Customer Reviews

Never Kiss and Tell

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3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have to agree with Wildflower's previous assessment. The book started off pretty slow and did not catch real momentum until about the middle. Normally, I would have stopped reading, but based on the merit of Tracie's previous work I continued and I am glad I did. I give this book 3 1/2 stars.
Never Kiss and Tell is the story of Brooke Parrish, a psychotherapist who has eluded relationships with men because of a prior abusive marriage. She throws herself instead into work and shopping. That is until a chance encounter with Taylor Hudson, an up-and-coming investment banker. The only hitch is Taylor is already married. Then there is Taylor's wife Kiernan who has enough skeletons to fill two closets. She has become accustomed to their lifestyle and is not willing to let Taylor go without a fight. So she seeks the advice of psychotherapist Brooke Parrish. And so the fun begins. Should Brooke continue to treat Kiernan after she discovers she is Taylor's wife? Should Brook use her role as therapist to get some much needed information from her? Information that could save her relationship with Taylor. Add to this already boiling pot some accusations of money laundering, an unexpected pregnancy, and some cheating lovers and you have an enjoyable read.

Reviewed by
Savvy Sista Sophia

I did not want the book, but it was sent to me by a book club. When I first started to read the book I was confused. I did not understand who was who or what was what.
Then after the book began to make sense I relized that I could not stop. I shared it with some of my friends and they like it too. You just have to hang on before you can get in to it.

The author had a good story that was poorly executed. The book started off very slow, picked up and got me interested and then feel off. There's lots of drama, and interesting subjects but the ending is too "and they all lived happily ever after" Not one of my favorites; only worth buying if it is on sale.

This book name dropped too much for me and everything that happened with the Brooke and Taylor happened off scene. Even the first time they made love happened off scene. It would have been nice to spend more time with them when they were actually doing something instead of rehashing what they had already done. The only time the book seemed to come alive was when Kiernan was on the scene. At least I understood her motives and why she was the way she was. Brooke was a sad person in comparison because I never really felt like I knew her. As for the subplot with Brooke's best friend and her boyfriend it was totally unnecessary for this book. If the author had taken the same route with Brooke and Taylor (such as the reader actually seeing their relationship blossom) as she did with the secondary characters this would have been an outstanding book. Good luck to Tracie in the future. You have a lot of potential.

Tracie Howard is back with another saga surrounding the glitz and glamour of New York's elite. In NEVER KISS AND TELL we are introduced to psychotherapist Brooke Parrish. While trapped in an elevator, Brooke meets the illustrious investment banker Taylor Hudson. After getting to know Taylor a little better, deep in her heart she believes he is the one for her, until he reveals his marital status.

Taylor's marriage to Kiernan Malloy ended before it had a chance to begin. Kiernan, sensing her husband's betrayal, seeks the advice of none other than psychotherapist Brooke Parrish. Kiernan uses an alias so Brooke is unaware she is Taylor's wife. For those wondering what transpires when Brooke learns of Kiernan's true identity, you will have to read NEVER KISS AND TELL to find out.

Tracie Howard has delivered another fast-paced easy read. Readers who have followed her career know her novels are filled with a slew of secondary characters with issues of their own. NEVER KISS AND TELL is a well-written novel with an intriguing plot and climactic ending. (RAW Rating: 3.5)

Reviewed by Pamela Bolden
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

It took nearly 110 pages for this to truly grab my attention; for this reason I give it only three stars. Beyond that point, I couldn't put it down. However, 110 pages is a bit of a stretch before introducing some real drama! Leading up to that point, the characters were pretty predictable. I am still a fan of Howard's, but must say that, of her two solo ventures, I prefer "Why Sleeping Dogs Lie". (Be sure to check that out.) I love Tracie's knowledge and zest for the gritty, yet upscale lives of prominent African-Americans.

That being said, she seems to flow much better with her writing partner, Danita Carter ("Talk of the Town", "Revenge Is Best Served Cold" & "Revenge Is the Best Success"). Together these ladies are fierce! "Never Kiss & Tell" is worth the read; there are quite a few surprises (one in particular that will leave your jaw hanging!) but not enough drama.

I really enjoyed this book; not as much as I enjoyed Tracie's other novel "Gold Diggers", but this is a great read.

Bought this as a treat for myself the book is wonderful.the book is paper back and the book was in excellent shape....Would buy from this person again :)

Life for Kiernan was not as picture perfect as she'd made it seem. Born as Norma, Alias as Kate Matthews and as interior designer, Kiernan Malloy. Kiernan trapped her husband Taylor Hudson into marrying her by telling him that she was pregnant. I invision Kiernan to be a little off upstairs if you know what I mean.

Brooke, pschyotherapist to Kiernan was badly beaten by her first husband and ended up falling in love with Taylor Hudson. Careers were soon in jeopardy when Brooke finds out that Kate Matthews,(Kiernan) is the wife of the man she had fallen in love with.

Joie, Brooke's bestfriend, ended up pregnant not knowing whose the baby daddy. It's between Brent and Evan, who are best buddies; but we later learn towards the end of the book that Brent was bent over while Evan was laying pipe to his rear end when Joie walked in on them. How did Joie react to the situation? You'll have to read the book to get all the juicy details. I rated the book 3 stars because it took so long to grab my attention. I nearly put it down twice.

One of my coworkers suggested I read this book because in her words..."This book is GOOD! You won't be able to put it down!" So I took a chance on a new author and I do have to agree with the majority and say it did have a slow start. I thought about returning the book to my coworker twice, but I hung in there and I must say, I was very pleased with the storyline and colorful characters.

The characters were believable and didn't seem made up at all. I was very impressed with this author's knowledge of the Wall Street and high society life. Very impressed! The ending had some good surprises that made the story altogether a good one!