Summertime With a Houston Thug

Born and raised in Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin, a change of scenery is definitely on the menu for Kachari, who is ready to experience life outside of all that she knows. An unexpected yet extremely generous opportunity to move across the country to Houston, Texas falls in her lap, and Char doesn't hesitate to accept the offer, agreeing to the liberating move. Arriving in Houston, her world instantly changes, especially when Dex enters the picture. Immediately, she is smitten with him, but are the sentiments favorably returned? Is he really the right one for her?For Dex, his life is like a rollercoaster ride, exciting, thrilling, emotional, and scary at times. The streets stay calling his name and he always answers, not knowing what else to do. Not only does he have to deal with the street constantly, he has unrelenting and often suffering dealings with his daughter's mother, making simple things so complicated. However, he is very determined to be a better role model for his daughter, Joelle. Regardless, Dex has a big heart and is always carrying others and being there for them, being everyone's rock. But who is his rock? His strength? His peace? When Kachari smashes into his life, he immediately knows that she's the calm to pacify and center his crazy world. But will his current life make room for his future life with her? See how Kachari and Dex maneuvers through their relationship and life together in this sweet and saucy African American novel by Jaz Akins, Summertime With A Houston Thug.