Tainted Too

Tainted Too

Mental Illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions.  Disorders that affect you mood, behavior, and thinking.  Types of mental illness include anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, and addictive behaviors 

Tainted Too is the follow up to Tainted.  In this book we are reintroduced to the Deitrich sisters, Monica and Jasmine.  Monica the former DEA agent, is now psychological profiler for the FBI.  Jasmine, is now released from the institution she resided in since her horrific ordeal with the drug dealers who ravaged her young body and stole her innocence.  Both these women have progressed farther in life now, and all is well so it seems until Jasmine meets the love of her life.  Jasmine meets someone who not only sees her for what she really is but he also brings out the beast that lies within.  It doesn’t stop there however, a deadly conversation tears the sisters apart and ignites the fury within both.  When the loves of both their lives enters all hell will break loose.  Who will remain standing and who will fall?  This is the third book I have read by this novelist and I must say it just keeps getting better.  During this page turning novel I could only wipe the drool from my hanging mouth as the twists and turns thicken.  The plot, story structure and vividness of his technique pulled me in and didn’t let go.  

I highly recommend this for the not so faint at heart.  This is a REDZONE certified read! 

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 What happens when Zoey Barrett, an ingenuous Princeton scholar, meets NBA All-star rocker-boy, Stenton Rogers? Zoey has her life all planned out. She’s working hard at her degree and to help her family stay afloat financially. Stenton’s at the top of his game on the court, but off, his life is out of bounds. That is until he happens upon Zoey, who represents something that he’s never had—family. Her world is spun completely out of control when they intersect. Could the lengths he decides to go destroy the future Stenton desperately desires to have with Zoey? Find out in Love Delayed. 

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This month we're reading ADDICTED by Zane

Open Door Marriage

Synopsis:

Reunited… A chance encounter lands NBA star Dallas Avery back in the arms of the woman of his dreams. A woman he hasn’t seen in years. A woman he soon discovers just so happens to be his fiancée’s aunt! But Dallas’ fiancée, Tori, isn’t ready to give up all that she’s worked for, so she makes him a shocking offer – go through with the wedding and she’ll still allow him to be with the one woman he now can’t seem to do without. Dallas will get a family, something her much older aunt, Alicia can’t give him. Tori will get the lifestyle she clamors. And Alicia will get the love she’s longed for all her life. Everyone will get a little of what they want . . . and maybe a whole lot of what they don’t. Be careful what you ask for… The details of the trio’s love life play out in the tabloids and on talk shows, making Dallas the center of an NBA scandal. And eventually, the doors slam shut on this open marriage and Dallas is forced to make a choice to end the chaos. But moving on is easier than it looks and by the time all is said and done, secrets will be revealed, passions will be extinguished, and everyone’s lives will be forever changed.

Review:

NBA star basketball player Dallas Avery is engaged to his best friend, Tori after she’s helped him through the most trying time of his life. For Tori, there are far more important factors in choosing a mate than love.  She found those qualities in Dallas and is now enthusiastically planning the wedding of the year. Thanksgiving dinner exposes Dallas was in love prior to meeting Tori, with a much older Alicia. Dallas obviously never resolved his feelings for Alicia. Tori, resolves not to lose the man of her dreams, by any means necessary.  This three-way love triangle is risqué to say the least.  There were so many twist revealed in this story. 

While reading Open Door Marriage, the twists and turns were astounding.  Not only were the main characters storyline well developed and presented, the secondary characters had a storyline of their own.  When the drama unfolds throughout the book, you will be left with a slack jaw and angry feelings for some.  Open Door Marriage was my first read by this author and will not be my last. 

Red Zone Certified 4.5 Stars.

Product Details:

File Size: 1303 KB

Print Length: 278 pages

Page Numbers Source ISBN: 061596172X

Publisher: Brown Girls Publishing (February 1, 2014)

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.

Language: English

ASIN: B00I5VFS3K

Text-to-Speech: Enabled 

X-Ray:

Enabled 

Lending: Not Enabled

Contest Entry #8

Natoya says,

Prettyboy Thugs-4 stars---

Pretty boy Don Juan has just been released from doing a bid. Fresh out the gates he hooks up with his old friend Lex. Don Juan is trying to figure out how he will get back on top. Before going in he was the man. An unfortunate situation sent him away for 6 years.
Don Juan knew how to get his money one way. When he's released his friend Lex hips him to a new game. Don Juan just knew he was on the come up fast. The only problem with this is someone wants Don Juan to suffer. They don't want a happily ever after for Don Juan. Now Don Juan is in someone's cross-hairs. He will do whatever he can to protect his daughter. The only problem is finding out who is playing who.
I enjoyed reading the story. They mystery of the story kicks off about 50% in. At this time its you trying to find out who is really playing who. Then its why. There were a few errors in the book. Nothing major and it didn't take away from the story. I think the way it ended was rather abruptly. It made me question how Don Juan found out. Also, I was left wondering about Lex at the end. Overall, it was pretty good

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Contest Entry #6

Anonymous said,

If you do not know or haven't read any of K'Wan's books you are truly missing out... This book much like rest oh his work is off the mutha****in chain.  I love his style of writing.. Once I finished this book I was like damn. I need more. I love how KWAN incorporated all the greats from his books like Road Dawgs, Gangsta and Gutter  in the midst of their success while showing how Animal watched and learned from them through observation as well as physical interactions. If you're looking for something to read that will capture your mind and emotions, go ahead and one click this right now! #TEAMANIMAL

More Rambling...Common Sense and such by Angelia Vernon Menchan

More Rambling…Common sense and such by Angelia V. Menchan

Merriam-Webster defines Common Sense as the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions.

Angelia Menchan steps outside of fiction in this non-fiction, self-help book and delivers.  More Rambling is a must read for the young and old alike.  It reminds you of the essences of life, to love thyself, be uniquely you, live within your means and honor your marriage.  This book reaches deep down and supplies common sense wisdom and inspiration without coming across as preaching or in a better than you attitude.  It could very well be a handbook for young girls transitioning into the role of womanhood.  

Purchase your copy here MORE RAMBLING.. (paperback)

The other side of midnight by Elissa Gabrielle.

“The other side of midnight is where we go into a dangerous place. That place where neither of us needs to be, yet we belong here.” ~Tre 

Most people believe that your soul mate is the one you are married too.  The one you are destined to spend all eternity with.  Well for Tre and Tia it is the exact opposite.  They both belong to someone else in this lifetime, but that doesn't stop them from belonging to each other.  This is poetic prose in long form.  The authors’ signature word play is alluring and enticing as she steps into the roles of Tia and Tre filling you with erotic desire.  I thoroughly enjoyed this short read and look forward to reading more of her work. 

Purchase your copy here THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT 

Corporate Amerikkka by Blacc Topp

When the street and intellect meet.  This book follows Tristen Graham, a young man who defies the odds stacked against him who not only excels at M.I.T, but graduates the top of his class.  Tristen is then offered the opportunity of a lifetime at one of Texas’s prestigious software firms.  Toby, his best friend and cousin, is his exact opposite.  Toby personified the hard knock life, after his parent was killed he comes to live with Tristen and his family.  Although raised under the same roof, they have totally different outlooks on life.   This storyline, plunges into the darker side of corporate life and glass ceilings.  From the beginning to the end, this book kept me intrigued even the appearances of former characters, moved the plot along seamlessly.  Corporate Amerikkka is fictionalized truth.  This book touches on family, relationships with a twist, and the still prevalent fact that racism still exist in America.  No matter how smart you are some will only see your skin.  Corporate Amerikkka is destined to be classic literature.   

Purchase your paperback here CORPORATE AMERIKKKA or www.mrblacctopp.com 

Convince me to live by Niles Manning

Would you take your own life to save the life of someone you loved? 

A fast paced, heart racing adrenaline rush.  This was my first read by this author, and I must admit it was very good.  Janelle is a college student, who after years of coping with her father’s death, finds out his accident was no accident at all.  While trying to retain extra credit for her slipping grades, she volunteers for a suicide hotline.  Det. Grainger finds himself once again, in a no win situation.  After a botched investigation, and subsequent suspension he’s out to prove that there is a killer on the loose.  Will Det. Grainger save his career and solve the case?   The story line and plot moved along effortlessly and kept me turning pages.  The author found his stride and held it.  There were some minor errors, however nothing to throw the reader off.  This young publishing company is standing up to their tag line.  Writing outside the box.  I look forward to reading more of their work.  

5-Star Read purchase yours here today.  CONVINCE ME TO LIVE

Can this Love sustain the ride?

Niya 2: Dreamer’s Paradise

Love: - A decision to put the needs of another before your own.
Friendship: - An enjoyable bond with another with some common interest(s).
Infatuation: - Temporary chemical reaction to another.

In this second book of the Dreamer’s series, Niya and Jamilla pick back up where they left off in part one.  Both Niya and Jamilla are still living in their tortured existence. 

Niya feels an insatiable love for Jamilla but believes the love is unrequited.  Niya is an explosion of emotions, when she loves, she gives you 100% of her heart.  Of all the girls she loved, for her Jamilla is the ONE…maybe.  Niya has a tendency to love those as damaged as she is, with the exception of Roxie in book one.  Smiley, Marlo, Jamilla and even Brazil are all broken women seeking an escape from the torment of their lives.  And Niya has the propensity to save them, which in doing so she hopes to save herself as well.   In this book Niya’s volatile emotions explode on the page, scene after scene.  In the beginning chapters, we get a glimpse of her relationship with her mother.  It gives more insight to whom she is because of where she’s come from.  Niya has the strength of her Grandmother to triumph through adversity, but she must be willing to accept the changes to come. 

Jamilla, remains confused and unsure about her true feelings for Niya.  Coming from an environment where the duality of love and hate are blurred nearly beyond repair, Jamilla doesn’t realize the mixed message she has been sending Niya throughout their friendship.  During the course of this book, Jamilla becomes closer to Niya mentally, physically and almost intimately.  During many moments in a chemically induced state, Jamilla and Niya share intimacies that borderline the affections given to your significant other.  Yet when put in everyday normal occurrences Jamilla reminds Niya she is not gay.  Their confused relationship/friendship causes a strain and sends both of them into the arms of another. 

In this segment, the author takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions.  Her words through the experiences of Niya and Jamilla causes you to look at your relationships and love in the purest form.  Dreamer’s Paradise is a well-crafted saga that explores the journey to love and how circumstances and experiences can unite two people in that journey together.  Will Niya and Jamilla find their Happily Ever After?  Or will Niya realize that having unconditional love in her friendship with Jamilla is more important than the intimacy she longs to share. 

This is definitely a 5-star read and one I am more than happy to share with others. 

 

• File Size: 1205 KB

• Print Length: 336 pages

• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1497410975

• Publisher: Gifted Publications (April 29, 2014)

• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.

• Language: English

• ASIN: B00K1F1BQG

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