Kaizlyn promised herself that love was something she was no longer looking for after getting her heart broken her senior year in high school. However, after getting her heartbroken, her life takes a turn for the worst when she arrives home after school to see her mother dead in the middle of the living room floor. Sadly, she’s now in the system until she is forced to move with her grandma who stays on the rough side of Houston. Causing her to have to go from having it all, to now little to nothing. Jaxsyn, who runs the streets of Houston, isn’t looking for love either. At an early age, his mother broke his heart when she chose an abusive relationship over her two children. With Jaxsyn’s little sister Keisha being a hard-headed teen, he finds himself trying to protect her and also keep her from turning into a person just like his mother. But even with all of the drama that is unfolding, cupid has a funny way of intervening in someone’s life. With both of them not looking for love, the attraction they have for each other can’t be denied. Nevertheless, love is gained but love is also lost and once you dive into this emotional read, you’ll see what price, if any, you’ll pay when you’re Hooked on His Thuggish Ways.

There was only so long that such a secret could be kept quiet. Now with the cat out of the bag, Kaizlyn finds herself in disbelief and in harm at the same time. Do you think her father would really go as far as to harm her? Is there any way possible that they can rekindle their father and daughter relationship? Also, with the good comes the bad, so the world says. But Jaxsyn is now living proof that when good news comes, bad things are sure to follow. After being blessed with the good news about his sister, he is caught off guard by a rain of bullets. The million-dollar question is, will he survive? Will both families take a severe loss of a love one or will the impossible become the possible and they both make it out of their situation and still be able to blossom in their relationship, despite the curve balls life keeps throwing at them? In this explosive finale, revenge will be served, more things will come to light and even new love will arise. Open this amazing read and see how crazy life can get when you get hooked on a thug’s ways.

The drama only gets deeper as we dig into this suspenseful story. The ending left everyone wondering who was behind the wheel of the car and is Keisha ok. Jaxsyn is now out for revenge and the only thing he can think about is taking Whoodie out. He also finds himself having a hard time coping with everything going on which results in him pushing the one person that only wants to be there for him away. Kaizlyn finds herself deep off in her feelings when Jaxsyn gives her the cold shoulder but the question is, how long will that last? Will Jaxsyn come back to his senses or will someone from her past catch her eye? In this drama filled story, revenge is something that so many are seeking no matter the cost. Lies and drama seem to follow as secrets start to become too hard to hold in, and the past finds itself knocking on the front door, demanding attention.

Kaizlyn promised herself that love was something she was no longer looking for after getting her heart broken her senior year in high school.However, after getting her heartbroken, her life takes a turn for the worst when she arrives home after school to see her mother dead in the middle of the living room floor.Sadly, she's now in the system until she is forced to move with her grandma who stays on the rough side of Houston. Causing her to have to go from having it all, to now little to nothing.Jaxsyn, who runs the streets of Houston, isn't looking for love either. At an early age, his mother broke his heart when she chose an abusive relationship over her two children.With Jaxsyn's little sister Keisha being a hard-headed teen, he finds himself trying to protect her and also keep her from turning into a person just like his mother. But even with all of the drama that is unfolding, cupid has a funny way of intervening in someone's life. With both of them not looking for love, the attraction they have for each other can't be denied. Nevertheless, love is gained but love is also lost and once you dive into this emotional read, you'll see what price, if any, you'll pay when you're Hooked on His Thuggish Ways.

Harper is following her dreams and staying focused on her goals. But as they say, when things are going well, there’s always something or someone trying to pull you down. After getting shot, Maleek is ready for war as he tries to find out who would be bold enough to try and kill him. Will Harper and Maleek be able to grow as a couple or will people on the outside see to it that they don’t? Phenix is still hiding her relationship from her brother, but she knows it’s time to tell him the truth. How will Maleek feel knowing that she’s been hiding a relationship with someone that he considers his brother? Liam has always had Maleek’s back and this time it’s no different. He’s ready to find out who tried to come at their organization, and make an example out of them. Money, power and respect is the root of all evil. What happens when you complicate that even more and add love?

Welcome to the life of the Prince brothers. Come feel what it's like to be Addicted to a Dirty South Thug. Khian "Khi" Prince is a certified boss with what seems to be the weight of the world on his shoulders. His job is to ensure that he and his brothers maintain their status in the streets, along with caring for his two baby mamas and the kids he shares with them. After failing twice at love, Khi's not ready to give up on finding his queen just yet, and after running into Cuba Lance, he's certain he has finally gotten it right. When Cuba mends his heart only to shatter it all over again, will Khi give up on love once and for all, or will he fight to keep the woman who has everything he's been looking for? Daelan "Dae" Prince is the ultimate bad boy with pretty-boy looks and a no-nonsense type of attitude. He's feared by many men and lusted after by plenty of women. With Amber, the love of his life, and his 5-year-old son by his side, Daelan could have a happily-ever-after ending--except that he can't seem to stop messing up. Usually his loved ones are there to pick up the shattered pieces, but what happens when Daelan makes a decision that put the lives of everyone around him in danger? Kaedee Prince is known in the streets because of his brothers, but he's also known in the courtroom as one not to be messed with. With his wife Deonna by his side, they run the most sought-after law firm in the city. Kaedee knew his law degree would come in handy for his brothers, but he never expected that his wife would one day need his services. Hit with money laundering charges, Deonna learns that your past doesn't always stay behind you. When her ex shows up in her husband's office, Deonna finds herself in love with two men at the same time. She's forced to choose, but when that decision lands someone in a grave, are the Prince brothers ready for a war?

Justify My Thug is a story of intersecting lives, featuring familiar characters from Wahida Clark's Thug series. Trae and Tasha Macklin's marriage is on thin ice. Jaz and Faheem were living the American Dream until a haunting part of their past threatens their marriage, and ultimately their lives. In the meantime, Marvin is trapped in a living nightmare desperately trying to escape the mistakes of his thug past. Back in New York, Kaylin has to face the toughest decision of his life, while his girl Angel has to answer for herself as well.

There was only so long that such a secret could be kept quiet. Now with the cat out of the bag, Kaizlyn finds herself in disbelief and in harm at the same time. Do you think her father would really go as far as to harm her? Is there any way possible that they can rekindle their father and daughter relationship?Also, with the good comes the bad, so the world says. But Jaxsyn is now living proof that when good news comes, bad things are sure to follow. After being blessed with the good news about his sister, he is caught off guard by a rain of bullets. The million-dollar question is, will he survive?Will both families take a severe loss of a love one or will the impossible become the possible and they both make it out of their situation and still be able to blossom in their relationship, despite the curve balls life keeps throwing at them?In this explosive finale, revenge will be served, more things will come to light and even new love will arise. Open this amazing read and see how crazy life can get when you get hooked on a thug's ways.

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