The 'Date Diva' Shay Williams-Garrett Releases New Book 'DIVA Don't Get Played'

Online, November 14, 2010 (Newswire.com) - No bona fide diva is complete without drama, and Shay, the Date Diva, is no exception. In what can only be classified as "jaw dropping news," Shay Williams-Garrett shares in her new book how she unknowingly married her married husband.

In the latest edition of her ever-popular books, "DIVA Don't Get Played" (ISBN: 978-0-9823084-4-8) and "Mommy DIVA Don't Get Played" (ISBN: 978-0-9823084-5-5), she discusses every incredible detail of how she only learned after her elaborate wedding ceremony on the green at the Country Club of the South, Atlanta, GA, that her husband, Reggie Garrett, was still legally married. She goes on to describe, in nearly 15 pages, the public and private cat fight that ensued between her and Reggie's first wife. The incidents ranged from a barrage of unwelcome phone calls to more than 80 disparaging Internets posts on book, social networking, and even consumer complaint sites.

"I included my story in a new chapter titled 'Do Your Due Diligence' because I want single women dating to understand how necessary it is for them to find out everything they can before getting into a committed relationship or marriage," says Shay. She admits being somewhat embarrassed initially, but she came to see the situation as just another opportunity to better prepare other women because this could happen to anyone. Thus, the book lists agencies and Internet sites that track and verify information about the person you are dating.

Williams-Garrett says, "Hopefully, in the stories that I've shared, other single women looking for love can see themselves and know that they can start today to believe in love again. I also share my experiences to help other dating single ladies dating avoid the same mistakes and heartbreaks." In doing so, the new edition of DIVA also includes Shay's escapade with a married man and how it almost literally killed her. Readers can also look forward to new lessons on learning how to increase your femininity, develop unshakable confidence, and become irresistible to men.

Shay's updated and expanded second edition culminates a year of successful projects and personal appearances on the Tom Joyner show, Essence magazine and the Soul Train awards. The Date Diva is also in discussions to launch a new reality show for 2011 and in February 2011, she will kick off The "Diva Don't Get Played Tour!" featuring special guest JL King, New York Times Best Selling Author of 'On The Down Low!' For more information on the books or Shay Williams-Garrett, visit www.Lovein30Days.com or www.ShayYourDateDiva.com