A Pair Like No Otha': A Novel (Paperback)

by Hunter Hayes (Author) "I'm horny for you..." (more)
Key Phrases: girlfriend strike, Miss Louise, Darnell Williams, Shemone Waters (more...)

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When the "Final Four," Darnell, Terrance, Ohija (formerly Beatrice), and Shemone, graduated from high school, each one followed a different dream. Shemone graduated with a journalism degree from Hampton University; Terrance went pro and played for the Miami Heat; Ohija opened her own specialty shop; and Darnell is in jail. Nine years later, Shemone reaches out to comfort Darnell when Terrance is killed in an automobile accident. Their friendship resumes, and once Darnell is released from prison, he immediately contacts Shemone. They acknowledge feelings for each other and begin to date. Although their relationship is risky, their romance is exhilarating. While Shemone is excelling in her career as a freelance writer, Darnell is struggling to reinvent himself as an ex-offender. As Darnell wrestles with the lure of his former street life, his convictions are tested when he is forced to make a choice that will affect his future--with or without Shemone. This entertaining story follows the plight of a successful African American woman involved with an ex-convict determined to realize his full potential. Lillian Lewis
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Just the right amount of attitude. -- Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon A (December 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380814854
• ISBN-13: 978-0380814855
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,829,402 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read, March 8, 2003

By	Grown and sexy (Fort Washington, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

I really wasn't sure about purchasing this book but I took a chance and was pleasantly surprised. The characters are a little soppy but will keep you interested

5.0 out of 5 stars Tastfully Sasy , March 23, 2006

By	ClassyEOne "ClassAct" (Grand Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews

A pair like no otha' is a book about today's black woman. It is a book written with just enough spice and just enough pizzazz. Main character Shemone Waters, a columnist for a leading African American Magazine, has come a long way from the mean streets of Harlem and the ol'skool days of kickin' it with the crew. At the age of twenty-nine Shemone is on top of the world and has developed a taste for the finer things in life. As the master of her territory she has made it her duty to never settle for anything less than 1st class. All this changes though when Beauty is reintroduced to Beast. Best friend from high school Darnell has just been released from prison and friendship isn't at the least all he's looking for. This is a roller-coaster ride that takes the heart for bumpy twists. Who knew that something so bad could feel so good! Shemone may have many reasons to say no to this ex-con but all those reasons register benign when pitted against love. Will love be enough to keep him on the right path or is Shemone just another deterrence until misfortune puts him back on the fast track. Shemone decides to listen to her heart and take a chance with love but is she at all ready for risk and will this decision prove to be the right one?

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay., February 8, 2006

By	"July Lady" (MS United States) - See all my reviews

A pair like no otha is the love story of Shemone and Darnell. When Darnell is released from prison, he and Shemone starts hanging out and start a relationships. Problems soon arise with Darnell not feeling like he is good enough for Shemone, Shemone is a freelance magazine writer who's moving on up. I thought the story was okay, but the relationship moved a little fast for me, also the storyline was kind of boring at times but all in all still and okay read.