Deadbeat by Brian W. Smith is a must read!! True to his style, Brian has once again created a work of art that is sure to be a debate starter. Can a deadbeat father reenter his child’s life after 10 years of being absent, and does a mother have the right to tell a child his father is dead when he is very much alive? If your girlfriend tells you something about your mate, do you believe your friend or the mate? And, what do our young black men need, and how do we give it to them? These are just some of the issues Brian addresses in this novel. But hold on to your seats, because there is a twist in this one that you’ll never see coming! Deadbeat is a page turner that you will NOT want to put down. - Sistah Tashmir

Mama’s Lies – Daddy’s Pain, Brian W. Smith entertains us with a witty, quick-paced, and emotionally-charged page-turner. He highlights a growing problem that is too often swept under the rug: misuse of the child support system. At times I found myself laughing hysterically and even on the brink of tears, wanting so much to reach through the book and comfort Jamal in my own special way . . . Smith even offers a smart balance; on one hand, he exposes the conniving ex-lover, and on the brighter side, he shows that behind every good man, is a supportive woman! Well-written and delightfully controversial, this book is definitely one you don’t put down until the end. -  Sistah Tasha

In The S.W.A.P. Game, Brian W. Smith delivers a clear message of individual responsibility and accountability in making decisions that can ultimately affect our morality. He openly explores the depth of sexual gratification in a couple’s relationship and the moral obligation of both parties to do all they can to satisfy each others needs. I was both intrigued and appalled by the idea of “swinging” in a relationship. On one hand, it is taboo and a sexual fantasy that can leave one sexually liberated, but on the other hand, why would you openly want to share your partner with someone else and open up the door for jealousy to creep in and destroy something you worked so hard to create? Could you handle playing the game? The author did a great job setting up the story and getting me hooked from the beginning. I thought this was an excellent read, and I definitely give it 5 pink diamonds. - Sistah Shawn