Blackfunk

by Michael Presley

BLACKFUNK After seeing his woman torn apart by Blackfunk, Rashaun picks up the pieces and tries to love again. Andria, his intended love, had her share of problems, including the man who sent her to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097059030x
• ISBN13: 9780970590305
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Blackfunk Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Experience BlackFunk

Andria is a woman who has been run over by the train of love one time too many. In her most recent relationship, her boyfriend was not satisfied with Andria, so he often went outside of their relationship for sex. He had an overabundant sexual appetite. Andria fears being alone the most and she is devastated by the breakup with her lover. Friendships are also a very important part of her life, and Robin, Andria's best friend, is right there to help Andria through her pain. Rashaun, a charcoal Black man, is living a comfortable life and carries himself as a confirmed bachelor. He once gave his heart to a woman, and she stomped all over it until it exploded. After this experience he swore to himself that he would never let anyone else get close to him again. Andria and Rashaun are two beautiful yet complex people who are drawn to each other, and the story of their relationship is an exotic, erotic, and emotional journey, that keeps the pages of this novel turning. BlackFunk was a very emotional and interesting read. The concept of the term BlackFunk fascinated me and will fascinate anyone that reads the book as well. I will not share the meaning of BlackFunk in this review because I feel that it would give away too much. I highly recommened this book; on the RAW scale it is a 4.5.Reviewed by Simone A. Hawks

SENSUOUS, DARING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING

Andria has been hurt one time too many. This time by Paul, a man who professed readiness to settle down even though he was on a personal mission to satisfy every woman who was being satisfied at home. After catching Paul getting busy in their own bed, Andria hands him the proverbial walking papers. Rashaun is a successful man who has also been hurt one time too many. After discovering a sex tape labeled "blackfunk" that contains the love of his life engaged in consensual rape with his best friend, he decides that he will never fall in love again. As usual, one should never say never.Temptation and loneliness draw Andria and Rashaun to each other like moths to a flame. The only question is can they commit to one another while deep-rooted issues are still hanging over their heads. On top of the obvious trust issues, Andria comes from a dysfunctional family and Rashaun has always felt the pain of being nicknamed "Blackey" because of his complexion. Then there are their friends, who have just as much emotional baggage as they do. Andria has a married girlfriend that is still acting like she is single and bedding down men at will. Rashaun has a friend that thinks he was put on this earth to get his freak on and nothing else. Then there is Paul, Andria's ex who attempts to make her jealous by hooking up with one of her friends. Filled with erotic sex scenes, informative dialogue about the history of "blackfunk" dating back to slavery days, and witty twists in the plot, Blackfunk is a different kind of read that will have readers mesmerized long after the last page has been turned.

Sexily Off the Hook

Michael Presley's debut novel had so much good stuff going on, I don't know where to start. First the term BlackFunk, from my understanding originated in the West Indies and it references a certain kind of ..., ump! And with that said; this book brought issues about: relationship, friendship, eroticism, ..., infidelity, self esteem, and love. Now that I have your interest, let me start at the beginning. Andria leaves work with chills and a fever, wanting to crawl between her sheets, but when she gets there she finds her soon to be fiance in her bed with another woman. After she throws him out, she tries to take herself out.Rashaun 'Blacky' Jones, earned his nickname because of his complexion. He has hated it and has hurt because of it, all his life. A self made man, he struggled and won, he is a sucessful attorney and he's in love. He's ready to take his relationship to another level. While rummaging through his girlfriend's dresser to plant his surprise, he finds a tape labled 'Blackfunk' and guess who has the starring role? Hurt and betrayed, he now has one goal in mind and he programs himself to accomplish it.Andria and Rashaun meet unplanned, on three different occasions so against the vows they made to themselves, they decide to stick their toes back in the water.The cast of characters sharing this book were colorful additions who added just the right mix to the story.This book will excite you, eroticize you, overwhelm you, and introduce you to some West Indies' style cleansings. But it will not bore you. I applaud Michael's efforts in adding an interesting twist to this sexy tale.Reviewed by aNN

Blackfunk

this book was a page turner, good to the last drop. absolutely spellbinding

Raw, Provocative and Uncut!!!

Michael Presley's debut novel "Black Funk" will take you into a world full of seduction, envy and love. Be prepared to receive a lesson and learn the true definition of "Black Funk."The main characters Rashaun and Andria have many things in common. Both have successful careers, a love for life and baggage from previous relationships.Rashaun, a handsome and successful lawyer at a prestigious law firm has a surplus of women, friends and a mother that he loves unconditionally, but his life is seemingly still empty. What he wants and needs is a good woman, but after his last failed relationship, which ended as a result of "Black Funk" can any woman regain his trust? To make matters worse his friends tell him day in and day out that all women are trifling and should never be trusted. Besides, how can you fully experience "Black Funk" if you are in a monogamous relationship?Andria's past relationship leaves her with emotional scarring. After catching her ex-boyfriend in an uncompromising position she has a mental breakdown. After months of recuping her friends convince her to get back into the swing of things. One night while hanging out with her girls she spots a handsome man that could possibly be Mr. Right, but does Mr. Right really exist? According to Andria's friends who don't necessarily believe in Mr. Right, but will settle for "Mr. Right Now" have their doubts from the very beginning about her new friend, Rashaun.Andria and Rashaun enter into a relationship that holds great promise with enormous skepticism. An opportunity arises for them to take a trip to the beautiful and aromatic island of Grenada. This trip forever changes their lives as they learn acceptance, self-love, inner-peace and redemption. Rashaun's friends who believe in "find, tackle, conquer, and moving on" continue to see woman after woman and take "Black Funk" one step too far. Once you walk through the door of "Black Funk" and experience all it's pleasure is their really any turning back?Black Funk is definitely a pageturner and a must read. It will capture your attention with the first line and keep you wanting more after you complete the last!