CAREFUL OF THE COMPANY YOU KEEP by Angie Daniels is a romp through the trials and tribulations of four girlfriends: Danielle, Renee, Kayla and Nadine; however, the story centers, specifically, on Danielle and Renee. These two women are front and center because their friendship appears to be the closest of the bunch and the remaining two add a tad bit of normalcy or, better said, some common sense to the crew even though their lives could be a soap opera also.

All four women are single, some through choice, and others through divorce. Two of the four have teenage children, one is on the brink of marriage and implores her girlfriends to assist her with the planning of the wedding and the other is a lesbian, who attempts to have a child through surrogacy. All of these factors make for a wild and crazy ride.

CAREFUL OF THE COMPANY YOU KEEP pits girlfriend against girlfriend when one asks the other to test her man's fidelity, another is impregnated by the other's man unknowingly, one is cheating with someone else's guy and their children begin to date and the list goes on.

CAREFUL OF THE COMPANY YOU KEEP, while entertaining had me wondering if women this age really do behave this way. However, the ending did provide some revelations and redemptions for the characters. Hold on while you read this one!

Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers

Renee, Danielle, Nadine, and Kayla have remained very close, even after the death of their beloved friend and sister Lisa Miller. Throughout the years, each of them have had their share of drama that could last a lifetime. With their tight friendship, they all go through obstacles that should break them apart, but it just made them even stronger. With Kayla's upcoming wedding, the friends find out that they will have to band together once again to make sure life as they know it does not come crashing down on them.

After promising her sister Lisa that she would give her marriage a second chance, Renee Moore remained with John even though he was not meeting all of her needs, especially in the bedroom. Then one day she found out that she wasn't the only one sleeping around. Ultimately, Renee will learn that the company you keep can be hazardous to your health.

Danielle Brooks thought she was finally done with the drama in her life. She thought the her ex-boyfriend (the love of her life) Ron had slept with her daughter and gotten her pregnant. While doing her everyday chores, Danielle finds out that her daughter was lying and was upset that Ron would not have sex with her. Danielle thought her world had fallen apart. She just knew that with a little begging and pleading she could get her "man" back. He did come back to her, but not in the way she wanted. Someone keeps leaving weird notes on her car. "Be Careful of the Company You Keep." Danielle finally finds out who and why the notes are left. The question is....Is it too late?

Author Angie Daniels has done it again. Careful of the Company You Keep gives the same energy as In the Company of My Sistahs, and Trouble Loves Company. This book gives you drama, suspense, laughter, and some very sincere moments. Ms. Daniels keeps you on glued to the pages. Just when you think you know what's going to happen, it's the complete opposite and you'll love even minute of it. In order to completely understand each character and what has happened in their lives, I recommend you read the first two installments. In this trilogy, Angie Daniels does not steer away from the original storyline. It continues on without a disappointing moment. I would highly recommend this book and the ones prior to this.

Reviewed by Jackie
for Urban Reviews

After Renee Moore Finds her husband in a compromising position she returns to her hometown only to discover that the past has a way of catching up with you. This is the final book of the series. If you haven't read Trouble Loves Company first please do so because this book starts where the last one left off with an explosive ending. This is a fabulous story of friendship and the painful lessons we learn.