Hot Boyz

by Marissa Monteilh

There are no siblings more charmed than the Wilson brothers of Ladera Heights, California. Fine and famous pro golfer Mason has money, respect, a beautiful, loving wife and two wonderful teenage children. Claude's the most successful realtor in the "Black Beverly Hills." And handsome, carefree, "baby boy" Torino, who runs big brother Mason's club, Foreplay, can pick and choose the honeys he wants to share his time and his bed with. But beneath the surface of ideal lives are secrets that could shatter three perfect dreams and shake a family to its core. Legacies of loss and obligation, of tragedy and madness, threaten everything the Wilsons have worked so hard to achieve, exposing deep, raw, and devastating wounds that an outside world cannot see—wounds that can only be healed through honesty and love.

Genres: African American

356 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 27, 2004

About the author

Originally self-published in 2000, Marissa Monteilh (Mon-tay) is a bestselling author who signed with Harper Collins in 2001, and has since written over twenty mainstream novels and novellas, which include titles under two pen names. Marissa conducts monthly conference calls with aspiring self-published authors as a way of giving back. A former model, FOX TV news reporter, and commercial actress, Marissa was born and raised in Los Angeles. She now resides just outside of Atlanta with her family. For more information, please visit her website at www.marissamonteilh.com.

Reviews

[Shannan Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first book in the Hot boyz trilogy and the book that made me so mad at one of the main characters Mason, I wanted to spit nails. The Wilson boys, Mason, Torino and Claude are wealthy brothers from Ladera Heights, CA, better known as "Black Beverly Hills". All kinds of drama results throughout the story, and let me tell you, these brothers are a hot mess.

[Ikaika · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know I've read this book before because I remember what happens in the book little by little,however; my brain isn't reacting like it has in the past when I begin to read a book that I've already read before. I really like this book. It's a great story and has some very interesting characters.

[ShayBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot Mess!!!

This family was a hot mess, The Wilson brothers all three handsome and successful in their own rights each had demons in their life they need to get rid of to have successful love lives. This was a good book. There were some errors and inconsistencies but it did not take away from the story. I plan to read the other two books in the trilogy.

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Wilson brothers of Ladera Heights, California are Hot Boyz. Mason is a successful, professional golfer with big bank, a huge mansion, luxurious cars, and a gorgeous wife and two kids. Mason's problem is he neglects his family because he spends so some much time on the golf circuit. Claude is fine as frog hair split three ways with his NBA build and classy style. Claude owns the most successful realty business in the area but can't get over the drama of a past relationship. Then there is Torino, the baby brother, tall and handsome with a smile that will take your breath away. Torino has big dreams but no finances to back them. So, in the meantime, Torino manages Mason's club, Foreplay, until something better comes along.

The outside world believes that the Wilson brothers have it all -fame, fortune, stunning women, and all the status that goes along with it. The secrets of their ideal existence start to threaten their big balla lifestyles. As the skeletons fall out of the closet, the family has to reach down to the core of its existence to maintain its closeness. The women behind the Wilson brothers pull them through. Mason's wife, Mercedes, closes the distance in the relationship with her husband while maintaining her high profile job and careful watch over their children. Claude's wife, Venus, takes the time to mourn for her friend and realizes that her marriage is worth saving. Torino finally leaves his player days for Sequoia. Sequoia is a professional sista with no nonsense ghetto flava that turns Torino from his player days to monogamous lover.

Hot Boyz is a great story that piques your interest right from the start. The tales of death, family drama, and potential stalker girlfriends and mistresses keeps you on the edge of your seat. Hot Boyz is a tale about family and the importance of staying together no matter what happens. Even though the book isn't as urban as I thought it would be it is definitely worth reading. The author does a fantastic job drawing you into the character's lives while keeping you guessing on their next move. Get ready to be entertained because you won't believe what happens in the end.

[Marilyn Diamond · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a long read for me but it was a riveting tale of three brothers, family, love and deceit.
All the great tales of a recent reality show. Mason (Mercedes) Wilson is an African-American pro-golfer with a hip hop flavor. When put into the media they will search for each little detail of what appears a unseemingly great life. Claude (Venus) Wilson, is a realtor in a fiction city of the Black Beverly Hills, Ladera Heights, California. The family migrated here from Texas and believe why leave the place you was born and bred even though your financial status outweighs the hood. Then we have Baby Boy Torino (Sequoia) Wilson.. Player, player. Until he can figure out his lot in life he runs "Foreplay" the latest night club for his Brother. Running a night club comes with many perks and also many personalities some have mental illnesses. In a lifestyle of loss, obligations, tragedy and madness family always comes first in our culture. Even through wounds and secrets we find love and a demand for total honesty. Great story line, straight out of "Compton!"

[Skyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story line very much. I found it relatable and kept me wanting more. I really enjoyed Mammie, she was my favorite character in the book.This a good a read and recommended.