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Twisted

Tracy Brown

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Total reviews: 43 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Enjoyable book. 4 out of 5 stars.
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I enjoyed reading this book. I even stayed up late to finish it because I just had to see how it was all going to turn out. There were many times as I was reading, I would find myself shouting at the pages because I was right there with these folks-caught up in the drama. I have not the other books by Tracy Brown, but I didn't feel behind in the story. I am however going to be going back to catch up with the books that I missed. I really enjoyed this book. Now, I'll have to see what happens next.

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Celeste Styles is starting over. After losing her cherished salon in a suspicious fire, she has finally left her adulterous relationship and her drama-filled life in Brooklyn for the peace and tranquility of Atlanta, Georgia. But when Rah-Lo heads down south after deciding to leave his wife Asia, Celeste is floored and isn't quite sure if she wants to rekindle their affair. Meanwhile, Asia is hell bent on revenge. Vowing not to let Celeste get away with her man that easily, she, too, heads to Atlanta. But just on her heels is Ishmael Wright, ready to save the day and to warn his best friend Rah-Lo about his vengeful wife. Though Ishmael also has something else up his sleeve. 

 

Secret betrayals are exposed, bitter rivalries explode, love is lost and found. Life will never be the same on the streets of "Hotlanta" in Tracy Brown's epic new urban drama.

Just Deserts (Kimani Romance)

Brenda Jackson

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Pretty Good 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

While I enjoyed this book, I feel that Mrs Jackson's writing style has become predictable. I expect and she delivers on the passion and happy endings. I know that she often writes "connecting" books where characters reappear, however, I'd like her romantic characters to have more depth.

I gave this book three stars bcz I CANNOT believe that Mrs. Jackson's team (herself, proofreaders, editors) would let this go to print with the word "desserts" misspelled on the cover title as well as within the text.

While I remain a fan, I expect Mrs. Jackson to raise the bar for others that follow in her footsteps.

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Learning that her estranged husband has passed away is the biggest shock of Danielle Timberlake—Foster's life—until she learns that she wasn't his only wife. Though Danielle and Marc were separated, she believed they were about to reconcile and start a family. Rocked by betrayal, Danielle sees her dreams slipping away. Until her brother's best friend, Tristan Adams, offers support, comfort—and a chance to have the child she's always wanted. Danielle is drawn to Tristan's strong, sensual nature, but she wed Marc in haste and regretted it. Is she about to repeat her mistake? Or will a marriage of convenience turn into the soulful union she's always longed for?

A Sin and a Shame: A Novel

Victoria Christopher Murray

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Total reviews: 62 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Tricking Ain't Easy 4 out of 5 stars.
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In this sequel, Jasmine Larson is off to a journey of old tricks. She's back and much more seductive then ever. She moved to New York to start a career with her God brother Malik. In the mist of opening club Rio, Jasmine visits City of Lights, the church Malik attends and tries to seduce Reverend Bush. When Reverend Bush pays her no never mind, she accidentally bumps into his son, Hosea Bush, traveling between business meetings held in Los Angeles and New York. After giving Hosea a fake phone number on the plane back to New York, she'd recognized his voice from the pulpit of the church she had now claimed to being a member of. She had then realized that this was not only the man she had no interest just days ago but he was also the Reverend's son. Her intentions now revolved around getting Hosea into bed and having him accompany her at the altar for marriage.

Jasmine's plan worked out just fine until a man from her past; Mr. Brian Lewis, the best friend of the last married man she had laid with from the sizzling first hit Temptation, crept into her life. Before you know it, Brian was showing up every where Jasmine was to indulge intimately. Jasmine blamed this act of lust on the fact that Hosea wanted to honor her by going on the word of God, which meant no sex until after marriage.

As God's grace and mercy gained glory in this storyline the spirit of the Lord spoke out to Hosea as he was going through pain that led him and now Mrs. Jasmine Larson Bush towards divorce. To learn more about the lust, lies and tricks Jasmine poured out to the City of Lights members, you should purchase and read this book for yet another rewarding lesson that Mrs. Victoria Christopher Murray is adapt to bringing her audience.

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After fleeing Los Angeles when her attempt to break up her best friend's wedding fails, Jasmine is now a changed woman...and a Christian. She's living in the Big Apple and she's ready to find the soul mate she is sure God has for her. But soon after she meets her dream man -- a preacher who falls head over heels in love with her -- a man from Jasmine's past reappears, and an unexpected pregnancy threatens to sabotage all of her dreams. Will Jasmine's lying and scheming continue? Or will she finally learn to be honest with herself -- and with those who love her?

The Pastor's Wife

ReShonda Tate Billingsley

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The Pastor's Wife

Most men barely survive one mother, but Terrance Ellis has three -- his aunts. His grandmother Essie's sisters -- Eva, Dorothy Mae, and Mamie -- lovingly raised him after Essie died in a tragic accident. They made sure that troubled young Terrance got on the right path and made something of his life. And now that he's all grown up and the rising pastor of Houston's Lily Grove church, the endlessly argumentative sisters agree on one thing: Terrance needs to find a wife. And not just any wife -- but the right young woman to stand beside him as First Lady of Lily Grove at the fast-approaching one-hundredth-year Christmas service.

Humble and handsome, Terrance is focused on preaching more than dating and has kindly fended off the advances of more than a few perfectly available ladies. So why, of all women, is outrageous, flirtatious Savannah McKinney drawing him in? Seeing Terrance falling under her seductive spell has got his aunts frantically matchmaking since time is running out and gossip is flying. Who will be the pastor's wife? Only heaven knows for sure...and before he finds her, some surprising and dramatic revelations are in store for Terrance, his congregation, and the three aunts who love him most in the world.

Can't Say No

Bette Ford

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

'A dream, a simple fantasy...' 4 out of 5 stars.
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Vanessa Grant secretly fantasizes about sexy ex-NBA Ralph Prescott and the forbidden things he would do to her every night. When dawn breaks, she's back to reality and her life consists of work and raising her three siblings that she's had since the unexpected death of their mom. While helping with her best friend, Brynne's dream wedding, she's constantly tormented with Ralph's presence and her ache for him to stoke this fire that slowly burns for his touch.

Ralph Prescott is successful and has a flock of women that only want what he can financially provide for them. For some strange reason he's been noticing shy Vanessa and has this urge to protect her from a friend that wants her in his bed.

Ms. Ford has penned a sensuous yet saucy read that will have you enamored with all the characters. This book is filled with drama, laughter, love, scandal, and sexy scenes that will make you blush! Amazing read!

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Funny, sexy, and hot, ex-NBA star Ralph Prescott is Vanessa Grant's dream lover. He's also a notorious, no-good player—the wrong kind of man for a woman with big responsibilities. But at a mutual friend's lavish wedding, passion and curiosity get the best of maid of honor Vanessa, and Ralph reveals himself to be the best man in more ways than one.

Ralph has had more than his share of women, but none has captivated him like Vanessa. To convince her that his player days are behind him, he'll have to show her what kind of man he truly is. He'll have to fight every inch of the way to break through her defenses and claim the blazing ecstasy they both want . . . and show her why she can't—and shouldn't—say no.

True Love (Arabesque)

Brenda Jackson

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Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

OK but... 3 out of 5 stars.
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a bit too much distraction. I mean the story line is followable, but once my heart goes to one scene, the story jump to someone elses story. You know, Trent. And by the time we get back to Nick the feeling is fresh and new. Basically everyone is linked to everybody in the company. so, it is really like the operasoap kinda story. U could say this after you read the conversation.. very dramatic and hmm.. too simple!

Read it. Not too bad really, but not the best either.

Great!!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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A story that proves revenage never pays especially when there's a handsome man involved. Shayla Kirkland is set out for revenage on the company that she swears destroyed her mother. What she never counts on is the handsome, fine brother that now runs the company, and the strong attraction between them. Can she keep a level head to carry out her plan or will she end up falling for the handsome CEO Nicholas Chenault?

True love wins in the end !!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I loved this story as well the other stories I've read by Mrs. Jackson. Thank you for bringing up Nicholas and Shayla's story.

Somebody's Gotta Be On Top

Mary B. Morrison

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Total reviews: 42 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Somebody's Gotta Be On Top, But Who? 4 out of 5 stars.
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This isn't necessarily a page turner, but it's definitely an enjoyable read. Mary Morrison is an excellent writer with imagination, depth, and a flare for really building her characters and her storyline. Even though this isn't my favorite book by this awesome writer, it's solid and well-worth reading.

Darius Jones is quite a character with a super ego. His total disregard for women makes it hard to believe that he could ever truly love a woman. His selfish, boastful nature gets him into some dangerous waters and will test the saying, "what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger."

I'm looking forward to reading the next book and finding out more juicy details about Kevin, Ashlee, Ciara, and Jada. I am also interested in finding out if Darius is going to change or remain the same self-serving prick that we've come to know and love/hate.

Editorial Review:

So says Darius Jones. At twenty-two, he’s grown…but he hasn’t necessarily grown up. He still thinks the opposite sex exists purely for his satisfaction. Not that he doesn’t know how to pleasure a sister; he just doesn’t want them telling him the way it’s going to be. But trying to be on top all the time only gets him into trouble with the women in his life—including Fancy Taylor. With a regal bearing and skin like brown sugar, Fancy’s definitely intriguing. Darius is sure he’d enjoy sampling what the lady has to offer, but that’s all. Fancy’s past precludes her from being serious relationship material. Yet fate has a way of stepping in and putting the wrong people on the right path…

Caught between pride and the call of his own untrusting heart, Darius has a lot to learn: about life, women, and what it takes to find and nurture real love. And if he’s not careful, he might just end up on the bottom of everything….

Every Thug Needs A Lady

Wahida Clark

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Total reviews: 113 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

GRRREEATTTT!!!!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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this one kept me on the edge of my seat i could not stop reading
it

Excellent summer read 4 out of 5 stars.
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Once you read Thugs and The Women That Love Them you must know what happens next. This book was great! Some of the scenes get a little boring, especially if you have read Zane books, but its still good.

Every Thug Needs A Lady 3 out of 5 stars.
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Once again I think people are putting too much into this book! It was not the best book for me...It took me too long to read the book for one and then for two it seems like everything is happening over and over again. I also thought that I was going to get some questions answered from the first book but I didn't! So I will have to think long and hard if I want to read the third book...Sorry Wahida, it didn't work for me this time.

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"Every Thug Needs A Lady" is the spellbinding sequel to Wahida Clark's "Thugs And The Women Who Love Them". After taking us through the rugged, thug-filled lives of Jaz, Kyra and Angel, Clark now takes us into the unique and unbelievable life of their best friend Roz. She's sexy, beautiful, and a slave for the love of Trae, her irresistable thuggish beau. Will Roz and Trae's love survive? The answers lie inside the pages of "Every Thug Needs A Lady"!

Can I Get a Witness?

ReShonda Tate Billingsley

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The irony of a divorce-court judge getting divorced herself is not lost on Vanessa Colton-Kirk. After all, she's seen everything in her notorious Houston courtroom, where she's presided over the breakup of countless unhappy and disillusioned couples. Even her own sister, Dionne, is dealing with a relationship drama of her own, a betrayal that's left Dionne hungry for revenge on the man she hoped to marry. But when career-driven Vanessa chooses to work late on the night of her fifth wedding anniversary, her husband, Thomas, decides he's had enough of her putting work before starting the family he so desperately wants -- and he tells her he wants out.

In a last-ditch effort to save the marriage, their own judge orders Vanessa and Thomas to attend a spiritual retreat. She goes -- but not without a fight. And just when she thinks she's won, fate steps in and helps her see things in a whole new light. Now Vanessa and her sister face the toughest choices of their lives. Can Dionne untangle herself from a payback plan gone horribly wrong? Can Vanessa rebuild a bond that she had a big part in destroying? Will she learn from her own mistakes and her years of experience on the bench? Or will she need something else to keep a tide of bitterness from taking over her life?