Big Girls Don't Cry

by Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, Monica Jackson

From the acclaimed bestselling authors of Living Large and A Whole Lotta Love come four romantic and sexy stories celebrating big, bold, and beautiful women.

"Dr. Love" by Donna Hill
Curvaceous ad exec Tricia Spencer lives fast and furious...until her life comes crashing down around her. She gets back on her feet with the help of a handsome doctor--but to win his stoic heart, she'll have to create the best campaign of her career.

"The Perfect Seduction" by Brenda Jackson
Features college professor Megan James embarking on a no-strings-attached fling with the man who was her first love. Trouble is, the ultra gorgeous veterinarian has plans for something more permanent with the voluptuous woman who's stolen his heart a second time.

"Through the Fire" by Monica Jackson
Shows plus-sized beauty Cherise Givens surrendering her love of control to a former Navy SEAL. But then a weekend getaway turns dangerous, and the alpha male in her new man emerges--causing her to wonder if she can make it with someone who's as strong and outspoken as she is.

"His Everything Woman" by Francis Ray
Full-figured Cara Scott has the hots for her handsome new boss. Even though the confirmed bachelor claims he doesn't have time for romance, Cara is convinced she can help him fit some lessons on love into his schedule.

Genres: Romance, Anthologies, African American, Fiction, Contemporary, Chick Lit, African American Romance

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 4, 2005

Reviews

[K Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first read from The Big Girls series. I throughly enjoyed every story. In today's society, women of larger sizes are shunned upon. Ppl think that because a person's waistline is bigger that it equates to them not being able to be loved or shown affection. Simply.not.the.case! Each of these heroines were loved and nurtured by their partners. Encouraged to be who they are and to embrace the skin that their in. I appreciate the fact that these authors decided to create and mold characters that would've been taboo twenty or even thirty years ago. It's not always about what's on the outside, but the inside.

[Stasia Bruhn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is really not my cup of tea. Plain romance is always a bit boring to me. I was given this book from my mother in law..I only read Dr. Love which I liked and The Perfect Seduction which was o.k. the other stories did not interest me at all..

[Tavia · Rating 5 out of 5]

here goes another one. this was the bomb.

[Nye Gatson · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you finish reading this book you can really get into the author's. I like the fact that a woman can be secure at any size and not feel slighted by the fact you're a 16 and not a 6.

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome, inspiring stories with plus sized ladies.

[Regina McBride · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great jobs from all 4 authors! I loved reading this book! The authors did a great job of drawing me in as I read. It was a page turner that made you want to see what happens next.

[Naiomis Cocoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely fun read!

[Arianna Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable read to go back to time and again.

[Kelsey Simmons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who wouldn't like to read stories about curvy girls finding love too? Truly appreciate these.

[Ikaika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Love - Donna Hill - I liked this story a lot.
The Perfect Seduction - Brenda Jackson - I loved this story. Megan and Tyler's story was explosive. Megan was one fiery pistol that knew what she wanted and wouldn't stop until she got it. Tyler was one smooth, sexy brother with A LOT of control.
Through the Fire - Monica Jackson - I loved this story also. In the beginning I was a little confused as to what was to come but the middle was a spark that couldn't be defused. I would have liked a better ending but all in all the story was great.
Everything Woman - Francis Ray - I liked this story but I was expecting more after having read some of Ms. Ray's other stories.

[Wendy]

Story lines do not hold interest jump around through the stories struggling to get thru.

[Lisa]

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[Hamidat]

I absolutely enjoyed this book! It was beautiful!

[Yolanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

An ok book.