When Henry Met Millie

Fall Black in Love #1

by D. Camille

Fall Black in Love is an Annual Volume dedicated to classic Black Love. This is a 20th Century Historical story that begins in the 1960's. When Henry Met Millie is a conscious romantic tale of a love that withstands the tests of time. You met this couple in first book of The Black Land Series - The Lion. Now here is their story as a tribute to the sweet, uncomplicated, beautiful black love that once was... Henry Patterson left Mississippi in 1967 to find his life, his wife and his freedom in Detroit. Henry is a handsome, six-foot three inch, gentleman on a mission until he is detoured by a pretty woman with a wicked smile. Millie Gaines is a Nursing student with her future all mapped out. The only distraction she allowed was baseball until a tall, aloof country boy steals her heart without effort. Their lives together span decades of love, tragedy, life and hope.

257 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 22, 2016

About the author

I'm D. Camille and I am an avid reader and author. I started reading romance books when I was thirteen and since then I've read hundreds. I wanted to write a series that contained the culture and history of the African and African American people.

I like to utilize historical information, science and ancient beliefs. I write for people to enjoy, think, analyze and learn; not only about the characters but hopefully also about themselves. I love to hear from my readers. Write me and tell me about your favorite characters and what you love about them. Me, I love all of them...they came from my heart.

Ase! (so let it be)

Reviews

[Vernell Renee Howard Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I love to here stories of where an existing generation came to be and how the future generation reinvents the love, the hardship and lessons to make a beautiful history. I love this story because it also shows that it doesn't matter sometimes how and where you come from but you are the maker of your destiny. Great Read🙏

[Gussie Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

D. Says this was a different write for her and it was a great reminder and historical journey for me being born in1964 some of the writing made me remember and cry. This was excellent thank you D.Camille keep writing.😊

[Robert White · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made me want to fall back in love again!

This book was a first time for me by this AUTHOR want be my last. The love between Henry and Millie is unforgettable. True love I highly recommend this series wow amazing love it!

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timeless Love

I love the back story. You can understand the characters better when you understand their history. I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of Victoria

[Yvette P Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lead in

This was a great lead into the Negus and Negist series. So much love and inspiration on how to love. These stories always hit home in many levels. Great read!

[Nette Fields · Rating 5 out of 5]

Old School Love

This that love our great grand n grandparents talk about. The true gentleman, courting, felling in love, marriage, kids and life!
Henry's surprises were so thoughtful.
I didn't see Victoria leaving.
Definitely got a history lesson.
Love that old school love

[Michelle Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. D. Camille writes tales that cause you to savor every morsel that she spoon feeds you. I absolutely love this young lady's pen!! She is a superbly amazing writer and I know each time I crack open her book that I'm going to walk away wiser and better for having read what she took the time to painstakingly write. Getting the opportunity to walk through the annals of time with Millie and Henry Patterson was almost like looking in the glass of time at the courtship that I can imagine my grandparents taking. Henry's patience, dedication, and overall single-minded focus on ensuring that Mille aka Honey was happy in this life brought tears to my eyes several times. Millie was everything that every woman who truly loves their man would want to aspire to be. She was smart, feisty, devoted to her family, but above all she loved her some Henry. To witness history unfold through their eyes was such a wonderful feeling. I felt as if I was living through all of the various decades that were described in the story. I cried when they talked of Brother Malcolm and his ideology. I became embroiled with anger when Henry described the atrocities he left behind in Meridian, Mississippi; and I just about went into convulsions when they embarked on the long journey to Atlanta to pay homage to one of our greatest civil rights leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Everything was so real, live, vivid, and in technicolor. I am a historical fiction FREAK but Ms. D. Camille is able to weave together tales that just have me sitting long after the story is over reminiscing and commiserating with the characters as if they are truly a part of my life. I literally cried when I got to the end yes because the story was over but the pang that I felt in my heart knowing that I no longer had a grandmother or grandfather like Millie and Henry to hug and declare my overtures of love to was so heavy a mantle for me to carry that it took me a while to gather myself together and remember that these are characters not people intertwined with my everyday life. This is nothing but a testament to the prowess that is Ms. D. Camille, my siSTAR!! Young lady I've told you this numerous times and I must tell you again, I will follow you until I'm old and grey and will shout to the rooftops to any and everyone that is willing to listen that I ADORE you and the priceless gems that you bestow upon the literary community. Please don't ever stop!! I assure you that this little old country girl will follow you to the ends of the earth and hopefully well beyond!!! Thank you for sharing your gift to the world. I can't wait to see what is next on the horizon for you!!! FOREVER A GRATEFUL AND INDEBTED AVID FAN OF YOUR WORK!!!

[Shana Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A love for all time

Beautifully written, and all encompassing! I truly loved the back story of Tauri. Henry was a "Man's Man" and he set the template for what Tauri would eventually need. Henry and Millie's story was sweet and romantic. Following them through the decades gives a glimpse of love in its simplest and rarest form. One-click and enjoy!

[tera mcleod · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read

A good read with plenty of emotions. The history was an added twist. The softball was a nice touch. The power of these men can be felt leaping off the pages. The love was soooo refreshing.

[Vondetta Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honey Gaines is a fabulous player of softball. Henry Patterson is from Mississippi but loves baseball. Henry is dragged to a game by a coworker from his job at Ford. Little he know his life would forever change at this game. Honey knew she had a stalker who had been at every game but who was the handsome man sitting right beside him?
This is a wonderful story of the grandparents of Tauri Patterson Shaw from the Negus saga. Her Grandparents have a wonderful story of love and togetherness that I would love in my own life. They had struggles but they were determined in all aspects to remain together. Their story is one of strength and intense love and respect. They weather the storm of segregation and of intricate jealousy plans. Determination to succeed is a great prescription for their success. They are passing on these traits to Tauri. However, heartbreak does find this couple and they are determined that it or who will never touch Tauri.

Loved this story..

[Brenda Star-child · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can life be sweeter.....

D. Camille strikes again with a wonderful heartwarming love story. Fall Black In Love: When Henry Met Millie is a beautiful story of true love and determination of the heart. I highly recommended that you you read Henry and Millie's story. D. Camille takes you from the late 1960's with a touch history and nostalgia to current day. She throws a few surprises in which ties this story to another one of her great ones. Go for it!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful, just wonderful

I love reading D. Camille's work, they ate always heartwarming, thought provoking and full of love. When I was first introduced to Millie and Henry in The Lion (Orion's and Tauri's story) I knew these two were something special and I am delighted to find out my hunch was right and to read just how special they were. I highly recommend ANYTHING written by D. Camille and am looking forward to what is up next for her.

[yolanda williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best of black love

Loved, loved, loved reading Henry and Millie's story. There is nothing more beautiful than black love. True love, commitment and trust. I loved that way Henry courted Millie. I even loved how Henry fought for her hand in marriage. True chivalry. Southern China a email at its best.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED IT!!

Once again D. Camille has done it again. She never disappoints me. All the questions I had while reading THE LION has been answered concerning Tauri's mom. I loved this book from the beginning to the end. Please release part 2, now. LOL!!! I hope Tauri is able to build a relationship with her parents & only child. Great read

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book based on the reviews of other people on Goodreads and I was not disappointed. This novel was sweet and good throwback to Black love. The historical aspect made the book even better. This was my first D.Camille story but won't be my last. Now I'm a fan...

[Deirdre Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Henry & Millie

Loved Henry & Millie's story!! It's a loving and powerful connection! I can fit some puzzle pieces together and keep reading the Black Land Series to see if I figured correctly!!