{"product_id":"hood-an-urban-erotic-tale-9781416533030","title":"Hood: An Urban Erotic Tale","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHood: An Urban Erotic Tale by Noire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom abandoned child to the top of Brooklyn's drug empire, Lamont \"Hood\" Mason's story is a raw, unfiltered journey through the streets of Brownsville. Noire, the #1 Essence bestselling author and originator of the urban erotic genre, delivers a gritty narrative that combines street survival, forbidden romance, and brutal consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLamont \"Hood\" Mason is a fearless nineteen-year-old who learned survival on Brooklyn's coldest streets. Abandoned as a child, he found refuge in Fat Daddy's Brownsville barbershop—the one constant in a life defined by uncertainty and violence. But Fat Daddy's business extends beyond cutting hair, and his daughter Egypt becomes the love of Hood's life and his potential escape from the hustling game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Fat Daddy crosses Xanbar, a notoriously brutal drug kingpin, the consequences threaten everyone Hood cares about. Alongside his best friend and partner Dreko, Hood launches a bloody mission to protect his chosen family. What follows is a violent spiral of sex, betrayal, and retribution that forces Hood to choose between bending or breaking as he rebuilds his shattered world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Author Noire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoire is the originator of the urban erotic genre and the #1 Essence bestselling author of more than thirty books, including \u003ci\u003eG-Spot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCandy Licker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBaby Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThug-A-Licious\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as The Misadventures of Mink LaRue series and the Sexy Little Liars series. Her authentic voice and unflinching portrayal of street life have made her a defining author in urban fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Readers Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from Atria Books delivers Noire's signature blend of explicit content, street authenticity, and emotional depth. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the price of vengeance in Brooklyn's unforgiving projects. Hood's transformation from starving street kid to man seeking retribution captures the brutal reality of urban life where enemies \"ain't aiming at your back. They lunging straight for your heart.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of gritty urban fiction, street literature, and readers who appreciate Noire's raw storytelling style that launched the urban erotic genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680877875474,"sku":"9781416533030","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0251a0b0-08da-479f-9a82-4b105a1a6a7c.jpg?v=1733944782","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hood-an-urban-erotic-tale-9781416533030","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}