Past and Present A-Z African American Authors Reading Challenge 2013

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(The alphabets below is just for me, i might forget what alphabet name I need, so when i come here to update my list i will also take the letter out.Got to stay organized in the brain, lol)

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Holy Mayhem by Pat G. Walker

They’d been laid off, they’re broke, and their faith is really being tried. But dedicated Mount Kneel Down Church members Patience Kash and Joy Karry figure now is the perfect time to pursue their other true calling–becoming private detectives. And if that means putting up with their thug-wannabe cousin Porky’s delusions while hilariously interfering with their famous detective godson Percy’s investigations, it’s still a heaven-sent opportunity to hear all the town dirt and find customers…

When a thief steals the prized family Bible right out from under Porky’s nose and church funds are missing on Patience’s watch, these sisters-in-God find themselves sleuthing out the strangest family and church secrets–and up against someone more than ready to send them to their heavenly reward. Now, they’ll need their most inspired hunches, their not-real-fierce dog Felony, and their license-to-missionary to uncover the truth and crack this holy case…

They don’t have a clue but they’ve got plenty of faith!!!

Review: Colorful characters with names that makes you laugh.  This novel is full of humor!!  It makes for a good read.  I can't get over one of the characters that places his case notes in his grandma's treasured bible.  All the characters are delightfully written.   This novel is a Christian comedy that has a good story line while being entertaining.  The author delivers a great sense of humor in the book.  I did experience a few stalled moments but it did not deter me from continuing to finish the book.    

Book Cover:  May not have attracted me in the bookstore. However hearing about other novels from this author, I might have turned over to read the summary.  2/5 on book cover.   Holy Mayhem sits on my book shelf as a Darn Good Read.   

If I Can't Have You by Mary Morrison

. Madison, Loretta and Tisha. Girlfriends since kindergarten.  Today they are  attending the wedding of Tisha. At the wedding Madison makes an announcement that she has just become engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor, Chicago.  Loretta does not like this and confronts Madison about her decision.  During this conversation, things get a little heated between them. Madison feels she is the most gorgeous of the three, has the most trophy rings, and is better at handling men than the two of her friends, so Loretta offer a challenge to Madison. The challenge: Train the Mr. Granville Washington. Prove that you can train him.  Madison never backs down from a challenge when it comes to men.  At the time Loretta had been dating Granville and had called it off. He was to possessive among other things, lets say CRAZY as hell!!!  The winner: if Madison wins she would get Loretta house, if Loretta wins, Madison will have to call of the wedding to Chicago.  Now the story begins.

I definitely enjoyed this novel. It drove me crazy. You know how girlfriends can be with each other.  That damn Madison is a beast but  Integrity is not her strong point.
 Loretta is a great person but lacks confidence in herself when it comes to men. She loves hard and can't easily move on when the relationship ends. 
 Tisha, I don't know what to say about this woman. She divorces her  millionaire husband to marry her jobless high school sweetheart.  now wait a minute. This man did not pay for her ring or the wedding!!  WTH!!!!    Enjoyed the characters.  
This novel was written with each character telling their part.  I liked that. However, there was not a section from Tisha.  She was more of a side kick among the girlfriends. Nothing really going on with her life but I think the author could of given her a chapter with her thoughts on what was happening among her friends.  
Readers, Granville ain't no joke!! Chicago is the man you dream about.  
I love book cover designs, Its usually the first thing that attracts the reader to the book if the tittle dosen't. 
Book cover design: 3/5. the tag line was a great addition too.  
Now if you are a reader that choose not to read descriptive sex scenes and profanity, don't purchase this book. (then give it a bad review.)  If I Can't Have You sits on my book shelf as a Page Turner Read.