No Turning Back, Brenda Hampton
No Turning Back, Brenda Hampton
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No Turning Back

Author: Brenda Hampton, OASIS

Narrator: Mishi LaChappelle

Unabridged: 7 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/26/2019


Synopsis

A crippled economy changes Lola Jones’ silver-spoon status to copper and threatens to rip her sheltered family from the upper echelons of society, dropping them into the rotten bowels of East St. Louis. Only one thing can save Lola’s children from the claws of poverty, and that comes in the form of a million-dollar life insurance policy. It is, however, just a useless piece of paper unless she’s dead. With that in mind, Lola vows to make the ultimate sacrifice for her children’s well-being.There are two problems—she doesn’t have the guts to kill herself, and her insurance doesn’t pay out on suicides. With only days left before her family learns the true meaning of homelessness, Lola turns to Blasé, a desensitized hit man with a “no turning back” policy, to execute her murder. To foot Blasé’s upfront bill, Lola seeks prostitution. It’s not long before the hole she’s dug gets deeper.Living on the erotic edge leads her to an unforgettable sexual encounter with Mannish Major, a lonely married man with skeletons swinging in his closet. Their tryst explodes into a full-blown love affair that renews Lola’s will to live. But not even a budding romance will cancel the expiration date Blasé has set on Lola’s soul. Now Lola and Mannish must make a final and desperate attempt to stop the hit man, or else they will die trying.

About Brenda Hampton

Brenda Hampton is a native St. Louisian, with a gift and passion for writing. She maintained journals for several years, but it wasn’t until she read Terry McMillan’s Disappearing Acts that Hampton was prompted to explore writing in ways she never thought were possible.

About OASIS

Oasis is a craft expert and certified creative writing instructor. He is the author of Duplicity and White Heat and the CEO of Docuversion, a full-service editing firm.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Donna on May 06, 2013

it was ok not Brenda's best work......more

Goodreads review by Tonya on June 13, 2023

The ending sucked!!! There better be a second part two!!! Revenge needs to be had!!!......more

Goodreads review by Wyldchild on July 19, 2014

I loved reading this novel the plot was well written and drawn out. It gave the right amount of. info at the right time and the surprise connections were riveting. I see a part two of this as the villain needs to be dealt with. I enjoyed Lola and Mannish's connection and understood the connection as......more

Goodreads review by Sheryl on February 04, 2014

This book was something!A mother's love for her children will make you do anything; but I don't think I would've considered killing myself for money. I don't think I could turn to selling my body either. I was sooo crushed when Lola's son found her at the hotel with her trick for the night. It will......more

Goodreads review by Monica on May 10, 2021

I can not believe people are this stupid!!! You did all of this dumb stuff just to keep a house. Could have sold the house and lived fine. Lola is a disgrace for mothers and women. We are a lot stronger and smarter than that. Mannish, is just as dumb. These folks are just doing too much!! The storyl......more