Some prayed for my death, but I didn't go anywhere. I was a bad bitch before -- wait 'til they see me now....
In a single act of violence, beautiful gold digger Celess lost her best friend, Tina, and her good looks. She also lost her former love, Michael, when he learned her secret. Now depressed, suicidal, and horribly disfigured, Celess gets a phone call that changes her life.
Her heartbreak and a near-death experience transform Celess into a woman whose healed spirit takes her in new directions -- and straight into a modeling contract with one of Hollywood's top agencies. In Los Angeles, she reconnects with two old friends, Terry and Derrek, and through them, finds new friends and a new love. Life is good once again. But under the Hollywood limelight, will Celess's checkered past come back to haunt her and destroy the new life she has built for herself?
Miasha is the author of four previous novels, including Secret Society and the Essence bestseller Mommy's Angel. She lives in Philadelphia with her family. For more information, visit her website at www.miasha.com.
Miasha arrived on the literary scene in 2006 with her debut novel, Secret Society to raving reviews and an array of national press including BET, CBS, CN8 and The Wendy Williams Experience. Coined "A Writer to Watch" by Publisher's Weekly, Miasha became just that. Featured in national magazines like Essence, Vibe, Philadelphia Magazine, Jet and later in Elle (the first urban literature author to grace the pages), Miasha has been very visible. Her presence was felt even stronger just four months later when she released her top selling sophomore novel, Diary of a Mistress. Known for having extravagant release parties, the Diary of a Mistress launch included a fashion show and a comedy show featuring Kevin Hart. It is no wonder fans of Miasha's have come to expect a high level of excitement and intrigue from the writer superstar.
In 2007, Miasha released her third title, Mommy's Angel, a heartfelt drama close to home. Having grown up with both parents addicted to drugs, she wrote Mommy's Angel at the early age of fourteen when she was able to channel the emotions the main character was going through in the book. This authenticity landed the book on the best sellers list and Miasha on the cover of Black Expressions. Less than a year later, Miasha celebrated the release of Sistah for Sale, a cinematic read about a girl growing up in Miami's sex trade. Averaging two books a year, Miasha was making history in the literary industry--much the way she did when she first entered it.
Unlike many first time authors, particularly in the urban arena, Miasha did not have to self-publish before getting a deal. Instead, she garnered interest from several major publishing houses causing a bidding war to ensue. Publishing powerhouse Simon and Schuster was the highest bidder, granting Miasha a six-figure deal. Since then Miasha has been a trailblazer, putting out back-to-back best sellers, including a sequel to her first and most provocative novel, Secret Society titled Never Enough. Following Never Enough was Chaser, a story about a dangerous love triangle within the underworld of wreck chasing, and her most anticipated novel, 'Til Death, the third installment to the Secret Society trilogy.
In addition to releasing seven titles under Simon and Schuster, Miasha contributed to Diamond Playgirls, an anthology published by Kensington Books. She also went on to release an eBook independently, titled The Return of Chatman; bringing forth the launch of her very own eBook publishing company, Fifth Avenue Entertainment. Through Fifth Avenue, Miasha not only publishes her own works but the digital works of top writers in urban fiction and in November 2010 she published the company's first paperback novel, When the Cake is Made, which she co-authored with Real Housewife of Atlanta, Lisa Wu Hartwell. The novel follows the lives of three women when they intertwine after three disaster weddings and a dress burning ceremony.
A vivid imagination and an extreme work ethic, Miasha has not just limited herself to books. In 2008 she and her husband Rich Coleman, produced the stage play adaptation of Secret Society. The show sold out every date and venue and went on tour in 2009. In 2010 she became the first author with an iPhone/Android app. Yet again Miasha has proven that dreams can come true despite adversities. And this mantra is what she promotes as heavily as she does her brand. Forming the Ask Miasha Foundation, which assists underprivileged youth academically, economically, and socially, Miasha is steadfast about giving back and encouraging people not to dream their lives but to live their dreams.
Fashion forward, trendsetting, and a marketing genius, Miasha stands out in the book business for her style and promotions tactics as much as for her brilliant plot-twisting tales. But overall, she stands out as a dynamic individual whose intense efforts and hard work is displayed in everything she throws herself into from her businesses to her family, which is comprised of a husband and two sons.
Miasha and her family reside outside Atlanta, Georgia.
This review is from: Never Enough: A Novel (Paperback)
Celess is back trying to pick up the pieces of her life. Celess' best friend Tina was killed, and this incident has left her alone, suicidal and disfigured. She also lost the love of her life, Michael, when he learned of her devastating secret. Celess comes out of her depression and soon carves a new life for herself. She lands a contract at a top modeling agency that leads her to the big lights of Los Angeles and Hollywood. Celess has a new love and a new best friend named Si-Si. Life is looking good until a series of events leads Celess and Si-Si literally running for their lives. Will Celess and Si-Si live the life that they always wanted or will it all blow up in smoke?
Never Enough is a wonderful sequel to Secret Society by Miasha. Miasha once again dives readers into the turbulent life of Celess. You will see the transformation of Celess as she goes from being deeply depressed to being one of Hollywood's A-list celebrities. Readers will be swept away in the glitz and glamour of Celess and Si-Si as they make their way to the top. There is also a shocking ending that you will need to pay close attention to. Never Enough is full of the signature drama and head-spinning revelations that Miasha is known for.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert
of Urban Reviews
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This review is from: Never Enough: A Novel (Paperback)
Great Novel but not excellent, I thought Secret Society was better. The sequel to Secret Scoiety, Celess returns better than ever after having a few operations that transform her into a complete women. After going under the knife and getting rid of the family jewels Celess is ready to live life after her near death incounter. Her skills of digging in men pocket and sleeping around to gain her way to the top leads her to Hollywood where she is a model/actress. Fate takes it's toll and Celess finds herself back in a dangerous surival game brought on by her past dealings with the men she either fell in love with or used to get what she wanted. I thought the story moved to fast and the excitment was gone once Celess no longer had to hide her secret anatomy. Never Enough was still a good read and I will still buy the next installment.
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