Stripped

I really enjoyed this 1st novel from Jacki Simmons "Stripped". The story of Caiza is a very interesting one. Caiza goes through many changes, ups and downs during the course of this book. I look forward to the next novel by Ms. Simmons, very good book!

Caiza Bell is a young law firm secretary and business school student. She was living the glamorous life while living with her fiancé Jacey and didn't have to worry about things like bills and money. Caiza's world comes crashing down on her when a stupid mistake forces her into a life of poverty and an eviction notice. Caiza turns to her best friend Myeshia to help her get out of this financial turmoil. Myeshia introduces Caiza into the seedy but lucrative world of stripping at The House of Sin. Caiza quickly becomes the star of the club and gets more money lavish gifts than she ever expected. But all that glitters isn't gold and Caiza soon finds out that all of this money and new found fame comes with price...a price that could be deadly. Stripped is an exciting debut novel by Jacki Simmons. Simmons gave us an engaging story about a young woman's struggle to survive by any means necessary. I loved the realistic storyline. I really saw how fast Caiza had to grow up after she's forced to be out on her own. There were also good supporting characters like Caiza's best friend Myeshia that made this story soar. Stripped is fast-paced and entertaining. This is a wonderful start to Jacki Simmons' career.

CAIZA BELL WAS A YOUNG LADY WHO HAD IT ALL! A RICH FIANCEE, A SECURE JOB OF THREE YEARS, AND EVERYTHING HER HEART DESIRES. SUDDENLY EVERYTHING FALLS APART AFTER SHE CATCHES HER FIANCEE CHEATING. SHE LEAVES HIM AND FOR ONCE IS IN THE WORLD ON HER OWN. REFUSING TO GO HOME TO HER MOM, CAIZA STRUGGLES TO KEEP HER HEAD ABOVE WATER. IF LOSING HER LIFE SUPPORT WASNT ENOUGH, SHE LOSES HER JOB AS WELL. TAKING ON NUMEROUS JOBS THAT BARELY KEEP HER AND HER DOG FED, SHE IS FACED WITH A EVICTION NOTICE. WITH HER BACK AGAINST THE WALL, SHE TURNS TO STRIPPING. SHE IS OPEN TO A WORLD SHE WAS NEVER ACCUSTOMED TO. THIS NOVEL KEEP A GOOD PACE FILLED WITH ENOUGH DRAMA TO KEEP YOU LOCKED INTO THIS PAGE TURNER.

Caiza was living in the lap of luxury. A college student working at a law firm and living with her fiance Jacey, her money was hers and his money was hers. That is until unfortunate circumstances "stripped" her of it all. She never thought the day would come that she'd be manless, jobless and homeless. Caiza quickly rebounded but could never really make ends meet. Robbing Peter to pay Paul just wasn't cutting it. Determined not to ask others for help financially, she makes the ultimate decision to bare it all at the House of Sin. In baring it all, Caiza unknowingly opens herself to murder, greed and mayhem. Will she see the error in her ways before she is stripped of it all, including her life? Stripped made for a very quick, easy and enjoyable read. Nice pace and just enough drama to carry readers along without going over the top. The ending however, wrapped up quickly, a little too quickly. As the pages dwindled, I honestly thought that the author was going to leave readers with a cliff hanger to be continued in a sequel. I would have also liked for the mystery/suspense elements to have been explored a little more. Overall, Jacki Simmons nicely introduces herself to the literary world in this promising debut novel.

Still a baby, Caiza Bell was already in a five year long relationship with Jacey White. A student at St. John's, Caiza studied Business and worked as a secretary for Ester and Scarowitz. Budgeting was never a priority as Caiza was able to enjoy her checks due to the fruits of Jacey's labor. One broken engagement... heartbroken Downsizing at your job... broke An eviction notice tacked on your door...$2100- due immediately Being able to exhibit your ballet skills...Priceless! Caiza's enchanted life was quickly turning into a never ending nightmare. Her best friend, Myeshia Brown, knew of an easy solution to her money woes. Once the forbidden door was unlocked, sin, sex, deception and infidelity came lumbering in full-force. Could the once cautious Caiza avoid all of the ghastly elements that her new life presented? STRIPPED is a lively read that offers booklovers an exhaustive look in the two-way mirror of living. I would have loved more from the mystery and suspense. STRIPPED is a good first effort for beginner Jacki Simmons. Reviewed by: Crystal