Men, Money, & Gold Diggers

by Je'Caryous Johnson

Book Overview

Caleb Peterson has it all-a great job, plenty of money, and a fine fiance in former model Paisley Terrell. They're all set to get married just as soon as she signs a prenuptial agreement, but there's just one problem..."Paisley don't do pre-nups!" As war wages and trusts start to crumble, it turns into an all-out battle of the sexes. Paisley's best friend, Trina, tries to convince her to "get paid," while Caleb's friends try to prevent him from "getting...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446541087
• ISBN13: 9780446541084
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Love Right In His Face

I finished this book quick. I started this book and just couldn't put it down. I was hooked on the first page and wanted to see what else happens. Caleb is a investmen broker that just keep coming across all this gold-digger women that he always think is the one. Paisley is a model that was messing with this guy name Bobby that she was always taking care of but, find out that he was cheating on her all along. Paisley said, that she wasn't going to be messing with no more broke men. Caleb said, he wont be messing with anymore gold diggers. So Caleb and Paisley ends up talking to each other at a club. After a great conversation Paisley didn't want anything to do with Caleb but, after her friend and her seen his picture in a magazine showing he was going to make partner at his job Trina her friend talked her into calling Caleb. They get involved and moves it way to fast. They get engaged but, he wants her to sign a prenup and she don't want to. Bobby shows up in the picture showing off his new money and giving Paisley gifts and taking her out on a weekend. Caleb don't like that and put Paisley out but, then after awhile they work it back out. Then they back braking up. Whiel Paisley runs to Bobby to try to work things out with him she find out more about Bobby then she expected. Caleb trying to find love in all the wrong places but, all along it was right in his face and he didn't even know it. Great book over all. I never heard of this author but, now I want to read more of his books I see he has another book called Whatever She Wants and I want to read that for sure. Overall I got into this book and it kept me wanting more. I like.

Money Hungry?

Men, Money & Gold Diggers by Je'Caryous Johnson is an outrageous account of Caleb Peterson's life. Caleb has some women issues and they all seem to stem back to the relationship he had with his mother. Never letting go of his abandonment issues or seeking therapy, Caleb turned the other cheek and continued on his destructive path never quite understanding why he continuously attracted gold diggers. Meet Paisley Terrell, a woman scorned by her broke boyfriend that she stood by for years, only to learn he cheated on her and was never really willing to be everything that she wanted or needed in a man. Sitting around tired, broke and frustrated, Paisley hangs out with her friends who cannot understand why Paisley is not like them. Love `em and leave `em is their motto, get what you can and get out. When a chance meeting at a local bar between Paisley and Caleb occurs, he thinks he has found the woman of his dreams. Paisley, on the other hand does not become interested, until she reads in Fortune magazine he is one of the top richest African- American men. Paisley decides he just might be worth pursuing. Pre-nups, ex-lovers returning to stake claim and devious women fill the pages of this crazy story of finding true love. Can Caleb break the spell he seems to be under when it comes to choosing women, or will he continue to buy women and not understand that money cannot buy love? Is Paisley really in love with Caleb or the fact that he appears to be every woman's dream? Men, Money & Gold Diggers is simply scandalous, filled with begging women, weak-minded men, and that one true friend. Mr. Johnson penned a great story. This book was a fast read and good til the last drop. I recommend Men, Money & Gold Diggers to readers of all genres who are looking for a great story. Reviewed by: Cheryl Hayes APOOO BookClub

Pay To Play

Caleb Peterson has the total package - a successful career, financially stable, and irresistibly gorgeous. The only thing that will make him complete is a love of his own. Unfortunately, Caleb is consistently attracting ladies who are looking for sponsorship and he is tired of the madness. He crosses paths with the beautiful Paisley Terrell, a struggling model who recently broke up with her cheating boyfriend. She's also doing what she can to keep her finances afloat, not knowing where her next dollar is coming from. As things become hot and heavy between the two, Caleb proposes to Paisley with one stipulation that could either make or break their relationship. The play "Men, Money, & Gold Diggers" turned novel was awesome. I'm a big fan of Mr. Johnson in the theatrical arena and I was very impressed with his first book. Caleb and Paisley 's characters were well written in first person so the reader gets both points of views as well as the opinions of their friends, which I found hilarious. I love the way Caleb was portrayed and that he realizes that love has been staring him right in the face all along. "Men, Money & Gold Diggers" provides drama, plenty of laughter and how true love prevails. Reviewed by: Tange

(4.5 Stars) An Excellent Read!

Does money make the world go around? Having money can take care of you financially, but what about mentally and emotionally? Money can also be the root of all evil, and it can bring problems you could not even imagine. Paisley Terrell is a struggling model who is fed up with men. For a year and a half, Paisley had been supporting Bobby mentally and physically, hoping his long life dream would come true. When she suspects Bobby of cheating, she gets the help of "Busted," a reality television show that catches spouses in the act of cheating. Her assumptions about Bobby are true and literally catches him in the act. Tired of broke men, Paisley vows never to put herself in that situation again. Will Paisley find her prince charming? Or will her obsession with getting a man with money cloud her judgment and make her lose an opportunity? Caleb is a successful investment banker. Handsome, financially stable and outgoing, he brings a lot to the table. After a string of bad relationships, Caleb is tired of dealing with gold diggers and having his heart broken. But Caleb has his own issues stemming from his childhood. Sometimes love is found in the strangest places. Will Caleb find the true love he desires, or will he be blind and let it pass him by? Bobby Trumane was not the man he said he was. Bobby's life encompasses lies, deceit, and cheating, When the "mis-truths" are brought full circle, his aspirations of becoming a sports agent come true. Will Bobby continue to live a dangerous lifestyle, or will he meet his match and be forced to come clean? Dedra is Caleb's secretary, best friend, and confidante who is always by his side during his whirlwind of bad relationships. She's the one who gives it to him "straight no chaser." Unbeknownst to Caleb, Dedra is secretly in love with him. When a chance encounter brings those feelings to light, will love conquer all, or will skeletons emerge from the closet? Men, Money, & Gold Diggers was an excellent read by Je'Caryous Johnson. The book addressed the male and female perspective, and it illustrated the good, bad and the ugly in relationships. Johnson showed that no matter how much money you have, it means nothing if you don't have someone who is down to ride with you and stay true. Men, Money, & Gold Diggers provided drama, an interesting storyline, and proved that there is a light at the end of the tunnel...even when you least expect it. Reviewed by Kristin for Urban Reviews

Men, Money & Gold Diggers

I seen the play in NYC, and the play was awesome! Actually all of JeCaryous plays are good. I'm assuming the book is just as good so I'm heading to Barnes and Noble to purchase it.