In the vibrant streets of Port Antonio, Portland, Leya is navigating high school, friendships, and the pull of young love. When Ricardo, a charming "bad man" with a dangerous edge, enters her life, she finds herself drawn to him, despite warnings from her friends. But Leya's world begins to unravel when she discovers her closest friend, Kimoya, has betrayed her in the worst way-stealing Ricardo behind her back.
As secrets surface and tensions rise, Leya is forced to confront the painful truth about loyalty and the fine line between love and deceit. Meanwhile, Ricardo's double life in the streets starts catching up with him, and he must decide whether to change his ways or risk losing everything.
With friendships crumbling, tempers flaring, and emotions running high, Betrayals in Portland weaves a tale of trust, heartbreak, and the fight for self-respect in a small Jamaican town. Will Leya rise above the chaos, or will she get caught in the crossfire of love and revenge?
A Jamaican Love/Badness Story
Blurb:
Life was already complicated for Aliyah Grey, a fast-rising Jamaican influencer who juggled her glowing social media career with the pressures of life in her gritty Kingston neighborhood. But everything flips upside down when she crosses paths with dancehall artist 450-known for his raw lyrics and street-certified lifestyle.
Drawn into 450's dangerous world, Aliyah finds herself balancing love, ambition, and survival. As passion ignites and secrets unravel, the lines between fame and badness blur, leaving them to fight for each other in a world that wants to tear them apart.
Main Characters
1. Aliyah Grey: A 21-year-old influencer known for her beauty, wit, and relatable content. She's from an inner-city community but dreams of making it out for good.
2. Kymani "450" Good : Dancehall artist on the rise, celebrated for his lyrical prowess and his rough-but-charming persona.
3. Chanel Davis: Aliyah's best friend and manager, always ready with advice-and warnings.
4. Razor: 450's childhood friend and manager, fiercely protective of him but unafraid to call him out.
5. Travis "Trigga" Morrison: A notorious gang leader and 450's estranged cousin with a bone to pick.
Themes:
• Love and Loyalty: The story explores the lengths we go to for the ones we love.
• Conflict and Redemption: 450's struggle to balance fame, love, and street loyalty.
• Ambition vs. Danger: Aliyah's desire for success versus her willingness to risk everything for 450.