Better Late Than Never

by Monica L. Jones

Using her knowledge and talent to wheel and deal as a sports agent and attorney, Gina St. John is an intellectual beauty in a career dominated by men. With clients who include some of the most talented in the world of sports, Gina finds herself in the company of several virile men. After a failed engagement and two and a half years of selective social isolation, she considers a return to the dating scene. Tall, attractive, and charismatic, Steven Matthews had a reputation for being a gentleman who knew how to woo a woman. As a top automotive engineer at an automotive corporation, he was a prime catch. After attending a Gospel Convention, Steven’s life is completely turned around. He quits his job, attends Bible School, and becomes a Minister of the Gospel. While attending homecoming at their alma mater, Gina and Steven’s path cross. It's a welcomed meeting for two friends who once shared feelings of affection. After years of missed opportunities, they decide to give love a try. Little does Gina realize that being the girlfriend of a minister brings pressure, gossip, pranks, and public scrutiny. As Steven’s popularity and ministerial responsibilities become overwhelming, so does his inflated ego. When Gina lands Malcolm Jones, a premier, exceedingly attractive and charming Professional Basketball Player as a client, Steven’s confidence, security and ego may be deflated. Will Steven be able to sustain his anointing as Gina is pursued by numerous rich, famous and attractive men, namely Malcolm Jones? Can Gina maintain her composure while being the victim of ridicule, lies, and pranks? Or will these and other issues threaten what they believe is a relationship that was meant to be?

184 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 25, 2007

About the author

Monica L. Jones was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of six she witnessed the stage production of The Wiz, which sparked a love and appreciation for the Arts. Monica wrote and submitted a script for a popular situation comedy at the age of fourteen. She would later learn that her story would not be utilized, only to watch an episode that strongly resembled the script she submitted months before. Nevertheless, she realized her desire for writing, developing and telling stories.

Monica attended Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree. For a year she attended Howard University to where she studied Film and also studied drama under Al Freeman Jr. (Elijah Muhammed in the film Malcolm X). Years later she returned to Oakland University where she acquired a Masters of Education. Monica simultaneously attended Eastern Michigan University where she received a Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling. She is a member of the American School Counselor Association and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

What began as a temporary job as a substitute teacher, lead to a career in Education for more than ten years. Eight and a half of those years were spent as an English Teacher at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan. Currently Monica is an Academic Advisor/ Counselor at Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan.

Monica has never lost her love for writing and the Arts. Years after an exceedingly long hiatus, she has come full circle. Better Late Than Never is her first novel.
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Reviews

[Mary Williams]

First book read by this author. Was a very good read. Looking for her second novel now