RIM's Review of Keeper of My Soul by Keshia Dawn

RIM's Review of Keeper of My Soul by Keshia Dawn

How many times can a marriage survive the same problem? Keithe would like to know after all these years of being married to his wife Michelle. Yes, he loves her but he has to love himself and the Lord more than all this woman has put him through.

he believes that through enough faith for the both of them, things will get better., wants to be a successful husband. Though he has heard rumors around the courthouse involving his wife, without direct concrete proof he is not about to move on. Granted her, Keithe

Michelle, is a successful judge but even more successful as an always on the prowl cougar. In her heart of hearts she does love her husband, she just doesn’t know how to show it. Due to her lack of emotional ties growing up, she proceeds to do her dirt and still try to hold onto the marriage any way she can, even lying about a very living past.

Stoney is a confused young woman growing up with no mother. Instead, she was raised by her schizophrenic grandmother, which leads her to daily question her own sanity and worse yet take medication that is not hers. Once her grandmother passes away, Stoney is ready to move from little city to big city in a quest to search for the mother that abandoned her and her grandmother. What Stoney didn’t expect were all the lives involved and the road it would lead her down.

As these lives intertwine like vines, the lies that they each have based their life on do as well. When all that has been done in the dark comes to light, will a lost child be found, a husband finally honored, and a wife ready to submit to the full idea of marriage, just not the aspects of partnership?


My Rating 5 STARS *****
Review by Karen Reynolds
Review for Readers In Motion Bookclub

RIM's Review of Dying for Success by Garrick Wade

RIM's Review of Dying for Success by Garrick Wade

Deandra has two main dreams in life. Her first is to be the best parent to her young daughter and the second is to be a famous dancer.When trying to achieve her goals she meets a young, sexy, man by the name of Kwame. At first, he was just a sexy face that she could not get her mind off, and then with a second chance meeting while shopping, he becomes a man of interest. She has a feeling that she has met Kwame at another place in her life. Is Kwame the man to give her the motivation to pursue her dream? In addition, where does she know Kwame from? Is there drama in the future for this new couple?

 

Kwame is a very successful man. He wants for nothing. He meets Deandra and is very smitten by her. He falls in love with this around the way girl. Kwame is dealing with a situation from his past, that will greatly affect the relationship with Deandra. Will this situation resolve itself with love or will there have to be bloodshed to bring there union together?

Daniel aka Fresh, is and up and coming player in the game. He loves the world of money, cars, and girls. One night changes the life of this want-to-be player . A family is murdered and a close relative of the decreased has now sent out a hit on the person who did the deed. Daniel’s girlfriend who happens to be pregnant. How will Daniel deal with everything that is going on? Will the love for money be his downfall? Is blood thicker then water when he has to choose being between the street life and the love of his sister and having a new baby?

Starting very slow in the beginning but leading to a much thrown together ending. From the readers standpoint seems the author was going one way with this story then decided to go another angle. Some parts of the book gets you hooked to the action that is going on but the next thing that happens in the story places you into left field and leaves the reader wondering where did that come from. I wish the author would have given more interaction with the main plot of the character. I say it is a good read, but if the author had taken out some parts of the books that seem to be just “fluff”, it would have been a great read.

My Rating 3 STARS ***
Review by Patrice Smith
Review for Readers In Motion Book

Meet the RIM Admin and Support Team!!!!

Meet the RIM Admin

and Support Team!!!!

Readers In Motion Bookclub is a place where the readers’ passion is appreciated and the drive of the independent author craved. RIM is a place where known authors as well as aspiring authors can come and get honest feedback by people that respect their work. We are a family and we want every member to feel welcome and important. We have monthly chats on featured books which we collectively chose and the end of the year. We try to have authors attend the chats if possible. Our past guests include Essence Bestselling Author, Wahida Clark, author of the highly acclaimed book, Thug Lovin’, which is the fourth addition to her Thug series and Mike Sanders, author of the highly acclaimed book, Thirsty. At the end of the day we want RIM to be known as the place where readers, authors, and poets can come and share their excitement for literature.

Meet Our Founder

Author Elizabeth Lashuan

Author Elizabeth Lashaun is a resident of the Chicago, IL. Lashaun is a mother of a young son and author of two novels; Inconvenient Love and In His Absence. 

1. What was the book that started your love for reading? The Addy Series by American Girl when I was a child.
2. If you were stuck on an island what three books would you bring? I would bring Thin Ice, White Lines and the Bible.
3. Where do you get most of your books? Amazon for my kindle.
4. What is you title on the admin team? I am the founder.
5. Why did you join RIM? I created it. Lol because of my love for reading and wanting to discuss great books.

Meet Our President

Patrice Smith

Patrice Smith is a native of Charleston, SC and the mother of a son. She is an an avid reader and is love with her Nook tablet.

1. What was the book that started your love for reading?The book that started my reading fire was Every Thug Needs A Lady. I was thinking hell they put stuff like this in books.
2. If you were stuck on an island what three books would you bring?If I was stuck on the island the three books would be my son's baby book, Congratulations by Darrien Lowery and Diary of a Stalker by Erica Parks.
3. Where do you get most of your books? I get all of my books from Barnes and Noble.
4. What is you title on the admin team? I am the President.
5. Why did you join RIM?It was so neat to meet men and women who has the same passion that I has. Ones that had families and other lives. People that can get together and discussion books, family, happiness, sadness, and anything else.. Like a second family.

Meet our Vice President

Karen Reynolds

Karen Reynolds sends greetings from Toledo, OH and a proud auntie to her niece and nephew. She has a evil mind with a great heart.

1. What was the book that started your love for reading? I have been reading since I was the age of three but what got me back to reading was In My Bedroom by Donna Hill.
2. If you were stuck on an island what three books would you bring? Bible, Art of War, and a Dictionary
3. Where do you get most of your books?Amazon
4. What is you title on the admin team? Vice President baby
5. Why did you join RIM? I wanted a place to discuss books with people that loved books as much as i do.

 

Meet our Admin Staff Member

Author Lekecia Bri' Monae

Lekecia only respond to Kecia and she is coming  from Providence, RI. She has five child that She loves to death. She is also the author of the My Brother's Keeper series and Teenage Love.

1. What was the book that started your love for reading? The Chamber by John Grisham.
2. If you were stuck on an island what three books would you bring? I could never narrow my collection down to three, there are too many that I love.. So I'mma need to grab my kindle and pray the good lord helps me find a way to make electricity...LOL
3. Where do you get most of your books? AMAZON 
4. What is you title on the admin team? I don't have a title.. I'm just there lol, I am apart of the administration team.
5. Why did you join RIM? Honestly I Love to Read and and was asked to join the day the RIM was born and I've been down ever since. RIM is my extended family, we had some good times as well as bad but all in all. I know the TRUE RIMers are folks I would lie for, cry for and spend a night in jail for. Just make sure someone the outside has the bail money..

Meet our Support Staff Member

Author KR Bankston



Author Kr Bankston brings us greets from the Atlanta, GA. She is happily married and the author of the Thin Ice Series. She is known to have the women fighting over the men in her novels also she has mad crazy killing scenes.

1. What was the book that started your love for reading? Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews, Are You There God, It's Me Margaret, by Judy Blume.
2. If you were stuck on an island what three books would you bring? Roots, Autobiography of Malcolm X, In His Absence.
3. Where do you get most of your books? Amazon (kindle).
4. What is you title on the admin team? I'm apart of the support staff. I am hear whenever I am needed.
5. Why did you join RIM? To meet new people, network with new authors, find a voice for my work, read new books BEFORE they were released. Lol..

Here is the support structure of Readers In Motion. Get to know these ladies. Because through out the month of May we will be asking questions about their interview. Each correct answer will get you an entry in a drawing of a $10 gift card to amazon or Barnes and Noble. If you would like to be apart of the Readers In Motion (RIM) family feel free to send us a inbox message on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/ReadersInMotion.

RIM Review of A Dollar Out of Fifteen Cents by Caroline McGill

RIM Review of A Dollar Out of Fifteen Cents

by Caroline McGill

In a dollar outta fifteen cents meet four girls that are more like sisters as they explore life.

Portia is a beautiful stripper. Dont get her wrong Portia is no dummy, she is a math wiz and college graduate with a 4.0 GPA. Portia started stripping while trying to make a dolla outta fifteen cents to pay for college. She meets Jay a man that she loves and motivates her to change. As we all know not everyone wants to see change and there are still consequences for actions...no matter how long ago.


Laila is married to Khalil and together has made a dolla outta fifteen cents but lately Khalil has been distance and Laila doesnt know what to do.


Simone is a hustla and when her married but wealthy boss is willing to her make a dolla outta fifteen cents how can she pass that up. Everything has a price and not everything can be gotton rid of by money...


Fatima has never had to make a dolla outta fifteen cents. Her family is wealthy. Fatima has had her fair share of partners, so when she has to get an AIDS test she is more than terrified.


Ms McGill does a great job with spreading the message about HIV/AIDS while still keeping it street. I recommend this book for teenagers. I have to give this book 5 stars. There is a part 2 and 3. Part 4 is to be coming soon

Reviewed by Kim for
Readers in Motion Book

RIM'S Review of COVETED by Mychea

RIM'S Review of Coveted by Mychea

Keep your friends close because they can become your worst enemy.

Namia has everything that any woman can ask for: money, clothes, cars, and two beautiful kids. She has everything but the true love of her husband. Because her husband cannot be faithful, she feels she has to seek love elsewhere. Will she rethink her decision or will she be forced in the hands of another?


Kaden is the husband of Naima. This sexy NFL star feels that he is God’s gift and can have anything or anyone he wants. He is cheating with someone that is a little too close to home. When Kaden is caught will he and this mystery person receive the forgiveness that they need and want?


Amber and Damir have been in a rollercoaster relationship for quite some time. Damir is at a point where he wants to let it all go and find true love. Amber has invested a lot of time into Damir and will not let him go without a good fight. A huge change is in store for this couple. Will this change force Damir to rethink his decision or will Amber lose the love of her life?


Will any of these relationships work out despite all the problems that are around? Who is Emeri and what does she have to do with everyone?


Covented is drama from the first page. To be a debut novel, the storyline, details, and interaction of the characters are on the level of a seasoned, certain, author. At times, you will get confused but the author makes sure that the reader understands the relationships and all the connections of the character. Mychea also is very talented to keep the readers wondering about the next action.

Rating: 5 Stars
Review by: Patrice Grimball
For Readers In Motion Bookclub

RIM's Review of Why "We" Didn't Choose You: You: A Relationship Handbook for Women (and Men), Vol. I By William T. Hoston Ph.D

RIM's Review of

Why "We" Didn't Choose You: A Relationship Handbook for Women (and Men), Vol. I

By William T. Hoston Ph.D

Not all men are dogs. There is a reason for their actions.

     Why “We” Didn’t choose You by William T. Hoston Ph.D shows different views of men on the topic of relationships. The author asked questions to everyday men. These were questions that almost every female has asked at one time or another. The questions ranged from, why men cheat, to what is the difference between making love, and having sex. The men in this novel confessed in some instances the roles (good or bad) that they played in relationships. These gentlemen give the female reader a look into the male thoughts and offer different opinions to females.

     The views at times can be very frank, and most times not what the average woman wants to know or hear. This book also gives a glance into the reasoning of the opposite sex; from playa, to all American man. This book contains letters written by the men to their ex- girlfriends as well as poems written at the end about their thoughts.

     I am not a fan of non- fiction but I am truly a fan of this book. This is not a book for both women   and men. I feel that is it a breath of fresh air to get an insight into what other men are thinking and saying about the same topic or topics that might be causing problems in your relationships. When reading this book I had mixed of emotions. I would try to when compared, to another proclaimed self help novel by Steve Harvey; I would say this one is better because this book shows that not all men think alike. This is truly a five star read.

Rated 5 Stars
Reviewed by Patrice Smith
For Readers In Motion Bookclub

RIM's Review of Chocolate Ain't Always Sweet by Jas Jamieson

RIM's Review of

Chocolate Ain't Always Sweet by Jas Jamieson

One night can change a lifetime.

     Ervin McNair is a successful businessman who  is known to have his way with women. Sarah Prescott has moved to California to start a brand new life with her Aunt Etta.

     After a one night encounter, the lives of Sarah and Ervin will never be the same. Sara has a secret that she is determined to take to her grave, but after an attack at work that dream almost stays true. Now the secret that she is supposed to take to her grave is out in the open. How long will this secret stay a secret? And what does Mr. McNair and this one night encounter have to do with Sarah.

     The synopsis on the back of the book has very little to do with the book. It was very misleading. In a way to me the book seems incomplete. It was very hard to pay attention. I felt like it was long and drawn out on the parts where it could have been straightforward and to the point. On the flipside it was very short were it would have been better if more information was given on that section or part.  There were clues that were missing and if they had been included in the novel I would have given it a higher rating.


Rating  2.5
Rated by Patrice Smith
For Readers In Motion BookClub