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The Pink Palace Series #2
The Pink Palace 2
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and if that woman is Nikki Bell, than that means everyone better jump outta the way.
After giving up dancing at The Pink Palace and settling down with her family, Nikki believed she could have a normal life. She was wrong, and now her past is back to haunt her. After things start to go downhill fast, she learns that notorious drug dealer and the new owner of The Pink Palace, Malachi Turner, is the man responsible for destroying her new life. Nikki has no choice but to confront him.
Malachi gives Nikki a dire choice: come back and dance for him or suffer the deadly consequences.
Nikki, desperate for a way out, meets a stripper named Jasmine, a bad girl with a history of mischief and mayhem. The two of them challenge each other to a fierce battle to be the number one moneymaker at The Pink Palace, with drama to spare. When the truth is revealed to Nikki about the reasons why her life took a tailspin, she has no choice but to make uneasy alliances in order to bring Malachi down and escape his grasp.
The question she will ask herself: How far is she willing to go in order to get her life back?
224 pages, Paperback
First published October 14, 2006
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About the author
Marlon Mccaulsky
25 books123 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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March 25, 2016
OMG This book was just as wonderful as the first one! I love the way Marlon Mccaulsky spins a story. I am so glad I read this. Im not into "series" types books but on occasion I am totally surprised. This was such a satisfying read even if you had not read Pink Palace 1. Loved it. Read it!
January 27, 2012
For The Love Of A Good Man
The gang is back and not a minute too soon. The story picks up three years later and I can see the growth in the characters. They have moved on to bigger and better things, but the street life is not so forgiving. Andre "Dre" Wade has left the drug dealing behind and is now a loyal taxpaying citizen. When "unsettled" debts creep back up, it puts Dre and his family in a crazy position. When the unthinkable happens and Dre has terrible accident, Nikki Bell has to lead the family and go back to the infamous strip club "The Pink Palace".
Going back into stripping was not in the plans, but to save her family, Nikki does what she has to. Things are far from the same; she is no longer the HBIC nor does she want to be. She there to do a job and get out. Malachi Turner the club owner has Nikki on a short leash and will do anything to control her. The question is: how far will Nikki go to protect her family? Jasmine the club headliner is a trip and the reason I enjoyed this novel so much. Her antics will keep you” incase” to see what she does next. Of course we get to keep up with some old friends as Jayson and Janelle make appearances, along with the new characters Kandi, Bump,Chauncey, Polo, Reggie and Ricky. This makes for some good ole reading.
Author Marlon McCaulsky has done what so many want to do: a successful sequel that is also a standalone book. Love how this author tells a story. His narration keeps you interested. I love a book where the characters have chapters and this author has mastered that effect. I look to see what he has in his future for us readers. I am sure he won’t disappoint the masses. I highly recommend this fast paced novel with an ending that will have you applauding. With no stoned left unturned there is no need to continue, but I can see how Kandi and Jasmine can hold down the fort as we follow them as business women.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
5 star rating
The gang is back and not a minute too soon. The story picks up three years later and I can see the growth in the characters. They have moved on to bigger and better things, but the street life is not so forgiving. Andre "Dre" Wade has left the drug dealing behind and is now a loyal taxpaying citizen. When "unsettled" debts creep back up, it puts Dre and his family in a crazy position. When the unthinkable happens and Dre has terrible accident, Nikki Bell has to lead the family and go back to the infamous strip club "The Pink Palace".
Going back into stripping was not in the plans, but to save her family, Nikki does what she has to. Things are far from the same; she is no longer the HBIC nor does she want to be. She there to do a job and get out. Malachi Turner the club owner has Nikki on a short leash and will do anything to control her. The question is: how far will Nikki go to protect her family? Jasmine the club headliner is a trip and the reason I enjoyed this novel so much. Her antics will keep you” incase” to see what she does next. Of course we get to keep up with some old friends as Jayson and Janelle make appearances, along with the new characters Kandi, Bump,Chauncey, Polo, Reggie and Ricky. This makes for some good ole reading.
Author Marlon McCaulsky has done what so many want to do: a successful sequel that is also a standalone book. Love how this author tells a story. His narration keeps you interested. I love a book where the characters have chapters and this author has mastered that effect. I look to see what he has in his future for us readers. I am sure he won’t disappoint the masses. I highly recommend this fast paced novel with an ending that will have you applauding. With no stoned left unturned there is no need to continue, but I can see how Kandi and Jasmine can hold down the fort as we follow them as business women.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
5 star rating
September 16, 2014
The Pink Palace II by Marlon McCaulsky
After being gang raped, beaten and left for dead in book one, Nikki has turned over a new leaf in her life. She and long-time love, Dre, are running a successful business and raising their son, content to live a normal life, when the unthinkable happens. A man of his word who takes care of his debts, Dre’s life is just about ready to reach the next level when a situation from his past came back to bite him.
Malachi, a Jamaican drug lord, thinks he’s god. A man who gets off on throwing his power around and controlling everything around him, his greed gets the better of him and he tries to extort more money from Dre than what was previously agree upon. Things turn bloody when Dre refuses to bow down to Malachi’s tactics, leaving Nikki no choice but to delve back into her former life to help the man she loves.
An intense, page-turning read, The Pink Palace II, introduces new players into the game. But things are never as they seem. Nikki is left with life-changing decisions to make that could become deadly if not handled just so.
Again, McCaulsky has written a great story. Although this is part of a series, he has done a fantastic job of weaving the old with the new where it’s not necessary to have read book one to understand the plot. McCaulsky is a wonderful story-teller with the ability to create characters readers can not just relate to, but also identify with and feel.
4.5 stars
After being gang raped, beaten and left for dead in book one, Nikki has turned over a new leaf in her life. She and long-time love, Dre, are running a successful business and raising their son, content to live a normal life, when the unthinkable happens. A man of his word who takes care of his debts, Dre’s life is just about ready to reach the next level when a situation from his past came back to bite him.
Malachi, a Jamaican drug lord, thinks he’s god. A man who gets off on throwing his power around and controlling everything around him, his greed gets the better of him and he tries to extort more money from Dre than what was previously agree upon. Things turn bloody when Dre refuses to bow down to Malachi’s tactics, leaving Nikki no choice but to delve back into her former life to help the man she loves.
An intense, page-turning read, The Pink Palace II, introduces new players into the game. But things are never as they seem. Nikki is left with life-changing decisions to make that could become deadly if not handled just so.
Again, McCaulsky has written a great story. Although this is part of a series, he has done a fantastic job of weaving the old with the new where it’s not necessary to have read book one to understand the plot. McCaulsky is a wonderful story-teller with the ability to create characters readers can not just relate to, but also identify with and feel.
4.5 stars
July 22, 2011
It is true that some things never change in clubs, which is the same story at the Pink Palace. In the sequel Pink Palace 2, readers revisit the club that has new drama, deceit, and betrayal. Nikki Bell gave up dancing at the Pink Palace to start a life with her man Andre Wade. Nikki was happy to rid herself of the hustling lifestyle even though it seems that the lifestyle does not want to leave her alone.
After a tragic accident, Nikki is forced back into a life of dancing to keep her family together. Nikki confronts the new owner of the club, Malachi Turner but does not realize what she has gotten herself into. The hustling life is easy to get into but hard to get out. It is also a life where no one can be trusted. Once Malachi's true colors come out, Nikki will have to make alliance with an unlikely person in order to rid herself once again of a dancer's lifestyle.
Pink Palace 2 is a story of betrayal, blackmail, and drama. The author provides strong characters and the storyline is to be expected. I enjoyed reading this book even though some parts reminded me of the movie The Player's Club. It would not surprise me to see another installment in this series. I recommend this book to those who love urban-lit and drama.
After a tragic accident, Nikki is forced back into a life of dancing to keep her family together. Nikki confronts the new owner of the club, Malachi Turner but does not realize what she has gotten herself into. The hustling life is easy to get into but hard to get out. It is also a life where no one can be trusted. Once Malachi's true colors come out, Nikki will have to make alliance with an unlikely person in order to rid herself once again of a dancer's lifestyle.
Pink Palace 2 is a story of betrayal, blackmail, and drama. The author provides strong characters and the storyline is to be expected. I enjoyed reading this book even though some parts reminded me of the movie The Player's Club. It would not surprise me to see another installment in this series. I recommend this book to those who love urban-lit and drama.
December 17, 2013
Wow. This book was the business!! I read this series out of order and had finished The Pink Palace Part one when it first came out so I had to go back and read some of it to refresh my memory on characters and storylines. I loved this book. I feel like with every scene I am walking into the clubs, houses with the characters. I gotta say nikki and jasmine are like my home girls lol and very rarely do I get this attached to characters.
I can't figure out if I like malicious or this book better but I cannot wait to read book four. Marlon tries to shy away from the idea of there being a book four but I know better and I know him...it's coming and I cannot wait wait.
I can't figure out if I like malicious or this book better but I cannot wait to read book four. Marlon tries to shy away from the idea of there being a book four but I know better and I know him...it's coming and I cannot wait wait.
June 10, 2012
I read the first book but don't remember it too well. But this book definitely made up for my sudden memory loss. Good job!!!!!
August 22, 2012
very good book
February 12, 2015
the sequel was entirely different that the first one as well. this is the only one I own though
August 1, 2025
💥 “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned — and Nikki Bell is out for blood.”
Marlon McCaulsky delivers another sizzling, fast-paced installment in The Pink Palace series with Book 2, plunging listeners back into the gritty, seductive, and dangerous world of Atlanta’s strip club scene. Nikki Bell, once the queen of The Pink Palace, is trying to live an everyday life—but her past won’t let her go. When her fresh start is shattered by Malachi Turner, a ruthless drug dealer with personal vendettas, Nikki is forced back into the life she tried to escape.
The stakes are high and the pressure is hotter than ever, especially with the arrival of Jasmine, a bold and reckless dancer ready to take Nikki’s crown. The tension between these two women adds serious fire to the storyline, creating an inevitable and explosive showdown.
McCaulsky's strength is crafting a gripping storyline filled with drama and unexpected twists. Samantha Moon’s narration captures the grit and glamour of the characters with strong energy and pacing, bringing Nikki’s pain, Jasmine’s ambition, and Malachi’s menace to life.
🎧 Final Verdict:
This sequel is fierce, fast-paced, and full of twists. The narrator brings every moment to life, from betrayal to revenge. It’s a wild ride from start to finish.
🔥 Nikki Bell is back—and her past isn’t done with her.
💥 Malachi’s threats. Jasmine’s challenge.
👠 Drama, betrayal, and fierce pole battles.
🎙️ A gripping, wild listen with nonstop tension
🎧 Grab your headphones and get ready.
The past has a price—and Nikki’s about to pay
It in heels and hustle.
Marlon McCaulsky delivers another sizzling, fast-paced installment in The Pink Palace series with Book 2, plunging listeners back into the gritty, seductive, and dangerous world of Atlanta’s strip club scene. Nikki Bell, once the queen of The Pink Palace, is trying to live an everyday life—but her past won’t let her go. When her fresh start is shattered by Malachi Turner, a ruthless drug dealer with personal vendettas, Nikki is forced back into the life she tried to escape.
The stakes are high and the pressure is hotter than ever, especially with the arrival of Jasmine, a bold and reckless dancer ready to take Nikki’s crown. The tension between these two women adds serious fire to the storyline, creating an inevitable and explosive showdown.
McCaulsky's strength is crafting a gripping storyline filled with drama and unexpected twists. Samantha Moon’s narration captures the grit and glamour of the characters with strong energy and pacing, bringing Nikki’s pain, Jasmine’s ambition, and Malachi’s menace to life.
🎧 Final Verdict:
This sequel is fierce, fast-paced, and full of twists. The narrator brings every moment to life, from betrayal to revenge. It’s a wild ride from start to finish.
🔥 Nikki Bell is back—and her past isn’t done with her.
💥 Malachi’s threats. Jasmine’s challenge.
👠 Drama, betrayal, and fierce pole battles.
🎙️ A gripping, wild listen with nonstop tension
🎧 Grab your headphones and get ready.
The past has a price—and Nikki’s about to pay
It in heels and hustle.
November 20, 2010
Of course I think it's the best sequel of 2010 but I might be a little bias lol... tell me what you think!
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