Talk to Me slected as top 2008 Book of the Year.
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I've been married for more than 20 years and have two in college---yeah!!!
I've been a baptized believer for 28 years and have enjoyed every moment of the experience.
I'm an avid seamtress and an amateur genealogist.
Guilty of Love is my first debut novel.
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I'm excitement that Guilty has received great and encouraging reviews from across the country
Meet Grandma BB: Sweet little old lady by day; gun-toting terorizing neighbor by night.
Parke K. Jamieson VI: 10th generation descendant of a royal African tribe. He has the looks, wealth, and the arrogrance to go along with it.
Cheney Reynolds: A woman who is reaping the "weeds" from the seeds she has sown.
Annette Barber: On a mission from God.
Malcolm Jamieson: A man who loves his woman until God steals her!
Hallison Dinkins: A woman who has been running from God, but her time is up.
Imani: readers say she's definitely not what they thought.
Here's the latest review from Raw Sistaz...
Date Reviewed: Feb 22, 2008
Not Just Another Love Story!
Set in the suburbs of Ferguson, Missouri in a quaint and charming area called Old Town Ferguson, Pat Simmons has developed a story filled with love, sexy, handsome African American men, strong families and friendships.
GUILTY OF LOVE is not a typical love story. The story begins with a young woman trying to handle a situation she finds herself in, hoping love will surpass the problem. Then the story picks up with a fascinating twist that will trick even the most avid reader.
Cheney Reynolds enrolled in Duke University in North Carolina to study, graduate and live the American dream. Smart and intelligent, she meets and falls in love with Larry Thimes, an aspiring attorney. But things get out of hand when she becomes pregnant. Cheney is certain Larry loves her enough to do the right thing, but she soon discovers life doesn't always turn out as expected. Hurt and bitter, she returns to her hometown where she encounters a cast of people who affect her life in many unexpected ways. Angry at the world, she retreats into herself. Will Cheney seek God's guidance despite her bitterness?
Pat Simmons has written a solid and satisfying story that will keep you glued until the last page. The characters are colorful and seem familiar. GUILTY OF LOVE describes friendship across racial lines, brotherly love, family issues and religion in a non-preachy format. Successfully merging a variety of topics into the storyline, Simmons has included information on forgiveness, love, black history and spirituality.
Pat Simmons is a fine writer. I look forward to reading more of her work.
Reviewed by *Guest Reviewer R. M. Jackson
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers
Website: http://www.patsimmons.net
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13 Great reviews on Amazon.
Here's a few:
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.
Reviewed by Inspirational Romance on line.
Guilty of Love****
Written by: Pat Simmons
Guilty of Love is a very idealistic romance accentuating the importance of God within the confines of romantic love. It also emphasizes the importance of getting right with God and repenting and forgiving yourself for former sins.
Pat Simmons’ young successful African-American characters battle their personal demons as thy teeter on the verge of seduction and salvation.
I found the characters interesting and the internal battles they struggled with both realistic and relatable to many who know God. Although the outcome of the story was the predictable happy ending, I remained intrigued by the in-depth history lessons, family values, gentlemanly portrayals of strong black men, and intellectually powerful black women. Good read!
Violette L. Reid, PeachPublishing, www.VioletteReid.com
Here's my latest REVIEW:
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In stores August 28th.
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Check out latest 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., $14.95)
Robin R. Pendleton
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