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Don't Get it Twisted

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Eric Pete brings on the drama with his newest release Don't Get It Twisted he brings you two friends who are both in search of their selves and their love lives but never did people think that the drama that Eric brings to the table in the book could really happen to two bubbly sisters like Isrie and Deja but as they read through the novel they will come to realize they haven't thought of anything else until they read the very last page of the novel.

Isrie Walker is what one might call a sista with determination to allow her the ability to bring herself out of the slumps and bring her life into order but when she meets "Michael" as she has come to know him everything changes. "Michael" becomes her shining armor until he starts making mistakes that Isrie starts realizing that "Michael" is nothing but a "dog" just like the rest of those she been fooling around with but things take a turn for worse as she starts piecing things together and realize what's really going on right under her nose. As things begin to fall in her relationship she finds something out about her best friend man and isn't sure how to bring it to her and things get out of hand before she can tell Deja what's going on.

Deja Douglas has always had a soft heart when it came to her brother, she was what one would consider a shy sister who had a talent with a camera that allowed her to live her life to best of her ability. When her brother shows up on her doorstep asking to stay with her she really doesn't ask questions but open her home to him with open arms. As a photographer she meets a lot of people but she soon finds herself falling for one of the models she usually worked with no realizing that he had his own plans for her but her only thoughts were that he was a good man and wanted to be with her but as things begin to fall into place she sees who Ivan really is and what he is all about. While Ivan worked his magic on Deja Ivan had his girl Sophie work her magic on Deja's brother Throne but when things take a turn for the worse and Thorne takes the fall for a crime he didn't do but as everything falls into place Deja begins to figure things out but not before everyone involved get hurt because of two knuckleheads who have their eyes set on only getting what they want not worrying but the others involved.

Eric Petes writes a truly intriguing, easy to see it happen in reality type novel that engages you to really get emotional with it until everything falls into its correct place even the ending seems only appropriate.

Eric Pete gets bold, edgy and downright funky with it in Don't Get It Twisted, a splendid read about Isrie, a gorgeous, spoiled, but good-at-heart, massage therapist in an upscale L.A. spa and Deja, a chubby-but-she-has-a-pretty-face photographer who prefers to stay behind the camera. They are best friends `til the end, living, loving and sometimes losing in the land where no one walks. Their love lives seem to be moving forward in a positive fashion and yet, both of them get little hints that not all that glitters is gold. Eric paints a true-to-life picture of women trying to understand the men in their lives. From love-to-hate characters like Deja's hard-on-the-outside-but-kinda-soft on-the-inside brother, Theron, who breezes in and out of her life like the wind; Isrie's ex-boyfriend Ryan a record producer, who is prettier than most women are and unfortunately knows it; and her new man Michael who seems too good to be true and probably is; to Ivan the model, who just wants a regular girl like Deja (or so it seems); as well as parents who stay on Isrie's case about finding a man and settling down. Twisted makes you immediately feel like you know these people.

The sex was raw and brazen with a touch of humor, as it should be. The language was, at times, fresh, foul, and funny all at once, and the characters were appealing, irritating, and real, as they should be. All these ingredients are vintage Eric Pete, but what sets Twisted apart is how Eric captured the sheer essence of real black women as they interact in their daily lives. He has done much to counter the myth of the strong black woman and showed how sensitive, vulnerable, feminine and pure we really are. Eric touched on the little things that women notice, like the way a man's goatee curls when he smiles. Or how we can size up a woman and know when a man has been intimate with her. He also sensitively deals with issues like body image, date rape, and domestic abuse, things women deal with on the regular.

It feels odd saying these things about a man writing from a woman's perspective, but truth be told, Eric simply gets it. Moreover, he captured our passion, our humor, and lust for life and a few other things as well! After getting to know these engaging characters, the story almost didn't matter because I can always depend on Eric to give me a good story with lots of twists and turns and Twisted didn't disappoint me, believe that! Nevertheless, what truly blew me away was the fact that I was left with the feeling that there is at least one man out there who knows the heart of black women, a comforting thought indeed. Well done, Eric!

In Eric Pete's Don't Get It Twisted, Isrie Walker and Deja Douglas are perfect examples of two savvy sister-friends who are plagued by dating drama. In the first chapter, Mr. Pete introduces Isrie. As the scene unfolds, the author sets the stage for analyzing her man troubles. An unfaithful beau pulls a heartless stunt that proves that he will no longer be worth her time. Ryan proves to be the epitome of the male player that most females will love to hate. Shortly thereafter, Deja Douglas enters the scene. The self-employed photographer gains a nemesis that happens to be a conceited model that loves to flaunt her beauty and sex appeal-Sophia. Just when Deja gives in to what she thinks are a few sparks of chemistry with someone new, catty Sophia proves to be as much trouble as she is beautiful. Before you prepare to serve her up all of the blame, slow down and prepare to do a tad bit more observing! Miss Sophia is not the only one who engages in poor behavior. Cunning Ivan has two women digging him at the same time, and he is making a fool of at least one of them. Why and how the pretty boy dupes Ms. X will leave you shaking your head at his most telling character flaw. Combine each of these factors in the plot pot, and things get twisted enough. Add Deja's brother, Theron, a dash of self-esteem issues that haunt both friends, a series of unsettling events, and the recipe begins to simmer and spill over into a full boil. As the plot advances, the reader should detect the makings of a good soap opera.

Isrie and Deja are both likeable and easily reminiscent of close girlfriends, in real life. Although the author is a man, he manages to capture the essence of female voices and girlfriend bonds, rather well. Mr. Pete creates characters that can be both pitied and despised, and loved and adored. The subplot that provides a slight glimpse of the modeling world proves to be fresh and unique. I commend the author for thinking out of the box and tackling the issue of deception, on many layered levels. In the end, conflict borne of tales from the heart is transformed into a believable resolution. How Isrie and Deja both get there will make you feel warm and fuzzy all over.

Andrea Blackstone

Black Butterfly Review

Isrie and Deja have been there for each other for a long time but they have one thing that most women have in commom----NO GOOD MEN. Isie ran into hers one day, really, RAN into his BMW and they started dating soon after. Expensive gifts and lush dinners comforted her but his job kept him away a lot. Deja was an overweight photographer that caught the attention of a muscular beautiful man by the name of Ivan Dempsey. Ivan made her feel beautiful. She even took diet pills for him.

This story has many twists and turns. I loved it!! Everything that glitters is definitely not gold!

Best friends Isrie Walker and Deja Douglas are quite the pair. Isrie has sworn off men after subjecting herself relationships turned bad and Deja has an admiration for beautiful things and she make her living behind the lens.

Isrie's life is changed when she runs into a handsome businessman who is finally, the total package. I do mean she literally runs into him. Their first encounter was when she hit his BMW with her car!

Deja's admiration for one of her subjects (Ivan) causes her to have to come from behind the lens and live once she discovers that he wants to explore his interest in having a serious relationship with her even though she's unconvinced of his sincerity because of her size. Deja never saw herself as one of the beautiful people and her whirlwind romance with Ivan will help her to become new and improved.

These two friends will endure happiness, heartache and healing then ultimately come to terms with the magic of their friendship.

What kind of woman would date a man who would call his former girlfriend while making love to his new woman? Isrie Walker was that kind of woman. She had a knack for selecting the wrong type of man to get involved with. In fact, she met her last scumbag Ryan on a television dating show. She could not count on her own self when it came to making good choices in men, but she could count on her long time friend Deja for always being there to pick her up when she fell. Now that she had literally run in to her new love interest Michael, would Deja have to pick her up again?

Deja Douglas was a free-lance photograher. Her weight had always been something that she had been concerned about, but she hid it from the world with her pretty face and an electic style of dressing. She had a quick whit and a bubbly personality. She photographed some very sexy male models almost everyday and from time to time she couldn't help but look at their firm muscular bodies with the eyes of a woman instead of a photographer. In her heart she thought that she would never stand a chance with any of them, so she kept her admiration to her self. That was until one of them started to show admiration for her. Was he for real?

Good writing by author Eric Pete. He gives a good depiction of how it is now days in the dating world for people in the business of servicing and photographing the 'beautiful people'. Who can you trust and who can be trusted? Yet, these women wanted to give love another try.

Reviewed by H. Renay Anderson

for BBW Reviews

The book kept me engaged and wanting to read more. The conflict kept it going. The personalities and roles of each character were very realistic which brought it to life for me. I was holding my breath the entire time and couldn't stop reading.The end will leave you with your mouth open. Do it again!

i was weary about this book because i had never read any of his books. But this was a very interesting read, i wish though in the end it would have let u know how the two friends stayed in touch or if they even did. I recommed this book.

Eric's favorite line is can't stop won't stop. But my line to him is please don't stop. I have one of this author's other books on my shelf but this is my first time reading Mr.Pete and boy did he throw down it was beautiful to see it written from a woman's perspective. Deja and Isrie are best friends that take us off from the first page with a 911 call that Isrie is making because she is in serious trouble from there the book takes off and does not stop. You end up so involved that you feel these women's emotional pain like it is real. I even enjoyed Isrie's parents. Deja's brother Theron shows up and he is cute as well. This book was worth your dollars.

Don't Stop!!, Can't Stop!!, giving us such great stories to read. If this is any indication of your other work, I can't wait to read them all. This book was full of adventure and suprise! I really enjoyed this book and I recommend it. I'm reading "Get's No Love" and it's just as good so far. Keep up the good work Eric.