Loose Ends [Paperback]

Electa Rome Parks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2, 2004

Praised for its "cutting-edge dialogue, intriguing characters, and a spicy storyline,"* Electa Rome Parks's The Ties That Bind introduced a savagely honest look at modern romance. Now, in a back-to-back publishing event, Parks returns with her next novel of love and friendship and the betrayals of both-some forgiven, some never forgotten.

It's been five years since they trusted one another-and betrayed one another- only as friends and lovers could. Beautiful Mia, getting a second chance at love. Christian, who gave up his player card for the one woman he's not sure he can trust. And Brice, as irresistibly bad as ever. One woman can tame him-if he'd give her the chance: Kree, innocent but underestimated, and looking for the kind of passion that can change a life. When she finds it, it's going to come with a price. Sometimes, it doesn't take a lot to tear apart friends like these. All it takes is love.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

It has been five years since Brice and Mia divorced (in The Ties That Bind [BKL Se 1 04]). Now that she and Brice's former best friend, Christian, are married and have a daughter, Mia's life is back on track. She finally has her black knight, yet she has fretful dreams about her ex-husband. Brice returns to Atlanta from Germany with his new wife, Kree--another woman who gives up her identity to make him happy, even forced to do so. Brice reaches out to Christian to rekindle their friendship, but when Christian mentions it to Mia, she is adamant about not wanting to meet with the man who abused her. In spite of both women's discomfort, the men are anxious to mend their friendship. To support their husbands, Mia and Kree agree to meet. Not surprisingly, they not only look alike but also have a lot in common. A novel with compelling twists and turns and a good resolution. Lillian Lewis
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From the Publisher

Loose Ends takes a realistic, sometimes brutal, sometimes funny look at love, obsession, lust and betrayal when passions ignite.

So hot it sizzles, Loose Ends is a passionate, provocative, sexy new novel filled with reality, sensuality and raw candor. It’s a must-read that excites reader and makes you yearn for more! --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: NAL Trade (November 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 045121322X
• ISBN-13: 978-0451213228
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,512,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After successfully self-publishing her debut novels, The Ties That Bind and Loose Ends, New American Library, a division of Penguin Group, bought the rights. Electa signed a three-book deal with New American Library. All three books were immediately chosen as Black Expressions Book Club main selections and embraced as Books of the Month by book clubs across the country. Dubbed a "book club favorite," avid readers have embraced Electa's true to life characters that tackle prevalent and heavy hitting issues.

Since then Electa has become a best-selling author of several mainstream and erotic novels, Almost Doesn't Count, Ladies' Night Out, These Are My Confessions (anthology), Diary of a Stalker, True Confessions and The Stalker Chronicles(dropping 2-1-12)with Penguin Group, HarperCollins and Kensington. Electa has been a frequent guest on radio shows, has been nominated for many industry awards and has been interviewed by newspapers and several national magazines.

Electa is currently following her passion and working on her next novel.

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something Special, November 19, 2002

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Audrey Thomas (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Loose Ends (Paperback)

I have to give credit where credit is due.Electa Parks is an excellent author.It takes talent to name a book that actually has something to do with the characters.She has gotten into the souls of each one of her characters and brought out something so realistic and wonderful.She had me searching my soul thinking if I were in each one of these people places would I have done the same things they did or would I have reacted differently.....this book made me laugh,soul search and cry....If you have not read this book....it is a must....Get ready you are in for a real treat....

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finishing What Ties Started, April 14, 2004

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Angelique C. Henderson "Ms. Jordy's mom" (Cumberland, RI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Loose Ends (Paperback)

LOOSE ENDS by Electa Rome Parks takes off where THE TIES THAT BIND left off. Readers are re-united with Mia, Christian, and Brice.

Mia is married to Christian and they have a life filled with love. Mia couldn't be more ecstatic until she starts having nightmares. Nightmares that remind her of the terror that Brice put her through when she was married to him. Christian misses the close brotherly bond he had with Brice, so when Brice reaches out to him after years of not speaking to one another, he is thrilled.

Mia doesn't feel like it's a good idea, but she will do anything to make Christian happy. Reluctantly she agrees to meet with Brice and his new bride, Kree.
Brice appears to have changed, but as we read more about him and Kree's relationship, we see Brice is still controlling and abusive. Whenever Kree decides to think for herself or speak up for herself, Brice quickly reminds her who is in control. Kree begins to harbor feelings of anger and jealousy against Mia because she's Brice's first wife.

After the couples initial meeting, things become easier. Mia has to fight the attraction and bond that exists between herself and Brice. What happens as these two couples lives entwine? Ms. Parks throws in a few twists and turns that will make your mouth drop. If you read The Ties That Bind, you don't want to miss this page-turning continuation -- LOOSE ENDS puts closure to the Mia, Brice, and Christian love triangle.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Continuation, November 13, 2002

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Lori Holman (Hamilton Twp., NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Loose Ends (Paperback)

I have been a fan of Electa's from the beginning. I've waited patiently for this continuation to come out and was one of the first to purchase it. I wrote Electa right away after finishing it.

But on to the real stuff, this book was all that. It keeps you wanting more. It's a definite page turner. You have to read "The Ties That Bind" first though to understand everything. The characters are real, you can relate to them. Mia, Christian, Brice and Kree. There should be more Christian's in the world. Don't underestimate Kree she's a smart cookie. Mia is Mia, that's all I can say about her. And Brice is a piece of work. Keep up the good Electa, your #1 fan from New Jersey.