#DiverseBooks - Legacy I and II by Joy Deja King
Synopsis: The Legacy introduces you to the very prominent yet deadly, Collins Family. Allen Collins is the head of the drug empire and he grooms both his sons to control it with him. He wants to create a legacy for his family that will continue on from generation to generation. But in Allen's quest to leave a legacy, he has to first survive his biggest competition, which is the Hernandez family. Allen also has to make sure that he keeps certain politicians, judges and police officers in his back pocket. But Allen's wife Karmen, might turn out to be his most fatal opponent when she eventually grows tired of being his dutiful wife and learns about his mistress.
Besides Allen trying to keep his wife loyal he also has to play peacemaker to his sons Clayton and Kasir. The men are complete opposites and constantly butt heads over their different styles on how to run the family business.
Finally, there is Allen's daughter Ashton that he absolutely adores. Ashton has the beauty of her mother but a mind to destroy like her father. The Legacy will follow the rise of the Collins Family to greatness and how they have to fight to remain united so they won't fall.
Besides Allen trying to keep his wife loyal he also has to play peacemaker to his sons Clayton and Kasir. The men are complete opposites and constantly butt heads over their different styles on how to run the family business.
Finally, there is Allen's daughter Ashton that he absolutely adores. Ashton has the beauty of her mother but a mind to destroy like her father. The Legacy will follow the rise of the Collins Family to greatness and how they have to fight to remain united so they won't fall.
Thoughts:Meet the Collins. Allen is grooming his sons - Clayton and Kasir- to join the ranks of successful narcotic empire. Wanting nothing more than to leave a legacy, he has high hopes. But, family drama rises to the top and boils over. From adultery to a plot twist I never saw coming, this series is off to a grand start. Keep your family closer than your worst enemy.
Synopsis: The prominent yet deadly Collins family is back in The Legacy Part 2. Patriarch Allen Collins, fights to maintain control over his family but the lengths he's willing to go, might prove detrimental. With betrayal, deception and distrust, it will take more than love, to keep the family close.
Thoughts:Allen is now battling inner demons and the war he started with his temper and hormones. This second book is brimming with massive betrayal, sinister deception, and continuing twists and turns.
I am patiently (ok...really...not so patiently) awaiting Legacy III.
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