Got a Man

by Daaimah S. Poole

Twenty-six-year-old Kimberly Vanessa Brown is no ordinary single mom. Pregnant with her second child, she's got a career, a college degree- and enough common sense to know that her boyfriend, Malik, may not be ready for fatherhood. But when Malik surprises her with a marriage proposal, it seems that Kim's got her man for the long haul. Or does she?
Despite his honorable intentions, Malik can't seem to stay clear of other women. When Shonda Robinson, the shapely new receptionist at the law firm where Malik works as a paralegal, comes on strong to him, his resolve finally crumbles, along with his heart - and his future plans.
Shonda may not be the most moral - or discreet - person around, but she knows a good thing when she's got it. That good thing is her love for Malik, and she intends to keep it at all costs. Unfortunately, she's not the only one who feels that way. What follows is an emotional roller coaster ride of changing plans, changing partners- and a surprising change of heart - as three people wrestle with what's right, what's wrong- and what's real.

Genres: Fiction, Romance, African American

244 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2003

About the author

Daaimah S. Poole was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in journalism in 2003. While attending Temple, Daaimah worked almost every job imaginable – receptionist, car salesperson, bill collector, waitress, tutor, and substitute teacher. She would later say she was unintentionally doing character research.
Daaimah completed her first novel Yo Yo Love at the age of 19, without owning a computer or knowing how to type. Yo Yo Love went on to become an Essence Magazine Best Seller. Her subsequent novels, Got A Man, What’s Real, and Ex-Girl to The Next Girl, have cemented her reputation as author on the move.

Reviews

[Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I read this book I had just broke up with my ex, so I was feeling kind of vulnerable I guess, but when I finished this book I was mad as hell, why can't men keep it in their pants, why do they have to cheat and leave a good thing for something they have no idea as to if it is actually going to work out.... never the less it is a good book, but I was really mad at the ending.

[Trisha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Predictable, easy read. If it were not for the descriptive sexual encounters and language it would be a book for early teens as the writing style was juvenile.

[Kellee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I believe this was Daaimah's second book and I've read this one several times too.

[Tracey George · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The way the author writes had me feeling like my homegirl was telling me a good story. Love how it introduced different women at different places in they life and how a man can shift your life if you let them. In the end I would recommend this book if your into urban fiction. I even liked it so much I purchased the sequel.

[Pat Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh

The beginning seemed promising, but this read morphed into something that I just didn't want to follow. Not sure who the target audience is; it felt juvenile to me. My first read - I couldn't complete it - by this author and I wasn't impressed.

[Lelisha Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Malik………..

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

YO YO LOVE was a great read. It was the perfect example of African American chick-lit. Filled with comedy, romance, and great friends, it was a novel I truly enjoyed. So when I discovered that Ms. Poole released a sophomore project, I just knew I was going to enjoy it as much as I did her first. That's what I get for jumping the gun. `GOT A MAN' was not only lukewarm, but the editing was bad, and it was extremely repetitious throughout. Whatever happened to keeping the reader on their toes?

Meet Shonda & Kim. Two women in love with the same man. Kim has been in a steady relationship with her fiancé Malik for about 4 years, but that relationship is tested when Shonda temps as a receptionist at Malik's law firm. The two begin to hit it off, and Malik strays away from Kim, pursuing a relationship with Shonda, even though he and Kim have a baby on the way. From then it becomes a back and forth thing. Malik strings the two women along, but the two women insist on berating each other instead of putting the cheating loser in his place.

There was a whole lot of "Pick me", "you don't know what a mistake you are making", "that is my man", and yadda yadda yadda. Same story different title.

[Golden Secondary School · Rating 2 out of 5]

This explicit and sometimes harsh novel looks at an issue from two perspectives. Two women are in love with the same man and both struggle with their sense of identity, trust and value as partners as "their man" waffles between them.

Very mature sex scenes and stilted dialogue make this a difficult read.

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was a really good book. the use of language that the author used was incredible. i really enjoyed reading this book. although the ending was'nt all that good. i think he stayed with the wrong person. but what can i say.

[Tracy Burd · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow, I picked this up on a fluke, and LOVED IT! It was so good, I read it in one day, just like I used to when I was young. This book is real, about black people and different cultures. I could identify with so many of the characters. Two thumbs up!

[sophia linnette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this so long ago, but remember enjoying it a lot. Crazy story.

[Keundra · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was very interesting

[Tawa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I felt I was a bit too old to be reading this book. Nonetheless, it was an easy read and it okay if you are in your early to mid twenties..

[Reecee Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

didn't end too well but there's a part 2 so I see why

[Punkin · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was a good book and the ending was awesome

[Constance · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book had me pissed. It has been years since I've read it but it still stays in my memory because of its ending.

[Hailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This urban fiction story is about two women fighting for a man they believe is rightfully theirs! Shocking as it may be this books tells it like it is!

[Rachel · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was an O.K. read very predictable!!!!!

[Darlene Sanford · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved this book. it was good. about love and mistrust. i def recommend