Bøker av Shvonne Latrice

Scotland Craig had an easy and somewhat privileged life, until she traded it all in for the love of a thug. The sheltered beauty had no idea what she signed up for, finding herself trapped in a loveless and abusive relationship years later, and with no one to turn to. Isolated from family and friends because of the one man she thought would be her happy ever after, Scotland is depressed, broke, and a shell of the woman she used to be. But when her man does the unthinkable, it is the last straw, causing Scotland to make a huge gamble in the name of revenge. But when that retaliation follows her home, adding yet another problem to her already hefty plate, Scotland must figure a way out of the hell she now calls life. And when a sexy gangsta enters her world, reaching a hand out to save her, she is tempted to take it, not realizing he's close to everything she feels is ruining her life. Lequay Compton, the laid back, handsome and charming gangsta has only ever had love for the almighty dollar. With multiple successful businesses and an impenetrable drug empire, money literally ain't a thing. Women have always been an afterthought and something to enjoy when he has the time, so long as it doesn't interfere with his cash. This is much to the chagrin of his close homegirl, waiting in the shadows for their friends to lovers story to commence. However, when Lequay has two chance encounters with the same woman, unknowingly, he finds himself drawn to her or them, no matter how many curve balls are thrown his way; the biggest one being his lack of freedom. Always determined and never one to quit, Lequay is steadfast in his attempts to make a seemingly unattainable woman attainable. But when he and Scotland finally figure out just who they are to one another, things take a turn for the better and the worse... for some. In this story filled with secrets, twists, and good black love, you will witness the undeniable bond between two people who fated to be together. And how nothing or no one, not even themselves, can keep them apart. *This book is a standalone, however it is connected to "The Marriage Favor" & "Wait For U"*

Things in life are never for certain, but one thing that will always be a constant is the love between star-crossed Couture and Khari. Couture Yates has always followed life's rules by the book, never once rebelling until she met Khari Compton. The handsome but tortured young boy who immediately stole her heart, only to misuse and abuse it time and time again. Nothing or no one could ever pry her from his grasp, not even his own mother, until tragedy struck, changing the course of her and Khari's lives as they knew it. With such devastation looming over their once troubled but hopeful relationship, Couture often struggles to move past it no matter how much she tries. And when she learns that Khari still believes in the life they both once dreamed of, she realizes he may have been the man for her at one point in time but not so much anymore. Khari Compton, the once reckless, hot-headed, ladies boy is now a successful, rich, famous, and handsome grown man. Though years have gone by and the women beckoning for his attention have multiplied, his heart still belongs to his teenage love, Couture. Only now, he has tunnel vision so solid, that any woman attempting to penetrate it is simply wasting their time; which he has no problem verbalizing to them himself. So it's no surprise that when Couture hits the ground running, he is all too willing to catch her and all too willing to prove to her once and for all there is no one better for them than each other. But with fiancés, fake and real, in the mix, along with jealousy, powerful adversaries, and longtime critics of their relationship, the two find themselves on a difficult road to rekindle. In this story of second-chance love, secrets, and redemption, you will witness how a teenage love so intense and so concentrated can stand the test of time, battles, and some formidable forces. *This is a standalone novel, however it is a follow up to The Marriage Favor.

Girl meets man. Man likes girl. Girl meets boy. Boy also likes girl. Yasmean Haley has left her hometown hoping to get some new perspective and to escape a toxic relationship with an ex who has betrayed her in more ways than she actually knows. But what's a girl to do when the one place she's escaped to, that being the all black school Hughmoore College, throws her right into the middle of a risky and forbidden love triangle? This is a standalone novel.

"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the LORD." - Proverbs 18:22 Myomi Ford has been unlucky in love since she experienced her first crush. Although in a new relationship, she has an unsettling feeling that her current man Xion is just like the others. But without proof, she is left wondering, suspecting, and predicting, which has naturally caused a rift in her relationship. All the beauty has ever wished for was for someone to be about her and love her as deeply as she loved them. At the moment, however, that seems impossible to find. Enter Ocean Pendrell, the handsome, talented, skyscraping quarterback for the Los Angeles Gremlins. He's forward, with a no-nonsense personality, and most of all, persistent. Growing up with an irritable and spurned grandfather who harbors a great hatred for women, Ocean has been taught to use women for what they've got then toss them out for a brand new one. Living by such a motto has been no issue at all until he runs across the beautiful Myomi, who is unimpressed with his celebrity, but, more importantly, a taken woman. Ocean quickly realizes that Myomi is the woman God has purposefully placed before him. From there, he sets out to advance what he believes is God's will, building a blissful and happy life with her, free of any haters, distractions, roadblocks, and... current significant others. Going to astonishing lengths to be sure he and Myomi end up together, Ocean grants Myomi's wish to find a love so deep and that is meant only for her. In this love story filled with secrets, betrayal, and obsession, Myomi will learn the true meaning behind being careful of what you wish for. Will Ocean go too far, ruining what could've been a great love? Or will his plan to catch Myomi in his web of love tangle her so profoundly that she has no choice but to fall for his extraordinary charms?

In the final installment, Andreka has to deal with making what she believed to be a huge mistake, leaving her to lose the love of her life. Not having Krucial was the last thing she needed amongst everything else she was already dealing with. But how will the troubled beauty deal this time, without the protection she's used to and so many people gunning for her and even the people she loves? Not to mention the men who now see her as free game. The other couples return as well, with one realizing that no matter how hard they try to stray from one another, it's nearly impossible. And the other, let's just say they've gone from lovers to downright enemies, while still vying for the bond they once shared. Enjoy this final ride with the Lunatics, their ladies, and the others who dwell in the hoods of Los Angeles. Every page is dripping with more secrets, more lies, more drama, and more revelations than before.

The day Lisara Compton caught her husband in a rather compromising position, changed her life in a way she nor her sons ever saw coming. Realizing too late that divorcing him would cause a domino effect of turmoil, she is now forced into an uncomfortable life that she can't seem to stay afloat in. With her eldest son acting out, and a nonexistent ex husband, Lisara feels things can't get any worse. That's until her ex betrays her and their son in a way that leaves her in need like never before. It seems she just can't catch a break, until she meets him. Prime, professional gangsta and heir to a historically black financial institution, is the man to see in Los Angeles, and especially Crenshaw, a neighborhood in South Central, and also the place Lisara now calls home. He has money, means, wisdom, bravado, and the handsome looks to go with it. The only thing missing is that one woman in his life... despite the fact that he is in a relationship with his child's mother, Nori. When he literally breaks into Lisara's home, he is faced with an attraction that he can't quite get over. And when he learns she needs saving, in the name of holy matrimony, he is all too willing to be that savior. Having endured then beat a life threatening illness, Prime feels leaving Lisara on the table in favor of Nori wouldn't be taking advantage of his second chance at life. So while Lisara is in it for the assistance, Prime is out to convince his betrothed that there is no better man for her than him. But what happens when the woman he's risking it all for turns out not to be the woman he thought she was? And what will happen when Prime's trail of broken hearts leads to turbulence and tragedy for Lisara? Find out in this tale of love, betrayal, secrets, and intrigue and what happens when a woman goes from a man of God to a man of God and the streets. This is a standalone novel.

The last time we saw lovers Glockman and Lyle, they were on opposite sides of the road. With Glockman finding out that the woman he's fallen for is responsible for the death of a close friend, he knows he has to do what's right and put her down. However, it is much easier said than done, making the man who once deemed himself gangsta, tried, and true, question his own character. Should he be loyal to the people he loves, and the ones that depend on him to be trustworthy? Or should he have the back of a woman he only just met, but has fallen hard for? The other sisters and their men return, with the former having to face the repercussions of the secrets they've held and the reckless actions they've taken. Will these three boss chicks remain in boss mode, or will they fold and crumble under the pressure of love loss, betrayal, and murder?

After finding out that Glockman has betrayed her in the worst way, Lyle is furious and ready to handle him fatally. But unfortunately for her, Glockman feels he has worked too hard to obtain her and refuses to let them end. He and Lyle must work together to deal with a common enemy, and they also have to face the repercussions of their rekindling, especially once a traitor in their circle reveals their murderous secret. Will they be able to overcome the odds stacked against them? Or will the guilt of disloyalty, being immoral, and envious outsiders be the death of their relationship? In the final installment, the other sisters return, with one fighting hard to prove she isn't that same selfish and conniving beast she once was, and the other simply trying to keep her head above water in hopes that prison won't be her new home. The oldest, Joey, is finally free and about to face some hard truths. All four sisters will learn some hard lessons in love and find out who truly cares and who truly means them no good.

At a young age, Andreka Nicholas was thrown into a dangerous world she knew nothing about, taking her from a normal teenage girl to the main chick of a street soldier overnight. What initially seemed to be the worst night of her life, turned out to be what Andreka thought to be a blessing in disguise. She had everything a girl could ask for until she didn't anymore. What she soon realized was that everything she thought she knew, was so far from the truth that she'd never be able to trust again, nor would she make the same mistakes in the future. Enter Krucial, the smooth, yet direct and slightly brash gang banger who carries himself like a suave debonair mafia boss. He runs the streets with an iron fist, showing the utmost disrespect to anyone who attempts to cross him or his gang. Always one to get what he wants and being no stranger to hard work, when Krucial spots the beautiful Andreka he's willing to go above and beyond to make her his, regardless of her connections to his enemies and being a taken woman. What begins as a forbidden flirtation, soon becomes something that neither can get enough of, causing the two to throw caution to the wind. Will this disallowed love be able to prosper, or will the streets interfere before it can even really start?In this love story filled with betrayal and lies, Andreka and Krucial will have to decide if the deadly consequences of their union is even worth it.