Inner Circle

The Wives Association

By: Evelyn Lozada, Courtney Parker

Narrated by: Nicole Small

Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Evelyn Lozada, the breakout star of VH1’s hit reality show Basketball Wives, brings you her first novel in the hot new series the Wives Association. Inner Circle is a jaw-dropping peek into the lives of a group of women married to professional athletes. It will be impossible to determine where real life ends and fiction begins in this gripping novel. Inner Circle depicts the life of Evelyn Lozada’s off-camera alter ego, Eve Inez. Much like The Basketball Wives, Inner Circle reveals everything athletes’ wives live through, complete with the cheating, scandal, manipulation, and gossip. And this time, nothing is being held back.

None of the wives are prepared for how addictive their rich lifestyles can be, and they find themselves stooping to unimaginable levels of deception to preserve their social status. Eve encourages the wives to band together and becomes the mastermind behind the drastic measures these women take to maintain their celebrity - until she herself comes face to face with a reality that shakes her to the core. The riveting ending will leave listeners dying for more.

Evelyn Lozada was born in Brooklyn and always aspired to break out of her relatively small world. She now lives in Miami, co-owns Dulce, an upscale shoe boutique, and is engaged to New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. She takes great pride in being a devoted mother and businesswoman.

©2012 Evelyn Lozada (P)2012 Blackstone Publishing, and Urban Audiobooks

Surprised but delightful

I am simply amazed that these reality stars are able to put together such a good story lines. This book was a good read and was well put together it kept me engaged and wanting to find out what will happen next. I know that I want to read the next book to find out what will happen to the main character and her best friend. There are vivid sexual scenes but this book isn't raunchy but is along the lines of being classy and interesting. The Narrator was very good and the twist and turns in the book will make you say WOW I wasn't expecting that.

Could not stop listening to it!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It reminds me of what happens in real life...I love the twist at the end.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Eve. Very powerful and strong minded.

Which character – as performed by Nicole Small – was your favorite?

Eve

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The end.

Any additional comments?

This is a must read!!!!

Absolutely Amazing!!!!!

I am soooo happy that I stumbled on this book. The characters were believable. Storyline unpredictable, even though I thought I predicted it, I was so very off.... not sure where to go from this book. Evelyn, I was already a fan but you have blown my wig so far back!!! With My favorite narrator Nicole Smalls, I’m feening for more!!!

Actually Good

Good storyline and a little annoying at times, but kept me interested. I look forward to the next one!

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Where does Inner Circle rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book was very good and due to the narration ranks very high. Story is plausible and kept my attention.

Who was your favorite character and why?

EVE. She was as real as real can get.

What about Nicole Small’s performance did you like?

It felt like I was there watching the scenes unfold. She did great.

If you could take any character from Inner Circle out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Not sure..all the men were players or held secrets.

Any additional comments?

Evelyn, you did good. I'm surprised. I must admit that I didn't expect much due to you character on BBW, but you pulled the story through. Looking for more from you.

Didn't expect the ending need a part 2!

This story was Good! Nicole Smalls does it every time. I enjoy any book that she does the narrative on!

Utterly AMAZING!!!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Damn straight! This was a great audio book and I would recommed to everyone! Too bad it was only fiction.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Inner Circle?

The RED boots and the final BEAT DOWN!

What about Nicole Small’s performance did you like?

Ms Nicole was why the book was so amazing, she changed accents on point. Great job!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

it made me laugh and cry. Others around me were wondering why such a response, it was like listening to a soap opera, there were thrills, chills and RED Boots! I'm very vocal and animated, I was doing a lot of "Hell Yeah's, Damn Straight's and OMG What the HELLs!"

Any additional comments?

Can't wait until the next book comes out, looking forward to it, hurry up Eve!

Great read

I'm intrigued now and look forward to the next book! Way to go Evelyn and

Pleasantly Surprized

What did you love best about Inner Circle?

I expected it to be quite pitiful but I liked it in the end.

What other book might you compare Inner Circle to and why?

Any book by Luticia Lovely. Scandal within wealthy African American society.

Have you listened to any of Nicole Small’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I did during work instead of music.

Any additional comments?

I kinda wished They kept the "non MF factor " reference out. Since I also watch Basketball wives, it made it a bit predicable for me. Evelyn lost a bit of original creativity.

enjoyable read

i could barely stop listening. I Ioved the sound effects. the narrator was also good.