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A One Woman Man
Bestselling author Travis Hunter returns with a stunning new novel about family, success, and just how far a man will go to protect those he loves.
Dallas Dupree is a one woman man. A handsome and successful teacher, he is both worshipped and envied in his Atlanta neighborhood and chooses to live and raise his daughter, Aja, in the ghetto where he grew up rather than desert his roots. The only problem is that the one woman for him—his beloved Yasmin—passed away giving birth to his daughter. Now Dallas struggles through a string of empty relationships, unable to commit his heart because no woman can measure up to Yasmin. However, when Dallas plays with the wrong woman, he finds the consequences may cost him much more than he can afford.
Dallas’s sister Carmen has issues of her own. All of her life she has struggled with a weight problem that had caused a lack of self esteem. Now she is an affluent doctor who lives in the suburbs with her handsome new husband, Sterling. When a family crisis forces her to take in her wayward niece, she realizes that the picture perfect world she worked so hard to create is an illusion.
Their older brother, Priest, is pretty secretive about how he makes his money—and he does make a lot of it. He has been a father figure to both Dallas and Carmen, but now that they are all grown up, they want nothing to do with their shady older brother. But when Dallas and Carmen are in trouble, they turn to the one person who has always been there for them—and learn there is more to Priest than meets the eye.
Dallas Dupree is a one woman man. A handsome and successful teacher, he is both worshipped and envied in his Atlanta neighborhood and chooses to live and raise his daughter, Aja, in the ghetto where he grew up rather than desert his roots. The only problem is that the one woman for him—his beloved Yasmin—passed away giving birth to his daughter. Now Dallas struggles through a string of empty relationships, unable to commit his heart because no woman can measure up to Yasmin. However, when Dallas plays with the wrong woman, he finds the consequences may cost him much more than he can afford.
Dallas’s sister Carmen has issues of her own. All of her life she has struggled with a weight problem that had caused a lack of self esteem. Now she is an affluent doctor who lives in the suburbs with her handsome new husband, Sterling. When a family crisis forces her to take in her wayward niece, she realizes that the picture perfect world she worked so hard to create is an illusion.
Their older brother, Priest, is pretty secretive about how he makes his money—and he does make a lot of it. He has been a father figure to both Dallas and Carmen, but now that they are all grown up, they want nothing to do with their shady older brother. But when Dallas and Carmen are in trouble, they turn to the one person who has always been there for them—and learn there is more to Priest than meets the eye.
272 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
Travis Hunter
27 books73 followersTravis Hunter is an author, songwriter and father. The Hearts of Men was self-published in 2000 by Hunter's own company, Jimrose Publishing House. During the 2000 Book Expo America in Chicago, Hunter handed out copies of his self-published novel, The Hearts of Men and one week later received and offer from Random House's imprint, Strivers Row/ Villard for the re-release of The Hearts of Men. Five more novels followed; Married but Still Looking,Trouble Man, A One Woman Man, Something to Die for and the current release, A Family Sin.
Hunter is a native of Florence, S.C. He was also reared in Philadelphia, Pa. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he attended Clark Atlanta University and subsequently enrolled in Georgia State University where he majored in Psychology.
During his tour of duty in the military, he discovered his interest in music, ultimately writing his first song for a Sony recording artist. Always an avid reader, Hunter parlayed his interest in music into a passion for story-telling that led to his critically acclaimed debut novel.
Hunter lives in a suburb outside of Atlanta with his son Rashaad. He is the founder of the "Hearts of Men Foundation," through which he mentors underprivileged children.
If you'd like to meet Travis Hunter or hear him read from his latest novel, check his schedule to see if he's going to be in a city near you.
"I can only write about what I know," explains Travis Hunter about writing The Hearts of Men. "I've always been interested in what makes some relationships work and others fail, so I observed various relationships. I listened to people's gripes about their spouses and what they were expecting out of their relationships but never took the time out to communicate to their spouse. People love drama, and the things I've encountered in my unofficial research is enough to fill ten novels. My goal is to help others understand men better -- why we do what we do. That goes for males, too. Just because you are over eighteen, doesn't make you a man."
Hunter is a native of Florence, S.C. He was also reared in Philadelphia, Pa. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he attended Clark Atlanta University and subsequently enrolled in Georgia State University where he majored in Psychology.
During his tour of duty in the military, he discovered his interest in music, ultimately writing his first song for a Sony recording artist. Always an avid reader, Hunter parlayed his interest in music into a passion for story-telling that led to his critically acclaimed debut novel.
Hunter lives in a suburb outside of Atlanta with his son Rashaad. He is the founder of the "Hearts of Men Foundation," through which he mentors underprivileged children.
If you'd like to meet Travis Hunter or hear him read from his latest novel, check his schedule to see if he's going to be in a city near you.
"I can only write about what I know," explains Travis Hunter about writing The Hearts of Men. "I've always been interested in what makes some relationships work and others fail, so I observed various relationships. I listened to people's gripes about their spouses and what they were expecting out of their relationships but never took the time out to communicate to their spouse. People love drama, and the things I've encountered in my unofficial research is enough to fill ten novels. My goal is to help others understand men better -- why we do what we do. That goes for males, too. Just because you are over eighteen, doesn't make you a man."
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November 3, 2016
I enjoyed reading this book because of the cast of characters! His books always gives you something to think about and life lessons. Family is everything!
January 4, 2023
A One Woman Man
This is my first book by Mr. Hunter. I enjoyed reading this book from beginning to end. This book had me laughing, crying, and mad at Carmen. I'm happy she (Carmen) came to her senses. I can't wait to read the next book by Mr. Hunter.
This is my first book by Mr. Hunter. I enjoyed reading this book from beginning to end. This book had me laughing, crying, and mad at Carmen. I'm happy she (Carmen) came to her senses. I can't wait to read the next book by Mr. Hunter.
May 27, 2018
Good Book!
I thought this would be one of those ghetto fabulous books and it was but I really enjoyed it. Couldn’t put it down.
I thought this would be one of those ghetto fabulous books and it was but I really enjoyed it. Couldn’t put it down.
February 18, 2019
This was a refreshing surprise, I laughed out loud so many times. Loved the story. Absolutely loved the side characters especially Baldhead. Definitely will be reading more from this author.
November 26, 2019
Very, very good storyline. I wasn’t expecting any of it. I love a plot twist.
April 15, 2024
5 🌟
Great novel i really enjoyed reading it 📖
Great novel i really enjoyed reading it 📖
October 27, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. It was a page-turner and very well written. The title doesn't have much to do with the book, in my opinion, and there was a part at the very end that left me with one unanswered question...I will be reading more books by Mr. Hunter.
December 30, 2009
Great read
November 16, 2012
Outstanding.
June 29, 2014
I thought this was a great book. One that I'll read again.
January 30, 2015
"Things aren't always what they seem" is the theme of this book. Addressed lots of serious topics and had many laugh out loud moments.
March 23, 2015
For the most part I loved it
May 5, 2016
Non-stop reading
A very good story that made you want to keep reading to see what was going t poo happen next
A very good story that made you want to keep reading to see what was going t poo happen next
May 20, 2016
Nice Twist at the End
This story was entertaining in the best way while honestly discussing some of the saddest things rye have done to people and communities.
This story was entertaining in the best way while honestly discussing some of the saddest things rye have done to people and communities.
May 12, 2016
Loved it!
May 27, 2018
I love this book really good book‼️‼️‼️‼️
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