New York Times best-selling author Mary Monroe continues the adventures of lifelong friends Annette Goode Davis and Rhoda O'Toole in this riveting novel. Sensing her husband drifting away, Annette gets a full makeover to recapture his attention. But instead, she catches the eye of another man. Soon Annette is in a full-blown affair-and even Rhoda may not be able to fix things this time. "Monroe is a masterful storyteller."-Philadelphia Inquirer
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"I love this book and vivid characters. The main character Annette is so relate able and true to life that I feel as though I know her and understand her struggle as if we were best friends."
— Minolta (5 out of 5 stars)
Monroe is a masterful storyteller.
— Philadelphia Inquirer“Monroe kicks the drama into higher gear with this sizzler. What’s most impressive is how she conveys Annette’s inner conflict within each paragraph. No matter how wild the story gets, Monroe grounds us in the realism of an unfulfilled married woman who’s too shy to communicate with her husband. Kudos!”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)" This was very entertaining. I have come to expect that from Mary Monroe. I enjoyed it, it was a real page turner. "
— Kristin, 2/12/2014" I immediately hated this book when I first began reading it. I suppose I was taken aback by how quickly the action unfolded. After you read so many books in a series, you begin to root for specific characters, only to see their downfall as the series progresses. There were quite a bit of flashbacks through out the novel which were slightly annoying. The novel did get better and ended with a bang. "
— Tiana, 2/8/2014" Mary Monroe has created a modern urban, female Ethan Frome who wrecks her marriage due to an affair. Older women can relate to the situation of a woman in her forties who succumbs to the flattery of a younger man. The situations and characters are vivid but believable, but Monroe's writing is often trite, wordy, and heavy handed. "
— Marjorie, 2/4/2014" Read this for book group...and the only reason I finished it was because I wanted to see how this mess would end. This is the second Mary Monroe novel I've read and the second time I've wondered whether she has an editor and, if so, whether he/she has read anything since high school. And this is the second time I'll add the disclaimer that I don't generally read mainstream fiction... "
— Kecia, 1/25/2014" ~Annette is so DUMB sometimes and so is her BFF, Rhoda, but I love the series^^~ "
— Suzanneparistina, 1/21/2014" I thought the book was pretty good. I enjoyed the writing and the Karma. "
— Dorcus, 1/13/2014" This book was cool from the start to the end I think it was the best out of the god books that she wrote "
— Shonds, 12/31/2013" I did not expect Annette to be acting this way. I was disappointed in her. But I still enjoyed the book as I do all of her books. "
— Audrey, 12/13/2013" Refers to book on tape. Oh boy! I love it. Certainly the weakest of the Mary Monroe books I have listened to thus far. "
— Judi, 12/12/2013" "Just because family and friends can't see your secrets....God ain't blind...He sees everything!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Anna, 12/8/2013" It took my a long time to read this book, it started off kind of slow but got better towards the end I was laughing out loud. Still undecied if I would re-read. "
— Tonya, 11/17/2013" Enjoyed it. I need to get so more books by Mary Monroe. This was so entertaining. "
— Gertrude, 10/19/2013" can't post my review here. it will be in the September Romantic Times Book Review "
— Dee, 10/12/2013" This book was okay.It had some nice twist in it, but mainly predictable. it was kind of raunchy at some times. But it was a decent read "
— Nicole, 10/12/2013" Don't leave me hanging! "
— Laurie, 9/11/2013" I almost stopped reading this book because it didn't seem to be going anywhere. But I kept on and it sucked me in like a cheesy soap-opera. I ended up liking the book and the quirky characters. "
— Tanya, 8/9/2013" Annette and Rhonda do it again "
— Janice, 7/25/2013" This particular book in this series is honestly the worst to me. I was very disappointed in the delivery and writing style. If you are expecting this book to be like the rest you are sadly mistaken. "
— Latasha, 6/17/2013" This book was just okay for me. It seemed kinda slow so I never did finish it. "
— Kita, 7/12/2011" I didn't like it. The story was blah the ending was blah. I wouldn't reccomend it. "
— April, 4/8/2011" The book was good with alot of twists that kept it interesting. However, part of it did drag on compared to the other's I've read. "
— Angela, 3/4/2011" I enjoyed this book as I have all the others in this series. I had been looking forward to this newest book. Annette is one of my favorite characters. I can relate to her in several ways. "
— Kbrownhenry, 5/17/2010" I found the book very enjoyable. Just goes to show how important communication and honesty are in a marriage. I look forward to reading Mary Monroe next book. "
— Denise, 2/26/2010" It had its slow moments but overall a good read. Something you would take on vacation or spend a weekend reading. I love Mary Monroe's book but they all seem to have the same theme. "
— Sylvia, 2/23/2010" Just as the two books before, they are ok. Not anything to get worked up about but at least this series is a quick read.... "
— Elizabeth, 2/16/2010" Couldn't put the book down!!! Great collection! "
— Sasha, 10/9/2009Mary Monroe is a New York Times bestselling African American fiction author. Her first novel, The Upper Room, was published in 1985. She is best known for her novel God Don’t Like Ugly, and the series revolves around the characters it first introduced.
Patricia R. Floyd has narrated dozens of audiobooks throughout her career, including Denise Nicholas’ Freshwater Road and Ellease Southerland’s Let the Lion Eat Straw. Balanced with her audiobook work, she has directed several plays at Stamford Theatre Works. She has won five AudioFile Earphones Awards.