Torn Between Two Lovers [Hardcover]

Carl Weber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2010

From the New York Times bestselling author of Big Girls Do Cry comes a deliciously provocative new page-turner starring plus-sized diva Loraine Farrow, and the two men in her life…

One of Richmond, Virginia’s hottest, most successful women, Loraine Farrow is finally putting the relationship drama behind her. There’s nothing she wants more than to settle down with her husband, Leon, and focus on her marriage. Trouble is, her ex-lover, Michael, isn’t about to let her go so easily.

But things aren’t so simple with Leon either. He’s dealing with painful issues from his childhood—and some of them are starting to surface in the bedroom. Leon’s seeing a therapist, but what he’s uncovering could destroy their marriage for good—unless Michael does it first.

The short time Michael spent with Loraine was the happiest he’s ever known, and he’s fired up about winning her back—until he discovers a secret Leon’s been hiding. Now he’s faced with a wrenching choice: either sacrifice what he wants most, or cause the woman he loves unbearable heartbreak.

Taking us on a passion-filled wild ride, here is a gripping novel of three indomitable people torn between love and lust, secrets and lies—and the momentous decisions they must ultimately make…

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Dafina; 1 edition (August 31, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758252692
• ISBN-13: 978-0758252692
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #361,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Carl Weber is a New York Times and #1 Essence® bestselling novelist.

In addition to his writing, Weber is the founder and publisher of Urban Books and in 2005, he was named Blackboard's Publisher of the Year. He is the owner of the Urban Knowledge chain of book stores and a past recipient of Blackboard's Bookseller of the Year award.

Weber graduated from Virginia State University and holds an MBA in marketing from the University of Virginia.

Customer Reviews

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "An espresso shot of drama...", August 31, 2010

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Jason Frost "RubiconReader" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Torn Between Two Lovers (Hardcover)

This book may be only 184 pages but it packs a wallop in the HOLY CRAP department! This is a continuation of the soap opera starring (lunatic) Loraine, (like a bullet) Leon, (maddened) Michael, and (I need Jesus) Jerome. I was surprised at how short this book was. It's like he went `Project Runway" on us. Course, if I had to pick a supermodel to name this book after it would be Naomi Campbell; skinny and full of drama. I suggest reading `Big Girls Do Cry' and `Something On The Side' first because there is a TON of back story, and without it you'll be lost as Mel Gibson is in a AAA meeting.

While a lot of authors are good at creating the drama, Carl excels at it. He writes it so well that you are past the point of shaking your head at the characters and well into the frothing at the mouth, cursing, saying "WTF", realm. I won't give you any spoilers, but we finally find out who Big Poppa is, and talk about "it" hitting the fan! E-mail me if you figured it out before Carl tells us... I didn't. As with every Carl Weber book you have your "no, no, no, no, NO moments" as well as your "I need to grab my rabbit" moments. While being very sexual, this time it's more implied and not as explicit.

Don't worry though because Carl makes up for it. Usually there is one, maybe two disturbed characters in a story. Not with Carl. Uh-uh... they ALL crazy! And they seem to be trying to out-crazy each other. Love has made us all do crazy things, but... really? REALLY!? Don't waste time trying to guess or figure out the outcome of anything in this book because you'll fail, fail, fail. Carl Weber has the drama down to a science and his books are a lot of fun to read. I only hope one day I can be near a book club that is discussing one of his books cause I got stuff to get off my chest!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jerome, the root of all evil., September 2, 2010

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K. Augustine (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Torn Between Two Lovers (Hardcover)

After realizing in Big Girls Do Cry that her best friend Jerome secretly and single handedly plotted and executed the destruction of her marriage, Lorraine is heartbroken that she was duped into starting a new romance and kicking hubby Leon to the curb. Luckily their divorce is not finalized before Jerome's scheming was brought to light and never mind the fact that she has already given her heart to an old childhood pal, pretty boy Michael, Lorraine immediately decides to give her marriage a fighting chance since Leon has apparently been faithful all along.

With Leon struggling unsuccessfully to cure his premature ejaculation issue, before long Lorraine decides she can not go without Michael in her life, and bed. Subsequently Lorraine finds herself torn between two lovers literally when her lover knocks on her front door directly following her husband Leon finding out about their affair. Both men demand that she make a choice right then and there and that is exactly what she does.

This novel would not be possible without Jerome. He is surely the root of all evil. It seemed that he deliberately or inadvertently had a major hand in every single scenario that went astray. I knew I did not like this character for a reason and exactly the type of person he is comes to light in this installment. I was shocked by him planting panties around Lorraine's house and thought that going too far but as we finish up this novel readers will realize that he is capable of anything, and most of all, can never be trusted.

Surprisingly short but sweet is how Carl Weber kept it this go 'round. He was also sure to kept it juicy, drama flowing, and astonishingly unpredictable. The characters we have grown to love and hate all seem to step out of their normal personalities and that makes it all the more interesting. There are many peeks in this novel but the most prevalent of all is definitely finally finding out who Big Poppa is! I'm sure we all had our suspicions but seeing his name in black in white is just scandalous. To get the most from this novel I strongly recommend you first read Something On The Side and then Big Girls Do Cry. Happy reading!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sequel!, September 3, 2010

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LOVE2READ "TJ" (HOME OF THE CRABS, MARYLAND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Torn Between Two Lovers (Hardcover)

This book was a great follow-up to Big Girls Do Cry... This book wrapped up all the lives of the major players, Lorraine, Jerome, Leon and Michael. Lots of interesting surprises throughout. I agree with the other reviews all of the characters in this book are CRAZY! Keep them coming Carl Weber...