August 4, 2010
“Octavia gives Sex and the City a smart Afrocentric update”--Publisher’s Weekly on Playing Hard to Get
Dearest Sophisticated Readers:
Thanks to your continued support, I am so excited to announce the July release of my fourth Kensington novel---PLAYING HARD TO GET! If you’ve read any of the Grace Octavia novels, you know exactly what to expect--lessons in love, betrayal, sisterhood and seduction. And, what’s more, if you loved the 3Ts in Take Her Man…they’re BACK! That’s right! In PLAYING HARD TO GET, Tamia, Tasha and Troy take you on yet another chic, NYC rollercoaster ride, but this time, there are no seat belts.
I am thrilled and energized about the publication of this sophisticated page turner that’s sure have you laughing and taking a few notes. I hope you will support me in my adventure by picking up a copy and spreading the word to your book loving friends! They won’t be let down… In fact, they won’t be able to put it down!
Novel Synopsis: From the Essence© bestselling author of Take Her Man comes a chic page-turner starring the 3Ts—Tamia, Troy, and Tasha—three New York City “It Girls” whose lives are about to be turned upside down…
Gorgeous, sophisticated, and successful, Tamia is a sister that can’t be stopped. With her career as an attorney on the rise, and her millionaire boyfriend about to propose—Tamia has it all. But then she meets Malik, a sexy Harlem brother who pushes all her buttons, and makes Tamia second-guess everything in her life. Love struck for this bad boy with a cause, Tamia’s on a mission to convince Malik to stop playing hard to get and come along for the ride… Meanwhile, since she married a pastor, Troy has gone from smokin’ hottie to Bible-quoting church lady. Everyone thinks Troy is happy until some dirty secrets turn Troy’s life—and marriage—upside down… As the wife of a pro basketball player and mother of three, Tasha has traded her fabulous big city life for the suburbs. Bored and starving for some action, Tasha’s desires spin out of control, and she finds that being the new “It Girl” has its drawbacks… Funny and soulful, PLAYING HARD TO GET is a novel of passion, friendship, and finding yourself without losing everything you love…
To order a copy, visit http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/finditem.cfm?itemid=17201 or amazon.com. The book is also available wherever books are sold for $15-$10. ISBN: 978-0-7582-3226-7
Yours in sophistication,
Grace Octavia
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Other Octavia Novels:
Something She Can Feel-- “Something She Can Feel takes one woman on the ride of her life and asks what happens when you trade in a life that seems perfect to simply feel one thing that’s real.” 075823225X
His First Wife-- “A sparkling, sexy novel, His First Wife is all about facing what is real and getting it all on your own terms.” 0758218508
Take Her Man-- “New York City “It Girl” Troy Smith thought she’d have her ring by spring. But there’s been a change in plans…” 0758218486
Praise for Grace Octavia:
“Funny and sexy.” —Essence® on Take Her Man
“Octavia weaves an extraordinary tale.” --Romantic Times on His First Wife
