Heart of a Thug: The Complete 5-Book Series

By Tallah J.

HEART OF A THUG: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

A notorious Harlem kingpin under federal fire. A struggling single mother caught in the crossfire. One explosive connection that changes the rules of survival forever.

Kayla "Kiki" Hayes has never had an easy hand dealt to her in Harlem. Becoming a mother right out of high school and working a minimum-wage job left her feeling completely unloved, neglected, and trapped by a toxic baby daddy. She wants freedom, independence, and to be the nurturing mother she never had. She never expected her life to turn upside down until a powerful man from the streets sweeps her off her feet, showing her a world of ultimate comfort and security.

Markell "The Snowman" Etienne is a certified Harlem Kingpin. Born into a notorious organized crime family, he has everything a street dude could ask for-luxury cars, high-end condos, and deep bankrolls. But the walls are closing in. The Feds are circling, and his criminal past has caught up to him. When his Assistant District Attorney ex-girlfriend double-crosses him, Markell prepares to go on a deadly warpath. But before the bodies start dropping, he meets Kayla. She isn't the type of woman he normally dates, but he quickly realizes this resilient single mother and her baby girl are the exact peace his chaotic life needs.

But when you're in deep with a street king, peace doesn't last long.

When a corrupt, obsessed detective and a ruthless Assistant D.A. team up to bring Markell down, they use the ultimate leverage: threatening to strip Kayla of custody unless she turns undercover informant and betrays the only man who has ever truly protected her. From New York project blocks and police interrogation rooms to a high-stakes hunt for justice in the suburbs, Markell will have to choose between protecting his criminal empire and saving the woman who holds his heart.

Can an unhinged street king outrun the law to save his family, or will the dangerous game tear their lives apart for good?

Inside this massive 5-book collection, experience the full trajectory of a high-stakes, ride-or-die hood romance:

Book 1: The Kingpin & The Single Mother - A legendary hustler crosses paths with a love-deprived mother, introducing her to a life of ultimate luxury.

Book 2: The Setup & The Crossfire - The law steps over the line, forcing Kayla into a devastating undercover trap to save her daughter.

Book 3: The Flight & The Hunt - On the run from every official in New York, Markell risks it all to reunite Kayla with her baby girl.

Book 4: The Obsession - A disgraced detective becomes dead-set on hunting down The Snowman, pulling everyone connected to him into danger.

Book 5: The Final War - Markell returns to New York to settle the score for good, forcing Kayla to decide if his dangerous lifestyle is worth the ultimate price.

Binge the entire heart-racing, drama-filled 5-book series in one massive collection today Click "Buy Now" or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HK2Y97MC
• ISBN13: 9798174802919
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"