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When High Society Goes Ghetto, January 11, 2005
Having things can bring a lot of happiness to one's life. But, when possessing those things becomes an obsession it can be fatal, especially when the object is a person. Face it, we all know or have heard of women who will stop at nothing to get and keep a man. They will use manipulation, threats, cheap tricks or anything handy to keep him. In INSATIABLE by Allison Hobbs, we get a look into a couple of extreme cases of obsession that pave the way for a confrontation with an eyeing-opening conclusion.
Terelle Chambers has lived all her life in the ghetto. She spent a good bit of it in foster homes and learning to fend for herself with no thanks to her mother. One of the bright spots in her life was her man, a philandering drug dealer named Marquise. He, unfortunately, landed in prison doing time on drug charges. Terelle then found herself pregnant with his child and living with her grandmother. As she waits on him, her dream is that they will eventually build a happy family life together, despite the advice of her best friend and relatives. How far will she go to keep the dream together?
Terrell's total opposite is Kai Montgomery. Born the product of an interracial relationship, Kai is adopted by the Montgomery's, an affluent Caucasian couple. In an effort to provide a good life for Kai, they gave her everything. Outsmarted and rejected by a former lover, Kai resorts to some unbelievable and dangerous antics to help quench her abnormal sexual appetite. After one of her rendezvous lands her with a very sexy thug from the hood, she is hooked and vows to let nothing or no one come between them. Is she really ready to take her game to the ghetto?
Allison Hobbs has written one electrifying and devilishly delicious tale about obsession at its worst, one where two women from very different worlds vie for the same man despite decency and common sense. I was riveted by this book until the wee hours of the morning, refusing to put it down. The two women's obsessions with one man gave me chills, but it was oh so real. I had to shake my head in disbelief a few times at the things they did in the name of love or `good' sex. When the two worlds collided, the outcome was stellar and very unimaginable. I even found the secondary characters just as engaging and memorable as the main ones. Ms. Hobbs, you did your thing in this one. For one delightfully exciting read, please check out Allison Hobbs' INSATIABLE.
Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Fatal Obsessions, January 18, 2005
I sat for two days under the spell of "Insatiable" the latest novel by Allison Hobbs. I was glad this was a long holiday weekend, because I was not going anywhere untill the end of this story. Let me introduce you to Terell Chambers. Her mother a drug addict, could not care for her so as a child she was bounced around different foster homes. At present Terell is a mother in her twenties holding down a nursing assistant job. The high point in this young lady's life are her toddler and Marquise, her long time boyfriend and father to her daughter. Marquise is in prison on a drug charge and is about to be released. Terell can not wait for the day when her family will be complete. She is devoted to Marquise and only hopes he keeps is promise to get a decent job and leave his drug selling life behind.
Now meet Kai Montgomery. The bi-racial adopted daughter of a rich caucasian doctor and his wife. Brought up with the best of everything, Kai is only working as a social worker because her grandmother insist she do so in order to recieve her inheritance at age 25. Kai is attractive and sexy on the outside. But inside she is selfish, snobbish and cold. She will not even acknowledge her black heritage and has an insatiable sexual appetite.
Kai and Terelle's worlds collide drastically with severe repercussions. I ask myself why are people so obsessed with each other? and why do women do such crazy things for the men in their lives? These questions I cannot answer. Ms Hobbs did a great job with this story line. She builds on the suspense at a good pace, and then kicked it up a notch! I loved the nursing home setting and Ms Hobbs was on point with all the activity that goes on there. The cover of this book has a nice rustic look to it. You won't believe the dynamic ending! Seems to me as if there maybe a sequel brewing. Kudos to you Ms Hobbs.
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Insatiable is "Sin" Sational, January 31, 2005
I have to admit this is her best book yet! If you thought Pandora's Box was a page turner wait until you read Insatiable.
This book is off the hook. I read the book in a few days and it was very hard to put down.
The story focused on the lives of Terrell Chambers is a young single mother who is trying to make a living to support her daughter. Marquise is her long time boyfriend and daughter's father who was released from prison on house arrest. Marquise was in prison for selling drugs. Terrell hopes that Marquise will turn his life around and and leave the street life behind.
Kai Montgomery is a social worker whose sexual appetite is hot as fire. Kai is the product of bi-racial parents but she will not acknowledge her heritage. Terrell's and Kai's worlds collide when they find themselves infatuated with the same man.
The ending will truly surprise you.
This book is an excellent read and will not leave you dissappointed. Dont be surprised if you are sneaking to read the book at work or trying to peep at a page while sitting at a stop light.
Allison Hobbs did a wonderful job with this book. Her writing keeps the reader interested and wanting more. This is her best book yet!!!
Lisa MaRie
Philly African American Book CLub
Philadelphia Pa
email- heycamry98@aol.com
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