Devyne Envy

by Sankofa

The mayhem, drama and intrigue in Devyne Envy will leave you wanting more. Lust lives the cracks and crevices of this novel.”- Junnita Jackson author of” If it don’t hurt it ain’t love” & “Between My Legs” DeVyne Marris is a wet dream walking. A chocolate smothered brother, whose ruggedly handsome looks haunts every woman’s fantasies. However, behind his million dollar smile lives a twisted soul. After witnessing his father’s brutal murder, and his mother’s mental breakdown, DeVyne vowed to provide his younger siblings with a better life. At 30-years-old, he is the youngest partner at his law firm and completely driven by the almighty dollar. That is, until he meets Envy Palleman an exotic 27 year old stock broker at Whitman & Clark. Envy is that strong independent woman, but behind her eyes lay many secrets and a checkered past. This seductress is the most intriguing woman DeVyne ever encountered. When their passion ignites, skeletons lurking in the closet threaten to keep them apart. When DeVyne is faced with life changing decisions will it be for love, or for money?

258 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 13, 2011

Reviews

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent love story

[Foresight Literary Lounge · Rating 5 out of 5]

DeVyne Marris is forced to bear the weight of the world on his shoulders at an early age. When unanticipated disaster initiates the disintegration of his happy family life, he takes full custody of his twin siblings. Considering the circumstances, he matures into a force to be reckoned with in the professional world. At the age of 30, he becomes the youngest partner at his firm. Now accustomed to superior levels of achievement, he is driven only by monetary success.

When he meets strikingly beautiful, Envy Palleman, at a company party he is more enamored than he wants to acknowledge, and life as he knows it could change. On top of dealing with her own demons, Envy attempts to maintain her sanity in the face of a life changing decision as she gets to know DeVyne. With unexpected love thriving, both keep secrets from each other that could ultimately threaten their happily ever after.

Devyne Envy is a story that immediately had me engrossed into the lives of DeVyne and Envy. The storyline outlining their pasts is so familiar that the average reader will quickly identify - either we have experienced these things ourselves or know someone who has. I love a book that can emotionally transplant me into the lives of the characters and their dilemmas. The book did have minor formatting flaws, but overall it was a great read. This was my first read from this author and I will be sure to check out other titles soon!

Ondrea L. Davis, Reviewer

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

It just really lacked a seamless flow for me. The bones for the story were there, and the opportunity to make this book really something great was there, but it just missed the mark. There was a continual jump in time without first giving a good explanation of the present time, and allowing development. I'm also a bit confused about the genre, not sure if this is romance, or just some form of fiction because Envy and Devyne spent more than 50% of the book apart, which I really just couldn't understand. There was just so much opportunity to get them back together, and I was just waiting and waiting for it, but it just happened way too late. I understand this is the authors debut novel and it is a good start, but I think she still has a bit of a way to go. The novel could also use a bit more editing. I came across quite a few grammatical errors. I think though that I would give this author another chance.

[OOSA · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Black Cinderella

Devyne is a wealthy hardworking man that has much responsibility at such a young age but continues to strive daily to take care of his family. He has no problem with attracting women, which is not a top priority for him. Envy is a successfully, independent woman that tends to attract losers that are no good for her. One day the two meet. Both have major drama within their families as everyone does and they realize that their love and the bond they hold together will never work unless they do what is right within their hearts.

Sankofa’s novel, “Devyne Envy,” reminds me of my current relationship and how I wish that things will be as simple as Devyne and Envy. I really enjoyed reading this novel as it made me laugh, smile, and cry. I would recommend “Devyne Envy” to all readers that need a genuine novel to escape the many issues that are currently occurring in the world today.

Reviewed by: Tekisha

[Tiffany · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my first time reading anything from this author and I finished this book today. I did think that the book was ok, the story line was pretty good and seemed to have been very well thought of. You can tell the author enjoyed writing the story. What i did not like about the story was that I could read ALL the editors notes through out the story and that was kind of a turn off. How could you publish a book and not realize the editors notes are still visible to the readers. Another thing I didnt really care for was that t had some parts in French, but then no explantation... since i dont speak French how am I to know whats being said, you can assume from the lines to follow i guess but who wants to do all that.

Other than that Devyne and Envy had a very interesting Love Story but a good one.

[Isabel · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I can get passed the grammecial errors and writers suggestions it could be an enjoyable novel or romance. I think new writers should take careful measures to ensured his or her work are proof read. This ommission takes away from the core of the story. However, as I comtemplated putting this book in arhieves, I also found myself activated and unable to put it down. Great read dispite the above mentioned distractions.

[Shaniqua Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hated the fact that the corrections were viewed in my ebook. Besides that, AWESOME read ! Loved all of the characters through the good, bad, & the ugly. I also really enjoyed the poems. Sankofa did an amazing job. Wish she had many more books, but in due time I'm positive she will.