Books by Daaimah S. Poole
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A Rich Man's Baby- In Stores September 2008Tanisha Butler doesn’t want to spend the rest of her thirties as a divorced mother, just like Adrienne Sheppard is sick of wasting her twenties without a man in sight. No, these ladies want money and security and they want it now. So they come up with the perfect plan: have a rich man’s baby and walk away with a fat chunk of his cash for child support. They won’t have to work or play wifey, and they’ll get to enjoy life while they’re still young. Before long, Adrienne scores big by making a Seattle Seahawk a father. Tanisha snags a pro basketball player in Europe. Their plan is working—until Adrienne’s NFL star finds out about all the other rich athletes in her past. And Tanisha’s man comes back to the U.S. only to discover that his ex, Dionne, suddenly wants him back. Now Dionne is dead-set on getting rid of Tanisha, while Tanisha is determined to hang on to her baby’s rich daddy. All three are about to find out that getting exactly what you want can be a very dangerous game... |
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All I Want is EverythingTalented Kendra Michelle Thomas always dreamed of becoming a singing sensation. At high school talent shows, she moved people to tears. Everyone thought she’d be the next Mariah Carey. But between Kendra’s father abandoning her mother, her mother’s alcoholism, and a tragedy that lands Kendra and her siblings in foster care, there’s not much opportunity for making dreams come true. Before Kendra knows it, she’s twenty-five-years-old, working as a bartender, and trapped in a relationship of convenience. She knows something’s gotta give... Determined to break into the industry, Kendra takes her small savings and makes a demo. Her gift and personality soon get her a manager, a series of gigs, and finally a recording contract—plus a check fat enough to move her family into a house, and then some. But when a turn of events lands her right back where she started from, she’ll have to make a choice: sink back into obscurity—or discover what she’s really made of... |
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What's RealPhiladelphia twenty-somethings Janelle, Natalie, and Tanya are gonna lose it if they don't get a break from their dull daily routines. Janelle has had it with her boring job as assistant manager at a clothing store, and with her freeloading family who've “temporarily,” moved in with her. As for Natalie, with a baby to take care of and a husband who won't even change a diaper, she needs a time-out—and a little excitement wouldn't hurt either. Tanya is just looking for a good time and a man with a big, thick...wallet. In fact, Tanya, nicknamed “ China ” for her china-doll beauty, has never even had a job—she counts on the support of the many men she attracts. But that kind of dependence comes with a very high price, as she'll soon find out… Given the chance, these girls like to play, and their playground of choice is Miami . Almost as soon as they hit the beach they find themselves drawn into a fast-moving, flashy world populated by rappers, ballers, celebrities, and VIPs with cash to burn. But before this wild ride is over, one of them is going to party a little too hard…one is going to find out what's most important to her—and one is going to change her mind about her old life. Along the way, all three of them will learn about how all that glitters ain't gold, and a good reality is worth way more than a fleeting fantasy. |
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Got A ManTwenty-six-year-old Kimberly Vanessa Brown is no ordinary single mom. Pregnant with her second child, she's got a career, a college degree—and enough common sense to know that her boyfriend, Malik, may not be ready for fatherhood. But when Malik surprises her with a marriage proposal, it seems that Kim's got her man for the long haul. Or does she? Despite his honorable intentions, Malik can't seem to stay clear of other women. When Shonda Robinson, the shapely new receptionist at the law firm where Malik works as a paralegal, comes on strong to him, his resolve finally crumbles, along with his heart—and his future plans. Shonda may not be the most moral—or discreet—person around, but she knows a good thing when she's got it. That good thing is her love for Malik, and she intends to keep it at all costs. Unfortunately, she's not the only who feels that way. What follows is an emotional roller coaster ride of changing plans, changing partners—and a surprising change of heart—as three people wrestle with what's right, what's wrong—and what's real. |
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Ex- Girl to the Next GirlEver since Shonda stole Malik from his fiancée—at the altar, no less—she's believed that marrying him would be her ticket to happiness. But when he finally steps up and makes it happen, Shonda is in for a rude awakening. From the day he moves his ex-convict brother into their basement, to the day he loses his job, things go downhill. To top it off, Shonda suspects he's playing around. But when Shonda starts breaking the rules at her job as a county prison corrections officer, things go from bad to worse…Meanwhile, Malik's ex-fiancée, Kim, has had a year to get over the nightmare that was supposed to be her wedding day. On the verge of a breakdown, she gets professional help and manages to pull it together—despite the news that Malik actually married the bitch who spoiled her nuptials. Just as she opens up to the idea of a new life and a new love, Kim meets a new man…who happens to be white. Is he the one she's been looking for? Kim will have to look past her own issues about race to find out. After two years with her boyfriend Rodney, Nadine Clark is feeling restless. The twenty-five-year-old wants to see what else—meaning who else—is out there. But Nadine soon discovers the single life isn't what she'd imagined. Rodney, on the other hand, is having the time of his life with a new girlfriend. Dejected, Nadine takes up with Malik—a man she believes is single, because that's what he told her. But when his wife, Shonda, confronts her at work, everything hits the fan…and soon everyone involved is coming face-to-face with the shocking truths—and some crazy consequences—that come with getting what they wished for… |
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Yo Yo LoveSassy and savvy Kayla Johnson is a serious college student at Philadelphia 's Temple University . She's also a fine-looking woman, with ginger-colored skin and more curves than the Liberty Bell. But if Kayla's all that, how come she can't find a man worthy of her charms? When Kayla sets off on a manhunt for Mr. Right, she finds herself hooking up with every hustler, nut, and fast-talking player in Philadelphia . There's Emar, the basketball hotshot who makes his best moves off-court; handsome Terry, who gets downright scary during a weekend in Jersey; and Reese, who'd be da bomb if he'd only drop his white girlfriend. But it's Kayla's relationship with smooth and sexy Wil that really rocks her world and teaches her how to fight for a man—and for her own independence. Because love doesn't get truly crazy until it's the real thing…and the only people who don't get played are the ones who stay out of the game… |
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Diamond Play GirlsFour beautiful, professional women, living on separate floors of a Harlem brownstone are about to discover they have a lot more in common than just their address… Party promoter Tamara has been recruited from Atlanta to open a hot new club. All the women in her family are known for their great looks, great cooking—and the fact that they can't stay married. Tamara is hoping to break that tradition. But is dating two different men the best strategy? Dior's name is no accident—she's got a taste for the finer things in life, and New York City is just the place to find them. So far she's got the job and the apartment. Now she needs the man—and she hopes she's found him on the Internet. Dior is prepared to find out on Valentine's Day... With beauty, brains, and a hefty bank account, Chloe is a BAP on a mission: she wants to run a top magazine. But just as she's up for a big promotion her boyfriend gives her an ultimatum. Will Chloe choose to follow her ambition—or her heart? Casting director Mona-Lisa works hard—and plays even harder. She's avoided relationships her whole life. When a tragedy opens her eyes to the possibility of true love, she's compelled to share a special day with a man from her past. But she's overlooked some crucial details… One by one, each woman crosses paths at a local club on Valentine's Day—and the secrets about to be revealed will forever change their lives... |
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Kiss the Year GoodbyeNew Year's Eve is the time to make a naughty resolution, so shed your inhibitions and indulge in this sultry collection of escapades from four of the hottest writers around.
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