The Best Man, Four Sensuous Novellas

All four stories in this book were excellently written, and as I read them, I could relate to the characters in each story. That is how I know I've read a wonderful book..when I can relate to the characters.

This book was very hot! It was difficult to choose which story to read first because I like everything these ladies write especially Brenda Jackson and Cindi Louis. Each story was could have been a full novella on its own. The characters and their stories were well written and I couldn't put the book down. I would like to see these ladies write another book like this one. This is one of the best anthologies this year that I have read. Great Job ladies!! -JaT

THIS BOOK WAS SOOOOO GOOD. VERY HARD TO PUT DOWN. I LOVED THE CHARACTERS IN ALL THE STORIES AND EACH AUTHOR WOVE THEIR OWN STORY BEAUTIFULLY. I MUST SAY IT'S HARD TO PICK A FAVORITE FROM THE FOUR. THIS IS THE PERFECT BOOK FOR A PICNIC IN THE PARK OR ON A BLANKET BY A FIREPLACE OR WHILE YOU'RE SOAKING IN THE TUB AND HAVE THE STORIES READ TO YOU BY SOMEONE SPECIAL. VERY SENSUOUS!!!!!

The Best Man is a collection of four novellas that showcases some very positive, very sensitive men. The male characters are warm and personable and the writers have written stories that are strong enough to appeal to a man but are made for a woman.Brenda Jackson's STRICTLY BUSINESS is another slice of the Madaris series' pie. Regina Grant-Farrell, a freelance writer whom you may remember as the sister of Trevor Grant, has received an offer to do a career enhancing exclusive story. She has a week to interview ruthless, ambitious, self-made millionaire Mitch Farrell. What she doesn't know is that Mitch asked for her specifically. This Texas enigma has Gina wondering if she can keep the interview strictly business; Mitch is her ex-husband and she's never stopped loving him.Cindi Louis's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN opens to a wedding in the town of Lovebug, Texas. Sexy Lonzell Jenkins is back in townfor his best friend's wedding and Leesa Fairchild, his fristlove is also back in town. The two have not communicated with each other since he left town without saying goodbye four years ago. Both have issues about the abrupt ending of their relationship and while there is a good reason why they have not been in touch with each other, there is an even better reason why they should be. When Lonzell finally pieces everything together, he is in a panic to catch Leesa. This story left me thinking about oranges.Felicia Mason's PROMISES and VOWS is set in the city where voodoo reigns supreme. And when Jerome's Aunt Josephine, once a high priestess of New Orleans, arrives unannounced for a lengthy visit, he wonders what has alerted her that his marriage to Elise is dissolving. Jerome moves back into the bedroom with Elise so they can present a united front. But to Aunt Jo the view from the front, the back and the side all spell trouble. She elicits the help of her friend Eliza Mae, to work her magic. And yes little 'gris-gris'bags do show up around the house.In Kayla Perrin's KIDNAPPED, Nia Copeland exits the limousine andmentally enters the church, walks down the aisle and says "I do". But her thoughts are interrupted by the roar of a motorcycle; and Nia watches as Jamal, her ex-boyfriend, jumps off his bike and walksup to her. He grabs her and races off, with her wedding gown blowing in the wind. Jamal wants to bring closure to their relationship, one which he ended over a year ago. And though he does not want a commitment, he says he needs to make sure she is happy. Nia knows the last thing she needs is to spend time alone on her wedding day with a man who has brought to fruition every passionate thought she has ever had.The writing is realistic, entertaining and quite erotic. The writers present excellent looks at how men feel after the demise of a relationship. And a candid look at how these men choose to rectify this problem, because each man definitely has his own agenda.

"Strictly Business" by Brenda Jackson. Houston writer Gina accepts an assignment to interview her former husband Mitchell. Gina still loves her spouse, but believes his only love is his business. Mitchell craves his second chance to prove to Gina that she is everything to him."Catch Me If You Can" by Cindi Louis. In Lovebug, Texas, Lonzell and Leesa plan to marry just before he goes overseas serving in the military. Leesa becomes pregnant but she is unable to contact her beloved. Several years later he returns home to find single mother Leesa raising their son and learns how his mother kept them apart."Promises and Vows" by Felicia Mason. After three years of marriage, Jerome and Elise head towards divorce as both pushes their respective careers before their relationship. They sleep in separate rooms until his voodoo-practicing Aunt arrives for a visit. Jerome vows to use any form of magic to save his relationship with his beloved."Kidnapped" by Kayla Perrin. In Fort Lauderdale Jamal plans to prove to Nia that she is marrying the wrong man. Jamal crashes the wedding, abducts the bride before vows are exchanged, and blackmails her into spending an evening with him in Key West.These are fine contemporary tales with strong plots starring lead protagonists whom seem real though the males appear a bit nerdy when it comes to commitment. Fans of well-written modern day relationship anthologies will want to read THE BEST MAN because it is one of the sub-genres better collections.Harriet Klausner