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Don't Even Go There
Essence Bestselling Author Brenda Hampton presents Don't Even Go There, the story of Chase Jenkins, a troublemaking, backstabbing diva, who will stop at nothing to get what she wants, even going after her boss's husband.
- GenresAdult
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Brenda Hampton
95 books448 followersHampton is a native St. Louis, with a gift and passion for writing. She maintained journals for several years, but it wasn’t until she read Terry McMillan’s Disappearing Acts that she considered taking her writing adventures to another level.
In 2002, Hampton completed her memoir, along with two fiction novels: Two's Enough Three's a Crowd and How Can I Be Down? The following year, she completed thrilling sequels to both novels and additional bestselling novels followed thereafter.
Hampton is known for bringing the heat to readers, and her literary career is filled with many accomplishments. She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author, she was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale Magazine by O.O.S.A., she is a 2009 African American Literary Award Nominee for her mystery novel, The Dirty Truth, and was awarded Best Female Writer by Infini Promoters. Her dedication to her career lead to a multi-book deal through Urban/Kensington Books in New York City, a publishing house that she refers to as her literary home.
In addition to writing, and having an entrepreneur spirit, Hampton manages her own insurance business where she works as an Insurance Broker for many customers throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She is also the founder of VOICES Books & Publishing, VOICES Books on Wheels and VOICES Magazine. VOICES is the place where every voice can be heard, and Hampton uses her publishing company to assist writers through the POD process. Her goal has been to work with motivated writers who deserve a chance in this very challenging book industry. She’s been referred to as the “go to person” by many aspiring writers, and works as a literary representative for some of the most talented, upcoming and established authors today. Including, National Bestselling author, Keisha Ervin (Urban Books/Kensington), 2007’s Best Male Writer, Darrin Lowery (Urban Books/Kensington), OASIS (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Silhouettes (Urban Books/Kensington), Curtis Alcutt (Strebor/Simon & Schuster) and E.V. Adams (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Tia Hines (Urban/Kensington) and Kaya Henderson (Urban/Kensington).
Hampton's latest releases are: Don't Even Go There, Full Figured 1, The Dirty Truth and Book 6 of the Naughty Series. Naughty includes Hampton’s most loveable, desired, and outrageous character, Jaylin Rogers. Readers can’t get enough of this “bad boy” and his continued drama goes on in Naughty No More. Other novels include: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right, SLICK, How Can I Be Down?, No Justice No Peace, a Girls from Da Hood collaboration with Brenda Hampton, Keisha Ervin and Ed McNair, and Who or What is in that Closet?!, a children's chapter book that Hampton wrote with her son, Aaron Littlejohn.
In 2002, Hampton completed her memoir, along with two fiction novels: Two's Enough Three's a Crowd and How Can I Be Down? The following year, she completed thrilling sequels to both novels and additional bestselling novels followed thereafter.
Hampton is known for bringing the heat to readers, and her literary career is filled with many accomplishments. She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author, she was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale Magazine by O.O.S.A., she is a 2009 African American Literary Award Nominee for her mystery novel, The Dirty Truth, and was awarded Best Female Writer by Infini Promoters. Her dedication to her career lead to a multi-book deal through Urban/Kensington Books in New York City, a publishing house that she refers to as her literary home.
In addition to writing, and having an entrepreneur spirit, Hampton manages her own insurance business where she works as an Insurance Broker for many customers throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She is also the founder of VOICES Books & Publishing, VOICES Books on Wheels and VOICES Magazine. VOICES is the place where every voice can be heard, and Hampton uses her publishing company to assist writers through the POD process. Her goal has been to work with motivated writers who deserve a chance in this very challenging book industry. She’s been referred to as the “go to person” by many aspiring writers, and works as a literary representative for some of the most talented, upcoming and established authors today. Including, National Bestselling author, Keisha Ervin (Urban Books/Kensington), 2007’s Best Male Writer, Darrin Lowery (Urban Books/Kensington), OASIS (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Silhouettes (Urban Books/Kensington), Curtis Alcutt (Strebor/Simon & Schuster) and E.V. Adams (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Tia Hines (Urban/Kensington) and Kaya Henderson (Urban/Kensington).
Hampton's latest releases are: Don't Even Go There, Full Figured 1, The Dirty Truth and Book 6 of the Naughty Series. Naughty includes Hampton’s most loveable, desired, and outrageous character, Jaylin Rogers. Readers can’t get enough of this “bad boy” and his continued drama goes on in Naughty No More. Other novels include: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right, SLICK, How Can I Be Down?, No Justice No Peace, a Girls from Da Hood collaboration with Brenda Hampton, Keisha Ervin and Ed McNair, and Who or What is in that Closet?!, a children's chapter book that Hampton wrote with her son, Aaron Littlejohn.
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February 20, 2011
Ladies, Watch Your Man!,
Just as with her previous titles, Brenda Hampton infuses her newest novel with a healthy dose of drama and sex. "Don't Even Go There" introduces readers to Chase Jenkins, a woman who knows what she wants and has no problem taking it, even from someone else. But her attitude and her actions quickly lead her to drama and possibly trouble.
Hampton offers an ambitious novel. Still, this reader was disappointed. Readers are made privy to some happenings in the main character's past as an explanation to her actions/attitude, but the surface is only scratched. Unfortunately, she was a character I couldn't fully embrace, either way. "Don't Even Go There" is a quick read as the pages are literally laced with drama. But it's that same drama that at time undermines the story.
Brenda Hampton is an extraordinary talent, and having read all her previous work, I found this one lacked a bit of luster in comparison. That said, I'm looking forward to her next novel.
Reviewed by: Toni
Just as with her previous titles, Brenda Hampton infuses her newest novel with a healthy dose of drama and sex. "Don't Even Go There" introduces readers to Chase Jenkins, a woman who knows what she wants and has no problem taking it, even from someone else. But her attitude and her actions quickly lead her to drama and possibly trouble.
Hampton offers an ambitious novel. Still, this reader was disappointed. Readers are made privy to some happenings in the main character's past as an explanation to her actions/attitude, but the surface is only scratched. Unfortunately, she was a character I couldn't fully embrace, either way. "Don't Even Go There" is a quick read as the pages are literally laced with drama. But it's that same drama that at time undermines the story.
Brenda Hampton is an extraordinary talent, and having read all her previous work, I found this one lacked a bit of luster in comparison. That said, I'm looking forward to her next novel.
Reviewed by: Toni
September 20, 2017
Don't Even Go There
If you are looking for a lot of sex, a hot mess, a bit of crazy, and will keep you on the edge of your seat and keep you turning the pages then Brenda Hampton will not let you down with the story of Chase Jenkins. Talk about a bold heffer.
If you are looking for a lot of sex, a hot mess, a bit of crazy, and will keep you on the edge of your seat and keep you turning the pages then Brenda Hampton will not let you down with the story of Chase Jenkins. Talk about a bold heffer.
May 15, 2017
LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!!!!!!!!!
June 15, 2021
Love it!
February 20, 2025
Chance was a mess I swear she didn’t care who she hurt!! The drama in this book was good had me yelling at a few parts. Overall very good
April 4, 2016
What a godawful book. I don't remember the last time I read a book with such a shallow, unlikeable main character. The book starts off with this crazy chick lighting her boyfriend's house on fire because he's sleeping with someone else, so she decides she wants to sleep with her coworker's fiancé now that she's single (and just SO ATTRACTIVE, as she reminds you throughout the book.) This chick literally BURNS DOWN HER BOYFRIEND'S HOUSE because she's so mad, but then she freaks out when she thinks her new boytoy sent his own fiancée flowers at work. She spends the entire book in contradictions like this. She goes on and on in every chapter about how faithful guys don't exist, yet she wants every guy she meets to play her little games. She talks about how she can't juggle multiple guys at once, but she spends the entire book juggling like five different guys. And did I mention how FULL OF HERSELF she is? I'm all about self-confidence and self-love, but spreading your legs in front of every married man ever because they just CANNOT RESIST your nasty ho ass, it's a little much. And if I had to read about one more dress that looked FABULOUS on all of her curves, I was going to heave. The piece de resistance was when she showed up at her ex-coworker's house, letting herself in (which she does on multiple occasions throughout the book...), takes a gun out of her shirt, gets naked, and never has any consequences for any of this. What a skank ho.
Besides the completely nasty main character, the book is just not well-written. In the same paragraphs, characters will go from "he be trippin if he think he's my only man" to "I assure you, I'm done with him". It's not even close to realistic. Nothing about this book is, because there's no way all of these guys would ruin their lives over this gross, classless chick.
Besides the completely nasty main character, the book is just not well-written. In the same paragraphs, characters will go from "he be trippin if he think he's my only man" to "I assure you, I'm done with him". It's not even close to realistic. Nothing about this book is, because there's no way all of these guys would ruin their lives over this gross, classless chick.
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June 19, 2012
Ladies- Hide your man!
Chase Jenkins is an insecure, backstabbing, selfish and downright trifling female whose favorite type of man is UN-available. Chase will stop at nothing to get what she wants, whoever she wants, and boundaries mean nothing to her. If she wants your man she will go after him! Don't Even Go There is a very quick read because it has just enough drama to keep you intrigued, however, the book lacks real substance, thus I found it kind of disappointing. The author briefly touches on child abuse and domestic violence both of which are relevant to Chase's childhood, so at some point I kept expecting Chase to get some help because clearly those issues have had a big impact on her behavior as an adult. There were also a couple of characters that never fully evolve, so to speak, in this book. Perhaps Ms. Hampton will cover those issues in a sequel. I believe this was my first Brenda Hampton book and although I am not sure if I am interested in a sequel to this story, I was intrigued enough by the authors writing to want to read some of her other books. If you like (H-O-T) sex scenes and drama and want a quick read this is for you.
Chase Jenkins is an insecure, backstabbing, selfish and downright trifling female whose favorite type of man is UN-available. Chase will stop at nothing to get what she wants, whoever she wants, and boundaries mean nothing to her. If she wants your man she will go after him! Don't Even Go There is a very quick read because it has just enough drama to keep you intrigued, however, the book lacks real substance, thus I found it kind of disappointing. The author briefly touches on child abuse and domestic violence both of which are relevant to Chase's childhood, so at some point I kept expecting Chase to get some help because clearly those issues have had a big impact on her behavior as an adult. There were also a couple of characters that never fully evolve, so to speak, in this book. Perhaps Ms. Hampton will cover those issues in a sequel. I believe this was my first Brenda Hampton book and although I am not sure if I am interested in a sequel to this story, I was intrigued enough by the authors writing to want to read some of her other books. If you like (H-O-T) sex scenes and drama and want a quick read this is for you.
July 12, 2011
If you are looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and talking to the book, Don't Even Go There is the book for you!!!! Once again, Brenda Hampton is bringing the heat!
Chase Jenkins is the type of woman that every man would love to have by his side, she is drop dead beautiful, has a good job, her own place, is single and spontaneous and risque. Because of her haunting past, she will never trust a man and moves from one man to the next. When she comes home early from a business trip to find her boyfriend in the bed with another woman, all hell breaks loose and it will not stop until Chase is ready for it to stop!
Don't Even Go There is a book that is excellent for everyone especially bookclubs because there is so, so much to talk about! This book is not part of a series so run out and get it ASAP!!!!!
Chase Jenkins is the type of woman that every man would love to have by his side, she is drop dead beautiful, has a good job, her own place, is single and spontaneous and risque. Because of her haunting past, she will never trust a man and moves from one man to the next. When she comes home early from a business trip to find her boyfriend in the bed with another woman, all hell breaks loose and it will not stop until Chase is ready for it to stop!
Don't Even Go There is a book that is excellent for everyone especially bookclubs because there is so, so much to talk about! This book is not part of a series so run out and get it ASAP!!!!!
April 6, 2011
It Is What It Is
Chase Jenkins is as ruthless, conniving and sexy as she wants to be. A risk taker, she is willing to do whoever she pleases. Relationship wise, Chase is easy to deal with, as long as the men she is pursing are playing by her rules. When it becomes a little too hot, she simply changes to her Plan B. When the tables are turned, can Chase apply her own rules?
DON'T EVEN GO THERE by Brenda Hampton is just an okay read. While I found the story easy enough to read, it thoroughly lacks substance, is repetitive and contradicts its main character. Brenda Hampton fans are sure to enjoy the drama and steamy scenes, but by definition, this is definitely not a signature piece.
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Chase Jenkins is as ruthless, conniving and sexy as she wants to be. A risk taker, she is willing to do whoever she pleases. Relationship wise, Chase is easy to deal with, as long as the men she is pursing are playing by her rules. When it becomes a little too hot, she simply changes to her Plan B. When the tables are turned, can Chase apply her own rules?
DON'T EVEN GO THERE by Brenda Hampton is just an okay read. While I found the story easy enough to read, it thoroughly lacks substance, is repetitive and contradicts its main character. Brenda Hampton fans are sure to enjoy the drama and steamy scenes, but by definition, this is definitely not a signature piece.
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August 12, 2013
After reading the synopsis of this book, I was curious enough but reluctant to read it because a plot such as this could easily be categorized as "urban" fiction, which I tend to stay away from. I ended up reading this much more quickly than the other books I've read this summer. Brenda Hampton is a master at manipulating her writing in a way that draws you into the plot and the lives of the characters. She creates a scandalous, conniving character like Chase and puts her in situations where she is obviously brazen and daring, and not afraid to cross boundaries. The sex scenes were explicit, but I would describe them as "spicy" instead of "trashy." There were some unexpected twists and turns and the ending was nothing like I anticipated. Can't wait to read more from this author!
November 12, 2013
Chase is a woman who knows what she wants..and goes after it. Her deep-seated issues with men leave her with a bad taste in her mouth but a good feeling..down below. There are no limatations as nothing..and no one of the opposite sex are off limits. As the drama racks up in the work place and plan A fails..she finds herself in a heated mess.
I liked this storyline by Hampton. A little different from what I'm use to by her as the female character was the so called 'villian'. I tried to hate her but she made it hard. There was some drama along with humor as well. It ended kind of sudden as the story came to a head. I'm hoping for a part 2.
I liked this storyline by Hampton. A little different from what I'm use to by her as the female character was the so called 'villian'. I tried to hate her but she made it hard. There was some drama along with humor as well. It ended kind of sudden as the story came to a head. I'm hoping for a part 2.
July 4, 2017
This was a different read for me. Interesting because I liked the suspense and various scenarios of these four women's lives, but whoa... Veronica was being mentally/physically abused by her boyfriend Tony, Claudette was happily engaged to marry Korbey...not. And their supervisor, Liz, was a smart businesswoman married to Steven, a sleazy yet successful financial planner.
The main character, Chase Jenkins, was molested by her dad. Fortunately, her Mom got out of that marriage. Unfortunately, Chase had many liaisons with married, engaged or otherwise taken men which left her with little self respect in her choices for a relationship. That's what a father's love should never do. Jeez!
The main character, Chase Jenkins, was molested by her dad. Fortunately, her Mom got out of that marriage. Unfortunately, Chase had many liaisons with married, engaged or otherwise taken men which left her with little self respect in her choices for a relationship. That's what a father's love should never do. Jeez!
June 13, 2011
Ms. Brenda, Ms. Brenda, ya sure know how to bring girl!!! You can't ever go wrong with Brenda Hampton! She is one of a very few authors that I can trust to purchase the her work without EVER reading a review. In my opinion it is not possible for her to write a book that doesn't grab you and pull you in deep. I REALLY enjoyed this book and you will as well! Gives you a lil sexy, a lil drama, a lot of deception, once again, GREAT WORK BRENDA!!!
December 17, 2012
This book was amazing and it had a very unexpected twist at the end...kinda like deju and it really suprise me at the end but I was kind of diappointed because I don't know if she wrote a part two because this must be finish...there was two many question that needs to be answer so I hope Ms.Hampton is working on part two...also this book was really good for those who want to know...I just couldn't stop reading it once I started reading it
May 19, 2011
Okay, so I wasn't expecting this to be quite so graphic/sexual. It was the first book I checked out from the library for my Nook color & I guess I should probably do more research before adding books to my queue! Not that it was bad, it wasn't, but just a bit surprising.
October 30, 2011
Don't Even Go There by Brenda Hampton is about Chase a woman on a mission to get what she wants when she wants it. Chase takes no prisoners and does not care who she hurts along her way. Karma always comes back and before you know Chase will learn just how much. I recommend this book to others.
May 20, 2011
I love this book. I love the character. She is so bold and a trouble-maker. The story line was interesting. The title says it all.
June 6, 2011
this was a great read. I love a book that makes you wonder what's gonna happen next.
June 24, 2011
The main character, Chase, is really a bad person. However, the things that she does are so bold, I decided to keep reading it just to see what was going to happen next. Not bad at all.
August 16, 2011
I never would've expected it to end like it did. There could be a second book.
November 22, 2012
Read about a fourth of it before stopping.
December 13, 2011
Great quick read. Enjoyed the story. If you're looking for something entertaining and easy to read, this is the right book.
April 4, 2012
Loved this chick. Review will be posted on my blog.
July 4, 2012
Scandalous! A whole bunch of trifling people make for great reading. Hopefully there is a follow up!
October 4, 2012
Great book. I finished it in a couple days. I could hardly put it down. Her characters draw you right in.
June 13, 2013
Chase was crazy!
April 22, 2015
LOVED it!!
Best book I've read in awhile and a refreshing change from the usual DRUG dealer ghetto books. Can't wait for part 2!!
Best book I've read in awhile and a refreshing change from the usual DRUG dealer ghetto books. Can't wait for part 2!!
July 16, 2015
The title didnt match the content of the book. Im from Saint Louis, and I liked that the book was set here.
May 30, 2013
This is a must read very good book. Chase is off the chain!
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