Have you ever been betrayed by those you love? Violated in the worst kind of way? And no matter how hard you tried to fight your way out of a trick bag, no matter how tall you tried to walk, did the cold streets of life lead you right back to your grimy destiny?
The bestselling author of G-Spot and Candy Licker, Noire pens the intense tale of Eva Patterson, a tragic daughter of the ghetto who finds peril on the streets of New York. With an abusive mother and a heroin monkey on her back, Eva experiences a series of traumatizing events, forcing her to flee her Brooklyn tenement and seek refuge with her beloved cousin Fiyah in Harlem.
But fate is not done wreaking havoc in Eva's life yet. Poised on the brink of progress, Eva meets King Brody, a vicious Harlem drug lord who runs Bricks, the hottest rap club in town. Unbeknownst to Eva, her cousin's thirst for glory leads him to cut a killer deal with Brody. A trade-off is arranged: Fiyah gets a recording contract—and Brody gets Eva.
The problem is, Eva already has a man: Ice Mello Williams, a hot Harlem rapper who has a bitter feud going with Fiyah and is determined to seize his recording contract.
Torn between the man she loves and a violent kingpin, Eva becomes an unwilling pawn in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Can Fiyah and Mello help her elude the sadistic jaws of Brody, or will she end up losing her life in his brutal trap?
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"Another great book by Noire, I love the way she writes her books, it's grimmey and ruthless, anything short of girly. This book was sad but understanding, goes to show how selfish people can and will hurt anyone to please themselves even if it means hurting their own blood w"
— Fredericka (5 out of 5 stars)
“Urban erotica has never been hotter!”
— Nikki Turner, New York Times bestselling author“Fantastic…A compelling story. Noire does it again…and never fails.”
— Urban Reviews“Noire’s latest work of urban erotica features the same sensual suspense and intrigue that her fans have come to enjoy and expect.”
— Library Journal" This book deals with a lot of issues. There were characters that just flat out made me mad, but there were some that you begin to care for. Noire you did your thing! I look forward to reading more by Noire. "
— Phyllis, 1/19/2014" She just couldn't win in this story of abuse and addiction I felt bad for Eva and anyone going through it! "
— Shante, 12/31/2013" strong plot. characters are off the hook ... was more to say. two thumbs up! "
— Tyffany, 12/24/2013" Wow! This was a different kind of Noire book. I won't spoil it for those who haven't read it, but let me just say the ending is a shocker. "
— Shay, 12/18/2013" A good read. Made me emotional in the end, lol. "
— Kdb1806, 12/7/2013" OMG i just loved this book I'm glad it's a movie Ijust cryed attheend I wish the book could have kept going "
— Porsche, 11/22/2013" I enjoyed this book but I wanted her to find some happiness well I guess she did but only for a little while. I like the fact that they took care of her son. "
— Michelle, 11/15/2013" I thought this book lacked a good plot and the story line was just WACK!! "
— Carrie, 11/14/2013" i love ittt "
— Trinaa, 10/12/2013" I didn't enjoy this book. It was a good read but I just don't like this type of storyline. "
— My-my, 9/30/2013" This was a OK read, it is getting into the same ole same ole story line. "
— Glam, 9/23/2013" This book mad my eyes water little bit and it was kinda sad but it was amazing how she mad the best of it after the fact.... "
— Dominique, 9/16/2013" My heart went out to Eva, twisted tale but I enjoyed the book. I even cried at the end. "
— Charmain, 7/30/2013" I read this book in exactly one day. I stayed up til like @ in the morning and finished it. It was super sad so I was mad at the ending. Gee Wiz! "
— Kierra, 7/29/2013" I want to see the DVD on this book. It was good! "
— Sheryl, 7/28/2013" Another page turning by Noire "
— Ramona, 7/13/2013" this book was awesome to read & there is supposed to be a movie that I can't wait to see. "
— Lezlie, 7/12/2013" This was a really good book but I think the storyline reminds me of alot of the books that i have already read. It's very similar to True to the Game. "
— Irion, 4/16/2013" this book is really good i makes you feel like you are right there in the same place as the people in the book. it just feel so real i just love this story. "
— Chonnette, 3/24/2013" This one I'm not really sure if I liked as much as the others.... "
— Angelique, 3/11/2013" AWESOME BOOK!! READ IT ONE DAY. CRIED LIKE A BABY "
— Kandi, 3/6/2013" The book I finish "
— Nahomie, 1/16/2013" so good, a very intense read. Noires books are ones i never thought i would read but i have read all of hers now and loved every one of them. They seem to suck you in and you cant put it down once you start. "
— Kelly, 12/8/2012Noire 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.