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Secrets, Lies & Family Ties
Ezekiel Chambers knew he would never find a woman that would allow him to marry and though he longed for a happy family life since his business life was so successful, his father was never going to give one inch to grant him that opportunity. Reluctantly, he is convinced to go to his high school reunion, but upon meeting the mysterious woman, Ezekiel forgets what he wants and focuses on what he desires. Too bad he won't be able to keep her. When Grae is given the opportunity to sleep with the man of her dreams since high school without him knowing her identity, this shy reclusive young woman steps outside of her shell and transforms herself into the woman of his dreams. From the author that brought readers the steamy sensual noir, MISTAKEN IDENTITY, other books by Sylvia Hubbard can be purchased or downloaded at her website: www.sylviahubbard.com
210 pages, Paperback
First published November 19, 2007
About the author
Sylvia Hubbard
66 books421 followersWith twist and turns, Sylvia will make your eyes dance and your mind shudder as you read her short stories. Find out all about this fantastic author of mystery/romance & sensual/noir.
Sylvia Hubbard, single mother of three is from Detroit, Michigan. Dreams of Reality was her first novel, and she had more to come with her second book, Stone’s Revenge & Mistaken Identity available through Amazon.com.
AUTHOR, MOTHER, SPEAKER, JOURNALIST, CONSULTANT & MORE!
Founder of Motown Writers Network & The African American Electronic Literary Network & Motown Romance Network, Editor of The Essence of Motown Literary Journal.
Owner of HubBooks Literary Service and Co-Founder of Essence of Motown Writers Alliance Literary Conference
Moderator of Detroit Writers Galore & Lulu’s Romance Writers
Board Member of National Association of Black Writers, Michigan Black
Independent Publishers
Present and Past Member of Great Lakes Booksellers Assc, National Association of Black Journalist-Detroit, Sisters In Crime, Black Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, World Romance Writers, Erotic Author’s Association, Real Sister Writers & Essentially Woman Literary Group, & Great Lakes Publishers Assc., Authors Supporting Authors (ASA), The Society of Midland Authors, The Michigan Reading Association
ABOUT HER:
Sylvia Hubbard has independently published 4 paperback books and over 10 e-books. Her foundation genre has always been romance, but she has ventured into suspense, erotic, mystery, paranormal and I/R. Always urban and contemporary styled, her writing is enjoyed all over the world by all nationalities. She’s always available for speaking opportunities at bookclubs, conferences, schools, and writing groups. In the upcoming year, she will be featured in several anthologies & will be publishing another paperback and 4 more e-books. She has a degree in Marketing/Management and minored in journalism, broadcasting (Specs Howard), drama, html programming, teaching assistant, customer service specialist, and commercial art.
Voted by Romance Book Cafe as a Favorite Author
Spirit of Detroit Winner for 2005 by Detroit City Council
2006 State of Michigan Governor’s Certificate of Tribute Emerging Minority Business Leader Award
2005 Stone’s Revenge Voted Best African-American Mystery by Mojolist.com
2006 Triumphant SPIRIT Award Winner (acknowledging Legacy of Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin) by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc – Rho Sigma Chapter
2006 EbonyAuthor.com To Look Out For
2007 National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Detroit Chapter’s Top 10 Michigan Business Giving Spirit Award Nominee
2007 Erotic Showdown Author Nominee by Publisher’s Market.
2007 Who’s Who In Black Detroit listing. (2nd Edition)
2007 National Inspiration Role Model Month (November) Literary Leader Award
2007 Powerful Visionary Award by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc – Rho Sigma Chapter
2008 SORMAG.com Readers Choice Award The Best Multi-Cultural Self-Published Author of the Year
2008 Facilitator at Idlewild Dubois Writing Workshop
2008 Detroit Literary Empowerment Community Champion for Motown Writers Network
2008 Distinguish Service Award Recipient from Detroit City Council
2008 NaNoWriMo Winner for Eve’s Deception @ 56992 words
2008 Metro Times The Best of Detroit Recipient – Best Literary Host and Literacy Booster
2009 Black Author Network Community Literary Legend Author
2009 Who’s Who In Black Detroit listing. (3rd Edition)
Sylvia Hubbard, single mother of three is from Detroit, Michigan. Dreams of Reality was her first novel, and she had more to come with her second book, Stone’s Revenge & Mistaken Identity available through Amazon.com.
AUTHOR, MOTHER, SPEAKER, JOURNALIST, CONSULTANT & MORE!
Founder of Motown Writers Network & The African American Electronic Literary Network & Motown Romance Network, Editor of The Essence of Motown Literary Journal.
Owner of HubBooks Literary Service and Co-Founder of Essence of Motown Writers Alliance Literary Conference
Moderator of Detroit Writers Galore & Lulu’s Romance Writers
Board Member of National Association of Black Writers, Michigan Black
Independent Publishers
Present and Past Member of Great Lakes Booksellers Assc, National Association of Black Journalist-Detroit, Sisters In Crime, Black Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, World Romance Writers, Erotic Author’s Association, Real Sister Writers & Essentially Woman Literary Group, & Great Lakes Publishers Assc., Authors Supporting Authors (ASA), The Society of Midland Authors, The Michigan Reading Association
ABOUT HER:
Sylvia Hubbard has independently published 4 paperback books and over 10 e-books. Her foundation genre has always been romance, but she has ventured into suspense, erotic, mystery, paranormal and I/R. Always urban and contemporary styled, her writing is enjoyed all over the world by all nationalities. She’s always available for speaking opportunities at bookclubs, conferences, schools, and writing groups. In the upcoming year, she will be featured in several anthologies & will be publishing another paperback and 4 more e-books. She has a degree in Marketing/Management and minored in journalism, broadcasting (Specs Howard), drama, html programming, teaching assistant, customer service specialist, and commercial art.
Voted by Romance Book Cafe as a Favorite Author
Spirit of Detroit Winner for 2005 by Detroit City Council
2006 State of Michigan Governor’s Certificate of Tribute Emerging Minority Business Leader Award
2005 Stone’s Revenge Voted Best African-American Mystery by Mojolist.com
2006 Triumphant SPIRIT Award Winner (acknowledging Legacy of Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin) by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc – Rho Sigma Chapter
2006 EbonyAuthor.com To Look Out For
2007 National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Detroit Chapter’s Top 10 Michigan Business Giving Spirit Award Nominee
2007 Erotic Showdown Author Nominee by Publisher’s Market.
2007 Who’s Who In Black Detroit listing. (2nd Edition)
2007 National Inspiration Role Model Month (November) Literary Leader Award
2007 Powerful Visionary Award by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc – Rho Sigma Chapter
2008 SORMAG.com Readers Choice Award The Best Multi-Cultural Self-Published Author of the Year
2008 Facilitator at Idlewild Dubois Writing Workshop
2008 Detroit Literary Empowerment Community Champion for Motown Writers Network
2008 Distinguish Service Award Recipient from Detroit City Council
2008 NaNoWriMo Winner for Eve’s Deception @ 56992 words
2008 Metro Times The Best of Detroit Recipient – Best Literary Host and Literacy Booster
2009 Black Author Network Community Literary Legend Author
2009 Who’s Who In Black Detroit listing. (3rd Edition)
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October 15, 2012
This book started with a lot of promise. The first love scene with the honey, I though to myself wow this is going to be good, but it just fell a bit flat for me. There were a few good parts in the book, but what really irked me is that everyone seemed to beat Grae down so much, including herself. It almost felt as though no one was truly on her side except her friend Prince. Prince was the only one who didn't lie to Grae, and always had her best interest at heart. Yes Grae was an ugly duckling when she was in High School and everyone in this book kept hounding on the fact that she was so beautiful now, but even by the last pages in the book she still had such low self worth for herself. I was really hoping she would make some sort of inner progress with herself by then but she was still struggling with those old issues. Zeke, although he was an a$$ to almost everyone in the book other than Grae, I really liked his character. He said it how he meant it, and didn't hold anything back. He was a bit brute at times, but what he went through in the past made his behavior understandable but not acceptable.
SPOILERS:
I was left with a few unanswered questions in the end: did Zeke and Grae get married, what happened to the baby, did Zeke and Gus eventually resolve their issues, what became of Parson's daughter. I think we were left hanging a bit in the end.
Overall the story was an ok read, but not one that I would recommend.
SPOILERS:
I was left with a few unanswered questions in the end: did Zeke and Grae get married, what happened to the baby, did Zeke and Gus eventually resolve their issues, what became of Parson's daughter. I think we were left hanging a bit in the end.
Overall the story was an ok read, but not one that I would recommend.
April 16, 2009
This book has so many twist and turns -- PERFECT!!! I finished the ebook and my fingers flew to Amazon to order the paperback. The heroine was 100% different then a Hubbard Heroine -- LOVED HER!!! And my boy Ezekial officially dethroned each and everyone of her previous heroes. Ezekial was bound and determine to fight his feelings, to the very end he was the spoiled little school boy bully (in a good way). Then he had to give up the ghost. The heroine had me from page one. She has the perfect name: Grae. Ezekial and Grae. Ms. Hubbard (like the other QUEENS of Gamma Guys) is not afraid to show the worse in her hero. I admire that so much. Ezekial is not for everyone. But if you like a gamma gup with a lovable no nonsense heroine with tunnel vision for the people she loves -- this is the book for you.
The blurb for the book does not do it justice. It's hard to really explain the plot without giving tooo much away. The title is so fitting: Secrets, Lies & Family Ties. Oh yeah.
The blurb for the book does not do it justice. It's hard to really explain the plot without giving tooo much away. The title is so fitting: Secrets, Lies & Family Ties. Oh yeah.
November 5, 2019
Great read with quite a few twists!
October 28, 2012
Story of Grae Reed who suffered many tragedies early in life. She crushes on Zeke as an adilescent & us reunited with him at a class reunion. Ok plotlines with too many aha surprises in the long run. Not one of the dads loved their kid in this tale
October 17, 2012
Great book!
July 17, 2020
Loved this story. with every book Sylvia writes we get a glimpse at the Hearts the Bellinis and the Blacks.
August 4, 2020
Sylvia is always a treat, there is betrayal fake friendships, complicated family ties, horrible siblings plus the ever interesting Heart family and a likeable heroine.
December 13, 2011
Awesome book, love the plot the twist and turns!!
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