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Dating Games
Though both gorgeous, the two Rodgers sisters couldn't be more different. Hennesey, a brilliant straight-A student, is soon off to college on a full scholarship. She's in a strong relationship with Rafe, a recently released convict who's trying to turn his life around after being unjustly jailed. He took a drug rap for his old friend Smoke, who has since become the most ruthless drug dealer in Chicago. Rafe wants nothing more to do with his old friends -- especially when he falls for Hennesey.
On the other hand, Alizé is perfectly comfortable relying on her undeniable sex appeal to get what she wants. When Livvy, the girls' mother, announces that they have to move out of her apartment because she is getting a smaller place to save up money and go back to school, Alizé panics as she is in desperate need of some money of her own. She and her girlfriends come up with an outrageous plan to score some fast cash -- persuading the men with fat pockets they meet at clubs to take the girls to a hotel and then drugging them and making off with their wallets and jewelry. Unfortunately for Alizé, one of their first victims is none other than Smoke, Rafe's old buddy. Once robbed, he's bent on revenge -- and the violent chain of events that follow will change the Rodgers family forever.
On the other hand, Alizé is perfectly comfortable relying on her undeniable sex appeal to get what she wants. When Livvy, the girls' mother, announces that they have to move out of her apartment because she is getting a smaller place to save up money and go back to school, Alizé panics as she is in desperate need of some money of her own. She and her girlfriends come up with an outrageous plan to score some fast cash -- persuading the men with fat pockets they meet at clubs to take the girls to a hotel and then drugging them and making off with their wallets and jewelry. Unfortunately for Alizé, one of their first victims is none other than Smoke, Rafe's old buddy. Once robbed, he's bent on revenge -- and the violent chain of events that follow will change the Rodgers family forever.
- GenresAfrican American
320 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
R.M. Johnson
32 books240 followersRM Johnson was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. After high school, he served five years in the United States Army. After which he received his Bachelors degree in science, from the University of Louisiana. He worked as an x-ray technologist, and radiation therapist for a number of years while continuously working on his writing, and earned a Masters degree in creative writing from Chicago State University
In 1996, RM wrote THE HARRIS MEN, and in 1999 it was published by Simon & Schuster. It was received with critical acclaim and quickly became a best-seller.
Since then, RM Johnson has written nine novels, to include the best-sellers, THE HARRIS FAMILY, DATING GAMES, and THE MILLION DOLLAR DIVORCE. STACIE AND COLE was his first young adult novel, published in December 2007 by Hyperion Books.
His latest novel, THE MILLION DOLLAR DECEPTION is the sequel to THE MILLION DOLLAR DIVORCE.
In June of 2009, RM threw his ring into the non-fiction ring with WHY MEN FEAR MARRIAGE.
THE MILLION DOLLAR DEMISE is his latest novel.
In 1996, RM wrote THE HARRIS MEN, and in 1999 it was published by Simon & Schuster. It was received with critical acclaim and quickly became a best-seller.
Since then, RM Johnson has written nine novels, to include the best-sellers, THE HARRIS FAMILY, DATING GAMES, and THE MILLION DOLLAR DIVORCE. STACIE AND COLE was his first young adult novel, published in December 2007 by Hyperion Books.
His latest novel, THE MILLION DOLLAR DECEPTION is the sequel to THE MILLION DOLLAR DIVORCE.
In June of 2009, RM threw his ring into the non-fiction ring with WHY MEN FEAR MARRIAGE.
THE MILLION DOLLAR DEMISE is his latest novel.
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December 8, 2023
Dating Games is an emotionally charged and thought provoking story that explores the complexities of family dynamics, love, revenge and the consequences of one’s actions.
4.5⭐️
I unexpectedly ate this tf up! I typically despise slow burns but I appreciated the build up of getting to know the characters before their stories intertwined. The author’s writing style is descriptive enough to feel like you’re watching a movie but not so overdone that you get bored mid-paragraph. I was honestly in shock that either of these characters managed to have somewhat of a happy ending after all they had been through. My only beef is that some of the women in this book were so weak at times you could tell it was written by a man 🙄 lol. But overall, this was a good time.
4.5⭐️
I unexpectedly ate this tf up! I typically despise slow burns but I appreciated the build up of getting to know the characters before their stories intertwined. The author’s writing style is descriptive enough to feel like you’re watching a movie but not so overdone that you get bored mid-paragraph. I was honestly in shock that either of these characters managed to have somewhat of a happy ending after all they had been through. My only beef is that some of the women in this book were so weak at times you could tell it was written by a man 🙄 lol. But overall, this was a good time.
August 12, 2012
The games that people play! Take a look inside this book, you won't be disappointed.
February 16, 2023
Read this book in 2004 when it was newer and bought it because I connected with the story. Now many years later, I read it again and going through different life experiences, it had different meanings to me but it speaks to real life. It speaks to games people play, consequences both unintended and intended happening, and the need to see deep into a person. Would have loved to see a follow up to this story as my imagination can run in many directions as to what happens with each character.
July 23, 2022
Good book
February 9, 2011
I'm not gonna say that I necessarily loved this book because this is one of the first books that I've read that had some of the weakest characters that i had the displeasure of reading about, it really shouldn't have taken to getting close to the end where ppl started to grow some balls..lol my opinion of course.
September 4, 2010
I am currently reading this book and so far so good-the twin sisters are completey different from eachother, like day and night, but one thing they have in common are dating games faced with differnt people...ABANDONED
November 14, 2011
This was my 2nd book by R.M., and I don't know if I like his writing style or not. However, this book was pretty good. Sometimes I really like the characters, other times I didn't. But all in alll, great read......Kamee
October 24, 2012
Well, I started reading this book again due to the fact that i wanted to write a proper review on it...but reading it a second time just isn't fun.
All in all , This book is amazing -in my opinion,anyway.
Sorry for the small review...i shall one day learn to expand my thoughts:')
-Loves♥.
All in all , This book is amazing -in my opinion,anyway.
Sorry for the small review...i shall one day learn to expand my thoughts:')
-Loves♥.
September 14, 2011
it was okay!
February 19, 2012
I like how the two sisters were very different. That kept suspense in the book.
May 28, 2015
I love this book.
it so refreshing
it so refreshing
February 7, 2017
This book was awesome! All I can say is wow. I loved it! I read it many years ago and never forgot about it. MUST READ!
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