Book excerpt: In the finale of A Hood Rich Thug Gave Me Love, Davonte's skeletons continue to fall out of his closet. Even in death, he is still wreaking havoc in Xia's life. Everything she thought was true about her marriage turns out to be a lie, and unsure of whom she can trust, she distances herself from the one person who would give his life for her. In the blink of an eye, Nakeem watches the future that he had planned with Xia and his daughter go up in smoke. Xia no longer trusts him, and that hurts beyond anything imaginable. Heartbroken, Nakeem tries to move on, but his heart won't allow it. When a lucrative opportunity presents itself, Nakeem and Wakeem switch careers. Of course, with more money comes more problems for the twins. Someone is determined to take them out of the game before they can even get in. Wakeem is still dealing with his impending divorce and a possible baby with his side chick. Although his plate is full with the streets and his women problems, he still has time for Listy. Wakeem finds himself falling for the facially challenged vixen, but will he be able to move past his superficial concerns to actually be with her? A tragedy forces him to acknowledge his heart's desire, but he may be too late. Find out if love prevails in this exciting tale of love, lies, and murder.