New York Times bestselling author Wahida Clark's iconic Thug series takes readers into the streets--and into the heart of a criminal world where even love can be a dangerous choice. Having escaped from the hard streets where deals go down on the corner and shots ring out in the night, sexy, beautiful Roz--friend of Angel, Jaz, and Kyra, who've all loved thugs of their own--is on her way to a professional career in physical therapy. She doesn't need to make a U-turn back to the ghetto. But then she meets Trae, who's still after the bling and fast money of drugs. He's hard, hot, irresistible--and trouble. Soon Roz is wild for a brother whose world is filled with dark schemes and deadly desires. But blinded by her passion, she can't see the heartbreak ahead--where the hood has a law of its own and its own brand of revenge . "This completely engrossing story spins a compelling tale the only way Wahida Clark knows how to do it, and she does it so well.

" --Books2Mention.com on Thug Matrimony "Clark takes us on a journey . the ride is exciting and drama filled." --The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on Thugs and the Women Who Love Them "An entertaining, graphic, somewhat erotic look at the streets. A drama-filled quick read that will leave you wanting more." --RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on Payback is a Mutha Book 2 in the Thug Series.