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Diary of a Stalker (Urban Renaissance)

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Electa struck a cord on this one. Diary of a Stalker keeps you wanting more. Pilar can't be as crazy as she seems, Xavier can't been as stupid as he acts. Poor guy, can't control his moral thoughts because his carnal "manhood" always gets the best of him. This story of a fling gone bad is more than I expected. Electa keeps the suspense going by giving you a taste of the main characters in a diary dialog. What makes a man keep going for Pilar when he knows he's got a good thing going in his current relationship? What makes a seemingly "got it together" woman chase a brotha down when he's not interested in what she really wants... just a man to love and respect her? I don't know, but Electa helps you understand that sometimes "things" just don't go right.

Pilar is a successful woman, who can do what she wants. Not only is she a freelance writer but she has also inherited a nice sum of cash to support her lifestyle. Xavier is "THE MAN". An accomplished writer who just doesn't know how to break the cycle of attracting the wrong type of women. When the two collide, all that can happen is drama.

Electa, draws you in with the title and keeps you reading with the suspense...you just don't want to believe that the two main characters are who they are.

This book is less than 200 pages and a quick read. Congrats Electa for creating a setting and allowing your readers to escape into the minds of two very torn individuals.

The acknowledgement in the front of Electa Rome Parks' newest release, Diary of a Stalker, states it has been two years since her last literary offering. Well, she came back with a bang. Ms. Parks has penned a fast-paced, seductive, hot and steamy book. When I opened the bold, red cover with the piercing brown eyes, I stepped into the world of Pilar.

Pilar claims that she is the number one fan of bestselling author, Xavier Preston. Something about Xavier captures her heart through his stories and his kindness toward his readers. Because Xavier is sexy and tall, he believes that he can hit it, then quit it. However, what Xavier cannot see is her determination to have him as her man, no matter the cost. Everyone of Xavier's actions triggers a reaction from Pilar. Are all of her reactions healthy for either of them? Will one of them regret any of their decisions?

Aside from one of the main characters sharing a name with my son, there were also some other minute details that made me smile. Everything from the settings to the characters' believability and the strong subject matter had me wanting more. I could not turn the pages fast enough in an attempt to figure out whose life would be forever changed due to compulsive behaviors. Ultimately, a great example of how a stalker behaves and thinks is delivered through the pages of Diary of a Stalker, a book I recommend to readers of erotica and suspense.

I received this book for review purposes from the author.

Jennifer Coissiere
APOOO BookClub

I just finished reading this book about... ummmm.... eight seconds ago and my heart is STILL beating like Tiger Woods hanging out at The Apollo! The last time I read a book in one day waaaas, I don't know... never! True I had jury duty, true there was no eye candy WHAT-SO-EVER to speak of to distract me, true I had Hans Zimmer playing on my iPhone as the perfect white noise. But still... wow! This is one of those books that will literally send you into a conniption fit because of the main character, Pilar. I've read some about some crazy broads in my day but Pilar... geez! Not only will you see her picture next to "clinically insane" in the dictionary, but I have it on good authority that when God was making her he just threw up his hands and said "ahhhh screw it"!!

Xavier is a successful author. Pilar is a fan, his #1 fan. Lawd, lawd, lawd didn't this boy read `Misery'? Xavier and Pilar spend a heated night of passion together after meeting at his book signing, but this man has no idea about the pain she will unleash when he tries to hit-it-and-quit-it. This lunatic goes so far off the deep end her middle name ought to be `Abyss'. Electa delves into the mind of a very, very unhinged individual while bringing us some of the hottest sex scenes this side of 9 ½ weeks. While Pilar is the main idiot, Xavier is not without his faults. Like most of us, Xavier is pathetically weak when it comes to gorgeous women, and he allows the smaller brain make decisions for the larger brain. That I get, but to keep doing the things he does makes me wonder if he was drinking a stuck on stupid smoothie for breakfast?

I hear that new players in the NBA get certain packages and a mentor to help them with the transition between becoming a poor nobody to a rich somebody. Maybe someone ought to look into adding this book to the mix. One of the things I truly loved was how Electa wove in the Black literary scene within this book. Shout outs to book clubs, talking about book signings, the huge AA book event in Atlanta; Electa loves her craft and it's obvious. Electa has a gift and it's obvious. I'm a fan of hers and that's obvious... (now if only I knew where she lived...)

I am a student who should have been studying today but decided that I was not going to do any studying until I started your book. I'm an avid reader and I have not read a book that has captioned this much of my attention in a while. I love the order of the book; how you go from Pilar to Xavier which I think keeps the attention of the reader.

I started reading it round 2pm and it's now 6:45pm and I have not been able to put it down. WOW! I love it and can't wait to get to the ending. Thanks for taking me away from the norm today.

I also loved your other book I read, "The ties that Bind.

Peace
Amiyna

This was a very good book! I was captured on the first page and I didnt want to put the book down! There was never a boring moment while reading this book. The sex scenes were steamy but not raunchy. Loved it!!!!!

An ok and predictable story, over sexed man can't get rid of crazy girl. The catch is, they always have a girlfriend that they truly love but is drawn to the other woman because she's so exciting & freaky. Well known author Xavier meets his match when he tries to end a one night stand with journalist Pilar who's not going down without a fight and turns into a stalking nightmare. Full of page turning action as she outwits Xavier and his fiance' Kendall to get into his life. I have to agree with another reviewer, an intelligent man like Xavier couldn't see any of this coming? He kept putting himself in situations that led to his own downfall so I had little sympathy for him but did realize that the problem was with Pilar who needed serious help. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Best-selling author Xavier Preston is handsome and charismatic. Women are drawn to him, practically throwing themselves at him. Since he has been engaged to Kendall, a beautiful young woman who is focused on getting her degree in law, Xavier has put his philandering ways behind him. Well...that is, until he meets Pilar.

After reading Xavier Preston's latest novel, Pilar was so drawn to the story, that she felt the story was penned just for her. She was so excited she ran out and bought the rest of his books and eagerly devoured them. Pilar was so in awe of the books she decided to send Xavier an email to let him know that she absolutely loved his novels and that she was his number one fan. When Xavier meets Pilar at a book signing, he is enamored with her, she is sexy and oozes confidence. Xavier is soon about to find out that what may look good on the outside may not be the case on the inside.

Pilar is the chic that will do all the things his fiancee will not do in the bedroom. Xavier makes it clear to Pilar that he is engaged and that their's was just a sexual relationship and that was as far as it would ever go. Unfortunately, Pilar lets her emotions get in the way and believes that Xavier is her soul mate. Pilar believes if Kendall were out of the picture Xavier would love her and want to be with her. Pilar will do anything to try to gain Xavier's love, even if it means getting Kendall out of the way.

DIARY OF STALKER by Electa Rome Parks was a very entertaining read. I loved how Ms. Parks made mention of one of my favorite book clubs APOOO. Avid readers do look to their favorite authors like celebrities. If you are looking for a suspenseful read with a a touch of eroticism you will thoroughly enjoy this novel.

Reviewed by Leona
Writer's Block Magazine

I read this book in 3 days. I probably would have finished it in a day (if I didn't have a full-time job :-). It is a pageturner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. The action and suspense build quickly and keep you wondering what will happen next. Fabulous book!

This book was good, Pilar was one crazy chick and playa, playa Xavier got what he deserved. He met up with the wrong chick because she was way out there. I stayed up all night reading this book it was that good. Go get the book you will see what I mean.

OMG!!! This book was off the chain on some many levels. I was reading the drama so fast my eyes were about to pop out of my head. Ms. Parks did a wonderful job of using the subject of a famous Author (and very good looking at that) to be intertwined with a gorgeous female fan. You will not be able to put this one down.

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