Let the fun begin! Today’s chat is with Shelia Goss as we discuss her book, His Invisible Wife. Shelia is a long-time supporter of RAWSISTAZ, member of RAW4ALL and has attended quite a few of our Black Book Chats for others, so it’s a treat to be able to spotlight her and her book today.
HIS INVISIBLE WIFE by Shelia M. Goss
Urban Soul, July 2009
304 Pages, Paperback, $6.99
ISBN-10: 159983085X
ISBN-13: 978-1599830858
ABOUT THE BOOK
Texas businessman Jacob “Jakeâ€Â Banks is about to lose his business and everything else he’s worked for until his uncle dies and leaves him as the executor of his estate–only catch is, he has to marry and marry a specific woman in order to cash in on the inheritance. Big problem, since Jake has vowed to be a bachelor for life.
Brianna Mayfield is at her last rope. Her father lost his business due to Jake’s uncle turning down a loan. She’s convinced this caused her father to fall into a deep depression. She blames the Banks and vows to pay them back one day. When she sees an ad in the paper for a job at her self-proclaimed enemy’s company, she feels her luck is turning around. She applies and is later approached by Jake with a proposition she can’t turn down.
How far would you go for a million dollars?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shelia M. Goss is the author of the Essence Magazine and Black Expressions Bestseller My Invisible Husband and Roses are Thorns, Violets are true, Paige’s Web, Double Platinum, His Invisible Wife (July 2009) and Hollywood Deception (April 2010). She’s also the author of the young adult book series The Lip Gloss Chronicles: The Ultimate Test (June 2009), Splitsville (September 2009), and Paper Thin (January 2010).
Visit her on the web at: http://www.sheilagoss.com.
Heyyyyyyyy Shelia! Welcome to our Black Book Chats. We’re so glad to have you today, but before we get into the book, tell us a bit more about you, your background, and how you started writing.
-Tee
My computer went funny will try to keep up with my bb, will be home though in a couple hours~ sheesh~
Okay Angelia. I’ll be here
No problem! I’m having issues of my own and am waiting on tech support to answer my emails regarding site outage. So…in advance, if the site goes down again, just be patient and check back in 5-10 minutes. I am aware (and not too happy) about the issues.
-Tee
To the readers and author supporters joining us today, thank you too! Please feel free to share your thoughts about the book, but if you’re replying to someone, use the REPLY link after their post. If you have a new comment or question for Shelia or the rest of us, post a new reply. This keeps things a bit less confusing for those participating.
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Welcome, welcome!
-Tee
Good morning Sister Shelia
First I want to say I loved His Invisible Wife. Read it in one sitting. Before I get started with the questions I just want to thank you for being one of the most supportive Writer Women I know. You always open your blog and radio interviews to those of us who write and though you are extremely busy you work it out. I for one am thankful~ Welcome to RAW Holiday Reading Challenge!
Now to His Invisible Wife:
I loved the story line. The components of the somewhat manipulative uncle, Jacob’s child, the way Brianna was so single-minded about revenge, but the way she was softening. I also enjoyed the leisurely pace of the story. So tell us what inspire your romantic stories~
And you’re leading the pack of supportive writer women. Thanks so much for your support & help.
-Tee
You are welcome, I was taught that I was a servant and I have been really blessed, don’t have much but am willing to give what I have, my philosophy is that A Hand Open in Giving is Never Empty~
Good morning Sister Shelia
Thank you Angelia & Tee for your kind words. We’re all in this together so supporting other authors is just part of my literary mission in life.
Angelia, most of the ideas I get come from dreams. The ideas are planted however through the course of a day–conversations, watching or reading the news, people watching, etc. None of the stories however are based on real people I know (although I run across people later whose lives are similar to some of my novels).
Okay, we have a treat today, as Angelia Vernon Menchan is going to be helping me moderate today. I so love to see authors supporting each other! But, I will get us started with a few questions. So, jump in!
1) Is this your first Shelia Goss book? If not, did you read Her Invisible Husband?
2) How did you like the opening of His Invisible Wife? Were you instantly pulled in by Brianna’s need for revenge? Why or why not?
3) Favorite character? Favorite scene? Why?
-Tee
1) Is this your first Shelia Goss book? If not, did you read Her Invisible Husband?
I did not read Her Invisible Husband but I have read the young adult, The Lipstick Chronicles and love them, I love YA books and Shelia’s are awesome.
2) How did you like the opening of His Invisible Wife? Were you instantly pulled in by Brianna’s need for revenge? Why or why not?
I was taken in immediately, as someone who does not do revenge, I leave that to higher powers I was fascinated by it. I also was interested when she started to soften a bit, but went back to plan A.
3) Favorite character? Favorite scene? Why?
I enjoyed Uncle Jake, the way he tried to ultimately do the right thing~
“I enjoyed Uncle Jake, the way he tried to ultimately do the right thing~”
Angelia, (backstory) Uncle Jake was a manipulator when he was a live and as you can tell, still tried to manipulate from the grave
Thanks for joining us today Shiela.
1) Is this your first Shelia Goss book? If not, did you read Her Invisible Husband?
This is the second book I’ve read by Ms. Goss.
2) How did you like the opening of His Invisible Wife? Were you instantly pulled in by Brianna’s need for revenge? Why or why not?
I was pulled in from the first page.
3) Favorite character? Favorite scene? Why?
I would have to say Jake is my favority. He kept trying to soften Brianna up with all the right stuff. He was very romantic.
Brenda
Brenda, glad you liked Jake. He’s one of my favorite heros–next to Byron from My Invisible Husband. Now if only I could meet a real life Jake
(hope my beau isn’t reading this or if he is, maybe he’ll step up his game…lol)
1) Is this your first Shelia Goss book? If not, did you read Her Invisible Husband?
Yes, this was my first book.
2) How did you like the opening of His Invisible Wife? Were you instantly pulled in by Brianna’s need for revenge? Why or why not?
The beginning was fine. I understood why she was out for revenge, but I wasnt’ instantly pulled by it.
3) Favorite character? Favorite scene? Why?
Didn’t have one.
Jaime, thank you for reading His Invisible Wife. I hope you’ll try My Invisible Husband as well. It’ll give you the backstory to Nikki & Byron (Christopher’s parents).
Ok, I’ll keep that in mind and add to my TBR list.
1) Is this your first Shelia Goss book? YES
2) How did you like the opening of His Invisible Wife? Were you instantly pulled in by Brianna’s need for revenge? Why or why not? I was and I liked the way Shelia told the story because I wasnt sure how Brianna would handle the offer.
3) Favorite character? Favorite scene? Why? I liked the Uncle who felt he had to redeem “his honor” for his stupidity.
-Tee
Ooops didnt mean to leave Tee’s name on that post..
Linda, that uncle was something else.
1) Is this your first Shelia Goss book? YES.. I really enjoyed it.
2) How did you like the opening of His Invisible Wife? Were you instantly pulled in by Brianna’s need for revenge? I was on Brianna’s side at the beginning.. Then I heard abotu the will and thought OH BOY..drama and it truely was.
3) Favorite character? ????? can’t decide
Favorite scene? When they were on the island.. Everything and everyone was far away and it was just the two of them to work out their problems and learn to love each other
Cilla, I decided to take them to the island because I recall visiting there and how romantic of a place it was. This is the second time I’ve used Paradise Island, Bahamas in a book.
I was a little envious of Brianna when she got to swim with the dolphins. I had the same reaction Jake did, I don’t no friggin pictures….LOL!!!!
“I was a little envious of Brianna when she got to swim with the dolphins.”
Jaime, me too. I have to live through my characters sometimes. I can’t swim and that’s the one thing I wish I could have done when I went there. I could only watch others enjoy the dolphin excursion.
This is the first book, I have read by Shelia Goss and I like it. No, I did not know about the book “Her Invisible Husband” which I would have to read. At first, I believe that revenge was needed because of her father death but when you read on about the letter and connection between Brianna’s mother and Jake’s uncle Jack its was like okay I understand now. My favorite character in this book was Tosha because she was something else and she remind me of something my friends especially with gossip in the workplace. Why did you decide to write a story about marriage in name only? I thought Brianna was not going to last a year with Jake because of her attitude toward his family.
Zaneta, the Tosha/office gossip part of the story came from my work experience. There’s probably at least one person at every job like her. You got to love them but you just don’t tell them your business. LOL
I like the fact that Tosha thought she could give Brianna advise on her marriage and she can’t even get in relationship because she to be busy have fun as they would say. Why was that?
Tosha had her own set of issues. Although not fact based, I know someone who always has an answer to your problem, but they never have a handle on their own life.
Lord, ain’t that the truth. There is a Tosha in every office. She is someone who knows everything that happens and they whys. LOL
Brenda
There are too many Tosha’s in my office. There are times when they really work a nerve. On a slow day, they do have a way of making the time fly by, LOL!!!!!
1) Is this your first Shelia Goss book? If not, did you read Her Invisible Husband? Yes this is my first Sheila Goss book.
2) How did you like the opening of His Invisible Wife? Were you instantly pulled in by Brianna’s need for revenge? Why or why not? Yes I was instantly pulled in because I wanted to know what steps she was going to take to destroy Jake and his company.
3) Favorite character? Favorite scene? Why?
Sharon, it seems revenge ruled her world. I wonder how many people in real life hold on to grudges so long that it eats them up inside.
Sheila…I know people that have done/doing grudges. To me that’s giving that person you’re begrudging power over you and in the mean time they’ve gone on about their merry little way.
Sharon, exactly. That’s why forgiveness is not for the other person, it’s for you because holding grudges can eat you up inside and cause all sorts of health problems.
At this stage in my life, I don’t even like going to be angry with anyone. If I have a problem with them, I try now to talk to them about it. It might not change the problem, but at least I know I’ve done all I could do to resolve the situation–and I sleep better at night.
Oh there are gangs of grudge holders~ gangs of em~ seems people are fueled by it. It amazes me how people talk about old issues, reallllly old issues as though they just happened~
Sometimes it’s hard to let go of the hurt/pain and move into the forgiveness stage. I’ve been there. Took me a while to realize I was blocking my own blessings worrying over how someone had “wronged me” and holding onto the anger/pain of it all.
-Tee
Tee you are right I am told it is hard~ my sister and I talked about this and she does not understand why I don’t stay mad with people. I think it is something that is broken in me~ There are a handful of people that I would probably have held grudges against if I could have. But I am that one that will tell you how I feel when you wrong me and move on, but if you come back and you have not harmed a child, I will usually let you back in. Now, there are folks that I have left alone, mama dont do drama, and if you are drama filled I won’t hold a grudge against you, but you gots to go~
Tee/Angelia – been there and done that too. Thank God with age comes wisdom (well in our cases…smile).
I, too, had to learn this lesson the hard way. It doesn’t seem like forgiving one who wronged you will benefit you, but it really does.
Hi Sheila and thank you for joining us today.
Sharon thank you for having me
Discussion questions:
1. What do you think of Jake?
2. Did you think Brianna was right trying to trip up Jake with Lisa?
3. What did you think about the proposition?
I like Jake he tried really hard~
No, didnt agree with the Lisa trip up
The proposition is one that many would ponder, I am an oldfashioned chica, will just add to my 401K hee hee
ROFL…
“will just add to my 401K hee hee”
LOL Angelia
Discussion questions:
1. What do you think of Jake?
I think at first he was out for his company, then began having feelings for Brianna. Overall he was a nice guy.
2. Did you think Brianna was right trying to trip up Jake with Lisa?
No, but I did understand her motives.
3. What did you think about the proposition?
It was outrageuous!
Agree with you Jamie.. Jake was so business oriented.. it took a minute for me to warm up to him.
Once he started having feelings for Brianna, began to like him. I also liked how he broke things off with Samantha and not sleep with her.
Jaime, some guys would have had a fling with Samantha and Brianna but I wanted Jake to be different
Discussion questions:
1. What do you think of Jake?
I was in love with Jake myself. He could put some brothers to shame.
2. Did you think Brianna was right trying to trip up Jake with Lisa?
Oh, she was so foul in this. Would have served her right, if he had failed the test.
3. What did you think about the proposition?
What a proposition! One year, with a fine, rich and lovable man like Jake. Ok, I think I would have done it. For the money, or course. LOL.
#2…you’re right Brenda…that was truly foul. But I also thought too that Lisa was going to like what she was doing and try to take him for herself.
“I think I would have done it. For the money, or course. LOL.”
LOL Brenda. I don’t know. I might would have got with Jake for free.
Good morning to all!!! Shelia, thank you for taking the time to chat with us today!
Good morning Jaime.
Tee, thank you for having me here today.
I’m a southern girl (smile). I was an avid reader long before writing my first book. I was about 9 years old when I wrote my first poem and probably 10 when I wrote my first short story. The love for writing has been there the majority of my life. Even when I worked in corporate America, I did some form of writing, but it was technical writing. I was the person in my department who wrote training manuals, documentation for certifications, etc. I didn’t pursue writing fiction professionally until I was about 30. I write what I like to read.
I’m a Southern girl, too!
I take it you like this type of writing better than technical writing? LOL.
-Tee
Tee, I definitely like fiction writing over technical
Sheila,
How did you come up with this storyline?
“How did you come up with this storyline?”
This storyline developed from two questions that popped in my head-what would you do for a million dollars? How far would you go for revenge on someone who you think did you wrong?
A few more questions, for those who may not have read the book yet…so now there’s no excuse for not participating. (Yep, I said it…)
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it?
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
-Tee
Not a grudger~but I am a teller offer, so that helps with the grudge thang~
No amount of money could get me to leave my man, we have been married over three decades and have been through wars, deaths, births, illness and my divaness~ we have been broke together and unbroke~ WE GOOD~
Say it Angelia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A teller offer.. I like that
1. Yep, I held a grudge for about 3 years over something that was very serious at the time. When I look back on it, I needed to go through it to get wiser/stronger.
2. I don’t recall doing anything in revenge of someone, but right now? I’d love to take a drive over to wherever a certain hosting company is and have a nice little chat.
3. Nope! None possible…I’m not going. (And I pray it remains this way.)
-Tee
My Mom says that I hold taking a grudge to a new level. I’m not proud but that’s the way it is.
Deep down in my heart where I really live
I’d like to learn how to forgive
…everyone I thought who ever did me wrong
Get on with my life sing my song
-sung by valerie simpson
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary? Yes I have but not for long because I saw the other person wasn’t affected by it and I was only giving that person power over how I feel and I couldn’t let that continue.
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it? Maybe trip ‘em but I wouldn’t do that….LOL
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other? no amount…I love that chocolate teddy bear!!
Don’t trip nobody
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
I have definitely held on to a grudge. I can hold one for a long time…I probably have a few that have been going on more than five years…who even knows anymore.
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it?
I usually don’t do revenge…I let God handle that. I just cut the person completely off.
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
Ooooo…that’s a tough one. Right now, I’m mad at my significant other…they might not have to give me anything!! When he was nice and sweet…”nothing in the world can keep me away…from my guuuyyy!!!”"” lol!
Lenearc, I hope you and your sweetie made up.
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
I try not to hold grudges, even when at times it hard not to do so. My philosophy is this life will pay them back better than any revenge I can think of
After I realized that holding on to grudges was affecting my health, I’ve learned to let stuff go. I speak my mind more—that’s helped out tremendously.
I have to admit there’s an ex or two that I wanted to get revenge on but I didn’t do anything. I felt good telling them to kiss you know what when they wanted to get back together.
How much money would it take me to leave my S.O.? It depends on if I’m mad at him or not. LOL But seriously, money can pay bills but it can’t love you back.
1.Have you ever held a grudge? Yes…..How long ? 2 years
Was it really that serious offense that the grudge was necessary…No
2.What was the worse thing you wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Get them fired from job
No I did not carry it out…
3.How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other? None
I’m better, but I still hold grudges too long. I have to pray a lot.
I’ve wanted to kill someone to get revenge, but of course I’ve never gone through with it. I don’t do revenge. I turn it over to God, ask for the spirit of forgiveness, and move on.
I remember when An Indecent Proposal was out, my husband asked me if I would sleep with someone for a million dollars and I said, “not just anyone, but hell yeah!” He was offended, but at the time, I had to be honest about a proposal of just sleeping with someone (an acceptable someone)–a one night stand. I certainly wouldn’t leave him for a million dollars.
Congratulations on your novel, Sheila. Thanks for chatting us up!
Thanks DJ.
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
I use to hold onto grudges but I learned that I was hurting myself more. And I could hold on to a grudge forever…OMG…I was terrible with that LOL
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it?
Kill but I didn’t follow through. I have keyed a car in my teen years LOL
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
Money will not make me do it. Money comes and goes and it doesn’t bring happiness.
LaDena, one of my friends did it to her ex’s car when we were in college. She had to pay to get his car fixed so I learned through her mistake–it’s okay to think about it–just don’t act on it
Hey Sheila! I’m popping in from work and there’s a holiday party here and we shut down early. I just wanted to wish you will with His Invisible Wife! And to say thank you for the support that you give other authors.
Lissa, Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate all of the support you’ve given me over the years.
Wow, she said it dang. Just rough…rough.
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
I don’t hold grudges. I think they are childish. Besides, it is very spiritually draining. If there is someone in my life who is troublesome, I simply move on. Some people will destroy your life and your peace of mind. You have to know the difference between a grudge and a life saving change. I find that most grudges are over small things that in the end analysis don’t matter and are not life threatening spiritually or physically. The amount of energy it takes to be angry with someone is amazing. I need my energy for me. I ain’t giving it away to anyone. No one is worth draining my spirit. I just let go. If the infraction will cost me something major, I move on. Otherwise, I just let stuff go.
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it?
It has never occurred to me to seek revenge on anyone. It is not in my nature. I don’t care enough to have the desire to do that. I’m not even sure why people spend their time doing such things. Even when I’m watching a movie where that is the motive, I get turned off. Maybe nothing important enough has happened to me to raise such a desire in me. But to date, revenge is not something that has ever been on my heart.
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
Depends on what he’s done. If it’s only bad enough that i’d want to move out, then the cost of moving. If it’s serious, like he’s abusive, then the cost of gas to drive from Pennsylvania to California. Hope I’m clear on the question. It is rather broad.
Pittershawn, you’re right. Holding grudges is spiritually draining. We can’t let others block our blessings.
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
Yes, I can hold onto a grudge for quite a long time, especially when the offense went as far as to “hurting feelings”. Most of the offenses are not so serious that I can’t forgive just once, but I could never forget….
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it?
I have never wanted to commit a physical act against someone to get revenge, but I have wished and thought about bad things happening to that someone. I also beleive in the saying that what goes around comes around…
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
Ummm…the cost for filing a divorce. I’ve never thought about it actually.
Gabby aka TygerLily
Gabrielle, my mom has always told me to let God fight my battles. I didn’t listen when I was younger, but now, I do just that and I can sleep at night.
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
No I have never really held a grudge for long.
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it?
Give them a good kick. No, I didn’t do it. I’m a coward! LOL
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
There is no amount of money that would get me to leave him.
Alice and all,
I feel like there are some real life romance stories ready to be told
Nobody will leave their spouses for money—those fellows better realize how special they are.
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
Yes. My ex-husband.
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it?
Yes, I went through with it. It was my ex-husband again…can’t put it in writing…
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
I left him already…didn’t get a dime but you can’t put a price on my peace of mind…
Kim, I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again–peace of mind is priceless. Sometimes getting someone out your life will give you the peace that you need too.
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
Yes. Until I realized it was truly doing me more harm than good. Yeah, something my ex-husband did.
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it?
“I bust the windows out your car….” That’s what I wanted to do, but no, I didn’t go through with it!
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
You couldn’t pay me.
-Tee
I didn’t read this book but have read other books by Goss…I’ve enjoyed reading the chat and going to amazon right now to get my copy. Today was my last final exam to give and after tomorrow I should have some time to get some reading done. Thanks for everyone for giving their two cents on the book…now I can’t wait to read it.
Monique, thank you for your support over the years too. Hopefully now that you have a little break, you’ll get a chance to get caught up on your reading.
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary? Yes, I did, for about a year. I think a bit of a grudge was called for considering that the friend wasn’t being a good friend, but after abot a year I kept having dreams with her in them, and I knew it was time for me to step up and break the silence between us. We had been friends through a lot, and we argue (and still do) like sisters. I couldn’t have a life without her in it.
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it? I’ve never really wanted revenge on anyone. I just let it go, and let the people who I no longer want in my life, leave.
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other? No amount. we ain’t rich now, and I’m definitely not in it for the money:) Wouldn’t want to be rich with no one to be by my side.
Melissa, you all make me want the type of love you all have for your mates–love beyond measure.
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
I held a grudge for about thirteen years. I finally got over it, accepted his apology and the fool turned around and hurt me again. But I’m over being angry and moving on.
2) What’s the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it?
I’ve wanted to do what many women are supposedly known for. I wanted to break out some windows and slash some tires. But of course I decided against it. God’s revenge will hurt worst than mine ever could.
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
If I loved him no money would make me leave. However, if things were on the rocks I’d have to reconsider. Just to get something out of it.
-Tee
Eleanie Campbell, I think that’s why the Jazmine Sullivan song did so well because some of us thought about it–just never acted on it. I must admit when I’m mad at my boyfriend, I’ll play that song and he straightens up. LOL
Good morning Tee and all,
I’m glad you asked questions and said to join in even if you hadn’t read the books. At least I can reply to the questions.
3. No amount of money would make me leave my husband. Truthfully.
1. I’m not sure if this is a grudge considering that I do the expected things and actually care about the person. This would involve my father who did not raise me thinking now that he’s 82 I should be flying half way across the country to make sure he’s fine. He manages to fly three times a year back and forth from his home in S.F. to his home in Ala. Planes land in Chicago all the time.
Hmm maybe that is a grudge.
I’ll have to go back to the email to find question number 2. I’ll be right back.
Dyanne
Okay, question #2. I’m a big believer in karma and believe that if I take revenge on someone it will come back to me. I might yell or scream but I don’t plot revenge. It always hurt the person more that wants it than it does the intended victim.
Dyanne
Hi Shelia ! While Im on several groups with you this is the first book of yours I have read and i really liked it ! I will pick up the first one. Thanks for joining us to chat about your book !
Linda, thanks for giving His Invisible Wife a try.
Did anyone think that Tosha was a backstabber? Remember when she told Brianna the people who she thinks are her friends are talking behind her back….and Brianna thought to herself that she hope sshe wasn’t one of them…..well I did after she made that statement.
Have you ever been in that situation?
Sharon, I learned early on (while a freshman in college) that everyone who claims to be your friend, isn’t. It hurt to learn that a group of so called friends weren’t, but I grew from that experience.
I learned the same valuable lesson, too. I was stabbed in the back my someone I thought was my friend only to find out she was a snake. To this day I still have to deal with that snake, but I stay my distance at all cost.
Jaime I have someone that I truly thought was a friend and even let stay in my home. What a big mistake!!! I learned a valuable lesson from the backstabbing so I am good. I still see her and even talk with her but it will never be on that level again and she know it; it is killing her that she messed up.
Sharon, I haven’t read the book yet, but I can identify with that situation. I have had lot’s of problems with people, particularly females, that claim to be worthy friends, but talk behind your back or share information with people that was not to be shared. To this day, my husband wonders why I don’t keep too many female friends. But, I learn a great deal of lessons from being backstabbed by people, male or female.
Sounds like the book has an interesting plot line. I can’t wait to read it.
Gabby aka TygerLily
Backstabbers sounds like another book.
I am being honest I have not read your books but I am on my way to Amazon now to purchase, I feel bad because my 18 year old grand daughter knows all about your books and I am the one that started her to read so she just laughed at me this morning when I was telling her about chat.
Joyce, tell her I said Hi. No need to apologize. I hope you get a chance to read some of them now.
Me Too!! This is quite an enjoyable book chat….and I didn’t even read the book!!! smh.
Umph, umph!
LOL!!! I know, I know…I ought to be ashamed of myself…(and am…)
Test
Did anyone think it was Tara or Nikki that Brianna caught Byron having the affair with?
I knew it wasn’t Nikki b/c she made the comment to Byron but at Brianna “this is the one you told me about” or something to that effect.
You do have a point there, I thought the same thing. I wonder if it was Tara that Brianna caught him with? Sheila was it Tara or someone else? Tara sounds like a real trouble maker!
Sharon/Jaime:
(spoiler alert): Tara was a trip. (from book My Invisible Husband) Byron and Tara did have a fling. He dated her before he met Nikki. Tara lied about Christopher being his child.
Jake and Tara also had a fling and that’s how all of their lives intertwine. 6 degrees of separation.
What did everyone think about Charles taking $10,000 from Jake to leave Brianna?
Brenda
He was a low down dirty dog. I’m glad Brianna realized that, too. Once she was done with him she was done.
Which brings another question what did you think about Jake paying Charles off like that? Do you think he could’ve handled it differently?
I think he should’ve talked with Brianna about the proposition first and went from there.
Charles was a piece of work. He had the nerve to think they could still work things out after he sold her out.
He was lowdown and stupid…..he should have asked for more and would have gotten it!!!
I thought Charles was the lowest of the low and stupid too. And to think he sold out for only $10,000 when he was looking at a man with obvious bank. He was just a punk.
Brenda
1) The longest I’ve held onto a grudge was about 3 yrs. I was in my late teen years, and what made m get over it was the the person who committed the offense seemed to be enjoying life while I was in bondage. Of course with age,wisdom comes (or at least it should… lol) and as I transformed into a woman I realized that forgiveness is such a liberating experience on many levels!!!
Illa G, it’s very liberating.
Wow you guys have been chatting up a storm while I was driving home got stuck on the bridge for a bit, okay, going to read and catch up~
Who do you think the next book in the “Invisible” series should be about?
Should it be Charlotte from My Invisible Husband, Tosha from His Invisible Wife or give Trent (from His Invisible Wife) someone?
Hmmmmmmm…since I didn’t read Invisible Husband…make it a triangle involving all three :::snicker:::
Give Trent someone~ and yeah there are LOTS of real romance stories winking~
Angelia, I’m leaning towards Trent. He’s a player but I can see him settling down with the right woman. When he falls in love, he’s not going to know what to do.
I could name it Three Invisible Lives…LOL (okay so I can’t tell a joke…smile).
Give Trent an invisible wife, but he need to learn a few life lessons while you’re at it.
Brenda
Brenda, it really looks like Trent will be getting his own story. I was on the fence with him.
Shelia,
Get that playa hooked real good…LOL
Brenda
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary? I held on to a grudge longer then I should have in my adult years then knowing better. Was it necessary at the time I thought it was, but I was a kid and didn’t know much about cycles and events that can shape a persons life. I can say it was necessary and unnecessary it allowed me to be a victim for longer then I should have, yet made me a stronger woman today.
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it? The worst was harming then so, they could feel my pain or hurt at the time. Never went through with it and I am happy about that.
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other? No money needed, peace of mind is cost more then all the money can every provide.
Torrie, peace of mind is priceless. I’m glad to read that there are a lot of people in good relationships for the most part.
I am have learned that I first needed to have a great relationship with myself. Wow, just wish that didn’t take so long to figure out. Lol
Ladies, I have to step out but will be back and respond when I get back.
I have a question reference Christopher. Do you all think the judge was fair? If you were the judge, would you have ruled another way?
I think the judge was fair in his agreement…Jake didn’t know he had a son and is willing to be a part of his life.
I agree @Sharon. I think the judge made a very fair decision.
Brenda
Sharon/Brenda – I think under the circumstances, the judge did the best thing for the child. I did a little research in the area before coming up with the judge’s final decision.
I agree with both. It wouldn’t have been fair to Christopher to separate him from the parents he already knew.
One last question (I think) – does anyone besides Jake have a “crazy” uncle in the family and I use the word crazy loosely?
I have two “crazy” uncles. One on each side of the family. So what do you think the odds are that these two nuts would fall for the same woman? Even though she is married to someone else now, these two still argue over who is the better looking one, who she like the most, etc. , etc. Of course, this is after a few drinks. And they are always trying to hook up the single nieces.
Brenda
Brenda that’s too funny….LOL
Girl, holidays when the family is together is a trip with these two around. Non-stop laughter at their antics.
Brenda
Brenda, oh my, LOL…you just don’t know how much I needed to laugh.
I don’t have an Uncle Jake, but I do have an uncle that needs to hang up his playa’s jersey. He looks like a tired pimp, bless his heart!
lol Jaime. I have an uncle who looks like Grady from Sanford & Son who thinks he’s still Mr Mack Daddy.
Girl, I just saw mine for Thanksgiving and the first though I had was he really needs to stop trying to be a playa. He looked old and tired, like he’s been playing too long. As I said bless his heart!
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
-I don’t really hold grudges because that takes too much work. Plus it takes work to get me upset. I do remember though so whatever upset me won’t happen again if I can help it.
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it? I’ve never sought revenge but I have more years left in me
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
I’m not leaving him. To me he is work than money!
Criss holding grudges will weigh you down. That’s why I try to speak my peace and let it go.
To those joining the chat this evening, Shelia had a family emergency, so keep her family in your prayers. Please go ahead and post your questions and/or comments as some of us will be around to chat tonight. She may not get to direct questions right away, but will answer at a later time/date.
Thanks for understanding.
-Tee
Tee, thanks for understanding. Calling all prayer warriors to pray on my little cousin’s (11) behalf. Pray that she receives a supernatural healing from on high.
I’ll continue to keep you and your family in prayer. May God bless!!
Thanks Jaime.
Thanks Tee for allowing me to assist a bit, thanks Shelia. A Diva is going to bed early, tired, worked 40 hours already, got my new book ready and both my sons, dil and gbaby are at the house for the holidays, so I need to rejuvenate~
Be the PEACE~
angelia
Angelia, get some rest. Enjoy the family.
Tee, thank you for highlighting me today. I really appreciate it. I couldn’t thank you enough for all that you’ve done for me over the years. Your support means a lot.
Thanks to the RAWSISTAZ family for spending your day with me. I’m in the process of going through the rest of the comments now.
Shelia, it was a pleasure and we appreciate you! I’m sorry I’m just replying, but I’ve been trying to carve out some time to come and catch up, but it’s not happening.
-Tee
I haven’t read The Invisible Wife (I’ve been dealing with a major medical issue), but I didn’t want to answer the questions Tee posted for those of us who haven’t read it. Thanks Tee for the opportunity!
1) Have you ever held onto a grudge and if so, how long? Was it really that serious of an offense that the grudge was necessary?
I have been hurt by several people, including family members (those who have told me I’m not a member of the family because I was adopted). I tried to hold a grudge, but I’m not cut out for that sort of thing. I haven’t forgotten what’s been said or done but I don’t dwell on it. Those people weren’t worth the stress holding a grudge causes.
2) What’ the worse thing you’ve wanted to do to get revenge on someone? Did you go through with it?
As Ivana Trump says, “the best revenge is doing well” or something like that. So that’s the worse thing I done to exact revenge on someone..I’ve done well!
3) How much money would it take for you to leave your significant other?
No amount of money would make me leave my husband! I pray no amount of money would make him leave me. However, with that being said, if he ever did something totally out of order, money or not, I could leave.
Rosa sorry to hear about your health issues. I will pray for you. Thank you for stopping by.