Almost Doesn't Count

by Electa Rome Parks

Book Overview

Heading home to south Georgia to care for her mother, Miss Betty, while she is recovering from surgery, independent, resourceful Mercedes must overcome her dark memories of the past if she is ever... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739455648
• ISBN13: 9780739455647
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: New American Library
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Must Have!!!!

Mercedes is my girl! This is definitely a book you will be discussing with your sistas and mamas! You'll pick it up and have a hard time putting it down! You're left riveted at Chapter One! Enjoy as much as I did!

A "New Queen of Literary Drama" is High Rolling to Becoming a Household Name

Electa Rome Parks delightfully and gracefully enters the realm of "third repeat offenders" ready to take over the summer wave of fresh new literature with a stellar third novel release. Her crime, writing chart- topping best sellers one after the other. Electa's latest, Almost Doesn't Count," with an easily eye- catching and memorable title reminiscent of song sensation, Brandy's top similar entitled hit single on her prior album, provides a refreshing twist to chic-lit, blinged out, ghetto and urban gangster books on the market that readers love too, but there is just something about ELECTA! The author of books like hit selling titles, "The Ties That Bind" and "Loose Ends," returns with another one. "Almost Doesn't Count" by Electa Parks takes place in the heart of Georgia and focuses on a young lady named Mercedes whose come to visit her mama, Miss. Betty, post surgery, and decides to restore nuances with past fling, Redman, who is rather brash and insensitive, but makes Mercedes feel comfortable around her just like a good old piece of furniture. I was reminded of the embracing moments of the Inkwell featuring Jada Pinkett. "Almost Doesn't Count" is on from page one. Along comes Darius who is ready to sweep her feet off the ground and cross boundaries Mercedes has never experienced. She's reluctant when it comes to experiencing new love. Underlying memories of a painful childhood come back to haunt Mercedes, plus heavily heated tension with Miss. Betty who is always putting her down. She copes by conversing with her closest friends on occasion who is experiencing some high-rolling drama in her own relationship. The story moves like a delicious drink of peach wine seasoned with a delicate story plot that will have Georgians reminiscing over time spent there and those who happen to visit the town saying, " Electa has captured a vivid depiction of life in Georgia." Piggly Wiggly's supermarket is definitely getting props as the place for drama sparks in Atlanta. Overall, Electa's writing style is second to none, unique and fresh. I can see the makings of a sitcom right in the heart of the south. Already, Electa Rome Parks has been featured in Upscale Magazine. Her latest book is such a juicy and delectable read, best selling peer, Zane, issued an advance review.

Electa just keeps on bringing it!!

This is a much read! Electa has woven a story like only she can. She touched on some real issues, that some are truly afraid to venture to. Every character and their situation were so very real to me. Mercedes (the main character, who had issues to work through), Miss Betty (the mother that we can all relate to), Redman (the maintenance man in your life) and of course Mr. Darius (Mr. Right if you'll allow him to be). Electa pulls you in from page one, and the two explosive scenes with the women (Mercedes & her best friend) fighting back were hilarious!! Always remember that holding on to past hurt will only hinder who you are as a person. What's done in the dark will come to light! Always tell your children what they mean to you and show it before its too late!! And finally, Almost Doesn't Count!! Keep up the good work Electa!! - Your #1 fan forever!!

Author keeps getting better!

I have read all 3 of this author's books. I think this one was the best of all! This book makes clear that traumatic childhood experiences is the canvas for all of your adult experiences. I was happy that the main character Mercedes finally got all of her resentful feelings toward her mother out in the open...it precipitated healing in their relationship.

Electa does it again!

I read Almost Doesn't Count and was very pleased with the storyline. The characters were well developed and Mercedes was off da chain!! This book is a page turner!!!