Capturing The Heart Of A Chicago Thug: Standalone

“One word frees us of all from the weight and pain of that word is love.” ~ Oedipus at Colonus


Iceland Jenkins

Growing up in the trenches of Chicago wasn’t easy but I always fought against the odds. I was determined to change my life around for the better, so I climbed my way to success by becoming the regional manager of the only black-owned bank in Chicago. However, I balance my life by managing my career and raising my smart but problematic little sister with my oldest sister. Still, my life is full and stable, and the last thing I need is for a man to disrupt my focus. But all of that changes when one of the thugs that Tupac sung about saves my life. Can I handle the perks and consequences of being with a thug?


Keani Reed

After being betrayed by a woman and doing a few years behind cold walls, I’m finally free, fresh out of prison, and ready to rebuild my life. Despite my mom’s disapproval, I’m ready to dive back into the streets to get my bag up, quick, fast, and in a hurry. With my mind on my money, dealing with a woman is the furthest thing from my thoughts. That’s until I’m captivated by the light and scent of a woman who is made just for me. But can I really trust another woman after being previously backstabbed?

When life barges in unexpectedly, Iceland and Keani are caught up in the crosshairs of each other. As fate intervenes, their attraction is undeniable. Fight it? Of course. But staying away from each other proves to be an impossible task. In this urban fiction romance story, numerous obstacles threaten to derail their journey but will they be enough to stop the love that’s growing between Iceland and Keani? Get into this romance standalone and find out if love is enough to conquer and capture Keani and Iceland’s frigid hearts.