Men, Money, & Gold Diggers
- ISBN13: 9780446541084
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Caleb Peterson has it all-a great job, plenty of money, and a fine fiancée in former model Paisley Terrell. They’re all set to get married just as soon as she signs a prenuptial agreement, but there’s just one problem…”Paisley don’t do pre-nups!” As war wages and trusts start to crumble, it turns into an all-out battle of the sexes. Paisley’s best friend, Trina, tries to convince her to “get paid,” while Caleb’s friends try to prevent him from “getting played.” W… More >>
I finished this book quick. I started this book and just couldn’t put it down. I was hooked on the first page and wanted to see what else happens.
Caleb is a investmen broker that just keep coming across all this gold-digger women that he always think is the one.
Paisley is a model that was messing with this guy name Bobby that she was always taking care of but, find out that he was cheating on her all along.
Paisley said, that she wasn’t going to be messing with no more broke men.
Caleb said, he wont be messing with anymore gold diggers.
So Caleb and Paisley ends up talking to each other at a club. After a great conversation Paisley didn’t want anything to do with Caleb but, after her friend and her seen his picture in a magazine showing he was going to make partner at his job Trina her friend talked her into calling Caleb.
They get involved and moves it way to fast. They get engaged but, he wants her to sign a prenup and she don’t want to.
Bobby shows up in the picture showing off his new money and giving Paisley gifts and taking her out on a weekend. Caleb don’t like that and put Paisley out but, then after awhile they work it back out. Then they back braking up. Whiel Paisley runs to Bobby to try to work things out with him she find out more about Bobby then she expected. Caleb trying to find love in all the wrong places but, all along it was right in his face and he didn’t even know it.
Great book over all. I never heard of this author but, now I want to read more of his books I see he has another book called Whatever She Wants and I want to read that for sure. Overall I got into this book and it kept me wanting more. I like.
Rating: 5 / 5
Caleb Peterson is attractive, successful, and financially stable; a few attributes a woman looks for in a man. However, he’s not successful in love. Caleb is tired of falling in love with gold diggers, but he has his own issues dating back to his childhood, which could very well be the reason his heart gets broken. Will he ever find true love; someone to love him for who he is and not his money?
Paisley Terrell, a Gabrielle Union look-a-like, but better (she proclaims), is a struggling model. She has been in a long relationship with Bobby Trumane, financially and mentally supporting him as he aspires to become a sports agent. Their relationship ends when she catches Bobby cheating on her and she vows never to get involved with a poor man again.
While out with friends, Caleb and Paisley met at a bar, and from first glance, Caleb knew he found the woman of his dreams. Soon they are engaged, but Caleb’s friends are concerned their relationship is moving too fast and suggest a prenuptial agreement. Bobby returns back to Paisley’s life, and she must decide who she wants to be with.
MEN, MONEY AND GOLD DIGGERS by Je’Caryous Johnson is a well-written novel. It’s a quick read because the twists and turns in the story push you to get to the end. The characters and the storyline are plausible, and the message I received while reading is, no matter how much money you have, it doesn’t mean anything if you have someone who isn’t true. I recommend MEN, MONEY AND GOLD DIGGERS to readers who are looking for a quick read of drama, a little humor, and a happy ending.
Reviewed by Sharon Lewis
of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers
Rating: 4 / 5
This was a pretty interesting read, but some what predictable. Something new, read it in about 3 hours. Would have loved to see it as a play. Just goes to show that men can be just as vulnerable as women.
Rating: 4 / 5
In Houston African-American investment banker Caleb Peterson wonders why he always meets gold diggers. Recently, there was cheating Kendra; before her was Vanessa who used his credit card to buy boobs for her mom; and before her was Liza who still drives the Mercedes. His latest Asia proves the opposite but she is too nice, uneducated, and Josephine six-pack. He pulls a stunt with “Water Melon” to dump her.
In Houston, former model Paisley Terrell has been with Bobby for a year and a half, but thinks he is stepping out on her. She arranges for the “Busted” reality TV show to prove her claim and they do. She ends it on the air.
Caleb and Paisley meet at a club with most nursing their latest relationship failures. They hit it off and become engaged, but their friends warn each of them over whether to have a pre-nuptial agreement or not. Meanwhile Dedra ends her abusive relationship with violent Marcus while also falling in love with Caleb while Paisley’s ex sports agent Bobby Trumane is back in town ready to pick up where he left with Paisley.
This novelization of the author’s play is a well written tale of love that though the reader will know is an adaptation will appreciate anyway due to the cast. The lead couple is a fascinating pairing as each is going through relationship-karma as they learn what love is all about. With the exception of Dedra, the support cast is never fully developed though they play key roles. With a terrific final spin on what’s love, Je’Caryous Johnson provides an engaging novelization of his play MEN, MONEY AND GOLD DIGGERS.
Harriet Klausner
Rating: 4 / 5
Get ready for a case of whiplash as you enter the whirlwind lives of Caleb and Paisley. Caleb is a handsome, successful investment banker who always seems to attract gold diggers. Paisley is a former model, in between jobs and fresh out of a relationship with a broke cheater. Will they be able to see past their past relationships flaws, and a prenup, to find true love?
Men, Money and Gold Diggers explores the lives of two people struggling to trust after being burned by love. Told from both Caleb and Paisleys point of view, the first chapter begins with a bang and continues to pull you deeper into their lives as the story unfolds. The main characters are well thought out and their friend and family help to add to the drama of the story.
This story was well written and covers the various pitfalls people
face in the quest for true love. The characters are realistic and engaging. The twist and turns in the plot are well placed, keeping you interested from start to finish. Though it did not take away from the book as a whole, I did find the actions of some of the characters a little over the top. I also found myself questioning the direction the story was going a few times.
Readers of contemporary literature will enjoy this page turner. If your looking for a quick read with a little drama, this book fits the bill.
Reviewed by Lashonda
For Sexy Ebony Book Club Reviews
Rating: 3 / 5