Drop Dead, Gorgeous: A Novel

by J.D. Mason

Desimonda returned to seek out revenge in J.D. Mason's Beautiful, Dirty, Rich. Now, in Drop Dead, Gorgeous, her best friend, Lonnie, is out for a little payback of her own

Lonnie Adebayo, best friend to Desimonda Greene, is a walking, talking billboard for the old adage, "You can't keep a good woman down." But Jordan Gatewood has done so much more than just try and keep her down. He made a huge mistake when he put his hands on her, thinking that he could get away with it. But he made an even bigger mistake by not making sure that she was dead before he left that house. Finding his secret half-brother is just the beginning of Lonnie's plot for revenge.

Genres: Fiction, Audiobook, African American

304 pages, Hardcover

First published March 5, 2013

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Reviews

[Lois · Rating 3 out of 5]

The action was good but the interactions between some of the characters bothered me.
The mystery itself was better in this book a solid 3.5 almost 4.

[Michael Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not expecting the ending to the novel. Lonnie seemed to have accomplished her goal of exacting a measure of revenge on Jordan for the vicious rape and beatdown he put on her. She fell for an okey doke move set up by Frank. She still wasn't emotionally over Jordan and their final, violent session was the last act that she would enjoy. How Claire found her way to the motel is a mystery. The cover picture on the novel was an exact.representation of how beautiful I think Lonnie was. One of the best books that I have read this year.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like every other J.D. Mason book I've read, I loved Drop Dead Gorgeous. I am regretting not realizing that there was a prequel, and reading that first. But, it's easy to put everything together. It's about money, power, and a woman (Lonnie) trying to right a wrong that was done to her.A terrible wrong. Raped, beaten and left for dead by powerful millionaire and past love (Jordan). Lonnie is on a campaign to get justice. She enlists the help of a friend (Desi), his half brother Frank and, his unstable wife. J.D. Mason knows how to tell a good story. Even though I read this one first... And it had an ending I didn't see coming. I am still dying to read the prequel.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

BRAVO, J.D. MASON! Part one snatched my attention, and part two held me hostage. Finished it in one day. Now, I can only wait anxiously for more. Lonnie and Jordan are fascinating characters. Desi is evolving as the story wears on. And each time we turn the page, we're finding out more and more about the crazy events of some long ago love affair in a small town; the secrets that were kept, the alliances and rivalries that were formed, and the prices that were paid all in the name of love...fascinating. I loved it.

[Sheronda H · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m ready for this story to be wrapped up.

[Dr. Nic Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book but I was not as intrigued by as I was the first book. I wish that Desi had a greater role in the story as well. Nevertheless, I still thought that it was good.

[K2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cool read

[Dione Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG....THE ENDING WAS SO SICK. I ran thru this book in 1 day.. Claire.. WOWWWW..Desi..That box is all she needs to snatch Jordan's WHOLE SOUL.I can't wait on tie this up in part 3.😭😳😂😂😂

[OOSA · Rating 4 out of 5]

When You Come At the King You Best Not Miss

Lonnie Adebayo’s fate was sealed at the end of “Beautiful, Dirty, Rich”…almost. Brutalized, traumatized, and victimized, Lonnie survived with the help of another and is determined to make the man responsible answer for his actions. Easier said than done when the man responsible is the Jordan Gatewood.

More secrets were revealed and readers received more insight into the Yolanda ‘Lonnie’ Adebayo in this sequel, “Drop Dead, Gorgeous.” As always, Mason writes one heck of a story. I preferred this book as I found Lonnie to be a more interesting character though there was less plot. I wish more had been done with the subplot.

“Drop Dead, Gorgeous” does what it set out to do – tell Lonnie’s story. Overall I enjoyed it. Like its predecessor, I was disappointed with the ending as I was looking for a conclusion.

Reviewed by: Toni
3.75 stars

[Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was ok. RIP Lonnie. I wasn't expecting that. I don't really have much to say. I have more to say about the series as a whole, which I will in the review for the third book.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was expecting more of Desi's story, but instead I received a deeper look into the Gatewood legacy and all their skeletons. In an effort to exact revenge on Jordan, Lonnie really pulled out all the stops. Wasn't expecting the end but getting there was definitely full of twists and turns, secrets revealed and closing of chapters. I enjoyed the first book a little more but this one took a turn in a different direction and because it wasn't predictable it was still a good read (listen).

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

***WON VIA GOODREADS GIVEAWAYS***

This book is a sequel to Beautiful, Dirty, Rich . It weaves two plots together, which makes the story more interesting: Lonnie seeks revenge against Jordan, while two other characters are embroiled in a murder case. I did not think the book had an adequate ending for the latter; however, it was a relatively quick read (always a plus for me) and readers will stay interested knowing that Jordan’s going to get what he deserves.

[Patricia Atkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved the book the ending was something that I never seen coming.i will be looking forward when a new book comes out.i was impressed with the story line.great job in writing it was glad to get a free copy from goodreads to preview....

[Doris Coleman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reading this book was like watching a bad Spanish soap opera, but you had to see how it ends. Not sure I would want to know any of these characters.

[Latrisha Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg

That was a pin of a story, Lonnie is smart and figures out a lot the ending though off to read book 3

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened via audiobook and wasn’t expecting this book to be so great, but it was! I hadn’t read the first book in the series, so I was a little lost in the beginning but the action and plot quickly drew me in. The pacing of the story and ending did a great job of building anticipation for the final part of the trilogy.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Page-Turning Sequel

I enjoyed this book equally as much as the first book Beautiful Dirty Rich. It’s suspenseful. It grabbed my attention in the very first chapter and keep my interest throughout the entire book. This books weren’t offered at my libraries. I had to buy it. It was worth every penny. I recommend this book.

[La · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Angela S · Rating 5 out of 5]

I say this second book just flowed right from the 1st one! I am never disappointed with a JD Mason read!

[ToniReads_1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Part 2. Part one caught my attention now part 2 got me wanting more.

[Monique Irwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Captured

Captured
Appalled
Shocked and saddened
Anticipation building for the third part of this wonderful trilogy wondering and knowing why it took me so long to read!

[kiera cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed both books

[Tonya Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

OOOOO, I can't wait to see how it all ends!!!

[Tinowa Oreggio · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was ok. Some of it just dragged. It was good enough for me to go to the third book. Narration was not great.

[Katie Tate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this even more than the first novel. Brilliant

[Lala Rochelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible. The story was bad. The narrator was bad. The sound effects sounded very cartoony. Just bad all around. Probably won't read anymore by this author. Def not the audio version.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read by one of my favorite authors. Book 2 in the series. Starting book 3 soon. If you love J.D. Mason and you love a great revenge story, then you should read this book. Wasn't expecting the ending, but a great book nonetheless.

[Carol Hornsby-mccoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did she have to die? I loved her character, she had determination, she was a fighter. I liked the way she didn't let her mishap become her out come even I'm the end. Jordan could have killed her but even he admired the fight in her. But oh well! Let's just pray Desi gets revenge for the both of them. Great book!

[Tracee - LN · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this follow-up to Beautiful, Dirty, Rich and was excited to get my hands on this book. Since this is Lonnie's book, us readers watch as Lonnie goes all out to dethrone Jordan and make him pay for what he did to her. New characters are introduced in this story, and they are full of secrets that Lonnie takes advantage of. Desi makes an appearance or two, but her focus has changed. As with any J. D. Mason novel, it was well-written and smart, and full of many unexpected twists, including the ending. There must be a part 3 to this series, and I can't wait to read it.

[Carla Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drop Dead, Gorgeous was just as good as Beautiful, Dirty, Rich. Although it made it easier to follow and I felt like I knew the characters, I do feel like you didn't have to read the first book to follow. J.D did a great job of introducing the characters again, without making it seem monotonous.

There were so many surprises with this book, many of which I would not have imagined. The last chapter in the book, my heart was racing. I didn't want my girl to go to that hotel. And then the other ol girl shows up again? Oh goodness I had to go read that part twice.

Bring on book 3!!!