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Satin Doll : A Novel

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Karen E. Quinones Miller has a bright future if she continues to create novels like this one. I really enjoyed this read. The characters were very life-like which enabled a person to relate to everything so easily. This book detailed both past and present relationships between women and how they change over time. Changes made because of experiences, the men in their lives etc, but the key is you cannot forget where you come from. This book was recommended to me by the publisher also, and I rushed to get a copy. I am glad that I did and I bet everyone else will to ! Continued Success !

Oh man! I mean I really loved it. The heroine in the story is someone who all women can relate to.

Regina's been hurt in her life, and she's determined to be hurt no more. I love her relationship with her girlfriends. These women stick together no matter what.

And I was really impressed with the way Regina stuck up for herself. She is not to be messed with --by man, woman or child.

Her relationship with Charles is something else. I found myself rooting for them to stay together, no matter what - even if he was a creep. He's a creep that truly loved her. And Regina showed she could handle him just as well as she deals with everyone else in the world.

The sex scenes, by the way, or something else!

I would highly recommend this book to all women. And for all men, too. Take note, brothers . . . don't let us have to pull a 'Regina' on you.

Satin Doll tells the bold story of a woman that women of color can identify with, especially if you are from the East Coast. Our Heroine REGINA uses her Heart of Gold, her Ancestral Wisdom and her Crafty Street Smarts to exact very Modern Day Revenges.

A woman after my own heart who truly believes

"Do Unto Others, Right After They Do Unto You, THEN, Tell Me How You Feel After I'm Through ! "

A must read for all of us SUPERWOMEN who lead double lives.

The cover was a definite come on. It jumped off the shelf at you... BAM! If you didn't know what you wanted when browsing, this definitely drew your attention to it. By the time you got into the book (first chapter) you were glad that you made the purchase.

Now, the women in this story are sisters that if you don't have for friends you might wish that you had them watching your back. They come across as gutsy and real. Friends that have had their share of troubles, come through them and been there for each other on the other side. They take you with them while they're going through. You feel their pain as well as their joy.

The main character, Regina, is someone who's come up through the ranks. As in, been there, done that, I'm not going back. She doesn't forget from whence shes come. She lives with the memories and is a better person for it. This sisters experiences (the highs and the lows) have only made her stronger.

The ending was not your ordinary 'run of the mill' ending. It made you wonder, what would I have done 'or' could I have done that. Hmmm.

Satin Doll is written in a 'I know what I'm talkin' bout'' type of style. I can just imagine myself saying some of those lines 'or' wishing that I had thought of them first!

Karen E Quinones Miller has done a superb job of putting together a firstrate novel. Knowing that this is her 'maiden voyage' we overlook the minor typos that do not interfere with the flow of the story and look to read more of what can only be referred to as real 'page turning excitement'.

Kudos to you Ms Miller. I'll be looking forward to more of your exciting work. Proof of this is, I've passed copies on as Christmas presents. I don't want my friends to miss a page of this experience.

I usually read more non-fiction than fiction, but I took a chance and read Satin Doll based on a recommendation from one of my college professors. I loved it! Regina, Charles and their friends were just too funny! I swear I know someone like each and everyone of them. Especially that darn Pudding. I read the entire book in one sitting. I kept trying to put it down, but kept telling myself, "Okay. I'm going to read just a few pages more." Before I knew it the book was done.

The language in the book is sometimes salty, and some of the deeds committed by Regina Harris aren't commendable, but I think both things added to the book. Regina acted in situations just like a real woman would act and react. But not necessarily how a story book character would act. Based on the review I just read by another reviewer, I guess that puts some people off. It turned me on! Satin Doll doesn't have a typical ending, but it certainly had an excellent one. Maybe I would not have made the same decision Regina did in the end, but I certainly see why she made it. And it was consistent with her character. So people who only want typical sappy fairy tale endings, stay away.

Regina is sophisticated and poised, and insecure and cynical. Born on the wrong side of the tracks she's a self-made woman, fiercely proud of her roots, and quick to attack anyone she feels threatening. I love her! And based on her character, which Miss Miller kept consistent throughout, how could anyone really expect her to do anything different than what she did at the end?

I didn't realize at first that Satin Doll was Miss Miller's first book, and I actually went back to the bookstore looking for more of her work. I was disappointed, but I'm now expectant. If this is her first work, I know it won't be her last. She's too good.

TAKE IT FROM ME A BOOKSTORE OWNER TURNED AUTHOR SATIN DOLL IS OFF THE HOOK. I DON'T RECOMMEND TO MANY BOOKS BUT SATIN DOLL IS ONE THAT YOU'VE GOT TO READ. KAREN MILLER HAS CRAFTED A TALE THAT GOES FROM THE HOOD IN HARLEM TO THE DOOR STEPS OF CONGRESS. I CAN'T WAIT TO READ HER NEXT BOOK. GOOD JOB KAREN.

Okay. They say you should never judge a book by its cover, but since I had never heard of Karen Quiones-Miller before I admit it was the cover that made me pick this book up. I'm glad I did. It was great! The heroine in Satin Doll is tuff! Girlfriend knows her stuff, and doesn't take any stuff off anyone else. I loved reading about a woman who once was down and out and made it to the top on her own. And being from Harlem myself I could really relate to some of the things she's been through.

Regina has a serious attitude. I loved her and her girlfriends. They actually remind me of friends of mine, and I bet every black woman who reads this book will say the same thing. I was rolling with laughter at some of the tricks Regina used to get back at people -- especially men -- who's done her wrong. I only wish I had thought of some of them when I was in similar situations. The only bad thing about the book was that it had some typographical errors, but nothing major. I really recommend this book to everyone.

Loved it, Loved it, Loved it! The portrayals of Regina and her friends are too real! I have a Puddin' in my life (minus the cocaine) but no less a fighter at the "drop of a hat" and like Regina, I wouldn't trade her for the world! I could totally relate to their friendship/sisterhood.

While reading the book I could see these people in my neighborhood, at my church, on my job, everywhere. The author does a excellent job making you know these characters through her descriptions, word and attitudes.

The relationship between Regina and Charles was detailed enough not to overwhelm you, but give you a strong sense of how much they loved each other and how Charles broke through to Regina's heart and soul. And the love making at the hotel...WHEW! Is all I can say! It nothing like reading a tastefully, yet trashy at times, well written book on the train to work everyday!

READ THIS BOOK! You won't regret it.

P.S. Karen, when's the movie coming to a theatre near me?

The author demonstrates the power of the human spirit and the true meaning of sistahood.

As a native of New York City, I identified many of the life choices a woman growing up is exposed to in this book. Karen did a great job of laying those choices out in plain view. I could also relate to characteristics in several of the female characters and became fascinated with the turn of events.

Grateful that the end was not predictable, I'm looking forward to a sequel. Write on!

When they say a picture is worth a thousand words, I know what they mean when I saw the cover on Satin Doll. The picture demonstrates a woman living two different lives. The book is good reading about female friendships and the men in their lives. The author did a great job telling this story. Anytime a fictional story seems like an autobiography, the author did an amazing job. You won't be disappointed in reading this book!