Caught Up, Shannon Holmes
Caught Up, Shannon Holmes
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Caught Up

Author: Shannon Holmes

Narrator: Cary Hite

Unabridged: 4 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/04/2015


Synopsis

Dixyn Greene has it all. She is a hustler's wife, the mother of a beautiful girl, and owns a town house and a nice car—she's living the life. But when the feds arrest her man, Dixyn's whole world begins to crumble. Things quickly go from bad to worse, and as the bills begin to mount, her ability to maintain her lavish lifestyle is put to the test. She becomes strapped for cash, and her good intentions lead to bad decisions.Enter Brian Winters, B-Dub, her one saving grace—or so she initially believes. In Dixyn's time of need, B-Dub turns out to be no more than an opportunist with his own agenda. Dixyn becomes indebted to him and is forced to do his bidding in order to survive. With B-Dub on her back, she submerges herself in the murky waters of street life and becomes entangled in a web of lust, betrayal, blackmail, and deceit, ultimately discovering that there are no rules in the game, loyalty is limited, trust will get you hurt, and love will get you killed.

About Shannon Holmes

Shannon Holmes is the nationally bestselling author of more than seven novels, including B-More Careful, Bad Girlz, Never Go Home Again, Dirty Game, Caught Up, and more.

About Cary Hite

Cary Hite has performed in several theaters across the country as a cast member in the longest-running African American play in history, The Diary of Black Men. He also appeared in Edward II, Fences, Macbeth, Good Boys, Side Effects May Vary, and the indie feature The City Is Mine. He has voiced several projects for AudibleKids, including Souls Look Back in Wonder, From Slave Ship to Freedom Road, and Papa, Do You Love Me?


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ezi

This book featured a very weak woman, Dixyn Greene, and her hustler boyfriend Bryce Winters. They lived what I would classify as a typical life where the hustler calls all the shots as he is making the money doing his illegal activities. Dixyn uses sex and her beauty to try to keep him in line. Dixyn......more

Goodreads review by Alex

**ARC kindly provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review** If Caught Up was a movie, the acting would be terrible but I still wouldn’t be able to turn away. Caught Up is like a mixture of Master P’s legendary contribution to cinema, I’m Bout It with a splash of Player’s Club. And I mean th......more

Goodreads review by OOSA

As the World Spins ‘Round and ‘Round, Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now Dixyn Greene is living the glamorous life by way of her hustling husband, Bryce. She is afforded the nicer things in life but there is a fear lingering in the back of her mind that trouble is around the corner. Trouble identifies......more


Quotes

“Holmes is a noted pioneering street lit author. His smooth-flowing narrative mixes crime, sex, and sassy street language, giving his protagonists a true life-in-the-streets feel. This will more than satisfy serious readers of urban fiction.” Library Journal (starred review)

“I read this book in one sitting….It’s a great way to escape and be entertained for a few hours.” Baltimore Times


Awards

  • Library Journal Best Book