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Flirt

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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

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 faƧade 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

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.

I LOVE THE BOOK. BUT MY FAV STORY WAS TRACY BROWN'S. U CANT TRUST EVERY1. EVEN IF THEY ARE NICE. THOSE R USUALLY THE ONES. HER LIL SISTER REMINDS ME OF MYSELF. THATS HOW I AM WITH MY OLDEST SISTER.

The first story in this book was good but as I read it I realized that I had read it before. It's actually a snippet that was in the back of one of Tracy Browns other books. The story was good but i had already read damn near the whole story in her last book. It was an ok read, kinda slow at times. But it was interesting.

Wild Cherry was off the hook! The other stories was good also but Wild cherry take the cake

This was an ok read..nothing to really brag about.The story I enjoyed the most was Wild Cherry by K'wan.I really enjoy reading his short stories than his novels.Flirting with Disaster by Tracy Brown was ok but I felt that it could have been better.I wouldnt be surprised if she came out with a continuation of this story,all because of the way it ended.Twice in a Lifetime by Angel Mitchell left alot to be desired....that ending was horrible.I wouldnt rush out to buy this book...you can take your time purchasing this one.

These 3 stories are unbelievable! Each writer has their own way of spinning a tale and each of the stories are different and HOTT! If you are into Street Lit, this is the book to read. You feel the characters and become undone at the end of each story, especially the story by Kwan. I was floored. Kudos for FLIRT!!Flirt

FLIRT is a compilation of novellas by some prominent African-American authors and one newcomer. FLIRTING WITH DISASTER, my favorite story, is a well-written story by Tracy Brown with surprising plot twists. I loved how the writer built up the backstory of the main female character Chloe as she meets a guy who appears to have his head on straight, but there's certainly more to this dude than what meets the eye.

TWICE IN A LIFETIME exhibited the skills of newcomer Angel Mitchell (although I did have trouble keeping up with what was going on with some of the plot) and was another quick read.

KWAN, one of my favorite urban writers, always brings his A-game.

This is a recommended read for those who enjoy reading urban fiction with a sexy and dangerous twist.

What I got out of Flirting With Disaster, which features Chloe, was another superficial gold digger who thinks the sun rises and sets on her beauty and banging body and that Trey should be honored to spend his (supposed)hard earned cash on her while receiving nothing in return but her receipts. Then she ignored all the wisdom her mother had bestowed on her from childhood and the warning of her younger sister with the repeated phrase, "I'm grown", yet had no job and still lived at home. I was totally disappointed with this story.

Wild Cherry - Featured Gina being disrespected and abused by her husband and Princess, a striper being dominated by man, who conspire to make both of their lives easier. This story had lots of drama with a very shocking ending.

Twice in a lifetime was the story of a young woman getting a second chance at love. Just an ok read.