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Miss-Guided

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Misguided, by Renee Flagler, is a contemporary novel that brings us into the world of Miss Kennedy Divine. She truly lives up to her last name. Seeking to live life as a kept woman, who can spend her days shopping, is her driving force in life. This perfect opportunity becomes available when she finds out that her ex-boyfriend, Troy, who is also her child's father, is set to become a very wealthy man after inheriting the riches of his dying father. She marries him due to her gold-digging ambition and does not appear to share the depth of love that Troy truly has for her. Even Troy's mother tries to warn him of his soon-to-be-wife's ways but he is too blind to see it--though after a while even he starts to question whether or not she has been deceitful to him or not.

Even after Kennedy experiences a tragic and violating event in her life, she finds a way to find monetary gain from it and brings in Dina Jacobs, one of her best friends, to assist her with a deceitful scheme in order to secure her hold onto her husband, Troy. Dina is dealing with her own insecurity and jealousy issues in her life and cannot understand why someone like Kennedy who seems to only care about herself seems to be getting all the things in life such as love and attention because it all seems to pass over her. Kennedy proposes an indecent proposal to Dina, which will shatter all of their lives, when Dina feels pressured to expose Kennedy for who she is.

Will Troy be able to forgive Kennedy for her deceitful and controlling ways? Will Kennedy and Dina be able to work through their tattered friendship? Will they be able to see their role in all of their misguided intentions and learn the true meaning of love and dedication in relationships and friendships?

This is the second book I have read by Renee Flagler and even through all of the drama she is able to bring laughter to the reader in some comedic scenes in the midst of tension and drama. I definitely give this book two thumbs up.

Reviewed by Coulee Eidos
APOOO BookClub

C&B Books Brenda Piper - 5***** Review

Love, Lust, Deceit and Greed.

Miss-Guided is a great title for this story. Mothers can create good women or monsters; in this very intense novel you will learn the true meaning of love, lust, deceit, and greed and down right selfishness. We wonder why we can't get good men, if women would truly be the person that they are inside, their beauty would shine through and the man that they seek will be standing right there, unfortunately the characters in this twisted tale, will find that love, lust, deceit and greed equals disaster. " What a wicked web we weave, when we tend to deceive."

I highly recommend that men read this novel as well, they should not always be perceived as the bad guys, not when you have women who are only seeking financial gain. Kennedy, the so-called Diva, in the story, has a son with her ex-lover, Troy, he comes back into play once she finds out that her present lover has a wife and baby which she knew nothing about, did she deserve that deceit, absolutely.

However, a greedy diva recovers quickly at the expense of her son's grandfather being on his death bed; Troy's father is a wealthy man and will leave his son very well off. Kennedy's calculator comes out and she pounces back into action, hooking up with her son's dad Troy
once again.

Troy drunk with love thinks that this is the best thing ever he begins to shower her with all the love and affection that she doesn't deserve. Mother's instinct is never wrong and Troy's mother warns him that Kennedy is not the one for him. However, Troy doesn't listen; he is so blinded by love that he would literarily drink Kennedy's bath water.

Does he remain her love slave? Well that would be up to Kennedy's best friend, Dina who will be used to cover up Kennedy's betrayal as she plots with Kennedy to once again deceive Troy. How far will you go for a friend? Read Miss-guided to find out all the twist and turns that these women will take to get what they want out of a man. Money, Money and More Money and they don't care who or what they use, even innocent children. They have certainly been Miss-Guided!

Reviewed by D.S. White of C&B Books

From page one Miss-Guided starts a rollercoaster ride that doesn't end till the very last page. The book's characters are believable. Neurotic, self-centered, dysfunctional, scheming, maybe... but still believable.

The plot pulls into focus issues of friendship, fidelity, love, parenting, acquaintance rape and self-worth to name a few. The depth of plot leads me to believe that the author has seen much of the vagaries of life and fully understands what desperate actions could become plausible in the quest to love and be loved. Great sophomore effort Mrs. Flagler!

About the Author:

Renee Daniel Flagler is a marketing professional and freelance writer currently residing in Long Island, NY. She has written several articles for business and consumer magazines. Renee is also the author of Mountain High, Valley Low and is at work on her third novel, the highly anticipated sequel to Mountain High, Valley Low, entitled, In Her Mind.

Key Positives:

-Book well designed, edited and proofread
-The author doesn't attempt to soft soap or justify the characters' actions
-The book is a quick read

Key Negatives:

- Would have liked to know more about Troy's motivations.

Rating: 4-1/2 stars the realistic yet sympathetic portrayal of the downside of human nature.

Recommendation:

Buy this book...

- If you love drama, drama and mo drama
- If you like a book that's a quick start
- If you like chick lit
- If you're looking for a book for your discussion group.

I finished the book (1-1/2 days)......it was a Great Read; well written -- I TRULY ENJOYED IT along with the first book (Mountain High, Valley Low)-- EACH left me wanting MORE!!!!

Can't WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE!!!!

I really enjoyed Renee's book, so far I haven't read one that I didn't like and I've read all of them. I have to agree with a previous reviewer in stating once you finish reading her books you want more. I can't wait until her next book I hope it is as good as the others.

This book was excellent. I could not stop turning the pages and I did not want to put it down. If you have not read this book, run out and get it. It is a MUST read. That Kennedy was a trip!!!!!!!!! Ms. Flager never disappoints.

"Miss-Guided is deliciously deceitful. Spilling a tale of betrayal, jealousy and infidelity."

"Kennedy Divine is a dynamic diva with a mission. She hungers for the good life and will stop at nothing to achieve it. The problem is her appetite for wealth will destroy lives left and right."

"Just when life seems to be going her way, Kennedy reunites with her ex boyfriend Troy Alexander when she discovers he's about to become wealthy."

"Her schemes are about to unravel as an old acquaintance comes back into her life and puts her in a precarious position that could threaten her plans with Troy."

"Kennedy eventually elicits the help of her slightly delusional friend to assist her in the ultimate betrayal, however the plan takes an unexpected twist and leaves Kennedy out in the cold."

"This is a fantastic story that is highly recommended."