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Thugs Need Love #1
Thugs Need Love
Diamond, Noble, Indigo and Naomi are at the top of their game in their careers. But, the men in their life can't say the same thing about their relationship with these ladies. As the old saying goes, with more money come more problems. Diamond and Justice have been together since they were in Jr. high school. Going from rags to riches they took different career paths. Diamond became the hottest female rapper in the industry and Justice is the top King Pin in New York. Justice is making more money than he knows what to do with it. He has women throwing themselves at him all day long, but the only person he wants is his fiancé, Diamond. Between touring, appearances and working on her new album, Diamond barely has time for Justice. When Justice finds out Diamond isn't only entertaining her fans while on the road, will he leave? Lance and Justice have been friends since kindergarten. When Justice and Diamond hooked up, it was only right that he and Diamond's best friend, Noble, hooked up as well. Noble is the top producer in New York and is high in demand everywhere else. Always on the road with Diamond, she loves to put her work before Lance and their son. When Lance starts eyeing his new DJ that starts working at his club, nothing will ever be the same. Indigo is the hottest DJ straight from Miami. She moved to New York to start a new job as the co- host of a popular radio show. When she lands a night gig for a popular nightclub, she starts eyeing her boss, Lance. Not being one to ever play second, Indigo ignores Lance's advances and focuses on her career. But, how long will she be able to ignore his advances? Naomi has had a crush on Justice since they met three years ago. Justice has seen Naomi at her worst, but still holds her in the friend zone. Tired of being alone, Naomi starts a relationship that isn't all that good for her and full of secrets. Will she come out winning?
299 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 5, 2015
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February 22, 2015
A must read y'all. I won't spoil it but it is black romance at its finest!
March 28, 2015
Loved it!! From I started reading I was hooked. First of al Diamond, you a nasty dirty hoe. I just cant imagine that you had a man riding for you, building you up and you essentially threw it back in his face. So disrespectful! I could not stand her! And then the secret we found about near the end?? hell to the no! I was like really bish really?
Justice, u knew she was wrong but u still insisted on keeping her, I was just waiting (along with every one else for you to wake up and smell the coffee).
Noble was ok but I was like looking at her with my side eye. It was like she was trying too hard, and she didn't recognize that her man just wanted her to be around more. She was a bit sneaky. and then I don't know how the hell she kept Diamond around with all that dirt Diamond was doing. It also seemed to me she was choosing Diamond over her family, bout she needs me. Bish, you have a family, Diamond is a loose screw (no pun intended)
Lance was cool and Indigo. I respected the fact that even though they were clearly feeling each other, they didn't cross any lines. So many secrets in this book, cant wait to read the second one!! I know it must be juicy!!
Justice, u knew she was wrong but u still insisted on keeping her, I was just waiting (along with every one else for you to wake up and smell the coffee).
Noble was ok but I was like looking at her with my side eye. It was like she was trying too hard, and she didn't recognize that her man just wanted her to be around more. She was a bit sneaky. and then I don't know how the hell she kept Diamond around with all that dirt Diamond was doing. It also seemed to me she was choosing Diamond over her family, bout she needs me. Bish, you have a family, Diamond is a loose screw (no pun intended)
Lance was cool and Indigo. I respected the fact that even though they were clearly feeling each other, they didn't cross any lines. So many secrets in this book, cant wait to read the second one!! I know it must be juicy!!
February 17, 2015
Great read
Loved the story. Very well written characters were we'll developed and meshed so well together. Thank goodness Justice finally came to his senses about Diamond. I was so irritated with that one sided relationship. Naomi deserved happiness and so did Justice, I'm glad they could have that together. I wasn't so sold on the relationship between Noble and Lance. It just didn't seem sincere. Who really cares about their family but chooses to travel instead of spend time with them when it's not a necessity. Only to change their tune when they fell like their position is threatened. I felt sorry for Lance because he seemed to care for Noble although it seems Indigo worked her way into his heart too. Can't wait to see them get revenge it's obvious that it was all Kyson's doing. He has a world of hurt coming straight to his door and his simple minded behind doesn't even see it. Need part two like yesterday!
Loved the story. Very well written characters were we'll developed and meshed so well together. Thank goodness Justice finally came to his senses about Diamond. I was so irritated with that one sided relationship. Naomi deserved happiness and so did Justice, I'm glad they could have that together. I wasn't so sold on the relationship between Noble and Lance. It just didn't seem sincere. Who really cares about their family but chooses to travel instead of spend time with them when it's not a necessity. Only to change their tune when they fell like their position is threatened. I felt sorry for Lance because he seemed to care for Noble although it seems Indigo worked her way into his heart too. Can't wait to see them get revenge it's obvious that it was all Kyson's doing. He has a world of hurt coming straight to his door and his simple minded behind doesn't even see it. Need part two like yesterday!
February 7, 2015
Thug Love
This was a good book. Why did that had to happen to Noble? Lance is a good man a little flirty but a good man. He is also an excellent father. I feel bad for him and their son Jamar. Diamond should be a shamed of herself how could she do that to her daughter. Justice found a good Lady in Naomi. Indigo finally found someone she can be happy with.
This was a good book. Why did that had to happen to Noble? Lance is a good man a little flirty but a good man. He is also an excellent father. I feel bad for him and their son Jamar. Diamond should be a shamed of herself how could she do that to her daughter. Justice found a good Lady in Naomi. Indigo finally found someone she can be happy with.
October 10, 2015
TNL
OMG! This was so good I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to start reading book 2 to see what Lance is going to do about what happened to Noble. And will Justin finally wake up and see what Diamond is really about, I don't trust her. So, don't pass this up you won't be disappointed.
OMG! This was so good I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to start reading book 2 to see what Lance is going to do about what happened to Noble. And will Justin finally wake up and see what Diamond is really about, I don't trust her. So, don't pass this up you won't be disappointed.
April 5, 2015
Book started really slow than got good and I couldn't put it down. Diamond got on my nerves and I hated Noble died. Felt really bad for Lance and Jamar however; I was really excited for Justice and Naomi. I loved Indigo too can't wait to read part 2!
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April 10, 2015
This book captured my attention from the very beginning. I fell I love with the storyline and I loved the fact that the book was unpredictable. The characters were so realistic. Jahquel you a beast with the pen.
#PageTurner #ForSureJahquelFan
#PageTurner #ForSureJahquelFan
November 19, 2016
An okay start
Not feet by Noble's death but I feel the writer was a little trapped in the outlined storyline so it had to happen. I will move on to part 2 and give it a try. Not a bad start.
Not feet by Noble's death but I feel the writer was a little trapped in the outlined storyline so it had to happen. I will move on to part 2 and give it a try. Not a bad start.
October 4, 2017
Slow but I think my fav is Naomi & Justice
This book is ok, I'll wait till I finish the next one to give a review. This one was slow and a bit annoying in the beginning,but bcz of a few characters I kept reading.
Happy reading
This book is ok, I'll wait till I finish the next one to give a review. This one was slow and a bit annoying in the beginning,but bcz of a few characters I kept reading.
Happy reading
November 18, 2018
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This book is so good, get me very emotional, sad Noble die, damn who messed up now, and start a war. Diamond needs to get her act together and make her friend proud. Two 👍🏽👍🏽for Justice and Naomi 👌🏾
This book is so good, get me very emotional, sad Noble die, damn who messed up now, and start a war. Diamond needs to get her act together and make her friend proud. Two 👍🏽👍🏽for Justice and Naomi 👌🏾
November 23, 2018
Good read.
Diamond really disappointed me, she had a good man and didn’t appreciate him. Noble needed to slow down and it was unfortunate what happened to her. Can’t wait to read part 2
Diamond really disappointed me, she had a good man and didn’t appreciate him. Noble needed to slow down and it was unfortunate what happened to her. Can’t wait to read part 2
February 9, 2015
This was a good read. I didn't see that ending coming. I didn't think Noble & Lance relationship was going to last.
February 11, 2015
Great Read
There is not much to say but that this book was a BANGER and I can't wait for part 2
There is not much to say but that this book was a BANGER and I can't wait for part 2
February 23, 2015
Great
Can't wait for book 2 this ending was amazing I could not put this book down I need more asap
Can't wait for book 2 this ending was amazing I could not put this book down I need more asap
February 27, 2015
Please give more
This was good and I can't wait to get the next book and I got a bad feeling that all of this is going to leave back to Dimond.
This was good and I can't wait to get the next book and I got a bad feeling that all of this is going to leave back to Dimond.
March 7, 2015
Boring
Long dry boring. A lot of reading basically going no where. All of a sudden in the last 2 or 3 pages Nobel gets killed.
Long dry boring. A lot of reading basically going no where. All of a sudden in the last 2 or 3 pages Nobel gets killed.
March 14, 2015
Great
I definitely enjoyed this book. The ending had me in tears .I can't wait to part two to see who gets killed
I definitely enjoyed this book. The ending had me in tears .I can't wait to part two to see who gets killed
March 15, 2015
Love to read
I will recommend this to everyone I no that read like I do.
I enjoyed the book hated when it ended.
I will recommend this to everyone I no that read like I do.
I enjoyed the book hated when it ended.
April 1, 2015
Love It!!!
Love this book waiting for part two shit about to get real and to think I wasn't gonna download this book good thing I did!
Love this book waiting for part two shit about to get real and to think I wasn't gonna download this book good thing I did!
April 8, 2015
2 thumb up loved it thugs do need love
This book was amazing loved the story line and the character. Made me cry can't wait for part 2. Loved this author style.
This book was amazing loved the story line and the character. Made me cry can't wait for part 2. Loved this author style.
April 10, 2015
Ok read
It was an ok read. Some parts where slow. I got confused in the beginning about characters names. A few editing problems.
It was an ok read. Some parts where slow. I got confused in the beginning about characters names. A few editing problems.
April 13, 2015
Great read and I couldn't wait to start reading Part II
May 16, 2015
Didn't like it but.....
Didn't really like this book didn't really catch my attention but because I'm nosey ass hell I need to know what happens next.
Didn't really like this book didn't really catch my attention but because I'm nosey ass hell I need to know what happens next.
June 21, 2015
Nice
Great story! I loved the dynamic between Naomi, Violet and Indigo. Glad that Naomi got her man, and Diamond? Eh. RIP to Noble, she was a good woman. About to check out Pt. 2.
Great story! I loved the dynamic between Naomi, Violet and Indigo. Glad that Naomi got her man, and Diamond? Eh. RIP to Noble, she was a good woman. About to check out Pt. 2.
May 28, 2016
Sad
I hate the outcome because I was really rooting for them and it seem like they had got it together
I hate the outcome because I was really rooting for them and it seem like they had got it together
May 26, 2017
Wow!
Man oh man! Just as I was beginning to like Noble she's gone. I'm guessing Milli is the inside snitch...on to part 2..
Man oh man! Just as I was beginning to like Noble she's gone. I'm guessing Milli is the inside snitch...on to part 2..
November 25, 2017
Loved it
Can’t wait to continue on to the next book!!! That ending sent chills through my body and I’m ready for more
Can’t wait to continue on to the next book!!! That ending sent chills through my body and I’m ready for more
August 22, 2021
Would of been great!
The story line and characters were on point! I wanted to give 4 stars but there were to many spelling errors. Not to mention the run on sentences with words that clearly don't belong or makes sense. I was confused when reading some parts in the chapter. I have read many books from Jacqueline this is not her best work.
The story line and characters were on point! I wanted to give 4 stars but there were to many spelling errors. Not to mention the run on sentences with words that clearly don't belong or makes sense. I was confused when reading some parts in the chapter. I have read many books from Jacqueline this is not her best work.
January 5, 2025
Diamond !!
This book had me in my feeling and emotions , I felt like these characters was my friends . Diamond had me yelling at her and bring sad for her at the same time , Justice just kept taking her back . I wanted to pop him in heads in . Great book can't wait to jump into book two , read book one in one day . That's how goid and messy it was .
This book had me in my feeling and emotions , I felt like these characters was my friends . Diamond had me yelling at her and bring sad for her at the same time , Justice just kept taking her back . I wanted to pop him in heads in . Great book can't wait to jump into book two , read book one in one day . That's how goid and messy it was .
October 2, 2025
😳😳😳
Definitely not the ending I expected but man so far so good. I felt like the ending was kind of rushed considering there is a part two and three but nonetheless this book was so good. So many twists and turns. I wonder if Justice and Naomi will work out and what his thoughts will be when he finds out about Diamond’s child. So many questions….
Definitely not the ending I expected but man so far so good. I felt like the ending was kind of rushed considering there is a part two and three but nonetheless this book was so good. So many twists and turns. I wonder if Justice and Naomi will work out and what his thoughts will be when he finds out about Diamond’s child. So many questions….
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