Bentley Manor books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Bentley Manor series?"

"There are three books in the Bentley Manor series, published between 2008 and 2009."

Q: "What is the first book in the Bentley Manor series?"

"The first book in the Bentley Manor series is Desperate Hoodwives, published in 2008."

Q: "What is the Bentley Manor series about?"

"The Bentley Manor series follows the lives of women living in the Bentley Manor housing projects in Atlanta. The books deal with their struggles, ambitions, and the often desperate choices they make while trying to escape poverty. The series was recommended by Essence magazine and helped establish Meesha Mink as a leading voice in urban fiction."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Desperate Hoodwives	2008	Meesha Mink	Buy
2	Shameless Hoodwives	2008	Meesha Mink	Buy
3	The Hood Life	2009	Meesha Mink	Buy

The Bentley Manor series, co-written by Meesha Mink and De’nesha Diamond, is set in an Atlanta housing project where four women are trying to find a way out. From their front stoops, longtime residents Miz Osceola and Miz Cleo have seen just about everything and know that there is no easy happily-ever-after in the projects. The books follow characters whose ambitions, loyalties, and desperation push them into increasingly high-stakes situations.

Starting with Desperate Hoodwives in 2008, the trilogy drew praise from Essence magazine and brought a raw, unflinching energy to urban fiction. The books mix drama, romance, and street-level tension in a way that keeps pages turning. Meesha Mink, a bestselling and award-winning author of more than thirty books, brought her Memphis-bred perspective to the series, while De’nesha Diamond matched her with equally sharp storytelling.

If you enjoy urban fiction with complex female characters and a setting that feels lived-in, the Bentley Manor books are a strong choice. They are quick reads that hit hard and do not flinch from the messier sides of ambition and survival.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Bentley Manor series?

There are three books in the Bentley Manor series, published between 2008 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Bentley Manor series?

The first book in the Bentley Manor series is Desperate Hoodwives, published in 2008.

What is the Bentley Manor series about?

The Bentley Manor series follows the lives of women living in the Bentley Manor housing projects in Atlanta. The books deal with their struggles, ambitions, and the often desperate choices they make while trying to escape poverty. The series was recommended by Essence magazine and helped establish Meesha Mink as a leading voice in urban fiction.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order