Take Her Man

by Grace Octavia

Book Overview

New York City "It Girl" Troy Smith thought she'd have her ring by spring. But there's been a change in plans. . . Troy is a beautiful, successful black woman who's convinced her boyfriend, Dr. Julian... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758218478
• ISBN13: 9780758218476
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: DAFINA
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Worht Waiting For

This book was very well written by Grace Octavia. I found myself from the first page being able to relate to every character and every situation. With Troy, I found myself being completely engulfed in her character. From going to school, to the relationship with her mother, father, friends(3T) and grandparents to everything in her environment making her the person that she was. I was shocked by the fact that there was so much detail written about every character that I felt like I knew them all personally. Even though the plot of the book was based on Troy and Jullian's relationship, the book focused in detail on the surrounding characters and their issues that was included. Everytime I put the book down, I found myself picking the book back up. Very relatable because it was written to this date and age and very well written.I look forward to reading more from this aurthur.

Good Book so far

I haven't finished the book due to my schedule but I love what I have read so far.

Great read!

The genre itself has become a little crowded, racier and more than a tad bit saturated with different takes on the same story. Then there is Miss Octavia.... She carves out her own place to make this novel a compelling read and a flat out interesting story which pulls you in the way that only a great writer can do. Get it...you will walk away with not only a new appreciation for the genre but an excellent feeling for how a good story, should be told. And immersion is indeed the hallmark of a great book.... Socrates...

A great read sistas

ok I have arrived at the end of "Take her man" and what isn't included in this story...love, spirtuality, loyalty, self esteem, family drama, family love...educated sistas living life. I laughed, I got mad...I almost cried.. (I was in public had to hold it together) she wrapped it up perfectly. Multiple messages delivered via 3 very real characters. LOVED IT! To my fellow readers..you will love this one..a great partner for the beach. Do it! I am looking forward to many more from Ms Octavia

Chick Lit with a Conscious

Have you ever put in time making a `good' man great? You know what I'm talking about...the educated man with a decent paying job from the "right" family but needs tips in the love department? Well, Troy did. She found the perfect `husband' in Julian. Then one afternoon during a loving late lunch she heard the three words that signal the end - "I need a break". To put it lightly, Troy was devastated. She spent over a year of her life molding, shaping, and doing all she could to hook her a "good" husband. What's a sista to do? Call her girls (Tasha and Tamia) to get the official 3T Break Up party in motion. At the party, the 3T's step out in their sexiest gear, get drunk, cut up a photo of the ex-man while discussing the implementation of the six-step get over the man plan. This sophisticated pact has a proven track record and Troy realizes what she has to do to get her man back. The crazy drama that develops will make you laugh and the changes in the characters will make your head spin. Will Troy realize where her heart is before its too late? TAKE HER MAN is a fast paced witty look into black love. The elaborate six-step plan, It Girl party, drink creations along with the Do's and Don't detailed at the end of the chapter are hilarious. Octavia has an entertaining way of discussing the most emotional parts of breaking up. Even though this is an entertaining work, Octavia brings out several issues such as: community service, social class, motherhood, mental health, interracial dating, sisterhood, religion and art. TAKE HER MAN is chick-lit with a conscious. Gotta run so I can plan my first "It Girl" PAR-TAY. Reviewed By - Deltareviewer For Real Page Turners