Get Some Love

by Nina Foxx

Dark and lovely Angelica Chappee is still reeling from the shock of losing her loving grandfather -- but the biggest jolt is waiting for her in "Pop-pop's" will. It turns out he was rich -- millionaire -rich -- and it's all coming to "almost-21-and-never-been-kissed" Angelica . . . if the innocent Baton Rouge baby can prove she's no longer a . . . Well this is the last thing she would have expected from that sweet old man! What about love, tenderness, commitment? And six days is so little time to go from being Ms. Don't Touch Me to Hot Lady Love! A cool couple mil is a strong incentive, though. And Juan Delgado, that fine, black Puerto Rican prince visiting from NYC, would be turning her head anyway, fortune or not. But the money's attracting some shady characters with very bad motives . . . and Angelica's suddenly got a lot more to worry about besides her virtue!

Genres: Fiction

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

I'm a storyteller, and my stories manifest themselves in novels, plays, films and fiber. I make things and always have projects going in all of these areas, and sometimes more than one of them intersect. I travel to feed my stories. I teach yoga for conferences, events and online a few times a week. Shivasana is my favorite pose, because, well, who doesn't like to lay down?!

In addition to authoring over 20 narrative publications, I've written three plays, a few films, and have authored sereval Industrial Design Patents. I work a day job in tech--because I love it. I am a frequent speaker at conferences about being A Blerd (Black Girl Nerd), Black in Technology, Women's Health and other topics.

My work has been nominated for several awards, including an NAACP Image Award, A Doctorow Award for Innovative Fiction, and several African American Literary Awards.

I am the founder of The Writing Sisters Summit, a writing and wellness retreat for Women of Color, and am currently an Artist-In-Residence at Brown Soul Productions.
I am originally from Jamaica, New York, but now live in the Seattle Area for most of the year.

Reviews

[Shannan Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love finding gems browsing the library. Especially when it's an excellent read. A great story and very well written. Great Job

[Melissa (Always Behind) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Angelica Chappee is devastated at the death of her beloved Pop-Pop, the grandfather who raised her after her parents died. Not yet twenty-one, she is now all alone in the world. Summoned to the office of her grandfather's attorney the day after the funeral, Angelica is astonished to find out he was a multi-millionaire. Watching his videotaped will, she is flabbergasted at what she must do to inherit the money. Her grandfather's explicit instructions are that Angelica must lose her virginity -- within the next six days.

Angelica cannot believe that her adoring grandfather, who sheltered her from every male she attempted to date in high school, is asking this of her. But her desire for a bright future, one that includes college at Julliard, drives her to try to fulfill the demands of the will. Can she overcome her fears and do the deed? Does she really want to? Juan Delgado, heir to a dry cleaning empire, has arrived in Louisiana. His heart is not in the family business; all he really wants to do is play his saxophone. When he catches a glimpse of Angelica, it is love at first sight. They see each other on a few other occasions. Will the two ever connect?

Get Some Love is a light-hearted romance, with comedic moments. The reader's heart goes out to this poor, vulnerable young woman, Angela. She's thrown into a difficult situation immediately after losing the anchor in her life. Every attempt to lose her virginity is met with obstacles, many of them laugh-out-loud funny. Angelica does learn a great deal about herself through the process. The secondary story involving the pastor of her church, his wife and stepdaughter make for a bit of intrigue and keep the plot moving.

The conclusion of the story is ultimately satisfying, but I was disgusted with Angelica's grandfather through most of the book. Losing someone you love is devastating enough without having to 'prove' that love to win an inheritance. The plot regarding the will just fell flat with me. But readers who enjoy a good romance will not be disappointed with Get Some Love, despite its shortcomings. The love story is sensual and nicely developed. Readers will delight in Angelica and Juan's relationship and cheer for the evolution of their love.

[Titilayo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Book!

[eve · Rating 3 out of 5]

A light and easy read. It was laugh-out-loud funny. :D

[drl · Rating 3 out of 5]

slow read & the story was fast paced? idk it was good but could’ve had more potential to be Better.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick, funny, light, cute.

It was amazing how the first couple pages drew me in so I stuck.