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African-American
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5.0 Books = Classic | 4.0 - 4.5
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4 out of 5 books |
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Kennedi Mason
thinks that she has the perfect marriage with her husband
Blake. After years of hoping and dreaming about this special
moment, Kennedi can't wait to share the good news with her
husband...news that will change their lives for the better.
But when Blake gets home, he has some news of his own that
will turn Kennedi's world into a tailspin. The aftermath
of Kennedi and Mason's announcements will set forth a series
of events where lies and betrayal are uncovered. Kennedi will
soon find out that perception is not reality.
One in a Million
is an intriguing novella by Kimberla Lawson Roby. Roby hooks
the reader in from the first page beginning with Kennedi's
good news. As you start reading the first few pages, you will
think that you know what Kennedi's news is until you get to
the last few sentences at the end of the first chapter. The
jaw-dropping twist comes so early in the story that readers
will be flipping the pages trying to find out what's going to
happen next. You will also see how Kennedi saw only what she
wanted to see in regards to her marriage. Fans of Roby's
previous novels will see a small cameo appearance by the Rev.
Curtis Black in this story, but this novella isn't about him.
One in a Million is dramatic and insightful. Kimberla
Lawson Roby once again brought a story that her legion of fans
will enjoy.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for
Urban-Reviews.com
Check out our Exclusive Audio Interview with Kimberla Lawson
Roby
in the On The Line section.
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Kimberla Lawson Roby
One In A Million
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4 out of 5 books |
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J. D. Mason
You Gotta Sin To Get Saved
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Charlotte
has always dreamed big especially when it comes to love. Her
unrealistic dreams are how she ended up raising her daughters
Connie and Reesy on her own.
Charlotte
meets Sam and he promises her a new life that she just can't
resist.
Charlotte runs
away with Sam but leaves her two daughters to fend for
themselves. But life in a new town isn't all what Charlotte
hoped it would be, and she's left single and pregnant again.
Fast-forward years later, and Reesy is dealing with martial
problems that are caused by her obsessive search for
Charlotte. Reesy has found Charlotte and is ready to meet her
face to face, but will it be at the expense of her marriage?
Connie is not interested in meeting Charlotte at all because
she has bitter memories of what really happened when they were
abandoned by their mother. Connie has her own issues with an
unplanned pregnancy and an unclear relationship with her
boyfriend John King.
You Gotta Sin
To Get Saved
is an
awe-inspiring conclusion to One Day I Saw A Black King
and Don't Want No Sugar by J.D. Mason. Mason gives
readers the background of Charlotte and how her actions
impacted Reesy and Connie's lives as adults. You will see how
Charlotte continues her selfish actions which also make her
other daughter Cammy's life difficult as well. Readers will
also see the emotional turmoil in Connie's relationship with
John and in Reesy's marriage. Mason did an excellent job of
telling Charlotte's story in a series of flashbacks without
confusing the reader. You Gotta Sin To Get Saved is
emotionally charged and insightful. J.D. Mason once again
brought a novel that does not disappoint.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for
Urban-Reviews.com
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5 out of 5 books |
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In Leslie Esdaile's latest romance Better Than, she
shows you that a good man loves you for what's on the inside.
This story begins with the newly divorced Deborah Lee Jackson
beginning a new year. Besides being newly divorced, Deborah
is not getting any fulfillment out of her job and she is
slightly overweight. Determining not to wallow in self
pity, Deborah decides to make some New Year's resolutions that
will help her improve her mind, body, and her life. Since she
always wanted to go back to college and take more classes, she
signs up for some at the local university. It is in her
art class that she meets her handsome instructor Jason
Hastings, a man who is so devoted to his career that he's
sworn off women in order to concentrate on it more.
Jason only took the art instructor job to help out his friend
and vows not to let this class ruin his career. Although
they're not looking for love, it seems to eventually find them
and bring them together. Will their new found love be
able to stand up to the problems that the outside world may
bring?
I LOVED this book! It showed the true battle that some
full-figured women struggle with when it comes to love and
life. Although Deborah is a full-figured woman, I truly
loved this story because Deborah's story could be anyone's
story, regardless of their size. Ms. Esdaile's story
lets women know that there are some good men still out there.
And if those men truly love you, they won't care about how you
look on the outside, but just what's in your heart. The
only thing that man wants to do is heal a broken-hearted
woman. So if you love a good romance story that has a touch
of drama, then this is the story for you. I highly
recommend
Better Than. And who knows, it might inspire you
to make a life change to better your mind and body. At least,
that's what it did for me.
Reviewed by
LaShonda Bates for Urban-Reviews.com
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4.5 out of 5 books |
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Victoria Christopher
Murray
Too Little, Too Late
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Victoria Christopher Murray has come
again with a new and improved Jasmine! Or has she really
improved? Jasmine and Hosea have returned with a
stronger love complete with baby Jacqueline and the infamous
dry witted Mae Frances. This power couple has really
grown in their ministry although Jasmine is still battling the
old man as her past lies continue to haunt her. Hosea
has accepted Jacqueline as his very own flesh and blood child
while his love for Jasmine grows stronger each day as he
witnesses the changes in her growth as a Christian.
Upon the renewing of their vows, the
family has to temporarily move to California and it's stirring
up mayhem in Jasmine's equilibrium with the close proximity to
Brian Lewis, Jacqueline's biological father. In the
midst of this storm, Jasmine faces one of her toughest trials,
an adversary that is even more devious than she was in her
past! In his quest to assure Jasmine of his love and
loyalty to her and their wedding vows, Hosea is also battling
the demons of the flesh as passionate memories of his past
relationship with his old flame, Natasia Redding.
Too Little Too Late is a must read
for an update of the latest drama revolving around the
legendary Jasmine Larson Bush! I thoroughly enjoyed the
unveiling of Jasmine as well as the insight of Hosea as being
a full blooded man as well as a man of GOD! She
challenges you with the thin lines between love and hate, lies
by omission or commission. Ms. Murray also shows you the ease
with which one may get caught up in evading small pieces of
information that quickly builds until there is a definitive
wall blocking what was once open and honest communication in a
relationship. Ms. Murray gives Christian Lit an
enlightening as well as inspirational voice that is not
intimidating, restricted, or too monotonous. The scenes
are intense and have you anticipating each page as each layer
of the characters are revealed. The characters are
easy to relate to, the situations are most definitely
believable, and the reactions are real which in my opinion
classifies this as an excellent read!!! Great job Ms.
Murray!
Reviewed by
Tazzyt2bossye for
Urban-Reviews.com
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4.5 out of 5 books |
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The four friends are back and I'm saying
four very loosely being that Dom and Alize are still estranged
because of Dom's betrayal. They have moved forward, trying to
shed their past mistakes and issues and gravitate to being new
and improved...if that's possible.
Alize accepts an intern position at one
of the nation's most prestigious companies knowing that
Cameron works there and is in the process of planning a
wedding to another woman. Cristal is kicking it jiggy style
with Mohammed, the handyman that gives her heart palpitations,
while the boss' wife decides to take her on as a protege.
Moet is battling her multi-platinum rap
star baby daddy for custody of their love child while learning
to trust and let her guard down with a true Christian man that
adores her. Dom is battling low self esteem as well the demons
of her drug addiction as she attempts to make a decent living
for her daughter. She accepts her true worth as she learns to
love herself as well as others.
Show and Tell is an outstanding
read that brings the readers up to date with a graceful
entrance to the end of Live and Learn. The plot
thickens as each young lady struggles with the trials as they
increase with their growth in becoming women, mothers, lovers,
and friends. The dialogue is credible, the struggles are
emotional and empowering, and the storyline is memorable and
entertaining. Niobia Bryant has enthralled her readers with
another fast paced poignant tale of love...whether it is the
love of two lovers, true friends, or the love of a mother for
her child.
Another best seller Ms. Bryant, amazing
job!
Reviewed by
Tazzyt2bossye for Urban-Reviews.com
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Niobia Bryant
Show And Tell
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4.5 out of 5 books |
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Karen V. Siplin
Whiskey Road
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Jimi Anne
Hamilton has enjoyed the danger and excitement that her
being the member of the paparazzi brings. But after too many
risky run-ins with celebrities, Jimi decides that enough is
enough. Jimi hops on her motorcycle for a cross-country trip
from
California
to New York. Jimi runs into difficulties when her motorcycle
and camera equipment is stolen. Jimi is only left with a bag
of money she took from her attacker and a few clothes. She
decides to heal her wounds in a small
New York
town where she meets Caleb Atwood. Caleb is a white
contractor who is dealing with his own personal issues when
he meets the mysterious Jimi. Jimi thinks that although
their races are different, Caleb is just as much as an
outsider as she is.
Whiskey Road
is an engrossing novel by Karen Siplin. Siplin shows readers
how two characters who seem to be total opposites at first
have a lot in common with each other. Jimi is an
African-American woman celebrity photographer from
California, Caleb is a contractor in a small town in New
York, and both of them are outsiders in their own little
worlds. Siplin does a masterful job of painting a vivid
picture of Caleb's hometown that readers will be able to
picture every thing that is taking place. This is not a
typical romantic love story because you really don't know
what exactly the future holds for Caleb and Jimi. Whiskey
Road is a fascinating tale of how love can be found in
unexpected places.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for Urban-Reviews.com
Check out our Exclusive Audio Interview with Karen Siplin
in the On The Line section.
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4.5 out of 5 books |
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Orchid Soul is an up-and-coming online
dating service. What makes this dating service unique from all
the others is that this site matches couples by their sexual
fantasies. The site will be one of the hottest sites on the
internet...once the owner works out all of the glitches.
The owner of the site is Eileen and she calls upon her closest
friends to become "silent partners" of this adventure since
she needs money to get it off the ground. One of her friends
has some serious doubts about this and voices her opinion.
Natasha Madison is not even considering investing her money in
her friend's crazy scheme. That was until her fantasies were
revealed and she goes on the ride of her life.
Fellow tester Logan Taylor decides to
take a chance on the wild side and soon finds the one that can
satisfy his fantasies....Natasha. Taylor doesn't mind seizing
the moment when the time is right, even though it's evident
that Logan is completely the wrong person for Natasha. Once
they share their most intimate fantasies, he becomes "Mr.
Right Now."
Up All Night has an excessive
amount of erotic scenes that keep you intrigued and wanting
more. It proved to be a pleasantly sultry read. Delilah Dawson
serves up a colorful variety of characters that are very
realistic and a storyline that makes you want more.
Reviewed by Jackie
for Urban-Reviews.com
Read our exclusive
interview with Delilah Dawson
in the Inside Out section.
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Delilah Dawson
Up All Night
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4 out of 5 books |
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Rachel Skerritt
When The Lights Go Down
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Kahlila
Bradford is a dedicated
Boston
school teacher who's sick of playing dating games. To prevent
herself from going on another pointless date, Kahlila comes up
with a list of requirements that a man must have in order for
her to be interested in him. But with the end of the school
year and summer approaching, Kahlila decides to ditch the list
and have some fun with her best friend in Harlem. The summer
in New York heats up when Kahlila meets Darius Wilson. Darius
is a hot R&B star who is interested in what Kahlila thinks of
his music. But soon Darius wants to get to know her on a more
personal level. Kahlila is suddenly swept away into the glitz
and glamour of Darius' world. Kahlila's feelings for Darius
are growing strong but she's not sure if she's ready to give
up her regular life to be with him.
When The
Lights Go Down
is a
fast-paced and delightful novel by Rachel Skerritt.
Skerritt expertly takes the reader into the world of Kahlila
and her dating issues. Readers will be able to actually feel
the emotions of all of these characters. You will feel the
passion that Kahlila has for her profession and for her
students. You also feel the frustration of Darius as he
tries to steer his music career into a new direction. What
made this novel stand out was how Kahlila realistically
weighed her options about her life with Darius and what she
wanted for her own future. When The Lights Go Down is
an enjoyable page-turner that is for anyone that's looking for
a quick novel with a twist.
Reviewed by Radiah
Hubbert for Urban-Reviews.com
Read our exclusive
interview with Rachel Skerritt
in the Inside Out section.
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4 out of 5 books |
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Jason Poole seizes his readers'
undivided attention as he reveals an extraordinary scenario
in the grimy lives of the people that personify the oldest
profession known to man. He shows us the world of pimps,
prostitutes, and the foulness that encamps amidst their
daily activities and where they lay their heads. He
introduces us to an unforgettable duo that pledge their
allegiance to each other and ride like the villainous Bonnie
and Clyde into the sunset fearlessly seeking their destiny.
Poole launches the storyline with a
frantic Babyface rushing into the hospital looking for his
lady Victoria, who's been assaulted and left for dead. He
finds her in a coma in ICU fighting for her life without a
clue to who, what, when, or most importantly, why. Babyface
holds vigil at her bedside and is presented with her diary
which gives a vivid and enlightening account of her
tumultuous life. This gives him even more respect for her
swagger, and makes him more determined to encourage her on
to recovery. Babyface is Victoria's
fiancé as well as her
pimp. As he turns each page of her diary, each new
revelation intensifies his thirst for vengeance. Victoria's
life seems to have been destined for misery, as her diary
reveals her witnessing the horrifying death of both of her
parents. Being rejected by family members, she finds a
blessing in her placement at the House of Love group home.
There she finds her niche among two other orphans that will
play a major part in her life in the past and present.
Victoria's Secret is a
spellbinding novel that delivers an explicit yet realistic
look at the people that live in the realms of the oldest
trade in history. Jason Poole taps into all aspects of this
taboo lifestyle. He begins with the initial reasoning
surrounding the choices that these ladies make when they
claim the role of a prostitute, hoe, or lady of the night.
The women sleep with any and all to surrender their hard
earnings to their pimp! Victoria's Secret is swarming
with jealous individuals with cold, conniving hearts, lack
of conscience, scheming, competitive, and murderous plots
and plans...all for the sake of being that 'bottom bitch.'
Pimps up, Hoes down! Great storyline Jason, major props to
you!
Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for
Urban-Reviews.com
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Jason Poole
Victoria's Secret
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3.5 out of 5 books |
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Vonda Howard
Diamond Lives, Platinum Lies
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Simone
Carmichael is a successful movie star that seems to have
everything in the world including love from her boyfriend
Trent. But Simone's world turns upside down when she finds
out
Trent
isn't as perfect as she thought he was. After this emotional
break-up, Simone is trying to heal her broken heart and find
true love at last. Darius "D-Smooth" Barnes is a rap star
and business mogul that enters Simone's life and sweeps her
off her feet. Simone thinks that she finally has the love
that she's been searching for but there are some devastating
secrets about D-Smooth that could turn deadly. Will Simone
be able to save herself and her family before it's too late?
Diamond
Lives Platinum Lives
is a great
debut novel by Vonda Howard. Howard gives readers a
bird's-eye view of the glitz and glamour of
Hollywood
life. This story is full of high drama and fast-paced action
that will keep readers on their toes. There are so
many twists and turns to this novel that you will need to
play close attention as the story unfolds. Howard does
a good job of incorporating organized crime, corrupt law
enforcement and politicians in this novel. This book would
have been even better if the mob/organized crime aspect of
this story was explored a little more and incorporated into
the rest of the novel better. Diamond Lives
Platinum Lives is a wonderful first effort for Vonda
Howard.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for
Urban-Reviews.com
Check out our exclusive
interview with Vonda Howard
in the Inside Out
section.
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4 out of 5 books |
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As a child, Raymond Miller, Jr. would
pretend to be a preacher like his father, Raymond Miller,
Sr. His mother Ruth Miller took on the task of grooming
him into a powerful preacher. She was very persuasive in
convincing him that it was his calling to become like his
dad. She controlled his life from the time they lived in
Montgomery until they moved to Fort Mill.
With Bishop Miller, Sr. getting
older, Mother Ruth would make sure that Raymond Jr. would
take over for his dad at God's Deliverance Ministries.
Mother Ruth took care of everything that a First Lady did,
and even things that did not fall under the criteria of
First Lady. She planned all events that were held at the
church, and this included Raymond Jr.'s eventual marriage
to his wife Katherine.
While Bishop Miller, Jr. became a
very powerful minister, this did not stop him from his
adulterous activities and destroying lives along the
way. At the same time, his mother conspired to keep
his "activities" and hers under wraps. After being Bishop
Jr.'s wife of 20 years, Katherine was beginning to feel
neglected by her husband...so she finds someone to feel
the void that her husband had left. Both of their
daughters are now adults and her husband was always gone,
so Katherine wanted to have some fun of her own. When she
finds out what her husband is really up to, Katherine
decides to bring her own secrets to light.
Pulpit Confessions by
Péron F. Long was quite a
page turner. I really enjoyed reading this book. There
were times when the story seemed a little predictable. But
just when you thought something was going to happen, Long
would toss a twist in to throw you completely off. The
author did an excellent job with the plot line, but there
were too many grammatical errors for my liking. Overall,
Pulpit Confessions was a good read.
Reviewed by Jackie for Urban-Reviews.com
Read our exclusive interview with Péron F. Long
in the Inside Out section.
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Brooke Green
You, Me And He
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Donna believes
that she's hit the jackpot when she met Keith Reed. He's sexy,
intelligent, financially stable, and everything a woman could
ask for. But there's one problem: he's bisexual. Instead of
throwing in the towel on their relationship, Donna decides to
stand by Keith as long as he promises to be faithful to her
and only her. She feels that there will be no secrets between
them since she knows the truth about his sexuality. Keith is
relieved that Donna still wants to be with him despite his
sexuality. Keith's world is turned upside down when his secret
is threatened to be exposed to the world. To make matters
worse, Keith's ex-college roommate Jarrod is obsessed with
having Keith all to himself. Jarrod is a successful married
attorney with a baby on the way. But this does not stop him
from doing everything he can to get Keith away from Donna and
back into his life. Jarrod can't accept Keith's rejection and
it leads him down a dark and sinister path that can destroy
the lives of everyone involved.
You, Me, and
He
is an electrifying debut novel by Brooke Green. Green brought
a unique twist to the typical down-low brother story. The
character development is one of the things that really makes
this story stand out. Donna was a character that you'll have a
love/hate relationship with. You'll sympathize with her
predicament in this story but she also had some gold-digging
ways. Readers will root for Keith as he tries to move forward
with his life with Donna. Jarrod proves that he's the jilted
lover from hell. This story is full of heart-stopping drama
and shocking twists that will have you flipping the pages.
Green also did a wonderful job of incorporating HIV disease
into this story. You, Me, and He is a gripping
page-turner that is an explosive start to Brooke Green's
writing career.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for Urban-Reviews.com
Read
our exclusive interview with Brooke Green
in the Inside Out
section.
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William
and Yvonne Green have been married for 25 years but most
of those years have been rocky. Things take a dramatic
turn for the worst when William finds out about an affair
that Yvonne is having with her former partner Lt. Robert
Wells. Yvonne runs away with Robert to the Bahamas to sort
things out. But when she visits a local witch and has a
nervous breakdown, Yvonne becomes even more confused about
her life. She wants to know the meaning of William's
powers and her disturbing visions. Meanwhile, William is
trying to confide in his best friend Jake about his dark
past which includes numerous affairs and murder. Will
William be able to reconcile with Yvonne before it's too
late?
Shadows of
The Heart
is a
riveting novel by Lord'Williams. Williams takes the reader
into the world of love and destruction. At first glance,
this story looks like a regular contemporary fiction novel
about infidelity in a marriage, but it's so much more.
This story is full of secret government operations,
supernatural powers, and biblical references that will
really keep the reader's attention. There's even a
cliff-hanger ending that will definitely lead to a sequel.
Shadows of The Heart is an engrossing novel that
gives readers something out of the ordinary.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for
Urban-Reviews.com
Read our exclusive
interview with Lord Williams
in the Inside Out
section.
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Lord Williams
Shadows Of The Heart
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3 out of 5 books |
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TrinityJas
The Domino Series:
Sherry Tate
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You cannot take
something out on someone else what has happened to
you. Sherry Tate was a virgin at the age of 21. Never
in her wildest dreams would she have thought she would
contract HIV from her very first sexual encounter.
Not realizing what is wrong with her
fiancé
Daniel, Sherry is scared for his life and that she
will lose him to some sudden illness. When she finds
out that Daniel is dying from AIDS, Sherry goes on an
emotional rollercoaster. Getting her self-esteem back
and getting back in the dating game, Sherry decides
she's going to take other people's fate into her hands
like Daniel did to her.
I won't say that The
Domino Series: Sherry Tate is a horrible story,
but it just wasn't a very good one. It seems to be the
same plot all the way around: Getting a disease you
can't cope with, having unprotected sex with married
men that don't seem to care about their families at
home, blackmailing them for money, and then living off
that money.
The Domino Series:
Sherry Tate was not edited properly. There were so
many inconsistencies that made it a disappointment
while reading. There either should be something
special about the story that makes it unique or the
story should be told in a better way that makes it
stand out from other books with similar storylines.
The Domino Series: Sherry Tate really fell short
of what it could have been in my opinion.
Reviewed by Angie for Urban-Reviews.com
Read our exclusive
interview with TrinityJas
in the Inside Out section.
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Janelle 'Monique' Taylor lost her innocence at an early
age with 'life' playing the role of Grim Reaper. Left
under the supervision of her stepfather after the death of
her mother, Janelle becomes a victim when the stepfather
uses his badge as a shield to sexually abuse her. Running
away from home, Janelle seeks shelter in various places,
ultimately finding refuge with her 77-year-old Aunt Gene.
This is when Janelle bumps into her older cousin named
Nikki. Nikki takes Janelle under her wing and hips
her to the art of making money by exploiting her
sexuality.
Damien Ruffin is second in command under the tutelage of
kingpin Dwayne 'King' Smith, and he's got his swagger down
to a science. Tommy Holloway poses as a hustler from
Chicago when in truth, he's an undercover cop assigned to
infiltrate College Park's drug dealing circuit. Everything
is going according to plan until Monique and Tommy's paths
cross due to the freak sessions between Damien and Nikki.
Amidst the tricking, money-making, and tail-shaking, a
turf war unfolds and loyalties are tested as well as
everyone's true gangsta demeanors. Who's riding and who's
rolling over under the rapid force of gunfire and the
rancid smell of death?
Marlon McCaulsky's debut novel The Pink Palace is
an appealing read and gives a voice to some runaways and
their reasoning. Although it read a bit like the average
urban lit read, the plot's flow was pretty straight and
the author's writing skills are commendable. The
Pink Palace is brimming with sex, power struggles,
treachery, rape, and the tragedies that cause so many
young ladies to give their souls to the devil in their
attempt to run away from horrible situations at home.
Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for
Urban-Reviews.com
Read our exclusive
interview with Marlon McCaulsky
in the Inside Out
section.
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Marlon McCaulsky
The Pink Palace
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K. Roland Williams
Cut Throat
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Quincy Underwood is a local singer waiting for that big
break in the entertainment field. He has a nice following as
lead singer for the group Taboo while they render
performances at The Melody Room. The Melody Room is owned by
Raymond James, a notorious drug lord and crooked businessman
who has plans of strong arming Quincy to retain control of
the singer and his promising music career.
His arch enemy's wife Antoinette Sweet schemes to steal
Quincy away from Raymond with an underlying motive that has
nothing to do with his vocal skills. Witnessing a murder in
error, Quincy finds himself in a race for his life as he
eludes Raymond and his vicious henchmen. He naively mistakes
Antoinette's eagerness to help him at face value, but when
confronted with her treacherous plot, Quincy has to make a
wise decision and fast.
K. Roland Williams' debut has excitement as each plot
unfurls at a rapid pace. Cut Throat is an energetic,
suspenseful, and pleasurable read that captures your
attention as you cheer on Quincy to overcome the unbeatable
odds! With a tad more depth in developing the characters and
their relationships, Cut Throat would have been a
really great read! I commend Mr. Williams on his freshman
work, and wish him good luck in his future endeavors.
Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for
Urban-Reviews.com
Read our exclusive
interview with K. Roland Williams
in the Inside Out
section.
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4 out of 5 books |
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Inga Tyler
and Nathaniel "Nate" Taylor have been best friends for
years. Inga and Nate have always kept things on a platonic
level but now it's becoming more difficult to do this. Inga
is trying to keep her real feelings about Nate to herself
due his recent engagement to his longtime girlfriend. Nate
is convinced that his true love is Inga and is willing to
dump his fiancée
for her. Things get complicated when sexy Charles
Smith-McAlister comes into Inga's life. Inga is intrigued by
Charles but what is she going to do about her feelings for
Nate? Is she willing to jeopardize her good friendship
with Nate to explore a relationship with him?
A Taste of
Java
is a fun and
entertaining debut novel from L.J. Wilson. Wilson flawlessly
examines the sometimes complex dynamics of platonic male and
female relationships. You will feel the uncertainty of Inga
and Nate as they try to sort out their feelings about each
other. You will also see how their confusing relationship
takes a toll on Nate's
fiancée
and Inga's new love interest Charles. This story wouldn't be
complete without a good dose of drama and humor. Some of the
characters and scenes in this novel are so funny that
readers will be laughing out loud. A Taste of Java is
a light and uproariously funny story that can be enjoyed by
all. A Taste of Java is a wonderful start to L.J.
Wilson's writing career.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for
Urban-Reviews.com
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A Taste Of Java
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