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The Estates
Welcome to The Estates of Harrington Oaks aka “The Estates”. Nestled on the outskirts of Sirus, CA. these massive houses are homes to the elite, the famous, the successful and the eccentric. From the millionaire mega pastor and his wife, to the former child star turned porn star, this neighborhood is filled with old money, new money; everything and everyone in between and the stories are as entertaining and unforgettable as the neighbors themselves.
In true fashion and only a way that she can, LaJill Hunt takes us into the lives of the residents and gives readers a glimpse of all the glitz, glam and drama behind the doors of these mansions.
In true fashion and only a way that she can, LaJill Hunt takes us into the lives of the residents and gives readers a glimpse of all the glitz, glam and drama behind the doors of these mansions.
171 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 16, 2015
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About the author
La Jill Hunt
49 books268 followersLaJill Hunt is a native of Mobile, AL who burst onto the literary scene in 2003 with her debut novel, Drama Queen. The memorable characters she created and the entertaining stories she told quickly drew best-selling success and a following of fans, young and old. Although known for her urban chic-lit novels, she has also contributed to the street anthology series Around the Way Girls, and penned an urban romance Another Sad Love Song. Her erotica short story, Catch 22, is currently available as a digital download. Currently residing in Virginia Beach, VA, LaJill enjoys spending time with her daughters, family and friends.
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May 7, 2015
Can I be the fly that lives in the estates? Why do I say that? Because of all the drama of those that live in the Harrington Oaks Estates. Riley Rodriguez is an actress that has fallen off and is now trying to make a comeback but with the wrong type of business. Let’s just say she is putting it out there to be seen. She has the struggles with drugs and men that my hinder that comeback. Then we have the Bishop and his wife. They have a so-so marriage but the real drama is with their family. The sons named Micah and Malachi. Who I like to call Oil and Vinegar. Will this family ever be fully restored? Other tenants such as Harrington (the owner) and Mr. Can’t Keep It to Himself Douglas have issues that will keep your mind going and the pages flipping.
I love this book. I am a person that loves when an author can keep many storylines going. It was great to bounce from scene to scene just like a great movie. Now just waiting on part 2.
I love this book. I am a person that loves when an author can keep many storylines going. It was great to bounce from scene to scene just like a great movie. Now just waiting on part 2.
April 25, 2015
This was a good book
Love the characters and the family the story portrays
The author did a good job with the characters and their storyline
I look forward to reading the next book.
Love the characters and the family the story portrays
The author did a good job with the characters and their storyline
I look forward to reading the next book.
April 14, 2020
Love it!!!!
Amazing read !! LaJill has done it again! I read this book in a few hours and cannot wait to.red the next one!!
Amazing read !! LaJill has done it again! I read this book in a few hours and cannot wait to.red the next one!!
June 30, 2022
i can't wait to read part 2, so many questions i need answers for. This left me wanting more and it kept me entertained until the last page!
August 14, 2015
Hmmm.
This is my first read by La Jill Hunt. I was uber excited to read this novella because I heard so many great things about it, but I was a little let down. Although I somewhat enjoyed the suspense of the fire, I'm upset that it lasted for 39% of the book. There are a lot of characters, and Miss Hunt skillfully maneuvers through each character, and the backstory of the characters were intriguing, but there wasn't drama. The UMPH of what makes you wanna continue to read the book was slightly invisible.
So far, the only characters that I don't care much for is the Bishop and his son Micah. It's just something about hypocritical Christians that just...anyways, but I can tell (at least I hope) this installment is the setup for something spectacular that can happen. Other than the Bishop, there wasn't much character development going on and that's understandable. Hadn't La Jill overly focused on the fire and continued on with the drama and good storylines that every one had, and had this book been properly edited, this novel would've been a certified five star read for me.
For the love of God, I cannot understand why this book seemed like a decent editor's eyes didn't see over it. There were a lot of grammatical issues, Marcus was used when it should've been Sam, and if I'm not mistaken I could've sworn La Jill wrote in the beginning of the novella that one of the twins were born two hours later, but close to ending she said that Malachi was born five hours after Micah. I could be wrong about that, but I highly doubt it. I don't blame La Jill Hunt much for the editing, although as an author I feel like you should make sure that your "baby" is on point before it gets sent to print and/or uploaded to Amazon, but I mostly blame Ashley & JaQuavius because this book is published under their company, they named it Official Writers League, and they've been in this game long enough to know that their employees or "family" books should be on point at all times and in every aspect possible. I love them to death, but it's not a good look.
The Epilogue piqued my interest more and I can't wait to see how La Jill Hunt follows up to this in the next installment. She really has a soap opera hit on her hands if done correctly.
This is my first read by La Jill Hunt. I was uber excited to read this novella because I heard so many great things about it, but I was a little let down. Although I somewhat enjoyed the suspense of the fire, I'm upset that it lasted for 39% of the book. There are a lot of characters, and Miss Hunt skillfully maneuvers through each character, and the backstory of the characters were intriguing, but there wasn't drama. The UMPH of what makes you wanna continue to read the book was slightly invisible.
So far, the only characters that I don't care much for is the Bishop and his son Micah. It's just something about hypocritical Christians that just...anyways, but I can tell (at least I hope) this installment is the setup for something spectacular that can happen. Other than the Bishop, there wasn't much character development going on and that's understandable. Hadn't La Jill overly focused on the fire and continued on with the drama and good storylines that every one had, and had this book been properly edited, this novel would've been a certified five star read for me.
For the love of God, I cannot understand why this book seemed like a decent editor's eyes didn't see over it. There were a lot of grammatical issues, Marcus was used when it should've been Sam, and if I'm not mistaken I could've sworn La Jill wrote in the beginning of the novella that one of the twins were born two hours later, but close to ending she said that Malachi was born five hours after Micah. I could be wrong about that, but I highly doubt it. I don't blame La Jill Hunt much for the editing, although as an author I feel like you should make sure that your "baby" is on point before it gets sent to print and/or uploaded to Amazon, but I mostly blame Ashley & JaQuavius because this book is published under their company, they named it Official Writers League, and they've been in this game long enough to know that their employees or "family" books should be on point at all times and in every aspect possible. I love them to death, but it's not a good look.
The Epilogue piqued my interest more and I can't wait to see how La Jill Hunt follows up to this in the next installment. She really has a soap opera hit on her hands if done correctly.
November 1, 2015
Seriously??
First of all, if you are going to end a book with such a cliffhanger can you please make it so it's a story I want to go back and revisit?
There were definitely some intriguing moments, but it fell flat after waiting so long to see what happened with the fire. I would have loved to hear more about what Jonah went through after his ordeal with his fiancé. Scorpio and Malachi was just not believable to me, and any editor worth a dime would have caught that earlier in the book she says that Micah was born 2 hours after Malachi and then close to the end of the book the Bishop says that Malachi was born 5 hours after Micah...well which one is it??
I'm disappointed. This is yet another LaJill Hunt book that has ended with an abrupt cliffhanger and unfortunately I'm not interested in what happens next.
First of all, if you are going to end a book with such a cliffhanger can you please make it so it's a story I want to go back and revisit?
There were definitely some intriguing moments, but it fell flat after waiting so long to see what happened with the fire. I would have loved to hear more about what Jonah went through after his ordeal with his fiancé. Scorpio and Malachi was just not believable to me, and any editor worth a dime would have caught that earlier in the book she says that Micah was born 2 hours after Malachi and then close to the end of the book the Bishop says that Malachi was born 5 hours after Micah...well which one is it??
I'm disappointed. This is yet another LaJill Hunt book that has ended with an abrupt cliffhanger and unfortunately I'm not interested in what happens next.
May 24, 2015
Now that was some awesome "Tea"
LaJill brought the juicy full of drama good and bad to The Estates. When I tell you relatable characters and situations. I can't wait for part 2. This was an awesome read for the weekend. Lajill has the knack for this she never disappoints and she most definitely keeps it real. Bishop is about to be shocked I think God is about to move thru Chi coming on Book 2. And Btw Jonah WTH????????
LaJill brought the juicy full of drama good and bad to The Estates. When I tell you relatable characters and situations. I can't wait for part 2. This was an awesome read for the weekend. Lajill has the knack for this she never disappoints and she most definitely keeps it real. Bishop is about to be shocked I think God is about to move thru Chi coming on Book 2. And Btw Jonah WTH????????
January 2, 2017
I enjoyed reading The Estates by LaJill Hunt. There was a huge cast of characters and I enjoyed each of them. The Burkes were founders of a huge mega church and a family divided. Riley was a child star turned rotten. Lisa and Marcus were a couple from a small town who struck it rich playing the lottery. The ending came a little too sudden for me. So I anxiously await the 2nd part of this fascinating read.
December 17, 2015
Neighborhood Drama
This book had me wander What is really going on in the neighborhood with the rich and famous residents that lives in Harrington Oakes Estates.On the night in question a fire has started and no one knows how and who started it.
I enjoyed the book but so many unanswered questions. Looking forward to the next book.
This book had me wander What is really going on in the neighborhood with the rich and famous residents that lives in Harrington Oakes Estates.On the night in question a fire has started and no one knows how and who started it.
I enjoyed the book but so many unanswered questions. Looking forward to the next book.
April 25, 2015
I WANT TO LIVE HERE
Behind closed doors you don't know what goes on but the characters in this book make you want to peek in their windows...Lol LaJill Hunt you are the bomb in this writing game and waiting for part two.. But hurry!!!
Behind closed doors you don't know what goes on but the characters in this book make you want to peek in their windows...Lol LaJill Hunt you are the bomb in this writing game and waiting for part two.. But hurry!!!
May 30, 2015
LaJill Hunt keep leaving me hanging!
I'm all into the book and it ends abruptly! I need the next book ASAP. I want o know what's going to happen next. This is definitely a pageturner!
I'm all into the book and it ends abruptly! I need the next book ASAP. I want o know what's going to happen next. This is definitely a pageturner!
July 18, 2015
Excellent
I loved this book. I was hooked from the first page. All of the characters were fully developed. It seems that people with more money have more problems. Each story was tied into the main story. I can't wait for Part 2. I recommend this book.
I loved this book. I was hooked from the first page. All of the characters were fully developed. It seems that people with more money have more problems. Each story was tied into the main story. I can't wait for Part 2. I recommend this book.
July 25, 2015
Page turner
Once you start reading this book you can't put it down. Everyone seems to be a mystery and you think if you just finish the next chapter you will get closer to finding out what's really going on. Well that won't happen because it's to be continued lol.
Once you start reading this book you can't put it down. Everyone seems to be a mystery and you think if you just finish the next chapter you will get closer to finding out what's really going on. Well that won't happen because it's to be continued lol.
February 17, 2016
Ok
The book was cool I didn't really like the switching of characters one I got into one set of characters . There was more . I'm interested in finding out who started the fire the mystery in that kept me reading
The book was cool I didn't really like the switching of characters one I got into one set of characters . There was more . I'm interested in finding out who started the fire the mystery in that kept me reading
April 24, 2015
Excellent!!!
LaJill has done it again. The book was a page Turner from beginning to end. I only hope part 2 is coming to us soon!!!!
LaJill has done it again. The book was a page Turner from beginning to end. I only hope part 2 is coming to us soon!!!!
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October 29, 2017#1 Fan
Love it. As always La Jill Hunt never surprised me how good her stories are. So ready for the next one because I know it will be good to read. #1 fan over here.
Love it. As always La Jill Hunt never surprised me how good her stories are. So ready for the next one because I know it will be good to read. #1 fan over here.
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