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An Unexpected Love
**** Full-length standalone novel ****
After experiencing another breakdown, recently divorced Layla meets the handsome Cross, a free-spirited white guy who has his own issues. The two find solace together and when their friendship blossoms into love; Layla rediscovers her true self and the happiness she’s missed.
Ironically, while Layla’s life seems to be getting back on track, her sisters’ lives are spiraling out of control. Valerie, who seems obsessed with not being able to have a child, is unknowingly pushing her husband into another woman’s arms.
Valerie also blames Corrine, her younger sister, for a fatal tragedy and has hated her ever since. On top of the family chaos, Layla is put through more obstacles than anyone can handle, but proves that with Cross’ love and support, she can win any battle.
After experiencing another breakdown, recently divorced Layla meets the handsome Cross, a free-spirited white guy who has his own issues. The two find solace together and when their friendship blossoms into love; Layla rediscovers her true self and the happiness she’s missed.
Ironically, while Layla’s life seems to be getting back on track, her sisters’ lives are spiraling out of control. Valerie, who seems obsessed with not being able to have a child, is unknowingly pushing her husband into another woman’s arms.
Valerie also blames Corrine, her younger sister, for a fatal tragedy and has hated her ever since. On top of the family chaos, Layla is put through more obstacles than anyone can handle, but proves that with Cross’ love and support, she can win any battle.
223 pages, ebook
First published December 7, 2014
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Stacy-Deanne
168 books327 followersStacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne) is an award-winning and bestselling novelist of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction novels.
Her work includes Everlasting, Melody, Bruised, and Captivated. Stacy is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award nominee.
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Her work includes Everlasting, Melody, Bruised, and Captivated. Stacy is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award nominee.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
March 15, 2016
Family love
I liked this book. I love the fact that the author tackled mental illness,marital issues, jealousy, mental abuse and other issues. I also loved that it was about family as well as a romance. It took on a lot but the author handled it very well. I would recommend this book and read this author again.
I liked this book. I love the fact that the author tackled mental illness,marital issues, jealousy, mental abuse and other issues. I also loved that it was about family as well as a romance. It took on a lot but the author handled it very well. I would recommend this book and read this author again.
December 21, 2014
4 1/2 Stars
This was a every good story. It had a lot going on in the beginning , but once u got the jist of things it read very well.. I didn't care much f poo r the end. It kinda left all the plots end abruptly. To me no real ending to some of them. But it wasn't to bad
This was a every good story. It had a lot going on in the beginning , but once u got the jist of things it read very well.. I didn't care much f poo r the end. It kinda left all the plots end abruptly. To me no real ending to some of them. But it wasn't to bad
January 3, 2015
I really enjoyed this story. It was a story about love, sisterly, motherly, and relationship-type love. I absolutely would recommend this story. The story was well-written and had some great life lessons on love and forgiveness in the story.
March 22, 2015
What
Okay, how do I start? This book was all over the place. It jumped from family drama to mental problems the family never discussed or felt with. Not a very good book. It just ended. Wanted to give 1 1/2 credits
Okay, how do I start? This book was all over the place. It jumped from family drama to mental problems the family never discussed or felt with. Not a very good book. It just ended. Wanted to give 1 1/2 credits
November 27, 2015
Awesome
This was such an amazing story. It touched me on so many levels. I love reading books that hold meanings and keep you focused. I laughed, smiled, cried, got mad and sad all at the same time. Excellent read
This was such an amazing story. It touched me on so many levels. I love reading books that hold meanings and keep you focused. I laughed, smiled, cried, got mad and sad all at the same time. Excellent read
December 11, 2014
Excellent
March 1, 2015
Alot twists and turns but it is good book.
November 14, 2015
Good
Good but wrapped up too neat and nice at the end. With all the conflict throughout the book, the end wrung false and phony.
Good but wrapped up too neat and nice at the end. With all the conflict throughout the book, the end wrung false and phony.
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