She wanted to be a hip-hop star, but the streets got in the way.
Have you ever laid down with a man and wasn't sure if you'd ever get back up? Tossed the sheets with a bone-knocking fear that only a hard-core hustler could produce? Sexed him like your life depended on it because, in reality, it did? You still with me? Then let's roll over to my house. Harlem. 145th Street. Grab a seat and brace yourself as I show you the kind of pain that street life and so-called success can bring.
Nineteen-year-old Candy Raye Montana, an ex–drug runner for the Gabriano crime family and a former foster child, dreams of becoming a hip-hop superstar, if only someone would discover her talents.
And someone does. Mega music producer and king thug of Harlem Junius "Hurricane" Jackson, CEO of the House of Homicide recording studio, cuts a deal and puts Candy on the stage. Suddenly she is a hot new artist on the notorious Homicide Hitz record label. Her career takes off and she blazes the charts, but it's not long before Candy realizes that the man she thought was her knight is nothing more than a cold-blooded nightmare.
Caught between the music and the madness, between the dollars and the deals, Candy belongs to Hurricane—body and soul—and must endure his sadistic bedroom desires while keeping his sexual secrets hidden from the world. But Candy has some strong desires of her own that simply cannot be denied, especially when she finds herself turned on by a brilliant investment baller who just happens to be Hurricane's right-hand man. Candy longs for her freedom, but if Hurricane gets wind of her betrayal the blowback will be lethal.
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"This book was good; the story was well told and the character development was good. I give it 3.5/5 because it was too similar to G-Spot ... girl gets involved with crazy street king drama ... The story was still good; I just felt like I'd read it before."
— Shunte (4 out of 5 stars)
“Raw, in your face, and straight from the street. Urban erotica has never been hotter!”
— Nikki Turner, New York Times bestselling author“Noire skillfully mixes gritty, in-your-face urban drama with a healthy dose of raw sexuality. Candy Licker proves that Noire is a force to be reckoned with in the urban erotic genre.”
— Urban Reviews“If there was ever any doubt that pulp was alive and thriving, Noire’s highly sexy, highly vivid G-Spot dispelled it. This follow-up delivers everything that lovers of this emerging micro genre—black urban erotic chick lit—are coming to expect…Candy’s first person and Knowledge’s third begin to alternate chapters: both are completely absorbing and rarely miss. The cast of bling and trash extras are well-done and well-named.”
— Publishers Weekly“Noire writes another sexy, gritty tale about the music industry.”
— Booklist" ON PAGE 31; CHAPTER 3; JUST STARTED TODAY 11/23/10 "
— Romie, 2/20/2014" I thought this book was crazy as hell. Not a book to read if youre looking for a erotic fantasy. Everything this author writes is horrible and gruesom. I dont know who likes to read shit like this but not my king of book. The message is go and get your own and everything that glitters cant be gold. "
— Alysia, 2/8/2014" This book was off the hook!! I mean that in a good way lol "
— Sabrina, 2/8/2014" Loved this! Candy licker was one of the best erotic tales I'd read! I enjoyed the suspense and the consistency of the novel. Great Read! Would recommend. "
— Lola, 1/31/2014" THIS BOOK IS THE BEST EVER!...It's very detailed, exotic, and mind-blowing. Has so much action and is outright good. I would love to see this as a movie...that would be ridiculous. Noire is absolutely genious...especially if I read the entire book. "
— Brittany, 1/23/2014" This book stayed true to Noire's tradition of a little steet and sex; if you enjoy a bit of Erotica "
— Natasha, 1/22/2014" I fell in love with Noire after reading this book. It was wonderful. After reading it a 2nd time, it was still good. "
— Kellee, 1/21/2014" erotica at it's best! "
— Camille, 1/17/2014" This was really good book. It was a little too explixit at times. "
— Teleka, 12/26/2013" I LOVED THIS BOOK ! It was very different but in a good way. I felt for Candy but she made it. "
— Jojo, 12/20/2013" My, my, every woman truly loves a candy licker and Cairo is extremely effective in expressing that sentiment. "
— D., 12/13/2013" This book was similar to Noire's other book "G-Spot." Both books have similar themes and story lines. "
— Shamele, 12/9/2013" Shit was crazy! But it is a great read! "
— Shante, 12/8/2013" i loved it a good page turner couldnt put it down.... looking forward to a part two. "
— Joanna, 11/9/2013" One of my 5 STaRz! I was glued to the pages begging for more. "
— Lov3ly, 11/5/2013" I have read EVERY book this author has put out! "
— Saysha, 5/13/2013" Good, depending on the type of genre you are looking for. "
— Kimberlee, 4/26/2013" This was my second book by Noire and this sealed the deal for me and made me a bonafide fan. Her work is fiery and full of emotion and action. This book is a must read. "
— Erica, 3/29/2013" It really was a great book I laughed and cried it truly took you on a roller coaster ride I would say it is a must read and I think teenage girls should read this becuase so many of them want a so called"gangsta" "
— Andreia, 3/26/2013" from the author of g-spot.....this book is similar to its first one...its pretty good. Candy licker is just as good as the g-spot....a must read if you start the "Niore" books. "
— Princess, 1/7/2013" this book connects to the real world bekuz people love to sing and who wouldnt want to bekum famous but have someone to love also...this book is for mature minds "
— Dekia, 12/17/2012" crazy story, good as hell. "
— Larasha, 11/26/2012" Candy Licker is the second book I've read by Noire and it was pretty good. It's not my favorite urban fiction novel, but it definitely kept me interested. Most likely because of the violently graphic sections. "
— Tiffany, 11/10/2012Noire is an author from the streets of New York whose hip-hop erotic stories pulsate with urban flavor. She is the #1 Essence bestselling author of G-Spot, Candy Licker, Baby Brother, and Thug-A-Licious and the editor-in-chief of NoireMagazine.com.
Nicole Small (a.k.a. Shayna Small) is an actress/singer born and raised in Chicago. In the middle of her freshman year of high school she relocated to Baltimore to attend a performing arts school. She holds a BFA in drama at the Juilliard School. Her theater credits include Hurt Village and The Threepenny Opera.