Obsessive Intimacies

by Yani

Sex, Secrets, Lies & Obsession. Markel and Tierra have it all; great careers, money, stability, love and most importantly; a family. But when troubles on the inside become knowledge to the wrong people on the outside, secret affairs quickly turn into a deadly obsession

Paperback

First published January 13, 2014

About the author

Born in 1984 and raised in both North Philadelphia and the Germantown sections of Philadelphia, Yani knew she would be a writer at a young age. Starting with short versions of her own Tom & Jerry stories at only 5, Yani put her skill and talent to use in her grade school classes by writing other short stories to entertain her teachers and peers. Poetry became an interest to her at the age of 13 when she discovered her ability to free-style lyrical flows. Her first poem "Incomplete Dream" was published in University City's High School newspaper, but her rise to small fame in the school came after performing one of her best poetic pieces during a high school talent show, being the only student to receive a standing ovation. Her poem "Why Tyrone Can't Read" is still remembered by students and staff who run into her almost 13 years later. Yani has performed her poetry on the local hip-hop and R&B radio station Power 99FM, and other open-mic nights throughout Philadelphia. Though her ability to combine rhymes and metaphors together comes easily, her desire to become a published novelist was stronger than anything else. She wrote A Thug's Redemption at the age of 15.
Yani first became published through Publish America. When seeing her writing career was going no where with that company, she purchased her rights back and began making moves to become self-published. Using the money saved from being a self-employed phone sex operator, Yani went to work with developing her own publishing company, Anitbeet Productions, built and designed her own website and paid for printing and marketing for her debut novel. A Thug's Redemption has been featured on Yo! Raps Magazine's website and Yani has been interviewed by Joey Pinkney for Black Urban Times. It is not only available on Amazon and Kindle, but other online book stores as well as her website anitbeetproductions.net

Reviews

[Tumika Patrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessive Intimacies is the story of Markel, Tierra and Darnell long-time friends who have endured a number of highs and lows together. An attraction that started in high school quickly turned into a long term relationship, and eventually marriage, between Markel and Tierra. The problem, however, was Markel’s infidelities. Choosing to take the higher road and save her relationship with him, Tierra turned the other cheek and gave a blind eye to his cheating ways repeatedly. But how much can one woman take?

Always present was their mutual friend, Darnell, who had tried to warn Tierra about Markel’s ways long before she married him. He watched it all through the years, silently waiting for the other foot to fall that would expose Markel for who he truly is.

Going against his better judgment and the agreement he’d made with his wife, Markel crossed paths with someone who in an instant brought him full circle back to his philandering ways. Unable to resist the temptation of her lure, Markel dived in head first into an affair that would send his entire world spiraling. Would he be able to get out before his choices destroy his life?

Once again, Yani has brought a story with well-developed characters and a rich plot with twists and turns that draw the reader in making it hard to pull out…much like being in quicksand. The author has the ability to weave real life issues, characters that are real, raw and uncut, mixed with a healthy balance of fire and intense emotions that makes a reader eager to know how what comes next, yet never wanting the story to end. As in her previous work, Yani, has presented a page-turning story that doesn’t disappoint.

5 well deserved stars

[Nikki Kemp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted

started out as your usual triangle.love affair but turns out to be more with startling twists and revelations coming out