Let That Be the Reason

First, I want to say this is the wrong title for this book. It should have been called "Blinded by Infatuation" because it is the story of Carmen who cannot accept that the lousy man that she loved, Chino has never been the right man for her. As the story evolves, she starts to get the message but still is holding out that he will eventually come around. I hope she recovers from the bump on her head and move on, "Let That Be The Reason". This novel could seriously use an Editor. It is poorly constructed out of context. There were so many drug personnel that I could not keep track of who's who. It was simply boring to me. This novel almost appears to have a bit of reality into because the drug vernacular seems to be real.

When I first started reading this book, I thought this is a stupid book. I decided to continue to read it because I hate to start a book and not finish it. This book put you in the mind of a true hustler. Pamela aka Carmen was a single mother trying to make it by any means necessary. She was in love with a man named Chino who refused to be the man that Carmen needed him to be. After their break-up and her going without she thought the best thing to do was become a hustler. Despite many adversitites Carmen became the best hustler in her area.If I was to tell you anymore I would be telling you the book. Buy it you won't be disappointed.I can't wait for the sequel to this book.

My cousin gave me Let that Be the Reason and told me I had to read it. I couldn't put it down from the second I started reading it. It is like a ghetto anthem. It portrays the everyday life of a woman whose been scorned that gets back up on her feet and does what she has to do to provide from hers. It is the story of a lot of girls in the ghetto. The girl falls in love, has a child, the man leaves her with nothing and she has to find a way to make it to the top. Carmen is that woman and you will simply fall in love with that character. I got to the point where I could see no wrong in her even though I knew what she was doing wasn't the best thing. What's so dynamic about this book is that Carmen can be your sister, your best friend, the girl down the block or even you. This book is a "must read" and you better believe I'm reading every book published by Triple Crown.

First I would like to start off by congratulating you on the success of your book and wishing you many blessings on your future projects! Girl, that book was da bomb ;o) I could not put it down without wondering what was going to happen next...I barely slept for three days because I didn't want to stop reading. I just knew Chino was a rat from the beginning... I even talked to Carmen as I read like she could hear me ;o)! I loved the way you reversed the roles and made a female the top baller, and the way you explained her life struggles were all too real! I really connected with her character in more ways then one. Hopefully your book will make someone stop and think before they choose that "glorious" lifestyle. I've seen it happen to many of my childhood friends...they get all rapped up in the game, live and spend lavishly for a short period of time and then on day it's all gone, faster then it started,whats sad is that the lucky ones are the ones incarcerated, cause somehow they escaped death and they just might get another chance at life. I wanna thank you for touching me so deeply and I really look forward to reading part two... I can't wait!!! God Bless you and your family always, and much love from new york!!! msecrets

I really enjoyed this book. I was on going on vacation to Disney World when I started this book and let me tell u, Mickey didn't get any love from me because I couldn't put this baby down. Much props to Pamela aka Carmen. I could relate to this story and it was good seeing her put it all together. Chino is another story. So Ms. Singer, Chino has to definetely get his in the next book. Keep up the great work. I have put the word out to all my fellow readers about u. Don't let me down. Creator - All Mind Book Club - Holla!!!!!!!!! Peace.

Synopsis: Let That Be the Reason is the first of a quasi-fiction trilogy based on the author's real-life experiences. Pamela Xavier is abandoned by her drug dealing infant son's father (Chino) with a stack of bills, no food in the 'fridge, and an impending eviction notice. With no job prospects, Pamela feels backed into a corner and decides to get her "hustle" on. As a female caught up in a male-dominated game, Pamela relies on her alter-ego, Carmen, to deal with the streets, playas, dealers, drug lords, and of course, the law. In no time, Carmen is on top running a call-girl service, fencing operation, and drug cartel--and add to that, being a mom. With money on her mind and her mind on money, Carmen's hustle is taking the streets by storm but the ever-present danger brought on by the police and rival hustlers makes staying in the game perilous. Carmen wants out the game but her powerful drug connect, Dragos, wants her in. If she stays in, the police will force her to implicate Dragos. Her love interest, Delano, a noble hustler, wants Carmen out the game at all costs. Her first love and father of her son, Chino, wants Carmen in the game so he can connect with Dragos. . Carmen's made enough money and she wants out. But can she get out alive? And can she get out in time? Can Carmen, her infant son, and Delano live happily ever after? Vickie M. Stringer adroitly weaves fact and fiction and has written the most honest, provocative and compelling novel of the "Bad-Girl" genre--Let That Be the Reason. More honest than True to the Game, more provocative than Addicted, and more compelling than B-More Careful. LET THAT BE THE REASON you read Vickie M. Stringer's debut novel--the remixed version.