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The Demise of Alexis Vancamp
Bestselling urban author Karen Williams returns with another explosive tale of obsessive love gone horribly wrong.
Twenty-four-year-old Alexis Vancamp has the world at her feet. She is young, beautiful, educated, and adored by her family, fianc�, and friends. Just when she thinks her life is set, in walks sexy, thugged-out Santana. He's a dangerous man with a dark secret, a rough past, and a plan to get Alexis under his thumb. Despite the warnings from the people around her, Alexis finds herself drawn to this man. To have him means to lose everything, but none of this bothers Alexis as long as she has him in her world.
Santana soon leads Alexis down a destructive path. He turns her away from her family and friends.Alexis's sheltered life dissipates as she finds herself wrapped up in deceit, violence, lies, and trouble with the law.
Despite losing almost everything, Alexis still refuses to let Santana go. When his mind-blowing secret is revealed, will she finally face the truth?
Twenty-four-year-old Alexis Vancamp has the world at her feet. She is young, beautiful, educated, and adored by her family, fianc�, and friends. Just when she thinks her life is set, in walks sexy, thugged-out Santana. He's a dangerous man with a dark secret, a rough past, and a plan to get Alexis under his thumb. Despite the warnings from the people around her, Alexis finds herself drawn to this man. To have him means to lose everything, but none of this bothers Alexis as long as she has him in her world.
Santana soon leads Alexis down a destructive path. He turns her away from her family and friends.Alexis's sheltered life dissipates as she finds herself wrapped up in deceit, violence, lies, and trouble with the law.
Despite losing almost everything, Alexis still refuses to let Santana go. When his mind-blowing secret is revealed, will she finally face the truth?
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Karen P. Williams
17 books99 followersKaren Williams has worked as a Probation Officer II for 12 years. She now works as a School Counselor. She is the author of “Harlem On Lock,” “The People Vs. Cashmere 1 and 2,” “Dirty To The Grave,” “Sweet Giselle,” “Thug In Me,” “The Demise of Alexis Vancamp,” “Politics As Usual”, “Hail Mary 1 and 2”, Aphrodisiacs: Erotic Short Stories, and “Diamond In The Sky” in the anthology, “Around The Way Girls 7”. She also the author of “Dear Drama 1 and 2” under the Pen name, Braya Spice. She loves writing urban, contemporary, and thriller fiction. When she first started writing, she was inspired from her work with juveniles, as a Probation Officer, and wanted to tell their stories. She wanted to give real people a voice. She is the mother of two lovely children. Karen loves good R & B music, movies, and to cook and bake for families and friends. She recently finished her 13th novel “Forever Reign”, and is working on another.
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July 5, 2013
Alexis lives the comfy life as a PK. She is gorgeous, smart and has the world at her feet. After a chance encounter, she becomes fixated with Santana, a smooth-talking thug who has an agenda of his own.
Before I begin I need to take deep breaths. O. M. G! This book was so emotionally compelling and thought provoking. I mean it was like you were in every scene, feeling raw emotions at every turn of the page. I swear I cursed so many times I had to pray for forgiveness..I screamed and yelled at Alexis and other characters as if I were in their faces. The plot was well written and the drama was non-stop. Every other page there was some mess going on and you had to ask yourself, 'when will it all end?' And the ending, oh what suspense! It will leave you reeling on the edge of your seat. It was satisfying and left no stone unturned; all my questions were answered.
Before I begin I need to take deep breaths. O. M. G! This book was so emotionally compelling and thought provoking. I mean it was like you were in every scene, feeling raw emotions at every turn of the page. I swear I cursed so many times I had to pray for forgiveness..I screamed and yelled at Alexis and other characters as if I were in their faces. The plot was well written and the drama was non-stop. Every other page there was some mess going on and you had to ask yourself, 'when will it all end?' And the ending, oh what suspense! It will leave you reeling on the edge of your seat. It was satisfying and left no stone unturned; all my questions were answered.
May 25, 2013
Karen Williams has done it again, another 5 star banger with a twist. This book had so much drama from the beginning to the end.You will definitely be cursing aloud with some of the antics that play out in this story.The ending had an unexpected twist that I didn't see coming, which is why all of Karen Williams books are always so good.I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who looks for drama on every page of their books. Another Great Job Ms. Williams
April 13, 2014
Good read that had me mad the whole time. Alexis was very stupid and very naive. I found myself getting annoyed at how stupid in love she was. The ending was shocking to find out who Santana really was. I would recommend to others. It held my attention and full of drama.
March 26, 2021
Omg what a surprise twisted ending. Never saw that one coming
February 28, 2018
OMG never has a work of fiction got me so worked up that I was fuming. I asked how could one beautiful intelligent woman get so caught up in a person she just met not only to sleep with him but to just lose herself so quickly especially after her fiancé' kills himself after walking in on her cheating on him. This book was explosive to the end. I hated Alexis but then realized that the hate was misplaced towards the end. It is a bit twisted but it also shows that what you may think is hidden away from pubic view will be exposed for the world to see.
June 2, 2013
OMG OMG what a read....I swear I want to pimp slap this girl. why in de hell she still doesn't get it. Lawd have mercy why are some of these kids so dense. No matter what family has done. The sins of the parents i tell you. they do come back to haunt the kids. Excellent read Ms. Williams I truly enjoyed this one.
June 3, 2013
This book was soo good. Alexis was dummer the a bagof rocks. The thing she was letting Santan do was unbeleivable and it was make me so mad. The twist at the end of the book was so unexpexted. I guess a child scorned can be very vengenful. I highly recommend this book. Great job Karen Williams.
July 24, 2019
Alexis Vancamp is a twenty-four year who has it made -- beautiful, educated, adored by her family, a devoted fiancé and friends. But she throws all that away when she meets sexy, thugged-out Santana. She winds up under his thumb and drawn into his diabolical plans. Despite all the warnings from the people around her she ends up going down a destructive path. One fateful decision will lead to her downfall. After all this a secret is revealed to Alexis that will devastate her and her family. Is it too late to get her life back on track?
March 12, 2020
OMG, very good book
This was a very good read but I experience so many emotions and feelings as I read this book. It was really troubling how someone could make so many stupid mistakes all in the name of having a man. From the very first day, they met this man was disrespectful to this girl and could never see past it. She made excuse after excuse for someone who never appreciated or deserved it. She turned on family and friends all in the name of love. It was so not worth it.
This was a very good read but I experience so many emotions and feelings as I read this book. It was really troubling how someone could make so many stupid mistakes all in the name of having a man. From the very first day, they met this man was disrespectful to this girl and could never see past it. She made excuse after excuse for someone who never appreciated or deserved it. She turned on family and friends all in the name of love. It was so not worth it.
August 24, 2019
A real page turner!! I finished this book in 1 1/2 days, even took advantage of traffic light stops to grab a few paragraphs! (Don’t try that) This story will have you shocked as the events unfold all the way up to the big shocker at the end! As soon as you think you have figured it out, another dip in the rollercoaster will have your mouth hanging hanging open! A MUST READ!!
March 4, 2025
Wow 🤯
Now that was drama like I haven’t read in ages! Alexis smh…Alexis…baby girl…I have no words for how much I rode a rollercoaster of emotions reading your story…I mean damn…if you want to read a story about starting at the top & working your way to the bottom, READ THIS BOOK!!!
Now that was drama like I haven’t read in ages! Alexis smh…Alexis…baby girl…I have no words for how much I rode a rollercoaster of emotions reading your story…I mean damn…if you want to read a story about starting at the top & working your way to the bottom, READ THIS BOOK!!!
June 5, 2013
A Love Gone Wrong
Alexis Vancamp is a twenty-four-year-old beautiful, intelligent, educated woman. She is well respected and loved not only by her family (expect for a love/hate relationship she has with her younger sister) but by her fiancé as well. So why is it when a sexy man by the name of Santana walks into her life that she decides to risk it all for a man she has known for such a short amount of time.
From the time the Alexis and Santana meet it has been one thing after another. The fact that she finds out that Santana was sexing another woman is the least of her problems with him. Santana is mixed up in something illegal but Alexis is naïve to the fact that Santana is playing on her emotions all because of how he makes her body feel when they make love. Alexis is addicted to his loving and will do anything to make sure that she satisfies him in any way and help him regardless of what the cost or consequences may be.
The Demise of Alexis Vancamp by Karen Williams is one of those novels that you literally shake your head and utter He!! No each time the character does something stupid. You cannot help but to keep turning the pages to find out what Santana will do next or Alexis will put up with. Don't get me wrong I know we all have done something stupid at one point in our lives for love, but d@mn how can one woman that is educated be so stupid? The reader literally will be thinking thoughts like this and just when Alexis finally beings to accept the consequences of all her actions...BAM she is thrown for a shock, that not even the reader would have expected.
Reviewed by Leona
Alexis Vancamp is a twenty-four-year-old beautiful, intelligent, educated woman. She is well respected and loved not only by her family (expect for a love/hate relationship she has with her younger sister) but by her fiancé as well. So why is it when a sexy man by the name of Santana walks into her life that she decides to risk it all for a man she has known for such a short amount of time.
From the time the Alexis and Santana meet it has been one thing after another. The fact that she finds out that Santana was sexing another woman is the least of her problems with him. Santana is mixed up in something illegal but Alexis is naïve to the fact that Santana is playing on her emotions all because of how he makes her body feel when they make love. Alexis is addicted to his loving and will do anything to make sure that she satisfies him in any way and help him regardless of what the cost or consequences may be.
The Demise of Alexis Vancamp by Karen Williams is one of those novels that you literally shake your head and utter He!! No each time the character does something stupid. You cannot help but to keep turning the pages to find out what Santana will do next or Alexis will put up with. Don't get me wrong I know we all have done something stupid at one point in our lives for love, but d@mn how can one woman that is educated be so stupid? The reader literally will be thinking thoughts like this and just when Alexis finally beings to accept the consequences of all her actions...BAM she is thrown for a shock, that not even the reader would have expected.
Reviewed by Leona
June 3, 2013
The Demise of Alexis Vancamp is the story about a "perfect girl". She is young, extremely educated, she comes from money, and she is engaged to the perfect man. She has everything that a young lady will ever want, right? In comes Santana, and he shakes up her whole world. This once strong girl is broken down to the ground. She is so blinded by love that she ignores all the advice from family and friends and all the signs that are staring her in her face. Will her demise bring about the wake up call she most desperately needs?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I could not say that I felt anything for Alexis because her actions were just crazy. I wanted to shake her multiple times in the book and tell her to wake up. In my opinion that's what makes this book so go. It brought out so many emotions that i thought i was going to toss my book. Like all Karen Williams books, there is a twist in the book that you won't want to miss. Good job and I will be waiting for your next release
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I could not say that I felt anything for Alexis because her actions were just crazy. I wanted to shake her multiple times in the book and tell her to wake up. In my opinion that's what makes this book so go. It brought out so many emotions that i thought i was going to toss my book. Like all Karen Williams books, there is a twist in the book that you won't want to miss. Good job and I will be waiting for your next release
June 1, 2013
Alexis Vancamp is 24 years old and basically has it all. She is eductaed, beautiul and has a wonderful support team that includes her family, friends and fiance. Her life is set, she has the man of her dreams who she has been with basically all of her life and shes about to live out every womans dream of getting married, while hold down a very successful job at her father's company. Everything is going great until Santana a sexy thugged out man who is very far from what she is use to dealing with walks into her life and changes it forever. Santana has a very rough past and an even darker secret but his plan is to makes Alexis his by any means. Being the young naive girl that Alexis is she is drawn to this mysterious man even though she is engaged
August 2, 2013
Alexis is every young girl dream she has everything, a great job nice car and her own house. At twenty four she is about her business and the apple of her family eye. After a tragic event takes place she feels indebted to Santana. Alexis starts to fall head over heels for his thugged out ways and nothing will keep her from being with him.When its time to be the ride or die Sanatana is looking for Alexis doesn't know that she is in way to deep. Will she finally meet her demise?
Great storyline. Drama soon as you open up the book. This story need to be read bu every teen girl in the world. I definitely enjoyed the message behind it. Good Job Karen!!!
Great storyline. Drama soon as you open up the book. This story need to be read bu every teen girl in the world. I definitely enjoyed the message behind it. Good Job Karen!!!
May 19, 2013
Talk about a twist! Alexis Vancamp hails from a successful family. She is college educated and employed at her father's company. At work, she interviews the man who becomes her obsession, Santana. In this book, readers watch just that, the demise of Alexis and those close to her.
I enjoyed the book, despite all of the silly things Alexis did to keep Santana. I was not expecting the shocker in the end.
I enjoyed the book, despite all of the silly things Alexis did to keep Santana. I was not expecting the shocker in the end.
June 29, 2013
I enjoyed reading this book. Alexis will get on your nerve at times. She was so naive and in love with Santana that she could not see anything in front of her. Santana had her under control and she would do anything for him.
The twist at the end of the story was unexpected. Karen did an excellent job with this story. I would highly recommend reading this story. This story line flowed well. You will love and hate the chracters.
The twist at the end of the story was unexpected. Karen did an excellent job with this story. I would highly recommend reading this story. This story line flowed well. You will love and hate the chracters.
November 1, 2013
Can you say scandalous and disturbing? Alexis had me wanting to be the brakes off her behind many a times! I mean I know love is strong but it is NOT that strong. Santana ain't nothing but scum!!!! And that ending...I was so disturbed, i felt i needed a shower. And yes Santana is still scum. Part 2 please!!!
March 24, 2015
The book was well written and the story made you want to keep reading to see if one female could really be stupid and blinded by love. I have fussed about how stupid and gullible this young, college-educated and wealthy girl was. All I could do was shake my head as I read some of the scenes. Warning, take a nerve and/or blood pressure pill before reading about the demise of Alexis.
October 4, 2014
Interesting read, but the first book in a long time I wanted the main character to get got! Ugh! Alexis was vain, arrogant and had no common sense or feeling for her family at all! So Stoopid! Not only was this girl dick whipped, she had no sense of decency about her heart at all. Hated her but the book was mos def not boring!
July 27, 2015
5 star book !!
I love this book .
It made me so emotional at the same time. Alexis had the world at her hands could do anything with her life but she ended up wasting it all on nothing, on a dude .
Who in the end had the biggest secret that drug her and her family completely under,
This book had me gone I couldn't get enough page after page after page I would read . I love it !
I love this book .
It made me so emotional at the same time. Alexis had the world at her hands could do anything with her life but she ended up wasting it all on nothing, on a dude .
Who in the end had the biggest secret that drug her and her family completely under,
This book had me gone I couldn't get enough page after page after page I would read . I love it !
May 18, 2013
This book this book...From page one I was in complete shock! This book will take u on a roller coaster ride and have butterflies in your stomach...I couldn't put this book down!******EXCELLENT*****
June 2, 2013
OMGGGGGG!!! This book was good from the beginning to then End. That twist took me by surprise.5 STAR!!!
July 6, 2013
This book was awesome it will have u calling Alexis every name but Alexis.....I really enjoy this book 10* banger
December 30, 2014
Wow
I really have no words. This book was crazy sign a capital C!!!! The twist at the end took the cake.
I really have no words. This book was crazy sign a capital C!!!! The twist at the end took the cake.
August 31, 2020
This girl was so stupid it made the book a little unbelievable but the ending had a cool twist tho.
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