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Reviews
All that I can say is: "This is one of the best books I have read in a very long time."
Family, Friends, Husbands and Lovers... the Best of Enemies: A Bronx Tale of Love and Relationships Gone Awry by Gigi
Date Reviewed: April 26, 2006 FAMILY, FRIENDS, HUSBANDS AND LOVERS THE BEST ENEMIES by Gigi Budget Book Design/Books Just Books, February 2006 539 Pages, Paperback, $19.95 ISBN: 097776690X Genre: Fiction RAW Rating: 5 stars The Best of Both Amber and Sean Thompson have been married for twelve years and have produced three sons. Currently at a crossroad in their marriage because of Sean’s infidelities, Amber wants a divorce. Presently separated but living under the same roof, Amber begins to create a life of her own by dating. Unbeknownst to her, Sean has others plans. Within this tale of love and lust, family and friends are an integral part of the relationship of the Thompson’s and their stories are also at the forefront in FAMILY, FRIENDS, HUSBANDS AND LOVERS…THE BEST ENEMIES by Gigi. Ernestine and Jose’ Mercado of West Indian and Latin descent respectively, produced eleven children in which Amber is the second oldest. Raised in a life of privilege and luxury, at age seventeen Amber moved out of the family home, attended college and made a life of her own. It was then she met Sean who is fifteen years older. So taken with Amber, because of her beauty and sharp wit, Sean wined and dined and waited until she was of legal age to marry her. Sean does not come from Amber’s world; he is from a Bronx project much to her parents’ consternation. However, Amber hobnobs well within both worlds. Added to this mix are an eclectic list of characters from Amber’s siblings, to her uppity West Indian aunts and friends. Amber’s friends include Monica, her best friend from childhood, and Denise, a more recent acquaintance. Monica is from an upper class family, she is a business owner and she despises Denise. Denise is a single mother of an autistic child and a welfare recipient. Once Amber steps into the dating scene she hooks up with a filthy rich corporate raider and when all of their worlds collide it is volatile. FAMILY, FRIENDS, HUSBANDS AND LOVERS…THE BEST ENEMIES is a whirlwind ride with a family that harbors a deep-rooted secret. A secret so cruel it has shaped Amber into the person she is. Amber loves her family, loathes her aunts and hates the pretentious world in which she was raised. At work she is smart and sharp but is disgusted by her boss who is basically beneath her and her coworkers educationally and takes credit for the work they produce. The book FAMILY, FRIENDS, HUSBANDS AND LOVERS…THE BEST ENEMIES at times is hilarious because of Amber’s sarcasm and the reactions she receives. A lot of the drama and other antics are unbelievable but at the same time probable. The author did provide just the right amount of descriptions of locales to give the reader a visual feel of the inhabitants and the world in which they existed. The novel FAMILY, FRIENDS, HUSBANDS AND LOVERS…THE BEST ENEMIES is a constant drama-filled love story, which highlights lust, jealousy and how a past act can shape a person for better or worse unbeknownst to others. Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers Riveting! Family, Friends, Husbands and Lovers…The Best of Enemies, by Gigi is hilarious, loaded with edge-of-your-seat, tasteful Passion & Excitement! Amber, a no nonsense, beautiful, successful business woman, who has it all including a gorgeous husband (Sean), who bountifully supports and satisfies her in every way…or does he? Amber has a close relationship with her mother and siblings however haunting memories of her aunts are exposed when Amber finally encounters them again. Denise and Monica (Amber's dear friends), are as different as night and day loathe each other with a passion. Mr. Michael Evans, handsome, charming, self-made millionaire and every woman's fantasy, notices Amber in passing. His attraction towards her is instant and he is willing to go through any means necessary to meet her. With Amber's marriage on the rocks, she decides to Let Go and Live but will her heart and soul follow her mind? Michael finally meets Amber and letting go never seem so good, but will the feelings and attraction take Amber and Michael to a different world! Meanwhile, Denise and Monica discover that opposites do more than just attract, they leave skeletons… All Hell breaks loose when a party is planned, patterns are stitched together, a divorce threat is challenged head on, secrets are no more, jealous mental instabilities wreaks havoc and violence bringing forth a powerful closure. Family, Friends, Husbands and Lovers…The Best of Enemies, easy fast pace reading, which really needs to be a sequel, will leave you wanting to read more; I really enjoyed it a lot! Great Book - Nicely Done GiGi! **** BLACK ISSUES BOOK REVIEW MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2006 SELECTS FOR THIS SUMMER READING: FAMILY, FRIENDS, HUSBANDS AND LOVERS...THE BEST OF ENEMIES, BY GIGI . "A NOVEL OF ROMANCE, RAW SEXUALITY, DIRTY SECRETS AND DANGER! BUT BETWEEN THESE COVERS, YOU'LL ALSO FIND SASSY REMARKS, TYPICAL MARITAL PROBLEMS AND SORDID PASTS IN A HUMOROUS LOOK AT LOVE AND FAMILY." ---REVIEWED BY LISA GRIMES BLACK ISSUES BOOK REVIEW MAGAZINE RECOMMENDS "ONE HOT SUMMER READ..." By Lisa Grimes 8/06 FAMILY, FRIENDS, HUSBANDS AND LOVERS...THE BEST OF ENEMIES, By Gigi "Between these covers, you'll find sassy remarks, typical marital problems and sordid pasts in a humorous look at love and family." Dated November 13, 2006, 4 STARS!!! Who Needs Enemies?, November 13, 2006 Reviewer: Barbara Joe Williams "Barbara Joe-Williams" (Tallahassee, FL) This book is a wonderful story about relationships that can build us up as well as tear us down. The main character, Amber Thompson, is at a difficult time in her life dealing with a wayward husband, a new love interest, family, friends, and her job situation. However, she manages to handle everything like a sophisticated lady including her three growing sons. Told with doses of humor and sarcasm, this was a truly enjoyable read that was hard to put down from a debut author. Don't be discouraged by the size of the book (over 500 pages) because it'll be worth it when you reach the surprise ending. Gigi has an amazing imagination that will capture and hold your attention to the very last word. As an avid reader, I recommend this book to those looking for mystery, romance, suspense, and everything in-between. It'll leave you asking that age old question: With friends and family like this, who needs enemies? Barbara Joe-Williams Author of "Falling for Lies" |
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