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Satin Nights
Regina Harris has been through it all, orphaned at 13 and forced to use street wits to survive. Now living in Harlem with her four-year-old daughter, she thinks her life has finally stabilized--but where there's Regina, there's always drama. She runs into a former boyfriend and, against her better judgment and the advice of friends, she resumes their steamy affair. Sparks fly when her U.S. Congressman ex-hubby decides he wants her back and her boyfriend decides he won't let her go. Life is no less dramatic for her three best friends--Yvonne can't tear herself from a lawyer turned violent junkie, Tamika and her family are being targeted by street thugs bent on revenge, and Puddin' still can't resist using any man in her sights to support bad habits.
- GenresFiction
272 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2006
About the author
Karen E. Quinones Miller
21 books196 followersKaren E. Quinones Miller is the author of the Essence best selling novels Satin Doll, I’m Telling, Using What You Got, Ida B., (nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction), Satin Nights, and Passin’.
Miller was born and raised in Harlem and dropped out of school in the 8th grade, but later finished her education and became a reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
In 1999 she self-published her first novel, Satin Doll, and sold 3,000 copies in just six weeks --and ultimately sold 28,000 copies in six months. The publishing rights to Satin Doll and a second book were ultimately sold at auction for a six-figure deal. She has subsequently been published by Simon & Schuster, Warner Books, and Grand Central Books.
Miller, who is included in the book Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Literature, is a frequent and accomplished public speaker. Miller has conducted numerous publishing/self-publishing workshops that have been attended by people nationwide.
But more than anything, Miller’s passion is writing. She used her publishing company – Oshun Publishing Company, Inc. – to publish Harlem Godfather: The Rap on my Husband, Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson -- the first biography written about the Harlem gangster who was depicted in the movies Cotton Club, Hoodlum and American Gangster – which she co-authored along with Bumpy’s 93-year-old widow, Mayme Johnson. Oshun Publishing also recently published Raw: An Erotic Street Tale by Shay, and Prey For Love by Leyton Wint.
Miller was born and raised in Harlem and dropped out of school in the 8th grade, but later finished her education and became a reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
In 1999 she self-published her first novel, Satin Doll, and sold 3,000 copies in just six weeks --and ultimately sold 28,000 copies in six months. The publishing rights to Satin Doll and a second book were ultimately sold at auction for a six-figure deal. She has subsequently been published by Simon & Schuster, Warner Books, and Grand Central Books.
Miller, who is included in the book Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Literature, is a frequent and accomplished public speaker. Miller has conducted numerous publishing/self-publishing workshops that have been attended by people nationwide.
But more than anything, Miller’s passion is writing. She used her publishing company – Oshun Publishing Company, Inc. – to publish Harlem Godfather: The Rap on my Husband, Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson -- the first biography written about the Harlem gangster who was depicted in the movies Cotton Club, Hoodlum and American Gangster – which she co-authored along with Bumpy’s 93-year-old widow, Mayme Johnson. Oshun Publishing also recently published Raw: An Erotic Street Tale by Shay, and Prey For Love by Leyton Wint.
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July 9, 2017
I was not that impressed about the storyline nor the character's in this book.
July 28, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
August 28, 2022
Great book.
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January 3, 2009You'll Always Be My Satin Doll,
Regina Harris is back as the sequel to Satin Doll continues with the drama known as Regina's life. A few years have passed and Regina is still the same around the way chick, only a few years older and wiser. The divorced mother of one has decided to jump back into the dating pool after a special someone from her past resurfaces. Regina must decide between the past and the present to determine her future. Also returning and adding laughs and drama are her girls Yvonne, Puddin' (how could anyone forget Puddin') and Tamika as well as her niece who is not such a little girl anymore.
Satin Nights started out slowly, but eventually picked up its pace making for an enjoyable read. The reminders of the events in Satin Doll were definitely helpful. Karen did it in such a way that you didn't feel like she was retelling Satin Doll all over again. It was a good balance. Karen is back! Satin Nights is an entertaining and recommended read.
Reviewed by: Toni
Regina Harris is back as the sequel to Satin Doll continues with the drama known as Regina's life. A few years have passed and Regina is still the same around the way chick, only a few years older and wiser. The divorced mother of one has decided to jump back into the dating pool after a special someone from her past resurfaces. Regina must decide between the past and the present to determine her future. Also returning and adding laughs and drama are her girls Yvonne, Puddin' (how could anyone forget Puddin') and Tamika as well as her niece who is not such a little girl anymore.
Satin Nights started out slowly, but eventually picked up its pace making for an enjoyable read. The reminders of the events in Satin Doll were definitely helpful. Karen did it in such a way that you didn't feel like she was retelling Satin Doll all over again. It was a good balance. Karen is back! Satin Nights is an entertaining and recommended read.
Reviewed by: Toni
February 19, 2008
Friendship between four women from Harlem. A great good book that is fun to read.
Puddin is just one crazy woman. She talks gangsta and she is one scary girl. Funny at times, and she loves her friends deeply. But don't piss her off.
Yvonne gets involved with a man that causes problems in her life. Lets face it. She is one of these intelligent, gainfully employed woman that you wonder what the heck does she see in him.
Tamika has it all Marriage, motherhood, medschool. Her oldest child gets involved in a full out drug war.
Regina is hooking up with Little Joe who has been in prison for 16 years. She has a great career writing. Her ex-husband is a Congressman. And a four year old daughter.
This is a great story.
Puddin is just one crazy woman. She talks gangsta and she is one scary girl. Funny at times, and she loves her friends deeply. But don't piss her off.
Yvonne gets involved with a man that causes problems in her life. Lets face it. She is one of these intelligent, gainfully employed woman that you wonder what the heck does she see in him.
Tamika has it all Marriage, motherhood, medschool. Her oldest child gets involved in a full out drug war.
Regina is hooking up with Little Joe who has been in prison for 16 years. She has a great career writing. Her ex-husband is a Congressman. And a four year old daughter.
This is a great story.
February 25, 2010
Soap opera with all the trimmings -- Street wits; ex-drug dealer boyfriend; U.S. Congressmen ex, violent junkie; street gangsters; bad habits, drugs, sex and rap stars surrounding 4 down to the earth best friends in Harlem, the best of which was Puddin' who takes no guff from no one while being real as real can be -- straight, no chaser kind of drama. This was entertaining and held my interest. Can be read in one day...
September 4, 2015
4.5 actually. Really good story that was both well told but also had sneaky life lessons. Puddin was by far my favorite character as she was the most vocal and made no apologies for who she is. Regina and Lil Joe reached the only conclusion they could but I'm not in agreement with her decision regarding Charles.
January 16, 2016
A DECENT sequel...however I should have re-read Satin Dolls...which of course is WAY better than the sequel...but it was nice catching up with the 4 Musketeers and the rest of their "crew" with ALL their drama.
October 4, 2009
good book
March 16, 2010
This book makes you really look at your life. Sometimes you want something to be perfect that you overlook the smallest details for which the imperfections may glow as bright as the sun.
March 3, 2015
A little graphic but a good book overall!
June 20, 2015
It's okay or maybe it was the narrator that read the audiobook that caused me not to care so much about the book.
October 4, 2015
THIS BOOK WAS A GOOD READ SLOW IN SOME AREAS BUT OVERALL A GOOD BOOK IT WAS SURE BETTER THAN THE SEQUEL :)
October 2, 2017
The sequel to Satin Dolls and continues in the story of Regina and her friends, her daughter, and the men in her life. I enjoyed it, especially the antics of Regina's friend, Puddin.
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