Lovers & Liars [Paperback]

Teri Denine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 3, 2009

Multi-platinum R&B singer Journey has fulfilled her lifelong dream as a singing sensation, but it isn’t long before she realizes that life in the limelight is not all its cracked up to be. She must endure the unreasonable physical and emotional demands of the “glamorous” life as a superstar, while silently battling her private demons, and she dare not give up that life or face her abusive husband's wrath.  However, when her career finally becomes more than she can handle, Journey escapes by fleeing to Paris where she inadvertently falls into the arms of a man who not only doesn’t know she’s famous, but offers her a different life than she’s ever known, a world away from everything that she can no longer endure.  Her fame eventually finds her, and after being stalked by paparazzi, Journey decides to return to the life she left in America and face the music with her husband, Christopher and her faltering career.  Things are not as easy to fix as she had hoped, and a life-altering accident changes Journey and everyone around her forever.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In Denine's (Whatever Gets You Through the Night) soulfully sweet second effort, Journey Mason, a celebrated R&B singer as beautiful and gifted as Beyoncé, has everything except what she really wants: to start a family. Journey began life as Serena Childs, but with the help of her best friend, Jada, and her husband/manager Christopher, she became a superstar. Christopher, however, proves a mean and abusive husband obsessed with her fame and fortune. Tired of his controlling and cheating ways, she escapes to Paris where she has an ultimately disappointing whirlwind courtship with a French artist. Back in New York, she's in an accident that leaves her in a coma and when she finally awakens, she's blind and learns that Christopher's used her fortune to launch another singer and broker a dangerous deal with a rap group. She must also grapple with her crack-addicted sister; her friend, Jada, who might not be totally trustworthy; and learning to believe in love again. The result is a satisfying R&B fairy tale.
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Review

Praise for LOVERS & LIARS:

"Full of intriguing characters, this is a fantastic read."--Romantic Times BOOKreviews

 

Praise for WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT:

"A story that rouses all your protective instincts....There's no sugar-coating the facts in this storyline."--Romance Junkies 

"A poignant tale. The writing is fresh and touching."--Fresh Fiction

"Debut author Denine writes a fantastic tale of love, superstition, accomplishment and failure...an engrossing read."--Romantic Times BOOKreviews

 

"An inspirational book that skips the fairytale way of life and thrusts you into the beauty and harshness of the real world." --Fallen Angel Reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition (March 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031236430X
• ISBN-13: 978-0312364304
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #677,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Is Not Always What It Seems, April 10, 2009

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Donnica Carter "AKA DCSquared" (Marietta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lovers & Liars (Paperback)

In Lovers & Liars by Teri Denine, R & B Superstar Journey Mason searchs for a fulfilling life. To outsiders, it seems that she has everything she could want. All she really wants is love from her husband, Christopher. And he is a real piece of work. He wants nothing more but the money and power that comes with the life that Journey produces. He is controlling and abusive. On top of all of that, her career is being challenged by young, up-and-coming artists and she is no longer on top. You would think her best friend, Jada, would be able to comfort her during this time. But she is just as hungry for the money as Journey's trifling husband. Or, maybe she could depend on her sister, Trish. But she is a crack addict and only out for that next hit.

In a split decision, Journey decides that she needs to get away and regroup. She and her bodyguard, Woody, take off to Paris. She is able to relax and enjoy the regular things of life. No one knows her overseas and all is well. She encounters a French man that sweeps her off her feet. Their whirlwind romance leaves Journey confused. Unsure of where her life is headed, she decides it is time to go back to her real world and face the music. An unsuspecting accident abruptly changes Journey's life and everyone around her.

Denine creates a cast of powerful characters against the backdrop of the entertainment world. One minute it was crazy Christopher and his unbelievable controlling ways. The next it was Jada stopping at nothing to get some money in her pocket. Thank goodness there was some sanity in Johnathan. Even though, he too, had times you wanted to slap the taste out of his mouth. The lengths people will go to for money is unreal. It definitely had me on the edge of my seat and wanting more. Fast paced and full of great characters, LOVERS & LIARS is a must read.

Reveiwed by Donnica Copeland
APOOO BookClub
Sista Talk Book Club

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars In the land of fairytales..., March 19, 2009

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This review is from: Lovers & Liars (Paperback)

"I wish I may, I wish I might, abort all these dragons, and find an honorable man, my true knight."

Superstar songstress Journey is tired of fighting to retain her crown as an R&B sensation, fighting her whoring husband yet demanding manager Christopher, and tired of the rat race lifestyle that's draining the life out of her.

On an impulse, Journey flees her frustrations and takes her bodyguard with her to Paris. While being incognito, she relaxes and basks in the normalcy she has in this newfound safe haven. While at home, Christopher aimlessly seeks clues to her whereabouts. Mentally exhausted, filled with doubt, and unsure of her hopes and dreams, Journey finds enjoyment in a newfound freedom with a sexy, seemingly, unassuming man.

Lovers and Liars is a tale of another dissatisfied celebrity and the antics she faces on a daily basis as she attempts to find peace of mind. The storyline touches on the tedious, yet draining schedule that entertainers endure with the many pitfalls incurred with management, paparazzi, and the grueling competition in trying to fulfill the consumers wants. Even though there are no overpowering emotions nor any memorable or charismatic characters, Lovers And Liars is still a solid read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Journey, December 10, 2011

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Karen Epps (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lovers & Liars (Paperback)

The Multiplatinum R&B singer Journey has fulfilled her dream of becoming a singing sensation. Journey can to realize that being in the lime light is not easy. Being a singer can be very demanding, but it comes with the territory of being famous. Journey's career becomes more than she can handle. Her abusive husband/manager, Christopher forbids Journey from doing certain things. Journey decides to take a trip to Paris to be free. While in Paris she meets a young man name Jonathan. Journey finds true love with Jonathan while in Paris for a short time. Journey decides to go back home to face up to her husband and things change when arriving back to the States. I truly enjoyed this book because there were many different twists to the story........