Before the Storm

Cochran/Deveraux #9

by Melanie Schuster

The Deveraux clan is a powerful and imposing New Orleans family. So when Maya Simpson married the eldest son, Julian Deveraux, the union quickly succumbed to the social pressures surrounding the young couple. Convinced of her husband's infidelity, Maya filed for divorce and later learned that she was pregnant.

Four years later, Maya, now a successful physician, runs into her former sister-in-law who insists on reuniting her and Julian, and the daughter he doesn't know exists. Set against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina, will the reunion bring the family together or tear them apart?

Genres: African American Romance, Romance

320 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 19, 2006

Reviews

[DeeReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Loved "Before the Storm!"

[Brenda Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not Sure How This Slipped By

I am not sure how this Schuster novel slipped by me. In true Melanie fashion, it funny, witty, a little suspenseful and just a good read. Loved catching up with some of the old characters. Not sure why she slipped off the scene, but Melanie I miss you.

[D.lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I simple loved this book, when I finished felt kinda sad cause I wanted more. I especially loved the relationship between the Judge and Ruth. They give hope to us middle aged folk. They were like a fine wine. I am so glad there wasn't a bunch of drama before they could get to the meat of their relationship. Julian and Maya were meant to be together and I am so happy their reunion wasn't long and drawn out. Ms Schuster cut to the chase with both of these stories, which why I love her writing so much. You don't have to endure endless love/hate drama before these characters become a couple. Although this is part of the Cochran/Devereau stories, you won't feel lost reading this story first, however I guarantee once you've finished it you are gonna want to read the others in the series too! In my opinion this is a MUST read book, not just once but twice and maybe more. I have other favorite authors, however Ms Schuster tops my list........I'M A FAN FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

A double romance can make a happy ending even better than one. But there is something that can make it better and that is a beautiful child with spunk and fortitude.

Corey makes that lives of all involved more interesting. The Julian's cultivate a loving relationship and make it all better and right for their world. All this and a huge storm to put the wills to a test

[SassyMama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two For the Price of One

I have to agree the back of the book was a little deceptive. But it was still a good read and you got two romances for the price of one. And boy do those Deveraux men know how romance and sex a woman up. I enjoy reading about all of them and their loves.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book but the trips down memory lane made it really hard to stay focused. love reading about these families.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this story. I really loved Ruth and Mac.... I have read all books in this series now.... Loved them all

[Annie Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before the storm(Cocohran /Deveraux series book 9) by Melanie Schuster

Very well written. Can't wait for the next book in this series loved every one will tell my friends about it