All about Eva

By Deidre Berry

Book Overview

"A hilarious riches-to-rags-and-redemption saga." --"Publishers Weekly" When You've Had Everything, What's Next? A wealthy boyfriend, designer clothes, exotic vacations, and a Central Park penthouse--these are a few of Eva Cantrell's favorite things. But when her boyfriend turns out to be an investment swindler and goes on the run, he leaves an unsuspecting Eva without a couture bag to her name. With the gravy train permanently derailed, suddenly nobody is who Eva thought they were. Her socialite best friend has become her worst enemy, and her new attorney is an all-out hunk who makes it difficult to keep their relationship strictly professional. And with her return to her old south side Chicago neighborhood, Eva's also got her hands full dealing with her always out-there family of dreamers, divas, and straight-up scammers. Now, Eva has to face the past, get a life that's truly hers, and find out if the best things in life really are free. . . . Praise For The Next Best Thing "Delightful. . .a clever and refreshing mix of zany characters, humor, and heart." --Lutishia Lovely, author of "Taking Care of Business" "With a strong, powerful female lead and feisty, tough women as her support, Berry's first novel is a fresh, vivid portrait. . .." --"Booklist"

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758238355
• ISBN13: 9780758238351
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.1" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

What About Eve? 3.5

Eva Cantrell meets Donovan J. Dorsey by chance. She is out with her friend and is introduced to him and immediately she is taken in by him. He is handsome, educated and, most importantly, paid. Within a short period of time, Eva discovers that Donovan has no problem sharing his wealth, especially sharing it with her. Eva becomes used to the good life and for a couple of years she lives in the lap of pampered luxury. However, when it is discovered that Donovan may be on the left side of the law, the party ends and Eva ends back up on the south side of Chicago. All About Eva by Deidre Berry tells the story of Eva's rise and fall and her eventual growth. All About Eva is a page-turner that is filled with details about the high life and the low life. It also shows how easily life can change and that while it is good to be taken care of, one must know how to take care of one's self. I recommend this novel to all who love drama-filled, contemporary storytelling. The book was provided by the publisher for review purposes. Angelia Menchan APOOO BookClub