Kiss the Ring: An Urban Tale
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (578 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476755302 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Naeema prefers to be on her own; no responsibilities, no rules.But the sudden and brutal murder of Brandon, the son she never knew, forces Naeema to reconsider the way she has lived her life. She gave up her son for adoption and became an apprentice at a barber shop, making just enough money to pay the bills and get high. But when she starts to fall for the leader of the crew, will she still have the resolve to do what must be done?Filled with gritty realism and unexpected plot twists, this page-turner will keep you guessing as Naeema struggles to do whatever it takes to right her wrongs.. From one of the most daring voices in urban fiction comes a sexy new novel about a modern-day Foxy Brown who goes undercover in a dangerous quest for revenge.Naeema "Queen" Cole takes care of herself. From the death of her parents when she was just eleven years old to when she found herself pregnant and alone at sixteen, Naeema has had to make her own way in the world. Brandon was involved with a notorious band of Newark bank robbers
Another powerful story of women orbiting the hip-hop worldLuscious is both a villain and a heroine whom readers will embrace. "A crisply written urban thriller Fast-paced action, sizzling erotic sex, and a heartwarming kick-ass heroine will have newcomers and urban fiction fans alike eagerly awaiting Naeema’s next escapade." (Publishers Weekly, on Kiss the Ring)"Mink writes with street flair while sliding in a few erotic sex scenes, yet her tale is one of hard-boiled noir. Order in anticipation of high demand.” (Library Journal)&ldquo
‘Bow down to Queen and Kiss The Ring…’ (3.5 stars) Naeema Cole finds herself full of regrets as she mourns the death of her only child, her son Brandon. A son she gave away at birth and only she and his guardian know her deepest secret. Naeema has been rejected all of her life and because of her hard knocks, she tried to make sure that Brandon had better than she could give him. She embarks on a mission to find Brandon’s murderer and avenge his death. She finds herself amid a bunch of outlaws that have their hands in all kinds of mischief, whether it’s robbing a bank or carjacking for profit, it. A Dose of Reality The product of an unknown father and a mother killed by a drunk driver, Naeema Cole had the good fortune of a nurturing grandfather instead of being in foster care. However, Naeema's rebellious attitude found her pregnant as a teenager. As a result, she gave her baby away. Naeema continued a downhill spiral of promiscuity, partying, and drugs well into adulthood. The murder of Naeema's teenage son brought her to a crossroads within herself. The guilt of not being a part of his life was unbearable. Seeking revenge, Naeema aka Queen infiltrated the gang that . MadisonsMom said This book was excellent! It was a great read and threw curve. This book was excellent! It was a great read and threw curve balls which I loved. It made me want to read faster to see what was coming. I also loved that the author called in to our book club to discuss the book. She was so easy to talk to and so interesting and funny! I can't wait to read the next book!
For more information, please visit MeeshaMink. . Meesha Mink is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than thirty books written under three names, including the Real Wifeys series and co-authoring the explosive Hoodwives trilogy. She was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, and lives in South Carolina