I Love Honeys, Not NY [Paperback]

N.S. Ugezene (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 24, 2010

Leron Smitty relocates from New York to Houston where he plans to improve his life. At the request of his long time friend, Donovan Hawkins, Leron is urged to live in Houston to see what life is like outside of New York. What Leron didn't know was that all along, the only reason Donovan came to Houston was to pursue a female that he had his eyes on as a teenager. Once Donovan accomplishes his goal, he returns to New York and Leron is left in Houston where he now has no friends. All Leron really ever had was the company of women. Will Leron be able to get his life on track or will he lose sight of his plan to better his life?

Editorial Reviews

Review

Welcome to the life of Leron Smitty. He is just an average guy who loves playing on his X-box, wearing wife beaters hanging with his boy Donavan and meeting random women. On the surface he might appear average but, every now and then he says something philosophical and deep like, "Manipulation and struggle don't spare a single soul." As with all of us, loss is a part of life, and Leron suffers the loss of his mother. He deals with it and remains very strong though it. His mother's death prompts him to be more proactive and he enrolls in school to put his brain to work. Leron really wants to find a meaningful relationship but time after time again it just does not work out. Leron has to ask himself what do women really want and then he needs to ask himself what he really wants. --Kaleigh Crigler Hadley (author of Preacher's Kids: Secrets ans Salvation)

I see you're an accomplished young man, and as a writer you're talented and prolific. I'd like to finish reading " I love Honeys not N.Y. " I want to see how Leron Smitty made out in Huston. I've tried to figure out the ending, but I think I'm in for a surprise. How can I make a purchase? I believe you're going to sell many books in the future, if you choose to continue writing. I wish you much success. --Jacques Joseph White (has read Shaun Pascal)

N.S. Ugezene s urban fiction novel I Love Honeys, Not NY, has all the makings of a good story. The main character, Leron Smitty, is a young man who is struggling to better himself, but can t seem to break free from the... More >e revolving door of meaningless sexual relationships. His life is further complicated after his best friend deserts him and his mother passes away. Despite the potential for a great book, I Love Honeys, Not NY, leaves much to be desired. There is a poor command of language as well as a bland narrating voice. Except for the erotic scenes, the story mostly lacks meaningful dialogue, description and emotion. Other portions of the book that should be expressed using these storytelling mechanisms are summed up in just a few sentences. This style of writing does not allow readers to know or empathize with the main character. The lack of character depth leaves the reader barely able to tell one character from the next. Ugezene s novel ends abruptly. Whether it is the setup for a sequel or just a poorly written conclusion, one cannot tell. But if the intent was to provide a well-crafted, entertaining story, Ugezene completely missed the mark. --Adrienne Adams (Dream 4 More Reviews)

About the Author

I have such works as Shaun Pascal, I Love Honeys, Not NY and Real Thoughts. I am currently working on a short story for an anthology and a new novel. I am a big wrestling fan. John Cena is my favorite wrestler. Outside of my passion for writing, I am a simplistic person who doesn't care for show. I am a concrete person who sometimes delves into the abstract. I have a knack for the analytical. I do not like to go about matters without examining their purpose. Even as I primarily write urban fiction, I seek to do things the unconventional way. With me, you can expect something that doesn't resemble my counterparts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: Lulu/Ugez Novels (May 24, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 055723588X
• ISBN-13: 978-0557235889
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

More About the Author

I have such works as Shaun Pascal, I Love Honeys, Not NY and Real Thoughts. I am currently working on a short story for an anthology and a new novel. I am a big wrestling fan. John Cena is my favorite wrestler. Outside of my passion for writing, I am a simplistic person who doesn't care for show. I am a concrete person who sometimes delves into the abstract. I have a knack for the analytical. I do not like to go about matters without examining their purpose. Even as I primarily write urban fiction, I seek to do things the unconventional way. With me, you can expect something that doesn't resemble my counterparts.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Love of Honeys, July 7, 2010

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Teresa Beasley (Indianapolis,IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Love Honeys, Not NY (Paperback)

I Love Honeys, Not NY, is the story of Leron Smitty, who relocates from New York to Houston with plans to change his life. His friend, Donovan, convinces him that the move is what he needs, but once he arrives his friend deserts him in a city where he knows no one. Leron quickly learns to adjust to his new environment until he gets a call that his mother has passed away. After burying his mother, Leron decides to return to Houston where his love for women takes over, but does not fill his void. Leron starts to analyze his situation and decides to enroll into college. When he believes all is going well, and he finally wants to settle down with one of his women, he receives a call that he is going to be a father. What will Leron do with this unwanted news?

The reader will find I Love Honeys, Not NY an interesting but challenging read with potential. The plot did not appear to be well thought-out and it was hard to detect where the story was heading. The characters were not strong; details were overkill, which took away from the book, and the ending was incomplete. I recommend the author consider having professional editing services in order to make the book a better read.

APOOO Rating: 2.5

This book was provided to me courtesy of the author for review purposes.

Teresa Beasley

APOOO BookClub

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Miss the Mark, November 2, 2009

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Dream 4 More Book Reviews "Adrienna Turner" (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Love Honeys, Not NY (Kindle Edition)

N.S. Ugezene's urban fiction novel "I Love Honeys, Not NY," has all the makings of a good story. The main character, Leron Smitty, is a young man who is struggling to better himself, but can't seem to break free from the revolving door of meaningless sexual relationships. His life is further complicated after his best friend deserts him and his mother passes away.

Despite the potential for a great book, "I Love Honeys, Not NY," leaves much to be desired. There is a poor command of language as well as a bland narrating voice. Except for the erotic scenes, the story mostly lacks meaningful dialogue, description and emotion. Other portions of the book that should be expressed using these storytelling mechanisms are summed up in just a few sentences. This style of writing does not allow readers to know or empathize with the main character.

The lack of character depth leaves the reader barely able to tell one character from the next. Ugezene's novel ends abruptly. Whether it is the setup for a sequel or just a poorly written conclusion, one cannot tell. But if the intent was to provide a well-crafted, entertaining story, Ugezene completely missed the mark.

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Dream 4 More Reviews,

Adrienne Adams

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, June 9, 2010

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This review is from: I Love Honeys, Not NY (Paperback)

N.S. Ugezene's urban fiction novel "I Love Honeys, Not NY," is a somewhat erotic, well-crafted, entertaining, fantastic, great story. The main character is Leron Smitty who relocates to Houston at the request of his homeboy. But that all goes down the drain when his homeboy deserts him for a female. Leron how has to rely on the company of females totally which leads to temptation and the possible jeopardy of his goals. This is a concrete story what more than just commercial appeal. I recommend this for readers who don't want to read an urban fiction novel centered around senseless violence.