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God's Gift to Women: A Novel

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Author extraordinaire has done it again. His new book "God's Gift To Women" takes one night of passion and pushes the envelope OFF the table...beyond "Fatal Attraction". This suspenseful tale introduces the reader to Julian Payne - an up and coming Radio Host who gets his big break at a Houston radio station. His ratings are through the roof due to his profound advice on relationships. He is also a reformed womanizer and single parent. You will never forget Olivia - a sexy, hazel eyed woman with a dark side. If you have ever met a Player...you will relate to Eddie - a bold womanizer with a live-in girlfriend. Terri - A Good Woman. Most people can relate to Denise - A Good Woman dating a No Good Man. There are some other characters that help to propel this drama along.

This page turner will have you in suspense as one night of passion turns into Julian's worst nightmare. You think you know...but you have to read this because you are in for a bigger thrill than you know. The nightmare includes murder, poetry, kidnapping and a lot of relationship wisdom. Who is willing to pay the price for their sins? Which woman will realize that time is the most valuable thing and should not be wasted on players? Will the men who think they are God's Gift To Women take heed from this book?

THIS BOOK WAS AWESOME! From the moment I opened the book and read the prologue, I was hooked. If you enjoyed THE MAINTENANCE MAN you will love GOD'S GIFT TO WOMEN. I would call it Fatal Attraction to the 25th power. Expect the unexpected.

GGTW is a story every dating individual should read, before going on that blind date, or out with that person picked up at a club. What looks good to you may not be good for you.

In the book Julian Payne had to find that out the hard way. After having a one night stand with a beautiful woman (Olivia), that just happens to be a psycho, the night before he moves from Chicago to Houston. Julian leaves himself open for trouble, and at the same time unknowingly put those that he love, his daughter(Samantha) best friend(Eddie), and his new lady (Terri) in danger when Olivia follows him to Houston and makes his life a living hell.

This book was too good to put down. READ IT! You will not be disappointed. Michael, Thank you for a GREAT book!

Also recommended, Men Cry in the Dark by Michael Baisden, Cheaters by Eric J. Dickey and Married Men by Carl Webber

Michael Baisden has once again written a novel that keeps you turning the pages.

In this novel we're introduced to Julian Payne, father and radio personality. Julian has just received the job of a lifetime and has to move Houston. On his last night he meets, Olivia a beautiful women who seems to have it all together. He is instantly drawn to her, sexually and decides to have one last fling before leaving Chicago.

All is going well (both personally and professionally) for Julian until he realizes that his last night of passion in Chicago has turned into a seriously "fatal attraction".

What happens from this point is something you have to read because you will be well entertained. The story is intense and funny at the same time. It's face paced and don't blink too hard or you might miss an interesting little twist.

This is one I think all men and women should read, it makes you really wonder if a one night stand is worth the thrill it provides. For all of us who might think that what happened in this book will never happen to us, think again because you truly never know.

Julian Payne is trying to make a new start in life. He and his 10-year-old daughter Samantha move from Chicago to Houston so he can begin a job as a big time radio talk show host. But one tiny thing happens before he moves that spills itself over into his new life: He makes the mistake of meeting Olivia Brown, beautiful on the outside, deranged on the inside. After one night of unforgettable sex, Olivia can't get Julian out of her mind; especially after he makes his intentions clear. He had fun, but now it's time to go on. She should accept and understand that, but even when there's a supposed understanding between a man and woman, things can still become murky and out of control.

God's Gift to Women is a fast, lightweight, and funny read that may remind some of The Maintenance Man. The action is swift, with a little bit of behind-the-scenes insight of urban talk radio in America. The most emotional part comes from the appearance of Samantha, Julian's spunky daughter who seems a lot older than her age. On the constructive side, the book has numerous typos which hopefully can be corrected when the book goes into a second printing. But more importantly, the book does show how frightening it can be for a man who is stalked, and how emotional women can become if they have a different understanding when it comes to their relationship with a man that they feel they love.

Since Baisden's first book, I've been a fan. Baisden's latest book, "God's Gift to Women" is an action-packed book. Though the plot is predictable from Olivia R Brown's first encounter with Julian Payne, it deals with the bigger and more complex issues of how men and women misinterpret sex for love and the ramifications of a one-night stand.

I believe Baisden set up the story to be a typical "Fatal Attraction" because the book's introduction tells the whole story. The rest of the book tells how Olivia and Julian met, Olivia's mental state and actions, Julian's failure to respond to Olivia's action (hindsight), Olivia and Julian's final meeting, and a repeat of the introduction. I felt either the intro or the final chapter could have been omitted since I read the same details twice - this may have been a way to recap, tie up loose ends, and bring everything to a close.

Julian Payne, the main character, is a windowed single father of a pre-teen daughter. Julian is a relationship expert hosting radio talk show, "Love, Lies, and Lust" - what an ironic title!
Samantha (Sam) Payne, Julian's daughter, is protective of her father getting involved in a relationship after the death of her father. Part of the plot uses Sam's musical talent and youthfulness to show the extremes that people will go through to get what they want.
Olivia R. Brown, Julian's one-night stand stalker, is a woman that initially appears to have "it" all together, but has been emotionally scarred by men from her past. The R has significance in the plot.
Terry Ross, Julian's girlfriend, is a psychologist dealing with her personal struggle to love and trust again.
Mitch, Julian's co-worker, serves as Julian's source of wisdom and stability
Eddie, Julian's buddy, is in a long uncommitted (on his part) relationship - truly the opposite of Mitch.
Janet, whom Terry mentors, a lot of times seem to mentor Terry on how to deal with men.

Overall, the book is well organized with the exception of several revealed "clues" in the plot that I had to scan back through the book to see if they were actually given - one or two I couldn't find. It's a quick read - I finished in about two days. I will definitely recommend "God's Gift to Women" along with "Maintenance Man".

A member of my bk club chose this book for us to read. I read it so reluctantly because I had read WHY MEN CRY IN THE DARK. That book was real garbage. I read a couple of reviews on here from people who said that this was probably Baisden's best effort so far & felt encouraged. I finished it today. It too was awful. This man cannot write. He hasn't matured any from WHY MEN CRY... It's as though Baisden went to his local bk store asked for the top 5 black authored books, read each in 1 night, then put his own story, borrowing off each of those 5 books together. Baisden makes it diffucult for authors who REALLY have something to say in their writing be heard. His writing style makes me not want to give other black authors a chance, but I will continue to read our books. His writing style makes other races not take black authors seriously. Did anyone else notice how Baisden switches from telling the story of Julian in 1st person to 3rd person around page 219? Total confusing the reader! Who is his proof-reader? His mom? Any kid with a 3rd grade education would catch the 1st to 3rd person switch. I will put a stop to this madness. I won't read another thing from Michael Baisden! Michael, stick to radio & seminars, that's where you're meaningful. Your character development is not good.

I'm sorry but this was crap. Firstly, the main character Julian Wayne is SUPPOSED to be this intelligent man who's giving the lovelorn advice but he can't see what's obvious in his face with this psycho chick? He does EVERYTHING wrong when it comes to her and he deserves what he gets IMO.

Secondly, this so-called love story between him and Terri wasn't believable in the least bit. He meets her and in two seconds, he decides she's the woman for him? And even throws a tantrum when she initially ignores his advances. It sounds to me like maybe HE has some stalker in him. And when they do finally get together, it never feels anymore than just a bootycall to me. I never felt like they were in a relationship.

Thirdly, the relationship with his daughter annoyed me too. Let's see, her mom has been dead for two years and for the most part she has never seen her dad with another woman. And then when she finally does, it's at a very inopportune moment. Without going into too much detail, let's just say, not only does it embarrass his daughter but it disrespects the memory of his dead wife. And instead of choosing to deal with the problem and his daughter, he ignores her. When he DOES find the time to deal with his daughter, I feel he deals with it in an inappropriate way that completely lacks sensitivity. I feel that he punishes his daughter for HIS screwups.

I could probably go on but I'll stop here. I feel like Michael Baisden has the writing style of someone in high school. I was quite dissapointed in reading this book. Don't waste your time or money.

Talk about your fatal attraction...oh, my goodness! Mr. Baisden did a wonderful job with "God's Gift To Women," a book you just have to read!

THIS BOOK WAS EXCELLENT, A DEFINITE PAGE TURNER, I READ IT IN TWO DAYS. THIS BOOK IS BY FAR BETTER THEN THE REST OF HIS BOOKS AND THINK ALL OF HIS BOOKS ARE GOOD. THIS BOOK MAKES YOU THINK ABOUT THE NEXT TIME YOU DECIDE TO HAVE A ONE NIGHT STAND. NO ONE IS TO GOOD ,TO FAMOUS OR TO WEALTHY TO BE STALKED. I RECOMMEND EVERY ONE READ THIS BOOK.MEN AND WOMEN

I gave the book 1 star simply because it's probably Mr. Baisden's best written book out of all the ones I've read.

However, I suppose I'm dissapointed in the development of the charactors. It may have been better if we hadn't found out what happens to him in the beginning of the book and then have to read through all of the drama, and poor decisions he makes to get there.

I do think it's good to get a male perspective in fiction, however it's scary that his protaganist Dr. Terri seems to have almost as many issues as his antagonist Olivia.

I'd like to see him use his style on more developed characters and stories and less on stereotypical drama.

I only read this one for a book club.