Full Figured 3

by Brenda Hampton, Nikki Michelle

Carl Weber brings together two popular literary divas to give readers what they've been asking for: stories about big, beautiful women. Age is just a number, and whoever said that full-figured women don't know how to bring fire to a relationship was sadly mistaken.

Genres: Urban, African American

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Hampton is a native St. Louis, with a gift and passion for writing. She maintained journals for several years, but it wasn’t until she read Terry McMillan’s Disappearing Acts that she considered taking her writing adventures to another level.



In 2002, Hampton completed her memoir, along with two fiction novels: Two's Enough Three's a Crowd and How Can I Be Down? The following year, she completed thrilling sequels to both novels and additional bestselling novels followed thereafter.



Hampton is known for bringing the heat to readers, and her literary career is filled with many accomplishments. She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author, she was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale Magazine by O.O.S.A., she is a 2009 African American Literary Award Nominee for her mystery novel, The Dirty Truth, and was awarded Best Female Writer by Infini Promoters. Her dedication to her career lead to a multi-book deal through Urban/Kensington Books in New York City, a publishing house that she refers to as her literary home.



In addition to writing, and having an entrepreneur spirit, Hampton manages her own insurance business where she works as an Insurance Broker for many customers throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She is also the founder of VOICES Books & Publishing, VOICES Books on Wheels and VOICES Magazine. VOICES is the place where every voice can be heard, and Hampton uses her publishing company to assist writers through the POD process. Her goal has been to work with motivated writers who deserve a chance in this very challenging book industry. She’s been referred to as the “go to person” by many aspiring writers, and works as a literary representative for some of the most talented, upcoming and established authors today. Including, National Bestselling author, Keisha Ervin (Urban Books/Kensington), 2007’s Best Male Writer, Darrin Lowery (Urban Books/Kensington), OASIS (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Silhouettes (Urban Books/Kensington), Curtis Alcutt (Strebor/Simon & Schuster) and E.V. Adams (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Tia Hines (Urban/Kensington) and Kaya Henderson (Urban/Kensington).





Hampton's latest releases are: Don't Even Go There, Full Figured 1, The Dirty Truth and Book 6 of the Naughty Series. Naughty includes Hampton’s most loveable, desired, and outrageous character, Jaylin Rogers. Readers can’t get enough of this “bad boy” and his continued drama goes on in Naughty No More. Other novels include: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right, SLICK, How Can I Be Down?, No Justice No Peace, a Girls from Da Hood collaboration with Brenda Hampton, Keisha Ervin and Ed McNair, and Who or What is in that Closet?!, a children's chapter book that Hampton wrote with her son, Aaron Littlejohn.

Reviews

[Kesha · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book did not portray full figured women in a positive way. It actually made them seem desperate for the wrong mans attention.

I didn't hate Who Ya Wit, but Dez put up with way too much from Roc. Seriously, she knew he wasn't gonna change because he told her on many occasions, so I didn't understand why she kept going back to him and insisting he change. Dez did redeem herself in the end.

I sorta hated Tell Me About It. If a man tells you that he will kill you if he catches you with another man, please believe him. When the same man beats your ass, please don't stay with him. This man leaves your house, after choking you out, goes and have sex with your ex best friend and you don't leave him because you don't want him to go back to your ex best friend. Stupid.

[Tiffany Tyler · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this book, but I had a hard time staying focused while reading it. But, seriously a 41 year-old woman chasing a twenty something drug dealer?? I just couldn’t take and I couldn’t personally identify and/or relate to any of the story. I pressed on though and thought the second story would be better. Crap, I was wrong. The description of Chyanne does not match her actions. I got the impression that she is an independent, strong-willed woman but what she does is change everything about herself to please a man. And, the man (Aric) isn’t even worth it. Heck, not only does he cheat on her, he also beats her. SIGH! The two positives of this book is that both stories were error-free and quick reads.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of Full Figured 3 in exchange for an honest review.

[Yvette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part TWO (WHO YA WIT) just as Hot!!! These sexy male character with just enough of that hood in em is killing me! MS. HAMPTON DELIVERS EACH AND EVERY TIME!!!!

[Charlene (Char)🍁☕️📚 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book it was hard to put down! Both of the stories were good I’m glad that the first story have closure, and we were able to see the aftermath of everything. The second story I loved it through and through it was a page turner and hat me on the edge of my seat, the ending I do not want to give it away, but I did not see that one coming kudos to the authors, because they written a very good book this book is a must read you will not get any sleep.

[Shirley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Explosive. This proves that full figured women can be sexy. I also know that me you love full figured women. They always say they like something they can hold on to!

[Yvette · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book once again showed me why I am not a fan of short stories... There never seems enough time for the story line to get going or end right !!!

[Marissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be careful of who you call your friend.

[Taneka · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hate how they abruptly end the second story. Ugh!!!

[Kenya S · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't like the second story at all.

[Elania Cook-Cooper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book i like the story of Roc and Dez

[Comelia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cheyenne and Aric. I hate how they kept saying that she was in love. She’s not in love. She was mesmerized and she was manipulated. The second she questioned him he got angry and said I’m a grown ass man stay out of my business. After leaving her house the night that she was disrespected by her so-called friend he went to that friends house and he’s been fucking her ever since. And let’s point out that man was married the entire time!
He takes her virginity, knowing she was a virgin, and did not use a condom. And every time she looked at another guy or another guy looked at her he would get so angry. but then again they weren’t exclusive, they didn’t have a label, they were not necessarily in a relationship. But he was allowed to go do whatever he wanted to do and she wasn’t. I do love the part of the elevator where she slapped his brother-in-law. She had no idea that guy was his brother-in-law the entire time and a slap was well deserved. And then she finds out she’s pregnant. I’m not sure if I want to read part two or not cause I just got finished with the “who you wit” series and I honestly hate how that ended. So I feel like they’ll make her stay with this guy even though he’s abusive, even though he’s married and clearly has no plans to leave his wife. And his wife came after her. It’s just a damn mess.

[Charmer (+ Vibes Only) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Desa Rae just stood there and watched. She strong. LOL. Roc did what he had to do to protect his family. I liked how things went in the end.
Book 1 for Chyanne and Aric. Why did Chyanne let Aric treat her like that? He put his hands on you, kept secrets, talked down to you, slept with yo girl, and forced sex on you. What is the appeal? She let him use and abuse her. She should have just stayed with Jamie.

[Chidi · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you are a romance book girly this is not for you. DNF "I do not support all women, cause some of you bitches are dumb". Are these supposed to be romantic/romance stories.... I wanted to give theses books a chance.... but 5 stories so far and not a health romantic or a smart fmm. Like, the cheating, domestic violence and raping...this book is actually giving i hate women. I hate full Figured women...this is the last of the series, I am going to read. I am tried....and im done.

[Ta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks! I was really glad that the continuation of "Who ya Wit" from the first installment was included in this third book in the series. Both authors provided an entertaining read. The theme: Follow your intuition. Stop second guessing yourself for temporary fulfillment that may offer life long consequences.

[Kendra Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first story was pretty good the second story was just ok.

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not particularly like this one. It makes it seems like full figured women, like myself, are desperate for a man or need a man in there lives.

[TR]

Now I have to go re-read Tell Me No Lies then read Who Ya Wit'... SMH

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to like both books but desperation is not a good look for anyone, especially so called established women! Both women are portrayed in bad lights of women doing anything for so called love or should I say lust. Love shouldn’t hurt!

[gajeelsiron · Rating 2 out of 5]

why? just why? both of the women were so DUMB
they make the roof of my mouth itch 🙄

[Jessika Sartin · Rating 2 out of 5]

The characters in the second story are TRASH. She's desperate, he's abusive, and her "friend" is a snake.
I did enjoy that the first story finished off the story from the previous book.

[Locksie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full Figured 3 (Star Rating 3.50)

I have never read any of the previous Full Figured books, prior to receiving this copy for review purposes.

“Who Ya Wit 2” by Brenda Hampton.

Once I started reading this story written by fan favorite Brenda Hampton, I realized it was a continued story from a previous book. “Who Ya Wit 2” Stars 42yr-old Desa Rae Jenkins, baby mama to the much younger Rocky Dawson aka “Roc”. Roc is recently home from prison and wants to continue a relationship with Desa. Desa is initially glad, wanting Roc to be the father she knows their daughter needs. But on second thought she wants Roc to be the man SHE needs him to be and hopes he wouldn’t bring drama from his other baby mama Vanessa, or his uncle Ronnie who she absolutely loathes.

Roc on the other hand plans to be in Desa’s life and assures her that all is cool and not to worry. But unfortunately for Desa it seems once she’s connected to Roc, drama will always follow.

Roc was so animated on how he lives his life and made his money from the streets. Desa got him a job and Roc says he wasn’t “jumping up and down over a $960 check” but took the job. I felt I missed out on that whole conversation…a man like Roc just doesn’t go to work in the mailroom without a fuss!

I also couldn’t understand how Desa played hardball with Roc, but when the threats were made to her she didn’t say anything to anyone!

Both Desa and Roc are stubborn regarding what they want in life, making it hard for them to move forward from the bad stuff in their relationship. So when Roc makes a judgment call that will affect the rest of his life, then tries to clean up his act, will Desa be convinced he’s changed for the better?

This story was just an ok read for me.

Considering I hadn’t read the previous story with these characters I was able to catch onto their history with the exceptional writing by Ms. Hampton.

“Tell Me About It” by Nikki Michelle.

Chyanne Johnson makes it a point to live a drama free life. Even though she holds five degrees, Chyanne has been working an entry-level position at a top advertising and marketing firm for a number of years. To her dislike, her job has a whole lot of sexual drama going on, so much so that all the top guns have been replaced. With that enters the new sexy CEO Aric McHale, who immediately promotes Chyanne to his assistant. What happens next is an attraction that has Chyanne acting out of character and bringing the thing she despises the most…DRAMA!

I liked the scenes with April’s sons, and the fact that she had been taking her anger out on the boys. April was so wrong for what she did to Chyanne!

But the more the story went on, the more I disliked Chyanne, she let too many people treat her like dirt! And I couldn’t understand why she had no other friends other than silly April who was around ten years older than her but didn’t act like it.

This story did piqued my interest and I was looking forward to see how it would end, only to be let down because this story continues in another book!! BUMMER!

Both stories are well written but neither of them left me satisfied. Recently it seems to be a growing trend where authors are contributing to anthologies with stories that continue in another book. This is not the norm for an anthology and has solidified the reason why I don’t like anthologies.

Locksie February 12th 2012
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star Rating 3.50

[Wilki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being plus size is not an issue for the leading ladies in Who ya Wit and Tell me about it, but in any dealings with the heart, comes big risks and even bigger drama.



I throughly enjoyed this read. Well developed plot and engaging characters..in both stories. Looking for more to come from this Plus size series.

[Angelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT!!!!!!Loved both of them...Never read anything by Nikki Michelle but she has been added to my list of up and coming authors to read.....As always Brenda did a great job...hope there's more to come on both of those stories...GREAT JOB LADIES.....WELL DONE.....

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read overall. Tell Me About It was surprisingly good. Because I've never experienced domestic violence first hand, I cannot make sense of what Chyanne's thought processes are. I'd be interested in reading more about her and Jamie.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the second story in this book as well as the first one. I didn't like Aric though. He treated Chyanne wrong, and she didn't even realize it until it was too late. Just like Desa Rae with Roc. Hope to find the second part of this book because it can't end that way.

[Tiffanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book Brenda always deliver and Nikki debut was excellent!

[Noella · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was disappointed with this book. Book 1 is still my fav out of the series.

[Charlene Rowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!

[Yolanda Knight- Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Desa Rae and Roc relationship is up and down I love the story line I just wish they would just get their stuff together because they are meant to be together.

[Natasha Sharry]

IT WAS A WONDERFUL READ.. I SURE DIDNT WANT TO PUT DOWN THE BOOK.