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No More Playas

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Dr. Lance Montgomery had messed up big time. As a relationship expert he's lived the playa's life, including giving workshops and writing a bestselling book called The Playa's Handbook. In his efforts to prove that he really didn't need any woman and that Dr. Asia Fowler hadn't really touched his heart, he'd deliberately hurt her. Now Asia is engaged to another man and Lance, having realized his mistake, is waging an all out campaign to win her back. But Asia has already had one bad relationship and she's determined that Lance is not the type of man she needs. Can Lance convince her that he's changed and ready to me more than a playa?

No More Playas is the sequel to Brenda Jackson's The Playa's Handbook, which I have read but I did not enjoy half as much as No More Playas. However, although I enjoyed finally seeing Lance and Asia finding their way back together, it wasn't their story that kept me turning pages. Lance's sister Carrie and her relationship with Conner stole this story from their first meeting. Carrie was abused as a child and is being sent pictures by a blackmailer. She's goes to Conner, a private investigator, for help. From that point forward, Lance and Asia fade into the background. I found myself thoroughly engrossed with Conner finally finding the one woman for him, and with Carrie finding the man she could trust enough to overcome the issues from her past. Brenda Jackson's No More Playas was a thoroughly satisfying romance!


Melissa
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

I must say that I am lifelong fan of Brenda Jackson, but not of sequels, as most times, they do not measure up to the original story. I must say that Brenda Jackson did not disappoint me at all. This book is HOT, HOT, HOT! I am so glad that Ms. Jackson decided to finish the story of Asia and Lance. Wow! What a story and what an AUTHOR!! This story was wonderfully developed, with really two story lines. Both couples kept me turning pages! This is a MUST READ!

Psychologist Dr. Lance Montgomery became famous (infamous in some circles) when he wrote the best selling seduction manual THE PLAYAS HANDBOOK. This self help reference book helps males score without commitment. His tome leads him to confrontations with an enemy combatant, psychologist Dr. Asia Fowler. However before he realizes that he is in love, he hurts Asia driving her into the arms of humanitarian relief worker Dr. Sean Crews.

Lance misses Asia and now realizes he is ready to do the unthinkable commit to a long term relationship with the woman he loves. However, Asia is now engaged to the nice caring Sean. Though an impediment, Lance begins his moves with a zeal like none he has everfelt before. He obtains her schedule and appears "by chance" at events she attends. Still he betrayed her once and he is known as the playa's playa so he must find a way to earn her trust because the passion between them could provide a century's worth of energy for a Caribbean island.

There are other subplots involving his two pals ready to marry the women they love and his sister caught in the middle of a blackmail scheme, but the prime story line is the second chance at love between the hall of fame playa and the psychologist he cherishes. Lance is terrific as he employs his honed skills in relationships to make it with the one female who scorns him although he swears he is NO MORE PLAYAS since he wants to be a one woman man. Though this tale can stand alone, contemporary romance fans will enjoy reading both delightful tales.

Harriet Klausner

This book is soooo hot!!! It's the sequal to The Playas Handbook and Brenda Jackson makes the wait for this book so worthwhile! Lance got what he deserved...he suffered for a while and had to prove himself to Asia in order to get her back. And I must say, Asia is a very lucky woman because his skills in the bedroom are the bomb, not to mention his romancing skills (the flowers, his heartfelt words)! Carrie (Lance's sister) and Conner definately sizzle!!! Glad to see that there are no more playas! I would like to see another book detailing a romance/courtship with Lyle and also one with Logan and Claire (Aisa's sister)!!!

Awesome storylines. Awesome characters. It's great how Brenda brought mediocre characters from the Player's Handbook into this story as main characters and gave them great storylines. Making this book an even better read. Playa's Handbook was ok, but this was awesome. The stories actually had some depth to them.

Don't read this book until you've read the pre-quel! The hotness continues in No More Playa's! I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Jackson's take on REAL people. It wasn't just your cute conventional way of finding love in book number one and definitely not in number two. Sometimes love can come in the most unexpected places from the most unexpected well put together folks! Great job in the flow of the book and the characters were believable. I felt as if knew them. Lance, brotha, you are so blessed! LOL!!!! So glad Lance got another chance to make it right. That's what its all about, making things right and boy he didn't give up! He refused to take no for an answer and went after his girl!....Sorry for all the exclamations people but I really enjoyed this wonderful feel-good novel......GO AND GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!....You will not be disappointed!!! Thank you for this feel-good Ms. Jackson!

Psychologist Lance Montgomery, playa extraordinaire, literally wrote the handbook for playas. All was well in his world until he fell in love with his colleague Dr. Asia Fowler. Unfortunately, Lance didn't realize how deep his feelings for Asia ran until after she caught him in a compromising position. When he discovers the love of his life is engaged to marry someone else, Lance vows this wedding will not take place. He sets out to prove to Asia that he is reformed and truly in love with her.

Every time Lance Montgomery appears, Asia's life goes haywire. Though she knew his claim to fame was his status as the top playa, she couldn't help falling for him. But when she saw him in action with another woman, reality slapped her across the face. The next day she got engaged to a good man and intends on marrying him. Atleast she intended on marrying him until Lance reappears, declaring his love for her. Afraid to trust Lance, she has some tough decisions to make.

Carrie Montgomery grew up in a separate household than her brothers. While their household was loving, hers was filled with abuse. Now a blackmailer is threatening to post sexually explicit photos on the Internet of her being molested, unless she coughs up a hundred grand. She hires private investigator Connor Hargrove to find the blackmailer and her estranged mother. Though leery of men, she finds herself attracted to Connor. Afraid of these new feelings yet needing to find answers, she confides in Connor.

Connor Hargrove, die-hard bachelor, can't believe he's thinking about turning in his playa card for Carrie. Yes she's beautiful, but there is something special about her. Something he's never felt for a woman. The more she opens emotionally for him, the more he wants her. Scars from her childhood have formed a protective shield around Carrie that he finds himself wanting to penetrate.

NO MORE PLAYAS, the sequel to The Playa's Handbook, was a mess (in a good way) from page one until the final page. Ms. Jackson did a marvelous job at bringing the characters to life and penning not one, but two intriguing romantic stories in this novel. I found NO MORE PLAYAS to be a fast paced, enjoyable read, and I hope Ms. Jackson writes novels for the remaining Montgomery siblings in the future.

Reviewed by Deatri King-Bey
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

I loved Carrie and Connor's story. The author handled an often swept-under-the-rug issue with a frankness that was effective yet not over the top. Great job Mrs. Jackson!

I was however, disappointed in Lance and Asia's conclusion. Lance was not as dynamic in this sequel and (for me) there was a less believable quality, however I would still recommend the purchase of the Playa's Handbook and No Playas to anyone wanting a good read, with characters who make you laugh, shake your head or tick you off ... just like people do in everyday life.

Brenda Jackson Is One Of The Best

Read this and Playas Handbook in three days. As usual I'm never disappointed when I read anything by Brenda Jackson. This one was especially entertaning as we journeyed with the self proclaimed "Playa Expert" who ended up taking a hard fall for love. The male characters in these books were too funny and the situations they found themselves in had me laughing out loud. I enjoyed all of their stories. I love it when a good man finds himself a good woman and appreciates the fact that he's lucky to have her.

I read this book in one day. That should tell it all, it was most enjoyable and I did not skip ahead but with anticipation read it to find out what was going to happen and if Lance would get Asia back.

I can't wait to read the next Brenda Jackson book. As an African American, I am glad that there are books that is written about the love and intimacy shared between African Americans that is not raunchy but something that I can relate too.