Reality Check (Urban Renaissance) [Paperback]

Eric Pete (Author)

Book Description

Series: Urban Renaissance | Publication Date: August 1, 2009

REALITY CHECK

National bestselling author Eric Pete does it again with a reimagining of his first classic! Every woman dreams of getting married to the man she loves. So why is the independent, vivacious Glover having second thoughts about her engagement to her rich, sexy boyfriend Lionel? Meanwhile, Louisiana country boy Max decides moving to L.A. will better not only his career chances, but his love life. It's just his luck that the beautiful woman who can help him professionally--and personally--is about to be married to another man. A chance meeting at an employment office gives new meaning to the phrase Reality Check as Glover and Max try to sort through the drama that is bound to happen if they get together.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Eric Pete is an award-winning author and one of the hottest voices in contemporary fiction today. A graduate of McNeese State University, he resides with his family in the New Orleans area where he is currently working on his next novel.

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books (August 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601621930
• ISBN-13: 978-1601621931
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,332,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eric Pete is an award winning novelist. His published works include: Real for Me, Someone's In the Kitchen, Gets No Love, the national bestseller Don't Get It Twisted, Lady Sings the Cruels, Blow Your Mind, Sticks and Stones, Reality Check, Crushed Ice and Piano In the Dark. He has also contributed to the anthologies After Hours, Twilight Moods and On The Line. His upcoming solo novel, Frostbite, and collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber, The Family Business, are both scheduled for release in early 2012.

Born in Seattle where he developed his passion for reading and knowledge, he relocated "back home" with his mother to Louisiana where he attended high school and college.

He is a U.S. Army veteran and member of Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity.

A graduate of McNeese State University, he currently lives with his family in Texas where he is working on his next novel.

For more information, visit his website: www.ericpete.com, his Facebook fan page or visit him on Twitter @IAmEricPete.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Realirt Check - a Real Story, December 20, 2009

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Denise Bolds "Lion Who Reads A Lot!" (New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reality Check (Urban Renaissance) (Paperback)

Great story and the characters are very likable. The tone is very uplifting and the plot is a little predicatable but I did enjoy this story!

4.0 out of 5 stars Reality Check, October 12, 2009

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reality Check (Urban Renaissance) (Paperback)

Independent and full of life, Glover works hard at her job and plays even harder with her best friends and co-workers, Mona and Charmaine. Wherever they go, they're sure to be the life of the party. Glover is dating Lionel, a successful securities broker and financial planner. He wants her to move in with him, but Glover wants to make sure she's truly in love with him and not just the frills and thrills he showers her with.

Max leaves Lake Charles, Louisiana in search of a better job and to find the woman of his dreams. After he settles in California, he finds a job, but it's far from being his dream job. He befriends Smitty, who lives upstairs and they both set out to find better employment and love.

Glover and Max literally cross paths as he is rushing for an interview at the employment office where Glover works. They're trying to keep their relationship on a professional level, but the animal attraction is so strong, newly engaged Glover is having second thoughts about marrying Lionel. However, the reality is, if they don't get their feelings for each other in check, will they be able to handle the forthcoming drama?

Pete expresses the personas of the characters so vividly; they come to life. My favorite character is Smitty, tall, lanky, hilarious, a self-proclaimed ladies man; we all know someone like him. Although predictable, the plot is plausible and flows smoothly. REALITY CHECK will have you engrossed in drama and hilarious moments.

Reviewed by Sharon Lewis
of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers