Every Sistah Wants It [Paperback]

Victor Mcglothin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 29, 2005

Octavia Longbow has a complicated life. A job as a producer at Dallas' top radio station. An international hip-hop star for an ex-boyfriend. A handsome new man without a penny in his pocket. A group of strong-willed girlfriends who aren't afraid to share their opinions about everything under the sun. And a genius for revenge.

 

Octavia Longbow is a show producer at Hot 100, Dallas' top R&B radio station, and she wants what every sistah wants. Alphonzo 'The Radio Gigolo' would love to give it to her but she's holding out for I. Rome--a double platinum superstar who's given her nothing but three years of hot loving and heartache. So when she meets drop-dead gorgeous Legacy Childs after running him over with her car, she develops second thoughts about what love really means.

Cee-Cee Lovely, lady deejay extraordinaire, can get any man she wants--but Alphonzo has what she needs. Watching him chase after her best friend is hard to do. As if that's not enough, Alphonso's been hanging out with Tony Tune, the morning radio host with a private pleasure palace filled with women, a million dollar contract, and more tricks up his sleeve than an out-of-work magician.

If you ever wondered what really goes on down at the radio station, Essence bestselling author Victor McGlothin will take you for a Hot 100 joy ride into the lives of the wildest deejays on the radio. "What goes on down at the station, stays at the station"…until now.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Octavia Longbow is an exotic beauty raised on an Oklahoma reservation. While pursuing her master's degree, she also works as the producer for the number-one radio station in Dallas. Her ex-boyfriend is a famous recording artist, who she met in undergraduate school. Their on-and-off relationship has been full of good times and disappointments. She finally meets a handsome man who treats her the way she deserves to be treated. The obvious downside is that he is penniless, has a bike for transportation, and lives in the guesthouse of his friend. As she struggles to let go of the past and embrace the future, her ex gives her an ultimatum that requires she accompany him on a date. Unbeknownst to Octavia, her former lover and her future partner are acquaintances, and she has to come clean. Her decision to put what she needs first is the beginning of her finding what every sistah wants. Well-constructed plot and likable characters. Lillian Lewis
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Praise for the Novels of Victor McGlothin

What's a Woman to Do?

"A new and refreshing voice in the world of contemporary African-American fiction."
- QBR

"Both engrossing and entertaining."
- Booklist

"A fast-paced, soulful, dramatic story."
- The Sunday Oklahoman

"A superb, true-to-life book . . . a gripping, emotional glimpse into the dark world of the unknown."
- Romantic Times

Autumn Leaves

"An absolute page-turner . . . intriguing and thought-provoking."
- Kimberla Lawson Roby, bestselling author of A Taste of Reality

"Victor McGlothin has given Autumn Leaves a life of its own, with a compelling storyline and a strong depiction of the trials and triumphs of interesting and appealing characters. . . . [He] immediately draws the readers into the depths of his character's emotions. . . . An unforgettable read."
- QBR

"Credible, honest."
- Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (November 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312348770
• ISBN-13: 978-0312348779
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,305,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Essence Best Seller- Victor McGlothin is a former bank vice-president who nearly forfeited an athletic scholarship due to poor reading skills. His knack for weaving passionate tales of suspense and drama, ('Autumn Leaves,' 'What's A Woman To Do?' 'Every Sistah Wants It,' and 'Down on My Knees') has book clubs across the country adding his novels to their Must-Read lists. Victor, the on-line columnist of highly entertaining Victor Said', a real Brotha to Sistah look at relationships, has also given his loyal readers several reasons to hail him as a refreshing voice in African American fiction. Living in Dallas with his wife and two sons, Victor is working on future novels and as a contributing writer for D Magazine.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You!, December 31, 2004

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R. A Rippy "rarippy" (Shelbyville, Tennessee United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Every Sistah Wants It (Hardcover)

This book has the right title and told the truth about what every sista wants! Thanks for another great story and for giving avid readers like myself true to life accounts of stories that we can all relate to! This is a must read for all! Believe me, you won't be disappointed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is it., December 14, 2004

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Frances Latimer (austin, tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Every Sistah Wants It (Hardcover)

This book touches on the problems sistah's are facing with men today. Victor's characters in this book are the different type of men we are continually dealing with. He clearly shows the factors which set the direction for the relationships. But, there's hope for us all because Victor, tells the brothas the answer to every womans heart. All they have to do is apply it and we can work out the details later.

I have already recommended this book to friends and have purchased it for a Christmas present.

Frances Latimer

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Take time to learn..., November 4, 2004

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

This review is from: Every Sistah Wants It (Hardcover)

What is it that every woman has longed for, wished for, and prayed for since the beginning of time? Through a cast of colorful characters and the seasons of their life, Victor McGlothin answers this question in his latest literary endeavor, EVERY SISTAH WANTS IT.

Octavia Longbow and Cee Cee Lovely, friends and co-workers at a Dallas radio station, haven't had the best of luck in the romance department. Octavia is in an on again, off again relationship with one of the hottest hip hop artists around. Even though she knows their relationship is headed nowhere fast, Octavia hangs on in there. But when she has a literal run-in with another man who stirs her senses to a degree she's never felt before, will Octavia step out of her comfort zone and experience what true love is all about?

Cee Cee has yet to find the one man who makes her heart sing, so she lives vicariously through the lives of her friends. Little does she know, but her Prince Charming has been right under her nose, and he's the last person she expected.

When I first picked up this book, I wasn't really sure what "it" was. The more I read though, the clearer it became. Several times throughout this novel, McGlothin eloquently depicts the yearning that dwells deep within us all...men and women alike. At one point I was so moved by his words that I became emotional and immediately marked the page so that when my husband begins to take me for granted, I can whip it out and read that particular passage to him to help him understand what this sistah wants. (RAW Rating: 3.5)

Reviewed by Renee Williams
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers