Happily Never After [Paperback]

T. Wendy Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 26, 2006

To family and friends, Dorothy and David Leonard's marriage appears to be one made in heaven. While David is one of Houston 's most prominent physicians, Dorothy is a loving and carefree housewife. It seems as if life couldn't be more fabulous for this couple who appear to have it all: wealth, social status, and a loving union.

However, looks can be deceiving. Happily Never After tells the story of what really happens behind closed doors when the eyes of the community aren't watching. Find out what happens when the flawless veneer begins to crack.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books (December 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933967005
• ISBN-13: 978-1933967004
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,849,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Things Aren't Always What They Seem, May 16, 2007

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Donnica Carter "AKA DCSquared" (Marietta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Happily Never After (Paperback)

APOOO Rating: 4

T Wendy William's Happily Never After is a look into the life of Dorothy Lacroix Leonard. On the outside, her life appears to be picture perfect. Dorothy is a stay-at-home mom and married to Dr. David Leonard. They have three beautiful children, a wonderful home, a place with the elite in the black community; all they could ask for.

The story starts off with Dorothy's childhood in New Orleans. She meets some promising medical school students through her cousin. One of them is David who she keeps in touch with through letters and they eventually fall in love. When Dorothy finds David doing some questionable things the night before their wedding, she is hesitant to proceed with the marriage but she allows his charm to win her over. Once married, David did not want her to leave the house at all. Maybe it was for her protection or maybe it was David's controlling personality. When situations turn ugly, Dorothy starts to see David's true colors.

Williams brings all the characters to life. She takes you into the life of the class of people that thought they were better than others but you get to see the real deal. And looks can be deceiving. This is definitely a page-turner. It will have you so upset but happy at the same time. The cover fools you into thinking it may be a contemporary story. Even though
it is set in the 70s and 80s, it is an enjoyable read.

Donnica Copeland
APOOO BookClub

4.0 out of 5 stars A good read on a rainy day, April 28, 2009

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Pam (Hazel Crest, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Happily Never After (Urban Renaissance) (Paperback)

Wendy T. Williams gives you a look inside the life of bougie blacks who pretend to be something they're not. Apparently, looks are deceiving. Definitely a page-turner by an excellent writer. I'm looking forward to her next book, since I own them all. I'd recommend it!

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, October 30, 2008

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M. Walton "Book Lover" (Detroit, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Happily Never After (Paperback)

I was a little hesistant about reading this book but I really enjoyed it. The fact that it took place in the 70s did not bother me, however, I did not care for the ending at all. Overall, this book was a pretty good read.