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Help Wanted
Brace yourself as you experience how the compromised lives of four women are entangled in this powerful drama. Help Wanted is a page-turning tale that reveals sex, scandal and deceit. A botched drug deal forces college student, Hailee Shaw in the arms of a notorious gangster, Lucas Blacke. Hailee sells her body and soul to this thug, in a desperate effort to save her heroin addicted mother?s life, who happens to be the other woman. R&B singer, Onyx Devoe encounters a brief relationship with a NBA player who leaves her heartbroken after the devastating death of their newborn child. Paris Parker, a single mom, lands an internship at an investment firm. Her career is jeopardized when her conniving boyfriend sleeps with her supervisor?s wife. Effie Peters adores Clarence, her husband of forty years. Clarence?s affair with a younger woman leads to death, bringing two conflicting lives face to face in a prison cell. Wait! There is a silver lining in the clouds for each of these four women. Their unpredictable trials link them to a love supreme?incomparable to anything on earth.
300 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 2005
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January 8, 2009
Out of the Ordinary
Anela and Gabriel Grace have been married 25 years. Anela longed for her first love and Gabriel lived a secret life. It is what happens next that shape the crossroads.
The Rainmaker, Hailee Shaw, has been plagued by the recent rash judgment on the part of her mother Pashen, an ex-cop who was now working the wrong side of the law. No life, no love, no pass, Hailee has made the deal of all deals in an effort to save the only person she truly loves. Can Pashen empathize with the commitment her daughter has made on her behalf?
The Depressed Diva, Onyx Devoe is a singer stuck in the position of a claims representative. Although she's working on her demo, she's a little lifeless. A chance meeting with a client will alter her life, but is the sacrifice more than she's willing to give?
The Working Girl, Paris Parker, is a student, single mom and live in girlfriend. Paris is convinced that she's destined to do better, especially for her son Maceo. He deserves it. Her man has more game than Iverson. The funny thing is Paris isn't tripping on dude. Will her thunder be shortened by a faulty competitor?
The Virtuous Woman, Effie Mae Peters, is a housewife living with her husband Clarence of 40 years just waiting to move into the last phase of their lives together. Clarence finds that he needs a change and Effie Mae doesn't fit his needs all of a sudden. Love doesn't end because the door closes. Conflicted but committed to her vow, will she allow herself to answer?
Four different women set out to grieve the loss of their friend Anela and find that they all shared in the fulfillment of her love, comfort and understanding as their lives wavered.
Somewhat inconsistent with the characters in certain places, but it was a different story that allots you to savor in silver linings.
Anela and Gabriel Grace have been married 25 years. Anela longed for her first love and Gabriel lived a secret life. It is what happens next that shape the crossroads.
The Rainmaker, Hailee Shaw, has been plagued by the recent rash judgment on the part of her mother Pashen, an ex-cop who was now working the wrong side of the law. No life, no love, no pass, Hailee has made the deal of all deals in an effort to save the only person she truly loves. Can Pashen empathize with the commitment her daughter has made on her behalf?
The Depressed Diva, Onyx Devoe is a singer stuck in the position of a claims representative. Although she's working on her demo, she's a little lifeless. A chance meeting with a client will alter her life, but is the sacrifice more than she's willing to give?
The Working Girl, Paris Parker, is a student, single mom and live in girlfriend. Paris is convinced that she's destined to do better, especially for her son Maceo. He deserves it. Her man has more game than Iverson. The funny thing is Paris isn't tripping on dude. Will her thunder be shortened by a faulty competitor?
The Virtuous Woman, Effie Mae Peters, is a housewife living with her husband Clarence of 40 years just waiting to move into the last phase of their lives together. Clarence finds that he needs a change and Effie Mae doesn't fit his needs all of a sudden. Love doesn't end because the door closes. Conflicted but committed to her vow, will she allow herself to answer?
Four different women set out to grieve the loss of their friend Anela and find that they all shared in the fulfillment of her love, comfort and understanding as their lives wavered.
Somewhat inconsistent with the characters in certain places, but it was a different story that allots you to savor in silver linings.
January 2, 2009
Guardian Angel
Anela's a young woman that has had her share of struggles. Due to these trials of her own, she's fortunate enough to offer assistance to four others who are in desperate need with no promise or prospect of hope.
Hailee Shaw, a college student, is besieged as she's trying to handle her studies and tackle her mother's dilemmas. There is a debt that seems to become more and more difficult to pay off.
Onyx Devoe is stuck in a dead end job and all she really wants to do is sing. Wayne Cartwright is everything she's ever wanted in a man, and she quickly falls head over heels for him. It's not long before his selfish ways are revealed.
Paris Parker is a struggling young mother trying to maintain a happy home with her man Russell while dodging advances as she's trying to pay the bills. Russell is lazy, inconsiderate and a womanizer and someday his ways may cause her to lose her job.
Effie Peters, a middle aged married woman, has been married a lifetime to her love Clarence. A single venture to the store has him returning with his resignation to her. Believe it or not Effie is accepting of his middle age crisis.
This was a different type of read for me. Each story is relatable. I don't know about others, but I have wished on many occasions some additional help was available in my life. This is a really good book.
Reviewed by: Carmen
Anela's a young woman that has had her share of struggles. Due to these trials of her own, she's fortunate enough to offer assistance to four others who are in desperate need with no promise or prospect of hope.
Hailee Shaw, a college student, is besieged as she's trying to handle her studies and tackle her mother's dilemmas. There is a debt that seems to become more and more difficult to pay off.
Onyx Devoe is stuck in a dead end job and all she really wants to do is sing. Wayne Cartwright is everything she's ever wanted in a man, and she quickly falls head over heels for him. It's not long before his selfish ways are revealed.
Paris Parker is a struggling young mother trying to maintain a happy home with her man Russell while dodging advances as she's trying to pay the bills. Russell is lazy, inconsiderate and a womanizer and someday his ways may cause her to lose her job.
Effie Peters, a middle aged married woman, has been married a lifetime to her love Clarence. A single venture to the store has him returning with his resignation to her. Believe it or not Effie is accepting of his middle age crisis.
This was a different type of read for me. Each story is relatable. I don't know about others, but I have wished on many occasions some additional help was available in my life. This is a really good book.
Reviewed by: Carmen
October 23, 2009
I enjoyed this book so much. Didnt think I was gonna like it but Shawan Lewis made me a believer. Not all romance novels are dull and corny.
My favorite part(s) in this book
"See Russ, I'm more like Florida from Good Times. I stand by my man when shit gets thick. But thats TV." I stepped closer to him. "You working my nerves is straight up real. So, James get a job quickly, because Florida is real tired of being stuck up in your mess." page 200
Men say they want a good woman who has ambition, but they lie. I'm convinced that men want a good woman until her strength reveals the bad in him. If her determination exposes deficiencies that he covered with other women in the past, then his agenda changes. Keeping the average woman happy with good dick may have worked before, but keeping a good woman happy requires more than sex. page 233
My favorite part(s) in this book
"See Russ, I'm more like Florida from Good Times. I stand by my man when shit gets thick. But thats TV." I stepped closer to him. "You working my nerves is straight up real. So, James get a job quickly, because Florida is real tired of being stuck up in your mess." page 200
Men say they want a good woman who has ambition, but they lie. I'm convinced that men want a good woman until her strength reveals the bad in him. If her determination exposes deficiencies that he covered with other women in the past, then his agenda changes. Keeping the average woman happy with good dick may have worked before, but keeping a good woman happy requires more than sex. page 233
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November 1, 2008
I totally love this book. It is so realistic. I just started it this afternoon...and I love it already
This book was so realistic, it could happen to soo many women. This book is truly inspiring
This book was so realistic, it could happen to soo many women. This book is truly inspiring
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November 3, 2008I Love this book! It is soo good. You will get hooked fast just from the first pages. The thing i like about this book is that its drama filled but there is always a lesson learned.
June 24, 2009
this is the best book i've ever read....
October 4, 2010
Final Rating 4 Stars. I really enjoyed Hailee's story!
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