Deserved to Be Loved

Deserved to Be Loved is the coming of age story of Rodney, a black gay teen, and Mike, his on the down low lover.

Set in the brutal backdrop of 90's era New Orleans, it follows the star-crossed lovers as they discover not only each other but the tenants of their own sexuality. They must face the realities of a world that might not fully accept them. The harshness of the homo thug image and New Orleans housing projects is vividly painted in this fast-paced, no holds barred thrill ride laced in a love story. It feels so gritty and so real that it is nearly ashamed to be called fiction.

Deserved to Be Loved delivers, with authentic dialog, fresh realism, and a colorful cast.

©2018 Rodney Joseph Roussell (P)2020 Rodney Joseph Roussell

Feels like a true story!

Nice third-person story telling so good I’m willing to wager this is based on someone’s real experience.

Outstanding

This book was outstanding, so many emotions. So well written & emotional. From start to finish i was truly captivated by this story.

its a hidden gem

if you can get passed the choppy narration with coughing heard in some places and changes in pitch you can get a pretty good short story.

Shakie DID THAT

I need more like literally when is this next book dropping, please?????? I loved it from beginning to end

Amazing Story! I loved the voices it was great!

Narrative was fresh A+ It was great! A pure delight of a story! The voice was soothing