Lawd, Mo' Drama

I read this book in one sitting! I just could not put it down. I admire Tina for pushing the envelope. She writes about situations that really happen without all of the extra unnesscary "fluff". I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read about REAL LIFE!

"An abundance of drama can be found in the enticing novel Lawd Mo' Drama by Tina Brooks McKinney. Conveying a story that will resonate will those who understand how chaos can unfold in your life." "This moving story begins when Leah Simmons, a mother of three children, one being a special needs child realizes that she must find a job and a place to live since her husband Kentee has left her for another woman." "Leah calls on the help of her best friend Sammie who has her fair share of drama to deal with as well." "Will Leah begin to pick up the pieces and get her life in order and find happiness or will her life continue to be permeated with drama?" "This is a novel that will have your emotions all over the place as family secrets, betrayal and other issues are dealt with."

Tina Brooks McKinney knows how to serve up the drama. Her aptly titled sophomore novel, Lawd, Mo' Drama, features Leah Simmons and a return appearance from Sammie, one of the main characters from All That Drama. In the midst of all the drama and often hilarious situations that Leah and Sammie find themselves involved in, there are very sensitive subplots interwoven into the storyline. Abandoned by her husband and about to be evicted, Leah is left to provide for three young children, one of whom is exhibiting peculiar behaviors that doctors haven't been able to diagnose. Leah's trying to pick up the pieces of her life, get back into the dating game. But how can she possibly concentrate on finding love when the roof over her head is precarious at best? Sammie, though divorced from the sadistic Jesse, is still caught up in a manipulative relationship with her ex-husband (who is now married to another woman. Umph! Adding to her troubles and low self esteem, Sammie's mother has doled out nothing but contempt for her since the day she was born. Though Tina has penned a well-written novel with sizzling sex scenes and laugh-out-loud prose, there are also multi-layers of social commentary, i.e. single parenting, raising an autistic child, and adult mother/daughter relationship issues. I applaud Tina for making me laugh while delivering important messages. I urge you to pick up a copy of Lawd Mo' Drama, it's an exciting read that kept me up late at night because I couldn't get enough of the drama. Lawd!

Sammie is back but she's not the only one with drama in her life. Sammie's new friend Leah has enough drama for the both of them. Leah's life is turned upside down when her husband Kentee leaves her and their three small children behind without any money to support themselves. Leah has to pull herself together so that she can be the rock that her children needs. But will it be enough? Sammie is still leading a wild and free social life. Everything comes to a halt when Sammie has to confront her mother with a family secret that will change their lives forever. Lawd, Mo Drama is a widely entertaining sequel by Tina Brooks McKinney. McKinney once again brought back the non-stop drama. Sammie is as crazy as ever and Leah had her own set of interesting issues. This author did a wonderful job of incorporating the very sensitive topic of childhood mental disorders into this story. This issue was handled delicately and respectfully. Lawd, Mo Drama is a true page-turner that will have you begging for more. Tina Brooks McKinney is well on her way to becoming one of African-American fiction's hottest author. Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert of Urban Reviews

For those of you who read Tina McKinney's first offering, All That Drama, you got more than a taste of high voltage drama. In the sequel get ready for another crazy ride. Leah, is a struggling mother with a husband who has deserted her and their children, leaving them destitute and practically on the street. He's taken up with another woman across town and couldn't care less about the sad state he's left his family in. Gathering as much strength as she can, Leah manages to get back on her feet and becomes the saving grace for her children. Of course now that he's no longer needed, guess who decides to re-enter the picture? As in ATD, Sammie continues her self-destructive streak by still seeing her physically and mentally abusive ex-husband Jessie. One of the roads leading to her behavior leads to her uncaring and cold mother. Can Sammie finally get it together and learn to love herself enough to stop her own downward spiral? One thing is for sure, while you're shaking your head at her antics, you can't help but turn the pages to find out the next predicament she'll get herself into. McKinney delivers another novel that will leave the reader turning the pages well into the night. But just wait till Fool Stop Trippin' comes out. You all are not ready!