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Title: Tears of a Hustler: Tears of a Hustler Series, Book 2

Author: Silk White

Narrator: Xavier Paul Cadeau

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-27-16

Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Picking up where Tears of a Hustler 1 left off, this action packed sequel will have you at the edge of your seat begging for more.

G-money is back, but this time he's on a mission. Not only is he running things all by himself now, but he still has unfinished business that needs to be settled, with Detective Nelson, Rell, and Big Mel. When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object the outcome isn't pretty. Also find out what happens to Ali, Nancy, and the rest of the gang.

Members Reviews:

Love this story

it didn't sound like the first narrator,but I enjoyed the story, xan't wait for book3

The narrator

The narrator made it hard to get through. Overall the story was good but that narrator...if he narrators the next one I won't be buying it

narrator sucks

fire the narrator he has the wrong voices for the characters. . hire cary Hite next time fr fr

OMG!

I was not expecting what happened to G- Money but I was slipping on Silk White I'm on this whole series and will some more books. I have officially became a fan. The descriptive words let me paint a picture in my head of each character and the environment also being able to connect to the characters emotions too. Nancy & Coco remind me of my BF & I.

WORST NARRATOR EVER!!!!

Where does Tears of a Hustler: Tears of a Hustler Series, Book 2 rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

The book is GREAT, however the narrator is HORRIBLE

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ali was such a great guy. Under different circumstances he would have been a real BOSS

How could the performance have been better?

The narration was terrible. The only thing that would have made this book better is if someone else had narrated the book. I will check to make sure I never get another book with this guy narrating

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No, simply because of the narration

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Title: Saving Grace

Subtitle: A Christian African American Marriage Romance

Author: Shannon Gardener, African American Club

Narrator: Asia Moore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-18-16

Publisher: African American Club

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

A complete African American Christian romance for adults, suitable for ages over 18 due to sex scenes after marriage.

Grace has been through a lot. She grew up in the ghetto, her dad has been shot after making his money illegally, and she's now homeless. Thankfully though, her aunt and uncle have taken her in and are ready to provide a better influence.

Being convinced by her aunt she may be able to find peace at church, Grace soon attends a local service. She would've been happy with finding inner peace and discovering God, but Grace soon finds more than she imagined at church. Namely the deacon, Peter, an attractive and rich man with a good heart.

But since the two have such different backgrounds and views on life, can they find a common ground for a true love to start?

Find out in this emotional romance by best-selling Christian author Shannon Gardener of African American Club.

Members Reviews:

X-RATED.

This had the potential to be a gteat book except for the very graphic sexual details. The disclosure stated for over 18 audiences, however, I am an adult and would have preferred not to listen to such in-depth details of sexual act, it does not matter that they were married. I thought I was purchasing a clean Christian audio book. Could I please get my credit back.. That was a waste.

Mmm.. well..

The story line was sort of ok. A little bit on the elementary side. I do like the fact that the sex scenes were performed after they were married. The narrator did not do a good job. The tone to some of the words should of been different.

Everlasting Love

This story makes you believe is a love the way God intended. True love conquers past wounds.

Just wish the story was read with more feeling. THAT would have made the story come more alive!

Beautiful Love Story

I give this story a 5 star rating, because the author did a wonderful job.

Narrator horrible

Narrator reading entirely too fast. She used the same voice tone for each character with no excitement.. It makes the book boroing.

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Title: Packing Heat

Subtitle: The Blue-Collar Lover Series

Author: Zuri Day

Narrator: Shari Peele

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-16

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Nothing invigorates the five Carter brothers more than an honest day's work - and the right women to come home to at night.

Douglas Carter never expected the summer job he took at the post office 10 years ago to become his career. But now, at 28, he has zero regrets. He's happy to have a regular paycheck, good friends, and a sweet plan for retiring early. If only his cute but oh, so uptight new coworker felt as content as he does.

Janice Baker works at the post office only out of necessity. Her real dream is to become a singer. At 30, she may be considered over the hill in the entertainment industry, but that just gives her a sense of urgency - and a resolve to date only men of means and ambition. Douglas is obviously not a candidate, despite his good looks. Yet as work forces them to get closer, they discover there's far more to each other than meets the eye and that two actually work better than one - on and off the job.

Critic Reviews:

"Day delivers a lively romance." (RT Book Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Good book

There may be some SPOILERS!!!!!!

This book was actually good just like the first one. But I like the first book better with Bryon and Cynthia. This one was also good.

And at the end when Doug ask her to marry her. I knew that's what he was going to do and I'm like that's it lol? I was confused because I thought it'll be more to it.

But in the end I enjoyed the book.

I always enjoy Zuri Day books.

Another great read...

Hands down, Shari brings the story to life and Zuri writes some bangers!! I'll definitely be buying more of her books.

Couldn't put it down!

I enjoy the Heat Series so much! The story line is amazing. Also many props to the reader! Her tone is perfect! I enjoy listening to the books performed by this Young Lady!

Loved the series.

A wonderful series, looking for more of Zuri Day's audio books. Can't wait to listen to more. Love the narater also

I am Jan!!!!!!

Can I meet my Doug Carter please? He was in perfect position. This was a true love story of how love finds you, when you are not expecting it and your focus is truly on something else. I was such a girlie girl while the story came alive. I was rooting for her (Jan), the biiiiig sister with the banging body and pretty face. Hello me. I am!!!!

Must read.

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Title: Second House from the Corner

Author: Sadeqa Johnson

Narrator: Robin Miles

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-09-16

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 162 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Felicia Lyons, a stressed-out stay-at-home mom, struggles to sprint ahead of the demands of motherhood while her husband spends long days at the office. Felicia taps, utters mantras, and breathes her way through most situations, but on some days, like when the children won't stop screaming her name or arguing over toy trucks and pretzel sticks, she wonders what it would be like to get in her car and drive away.

Then one evening the telephone rings, and in a split second the harried mother's innocent fantasy becomes a hellish reality. The call pulls her back into a life she'd rather forget. Felicia hasn't been completely honest about her upbringing, and her deception forces her return to the Philadelphia of her childhood, where she must confront the family demons and long-buried secrets she thought she had left behind.

From a phenomenal fresh voice in fiction comes the compelling story of what happens when the dream falls apart. It's the unforgettable tale of love, loss, rediscovery, and the growing pains of marriage.

Members Reviews:

No ending to any of the situations that opened.

I felt like someone snatched the book out my hand while reading and said " The End" before I was done.

Story fluctuated from interesting to get on with it too many times.

Narrator was okay with distinguishing between characters.

would not recommend this book.

Life !

this story was excellent! It told the story of a woman her past and her future

well-read. this book will have you angry at her it will make you wonder what the heck is she thinking it it's really good.

Skillfully Written!

This novel was skillfully written with its excellent storyline, flashbacks, realism and the ability to have me on the edge of my seat. Oh! How I long to find out what happens next. Thank you!

New Fan

I selected this book based on a review in the March '16 issue of Essence Magazine...I'm glad I did! This was a great book; the characters were very relatable & I was disappointed when the book was finished. Robin Miles is a narrator I would listen to again.

great read

This was a very chill book about the everyday life of a stay at home mom. However she has a past that could damage her family. I p

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Title: The Teflon Queen

Subtitle: Teflon Queen Series, Book 1

Author: Silk White

Narrator: Auddie Philips

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-25-16

Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Angela is a renowned assassin known only by the name The Teflon Queen. Her lethal grace, steady shot, and unmatched accuracy have made her the absolute best and most sought-after killer in the game. But when the killer without a conscience is faced with an unknown emotion - love - her whole perception is thrown off course. And in a profession where second-guessing can mean life or death, will the queen reign supreme or be overthrown?

Members Reviews:

it does not bore and it is entertaining

This book is supposed to be about Angela, also known as the Teflon Queen, an efficient mercenary who unexpectedly falls in love with an FBI agent. And I say supposed because what this book mostly tells about is several unconnected stories about a band of Afro American drug dealers and gangsters and the people around them.

There is a lot of explicit violence and sex in the book, a lot more than the average violent book. I do not mind it, but beware those who do not like listening to very violent and erotic scenes. This story is not for sensitive minds.

The book is very poorly written and with many grammar errors, and beside the dialogues, the narration also uses slang and a constant repetition of words and expressions. I did not count how many times the word smirk or the expression pull off appear in the book, it was just too often. I would have accepted slang in the narration if this was done in first person by one of the characters (like A Clockwork Orange, for instance), but it is not the case.

The story was quite superficial, and the characters were not fully developed and made some strange decisions, like when the FBI agent meets Angela at a night club and almost starts the conversation saying that he is a Federal Agent. Who would think this is realistic? On the other hand, they become smitten with each other quite fast, and he never asks Angela what she does for a living. Again, unbelievable. She drives a Lamborghini and buys furniture for his home one day just our of the blue. And he is fine with that without asking too many questions. In what parallel universe does this happen?

On the other hand, there is always something going on in the book, so it does not bore and it is entertaining enough, but I just hoped to get more out of it, and to have at least well built characters.

One thing to keep in mind is that the story does not end with the book, and it does not close any of the side stories either, so you will need to listen to the second book to see what happens next.

Auddie Phillips does a very good job though. Her voice and tone were perfect for this story, and she was able to impersonate every character in the book and make the narration alive. I am not sure if I could have finished this book if I had to read it myself.

I am sure every book as a specific target audience. If you are into urban fiction set in an Afro American environment with lots of action, this book is for you.

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just ok

This intro to the series was an okay listen. The usual mix of bad guys, victims, and violence. Nothing really stood out about it good or bad. I can't say if I will listen to or read book 2 just yet.

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Title: King Divas

Author: De'Nesha Diamond

Narrator: Soozi Cheyenne, Danielle Collins, Simi Howe, Krystal King, Shari Peele, Karen Pittman, Lisa Smith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-21-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 226 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

The most ruthless ride-or-die women of Memphis saved their empire by nearly destroying the streets. But as unexpected new rivals rise and brutal secrets shatter lives, betrayal means winner rules all. Putting out chaos with gasoline is one play that even the women of the Dirty South can't control. One merciless kill vaults good-girl-gone-bad Ta'Shara into gangland's power elite - but an enemy she doesn't see is targeting everything she can't afford to lose.

For former Vice Lord chief Lucifer, taking back her power means all-out war on her lethal lover, no matter what the cost. Gorgeous Cleo at last has her sister's killer in her sights - if she can survive one deadly game too many. And as Queen G LeShelle's lies finally choke hold her life, trusting someone more vicious than her husband, Python, may be the last mistake she'll ever make. Now these king divas will leave nothing standing - because if they can't reign, no one will.

Members Reviews:

interesting Honey Jones please

if the characters ages range from 17 to 20 ish the narrator's shouldn't sound so old some of them you can even hear them taking breath before they start the next sentence you need to go back to Honey Jones! How long before the next book hopefully not two years you'll lose readers

LOVED IT!!!!!! DID IT AGAIN

I loved this book. Ms Diamond one of my favorite authors for street literature. The narrators did an excellent job bring the characters to life. They made the book all the more enjoyable. I waited a while on this book to come to audible simply because I knew the narration version would be great. I'm really hoping a sequel to this series after all.

awesome series!

loved the series and the narrators are the best for each character.. loveeeeeeed it ALOT

Can't wait

This was really good. At first I was confused because it took so long for this part to come on audio, but after a few minutes everything was great. I can't wait for next one. Always ends with a cliff hanger. Narrators were great!

Another Must Listen!

This was book 5 in the Divas series and it didn't disappoint. All the loose ends were tied up and per the author's M.O., new cliffhanger exists. The narrators are so excellent as it felt like I was there in the middle of all the action. Iam now ready for the final installment, Gangsta Divas.

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Title: Coffee Will Make You Black

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: April Sinclair

Narrator: Amber Patrick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

An African American girl comes of age during the Civil Rights Movement in April Sinclair's hilarious, insightful novel that was named Book of the Year (Young Adult Fiction) for 1994 by the American Library Association.

Jean "Stevie" Stevenson lives in Chicago's South Side, a neighborhood that acutely feels the social changes of the 1960s. Curious and witty, bold but naïve, Stevie ponders questions such as what makes good hair and which skin shade is better in light of "black is beautiful". Amid the War on Poverty; the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.; race riots; and the Black Power movement, Stevie grows into a socially aware young adult with a burgeoning sexuality and pride in her identity. Learning as much from her mother's strictness, her father's steady encouragement, and her grandmother's strength as she does from her wild friend, Carla, and her white teacher, Nurse Horne, Stevie makes the sometimes harrowing, often hilarious, always enthralling journey into adulthood.

Coffee Will Make You Black received the Carl Sandburg Award from the Friends of the Chicago Public Library.

Members Reviews:

Interesting Story - Excellent Narration

I enjoyed the journey of growing up with Stevie. She and the other characters were portrayed well by the narrator. Just a chapter or two into the story, I had sent several text messages to friends suggesting they listen, too.

FUNNY Loved the portral of Black community

main character grows at a logical rate. Characters are all developed just enough. Listened to entire book in one day

I found my new favorite book!

This story of a young lady coming of age during the civil rights era is the best I've ever read. I wish I'd read this when I started puberty. It's realistic and accurate. My weird feelings and questions would have been answered. This is a definite must read.

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Title: Games Women Play

Author: Zaire Crown

Narrator: Dylan Ford

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-24-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 247 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

In this fast-moving, gritty debut novel, one woman learns that even the strictest rules are made to be broken.

At 37, Tuesday is eager for a better way of life. That means getting out of the game her gentleman's club has been fronting. Her all-female "business" team has made a fortune using the club to attract, seduce -a nd rob - wealthy men. But in addition to being squeezed by a corrupt cop, an unfortunate incident has put Tuesday deep in debt to a ruthless gun dealer and is creating dangerous dissent behind the scenes....

Tuesday sees only one option. She'll have to go undercover, playing girlfriend to legendary Detroit crime boss Sebastian Caine. But the risky move just might cause her to break her number-one rule: Don't catch feelings. Because things are not what they seem - and neither is Sebastian. Now Tuesday may have to choose between the future she's always wanted, the team she swore loyalty to, and the money she desperately needs to save her own life.

Members Reviews:

OH MY WORD...

What did you love best about Games Women Play?

It held my interest from beginning to end. The Narrator was easy to listen to, he's AWESOME.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Please listen to this book, you will NOT be disappointed.

I wasn't Ready!!! But I loved it!!!

All the hype was right. This had me on the edge of my seat, moaning and groaning and laughing at times.

Worth every penny!!!

The book was good from beginning to end!!!! Even my boyfriend stop watching tv to listen to it!!! Absolutely one of the best books to start my new year off!!!!! Great buy!!!! P.s. I even got emotional at times!!!

OMG - EXCELLENT Book - Well Worth My Credit!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! It was a well developed story line with a whole lot of twists and "oh really" "I can't believe it" "say what" "stop it" moments. Just when you THOUGHT you were at the end of whatever was going on, some other ish pops up and jumps off.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the part with Tuesday and her relationship with Marcus.

What does Dylan Ford bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

He's one of the best narrators; simply love his voice. He can make a story stand to attention with his ability to use different voices and you actually think it's a different person reading. He has become one of my favorite narrators in which I find my next book just because he's doing the narration although I haven't been able to find that many books that he's narrated.

Dylan has a sexy voice; it's believable; he makes me want to SCREAM!!!!! LOL I love having him talking in my ear!!!!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not really - they were all interesting!!!

Any additional comments?

When I first happened on this book and read the title, I thought oh no, not another one of those crazy books with a bunch of silly broads playing frivolous games! I was just not looking to read a book like that and it took me a minute to decide if I wanted to invest 11+ hours listening to it. In fact, I had already returned several other books because they were moving a bit too slow. But, it took me to about the second chapter to really dive in to this one and see that it had potential. By the third chapter, I was literally hooked.

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Title: Carl Weber's Kingpins

Subtitle: The Dirty South

Author: Treasure Hernandez

Narrator: Soozi Cheyenne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-24-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 117 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Carl Weber presents the second installment of an eight-book series, Kingpin.

Carl Weber brings the best of urban street lit authors together, all telling their own dramatic tales of life in the streets in known cities across the USA. The second installment continues with Treasure Hernandez telling the tale of the Dirty South.

Members Reviews:

Lifetime Network

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No, I wouldn't recommend this book. It's not what I expected or enjoyed. The book was lacking all the ingredients of a book about the drug game. Things like action, excitement, violence, sex or even the intensity involved with the pressures of being apart of that type of activity. It reminded me of a lifetime network type show. So, I guess if that's your cup of tea this book is for you.

Was Carl Weber's Kingpins worth the listening time?

NO...

Not Satisfied

This book was not what I expect when Carl Weber is involved. I've listened to both the first and second book and just not explosive as his other books.

Dont read this one!!!

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

A PLOT!!!

What do you think your next listen will be?

Not sure

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The narrator was good it would have been better if the story was good.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Carl Weber's Kingpins?

THE WHOLE BOOK

Any additional comments?

Don't waste a credit on this book.

Loved It

This was a good read, I really enjoyed it kind of mad about the ending but overall very good

Daddy's Little Girl

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes . The story was so emotional yet so action packed. It tells the story, as Daddy's like girl grows up in the dirty world of drugs she sees daddy doesn't lie.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Carl Weber's Kingpins?

1)How descriptive it was in the being when she is being taught by daddy at an early age the does and donts, the how to's and most of all. The start strong part before they seperate.

What does Soozi Cheyenne bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

She gives such defined tone when she narrates the actions in the beginning that makes you feel as if you were there receiving daddy's love

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, from the beginning til the time she leave New York.

Any additional comments?

A MUST listen to. I read it then listened to it.

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Title: The Big Drift

Author: Patrick Dearen

Narrator: Tom Stechschulte

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-16-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Will Brite is a Slash Five cowboy working in the Middle Concho region of Texas in the winter of 1884 when a blizzard descends upon him - the likes of which he has never seen. Trapped under his horse and entangled in a barbed wire fence, Will finds an unexpected (and unwelcome) savior in the form of Zeke Boles, a former slave on the run from a bloody, guilt-filled past. In Zeke's dark features, Will sees a reflection of the haunting memories he has been trying to escape for so long, but he reluctantly offers him shelter for the night at the Slash Five camp. Little does he know that their lives will be inexorably linked in the spring of '85 through what will be one of the most brutal roundups of the 19th century.

Follow Will, Zeke, and the rest of the Slash Fives as they ride through West Texas in search of stray cattle in an unforgettable tale of love, redemption, and true grit.

Members Reviews:

A Classic Western in the Style of Zane Grey

I don't mean to take anything away from Dearen's masterful story-telling abilities by comparing him too much to Zane Grey, but those that appreciate classic westerns will see the comparison as a compliment. The Big Drift reminds me of Grey's 1912 western epic, Riders of the Purple Sage. Dearen's writing style is similar to Grey's in the way his flowing descriptions of the hardscrabble landscape take on a personality of its own, almost to the extent of becoming a character in its own right. And also like Grey, Dearen delves into the innermost thoughts that haunt the two main protagonists, Will Brite and Zeke Boles, giving us glimpses into the past that shadows each man. Will and Zeke form an unlikely partnership as they confront head-on everything nature - and man - has to offer, from blizzards and sand storms, to lawless gunslingers and post-civil war prejudices. We are taken on a soul searching journey as we discover how each man comes to grips with his past and how each man's struggle is really one of self-inflicted guilt. A few times the story lagged a bit as we were reminded yet again of the men's tortured histories, and it became a little too preachy in places, but overall, The Big Drift is a very satisfying read that ends with this reader asking the question: "And then what happened?"

Not since Elmer Kelton have I enjoyed a western author as much as I enjoyed Patrick ...

Not since Elmer Kelton have I enjoyed a western author as much as I enjoyed Patrick Dearen's storytelling in his recent novel, The Big Drift. For a native West Texan, reading it was like enjoying a double scoop of ice cream with a cherry on top. Not only are Dearen's characters gritty and believable, they are also forged, it seems, from real cowboys. I highly recommend this book. It's a delight for historical fiction and western fans alike.

The Big Drift: an excellent read!

The Big Drift depicted a long-gone era of ranching history in Southwest Texas. Because my family lives near the affected areas mentioned in the book, it was of great interest. I believe that Patrick Dearen's work is well researched and written and would be much appreciated by people with ties to the area or to those who want to learn the history of ranching and how it developed and changed. The interesting characters in the novel came alive on the page.