Grown and Sexy

by Phillip Thomas Duck

Book Overview

Grown and Sexy by Phillip Thomas Duck released on Mar 28, 2006 is available now for purchase. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0739465694
• ISBN13: 9780739465691
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Sepia
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

GBM Bookclub Review

If we had to use one word to describe Grown and Sexy, by Phillip- Thomas Duck, we would truly be at a lost. From the moment you open the book and turn the pages, the author's pulls you into a world full of intrigue, suspense, sex and shocking twists. As he cleverly lays out each character and their story, it soon turn out to be just a little more than expected, leaving you at the mercy of every single page as each character's lives are slowly unfolded. LeVar Path is an ex-con, who tries to escape his past life by taking on the role of an Associate Pastor in a New Jersey church. As he slowly but surely gains the approval of the congregation, he encounters two intriguing and sexy sisters, each with a big secret to hide. Bevolyn Sykes is the faithful Christian who not only struggling to keep her marriage together while raising a foster child too smart for her own good, but she's also struggling with a strong sexual attraction she has for LeVar..... The more her attraction grows for LeVar, the more she despises him, which eventually drives LeVar into the arms of her sister Sela. Sela takes a chance an embraces LeVar, which leads their love into a blossoming and promising relationship that tests their sexual restraints. As LeVar and Sela start to grow closer, Sela's secret life forces her to face a truth that she can no longer escape from and threatens the relationship between her and Le Var, even between her sister. As the plot continues to thickens, Le Var, Sela and Bevolyn's past soon catches up with their present, putting their future definitely at stake. Especially for LeVar, who's being hunted down by the "Ruffin brothers", who are out to settle a score for the crime he committed against their sister. As bullets fly and lives collide, Phillip-Thomas Duck draws you into a world that is rough, rugged and raw. Trust me; you will be shock and amaze of the outcome. Phillip-Thomas Duck's writing style is so unique and so cleverly captivating, he helps you visualize every detail, feel every emotion and experience every single character's moments page by page. So, if you want to experience a story that will take you on a non-stop, emotional, journey then we urges you to read Grown and Sexy, you wont be disappointed. Until Next Month.

Very Impressive

PTD has shown with his second novel that he is here for the long haul. Grown and Sexy, highlights this writer's talent with a pen. I was most impressed with the surprise twist that were so smartly weaved into the fast paced story line. I found all the characters 3 dimensional and emotion evoking. I've said it before the mark of a good read, is characters you can sink your teeth into and Grown and Sexy is full of them. There were times when I found myself rooting for Levar and times I just wanted to send him back to the slammer. Pretty much the same for all of the main characters. I believe that PTD is one of the best new writers out there and is on his way to becoming a member the AA best sellers club.

complex character study

Freed from a North Carolina prison Leonard Furlow seeks to start anew far from the people he once harmed. He changes his identity to that of his late brother Levar Path and moves to New Jersey to become a minister. Everyone who knows Russell and Bevolyn Sykes assumes they are a happily loving married couple. However, they have major troubles as she tends to more than just look at other men and that threaten to destroy their relationship because he can be nasty. When Bevolyn meets Levar she finds herself attracted to the Minister. Only faith in the Lord and the love of Russell keeps her from breaking a Commandment. Levar struggles with temptation, but does not want to cause harm to a couple that have exchanged their vows in front of the Lord, but fearing a tragedy of sorts, wonders if he is doing the right thing especially by Bevolyn who seems to need more from him than just a tryst. GROWN AND SEXY is a commanding complex character study that enables the audience to see multiple perspectives on complicated often convoluted (not surprising people are involved) issues. The key cast members seem real as each scuffle with concerns that threatens to destroy their equilibrium. The "reborn-again" Levar is the center, who propels the solid story line forward. His relationships with his congregation make for a fabulous realistic tale. Harriet Klausner

CHRISTMAS IN APRIL....

Someone once described their anticipating of the release of a well known author's next book was much like waiting for Christmas Morning. You know it's going to be good and you can't wait until that day rolls around. It was with the same delight that I eagerly awaited Phillip Thomas Duck's second release "Grown and Sexy". Mr. Duck did not disappoint me. As an author, for me, true sign of a real talent is reading another author's working and thinking: "When I grow up, I want to write just like them." I said it when he released "Playing with Destiny" and I said again when I finished "Grown and Sexy". Phillip Thomas Duck took me there, flipping the script and creating both characters and a story line that knocked me off my feet. In the world of overblown fiction, Phillip Thomas Duck is one of those rare true potent voices that puts you smack dab in the middle of his story and keeps you there until the very last word. It was a tough subject to tackle--the whole issue of the spirit versus the flesh, and Phillip pulled it off effortless. The journey of LeVar Path is filled with booby traps nearly every step of the way, but I was rooting for him from start to finish. Every now and then an author comes along that understands the true essence of what it means to be human and Phillip is such an author. He does not flinch from the truth, but brings it full force, so much so, you might feel the need to duck and take cover. What I really appreciated about the story was how there were no easy answers here and the characters faced real life ordeals, straight no chaser. I love a story that keeps it real and "Grown and Sexy" does just that. I've said it before and I will say again, Phillip Thomas Duck is a talent to be reckoned with. I look forward to many more books from this super talent. Margaret Johnson-Hodge Author of "This Time" "True Lies" "Butterscotch Blues"