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The Holland Family Saga Part 4 The Five Daughters
They were thought of in Part One, spoke of in Part Two, and listened to in Part Three. Who are they? They are The Five Daughters.
The fourth installment of The Holland Family Saga tells the story of Brianna Stanford, Lubby Williams, Dominique Franz, Tracey Sanchez and Rolanda Jones. Just little girls when they first met, these five friends would go through life together and experience it all. From first time encounters with the opposite sex, to gang fights in high school and drug dealing in their neighborhood, East Shore, these girls are forever loyal and keep deep-seeded secrets amongst themselves. Along their journey through life, however, the five friends will encounter challenges that will shatter lives, destroy dreams, and will have their love towards one another severely tested.
In this fourth installment the reader will see how the gripping and heart-touching story of The Five Daughters ties into The Holland Family Saga as they cross paths with characters from earlier installments.
Follow them as their story is chronicled and you will unwittingly stumble upon a revelation that will leave you the reader, the daughters, and Ben Holland in stunned silence once it is revealed.
What is that revelation exactly? Which character holds the key? And how will it help Ben and his family? Find out the answer to those and many more questions in The Holland Family Saga Part Four: The Five Daughters.
The fourth installment of The Holland Family Saga tells the story of Brianna Stanford, Lubby Williams, Dominique Franz, Tracey Sanchez and Rolanda Jones. Just little girls when they first met, these five friends would go through life together and experience it all. From first time encounters with the opposite sex, to gang fights in high school and drug dealing in their neighborhood, East Shore, these girls are forever loyal and keep deep-seeded secrets amongst themselves. Along their journey through life, however, the five friends will encounter challenges that will shatter lives, destroy dreams, and will have their love towards one another severely tested.
In this fourth installment the reader will see how the gripping and heart-touching story of The Five Daughters ties into The Holland Family Saga as they cross paths with characters from earlier installments.
Follow them as their story is chronicled and you will unwittingly stumble upon a revelation that will leave you the reader, the daughters, and Ben Holland in stunned silence once it is revealed.
What is that revelation exactly? Which character holds the key? And how will it help Ben and his family? Find out the answer to those and many more questions in The Holland Family Saga Part Four: The Five Daughters.
492 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2012
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September 30, 2017
Serenity, Courage, Wisdom and Sisterhood
Life changes is how I would sum up this installment when I say I was emotionally invested into the Five Daughters lives as if I were the sixth. I felt their joys, heart aches, pain and love, you couldn't tell me I wasn't a part of the friendship, the bond, the sisterhood and sheer commitment they shared. I was not prepared for this part at all Clever Black sucked me in and I felt as I were reading from a woman author the raw emotion and feeling that was within these pages had me all in my feelings literally crying not just tearing up full blown outright balling. Dominique, Rolonda, Lubby, Brianna and Tracey are the Five and they will leave you speechless once their story is told. On to the next one...
Life changes is how I would sum up this installment when I say I was emotionally invested into the Five Daughters lives as if I were the sixth. I felt their joys, heart aches, pain and love, you couldn't tell me I wasn't a part of the friendship, the bond, the sisterhood and sheer commitment they shared. I was not prepared for this part at all Clever Black sucked me in and I felt as I were reading from a woman author the raw emotion and feeling that was within these pages had me all in my feelings literally crying not just tearing up full blown outright balling. Dominique, Rolonda, Lubby, Brianna and Tracey are the Five and they will leave you speechless once their story is told. On to the next one...
June 12, 2017
Great series
It started out slow but I understand the way author write. He gives you the full background on the characters in the book to draw you to make you feel like you were there. I can relate because I grew up during the time they were growing up. The author is doing a great job connecting all of their lives. I like the fact that I cannot read the book in one day. I am able to really read the book.
It started out slow but I understand the way author write. He gives you the full background on the characters in the book to draw you to make you feel like you were there. I can relate because I grew up during the time they were growing up. The author is doing a great job connecting all of their lives. I like the fact that I cannot read the book in one day. I am able to really read the book.
December 10, 2017
Tears of Sadness and Joy
Having just completing the fourth book in the series Clever Black has me hooked. Each character is full of surprise and faces each challenge head on. Lessons are faced head on. The Ben Holland Family Saga series is worth reading. You will laugh, cry, want to help them fight and get even with their enemies.
Having just completing the fourth book in the series Clever Black has me hooked. Each character is full of surprise and faces each challenge head on. Lessons are faced head on. The Ben Holland Family Saga series is worth reading. You will laugh, cry, want to help them fight and get even with their enemies.
June 9, 2022
Friends 4 Lyfe!!!!!
The Friendships In This Book Was The Realist I've Ever Seen/Heard About, I Loved How The Fab Five Had Each Other's Back Like They Did...... Straight BEAUTIFUL 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
The Friendships In This Book Was The Realist I've Ever Seen/Heard About, I Loved How The Fab Five Had Each Other's Back Like They Did...... Straight BEAUTIFUL 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
October 19, 2017
Very good saga with....great writing now onto the next
November 28, 2021
Greatest series ever.
Can't wait for the next installment. I've read all books at least 50 times. I'm mad how lubby died and how rolonda caught hiv
Can't wait for the next installment. I've read all books at least 50 times. I'm mad how lubby died and how rolonda caught hiv
March 30, 2014
The Girly Bunch
Clever Black’s “The Holland Family Saga III: The Five Daughters” continues with the life of Ben Holland. It involved five friends who were raised with a strong bond as sisters – Rolanda, Lubby, Tracey, Brianna, and Dominique. All of them are different but are somehow one in the same. Ben Holland was just a child when introduced to the Holland Family but their brief connection remained unforgettable to everyone.
I’m always pleased after reading one of Clever Black’s books. Every detail is displayed for the reader regarding the ups and downs of life for all five women from their childhoods to womanhood.
At first I didn’t think that this story was relevant to Ben Holland, but Clever Black has a skill to always add pertinent details at perfect time during his stories – excellent job! As I continued reading this story, my level of understanding expanded and I learned more background information about Ben Holland than anticipated. The novel is well written, stimulating and intense like his others.
Reviewed by: Tekisha
Clever Black’s “The Holland Family Saga III: The Five Daughters” continues with the life of Ben Holland. It involved five friends who were raised with a strong bond as sisters – Rolanda, Lubby, Tracey, Brianna, and Dominique. All of them are different but are somehow one in the same. Ben Holland was just a child when introduced to the Holland Family but their brief connection remained unforgettable to everyone.
I’m always pleased after reading one of Clever Black’s books. Every detail is displayed for the reader regarding the ups and downs of life for all five women from their childhoods to womanhood.
At first I didn’t think that this story was relevant to Ben Holland, but Clever Black has a skill to always add pertinent details at perfect time during his stories – excellent job! As I continued reading this story, my level of understanding expanded and I learned more background information about Ben Holland than anticipated. The novel is well written, stimulating and intense like his others.
Reviewed by: Tekisha
June 26, 2014
Clever Black is indeed clever in his penmanship. His execution in development of scenes and characters is mesmerizing as he orchestrates each plot methodically and hypnotically. Five lifelong friends trek through life in New Orleans. Their history and vivid vibrancy is simply melodic. Love, loyalty, friendship, sisterhood, boldness, bravery and the ability to presevere while fighting to make their dreams their reality. A realistic tale that although is inspirational yet also entails tragedy, heartbreak and anguish. There are some editing issues, moments of repetitive-ness, but the strength of the flow easily overshadows the vices. I am so glad to have Clever Black's classics in my library!
4.68
4.68
March 4, 2016
So Good
It's almost impossible to believe that one author could be this talented, but Black brings it every time. This book is filled with laughter and tears with the right amount of steamy sex. Some grammatical errors and to lyrics to songs at times were my only real criticisms. Also, how are these people recognizing each other after so many years apart? The scene when Ben saved Bri's life had to unfold very quickly. There was too much going on for Ben to have recognized her in just a few minutes.
No Sweat
It's almost impossible to believe that one author could be this talented, but Black brings it every time. This book is filled with laughter and tears with the right amount of steamy sex. Some grammatical errors and to lyrics to songs at times were my only real criticisms. Also, how are these people recognizing each other after so many years apart? The scene when Ben saved Bri's life had to unfold very quickly. There was too much going on for Ben to have recognized her in just a few minutes.
No Sweat
April 14, 2015
Stay tuned, more to come
This series has definitely been a ride and it is not over yet. I was so heart broken over what happened between Lubby and her mother. Lubby, Rolanda and Bri got the worst of life's traumas but they were able to turn things around for the best. The next journey is Ben and Samantha finding more family that they never knew about and a link to twin genes. Clever Black is a great story weaver indeed
This series has definitely been a ride and it is not over yet. I was so heart broken over what happened between Lubby and her mother. Lubby, Rolanda and Bri got the worst of life's traumas but they were able to turn things around for the best. The next journey is Ben and Samantha finding more family that they never knew about and a link to twin genes. Clever Black is a great story weaver indeed
July 21, 2015
Loved It
I wasn't feeling this part at first but after awhile I got into it. I like how this was incorporated into the other books. It was funny yet sad at times. These girls had an unbreakable bond. You don't find friendships like that anymore. Ben's family tree is still growing. I liked The Five but I can't wait to hear more about Samantha, Ben and Ace. I need to know what became of him.. I'm a fan of The Holland Family Saga.
I wasn't feeling this part at first but after awhile I got into it. I like how this was incorporated into the other books. It was funny yet sad at times. These girls had an unbreakable bond. You don't find friendships like that anymore. Ben's family tree is still growing. I liked The Five but I can't wait to hear more about Samantha, Ben and Ace. I need to know what became of him.. I'm a fan of The Holland Family Saga.
November 1, 2015
Good read
I must say this is extremely good saga. Clever black know how to kept interest. I have laugh and cry while reading this book. I recommend this saga and about to read part5. And to top it off you get your money worth. A lot of these writes have 5 to 6 to there books and it is only a 100 pages. I feel good about purchasing his books ,because I was not cheated. This I s a must read saga people*************
I must say this is extremely good saga. Clever black know how to kept interest. I have laugh and cry while reading this book. I recommend this saga and about to read part5. And to top it off you get your money worth. A lot of these writes have 5 to 6 to there books and it is only a 100 pages. I feel good about purchasing his books ,because I was not cheated. This I s a must read saga people*************
February 5, 2015
I really enjoyed this one...i thought it was going to be hard to keep up with all the characters but the story was so entertaining that i knew exactly what was going all the whole time. Even though it didn't have much to do with the holland family i enjoy seeing how black intertwines all his story lines...looking forward to the next one!!
April 17, 2015
The Holland family Saga Part Four: The five Daughter's
I love this book. It keep my interest. It dealt with everyday situations the society faces. I love how the author ties the characters in each book. Outof the four parts, I have to say I loved this one the best maybe because I could related to its characters lives and the things they went through. On to part five
I love this book. It keep my interest. It dealt with everyday situations the society faces. I love how the author ties the characters in each book. Outof the four parts, I have to say I loved this one the best maybe because I could related to its characters lives and the things they went through. On to part five
November 15, 2024
A story of friends
Wonderfully written. With every book this author just keep giving and giving. This is such an amazing series. This story man reminds me of being back home. Having grown up in the wonderful city of New Orleans I felt the passion these friends had for each other. Reading this book was like a walk down memory lane. I loved it!!!!
Wonderfully written. With every book this author just keep giving and giving. This is such an amazing series. This story man reminds me of being back home. Having grown up in the wonderful city of New Orleans I felt the passion these friends had for each other. Reading this book was like a walk down memory lane. I loved it!!!!
February 6, 2014
4.5 stars. Stayed up late so I can finish this book. Really enjoyed it and thought it was funny but definitely had a good amount of tearjerking moments...I could have done without the whole Kilo memoirs chapter..
January 11, 2015
Omg love Holland family saga
I love this series and I usually stop at the first 3 but this one here had me boohooing I'm so glad it ended on a good note and didn't leave anyone guessing!!! Love the writer in you! As I move on to the next book!
I love this series and I usually stop at the first 3 but this one here had me boohooing I'm so glad it ended on a good note and didn't leave anyone guessing!!! Love the writer in you! As I move on to the next book!
November 15, 2012
10*Banger
November 17, 2012
Wow!!!! This was a great read ready for the next one!
May 30, 2013
The entire saga is excellent. You would want to continue the saga. I am now on Part 5 - Ghost Town
July 2, 2013
This was the only book do far that disappointed me I thouhht it too long and descriptive Overall it dealt with the Holland saga on a very limited basis
February 15, 2014
Loving it! This is a well written story. It keeps you wanting more.
September 1, 2014
Ready for the next one. These books keep me guessing, and I am ready for the next adventure
June 3, 2015
how this just touched my heart I loved this part of the series as well. clever black has a amazing way with words.
June 11, 2015
Fabulous
My heart is so full of joy
My heart is so full of joy
June 13, 2016
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Another page turner! It's amazing how Clever Black describes every detail while leaving you in suspense begging for more! Great read!
Another page turner! It's amazing how Clever Black describes every detail while leaving you in suspense begging for more! Great read!
February 7, 2018
Yasss.... Clever Black. Yasss
This series of books is everything. I can't wait to read the next one. Clever Black I love your books.
This series of books is everything. I can't wait to read the next one. Clever Black I love your books.
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