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Looker: A Novel | 
| Author: Stanley Bennett Clay
Publisher: Atria
Category: Book
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Rating:  18 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0743291026
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780743291026
ASIN: 0743291026
Publication Date: June 5, 2007
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SOMETIMES LOVE IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINKBrando Haywood is a handsome, popular, and successful entertainment lawyer who seems to have everything but passion. Two years celibate and a prisoner of his routine, he goes through life quietly on the sidelines while his promiscuous best friend, Omar Stevens, thrashes through life and love with all the ups and downs Brando barely realizes he longs for. Brando's life takes a dramatic turn when he is asked to defend a female friend who has killed her rapist. The sensational and controversial trial that follows not only ignites Brando's fervor for his career but also helps him discover his passion and a true love that had been staring him in the face all along. Looker firmly establishes Stanley Bennett Clay's reputation as a writer who spins brilliant erotic entertainment even as he challenges his readers' sensibilities.
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 AAMBC Book Reviews September 5, 2008
African Americans on the Move Book Club (San Antonio, USA)
Brando Heywood and Omar Stevens have been best friends since high school. Brando is a respectable guy with a certain quality to him;he is an eligible bachelor that has come to terms with his job and his parents. Brando's problem is he's been in relationships before but he doesn't understand the passion that should be connected to it. Brando is the type of guy that is admired from a distance and a prude up front; if you ask his best friend Omar.Omar Stevens likes to have his cake and eat it too. He likes them young, fun, and full of cum. Omar is content with having his stand-ins, but that's not what he really wants. Omar feels that if he decides to be in a relationship then the fun times will be diminished in his world. Don't get me wrong, Omar is all about the safety of himself and others. Omar is obsessed with life while Brando is just obsessed with the experience. The Supporting Cast of the novel added to the drama. Jeanette who Brandon met during a business trip at the Economic Empowerment Summit in Washington DC, Clementhia who will become one of Brando's clients, The sister he never had; Dee who is from LA, and the most interesting character of all that are connected is Mrs Selma Fant the mother of Early Anthony, and the wife of a councilman.The Brando Heywood and Omar Stevens have been best friends since high school. Brando is a respectable guy with a certain quality to him; he is an eligible bachelor that has come to terms with his job and his parents. Brando's problem is he's been in relationships before but he doesn't understand the passion that should be connected to it. Brando is the type of guy that is admired from a distance and a prude up front; if you ask his best friend Omar.
Omar Stevens likes to have his cake and eat it too. He likes them young, fun, and full of cum. Omar is content with having his stand-ins, but that's not what he really wants. Omar feels that if he decides to be in a relationship then the fun times will be diminished in his world. Don't get me wrong, Omar is all about the safety of himself and others. Omar is obsessed with life while Brando is just obsessed with the experience.
The Supporting Cast of the novel added to the drama. Jeanette who Brandon met during a business trip at the Economic Empowerment Summit in Washington DC, Clementhia who will become one of Brando's clients, The sister he never had; Dee who is from LA, and the most interesting character of all that are connected is Mrs. Selma Fant the mother of Early Anthony, and the wife of a councilman.
The Looker was a good read. The erotic scenes were mediocre to me. They were not as steamy as I expected and there is not a lot of sex happening. I mean it happens, but only in spurts. Drama is another story, there is so much drama in this book you will be saying GTF out of here every time something takes place. There were no errors in this book whatsoever, which is a beautiful thing. I read the book in regular time for me what is two days and I give the book 4 out of 5 stars for good read. Drama is Omar's treasure but will Brando come to treasure what's already right in front of him.
Chasity B.
AAMBC Book Reviewer
Things Aren't Always As They Seem September 1, 2008
M. Bruner (Oklahoma!)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We are all looking for something. Love? Friendship? Money? Sex? Brando Heywood is extraordinarily handsome and equally intelligent. Suffering a broken heart, Brando changed his career path and closed off his heart to love. His clients and friends are demanding of his time leaving few moments for him to see his true love.
Omar Stevens is drowning. The years of anger, self-loathing, and one-night sides are having a toll on his heart. Back in the day when Omar lost his Grammy, Brando was there. In fact, Brando is always there to smooth things over. Their friendship may turn his life around and open his heart to love.
The secrets that thrive in the dark will come out in the light. Family rifts and personal hang-ups must be acknowledged and forgiven. Brandon is the link for the entire story - he brokers lucrative literary contracts, keeps family members informed, stays loyal to long-term friends, and defends the rights of the underdogs. In time Brandon and Omar will overcome the challenges of the past to see the joys of the future.
Clay offers a plethora of characters that proves that love is often closer than you think - no matter what type of love you are looking for. The supporting cast of characters shines a light on a life often ignored and talked about less. The flow of the storyline will keep you riveted to the edge of your seat while the unique tale will blow your mind. This intense and provocative novel will open your heart to all the world has to offer.
Deltareviewer
Reviewing for Real Page Turners
 Looker....A tale of love amongst US May 8, 2008
borris powell (Brooklyn, New York)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Stanley,
Thank you for "Looker." The characters were as real as the pages and
paper on which they were written. Your knowing and seeing of Black gay Men's lives made the book a page turner. The tapestry of lust, love, pain, joy, anger, betrayal, safe hatred, sardonic sex, rage, crime, and bliss wove a tale reminiscent of what "real" Black gay men know to be our truths. Never before have had I read such a description of Black gay men living on the periphery of our community; while we exist in its midst.
Bran was a man undamaged by the gay experience, simply reluctant to love.
Most importantly you aptly connected the lives of varying generations
of "WE".
Love unrequited and finally realized and revealed. A love based on friendship. Wow!
Do it again,
Borris Powell
New York
Enjoyable Novel April 4, 2008
G. Williams (Houston, Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is no E Lynn Harris novel by any means but I must say it is well written, Engaging, Shocking, Real, and Exciting. My hat off to Stanley Bennet Clay. Thanks for giving us good quality fiction.
Eloquent Novel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! February 8, 2008
Edgle Bennett (Dallas Tx)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well I must say. I enjoyed this book immensely.I didn't won't this book to end,hey clay what about a part two?????? You have another loyal fan,please keep the books coming.God bless you and much more success.
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