Amazon.com: Sister Got Game (9780739447925): Leslie Esdaile: Books

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

28 Reviews

5 star:		(22)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

4.7 out of 5 stars (28 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The game of love..., October 8, 2004

By

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

This review is from: Sister Got Game (Paperback)

What is it that causes some people to take drastic measures to maintain a facade of affluence when they are actually so broke they can't afford to pay attention? This is the case with Darien Jackson, public relations expert. At one point in her life, she could afford the finer things, but when she loses her job due to corporate downsizing, her financial outlook is decidedly bleak.

This doesn't deter Darien, though. She maxes out her credit cards, skips a few bills, and plays a game of cat and mouse with her bill collectors, all just to keep up appearances. Things go from bad to worse when the repo man comes looking for her car. With the help of a couple of crafty individuals, she manages to avoid immediate repossession. But when the repo man finally catches up to her, Darien puts on a show worthy of an Oscar. Her act is so convincing that Maxwell Ferguson, the repo man, decides to let her work off her past due car notes as a PR consultant for a family owned business. Little does Darien know, Maxwell is not the repo man, but instead the CEO of Allied States, LLC., his family owned business.

Although his family thinks Maxwell has taken leave of his senses by falling for Darien's story, Maxwell stands firm in his decision to hire Darien. The fact that she is beautiful only cements his decision, although he fights the attraction at first. What will happen when Darien finds out who Maxwell really is? Will Darien's lie backfire? Will their relationship weather the storm?

Every time I pick up a novel by Leslie Esdaile, I know that I will not be disappointed. She is one of the few authors who, in the space of one novel, can make me laugh, cry and reaffirm my faith in the power of true love. Esdaile has truly mastered her ability to create a beautiful, touching love story with characters you can identify with. She also writes in everyday language, something I can relate to, and not the oftentimes stilted, flowery phrases that are so prevalent in so many other romance novels. I can't wait to see what's next for this very talented author.

Reviewed by Renee Williams
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GAME OVER!, October 4, 2004

By

J. Moore "book luvr" (Temple Hills, MD USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sister Got Game (Paperback)

"SISTER GOT GAME" IS BY FAR ONE OF BEST ROMANCE NOVELS I'VE READ IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, AND THAT'S SAYING A LOT FOR AN AVID READER LIKE MYSELF (READING AN AVERAGE OF THREE BOOKS A WEEK). I HAVE READ A FEW OF MS. ESDAILE'S BOOKS BEFORE AND WAS PLEASED WITH HER WORK, BUT THIS STORY'S CHARACTERS HAD ME CHEERING FOR THEM ALL THE WAY...THIS ONE IS A SLAM DUNK!

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Down South Lovin, October 2, 2004

By

LaShonda (Indianapolis, In) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sister Got Game (Paperback)

Mrs. Esdaile put her foot in this book. I like her other books but this one is going down as the best book I've read from her. The chemistry between the main characters were great as was the chemistry between the family. This book brought out a lot of emotions; I laughed,cried,shouted "thats right" to a couple of scenes. I had to take my hat off to her about this one.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 28 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Among my All time Top 10 favorites
Where do I start. I read this book 7+ yrs ago and I still consider it one of the best love stories I've ever read. Read more

Published 2 months ago by NC Bookworm

5.0 out of 5 stars The game is over!

Darien Jackson, a beautiful well put together young woman. To look at her, it seems she could be a high powered wall street mogul with the big corner office; looking... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Readers Paradise

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES!!!
I read this book for the first time a couple of years ago. It was so good, I've read it a couple of times since then. I enjoyed it as much this last time as the first time. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Sabrina

5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy, Funny and Cool ...Must Read
Sister Got Game was a great read. I couldn't put it down! The characters are awesome. I loved them all. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Ra Shaunda Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better Second Time Around!
I first read this book back in 2005 and have never written a review for it. I just finished reading it again this evening and I have to say that it was awesome this time around... Read more

Published on November 12, 2009 by L. Coleman

4.0 out of 5 stars SISTER REALLY HAD GAME
THIS WAS A FUN READ. THE CHARACTER DARIAN TRULY HAD GAME AND USED IT! I JUST DON'T GET THE WHOLE CRYING DURING SEX THING!? Read more

Published on April 9, 2009 by R.P.

5.0 out of 5 stars The title should be "They Got Game"!!!!
While I appreciate and respect everyone's opinions, I'm so glad I didn't listen to the reviewer that said they just couldn't read this book. Read more

Published on August 1, 2008 by Rhonda Thomas

2.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't read it
I feel bad because everyone loved this book, but I couldn't read it. Maybe its just not my type of book

Published on February 10, 2008 by Mzadie

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT READ FOR LOVE STORY!!!!!!!
THE FEW LOVE STORIES THAT I'VE READ ARE PULLING ME IN! THIS PARTICULAR STORY WAS REAL, EROTIC AND DOWN RIGHT A EXCELLENT, FAST PACED STORY!!! Read more

Published on January 23, 2008 by SASSY SHAY

5.0 out of 5 stars OMG!
This was the first book that when I finished had to exclaime "OH my god" This book is beyond good. I'm not going to give a synopsis, because everybody does that. Read more

Published on August 17, 2007 by Ashley Curry

› See all 28 customer reviews...

Inside This Book (learn more)
Browse and search another edition of this book.

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
allied states, sister got game, repo man, big hazel eyes

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Leslie Esdaile, Maxwell Ferguson, Darien Jackson, Bill Jones, Miss Jackson, Miz Smith, Leslie Esdaik, Reverend Mathis, Arnetta James, Urban Professional, Miss Maybel, Miss James, Willa Mae, Mavis Williams, New York, North Carolina

Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!