Notorious [Paperback]

Kiki Swinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2010

After the drama in Playing Dirty, Yoshi Lomax is on the run, but trouble follows her wherever she goes. . .

When things get too hot in Miami, criminal lawyer Yoshi figures she'll be safe if she goes home to Norfolk, Virginia, for a little while. But the streets there are just as mean, and a sistah needs to keep her head to avoid getting popped by a drive-by. And when Yoshi witnesses the brutal murder of a snitch by a ruthless drug dealer, she knows she'll be the next one in the gangsta's sights. Out of time and abandoned by everyone but her cousin Carmen, Yoshi's goin' to have to learn to fight back if she wants to live another day. . .

More praise for Kiki Swinson

"Kiki Swinson is unstoppable. Whether she's writing about life in the 'hood or living the fabulous life, one thing is for sure--Kiki always delivers a sizzling read."--Crystal Lacey Winslow, Essence® bestselling author

"I'm Still Wifey is the truth! Kiki Swinson has done it again. This book pulls you in from the very first page."--Treasure E. Blue, Essence® bestselling author of Harlem Girl Lost

"Kiki captures the heat of the streets."--Wahida Clark, New York Times bestselling author

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Dafina; Original edition (August 31, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758228376
• ISBN-13: 978-0758228376
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #195,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, Kiki Swinson discovered her flair for writing twelve years ago after completing her first novel entitled "Mad Shambles," while serving a five year sentence at a federal prison for "being the wifey" of a known drug dealer. This charge is known as "knowing of and/or about a criminal-enterprise."

After being released in December 1996, she did a little research and learned about the success of authors such as Bebe Moore Campbell, Terry McMillan and Sheneska Jackson. She said, "DangÂ… these women got it going on. And if they did it, so can I!"

Ms. Swinson, later went on to self-publish "Mad Shambles." Her passion for writing didn't stop there. Writing feverishly into the wee hours of the night, she completed her second novel, Wifey, which was picked up and published by Melodrama Publishing. After the success of Wifey, there was an overwhelming demand for her to write a sequel. Her fans wanted more so Ms. Swinson decided to answer all unanswered questions. The result is a creative, gritty work of fiction entitled, "I'm Still Wifey."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You damned if you do,And damned if you dont!!!!, September 30, 2009

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Ms. Read (Somewhere reading) - See all my reviews
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I was really looking forward to reading this book,It was a good read..But I felt as though the ending was really rushed,And once again we were left hanging.Alot of the scenes were a lil too far fetched and this Mario character was quite unbelievable,I just had a feeling he had something under his sleeve..oh well I guess we will have to wait to see how Yoshi gets out of this mess,cause we all know it aint over!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT READING, September 29, 2009

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This book was most definitely a page turner. I couldn't wait to get to the end. I'm anxiously wsaiting for the sequel, i just know there has to be one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait for the next part!, September 26, 2009

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Renee Richardson - See all my reviews
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This was a wonderful follow-up to playing dirty and I can't wait to find out what happens to Yoshi! I read this book in 3 days, it is definitely a page turner!