"An intense ride that you will surely not forget!" —APOOO Book ClubIn this gritty, fast-paced drama, author Pam Ward delivers the page-turning tale of a woman who's ready for a better life—at all costs. . .Trudy, aka "Trudy with the Booty," is determined to escape South Central L.A. Trouble is, that requires financing. Plus, Trudy has no intention of leaving before she's dealt revenge to her slick-talking ex, Lil Steve. Ever since he started selling nude videos of her around the neighborhood, Trudy can barely walk the streets! His demise would be the icing on her cake, and now that she's gathered a crew to assist in her brilliantly designed bank heist, the future looks bright. But when Trudy indulges in a farewell fling with a stone cold killer who hates being played, it might be the worst mistake of her life. Can she pull off her plan without getting caught—or worse? "Ward combines humor, drama, and scandalous behavior with flair. . .outspoken with...

In this compelling new novel from the author of Want Some, Get Some, Pam Ward proves that sometimes looks are deceiving. . . With her pale skin, heart-shaped lips, and piercing gaze, ten year-old Paula is luminous. No one can believe that Margie, as bronzed-skinned as she is plain, could possibly be Paula's mother. But Margie knows better--behind Paula's innocent, girlish beauty lies the heart of a destructive soul who literally loves to play with fire, cannot control her temper, and in school, has a proven proclivity toward violence. Margie hopes that moving closer to the California waters will snuff out the mysterious, growing flame in her daughter's heart, but Bernard, their new neighbor and funeral parlor owner, immediately senses that there is something "strange" about little Paula--something that he does not want in his home or place of business. . . Bernard, a man with secrets himself, decides that his new...

"An exhilarating novel that won't let readers down." —Books To MentionHow do you rob the bank where you work as a teller, plus get revenge on your shady ex, escape South Central L.A.—and get away with it all? If you're Trudy, aka "Trudy with the Booty," it's simple. . .Having recruited a posse of hustlers, car-jackers, and homewreckers who hang out at the seedy club where she sings after hours, Trudy is ready to launch the heist that will make them rich. That is, she's ready to play dumb behind the counter while her ex, Lil Steve, does the work—and then her home-girl robs him! It's a fool-proof plan—until greed, nerves, lust, and jealousy threaten to blow it. Soon Trudy is trapped in a fight for her life. And a scheme that was supposed to be easy becomes a pistol-whipping bout of wills, where only the strongest survive."A great story unfolds in this wild and at times frightening read. . .An exhilarating novel that won't let readers down."...