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Relentless Aaron
Extra Marital Affairs

5 out of 5 books

Mason and Adena Fickle seem like an average everyday, hard-working couple. But this couple is far from your ordinary couple because they have a huge appetite for sex. They go through great lengths to be creative and to satisfy their needs. Adena spices things up when she brings home Loween to participate in a threesome. Mason and Adena's enjoyment comes to a screeching halt when Loween ends up dead after the festivities. The Fickles soon find themselves in a big mess when a stranger comes to their front door looking for Loween. Mason and Adena's marriage will be tested when this stranger introduces them to a seedy and dangerous world. They also find out that Loween was not who they thought she was.

Extra Marital Affairs is an intriguing novel by Relentless Aaron. Aaron created a story with some unique twists and turns. From the very first page, this novel reads like an erotic tale but there's so much more to this story. There's mystery, street grittiness, and even a little humor thrown in to make this a widely entertaining novel. I really loved the overall realness of the characters, drama and the unique plot. I also like how everything happened at a fever pitch especially after Loween's death. This novel is unlike anything I've read in recent memory. Readers will be shocked and glued to the pages as this story unfolds. This novel shows how one decision can turn your whole world upside down. Extra Marital Affairs is suspenseful, erotic, and exciting. With this novel, Relentless Aaron will certainly satisfy his legion of fans as well as earn new ones.

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4 out of 5 books

Vickie Stringer
Dirty Red

Raven "Red” Gomez is a beautiful woman who can’t be trusted. Red lives the glamorous life by scheming as many men as she can. Her latest conquest is a hustler named Q. Red plans to just take Q for all of the money that she can get out of him and walk away. But Red is starting to have real feelings for him and that was not a part of her plan. Q knew Red was a bit scandalous when he met her but he took a gamble on her anyway. Just when he starts to fall in love with her, Q discovers through the street grapevine just how dirty Red is and that he may be a pawn in her game. Unbeknownst to Red, her ex Bacon is coming home from prison earlier than expected.  What Red doesn’t know is that Bacon is hipped to all of her games she played with him. Bacon wants nothing but revenge and he’s going to make sure Red gets what’s coming to her.

Dirty Red is a raw and gritty novel by Vickie Stringer. Stringer created a fast paced, engaging storyline. Red truly put the "D” dirty. Some of the actions of Red were downright despicable and disgusting. From the various dangerous, cold-hearted schemes she ran on men, to the foul way she treated her friends, Red was a character that I loved to hate. There was also  an interesting cliffhanger that could turn into a sequel. Dirty Red is entertaining and scandalous. Vickie Stringer is still at the top of her game.

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Noire
Thug-A-licious

5 out of 5 books

Andre "Thug-A-Licious” Williams struggled to survive on the mean streets of Harlem. He makes it out of the hood thanks to his fierce basketball and mic skills. Thug explodes on the rap scene with chart-topping hits and becomes one of the most sought after rookies in the NBA. But everything isn’t all peaches and cream for Thug. The shady past that he ran away from could come back to haunt him. Thug’s weakness for women leaves him with a list of baby mamas and children to provide for. Out of all the women he’s had in his bed, Thug’s heart belongs to one woman: Carmeisha "Lil Muddah” Vernoy. Carmeisha is a successful beauty salon owner who has been by Thug’s side from the beginning. But Thug’s many flings with other women may take its toll on Carmeisha. She also has to deal with a tragic and devastating secret from her past that not even Thug knows about. Thug’s older cousin Pimp Williams is his former partner-in-crime and a cold-blooded killer. Pimp will stop at nothing to get what he wants even if it means betraying his own family and terrorizing Carmeisha.

Thug-A-Licious is an exhilarating page-turner by Noire. The excellent storyline and character development is what makes this novel soar. I really got a good feel for the characters. Although Thug was extremely loose with women, I still felt sympathy for him and understood the things that he did. Readers will also understand the dedication and love that Carmeisha had for Thug and especially how she dealt with the baby mama drama. The sex scenes were so hot that you’ll see why Thug had so many women at his disposal. Fans of Noire’s previous novels will be pleasantly surprised when characters from G-Spot and Candy Licker make brief appearances in this story. Strong credible characters, wonderful storyline delivery, and salivating sex scenes makes this Noire’s best novel. Thug-A-Licious is simply urban erotica at its finest.

4 out of 5 books

Desiree Day
Cruising

Madison, Blair, LaShawn, and Lauren are four Atlanta girlfriends that met at a yoga class. They start having dinner and drinks on a weekly basis and become as close as sisters. But each of them has a secret. Madison’s no-strings attached sex life comes to a halt when her dad shows up with a bombshell that will turn her world upside down. Suburban housewife Blair suspects that her husband is cheating on her. Lauren is burning herself out pleasing everyone except her husband. LaShawn is an engaged kindergarten teacher who’s planning her dream wedding and fantasizing about a student’s father. The women decide a vacation is in order and go on a two-week Caribbean cruise. With a ship full of sexy eligible men, they decide to have some naughty fun out on the high seas. But will that fun come with a price?

Cruising is a refreshing and breezy read by Desiree Day. Day does a wonderful job of drawing the reader into the story. This author’s writing is so descriptive that I felt like I was actually on the Caribbean cruise. I liked that each of the four friends came from different lifestyles and backgrounds. This story is not just about a cruise but how people deal with whatever life throws at them, no matter how devastating it is. A novel about a seductive Caribbean cruise wouldn’t be complete without a fair share of juicy sex scenes and there is plenty of it for all to enjoy. Cruising is light, tantalizing, and delightful.

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Sheila Williams
Girls Most Likely

54 out of 5 books

Vaughn, Reenie, Su, and Audrey have a friendship that spans from the fifth grade to their fifth decade. They go through a series of trials and tribulations and still come out on top. With their thirtieth high school reunion approaching, each of the women reflect on their lives and their "Girls Most Likely” status. Vaughn is the "Most Likely To Write the Great American Novel." She is a bookworm with a unique way with words and keeps the group together. But when Vaughn’s own life hits some unexpected bumps in the road, its going to take everything she’s got to keep it together. Reenie is the "Most Likely To Marry a Prince." Reenie can have any man she wants but her anything goes attitude leads to a devastating mistake that will follow the girls forever. Su is the "Most Likely To Be Famous.” Su has overcome a traumatic childhood to become glamorous anchorwoman but will she be able to forgive someone from her past? Audrey is the "Most Likely To Run the World.” Audrey is a senior VP and a constant overachiever. But her job is taking its toll on her husband and children. Will Audrey wise up before its too late?

Girls Most Likely is an engaging novel by Sheila Williams. Williams skillfully crafted a wonderful story about the ups and downs of friendships. I liked the way this author allowed each of the women tell her side of the story. Each story picked up where the other one left off. I also enjoyed how historical events were incorporated into this novel. From the assassination of JFK to the Black Power years, I got a birds-eye view of all of these events in this story. Readers will enjoy the carefree high-school and college moments as well as the uncertainty of adulthood. Girls Most Likely is insightful, and widely entertaining.

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4 out of 5 books

J. Gail
Karma's A B!tch

Tony Jackson is an ungrateful idiot. He cares about no one but himself and will do any and everything just to please himself. From sleeping with other women in his long-time girlfriend’s Quanisha’s bed, to stealing from innocent people, Tony has no shame in his game. Tony thinks he’s getting away with murder until he gets hit with a dose of instant karma. The question is will Tony ever get the message? Quanisha is a hard working woman who is trying to make something out of herself. Her patience with Tony is wearing thin as a new prospect steps into the picture. Will Quanisha finally show Tony the door? Scoop is Tony’s womanizing best friend. Scoop’s life makes a turn for the worst when faced with a deadly situation.

Karma’s A Bitch is a fascinating read by J. Gail. Gail expertly illustrates the old adage of what goes around comes around. Although the main theme of this story is Tony’s behavior, there are some other issues that were included such as HIV, self-actualization, and domestic violence that I thought were good noteworthy topics. There were also some moments in this novel where I found myself laughing out loud.  Karma’s A Bitch is a real-life reality check for any reader.

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Kimani Kinyua
The Brotherhood of Man

4 out of 5 books

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4.5 out of 5 books

Richard Jeanty
Sexual Exploits of a Nympho

Tina Stevens is a beautiful woman with an insatiable appetite for sex. She developed this appetite early on during high school and will go through as many men as necessary to satisfy her needs. But her heart still only belongs to Darren. Darren is the only man that Tina wants to spend her life with but she can’t stop wanting and being with other men. Tina is forced to face her sexual addiction when she is unwillingly forced into a deadly situation. Will she come out unscathed?

Sexual Exploits of a Nympho is a an enthralling novel by Richard Jeanty. Jeanty expertly tells this story from a woman’s point of view. When reading this novel, I felt like Tina was sitting right down next to me telling her story. The sex scenes were hot and exciting. I liked how this author dealt with the serious issue of sexual addiction and the consequences of it. I also loved how there was a  suspenseful, deadly twist thrown into this novel. Sexual Exploits of a Nympho is sexy and thought provoking. Richard Jeanty is certainly on his way to making a huge impact in this industry.

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