I hope that don’t run Secret back to dog as Von When Priest find out Von killed his brother that’s two reasons he’s going to take Con out hot hot hot refers you better cop this book you don’t want to miss out
Great story line Secret need to stay away from Von I hope her dumb ass don’t go back to him Chello just as grimy as Von I hope Beatiful tell Priest falling for Secret but his baby mama about to bring the drama I can feel it and I hope that don’t run Secret back to dog as Von When Priest find out Von killed his brother that’s two reasons he’s going to take Con out hot hot hot refers you better cop this book you don’t want to miss out
July 15, 2021
Okkkurrt
Ok so let me jump through this book and be a character. I wanna be Priest lost half sister or cousin and let me dog walk Chello!! Let me Beautiful, Diamond and Secret jump the hell out of Von. I’ll gladly take a non fatal bullet. Cuz they both deserve it. I feel like you about to kill of Abuela. 😢. Did memmmo really change as far as the physical abuse? Because that isn’t okay. When does Priest find out about Zeus and Von.
Ok so let me jump through this book and be a character. I wanna be Priest lost half sister or cousin and let me dog walk Chello!! Let me Beautiful, Diamond and Secret jump the hell out of Von. I’ll gladly take a non fatal bullet. Cuz they both deserve it. I feel like you about to kill of Abuela. 😢. Did memmmo really change as far as the physical abuse? Because that isn’t okay. When does Priest find out about Zeus and Von.
August 24, 2021
Good read
This was so hard to read in the beginning because Secret was so darn stupid. Early on I was like okay this is not going to be good because the girl was so stupid and that is a pet peeve for me. After stepping away I remembered not being the brightest 22 year old; not as dumb as Secret, but still. Thank goodness she is starting to wake up. Overall this has been a good read and I want to see what part two brings.
This was so hard to read in the beginning because Secret was so darn stupid. Early on I was like okay this is not going to be good because the girl was so stupid and that is a pet peeve for me. After stepping away I remembered not being the brightest 22 year old; not as dumb as Secret, but still. Thank goodness she is starting to wake up. Overall this has been a good read and I want to see what part two brings.
January 9, 2022
Whoa!!
This is crazy. Secret has fallen victim to a no good scandalous n*gga! But there’s a real one lurking, PRIEST!
Von is one low down dirty something. Not only is he sleeping with Secret’s soror, he’s also sleeping with her cousin. Not just any cousin, but one that more like a sister. She’s so wrong for that.
I hope Secret doesn’t go back to Von after she’s been with Priest, but I’m not going to hold my breath.
This is crazy. Secret has fallen victim to a no good scandalous n*gga! But there’s a real one lurking, PRIEST!
Von is one low down dirty something. Not only is he sleeping with Secret’s soror, he’s also sleeping with her cousin. Not just any cousin, but one that more like a sister. She’s so wrong for that.
I hope Secret doesn’t go back to Von after she’s been with Priest, but I’m not going to hold my breath.
April 10, 2021
😮😮😮❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
This book right here is 🔥🔥🔥. I truly hope that Priest will show Secret that she needs 2 be with a man like him. Von & Chello are both dirty, deceitful, shady, & wrong as hell. I hope that all of them get what they deserve. I hope Memmo truly learned his lesson & will get Diamond and their daughter back.
This book right here is 🔥🔥🔥. I truly hope that Priest will show Secret that she needs 2 be with a man like him. Von & Chello are both dirty, deceitful, shady, & wrong as hell. I hope that all of them get what they deserve. I hope Memmo truly learned his lesson & will get Diamond and their daughter back.
August 7, 2021
Loved this book!
Phoenixx this is my 1st read from you and I am not disappointed. You came out and started swinging from the beginning. Couldn't put this book down. Von is a hott mess. Priest is definitely bae. Secret better choose wisely in part 2 because she gonna make my head hurt. On to part 2. Phoenixx you did that!
Phoenixx this is my 1st read from you and I am not disappointed. You came out and started swinging from the beginning. Couldn't put this book down. Von is a hott mess. Priest is definitely bae. Secret better choose wisely in part 2 because she gonna make my head hurt. On to part 2. Phoenixx you did that!
August 27, 2021
Childdddd
Whew honey, the drama. These folks had me scressed out. That dag on a Chello ain’t worth 2 wet torn dollar bills and that darn Von…no comment. I hope that the sister doesn’t just forgive her baby daddy. He gotta sweat a little bit bc NO.
All in all a good read. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s going to happen with the main character’s next 👀
Whew honey, the drama. These folks had me scressed out. That dag on a Chello ain’t worth 2 wet torn dollar bills and that darn Von…no comment. I hope that the sister doesn’t just forgive her baby daddy. He gotta sweat a little bit bc NO.
All in all a good read. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s going to happen with the main character’s next 👀
September 6, 2021
❤❤❤
Man, This Book Was So Good....I Swear Secret Pissed Me Off In This Book. I Hope She Sticks With What She Is Saying About Not Messing With Von Anymore Cause He Ain't Shit. Secret Cousin Chello Is A Dirty Mf And I Hope Beautiful Tells Secret That Von And Chello Are Sleeping Together. I Look Forward To Part 2 Of This Book. Loved It! ❤❤❤
Man, This Book Was So Good....I Swear Secret Pissed Me Off In This Book. I Hope She Sticks With What She Is Saying About Not Messing With Von Anymore Cause He Ain't Shit. Secret Cousin Chello Is A Dirty Mf And I Hope Beautiful Tells Secret That Von And Chello Are Sleeping Together. I Look Forward To Part 2 Of This Book. Loved It! ❤❤❤
September 12, 2021
Thug and Savage great read...
Secret deserved so much better that Von is a little whore for real he just keeps going from female to female surprised he didn't catch nothing. Chello low down dirty back stabbing chick. Priest I'm worried about him on both ends man and woman out for him. Diamond was right but her life could be for the better. Let the drama begin. Must read
Secret deserved so much better that Von is a little whore for real he just keeps going from female to female surprised he didn't catch nothing. Chello low down dirty back stabbing chick. Priest I'm worried about him on both ends man and woman out for him. Diamond was right but her life could be for the better. Let the drama begin. Must read
December 2, 2021
Screwed Feelings
I been fighting these characters since, I started reading this story. So many lies, deceit and abuse, it ain't funny. But, yet still, because the sex is supposedly be so good, they make up every excuse to stay.
I want someone to lay Von, Wood and Zeus down permanently.
I can believe, Secret was so clueless.
I been fighting these characters since, I started reading this story. So many lies, deceit and abuse, it ain't funny. But, yet still, because the sex is supposedly be so good, they make up every excuse to stay.
I want someone to lay Von, Wood and Zeus down permanently.
I can believe, Secret was so clueless.
December 2, 2021
Priest!!
I don't like Von! Chello is disgusting she's sleeping with her own cousin man. I also don't like how stupid Secret is for Von she has an excuse for every messed up thing he does to her. I like Priest and Secret better get smart and get with Priest. Beautiful is definitely a real friend, she should've just recorded them coming out the room.
I don't like Von! Chello is disgusting she's sleeping with her own cousin man. I also don't like how stupid Secret is for Von she has an excuse for every messed up thing he does to her. I like Priest and Secret better get smart and get with Priest. Beautiful is definitely a real friend, she should've just recorded them coming out the room.
April 9, 2021
Whew
This my first read by this author but it won't be my last because this book was just too good to put down. I hate how naive Secret is but I'm hoping She stay true to Priest. Chelly, Von, Ari and Tabatha all need to go.
This my first read by this author but it won't be my last because this book was just too good to put down. I hate how naive Secret is but I'm hoping She stay true to Priest. Chelly, Von, Ari and Tabatha all need to go.
April 11, 2021
Can't Wait
I can't wait for more of this well written story. The drama, secrets, lies, and craziness these women do and go through for a no good little boy is something I. None of them know their worth. These authors have done a great job with this story and left me wanting more.
I can't wait for more of this well written story. The drama, secrets, lies, and craziness these women do and go through for a no good little boy is something I. None of them know their worth. These authors have done a great job with this story and left me wanting more.
April 22, 2021
Yes, I am absolutely here for it.
Secret, Beautiful and Chello cute young women looking for good times and love. Von is a punk that needs a beat down. Priest deserve a chat at love and happiness. I look forward to reading more about this group of people.
Secret, Beautiful and Chello cute young women looking for good times and love. Von is a punk that needs a beat down. Priest deserve a chat at love and happiness. I look forward to reading more about this group of people.
July 29, 2021
Damn it look like all secret peeps had a piece of her lying ass man von. Has the nerve to raw dog those hoes when he have a real one at home. Hopefully she won't double back to his wack ass. Her new boo about yo light the town up over his goodgood.
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July 30, 2021
Huh
I really hope she tell her soon as she see her
I wished she would've let them get inside before she confronted them at the house
I hope she don't start acting all confused like she don't know who to pick she went to priest stay with him no back and forth
I really hope she tell her soon as she see her
I wished she would've let them get inside before she confronted them at the house
I hope she don't start acting all confused like she don't know who to pick she went to priest stay with him no back and forth
August 1, 2021
Wow
I hope she tell on the no good dirty dog. Chello is a dirty thot. How could you do that to your own blood. Von needs to be taught a lesson. I got a feeling that priest is going to get him and do him dirty
I hope she tell on the no good dirty dog. Chello is a dirty thot. How could you do that to your own blood. Von needs to be taught a lesson. I got a feeling that priest is going to get him and do him dirty
September 9, 2021
Exciting read
A real page turner from the start. This book has just about everything you could ask for in a good book. The storyline and characters are so good, I can't wait to read book 2.
A real page turner from the start. This book has just about everything you could ask for in a good book. The storyline and characters are so good, I can't wait to read book 2.
December 11, 2021
Must read
Omg this book had me hook since I started reading it. I can’t put it down. I’m about to start part two. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen in this book. If you read this book you won’t be disappointed.
Omg this book had me hook since I started reading it. I can’t put it down. I’m about to start part two. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen in this book. If you read this book you won’t be disappointed.
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