Trouble & Triumph

A Novel of Power & Beauty

By: Tip "T.I." Harris, David Ritz

Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi

Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist, music producer, and actor T.I. and his bestselling celebrity collaborator, David Ritz, continue the explosive story of Power and Beauty that began in the street-lit epic, Power & Beauty.

When his mother, Charlotte, was killed, Paul “Power” Clay and his closest friend, Tanya “Beauty” Long, fell under the spell of a savvy and ruthless Atlanta businessman named Slim, who promised to protect them.

Wise beyond her years, Beauty always knew that the only person she could rely on was herself. It didn’t take long for the level-headed young woman to recognize the simmering violence beneath Slim’s street charm. But getting away from him wasn’t easy, and it came at a heartbreaking price: turning her back on Power. Escaping to the glamorous catwalks of the Big Apple, she’s worked her breathtaking good looks and quick wit to build a thriving fashion business. Despite her success, she’s still haunted by the pain of leaving Power behind. Money and new men cannot erase the memory of the true love she denied.

To Power, Slim’s world held everything he thought he wanted: women, wealth, power, authority. He discovered too late that Slim Simmons isn’t just a businessman - he’s a ruthless killer who will turn on anyone he thinks is getting in his way. He is the monster who murdered Charlotte. Now, he controls the fate of her only son.

But neither Slim nor Power count on Beauty. Like Slim, she is a master who will manipulate, seduce, and sacrifice to get what she wants. She’s never let anything stop her from fulfilling her desires, and she will broker a dangerous bargain to save the only man she’s ever loved. But is saving Power worth sacrificing herself - body and soul? Will his youthful ambitions lead him to redemption - or deeper into the darkness? Will they both become everything they swore they’d never be?

A tale of gangstas and sistas, money masters and politicians, that moves across the globe from Paris to New York, Atlanta to Tokyo, the Caribbean to California, Trouble & Triumph is a hip-hop mash-up of loyalty, betrayal, revenge, desire, greed, family, politics, and absolution - and of two unforgettable young star-crossed lovers from the streets who will risk everything for their dreams...and for each other.

©2012 Tip "T.I." Harris with David Ritz (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

Great story!!!

TI KNOWS how to rap AND write!! I highly recommend this Part 1- Power And Beauty book before this one. Time to check out if there is a part 3!!

Unbelievable Ending

Really enjoyed this story. Looking forward to a Part 3 or at least Tip Harris' next novel!

It leaves you hanging.....

This book leaves you wanting more.... Excellent follow up to the first novel. I can't wait to find out what happens at the end.

Strong Chacters and great narration

If you could sum up Trouble & Triumph in three words, what would they be?

Hard to put down

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Nothing
Slim is the " Man"

Which scene was your favorite?

Last --lead into the wedding at Slims old home

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The Power of Beauty

Pleasantly surprised!!!

Wow!!!I really was not expecting the book to be as good as it was. In some parts of the book the story dragged but over all a pleasant read.

A Waste

Long drawn out, over sexualized, fantasy esque with a terrible ending. Corny. Kept waiting for it to get better. It did not

still sitting on edge

Very detailed! it has to be a 3rd book to follow. Power and Slim has to settle their differences and will beauty husband come looking for her and so much more.... I'm patiently waiting on the 3rd book...oh and Prentice did an awesome job narrating. I have to find more books with his voice

great read! Would love a part 3

the story was great. I love how it ended but would love a part 3 to tell more of what happened. but overall great book!

Five Stars!

Any additional comments?

I loved this whole series. Great entertaining story. The ending what I was what I was hoping for. This is a must listen. I hope there is one more book.

Daamn it

Love the story but felt like the ending could be better. Should be more to it or even a third book.