Romance for the Streets - Softcover

Mccaulsky, Marlon; Williams, K. Roland; Blaze, Ben

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ISBN 10: 1934195693 ISBN 13: 9781934195697

Publisher: Tinsley Phelps, 2009

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Some people go around looking for love in the wrong places... but what happens when love is found on the streets? Will romance be given a chance to bloom or will it fall by the wayside? Three couples let you into their hoods, their lives and their hearts. "My Boo" by Marlon McCaulsky There's always that one person that will always have your heart and for Larenz that girl is Felicia. They fell in love as teenagers in Harlem and despite the allure of the streets Larenz has held on to her love. But the streets won't let go so easily and when his boy Q needs him to make a run with him Larenz must choose between being loyal to a friend or the love of his life. "By Your Side" by Ben Blaze Dominique and Blahzay have invested three years in a tumultuous relationship. Through the arguments, lies, abuse, and baby mama drama, Dominique has often called it quits, but manages to take her man back. After one of their many breakups, Blahzay's best friend is murdered in the streets, rocking the community and devastating him. Upon seeing the pain in his eyes, Dominique vows to always stay by her man s side. That pledge gets tested when another baby mama emerges, another man comes into the picture, and Blahzay's street crimes cause a tragedy. Will Dominique bail or stand by her promise? "For Love or Money" by K. Roland Williams Jasmine Brooks is a woman yearning for love. She has been through the wringer with men, and along with her tight knit group of girls; Rochelle and Simone, she has all but given up trying to find the perfect man and relationship. Her mind is swayed as Jasmine finally meets someone who could potentially be her soul mate-Darius Meeks, who is sexy, considerate, mysterious, financially secure-all of the things that the other men in her life had not been. Her bright future dims as Rio, the Latino crime boss of their hood begins to desire Jasmine and give her more attention than she wants. Rio is not used to taking no for an answer and has a plan of his own for Jasmine's future. How far will Jasmine go to make sure that she doesn't lose the love of her dreams?

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About the Author:

Marlon McCaulsky, originally from Brooklyn, New York, is the best-selling author of The Pink Palace and the novella Love & Life and contributing author on the anthology Romance For The Streets. His goal is tell entertaining stories and to become a full-time novelist. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife of nine years.Ben Blaze is a 24 year old up and coming author born and raised in the Sugar Hill section of Live Oak, Florida. He is the author of the short story "By Your Side." K. Roland Williams Jr. was born in the housing projects of Pittsburgh, PA's Hill District and raised on the gritty streets of Homewood Brushton. His passion for writing began as a young adult and was nurtured throughout life's experiences. Romance for the Streets is his sophomore novella. K. Roland Williams is the father of two, and resides in Frederick, Maryland where he is working on his next full length novel.

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