Hold Me in Contempt: A Romance

by Wendy Williams

Move over "50 Shades," there s a new romance in town. Superstar Wendy Williams brings on the heat in her first ever, no-holds-barred, down and dirty romance novel.

Kimberly Kind is trying to get beyond her roots. A successful, beautiful, smart lawyer, she s finally finding direction in her life and getting out of the streets. But a terrible accident threatens to throw her carefully laid plans off course. Now Kim s hiding a huge secret one that could threaten everything.

Enter King. A perfect mix of Justin Timberlake and David Beckham, the man oozes sex and has more swagger than anyone Kim s ever met. Their chemistry is off the charts. But after passion-filled nights, the intensity of their emotions takes both of them by surprise.

Love was not supposed to be an option. Now it s the only thing holding them together. When their pasts come back with a vengeance, can love possibly be enough?"

Genres: Romance, Chick Lit, Fiction, Audiobook, African American, Mystery, Erotica

336 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2014

About the author

Wendy Joan Williams is an American media personality and New York Times bestselling author. She hosts her own syndicated talk show, The Wendy Williams Show. Williams is known for being a former DJ in New York City, where she gossiped about entertainers and conducted celebrity interviews. Williams gained notoriety for her on-air spats with celebrities. Her books include the New York Times bestseller The Wendy Williams Experience, and she writes a weekly column for Life & Style magazine.

Reviews

[Alexis *Reality Bites* · Rating 3 out of 5]

SPOILER FREE REVIEW -mature content reader discretion is advised.
2.5 to 3 STARS out of 5
Genre: Urban Romance



“You know the best thing about me and you, about the difference in your black skin and my white skin? I can see your beauty more than you ever will. I can tell you everything about it. Because I watch it. Because I don’t have it.” -King

Kim Kind is the Assistant District Attorney in NYC aiming for the number one spot. However a mistake in a recent case has her reluctantly taking time off. During this time she meets King at a bar called Damaged Goods. Kim admits that she is not down with the swirl, meaning she won’t date a white man. Yet, there is something about King that has her gravitating to him.

“Somebody said you were looking for a King.” -King

Things quickly heat up between the two and neither are the wiser. You see, both Kim and King have secrets. And their secrets will change EVERYTHING about their future.

My Thoughts
If my thoughts seem jumble I apologize right now. I struggled with this book a lot in the beginning and overall I found the writing to be…sub-par. The insta-love was something I was not really feeling. Kim and King barely knew one another yet they spoke of I love you. The plot lines itself had some interesting twists and turns but in the end it didn’t hit the mark for me personally. In fact it was not until King came on the scene that my attention was actually held. I liked his character annnnd kind of wish the book was told from his point of view instead of Kim’s.Kim had issues...A LOT of issues.

One thing I can say is that Hold Me In Contempt dealt with quite a few true to life issues abandonment, addiction, cheating, betrayal and power to name a few. This is and/or can be a good way to help readers connect to characters but in the grand scheme of things the writing style just did not fit my taste buds.

My Rating and Why
I gave Hold Me In Contempt 3 STARS because somewhere around the 50% mark the story picked up, kept most of my interest and fairly entertained me. By the end my firsts thoughts was that the book was ok, I didn’t love it but I didn’t hate it either.

My Ratings
Characters- Complicated
Writing Style- Sub-par
Plot/Storyline- An ambitious Assistant District Attorney Kim falls for a white guy named King. King’s character is a bit of a mystery.
Steam Factor- Medium/Steamy on a scale of 1-10 I say 6
Entertainment Level- From Lo-Med-Hi I say Medium
Overall- It was okay
My Recommendation: I love Wendy but I have to say..Skip it.

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[Twin Sisters Rockin' Book Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

***Received an ARC of this book from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review***

Overall Rating: 3.5 Rockin’ ★★★☆

Kimberly has major problems! A runaway drug addicted prostitute for a mother, an alcoholic father, a cheating fiance, a crazy twin brother, miscellaneous cousins, an obsessed lover that happens to be her boss and the District Attorney put all of them together and that is just the beginning of Kimberly’s problems. When you add in a white boyfriend that is also an Irish Mafia Boss you begin to see Kimberly Kind is not an ordinary Assistant DA! This book is like Law and Order meets House Wives of Atlanta on steroids.

The worst thing about being a black lawyer is that everyone you know thinks you’re their lawyer and they can call you about anything at any time. And while I’m sure that happens to all lawyers-white, yellow, brown, and beige-because I’m black it’s almost a guarantee that whatever my people need me for at whatever time is likely so ghetto and/or hood, there’s simply no way I can tack my signature to anything have to do with the situation.

So when Kimberly’s twin baby brother calls and asks for a breakfast date she knows that he wants something. What Kent wants is yet to be discovered but it could have something to do with his trip to South America.

“Negro, please. You’re ordering mimosas when I’ve never seen you drink anything but Heineken. You asked me out to brunch in Hell’s Kitchen when you never leave Harlem. And you’re being all nice to me. You have to want something. Just say it.” I sat back and looked at little bits of skin peeling off Kent’s forehead.

When Kimberly meets up with her girls at a bar called Damaged Goods she finds herself talking with a white man named King. There is an immediate attraction between the two and he calls her his Queen.

“Ellison would say, ‘I yam what I am.’” “A king?” “Oh, you’re tripping on my name, too?” “It’s not every day you come across a white boy-“ “Man,” he corrected me. “I’m a man, Full man” “Yes…a white man named King.”

Kimberly must survive the coming apocalypse that involves her job, possible jail time and a white man with ties to the mafia.


Hero –Rig McDonnell “King”: 4 stars
Heroine –Kimberly Kind “Queen”: 3 stars
Steam: 4 stars
Plot: 3 stars
Cliffhanger: Yes

Would I recommend this book: Yes! This book has it all! Love, lust, kinky relationships, violence, drug and alcohol addictions, dysfunctional families, life in the hood, corrupt law enforcement and survival against all odds for those that never admit defeat.

Would I read other books by this author: Yes! I am assuming that there will be a book that tells what happens to King and Queen.

Hold Me in Contempt: A Romance
Wendy Williams

[Leeann Sprinkles · Rating 2 out of 5]

Needs to stick to her day job

[Marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Provided via tour
Bookswagger Marcia: Four Crowns, good read, on the way to swagger. Hold Me in Contempt was an interesting read, more cultural headlines and taboo subjects were dropped in this one book alone than any fiction multicultural book I have read this year. She knows the culture for sure. Some things you have to live or be around to know, the things that are brought up talking with friends like your cousin being a five percenter (aka in the five percent nation) for example where descriptions that kept me in the story. This is not a romance book, meaning I do not think this one will appeal to romance readers. Kimberly Kind is a mix of something sweet and hateful, she has layers. Layers that her drinking has not allowed her to see, you really do not get a sense of who she is until you see her letting her guard down with King her love interest in the title. I say love interest because he is not truly a hero in the sense romance readers recognize as heroes.

I caution lovers of the romance genre to not pick up this title expecting a romance read, this is not that book. Instead we have another entry, a good one mind you in the urban fiction-street lit genre. Lovers of the urban street lit genre will enjoy this non perfect heroine who finally recognizes her faults and makes the changes to resolve her issues. Her love interest Rig “King” McDonnell brings in the sexy. He is street smart, has impressive swag and although he has issues of his own (ohhh I wish I could tell you, let’s just say he knows the struggle but a punk he is not) provides the perfect set of arms to hold her while she is trying to figure out who the real bad guy is. Turns out the story has a bit of a suspenseful plot due to some of the bridges the heroine did not know she had burned.

Straight to the Swagger: Pick this one up if you like urban street fiction and sexy Irish descendants with street swagger because King has all that. A heroine you wouldn't want to be but would love to read about. I hope there will be a second book because I would like to know what happens to Kimberly and King. I thought I was reading a romance and expected a HEA or HFN which I did not get. I got a big ol fat Mob style cliff hanger. If I were rating this as a romance it would not have been a four crown read. But hey I have read this genre enough to recognize it when I see it.

[Gaele · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars
From reading the blurb for this title, I was expecting a steamy romance: what I got was an edgier story: more urban and street than romance and sexy. You have to be aware of that before picking up this title, the story does not unfold simply or gently, and the characters are often more dressing for action and ‘name dropping’ of cultural references than developed with a clear sense of purpose.

Told in the first person point of view, Kimberly alternates between sober and out of control, sweet and hateful, and often utterly incapable or unwilling to take account for her part in anything. Giving me a reason to continue on with the story was the fact that I could dislike, roll my eyes and even want to shake her throughout the book: when the walls start to crack and the reasons behind her many issues start to come forward, her behavior becomes more understood, although still not acceptable.

“King”, is her dalliance: not quite love interest as she isn’t capable of love, but sexy enough to bring a yum to your brain as he swaggers in and provides her some escape and security. There is more to his reluctance to engage himself wholly with her: his own issues and the added element of some burned bridges that Kimberly didn’t realize she had torched kept the potential for a ‘quiet romantic plot’ completely out of reach. They had some sizzling moments – but her calculation and lack of self-awareness didn’t add to their chemistry.

Overall, the story was ambitious, although never quite hitting the mark of a romance as most readers would expect. There isn’t a true sense of love, although by the end of the story you have characters to wish well, if not necessarily seeing them on a path to a happily ever after. My final impression is that the author took on a few too many references and twists to the plot that were not integrated smoothly, which made for a read that disconnected me from the characters as well as the action. While I didn’t find issues with the frequent (perhaps all too frequent) ‘name dropping’ of the cultural references, they could be confusing or off-putting to readers not expecting the more urban flavor to the story.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via Edelweiss for purpose of honest review with Tasty Book Tours. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

[kisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read. Predictable yet entertaining. There were definitely some corny moments that had me rolling my eyes but all in all it was a good quick read.
For all of you that love romance novels you probably will be disappointed. I consider romance a subgenre in this book. My favorite character was King. I haven't fell in love with a fictional character like I did King since Midnight in the coldest winter ever. This was a solid four star.

[The Book Chick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I considered 3.5 but after thinking it over it was a four. As a reader you have to ask yourself what matters to you. I like to be entertained. I want to escape. I want to root for the main character. I want to learn something new. I want to see the character(s) evolve. This book did a lot of that. There was also some major things that hindered a 5 star rating but I rarely give those anyway.
It was the story. I loved the story. I have to admit I am a character freak. I think that a great character can hold together the worst story. But here, Kim had a great story. She was hurt and that hurt caused her to progressively destroy herself. I loved that she couldn't admit that she had a problem because that is what drove this entire story. She was reckless. Her judgement was pot at best. She was an addict. She was judgmental. She needed to be loved and she found it in the wrong place but since everything else in her life was wrong why not? I loved that she fell for King albeit in what three days? Ha! Impossible? Maybe but it's fiction and the writer made me believe it. Now the bad. The timeline was messed up. There were some questionable things that happened that were never quite clear and that could be because there may be a sequel but it was a bit messy. I think King could've been a stronger character. It's like I liked him because she liked him not because I actually liked him. He wasn't developed enough. It was like I almost fell in love and how do you do that right? The ending was meh. I mean it seems like a sequel is coming but who knows. It wasn't strong enough and it left me with questions like why would King go to Belize when they already had information that he had dealings there. Why is Kim ok with going there knowing that the DA's office knows his potential whereabouts. And that's just a few of my questions. So yes this was messy but it was a beautiful mess.

[Savannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

As someone who reads romances very often I was excited to pick up this book since I love Wendy Williams and feel as if their aren't enough romance book including interracial couples. Going into to this book I expected it to be a bit.. Steamier. Since it claims to say "Move over 50 shades." There wasn't any details really about how they made love only the first time and even then it was not as long or as hot as it could have been. Talking about KiKi Mimi's "dark secret" isn't said in so many word till the end but you're given big clues/hints about what that could be. I love king I think he's absolutely perfect and imagine him to be someone who I would let rip my panties off just after one conversation. I actually liked how there was twists and turns in this novel, all in all this would have been 5 stars for me if their was so romance in it.. I feel there was more conversations between Kiki and Paul than King & Kiki. But it's still an amazing book everyone should read!

[Jackie Chanel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't known what to think about this story at first. The main character, Kim, I found to be a complete train wreck. I almost gave up because I couldn't take any more of her crazy. I'm all for the drama but Kim's kind of crazy was exhausting at best. Mood swings, alcoholism, addiction to pain meds, abandonment issues, psychosomatic pain...it was just too much for one character. Despite all of that, the writing was better than I expected and the plot was interesting. I wish it had more of the love story though. For this to be titled a romance, the romance part of the story was rushed and glossed over. We were told that "they" fell in love but were never shown how it happened and I bought the book for the love story. That's why the 3 stars.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, it's been a while since I've read a light but very dramatic NA novel. Wendy did an outstanding job with this and I really should have expected it since she has an uncanny way of delivering drama that just captivates you. And I was hooked to Hold Me in Contempt right from the beginning.
This was a fast passed thriller that took me to so many different locations in New York it was ridiculous. I loved the style of writing. It was believable and relevant and extremely mainstream, but in a good way. I was intrigued by the characters, Kent and Tamika provided the perfect amount of comedic relief while King was just plain confusing. He was confusing because his character had so many layers it was insane. Someone who was insane was Paul (geez). Kim was spread a bit too thin but I still enjoyed the way in which she always found herself undertaking the most ridiculous tasks with Tamika.
The only thing that I could say dissapointed me was the ending, I literally found my self scrolling down past the acknowledgements believing that I was missing part of my copy, that there must have been some secret chapters lurking somewhere! I'm pleading with you Wendy, "Please, please write a sequel!" You can't leave me hanging like that. i

[Tea · Rating 1 out of 5]

Hours of my life I will never get back. Strong start led to a disappointing middle and end. It didn't help that I hated King from the start and later grew to dislike Kim (I liked her quite a bit very early on. very early on) as much.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kimberly Kind is now a smart, successful lawyer who has tried her best to move on from how she grew up and an ex boyfriend. Wile she thinks she has everything going good and is on the right track she is still haunted by her past ans still has problems from an accident. She is trying to hold things together when she meets King. He is unlike any man sh has every been with. They both have secrets and while they seem great for each other they may have trouble come knocking at their doors. Everyone says they shouldn't be together but they seem to love each other even being on opposite sides.

Kimberly at first seems like someone who has it all together. She still deals with what she calls her ghetto family and tries to help out when she thinks she can. The more you read about her and find out you see she has many personal demons that even she doesn't know. I liked her as she is not a perfect character and seemed very real. She does things she never thought she would. King I have to say I did like right away even when he seemed kinda shady. He still treated Kimberly great and did everything he could for her. He is willing to do anything for her no matter what it may cost him.

This is a book you really can't out down because you just have to see what happens next. I loved finding out more about Kimberly and seeing more of her past. Like her you don't see some of the stuff coming and the author is great at slowly revealing things till it all comes out. There is danger and several steamy scenes. It has the perfect combination of everything that makes it a joy to read. I really hope there is a second one as I want more of Kimberly and King.They are really good together even if other people in the book don't think so. The plot and whole story are great and I never had a dull moment reading it. I would recommend to anyone.

[Julie Read Our Lips! Book Review Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

We start our reviews off with a book that truly surprised me. I had no idea what to expect upon reading Wendy Williams’ (WW) Hold Me in Contempt. I’m not going to lie; it was definitely a rocky start for me, but it didn’t take long for me to get immersed in the story. It also helped that WW (on her show) likened her character, King, to Joe Manganiello. Yummmm! I’m so glad I kept on reading!

Kimberly Kind is a hot mess. She comes from a troubled childhood, but despite her challenges, she rose above it all and became a lawyer. Her twin brother wasn’t as lucky, but he’s still keeping his head up. So what’s got Kimberly all sorts of twisted? She’s still reeling from a broken relationship she just can’t get over and an accident that has her relying on pain medications just to get through her days.

Every bad decision she’s made in her life (and recently there have been several) traces back to her past relationship and we get glimpses of why she’s spiraling out of control. Speaking of bad decisions, sleeping with her boss, who’s married, isn’t helping her at all. Just when things seem to reach rock bottom, she meets King.

King is a unlike any man Kimberly’s ever met before. But things aren’t perfect in paradise. King is tied to a case Kimberly’s office is investigating and though Kimberly tries to get a grip on things, it’s soon clear she’s way in over her head.

Hold Me in Contempt was a great, suspenseful read I hope there’s a sequel to. *le pant* Just loved it.

Hold Me in Contempt features:

erotica
oral sex
ménage themes
drug themes
mafia themes
suspense
interracial
abuse
cheating
alpha male
angst

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[Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I normally avoid romance books like the plague, but I was curious to see how well Wendy Williams, my favorite talk show gossip, could put together a story. Hold Me in Contempt, which I believe is Williams’s first romance novel, should probably also be her last. The novel pulled in me right a way, but after the first couple chapters I found it more and more difficult to wonder how life would turn out for lawyer Kimberly Kind. Williams shows some promise by sprinkling some great elements throughout the novel--particularly some darkly funny moments that made me chuckle--I think she shown most in the moments of interaction between Kim and her friends and family. But the book overall was a letdown. Kim is a smart, but troubled woman. Thankfully [said with more than just a hint of sarcasm!], Prince Charming comes along to sweep Kim off her feet and undo her troubles. Well, he seemingly solves her problems, but soon it becomes clear that their romance will only lead to more trouble for her. And I’m sad to say I didn’t really care about her problems.

The pacing of the book was also off. The first 2/3 of the book really dragged along with Kim becoming less and less interesting and the last 1/3 moved at such a quick pace that I got the impression her editor was telling her to wrap it up in under 330 pages. The book took me far too long to get through for the length and depth of the writing. In the end, I’m sad to have been disappointed because I think Wendy could have told a much funnier, enjoyable story. Maybe she should consider a story about someone working in daytime TV? Until till, I would advise Wendy to stick to her day job.

[Anino · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whenever I have a chance to spend a Sunday afternoon reading, I'm totally in my Happy Place...

After having lunch at one of my favorite burger restaurants, I settled in to read what has to be one of the most captivating Interracial Romances of the year. I use the word "captivating," because I just could not put it down.

Not only were the characters multidimensional, but the world-building was awesome.

Despite the fact that I loved it, I did have a few issues with this book. Besides the issues concerning lag, disjointed scenarios/dialogue, and the direction of the story going a little squirrelly, the only thing that I didn't like was the lack of a satisfactory epilogue.

In a way, it feels like this was a standalone book, but at the end, there were just too many unanswered questions about what was going to happen with Miss Kim, King, Kent, Paul, and Kim's parents.

Other than that, I am so excited that I actually got to read a captivating book on today. It may not be for everyone, but I liked it!

Giving this one: 3 solid stars.

[Lasonya Wilson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had really high hopes for this book. To say that is a romance novel is a real stretch. There was no romance and what ever that was they had happened several chapters in. I really didn't get a feel for who King really was. The chemistry between Kimberly and King was just ok. I wanted to know more. I wasn't really feeling Kimberly's character. She was an unreliable narrator and very unstable. The supporting characters were weak at best. I rushed to finish it just so that I could be done with it. Read at your own risk.

[Mochaspresso · Rating 3 out of 5]

It starts off slowly at times with a lot of telling rather than showing and lengthy info dumps but then it gets very juicy at the 1/2 way mark. The main character is a mess. A successful black woman that seemingly has it all together, a total bitch on wheels.....but also a complete and total mess. Her bougie form of "ratchetness" made for a light, fun and entertaining summer read. It has some technical issues like a very rushed deus ex machina ending, but the book did exactly what it was intended to do.

[Leggs · Rating 1 out of 5]

I expected more, and a lot of things that occurred in this book didn't make much sense. I was just glad to be done reading this book.

[DeAnna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a Wendy Williams fan so I didn't expect to like this book. But loved I it!!

[Tamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

'Ain't no way that I'm moving on...I love my Mr. Wrong....'

Kimberly Kind has worked exceptionally hard to be an attorney and wears the hat of Assistant DA. She knows how hard of a struggle it has been to be where she is but other's take it for granted and are always pulling her in too many directions. Despite the fact that she's black, a woman, and has made the mistake of sleeping with a married colleague that wants to keep her in his bed, Kimberly finds herself struggling with an addiction that she could cost her everything. Just as Kimberly feels as overwhelmed with everything, she encounters this sexy white man that wears blackness like a crown. He's smitten with Kimberly and has no hesitation making it known. The overpowering attaction between these two characters is vibrant and intriguing as you become entranced with the enigmatic chemistry that feels forbidden. King's bad boy swag is electric and draws Kimberly deeper into his web and the air of mystery overpowers your senses as you strive to discern his intent...good or bad...real or fake. He's the only one in her life that asks nothing of her or could he truly want it all...her heart, her mind, her body and her soul?

Hold Me In Contempt is my first Wendy Williams read and I have to admit that I actually enjoyed the ride. It was fun, it was witty, it was romantic, it was mysterious, it was intriguing, it had all the key ingredients to ensure a pleasant read. The characters were consistent, the storyline was realistic, the flow was smooth, everything worked together in a structured manner. I was never bored but in all honesty I have to say that the aura of mystique solidified it as good read along with the enchanting characters. A lightweight read with just enough chemistry to ensure that I will indeed read another WW production. 3.88

[Toni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kimberly Kind has made it through a challenging background (crack addicted parents, drug dealing brother) to become a successful assistant district attorney in New York City. After a failed relationship and near fatal accident, she has put everything she has into her career and helping her loved ones. Into her life walks “King”, a man of mystery with whom she has an immediate attraction and whose presence can throw her carefully planned life out of whack.

The marketing for this book bills it as a “down and dirty romance novel” and likens it to 50 Shades of Grey. Avid readers of contemporary romance books won’t find it “down and dirty” and although I never read 50 Shades, from what I’ve heard about it, this is very tame in comparison. Also, the story is told in first person and it was very difficult for me not to hear Wendy Williams’ voice in my head as I read. That made me see her and Kimberly as the same and that was problematic in some spots.

I’ve read a couple of Wendy’s non-fiction works and enjoyed them, but this was my first experience with her fiction. Her writing is engaging, funny at times, and the plot itself was interesting, but it seemed that it took forever for the story to unfold and it really could have been about 100 pages shorter. The ending may or may not be setting us up for a sequel, but frankly by that point I wasn’t sure if I cared about what happened to Kim and King.

[Delonya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Barely Holding on...

Kimberly Kind's mother was a crack addict who's disappearing acts caused her father to turn to alcohol. Kimberly overcomes the odds becoming a lawyer then an assistant district attorney. From the outside it appears as if her life is headed in the right direction but just below the surface she's struggling to cope with her parental issues and the betrayal of her fiancé who slept with her best friend. Added to that is the stress from her demanding job made even more so by the affair she's having with her married boss.

A chance meeting in a bar affords Kimberly an opportunity of a relationship that doesn't add more stress to her already overwhelming existence. But just when Kimberly thinks King could be her knight in shining armor her fairytale gets a jarring reality check. Hold Me In Contempt has an interesting plot just not the unparalleled passion that it's attempting to conjure up. The chemistry between Kimberly and King was almost non existent thereby stifling the romantic aspect of the novel.

The most intriguing plot twist was the fiancé best friend storyline and Kimberly's twin brother Kent was more likable than both Kimberly and King. There was definite potential but the lack of chemistry caused the novel to miss its mark. Kent's antics and the afore mentioned plot twist were the redeeming factors that prevented a below average rating.

Final Rating 3 Stars
Delonya Conyers
ARC Book Club Inc.

[EbonyMonae · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really good. I love IR romances and this is Wendy's first IR romance. This book had a lot of laughter, wit and moments where you can relate to the character. King was a great description of an character, but could of had more development, she met him late in the book and we seen him only a hand full of times after that. The ending could of been different. I wanted the ending to be more action, more insight. The way it ended you don't know if it will be a number two, because Kim left everything behind to go off with King, I understood she choose love over her job but at the end of the day she took an oath to prosecute those who prey on the vulnerable, that's we're I come in with the ending could of been different because she could of wrote it where Paul crazy ass could of been taking down and the Irish mob. The character problems also did not come up as one problem as the book went on we got to see what her problems were. It left you guessing what her problems were. I found myself relating to the character at moments because I crew up with a parent who was on drugs. Her friends were funny as hell they made me laugh because that's how I speak to my girls. Hopefully Wendy writes a sequel to this book because I enjoyed reading it.

[Destiny Revealed · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did, as my usual reading preferences lean more toward horror and vampires. I am an avid Wendy fan, though, (how YOU doin'?) and wanted to support her endeavor, as I once upon a time fancied myself a writer. I couldn't put it down once I started it, though! For me, it was more of a "beachy" read, one I think I'd have enjoyed more lying on the sand with big sunglasses, a bigger hat and a cocktail next to me. I say this not only because I thought of it as a "lighter" read, but because I found myself annoyed when my reading was interrupted by daughter or hubby. Williams' characters leapt off the page, and I thought they were very well-developed, especially the cousin, brother, and best friend. I found myself rooting for Kimberly throughout the novel, and absolutely adored King. I found the book an intelligent read with an intelligent ending. I am quite happy with my decision to purchase it.

[Victoria Rainey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kimberly Kind is a successful, beautiful, smart lawyer trying to make her way in life and rise above her roots. However, an accident throws everything up in the air. Kim hides the secret even from herself. Kim also grows dependent on pills that stop the pain that she feels every morning and uses alcohol at night to dull the pain.

King is a hot and sexy man. Kimberly is drawn to King immediately. King is not a “nice” man but he is perfect for Kimberly. The chemistry between King and Kimberly is blistering. I respect King because he lets Kimberly figure things out herself without pushing.

I found this book well written with interesting and realistic characters. This author was very detailed and did not gloss much no matter how difficult the situation got. The ending leaves you hanging so I do wonder if there will be a sequel. Overall, this was an interesting read. This book is not your traditional romance novel

[Lynetta · Rating 3 out of 5]

THE ANSWER

This story becomes interesting when "King", Rig McDonnell appears on the scene. He is an attention getter, enigmatic and charming. He gets Kimberly Kind's attention. She is an Assistant District Attorney. Her character brings some complex issues to the forefront and shows her to be far more confident in her abilities as a lawyer than in her physical beauty. King recognizes her vulnerabilities and wins her trust. When the realization comes that they're on different sides of the law, Kimberly asks "how could she not have known ?"
This story starts out slow then picks up momentum as romance ignites between Kimberly and King. King is of questionable character but we like him anyway. He becomes Kimberly's refuge and we answer that she did not want to know ( which side of the law King stood).
This story ends in a web of unresolved issues among its characters therefore question whether or not the story has ended. Has it?

[Vivienne Neal · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Engaging, Compelling and Page-turning Narrative

If you enjoy watching the Wendy Williams Show then you will certainly get pleasure reading this romantic story. The protagonist, Kimberly Kind, a successful Assistant District Attorney, can’t seem to get her personal and love life in check after her ex-fiancé, Ronald McDonald, dumps her for her roommate, but Kimberly’s life begins to take a turn when she meets a mystery man called King. What I liked about the book was its complex, multi-cultural characters that readers can relate to, and shocking depictions of manipulation, sex, lust, eroticism, treachery, jealousy and murder. But the story begins to take a different course, with some humorous activities, which will lead to a shocking and explosive ending. Is a sequel coming?

[Shamekia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. It was also written better than I thought it'd be. CONS: It is not a romance. It is a novel with some romantic elements. I liked the chemistry between Kim and King, but I didn't get enough of it. There weren't enough steamy scenes for my taste either, but you can't have everything.
PROS: I loved how flawed and unreliable Kim was. Unreliable narrators are hard to come by and I was surprised at this feature in Wendy's writing. I was especially intrigued with the details of the car accident that were revealed in the latter half of the story.

Overall, I thought that this book had some great storytelling elements and she left room for a sequel, which I hope comes out soon.

[Kelly Moran · Rating 1 out of 5]

She's an urban, uptight black woman who fought her way through law school to become an assistant DA. He's a white guy with family money and a flashy car. When they connect one night out on the town, a dangerous, raw affair begins.

This review is solely based on personal preference and should have no bearing on the author's writing style or the book itself. Honestly, I thought I was getting something else when I ordered this, and it's just not my style. My wires must've crossed somewhere while skimming books. I got 3 chapters in and stopped. I couldn't get into it and held no interest for me. Again, personal preference, not a reflection on the author.

[Cyn Delia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book, told in first person point of view, is not a romance. It has some light romantic tones but that's about it. I did find it to be a quick read. There's plenty to talk about with this book- the main characters have some deep issues and are often unlikable (but you still can't help rooting for a happy ending for them....) The book ends with many loose ends, and I can't help but wonder if a follow up is too come (or is it like the ending of that old movie- Thelma and Louise). AND speaking of movies, I can't help but think that this has MOVIE written all over it.