If Loving You Was Easy

by Cassandra M. Porter

This is not your ordinary romance novel; it is a story about passion, love, desire and loss based on real life experiences and situations we can all relate to. Dealing with the real issues in relationships it highlights the tribulations of looking for love in today's independent society. Janet Lloyd, has been secretly in love with her best friend Marcus since they first met in college. However, returning from Luton Marcus evokes some suppressed feelings which she has been hiding since the night she kicked him out of her hotel room three years ago. Will she be able to control her real feelings or will his secret prevent her from confessing her undying love? Keshia Maxwell, is the fun attractive woman, trying to hold on to a relationship that has already failed. But this time he will change, he promised and love should conquer all But he hasn't changed and she realises that she may just be number two for the rest of her life. However, she has secrets too; her past hasn't always rendered her faithful Will she commit to the end or will she continue to look for a plan B? But will her impatience cause her to be left with nothing? Leyah Rogers is no longer Reese's doormat Although he was perfect, it was all a lie. After finding out that he was engaged to another woman, she promised never to let a man hurt her again. Regardless of their three year old daughter, she was not about to be the other' woman There would be no playing happy families'. Being vigilant worked for her, and she had built up her immunity and tarnished all men with the same brush, but she never expected that her true love was right in front of her all along.

340 pages, Paperback

First published March 3, 2010

About the author

Cassandra M Porter, born 27th July, grew up in the South of London as one of two children born to her West Indian parents. From a young age, she dreamt of writing and publishing her own novel and would write short stories in her spare time.

Whilst being a single mother, Cassandra juggled parenthood with full time employment and her studies. She obtained a Bsc in Psychology followed by a Bsc in Criminal Justice and a Diploma in Probation Studies. She has been part of the Youth Offending Team Panel and currently works as a Probation Officer.

Through If Loving You Was Easy, Cassandra has carefully captured the realities of the modern day relationship; a process which has taken three years to bring to fruition. She draws her inspiration from life experiences; both personal and professional. She strives to be a positive role model for her son and to encourage and empower others to realise their potential and aspirations.

Cassandra continues to feed her natural flare for creative writing and is currently working on the sequel to this inspiring novel and a few short stories.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first read from this author and I have to say I really liked it. The book did get off to a slow start, but the story had lots of potential so I continued on, and it just got better and better as the story went along. The book is just so relateable with the 3 main characters and their relationship woes. Every woman at some point in their life has went through what these ladies went through with these men. Sometimes good, often times not. This book is based in England, so I loved all the English lingo spread throughout the book. Sometimes I had to read a sentence a few times to understand, but it was great to read about another culture. The loves scenes were pretty good as well. I'd say overall this was an enjoyable read that you should check out if your looking for something different and new.