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The Ultimate No-No
When Dahlia decides to get even with a man, named Troy, who broke her heart she thinks of a master plan. To her dismay after asking Nitrah, her best friend to help her get even, she falls in love with Troy. Not only does this cause a huge rift, the ladies must soon face the fact that they both have lied and their secrets will unveil.
Troy thinks he has finally found true love with Nitrah but what will happen when he finds out their relationship is based on a lie.
This novel includes, love, sex, deceit, and betrayal. Five characters tell the story as they see it. Learn what The Ultimate No-No is when it comes to love.
Troy thinks he has finally found true love with Nitrah but what will happen when he finds out their relationship is based on a lie.
This novel includes, love, sex, deceit, and betrayal. Five characters tell the story as they see it. Learn what The Ultimate No-No is when it comes to love.
268 pages, Paperback
First published February 7, 2009
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About the author
Tamika Newhouse
52 books148 followersFrom teen mom to CEO by the age of twenty, Tamika Newhouse, the author of 17 novels, has landed on numerous best sellers’ lists and is the winner of 7 African American Literary Awards.
Only nine months after debuting her first novel in 2009, she landed a major publishing contract without an agent and went on to become the CEO of Delphine Publications. To date, she has published nearly 200 books, launched the careers of hundreds of writers, and produces the only entertainment award show for African American writers, called the AAMBC Literary Awards.
In 2010, she was inducted into Who’s Who in Black San Antonio. In 2011, her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology, and for the second time, Tamika won Self Published Author of the Year. The National Women in Business Association also nominated her for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013, she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award.
She has quickly become the Shonda Rhimes in Black Publishing, due to her creative skills in discovering talent, her unique events that feature celebrities from across the nation, and being the creator of AAMBC, one of the most influential brands in the publishing industry. She has even served as associate producer and screenwriter to the 8 Ball and MJG bio-pic Comin Out Hard; with the goal of becoming a literary Rockstar still in her sights. Tamika presently tours the country speaking about her battle with mental illness and depression to fulfill her dreams, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. She resides in Atlanta with her children.
Only nine months after debuting her first novel in 2009, she landed a major publishing contract without an agent and went on to become the CEO of Delphine Publications. To date, she has published nearly 200 books, launched the careers of hundreds of writers, and produces the only entertainment award show for African American writers, called the AAMBC Literary Awards.
In 2010, she was inducted into Who’s Who in Black San Antonio. In 2011, her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology, and for the second time, Tamika won Self Published Author of the Year. The National Women in Business Association also nominated her for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013, she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award.
She has quickly become the Shonda Rhimes in Black Publishing, due to her creative skills in discovering talent, her unique events that feature celebrities from across the nation, and being the creator of AAMBC, one of the most influential brands in the publishing industry. She has even served as associate producer and screenwriter to the 8 Ball and MJG bio-pic Comin Out Hard; with the goal of becoming a literary Rockstar still in her sights. Tamika presently tours the country speaking about her battle with mental illness and depression to fulfill her dreams, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. She resides in Atlanta with her children.
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May 3, 2009
Drama Is Her Middle Name
Imagine this...your best friend asks you to do her a favor. Simple enough, right? Your friend wants you to befriend a certain man. He's fine so no problem with that. Here's the kicker - you are to make this man fall in love with you and then...dump him! Why? Because this man did your friend dirty. But what happens when you find yourself falling for him?
Imagine this...you've met her, as in the one. She's the woman that makes you want to give up your doggish ways. She's got you ready to consider the dreaded - monogamy. Now imagine this, she's the best friend of a woman that you did the unthinkable to, but it's obvious that the woman of your dreams doesn't know. Do you just hope and pray that your past isn't brought to light?
Meet Nitrah and Troyon. It's gone beyond imagination to reality. And the reality is they both have secrets they don't want the other to discover. Add to the already volatile mix opinionated friends, lies, love and lust and you have "The Ultimate No No."
In her readable, sometimes surprising story, Tamika Newhouse examines the lives of two cliques of friends coming to terms with maturity and love. Newhouse knows one thing - drama! I really liked that her characters were practical and relatable. They fell in love a little too quickly for my taste, but to each, its own.
"The Ultimate No No," a captivating snapshot of emotional struggles, packs a lot. But it shows no sign of an editor. While I do wish that the story had been wrapped up completely, with no need for a sequel, Newhouse's debut can hold its own. I look forward to more from this talent.
Reviewed by: Toni
Imagine this...your best friend asks you to do her a favor. Simple enough, right? Your friend wants you to befriend a certain man. He's fine so no problem with that. Here's the kicker - you are to make this man fall in love with you and then...dump him! Why? Because this man did your friend dirty. But what happens when you find yourself falling for him?
Imagine this...you've met her, as in the one. She's the woman that makes you want to give up your doggish ways. She's got you ready to consider the dreaded - monogamy. Now imagine this, she's the best friend of a woman that you did the unthinkable to, but it's obvious that the woman of your dreams doesn't know. Do you just hope and pray that your past isn't brought to light?
Meet Nitrah and Troyon. It's gone beyond imagination to reality. And the reality is they both have secrets they don't want the other to discover. Add to the already volatile mix opinionated friends, lies, love and lust and you have "The Ultimate No No."
In her readable, sometimes surprising story, Tamika Newhouse examines the lives of two cliques of friends coming to terms with maturity and love. Newhouse knows one thing - drama! I really liked that her characters were practical and relatable. They fell in love a little too quickly for my taste, but to each, its own.
"The Ultimate No No," a captivating snapshot of emotional struggles, packs a lot. But it shows no sign of an editor. While I do wish that the story had been wrapped up completely, with no need for a sequel, Newhouse's debut can hold its own. I look forward to more from this talent.
Reviewed by: Toni
May 7, 2013
I liked the story. I just hated that the folks in the book were so childish. Then, I had to remind myself that they were in their early 20s..some of the foolishness in the book was just that...FOOLISHNESS! I think I'm mad with myself for being so into it...because NOW, I HAVE to read the next one! I like drama filled books but this was a little much for me...Some things I never saw coming...well..most of it I never saw coming! Good story...so now, I'm putting the next one in line to be read!
January 30, 2015
This story was an ongoing roundabout of infidelity, deception, lies and jealousy. The three main characters Troy, Dahlia and Nitrah were a blast to read about. There were so many different stories within stories your mind never stops being jolted from one shock to another. "The Ultimate No NO" is no slouch of a story. Just when you are hoping for happily ever after, you wont get it. I had a whopping bit of fun with this one. Pick it up, you wont be disappointed!
June 15, 2011
I picked this book up this past weekend at the NBBF. I started reading it the night before I left and I finished it on the plane ride home. It was a great story. The ending was a shocker and I cannot wait to start reading the second part. Boy am I mad that I put it in with my books I shipped back home.
May 17, 2011
crazy..troyon was the biggest mess out of all of them!
July 16, 2018
Wow
These group of friends have crazy plot to get revenge but end up fall in love with someone. You can’t play with no one heart at all . Can’t wait to read pt 2
These group of friends have crazy plot to get revenge but end up fall in love with someone. You can’t play with no one heart at all . Can’t wait to read pt 2
October 27, 2011
Young Black and Educated....but there's alway's misteps and CRAZINESS when you limit yourself to a small LOCATION.... The girl's seem to be wild yet causious which is an interesting contradiction...The CHOICE IN THIS BOOK WAS BEYOND THE ULTIMATE NO NO...at the the same time THE ULTIMATE was actually committed by someone other than the friends which really didn't play out well and was kind of unecessary to the story..continuing on to the The Ultimate series as Nitrah is really interesting and a MESS....Dahlia is just struck by insecurity and while Charmaine seems to be the only level headed one and Jazz may be the surprise of the story...
June 19, 2013
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The Ultimate No, No
Author: Tamika Newhouse
What would you do if your Bestfriend asked you to start dating a guy that she once had a relationship with to get revenge because things didn't work out? Well this is the game that Four friends Dahlia, Nitrah, Jazzaray and Charmaine will play. Will this really turn out to be the Ultimate No, No?
I really loved this book, I couldn't put it down, it had a lot of excitement starting from page 1 to the very end. It did have a few missed words(3) but it didn't take anything from this novel I can't wait to start the next book.
I recommend this book as a Great read!!
The Ultimate No, No
Author: Tamika Newhouse
What would you do if your Bestfriend asked you to start dating a guy that she once had a relationship with to get revenge because things didn't work out? Well this is the game that Four friends Dahlia, Nitrah, Jazzaray and Charmaine will play. Will this really turn out to be the Ultimate No, No?
I really loved this book, I couldn't put it down, it had a lot of excitement starting from page 1 to the very end. It did have a few missed words(3) but it didn't take anything from this novel I can't wait to start the next book.
I recommend this book as a Great read!!
February 17, 2009
The Ultimate No No Delivers
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Posted February 14, 2009, 3:26 PM EST: Betrayal, families torn apart, friendships tested. The Ultimate No, No has all of this to offer and more. Author Tamika Newhouse has done an incredible job of penning a relatable, drama filled story.
You¿ll cry with, root for, sympathize with, and understand her characters. There¿s enough drama, romance, and comedy to keep you entertained. The reader has lots of surprises in store.
I give it four and a half out of five kisses.
Reader Rating See Detailed Ratings
Posted February 14, 2009, 3:26 PM EST: Betrayal, families torn apart, friendships tested. The Ultimate No, No has all of this to offer and more. Author Tamika Newhouse has done an incredible job of penning a relatable, drama filled story.
You¿ll cry with, root for, sympathize with, and understand her characters. There¿s enough drama, romance, and comedy to keep you entertained. The reader has lots of surprises in store.
I give it four and a half out of five kisses.
June 27, 2015
You'll love this
I finally had the opportunity to read this and was not disappointed. A childish prank by college girls leads to waves of heartache. I find it refreshing that unlike every other urban novel that I've read there it's no drug dealer our crack head in sight. Unfortunately, these suffer from indecisiveness through a stream of life changing decisions. I read through it in about a day and a half; though it wouldn't have taken so long if I wouldn't have been so exasperated that I had to close the book and think on the situation of the characters
I finally had the opportunity to read this and was not disappointed. A childish prank by college girls leads to waves of heartache. I find it refreshing that unlike every other urban novel that I've read there it's no drug dealer our crack head in sight. Unfortunately, these suffer from indecisiveness through a stream of life changing decisions. I read through it in about a day and a half; though it wouldn't have taken so long if I wouldn't have been so exasperated that I had to close the book and think on the situation of the characters
July 26, 2009
Betrayl, Familes torn apart, friendships tested. The Ultimate No No has all of this and more. Autor Tamika Newhouse has done an incredible job penning a relatable, drama filled story.
You will cry with, root for, sympathize with, and understand her charcters. There is enough drama, romance, and comedy to keep you entertained with lots of surprises in store. I give it four and a half out of five kisses.
You will cry with, root for, sympathize with, and understand her charcters. There is enough drama, romance, and comedy to keep you entertained with lots of surprises in store. I give it four and a half out of five kisses.
July 15, 2011
Since this was my first read by this author and was a recommendation from another book lover I decided to give it a try...This was a story about 12 very immature young men and women.....thus leaving me saying WTH are these people thinking or are they thinking at all....Will still read the series since I have them all.....Hopefully they will grow up somewhere down the line....
January 5, 2014
OMG this book had me on edge that damn joy was a trip man and I thought that Troy and Nitrah would've made it together and for D and Robert and I'm happy for Jazz and Tim char and bobby as that crazy stunt at Jazz and Tim wedding smh and I just read a sample for part2 and ummmmmm I'm so ready good job Tamika NewHouse
January 22, 2009
I am on page 139 and I like it. It is down to Earth and humorous.It is good writing. I can't wait to find out how it ends. It's as good as Brenda Jackson's writing.
June 27, 2014
Payback
The Scams that these four Women thought of was very childish.. Dahlia needed to get over the hurt that Troy did to her so she can move on. Nitrah needed to confess that she fell in love with the guy the was scamming on. Jazz & Char found love, I was happy for them.
The Scams that these four Women thought of was very childish.. Dahlia needed to get over the hurt that Troy did to her so she can move on. Nitrah needed to confess that she fell in love with the guy the was scamming on. Jazz & Char found love, I was happy for them.
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February 15, 2016I really enjoyed reading this book. It's hard to find a book that I really enjoy but this was 1 of them. This was great page turner. I finished this book in 3 days which was the quickest I've ever read anything. I can't wait to read the next book.
April 23, 2016
This is a must read. I really enjoyed all of the characters. But Nitrah and Troyon are my favorite. I hate to see them go through so much unnecessary drama. This is my first read by Tamika Newhouse and definitely not my last. And I'm still flipping pages.
April 30, 2011
I was a great read!
July 29, 2011
I loved the boook can't wait to start reading the other part of the story. I was telling my Husband the other day i wish it was a movie to this story. Well done Tamika Newhouse
January 17, 2012
it was a good book
May 29, 2012
About to read book 2.....so far so good!
May 23, 2012
LOVE THIS BOOK
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October 14, 2012good read to the start of a 4 book series... Reading Diva's this month's book club meeting will be poppin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 17, 2012
Very good book!
November 21, 2012
a nice journey through the ups & downs of playing with the emotions of others.
February 15, 2013
I can't really remember what this was about but I know it was good because once I read it I bought all the rest of the books in the series
April 22, 2013
This book was Ok.. Started slow but when it picked up the drama just kept coming.. gonna read part 2
September 10, 2016
great book --kept me wanting to read more.
July 20, 2014
This was an ok read.
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