Flirt [Paperback]

Tracy Brown (Author), K'wan (Author), Angel Mitchell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 2009

From the biggest names in urban fiction comes a collection of unforgettably hot tales of urban love.

Flirting with Disaster by Tracy Brown

Chloe Webster is an around-the-way girl pursuing her journalism degree at Hunter College. Then she meets Trey, a handsome and well dressed cat with hood swagger. When Trey tells Chloe that he is pursuing a degree in psychology, Chloe thinks she has finally met someone who has his head screwed on right. But as Chole’s flirtation with Trey intensifies, secrets are revealed and she finds that she’s playing with fire.

Wild Cherry by K’wan

Gina is married to a man who more than takes good care of her, but her life of luxury comes with a price that she’s not sure she can pay anymore.  Princess’ man doesn’t see her as any more than dollar signs—as long as she keeps using her body to bring in the stacks. When Gina and Princess meet and realize that they share a common problem, they sent into motion an unforgettable plot that will solve all their problems…

Twice in a Lifetime by Angel Mitchell

Beautiful Marley Lucas, has had her heart broken before. Vowing to never experience that kind of pain again, until...love hits her when and where she least expects it. And this love turns out to be the most devastating of all.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for Flirt:

Powerhouse street lit authors Brown (Twisted) and K’wan (Still Hood) team up with newbie Mitchell (Another Woman’s Husband) to deliver urban women’s stories that hold surprising twists and turns. This short story collection, which explores the diverse ways in which flirting leads to unexpected consequences, will attract Brown’s and K’wan’s many fans and introduce Mitchell to a wider readership. -Library Journal (starred review)

Praise for Tracy Brown:

"Brown keeps the drama flowing and the pages turning."

 --Publisher's Weekly on Twisted

"With powerfully vivid language, Brown renders the astronomical highs and heartrending lows of a beautiful but damaged young woman's struggle with crack addiction. Though you may be afraid to discover what happens next, Brown keeps you hooked until the end."

--Vibe Vixen on White Lines

 

Praise for K'wan:

“The big draw draw here is the electric prose, which is imbued with profane, comic lyricism."

--Publishers Weekly on Hood Rat

"One of hip-hop fiction's hottest authors. . .fans will appreciate many of the qualities that make K'wan a writer to check for: gritty settings, memorable dialogue and authentic action."

--KING magazine on Street Dreams

“This gangsta romp is indisputably a page-turner.”

--Library Journal on Eve

About the Author

Tracy Brown is the Essence bestselling author of Aftermath, Snapped, Twisted, White Lines and Criminal Minded. Writing has always been her passion, and she finds it an honor to depict for her readers the things she’s seen and heard. She is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Staten Island.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition (November 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312537018
• ISBN-13: 978-0312537012
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars (RAW Rating: 4.5) - Love Hurts, December 2, 2009

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

This review is from: Flirt (Paperback)

Authors Tracy Brown, K'wan Foye and Angel Mitchell come together in FLIRT with three tales of love gone wrong.

Tracy Brown's "Flirting with Disaster" chronicles 20-year-old Chloe as she navigates the dating scene. Armed with good looks and high self esteem, Chloe refuses to fall victim to guys who just want to get in her pants. When she meets Trey, she thinks she's found a man who respects her enough to wait and who doesn't mind spending money on her. But all that glitters isn't gold and Trey may be way more than Chloe can handle.

K'wan's story "Wild Cherry" centers around Gina and Princess, two women who are both in love with abusive men. Former childhood friends, the two meet as adults and decide they could each get rid of the other's abusive mate. Their scheme is as a dangerous as it is deadly and neither girl may be able to live with the consequences of their actions.

Angel Mitchell spins the last and most disturbing tale with "Twice In A Lifetime". Marley is a young lady who refuses to give into love after a traumatic experience with her first love, DeJuan. When Marley finally decides to give love one last try, she finds herself caught up in a eerie case of déjà vu.

Readers, who've enjoyed previous books by the aforementioned authors, will definitely be in for a treat. Tracy Brown fans will find that less is not really more and might feel shortchanged by a short story that ends way too soon. Fans of K'wan's gritty style will be impressed at the steaminess he displays as well as his story's shocking conclusion. While Angel Mitchell, who's previous book displayed tons of drama, has revealed a much darker side.

Reviewed by Delonya Conyers
for The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars `You keep playing with fire...you just might get burnt...', January 6, 2010

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This review is from: Flirt (Paperback)

Tracy Brown's "Flirting With Disaster" introduces Chloe Webster, a 20-year-old college student that crosses paths with an unassuming Trey Gilmore. Chloe's plans for a successful life is on track...she has a few male playmates on the side and now a new boy toy Trey fits the description of a 'keeper.' "Flirting With Disaster" presents a façade of innocence yet ends with an unpredictable and shocking revelation. Ms. Brown presented a well written tale with an air of mystique that captures your attention as you see the plot developing with suspense and danger.

K'wan's "Wild Cherry" revolves around childhood friends Gina and Princess and their unexpected reunion. Both ladies have lovers that are abusive and are in less than desirable relationships. Upon witnessing Slim's brutality and mistreatment of Gina, the two instigate a scheme to rid them of the leeches that share their beds. "Wild Cherry" is an exemplary short story with vivid scenes that address abuse, low self esteem, vengeance, violence, and malevolent acts.

In "Twice In A Lifetime" by Angel Mitchell, Marley Lucas is a young bi-racial lady that is running from heartbreak. Marley has a master plan in place...to fit in and deny love a second chance at searing her heart. In her quest to avoid the inevitable, she trips and falls for the ever popular DeJuan. Amid their blossoming romance, her unknown heritage surfaces to destroy her not only once but twice in a lifetime. "Twice In A Lifetime" is an original storyline by Angel Mitchell.

Reviewed by Tazzyt2bossye
for Urban Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just Okay, December 17, 2009

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This review is from: Flirt (Paperback)

I'm not a big fan of short stories, I purchase this book because it contained two of my favorite authors, Tracy Brown and K'WAN. I won't go into detail of each story the previous reviewers already covered that, I have to say "Wild Cherry" was the best story.