Say It Ain't So (Urban Renaissance) [Paperback]

La Jill Hunt (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books; Original edition (October 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601622546
• ISBN-13: 978-1601622549
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,197,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

LaJill Hunt is a native of Mobile, AL who burst onto the literary scene in 2003 with her debut novel, Drama Queen. The memorable characters she created and the entertaining stories she told quickly drew best-selling success and a following of fans, young and old. Although known for her urban chic-lit novels, she has also contributed to the street anthology series Around the Way Girls, and penned an urban romance Another Sad Love Song. Her erotica short story, Catch 22, is currently available as a digital download. Currently residing in Virginia Beach, VA, LaJill enjoys spending time with her daughters, family and friends.

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm still a big fan, November 12, 2009

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Glinda B. Griffin "Ms Gee" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Say It Ain't So (Urban Renaissance) (Paperback)

I must say that I am a little disappointed in myself, although I had this book in my wishlist for a while waiting for it to come out, I read another review that had me second guessing my decision to buy this book. I have been a big fan of Ms Hunt since the beginning and I have every last one of her books. (Have me searching Amazon ever month like a crack-head trying to see when one of her books was coming out). Don't ask me why I let someone else's opinion sway me from buying one of my favorite authors book. Ms. Hunt, you need not worry I did not let that happen. I purchased the book and read it in 5 hrs. You have a lot of authors out here writing about drugs, killing and a whole lot of other crap. Some of us readers get tired of reading that mess and some other readers are stuck with that particular genre and I don't knock them for that. I like authors who like to expand. You can rest assure that you are still one of my favorite authors. I thought you did a fantastic job. I loved the story and the characters. I just know that you are going to expand on: Eric the Doctor, Seymone, Landon, Scooter and Bobby. Please don't keep me waiting another 2yrs before you put the next book out. Trust, I will be recommending this book to all my book-loving family & friends. Also know, that I will not ever second guess you again because you know what they say about opinions ;-)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It Could Only Happen To ..., March 10, 2010

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Priscilla C. Johnson "bookmaniac" (Baltimore, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Say It Ain't So (Urban Renaissance) (Paperback)

La Jill Hint introduces readers to Paisley Lawrence, better known as The Sensual Seductress. Paisley, a former video vixen, is the owner of The Playground, an erotic fitness studio. She had looks, men and a house to die for. The only thing missing was the only man that she loved, Warren Cobb. Warren is the hottest gospel singer in town who was married to Bishop Julian Arnold's niece, Kolette. Bishop Arnold had one of the biggest congregations and he would do anything to remain in good grace. All hell breaks loose when Paisley and Warren are nearly killed in a car accident. Say It Ain't So tells what happens when their paths cross.

Hunt has put together a fun story. There are a lot of very colorful and interesting characters that are trying to figure out what type of relationship Paisley and Warren have. I laughed and shook my head as I turned each page. Though I figured out Paisley's mystery, I continued to read to see how Hunt would conclude the story.

"This book was provided by the publisher"

Priscilla C. Johnson
APOOO BookClub

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting take!, November 2, 2009

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Jaceyk "jaceyk" (Mobile, AL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Say It Ain't So (Urban Renaissance) (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book, by LaJill. What I found particularly interesting is her focus on the frame stories. Although we all wanted to know what the deal was between Paisly and Warren, I felt that her emphasis on Paisley's shortcomings and interesting dynamics with the others around her provided a much better story. I think the story was Paisley's story and not the story of Paisley and Warren. Her life story is a bit more interesting. I am looking forward to reading more about Landon and Seymone.