A Staten Island Love Affair Series by Jahquel J.

Welcome back to the forgotten borough where drama seems to lurk once you come over the Verrazano bridge. Rucka was the head man in charge before he caught a charge and was sent upstate to do eleven years. The younger cousin of Ghost, Rucka had always marched to beat of his own drum and never listened to his older and much wiser cousin. When he was sent upstate, he lost more than just his freedom. He lost the love of his life, Myeisha Rose Banks... moreWelcome back to the forgotten borough where drama seems to lurk once you come over the Verrazano bridge. Rucka was the head man in charge before he caught a charge and was sent upstate to do eleven years. The younger cousin of Ghost, Rucka had always marched to beat of his own drum and never listened to his older and much wiser cousin. When he was sent upstate, he lost more than just his freedom. He lost the love of his life, Myeisha Rose Banks. Myeisha had always loved Rucka and would do anything for the man she loved. However, when he’s sent to upstate to do eleven years, she ends things. Rucka had always provided for her and made sure she had whatever she needed. Now, with him gone she had to crawl back to the last person she ever thought she would need again – her mother. Now, eleven years later, she owns a successful salon, has one daughter and one baking in the stomach, and she’s engaged to be married to one of the hottest producers in the music industry. Will Rucka being released from prison put a stop on her wedding plans? Or has too much time gone past? Mirror had always been the baby of the family, and the most quiet. While her brothers think she’s an angel and a homebody, Mirror has found herself into a situation she can’t seem to shake loose from. That is until her best friend, Orlan, helps her shake loose. With the sticky and messy situation she’s in, Mirror knows she now has to tell her family what she has gotten herself into, even if it hurts them. Maliah is now a mother who would do anything to protect her young. With her baby father by her side, she has it made. When Maliah starts to date, Staten isn’t too excited to see his baby mama taking interest in another man. Teck swoops into Maliah’s life, and is working hard to knock down the wall that she has worked hard to put up. Will he be the one to break down the wall to Maliah’s heart, or will Staten mess that up? It’s the same island, just different players. Once you cross over the bridge, you’re sure to be shocked by what the residents have cooking -- no pun intended. less

In the sequel, Myeisha has to deal with if she wants to deal with Rucka having a wife and daughter. With her own situation, she’s trying to decide if she feels like taking on Rucka and his baggage too? Kenya held Rucka down his entire bid and even risked her career for him. When he got out, she received not one call from him. Finding out that he’s back in the city, she’s ready to see exactly what, or who he has been getting into. Orlan has a past that he has failed to tell Mirror about... moreIn the sequel, Myeisha has to deal with if she wants to deal with Rucka having a wife and daughter. With her own situation, she’s trying to decide if she feels like taking on Rucka and his baggage too? Kenya held Rucka down his entire bid and even risked her career for him. When he got out, she received not one call from him. Finding out that he’s back in the city, she’s ready to see exactly what, or who he has been getting into. Orlan has a past that he has failed to tell Mirror about. After Ronnie blurted it out in front of everyone at Dymond’s birthday party, he has a lot of explaining to do. The question is, will Mirror allow him to? Or will she cut Orlan off and decide to raise their child alone? If that isn’t enough, Orlan has been hiding a secret that could end his friendship with Hudson for good. Will he finally tell his best friend something he’s been hiding for years? Or will he continue to keep his mouth shut about the situation? As Maliah and Teck grow closer, she can see herself with him. With Staten stepping back, she’s allow to fully put herself into her relationship and raising her son. What happens when she finds out that Teck might have some ties to her family after all? Get ready to take another ride to Staten Island in this explosive sequel. less

After hearing that he’ll never be able to have kids, Hudson is trying to pick up the pieces and move on with his life. With Mina there, she makes it all better for him. Yet, he has become very cozy with his bottle of brandy and that worries Mina. Ronnie is still trying to fight for her marriage, except Hudson doesn’t want her. Her bitterness and anger is still toward Mirror. Mirror is living her dreams. With a baby and a new man, she’s over the moon... moreAfter hearing that he’ll never be able to have kids, Hudson is trying to pick up the pieces and move on with his life. With Mina there, she makes it all better for him. Yet, he has become very cozy with his bottle of brandy and that worries Mina. Ronnie is still trying to fight for her marriage, except Hudson doesn’t want her. Her bitterness and anger is still toward Mirror. Mirror is living her dreams. With a baby and a new man, she’s over the moon. Especially since her family approves of Orlan. Mirror has always been known to take the high road, but what happens when she starts to stoop down to Ronnie’s level? Will she push Orlan away? Myeisha is trying to plan a wedding, keep an eye on her fiancé and run her shop. However, it’s hard to do that when you’ve been avoiding your ex. Rucka is still hurt that he hasn’t known about his son and Myeisha hid their son from him. Will Rucka forgive her? Or will this cause a strain their relationship. With the explosive ending of part two, everyone has to deal with what has happened. Mouse is causing more trouble than is needed. When Messiah finds out exactly who Mouse is, will she have to kill a rat once more? Teck is trying to deal with all that has happened and trying to be there for everybody. After the ending of part two, everything is sure to heat up in Staten Island. less

In the finale, everything is coming to an end with the crew. After being married for just a month, Myeisha has found out what her husband has been up to. With two children and one on the way, she has a lot of decisions to make. Including, if she’s going to reconcile with her husband, or file for divorce. If that’s not enough, she’s missing Rucka and wants to now make things right with him... moreIn the finale, everything is coming to an end with the crew. After being married for just a month, Myeisha has found out what her husband has been up to. With two children and one on the way, she has a lot of decisions to make. Including, if she’s going to reconcile with her husband, or file for divorce. If that’s not enough, she’s missing Rucka and wants to now make things right with him. Will Rucka hear her out? Or will he tell her to kick rocks? Rucka had to sit and witness one of the hardest things he’s ever had to witness in his life, and now is trying to pick up the pieces of his life. Where does this leave him? His heart is still with Myeisha, but he realized that Myeisha has broken his heart for the second time. Will he be forgiving? Or will he move on with his life? Bonds are formed between he and Mariah. She’s mourning her husband and he’s tending to a broken heart. Will these two cross that thin line? Or is Mariah’s love too strong for her to betray her husband, even in the grave? Then he has to deal with Kenya. The two left off on good terms where Rucka didn’t ask her to sign the divorce papers. Is a divorce on the horizon for these two? Or will Rucka realize that Kenya has been the woman for him all along? Maliah is trying to move on while putting her relationship with Teck behind her. Even with her being in love with him, she refuses to end up like her twin sister. When Teck starts bringing a new chick around, Maliah starts feeling something she has never felt before; jealousy. Will she break down and reveal her true feelings to Teck? Or will she allow Teck to move on with a woman she knows is no good for him? Mirror has an important decision to make. Will she have her baby in Dubai, or will she fight Orlan to have their baby in America? If that’s not enough, Hudson’s messy life starts to spill into she and Orlan’s life. Will Orlan and Hudson’s friendship end? Or will Orlan put Hudson before Mirror? Ronnie is not going to lay down and accept a divorce. She’s going to fight tooth and nail for her marriage, even if her husband wants nothing to do with her. What happens when Hudson finally finds out who her baby’s dad really is? In the finale to this series, everyone is fighting with their own demons. Some overcome, and some lose a piece of themselves during the process. Get ready for the finale ride from the crew. Grab your toll, and cross that bridge for the final ride into Staten Island. less