The Trophy Wife

Prologue

Harlem Book Fair 2006

“Yo, it’s hotter than a mu’fucka out here,” JaQuavis complained as he took off his NY fitted cap and fanned himself.

“Hell, yeah. I’m ’bout to sweat out my wrap.” Ashley let out a slight giggle.

The authors were sitting under a tent signing a book for one of their loyal fans. It was the biggest and most important book event of the year. Everyone who was anyone in the street-fiction game was there. It was an opportunity for the authors and readers to interact and discuss African American literature. After signing their novel, they both thanked the reader and scanned the block, which was full of excitement and chatter. It was ninety-five-degree weather and a clear, bright day in Harlem, New York as African Americans pulled together to enjoy the literary experience.