Dime Piece (Triple Crown Publications Presents) [Paperback]

Tracy Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2004

Celeste Styles is a woman torn. On one hand, she has found happiness with the love of her life, Raheem ''Rah-Lo'' Henderson. He is unhappily married with children, and Celeste is his well-kept secret. He loves Celeste without question, proving his affection for her by financing her dream: a beauty salon called ''Dime Piece.'' But when Rah-Lo is incarcerated for his part in a brutal crime, his right hand man Ishmael Wright is left to hold down the fort. This causes him to come face to face with the feelings he has secretly harbored for Celeste for far too long. While Rah-Lo is away, will Celeste and Ishmael give into their passion for each other, or will their loyalty to Rah-Lo stand in their way? Meanwhile, Dime Piece is the setting for tons of drama between hairstylists Charly, Nina and Robin. The ladies vie for one man's attention and the fireworks begin. Dime Piece is packed with drama, love triangles and passionate encounters. The question is, which of the ladies will ultimately be the one and only ''Dime Piece?''

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About the Author

Tracy Brown is a native New Yorker, born and raised on Staten Island. Tracy is busy at work on her next novel, while juggling her career as an author, motivational speaker and spoken word performer. Despite the hectic schedule, she says that she wouldn't change a thing. The struggles she's encountered have given her more to write about. Her goal as a writer and motivational speaker is to let young adults know that no matter what setbacks they come across in life, if they stay focused and never give up, the sky is the limit! Tracy aims to write books that will make the reader laugh, cry, frown and smile. She also writes with the hope that the reader can share her words with the next generation of young people still finding their way through life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 187 pages
• Publisher: Triple Crown (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974789577
• ISBN-13: 978-0974789576
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tracy Brown is the author of several best selling novels and short stories. She lives in Staten Island, New York, and is currently working on her next novel. Visit her on Facebook (Author Tracy Brown) on Twitter (IAMTRACYBROWN) or on her website (www.tracybrownbooks.com).

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read, August 4, 2004

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Jennifer N. Leach (Trenton, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dime Piece (Triple Crown Publications Presents) (Paperback)

The story was about four women who worked in the hair salon Dime Piece and they all have the hots for a brother named Ishmael.

The owner, Celeste is involoved with Ishmael's best friend, Rah-lo but when he gets locked up she begins to second guess her relationship Rah-lo. Ishmael secretly likes Celeste but he wants to remain loyal to his best friend.

Charly the drama queen is used to getting what she wants and will not stop until she gets Ishmael to herself.

Nina is tired of seeing everyone's happiness but her own. When Ishmael takes an interest in her, she is ready and eager to give love a chance.

Robin is the baby of the crew and can't see why all the women are in love with Ishmael, that is until she notices him checking her out.

This book was ok, it wasn't great and it wasn't a total waste. It kinda dragged along, I thought it would be the bomb because I read a previous book by the author that I really enjoyed. Better luck next time.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars She's got ANOTHER hit!!!, August 19, 2004

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Bookpages - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dime Piece (Triple Crown Publications Presents) (Paperback)

Tracy Brown definitely has a bestseller with this book. I liked it MUCH better than "BLACK", which was her 1st Essence bestseller. This work is skillfully written about 4 stylists who work in an upbeat styling salon. While reading this book, I felt as though I was reading the female version of Ice Cube's "Barbershop"...This book is worth the purchase for the wolf tickets alone. That's one way to know you are reading a good book. I howled as I read this book (while on an airflight). I know the other passengers must have thought I lost it; but this book got spontaneous reactions from me while reading. Note: if you want a good read, get this book! There could be a part 2, but I trust that the author will come with something fresh, and leave the sagas alone. Great job, Ms. Brown!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Liked the Book., June 7, 2006

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That Chick-Lit Reader (Phila, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dime Piece (Triple Crown Publications Presents) (Paperback)

This was a pretty good book. I read the 1st 6 pages thanks to Amazon.com and bought it because of what I read and the explosive beginning. But the book fell down and let me down a little. I'd really like to read about careers that Black women have other than being hair stylists.