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Gideon is back with more trouble than ever. He just can't leave
that bad Detroit job behind as The Lady of Detroit is out for
revenge. She won't stop hunting Gideon until she has his head on a
silver platter. El Matador and his wife are the assassins that are
hot on Gideon's trail. They are the chosen ones that The Lady of
Detroit has enlisted to take down Gideon. But will their own
internal struggles stop them from completing the job? Gideon soon
gets assistance from a beautiful assassin named Hawks to help him
make out of Antigua alive. With unlikely ambushes and adversaries
around every corner, Gideon will have to come up with every trick in
the book to live another day.
Dying For Revenge is another thriller by Eric Jerome Dickey.
Dickey once again takes readers into the high stakes and dangerous
world of Gideon. Readers will be sucked in immediately from the very
first page of the opening fight scene. There is plenty of
heart-stopping action sequences that will keep you on your toes.
There is a little bit of hedonistic sex but not as much as the
previous novels. Dickey did an excellent job by keeping the focus of
this story on Gideon and the assassins that are after him. This
story wouldn't be complete without an interesting twist. Dying For Revenge
is a true page-turner that will have fans wanting to see more
of Gideon in the future.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert
for Urban-Reviews.com
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Eric Jerome Dickey
Dying For Revenge: Book 3 of the Gideon Trilogy
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4 out of 5 books |
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Omar Tyree
Pecking Order
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Ivan David is a young accountant that has a yearning for something
more. After some brainstorming, Ivan decides to start his own
business by promoting networking events for his rich clients that he
works with. As his events become more successful, Ivan starts to
make a name for himself and catches the eye of Lucina Gallo. Lucina is the
queen of San Diego's nightlife, and no party is complete until she
enters the building. She's a businesswoman that is looking for a new
partner, and Ivan fits the bill. Ivan and Lucina quickly become
partners and are soon the talk of the town due to their highly
successful promotions business. Ivan is swept away into the world of
glitz, glamour, beautiful women and celebrities. Things get a little
complicated when Ivan develops personal feelings for Lucina. Lucina
wants to keep everything on the business level, but will Ivan be able
to wear her down?
Pecking Order is a wonderful novel by Omar Tyree. Tyree gives
readers an in-depth example of how one can make their business
dreams a reality with careful planning. You see how Ivan goes from
being a successful accountant to being the top person for
celebrities and industry promotions. Readers will see the gradual
progression of Ivan as he builds his business, which is what makes
this novel more realistic. You will also see how Ivan's popularity
becomes a gift and a curse when it comes to women. Tyree did a good
job in creating Ivan's character because you really want to see him
make it to the top. This story is also full of all of the trappings
of the affluent such as private jets and multi-million dollar
business deals. There's not a lot of drama in this story, but that's
what makes this story standout. Pecking Order is an entertaining
contemporary fiction novel that will definitely satisfy Omar Tyree's
legion of fans.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for
Urban-Reviews.com
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4 out of 5 books |
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Dr. Catherine Stewart is a well renowned psychologist and author of
several children's stories. She comes from a very influential
family, but that is not enough to keep her from being stalked. When
she is invited to go to New Mexico to speak, Catherine jumps at the chance
to stay at a friend's cabin where she can just relax and have some
"me" time. She never expected company. Like Grayson, an ex-FBI agent
with his own investigation company, is part Native American, part
African American, and all gorgeous male. When he decides to go up to
the cabin he owns with his cousin to get away from his match-making
mother, he never imagined there would be anyone there...especially a
gorgeous someone pointing a gun at him.
Until There Was You is a wonderful love story. It has all the
elements of a traditional romance with the added bonus of suspense.
Mrs. Ray does an excellent job of weaving the two together. The
family aspect is also a very integral part of the story. Until There Was You is a re-release that links the Taggart & Falcon families with
the Grayson's. All of these families are the epitome of what a close
knit family is like. Until There Was You is a wonderful introduction
to the Grayson series and to Mrs. Ray's writing if you have not had
the pleasure of reading any of her works.
Reviewed by
Tenecia for Urban-Reviews.com
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Francis Ray
Until There Was You: A Grayson Novel
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4 out of 5 books |
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Earl Sewell
Love, Lies And Scandal
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Angela Rivers is an investigative reporter that seems to have it
all. She has a successful career and is married to her congressman
husband Will. Angela's career continues to reach new heights as she
becomes the host of her own controversial talk show. But her world
comes crashing down when her husband Will is found having sex on
tape with an underage girl. With Will in jail and their marriage
over, Angela leaves California and goes to Chicago to regroup.
Angela's best friend Regina helps her to get her career and life
back on track. Angela is comfortable in her new life and is not
interested in dating anyone. Or is she? Regina's cousin Jesse is a
marathon coach who is dealing with the recent breakup of his
marriage with his wife Joann. Jesse isn't thinking about another
relationship either until he gets reacquainted with Angela.
Love, Lies, and Scandal is an electrifying read by Earl Sewell. Sewell
brought a great story about damaging secrets and scandal. This story
brought a new timely twist to very public political scandals. There
are many strong main and secondary characters that make this novel
an enjoyable read. The way Angela and Jesse's stories were tied in
together was seamless and unexpected. Sewell also mixes in some
uproariously funny dialogue that will have you literally laughing
out loud. Love, Lies, and Scandal is a widely entertaining novel that
is full of drama and humor. Earl Sewell has another sure winner on
his hands.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for
Urban-Reviews.com
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Earl Sewell
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4 out of 5 books |
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Khela Halliday is a romance writer that doesn't believe in happily
ever after. Khela has been burned by love a few times, so now she is
doubting the validity of what she does. She can write about love,
but she doesn't believe in it. Carter Radcliff has had to deal with
being gorgeous his whole life, and being used because of it. He just
wants someone to look past his outer beauty and to the person he is
inside. For three years, Carter has been fixing things in Khela's
apartment. When he gets a request from Khela to come to her
apartment with his toolbox and a tux, Carter is a little confused.
Khela needs a date for an awards weekend she has to attend, and
Carter just happens to be drop dead gorgeous. Even though she thinks
he is a handyman, Carter and his good looks will serve the purpose
she needs with no strings attached. Right?
Mr. Fix-It is a great
book by Crystal Hubbard. Hubbard does a wonderful job with the characters in this book.
The characters were developed perfectly for their roles. The
interracial aspect also fits right in with the story. The secondary
characters added that 'just right' aspect also. Every character made
the story that much better. I also loved the way the author had the man
in the story unsure of himself. Usually it is the woman who is the
insecure one who needs time to deal with issues. It was a nice twist
to the plot.
Mr. Fix-It is most certainly a commendable read.
Reviewed by
Tenecia for Urban-Reviews.com
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Crystal Hubbard
Mr. Fix-It
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3.5 out of 5 books |
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Angie Daniels
The Player's Proposal
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Danica Dansforth is an ex-model who has been swindled by her
accountant, lost her father, needs major
repairs done on her beloved car. Now she has to go to the man who broke her heart for
help. Handsome and eligible Jaden Beaumont has had his heart broken,
sold his shop in California, and opened a new shop in his hometown.
He now has the opportunity to get answers from the woman who caused
all the heartache. Danica and Jaden had a whirlwind affair
that had them falling for each other hard and fast. When Danica overhears Jaden bragging about having a redhead eating out of his
hands, she can't believe that she let herself get played. Not to be
out done, Danica tells Jaden she has a fiancé and that the fling has
been fun.
The Player's Proposal is a nice read by Angie Daniels. It flows
really well throughout the entire story. It has an age old plot of
misunderstanding that adds to the climax of whether or not Jaden and
Danica will get back together. The main characters are also well
developed along with the secondary characters that contribute to the
overall likeability of the story.
Reviewed by Tenecia
for Urban-Reviews.com
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4 out of 5 books |
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Derrick Brandt has been labeled the most ineligible bachelor in
Philadelphia. In spite of his good looks, his fame, and his fortune,
Derrick finds himself at Love Unlimited, a matchmaking service, to
find a woman. After entering Love Unlimited, Derrick has found his
ideal mate, even though Noelle has a few things to say about his
choice. When Noelle Brown, owner of Love Unlimited, meets Derrick
for the first time, she has no problem figuring out how he was
bestowed his title. Noelle has several colorful adjectives that she
could use to describe Derrick, but none are very flattering. The one
thing that is keeping her from kicking Derrick out of her office is
that she needs him as much as he needs her.
Seducing the Matchmaker is a very good book. The chemistry between
the main characters is excellent. You find yourself routing for them
to be together even with Derrick being Derrick. There is also a
humorous element to the story that is very refreshing. There aren't
many romances that keep you laughing, but Elaine Overton does a
great job of meshing the romantic and humorous elements together.
Reviewed by
Tenecia for Urban-Reviews.com
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Elaine Overton
Seducing The Matchmaker
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3 out of 5 books |
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Pamela
Yaye
Love T.K.O.
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South African born Dr. Yasmin Ohaji is a gorgeous psychologist
who doesn't take any mess from anybody. So when a blind date just
sits by and lets a group of immature wannabe thugs disrespect her,
Yasmin takes matters into her own hands. Before she could give those
guys a piece of her mind, drop dead gorgeous and multi-racial Rashawn
"The Glove" Bishop comes to the rescue. Yasmin learns quickly that
that is not the only time Rashawn would be there for her. Even
though Rashawn is a boxer who is not from her "world," they hit it
off immediately. It doesn't matter how different their backgrounds
are, they know they are made for each other and can get through
anything together. That is until Rashawn is faced with a tough
decision that could test how strong their love is.
Love T.K.O. is a
good romance novel by Pamela Yaye. The main male character is your classic romantic male,
and the female main character is swept off her feet by him. The
overall flow of the story was good. There were a few instances where
I think the story lagged, but the author did a good job of recovering with
something to pique your interest that caused you to want to know how
that particular plot would play out. Overall, Love T.K.O. was a good
book.
Reviewed by Tenecia for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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Cathy Chambers is a 40-year-old literary agent who is beautiful,
intelligent, a big Yankees fan, and (oh yeah) full-figured. All her
life, Cathy has tried to become comfortable with her body. With an
overbearing mother, a job she loves but that keeps her busy, and
twin sons that just started college, Cathy didn't have much time to
think about her weight. That is until she meets Yankees baseball
star Marcus Fox. Marcus is a drop dead gorgeous athlete that has
dated his share of models and actresses.
When he happens to notice Cathy dining alone, he knows he has to get
her attention. Cathy can't believe that 'The' Marcus Fox is interested
in her because she is...Not His Type.
Not His Type is an excellent book. Canton does a great job with
making characters believable and relatable. The secondary characters
help make this story. Canton also does a wonderful job with
integrating a topic that is very real in our society. With most of
the population not being a size zero,
Not His Type gives full-figured
women a chance to be apart of a genre where most of the heroines are
too perfect to be real.
Reviewed by
Tenecia
for Urban-Reviews.com
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our exclusive interview with Chamein Canton
in the Inside Out section.
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Chamein Canton
Not His Type
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5 out of 5 books |
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Lutishia Lovely
A Preacher's Passion
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Passion Perkins is ready to end her multiple years of celibacy,
but she's not willing to indulge until she's married. She has had
her fair share of men that just didn't measure up to her standards,
until Lavon Chapman stepped onto the scene. He was charming,
mysterious, and a Christian. Passion is now determined to
become Mrs. Lavon Chapman and to end her years of celibacy. There's
only one thing standing in her way, and it's someone she has the
upmost respect for, but there's some serious scandal in the mix.
Passion decides to take fate into her own hands and expose some
intimate details that could shake her Christian community to the
core. Is she willing to let the cat out of the bag or will she
remain silent?
Pastor Carla Lee of Kingdom Citizens' Christian Center was an
anointed woman of God. She was married to Rev Stanley Lee and they
co-pastored KCCC together. She thought her life had finally came
into full circle and everything was going exactly as planned. As much as she loved Stanley,
she felt there was
something missing in her marriage and that was intimacy. She missed
her private moments with her husband and how he used to make her
feel. Now it was like their intimate moments were scheduled and
normally didn't last over 5 minutes. Carla felt that this was a hindrance
in her marriage, but Stanley didn't think anything of it and always
dismissed her feelings. Soon she would find "someone" to
fulfill her needs, and his name was not Stanley Lee. Carla will have
to make a decision about her marriage. Will she continue the
route she's going, or will she let loose and become the passionate
person she has always knew she was.
Lutishia Lovely has done it
again. In A Preacher's Passion, there are some points
where you think you
know where the story's going, but if you continue to read, you will
quickly find out how wrong you are. She gives such detail to each
character and how each person in the book intertwines with the
characters. If you have read Sex in the Sanctuary and Love Like
Hallelujah, you must read this one. I hope you enjoy A Preacher's Passion
as much as I did.
Reviewed by Jackie for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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Monday Smith is the dutiful wife of New York mayor Kenyatta Smith,
and she has a secret past that she's trying to keep hidden. But when her
husband's extra-martial affairs leads to murder and lies, Monday has
to decide if her marriage is worth saving. Collyn Bazemore is a
Manhattan madam that deals with elite clientele. One of her best
customers is Kenyatta, and he wants an exclusive erotic party in the
Hamptons. But when Kenyatta sends his associate named Bless to close
the deal, Collyn becomes suspicious. Bless is dangerously sexy and
is interested in Collyn for more than just business. As Collyn
ponders whether she should succumb to his advances, Bless has his
own secrets that he doesn't want revealed.
Red Light Special is a deliciously erotic story by Risque.
Risque expertly takes readers into the scandalous world of politics,
sex, and murder. This story holds your attention from the very first
page and won't let you go until the very last page. Risque once
again displayed her supreme storytelling skills by giving readers an
intriguing suspenseful story with a perfect erotica backdrop. No
Risque novel would be complete without steamy jaw-dropping sex and
head-spinning twists. Red Light Special is a spicy novel that
will be a sure treat for readers.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for Urban-Reviews.com
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Risqué
Red Light Special
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3 out of 5 books |
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W.S. Burkett
Chasin' Satisfaction
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Julian and Miko Stevens are a mix-matched couple. Miko
definitely wears the pants as she instructs Julian of each and every
move to make while constantly belittling him. Miko is
successful and thrives on status and kinky sex with strangers in
mundane places. Julian is the only African-American that works
at his architecture firm and dreams of gaining the position of
partner.
Julian is a weak, yet smart man that can't seem to figure out what
he keeps doing wrong. Unable to please his wife or his bosses,
he wins an ostentatious contest and has hope that this will be his
big break. Miko's old boyfriend, Lamont Bainbridge, makes a
surprise appearance with devious thoughts on his mind. Another
blow to Julian's depleted self-esteem as he watches the suave Lamont
put every effort forth to outshine Julian and win Miko's affection
again.
Chasing Satisfaction tells the story of a young man that suffers
abuse continuously. This novel is pretty uneventful, there are
numerous editing
problems, and the characters are lackluster. The plot had a
bit of erotica potential and the author is able to incorporate a murder scene
that completes a grand save. In future projects, Burkett needs to focus more on the structure
of the story to establish an
interesting theme.
Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for
Urban-Reviews.com
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3 out of 5 books |
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Lisa Lennox brings us up to par with Julacia 'Laci' Johnson
only six weeks after her involuntary, horrific experience of
being strung out on crack cocaine. She and her
savior, Darryl 'Dink' Highsmith have enrolled in college in an
effort to escape their drug-infested past. Laci is still
struggling with her demons while finding herself thrust into an
empowering venture in an attempt to regain her self-esteem and
further her education. The college life proves to be
a challenge as Laci must face her fear of interaction with her
peers as well as learning to trust people again. The pain
she endured because of jealous people haunts her as she muses
what she could have did differently or why they hated her so
much.
Dink has retired from ‘the game' and passed the baton to his
young protégé, Smurf, who's adjusting to his new position and
the wealth that comes with it. Smurf wants to change his
mother's way of life, but has to deal with the realization that
the more things change, the more they remain the same. Tonette, Shaunna, and Monique
are all still in the same clique.
Monique yearns for a different way of life and wants
to break the tie that binds her to Tonette and her evilness.
Crack Head II is a sequel that is a questionable follow-up.
The author does indeed answer the few questions that the reader
may have had from the first read, but six weeks is hardly long
enough to truly make a difference in a sequel. There is no
definitive growth in the key characters, and the secondary
characters proved to be more interesting. The
storyline had potential, but the author fails in delivery.
Great editing job though considering this is the first TCP publication that I've
ever read and found not one error!
Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for Urban-Reviews.com
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Lisa Lennox
Crack Head II
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3 out of 5 books |
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Sherman Smith
Opposites Do Attract
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Mike Daniels is a hard-working man living in Washington,
D.C. with dreams that he's lost focus of. His
girlfriend, Lisa Harris, found his successfulness to be
sexy and in line with her dreams and aspirations of living
the glamorous life. However, Mike has become too stagnate in his
position in life for her. Their relationship has
become a battleground as she constantly finds fault with him,
and he struggles with trying to please her.
Ron, Mike's best friend, is a sexy, successful ladies man
that meets Monica Williams, a gorgeous law intern.
Despite his obvious infatuation with her, Ron refuses to
acknowledge the depth of his love for her and has to deal
with the loss of a promising relationship because of his
fear of commitment.
Dee, their third cohort, is an around the way guy that loves
the ladies, loves life, and is down for the get down.
The three friends have a lot of fun in the midst of their
own personal crises and remain true to their bond to the very
end.
Opposites Do Attract is a tale of friendship, love, and
relationships in different aspects. The theme
describes the different levels of evolving relationships and
their emotional ups and downs. The characters were all
relatable and the storyline had promise. The plot was
just mediocre and there was really nothing extraordinary
about this story.
Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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Arkadian Frost (simply known as "Kay") had a good heart and was
a bona fide leader who helped those that were less fortunate and
took care of his family. But Kay's career choice as a bank
robber leads him to the pen. When a fool-proof plan
with his close-knit friends go wrong, it leaves one of his best
friends dead. Kay takes the fall for
all his friends and does his time alone, leaving his family and child in the outside
world. Kay has just been released from prison. With a heavy
mind, Kay has a lot of decisions to make. With his friends making
new moves, will he join them, or he will he do the right thing
and go on the straight and narrow?
Mike ("Go-Go") was Kay's other best friend. He is the man
when Kay is released from prison. He owns various businesses and
money is at his disposal thanks to his new business in the drug
trade. Mike puts Kay on and everything is lovely, or so it seems. Mike has some inner demons within himself, and
when the truth comes out, all hell breaks loose. Mike is the
boss, and those who don't obey will see his wrath, but will that
include his best friends too?
Tank was the class clown who had jokes, but he also had
another side that no one wants to see. He could go from jokes
to deadly in ten seconds flat.
Apache was the ride-or die of the crew who loved guns and set
out to complete a job until the end, even if it included putting
his own life on the line for his boys. Apache refused to go to jail,
and no was a match for that...including the police.
Gee (a.k.a. "The Dread") was a Jamaican who was smooth from his
walk to his talk. He had inside connections that benefitted the
close-knit clique. From money to drug connections in several
states, if someone needed to disappear at a drop of a hat, it could
be done.
Dee was the mysterious person out of the crew. He was quiet and only
associated with members of his crew. He was faithful to his
woman and didn't partake in the
regular drinking and smoking. But
Dee knows a lot more than he leads on to, and this would serve
to be his advantage in the long run.
Shu-Shu was Kay's neighbor and they grew up together. He knew
from the back in the day that Shu-Shu had a thing for him, but
Kay had a woman and child. But since his release, Kay sees Shu-Shu in a new light.
She's an independent go-getter who
waits for no man. Kay and Shu-Shu come up with a plan to become
partners. But
sometimes things are not that easy, and the end result could
lead him back into prison or an early grave.
Against the Grain details the friendship and struggle of six
friends. Loyalty and trust is something you earn. Everyone can't
be the leader, and when trust is broken, all hell can break loose.
I really enjoyed this book since it was gritty and real at the
same time. It showed how Kay had an inner struggle within himself
between his family and friends. Someone who says they are your
friend may not be, and when the chips fall, they will throw you to
the wolves to save themselves. I enjoyed how Freeze painted
the picture and made you understand the true meaning of "Trust
No One But Yourself."
Reviewed by Kristin
for Urban-Reviews.com
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interview with Freeze
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Freeze
Against The Grain
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4.5 out of 5 books |
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Monica Marie Jones
FLOSS
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Three friends since childhood learn an important lesson about
relationships, money and life...but at what cost? Jabez had a lot
going for himself. He came from wealthy parents, he achieved
good grades, and he was involved in the church and the community. Jabez
lived his life to make his parents proud. But in a short period
of time, Jabez lost both of his parents. Feeling alone in the
world, who would Jabez turn too?
Dionysus was used to getting what she wanted. She was used to
men drooling all over her and women being jealous. Dionysus was
only concerned with one thing ...dollar signs. But her world
goes into a whirlwind when she becomes torn between two friends.
Will Dionysus finally have a conscience?
Abel was very successful in the real estate business and
in everything he did, including women, rocking the latest
fashions, and at the same time maintaining good grades while he
worked on his masters degree. Abel also maintained an
relationship with God and his lifestyle begins to play a
tug of war on his faith. What decision will Abel choose?
Solomon didn't have things so easy. He was always in
competition with Abel. If Abel went to a private school, Solomon
did too. If Abel bought a new car, Solomon did even though he
couldn't really afford it. Solomon went as far as to date the
same women as Abel. But trying to juggle that lifestyle becomes
too much to handle. His house was foreclosed on, forcing him to
move back home with his mother to maintain his lifestyle. But
Solomon is plotting the sweetest revenge to get on top.
Torah was used to playing second
fiddle to her cousin Dionysus. She was the only family member
who was close to Dionysus because everyone else was intimidated
or felt threatened and stayed away. After feeling betrayed and hurt by
her cousin, Torah comes up with a brilliant plan to teach her
cousin a lesson.
Tyse had an image to uphold. He was always juggling women, made
sure he
never wore the same outfit twice, and always had money to
floss with even if it meant taking someone's identity. But
when Tyse goes
to far, he may have an early demise.
FLOSS was a good book by Monica Marie Jones. It showed
the inside world of what people do to uphold a certain image. I
enjoyed how the author broke up each chapter by character. By
doing this, it really helped you focus on each character
separately. Monica Marie Jones really
painted the scene and shows that FLOSS may not always be a good
thing.
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After doing ten years in the pen for murdering his
father, Jouhonne is released and is a little shook since this isn't the world he
remembers. Trying to adjust to everything around him and rebuild his
relationship with the only two people he really loves is kind of
overwhelming for Jouhonne. His first cousin Tammy has always been in
his corner as well as his younger brother Jamal's corner for as long as he can remember.
Returning home from prison and moving in with Tammy has really shown
Jouhonne why he loves her so much. Unbeknownst to Jouhonne, Jamal
has the city on lock. He knows
Jamal has a few businesses, but he had no idea that he was doing it like
that.
Jamal is the man and everyone around town knows it and better respect
it. Jamal's right hand is his first love Paula. With so many women
throwing themselves at him all the time, Jamal just can't find it in
him to turn down their advances. He finally leaves Paula for another
woman...or did he? Tammy and her longtime boyfriend Tony are on and
off again abusing one another, and Jouhonne just can't understand it.
I thoroughly enjoyed Love Lost Da Game by Reginald Rose. I didn't
even realize that I was on page 100 in 30 minutes! It's just a really easy
story to read with humor sprinkled all the way through it. As serious as the story is, the
message of love, loyalty and friendship is abundant. There is no
way of denying how loyal each of them are to one another. Mr. Rose told
the story as if it was something that was really happening. For a
new author, I was impressed that all of his characters were
developed, the theme wasn't
repetitive, and there was actually a plot and a story.
Reviewed by Angie for Urban-Reviews.com
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Reginald Rose
Love Lost Da Game
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4 out of 5 books |
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Dream Jordan
Hot Girl
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Hot Girl tells the story of a foster child named
Kate who is currently residing in the Johnson
household. Kate has always felt alone and felt a need to fit
in by drinking and gangbanging. She transforms
her ways and starts to make strides in her schoolwork thanks
to her newest and best friend Felicia. It's summertime, and
Felicia is away on a trip in South Africa and Kate is still
lonely in Brooklyn.
At a basketball game where Kate is there rooting her boo
Charles, she meets Naleejah, a fly girl who she's quickly
impressed by. Kate immediately finds herself making
bad decisions by trying to fit in, risking
everything to hang out with the Hot Girl.
Hot Girl, written by Dream Jordan, is an easy and interesting read
where the main
character isn't sought after or admired. The contrast of the
main character and the supporting character, though not
direct, were good depictions for teens willing to trade in
their good girl status to be known as the Hot Girl. I could
see myself recommending Hot Girl to my older cousins, but I
would like a few more details.
Reviewed by Nardsbaby for Urban-Reviews.com
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Is the person you are closest to a
reflection of you? Or are you avoiding them and
you all together?
Tianna, Darrell and Tracy are all best friends
running from their own reflection. With baggage
from her childhood, Tianna goes through
the same hurt and pain every year because she refuses to
realize the person that she has become and to accept her
life for what it is.
Darrell is in a no-win situation with his
girlfriend of the past three years. He
knows that it's time to go, but he keeps trying to see if
things will change. When they don't change, does
Darrell face what he has always known, or does he
run and just ignores it all?
Tracy has her own world that no one knows exists. She's definitely not looking in the mirror
at her reflection since she's afraid of what will stare back
at her. When all of their lives come crashing down,
they all have to reflect on who they really are, what has gotten them to that point,
and then accept it
and move on.
Reflections was a quick and easy read by
Vermel Kinmon. The
characters were down to earth and kind of
believable. There were some twists and turns
that you
didn't see coming, which made the story a bit
more interesting. I think Ms. Kinmon has a
wonderful talent. The story was pretty short but
to the point. After reading
Reflections, I certainly look forward to reading anything
else that the author puts out in the future.
Reviewed by Angie for Urban-Reviews.com
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