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October 28, 2008
Shawn thinks he has the ultimate woman; Venus is sexy like an Essence model, hood as any Bronx girl, and as sly as a fox. Too bad he doesn't see her double cross before she strips him of all his belongings. Fortunately, Shawn is a hard worker, and his boss has a place for him to stay -- convenient enough for her to also get some of the Shawn lovin'. It is under his boss lady's real estate business that Shawn gets caught up yet again with the rich and connected Macy Jordan. The penthouse, the chauffeured limos, the Broadway shows -- would he ever screw up something this good? But then Shawn never anticipated falling head-over-heels for Lucy, Macy's executive assistant. And this new relationship adds a whole new dimension of secrecy and deception to Shawn's already twisted sexual adventures.
 
Venus's girlfriend Allison's actions shift with the wind, but it's Allison's boyfriend, Kerri (a previous victim of the two), who seems to have had the answers all along. Except this is no help for Shawn, who spirals from one relationship to the next, reaching depths and heights that are as unpredictable and as unimaginable as the big city they all live in. Each one of these friends, foes, and lovers are affected by Shawn's decisions -- decisions that invite consequences of mayhem, ecstasy, and even a confrontation with true love.

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Nineteen-year-old j-school student Shawn Hopkins learns some hard lessons after his ride or die chick rips him off in this raw cautionary tale from street-lit phenom Aaron. Shawn's happy with Venus Hamilton, who keeps one hand in his wallet and the other in his pants, until her best friend, Allison, gets dumped by her man on New Year's Eve. Shawn wants to keep his distance, but soon, Allison's living in their crib while Shawn brings in mo' money (for Venus to spend) from a real estate gig. He impresses his boss and soon is in on a massive deal, but before you can say bling, Venus takes off with all his money and possessions, leaving Shawn to discover the joys and hazards of being single with benefits. In true Aaron style, the plot flies, the narration is unflinching and there are some hilarious scenes. Aaron doesn't bring anything new to his game with this one, but he plays it like a pro. (Nov.)
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About the Author

RELENTLESS AARON lives with his family in New York. The author is currently working on a series of novels to add to his existing catalog of thirty novels.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 279 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (October 28, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312359373
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312359379
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,363,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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THE WORLDS LEADING WRITER AUTHOR CREATOR of STREET LIT URBAN HIP HOP FICTION. Heralded by many college professors, publishing professionals and well featured in the worlds foremost newspapers, magazines and TV News features; ghost writer, film maker & photographer.

 

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3.0 out of 5 stars Aaron's at it again, November 13, 2008
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Drew and Venus' relationship is fresh and alive. He has plans to make her his wife once he establishes himself in his career. Working alongside his boss, he is making big moves and big money. Things change, however, after Venus' friend moves in with them for a while. As the twosome transcends into a threesome, secrets are revealed that literally rock Drew's world.

SINGLE WITH BENEFITS depicts the dynamics of a relationship when the individuals involved don't truly know one another. Although the book was laced with plenty of drama, it was also bogged down with meaningless information, which caused me to get bored. As the book progressed, the plot seemed to veer off course and did not get back on track until the final chapters. This interruption in flow took away from my reading experience as well. Aaron did offer a plot twist I did not see coming, which kind of made up for the lulls in the story. This is a portrayal of how emotions and actions can shift when the truth comes out.

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