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BOOK REVIEW | Faith by Michelle Larks

Sep 20, 2010 Comments Off by

Faith by Michelle Larks* Reviewed by Tavares S. Carney Amazon Rating: 5 Through Thick and Thin Author, Michelle Larks, invites readers into the lives of Monet and Marcus Caldwell, a middle-aged happily married couple, whose years of fertility woes have left the couple feeling hopeless of ever being able to conceive a child. Just when [...]

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BOOK REVIEW | Selling My Soul by Sherri Lewis

Feb 21, 2010 Comments Off by

Selling My Soul by Sherri Lewis Reviewed by Tavares S. Carney The Scandolous Truth Selling My Soul by Sherri Lewis examines what people value most, what makes them feel loved, cared for, comforted and comfortable, and the depths they will go through to keep, have and protect these things. Ms. Lewis begins the story with [...]

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BOOK REVIEW | Dreams That Won't Let Go by Stacy Hawkins Adams

Feb 04, 2010 Comments Off

Dreams That Won’t Let Go by Stacy Hawkins Adams Reviewed by Tavares S. Carney Hold On Just A Little While Longer This novel, Dreams That Won’t Let Go by Stacy Hawkins Adams, is the final offering from Ms. Adams’ Jubilant Soul trilogy. While this book does stand alone, it is with great pleasure that I [...]

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BOOK REVIEW | Prodigal by Zaria Garrison

Jan 27, 2010 Comments Off

Prodigal by Zaria Garrison Review by Tavares S. Carney  Not Double the Fun  Zaria Garrison introduces us to Phylicia Morgan and Phoebe Cox, twin sisters with an estranged relationship.  Phylicia is a stay-at-home, wife and mother to the Reverend Gary Morgan.  Phoebe is financially stable and seems to be living the American dream.  Phylicia, on [...]

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BOOK REVIEW | Wounded: A Love Story

Aug 20, 2009 Comments Off

Wounded: A Love Story by Claudia Mair Burney Gina Merritt struggles with being a single mother and her mental illness. She seeks relief by attending the Ash Wednesday service at her beloved church home. To her shock, the comfort she seeks comes in the form of a vivid vision, followed by blood flowing from her [...]

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BOOK REVIEW | Illusions

Aug 13, 2009 2 Comments

Illusions by Wanda B. Campbell Denise Hightower has been married to Pastor Bryce Hightower for over three years. She’s confident in his love for her and enjoys being by his side. That is until she finds out her husband and pastor has a secret addiction. Being the First Lady, Denise already has to deal with [...]

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BOOK REVIEW | Coming Across Jordan

Jun 18, 2009 Comments Off

optical amplifier Coming Across Jordan Mabel Elizabeth Singletary Kevin Manning and his younger brother Jordan are new to Harriet Tubman Elementary School. A little shy, Kevin tries to go unnoticed on the first day at school. He’s successful at blending in until something upsets his six-year old brother, who is autistic, and only Kevin can [...]

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BOOK REVIEW | By the Grace of God

Apr 24, 2009 1 Comment

By the Grace of God by Keshia Dawn Reviewed by Tavares S. Carney Through Thick and Thin In By the Grace of God, author Keshia Dawn introduces readers to Gracie Gregory, who just knew she had met her life mate in Dillian McNab. That was, until he unexplainably walks out of Gracie’s life. This is [...]

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