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Snapped
To Merlin Mills, his family ceased to exist when his father turned his back on him, and he had to make some drastic changes in order to survive. Now, nine years later, his family is back, and their existence threatens his once stable relationship with his new wife. If Merlin wants to hold on to her, he must face the demons he's conveniently forgotten and put them in their proper perspective. Can he undo the damage caused by his omission, or will he snap under the pressure? Gavin Mills always despised his twin brother, but now the fact that they are mirror images might work to his advantage. When Gavin gets a taste of Merlin's wife, he decides he has to have her, no matter the consequences.Gina Meadows took in the children of her common law husband, Ronald, mainly because she feels guilty that she is unable to conceive. Imagine her surprise when she discovers she's pregnant. It could be just the thing she and Ronald need to rekindle their relationship . . . or it could spell disaster. With so many demons still plaguing them, this family reunion will be anything but easy.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Tina Brooks McKinney
25 books52 followersA native of Baltimore, Maryland currently residing in Covington Georgia, Tina wears many hats, as she balances her time between that of wife, mother, talk show hostess/interviewer and creative force behind the drama trilogy -- All That Drama, in 2004, Lawd, Mo’ Drama, 2007 and finally Fool, Stop Trippin’ – 2008. All published under the imprint of Strebor Books, a division of Simon & Shuster Atria Books.
In late 2008, Tina started her own publishing company called Taboo Publishing and produced her first novel, Dubious. To learn more about her publishing company and her latest book visit www.taboopublishing.com. Submission guidelines for Taboo Publishing will be posted in the very near future. She is looking for edgy material that pushes the envelope! Look for new authors and books in 2009.
Tina’s next novel—Deep Deceptions is now available. Get your copy today!
As an avid reader, taking in everything she could get her hands on, Tina decided to share her love of books with the world by hosting a on internet radio called Real Talk With Tina Brooks McKinney. Tina’s show focuses on both traditional and self published authors whose voices are seldom heard. To learn more about this show, log into www.blogtalkradio.com/tinabrooksmckinney. The show airs on Tuesday nights at 7:00 EST but previous shows are available in the archives.
Tina uses fictional characters to address real issues occurring in the world. Known for her ‘tell it like it is’ banter, Tina hopes to enlighten and entertain her reading audience. Thus far, she has been successful.
Tina loves to interact with her readers and is always interested in meeting more of them. You can contact Tina at tybrooks2@yahoo.com. She is also available for book club meetings, chats and conferences. Check her tour page to see if she is coming to a City near you!
In late 2008, Tina started her own publishing company called Taboo Publishing and produced her first novel, Dubious. To learn more about her publishing company and her latest book visit www.taboopublishing.com. Submission guidelines for Taboo Publishing will be posted in the very near future. She is looking for edgy material that pushes the envelope! Look for new authors and books in 2009.
Tina’s next novel—Deep Deceptions is now available. Get your copy today!
As an avid reader, taking in everything she could get her hands on, Tina decided to share her love of books with the world by hosting a on internet radio called Real Talk With Tina Brooks McKinney. Tina’s show focuses on both traditional and self published authors whose voices are seldom heard. To learn more about this show, log into www.blogtalkradio.com/tinabrooksmckinney. The show airs on Tuesday nights at 7:00 EST but previous shows are available in the archives.
Tina uses fictional characters to address real issues occurring in the world. Known for her ‘tell it like it is’ banter, Tina hopes to enlighten and entertain her reading audience. Thus far, she has been successful.
Tina loves to interact with her readers and is always interested in meeting more of them. You can contact Tina at tybrooks2@yahoo.com. She is also available for book club meetings, chats and conferences. Check her tour page to see if she is coming to a City near you!
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April 19, 2011
Everyone is pushed to a snapping point.
Twins Gavin and Merlin were different as night and day. Gavin takes sibling rivalry to another level. Merlin always suffered for the wrongdoings of his identical twin. He finally has had enough of his twin after his last stunt and is determined to set his brother straight.
Gina was a hopeless romantic. Everything she did was in hopes of winning the affection of Ronald. He strung her along for 20 years before she finally snapped.
Tina Brooks McKinney keeps you on edge. The suspense gets twisted at times but it's a good read.
Twins Gavin and Merlin were different as night and day. Gavin takes sibling rivalry to another level. Merlin always suffered for the wrongdoings of his identical twin. He finally has had enough of his twin after his last stunt and is determined to set his brother straight.
Gina was a hopeless romantic. Everything she did was in hopes of winning the affection of Ronald. He strung her along for 20 years before she finally snapped.
Tina Brooks McKinney keeps you on edge. The suspense gets twisted at times but it's a good read.
October 31, 2023
I have heard of family secrets and sibling rivalry but this book takes those two them and take it up 20 notches. This book is about a woman named Gina, who spends her life pouring into a man who had every turn disrespects her to prove her love to this man she takes on the surrogate mother role to his two twin boys and the boys are different as night and day. How far will one twin go to get the life that another twin has worked for? To answer this question it would be best for you to read the book. This book holds nothing back and just when I things can’t get any more crazy it does.
November 20, 2021
After listening for about an 45 minutes I realized, I definitely read or listened to this before but for some reason I didn't have it marked. I still listened to it all the way through and enjoyed all the toxic drama of these fictional characters. I will be reading part 2... we'll see if I find out that I read that one already too lol.
February 25, 2022
There was definitely some next level crazy, psychotic scary type behavior in this book. LOL! starting book 2 now.
April 14, 2011
I hated this book from start to finish. It's poorly written, poorly paced and totally predictable. I wouldn't have bothered with it had it not been a book club selection. I committed to reading every selection this year. So far, I've stayed true to my commitment, but I wasn't happy with this book. It epitomizes why I stay away from this genre. I've found that writers in this genre seem to think that a whole bunch of stuff happening equals a good story. If there was more emphasis placed on good quality writing and character development, maybe the stories would be better. Snapped falls way short!
December 20, 2011
This book was pretty good. Gavin is a trip. Gina was so unbelievably stupid but what is sad is that there are woman like that every day. It was kind of stupid of Gavin to be doing another crime and once again trying to pin it on Merlin. It didn't work the first time so why would he think it would work the second time. The book left us hanging on the status of whether or not Gina was pregnant. Also we never found out what happened with Angie after she found out she was pregnant. Ms. Mckinney did keep me interested. I look forward to reading more of her books.
July 19, 2021
Gavin is LOONY.. What's they backstory? What happened to the Twins mother?? I have so many questions. Too many gaps. And Gina?? Wowwwwwwwwww.. On to part 2.
July 22, 2021
That shit was crazy though!
I have mixed reactions about this book it jumped from being about the mom and dad to being about the twins real quick unless i missed something. 🤦♀️
Even though I gave it 3 stars it still kept my interest. I wanted to see what the outcome was and who the baby daddy was.
I know it’s a part 2 but I’m going to come back to it because even though the paternity results came back I’m not 100% sure. Plus o think the bad twin May be the father of 3 babies including his mommas! Well they ain’t confirmed Regina ass is pregnant but ummmm…morning sickness don’t lie. She don’t even know she got fucked. 😢
I have mixed reactions about this book it jumped from being about the mom and dad to being about the twins real quick unless i missed something. 🤦♀️
Even though I gave it 3 stars it still kept my interest. I wanted to see what the outcome was and who the baby daddy was.
I know it’s a part 2 but I’m going to come back to it because even though the paternity results came back I’m not 100% sure. Plus o think the bad twin May be the father of 3 babies including his mommas! Well they ain’t confirmed Regina ass is pregnant but ummmm…morning sickness don’t lie. She don’t even know she got fucked. 😢
August 22, 2023
This Book Takes Sibling Rivalry To A Completely Different Level. Once I Started This I Honestly Couldn’t Stop. It Just Hooked Me & Kept My Attention Through & Through. Gavin Was Giving Fatal Attraction 2.0 All In The Name Of Getting His Twin Brothers Wife Cojo. While Merilyn Completely Overstimulated Emotionally Dealing With His Mother & Brother. All The Twist & Turns To This Story Is More Than Enough To Keep You Interested.
August 21, 2017
Snapped" was an awesome book. I liked how it was written and how the struggle of dysfunctional families was displayed. This story was drama-filled, but it was such a wonderful book that I could not put down. I read the sequel book "Snapped 2: The Redemption" and I must say Ms. McKinney has outdone herself with these two books
July 3, 2021
I was glued in to find out what was coming next. This is a real plot twist read. I enjoy good romance novels.
October 26, 2021
must read
This book is a must read, i can’t wait to read part 2. I think this is the messiest story I’ve ever read.
This book is a must read, i can’t wait to read part 2. I think this is the messiest story I’ve ever read.
November 1, 2021
Gavin worked my everlasting nerves!!! Ugh!!!
December 30, 2024
Wow, listening to the drama between Gina, Ronald, the twins, etc. My goodness. Would love to know how it ends with all the babies!!!
July 22, 2011
I liked this book. It was definitely some crazy stuff in here. It is different then any book I have ever read. Some of the stuff I read I can say I have not seen in any of the other books I have read.
Some of the stuff in here had me smh because I just could not see that going down in reality, however the way Gavin (the bad twin) is captured in this book, there are ppl in this world who are just as coldhearted as he his. As a friend of mine said he has a black heart. So it definitely has some realistic things in here too.
Some of the stuff in here had me smh because I just could not see that going down in reality, however the way Gavin (the bad twin) is captured in this book, there are ppl in this world who are just as coldhearted as he his. As a friend of mine said he has a black heart. So it definitely has some realistic things in here too.
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February 18, 2016I am actually only 50% finished with this book but I can't finish it. I was engrossed in the story up until the halfway point then I just couldn't go any further. The storyline was making me anxious, which I don't like because anxiety gives me a headache, then all of a sudden my body actually felt deflated. At that point, I knew this was not something I should be reading.
March 7, 2012
This story perfectly described how much family disfuction really does exist. How it shapes and mold our youth today. Creatively and true to life written, everybody knows a family like this !!! So many twists and turns I definitely did not expect the ending turn of events
January 17, 2011
Great book lots of drama..keep me reading!!!
May 9, 2011
Excellent book.
Each character was great
Each character was great
April 6, 2011
Drama personified..............good twin versus bad twin. I have a feeling this story is not over!
April 25, 2011
This was a good suspence thriller.
August 1, 2011
Rating = 3.5
July 13, 2012
Poorly written and annoying. Hated it with a passion
August 29, 2012
I'm half way threw it and i like it so far i can't put it down. im waiting to see what happens next. in my head im making up scenarios to what will happen. can't wait to finish
January 7, 2014
this book was weird too much crazy stuff going on cant wait to read part two to find out how all the crazy stuff ended
September 18, 2014
This is a must read!
It had all the great elements that make a good book . Murder, Sex, and Lots of Drama!
It had all the great elements that make a good book . Murder, Sex, and Lots of Drama!
July 17, 2015
This book needs to be a movie. Gavin is a piece of work!
September 5, 2015
I loved this book alot because of the way you could reach into the mind of the characters and get exactly what they are feeling thru words.
November 4, 2011
Good twin, bad twin saga with some over the top drama.
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