Her Little Black Book (Paperback)

by Brenda Jackson (Author) "Courtney's eyes widened just seconds before they blinked..." (more)
Key Phrases: Lake Masters, Courtney Andrews, Ashira Wilson (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is an engrossing tale of women taking charge and doing what they want.  Jackson’s novel is filled with passion and sensuality. The dialogue is crisp and witty. The characters are richly drawn and are strong, mature women. Hurrah for Jackson!"--Romantic Times on What A Woman Wants

"Interpersonal fireworks and sultry melodrama...become Jackson's forte." –Publishers Weekly on No More Playas

“It’s rare to find a female author who tackles romance from not just one male perspective but several, and Jackson’s latest work shows her superb versatility….Scintillating treat.” –Romantic Times on The Playa's Handbook

Product Description

It's less than a week before Sonya Morrison's wedding when she decides to pass her legendary little black book on to her cousin Courtney Andrews along with all of her best wishes. Courtney, who's fast approaching thirty, thinks every woman she knows has somehow met a man who is husband material except for her. So Sonya’s little black book seems to be just what she needs. That's until Courtney discovers she and her cousin have completely different tastes when it comes to men. 

But just when she is about to give up and toss the infamous little black book into the garbage, she meets Lake Masters. Nearly ten years her senior, he’s a lot older than the men she’s normally attracted to, but he’s handsome, intelligent, wealthy, and a man who is determined to sweep her off her feet. But the road to love is never easy and Courtney may find that her little black book is more a curse than a blessing.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312359330
• ISBN-13: 978-0312359331
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #329,938 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars We've come a long way..., March 29, 2008

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

Courtney Andrews is approaching thirty, and she feels her biological clock ticking. Adding to her anxiety is the fact that her cousin, who is the same age, is getting married. All is not lost; Courtney is the recipient of her cousin's little black book. But after a few dates Courtney wonders if the book is a curse, because the first three encounters yielded an embezzler, a man on the DL, and an egotistical jerk. Her patience has run out so she tosses the book into a dresser drawer and puts her time into building her business.

Lake Masters is approaching forty and is the only one of the four Masters brothers who is not attached. While he thinks his brothers have all married well, he is not convinced that is the route for him. A chance sighting of Courtney peaks more than his interest, unfortunately it is just before he has to travel to Paris on business. Lake promises himself he will satisfy his curiosity as soon as he is back in the states. He gets his opportunity when he attends a celebration for the newly married couple; he's friends with the man Courtney's cousin married. Lake seizes the moment and Courtney seizes his heart, but after her last three encounters Courtney worries Lake is too normal to be true

HER LITTLE BLACK BOOK is aggressive and just a little unusual; Ms. Jackson gives us real women with real problems. Along with Courtney and Lake's story are several secondary stories, which cover the gamut of female situations. Interracial marriage, commitment issues, empowerment, infidelity, even sexual addiction are handled in a mature and sometimes comical way. As the story ends, readers will realize ultimately this story is about the sometimes painful steps passionate, sensual women make when they take charge of their lives. Oh yeah, the little black book does come back into the picture.

Reviewed by aNN
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Love By Any Means Necessary, April 1, 2008

By	Priscilla C. Johnson "bookmaniac" (Baltimore, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

Brenda Jackson's Little Black Book is a romance story filled with something for everyone. Courtney Andrews is overjoyed that her cousin, Sonya, found her soul mate and is about to get married. Sonya gives Courtney her "Little Black Book" with the hope that she would also find love and romance. Overjoyed, Courtney sets out to find the man of her dreams and begins making calls. But after three failed attempts, she begins to wonder whether the book would be helpful at all. Little does she know Lake Masters, who is handsome, wealthy, and available, has already spotted Courtney and he puts a plan in motion to win her over. Before Courtney can surrender her feelings for Lake, she has to accept the fact that all men are not alike.

Brenda Jackson put together a wonderful story. She also gives insight to how relationships are witnessed by others and how the opinions of others can impact a person's decision. The romance shared between Courtney and Lake was very sensual and left you wanting to read more. Jackson also gives you a bit of suspense and teaser for an additional story. This book is recommended for the mature reader who loves romance.

Reviewed by: Priscilla C. Johnson
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Her Little Black Book, April 9, 2008

By	Louise L. Brown - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You will not be disappointed with this book, you will get to catch with all of the Masters. I tell Brenda's has several stories going on in this book. You will meet the parents of Courtney and Sonya's (Courney cousin).

Courtney Andrews is at the wedding of her cousin (Sonya) and it wondering if she will ever have what her cousin has. She is 29-year-old single, and a not real big on marriage since her parent married for 30 years, and Courtney has witness nothing but infidelity from her father and her Uncle Joe during that time. Courtney and Sonya both have issue with trust and with fathers like that anybody would. But Sonya hit the mother load and found a man who loves her completed and she trust him with her HEART, Mike will just make you melt. Sonya know what Courtney is going through and she give her the legendary black book. That is where the fun comes in for courtney, but the reader are going to enjoy the men she meet.

Now meet Lake Masters reader if you rememeber those Master trust me when I say Lake is no difference boy oh boy is the man fine. Lake sees Courtney from a far and is taken with her from the beginning but being a Master he make it his business to find out about her, and he get his chance when Brandy throws a welcome home party and of course Lake Masters is invited.

Lake Master is older, handsome and is second oldest of the Masters men and the only one not married. Lake is mature and don't like a drama. Grey Master see how much Lake is interest in Courtney and often to introduce them but Lake being Lake tell him no and that he does not want any of his sisters-in-law to interfer. Lake make the decision to meet Courtney on his own and that just what he does. Ladies you talking about a MAN wiht confidence that is LAKE. He knows what he want and he goes after it. It take Lake no time to figure out that Courtney is the one for him but convnce Courtney they are meant to be.

You will not be able to put this book down once you begin reading it.

Louise