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A Tricky Situation
Falling in love is the easy part, maintaining your relationship is where it gets tricky. This group of tight-knit friends are all taken aback by the sudden revelation that Jason has not only become a father to a five year old overnight, but he's also found himself in an unexpected romantic entanglement with someone new.
The marriage between Mike and Kima faces strain as he hires an attractive new employee. Meanwhile, Deja questions her suitability in her relationship with Kurt upon encountering an unforeseen houseguest that disrupts their harmony.
As the drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen if any of the relationships within the group will survive the challenges that lie ahead.
The marriage between Mike and Kima faces strain as he hires an attractive new employee. Meanwhile, Deja questions her suitability in her relationship with Kurt upon encountering an unforeseen houseguest that disrupts their harmony.
As the drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen if any of the relationships within the group will survive the challenges that lie ahead.
256 pages, Paperback
Published October 3, 2025
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About the author
Marlon Mccaulsky
25 books122 followersMarlon McCaulsky is an American author and screenplay writer of Urban Fiction, Romance, and Science Fiction. He is known for his novels about contemporary African-American life.
Marlon McCaulsky was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in St. Petersburg FL. Marlon is a graduate of the International Academy of Design and Technology Tampa.
His first major publication was in (2008) The Pink Palace and has gone on to publish over thirteen novels and anthologies. Marlon is a screenplay writer at Creative Genius Films. Creative Genius Films is an American film and television production company. It is responsible for the short films No Time For Love (2013), Annulment (2014) and the feature length film Used To Temporary Happiness (2012). A Sci-Fi thriller Returned (2015). Marlon McCaulsky serves as Screenplay writer/Author with the company.
He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Filmography
· Used To Temporary Happiness (2012) (screenplay writer, producer)
· No Time For Love, short film (2013) (screenplay writer)
· Annulment, short film (2014) (screenplay writer)
· Returned (2015) (screenplay writer)
Awards and nomination:
2010 African American Literary Award nominee best anthology "Romance For The Streets"
2014 PEN'Ashe Magazine nominee best novel "Malicious"
2015 GANSPA Award Winner Best Erotica Short Story "Bad Girl"
Marlon McCaulsky was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in St. Petersburg FL. Marlon is a graduate of the International Academy of Design and Technology Tampa.
His first major publication was in (2008) The Pink Palace and has gone on to publish over thirteen novels and anthologies. Marlon is a screenplay writer at Creative Genius Films. Creative Genius Films is an American film and television production company. It is responsible for the short films No Time For Love (2013), Annulment (2014) and the feature length film Used To Temporary Happiness (2012). A Sci-Fi thriller Returned (2015). Marlon McCaulsky serves as Screenplay writer/Author with the company.
He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Filmography
· Used To Temporary Happiness (2012) (screenplay writer, producer)
· No Time For Love, short film (2013) (screenplay writer)
· Annulment, short film (2014) (screenplay writer)
· Returned (2015) (screenplay writer)
Awards and nomination:
2010 African American Literary Award nominee best anthology "Romance For The Streets"
2014 PEN'Ashe Magazine nominee best novel "Malicious"
2015 GANSPA Award Winner Best Erotica Short Story "Bad Girl"
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December 18, 2025
A Tricky Situation is one of those books that reminds you why relationship driven storytelling hits so hard. From the first few chapters, I was locked in and fully invested in the friendships, the tension, and the choices these characters had to face. The pacing was on point and I zipped right through it. When a book has you talking to the book while you are reading, you already know the writer did his job.
What really stood out to me was the ensemble cast and how their lives intersect. Jason and Selena’s situation pulls you into themes of love, power, and pride, while Deja’s presence adds emotional weight and history to multiple storylines. Mike and Kima bring workplace tension and misunderstanding into the mix, especially with Qiana, whose beauty and ambition constantly place her at the center of conflict. Kurt’s role ties several threads together, balancing family responsibility, past relationships, and loyalty, while characters like Rick, Danielle, Star, and Darnell add depth to the larger friend group, making the world feel full and layered rather than isolated.
Marlon has a gift for painting vivid scenes that feel cinematic, like you are watching a TV series unfold instead of turning pages. His characters feel relatable, flawed, emotional, and human, like people you could actually know. Once everything clicks, the story flows smoothly and the connections between the characters become easy to follow. Overall this was a solid and entertaining read that showcases Marlon’s ability to bring complex relationships and friendships to life.
What really stood out to me was the ensemble cast and how their lives intersect. Jason and Selena’s situation pulls you into themes of love, power, and pride, while Deja’s presence adds emotional weight and history to multiple storylines. Mike and Kima bring workplace tension and misunderstanding into the mix, especially with Qiana, whose beauty and ambition constantly place her at the center of conflict. Kurt’s role ties several threads together, balancing family responsibility, past relationships, and loyalty, while characters like Rick, Danielle, Star, and Darnell add depth to the larger friend group, making the world feel full and layered rather than isolated.
Marlon has a gift for painting vivid scenes that feel cinematic, like you are watching a TV series unfold instead of turning pages. His characters feel relatable, flawed, emotional, and human, like people you could actually know. Once everything clicks, the story flows smoothly and the connections between the characters become easy to follow. Overall this was a solid and entertaining read that showcases Marlon’s ability to bring complex relationships and friendships to life.
October 5, 2025
🖤 Marlon did it again — a heartfelt, drama-filled story full of love, secrets, and a world I didn’t want to leave.
I was very hyped for this one—and it was absolutely worth the wait. I read it all in one sitting, and I was sad to see it end, but I can’t wait to see what happens next in this universe! 👏🏾📚✨
A Tricky Situation was exactly that—tricky, tense, and full of drama that had me clutching my invisible pearls. From the very first chapter, Marlon McCaulsky pulled me right back into this wild web of love, loyalty, and lies.
I’m so glad I read My Current Situation first because that backstory made this one hit even harder. Knowing what the characters had already been through made every twist feel personal—like I was watching my messy cousins make bad decisions in real time. 😂
The emotions? Real. The chemistry? 🔥 The secrets? Whew… I was not ready. Marlon did his thing again! 👏🏾
This book had me feeling everything—mad, entertained, and completely hooked until the very end. It’s the kind of story that reminds you why you love Black love, families, drama, and redemption arcs done right. 📚
I definitely recommend this one if you love stories that mix heart, heat, and a little bit of chaos.
I was very hyped for this one—and it was absolutely worth the wait. I read it all in one sitting, and I was sad to see it end, but I can’t wait to see what happens next in this universe! 👏🏾📚✨
A Tricky Situation was exactly that—tricky, tense, and full of drama that had me clutching my invisible pearls. From the very first chapter, Marlon McCaulsky pulled me right back into this wild web of love, loyalty, and lies.
I’m so glad I read My Current Situation first because that backstory made this one hit even harder. Knowing what the characters had already been through made every twist feel personal—like I was watching my messy cousins make bad decisions in real time. 😂
The emotions? Real. The chemistry? 🔥 The secrets? Whew… I was not ready. Marlon did his thing again! 👏🏾
This book had me feeling everything—mad, entertained, and completely hooked until the very end. It’s the kind of story that reminds you why you love Black love, families, drama, and redemption arcs done right. 📚
I definitely recommend this one if you love stories that mix heart, heat, and a little bit of chaos.
October 11, 2025
Bound to get messy and tricky
With a group of friends and family like this, things are bound to get messy and tricky. Jealousy and being manipulative run rampant while also not giving people room to grow without holding their past and their decisions against them. None of them are perfect but they have to stop thinking they know what is best for the next person. However, I can say that they know how to step up for each other and hold each other accountable whenever necessary.
With a group of friends and family like this, things are bound to get messy and tricky. Jealousy and being manipulative run rampant while also not giving people room to grow without holding their past and their decisions against them. None of them are perfect but they have to stop thinking they know what is best for the next person. However, I can say that they know how to step up for each other and hold each other accountable whenever necessary.
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