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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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Gloria Mallette
Sassy
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Sassy Davenport is a romance novelist that has a legion of
devoted fans. She can write perfect "happily ever after"
endings but she still seeks true love in her own life.
Successful architect Norris Yoshito walks into one of Sassy's
book signings and he is enthralled by her. Sassy and Norris
soon enter a satisfying relationship. Things take a disturbing
turn for the worse when a string of murders lead directly to
Norris. Is Norris really the man of Sassy's dreams or is he
really a cold and calculated murderer?
Sassy is a riveting novel by Gloria Mallette.
Mallette once again brought her innovative storytelling skills
with this book. The character development was one of the
things that made this a standout novel. You get to see Sassy
as not only a successful novelist but as a compassionate woman
when she deals with her cousin that's dying of AIDS. As you
get further into this story, you'll keep wondering if Norris
is really this Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde character that he is
purported to be. This story shaped up to be a surprising
mystery thriller that will have you at the edge of your seat
until the last page. No Gloria Mallette novel would be
complete without one of her jaw-dropping twists that will
surely delight readers. Sassy is a fast-paced and
intriguing novel that is another first class winner for Gloria
Mallette.
Reviewed by
Radiah Hubbert for Urban-Reviews.com
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3 out of 5 books |
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While tallying up daily
profits from drug dealing, Nard and Poncho fall victim to an
attempted robbery that ends up in a triple homicide. Having to
cover all bases to secure his freedom, Nard goes to Sticks to
clean up his mess. With two murders already under his belt,
he's on a mission to eliminate all witnesses that hold his
future in their hands.
Daisy Fothergill, a stripper, gold digger, and jump off of
Sticks, is about to become involved in an explosive mixture
for the love of money. In the midst of sexing Sticks for
money, Daisy accepts $2,000 as payment to become Nard's alibi.
Naïve to the serious issue that she has become an integral
party to, Daisy finds herself in a dangerous liaison with cold
blooded killers.
Alibi is a mediocre read with an enhancement of
suspense. The plot is acceptable, the characters are ordinary,
and there really aren't any riveting people in the entire
storyline. There are minor lessons that could have been better
developed such as the mother-daughter relationship and the
admonishment that existed. Each time a scene was showing
promise with a bit more depth, it was cut off too soon.
Alibi is a quick read that with better development of
characters and plots, had potential to be a notable read.
Suspense, manipulation, murder, and intimidation centered
around mafia ties abide within the pages of Ms. Woods' latest
production.
Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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Tracie Howard
Friends & Fauxs
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Gillian, Reese, and
Lauren are back with more secrets, lies, and scandal. Gillian
has always prided herself on not being like her master gold
digging mother Imelda. But she may just be a second version of
her mother now that she's married to wealthy superstar
producer Brandon Russell. Brandon launched her career by
helping her land a lead role in the Oscar-nominated film Gold
Diggers. From the outside looking in, Gillian's life looks
near perfect...but looks can be deceiving. Thoughts of Brandon
having something to do with her friend Paulette's murder and
being involved in other illegal activities plagues Gillian's
mind. Things turn for the worse when some potentially damaging
photos that Gillian doesn't remember taking show up on the
internet. Unbeknownst to Gillian, her mother Imelda has a
secret of her own that could turn her world upside down. Reese
is happily wealthy thanks to a hefty divorce settlement from
her ex-husband NBA player Chris Nolan. She's on cloud nine
until her child becomes sick. With her child in a life and
death situation, Reese has to try to save her child's life any
way she can. But will she risk uncovering a scandalous secret
in order to do it? Lauren is in absolute bliss running around
the world with her boyfriend Gideon. Lauren is finally ready
to come back to the U.S. to reunite with her parents and
friends. But Lauren is in for the shock of her life when she
uncovers what her mother Mildred has been up to.
Friends & Fauxs is the perfect sequel to Gold
Diggers by Tracie Howard. Howard expertly brings back the
characters of the previous book while adding even more drama
than ever before. You see how the tragic death of Paulette
really changed the lives of Gillian, Reese, and Lauren. Howard
also does a good job of incorporating strong secondary
characters into this story like Max, Imelda, and Mildred.
Readers will be shocked when it is finally revealed who
murdered Paulette and why. Although this is a sequel, you do
not have to read Gold Diggers in order to read this
book. There is enough background information given from the
first book that you can read this without feeling like you
missed something. However, after reading Friends and Fauxs you
may want to go back and pick up the first book. Friends &
Fauxs is full of the page-turning glitz, glamour and high
society drama that you can expect from Tracie Howard.
Reviewed by
Radiah Hubbert for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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After
beating jail time and conquering death,
Trae has settled down in Hollywood with his lady love Tasha
and their three boys who adore and worship him. Adapting
to the west coast, Trae, Tasha, Marvin, Kyra and their
families remain close and are seeking legitimate opportunities
to clean up their dirty money.
Trae and Marvin eagerly embark on a
business proposal that Tasha's cousin Stephon brings to their
attention. Club New York introduces major problems to the
thugs and their ladies that love them. The
suburban lifestyle isn't all peaches and cream as the families
can't seem to break the cycle and the ties that bind them to
the powerful dons and their all seeing eyes.
Thug Lovin'
is
a dynamic novel that continues the legacy of the notorious
thugs that we're still in love with four books later. Wahida
presents us with even more spectacular plots as well as
shocking revelations that have the intensity to cause you to
question past judgment and views. In
reading Thug Lovin', I feel that Wahida has created
poignant scenes with more realistic scenarios, reactions,
mannerisms, and people. If I have to call it, I'll say
that it's a 360 degree turn in this read.
Complete with her signature steamy sex scenes, she
incorporates even more life-changing issues including
infidelity, physical and drug abuse, corrupt police, murder
and even more excitement than you can begin to imagine. Thug
Lovin' leaves us with another dreaded cliffhanger, but the
author's creativity leaves me stunned as well as speechless.
Although I did note a few discrepancies of information from
the previous reads, this is one of the most
compelling reads that I've encountered this year!
Wahida, you did your thang with this one! In my
personal opinion, this is your very best piece of work in all
aspects. I see literary growth in style as
well as in storytelling! Kudos, kudos, kudos!
Reviewed by
Tazzyt2bossye
for Urban-Reviews.com
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Wahida Clark
Thug Lovin'
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4 out of 5 books |
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Brenda Jackson
Temperatures Rising
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Terrance "Holy Terror" Jeffries never let obstacles on or
off the field get to him. That is until he meets Sherri
Griffin, radio producer of the station he does a sports show
on twice a week. Terrance is an ex-NFL star that owns an
upscale restaurant on the beach of the Florida Keys. He is
drop dead gorgeous and very arrogant. He is a carefree
bachelor and he plans on staying that way. Sherri has just
moved to Florida to start getting groomed to take over her
uncle's radio station when he retires. Sherri does not have
time for a relationship because it takes time to cultivate a
solid relationship. This is time she doesn't have, and time
is what cost her a previous relationship. Terrance happens
to feel differently about how she spends her time. He has
decided that he wants Sherri and is willing to do whatever
it takes to get her. During his pursuit, Terrance and Sherri
both find that their previous thoughts about love and
relationships may need to be altered.
Temperatures Rising is a well written story. It
flows well which makes for an easy read. Jackson always does
a wonderful job with the development of her characters and
plots. She also does a great job developing her secondary
characters. Temperatures Rising is the first book in
the Mother Nature Matchmaker series. Jackson does a
wonderful job introducing the series.
Reviewed by
Tenecia
for Urban-Reviews.com
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4 out of 5 books |
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Ava Warrick was literally struck by love. When she rear ends a
vintage Jag, never in her wildest dream did she imagine that
fate would bring her the best man she has ever met. Ava knew
she had to give this man a chance when he is so attentive to
her after she is injured in the accident. She has not had the
best of luck with men so a friendship is all she is offering.
In the beginning, attorney Kyle Chatham can not believe his
luck. He is struck by one of the most beautiful women he has
ever had the pleasure of meeting. Something about her is
drawing him to her. Kyle is not opposed to marriage, he just
hasn't found the right woman yet. Or has he?
Man of Fate iby Rochelle Alers is the first book in
a trilogy about three professional black men who have
accomplished everything in their professional lives but are
lacking that special woman in their personal lives. Alers is
an awesome author who can blend several characters and
storylines together and develop them all without there being
lagging or repetitive moments. Man of Fate is a
wonderful beginning to the life of these three fine,
successful brothers.
Reviewed by Tenecia
for Urban-Reviews.com
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Rochelle Alers
Man of Fate
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3.5 out of 5 books |
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Celeste O. Norfleet
Sultry Storm
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Guilt is
an emotion so strong that it has caused Mia James to drive
into a hurricane. When Mia receives a notice that her recently
deceased father's house will be auctioned off due to matters
she thought were being taking care of, she heads to Florida
during Hurricane Ana. Mia feels like she has to save her
father's house because it is all she has left of him and their
time together. She is being eaten up with the guilt she feels
about their relationship and not coming when he called for
her. Multi-millionaire deputy sheriff Stephen Morales has been
eagerly awaiting the arrival of Mia but certainly not during a
hurricane. Stephen is in love with Mia and knows that she will
someday be his wife. The only catch is that Mia has never met
Stephen before. Stephen has got to tell Mia who he is and what
he meant to her father before she hears it from someone else.
It just never seems to be the right time with the hurricane
and their love-making acting as distractions. When she does
find out, Hurricane Ana will have nothing on Mia James.
Sultry Storm is an interesting read. It causes you
to stretch your imagination. It is truly a fantasy. While
reading you have to remember that it is designed to have a
"happily ever after" ending. Sultry Storm is the second
book in the Mother Nature Matchmaker series. Norfleet is a
good writer that does a wonderful job developing the
characters and plots of her part of the series. Her writing
style also flows which keeps the story moving.
Reviewed by Tenecia for
Urban-Reviews.com
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3.5 out of 5 books |
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Someone is trying to ruin Zoe McNight's business, Zoe's
Jewelry, and the opening of her next two stores. She has been
robbed several times. After the last time she is robbed, Zoe
enlists Hood Investigation to find out who is trying to
sabotage her business. Zoe and co-owner Ben Hood had one mind
blowing night of sex which caused Zoe to run from his bed.
When she is attacked, Ben declares himself her personal
bodyguard. So much for keeping him at a distance. Ben had
decided that Zoe is the kind of woman he can settle down with,
but Zoe has no desire to be in a relationship...or does she?
The Perfect Solitaire is a good romance with a mix
of mystery and action. It also has family betrayal with a
surprising twist. The Perfect Solitaire is the first
book in the Hood Family series. Green does a good job
introducing each Hood family member which helps to pique
interest for future books in the series.
Reviewed by
Tenecia for Urban-Reviews.com
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Carmen Green
The Perfect Solitaire
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4 out of 5 books |
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Shirley Hailstock
The Right Wedding Gown
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Love and marriage are destine to fail, so why bother? That
is according to Samara Scott. So when she accompanies a
friend to an antique auction and purchases a trunk, the
contents were like a cruel joke: a beautiful antique wedding
gown! That wasn't all she got at the auction. She also
received the attention of Justin Beckett. She doesn't
believe in Justin just as much as she doesn't believe in
love and marriage. Justin knows that he has his work cut out
for him if he is going to have any kind of relationship with
Samara. For the past couple of years, nothing seems to go as
planned when he is with Samara. He is determined to make her
realize that nothing is guaranteed, but their relationship
is worth taking a chance on.
The Right Wedding Gown is a well written story. It
reads like a story that one of your girlfriends is telling
you about how she met her husband. Hailstock does a great
job with the plot. The story flows and keeps you engrossed
from beginning to end. She also does a wonderful job with
the development of the primary and secondary characters.
Reviewed by Tenecia for Urban-Reviews.com
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4 out of 5 books |
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Kimberly Canter is tired of coming in second to her
husband's businesses. She thought that after seventeen years
of marriage, two children, several successful business, and
all the material things they could possibly want; she and
Jack would spend some quality time together. However, due to
events that happened to both their families while growing
up, they both are having difficulty with letting go of
insecurities. When Kim and Jack go on a second honeymoon and
Jack works most of the time, Kim knows things have got to
get better or it's just a matter of time. When things don't
get better after they get back from their trip, Kim puts
Jack out of the house. Just as Kim is having second thoughts
about putting Jack out, she discovers she is pregnant. She
knows Jack will do the right thing and come back home. She
thinks that's why they got married in the first place. Kim
wants Jack to come back on his own. The kids also want their
father back home and will stop at nothing to get him back.
Jack also wants to come back home because he truly loves his
wife and kids. Now all Jack has to do is convince his wife
she can't live without him.
Loving Spoonful by Candice Poarch is a wonderful
story with a nice twist. The book is about a couple that has
been married for several years and just needs to put the
romance back into their relationship. Loving Spoonful
also reaches an audience of mature, married individuals that
enjoy reading about characters that they can identify with.
Poarch does a great job with character development, both
primary and secondary. She also has a nice writing style
that flows without having lagging moments. Good read! Reviewed by
Tenecia for Urban-Reviews.com
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Candice Poarch
Loving Spoonful
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5 out of 5 books |
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Allison Hobbs
Pure Paradise
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Milan Walden is back and now she is running the Pure
Paradise day spa. The day spa offers the regular menu of
services like facials and massages. But it also offers more
fantasy driven services that takes care of the more erotic
needs of its clients. Milan couldn't be happier with the
success of the spa and also the steady flow of women and men
to satisfy her own sexual needs. Milan gets sidetracked when
she becomes attracted to a sexy former football player name
Hilton Dorsey. Milan knows that they share a mutual
attraction for each other but she just can't seem to break
this invisible barrier that separates them. Meanwhile,
Milan's financial backer Maxwell is feeling neglected due to
Milan's pursuit of Hilton and the increasing popularity of
the spa. Will Milan be able to keep everything together or
will it all blow up in her face?
Pure Paradise is a good sequel to A Bona Fide
Gold Digger by Allison Hobbs. Hobbs once again brought
us a scintillating story filled with her signature erotic
touch. Readers are given an up close and personal look into
how Milan transformed Pure Paradise into a money making
machine. You actually see the growth in Milan as a person
between the first book and this one. This story is full of
dangerous liaisons, twisted fantasies and humorous drama
that will keep you glued to the pages. There's also a nice
love story type element to this novel that made it all the
more enjoyable. This is a sequel but you don't have to read
the first book in order to read this one. Pure Paradise
is a sexy, seductive novel that will have you begging for
more from Allison Hobbs.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for
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5 out of 5 books |
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If someone hurt the only person you
loved, could you accept that or would you seek revenge?
Vengeance is a good word to describe
Hoodfellas. It is the story of an ex-con who, upon
his release, tries to do the right thing. But when door after
door is closed in his face, he must resort back to the only
life he knows to gain his position to remain on top.
Deon, a.k.a. "Crazy D," was an ex-con who
came from a troubled background. After serving a 20-year bid
in prison, Deon is released and tries to do the right thing,
but no one is trying to hire an ex-con. When the only person
Deon loves and cares for is strung out and sentenced to
prison, he concocts a plan to seek revenge for his mother,
Serena. Looking to acquire what he feels is rightfully his,
will Deon succeed or will he return back to prison?
In her prime, Serena had everything a man
wanted...the looks and the body. Serena used that to her
advantage. Serena defined the true meaning of a hustler. Men
were like putty in her hands. Serena loved and craved designer
clothes and shoes...you name it, and she had to have it. In
order to maintain her lifestyle, Serena needed several men to
satisfy her desires and wants. Carelessness causes Serena's
life to spiral out of control. Will Serena remain on top, or
will this be the end and demise of Serena's terror?
Hoodfellas was definitely not your
typical gangster story. The book dealt with a man who
was trying to seek vengeance for his mother, but who was also
loyal to his friends who looked out for him through out his
life. Deon was a very smart man who could adapt to any
situation. He could become a corporate businessman and then be
a straight up thug. Corporate society wouldn't give him a
chance, so he took control of his life and devised a plan to
create his own success....but at what cost? Hoodfellas
showed the different facets of a man who wanted to do right,
but due to his environment, he is sucked back into the life he
knows.
Reviewed by
Kristin for Urban-Reviews.com
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Richard Jeanty
Hoodfellas
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Miasha
Chaser
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Leah is young,
beautiful and ambitious. Her only problem is that she's in
love with the wrong man. Leah finds herself at her breaking
point when her boyfriend Kenny sets her up to take the fall
for one of his schemes. Caught in an unfortunate situation,
she ends up striking a deal with the police. But will Leah be
able to gather information on Kenny without blowing her cover?
Nasir is Kenny's friend and an unwilling participant in his
schemes. Nasir just tries to live the straight and narrow life
by working with his father at a body shop. But Kenny makes
Nasir's life difficult by never letting him forget about a
debt that he owes him. Nasir's life gets more complicated when
he sets his sights on Leah. Money rules Kenny's world and he
always wants more of it. He will stop at nothing to get what
he wants and will step on anybody's toes to get to the top.
Kenny's growing suspicions about his girlfriend Leah may throw
him off his game.
Miasha has once again produced another winner with
Chaser. Miasha brought a story with a unique twist on
being an informant for the police. From the very first page,
you will feel for Leah's plight. You will feel the wide range
of emotions that she goes through as this story progresses.
You will also see how Nasir tries to respect Leah and Kenny's
relationship while he struggles with his own feelings about
Leah. Chaser is a quick page-turner that will surely
satisfy readers.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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Stacy Gray was enjoying spending some time with her
friends. One thing she was not expecting was to be served
court papers from Darius Sr. suing for custody of their
son Darius Jr. As far as Stacy was concerned, Darius Sr.
had lost the right to be a father to their son when he
chose his manager/lover Bo over her. Suddenly, Stacy and
Darius soon realize it's time to be adults when a crazed
fan threatens more than Darius' singing career. It's time
for them to grow and be parents before it's too late.
Cy and Hope have tired for several years to have a
baby, but with no luck. When Hope see her frenemy
Millicent, jealously becomes inevitable. Hope finds out
that Millicent has tried to rekindle her friendship with
Cy, and she's not having that. As drama starts to brew,
everyone prays that God will have mercy on their souls.
Lutishia Lovely has done it again with her fourth
installment of this series.
Heaven Right Here has drama, laughter, and you
may even shed a few tears. While continuing with the same
characters, there's never a dull moment. There's nothing
repetitive about any of the characters, and they bring a
new light to the story. Lovely tells how you can be the
most faithful person and hold on to the Word of God, but
you will have some real world problems that may seem like
ungodly acts. She shows how we all have to live in this
world, but we don't have to be of this world. Through it
all, you just have to know that God is ALWAYS in control!
Heaven Right Here is
an excellent read!
Reviewed by Jackie for Urban-Reviews.com
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Lutishia Lovely
Heaven Right Here
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4.5 out of 5 books |
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Various Authors
Menace
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Menace is a series of five short stories by
different authors that takes you into the life of sex,
money, murder, and power. These stories are gritty,
suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my seat from
the time I opened to page 1 until the end. What would
you do to protect your family and the ones you love?
To what extreme would you use to get what was
rightfully yours, and what at cost?
In the story "Cagney & Lacey," Cagney was a young
and rebellious boy who came from a troubled life. As a
delinquent youth, Cagney was charged as an adult and
sentenced fifteen years to life for a violent robbery
that went terribly wrong, leaving the son of Saudi
Arabia president dead. Cagney changed in the moment of
an eye from a young boy to a man causing havoc and
chaos.
Lacey was a young Mexican girl on a warpath. She
had just joined a gang and was no longer around due to
the hands of her father. When her father marries
another woman, Lacey blood boils, and secrets are
revealed. Lacey commits the most indiscernible crime
to teach her father a lesson.
Will Cagney & Lacey come together? The best way to
describe Cagney & Lacey would be Romeo & Juliet in
that their love story was not typical. They both came
from different coasts, have different cultures and
backgrounds, but the chemistry between them was
undeniable. When they are both released from prison,
they enter into the world of jewelry heists. With
their love being tested many ways, it is clear that
they will hold each other down to the end. When placed
in a situation that causes Lacey to make a choice,
will she hold her man down? Will Cagney give up his
life for the woman he cares and loves?
In "Keep It Gangsta," we enter the world of Derrick
"Dicer" Jordan, a death row inmate in his last hours
of his life for murdering a police officer. For the
gruesome crime, Dicer was sentenced to death, but
there are always two sides to a story.
From the age of 10, Derrick was your worst
nightmare. His motto was not to just get your respect,
but to instill fear. He established himself as
cold-hearted person who fought, killed, stabbed and
shot at whoever caused a problem.
Althea Jordan loved both her children Derrick and
Tonya. Tonya had made some bad choices when it came to
her personal life, and Derrick and his mother always
had her back and came to the rescue. Tonya starts
dating Detective Robert Smith, the arch-enemy and
police officer who is out to put Derrick away for
life. Derrick's life changes forever when he receives
a phone call from his mother. That phone call and
Derrick's loyalty for his family causes him to stand
as a man. Derrick took his fate and controlled his
destiny...even until the very end.
The short stories in Menace all had the
"survival of the fittest" mode. All five stories offer
some excitement, but at the same time show how people
handle different situations and how the choices affect
them and their loved ones.
Reviewed by Kristin for Urban-Reviews.com
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4 out of 5 books |
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Ritz Harper is back at it again with even more drama than
ever. Since she's the reigning "Queen of Radio," Ritz has
now set her sights on dominating another media
platform...television. But that may be easier said than
done as Ritz lands in Hollywood. Ritz soon finds out that
it's going to take a lot more than just her name to get
her own TV talk show. With all of the wheeling and dealing
and dirty tricks that await her, will Ritz be willing to
play the game in order to get what she wants?
Ritz Harper Goes To Hollywood by Wendy Williams
and Zondra Hughes is an entertaining installment to the
Ritz Harper series. These authors do a good job of pulling
you into the chaotic life of Ritz Harper. You get a
bird's-eye view of the radio and television industry in
this story. You will see just how far Ritz will have to go
in order to get that TV talk show she wants. There are
also some scenes that are so outlandish and funny that
you'll be laughing out loud. Ritz Harper Goes To
Hollywood is a good mix of drama and humor that will
have waiting for the next installment.
Reviewed by
Radiah Hubbert for Urban-Reviews.com
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Wendy Williams with Zondra Hughes
Ritz Harper Goes To Hollywood
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Devon Scott
Obsessed
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It has been more than four years since things went amiss.
He's spent this time harboring ill feelings, plotting and
planning, and now he's ready to make them pay. Kennedy and
Michael have robbed him and they won't know what hit them.
Kennedy and Michael Handley have a perfect life,
embarking on fulfilling fantasies that others could only
dream of. While they take extra precautions to protect
themselves, it appears that someone has hacked into their
lives and is doing whatever they can in an effort to
destroy them.
Uncertain as to why, Kennedy and Michael try to crack
the case on their own. When they continuously come up
short, Kennedy calls in a favor from her ex-husband/police
officer Joe. When all is revealed, it appears that Kennedy
may have some secrets of her own which causes a rift in
her marriage.
Obsessed by Devon Scott was a little slow for my
liking. Though it was just enough filling, action and
mystery, ultimately the story wraps too neatly for me. But
I can't deny, I enjoyed the way the story unfolded in
Obsessed.
Reviewed by Nardsbaby for Urban-Reviews.com
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4 out of 5 books |
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Hattie Sims is a young grandmother that has experienced a
lot in her lifetime and has finally settled into a mundane
routine. The drama always comes in the form of her youngest
daughter, Neema Jean, an unwed mother of two children by
kingpin Topps Jackson. Neema is constantly leaving her
children on her mother's doorstep without invitation so that
she can traipse around fancy free despite her mother's
indignant refusals. Although Neema and Topps have a
dysfunctional lifestyle, she's in it to win it for every
cent she can squeeze out of Topps. Topps is an evil and
soulless character that has made up his mind that his
seven-year-old son Brandon needs to be learning the ropes to
take over his illegal empire one day.
Topps discovers treachery in his trenches and decides a
lesson is about to be special delivered to those closest to
him. A determined Hattie throws salt in the game, which
brings danger to her and those who aid and abet her in the
desperate quest to protect her grandchildren. Will Topps
develop a conscience and have mercy on Hattie, or will
Hattie outwit this gruesome character?
Love Trumps Game is a fast paced and enticing
novel. Relatable characters will have you rooting for
Hattie, screaming for Brandon to get a good beat down,
gunning for Topps, and shaking your head at Neema. Ms.
Phillips is also able to incorporate the beginning of a love
story in the midst of all the drama.
Love Trumps Game was my first time reading
Ms. Phillips work, and her introduction into this genre is
very impressive. Kudos!
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Sasha James
One + One = Three
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Munro Sheridan is a former model who decided to retire
from the business at the ripe age of thirty. She's
moving on to bigger and better things by opening an
upscale lounge called Strutt. Munro's lounge is
becoming the talk of the A-list crowd and is widely
successful. But when unexplained occurrences at the club
keep happening, Munro thinks someone is trying to sabotage
her. Her personal life is wonderful thanks to her
polyamory relationship that she has with Rock and Dirk.
Things are going well for the three of them as they have a
mentally and sexually satisfying relationship. But when
Rock's past comes back to haunt him, and Dirk starts to
long for a more committed relationship, Munro's life could
become a little rocky.
One + One = Three is a stunning debut novel by
Sasha James. James takes readers into the world of
polyamory relationships. Munro, Rock, and Dirk are very
complex and interesting characters that can become
potential fan favorites. This story has a healthy dose of
eroticism with a splash romance that makes this an
entertaining story. There's also a bit of suspense thrown
into the mix that adds just the right amount of intrigue.
One + One = Three is more heavy on the erotic
side of romance and is not a traditional romance, so be
forewarned. One + One = Three is a wild,
titillating novel that is a great entry into the erotic
romance genre and will have you anticipating her next book
Two + One = Ecstasy.
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First
Lady of Oakdale Baptist Church Denise Tate has a lifestyle
women would envy. She has a beautiful home in the suburbs.
Her husband, Senior Pastor of Oakdale Baptist, makes sure
his wife is satisfied. And to top if off, Denise has an
overflowing bank account. So, why would a woman like this be
unhappy and sneaking around behind her husband's back?
Senior Pastor Randy Tate is completely clueless as to
what his beautiful "devoted" wife has been doing. While he's
doing God's work, his wife is doing the work of the devil.
There's a saying "What's done in the dark. will come to the
light." Soon, First Lady Denise will find out that you
cannot always have your cake and eat it too. Sometimes, you
might choke.
With her husband unaware of all the sins she was
committing, Denise was determined that her past and present
would not be known to her husband. She will go to great
lengths to make sure that Pastor Tate does not find out
anything. That's until Tyrone decides that it's time that
the Pastor should know what his First Lady has been doing.
Now, when an unexpected situation comes up, will Denise tell
her husband everything or just pray that the storm will
pass?
Holy Seduction puts you in the mind of some
congregations that praises Jesus from 10:30 -12:30 (church
hours). Once the people hit the street, it's business as
usual, and we're not talking about God's business. This
novel will make you laugh, cry, shout, and praise God. While
reading this book, you can possibly familiarize yourself
with some of the characters. They may remind you of people
in your family, friends, or even in your church. There were
a few errors here and there, but not enough to criticize.
Holy Seduction was a great read.
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Jackie for Urban-Reviews.com
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Shirlita K.
McFarland
Sunday Morning Secrets
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Minister Jonathan
Pierce of King's Chapel has been a dedicated pastor of the
church for ten years. He's always been one to preach with
spirit and in truth. But underneath it all, he's hiding a
terrible secret and isn't sure if prayer and being steadfast
for the Lord will get him through. His beloved wife has a
drug addiction, and he has not told anyone about this
situation. But someone knows and is blackmailing him and
making him do some unspeakable things.
Now if you have belonged to a church for a while, you
know there's some nosy people in the church. Well, there's
nothing different about King's Chapel. Miss Alma Curtis, a
devoted church member, is the church's busybody. And if
there's anything that's going on in the church, she will
definitely find out about it. Little does everyone know, Ms.
Alma has a couple of skeletons in her closet, and if anyone
finds out, it will devastate her entire family.
In the first novel of author Shirlita K. McFarland, she
did a fantastic job. Sunday Morning
Secrets is not your "run of the mill" Christian
Fiction. It gives you drama, suspense, and some spiritually.
It does have it's share of church sermons, but it does not
go into a full blown preaching moment like some novels will
do. Sunday Morning Secrets
is a real page turner. My only disappointment is that
there's a large amount of typos and grammatical errors that
could have been caught. But overall, Shirlita K. McFarland
did a good job on the story itself.
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Alisa is a young woman who is a "gold digger" and wears
this title like a crown. She runs through different guys
always looking for a man with money. Alisa just wants to
chill and continue this lifestyle until she meets Omar.
Alisa is instantly smitten with Omar as soon as she sees
his new car. But when she finds out that Omar really
wants a serious relationship, Alisa may not know how to
handle it. Omar is trying to encourage Alisa to want
more out of life, but will she be mature enough to want
it for herself?
1 Who Luvs U More is an interesting coming of
age tale by Andrea Clinton. Clinton gives us a first
person account of the confusing life of Alisa. You see
right away that Alisa is a woman that has a lot of
growing up to do. The constant battles that Omar goes
through with Alisa will have you feeling sorry for Omar.
This story would have flowed more easily if it wasn't
just Alisa's side of the story. At some point, it
appears that Alisa is just complaining and whining for
no reason which makes parts of this story tedious to
read. It would have been nice for readers to see Omar's
side of the story just to make this novel more
interesting and well rounded. The editing could have
been better also. 1 Who Luvs U More is still a
decent debut novel by Andrea Clinton.
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Terese Lorae
Smauldon
That One Moment
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Lia, Rena, Jasmine, and Dee Dee are four friends
that each yearn for something different in their
lives. Lia is a young, slightly arrogant, successful
attorney for Virgin Records. Lia has always been
career driven and marriage is the furthest thing
from her mind. But when two different men enter her
life and tragedy strikes, Lia may gain a new
perspective. Rena has been in a relationship with
her boyfriend for four years. Rena has been longing
for a walk down the aisle, but now she wonders if
she's actually found "Mr. Right" after all. Jasmine
has always used her looks to get what she wants out
of men. Jasmine's life hits a curve ball when a good
man enters her life. Will she feel worthy enough to
accept his love? Dee Dee has a loving husband and
child. Her life seems perfect until her very wealthy
ex-boyfriend comes back into the picture. Will Dee
Dee be willing to sacrifice her stable home for an
old love?
That One Moment is a though-provoking
novel by Terese Lorae Smauldon. Smauldon brings a
good story about the very different lives of four
long-time friends. You will see the transformation
of these women as they go through various trials and
tribulations in their lives. Each woman had to do
some self-evaluation in order to find out what
direction their life was taking. This book is full
of realistic yet harsh life lessons that some women
will be able to relate to. That One Moment is
a wonderful book about the strength and complexities
of female friendships.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for
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