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Hood Life and Love: I Am What I Am

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Time 4h 23m

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BOOK TWO

Annette is still trying to reach her main goal of getting out of the hood. Now years after all the drama, it seems more possible than ever. She's made a name for herself, and people look up to her. Annette's eating good and so are all of her people. Leaving the streets when they call to you like a deranged friend, is harder than she could imagine. Despite moving long ago, it's the only place she feels safe, the only place that feels like home.

The streets have a way of keeping people that some might never understand. After closing a major deal with a well-known artist with a large fan base, tragedy strikes, cutting her celebration short. Unbeknown to Anna and he friends a new threat has already hit the streets. The damage that he causes is like nothing they have ever faced.  Soon, people start missing and she knows exactly who is to blame. On top of all that, Christian is also missing... from prison. 

When Joey's wedding is shot up, she has no choice but to retaliate, putting her search for Christian and her record label on hold. Unfortunately, her new foe is way more organized than any street hustler she has ever known. New allies bring new temptations and to survive she will have to get her hands dirty yet again. 

 Where is Christian? Has he betrayed her and could she ever love another?All Rights Reserved

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