Desperate Hoodwives: An Urban Tale
Jan 2008 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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The first sexy drama-drenched novel in "a can't miss series" (Essence) about four women struggling to find a way out of the projects in Atlanta by any means possible.
From their front stoops at Bentley Manor, longtime residents Miz Osceola and Miz Cleo have seen just about everything and know all too well that there's no happily-ever-after in the projects. There's only the desperate need to get out by any means possible.
Aisha has what every other ghetto girl envies: a loving man who supplies her with all the fashion, money, and accessories that scream "hood success." Now that her husband's in jail, Aisha may have to put something more precious than her designer gear up for sale in order to maintain her image. The cost may be too high even for her expensive tastes.
Devani knows she's found her way out of the hood when she sleeps with Tyrik, a star pro athlete. When Tyrik's calls get further and further apart, Devani's mother suggests the perfect scheme: become his baby momma. Will Devani's plans force her man to commit, or backfire with the worst of consequences?
Molly is so in love with her husband, Junior, that she doesn't care if she's the only white girl in the hood. Blinded by her love, Molly lets everyone walk all over her. But Junior may cross the line, forcing Molly to give back all the abuse she's taken.
Lexi has five children—and four broke baby daddies. Now she is married to Luther, Mr. Right in every way but in the bedroom. Determined to finally provide a good man for her kids, Lexi must struggle to fight her cravings for sex with her ex. Will she stay faithful to her husband or give in to a passion that may very well prove deadly?
From their front stoops at Bentley Manor, longtime residents Miz Osceola and Miz Cleo have seen just about everything and know all too well that there's no happily-ever-after in the projects. There's only the desperate need to get out by any means possible.
Aisha has what every other ghetto girl envies: a loving man who supplies her with all the fashion, money, and accessories that scream "hood success." Now that her husband's in jail, Aisha may have to put something more precious than her designer gear up for sale in order to maintain her image. The cost may be too high even for her expensive tastes.
Devani knows she's found her way out of the hood when she sleeps with Tyrik, a star pro athlete. When Tyrik's calls get further and further apart, Devani's mother suggests the perfect scheme: become his baby momma. Will Devani's plans force her man to commit, or backfire with the worst of consequences?
Molly is so in love with her husband, Junior, that she doesn't care if she's the only white girl in the hood. Blinded by her love, Molly lets everyone walk all over her. But Junior may cross the line, forcing Molly to give back all the abuse she's taken.
Lexi has five children—and four broke baby daddies. Now she is married to Luther, Mr. Right in every way but in the bedroom. Determined to finally provide a good man for her kids, Lexi must struggle to fight her cravings for sex with her ex. Will she stay faithful to her husband or give in to a passion that may very well prove deadly?
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4.7
87 reviews
Brittany Williams
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September 5, 2013
This book was annoying in a good way. You def have to read it to figure out what I am talking about. The way that everyone in this book is connected(and I'm not talking about where they live, lol) is crazy. Must read. I am actually reading this again right now..
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December 19, 2011
OH THIS BOOK HAD ME LIKE DAM POOR MOLLY , LEXXI MY FAV AND JUNIOR IS UGH TYPICAL LOL I LOVE THE OLD LADIEZ .. ALL THE BENTLEY MANOR BOOKS IS A MUST !!
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October 23, 2009
My Grandma lett me read this book in the seventh grade and i loved every bit of it. She said its better to learn in person and from fiction what not to do in your life when you get older. But other than that... this book was amazing!
About the author
Meesha Mink is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than thirty books written under three names, including the Real Wifeys series and coauthoring the explosive Hoodwives trilogy. She was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, and lives in South Carolina.
De'nesha Diamond is the award-winning, national bestselling author of more than twenty previous novels. She lives in Georgia.
De'nesha Diamond is the award-winning, national bestselling author of more than twenty previous novels. She lives in Georgia.
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