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Four novellas follow the lives of four African American women through man problems, family issues, and addictions to the finer things in life. In Esdaile's "Shameless," single mother Della Mitchell gives into her urge to splurge and meets handsome Byron Fulton. In Monica Jackson's "Please, Baby Please," Neecy doesn't know where to turn when her car is repossessed until alluring car dealership owner Joseph Vaughn offers her a job. In Reon Laudat's "It Takes Two," nail salon owner Ramona bumps into her ex-boyfriend. Passion is rekindled, but will they be able to work through the problems of their past in order to create a future? Gillian's life spins out of control in Niqui Stanhope's "Promises" when she lies to her Nana about being engaged. Soon Nana has the wedding planned and can't wait to meet the groom. Gillian goes shopping and meets the man who just might be able to solve her dilemma. Feisty women, shopping forays, and lots of good men add up to pure entertainment. Megan Kalan
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Shameless by Leslie Esdaile:
Single mother Della Mitchell is going to Victoria's Secret for the first time after a year of abstinence from shopping. . .and men. But now it's time to get her groove back on. Then she meets Byron Fulton, buying a "breakup" gift for his girlfriend. Things are cool, until the brother tries to put the moves on her. But there is more to this man than meets the eye, and he's not about to let Della slip through his fingers.
Please, Baby, Please by Monica Jackson:
Denise "Neecy" Ballard is in debt up to her neck, she's gained twenty-five pounds, and her car is about to be repossessed. Joseph Vaughn never forgot the beautiful Southern belle when he sold her the car, and for some reason he just can't leave her high and dry. So he decides to cure the luscious lady of her shopping addiction, especially if it means keeping her close.
It Takes Two by Reon Laudat:
Ramona Jackson has always had a weakness for cute shoes and Kadeem Smith. So when he comes back to town, it's all she can do not to fire up the charge card in a fit of nervous shopping jitters. Especially when he makes it clear that he wants to pick up right where they left off. . .
Promises by Niqui Stanhope:
Gilliam Asher is in a bind. In order to bring her grandmother back from death's door, she announces that she is engaged to be married. And it works! Nana recovers and now Gillian has to produce the happy groom-to-be. In times of crisis, a shopping session is the just the answer. And it's a scuffle over a fabulous black dress that leads her to meet a man who just might be "the One."
About the Author
Leslie Esdaile is the award-winning author of ten novels and also writes the Vampire Huntress Legend novels under the name L.A. Banks. She lives in Philadelphia.
Reon Laudat is the author of four novels, including What a Girl Wants. She lives in Detroit.
Monica Jackson is the award-winning author of nine novels, including Too Hot to Handle She lives in Kansas
Niqui Stanhope is the author of five novels, including Changing the Rules. She lives in New Jersey.
The Sistahood of Shopaholics FROM THE PUBLISHER
"Shameless" by Leslie Esdaile
Single mother Della Mitchell is going to Victoria's Secret for the first time after a year of abstinence from shopping. . .and men. But now it's time to get her groove back on. Then she meets Byron Fulton, buying a "breakup" gift for his girlfriend. Things are cool, until the brother tries to put the moves on her. But there is more to this man than meets the eye, and he's not about to let Della slip through his fingers.
"Please, Baby, Please" by Monica Jackson
Denise "Neecy" Ballard is in debt up to her neck, she's gained twenthy-five pounds, and her car is about to be repossessed. Joseph Vaughn never forgot the beautiful Southern belle when he sold her the car, and for some reason he just can't leave her high and dry. So he decides to cure the luscious lady of her shopping addiction, especially if it means keeping her close.
"It Takes Two" by Reon Laudat
Ramona Jackson has always had a weakness for cute shoes and Kadeem Smith. So when he comes back to town, it's all she can do not to fire up the charge card in a fit of nervous shopping jitters. Especially when he makes it clear that he wants to pick up right where they left off. . .
"Promises" by Niqui Stanhope
Gilliam Asher is in a bind. In order to bring her grandmother back from death's door, she announces that she is engaged to be married. And it works! Nana recovers and now Gillian has to produce the happy groom-to-be. In times of crisis, a shopping session is the just the answer. And it's a scuffle over a fabulous black dress that leads her to meet a man who just might be "the One."
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