NEW REVIEW: Sonya Sparks - Too Many Secrets & Too Many Lies II

Too Many Secrets & Too Many Lies II -
Sonya Sparks -
Available Now! -
3 out of 5 books -


Sonya Sparks has penned an even more wicked sequel filled to capacity with adulterous affairs, lustful thoughts, lies, and even murder. We're brought up to par with Kayla opening the door to DeShun, her baby's daddy and her rapist. Kayla has moved on with her life and has allowed Damian into her heart and into her world. Damian finds himself betrayed by his mother because of her weakness for alcohol, which causes him to lose his business to his uncle.

In the mean time, DeShun is sexing Angela Bryson, and she's began a destructive path of eliminating any and all competition by omission or commission. Jordan and Ashland have found some semblance of sanity in their world but of course trouble brews for one and all in this fast paced dramatic novel.

Too Many Secrets & Too Many Lies II by Sonya Sparks is a mind-boggling read that has your mind racing as the actions of the characters shock you with their senseless antics. It keeps you guessing with who’s loving whom, who’s the father of whom, victor or victim, it’s a massive maze and you’ll catch the devil trying to unravel this chaotic web of deceit. Too Many Secrets & Too Many Lies II was just a mediocre read since it felt like a rush job. In my personal opinion, there were far too many characters and subplots, and the story lacked organized structure. Poor editing proved to be very distracting as well as surprising considering the affiliation to Richard Jeanty, a veteran publisher in the African-American literary arena.

Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for Urban Reviews

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NEW REVIEW: Shay Nolon - Everything You Owe Me

Everything You Owe Me -
by Shay Nolon -
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3.5 out of 5 books -
 

Everything You Owe Me by Shay Nolon is a story of two cousins, Dannay and Tosha, whom are the best of friends. Dannay is happily married to David, a loving and devoted husband, and is blessed with a great career. Dannay and David eagerly anticipate the arrival of their first born child. Unfortunately, this picture perfect marriage is not how it seems. Dannay is worried sick about her cousin Tosha. She is so caught up in Tosha's problems that she fails to see that something is wrong within her own marriage.

Tosha has been married to Devon for three years. After suffering a miscarriage, their marriage seems to be in turmoil. Devon starts keeping late hours at the office (or so he claims) and picking fights with Tosha to get out the house and stay gone. Tosha feels deep in her heart that Devon may be cheating. Although she is hurt, she is determined to hold on to her marriage and feels that as long as they are together, they can work through anything. Little does she realize that Devon has been living a double life, and the truth may very well tear her apart.

Everything You Owe Me by Shay Nolon is a story of heartbreak, love, lies, betrayal and murder. Ms. Nolan does a great job in conveying emotional ties between each character and had a great story and plot. Aside from some minor editing issues, I only had a problem with a key point in the story. Without giving a spoiler, I just felt that in this day and age, it was not plausible for this thing to happen or if it could have, Ms. Nolon could have really explained away any doubts. I feel with a little more detail with this matter, Everything You Owe Me could have easily been a 5 star novel. I look forward to reading more by this new author. Ms. Nolon is definitely an author to keep your eye on.

Reviewed by Leona for Urban Reviews

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NEW REVIEW: Serena Williams with Daniel Paisner - On The Line

Serena Williams with Daniel Paisner - On The Line -
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4 out of 5 books -


Serena Williams bares it all: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Williams gives an up close and personal look at her rise to the #1 spot in women's tennis. She gives an honest account of her family dynamics. Not only the tennis aspect, but the personal aspects as well. Serena also talks about how tennis was her life and also about the time when she had no desire to play anymore. She gives journal entries throughout the book that also add a personal touch.

On the Line is a well written book. The book flows very well without having lagging moments. There is quite a bit of tennis jargon but it is still easy to follow even if you are not up on your tennis lingo. On the Line is a very nicely written book.

Reviewed by Tenecia for Urban Reviews
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NEW REVIEW: GStarr - Pulling Me Back

GStarr -

Pulling Me Back -
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4 out of 5 books - 


Bre Morgan comes from a privileged background. She lives in a beautiful apartment that is furnished with nothing but the best money can buy. She has a great job at her daddy's own company. Unfortunately, her love life is not so great. Bre has been involved with Sean for approximately four years. Due to Sean's occupation, he is emotionally and physically unavailable. Bre's friends try to warn her that something just does not seem right with Sean and that he seems to be hiding something. Bre soon finds out that the man she loves has been living a double life. After uncovering lies better left hidden, she is determined to make Sean pay for his betrayal.

Jordan Powers loves the ladies. She is a player in every sense of the word. After having her heart broken in college, Jordan swears off love and relationships until she begins to fall for her best friend. After trying to nurse a broken heart once again, she gets with the next woman in hopes of masking the hurt. Unfortunately, Jordan scorns the wrong woman, and she is about to find out that you cannot play with people's hearts and emotions.

Somewhere along the way, Bre and Jordan will cross that line between friends and into the territory of lovers. Is it true what they say...that friends make better lovers? Since Bre has never been with a woman before, she needs to deal with her newfound feelings and keep it a secret from her friends. When everything is revealed in the worst way, will her friends still be there for her in the end? Will Bre and Jordan be able to have a relationship when it is all said and done?

Pulling Me Back by GStarr is a story of friendships, love, lies and betrayal. It was a fast-paced read, laced with steamy sex scenes. The only issue I had with this book was the editing. Author GStarr makes a stunning debut with Pulling Me Back!

Reviewed by Leona for Urban Reviews

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NEW REVIEW: Erick S. Gray, De'nesha Diamond, Nichelle Walker - Heartbreaker

Erick S. Gray, De'nesha Diamond, Nichelle Walker -
Heartbreaker (Anthology) -
Available January 26, 2010! -
5 out of 5 books -


De'nesha Diamond presents the divine Delvon Jackson that is a pure bred lover man! Thriving off of challenges, he becomes mesmerized with the beautiful, wealthy, and inaccessible Sabrina Walker. The only thing he has to offer Sabrina is great sex and his unconditional love. But is that really enough? What is he willing to do to have her for his very own? Is she all that he thinks she is, or is his gullible nature allowing him to be reeled into a web of deceit?

Erick S. Gray introduces man-eater Cha who shows no mercy as she devours men's hearts and their money for her private pleasures. She does not discriminate as she spreads her love with one exception…no attachments, just hard core sex and of course cash or credit card, please. Cha happens upon someone from her past that turned her heart into stone and revenge has never been so sweet. Will she be able to fulfill this final fantasy? Is she who she presents herself to be? What other secrets does she harbor? Will the finale be mastered by her cunning female wiles or her true gangsta mentality?

Nichelle Walker provides us with Kandy, an aggressive diva that has lived on both sides of the coin and is determined that she's going to remain on the "heads up" side. She originates The Kandy Girlz, a crew of beautiful, wanton women that are willing to satisfy sexual fantasies of the rich and famous for a price. Kandy learns the game early when she loses her parents, their money and their security to one of life's cruelest blows. She finds stability in the use of her body to manipulate men and outwits them 90 to nothing. Will Kandy continue to reap the benefits without recourse? Or will she fall victim to the game that she thought she had mastered?

Heartbreaker is penned by three amazing authors that have contributed to one of the best anthologies that I have read in a very long time. The three stories exemplified their natural skills as they enthrall the reader with captivating characters that stay true to form! Each story reeks of intrigue, hot sex scenes, excellent word play, and great character development. Each conclusion is unique, although De'nesha and Erick's are poetically justified! Kudos to all three contributors! Magnificente!!!

Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye for Urban Reviews

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NEW REVIEW: J. Lynn - Life's not a Beach

J. Lynn -
Life's not a Beach -
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3.5 out of 5 books -


While there's many people looking for sex and love, there's quite a few who get it and have no idea what to do with it. The other half of us are sometimes standing by dreaming of what we would do if we had it. Life's not a Beach explores the lives of several adults; some who get what they want, and others who have to take theirs and then some. The main characters in this book can be considered the "Human Web" or Six Degrees of "Separation" because there are only one or two people separating them.

Sasha is dating Derrick, Derrick is sleeping with Sasha's girl Ursula, who's dating Levar. But after LeVar exhibits "mad cow disease," Ursula breaks up with him and starts sleeping with Trey. Trey is Savon's boy who just happens to be dating Sasha after she tells Derrick to walk.

Derrick kicks Ursula to the bottom of his booty call list, and Ursula tries to "come on" to Savon. In the midst of all this drama and sexual tension, the reader is introduced to a back drop story which adds a new element of drama to the lives of Sasha and Savon, interlocking them even deeper.

This book is a severe look at relationships and the drama we bring into them. It looks at human desires and how not in control of our emotions and sexual drive we really are. Life's not a Beach proves to the reader that life isn't perfect while we journey for love.

I thought J. Lynn did a good job at writing a story about the relationships of friends, rivals and haters. Some experiences of the characters are told from each character's experience, and at times, the repetition was a bit much. Neither that nor the small print is enough to leave this book sitting on the shelf.

Reviewed by Missy for Urban Reviews

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