Down Low, Double Life [Paperback]

Darrin Lowery (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 25, 2004

Down Low, Double Life is a tale of infidelity, reality and relationships. Jamie Kennedy is an ex pro football player who is about to get married to his college sweetheart, Mia. The day of the wedding, he has his doubts. Mia has been in his corner for years. She was there when he had nothing. Still, Jamie is afraid to commit to the one person in the world that has his back.After getting married Jamie experiences the fabled seven-year itch. Mia's career as an editor for a popular magazine begins to demand most of her time. Jamie feels neglected and gets the urge to cheat. His best friend, Michael tells him that infidelity is why he lost his wife, Loretta. After two years of being divorced, Michael is still trying to win back his ex wife's heart. Loretta loves Michael, but she is afraid to give her heart to him again.This is a tale of suspense, love, betrayal and drama. Visit the author's website for more details at www.dlsmith.net

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About the Author

Chicago Author Darrin Lowery Smith is back! This is his sixth book. This time he is writing with a new penname (D.L. Smith). Please visit his website at www.dlsmith.net for touring information.

Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.; 1st edition (February 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059531323X
• ISBN-13: 978-0595313235
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #355,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hey what's up everyone. This is Chicago Author Darrin Lowery. My last book was "Congratulations" which is the story of a woman whom finds out that the man she is in love with is promised to another woman. All _____breaks loose when the lead character, Tiffany is ACCIDENTALLY INVITED TO HER BOYFRIEND'S WEDDING.

My new book is now available which is Congratulations II. In the new book, Regina Holiday finds out that the man she is sleeping with in her church is engaged to marry another woman IN HER CHURCH. There is now a battle of the books with regard to which is better, Congratulations or Congratulations II. Please visit my website at www.dlsmith.net

Other information about me, I live on the north side of Chicago (but I'm from the south side), I have degrees in Behavioral Science and Clinical Counseling, and I'm an alumn of Percy Julian HS and National Louis University.

Writing is my escape from every day drama. My books are inspired by people I see, people in my life and my very overactive imagination.

Peace to you and yours

-Darrin Lowery

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Joint is HOT!, June 26, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Down Low, Double Life (Paperback)

This book had drama from the first page on. There are a number of different scenarios that make you question what the opposite sex is thinking. With each chapter I placed myself in the main characters position and asked myself, "What would I do if faced with this problem?" As a guy, it made me think about what I have at home and how lucky I am. Just like the main character in this book, I was taking my girl for granted. Sometimes it takes seeing someone else go though this before we see it. The book reminds men in particular, that if you have a good woman at home, you need to stick with her. Sometimes there are better looking women out there, but behind the makeup sometimes...there are some major issues. If you are thinking about cheating on your girl, this book will make you think twice. Sometimes, you only get one shot at love.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mad Drama from the first scene on!, September 22, 2004

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Mr. Smith (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Down Low, Double Life (Paperback)

This joint starts off with a funny wedding sequence that starts off a serious roller coaster ride for the lead charcaters. It's got drama, action, more drama, sex, lies, coverups and a world of humor. I was glad to read that the double life that the lead character was leading was with two women. Initially, I thought it was the DL type. This book was the best thing that I read this summer. D.L. Smith also writes as Darrin Lowery Smith. His other books "Divorce Him, Marry Me" and "Forbidden" are also good reads. He left room in this book for a sequel. I hope some of the minor characters get a more in depth look.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What's done in the dark..., September 7, 2004

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Down Low, Double Life (Paperback)

When I first glanced at the title, I said to myself here we go again. After reading this novel, the terms down low and double life, have a whole new meaning.

DOWN LOW, DOUBLE LIFE is centered around the lives of now married college sweethearts Jamie and Mia Kennedy and their slew of friends that bring to the fold their own set of problems. When Mia finds her niche as a magazine editor, she finds that because of the demands of her success, she begins to spend less time with Jamie. Although Mia has been there for Jamie through thick and thin, he has a hard time adjusting to this change and begins having thoughts of cheating on his wife. Jamie decides to confide in his best-friend Michael, who has been divorced for two-years but still confesses to love his ex-wife. Michael tells Jamie that being unfaithful to his wife is not a wise decision.

Darrin Lowery Smith, writing under the penname D. L. Smith, has written a poignant novel filled with drama, drama and more drama. Although the storyline flowed well from one chapter to the next, the novel contained an abundance of typos and grammatical errors. I was relieved when the author candidly explained that he couldn't afford to pay an editor. All in all, DOWN LOW, DOUBLE LIFE was an enjoyable read. This was my first novel by the very talented D. L. Smith, but it will not be my last.

Reviewed by Pamela Bolden
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers