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My Best Friend and My Man: a novel
Available June 3, 2008
ISBN 10: 0307393771
$13.95 paperback (U.S) / $15.95 paperback (Canada)
Three Rivers Press

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Synopsis

The things women will do—to men and to each another—in search of love

Veron Darcey is a twenty-something African-American woman who wants it all: a successful career, an upwardly mobile life, and a loving, attentive man. But the last few men Veron has been with have either added her to their five-woman rotation, or relegated her to the dreaded “just friends” zone.

Demetria Sparks, Veron’s best friend, is a gorgeous woman who has something special—and men line up to paint her toenails and lavish her with Caribbean cruises and diamond rings. After one particularly bad date, Veron caves in and asks Demetria to share her secrets. Demetria tries to give her a mind-and-body makeover, but sweet Veron struggles with being aggressive. And when Demetria demonstrates her method on Veron’s dream guy, his lack of interest provokes her to pull out all the stops—and forces Veron into a fierce competition between mentor and student. With pressure (and sexual tension) mounting, Veron begins to wonder if changing herself is a mistake. But is it too late to back off her new game now that she’s gotten a juicy taste of just what she’s capable of?



 

My Husband's Girlfriend: a novel
Available November 7, 2006
ISBN: 1-4000-8219-6
$13.95 paper
Three Rivers Press

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Synopsis

Neil and Anya Meadows are stuck in a sexless marriage. Anya suffers from a hormonal disorder that leaves her with no sex drive at all, while Neil has a voracious sexual appetite. After one unfulfilling encounter too many, the two make a deal: Neil will be allowed to have a mistress, but only for oral sex and only twice a month. And he's forbidden to fall in love with her.

Things don't exactly work out as planned. Neil and his mistress Danielle have a child together, and the whole lot of them--Anya, Neil, Danielle, the new baby, and Neil and Anya's daughter--decide to live together as Houston's most complicated blended family. The tension builds as each is forced to make difficult choices, as well as to come to terms with the past - and the future.

My Husband's Girlfriend begins with a tantalizing premise, but provides a deeper, nuanced, and engaging look at sex, monogamy, and marriage, and the complexity of modern love.

Praise for My Husband's Girlfriend

DisilgoldSoul Magazine

One of the most provocative, entrancing and insatiable naughty novels of the year has arrived. Cydney Rax is on her way to being a serial bestseller as the author of the reigning book, "My Daughter's Boyfriend."

Ann Brown of RAWSISTAZ.com

Cydney Rax has opened Pandora's box...My Husband's Girlfriend is an explosive story about the sanctity of marriage, infidelity and the other woman; it will evoke lively discussions.

Radiah Hubbert of Urban-Reviews.com

This novel is the perfect book club choice...My Husband’s Girlfriend is thought-provoking and emotionally charged. Cydney Rax has another winner on her hands.

Publishers Weekly

Rax manages the fallout...with insight, zip and wit, and airs multiple conflicts within black middle-class life in compelling detail.

REVIEWS


Essence Magazine
The Book We Can’t Put Down…the scandalous new novel…you’ll find yourself drawn to Rax’s juicy tale of out-of-order Buppies in love and lust.


Today’s Black Woman
Twisted tale of infidelity…


Ebony Magazine
Another provocative novel…

My Husband's Girlfriend

Here is the link to the Readers' Guide Discussion Questions for My Husband’s Girlfriend.

Click the cover to read an excerpt from My Husband's Girlfriend.

Download a .pdf version of the excerpt.



 

My Daughter's Boyfriend
ISBN: 1-4000-8313-3
$12.95 paper
Three Rivers Press

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The debut of a fresh and provocative new writer, My Daughter's Boyfriend offers up the spicy tale of an impossibly tricky love triangle.

Is age really just a number? Tracey was only seventeen when she had her daughter, Lauren, and has proudly raised her as a single mom. Now that Lauren is seventeen herself, Tracey is pleased to see that her daughter has taken her advice to heart: Lauren wants to wait before having sex with Aaron, a college student and her first real boyfriend. But Lauren's decision has consequences neither woman could imagine. In a few chance encounters, sparks fly between Aaron and Tracey. Coming off yet another disappointing relationship with a cheating bachelor her own age, Tracey finds that Aaron is mature and understanding beyond his years, and Aaron discovers that his girlfriend's mom is smart, womanly, and, well, very sexy. Eventually, what begins as a harmless flirtation turns into a hot - but secret - love affair. And that's when things really get complicated.

Told in the alternating voices of the three lovers, My Daughter's Boyfriend is sexy, fast-paced, and audacious entertainment - the perfect summer read.

REVIEWS

Jazzy Pen Communications, Reviewed by Joan Burke Stanford

Given the title of the book and the cover, which features a couple in bed, one should know right away what this book is about. So if you're looking for a morally correct book, don't read My Daughter's Boyfriend . However, if you're prepared to delve into a fictional account of a taboo relationship that actually does occur in our society--a mother intimately involved with her daughter's boyfriend--then read this debut novel by Cydney Rax. It is bold, steamy, and dramatic. Click here to read entire review.

Disilgold.com

Tracey Davenport had her daughter at age 17. Now her daughter, Lauren, is all grown up and ready to court her new boyfriend, Aaron. However, she isn't ready to have sex with Aaron, is sort of wet behind the years, and Aaron is either losing interest or diverting his attention to someone who is ready.

A bizarre twist occurs as he develops a fascination for Lauren's mother, who is now in her thirties, and everything Aaron could ever dream of. You would think that Lauren's mom would resist Aaron's flirtatious advances, but instead she becomes involved with Aaron in one of the hottest and heaviest secret and lustful relationships to debut in a novel with her daughter's boyfriend. That's right, let the truth be told!

If this isn't betrayal and deceit at its worst, wait until readers find out what happens. Get ready to hold your breath. My Daughter's Boyfriend is a heated and sexy page turner...

Cydney Rax is a powerful and masterful storyteller...Forget inter-marital affairs, now daughters have to watch their moms who may be vicariously rekindling their pre-pubescent years by going after young men.

Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine

This emotionally charged novel will provoke numerous reactions from readers. The content is scandalous in nature, though tastefully written. Although not a very likeable character, Tracey provides the reader with much food for thought. At times Tracey's actions seem exasperating and Lauren appears more naive with each page, but My Daughter's Boyfriend is never dull. Rax's novel forces deep reflection.

Romance in Color, Dee Stewart

Cydney Rax's My Daughter's Boyfriend is more than just a juicy page-turner, it is a unique delight...Tracey is believable and tragically universal. There were times when I wanted to ring her neck and times when I wanted to give her a hug.

RAWSISTAZ Reviewers, Autumn

My Daughter's Boyfriend is a credible and cleverly crafted story with titillating love scenes and memorable characters. Cydney Rax has skillfully created a book that is both thought provoking and captivating. Her ability to grab her reader's attention and keep it is laudable. This is a successful first novel for this talented author.

Kirkus Reviews

Juicy debut, capably written. Rax keeps it real, and Tracey is genuinely likable, for all her sins.

Zane

A fascinating, witty, and thought-provoking novel full of memorable characters...the perfect summer read.

Renee Swindle, Author of Please Please Please

Warning:  Once you pick up My Daughter's Boyfriend , you will not be able to put it down.  My Daughter's Boyfriend is the book you'll be talking about with your girlfriends as if you've just heard a bit of good gossip and can't hold your tongue.

Alex Hairston, Author of If Only You Knew

Cydney has a beautiful writing style (bold, intelligent and refreshing). She has a subtle approach that makes readers fall in love with her well-developed characters and storyline.
 
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