Double Crossed [Paperback]

Darrien Lee (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 338 pages
• Publisher: Q-Boro Books (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933967609
• ISBN-13: 978-1933967608
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am originally from a small town in Tennessee by the name of Columbia which is about 50 miles south of Nashville, TN. I have lived in
La Vergne, Tennessee with my husband of fifteen years and two young daughters for approximately 11 years. I started writing after reminiscing with a relative about our wild college days while attending college at Tennessee State University in the 1980s. It was those experiences, that inspired me to write my debut novel, 'ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS' in 2001. I've been blessed to be a two time Essence Magazine Best-selling Author. I'm also blessed to have my 5th and 6th novel released this year. Five of my novels are published by Strebor Books Int'l Inc., and my 6th novel by Q'Boro Books. The sequel to ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS is BEEN THERE DONE THAT, which was released in 2003. My 3rd novel, WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND was released in July 2004. Part four of the series titled WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER was released in October 2005.

I'm presently anticipating the release of BROTHERLY LOVE in July 2006 in which I will introduce readers to some new and even more exciting characters. I also have TALK TO THE HAND coming to readers in October 2006 as well. I'm always working on new and exciting projects for future releases. Contact me anytime at [e-mail] and make sure you visit my website at www.DarrienLee.com.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Double Crossed, October 5, 2008

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Double Crossed (Paperback)

I have been a Darrien Lee fan since I pick up "All That and A Bag of Chips" and the title alone is what grap my attention. If you have read any of Darrien's book then you know that the titles of her books are saying we have said or heard through out all of our lives in this series. Been There, Done That, What Goes Around Come Around, When Held Freezes Over and then Double Crossed. With these titles you know the books are good.

Damon Kilpatrick: A wealthy Philadelphia Eagle Coach who is one of the most eligible sought after bachelors in Philly. Meeting women for Damon has never been an issue the problem is keeping them. Most women he met cannot put up with his rigorous work schedule as a Coach, he has had is share of bad experience with woman who only want what they think he can do for them. Until he met Nicole Adams.

Nicole Adams is the best friend of Meridan (When Hell Freezes Over) they have been friends since college. Nicole is presently involve with Officer Deacon Miles who has been in a relationship with each other for the past 2 years.

Damon & Nicole met for the first time at a party at Keaton & Meridan house. The introduction was made by Arnelle (Keaton sister) and friend of Damon. As the night unfold Damon & Nicole end up in the same bar at the hotel that night and had a drink while they was there Nicole rec'd a phone that sent her into panic mode when she learn that her boyfriend had been shot. Seeing how upset Nicole is he went to her to comfort her once she told him she had to get back to Philly Damon made the decision to help her and not leave her alone.

Deacon had been shot and was in critical condition. Damon made arrangement for them to flight back home to Philly. Once they got to the hospital Nicole was met by Deacon partner Riley who told Nicole how Deacon was doing but he also has something else to tell Nicole but before he could the doctor came out and ask if any of Deacon Miles family was in the waiting room and then this tall woman stood up and said that she was Deacon wife. Riley tried to tell Nicole this before she found out this way but it was to late and boy when she found out she was PISSED with Deacon and Riley for keeping this lie from her. Once Damon saw how upset Nicole was he took her home. Nicole decided to break off her relationship with Deacon because one thing she can't and don't like is a liar. Once Deacon woke up the first person he ask for was Nicole and once Riley told him that Nicole knows about his wife (Lala) Deacon is upset.

Damon & Nicole begin a friendship which turns in love for them both and the fact that they have so much in common with each other but there is just one problem and his name is Deacon. Deacon has tried on several occasion to contact Nicole to explain his side of the story but at every turn Nicole is slowly removing Deacon from her heart but for Deacon Nicole will be the only one for him and he will do anything to get Nicole to see that even BLACKMAIL..............

Darrien also bring back other characters from her book that we feel in love with in the beginning. You will get to see Craig & Venice, Joshua & Cynthia, Winston & Arnelle and Keaton & Meridan. I tell there is nothing like catching up with old characters and their KIDS and I tell these kids are something else in this series. We are also introduce to other new characters like Damon brothers which I am hoping will have books of there on.

I recommend this book and all of the other as well.

Thanks
Louise

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What Would You Do For Love??, October 1, 2008

By 

Nealinda Stewart "Author of Torn and Turned O... (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Double Crossed (Paperback)

What would some of us do for L-O-V-E? Darrien Lee pens a tale of lies, deceit and betrayal all in the name of love. Damon Kilpatrick just can't find Mrs. Right. Every woman he comes across is looking for his money or what he can buy for them until he meets Nichole. BUT Nichole is in a relationship with crazy cop Deacon Miles and he is not trying to let her go. Deacon happens to get shot and THE WHOLE TRUTH comes out. Once Nichole learns of Deacon's deceit and lies, her and Damon hook up and develop a loving bond and friendship and of course DRAMA always sneaks around......

Darrien ALWAYS gives us a great story with a creative twist and I love how she always puts characters from her previous novels in the mix as well.*High Five Darrien** Excellent job!

***4.0 stars***

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well, I'm not sure about this one!, October 29, 2008

By 

Rhonda Thomas "A lover of Urban Romance Fiction" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Double Crossed (Paperback)

First, I have to say that I have read every one of Darrien Lee's books and I LOVE every one of them, except.....this one! I LIKED this one! Sorry! I just thought it was weak on substance and lacked real drama! The characters that I love were just to sweet and the men were too weak! Don't get me wrong, I love romance; but, something was missing in here! I don't know....It was just hard for me to get into Nichole and Damon when Damon was Arnelle's reject! Then, Damon becomes friends with Winston! Come on, Please! I guess we need to end this storyline because all of the characters from book 1 thru 5 have lived happily ever after! Let's get some new characters. Darrien, I love you and I will continue to read your books. Craig, Venice, Arnelle, Winston, Meridan and Keaton were some of my favorite characters; but, I don't think Nichole and Damon fit in their inter-cirlce.