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Endy (Author)
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November 8, 2006
Every city has a hood, and every hood has a drug-infested corner. As a once successful businesswoman, Desiree "Rae-Rae" Johnson use to avoid driving through that section of the neighborhood--until she fell on hard times. After becoming a crack addict, she starts living with her soul mate Bilal "Bunchy" Wilson, the man who introduced her to cocaine. After witnessing a double murder and struggling to survive the everyday dramas to support their drug habits, they manage to pull off one of the biggest robberies in New Jersey's history. Bilal is sentenced to life for murder and armed robbery and meets his sudden death in prison, leaving Desiree to face the demons of her past alone. After turning her life around, she meets one of the top men in the game, Ishmael Jenkins, and falls for him, not knowing his secret past. Ishmael is comfortable in his position in the hood and falls for Desiree just as hard. All hell breaks loose as Ishmael's loyalty is tested and Desiree struggles to maintain her sobriety. Between love, murder and a possible relapse, will they survive? Or will they be another statistic in this society in which we live? Have you seen this in your hood? Well, this is what happened In My 'Hood.

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"One humbling experience to another, this debut novel will hit the best sellers list in no time." -- KaShamba Williams, Author of Blinded, Grimey, Driven and At The Courts Mercy

A heartfelt, novel that'll make you literally scream with emotion. You’ll laugh with joy and cry at all poignant moments. -- Crystal Lacey Winslow, Essense bestselling author of Life, Love & Loneliness and The Criss Cross

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Melodrama Publishing; Original edition (November 8, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0971702195
  • ISBN-13: 978-0971702196
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,256,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author Endy first noticed her creative nitch when she was 9 years old.

She's successfully penned bestselling novels such as, In My Hood 1&2. Her fan base has broadened and they are dedicated to her. Her novels all penned on real life experiences being born in Newark, NJ.

She has also been quoted as being an author who is highly underrated. She has appeared on BET's The Five coming in at number 3. With countless interviews and quotes by the Library Journal, Endy is determined to make her mark.

Endy is also heavily involved with the community multitasking and volunteering many hours helping children. For many years she has been involved with the Pop Warner Organization where she is a certified Coach for the Cheer teams. She also runs the entire cheer program as a cheer commissioner and Vice President for the organization. She enjoys mentoring the girls steering them away from the fast life of which she successfully overcame. She wants to reach as many children as she can instilling helpful advice and confidence by public speaking and workshops.

Visit melodramapublishing.com for more info on Author Endy.....

 

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyday Living, January 22, 2007
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This review is from: In My 'Hood (Paperback)
Desiree (RAE-RAE) is such a survivor. Her life story is like most of ours. She had a good job and then hit rock bottom hard. Loving her man and remaining loyal to him sums up who Desiree is, until one day her life is turned completely around because of the greed that's inside of her. Well, it landed her and her man in jail doing hard time. Desiree learned a valuable lesson the hard way. Now out of jail, she has decided to live her life for the better, but with only $96.00 and no where else to go, she winds up in her old neighbor. Will Desiree be able to live her life differently now or will the streets swallow her???

In My Hood is excellent and a very quick read. You will be on the edge of your seat!!! Such a cliff hanger, I have NEVER read a book with so many cliff hangers before!!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It's Going Down, January 20, 2007
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D. Frazier (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In My 'Hood (Paperback)
In Endy's urban novel, In My Hood, you take a backseat ride in
the life of Desiree "Rae-Rae" Johnson as she struggles with drug
addiction and love.

Rae-Rae used to live the life of a successful business woman
until she fell in love with Bilal "Bunchy" Wilson. She was
jealous of his "love" of the drug and felt if she indulged with him, that
he would love her more. Their now chaotic lifestyle of drug addicts
made the couple witnesses of double murder and the perpetrators
of armed robbery and homicide. Rae-Rae is released from prison early
on good behavior while Bunchy meets his death behind bars.

Ishmael is a top man in the dope game and far from what Rae-Rae
really wants in a man. When he meets her at a mutual friend's
house, he is immediately attracted to her; ultimately she gives in.

Will Rae-Rae's accepting Ishmael in her life cause history
to repeat itself? Is she prepared to deal with the skeletons in
his closet as well as her own? By the book's end, you will not only
understand the inner turmoil of the disease of addiction but you
will have these questions answered as well.

If you are looking for a quick read, this is not the book for
you. I recommend this novel to urban fiction fans that are willing to
take their time to digest a full story. It has lots of love and
drama weaved throughout it.

Darnetta Frazier
APOOO BookClub
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Hood Living, March 2, 2007
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Louise (Chicago - I'm back home FINALLY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In My 'Hood (Paperback)
Desiree aka Rae Rae remembers that life of luxury that people only dream about. The only thing missing was the beautiful man that sweeps her off her feet, Bilal "Bunchy" Wilson. Life without him would be impossible, but life with him has turned her life into a world wind of drugs, murder and confusion.

Knowing that she will never return to the life of Desiree, Rae Rae tries to deal with the outcome of the day her two friends were murdered and her beloved Bunchy was stolen from her arms. While also trying to come to grips that her life as a drug user needs to be buried, Rae Rae stumbles upon Ish, one of the biggest suppliers in the hood. He cannot get enough of Rae Rae's beauty, timid demeanor and unforgettable eyes. Can Rae Rae handle being in the life that she is struggling so hard to forget? Will Ish remember those eyes that seem to haunt and mesmerize him?

In my Hood starts hard and fast but soon levies into a smooth hood drama. The turn of events will keep you turning the pages and not missing a beat. Endy does a great job debuting her hood.
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