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The Preacher's Son
Jeremy Ferguson is caught between two worlds...the conservative, faith based expectations of his Southern preacher father and his own ambitions to live the life of a model in New York City.
Aura Vanderleigh is similarly trapped by her own battle for self respect, her own family's expectations, and her dreams of finding love. As a plus sized woman she's been indoctrinated with the belief that she doesn't deserve love, let alone the love of a beautiful white man. She is surprised and intrigued when Jeremy shows up at her church one day. And fate has something wonderful in store: true love!
When Jeremy returns home with Aura, neither is prepared for the backlash. Will Jeremy's family be able to set aside their prejudices and accept their sons's choice for a mate? Can Aura's family and friends learn to embrace her choice and believe that she deserves the love of such an extremely handsome and sexy man like Jeremy? Can they inspire compassion and tolerance in those who would tear them apart?
Aura Vanderleigh is similarly trapped by her own battle for self respect, her own family's expectations, and her dreams of finding love. As a plus sized woman she's been indoctrinated with the belief that she doesn't deserve love, let alone the love of a beautiful white man. She is surprised and intrigued when Jeremy shows up at her church one day. And fate has something wonderful in store: true love!
When Jeremy returns home with Aura, neither is prepared for the backlash. Will Jeremy's family be able to set aside their prejudices and accept their sons's choice for a mate? Can Aura's family and friends learn to embrace her choice and believe that she deserves the love of such an extremely handsome and sexy man like Jeremy? Can they inspire compassion and tolerance in those who would tear them apart?
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First published December 1, 2013
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February 1, 2014
I received this from First Reads Giveaways, and I just want to say... WOW. I am a devoted Christian woman myself, but that being said, I don't normally like Christian literature because the Christians in the literature always seem so... stuffy and unyielding. Not these characters. These characters could easily be real, every day people. Oh I just loved this book. I think I'll be reading it again soon. And also, the beautiful man on the cover doesn't hurt either. :-D Hey, I said I was a Christian... I didn't say I was blind!!
September 25, 2018
What an amazingly complicated story that was one I just couldn’t put down. It’s subject I would have that I was reading this story’s subject about a time from the 1960’s. Yet, it was 2006 and it was about two families one black and one white who could seem to support their children in their love for one another.
On one side there is Aura Vanderleigh a full-figure woman of twenty-six who is an accountant and very involved with her church. She lives a spiritual life and has saved herself until marriage. Which hasn’t been a problem she believes due to her darker color skin for a black woman, her size 16 body, she keeps her hair in its nature with small twists, but most of all she is not very pretty.
What she doesn’t have in looks she tries to have in her faith, her service to God, and her friendships. People just seem to want to be around her she just seems to have this grounding an effect on people. But none more than on Jeremy Ferguson.
One day at church she sees the most gorgeous white man enter her all-black Baptist church while she played the piano for the youth choir that day. After services pastor asked her to show him around. And so, it begins. Let me back it up.
You see Jeremy is a big-time model for Chaz well known everywhere especially at Macy’s New York where he is from. At least now originally, he is from South Carolina. Anyway, he was getting tired of the life that modeling afforded him. “Wine, women and song.” Especially, like on the very day he signs on to do an important contract and there is no one to share it with.
Jeremy resorts to what he grew up with, you see he’s a preacher’s son. He gets on his knees and he asks his father God to help him to not only find a home church but to find him a wife to share his life. Someone that he could love and that would love him for him, not the model they see. One that would believe as he does and understands his work and be okay with it yet be his partner too. He finishes he feeling, so much better, lighter.
He finds a church to call home and gets to a bible study for a week before the first service. When he sees the most beautiful smile from the woman playing the piano. He thinks maybe she’s the one. She was a big beautiful curvy woman black woman with a big beautiful smile.
When the service was over the pastor called out to him to come to the altar. It was perfect because She was up there where the piano is and he could get a much better look at her. When he got closer he could tell she had it all. The pastor asked Aura to show him around it was the best thing he had ever heard. She recognizes him, which was embarrassing. She just laughed this laugh that went straight to his man parts.
He circled Aura several services before asking her out. Now, over a year has gone by and she is meeting his parents. Say what you will about progress but in South Carolina in this story any way it doesn’t accept interracial marriages openly and in your face. Now you can have affairs with them and even children history can prove that. Just not marry them. You know colored/black people.
Jeremy knew his parents were going to be a touchy sell and warned Aura. Hell, his dad still thought he was gay for being a model. When he said he invited a girlfriend over for dinner the first night of his visit they were excited now they were wishing he was gay. His father was hostile.
See if they can turn this around and find a peace within their families? Or whether with or without their blessing they will end up married? Or will the pressure be too much?
This author deals with some heavy-duty subjects in this book. Yet, she allows you to laugh at the craziness of it all. But also, see how sad it is how we think we have progressed yet we are not even close. Her style of writing is funny and fast-paced. There is a sequel: part two where a couple of the characters will get the rest of their story told. Yay! I give this: 5++++ stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.
On one side there is Aura Vanderleigh a full-figure woman of twenty-six who is an accountant and very involved with her church. She lives a spiritual life and has saved herself until marriage. Which hasn’t been a problem she believes due to her darker color skin for a black woman, her size 16 body, she keeps her hair in its nature with small twists, but most of all she is not very pretty.
What she doesn’t have in looks she tries to have in her faith, her service to God, and her friendships. People just seem to want to be around her she just seems to have this grounding an effect on people. But none more than on Jeremy Ferguson.
One day at church she sees the most gorgeous white man enter her all-black Baptist church while she played the piano for the youth choir that day. After services pastor asked her to show him around. And so, it begins. Let me back it up.
You see Jeremy is a big-time model for Chaz well known everywhere especially at Macy’s New York where he is from. At least now originally, he is from South Carolina. Anyway, he was getting tired of the life that modeling afforded him. “Wine, women and song.” Especially, like on the very day he signs on to do an important contract and there is no one to share it with.
Jeremy resorts to what he grew up with, you see he’s a preacher’s son. He gets on his knees and he asks his father God to help him to not only find a home church but to find him a wife to share his life. Someone that he could love and that would love him for him, not the model they see. One that would believe as he does and understands his work and be okay with it yet be his partner too. He finishes he feeling, so much better, lighter.
He finds a church to call home and gets to a bible study for a week before the first service. When he sees the most beautiful smile from the woman playing the piano. He thinks maybe she’s the one. She was a big beautiful curvy woman black woman with a big beautiful smile.
When the service was over the pastor called out to him to come to the altar. It was perfect because She was up there where the piano is and he could get a much better look at her. When he got closer he could tell she had it all. The pastor asked Aura to show him around it was the best thing he had ever heard. She recognizes him, which was embarrassing. She just laughed this laugh that went straight to his man parts.
He circled Aura several services before asking her out. Now, over a year has gone by and she is meeting his parents. Say what you will about progress but in South Carolina in this story any way it doesn’t accept interracial marriages openly and in your face. Now you can have affairs with them and even children history can prove that. Just not marry them. You know colored/black people.
Jeremy knew his parents were going to be a touchy sell and warned Aura. Hell, his dad still thought he was gay for being a model. When he said he invited a girlfriend over for dinner the first night of his visit they were excited now they were wishing he was gay. His father was hostile.
See if they can turn this around and find a peace within their families? Or whether with or without their blessing they will end up married? Or will the pressure be too much?
This author deals with some heavy-duty subjects in this book. Yet, she allows you to laugh at the craziness of it all. But also, see how sad it is how we think we have progressed yet we are not even close. Her style of writing is funny and fast-paced. There is a sequel: part two where a couple of the characters will get the rest of their story told. Yay! I give this: 5++++ stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.
May 20, 2014
I can understand writing a story that delves into prejudices and stereotypes of different people. The problem I have with the Preacher’s Son is the giant emphasis on all the stereotypes and prejudices, which make it feel like the storyline is in the 1950s-1960s South and not the 21st century. It is incredibly difficult to wade through and get past every single stereotypical thing about racism in order to actually find a story within this book. Bigotry about African American and white relationships are shoved down the reader’s throat, along with the stereotypes about male models and the modeling industry.
From the beginning, you are introduced to Jeremy Ferguson who is not only a white preacher’s son but also someone who goes his own way in life and against everything his father wants him to do. Instead of following his father into religious life, he becomes a male model. Immediate animosity with his father and awkwardness, at least throughout two-thirds of the storyline, reign supreme. Then we are introduced to Jeremy’s girlfriend, Aura Vanderleigh. She is African American, while his family is southern white baptist, so welcome to the anxiety which pervades throughout the book.
There is a scene in the book where Jeremy’s father becomes a witness to a very romantic scene between Jeremy and Aura and all of a sudden he has an epiphany that Jeremy isn’t a gay man (just like Jeremy has always said) and his attitude towards Aura changes. That is a little out of the blue and odd.
I felt like there is just too much the author is trying to put in this story. She throws in too many other story lines. For instance, there is Jeremy’s cousin and his girlfriend (who is also African American) and how they have hidden their relationship for their entire high school life and she gets pregnant (stereotypical) and her father throws her out of the house. This should and could have been another book. It detracts from what could have been a well-written story about how the preacher’s family, who is mired in bigotry, has to come to terms with Jeremy and Aura’s relationship and how Aura’s family has to come to terms with the fact that Jeremy is there to stay by Aura’s side.
It was painfully hard to read some of the dialogue without rereading sections to make sure I hadn’t gone back 50 years to segregation and the deep south and then jumped forward to the 21st century for the other story line and specific family members that are thrown in. I wanted the author to stop imposing the same old fashioned rhetoric within the families’ dynamics and show us that even though they were hard-headed and very stupid at times they were still people trying to change.
-Reviewed by Khriste
From the beginning, you are introduced to Jeremy Ferguson who is not only a white preacher’s son but also someone who goes his own way in life and against everything his father wants him to do. Instead of following his father into religious life, he becomes a male model. Immediate animosity with his father and awkwardness, at least throughout two-thirds of the storyline, reign supreme. Then we are introduced to Jeremy’s girlfriend, Aura Vanderleigh. She is African American, while his family is southern white baptist, so welcome to the anxiety which pervades throughout the book.
There is a scene in the book where Jeremy’s father becomes a witness to a very romantic scene between Jeremy and Aura and all of a sudden he has an epiphany that Jeremy isn’t a gay man (just like Jeremy has always said) and his attitude towards Aura changes. That is a little out of the blue and odd.
I felt like there is just too much the author is trying to put in this story. She throws in too many other story lines. For instance, there is Jeremy’s cousin and his girlfriend (who is also African American) and how they have hidden their relationship for their entire high school life and she gets pregnant (stereotypical) and her father throws her out of the house. This should and could have been another book. It detracts from what could have been a well-written story about how the preacher’s family, who is mired in bigotry, has to come to terms with Jeremy and Aura’s relationship and how Aura’s family has to come to terms with the fact that Jeremy is there to stay by Aura’s side.
It was painfully hard to read some of the dialogue without rereading sections to make sure I hadn’t gone back 50 years to segregation and the deep south and then jumped forward to the 21st century for the other story line and specific family members that are thrown in. I wanted the author to stop imposing the same old fashioned rhetoric within the families’ dynamics and show us that even though they were hard-headed and very stupid at times they were still people trying to change.
-Reviewed by Khriste
June 27, 2014
This was a pretty good read. Jeremy as an H was really HOT yet Sweet. The author made you wish he was your man. I also liked Aura as the h. She was nice but no pushover by any means. The stereotypes of racism were saturated throughout this novel - maybe a little too saturated for the 21 century. I also was left wondering what happened to Max and Matthew. Is there going to be a Book 2? If so, I will read it . ;-)
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February 5, 2017
I don't even know where to start....
Let me start out by saying that I found myself enjoying the book and I'm laughing to myself because I did not expect that.
Some of the dialouge did have me rolling my eyes at times, especially some of the things Reverend Ferguson was saying. I also felt that the author exploited every Black female stereotype out there, which I understand due to the nature of the book, but, it was thick. Honestly, it bordered on self-hatred. But, again, dealing with the subject matter of her book, I understand the usage.
Despite all of this, I found myself genuinely invested in the stories of her characters. Some bordered on predictable; others so far from the scope of reality it was ridiculous. But the two main characters, Jeremy and Aura, were such a pleasant surprise. What I particularly loved about their union was that this was not a cookie-cutter IR marriage. This wasn't a hot WM model dating a hot light-skinned European-featured BW. This was a hot WM model dating, loving, worshippjng a full-figured dark-skinned BW.
I loved how the author told Jeremy and Aura's story with such grace. I do feel like this book isn't complete. What happens with Eric and Nadine? Is Matt able to assist Max? I would love to read a continuation of their lives.
I think I will be looking for more from this author.
Let me start out by saying that I found myself enjoying the book and I'm laughing to myself because I did not expect that.
Some of the dialouge did have me rolling my eyes at times, especially some of the things Reverend Ferguson was saying. I also felt that the author exploited every Black female stereotype out there, which I understand due to the nature of the book, but, it was thick. Honestly, it bordered on self-hatred. But, again, dealing with the subject matter of her book, I understand the usage.
Despite all of this, I found myself genuinely invested in the stories of her characters. Some bordered on predictable; others so far from the scope of reality it was ridiculous. But the two main characters, Jeremy and Aura, were such a pleasant surprise. What I particularly loved about their union was that this was not a cookie-cutter IR marriage. This wasn't a hot WM model dating a hot light-skinned European-featured BW. This was a hot WM model dating, loving, worshippjng a full-figured dark-skinned BW.
I loved how the author told Jeremy and Aura's story with such grace. I do feel like this book isn't complete. What happens with Eric and Nadine? Is Matt able to assist Max? I would love to read a continuation of their lives.
I think I will be looking for more from this author.
April 15, 2020
The Preacher's Son is a riveting romance by BD Anderson. Right away, I knew this would be a 5 star book for me. I immediately feel in love with Jeremy and his struggles, as well as the writing style.
Jeremy's a model in NY, but his family is conservative. His father doesn't approve of his profession, and certainly wouldn't approve of his sexuality. At the same time, his girlfriend Aura is battling her own demons with her family.
This story is full of a father preaching homophobia and racism, and a couple who struggle to make people accept them. This is a story of not following the path your father expects from you, and not having your relationship or career accepted by your father. And, at it's heart, it's about the relationship between a father and a son.
I was certainly maddened at all the racism and other judgements they face, so be warned.
The Preacher's Son is a compelling read. Everything about this book appeals to me, leaving me unable to put it down.
Jeremy's a model in NY, but his family is conservative. His father doesn't approve of his profession, and certainly wouldn't approve of his sexuality. At the same time, his girlfriend Aura is battling her own demons with her family.
This story is full of a father preaching homophobia and racism, and a couple who struggle to make people accept them. This is a story of not following the path your father expects from you, and not having your relationship or career accepted by your father. And, at it's heart, it's about the relationship between a father and a son.
I was certainly maddened at all the racism and other judgements they face, so be warned.
The Preacher's Son is a compelling read. Everything about this book appeals to me, leaving me unable to put it down.
June 30, 2020
More Family
I think the ending should have been more on Aura and Jeremy.
I didn't like not knowing what happen to Max did she get the help. Did Eric and Nadine family do.e together to help them.
Did Maxine and her father settle things between them. Did Matthew co.e clean and let them know he really did have feeling for Maxine?
I hope there is a part two I don't like having cliff hangers like. What I did Love about is the fact they acknowledged God and prayer and what God gave you , you didn't allow anything or anyone come between. Yea I would have my book club read it we will discuss it.
I think the ending should have been more on Aura and Jeremy.
I didn't like not knowing what happen to Max did she get the help. Did Eric and Nadine family do.e together to help them.
Did Maxine and her father settle things between them. Did Matthew co.e clean and let them know he really did have feeling for Maxine?
I hope there is a part two I don't like having cliff hangers like. What I did Love about is the fact they acknowledged God and prayer and what God gave you , you didn't allow anything or anyone come between. Yea I would have my book club read it we will discuss it.
September 28, 2020
I'd not easy to find a well written book with, Christian morals being elevated . It is so refreshing to read a book and not have sex, and violence be on every other page. I have purchased all your books so I may read the infatuation you have brought to life on the pages of your book, love them all thanks again for your wholesome books. A Christian reader. e
Please continue to write books that are suitable for wholesome consumption and have believable story lines, not fairytales. Thank you, a new fan.
Please continue to write books that are suitable for wholesome consumption and have believable story lines, not fairytales. Thank you, a new fan.
September 2, 2017
Loved It
I have found a new author, loved Jeremy and Aura's story. There was so much racism in this book on both sides, Jeremy's family, and Aura's grandmother. This book address some tough topics, Racism, Rape, family secrets, defrauding, but in the end there was so much love. There was also laughter, Jeremy's grandmother was so funny, she told everybody's business. Just purchased the sequel, Maxine's story. Cannot wait to get started.
I have found a new author, loved Jeremy and Aura's story. There was so much racism in this book on both sides, Jeremy's family, and Aura's grandmother. This book address some tough topics, Racism, Rape, family secrets, defrauding, but in the end there was so much love. There was also laughter, Jeremy's grandmother was so funny, she told everybody's business. Just purchased the sequel, Maxine's story. Cannot wait to get started.
September 4, 2017
I'm a fan
I loved this book. It was sweet and funny and romantic and real. It was a wonderfully told story and so different from many of the books out today. I loved all of the characters, even the ones I loved to hate. I loved Aura and Jeremy as a couple. I loved their devotion to one another. This was a sweet book. I hope to read more about all of the characters I have fallen in love with. I plan to read more by this author and I highly recommend this book.
I loved this book. It was sweet and funny and romantic and real. It was a wonderfully told story and so different from many of the books out today. I loved all of the characters, even the ones I loved to hate. I loved Aura and Jeremy as a couple. I loved their devotion to one another. This was a sweet book. I hope to read more about all of the characters I have fallen in love with. I plan to read more by this author and I highly recommend this book.
December 18, 2020
Good story
Enjoyed every part of this story. It is so true most time you can't always judge someone's character by the way they look on the outside. It how you treat others whether friend or foe from the heart. Lovely ending.
Enjoyed every part of this story. It is so true most time you can't always judge someone's character by the way they look on the outside. It how you treat others whether friend or foe from the heart. Lovely ending.
July 4, 2021
I need more!
The intertwining of characters is so good. I enjoyed getting multiple storylines in this one read, but I really need Max and Matthew's story. I haven't checked to see if it is available as of writing this review, but I will be looking for it as soon as I hit submit.
The intertwining of characters is so good. I enjoyed getting multiple storylines in this one read, but I really need Max and Matthew's story. I haven't checked to see if it is available as of writing this review, but I will be looking for it as soon as I hit submit.
September 10, 2018
Wonderful
This is the first book I have read by B.D.Anderson but it won't be the last. I couldn't put it down.
This is the first book I have read by B.D.Anderson but it won't be the last. I couldn't put it down.
March 7, 2017
Amazing Christian book
I loved this book!!!!!
Its about not judging others by their looks and or actions.
Its also about second chances
I loved this book!!!!!
Its about not judging others by their looks and or actions.
Its also about second chances
April 17, 2014
I would like to thank the author for providing me with a complimentary print copy of her book for review. Doing so does not sway my opinions and feelings in any way.
Oh my! When I opened up the package and saw this book I started salivating and I think my children had to repeat what they were saying to me at least three times. Holy hotness in all its glory! Now, this really made me wondering what was going to happen with the story. I was snorting at the end of the first chapter, because I knew this book was going to be a doozy.
This book has its fair share of drama, love, conflict and tensions. All of this is mixed in with Christianity but not in a way that would turn a reader off. I actually found it more relatable in that way, especially when Jeremy and Aura talked about how they had been away from church and found that they had missed it. I have experienced that in my life, especially during times in the military. A place that you can be fully at comfort in and be with others that share the same spirituality as you.
The book flowed pretty good, not a hard read, but I found some of the dialogue hollow. A little more emotion would have pushed this book over the top. Other than that, the author really keyed in on some of the prejudices and how generations are overcoming them and seeing people for who they are, not by the color of their skin and how some prejudices the world still needs to work on, especially with body image. I also liked how Christians were portrayed. As a Christian, I know I'm not perfect. Every day I find myself stumble. Does this make me a bad Christian? No. It makes me human. As a human and as a Christian, I pick myself up, dust myself off and learn from the experience and help others learn from it too.
The story of the preacher's son, isn't just about him, but about those around him. About those in his and Aura's extended family, about friends, about difficulties that life has brought them. The characters intertwine with one another and an extension of the introductory story springs forward and branches off. You start learning more about how people tick and the reason's behind their actions.
I am a bit disappointed in Jeremy and Aura. Her wanting to wait, his understanding but yet constant pushing. The quickness to get to the solution and the person who made the suggestion. It just didn't feel right and I was a bit put off by that part of their story.
This book centers around Christianity, but the majority of the book centers around doing the right thing. Putting the prejudices behind and opening ones eyes to reality. This is a good book for anyone entering into adulthood to those who are just looking for a good read.
Oh my! When I opened up the package and saw this book I started salivating and I think my children had to repeat what they were saying to me at least three times. Holy hotness in all its glory! Now, this really made me wondering what was going to happen with the story. I was snorting at the end of the first chapter, because I knew this book was going to be a doozy.
This book has its fair share of drama, love, conflict and tensions. All of this is mixed in with Christianity but not in a way that would turn a reader off. I actually found it more relatable in that way, especially when Jeremy and Aura talked about how they had been away from church and found that they had missed it. I have experienced that in my life, especially during times in the military. A place that you can be fully at comfort in and be with others that share the same spirituality as you.
The book flowed pretty good, not a hard read, but I found some of the dialogue hollow. A little more emotion would have pushed this book over the top. Other than that, the author really keyed in on some of the prejudices and how generations are overcoming them and seeing people for who they are, not by the color of their skin and how some prejudices the world still needs to work on, especially with body image. I also liked how Christians were portrayed. As a Christian, I know I'm not perfect. Every day I find myself stumble. Does this make me a bad Christian? No. It makes me human. As a human and as a Christian, I pick myself up, dust myself off and learn from the experience and help others learn from it too.
The story of the preacher's son, isn't just about him, but about those around him. About those in his and Aura's extended family, about friends, about difficulties that life has brought them. The characters intertwine with one another and an extension of the introductory story springs forward and branches off. You start learning more about how people tick and the reason's behind their actions.
I am a bit disappointed in Jeremy and Aura. Her wanting to wait, his understanding but yet constant pushing. The quickness to get to the solution and the person who made the suggestion. It just didn't feel right and I was a bit put off by that part of their story.
This book centers around Christianity, but the majority of the book centers around doing the right thing. Putting the prejudices behind and opening ones eyes to reality. This is a good book for anyone entering into adulthood to those who are just looking for a good read.
November 14, 2014
The Preacher's Son by B.D. Anderson
I liked this story. 3 1/2 stars.
The writing was a bit choppy(?) at times, not flowing as well as I would have liked throughout. That doesn't change that the story is well told. All the characters are great and I'm hoping for more stories with Jeremy and Aura, Olivia and Emerson, Nadine and Eric, Nathan and Janice, as well as Max and Matthew!
I've never met a person like the protagonist(s) so it's a little hard for me to relate to that type of behavior. Religion was just not much a part of my experience. I do however have several friends and acquaintances in interracial or same sex marriages. They are married and it doesn't matter what race or gender they happen to be. I can't say what they have experienced behind closed doors or out in the big bad world but in our hometown interracial relationships didn't appear to be an issue. It definitely has not been, nor will it ever be, an issue for me personally. Love is love.
One of my favorite parts is Mrs. Ferguson (Charlotte) on page 59 "Daniel David Ferguson!"…
I am not a huge fan of explicit sex scenes (erotica). The Olivia story got a little weird for a minute. The scenes in this book go a bit beyond what I will usually tolerate but they didn't drag out so I continued reading and am happy that I did.
I do recommend this book. It was a quick and easy read and unless you hate reading books with ANY religion or explicit sex in it you will probably enjoy this sweet story, rife with prejudices and ignorance but tempered with tolerance, kindness and love.
I received this book from the author/publisher after being selected as a winner in the Goodreads First Reads Giveaway. Thanks so much! I appreciate the personal note at the front as well. The review above is my honest opinion of this book and has not been influenced in any way by anything other than the content of the story.
I liked this story. 3 1/2 stars.
The writing was a bit choppy(?) at times, not flowing as well as I would have liked throughout. That doesn't change that the story is well told. All the characters are great and I'm hoping for more stories with Jeremy and Aura, Olivia and Emerson, Nadine and Eric, Nathan and Janice, as well as Max and Matthew!
I've never met a person like the protagonist(s) so it's a little hard for me to relate to that type of behavior. Religion was just not much a part of my experience. I do however have several friends and acquaintances in interracial or same sex marriages. They are married and it doesn't matter what race or gender they happen to be. I can't say what they have experienced behind closed doors or out in the big bad world but in our hometown interracial relationships didn't appear to be an issue. It definitely has not been, nor will it ever be, an issue for me personally. Love is love.
One of my favorite parts is Mrs. Ferguson (Charlotte) on page 59 "Daniel David Ferguson!"…
I am not a huge fan of explicit sex scenes (erotica). The Olivia story got a little weird for a minute. The scenes in this book go a bit beyond what I will usually tolerate but they didn't drag out so I continued reading and am happy that I did.
I do recommend this book. It was a quick and easy read and unless you hate reading books with ANY religion or explicit sex in it you will probably enjoy this sweet story, rife with prejudices and ignorance but tempered with tolerance, kindness and love.
I received this book from the author/publisher after being selected as a winner in the Goodreads First Reads Giveaway. Thanks so much! I appreciate the personal note at the front as well. The review above is my honest opinion of this book and has not been influenced in any way by anything other than the content of the story.
March 20, 2014
Before I go into my actual review of this book, I want to start off by saying that I really enjoyed reading this book and I can on so many levels understand what this couple went through. My ex-husband and I were an interracial couple and I was actually shunned by my family for even being with him. It's actually a hard thing to go through. People always look at you as if you are wrong for being in an interracial relationship and it saddens me to think that our society is this way. It should never matter what religion, skin color, or sex of your relationship, people should respect you and your partner. Everyone has feelings and everyone can't help falling in love with that right person and/or soul mate.
At first, when I saw the title of this book, I was a bit leery about it, because I am not a big fan of Christian books, and new this was way out of my genre's comfort zone. But I did my research, as I do on all books I am leery on, and read the Synopsis for this book and I immediately jumped on it and had to read it. The characters in the book were phenomenal and the story line with its amazing and powerful plot just blew me away. It was really hard to put this book down and stop reading it. I was immediately sucked into this story right from the beginning. This author has an awesome writing style and way of bringing her characters to life and making you want to read more. I highly recommend this book to all. I think it is very important for people to understand that love comes in all shapes, sizes, and color and that everyone needs respect and understanding from their loved ones. This book is a great inspiration to interracial couples all over. I am really excited to have had the opportunity to read and review this incredible love story.
I received a paperback copy of this book, for a blog tour, in return for an honest review.
At first, when I saw the title of this book, I was a bit leery about it, because I am not a big fan of Christian books, and new this was way out of my genre's comfort zone. But I did my research, as I do on all books I am leery on, and read the Synopsis for this book and I immediately jumped on it and had to read it. The characters in the book were phenomenal and the story line with its amazing and powerful plot just blew me away. It was really hard to put this book down and stop reading it. I was immediately sucked into this story right from the beginning. This author has an awesome writing style and way of bringing her characters to life and making you want to read more. I highly recommend this book to all. I think it is very important for people to understand that love comes in all shapes, sizes, and color and that everyone needs respect and understanding from their loved ones. This book is a great inspiration to interracial couples all over. I am really excited to have had the opportunity to read and review this incredible love story.
I received a paperback copy of this book, for a blog tour, in return for an honest review.
April 18, 2014
OUT's Review
Jeremy is the son of a preacher, and his career choice is questionable. He is a working model living in New York. Not the ideal son of a preacher. Although his faith is strong, is it strong enough to withstand strong prejudices set against his fiance? Aura is an African-american, plus sized christian. Almost everyone can't believe, better yet imagine, that she is able to deserve male-model Jeremy's love and adoration. But, that is exactly the case. They are in love despite what the world wants.
The Preacher's Son is an inspiring read. True loves knows no race, size or shape. Who is to judge who can love who? Why can't Jeremy love Aura? B.D. Anderson has taken a very sensitive subject, and brought it to light with beautiful writing. It was disheartening to read what some characters thought about Aura and Jeremy's relationship, but only because I could imagine people would actually think this way. But, I found myself rooting for them! Their love is strong and I appreciated how well the book portrayed that exactly.
I also love how Anderson wrote the book in multiple points of views. Although, I do wish to know more about certain characters that left me curious as to what happens to them next! Pick up your copy of The Preacher's Son and cheer on a love that is worth fighting for!
Jeremy is the son of a preacher, and his career choice is questionable. He is a working model living in New York. Not the ideal son of a preacher. Although his faith is strong, is it strong enough to withstand strong prejudices set against his fiance? Aura is an African-american, plus sized christian. Almost everyone can't believe, better yet imagine, that she is able to deserve male-model Jeremy's love and adoration. But, that is exactly the case. They are in love despite what the world wants.
The Preacher's Son is an inspiring read. True loves knows no race, size or shape. Who is to judge who can love who? Why can't Jeremy love Aura? B.D. Anderson has taken a very sensitive subject, and brought it to light with beautiful writing. It was disheartening to read what some characters thought about Aura and Jeremy's relationship, but only because I could imagine people would actually think this way. But, I found myself rooting for them! Their love is strong and I appreciated how well the book portrayed that exactly.
I also love how Anderson wrote the book in multiple points of views. Although, I do wish to know more about certain characters that left me curious as to what happens to them next! Pick up your copy of The Preacher's Son and cheer on a love that is worth fighting for!
February 12, 2025
Great Couple
This book had a lovely couple in Jeremy and Aura. Jeremy was a incredibly handsome model and Aura is a curvy African American
woman. They meet when Jeremy visits her church. He is looking for a home church and hopefully a WIFE. He is a praying man and a man of faith. Jeremy soon realizes that everything he needs is here in this black church with this black woman. They start a relationship but Aura is a virgin waiting for marriage. They visit his home state of South Carolina to less than a open armed welcome from his Christian, preaching father.
I enjoyed Jeremy and Aura’s journey but the story had 50’leven subplots. I am not sure if all of them were resolved...almost pregnant sister, recovering rape victim, cousin and girlfriend having twins, family division, the boss and his wife, scams, and racism cousin who secretly likes black women. The book was copyrighted in 2013 but seemed even more dated. The formatting made it very hard to follow. There was no transition between the actions of the characters.
I did enjoy the spiritual aspect of the story. This was very refreshing but good editing and less moving parts would have made it a GREAT STORY.
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This book had a lovely couple in Jeremy and Aura. Jeremy was a incredibly handsome model and Aura is a curvy African American
woman. They meet when Jeremy visits her church. He is looking for a home church and hopefully a WIFE. He is a praying man and a man of faith. Jeremy soon realizes that everything he needs is here in this black church with this black woman. They start a relationship but Aura is a virgin waiting for marriage. They visit his home state of South Carolina to less than a open armed welcome from his Christian, preaching father.
I enjoyed Jeremy and Aura’s journey but the story had 50’leven subplots. I am not sure if all of them were resolved...almost pregnant sister, recovering rape victim, cousin and girlfriend having twins, family division, the boss and his wife, scams, and racism cousin who secretly likes black women. The book was copyrighted in 2013 but seemed even more dated. The formatting made it very hard to follow. There was no transition between the actions of the characters.
I did enjoy the spiritual aspect of the story. This was very refreshing but good editing and less moving parts would have made it a GREAT STORY.
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January 21, 2019
This is not my typical reading material; however, I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, it has a religious tone but it does not preach. It is about relationships, something I think a majority of people can relate to.
Things I did not like:
• It seemed that the author felt that she needed to include negative stereotype of black women
• The introduction of other characters towards the end of the story. They were extraneous to the story and interrupted the smooth flow
Things I liked:
• It is a romance which focuses on the relationship and some of the issues that couples address
• The heroine is not photoshopped, she is a full-figured or should I say voluptuous dark-skinned black woman
• Human beings are more alike than they are different, white as well as black individuals can present as or engage in racist activities, no excuses for either side. At the same time, she does not “white wash” bigotry and the impact it has on those who are the target of such venom.
• The heroine’s decision to wait to consummate her relationship until her wedding night was a nice touch.
I was provided with a copy of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Things I did not like:
• It seemed that the author felt that she needed to include negative stereotype of black women
• The introduction of other characters towards the end of the story. They were extraneous to the story and interrupted the smooth flow
Things I liked:
• It is a romance which focuses on the relationship and some of the issues that couples address
• The heroine is not photoshopped, she is a full-figured or should I say voluptuous dark-skinned black woman
• Human beings are more alike than they are different, white as well as black individuals can present as or engage in racist activities, no excuses for either side. At the same time, she does not “white wash” bigotry and the impact it has on those who are the target of such venom.
• The heroine’s decision to wait to consummate her relationship until her wedding night was a nice touch.
I was provided with a copy of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 16, 2018
The story was well written but I did feel it should be put in the Christian category as it did relate to quite a lot of religious situations as well as the racial factions.
I also did find members of the families hypocritical and that did bother me whilst reading this book. Secrets were kept and opinions stated that were actually opposite of what went on in their families backgrounds.
However, the relationship between Aura and Jeremy was a strong one and neither backed down from the love they felt for each other. I was impressed that Jeremy stood up for his beliefs in regard to his Modelling Contract and was adamant that he would not keep his wife a secret to further his career.
Lots of relationships going on in this book and plenty of surprises also.
Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I also did find members of the families hypocritical and that did bother me whilst reading this book. Secrets were kept and opinions stated that were actually opposite of what went on in their families backgrounds.
However, the relationship between Aura and Jeremy was a strong one and neither backed down from the love they felt for each other. I was impressed that Jeremy stood up for his beliefs in regard to his Modelling Contract and was adamant that he would not keep his wife a secret to further his career.
Lots of relationships going on in this book and plenty of surprises also.
Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to read and review this book.
March 4, 2014
The synopsis of the story did not really give anything other that a pretty boy meet plan girl normal storyline. This book was so much more than that it was a TRUE LOVE story, one where you root for the principal H/H there so in love you want them to always have that same passion. Not only that you start to cheer and want to know more about the Great grandmother, the grandmother , the fathers, the mothers, brothers, cousins, random friends in the book. You want there to be so many more and new stories that comes from this story alone on top of that you don't want this story to end. I'm not sure if she has any new books but I would live to read more of her books and more about Aura and Jeremy
September 19, 2015
A Very Inspirational Interracial Romance
The Preacher's Son is a very inspirational interracial romance novel. The book was very well written and I found it to be very inspirational as the interracial couple face the prejudices of their family, friends and the public. I enjoyed reading how through faith and prayers they were able to meet, fall in love and overcome the obstacles others tried to place in their way of happiness. This book earned a five star rating and I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a very good inspirational interracial romance novels.
The Preacher's Son is a very inspirational interracial romance novel. The book was very well written and I found it to be very inspirational as the interracial couple face the prejudices of their family, friends and the public. I enjoyed reading how through faith and prayers they were able to meet, fall in love and overcome the obstacles others tried to place in their way of happiness. This book earned a five star rating and I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a very good inspirational interracial romance novels.
November 23, 2016
Good Read, Jeremy is a Model and from SC. He goes home to see his family but his father has another concern about his son. Aura is a BBW and she has her own issues. Their families are torn about their relationships. However, the plot thickens when a relative of Jeremy's reveals his secret. Then the matriarch of the family blows them all away with her revelation.
I look forward to reading more from this author. Her writing style is different but the storyline is great with heat galore.
Keep up the good work Ms Anderson.
I look forward to reading more from this author. Her writing style is different but the storyline is great with heat galore.
Keep up the good work Ms Anderson.
November 29, 2016
Enjoyable!!!
I have heard about this book for quite some time and was reluctant to read it because some Christian fiction tend to be preachy; well this one definitely was not.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I love Aura and Jeremy's story. Their relationship endured gay rumors, racial bias, body shaming and attempts to seduce Jeremy.
The author pens the story in such a manner that it's a total page turner. Looking forward to reading Matt and Maxine's story.
I have heard about this book for quite some time and was reluctant to read it because some Christian fiction tend to be preachy; well this one definitely was not.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I love Aura and Jeremy's story. Their relationship endured gay rumors, racial bias, body shaming and attempts to seduce Jeremy.
The author pens the story in such a manner that it's a total page turner. Looking forward to reading Matt and Maxine's story.
March 2, 2015
Two stars because this book was actually well written and engaging. This author has real talent. However, as a matter of personal preference, I found this story to be filled with too many stereotypes and too much unrealistic, unnecessary drama which prevented me from really getting into it. Also there were a few story lines that the author started but never seemed to finish. Perhaps that means that there will be a second part?
June 24, 2014
When I saw this had a Christian theme to it I almost didn’t read it but I am so glad I gave it a chance. I really enjoyed the storyline and characters. I got so wrapped up in them that the religious part just added to the storyline. The relationship between Jeremy and Aura just captivated me and I kept hoping he wouldn’t let his family’s prejudice get in the way of his love. I am hoping for more of them in another book along with Olivia and Emerson. 3/5 Bloody Fangs
May 20, 2015
Whew!
A good read that was like a soap opera! It had so many characters that it was hard to keep up. I loved that it was a Christian themed novel. Ms. Anderson reminded me that as christians, we have raunchy hot sex too even when we are married. You just have to not lose your passion for your loved one. She could have toned down the introduction of so many characters it felt all OVER the place but I still enjoyed it an look forward to reading the next book.
A good read that was like a soap opera! It had so many characters that it was hard to keep up. I loved that it was a Christian themed novel. Ms. Anderson reminded me that as christians, we have raunchy hot sex too even when we are married. You just have to not lose your passion for your loved one. She could have toned down the introduction of so many characters it felt all OVER the place but I still enjoyed it an look forward to reading the next book.
May 6, 2024
Feel Good Read
Love the way this story brings in the whole family. Yes you hear different viewpoints and I love that not just experiencing the story thru the one character's eyes. Aura and Jeremy were brought together thru prayer and this added depth to the story. Will try another B. D. Anderson book. This one was GOOD.
Love the way this story brings in the whole family. Yes you hear different viewpoints and I love that not just experiencing the story thru the one character's eyes. Aura and Jeremy were brought together thru prayer and this added depth to the story. Will try another B. D. Anderson book. This one was GOOD.
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