Bittersweet Exes

by Niyah Moore

In this tangled web of bittersweet past and present relationships, havoc is created in the lives of five main characters. Their memories create a "what if" chain reaction that changes their lives forever. Its up to them to decide if precedent love is enough to go backwards or will new love help them move forward. Deidra Turner, DeDe, is a workaholic and President and Founder of Turner and Turner Cosmetic Corporation. She has the looks of a supermodel and the brain of a medical suregon. She has a hard time showing any sympathy or compassion for anyone around her including her husband and child; blaming her biracial, Latin and Black, upbringing. Therefore, she relies on the prescribed medication she takes for anxiety. Tyrin Turner, Ty, supported his wife, DeDe. He gave up his professional basketball dream just for her. When he can't get DeDe to commit more time for their home life, he files for divorce as a scare tactic to see if she will change for him. When that doesn't work, he comes to the realization that he's going to lose her for good.

Genres: Romance

252 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published March 15, 2010

About the author

Niyah Moore is an award-winning author with more than twenty published works to her credit. A Sacramento, California native, Niyah’s love affair with the written word began early. By the age of nine she was fully immersed in the possibilities of prose. Under the subtle urging and guidance of her literary mentors, Niyah embarked on a professional writing career.

A true contemporary artist, Niyah’s foray into the literary world began in 2007 with the social media platform Myspace, where she submitted her writing to be included in select anthologies. Niyah has since secured multiple independent publishing deals, as well as having been included in several anthologies such as: Zane’s Busy Bodies: Chocolate Flava 4, Anna J’s Lies Told in the Bedroom, Heat of the Night, and Mocha Chocolate: Taste a Piece of Ecstasy.

Niyah has a special way with words, which keeps her romance readers, as well as her contemporary fiction fans, anticipating new arrivals. Her noteworthy novels include: Major Jazz, Guilty Pleasures, Bittersweet Exes, Tell Yo Bitch series, Suckcess series, Nobody’s Side Piece series, and Beneath the Bayou. Niyah was an honoree for the 2013 Exceptional Women of Color Award of Northern California. She is a two-time recipient of the African American Literary Award for Best Anthology, in addition to having won Best Script at the Lenaea Festival.

In 2014, Niyah signed her first major two-book publishing deal with Simon & Schuster, under New York Times Bestselling Author Zane’s imprint, Strebor Books. Niyah’s first release under Strebor Books was Pigalle Palace, which was featured by Ebony.com. Her highly anticipated novella, Thunderstorm, will be released in 2016.

After seven years of self-publishing and honing her craft, Niyah stepped into the role of CEO and Publisher launching Ambiance Books in February 2015. Ambiance Books has signed eleven authors to date. Niyah’s journey has been paved with determination and drive. She earned a Mass Media Communications degree as well as an Advanced Theater Arts degree from California State University, Sacramento. Niyah’s mantra is: The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.

This busy business woman can be found spending quality time with her husband and children when she is not indulging in a little reality television drama, for inspiration purposes of course.

Reviews

[Bridget Bray · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't expect it to end that way for Tyrin! Good read! Be careful what you ask for!

[Shae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read! I hope Ty finds his mate now.

[Briawn Stivion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Good Read!

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author is amazing. This is my second read by her. The first story I read was Guilty Pleasures. I absolutely loved it. After reading Bittersweet Exes, I am even more intrigued by her writing style.

This story gave a little twist to "loving the one that you are with". The characters all had exes, but who knew that their own ex would be next in line for someone very close to their heart.

I fell in love with Tyrin as a man in love with his wife (DeDe) and wanting to bring out the best in their failing marriage. He desperately wanted to do everything to make their relationship better, but De De wasn't able to get over her past. The past prevented their future.

I fell in love with Lamont because he was the same kind of man as Tyrin, wanting the best out a relationship, but he knew how to bring out the best in DeDe. He worked on DeDe's past before he married her.

I just hope now there is a Part II so that Tyrin can get what he deserves.

Excellent book. I can't wait to read more from this author.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Triangles, squares, hexagons, sheesh! Some people just think they can manipulate others and have things go their way....you can't change someone's heart. I kind of felt like this book left me hanging. I want to know what happens with Lamont, Sandra, Key, Tyrin, Ashley and DeDe after all the drama and secrets came out. Those left uncoupled at the very least need a follow up. At first I wanted to slap DeDe and tell her to wake up! But you can't always force what's not meant to be even if you think that's where you should be. Sandra, she got some serious issues and I'm glad she saw some light after it was all said and done. Ms. Moore sure did write some good men in her book, almost seemed as if you couldn't go wrong falling for one...as long as they fell right back. First read by this author and I plan to read more of her work.

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tyrin loves his wife DeDe, enough to give up a once promising basketball career but over the years he’s grown resentful that he’s the only one making all the sacrifices to save their ailing marriage. In sheer frustration and in an effort to shock De into changing, Ty uses his trump card but he hadn’t counted on his manipulative ex and lifelong best friend Sandra or another man stepping in and messing with his plans.

I felt for Ty when his plan began to go awry but neither women deserved him anyway.

I'm not a fan of a story line with ex’s and babies, there was more than enough going on without it.

Not quite the sharp edge of Guilty Pleasures but I like the authors heavy dose on consequences in both novellas.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! A page turner! I have had this book on my kindle for a while and never thought about reading it, until I couldn't find a book to hold my attention. I actually got the book free from amazon. I am really glad I read this book! I could relate to some of the events that took place. I do recommend this book. I thought it was a really good read.

[Teaguem2005 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the tale of Tyrin & Dede Turner. The triangle involves his best friend who has ulterior motives. The story has a hint of "Brown Sugar" flavor to it. Tyrin says he wants a divorce when he really just wants to change who his wife is. He thinks he can scare her but plays himself in the process.

[Tamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Old exes meeting new exes and everybody sexing exes...3.25

[TyVette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it. Didn't want to put it down.

[Suzzette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real page turner. Sandra is a bitch. Those kind of people you don't need in your life

[Me'Tova Hollingsworth - Bethley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm loving Niyah Moore's writing style. She really knows how to work her pen! Ready for the next book.

[Donica James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lol this couples where a mess forreal.I can't believe how married ppl act lol.Well I'm glad things turned out good for them all.Especially DeDe she needed that.Kinda wish there was a part two

[Michelle Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

I loved this book. The flow was great. Loved all the characters. I will continue to read this author's books. Have not been disappointed yet.

[Stacy Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Moore has a talent. I can't wait to see this author take off