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Destiny's Divas: A Novel Paperback – June 5, 2012

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Secrets, scandal, and sin abound in the private lives of popular gospel group Destiny’s Divas in this page-turning novel by the Essence bestselling author of The Personal Librarian and A Sin and a Shame.

Sierra, Raine, and Liza are Destiny’s Divas, a fresh, new gospel group whose unique blend of singing and testifying has gained them fans across the country. They tell the world about how good God has been to them, but off-stage, each is living a life totally opposite to what she preaches—and each is harboring a secret that could ruin them all.

Twenty-something Sierra Dixon speaks about the joy of being single and celibate, though she is anything but, drifting from one relationship to another. Although she stresses the importance of unconditional love within the family, Raine Omari has hit her breaking point with her mother-in-law and is ready to take drastic steps. And when Liza Washington discovers that her pastor-husband is in the middle of a scandal that could bring down more than just their ministry, she knows she must do something to stop him. One fateful evening their secrets are exposed, and one diva commits an act that could land her in prison for the rest of her life. Each has motive—who will crack?
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    400 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Gallery Books
  4. Publication date
    June 5, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 1 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1451650469
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1451650464
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 “Murray’s story has the kind of momentum that prompts you to elbow disbelief aside and flip the pages in horrified enjoyment.”

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Victoria Christopher Murray is the author of more than twenty novels including: Greed; Envy; Lust; The Ex Files; Lady Jasmine; The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil; and Stand Your Ground, which was named a Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Winner of nine African American Literary Awards for Fiction and Author of the Year (Female), Murray is also a four-time NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Fiction. She splits her time between Los Angeles and Washington, DC. Visit her website at VictoriaChristopherMurray.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books; Original edition (June 5, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1451650469
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1451650464
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1 x 8 inches
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Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels. Her novels, The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, which she co-authored with Marie Benedict were both Instant New York Times bestsellers and her novel, Stand Your Ground won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction. Four of her novels, Lust, Envy, Wrath and Greed have been made into TV movies for Lifetime. Visit her at www.victoriachristophermurray.com.

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Raquel R. Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great departure from my regular reading
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2012
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I typically do not read novels. But I was looking for something that I could read simply for pleasure and guiltless entertainment. I Pre-ordered Destiny's Divas and planned to save it for my vacation. But, I kept hearing such great things about the book. I read it in two days (8 weeks in advance of my vacation!!). A book written for adults, it portrays the struggles of three women that most can relate to in some way. Victoria's storytelling is outstanding and makes you feel as though you are right there with Sierra, Raine, and Liza . While there are mature subjects addressed, the focus is clearly on the lessons to be learned by the characters and the reader. This book is very well written and it grabbed and kept my attention ( I was up late the second night because I couldn't put it down). I am not sure what I will be reading on vacation now! Perhaps I will read Sinners and Saints. I'm looking forward to reading other books by Victoria.
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sammy sun
4.0 out of 5 stars Hopefully the Beginning to Another Series!
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2012
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I enjoy Victoria Christopher Murray's book and have read most of them. I enjoyed this one for about 90% of the book. Most of the book was an addictive read. The characters were well-defined and the story lines engaging. Each story builds and builds and the reader can see something big is going to happen with each woman.

THEN... the ending... whimpers in. I was so disappointed when the resolutions to all 3 story lines were summed up in a small chapter after all that build-up.

Maybe this was a set-up for the sequel. I really really hope so.
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itsjustmic
5.0 out of 5 stars Destined to be Delivered
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2013
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I made several attempts to read and get in to the novel, Destiny's Divas. Finally, because I'm a huge fan of Victoria Christopher Murray I forged my way through the first 4 chapters, which is when the book really began to gain more substance for me. At that point, I almost felt "forced" to finish it as quickly as possible -- it that good.

In true VCM fashion, she caused me to question some things like:

Why didn't Liza confront her husband? Why was she so determined to believe Mann's different accounts as to why the attorneys were at her home? Why didn't she think it was more suspicious that Buddy announced her entrance in to the church so loudly, as if he were forewarning someone? Also, why was she not pressing the issue of the locked office door, when she knew that he knew the door was locked when he told her to come in?

I realize that Sierra had issues with needing love. As the youngest member of Destiny's Diva someone should have offered to mentor Sierra. Yes, Yvonne could have done more digging and prying in to each member's personal life. Knowing that as the youngest member, she didn't have any family, guidance would have been key to keeping or putting Sierra on the right path. By assigning a spiritual mentor, it may have caused her to open up and be honest about her blatant lies about her celibacy. Why was Sierra so willing to give up her own celebrity to walk in the light of her beau, Jarrod? Did she not appreciate her own gift, bestowed by God?

Rainebow, she had a different situation all together. It's difficult, at times, living with an in-law (I know firsthand, although we all love each other and get along), it's still difficult nonetheless. Beerlulu and her sisters could have maintained their allegiance to their native Kenya, and even introduced their culture to Nadia, in specific by having other teenaged Kenyan family members tell her about the ceremony of becoming a woman. It was certainly not Beerlulu's place t o rear Dayo's and Raine's daughter, regardless of the fact that she is Dayo's mother. The American way and Kenyan way of explaining a young girl' sentry in to womanhood a completely different. As a resident of the United States (New York), Beerlulu should have respected Raine's request to leave Nadia alone. I think that Beerlulu took "it takes a village" to an entirely new level.

In summary, it's easy for each of us, to say what someone else should or should do or have done. What we have to remember is that is only our opinion. None of us is perfect, and fall short on a daily basis, sometimes knowingly. But God continues to allow me an opportunity to come to Him and ask for His forgiveness, and get it right the next time. We should constantly improve our morals, and practice each day what is ethical, and that's hard to do each day. I'm glad that the ladies have been given another chance to get it right.
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Donnica Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Truth Will Set You Free
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2012
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Raine forms the group, Destiny's Divas, with Sierra, Liza and herself. They are a powerful gospel singing group that represent three generations. Sierra Dixon is the young beautiful talent. Raine Omari was once in the music business and now in her mid-30s, after getting married and having a daughter she decides to jump back in. First Lady Liza Washington is the matriarch of the group. All of the women are faced with reality in Destiny's Divas by Victoria Christopher Murray.

While they witness to their fans about how faithful God is, they are all being tested. Sierra testifies to being happily single and saved, all the while trying to find the perfect catch to be her husband. She is willing to do any and everything to get and keep them. Raine tries her best to love and appease her African mother-in-law. But when Beerlulu tells her that she is not raising her daughter properly, all love is thrown out the door. Liza has been married to her husband, Reverend Mann Washington, for over 25-years and prides herself on her loving marriage. While preaching honesty and loyalty in a relationship, her husband's truth presents itself.

Once I picked Destiny's Diva up, I could not put it down. I have read all of Murray's books and would argue that I am one of her biggest fans. I loved all of the characters; even if I loved to hate them. I cannot wait to see if their stories continue, but if not I am looking forward to the next book. I recommend Destiny's Diva or a quick and interesting page-turner.

Donnica Carter
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M. Walton
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2014
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This book was a good read. At times it was a slow, but boy did it end with a bang! Beerlulu, words cannot explain how I felt about this woman. Mann, I knew something wasn't right from the beginning, but I was still shocked. And Sierra, I knew something bad was going to happen but I didn't expect that. As usual, Murray doesn't disappoint.
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Lady K
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2013
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I was so eager to read this book and i am v v pleased that it arrive well before the time stated on the order. I have not read it as yet buit can't wait.
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