“review from Romantic Times Magazine:
Contemporary, African-American
GUILTY OF LOVE
Pat Simmons
4 stars
Simmons’ sometimes whimsical approach to delivering the message
of salvation is anchored by opportune scriptures. The author boldly tackles issues like abortion, child abuse and anger toward God, adeptly guiding readers into romance, reconciliation and restoration as this novel flows effortlessly from haunting pasts to delectable happiness.
SUMMARY: Steeped in his African heritage, Parke is seeking his queen. His neighbor Cheney is supposedly too tall and independent for him, but he’s smitten anyway.
Parke commits his soul to helping Cheney defeat her personal demons as
a nosy, elderly neighbor proves to be a bridge between what we see on the outside, affairs of the heart and, ultimately, our relationship with Christ. (Urban Christian, Sep., 360 pp.,
8 out of 10 stars from Inspirational Romance online
A fast paced and entertaining story with very likable characters; GUILTY OF LOVE is one of those stories that draw the reader in from the get-go. The prologue of Cheney’s struggle with an unplanned pregnancy and the pressure to abort was an emotional one. Her subsequent guilt and remorse is well portrayed; realistic and heartfelt. The subtle slide into love between Parke and Cheney is enchanting; both are determined to avoid each other and yet, they are drawn together repeatedly. The secondary romance between Malcolm and Hallison adds that little extra romance readers will enjoy. Overall, a fine example of Inspirational romance; I was captured from the beginning and was well satisfied to the end.
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Pat Simmons wrote this review Thursday, September 6 2007.
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