By day, Pat Tucker Wilson works as a radio news director in Houston, TX. By night, she is a talented writer with a knack for telling page-turning stories. A former television news reporter, she draws on her background to craft stories readers will love. With more than 15 years of media experience, the award-winning broadcast journalist has worked as a reporter for ABC, NBC and Fox affiliate TV stations and Radio stations in California and Texas.
Pat has also published novels under the names of P.L. Wilson, Tricia Tucker and Rikki Dixon
A graduate of San Jose State University, Pat is a member of the National and Houston Association of Black Journalists and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She is married with two children.
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Social Affair
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by Pat Tucker and Earl Sewell
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books; Original edition (February 5, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593094493
ISBN-13: 978-1593094492
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
A cautionary tale about finding love online and the trouble that comes with
cheating.
Bored with her humdrum married life, thirty-two-year-old Codi Norman is
searching for excitement. After teaming up with her best friend, Katina,
Codi discovers that the Internet offers both money and an escape from her
earthly life. In cyberspace anything is possible, and that is what Codi
loves most.
While online, she meets a charming and handsome man named Quinn Hamilton.
Sparks fly and the two begin a torrid affair with unpredictable
consequences. But their virtual lives collide with reality when their
spouses discover their illicit relationship.
A Social Affair reading by authors Earl Sewell and Pat Tucker
Party Girl
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books; Original edition (February 21, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593094027
ISBN-13: 978-1593094027
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
Innocence in question…Twenty-nine-year-old Hope Donovan never pulled the
trigger… But a simple choice landed her behind bars, and on Texas‘ Death
Row. Hope accepted a ride from two neighborhood thugs. She was stunned when
they were pulled over and all were arrested for a deadly convenience store
robbery. Her case was quickly catapulted to an international platform and
became a symbol in the heated debate over capital punishment. Everyone
weighed in, but when mistakes from her past were dug up, the world was
suddenly riveted and confused by two conflicting images of the young
mother. How long would you wait?
Brendon Donovan stood by his wife after her arrest. He took out a second mortgage on their house and wiped out the family‘s savings. But as Hope‘s case dragged on, he was forced to consider other options.How far would you go?Chastity and Hope have shared a tumultuous past. But their rivalry took a backseat when it came time to care for Hope‘s children. Years later, as Hope‘s chances of survival began to look grim, Chastity was torn. The feelings she developed for Hope‘s husband, Brendon, threw her loyalty and motives into question.
Football
Widows
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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books; Original edition (October 4, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593093152
ISBN-13: 978-1593093150
A glimpse into the secret and unique lives of the women behind NFL
coaches—game day takes on a whole new meaning as these lonely women turn up
the heat off the field.
During football season, when NFL coaches gear up for war on the gridiron,
their wives are left to fend for themselves. NFL wife B.J. Almond has had
enough. When she walks in to find her head coach husband in bed with one of
his assistant coaches’ wives, she is livid. But what really sets her off is
when she discovers the other wives knew about the affair all along. Now
she’s furious and hungry for revenge. And what better way to exact that
revenge than to air everyone’s dirty laundry in a juicy tell-all book!
B.J. knows where all the bodies are buried, and she’s digging up all the
dirt. But before she starts writing, she’s running up the score with a
lawsuit against her husband and his mistress. Armed with flight records,
copies of naughty emails, phone records, and pictures, B.J. isn’t holding
back. And neither are the other football wives, who will stop at nothing to
keep their dirty secrets from going public.
Daddy
by Default
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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books; Original edition (November 9, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593093136
ISBN-13: 978-1593093136
Oh, what a tangled web…
Roxanne’s husband, Parker Redman, is shocked when he’s arrested for
delinquent child support… especially since the devoted husband hasn’t
fathered any children.
Who’s your daddy?
The Parkers’ best friends, James and Serena, are in the final stages of a
bitter divorce. Just when James thinks his nightmare is over, he learns his
daughter has a different daddy…
For the love of money…
Single mom Lachez Baker is a ghetto-fabulous mother of three who seems to
have it all, thanks to money from her children’s fathers. But soon, her life
of designer clothes, endless parties, and steady cash collides with the man
who’s been the target of her carefully crafted paternity fraud. From author
Pat Tucker comes a drama-filled tale of lies, schemes and consequences as
these men discover the importance of knowing the paternity laws in your
state.
Proceed with Caution
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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Urban Soul; Original edition (August 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159983054X
ISBN-13: 978-1599830544
For Naomi Payne, privacy is a must. She needs it in order to carry out the secret affair she's been having with State Representative Calvin Davis, one of the most powerful men in Texas. Touted as the "family values" candidate, Calvin's chance at a twelfth term in office would be destroyed if word of his infidelity were to get out. Too bad Naomi told her friend Sheila about it, and Sheila likes to gossip. News of the affair is leaked to the press, and Calvin's team goes into overdrive to protect his reputation, dismissing the relationship as mere rumor. Calvin stops taking Naomi's calls, and she's left alone to pick up the pieces of her life. But what she quickly learns is that this was no simple affair, and there are people out there who are not willing to let it go so easily. After a local murder hits too close to home, Naomi is afraid that she might be next. Can Calvin set aside his ambition to protect Naomi, or will she fall victim to the ruthless game of politics?
Led Astray
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Paperback: 300 pages
Publisher: Urban Soul (August 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1599830302
ISBN-13: 978-1599830308
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
Dexter Saint John believed that a party girl could be reformed. So much so, that he married Carla despite stern warnings from family and close friends. For five years things worked out just fine. But the tranquility of their marriage is suddenly rocked to its core when Carla's old running buddy, the twice divorced vixen Alex Perry returns home with a problem on her hands. Soon, the two are back to their old ways of partying like they used to back in the day, running men, and kicking up drama.
Carla Saint John is fed up with, and tired of her humdrum marriage. The sizzle is long gone and now she has to deal with the mother-in-law from hell who never thought she was good enough. It doesn't take long for her to be led astray-soon her life takes a series of drama filled twists and turns that leads to a torrid affair. Suddenly her life is spinning so out of control. Carla is forced to choose between the life she once knew and the one she never bargained for-the question is will Dexter still be around to see her through.
Infidelity
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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Urban Soul (January 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1599830132
ISBN-13: 978-1599830131
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
A chance encounter reunites former college sweethearts Clarke Hudson and Persha Townsend after a ten year separation. In the past, their relationship was a turbulent mix of passion and raw lust. To Persha s dismay, Clarke is now married, but that doesn t stop the two from beginning a torrid affair. Soon, Persha is so caught up in everything Clarke; she becomes obsessed with luring him away from his unsuspecting wife. When an unforeseeable disaster forces Persha out of her condo, Clarke cooks up a deliberate scheme to move Persha into his house...the very house he shares with his wife Kelsa. Their sinful betrayal erupts into an unimaginable series of events. What would you do to the person responsible for invading your happy home? When Kelsa Hudson faces this emotional dilemma she fights back. Infidelity is drama-packed, sexy tale about how being unfaithful lands a group of cheaters in court.
The Hook-Up
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Urban Soul (August 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159983006X
ISBN-13: 978-1599830063
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4 x 1.1 inches
If all of the good men are gay, married or in jail... just how far would women go to get one? Frankie figured they'd dig deep into their knock off Prada bags-and she was right! Frankie Brown needs a serious hustle to get her out of the hood or at least allow her to live Hood Rich...After several failed attempts she finally strikes Gold with her new business: The Hook Up... it's a unique dating service that finds the man of your dreams--but there's just one catch... Your future Mr. Right may be on lock down. Despite this, Frankie is hooking up the ladies left and right. Women like Yvette, who's flying solo after she catches her man cheating with three other women. Then there's Carmen who was just about to bust her man creeping with his baby's momma, when he was gunned down in a drive by. And Vicki-the white girl everyone loves to hate--simply has a thing for thugs and wants to find them any way she can. Who says there'd be no war if women ran things? The Hook Up is a fast-paced, drama filled urban tale that's sure to please those who can relate to keeping it real. With the streets of South Central Los Angeles, Compton, and Watts as a backdrop for a ruthless tug of war over money, power, and revenge, these fierce females are about to set it off!
Around the Way Girls 3
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Paperback: 300 pages
Publisher: Urban Books (September 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1601620535
ISBN-13: 978-1601620538
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
There's a saying in Brooklyn that if you come from my part of town that you're from around the way. Around the Way Girls 3/ Double Trouble like it's predecessor is a fast paced look at the life of some street smart woman who think they know it all but are about to get the lessons of their lives.
P.L. Wilson's Titles:
Sweetwater Sinners
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Paperback: 310 pages
Publisher: Rekcut Publishing (June 2, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0972385002
ISBN-13: 978-0972385008
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
The saints at Sweetwater Powerhouse of God are restless and sinning up a storm after Reverend Goodlove falls ill. Without their Pastor's guidance, his hot to trot wife Theola is misbehaving in ways no one thought possible. His oldest son Damien is trying to strike it rich after he discovers his soon-to-be ex stands to collect millions. He's holding out on signing divorce papers and it's driving Michelle crazy-she's already tried to kill once, this time she's determined to get it right. In the meantime, as Sweetwater's resident Bad Boy, Damien isn't licking his wounds alone. He's taken up with the vivacious Charlotte who's hell bent on proving something to Damien and the other women at Sweetwater who think he's up for grabs. All was going well until a blast from the past reemerges. Jazzlyn is ready to reclaim what was once hers, especially since there's a pending divorce. Reginald is looking for a way back home, and baby boy Barry thought the drama in his life was gone when his stalker Sissy left. She may be gone but she's not forgotten. Just when the wedding of the century is set to take place Sissy puts an end to it in a drastic way. Reverend Goodlove isn't hustling from the pulpit just yet but, the sanctified drama still promises to make us all scream "Hallelujah!"
Holy Hustler
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Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Urban Books (June 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1933967706
ISBN-13: 978-1933967707
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
Reverend Goodlove the Third and his three sons are known for spreading
more than just the gospel around the Sweetwater Powerhouse of God.
Soon, the Pastor has to get more than just his mega-church in order. There
are rumors flying about his sexuality and his second wife can't seem to gain
respect from the church elders who just won't allow the late Mrs. Goodlove's
memory to rest in peace.
His oldest son Damien will have to stop chasing skirts and remember the vows
he took before God and his Sweetwater PG family. Reginald, the middle son,
will have to quit cooking the books and stop succumbing to the flesh, and
baby boy Barry might find his way out of his very peculiar situation.
If all of this happens, then maybe, just maybe the Reverend Goodlove can go
back to getting his hustle on from the pulpit! But until then, the
sanctified drama promises to make us all scream "Hallelujah!"
Tricia Tucker's Titiles
Hip Hop Heat
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Paperback: 210 pages
Publisher: Ravenous Romance (August 21, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1607778289
ISBN-13: 978-1607778288
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
Everything that glitters isn’t gold, but try telling that to Lalana
George. She’s starry-eyed after winning a date with her favorite rap star.
It’s champagne wishes and caviar dreams as she enters the sparkling world of
hip-hop royalty. But once the sparkle fades, she realizes her idol might not
be what he seems.
Logan Thomas is a perfect example of why you shouldn’t judge a book by its
cover. At first glance, he’s just another blue collar worker, but a closer
look reveals he’s a handsome and successful business owner who knows how to
treat a lady. He understands what Lalana needs before she’s able to
recognize it herself.
Will Lalana realize the truth in front of her eyes, or will she fall victim
to the seduction of fame and fortune? As Lalana learns how to trust her own
heart, will she be able to hold onto the man of her dreams?
The Big O
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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 174 KB
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Ravenous Romance (March 23, 2009)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
Fifi Brown knows all about having too much of a good thing. Her life is
one big orgasm after another - literally. And while her best friend Shantel
is envious of the good time going on between Fifi's legs, Fifi just wants
the constant explosions of ecstasy to stop already.
Shantel Smith has her own problems. She's fighting for her man, against a
woman who's determined to win at all costs. But Chandler Hampton is enjoying
the attention of two lusty ladies. When Shantel gets tired of sharing, will
she end up in Chandler's arms - or out in the cold?
After sex specialist Dr. Emory Jones appears on a local TV talk show to
discuss a rare condition, Fifi's life changes dramatically. It doesn't take
long before everyone wants to know whether it's the good doctor or Fifi's
condition that now has her libido on fire. And when Shantel's situation
comes to a head, the two friends throw caution to the wind, betting that
true love and great sex are worth fighting for.
Gold Diggers
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File Size: 189 KB
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Ravenous Romance (January 6, 2009)
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Getting the ring is simply not enough ... or at least not for Tawny Woods. This BAP (Black American Princess) wants it all: the most handsome man, the hottest sex, and all the finer things in life. And she's got just the plan to lead her straight to Mr. Right and Rich. All she has to do is find the perfect target. Tawny isn't blazing this trail alone. Flanked by her BFF Carmen, a spicy Latina, the two concoct a friendly competition they hope will lead them to meet and marry two of LA's richest and sexiest bachelors. But first both have obstacles to overcome: Carmen has to shake her no-strings-attached relationship with her sexy secret lover, Kasen. The man may not have a colossal bank account, but he knows how to push all the right buttons! And Tawny needs to fix more than just her Marry Rich plan if she wants to make it to the altar first.... Will these "gold diggers" find true love and happiness--or will they be blinded by money and fame? Full of glamour and intrigue, Tricia Tucker's steamy new book will take you on a hot and sexy ride through LA's celebrity scene!
Rikki Dixon's Titles
Try Me
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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Urban Soul; Original edition (August 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1599830728
ISBN-13: 978-1599830728
Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
In this exciting and passionate debut novel, a femme fatale running a successful racket of robbing men blind picks the wrong guy to mess with--and he sets out to tame her.
Related Links
From Cover to Cover Radio Show: Hosted by Pat
Tucker and ReShonda Tate Billingsley
www.fromcovertocovershow.com.
Check out an indepth interview with Ms. Tucker on NorthParan
http://www.northparan.com/blog/2011/10/01/author-of-the-week-pat-tucker/
