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When A Wife's Fed Up
For the last few years, college sweethearts Chris and Kalena Henry’s marriage has struggled tremendously. However, things start to look up after Chris receives a big promotion. To celebrate, the Henrys rent a lavish mansion to host the annual homecoming stay for their circle of friends.
During this week-long vacation, Kalena discovers some of the most disturbing news about her husband’s past. She soon learns how his secretive life not only affects their family but, each and every one of their close friendships and most importantly their future and freedom.
Giving up and walking away would be too easy. In fact, many expect Lena to fold. Throughout this tale, you’ll watch Lena gain her strength to stand up and fight- defending her honor, her husband, and her name.
You don’t want to miss this! It will have you stuck emotionally- not knowing who to understand or blame.
During this week-long vacation, Kalena discovers some of the most disturbing news about her husband’s past. She soon learns how his secretive life not only affects their family but, each and every one of their close friendships and most importantly their future and freedom.
Giving up and walking away would be too easy. In fact, many expect Lena to fold. Throughout this tale, you’ll watch Lena gain her strength to stand up and fight- defending her honor, her husband, and her name.
You don’t want to miss this! It will have you stuck emotionally- not knowing who to understand or blame.
186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2022
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About the author
Penny Blacwrite
23 books42 followersPenny Blacwrite burst onto the literary scene in 2021 and hasn’t looked back. With fourteen bestselling novels under her belt, she’s become a force in women’s fiction and contemporary romance. Best known for her hit series Charlie’s Angels, When a Wife’s Fed Up, and Toxic, Penny delivers gripping stories filled with jaw-dropping secrets, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and unforgettable endings. Her work boldly explores themes like age gaps, love triangles, polyamory, secret babies, steamy romance, and the complexities of modern relationships.
A proud Brooklyn native, Penny is a graduate of Howard University and a dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Deeply rooted in her Caribbean heritage—Barbadian and Jamaican—she finds joy in calypso, soca, and reggae music. When she’s not crafting her next page-turner, you’ll likely find her unwinding at the spa, soaking in a jacuzzi, or jet-setting to a Carnival celebration on a tropical island.
A proud Brooklyn native, Penny is a graduate of Howard University and a dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Deeply rooted in her Caribbean heritage—Barbadian and Jamaican—she finds joy in calypso, soca, and reggae music. When she’s not crafting her next page-turner, you’ll likely find her unwinding at the spa, soaking in a jacuzzi, or jet-setting to a Carnival celebration on a tropical island.
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March 5, 2022
This Is Crazy
This was crazy….all these friends did was swap beds..,,these “friends” were having sexy with each other spouses & significant partners, yet they were supposed to be “best friends”….They were keeping harmful secrets from one another…this was just too messy…In addition, all of the errors in this book…I’m dizzy with a headache from reading all of this. On top of all of this….it’s a freaking cliffhanger.
This was crazy….all these friends did was swap beds..,,these “friends” were having sexy with each other spouses & significant partners, yet they were supposed to be “best friends”….They were keeping harmful secrets from one another…this was just too messy…In addition, all of the errors in this book…I’m dizzy with a headache from reading all of this. On top of all of this….it’s a freaking cliffhanger.
August 1, 2022
Fed Up
I stalked Amazon for part 2 so I could read these books back to back. Couldn't wait to delve in. Highly disappointed after starting part one - no, I couldn't finish it and I tried a couple of times. The flow left a lot to be desired. Too many errors. Too many characters to keep up with, all doing things they should have stopped doing after college.
I stalked Amazon for part 2 so I could read these books back to back. Couldn't wait to delve in. Highly disappointed after starting part one - no, I couldn't finish it and I tried a couple of times. The flow left a lot to be desired. Too many errors. Too many characters to keep up with, all doing things they should have stopped doing after college.
September 13, 2022
This was a struggle
I recently discovered this writer after reading Toxic which was interesting as hell do when I saw this one I snatched it up. For some reason I. This one I don't like any of these characters and hope they all get theirs.
Balla is a butthole with a capital A. Lena is so dang spineless she makes my stomach churn. The 2 lesbians are a coked out mess. Ones a panty sniffing pervert. I hate the best friend and the gay character gives me a headache with his confused butt. How the hell are these haters friends??????????
I don't know if it's too many people to keep up with but they are all jerks or so damn weak there is no one to root for. It's certainly entertaining and I am going to read two but take you a shot of Crown before u get on this roller coaster. Keeping up with all these fools is a doozy.
I recently discovered this writer after reading Toxic which was interesting as hell do when I saw this one I snatched it up. For some reason I. This one I don't like any of these characters and hope they all get theirs.
Balla is a butthole with a capital A. Lena is so dang spineless she makes my stomach churn. The 2 lesbians are a coked out mess. Ones a panty sniffing pervert. I hate the best friend and the gay character gives me a headache with his confused butt. How the hell are these haters friends??????????
I don't know if it's too many people to keep up with but they are all jerks or so damn weak there is no one to root for. It's certainly entertaining and I am going to read two but take you a shot of Crown before u get on this roller coaster. Keeping up with all these fools is a doozy.
April 10, 2022
This story is explosive!
Balla is a narcissistic husband that treats Lena like an afterthought. It is clear that he only loves himself. Lena is a DV victim of emotional neglect. Poor Prezi loves Balla more than he admits and knows that Chris aka Balla is on the DL. Cena was a freaking pervert but that doesn't justify his murder. Izzy and Sam were lost and tragedy was bound to visit such a toxic relationship. I'm still wondering what mishap will ultimately befall Ms. Misa and Roy?
Balla is a narcissistic husband that treats Lena like an afterthought. It is clear that he only loves himself. Lena is a DV victim of emotional neglect. Poor Prezi loves Balla more than he admits and knows that Chris aka Balla is on the DL. Cena was a freaking pervert but that doesn't justify his murder. Izzy and Sam were lost and tragedy was bound to visit such a toxic relationship. I'm still wondering what mishap will ultimately befall Ms. Misa and Roy?
June 14, 2022
Definitely a Banger!!!
I usually don't like to read a series before it's complete but something led me to stop reading a book I had already started to read this twisted sexual story!!! I wanted to fight Baller in this story!!! Why did his wife have to be punished when she was the innocent one???? Lena needs a hellified lawyer!!!! I enjoyed the story!!! Ready for part 2!!!! I read this story in one day!!!
Great job to the writer!!!!!!
I usually don't like to read a series before it's complete but something led me to stop reading a book I had already started to read this twisted sexual story!!! I wanted to fight Baller in this story!!! Why did his wife have to be punished when she was the innocent one???? Lena needs a hellified lawyer!!!! I enjoyed the story!!! Ready for part 2!!!! I read this story in one day!!!
Great job to the writer!!!!!!
September 5, 2022
Wow! This was the first book that I’ve read from this author and I am looking forward to reading book two. I actually rate the book as 4.5. It was drama filled and touched on infidelity, drugs, homosexuality, down low relationships and abuse. I could not stand Balla and I wanted Lena to leave his behind so bad. Unfortunately, Lena was in a spot where she felt like she had nothing and could not survive without him. Definitely a page turner.
March 13, 2022
Now this was crazy, undercover down low Wow Balla
I was so surprised when it came out that Balls was an user cover down low brotha. I also didn't expect Lena to find out the way she did and I can understand her flashing and burning the house down. There is a part 2 so I wonder if Lena and Balma are gonna work their problems out and what will happen to the friendships
I was so surprised when it came out that Balls was an user cover down low brotha. I also didn't expect Lena to find out the way she did and I can understand her flashing and burning the house down. There is a part 2 so I wonder if Lena and Balma are gonna work their problems out and what will happen to the friendships
May 15, 2022
Humm 3.0
I am not sure whether this was interesting or just sad. Lena should have been fed up long before this book ended. Her husband, Chris, was one of the vilest men I have met in a while. I need him to meet Karma in the second book. Lena deserves better friends as well. And neither cover model matched their description... Uuugh.
I am not sure whether this was interesting or just sad. Lena should have been fed up long before this book ended. Her husband, Chris, was one of the vilest men I have met in a while. I need him to meet Karma in the second book. Lena deserves better friends as well. And neither cover model matched their description... Uuugh.
May 18, 2022
OMG
This book had too much going on. Drama, drugs, cheating, down low relationships all the way to way to death. First read by this author she truly kept me entertained and trying to figure out what else could possibly happen in this fake friend group. Can't wait to see what happens next and how Lena and Balla will overcome the mess of their relationship.
This book had too much going on. Drama, drugs, cheating, down low relationships all the way to way to death. First read by this author she truly kept me entertained and trying to figure out what else could possibly happen in this fake friend group. Can't wait to see what happens next and how Lena and Balla will overcome the mess of their relationship.
June 9, 2022
what?!
Now how he make it out that fire? And when was Cena around? It’s all Lena’s fault though because she let Balla continue to treat her like nothing and didn’t leave him. She didn’t even defend her friends when he was in the wrong. Now she let him get the best of her emotions and she caused havoc. But I have to see what happened because everyone has these secrets
Now how he make it out that fire? And when was Cena around? It’s all Lena’s fault though because she let Balla continue to treat her like nothing and didn’t leave him. She didn’t even defend her friends when he was in the wrong. Now she let him get the best of her emotions and she caused havoc. But I have to see what happened because everyone has these secrets
September 26, 2022
This is a two-book series and book one does end with a cliff hanger. This book didn't have a flow to it and had to many characters to keep up with it, so most of the book you were confused. Things happen in the book but then move on to something else leaving gaps in the story.
The characters aren't developed enough to make the story make sense.
I'm hoping book two will be better.
***This book may trigger some***
It has cheating, abuse, drugs and racial comments.
The characters aren't developed enough to make the story make sense.
I'm hoping book two will be better.
***This book may trigger some***
It has cheating, abuse, drugs and racial comments.
January 6, 2023
Wow! I’m so enjoying this read ! Balla is a monster! He is all over the place! I can’t believe Lena allows him to treat her the way he does! She let him put hands on her best friend and put her out the house! She needs to get a backbone!!!! Prezi is a disappointment! Friends are never who you think they are! I’m looking forward to karma being served to Balla!!! Hate him!!!!
March 10, 2023
What in the entire pandemonium is going on? Man I would kill every dang body! Is Lena really bipolar or is this just a mid diagnosis from too much stress? I would eff Balla’s azz all the way up! What a scum bag. He is too disrespectful! Prezi ain’t no dang better. Wtf is up with Cena? Man what kind of friends are these? 🤦🏾♀️
February 28, 2022
A page turner
Ok I seen a post from another author saying this was a must read as baby listen she was not lying. I couldn't put this book down I was glued to this and then it left me on a cliff hanger smh. I needs part two NOW!!
Ok I seen a post from another author saying this was a must read as baby listen she was not lying. I couldn't put this book down I was glued to this and then it left me on a cliff hanger smh. I needs part two NOW!!
March 20, 2022
Balla
Balla drove Lena to her breaking point. She honestly should have gotten therapy or definitely already had second and third opinions of her diagnoses. At times this book was hard to keep up with on who was who because everyone had different names and alias
Balla drove Lena to her breaking point. She honestly should have gotten therapy or definitely already had second and third opinions of her diagnoses. At times this book was hard to keep up with on who was who because everyone had different names and alias
March 26, 2022
Excellent read can't wait for part two
This was my first time reading this author's work and I am so impressed. This book was so good I read it in a day. With the secrets being exposed and the drama I was hooked. With that ending I definitely can't wait for part two.
This was my first time reading this author's work and I am so impressed. This book was so good I read it in a day. With the secrets being exposed and the drama I was hooked. With that ending I definitely can't wait for part two.
May 22, 2022
This Book Kept Me On My Toes
This was one of those books where the audience and the characters were kept on their toes. The twists and turns in this story made me not want to put this book down, and I honestly can not wait until Part Two.
This was one of those books where the audience and the characters were kept on their toes. The twists and turns in this story made me not want to put this book down, and I honestly can not wait until Part Two.
June 3, 2022
What's done in the dark comes in the light
Wow! All the signs was there, but for some reason Lena just was to blind to see that she was in an abusive relationship with her husband. They all needed some type of help.
Wow! All the signs was there, but for some reason Lena just was to blind to see that she was in an abusive relationship with her husband. They all needed some type of help.
June 5, 2022
Good Read!!
This book was so good. It started off a little slow but when it got going it took off. Lena was so stupid throughout this whole book. I can't wait to see what happens next!
This book was so good. It started off a little slow but when it got going it took off. Lena was so stupid throughout this whole book. I can't wait to see what happens next!
June 8, 2022
it was too much and not enough
Lena had to be the dumbest woman Martin Luther King Sr died for 🙄. This book irritated me so much I wanted to stop reading a few times and the ending makes me wish I would’ve quit reading.
Lena had to be the dumbest woman Martin Luther King Sr died for 🙄. This book irritated me so much I wanted to stop reading a few times and the ending makes me wish I would’ve quit reading.
August 6, 2022
very messy situation
I bet Lena wished that she had listened to her mother about her husband not being a good husband and she kepted letting him talk to her any kind of way, they probably deserve each other
I bet Lena wished that she had listened to her mother about her husband not being a good husband and she kepted letting him talk to her any kind of way, they probably deserve each other
March 14, 2023
Drama
This book was a interesting read. It was kind of hard to follow. A lot of characters that all intertwined with one another. I hope Lena and Balla get the help they need. That was just too much for me.
This book was a interesting read. It was kind of hard to follow. A lot of characters that all intertwined with one another. I hope Lena and Balla get the help they need. That was just too much for me.
July 29, 2023
Whew Chile
This book took my emotions down through there. How do you call yourself a best friend and your keeping a life changing secret from said friend? That group had way too much going on, but I enjoyed every single minute of it.
This book took my emotions down through there. How do you call yourself a best friend and your keeping a life changing secret from said friend? That group had way too much going on, but I enjoyed every single minute of it.
March 6, 2022
wow
Cliffhanger I wished Lena wasn’t no naïve, balla is a mess I hope he get what’s coming to him in part 2
Cliffhanger I wished Lena wasn’t no naïve, balla is a mess I hope he get what’s coming to him in part 2
March 31, 2022
When A Wife’s Fed Up
A Very Good Read. There’s Drama, Excitement, Cheating, Lying, and A lot of Hate. Lot of Steamy Scenes. I’m Waiting On Karma To Catch Chris…
A Very Good Read. There’s Drama, Excitement, Cheating, Lying, and A lot of Hate. Lot of Steamy Scenes. I’m Waiting On Karma To Catch Chris…
May 8, 2022
Good book
I'm really in love with all the drama
and fun of this book. I cannot wait for part 2. You really have outdone yourself with this book
I'm really in love with all the drama
and fun of this book. I cannot wait for part 2. You really have outdone yourself with this book
May 14, 2022
AWESOME READ
Read the review but decide to read for myself great read. Lena is hell with Chris. He made her depress and dependent on him. Hopefully she starting to wise up.
Read the review but decide to read for myself great read. Lena is hell with Chris. He made her depress and dependent on him. Hopefully she starting to wise up.
May 20, 2022
Interesting story about friends
Interesting story about friends growing up in college Skelton starts to be coming out the closet especially when one married and have kids and gay
Interesting story about friends growing up in college Skelton starts to be coming out the closet especially when one married and have kids and gay
July 16, 2022
Oh wow
This was such a good book on to part 2 i.can't believe that happened I just like don't balla at all
This was such a good book on to part 2 i.can't believe that happened I just like don't balla at all
July 21, 2022
WOW
This book was so amazingly good!! A lot of twists, turns and a lot of secrets!! I’m about to read book 2!
This book was so amazingly good!! A lot of twists, turns and a lot of secrets!! I’m about to read book 2!
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