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African-American
Fiction - New Reviews
5.0 Books = Classic | 4.0 - 4.5
Books = Impressive | 3.0 - 3.5 Books =
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5 out of 5 books |
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J. D. Mason
That Devil's No
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Successful mortician Bishop Fontaine was known as a loving
father and caring friend. But most didn't know how
manipulative and controlling he was to the people closest to
him. When Bishop passes away, the lives of five people are
forever changed. Bishop's only child Kristine really misses
her father but she also has a sigh of relief because she can
finally live her own life. Lamar was like the little brother
Bishop never had and acted as an uncle to Kristine. He and his
wife Rhonda helped raise Kristine. Now that Kristine is a
grown woman and Bishop is dead, Lamar wonders if he can
finally act on the romantic feelings he has for her. Lamar's
wife Rhonda is devastated by Bishop's death but she's even
more suspicious of how Lamar looks at Kristine. She hopes that
her worst fears aren't coming true. Cole is a boxer and is a
distant cousin to Bishop. Cole saw Bishop as the perfect role
model but his supermodel wife Nora saw otherwise. Cole and
Nora's marriage becomes troubled due to Nora's dark obsession.
Rayne is a local nightclub singer who is now clean and sober
thanks to Bishop's help. But now that Bishop is gone, will she
hit rock bottom again?
That Devil's No Friend of Mine is an excellent novel
by J. D. Mason. Mason expertly shows how one man affected the
lives of so many people. Each of the characters are good
people from the outside looking in, but they all had deeply
rooted flaws once you examined them further. When reading this
book, you'll wonder what will be the final outcome of all of
the characters. Readers will definitely feel all of the
emotional drama as this story unfolds. Mason also did a
wonderful job of creating a very realistic ending to each of
the character's stories that won't disappoint. That Devil's
No Friend of Mine is an emotionally charged and
entertaining novel that will satisfy J. D. Mason's current and
future legion of fans.
Reviewed by
Radiah Hubbert
for Urban-Reviews.com
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4 out of 5 books |
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Lexington and Donna
have been married for over 10 years, but their marriage is a
little strained. Donna is not what you would call the partying
type. She likes to stay at home, take care of the children and
tend to her husband's needs. On the flip side, Lexington loves
to party, enjoys going out to the club, and likes meeting
"other people." Can Donna convince her husband that she's
still in love with him and wants their marriage to work, or
will Lexington's wondering eyes end up getting him in trouble?
Brian and Michelle have the ideal marriage. They love each
other, and both are truly connected to one another. There's
only one problem: Michelle's mother. Have you ever known
someone that just won't stop until they find the slightest
flaw? Wait until you read about unrelenting antics of
Michelle's mom!
Single Husbands by HoneyB is funny, sexy, and gives
you an interesting outlook on marriage. Each character in the
book has a different story, but in some way, there all
connected in one way or another. If you're interested in a
book with an obsessive amount of sex, then this is the book
for you. Don't get me wrong...these stories were very good,
and you could learn a thing or two. The amount of erotica was
just a little too much for my taste. The good thing is that
once you start reading this Single Husbands, you will
not want to put it down. Just be prepared for some very
graphic details. ENJOY!
Reviewed by Jackie
for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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Eric Pete
Sticks And Stones
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A ten year high school
reunion is something that everyone should look forward to. Or
is it? Four different people will find out when they are
invited back to their high school class reunion. Trayce is a
successful internet entrepreneur that has moved on from the
small southern town she grew up in. But when she gets the
invitation to her class reunion, will Trayce be able to get
past the old wounds that was caused by her former classmates
and teachers? Solomon is a drug store manager that still lives
in the same town and dealing with baby mama drama. He was the
forgettable boy in school that was always lurking in the
background. Solomon knew all of the student's secrets by
quietly observing them. Will he finally be able to come out of
his shell? Janet is the former head cheerleader and homecoming
queen who ran away to Las Vegas after her post graduation
plans didn't pan out. Now a successful exotic dancer, can
Janet come to terms with what made her run away in the first
place? Karim is now a handsome and famous New York music video
director. Back in high school, he was the one that was always
picked on but how will everyone react to him now?
Sticks and Stones is a widely entertaining novel by
Eric Pete. Pete brought us a good mix of characters with
interesting situations. You feel the excitement and anxiety
that Tracye, Solomon, Janet, and Karim feel about going to
their ten year high school reunion. This novel shows just how
much a person's life is affected by the events that happened
during their high school years. It also shows how one must
make peace with their past in order to move forward. There are
plenty of shocking and tragic revelations in this story that
you won't believe are taking place. This book will make
readers want to either go to their own ten year high school
reunion or avoid it all together. Sticks and Stones has
wonderful character development and snappy dialogue that makes
this a true page-turner.
Reviewed by
Radiah Hubbert
for Urban-Reviews.com
Check out our exclusive audio
interview with Eric Pete
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4.5 out of 5 books |
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Naomi, Kennedy, Mira,
and Tyler are four seemingly ordinary women who all are
connected to the infamous Black Door adult entertainment club.
All of them keep this little known fact a secret but for how
long? Naomi is a suburban housewife that can't figure out why
her husband won't sleep with her. Mira is a conservative CEO
of a cosmetics company whose wild side may ruin her career if
revealed. Kennedy is a flight attendant that is tired of the
dating game but a sexy frequent flyer in first class may be
the answer to her prayers. Tyler finally comes to the
realization that her long term relationship isn't as solid as
she thought it was. Will the Black Door provide the answers
that these women are looking for?
Naughty by Velvet is another sizzling installment to
the Black Door series. Velvet once again brought another new
crop of interesting characters and new situations. The Black
Door club itself was actually in the background of this story
rather than in the forefront like the previous novels. There's
a lot more attention paid to the character's individual lives
and problems than to the inner workings of the club. This gave
the story a different twist. There is a lot of drama,
deception and even murder in this story that will definitely
satisfy readers. Of course no Velvet novel would be complete
without plenty of steamy sex. By the end of this book, you get
the feeling that you will definitely see these characters
again. Although this is a part of a series, you can read this
particular installment without reading the other ones first.
Naughty is another deliciously addictive novel by
Velvet.
Reviewed by
Radiah Hubbert
for Urban-Reviews.com
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Velvet
Naughty
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5 out of 5 books |
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Claudia Mair Burney
Deadly Charm
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Amanda Bell Brown is back with a whole set of issues. Bell
is still trying to deal with her strained relationship with
Jazz and Rocky. While she tries to pick up the pieces of her
life, Bell lets Rocky talk her into going to Ezekiel
Thunder's revival. Ezekiel Thunder is a former evangelist
that fell from grace years ago and is trying to revive his
ministry. Bell is immediately suspicious of Thunder's
ministry. Her suspicions are heightened when Ezekiel's
three-year-old son is involved in an accident. The police
are no longer investigating the case, but Bell's intuition
is telling her that Thunder's young wife is responsible for
the baby's accident. Bell enlists the help of Jazz to
investigate this case. But will taking on this case be too
much for both of them to handle?
Deadly Charm is a riveting novel by Claudia Mair
Burney. Burney brings back the beloved and flawed character
of Amanda Bell Brown. Bell once again gets herself in sticky
police business and doesn't care that she's driving everyone
nuts, including Jazz. There are some nail-biting moments in
this story that will have readers holding their breath.
Burney also included some downright hilarious church scenes
that will have you literally laughing out loud. Deadly
Charm has all of the suspense and humor that Claudia
Mair Burney is known for. This is a wonderful addition to
the Amanda Bell Brown Mystery series.
Reviewed by
Radiah Hubbert
for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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Belinda Eaton has been thrusted into parenthood with a man she
can't stand. When her sister and Griffin's brother are killed
in a car accident, Belinda and Griffin are left to raise their
twin daughters. Belinda is a sensible history teacher that
likes organization and structure. Then there is Griffin, the
fun loving sports attorney uncle who doesn't have a clue how
to be a father but is willing to give it his all. Belinda is
pleasantly surprised at what a good father Griffin is. She
also notices that the dislike she has had for him was actually
masquerading her true feelings. Can Belinda let go and explore
those feelings?
Bittersweet Love is an excellent book by Rochelle
Alers. It is an easy read that flows very well. The characters
are very believable and relatable. This is the first book in a
new series. Alers does a wonderful job introducing the Eaton
family and piquing your interest for future Eaton novels.
Reviewed by
Tenecia for Urban-Reviews.com
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Rochelle Alers
Bittersweet Love
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4 out of 5 books |
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Adrianne Byrd
Sinful Chocolate
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Charles
Masters is the ultimate player. He has been in the "game" so
long that it's just second nature to him. Women just seem to
fall into his bed. He was content to live this
lifestyle...until he meets Gisella Jacob. Gisella has
relocated to put as much distance as possible between her and
her cheating ex-fiancé. She hasn't given up on men...she just
wants a fresh start. When Gisella first meets Charlie, she
knows that he is all wrong for her, but something keeps
drawing her to him. Even when she learns that he is a "no good
lying dog," she is still drawn to him. Charlie is also
experiencing a new feeling...LOVE. He is in love with Gisella
and wants to do everything right. But is he being selfish by
keeping a very important secret from her...one that could
change both their lives?
Sinful Chocolate is the second book in a series
written by Adrianne Byrd. It is a tasty romance where both of
the main characters fit perfectly with the title of the story.
The secondary characters add an extra something to the plot
that helps pull the overall story together. Byrd is an author
that has a writing style that flows and is easy to read.
Sinful Chocolate makes you want more of those Kappa
brothers!
Reviewed by Tenecia for
Urban-Reviews.com
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4 out of 5 books |
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Ayanna Walker had her life put on hold when she adopted her
sister's two sons several years ago. To Ayanna, there was
nothing to think about. She would raise the boys, putting
their needs first, and worrying about herself later. Johnny
Phillips, her best friends brother, wants Ayanna to have a
life for herself as well. Johnny is always traveling and has
not shown any interest in settling down. So when he starts to
insinuate himself into her and her boys life, Ayanna thinks
that a summer fling is all he wants. When Johnny's true
feelings are revealed and Ayanna's insecurities come out, it
takes a tragic event to bring them to their senses.
A Case for Romance is a very well written book by
Melanie Schuster. It's a story that deals with real life,
everyday issues. The characters are very believable and
relatable. Schuster does a really good job of writing a good
romance story that the average person can be connected to.
Reviewed by Tenecia
for Urban-Reviews.com
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Melanie Schuster
A Case for Romance
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5 out of 5 books |
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Chamein Canton
The More Things Change
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Marcus and Cathy are back. Marcus Fox, shortstop for the
Yankees, is ready to take the next step with the beautiful
and intelligent Cathy Chambers. Once Cathy accepts his
proposal, the media circus begins once again. Cathy is still
somewhat insecure about her size, but Marcus and her family
and friends are always there to reassure her and shower her
with love. Marcus does however make some mistakes on the
road to matrimony that he has to hope and pray Cathy will
continue to love and support him unconditionally for. It is
a dirty and rocky road to matrimony that only true love can
successfully travel.
The More Things Change is the sequel to Not His
Type by Chamein Canton. It is equally as phenomenal as
the first book. Canton has again taken the plus size Cathy
and made her just as beautiful and sexy as any other heroine
in a romance novel. In doing so, she has made the characters
very realistic and significant. The secondary characters are
also back, adding yet another layer to this wonderful story.
Reviewed by Tenecia for
Urban-Reviews.com
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4 out of 5 books |
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The ladies of the Black Stockings Society are at it again.
This time they are helping to transform biologist Brenda
Everton into the woman that she secretly longs to be. Brenda
doesn't really care about fashion or style because she wears
a lab coat all day. She does however care about the funding
for the project she has been working on for the past few
years. She only has funding for four more months and she did
not receive the grant she applied for. That is where the
society comes in. After the untimely death of her friend,
Brenda starts to reevaluate her life. She decides to take
the society up on their offer. She also decides to take her
millionaire ex-husband up on his offer to give her the money
to fund her project in exchange for getting her back.
Body Chemistry is a well written story by Dara
Girard. Girard's writing style flows without having lagging
moments in the story. Body Chemistry is the third
book in the Black Stockings Society series. Girard is
keeping the plots fresh and the characters believable. She
is also starting to give clues about the society itself.
Girard is showing the signs of a good writer by giving
enough to keep you wanting more.
Reviewed by
Tenecia for Urban-Reviews.com
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Dara Girard
Body Chemistry
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3.5 out of 5 books |
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Marcia King-Gamble
Tempting the Mogul
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Life has dealt Kennedy Fitzgerald a rough hand but she
always comes out on top. So when she returns from a six
month job overseas and finds her car being reposed and all
of her finances in disarray, she jumps right in and does
what has to be done to get her life back in order. Even if
that means doing the impossible. Kennedy is a life coach
that has just been hired by the CEO of TSW, a television
studio, to groom his son to take over. Salim Washington has
no desire to be in charge. Salim is not the corporate type.
His only use for money is to help fund his foundation that
aides third world countries. With Kennedy's tenacity and
Salim's guilt, Salim takes over and is doing a good job,
until he screws everything up. Hopefully he can rectify all
his mistakes before its too late.
Tempting the Mogul is a good book by Marcia
King-Gamble. The characters are convincing and have real
everyday issues. Some parts of the plot could have been
developed more to give a little more insight on some of the
secondary characters, but overall the storyline was
enjoyable. King-Gamble has an easy to read style that flows
well.
Reviewed by Tenecia for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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Thirteen
tenants at 666 Cypress Avenue are all at the end of their rope
with their current living conditions. They just struggle
everyday to survive. There seems to be a bright spot in the
building when a new tenant named Raven Thorn moves into the
building. Raven wows everyone with her beauty and personality.
But she is on a sinister mission to carry out a well thought
out plan. She's got all of the tenants under her spell except
for Crystal Bright. Crystal is a young crack addict who has a
good heart and knows that she needs to kick her habit. But
when she looks into Raven's eyes and sees nothing but pure
evil, Crystal vows that she will do everything in her power to
save herself and everyone in the apartment building.
Like a Good Neighbor is innovative novel by Dwayne
Murray Sr. Murray flexed his creative juices by bringing a
classic good versus evil story with an urban backdrop. The
series of disturbing events begin starting with the first
page. Readers will immediately know that this is not a typical
story. You will see just how far Raven will manipulate
different people in order to carry out her deadly plans. You
also feel the strong emotions of Crystal as she tries to
remain drug-free and stop Raven in her tracks. There are some
parts of this story where you will literally not be able to
put this book down. Like a Good Neighbor is a
surprising thriller that will have you eagerly waiting for the
next novel from Dwayne Murray Sr.
Reviewed by Radiah
Hubbert for Urban-Reviews.com
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Dwayne Murray Sr.
Like A Good Neighbor
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3.5 out of 5 books |
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Michele Andrea Bowen
Up at the College
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Yvonne Copeland finds
faith in God when her husband decides that he wants a divorce.
She moves back to her hometown of Durham, NC where she gets a
teaching job at the local college. She also meets the very
handsome basketball coach Curtis Parker. He's everything she
wants in a man, but there's one major flaw: he's not saved.
Curtis has not made up his mind about his faith. and he's not
so sure if he can put his faith in the Lord. All he knows is
that with Yvonne by his side, nothing else really matters. As
Curtis struggles with his belief in God, Yvonne is gaining
more and more strength in God. Will these two be able to take
the walk of Faith or will Curtis decide this is not for him?
Even though it was not a fast paced read, Up at the
College by Michele Andrea Bowen was still a decent read.
It took a little time for me to get into the book and really
start gaining interest in the story itself. The characters
were kind of bland and the majority of the plot struggled with
predictability. However, I do think that the author did a good
job with referencing how people deal with faith.
Reviewed by Jackie for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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Mina's boo is at Duke playing ball and she's trying so
hard to deal without becoming super obsessed when it's
apparent that their relationship doesn't have the fit
she'd become familiar with. Obviously Mina is having
issues, yet she's going to try adjustments. The problem
is, she keeps getting these feelings and she's afraid that
"out of sight, out of mind" may lead to something more. It
really doesn't help that she's encircled by couples.
Luckily for Mina, as she drowns in a sea of loneliness,
her boy Michael tosses her a life jacket.
It becomes tensely evident that the clique isn't
exactly as thick as it once was. Everyone is now off doing
their own thing and hanging out as a group has become
progressively few and far between. When Mike, the already
estranged member of the clique, gets an opportunity to
finally chase his passion for fashion, it threatens to
shred the fabric of him and JZ's unique camaraderie. Will
the clique be able to handle a colossal alteration?
Flippin' The Script by Paula Chase bought out
the waterworks this episode. It's stitched with so many
emotions, hopes for the future, a first in the love
department and within the folds, we see the gradual
maturity of the clique. I truly love this series and I'm
fretful for the next segment. While I can easily recommend
this series to all teens, I do advise parents to also read
with their teens as it deals with current issues.
Reviewed by Nardsbaby for Urban-Reviews.com
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Paula Chase
Flippin' The Script
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3 out of 5 books |
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Cynthia White
Always A Queen
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Always A Queen launches right into Queen
speaking with her therapist about the past demons that
have molded her into the woman she is today. She
begins with the adoration that her father bestowed on
her from birth until his disappearance from her life
and her mother's murder. Queen is still running from
yesterday and searching for answers to calm her nerves
and assure her of a happy future. She's in Hawaii
waiting to deliver her baby and pondering over what
she could have did different in her life with all her
affiliates. Then Isiah appears with the sweetest words
and actions to allow her to let her guard down and him
in her heart again.
Upon their daughter's birth, the new family heads
back to St. Louis and Queen happily relinquishes her
reign over the Black Mafia to her fiancé and the
father of her precious prize, Princess. She assumes
the role of mother and struggles to prove that she is
indeed a better woman, mother, and wife than her
mother Hilary. Queen still has to face her past
lovers, familial ties with the Black Mafia, and
memories that plague her to the point that they cause
her to question all of her decisions. When Isiah's
behavior brings doubt into their bloody marriage,
Queen runs into the arms of Lamar and Carmen, two men
from her past that have always loved her
unconditionally.
Always A Queen is the second installation of
the tale of Queen, a hustler's daughter. Suspense,
murder, lust, infidelity, and adultery are the spices
peppered throughout this novel. The relationship
between Queen and Lamar was very entertaining and was
what actually saved the story for me. This novel is
interesting, but lacks the natural ingredient found in
exceptional reads or storylines that motivate sequels
or continuations. I still commend Ms. White for her
sophomore joint.
Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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After several years of marriage, Denise Hightower finds
out that her husband Pastor Bryce Hightower is suffering
from an addiction...one that he has been suffering from
since the death of his parents. Pastor Hightower tries to
deny his addiction and becomes very casual about his
situation. This not only hurts his marriage, but it
becomes a hindrance on him to preach the Gospel. Bryce
tries to deny that he has this addiction, and asks Denise
to give him some more time so that he conquer this on his
own.
Deciding to follow her mother's one-sided advice,
Denise keeps her husband's sorted secret and keeps up the
appearances at church and when they're out in public.
Soon, her life starts to spiral out of control. Unable to
control her life, she tries to stay prayerful, but it's
just no use. She had no idea how to handle her husband's
problem, and lying was no longer an option. That was until
Benny.
Benny was the Hightower's gardener, but he was also
their last hope. When Benny just showed up, Bryce was a
little hesitant to let him into his life. But the more
persistent Benny became, the more of the wall that Bryce
had belt was crumbling down. No one really understood what
the real connection between Bryce and Benny truly was.
Soon, everything comes together and you truly see how the
Lord works.
Illusions by Wanda B. Campbell is one of the
best books I have read in a longtime. This book pulls on
every emotion you could ever imagine. You laugh, you cry,
and you scream like you would do if you were watching a
very intense movie. Wanda B. Campbell dares to take this
book to another level...a level that I don't think too
many authors have really obtained. Illusions is a
real page turner. This is a book that you'll want to read
start to finish without putting it down. Denise was truly
an authentic character. You could understand her
frustration and her denial of her husband's secret. With
Denise by his side, he was able to stand and admit that he
is not perfect. What I enjoyed most about this book is
that Ms. Campbell did not portray Bryce to an untouchable
Pastor. He was just as human as anyone else. Illusions
was a very satisfying read with true to life characters
with real life problems. I cannot wait to read the next
book by Wanda B. Campbell as I am pretty sure it will not
disappoint.
Reviewed by
Jackie for Urban-Reviews.com
Read our exclusive
interview with Wanda B. Campbell
in the Inside Out section.
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Wanda B. Campbell
Illusions
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5 out of 5 books |
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Nikki Carter
Step To This
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Gia Stokes is in her second year of high school and is
already looking forward to the possibilities the year will
bring. She's set her sights on being apart of the
Hi-Steppers, a dance squad. While she definitely has all
of the right moves, Gia's exclusive style may be a little
too different for the A squad. While riding the bench, Gia
gives in to a make over with the hopes of finally fitting
in. Packed away is her uniqueness and soon she becomes a
different person. A clone, she's betrayed her best friend,
lied to her mom and is catty with her cousin/best friend.
It's not long before she learns that while she may have
made some minor adjustments everyone isn't who they appear
to be. Is Gia ready for change?
Step To This is a fun, fast read by Nikki
Carter. Carter has written a story about a remarkable
young lady who is faced with choices. I love that the
character is an average teen who marches to her own beat
and has issues, yet doesn't mind sticking up for herself.
I also enjoy that the book is a Christian teen book that
is not preachy and adds to the story providing readers
with authentic characters and situations. Step To This
is definitely a paperback worthy of a recommendation for
all.
Reviewed by Nardsbaby for Urban-Reviews.com
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3 out of 5 books |
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Nitrah, Dahlia, Jazzaray and Charmaine have been friends for
years. Keeping secrets from each other isn't something they
are used to doing. When Dahlia keeps a secret from the girls
for years and then wants Nitrah to help, all hell breaks
losoe, feelings get involved, betrayal ensures and nothing
is as it was before.
In reading The Ultimate No No, I kept going over
it as I tried to figure out what I could have missed. In
completing the story, I still felt as if I missed something.
I simply didn't understand the whole concept. Not to take
anything away from the author, but I just didn't get the
plot. The story came off as juvenile and mediocre at best. I
understand when the plot takes place and that all of the
characters are in their early 20's and are fresh out of
college, so that could be it. When I was in my 20's, my mind
just wasn't focused on that type of behavior and their
conversations didn't make any sense to me. Not to take away
from Ms. Newhouse's talent, but The Ultimate No No
really missed me.
Reviewed by Angie for Urban-Reviews.com
Read our exclusive
interview with Tamika Newhouse
in the Inside Out section.
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Tamika Newhouse
The Ultimate NO NO
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3 out of 5 books |
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B. Swangin Webster
Let Me Just Say This
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Kevin and Cheryl Goldman are a loving, couple with
two children, the big house, luxury cars, and a
successful business that Kevin and his best friend
are partners. The grass appears to be extra green
from the outside, but on the inside it is truly a
concrete jungle. The facade they portray is so
twisted and warped that it is sickening. Kevin is an
abusive and cheating husband and father that is
domineering, evil, and disgusting.
Let Me Just Say This addresses abuse, low
self esteem, and the impact both have on
relationships, whether it be with spouses, children,
friends, or extended family members. It also looks
at the consequences that the victims and the
aggressors face with the chain reaction. I did not
find this to be an interesting read. It was very
challenging at best to finish. If you ‘re looking
for a read centered on abusive relationships, this
would be the one for you. The editing was lacking,
and for a sequel to follow...I found myself
questioning the reasoning. The characters were all
lackluster, the storyline was not intriguing, and I
did not find any scene empowering, encouraging, or
moving to say the least. I did rate Let Me Just
Say This with 3 stars, but only for the time,
effort and the accomplishment of completion.
Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for
Urban-Reviews.com
Read our exclusive
interview with B. Swangin Webster
in the Inside Out section.
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4.5 out of 5 books |
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The internet is the greatest invention alive to some.
Put to others mainly celebrities, athletes and anyone in
the spotlight, the internet can destroy an career in a
keystroke. Blogs, websites are updated every second with
rumors, pictures, and stories that can shatter the lives
of many.
Ebony Jenkins is rags to riches story. Coming from hand
me downs and nothing, she is a successful business owner
and has a good man named Buzz by her side, and a
beautiful little girl. Who could want more? But Ebony
always wants the best. The clothes, latest vehicle, and
the lifestyle. She has to compete with celebrities we
see everyday on the TV and music videos. Some would call
it compulsive, but Ebony has no problem with the way she
lives. The internet is Ebony's best friend, latest
blogs, and rumor mills gives her that rush she needs to
make it during the day. Ebony had it rough growing up,
teased and taunted by classmates for wearing hand-me
downs. She swore she would give her daughter every thing
she didn't...but at what cost? Plots, scheming, and
manipulation has no bounds on what Ebony is capable of.
When Ebony secrets are revealed, will Ebony lose it all
over being materialistic?
Buzz is Ebony's boyfriend since high school. He is an up
and coming rapper who is on the path to success. Buzz
has been through thick and thin with Ebony. Cheating
that resulted in a child that he was taken on the
responsibly as a father, even though biologically the
child wasn't his. Ebony's excessive spending, and
accusations of cheating pushes him away. When Buzz meets
Arika another local R &B artist, the chemistry is
undeniably between the two. But when secrets are
revealed, Buzz finally sees Ebony in a new light. Will
Buzz fall into Ebony's trap, or will he take the new
relationship with Arika to the next level?
Arika dreams are finally come true. Arika is an upcoming
R&B singer and new sensation. With her new single
hitting the airwaves, she has a great new staff & manger
helping her become the next big thing. But as Arika
prepares for the superstardom, she is not ready for the
vicious lies and rumors starting to spread about her on
the internet. With her developing relationship with
Buzz, could Arika lose it all before she gets it, or can
Arika hold her head above water and maintain her career?
The Buzz was an excellent read by Stefanie
Newell. It showed throughout the book that everything
that glitters is not always gold. The novel is a good
insight to what the celebrity life is, and what
challenges and obstacles they face. Stefanie Newell did
a good job of showing how celebrity gossip goes wrong,
and how lies and rumors can lead to devastating
consequences.
Reviewed by Kristin for Urban-Reviews.com
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Antony Moussignac
Nothing but Drama
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Nothing But Drama introduces three best
friends, Monica, Tina, and Shauna and the drama that
they encounter in their everyday lives. Monica is a
college graduate with a promising career. She's
recently broken up with Michael, a man she swore was
her soul mate. That is until a young cutie named Sean
enters the scenario, and has her doubting all of her
preconceived notions.
Tina, is a single mom that finished college despite
her status and broken heart. Circumstances have caused
her baby daddy back in their lives and as much as she
resents him because of his desertion and the pain he
caused, her heart and body are singing a different
song. Shauna skipped college to raise her siblings
after her parents death. She meets Keith who's a
successful surgeon and he's willing to give her the
world without his presence more often than not. Doubts
appear amid wedding plans as well as an intriguing man
from Shauna's past.
Antony Moussignac's debut novel has made an
impressive introduction into the literary world. The
story's theme is interesting, relatable, encouraging,
and has made a common theme one of its very own with a
unique style and voice. Nothing But Drama is
indeed that and has you involved from the ups and
downs the characters deal with on a daily basis. I
would highly recommend this as a entertaining read.
Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for Urban-Reviews.com
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What is your fantasy? Is there something you always wanted
to do but felt too ashamed to let your inhibitions go to do
it? Dark Indiscretions is a novel about nine different women
with nine different stories who do just that…. Let go. These
short erotica stories show the many facets of women who have
no problem satisfying there needs and urges. If you can keep
a secret, it will be safely kept. Here are two of those
stories.
“The Other Side of Marriage” is about a dutiful wife named
Tiffany. She cooked, cleaned, and catered to all of the
needs of her husband Chris. Tiffany was a pre-law student
who was very conservative and had a solid relationship with
her husband, Chris. Chris catered to all her needs,
mentally, sexually, and physically, but then suddenly it
stopped. Tiffany tried everything in her power to bring the
spice back in their relationship, but to no avail. Then she
meets Taylor, who just so happens to walk into her life at a
nightclub. Taylor is the complete opposite from Tiffany. He
is a line cook in a restaurant and loves rap music. But one
thing that they do have in common is passionate sex. They
begin to have an affair, and the multitude of lies,
deception, and secrets to keep the plan intact have to be
kept. Will Tiffany’s marriage survive? Or will Taylor want
more to it then there 1 a week session?
“Just Sex Please” is about a spicy Latina named Hope who has
needs to be fulfilled. She had a devoted boyfriend but he is
useless in the bedroom. While at a nightclub, Hope meets and
hooks up with Ronald, an American-born Jamaican. One night
of hot passionate sex leads to weekly meetings during
lunchtime. Hope has already been warned from her supervisor
about her returning late from her lunch break, but she
continues to take the risks regardless. No conversation is
needed for there weekly encounters because both of them know
their purpose. Will Hope continue her weekly excursions and
put her job in jeopardy? Or will Hope have a change of heart
and reconsider her indiscretions?
Dark Indiscretions is a novel about nine short
erotica stories from the women’s perspective. Secrets,
planning and indiscretions are needed in order to have
success. Good girls who have a bad side are revealed in the
most intimate settings. I enjoyed the novel, and the
storylines were very believable. Thoughts come to mind while
reading the book, but then they are spelled out in this
novel. I think the book served it purpose in that it gave
the perspectives from women in different walks of life,
careers, and ethnicities. Dark Indiscretions would
also be a good read for men as well. If there is something
lacking in your relationship, you need to handle it...or
believe me, someone else will.
Reviewed by Kristin for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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Leyton Wint
Prey For Love
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When hit man for hire Alex "Lex" Walker realizes that
the one woman in his life he has always trusted
besides his mother has played him, how will the drama
unfold? Sitting in the airport lounge in Miami, Lex is
on his way back from a job when he lays eyes on the
prettiest woman he has seen in a very long time. While
sitting and talking to this mystery woman, there's a
news flash of a deadly fire. Lex is confused because
he knows he shot the suspect. He shakes it off and
doesn't really pay it too much attention to it since
he's trying to get to know this woman. On the next
job, the same thing happens. They say three's a
strike, right? Well while in Jamaica on one of the
biggest jobs he has ever done, Lex finally figures out
the mystery surrounding his new found love Chaine.
Chaine Grey also does hits for hire and doesn't
think that Lex can handle what she does. When her
cover is blown, instead of her coming completely clean
with Lex, she leaves him high and dry in more ways
then one.
I was a little apprehensive about reading Prey
For Love because honestly the cover is a huge turn
off. If you can get past that like I did, then you
will love this story. Newcomer Leyton Wint draws you
right into the story. He doesn't leave one thing
uncovered, he develops his characters, and the
wonderful storyline all draw you right in and doesn't
stop. Even at the end of the story, you are like "Wow!
That's It?" I fully enjoyed Prey For Love and
look forward to reading more from Leyton Wint.
Reviewed by Angie for Urban-Reviews.com
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3 out of 5 books |
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The People You Know, The Sex They Have is an erotic
anthology made up of three stories. "Hall Monitor" is about
a security guard named Eric who has become secretly smitten
with a sexy executive name Gayle. Things start to heat up
when Eric and Gayle finally have a face to face meeting.
"The Kiln" is about a man named Lucious who starts working
at Blaylock's Brickmaking with some mysterious co-workers.
Lucious' new place of employment becomes even more
interesting when he becomes attracted to his trainer Tammy.
"Sahara's on a Plane to Munich" is about a college student
name Sahara who is about the graduate. She's waiting for a
marriage proposal from her long-time boyfriend but she's
becoming more and more attracted to Ingo.
The People You Know, The Sex They Have is an
interesting collection of short stories from Aubrey
Leatherwood. Each of the stories had some unique elements
and characters. The standout story was "The Kiln" due to
brick making aspect of it. What would have made this
anthology better is if there was clearer character
development and more eroticism. The erotic elements are
there, but it seems like there should have been a little
more spice to put this collection over the top. The
People You Know, The Sex They Have is still a decent
erotica anthology.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for
Urban-Reviews.com
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