African Books

I love the way Keith Brown captures the essence of mother-son relationships in the African American family. It portrays the values that are developed between mothers and sons to produce strong black males. Each story is an example of encouraging motivation and hope for future generations of mother-son relationships.

This wonderful collection of stories to read about the bond between mother's and son's.

This book is so moving. Within the first few pages, I was so captivated by the warm feelings that are shared. This mother to son bond is unexplainable. I immediately told my family and friends that they have to read this book if no other.

This is to the response from Gloria Alibaruho dated 25 December 1999.

I just read your review of the book, Sacred Bond: Black Men and Their Mothers. You said in your review. "All of the mothers are acquainted with life as a journey rather than a destination." I think that is a very profound statement - your focus on "journey" implies a continuous activity as opposed to "destination" which is a fixed point in time. Too often, whether we set the stage or someone else does, we focus on a fixed point in our lives, the time when the journey is completed. We forget to celebrate the activities that brought us to our goal. This celebration serves to strengthen us and provides inspiration for the next day. That is why some goals are never reached - the preparations for the journey are not made and then we loose sight of our destination. Metaphorically, it is like taking a hike in a dense forest and forgetting to bring a map or compass.

I have a notebook of quotations that give me inspiration and I have just included your quotation in the book. Thanks for your words of wisdom.

Sincerely,

Susan Lightfeather lightfeather@exotrope.net

As I read this book, I could see myself in every one of the mothers. I laughed, I cried, and I was blessed to be touched by their experiences. As a mother, it was reassuring to read that I am on the right track. Through their trials and tribulations, the bond strengthened. To the authoris: Thank you for capturing these magnificent stories. To the mothers/sons: Thank you for letting us into your life.

This is the grand finale of the Africa books for the Owens'. I have read all with great appreciataion for what they have done over many years, but I felt that this book was the best of all. It is the culmination of more maturity and experience of their programs and writing. I would recommend it to anyone with any interest in conservation. It is also glimpse into the human spirit when confronted with the difficult task of orchestrating the survival of both man and animal harmoniously. These are two awesome people doing great work.

I had read the owen's two previous books and really loved them. I found this one and thought well, I already know what they did so this will just be review. Well, was I wrong. It is a great book and kept me enthralled till the end. They have such a practical approach to getting the local population involved, and they have had such sucess. Anyone would love this book. It is so possitive that it just tickles your heart, and such a love story. To think they have done all this together. Wow. I gave it a 5 and would have given it 10 if I could. jeannie Clarke

Life in the harshest of places....Africa in the wildest wildness. If you love animals of planet earth, this is a book to read, weep and rejoice.

Written so that you feel you are looking over their shoulders as they see and work in Africa. A bit of mystery, a cautionary tale and an inspirational love story. The book describes the obstacles they faced and the gile, resourcefulness, courage and passion they bring to their work and lives. A worthy follow-on to Cry of the Kalahari and Eye of the Elephant.

This book tells of Mark and Delia Owens' work with the animals and humans in the Luangwa Valley of Zambia. Poachers have decimated the animal population (particularly the elephants), and the Owens work toward animal repopulation and human education. They follow a good business plan in reeducating the Zambians. Those relying on poaching for a living must be taught alternative means of support, and the Owens are very creative in this regard. Their self sacrifice during 23 years of residence is amazing!

Helen Oxenbury's illustrations make this book so appealing to toddlers and parents alike. The bright colors and playful style really draw you in. The author's use of repetition is also great, which my daughter enjoys. This is a long book and she can easily sit in my lap and focus on the entire story, allowing me to finish reading before she turns the pages. I agree with the other reviewer - the cousin fighting with the baby is kind of a negative aspect of the book, but often I will substitute other words on those pages. This is a must-have addition to any multicultural book collection!

I purchased this book for my 2 year old daughter to replace a paper back one I previously purchased that was destroyed by various infant beverages (hmmm...I wonder who did that).

Anyhoo...the book exceeded my expectations beyond my greatest imagination. My daughter and I already loved the book to pieces, but getting the hard covered one really has made it that much more of a favorite.

This story is a definite must have for any black parent or any parent attempting to raise a race-neutral child. The illustrations are big (which keeps my daughters attention), the story offers the repetition that children respond to (my daughter repeats many of the words with me), and helps parents teach about family members (mentions of cousin, daddy, mommy, aunt, nannie and gran-gran).

Enjoy this one with babies on up through the years.

P.S. Keep it out of reach of the kids if you want to keep it for years because it is sure to be a family favorite!

This book has been a family favorite for over 11 years. I first purchased this book for my son when he was 1 and am now reading it to my 2 year old daughter. My son still recalls the story, beautiful pictures but most of all family members and myself reading it to him time and time again. My daughter is now experiencing the same warm expressions of "family love" and beautiful pictures of an African American family celebrating a birthday but most of all being together. This book has become my daughter's favorite and she picks it up at least 4-5 times a day to be read. I've bought another copy just so she can have her own. My son has told me he wants to be keep his copy of the book so that he will be able to read this wonderful book to his own children.

This book is loved and enjoyed by my students (1st and 2nd grades)each and every year. The rhythm and repeat of Ms. Cooke's words captivate and charm. They are tickled with the antics of the family as they each arrive at the party. We have had great discussions about the choice of play and family differences each member brings to the party. Her message reminds each person listening that they too are loved "so much" by their family.

We have this book at our local child care centre. I love the rhythm of the language and I love the illustrations and my little boy does too. What I don't like is the "pow-pow", "I want to fight the baby" part. It's not an idea that I want to encourage at all - some good natured wrestling can be fun, of course, but it needs a lot of explanation. All of the carers naturally substitute other words to illustrate the story; usually I say that the boys want to tickle the baby. Parents and carers who want to promote a less violent world should be aware of this.

When I was a young girl, I wanted to be a missionary to Africa. Now I find myself in the interesting position of having these wonderful African teachers - Sobonfu Some & husband, Malidoma Patrice Some - being missionaries TO ME.

I have wanted the kind of intimacy Mrs. Some describes in her inspired little book, my whole life. It is my earnest hope and prayer that the western world will learn from the West African culture, and find the true happiness we have declared the right to pursue.

I couldn't possibly recommend the book more highly.

Such a well balanced sharing of spirit.

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This is a wonderful book that offers many little gems that encourage and facilitate the willingness to be open to intimacy in relationship. I think for many people who have struggled in relationship the author offers very useful, practical and enriching ways to let ones' relationship grow and develop. I love that the book is from an African perspective and though it's not geared only to Africans shows that African people have a workable approach to relationships that is spritually centered and life affirming.
I especially liked the authors' discussion on the use of rituals in African culture. The author made them come alive for me and helped me recognize that ritual is something we do anyway though we do not call it that and why. Her discussion on it's value and power in African culture was very empowering because she shows how we can open ourselves up on many levels to healing ourselves and our relationships by consciously utilizing rituals in our lives.
I also liked the author's emphasis on the importance of community, in helping build intimacy and supporting healthy relationships which is especially important for African people.
I would have liked more information on how some of the rituals or concepts used in ancient ways could better translated or modified for the present time.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who would like a spiritual, african centered approach to building healthy relationships.

This book reminds us what a real intimate relationship between a man and a woman should be, the pratical and spiritual dimensions of it. Thank you Sobonfu Some for writing this lovely and useful book.

Sometimes the words you're looking for come from the most unlikely places. Sobonfu Some's contribution is absolutely crucial if we are to find a counterbalance to our consumer culture. Singles, couples, adults and teenagers alike will find rewarding activities in this book which warm the heart more than going shopping can, and it's a gasp of fresh air. I hadn't realised the import of how we connect to other people until I read this book.

STARLIGHT PASSAGE was lengthy, yet worth every word. This was a story filled with lots of action and passion, and with enough history of Kiana's ancestory to make this novel more of a screenplay that somebody would want to make into a mini-series. Anybody who is into novels that include reaching back into the past to make the present complete, this is the novel for you.

This is the kind of story that needs to be required reading for highschool curriculum. I completely enjoyed this novel and was suprisingly enthralled by the story of the ancestors (at times I didn't want the story to come back to the present.) As much as I enjoyed this book, I think the love story between the main characters should have been developed a little more. I'm patiently waiting for the next one.

This book, thankfully, doesn't drag like "Wild Embers" seemed to, and dives right into the drama, intrigue and mystery. Kiana, as usual, is a strong sista, there's another fly brother waiting to help dig up the skeletons in the closet, and love tinged with danger is looming in the shadows. The characters are tight, especially the Stepsister from Hell, Ida.....what a [...] BOY did she get hers!!! the accounts of how the slave families were broken up were chilling, and makes one glad to be born in this time, as well as appreciate what our ancestors endured. Anita's research is on-point, and this is a DEFINITE page-turner!! If you are a history buff, this is for you!! Dig in with both hands and enjoy!!!

This was an excellent book. The characters were real! There is action in every chapter. The author keeps you turning pages. It also gives life to history. It's the kind of book that keeps you wanting more. This author is truly gifted. This is how a book should be, it keeps you going. Never a dull moment!

I HAVE READ MS. BUNKLEY'S OTHER NOVELS, BLACK GOLD AND WILD EMBERS AS WELL. AS IN THE OTHER 2 NOVELS, MS. BUNKLEY CAN TRULY MAKE HISTORY COME TO LIFE. THE READER CAN HARDLY PUT ANY OF HER NOVELS DOWN. THEY ARE DEFINITELY PAGE-TURNERS. WHILE READING HER NOVELS, THE READER ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE THEY ARE THERE WITH THE CHARACTERS. MS. BUNKLEY, KEEP WRITING BLACK HISTORICAL FICTION WHERE ONE CANNOT PUT THE BOOKS DOWN.

We enjoyed this story very much. It is written as a story of a play that is taking place. The pictures are fantastic. Someone is in rabbit's house and will not let him in. Frog has figured it out but rabbit will not listen to him. Frog enjoys watching the trouble as the other animals try to help rabbit out. Finally out of exasperation Rabbit asks for Frogs help. This was a very fun book. Recommended for ages 6-9 years.

my 5 year old son loves this story and its surprise ending!

the play within a story framework is very clever but may be too complicated for very young children to follow

mjdykstra
mother & book lover

I love this story. My children enjoy it. Its great for children at bedtime. It is actually a play....thats how the story is being told.

Must add to your library of African tales!!

Who's in Rabbits House is one of those few book that people of all ages can enjoy. The book is beautiful to look at, the illustrations informative and clever. (Check out the lions.) It reads aloud beautifully, and even the youngest reader can be given a part to become part of the experience. The cultural contect is respectfully presented. The reader becomes one who learn that of the Masai vilagers that strength is less important than intelligence.

We found this by chance at the library and it is now one of our favorite books. During the three weeks we had the book we read it over 20 times and looked through it often. And we've checked it out a few times since then, too. Hmm, maybe we should buy it!

My boys have acted out the story repeatedly and I hear them quietly reciting the story to themselves.

The pictures are fantastic - bright, beautiful, so full of life. The text is superb and has a wonderful moral as well.

You will love this book and so will your kids.

There couldn't be two more different places than New York City and the lands of the Maasai in Tanzania. Tepilit Ole Saitoti's story of his journey in and between these two worlds is fascinating. I am looking forward to the update he is writing now that he is a Maasai Elder. This insight into another land and culture is a gift.

Excellent book, very accurate and really worth the money. It gives the picture of a boy growing up as a real Maasai and the new life in civilized world of Germany and USA - a man between two cultures and the difficult question to decide which way to go along. Makes yourself wondering about the way we Western people are living and gives a chance to see our world with other eyers.

After having visited the Maasai area some months ago a good opportunity to compare facts with my own experience and found it even more interesting. Go for it!

I read this book 12 years ago and was so moved that I wrote a letter to to the author - something I have never done before or since. I was so struck by his ability to navigate between two cultures that seemingly had little in common. His book is a testimonial to the flexibility of the human spirit and the power of education. Last week, out of the blue, I received a telephone call from the author. Apparently, he had saved my address all these years. Saitoti is currently in the US as a visiting scholar. He will be speaking in various institutions and he has just started writing a follow up to The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior (The Worlds of a Maasai Elder). I have just shown him these amazon reviews. He is sitting here beside me and
would like to take this opportunity to say: "Thank you to the reviewers of my book for such beautiful reviews and to amazon.com for posting such a wonderful display of my work."

Very interesting first person account of a Maasai man who becomes western educationed and gives insight to what growing up in a Maasai village was like. Quick read - powerful story. You must read this book if you plan on going to Kenya or Tanzania.

After having just visited Africa, I wanted to get a better feel for what it's really like to be Maasai. This book is very real, and gives interesting insights from the "inside". I enjoyed it thoroughly.

This was a very good read. It was two stories in one book. The first story was about Lydia Lord, a woman in search of something better in her life, feed up with her job she quits and then volunteers at a camp for disadvantaged youth. Kennedy Fletcher is a ex football player, he walked away from a mulitmillion dollar contract seeking something worthwhile in his life. When the two meet at Camp Six Nations, the attraction is instant, but can they put to rest the past to find a love that's everlasting. The second book is about Quintin Lord, a photographer who is tried of the bevy of beautiful women he has shared his bed with, he's looking for something more permanant in his life. Victoria Jones is a women who is still trying to heal the wounds left by her ex, so when she meets Quintin she's drawn to him instantly. The only problem is she has a secret that may put an end to the great relationship that has developed between her and Quintin. Both books are very good, but read Quintin's story first because it is the first in the continuing series.

I really loved this book; for me it confirmed that there is such a thing as real love and that eventhough everything is not perfectly laid out the impossible is just as real as the possible. Excellent read.

Tiring of politics in the kitchen of the five-star restaurant where she is employed, twenty-seven-year-old Lydia Lord knows it's time to move on. With aspirations to launch a gourmet styled restaurant, she resigns from her position and goes back to Baltimore to get organized.

A painful connection with a professional athlete left a bad taste in Lydia's heart, especially for athletes, so her plans do not include romance; she needs to devote all of her attention to her business. To test her ability to supervise a restaurant staff, Lydia volunteers her talents as Head Chef at Camp Six Nations, a summer camp for disadvantaged kids. But her plans take a slight detour when she runs into former football star Kennedy Fletcher. Will she remember her resolve and stay focused?

Former Baltimore Ravens' running back, Ken Fletcher, turned down a multimillion-dollar contract and abruptly left football while at the top of his game. Tired of fortune-seeking 'groupies', and no longer wanting a commitment, Ken only dallies in temporary seductions. He is now a savvy businessman who wants to help underprivileged kids. But the defiant, independent, and sultry chef, who has come to camp, may force him to rethink his resolve about women and relationships.

ALL MY TOMORROWS is a connecting book from the Lord family history, the Lords were first introduced in a debut novel, Home Sweet Home. ALL MY TOMORROWS highlights Ms. Alers' ability to tell a solid story with enough romantic drama to capture the romance in reader's hearts. There is a secondary story that centers on foster care and adoption programs. To bring readers up to date with the Lords, Ms. Alers included Home Sweet Home in this two-story book, it will be a separate review.

Reviewed by aNN
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Rochelle Alers have returned to the scene with a classic and a newbie to add to her even indulging list of titles with BET. BET has heard the request for Quintin Lord's younger sister Lydia to get her own story and they have also heard the readers who have been screaming that they can't locate Home Sweet Home so when they reached their tenth anniversary and they decided to release books with new and old stories in them from classical writers they made an exceptional choice with Rochelle's Lord family.

All My Tomorrow
Lydia Lord decides that she doesn't like being passed up just because of some chief who doesn't want to be shown up by a twenty seven year old so she decided to quit her job at a four star restaurant to go work at a summer camp for eight weeks without pay to allow to underclass children to come to the camp but most importantly to see if she could run her own restaurant. With the past on her tail and the present in her face she doesn't know what to do when she meets Kennedy Fletcher she makes it known that she doesn't date athletes but he informs her he no longer an athlete but a sports director at the One Nation camp but he doesn't disclose all information to her about who he really is and what he really has. Kennedy Fletcher decided to leave football when a friendship gets out of hand because of one deceitful lie that lead to a locker room brawl so deciding rather than lose his status as a role model in the NFL he walks off leaving many wondering what caused him to quit with no comment to the media. Kennedy has a past that doesn't allow him to trust to easily but it also doesn't allow him to reminisce about his football days because it hurts too much to think of how it all ended. Ken finds himself falling in love with Lydia and although he isn't sure where to go with the love he has for her he knows that he doesn't intend to allow it to walk away from him but when he finds himself competing with her past he isn't sure whether she can let go to allow him to love her. Lydia finally realizes that she loves Ken and that she has to tell him with the thought of the Gypsy on her mind that read Ken and her palm she realizes what the lady was telling her and how to decipher who was who when it came to the two men who would tell her they love her.

Home Sweet Home
Quintin Lord is an artist with a genuine taste in his works while his work habits are a little more distasteful his habits include binges of eating out, dirty clothes scattered across his loft, and loud music but when he meets his new neighbor Victoria Jones for the first time not only is he intrigued by her he is also reprimanded by her to turn his music down. Victoria Jones is a former dancer turned cater when she loses something precious and dear to her she finds herself making some life altering decisions that leaves her devastated and feeling less like her self which leaves her with a shield around her heart. When Quintin finds himself falling in love with Victoria he isn't sure what to do but he is sure that he will marry her before the end of the year while Victoria is determined not to let another man under her shield but find herself becoming emotionally, physical, and romantically involved with Quintin Lord but when Quintin mentions the one thing she can't have she finds herself backing away from it and pulling back from him. Quintin Lord and Victoria Jones finds their selves in a romantic duel that leaves them wanting for one another but will leave someone with a decision that will altered their whole life.

The stories that Rochelle present about the Lords' is very exciting and exhilarating as you watch the two couples fall in love and in return find happiness in ways that they never thought possible in the lives that they lived.

In "All My Tomorrow's", author Rochelle Alers crafts a fine story of the developing romance of chef Lydia Lord and former football star Kennedy Fletcher.

Lydia meets Kennedy as she arrives to serve as the chef for a summer camp for disadvantaged children from urban environments. She has come to this position after walking away from a position as an assistant chef in a thriving, well regarded restaurant after being passed over from promotions one too many times. Lydia has been hurt by unfulfilled love in the past and comes to the company to focus on her potential for opening her own restaurant and with no thoughts of looking for love. This all changes on the very first day at camp when she meets her cabin neighbor and camp sports director Kennedy.

Kennedy has walked away from an illustrious career in sports at the height of his popularity and money-earning potential; he is owner and sports director of this camp that fulfills his dream to help those who have had fewer successful opportunities than he. He, too, has been scarred by romances gone wrong in the past and has sworn off serious commitments with women. Something about the gutsy, confident Lydia shakes his resolve on that point however.

In this book, Alers explores the coming together of these two wounded and mature souls in an all-satisfying way that explores both their friendship and burgeoning romantic interest. The book is a 2-in-1 bonus that also contains the previously published novel "Home Sweet Home" in which Lydia was first introduced as the younger sister of the male romantic lead Quintin Lord. Although this second story doesn't rise to the same level of greatest as the newer one, it is a nice touch to include it in the same book.

I am a big fan of the Anansi tales, and the spider's adventures are delightful as well as thought-provoking. For edutainment (educational entertainment) and discussion, I include them in my high school / college level introduction to mythology / humanities survey courses. All ages can enjoy a clever trickster hero who possesses many human qualities, the good and bad--who makes us think about our own deeds and behavior.

In Anansi The Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti, Gerald McDermott retells an Anansi story with warmth, cultural sensitivity, and bright, attention-seizing illustrations. Among the children's books about Anansi, McDermott's efforts stand in a unique place because the text is used sparingly and with great effect, conveying important events only and not burying key ideas in lavish descriptions or dialogues. In this book, the elaborate, geometric illustrations paint the "descriptions" that the text omits.

Features that I like...

The map in the opening that shows the continent of Africa and the country of Ghana. (I'm always happy to see a bit of geography dropped into stories, especially those designed for children.)

The Prologue, which describes the importance of folklore, mythology, and legends. I especially appreciate this statement: "Folklore prepares man for adult life. It places him within his culture."

Rather than beginning the story with the familiar "Once upon a time...," the author uses "Time was..." which is cool! :)

Each of the spider sons in the story is unique in design, appearance, and talent, which makes him easy (and fun) to identify as the tale unfolds. The six sons are See Trouble, Road Builder, River Drinker, Game Skinner, Stone Thrower, and Cushions.

The character of Anansi is rendered with an expressive personality and face while his sons' faces are not shown--just their designs, bodies, and talents. Anansi's face changes emotions based on his experiences, and this would be an excellent teaching element for very young children upon hearing / seeing the story.

Themes & Talking Points the book offers:

Counting, colors, shapes, animals, teamwork, family, intro to Africa [Very Young Children]

Reading; Cause & Effect; Critical Thinking & Response; African Culture. How does Anansi get into and out of trouble? // Each spider is an individual with a specific skill or trait; each spider has a place in the family. What does this suggest about the culture of the Ashanti? // The rescue of Anansi is really a team effort by the sons, but who should get the reward? Does the ending solve this problem? [For children 5-12]

Reading & Design; Symbolism; Critical Analysis; Author Intent; Culture. Why did the author / illustrator choose not to show the faces of the six sons in the story? How does this choice affect the story? How does Anansi's face tell his story? What is the relationship between a son's name and his unique design? In what instances is Anansi's face NOT shown and why? What lessons are taught in this tale? What universal themes are present? Does this book deserve its "honor" designation? [For tweens through college students]

Anansi and his sons are popular guys in our home. My son and daughter (nearly 4 and 6) just adore them, and I enjoy the fact that this book demonstrates how well cooperation works. Not to mention that we get to discuss the story, Ghana, and how people are both like us *and* are different from us.

In this story Anansi heads out for a walk only to be besieged by problems, first from a hungry fish, and then from a falcon. He would have been lunch were it not for his caring sons who fortunately have super-arachnid abilities.

Four Stars. Good Read-aloud. Good story with a moral. My daughter even decided to practice reading this fun and exciting story.

Anansi is one cool African trickster, and he does it again in this book! When he tries to determine which of his six sons to reward for saving his life, he becomes responsible for putting the moon in the sky.

My 18 month old son loves the artwork in this book. There is a lot to talk about on each page. For the first time it seems that my son is following the story and not just dealing with one page at a time. He waits eagerly for the page when Anansi is swallowed by a fish (don't worry it is not violent in any way!) Since there are 6 spider sons there are lots of opportunities for counting. My 18 month old can now count to 6.

The Anansi stories have been handed down through generations of Ashanti culture. This book is a wonderful, vibrant and vivid story for children of all ages. Born in Ghana I left at aged 3, leaving much of the Ghanaian culture behind. At aged 30 I can still remember a song about Anansi the spider, the only remnants left of my native tongue. I was given the Anansi book as a child, it captivated me, I read it over and over again, and it provided a connection to my past. At 16, I spent hours crafting a cushion embroidered an illustration from the book that was a childhood favorite. Sadly, the book was lost and I never thought I could get it again. Now, some 14 years since I last saw the book I can still visualize the pictures and hear the wonderful tale of Anansi the spider, his sons and the moon. I have just bought two copies, one for my niece and one for my two year old daughter. I absolutely cannot wait to read them again and again and pass this memorable story to a new generation.

I was in my sophomore year of high school when I first read this book when it first came out, and that was a long time ago. I remember my dad bought me the book. "Bands of Gold" was the very first African-American romance novel that I have read, and I fell in love with it.

i thought this was a pretty good read. i enjoyed it very much.

I thought this was a good read, wasn't quite what I expected. But overall it was a sweet, romantic tale, long lost loves, hidden loves, loves given second chances, balancing professional and personal. I thought the romance between Christina and Jackson was sweet, glad they were able to work out their differences. I did feel bad for Reggie and Angela, they seemed like good people, they just feel in love with two people that were met to be together. Glad Christina got to meet with her father and that Jackson was able to forgive his dad and come to some sort of understanding, so that they could have a relationship.

If it were possible, I would give this book ten stars. I've read some great romance novels in the past. But, nothing like Bands of Gold. There was something different about this book. Bands of Gold was the first book I've read by the author. Since I enjoy it so much, I've decided to get her whole collection.

Christina Marshall has got it together! Young, ambitious and Black this powerhouse of a woman intends to be a mover and shaker in her career field. Her success in turning around the mismanaged company of Orion resulted in her promotion to steer the helm of OPTIMA the premier subsidary of Communications Limited. She has it all but emotionally she finds herself empty. She yearns for more than what a career, house and new locale in Atlanta can offer.

Jackson Duncan is another up and coming young Black man who is destined to be a star at Optima. Attractive, sensual and cropped short wavy hair, the women at Optima can not help but to notice him. In fact, his new boss Christina eyes him now and again. When the two meet sparks begin to fly, and egoes begin to clash. Are these two ambitious colleagues able to discover life's true priorities and love? Come read and see how this relationship develops.

Angela Benson presents us with a sensitive and sensual romance of two young Black professions who have to cope with office politics, resentments, well kept secrets and pressures on the job. As they try to develop a personal relationship beyond the materialism that their jobs offer they find that they must let go things from their past. You will see their joys, fears and secrets revealed as they open themselves up to the possibility of finding true love. Enjoy this wonderfully crafted African-American romance.