A Plus Size Diva: Who Ya Wit': The Beginning

by Brenda Hampton

At the age of forty, Desa Rae Jenkins may be classified as over the hill, but with voluptuous curves in all the right places, she attracts Roc Dawson, one of the sexiest men alive, who happens to be almost half her age. He excites her like no other man has, but from Roc's playa-hating uncle Ronnie to the baby mama drama that comes to her doorstep, Desa Rae is forced to make a decision that could set her free from the man she's fallen in love with. The mere thought of Desa Rae ending their relationship sends Roc packing, and he must reevaluate what he has always known as the street life. If he wants to keep this bona fide diva on his team, he has to make his case for black love and leave the past behind. Then again, so does Desa Rae, especially when her ex-husband, Reggie, jumps back into the picture, causing more secret skeletons to be revealed.

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Hampton is a native St. Louis, with a gift and passion for writing. She maintained journals for several years, but it wasn’t until she read Terry McMillan’s Disappearing Acts that she considered taking her writing adventures to another level.



In 2002, Hampton completed her memoir, along with two fiction novels: Two's Enough Three's a Crowd and How Can I Be Down? The following year, she completed thrilling sequels to both novels and additional bestselling novels followed thereafter.



Hampton is known for bringing the heat to readers, and her literary career is filled with many accomplishments. She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author, she was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale Magazine by O.O.S.A., she is a 2009 African American Literary Award Nominee for her mystery novel, The Dirty Truth, and was awarded Best Female Writer by Infini Promoters. Her dedication to her career lead to a multi-book deal through Urban/Kensington Books in New York City, a publishing house that she refers to as her literary home.



In addition to writing, and having an entrepreneur spirit, Hampton manages her own insurance business where she works as an Insurance Broker for many customers throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She is also the founder of VOICES Books & Publishing, VOICES Books on Wheels and VOICES Magazine. VOICES is the place where every voice can be heard, and Hampton uses her publishing company to assist writers through the POD process. Her goal has been to work with motivated writers who deserve a chance in this very challenging book industry. She’s been referred to as the “go to person” by many aspiring writers, and works as a literary representative for some of the most talented, upcoming and established authors today. Including, National Bestselling author, Keisha Ervin (Urban Books/Kensington), 2007’s Best Male Writer, Darrin Lowery (Urban Books/Kensington), OASIS (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Silhouettes (Urban Books/Kensington), Curtis Alcutt (Strebor/Simon & Schuster) and E.V. Adams (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Tia Hines (Urban/Kensington) and Kaya Henderson (Urban/Kensington).





Hampton's latest releases are: Don't Even Go There, Full Figured 1, The Dirty Truth and Book 6 of the Naughty Series. Naughty includes Hampton’s most loveable, desired, and outrageous character, Jaylin Rogers. Readers can’t get enough of this “bad boy” and his continued drama goes on in Naughty No More. Other novels include: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right, SLICK, How Can I Be Down?, No Justice No Peace, a Girls from Da Hood collaboration with Brenda Hampton, Keisha Ervin and Ed McNair, and Who or What is in that Closet?!, a children's chapter book that Hampton wrote with her son, Aaron Littlejohn.

Reviews

[Sandra (Book Loves) Atueyi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Plus Size Diva Who Ya Wit': The Beginning by Brenda Hampton is a good read. I enjoyed reading this book. I've learned a lot in this book. I like the concept and vibe in this book because it's well written and well character.

This book was hard for me to read but I'm taking my time to reading this book because it's dealing with emotion and drama. I could related to Desa Rae Jenkins. She has been through a lot in her life.

I decide to give Mrs. Hampton chance to read her work. She did a amazing job. This book and author deserved a five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me. I can't wait to read part 2. I want to read more about Desa Rae, Roc, and rest the crew.

Good Job!

[Tinisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! The chemistry that Ms. Hampton built between Dez and Roc was sizzling. From the start you are rooting for them. The additional drama and crazy make for a juicy plot. I cried at times and laughed out loud other times. Dez and Roc are my new Bella and Edward, may nothing keep them apart. Black Love!

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!! I don't know what " took me so long to read it. Now on to part 2.

[Mrs Tee Booktique · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brenda Hampton does not disappoint. Age ain’t nothing but a number and when you have to reinvent yourself after being married half your life there is nothing wrong with starting with a younger man. Desa represented for the curvy woman before we had a voice. I’m so glad she had Monica, we all need a friend to keep us balanced and wild 😂. Reggie was exactly how men who think the grass is greener is…SAD! Rock was cool, I liked his swag. They definitely were from opposite worlds, but I love how he remained a man when dealing with Desa. This was a audiobook, the reader delivered the story. I did not enjoy her male voices or street lingo articulation. 😂

[Wauktown Thumper · Rating 3 out of 5]

I couldn't stop reading it. I had to see how much nonsense and bull Roc was going to put all of these women thru, but better yet how many of them were going to tolerate it. If this is what its truly about, I guess I've never truly been in love.

[Ta · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the most memorable love stories I've come across. Carl Webers Full Figured series.

[Shanté Hearst · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I can see why some may love this book, it just wasn’t my cup of coffee. It was too messy, especially with the many situations surrounding rape. I get that’s it’s fiction, but I can’t get behind falling deeper in love with your rapist who has emotionally abused you repeatedly before it even got there. And the it just continued even when the MMC “matured”. THEN you want to mary this man!? The FMC is delusional in my opinion. Again, to each their own.

[Mickey Gabrielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I struggled completing this book. Rock irritated my whole soul. The immaturity and disrespect was way too much for me. Des deserved sooooo much better. Her dealing with his nonsense at her BIG age! Whew chile! This was a different kind of Black Love. I will not be reading the second book. I’m good on that lol

[FondaRay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one!

[Selina Watts · Rating 4 out of 5]

When you can relate to the words written, it means soooo much more. This was a good, quick read

[Jerricka · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable

[Kysh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stilllllll love this book

After all these years I was missing my book Bae ROC so I had to reread it and I am still in love. ❤️❤️

[Volonda Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED IT!

I could not put it down! There was something constantly going on! This by far is the best book this author has written.

[Kimberly Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very exciting and love the plot line. Great read.

[Aileen Reusche' · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun read when you want to do some mindless reading over the holidays. Loved the plot!