Product Description

Marina Maxwell, a successful news anchor in Atlanta, has had anger issues with men since high school. But, she believes she can calm her fiery temper once the right man comes into her life. In walks tall and handsome Mangus Baskerville, a police officer who's feeling her so tough that he quickly proposes marriage. Yet once the I Do's are exchanged, Mangus discovers the other side of Marina . . . a side that is flawed through anger. Can Mangus stand by his abusive woman even when the other woman lurks nearby? And can Marina learn to mellow her violent ways just in time?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #89238 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

Abuse by Any Other Name...
Something He Can Feel by Marissa Monteilh is a startling look at spousal abuse. What makes it so shocking is that the protagonist is the wife. Marina Maxwell has always had problems with her temper. Even as a teenager, she was known for striking out when she felt insecure, jealous or wronged. However, now that she is a successful news anchor she feels she has her anger under control. Particularly now that she is in love with and going to marry the handsome, Mangus Baskerville, one of Atlanta's finest.

Mangus is taken in by Marina's spunk, beauty and vitality at first sight. He is also besotted by her explosive sexuality. He is immediately convinced that she should be his wife. There are glimpses of Marina's temper and neediness throughout the courtship, but Mangus is determined to make her his wife. Almost immediately after the nuptials, Marina's true character emerges and Mangus finds himself in an unexpected situation, a victim of spousal abuse. The question becomes will his love for his wife be strong enough to withstand her abuse, particularly since there is a woman in the wings willing to be there for him. Also, will Marina be able to get help in time to save her marriage?

Something He Can Feel is an explosive look at what happens when a person is unable to control their impulses, causing them to explode in rage. Ms Monteilh does a fine job of showing what happens in abusive relationships and that it is not always the man who is the perpetrator. The reader will also get some insight into what causes the abuser to abuse and why the victim will stay. I recommend this novel to all who enjoy suspenseful, erotic contemporary fiction with a potent message.

Angelia Menchan
APOOO BookClub

...To Let Him Know This Love Is Real!
Marina Maxwell is a successful news anchor in Atlanta. She is adored by her many fans that watch her on the news and through her volunteer activities. Marina has some extreme anger management issues towards men since high school and believes that she can control herself when the right man comes along. Marina soon meets a sexy police officer name Mangus Baskerville who loves her so much that they quickly end up getting married. With Marina being a lady in the street and a tiger in the bedroom, Mangus thinks he has the perfect woman. Mangus gets a rude awakening when he discovers Marina's anger and physical abuse towards him. To make matters worse, a sexy new neighbor named Maxine extends an olive branch to Mangus to try to get him out of his abusive situation. Will Mangus break away from Marina?

Something He Can Feel is a thought-provoking and daring novel by Marissa Monteilh. Monteilh masterfully brought a tale of spousal abuse at the hands of a woman. The storyline was innovative because you rarely hear of the plight of men who are physically abused by their wives. This subject was presented in a very precise and clear manner that will definitely connect with readers. You will see how much of Marina's fractured childhood and young adulthood lead to her extreme anger and physically abusive demeanor towards men. You will feel for Mangus as he tries to deal with this issue on his own. The irony in this story is that Mangus is a police officer whose job is to protect and serve, but he needs to be protected from his own wife. There is a healthy dose of erotic sex scenes between Marina and Mangus, but it ties in well with the whole control and abuse aspect of this story. Something He Can Feel is a classic, emotionally-charged tale. Marissa Monteilh has once again elevated her supreme storytelling skills to new heights.


Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert
for Urban Reviews

A story of spousal abuse...
Marina Maxwell had an anger problem. She was the co-anchor of a top-rated newscast in Atlanta, GA. She was soon to be married to Mangus Baskerville-- one of Atlanta's finest. Mangus felt the first sting of her wrath on the day of their wedding. The second time was on their honeymoon. Mangus was learning that life with Marina was explosive. However, she always promised it would never happen again. Can their marriage survive?

Rarely do you find a book that addresses the problem of a woman abusing her husband. As in Something He Can Feel the police always suspect the husband but rarely suspect the wife. In Something He Can Feel, Marina sought assistance from a therapist, bringing to light that there is help available for those willing to seek it.

I have seen firsthand the damage from this type of abuse, and I commend the author for her effort to shed light on it. Marissa Monteilh is an extremely talented author. She has a flair for developing a scene, making it come to life. Something He Can Feel had an unexpected twist to it. The characters were interesting; each had their own flaws that made them human and relatable. While this book was an easy- to-read, easy to understand story, it is not a light read. The depth of the plot and the harshness of the subject troubles the reader long after the story is complete. I liked the way Ms. Monteilh presented faith throughout the story. She successfully showed that through God all things are possible. Marina and Mable both have a changed life through their faith in God. The ending is not a fairy tale ending. The author ends the book with these words, "There's no such thing as a happy ending, only a story that hasn't ended yet." This is a must read book!