Married Man [Paperback]

Dorothy Goins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 13, 2002

Kendra Davis is brilliant and sexy. She knows her stuff, but even that's not enough. She's having a hard time finding a man, and an even harder time stumbling across one who thinks on her level, let alone one who can keep her satisfied.

She tries her best to rise above her dilemmas. But, after one too many setbacks, Kendra decides she can't handle anymore bad news or another worthless man affecting her life. She accepts a challenging position with a credible investment company and relocates to North Carolina.

While on a short visit home to Philadelphia, she encounters an old flame from her past, Miles Jordan, who is not only irresistible and strikingly handsome. He's also a married man. Their reunion leads to a night of intensified sex and renders Kendra wanting more than she bargained for.

Miles harbors a few secrets himself, none of which prohibits him from pursuing Kendra. He's already grappling with some hidden truths; he's distraught over his wife's betrayal and her dominating ways. He loves and adores his two sons and fears losing them and everything he's worked hard for.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Married Man is a captivating novel that takes a insightful look into the world of both genders, reflecting on the choices made in relationships when issues of betrayal are involved. Both humorous and heart-wrenching, this exciting debut novel will leave you wanting more.

From the Author

With a direct and stylish voice, Dorothy Goins brings to life the realities of her characters. Her story will captivate every reader's heart and leave them wanting more.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 365 pages
• Publisher: Xpressit (May 13, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0971400601
• ISBN-13: 978-0971400603
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,848,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Urban Book Source, January 5, 2008

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The Urban Book Source "www.urbanbooksource.com" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Married Man (Paperback)

rue love never lives happily ever after - true love has no ending, and this quote sums up the way Kendra felt about Miles. In Married Man, the reader is introduced to Kendra Davis a very well put together business professional and Miles Jordan an intelligent smooth talking married man in love with his ex. Told from the male point of view, the reader will be taken on a trip through one woman's will to do anything for love and one man's struggle with choosing the right woman. Although a revisited plot, this story could have been a lot spicier, given the topic. With far too many mistakes, voice changes, and missing information, this book is confusing to say the least. It seems as though the author rushed this book, which may have been a worthwhile read if more time was put into it. Although the premise is there, I wish the author would have taken more time developing and perfecting her story.

1. What did you like best about this book?
I liked that the author chose to tell her story from a male's point of view.

2. What did you dislike about this book?
I didn't like that this book was not edited. The story was rushed and proved to be a frustrating read.

3. How can the author improve this book?
The story is there, but I would advise the author to consider an strong developmental edit before reprinting.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not going to go there, December 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Married Man (Paperback)

I read the excerpt and don't think I'll bother with the book. The writing is choppy, the style is like that of a cheesey romance novel, and the editing errors are distracting. I hope the author invests in an editor who offers honest feedback for her next effort.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Let the Games Begin, December 25, 2003

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T. Rhythm Knight (Coral Springs, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Married Man (Paperback)

Dorothy Goins weaves a tale of mistrust, lies and deceit in her novel entitled Married Man.

After being dumped by Miles Jordan, Kendra Davis picks up the pieces of her life and moves from Philadelphia to North Carolina. When she returns home to visit her mother, Miles stops by. Kendra takes one look at the man who broke her heart several years ago and realizes nothing has changed; she still loves him. There is only one problem - Miles is married. Even though Miles makes no promises to leave his wife, Kendra gives in to her feelings and moves back to Philadelphia. Once Kendra is back home, Miles goes from singing a melodious song called "I love you baby," to an off-key hum called "I need to stick around for my kids."

Although the plot was somewhat entertaining, I found this book to be poorly written. Oftentimes, the author took the reader from the thoughts of one character to another and back again. Throughout the book, Goins often switched from the voice of first person to third person. Further, the story did not follow proper sequence, which proved distracting. As I read the book, there were times when I felt as if the author rushed her writing. There were several instances when key decisions were made and the reader was not privy as to how the characters reached their conclusions.

For the reader that is not easily distracted by writing errors, this may prove an entertaining read.

T. RHYTHM KNIGHT
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