In My Hood [Mass Market Paperback]

Endy (Author)

Book Description

Series: In My Hood | Publication Date: January 5, 2010

Desiree never ventured out much in her hood until she met and fell in love with Bilal. Their bond is so tight, it seems like they were made for each other. But when the couple witnesses a vicious double murder, their love is put through a grueling test. And when Desiree finds herself in a sticky situation involving one of the top dogs in the drug game, things spin out of control.

Between vendettas, murder, and secret pasts, will their love survive? Or will their bond become another casualty of the havoc In My Hood?

Editorial Reviews

Review

I am amazed by this young lady's talent. --New York Times bestselling author, Wahida Clark

In My Hood is saucy, fast-paced, and uncompromising. --Library Journal

This debut novel {Hood} will hit the bestseller's list. --KaShamba Williams

In My Hood is saucy, fast-paced, and uncompromising. --Library Journal

This debut novel {Hood} will hit the bestseller's list. --KaShamba Williams

From the Author

ENTER TO WIN GREAT PRIZES. HURRY UP BECAUSE CONTEST(S) ENDS JANUARY 31, 2007. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED FEBRUARY 14, 2007. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Melodrama Publishing (January 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934157570
• ISBN-13: 978-1934157572
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 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: #367,066 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.....

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyday Living, January 22, 2007

By 

MzCarmen "Reading Mom" (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

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!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's Going Down, January 20, 2007

By 

D. Frazier (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

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

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hood Living, March 2, 2007

By 

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.