The Pink Palace

I loved this book! The Pink Palace was a page-turner from start to finish. I love Tommy, he tried to his best to balance his job and his feelings for Janelle and was in a no win situation. The heart wants what the heart wants even if it's not the best time. Janelle/Mo'Nique was really just caught up way over her head but I love the fact that she didn't let a bad situation define her whole life like most would. I hate to admit it but even though Damien was a horrible man it was interesting reading about what he was thinking. Even if most of it was twisted. Nikki, all I can say is a hard head makes a soft butt. I did feel sorry for her because no woman deserves to go through what she went thought with Damien's crazy self. I loved the scenes with Nikki & Dre together. I wouldn't mind seeing a story with just them. As for Vanessa, she's just a piece of work! Marlon McCaulsky did an excellent job telling this story. Once again I felt like I was watching a movie! I would recommend this book to any and everyone. If you're ready for an exciting, emotional and unpredictable read. This is definitely for you. Five stars!

This book was a trip, I enjoy every moment of it. I sat down and started to read a couple of pages and ended up reading the whole book in 3 hours. The author did a wonderful job letting us know each character and I was really caught up in the story. I love how the author let us see the same situation through each characters point of view. This book was filled with surprise and twist I never saw coming. I loved the emotional conflict Janelle had over Jayson because of its realism. And the way things played out with Nikki was sad but true. As for Damien, the name fits him well. Although, I feel as if there is more of a story between him, King, Vanessa and this Bishop that was mention a few times in the book. The book is fast moving and exciting and I recommend it to everybody who enjoys a good read. Marlon McCaulsky gets nothing but props for this one. Can't wait for the next book. Excellent Job.

This book was a pleasure for me to read. I was not sure if I could really care for a book based on a stripper. I love the fact it's written in first person, as I am a fan of first person novels. I also love the fact that each chapter was written in first person by a different character. This gave me a chance to get into each character's head. We meet Janelle Mo'Nigue Taylor the hottest stripper to hit the Pink Palace. It's not her dream job but it pays the bills and then some. Mo'Nigue invasions something else but cant get out. She looks at men as tricks that is until she meets Tommy Holloway a hustler working his was up the ranks. Both having different thoughts about each other but their budding love affair is one to be admired. As time goes on Mo'Nigue starts to feel he not giving his all and fears he holding something back. As she pries deeper along wondering how she could be falling for a trick and wondering why Tommy is trying to turn a hoe into a housewife. This makes for some interesting reading and some different turn of events. You will have to read to see what I am talking about. You always hear if this was a movie who would be the main characters I have to say this put me in mind of "In Too Deep" the movie. While this story is TOTALLY different then the movie those playing in the movie came to mind. For Tommy I thought of Omar Epps for those who read the book should have idea of where I am going with this. I look forward to reading more from Mr. McCaulsky as he held my attention and had me wanting to read more. I just had to get to this end of the book and see how this was gonna turn out and I was not disappointed. I also like the fact that I used to live in Atlanta, GA so I was familiar with the places and street names. SiStar Tea ARC Book Club Inc. 5 star rating

First of all let me say The Pink Palace by Marlon McCaulsky was a refreshing and exciting read full of sexy scenes that will make even Zane blush! The Pink Palace set in Atlanta gives you a look at the life of Janelle Taylor aka Mo'Nique, a stripper running from her past. Janelle's cousin Nikki Bell put her in the game and is hustling Damien a stone cold killer from New York taking over Atlanta. Janelle ends up meeting Tommy Holloway, Damien's partner in crime who is not your average trick. Janelle and Tommy fall in love but he has a secret that could tear them apart forever. Damien is more dangerous and ambitious then anybody really knows and has an agenda all of his own. When Damien decides he wants Janelle too things start to fall apart and everybody's life is in danger. I couldn't put this book down! The Pink Palace is one of the best books I've read this year. The love scenes in this book will leave you wanting more. So hot that you feel like you are there! I love the way each of the main character's told the story from their point of view and how Marlon masterfully entwine their perspective into a non-stop suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat. I finished this book in one night! Marlon McCaulsky has really set the bar high on his debut novel. I can't wait for his next book!

The Pink Palace Review Janelle Taylor, known through the most of her book as (Mo) Monique, which is her middle name. She didn't believe in God because the way her life was going. She lost her mother when she was 14 to breast cancer. She was a teenager who was left in the care of her step-father and step brother after her mother's death; eventually runs away and turns to stripping. She is introduced to stripping by her cousin Nikki, who works at the Pink Palace. On the set at the Pink Palace you will find hustlers and ballers who are willing to spend top dollar for their hearts desire. The beautiful Monique is introduce to the sexy hustler Tommy Holloway who she immediately falls head over heels for, and the feelings are mutual for Tommy. Tommy has a different view then the other hustlers that come through the Pink Palace and Monique loves every bit of it. She knows that Tommy has secrets and is surrounded by trouble, but is she willing to find out what those secrets are? Is Tommy the wrong guy or just another trick? Mo' must make her choice, and the choice she choose may be the last dance. The Pink Palace by Marlon Mccaulsky is a great read. I do applaud Marlon McCaulsky for the editing and writing his first debut. I'm sure the next read by Marlon will be great. The Pink Palace is a must read that will keep you wanting more to the very end. Mary Kendricks (Meme) Reader's Paradise Book Club