God Don't Play - by Mary Monroe (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The new edition of a modern classic featuring two lifelong friends, their secrets and lies, and a new challenge that could destroy their relationship once and for all . . .

With a lovely home and family, Annette Goode finally has it all. Heaven knows she paid her dues--from an abusive childhood to a rocky start as an adult. Annette's friend Rhoda knows too, for Rhoda has been both her savior and her greatest fear. Their relationship has survived some serious shake-ups. But now that things are good, someone apparently thinks they're a little too good . . .

When Annette receives an anonymous--and menacing--birthday gift, it's just the beginning of a slew of hostile letters, vicious phone calls, and vile packages from a female who is obviously disguising her voice. Comforted by Rhoda and Rhoda's teenage daughter, Jade, Annette hopes the problem will somehow disappear. But when the threats extend to her child, Annette realizes the situation is dire. For soon her tormentor reveals exactly what she wants--and how it could destroy everything Annette has built . . .

Review Quotes

Praise for Mary Monroe's Bestselling God series

"Another witty and wise installment to her God series...Raunchy and rambunctious." --Publishers Weekly on God Ain't Through Yet

"A fast-paced, sexy, tense story that will make readers think twice before getting tangled up in an affair." --Booklist on God Ain't Blind

"Readers are left on edge...Monroe once again skillfully delivers a crafty story wrapped around a host of heartwarming characters battling everyday struggles and obstacles, even as she entertains readers with spurts of unexpected comedy and tragedy." --Library Journal on God Don't Play

"A coming-of-age journey depicted with wit, poignancy and bite." --Publishers Weekly on God Don't Like Ugly

"Monroe is a masterful storyteller." --Philadelphia Inquirer

"Monroe's use of humor to depict ordinary people with complex and messy lives will keep readers glued to each and every page." --Library Journal

About the Author

Mary Monroe is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 novels, with over one million books in print. She is a three-time AALBC bestseller and winner of the AAMBC Maya Angelou Lifetime Achievement Award, the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award, and the J. California Cooper Memorial Award. The daughter of Alabama sharecroppers, she taught herself how to write before going on to become the first and only member of her family to finish high school. She lives in Oakland, California and can be found online at MaryMonroe.org.