Contest Entry #7

Natoya says,

Strictly Professional by Christina Jones

4 stars---Gabi, has recently passed the bar and ready for a new everything. After dealing with some major events in her life she decides it's time to try to live for herself. She moves to Atlanta. Hoping to start over and make a name for herself as a lawyer there.

Terrance, has had some terrible things that has happened in his life. He has avoided heartbreak for the most part. He always state he is focused on his career. He was doing good staying focus until someone new walks in his life and sweeps him off his feet.
I enjoyed reading this book. There were some small words missing from sentences throughout the book. Overall, the author did a wonderful job. I really enjoyed reading about Gabi's family drama. She really had to deal with a lot. Her mom and dad were too much. Terrance had a tough exterior but in the end all he wanted was love. This was the first book I've read by this author. It was recommended to me. I would check out some of her other books. I would recommend reading this book.

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

Contest Entry #5

Natoya says,

Review for Monster by Ben Burgess Jr: I've read plenty of books about a woman scorned but this was my first book reading about a man scorned. Kenny Ferguson was always the nice guy. All he wanted to do was be in a relationship. He thought he had a solid relationship until it all blew up in his face. When his relationship didn't work out Ken became bitter. Ken did the only thing he knew how to do to protect his heart. He stop feeling. He was trying to avoid getting his heart broken again. He thought not committing to the women he would be okay. What he didn't realize is he wasn't healing and was causing more problems.

Ken goes through a lot trying to not deal with his pain. This was my first time reading something by Ben. I enjoyed it and will check out his other titles. I think this is one you should add to your reading list.

Contest Entry 4

Monique Clay says,

The last book I read was the Thug series by Wahida Clark. That whole series is so good, I recommend that book to anyone that's looking for a hardcore, thug love affair between some heavy hitters and and down ass chicks.

Contest Entry 3

Natoya says, 

Review for The Agency by TP Miller and KR Bankston--Jordan Young and Wyatt Thompson work for different advertising firms. The rivalry is deeper than a friendly competition. Wyatt really hates Jordan. He blames Jordan for something that happened in the past. The feud between them is strong. This dislike leads to Wyatt doing things to try and bring Jordan down. While Wyatt is busy planning Jordan's demise an unexpected person enters Jordan's life making him think of changing.
Overall, I liked the storyline. The rivalry between Jordan and Wyatt was entertaining. I have to say there were minor errors throughout the book. Missing words from sentences and wrong words used in the sentences. Throughout the book whenever a character talked the author would state the character's name with the phrase-another time. EX. "Hmph, never happen," she angrily spoke aloud another time. The phase was used so much I did a search of how many time the word "another" was used. That was a bit annoying. Again, the storyline was decent. I like the feud between Wyatt and Jordan. It did seem like Chelsea is a love at first sight woman. Okay read to me. If reading the same phrase doesn't bother you then I would say read it.

Contest Entry #2

Kiera J. says,

Close to Home was the first time I've ever read anything by author Brian W. Smith, and I must say I was enthralled from page one. There's lots of action, a sympathy factor, and I'll be honest, that ending will definitely have you feeling some kind of way! I closed the Kindle, and really wanted to fight the author (hypothetically of course.) It's a novella, so it's not a long book; it's the perfect size for a lunch break, doctor's visit, or when you want a quick reading fix. The characters leap out of the book, with a gritty realness, and the storyline is so believable, I found myself looking up periodically to make sure I was still in my living room. The action starts immediately, and doesn't lull. And that ending? That ending will make you want to toss your Kindle out the nearest window.
DISCLAIMER: I will not reimburse you for any damage to either your Kindle or your window, because I warned you ahead of time.)
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes drama, action, and that overall roller coaster "I can't wait to see what happens next" feeling. I'm sure you will enjoy this book from beginning to end, as much as I did.

Will you choose happiness?

Too often we expect happiness to come as a result of our relationships rather than as a premise upon which to build one.  If we truly wanted to happy, we would not be so eager to sacrifice happiness for nonsense...Jealousy, possessiveness, fear, anger or any other function of the ego.  Nonsense renders us downright miserable.  Happiness requires that we be honest, trusting, respectful and mutually considerate.  We cannot realize true happiness when we entertain nonsense in our hears and minds.  Will you be open to whatever comes? Or are you blocking your happiness? 

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.  

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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 

To the Max by Bambi F. Moore

Tsk, tsk, tsk.  Tameka is like many women today, in a relationship with a man who is not the one for her.  Sean is mentally abusive and used it to his advantage every chance he got.  Tameka has an admirer that she never imagined she would, Max.  Will he be her saving grace?  Since this is a short story there is not much else I can tell without giving away the story.  It takes a certain amount of skill to pen a short story that will capture the reader and pull them in and leave them satisfied at the ending.  Bambi has done that.  Kudos to the new author.  I enjoyed the preview of Vixen’s as well and look forward to reading more.  

Purchase your copy here TO THE MAX