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I'd Rather Be Single
"I'd Rather Be Single" is a HOT anthology with four stories on women who have been through it ALL and pushed to the point where they just rather be single...Indulge in the pages of this steamy anthology to find out why...The Crew Bookclub. Tyra went from dating deadbeats to dating athletes. But living the good life came at a price.... "The Skeletons In My Closet" By: LaShonda DeVaughn, Author of A Hood Chick's Story I & II - They say in order to receive true and real love, we must all take chances. Will Kenneth end up being the real deal? Or will Rita end up regretting her decision in courting a young thug? "Taking Chances" By: Mimi Renee, Author of Deadly Decisions and Pretty Bright - Despite years of women playing games to take her husband away from her, Jai was determined to hold on. Her best friend questions why she puts up with his infidelity. Jai reasons: It's just Something In His Backstroke. "Something In His Backstroke" By: Tysha - Author of The Boss...the story of a female hustler - Fairytales should all have happy endings. Unfortunately, in Zoe's world each ending comes with a tale of lies... "Sleeping With The Enemy" By: Kaie Golson
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First published August 24, 2011
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October 27, 2012
"You never get a second chance to make a good first impression." --Will Rogers
That quote holds true with this entire book. No one represented. Based off of this one book. I would NEVER pick up another book by any of them.
This book was bland, boring, botched up, and better left unwritten.
Points to consider...
The cover didn't tie into the theme of the book at all. Three beautiful black women alone doesn't convey I'd Rather Be Single.
There couldn't have been an editor. There were so many mistakes from the grammatical stand point down to the scene flow. And if a paid editor was utilized. Tssk...Tssk!
A short story doesn't mean skip valuable information that ties the piece together. It just means it's a condensed version of a full length novel.
Don't like what I have to say? That's fine I didn't like what I read. What eats me up is there were too many hands in the pot to not taste that something was missing. Between 4 ladies for sure, your book should have been damn near flawless. Executing great plots and developed characters. It is my conclusion that each author was out for self. Between them, there were 4 pair of eyes to reread, 4 minds to collaborate and at 1 person to be the no man but maybe these authors played out the story of Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about this, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everbyody woudn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done. Thus the birth of a this book...Nobody did right by this publication.
That quote holds true with this entire book. No one represented. Based off of this one book. I would NEVER pick up another book by any of them.
This book was bland, boring, botched up, and better left unwritten.
Points to consider...
The cover didn't tie into the theme of the book at all. Three beautiful black women alone doesn't convey I'd Rather Be Single.
There couldn't have been an editor. There were so many mistakes from the grammatical stand point down to the scene flow. And if a paid editor was utilized. Tssk...Tssk!
A short story doesn't mean skip valuable information that ties the piece together. It just means it's a condensed version of a full length novel.
Don't like what I have to say? That's fine I didn't like what I read. What eats me up is there were too many hands in the pot to not taste that something was missing. Between 4 ladies for sure, your book should have been damn near flawless. Executing great plots and developed characters. It is my conclusion that each author was out for self. Between them, there were 4 pair of eyes to reread, 4 minds to collaborate and at 1 person to be the no man but maybe these authors played out the story of Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about this, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everbyody woudn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done. Thus the birth of a this book...Nobody did right by this publication.
October 20, 2011
Overall I'd Rather Be Single was completely boring. Three of the four short stories are poorly written. Like most urban lit stories, the writers rely on descriptions and narration, but there is absolutely no point to the story. LaShonda DeVaughn's short story is the best, but even it is not good enough to compensate for this overall poorly written collection of short stories about confused, desperate young Black women incapable of loving themselves - settling for relationships with distrustful, disloyal, selfish Black men. In addition to the fact that the narratives are a terrible, the punctuation errors are innumerable, especially when you consider the fact that the editor's contact information is in the book. As if I should want to contact him after seeing this kind of work. Ha!
Don't read this book.
*I received this book in a giveaway from the author, LaShonda DeVaughn. I was not paid to read or review this book. This review includes my honest opinion on the writing and work. You can trust me :)*
Don't read this book.
*I received this book in a giveaway from the author, LaShonda DeVaughn. I was not paid to read or review this book. This review includes my honest opinion on the writing and work. You can trust me :)*
July 8, 2017
One day read !
This book was a easy read . It was entertaining. I t is a hood novel if that's what your into you will love this book
This book was a easy read . It was entertaining. I t is a hood novel if that's what your into you will love this book
January 8, 2012
This book grabbed my attention from the very beginning. I enjoyed all of the stories but The Skeletons in my closet by LaShonda DeVaughn left my mouth hanging open. When I got to the end I wanted more and I had to take a break before I continued on to the next story. Once I did I was pleasantly surprised by Mimi's story Taking Chances. The hopeless romantic in me was disappointed in the ending of Something in Your Backstroke by Tysha. The story was good I just hoped that Random had changed his ways but it goes to show you once a cheater always a cheater. Sleeping with the enemy by Kaie Golson was also a good read although somewhat predictable. All in all I enjoyed reading all of these short stories and would read other works by these authors.
March 24, 2013
This was a pretty good book...The first story "Skeletons In My Closet" by LaShonda DeVaughn was my favorite...I loved every bit of...The 2nd story "Playing Hearts" by Mimi Renee...I enjoyed this story too, even tho i felt it was a little rushed in the beginning but I got her message....and the 3rd story "Something In His Back Stroke" by Tysha...I felt this story could use some changes...I did not enjoy the direction this story was going in...I got upset right from the beginning...even tho I know this is reality for some females...but this one kind of disappointed me to the point I didn't even finish the story...I fill u in on the last story later...
September 1, 2013
There is a saying that is a turning point in every woman's life. When women get fed up..there is just nothing a man can do about it. This anthology showcases the stories of women who are broken and looking for a way to just be happy..sometimes being single is the best solution.
Overall, I gave this read a 3.5 stars. The theme of the title was acknowledge throughout the book. I could appreciate how much details were put into some of the shorts to give the reader background info which is so important. I enjoyed reading The Skeletons In My Closet by LaShonda DeVaughn and Taking Chances by Mimi Renee.
Overall, I gave this read a 3.5 stars. The theme of the title was acknowledge throughout the book. I could appreciate how much details were put into some of the shorts to give the reader background info which is so important. I enjoyed reading The Skeletons In My Closet by LaShonda DeVaughn and Taking Chances by Mimi Renee.
October 25, 2011
Usually when you read an anthology there are only a few stories that are good but I must say I throughly enjoyed every story in this book. Each story was penned with a twist that I never expected and I loved every minute of it. I was so into the book I thought I was watching a movie. I would love to read other books from these ladies. Don't be scared of this book because it is an anthology because you will be pleasantly surprised. I guarantee you will love every story in this book. Am ust read in my opinion. Great job ladies!
October 13, 2013
The 4 books in "I'd Rather Be Single" were good books. They all included women that experienced issues in relationships and the outcome in all of the stories were different. Each story included betrayal, jealously, unfaithfulness, pain, as well as deceit. If you haven't read this book, you’re missing out!
Kudos to the authors in this book!
Kudos to the authors in this book!
January 31, 2012
I really enjoyed these stories and that surprised me usually with anthologies I only like one but I enjoyed them all. The first one Skeletons was my favorite, the last one started off slow but eventually picked up even though I figured what was about to happen.
July 12, 2012
I am not a fan of short stories, but these stories were very entertaining and well written. All 4 stories were bangers and the only complaint is that I didn't have more to read. The authors each brought their individual flavors, but did not disappoint. I definitely recommend!
September 2, 2011
This book was a collection of good stories the first 3 were really good the last one was just ok cant wait for part 2 of MiMi Renee's story Barbie is crazy as hell
November 30, 2011
This book was actually 3 stories. I wanted the endings to be better. I hated how ir ended.
April 4, 2012
Love this book,I couldnt put it down!
January 13, 2012
I really enjoyed these short stories. Some made me laugh and others made me cry. Sometimes being single is not so bad.
April 17, 2012
four great stories
April 21, 2012
Just ok. One story was supposed to have a continuation, but a year later the author has not released the story. That's frustrating.
May 11, 2012
MUST READ
June 4, 2012
It was ok read
September 3, 2012
All 4 stories were quite interesting
September 12, 2012
You'd rather be single, too if you were in these ladies shoes. A great book to read.
July 21, 2013
But a fan of anthologies but this was a good one...I guess I just lot crazy lady books....can't wait to read more about Nickerson Barbie she's s character. Lol great job.
March 19, 2013
Great short stories that have you wanting for more
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May 4, 2013Very good read. Kept forgetting it was an anthology, just when a story was getting good, it was over! Looking for part two, and Nickerson Barbie next.
July 14, 2013
Idk i tried just wasn't into it.
November 12, 2014
Ok
First two stories were better then the last, but not bad and worth reading for a chance of pace lol.
First two stories were better then the last, but not bad and worth reading for a chance of pace lol.
November 19, 2015
OMG
This book was so so good. I truly enjoyed it. I could relate to every story I read in this book. Great job.
This book was so so good. I truly enjoyed it. I could relate to every story I read in this book. Great job.
January 24, 2016
A book of short stories. The endings seemed incomplete.
January 24, 2012
Made me laugh. Was interesting.
January 26, 2012
IT'S A OK READ#THATISALL#
March 5, 2012
Omg, book is great
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