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The Real Mrs. Price
Lucy Price is living the American dream. She has been married to her successful husband and businessman, Edward Price for a year and couldn’t be happier until she learns that Eddie is a dangerously ruthless man, heavily involved in illegal activities that threaten not only her marriage, but her life. Eddie abruptly disappears, but not before warning Lucy that if she wants to keep breathing she'd better keep her mouth shut. Six months later, word of her husband surfaces when she learns that he is presumed murdered in a small Texas town, apparently killed by his “wife”, Marlowe Price.Marlowe is no stranger to trouble. An outcast in her own community for being one of those "hoodoo women," who can curse you or cast you under her beguiling spell, Marlowe is shunned at every turn. Six months ago, a whirlwind romance in Mexico led Marlowe to marry the man she thought she’d spend the rest of her life with. For Marlowe and Eddie, there is no such thing as trouble in paradise. But late one night, when Marlowe witnesses her husband putting the body of a dead man in the trunk of his car, the illusion comes crashing down around her and she knows she has to move fast before the devil comes calling once again.Now, Lucy and Marlowe must come together to find out where and who Eddie really is, and help each other through the threat he poses. There's nothing more dangerous than a woman scorned...except for two women scorned who are willing to put their pasts behind them and band together to take one bad man down...
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First published May 24, 2016
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September 4, 2018
Meh
I’ve just re-read Seducing Abby Rhodes in readiness for The Woman Trapped in the Dark. When I noticed that Trapped is actually the third book in the Blink trilogy.
So my question was where’s the second book?
These books are not listed as a series on Goodreads which is frustrating but I found it. Now I understand these books stand-alone but there’s character cross over and therefore they should, in my opinion be linked.
This book started slow and honestly if I hadn’t read Seducing and planned to read Trapped I would have passed. But since Plato features in the next book I wanted to find out more about him.
The main characters are:
Lucy. The first wife of Edward Price. Lucy has the perfect life until she discovers her husband is not who she thought he was. She suspects him of murder and barely escapes with her life.
Roman. The PI with a troubled past (seems a prerequisite) hired by Lucy to confirm the body is that of her husband.
Marlow. The second Mrs Price and the star of this book. A burnt out car and body are discovered not far from Marlow’s house. The police think the body is that of Edward Price and suspect Marlow of killing him.
Plato. Is the man hired to find Mr Price and the $47 million he’s stolen.
Now this may seem harsh because I know he’s distracted by the beautiful Marlow. But I felt at times that he’d struggle to find the free toy in a box of cereal (I’m showing my age now).
I really liked Marlow but she wasn’t really the brightest bulb in the box. I couldn’t understand why she constantly lied to the police. Even before she had to it was almost as if she wanted to look guilty.
In the previous book I liked that Marlow was a bit kooky but here it was a bit much for me.
But after meeting both Marlow and Plato in Seducing it was nice going back and getting their story from the beginning.
The story itself kind of fell a bit flat for me. Everything went exactly as expected with no twists, turns or surprises.
I like to be surprised and I like to have to work for it but here it was just there.
Anyway it’s straight onto Trapped for me now.
I’ve just re-read Seducing Abby Rhodes in readiness for The Woman Trapped in the Dark. When I noticed that Trapped is actually the third book in the Blink trilogy.
So my question was where’s the second book?
These books are not listed as a series on Goodreads which is frustrating but I found it. Now I understand these books stand-alone but there’s character cross over and therefore they should, in my opinion be linked.
This book started slow and honestly if I hadn’t read Seducing and planned to read Trapped I would have passed. But since Plato features in the next book I wanted to find out more about him.
The main characters are:
Lucy. The first wife of Edward Price. Lucy has the perfect life until she discovers her husband is not who she thought he was. She suspects him of murder and barely escapes with her life.
Roman. The PI with a troubled past (seems a prerequisite) hired by Lucy to confirm the body is that of her husband.
Marlow. The second Mrs Price and the star of this book. A burnt out car and body are discovered not far from Marlow’s house. The police think the body is that of Edward Price and suspect Marlow of killing him.
Plato. Is the man hired to find Mr Price and the $47 million he’s stolen.
Now this may seem harsh because I know he’s distracted by the beautiful Marlow. But I felt at times that he’d struggle to find the free toy in a box of cereal (I’m showing my age now).
I really liked Marlow but she wasn’t really the brightest bulb in the box. I couldn’t understand why she constantly lied to the police. Even before she had to it was almost as if she wanted to look guilty.
In the previous book I liked that Marlow was a bit kooky but here it was a bit much for me.
But after meeting both Marlow and Plato in Seducing it was nice going back and getting their story from the beginning.
The story itself kind of fell a bit flat for me. Everything went exactly as expected with no twists, turns or surprises.
I like to be surprised and I like to have to work for it but here it was just there.
Anyway it’s straight onto Trapped for me now.
May 2, 2016
When Lucy Price discovers that her husband, Eddie, is involved in some illegal activity, she confronts him. He responds by attacking her and leaving. 6 months later, Lucy discovers that her husband has been murdered by his other wife, Marlowe. However, both Lucy and Marlowe don't really believe that Eddie is dead. Marlowe and Lucy eventually come together to piece together the truth behind Eddie's lies.
This book is definitely not what I was expecting. I think I was expecting Lucy and Marlowe's marriages to Eddie to be the focal point but the focus is much more on Marlowe and her relationship with the man who is hunting Eddie than Lucy. The book is packed full of action, sex, romance and some black magic. Overall, it makes for a fun read.
This book is definitely not what I was expecting. I think I was expecting Lucy and Marlowe's marriages to Eddie to be the focal point but the focus is much more on Marlowe and her relationship with the man who is hunting Eddie than Lucy. The book is packed full of action, sex, romance and some black magic. Overall, it makes for a fun read.
July 5, 2016
I won this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway. I received an Advanced Uncorrected Proof.
I was thrilled to win this book. I'm a a big J.D. Mason fan. Her books always leave you wanting more. This one was no different.
The book opens with Ed Price and his wife Lucy fighting. She knows something she's not supposed to. He attacks her, and leaves with a threat to not open her mouth.
It turns out, Ed (who is White) has another wife in another state (who is Black). He also committed quite a few crimes, money laundering and murder among them.
Both Lucy and Marlowe (his other wife) are beautiful. That's their only similarity.
This book has a little bit of everything. Romance (but done just right), sex, murder mystery, thriller... Written in J.D. Mason's typical haunting style.
She didn't disappoint. The only thing I would change was a little more from Ed's perspective. His brief point of view left me wanting to know more.
4.5 stars
I was thrilled to win this book. I'm a a big J.D. Mason fan. Her books always leave you wanting more. This one was no different.
The book opens with Ed Price and his wife Lucy fighting. She knows something she's not supposed to. He attacks her, and leaves with a threat to not open her mouth.
It turns out, Ed (who is White) has another wife in another state (who is Black). He also committed quite a few crimes, money laundering and murder among them.
Both Lucy and Marlowe (his other wife) are beautiful. That's their only similarity.
This book has a little bit of everything. Romance (but done just right), sex, murder mystery, thriller... Written in J.D. Mason's typical haunting style.
She didn't disappoint. The only thing I would change was a little more from Ed's perspective. His brief point of view left me wanting to know more.
4.5 stars
May 21, 2016
This is my first JD Mason and even though this book didn't really work for me, I'd be willing to read up on this author.
In my quest for black authors of crime fiction, I found JD Mason and decided to give this book a shot. I felt the the ramp up to the climax of the story to be a little slow and meandering. It took me about a week to get to 30% because I just couldn't find the hook. Then in one day I read from 30% to the end. Maybe a note for future readers... hang in there.
This novel is the story of Ed Price, a criminal who, on the outside seemed a normal man, but who was a bigamist who wasn't true to either of his wives. The book opens with Ed trying to convince Lucy not to turn him in for the suspected murder of his colleague. He abuses her and probably would have killed her, had their scuffle not been interrupted. Ed knows he'll be arrested eventually, so he abandons Lucy and for six months, is not seen or heard.
Until a body, burnt to a crisp, shows up in a burned out vehicle not far from Marlowe Price's home in the tiny town of Blink, Texas.
I feel as if I didn't get to know Lucy Price very well. She seemed like the agreeable, innocent wife, abused by Ed Price and then abandoned, seeing as how he was probably going to be arrested for murder. Later, Lucy's personality takes on some odd twists that seem incongruent with what (little) we know of her.
Marlowe, on the other hand, became the star of the show. Mysterious, sexy, enchanting Marlowe who seems to cast a spell on every man in her presence, including the massive man hunter Plato. In my mind, he's played by Lawrence Fishburne.
Plato rides into town on the news that Marlowe has been accused of Ed Price's murder. He's there to do a job-- find Ed if he isn't dead (which becomes quite obvious) and recover the money that was embezzled. Plato doesn't get very far before he falls under the spell of Marlowe, a voluptuous woman who believes in witchcraft and dark spirits, who calls him Lucifer and a devil, who reads bones and creates potions for a living.
Lucy and her Private Detective, Roman are looking for Ed, too. Until that burned out body is identified, no one knows if Ed is dead. And if Ed isn't dead, he might come back for Lucy.
And then there is the matter of two sets of numbers. Ed's going to need those back.
There's a fair amount of mystery in this book but nothing really surprising, no twists or 'oh crap' moments, really. Some steamy sex scenes and engaging B-stories in which both Mrs. Price gets to move on with her life.
A bit of a slow start but overall an enjoyable read with a few spots of action, intrigue and sex.
In my quest for black authors of crime fiction, I found JD Mason and decided to give this book a shot. I felt the the ramp up to the climax of the story to be a little slow and meandering. It took me about a week to get to 30% because I just couldn't find the hook. Then in one day I read from 30% to the end. Maybe a note for future readers... hang in there.
This novel is the story of Ed Price, a criminal who, on the outside seemed a normal man, but who was a bigamist who wasn't true to either of his wives. The book opens with Ed trying to convince Lucy not to turn him in for the suspected murder of his colleague. He abuses her and probably would have killed her, had their scuffle not been interrupted. Ed knows he'll be arrested eventually, so he abandons Lucy and for six months, is not seen or heard.
Until a body, burnt to a crisp, shows up in a burned out vehicle not far from Marlowe Price's home in the tiny town of Blink, Texas.
I feel as if I didn't get to know Lucy Price very well. She seemed like the agreeable, innocent wife, abused by Ed Price and then abandoned, seeing as how he was probably going to be arrested for murder. Later, Lucy's personality takes on some odd twists that seem incongruent with what (little) we know of her.
Marlowe, on the other hand, became the star of the show. Mysterious, sexy, enchanting Marlowe who seems to cast a spell on every man in her presence, including the massive man hunter Plato. In my mind, he's played by Lawrence Fishburne.
Plato rides into town on the news that Marlowe has been accused of Ed Price's murder. He's there to do a job-- find Ed if he isn't dead (which becomes quite obvious) and recover the money that was embezzled. Plato doesn't get very far before he falls under the spell of Marlowe, a voluptuous woman who believes in witchcraft and dark spirits, who calls him Lucifer and a devil, who reads bones and creates potions for a living.
Lucy and her Private Detective, Roman are looking for Ed, too. Until that burned out body is identified, no one knows if Ed is dead. And if Ed isn't dead, he might come back for Lucy.
And then there is the matter of two sets of numbers. Ed's going to need those back.
There's a fair amount of mystery in this book but nothing really surprising, no twists or 'oh crap' moments, really. Some steamy sex scenes and engaging B-stories in which both Mrs. Price gets to move on with her life.
A bit of a slow start but overall an enjoyable read with a few spots of action, intrigue and sex.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 11, 2016
I enjoyed parts of this story. I enjoyed the way some of the characters were presented. I enjoyed Shou Shou, Marlowe's no nonsense grandmother. I liked the premise of the book and the way that Marlowe's talents (voodoo/magic/witchcraft) were represented as something to be careful of and not to be trifled with by anyone, including herself. The initial creepiness of Plato was really well done because his presence even freaked me the frack out. However, the parts didn't add up to a great whole for me. I can't quite put my finger on exactly what didn't resonate with me. I enjoyed it enough that I will look at Mason's backlist and try another of her stories.
October 9, 2016
This was a pretty interesting read and I enjoyed it. Marlow was a great character and she pulled me into the story and allowed me to read through to the end. The chemistry between Plato and Marlow was well crafted, and it was these two characters and their interactions which had me humming in pleasure. The sex was pretty good and the romance intriguing. I didn’t connect much with Lucy and the other characters as much as I wanted to, though that could be because Marlow was so lush and interesting. The overall mystery was good and engaging and I will read more work by this author.
June 12, 2018
Suspenseful, sexy, a little bit scary -- this book sucked me right in. A quick, fun read that has more than a little depth & seriousness to it. This is my second J.D. Mason book & I will definitively be reading more!
November 17, 2016
The Real Mrs. Price by J.D. Mason is a novel that rises above the confines of it's genre and exceeds expectations. I received a copy of this novel from Netgalley for a honest review. To be honest, I am not really sure why I picked this novel out except for the fact that the synopsis looked intriguing. But the skeptic in me figured it was going to be a version of a made for TV movie directed by Tyler Perry. The kind my wife loves to watch and I sit there wondering who the hell is this woman I married. Man was I wrong...I was so so wrong.
Lucy Price is married to the man of her dreams. Edward Price is a successful businessman and investor. Then comes the day when Lucy becomes aware of the other side of her husband. The side that has been laundering money for the kind of people you don't steal from. The kind of reckless criminal who has been skimming off the interest and living a double life. The kind of man whose luck starting to run out. When a business partner of Edward's figures out what's been happening and contacts her and then winds up dead. Is Edward capable of much more than theft and embezzlement? Lucy would never have thought so. But that was before there was a dead body. Before Edward hits her in a fit of rage. Before her husband threatens her and then disappears.
Six months later, in a small town in Texas, Edward is heard from again. This time he is presumed dead, murdered by his wife; Marlowe Price.
Marlowe Price is a beautiful, powerful woman, shunned in her small town for practicing hoodoo. She is feared and sought out for her spells and potions. Six months earlier she is seduced in a whirlwind romance by Edward Price. Everything is perfect until the day she spies Edward fighting with a man in her back yard. She watches as Edward knocks the man down and then pulls out a gun and kills him. Edward disappears, but then a body is found burned in the trunk of his car. The police and the town think Marlowe is to blame. Marlowe knows that everything is going to get worse before it gets better, she can read it in the bones. The devil is coming for her.
Now Lucy and Marlowe must combine their resources and find out the truth. Is Eddie really dead? Who besides them would have wanted him dead. And what of the money he stole. But can they trust one another or the men who have come to their aid. Men who they know have their own agendas.
What's good about this story. Marlowe Price. This is a character that is deep and rich in story. She has a background that you want to learn more about. Her weakness for passion and love. Her desire to do good. Her only crime here is to fall for the wrong man. Something she seems to do over and over again.
Lucy Price is terrific. A woman fearful for her life but there is a turn deep in the novel where you are not really sure what her intentions really are. Could she perhaps have been in league with Eddie all along. When she seems to fall for the man helping her, can you be sure that it is sincere or is she only looking to use him to further her own wishes. Something you never really question with Marlowe.
Shou Shou, Marlowe's diminutive elderly blind Aunt. Seriously, like wow, this is one woman you never mess with.
What is wrong with this book. The male characters lacked depth. They were fairly standard as romantic leads for the women. Men with flaws or tragedy in their past. Men who closed themselves off to love and feelings that only the good love of the right woman, and a good helping of Jesus, could help to save. That's the Tyler Perry part.
What else was wrong?
Not enough Shou Shou!!
A very good read. I would be very interested in another book with these characters!
Lucy Price is married to the man of her dreams. Edward Price is a successful businessman and investor. Then comes the day when Lucy becomes aware of the other side of her husband. The side that has been laundering money for the kind of people you don't steal from. The kind of reckless criminal who has been skimming off the interest and living a double life. The kind of man whose luck starting to run out. When a business partner of Edward's figures out what's been happening and contacts her and then winds up dead. Is Edward capable of much more than theft and embezzlement? Lucy would never have thought so. But that was before there was a dead body. Before Edward hits her in a fit of rage. Before her husband threatens her and then disappears.
Six months later, in a small town in Texas, Edward is heard from again. This time he is presumed dead, murdered by his wife; Marlowe Price.
Marlowe Price is a beautiful, powerful woman, shunned in her small town for practicing hoodoo. She is feared and sought out for her spells and potions. Six months earlier she is seduced in a whirlwind romance by Edward Price. Everything is perfect until the day she spies Edward fighting with a man in her back yard. She watches as Edward knocks the man down and then pulls out a gun and kills him. Edward disappears, but then a body is found burned in the trunk of his car. The police and the town think Marlowe is to blame. Marlowe knows that everything is going to get worse before it gets better, she can read it in the bones. The devil is coming for her.
Now Lucy and Marlowe must combine their resources and find out the truth. Is Eddie really dead? Who besides them would have wanted him dead. And what of the money he stole. But can they trust one another or the men who have come to their aid. Men who they know have their own agendas.
What's good about this story. Marlowe Price. This is a character that is deep and rich in story. She has a background that you want to learn more about. Her weakness for passion and love. Her desire to do good. Her only crime here is to fall for the wrong man. Something she seems to do over and over again.
Lucy Price is terrific. A woman fearful for her life but there is a turn deep in the novel where you are not really sure what her intentions really are. Could she perhaps have been in league with Eddie all along. When she seems to fall for the man helping her, can you be sure that it is sincere or is she only looking to use him to further her own wishes. Something you never really question with Marlowe.
Shou Shou, Marlowe's diminutive elderly blind Aunt. Seriously, like wow, this is one woman you never mess with.
What is wrong with this book. The male characters lacked depth. They were fairly standard as romantic leads for the women. Men with flaws or tragedy in their past. Men who closed themselves off to love and feelings that only the good love of the right woman, and a good helping of Jesus, could help to save. That's the Tyler Perry part.
What else was wrong?
Not enough Shou Shou!!
A very good read. I would be very interested in another book with these characters!
April 30, 2016
Lucy Price has reason to believe that her husband has been involved in some illegal activity and may have killed someone. In a rage he almost kills her as well, but when a neighbor intervenes Eddie runs off.
Meanwhile the "other" Mrs. Price knows more than she's telling, and has seen visions of a "devil" coming her way. She is suspected of killing her husband Eddie, but is he even really dead? More than just the two wives and the police want to know the answer. There are other far more dangerous people interested in his whereabouts.
This is a story of Sex, murder, magic, and mystery. I would rate it 4 out of 5 suspenseful stars.
I received an advance copy for review.
Meanwhile the "other" Mrs. Price knows more than she's telling, and has seen visions of a "devil" coming her way. She is suspected of killing her husband Eddie, but is he even really dead? More than just the two wives and the police want to know the answer. There are other far more dangerous people interested in his whereabouts.
This is a story of Sex, murder, magic, and mystery. I would rate it 4 out of 5 suspenseful stars.
I received an advance copy for review.
September 2, 2017
I love when I can finish a novel in a day, without feeling like it was a chore. This was such a compelling story. The author did a great job of making me care what each character has to say. I didn't necessarily like everyone but I liked to read the chapters from their POVs. Marlowe is the star of the show; being the character I related to the most. Even with that less than desirable ending, I could understand why she did what she did. Not everything gets wrapped up in a neat little bow. I somehow wish this could continue into another novel but the story is definitely finished. How sad for me.
June 3, 2016
Overall, this was a page turner. The main character, Marlowe, was annoying. This is a sort of mystery that played out as expected. There were multiple sex scenes that were quite explicit. Some of the language used I found to be clunky and pulled me out of the story. Plato and Shou Shou were the stars in this book for sure. I wouldn't mind a Plato of my own. OOH Wee!
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July 18, 2016This book had me intrigued from the very beginning with the fight between Ed and Lucy. But once I got to the chapter where Marlowe was "reading the bones" I was promptly finished with the book. I didn't expect a character practicing dark arts. I don't play around like that so this book was not for me.
November 11, 2016
Suspenseful and engaging storytelling. Author JD Mason did not disappoint with this book. I would love to see a standalone story about Marlowe Price and Plato to find out how their relationship has evolved since the non-stop adventures in Blink, TX finally came to an end.
July 25, 2016
Not your typical J.D. Mason story but it was still a good read.
May 27, 2016
Review to come!
February 1, 2022
This book wasn't what I was expecting.
I thought it would be a book about two women married to the same man and it was, but the story seemed to be mostly about Marlowe who is the second wife of Eddie.
I think this book mainly focused on Marlowe rather than Lucy, the first wife, as she was mentioned in maybe 1/4 of the book. We get to meet Roman and Plato. Roman the private investigator hired by Lucy to find out more about Marlowe and Plato the man hired to recover the $47 million that Eddie stole.
It was pretty obvious that Eddie probably wasn't dead. Although Plato had a job to do it seemed we were constantly hearing about how sexy Marlowe was.
This book did have sex and mystery in it; therefore I gave it three stars. Note: this book is also part of a trilogy that I didn't know about and I like to read books in order.
I thought it would be a book about two women married to the same man and it was, but the story seemed to be mostly about Marlowe who is the second wife of Eddie.
I think this book mainly focused on Marlowe rather than Lucy, the first wife, as she was mentioned in maybe 1/4 of the book. We get to meet Roman and Plato. Roman the private investigator hired by Lucy to find out more about Marlowe and Plato the man hired to recover the $47 million that Eddie stole.
It was pretty obvious that Eddie probably wasn't dead. Although Plato had a job to do it seemed we were constantly hearing about how sexy Marlowe was.
This book did have sex and mystery in it; therefore I gave it three stars. Note: this book is also part of a trilogy that I didn't know about and I like to read books in order.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 3, 2018
This book had me tripped out! J.D. Mason masterfully weaved this story mixing things that shouldn't go together and making it flow. I was confused (in a good way) to the point where I refused to put the book down. This book addresses all kinds of spirits. I thought it interesting that she mixed the dark and light of society's spirituality. I then thought about how many people really practice hoodoo and Christianity together. I loved Shou Shou, she didn't come to play. She reminded me of Nanny McPhee when she hit that porch with her cane. Blind, she could see more than sighted people.
April 12, 2020
This book was not for me, it did not hold my attention at all. I struggled to finish it. Some of it was not realistic and predictable in my opinion. I will read another book by this author, I will not let this one discourage me from reading more of her work. I suggest you read this book and for. Your own opinion.
September 14, 2017
The plot reminded me of some of Tyler Perry's earlier movies. A cast of full characters, little religion, and sex thrown in for good measure. It was a fun read. Who doesn't like a Tyler Perry movie!
February 9, 2020
This was a smooth and easy read, perfect for a cold, wet day. It is a bit more explicit than I usually read, but even those scenes are well written. All in all it was a quick read and a nice get-away with Marlowe a heroine that I would have liked to have met.
September 10, 2017
I enjoyed this book immensely! JD Mason has a way of taking you on a ride and you either have to hold on or get thrown off. The good thing is, at the end of he ride, you will be glad you rode!
October 8, 2017
Way too much sex and not enough suspense
July 14, 2018
Surprisingly good book, started off slow to me, but it picked up for me.
May 19, 2019
This is the first urban fiction book that I've read. A little too sexually explicit.
Excellent writer that
I would probably read again.
Excellent writer that
I would probably read again.
October 15, 2019
I like this book just wish I know the order of
November 9, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this book....full of interesting and complex characters. The author, J.D. Mason, made the characters relatable with real issues and stories about love, womanhood, and drama.
June 3, 2020
Couldn’t stop reading
Awesome read. Felt like a soap opera or mini series. I loved Marlowe and Plato together. Can’t wait to read more
Awesome read. Felt like a soap opera or mini series. I loved Marlowe and Plato together. Can’t wait to read more
May 24, 2016
4 stars
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 24, 2016
Lucy Price is living the American dream. She has been married to her successful husband and businessman, Edward Price for a year and couldn’t be happier until she learns that Eddie is a dangerously ruthless man, heavily involved in illegal activities that threaten not only her marriage, but her life. Eddie abruptly disappears, but not before warning Lucy that if she wants to keep breathing she'd better keep her mouth shut. Six months later, word of her husband surfaces when she learns that he is presumed murdered in a small Texas town, apparently killed by his “wife”, Marlowe Price.
Marlowe is no stranger to trouble. An outcast in her own community for being one of those "hoodoo women," who can curse you or cast you under her beguiling spell, Marlowe is shunned at every turn. Six months ago, a whirlwind romance in Mexico led Marlowe to marry the man she thought she’d spend the rest of her life with. For Marlowe and Eddie, there is no such thing as trouble in paradise. But late one night, when Marlowe witnesses her husband putting the body of a dead man in the trunk of his car, the illusion comes crashing down around her and she knows she has to move fast before the devil comes calling once again.
Now, Lucy and Marlowe must come together to find out where and who Eddie really is, and help each other through the threat he poses. There's nothing more dangerous than a woman scorned...except for two women scorned who are willing to put their pasts behind them and band together to take one bad man down.
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REVIEW: THE REAL MRS. PRICE by J.D. Mason is a stand alone, story of mystery, suspense and intrigue with a little bit of paranormal voodoo on the side.
Told from several third person points of view, THE REAL MRS. PRICE follows two converging paths focusing on successful businessman Edward (Eddie) Price-a man with two wives, a secret life, and connections to millions of dollars in missing money and two dead bodies. What ensues is the search for Eddie Price, and the information that will lead to forty seven million dollars.
Lucy Price knew that to get on with her life she would have to find out what happened to her husband. Battered, beaten and bruised, Lucy found herself on the receiving end of Eddie’s threats when she surmised the truth about their missing and now presumably dead friend. Six months later Lucy would hire PI Roman Medlock to look into the whereabouts of her missing husband.
Marlowe Price is the number one suspect in her husband’s murder-the charred remains of man believed to be Eddie Price were found, and with Eddie’s current whereabouts unknown, the police believe the corpse is the husband of local hoodoo priestess Marlowe Price. Enter O.P. (Plato) Wells, a man hired to retrieve the missing funds, and a man willing to do anything to get what he wants.
THE REAL MRS. PRICE focuses on the search for Eddie Price- a man believed to have died, but a man whom both of his wives know could be very much alive. One path follows Roman and Lucy as they try to uncover the truth, and the other path finds Plato searching for the information that may be in Marlowe’s possession. When the two paths converge, both couples discover they are looking for the same man but for different purposes and outcomes.
Both relationships (Roman and Lucy: Plato and Marlowe) result in sexual tension and plenty of chemistry. Plato is a man determined to seduce Marlowe into getting what he wants and needs; Lucy is a woman, too long without the companionship of a man. The $ex scenes are intimate without the over the top graphic sexual imagery.
THE REAL MRS. PRICE is a story of mystery and suspense but never is their any doubt about the who, what and why. The reader is aware of Eddie’s actions but it is Eddie’s absence and whereabouts that are a concern for everyone involved. The story line begins slowly, drags in a few spots, but overall an intriguing story of one man’s greed, avarice and appetite for money and power. The addition of the ‘voodoo magic’ is a bit of a distraction with no real purpose but to forewarn about the appearance of Plato Wells although it does add for some side-story interactions with other characters and events. The premise is engaging, and the characters are colorful, varied and entertaining.
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 24, 2016
Lucy Price is living the American dream. She has been married to her successful husband and businessman, Edward Price for a year and couldn’t be happier until she learns that Eddie is a dangerously ruthless man, heavily involved in illegal activities that threaten not only her marriage, but her life. Eddie abruptly disappears, but not before warning Lucy that if she wants to keep breathing she'd better keep her mouth shut. Six months later, word of her husband surfaces when she learns that he is presumed murdered in a small Texas town, apparently killed by his “wife”, Marlowe Price.
Marlowe is no stranger to trouble. An outcast in her own community for being one of those "hoodoo women," who can curse you or cast you under her beguiling spell, Marlowe is shunned at every turn. Six months ago, a whirlwind romance in Mexico led Marlowe to marry the man she thought she’d spend the rest of her life with. For Marlowe and Eddie, there is no such thing as trouble in paradise. But late one night, when Marlowe witnesses her husband putting the body of a dead man in the trunk of his car, the illusion comes crashing down around her and she knows she has to move fast before the devil comes calling once again.
Now, Lucy and Marlowe must come together to find out where and who Eddie really is, and help each other through the threat he poses. There's nothing more dangerous than a woman scorned...except for two women scorned who are willing to put their pasts behind them and band together to take one bad man down.
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REVIEW: THE REAL MRS. PRICE by J.D. Mason is a stand alone, story of mystery, suspense and intrigue with a little bit of paranormal voodoo on the side.
Told from several third person points of view, THE REAL MRS. PRICE follows two converging paths focusing on successful businessman Edward (Eddie) Price-a man with two wives, a secret life, and connections to millions of dollars in missing money and two dead bodies. What ensues is the search for Eddie Price, and the information that will lead to forty seven million dollars.
Lucy Price knew that to get on with her life she would have to find out what happened to her husband. Battered, beaten and bruised, Lucy found herself on the receiving end of Eddie’s threats when she surmised the truth about their missing and now presumably dead friend. Six months later Lucy would hire PI Roman Medlock to look into the whereabouts of her missing husband.
Marlowe Price is the number one suspect in her husband’s murder-the charred remains of man believed to be Eddie Price were found, and with Eddie’s current whereabouts unknown, the police believe the corpse is the husband of local hoodoo priestess Marlowe Price. Enter O.P. (Plato) Wells, a man hired to retrieve the missing funds, and a man willing to do anything to get what he wants.
THE REAL MRS. PRICE focuses on the search for Eddie Price- a man believed to have died, but a man whom both of his wives know could be very much alive. One path follows Roman and Lucy as they try to uncover the truth, and the other path finds Plato searching for the information that may be in Marlowe’s possession. When the two paths converge, both couples discover they are looking for the same man but for different purposes and outcomes.
Both relationships (Roman and Lucy: Plato and Marlowe) result in sexual tension and plenty of chemistry. Plato is a man determined to seduce Marlowe into getting what he wants and needs; Lucy is a woman, too long without the companionship of a man. The $ex scenes are intimate without the over the top graphic sexual imagery.
THE REAL MRS. PRICE is a story of mystery and suspense but never is their any doubt about the who, what and why. The reader is aware of Eddie’s actions but it is Eddie’s absence and whereabouts that are a concern for everyone involved. The story line begins slowly, drags in a few spots, but overall an intriguing story of one man’s greed, avarice and appetite for money and power. The addition of the ‘voodoo magic’ is a bit of a distraction with no real purpose but to forewarn about the appearance of Plato Wells although it does add for some side-story interactions with other characters and events. The premise is engaging, and the characters are colorful, varied and entertaining.
Copy supplied by the publisher through Netgalley
www.thereadingcafe.com
May 24, 2016
The Real Mrs. Price
JD Mason
Five Stars
In 2009, I was introduced to JD Mason with Don’t Want No Sugar. At that point, I just knew that I had stumbled upon a hidden jewel. Soon after, Ms. Mason became one of my favorite authors. And, every time I read something new (or revisit a favorite) I am reminded of her undeniable talent.
The Real Mrs. Price left me feeling just as I expected: content, yet craving more. Her unique characters and intriguing storylines always makes me want to find out what happened after the last chapter.
This is, on the surface, a story of Marlowe Brown Price with a “head as hard as a rock and a heart as big as a boulder.” A bewitching woman who finds that her husband – who seems to have recently been found burned to ashes in his car – has a hidden, sordid past including another wife, Lucy. However, there is much more to this intricate tale. So much more. Marlowe has her doubts that her husband was the victim found in the burned car. An outcast in her own community, she struggles to convey her truth of the missing Eddie Price to the authorities. Danger and evil are lurking around every corner for Marlowe; at least that’s what her possum bones and her Aunt Shou Shou tell her.
Enter: Osiris Plato Wells. Tall, dark, tatted, rugged. And, evil personified; the devil that her dreams had foretold. That dream, where the black darkness had invaded her body and her bed, both terrify her and drawing her to him. Marlowe will soon see that she is unable to extricate herself from his charismatic pull.
“‘Do you want me to stay?’ he asked as if he could read her mind. No. Absolutely not. Not only no, but hell no! ‘You could sleep in the spare room,’ she offered, ignoring her own private protests.”
“The rhythm of his heartbeat lulled Marlowe’s spirit back a thousand years to a place where he was king and she was his queen. It resonated in his chest, the size of a drum, and echoed against her ear.”
After the murder of her husband, Ed's, co-worker, Lucy Price discovers her life is nothing like it appears. Voicing her suspicions, Ed attacks Lucy and leaves her with the threat that if she goes to police, he will come back for her and kill her. Months later when she hears not only of Ed's death , but also of his other wife, Lucy hires Roman Medlock to find the answers she needs to put her life back on track. But, will he be able to complete that task without risking the lives of all involved?
The undeniable magnetism between Plato and Marlow, the antics of Marlowe’s blind, elderly Aunt Shou Shou, lonely detective Roman Medlock, and the scorned first wife, Lucy, create a colorful and unique, beautifully personified tale of love, lust, hope, lies, and deceit. This is a novel that you will not be able to put down until the final page.
Although this is the story of two Mrs. Price’s, JD Mason has a knack for creating the most unforgettable male leads in her novels. Not the fairy tale or knight in shining armor variety, but beautiful, honest, and incredibly human characters. She reeled me in with John King in One Day I Saw a Black King. (He was my first book crush and I read the entire series twice, just to make sure I didn’t miss a thing.) And she has done it again with Plato Wells. I can only hope that Ms. Mason can find it in her heart to bring him (and Marlowe) back to feed my literary hunger!
JD Mason
Five Stars
In 2009, I was introduced to JD Mason with Don’t Want No Sugar. At that point, I just knew that I had stumbled upon a hidden jewel. Soon after, Ms. Mason became one of my favorite authors. And, every time I read something new (or revisit a favorite) I am reminded of her undeniable talent.
The Real Mrs. Price left me feeling just as I expected: content, yet craving more. Her unique characters and intriguing storylines always makes me want to find out what happened after the last chapter.
This is, on the surface, a story of Marlowe Brown Price with a “head as hard as a rock and a heart as big as a boulder.” A bewitching woman who finds that her husband – who seems to have recently been found burned to ashes in his car – has a hidden, sordid past including another wife, Lucy. However, there is much more to this intricate tale. So much more. Marlowe has her doubts that her husband was the victim found in the burned car. An outcast in her own community, she struggles to convey her truth of the missing Eddie Price to the authorities. Danger and evil are lurking around every corner for Marlowe; at least that’s what her possum bones and her Aunt Shou Shou tell her.
Enter: Osiris Plato Wells. Tall, dark, tatted, rugged. And, evil personified; the devil that her dreams had foretold. That dream, where the black darkness had invaded her body and her bed, both terrify her and drawing her to him. Marlowe will soon see that she is unable to extricate herself from his charismatic pull.
“‘Do you want me to stay?’ he asked as if he could read her mind. No. Absolutely not. Not only no, but hell no! ‘You could sleep in the spare room,’ she offered, ignoring her own private protests.”
“The rhythm of his heartbeat lulled Marlowe’s spirit back a thousand years to a place where he was king and she was his queen. It resonated in his chest, the size of a drum, and echoed against her ear.”
After the murder of her husband, Ed's, co-worker, Lucy Price discovers her life is nothing like it appears. Voicing her suspicions, Ed attacks Lucy and leaves her with the threat that if she goes to police, he will come back for her and kill her. Months later when she hears not only of Ed's death , but also of his other wife, Lucy hires Roman Medlock to find the answers she needs to put her life back on track. But, will he be able to complete that task without risking the lives of all involved?
The undeniable magnetism between Plato and Marlow, the antics of Marlowe’s blind, elderly Aunt Shou Shou, lonely detective Roman Medlock, and the scorned first wife, Lucy, create a colorful and unique, beautifully personified tale of love, lust, hope, lies, and deceit. This is a novel that you will not be able to put down until the final page.
Although this is the story of two Mrs. Price’s, JD Mason has a knack for creating the most unforgettable male leads in her novels. Not the fairy tale or knight in shining armor variety, but beautiful, honest, and incredibly human characters. She reeled me in with John King in One Day I Saw a Black King. (He was my first book crush and I read the entire series twice, just to make sure I didn’t miss a thing.) And she has done it again with Plato Wells. I can only hope that Ms. Mason can find it in her heart to bring him (and Marlowe) back to feed my literary hunger!
October 2, 2018
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