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The Maid's Daughter
William Cooper has a it's 1952 in Beaufort South Carolina, and he's in love with the maid's daughter, Naomi Jackson. Despite Naomi's apprehension, the two teenagers engage in a forbidden romance, which lasts two years, until William's mother discovers their secret. Everything is irrevocably changed. William is sent to school in Massachusetts, and Naomi is shipped off to Seattle. To William's devastation, his mother has effectively severed the ties he had with the only girl he has ever loved and he is forced to move on with his life. Forty years pass before fate allows William and Naomi's paths to cross again; but now, William is a married man whose wife has been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening illness, and Naomi is retiring from the nursing profession. Naomi could never have prepared herself for a spontaneous reunion with William - a reunion which forces both of them to confront the menacing ghosts of their past. But will she be able to prepare herself to act as the private nurse for William's dying wife? And will she be able to handle the hidden family secrets that are brought to light once she returns to her hometown?
- GenresAfrican AmericanRomance
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 31, 2018
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December 19, 2018
The story started out quite well. A nervous William confesses to Naomi that he is in love with her. After a bit of reluctance and persuasion, the two begin a relationship. Their feelings deepen as they steal whatever time they can find without his parents finding out. I loved their chemistry. In fact, I purchased the book before finishing the sample.
But...
William's mother discovers the relationship and hits the proverbial ceiling. Determined to keep her son from making the horrible mistake of taking up with a black girl, she does everything in her power to keep them apart. And this is where the book begins to fall apart.
From the time William goes off to Harvard and Naomi goes to nursing school, almost forty years pass. Unfortunately, the author decided to take us through much of that time even though the hero and heroine are not together. We explore William's relationship with his parents. His son (by Evelyn). His son (by Naomi). Naomi's mother. His business partner. His chauffeur.
(I actually enjoyed the developing relationship between William and Scott. Though it was clear that he was William’s son early on, I still felt it was the best part of the book.)
What we don’t get to see is further development between the leads. Instead, by way of flashbacks, inner monologues, and third party discussions, we are repeatedly told how desperately they love each other still. But without giving them much screen time, it was difficult to form a connection to them.
Finally they meet at a dinner arranged by William's son. But the author neglects to reacquaint the long lost lovers. William is now married to Evelyn, the horrible wretch we met earlier in the book. And she is dying. William browbeats Naomi into coming out of her days long retirement to play nursemaid to Evelyn. He knows she is hateful and racist, yet he subjects Naomi to her abuse, often telling Naomi to just go along with his wife's unreasonable requests for the sake of harmony. I lost all respect for William here. This entire plot line infuriated me. How could he profess to love Naomi while reducing this accomplished and proud woman to the status of a Jim Crow era servant. She worked so hard all of her life to avoid that very circumstance. He destroyed it in a matter of days. There was little chance his character could be rehabilitated by the end of the book, especially because their reconciliation occurred so late in the story.
As for Naomi, I lost respect for her for accepting William's manipulative b.s. She could have left at any time, but she allowed William to gaslight her into thinking she was “unprofessional” and “weak” for failing to happily accept the crap she was being fed. I was so furious at these two that I considered DNFing this book several times. By continuing to read on, I felt as if I was a party to their abusive relationship. I wanted to see if the author could pull this off, but the hole she dug for her leads was just too deep.
In the end, Naomi leaves after Evelyn discovers their deception. She didn’t develop a backbone. She was found out and had to leave. Likewise, William didn’t decide to confront his wife like a grownup. She served him with divorce papers. The divorce was easy. The settlement was fair. And Evelyn wasn’t even angry. Oh, and her stage four breast cancer resolved itself. He can leave with a clear conscience. As usual, William didn’t have to face any consequences. Once again, he gets what he wants but everyone else pays the price. Easy peasy.
Now free and single, William makes a quick and cordial phone call which removes Lionel, his rival, from the picture. But only after Lionel cleans up the empty beer bottles, numerous cigarette butts, and tidies Naomi's townhouse. Because we wouldn’t want William to have to do that.
William professes his love once again. Naomi tells him he still doesn’t understand her. All of a sudden, William has an epiphany. He sees the error of his ways and asks for a chance to prove that he means it this time. Naomi rightly accuses him of being self centered and selfish. But ... She can’t let him go. Ugh!
It’s sad that a novel which began so beautifully devolved into this mess of abuse and manipulation. If only William had come to his final revelation at the halfway mark, there may have been time for him to prove himself. The two of them could have spent the second half of the book rediscovering each other. I would have felt more of a connection to them and possibly could have forgiven William.
But...
William's mother discovers the relationship and hits the proverbial ceiling. Determined to keep her son from making the horrible mistake of taking up with a black girl, she does everything in her power to keep them apart. And this is where the book begins to fall apart.
From the time William goes off to Harvard and Naomi goes to nursing school, almost forty years pass. Unfortunately, the author decided to take us through much of that time even though the hero and heroine are not together. We explore William's relationship with his parents. His son (by Evelyn). His son (by Naomi). Naomi's mother. His business partner. His chauffeur.
(I actually enjoyed the developing relationship between William and Scott. Though it was clear that he was William’s son early on, I still felt it was the best part of the book.)
What we don’t get to see is further development between the leads. Instead, by way of flashbacks, inner monologues, and third party discussions, we are repeatedly told how desperately they love each other still. But without giving them much screen time, it was difficult to form a connection to them.
Finally they meet at a dinner arranged by William's son. But the author neglects to reacquaint the long lost lovers. William is now married to Evelyn, the horrible wretch we met earlier in the book. And she is dying. William browbeats Naomi into coming out of her days long retirement to play nursemaid to Evelyn. He knows she is hateful and racist, yet he subjects Naomi to her abuse, often telling Naomi to just go along with his wife's unreasonable requests for the sake of harmony. I lost all respect for William here. This entire plot line infuriated me. How could he profess to love Naomi while reducing this accomplished and proud woman to the status of a Jim Crow era servant. She worked so hard all of her life to avoid that very circumstance. He destroyed it in a matter of days. There was little chance his character could be rehabilitated by the end of the book, especially because their reconciliation occurred so late in the story.
As for Naomi, I lost respect for her for accepting William's manipulative b.s. She could have left at any time, but she allowed William to gaslight her into thinking she was “unprofessional” and “weak” for failing to happily accept the crap she was being fed. I was so furious at these two that I considered DNFing this book several times. By continuing to read on, I felt as if I was a party to their abusive relationship. I wanted to see if the author could pull this off, but the hole she dug for her leads was just too deep.
In the end, Naomi leaves after Evelyn discovers their deception. She didn’t develop a backbone. She was found out and had to leave. Likewise, William didn’t decide to confront his wife like a grownup. She served him with divorce papers. The divorce was easy. The settlement was fair. And Evelyn wasn’t even angry. Oh, and her stage four breast cancer resolved itself. He can leave with a clear conscience. As usual, William didn’t have to face any consequences. Once again, he gets what he wants but everyone else pays the price. Easy peasy.
Now free and single, William makes a quick and cordial phone call which removes Lionel, his rival, from the picture. But only after Lionel cleans up the empty beer bottles, numerous cigarette butts, and tidies Naomi's townhouse. Because we wouldn’t want William to have to do that.
William professes his love once again. Naomi tells him he still doesn’t understand her. All of a sudden, William has an epiphany. He sees the error of his ways and asks for a chance to prove that he means it this time. Naomi rightly accuses him of being self centered and selfish. But ... She can’t let him go. Ugh!
It’s sad that a novel which began so beautifully devolved into this mess of abuse and manipulation. If only William had come to his final revelation at the halfway mark, there may have been time for him to prove himself. The two of them could have spent the second half of the book rediscovering each other. I would have felt more of a connection to them and possibly could have forgiven William.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 27, 2020
Brooklyn Knight is a new author to this reader. At first I wasn't sure if I wabted to read on interracial love or this story but I'm glad I did. This was a very nice story and I enjoyed it very much.
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February 28, 2020DNF I cannot stand William it’s on 10% of the book.
February 7, 2019
I am a little conflicted with this story because I really like the story but then there are some aspects that started to wear on me.
So the story starts off strong. Our two lovers, Naomi and William live in a time where interracial romances are frowned upon. Despite all of this, William works up the courage to tell Naomi that he loves her and a moonlight romance ensues. As with most things, what happens in the dark comes to the light. William is desperate to continue his love with Naomi but Naomi feels as if there love is doomed and attempts to leave it all behind. Fate, of course, has other plans and the two lovers find themselves staring their past love in the face almost 42 yrs later.
The story itself is well done and the twists and turns the author throws at the reader keeps you turning the page, however, the characteristics of the lovers themselves start to annoy the reader.
There is a constant push and pull, hot and cold, love and hate, yes and no that relentlessly hounds the reader. Once you think a decision has been made, you find out that it hasn't. Couple Naomi's flip-floppy personality with the "woe is me" attitude of William, and you will find yourself sighing and rolling your eyes about as much as the supporting characters. There were many a time, that I wanted to shake the two lovers and tell them to either get over their love or fight for it.
So the story starts off strong. Our two lovers, Naomi and William live in a time where interracial romances are frowned upon. Despite all of this, William works up the courage to tell Naomi that he loves her and a moonlight romance ensues. As with most things, what happens in the dark comes to the light. William is desperate to continue his love with Naomi but Naomi feels as if there love is doomed and attempts to leave it all behind. Fate, of course, has other plans and the two lovers find themselves staring their past love in the face almost 42 yrs later.
The story itself is well done and the twists and turns the author throws at the reader keeps you turning the page, however, the characteristics of the lovers themselves start to annoy the reader.
There is a constant push and pull, hot and cold, love and hate, yes and no that relentlessly hounds the reader. Once you think a decision has been made, you find out that it hasn't. Couple Naomi's flip-floppy personality with the "woe is me" attitude of William, and you will find yourself sighing and rolling your eyes about as much as the supporting characters. There were many a time, that I wanted to shake the two lovers and tell them to either get over their love or fight for it.
December 7, 2018
I feel like this story had both good qualities to it that tied together nicely, and not so good qualities that unfortunately, could not be ignored. The author did an outstanding job describing the emotions that the characters felt with the various situations they encountered, and she also did a great job with creating characters that were easily distinguishable from one another in terms of their personalities and quirks.
There were, however, some significant issues with the story as well. There were multiple points in the book that felt too unrealistic – for instance, the fact that William had “no clue” that Scott was his son, the fact that his wife was a full blown racist her entire life, and then in one scene, suddenly changed, and lastly, the scene at the end where she, William, and Naomi confront each other (I don’t want to give away spoilers) just was a little too far-fetched. Also, Lionel and Rob’s characters both appeared to serve no real purpose to the story at all.
Overall, I think this was a great idea for a story, but I honestly feel like it could have been executed better.
There were, however, some significant issues with the story as well. There were multiple points in the book that felt too unrealistic – for instance, the fact that William had “no clue” that Scott was his son, the fact that his wife was a full blown racist her entire life, and then in one scene, suddenly changed, and lastly, the scene at the end where she, William, and Naomi confront each other (I don’t want to give away spoilers) just was a little too far-fetched. Also, Lionel and Rob’s characters both appeared to serve no real purpose to the story at all.
Overall, I think this was a great idea for a story, but I honestly feel like it could have been executed better.
March 9, 2021
Sigh....for the first 5 chapters, I kept thinking the book wasn't worth reading. I finally got interested in it and finished it....all in time for the biggest let down. 2 scenes in the book (well 3 actually, when you count the last scene that included Lionel); the confrontaction between Naomi, Will, and Evvie, and then the ending...made no sense
August 18, 2018
Really good story
The h really annoyed me but I really enjoyed the story. I would really like a their parents story! First book by this author...will be checking out her other works.
The h really annoyed me but I really enjoyed the story. I would really like a their parents story! First book by this author...will be checking out her other works.
August 30, 2018
Great Read!
I usually don't read period book but this one was great. My first reading by this Author,I loved the relationship between the two main characters. I hated the things they had to endure. I hope this is not the ending to their story.I would recommend this book.
I usually don't read period book but this one was great. My first reading by this Author,I loved the relationship between the two main characters. I hated the things they had to endure. I hope this is not the ending to their story.I would recommend this book.
September 11, 2018
Not Bad.....
For a new author this was a pretty good story. I was not crazy about Will, but like us all he had to learn. Just sorry it took 40 + years. I had a hard time putting it down.......Great job!!!
For a new author this was a pretty good story. I was not crazy about Will, but like us all he had to learn. Just sorry it took 40 + years. I had a hard time putting it down.......Great job!!!
August 10, 2018
Finally, it was their time to be free to love!
William Cooper and Naomi Jackson were best friends since childhood. Naomi lived in the same home as the Coopers along with her mother as the family's maid. She was treated like the daughter Anna Copper never had. Over time, Will and Naomi's friendship developed into something more and they both knew it was taboo for the time period in which they lived. They kept their affair a secret from everyone until they were caught just a couple of weeks before it was time to go of to school. They were both in college at opposite ends of the country. No matter how much Will wanted, he never heard from her again, not one letter, not one call, not one visit home for the holidays. His parents did all they could to make sure to keep them apart. But, Naomi had a secret she was hiding. Will was very hurt and distraught to find out Naomi had had a child. He could not accept the fact that she could do something like that to him. He was angry that she would allow another man to be with her. Will Cooper decided that she was right, it was time to move on and married a girl whom his mother Anna wanted him to marry.
Brooklyn Knight wrote a very realistic heartbreaking story about a couple dealing with the issues of their love in a time when it was forbidden. Even though interracial relationships still happened in the south, it was always hidden for the most part. Little did Nay and Will know, that their parents were actually going through the same situation.
Naomi's son, Scott Jackson was desperate to find out who his father was. He knew his mother was lying to him all of his life and he was determined to find out why. Through Naomi's mother Carole, Scott and Will developed an ongoing relationship. If Will could not have Naomi, he would mentor her son, simply because Scott was her son. Through him he felt close to Naomi.
As Karma would have it, forty years later, Naomi found herself working with the son of the man that stole her heart as a young girl. It did not dawn on her who he was. Like father like son, Ethan Cooper who had fallen in love with a young woman named Dakota. A woman that his mother did not accept. His mother was the beotch carbon copy of his grandmother Anna. Despite this, he received support from his father. Naomi served as a surrogate mother to Ethan for years. It was not until her unexpected meeting with Will that she knew who Ethan was. Will was not ever going to let her get away again. 40 years had not erased their love for each other. He wanted her with him at any cost and persuade her to do something that tested her resolve. In doing so, she uncovered a secret that rocked her to her core.
Evelyn Dandridge Carter, Will's wife realized that she was the side piece in their marriage and always had been from the beginning and could no longer take not getting the love she so needed from her husband and did the only thing she could do.
This story was very interesting, since I was born and raise during this time period. It was well researched and accurately depicted the lingo, dress and cultural mores of the time. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story.
William Cooper and Naomi Jackson were best friends since childhood. Naomi lived in the same home as the Coopers along with her mother as the family's maid. She was treated like the daughter Anna Copper never had. Over time, Will and Naomi's friendship developed into something more and they both knew it was taboo for the time period in which they lived. They kept their affair a secret from everyone until they were caught just a couple of weeks before it was time to go of to school. They were both in college at opposite ends of the country. No matter how much Will wanted, he never heard from her again, not one letter, not one call, not one visit home for the holidays. His parents did all they could to make sure to keep them apart. But, Naomi had a secret she was hiding. Will was very hurt and distraught to find out Naomi had had a child. He could not accept the fact that she could do something like that to him. He was angry that she would allow another man to be with her. Will Cooper decided that she was right, it was time to move on and married a girl whom his mother Anna wanted him to marry.
Brooklyn Knight wrote a very realistic heartbreaking story about a couple dealing with the issues of their love in a time when it was forbidden. Even though interracial relationships still happened in the south, it was always hidden for the most part. Little did Nay and Will know, that their parents were actually going through the same situation.
Naomi's son, Scott Jackson was desperate to find out who his father was. He knew his mother was lying to him all of his life and he was determined to find out why. Through Naomi's mother Carole, Scott and Will developed an ongoing relationship. If Will could not have Naomi, he would mentor her son, simply because Scott was her son. Through him he felt close to Naomi.
As Karma would have it, forty years later, Naomi found herself working with the son of the man that stole her heart as a young girl. It did not dawn on her who he was. Like father like son, Ethan Cooper who had fallen in love with a young woman named Dakota. A woman that his mother did not accept. His mother was the beotch carbon copy of his grandmother Anna. Despite this, he received support from his father. Naomi served as a surrogate mother to Ethan for years. It was not until her unexpected meeting with Will that she knew who Ethan was. Will was not ever going to let her get away again. 40 years had not erased their love for each other. He wanted her with him at any cost and persuade her to do something that tested her resolve. In doing so, she uncovered a secret that rocked her to her core.
Evelyn Dandridge Carter, Will's wife realized that she was the side piece in their marriage and always had been from the beginning and could no longer take not getting the love she so needed from her husband and did the only thing she could do.
This story was very interesting, since I was born and raise during this time period. It was well researched and accurately depicted the lingo, dress and cultural mores of the time. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story.
December 8, 2018
This book was different. I really liked it. Some random thoughts as I read:
William and Naomi were cute when they were young but it took to much sneaking around. Anna was super bitchy. I wonder if it is b/c Mr. Cooper is so nice to Miss Carole and Naomi.
What? Hell no. William was way out of line when Naomi went back to SC. First of all he was out of line for suggesting that she even go. I don’t even know why she felt guilted to go. Evelyn was rude, selfish and mean. He knew all those things but still asked her to come.
From the moment I found out about Scott, I already knew who his father was.
Dakota and Ethan were so cute together. I always wondered what would happen when Ethan found out his mom was sick and come home and see Nurse Nancy or him mom told him about her over that phone and that she worked with him.
One thing confusing in the book, when William found out in the 90s that Naomi had a kid he seemed shocked but a chapter or two later when it flashed back to the 70s Miss Carole told him about it in a telegram and he even met the boy.
I knew it! I suspected as much with Miss Carole and Mr. Cooper. I wondered if Miss Anna knew b/c she treated Naomi so well. At least on the surface.
I like how William and Scott connected over the years and how he was there for him simply because he is “Naomi’s Son” I suspected William was responsible for Lionel’s sudden decision.
Gerald is awesome. He knew who Nurse Nancy is. I like that he was always there for William and that he connected with Naomi.
One thing that definitely wasn’t in character was Evelyn’s change of heart.
There were some things that were far fetched or some where I was like wtf and it couldn't be me, overall I thought this was a really good story.
I need to check if Brook has other books
William and Naomi were cute when they were young but it took to much sneaking around. Anna was super bitchy. I wonder if it is b/c Mr. Cooper is so nice to Miss Carole and Naomi.
What? Hell no. William was way out of line when Naomi went back to SC. First of all he was out of line for suggesting that she even go. I don’t even know why she felt guilted to go. Evelyn was rude, selfish and mean. He knew all those things but still asked her to come.
From the moment I found out about Scott, I already knew who his father was.
Dakota and Ethan were so cute together. I always wondered what would happen when Ethan found out his mom was sick and come home and see Nurse Nancy or him mom told him about her over that phone and that she worked with him.
One thing confusing in the book, when William found out in the 90s that Naomi had a kid he seemed shocked but a chapter or two later when it flashed back to the 70s Miss Carole told him about it in a telegram and he even met the boy.
I knew it! I suspected as much with Miss Carole and Mr. Cooper. I wondered if Miss Anna knew b/c she treated Naomi so well. At least on the surface.
I like how William and Scott connected over the years and how he was there for him simply because he is “Naomi’s Son” I suspected William was responsible for Lionel’s sudden decision.
Gerald is awesome. He knew who Nurse Nancy is. I like that he was always there for William and that he connected with Naomi.
One thing that definitely wasn’t in character was Evelyn’s change of heart.
There were some things that were far fetched or some where I was like wtf and it couldn't be me, overall I thought this was a really good story.
I need to check if Brook has other books
August 20, 2018
I loved this story, it kept me riveted the whole way through
I loved the love story between Naomi and William, the fact that they lasted for two years before someone found out about them and didn't get pregnant was a bit far fetched but was explained later in the story.
The villains in this story were Mrs Anna Collins and Evelyn, they were horrible and made my blood boil. You could feel their evilness coming off the page.
There are a few things that I didn't get like the decision Naomi made but it comes to a head in the end.
This is a lovely story that takes you over 42 years, where the love they have for each other never died.
I loved the love story between Naomi and William, the fact that they lasted for two years before someone found out about them and didn't get pregnant was a bit far fetched but was explained later in the story.
The villains in this story were Mrs Anna Collins and Evelyn, they were horrible and made my blood boil. You could feel their evilness coming off the page.
There are a few things that I didn't get like the decision Naomi made but it comes to a head in the end.
This is a lovely story that takes you over 42 years, where the love they have for each other never died.
December 23, 2018
This debut novel by author Brooklyn Knight proves she is a new author to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed the story of William and Naomi. There were times when this story made my heart swell with it's romance and times when I wanted to throw it across the room because William did something to make me upset, but it is all done with great writing technique and story telling. It pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you reading because you have to know what happens between the two main characters.
I look forward to reading more work from this author.
I recommend this book to fans of interracial romance and woman's fiction.
I look forward to reading more work from this author.
I recommend this book to fans of interracial romance and woman's fiction.
May 16, 2019
Very interesting and intense story!
This book has twist and turns that you can see coming and some you don't. Naomi and Will were teenagers who lived in the same house as her mother worked for his parents. They sneaked around to be with each other because they couldn't be in a relationship because she was black and he was white. His parents found out and did what ever it took to keep them apart. Cause in that time period it was unacceptable. After life threw them alot of things as they lived separate lives . The lies and secrets that they kept from each other came to the light. Wonderful story.
This book has twist and turns that you can see coming and some you don't. Naomi and Will were teenagers who lived in the same house as her mother worked for his parents. They sneaked around to be with each other because they couldn't be in a relationship because she was black and he was white. His parents found out and did what ever it took to keep them apart. Cause in that time period it was unacceptable. After life threw them alot of things as they lived separate lives . The lies and secrets that they kept from each other came to the light. Wonderful story.
April 3, 2020
Great period piece
There was a lot going on in this book. All of the main characters had stories behind the story. It was great until Naomi agreed to go take care of Will's wife. There is absolutely no way he could have possibly talked me into being a nurse for his rude assed bigoted wife. He was selfish for asking her to do it, knowing how she treated and felt about Black people. Evelyn was mean, insecure, and just rude. I'm baffled as to why Naomi wouldn't tell her son the truth, even after adulthood. I was shocked at Will's dad and Naomi's mom tho! 👀 All in all, this was a good read.
There was a lot going on in this book. All of the main characters had stories behind the story. It was great until Naomi agreed to go take care of Will's wife. There is absolutely no way he could have possibly talked me into being a nurse for his rude assed bigoted wife. He was selfish for asking her to do it, knowing how she treated and felt about Black people. Evelyn was mean, insecure, and just rude. I'm baffled as to why Naomi wouldn't tell her son the truth, even after adulthood. I was shocked at Will's dad and Naomi's mom tho! 👀 All in all, this was a good read.
August 24, 2018
One true love forever
This was an awesome read! Loved how the author set up and developed the story. Allowing the hero and heroine to share on a more personal level. The end was a bit disappointing. I feel a lot of things were left out. Hopefully that means there’ll be another book to continue the story.
It’s obvious that William and Naomi are soulmates. Though circumstances tore them apart, their love never dies. Not even time could keep them apart. Their love story is very real for a lot of people of their era and time.
This was an awesome read! Loved how the author set up and developed the story. Allowing the hero and heroine to share on a more personal level. The end was a bit disappointing. I feel a lot of things were left out. Hopefully that means there’ll be another book to continue the story.
It’s obvious that William and Naomi are soulmates. Though circumstances tore them apart, their love never dies. Not even time could keep them apart. Their love story is very real for a lot of people of their era and time.
August 7, 2018
Awesome love story
The characters and storyline in this novel were very well developed and took me on a journey that captivated me with the unexpected plot twists. I could almost feel the heartache of the main characters as they stifled their love for each other, which made it difficult to put the book down. After reading this novel, I am now a fan of the romance genre and I look forward to the next release from Brooklyn Knight!
The characters and storyline in this novel were very well developed and took me on a journey that captivated me with the unexpected plot twists. I could almost feel the heartache of the main characters as they stifled their love for each other, which made it difficult to put the book down. After reading this novel, I am now a fan of the romance genre and I look forward to the next release from Brooklyn Knight!
September 23, 2018
Never to late
This book takes us on a ride in the lives of Naomi and William as teens being each other's love in the 50s at a time that it was deeply frowned upon and forbidden to years later. The times gone by the secrets and lies that were told to keep them apart and how Love won out but not before much heartache . Love knows no color and if really worth it will defend and fight for it.
This book takes us on a ride in the lives of Naomi and William as teens being each other's love in the 50s at a time that it was deeply frowned upon and forbidden to years later. The times gone by the secrets and lies that were told to keep them apart and how Love won out but not before much heartache . Love knows no color and if really worth it will defend and fight for it.
October 16, 2018
Love and Pain
I read this book in one day. I could not put it down once I started reading it. It was heartbreaking to see two people who loved each other not be able to live in that love. The sentiment of the time they grew up in was suffocating and I hate to think of all the stories from that time that followed that same path. Not following your heart destroys many lives when it belongs to someone other than the person you share your life with. Excellent read.
I read this book in one day. I could not put it down once I started reading it. It was heartbreaking to see two people who loved each other not be able to live in that love. The sentiment of the time they grew up in was suffocating and I hate to think of all the stories from that time that followed that same path. Not following your heart destroys many lives when it belongs to someone other than the person you share your life with. Excellent read.
February 24, 2020
Undecided - blah
This is story is very long and takes forever to get to the point. The secret was exaggerated to the point of no return. The main chick is a habitual liar and has been a liar for 40 something years. The imitate parts were lacking. You had to use your own imagination as to the inter course part because it was never described in the story. However, the book MADE you read it because it dropped so many clues which forced you to continue to get the answer.
This is story is very long and takes forever to get to the point. The secret was exaggerated to the point of no return. The main chick is a habitual liar and has been a liar for 40 something years. The imitate parts were lacking. You had to use your own imagination as to the inter course part because it was never described in the story. However, the book MADE you read it because it dropped so many clues which forced you to continue to get the answer.
November 20, 2020
Good Book
The characters in this book are well developed with a great storyline which makes it a good book. My only complaint is the author kept using God's name in vain. It was totally unnecessary because the author got William's emotions across without using bad language. This author is just that good of a writer.
The characters in this book are well developed which makes for good reading.
The characters in this book are well developed with a great storyline which makes it a good book. My only complaint is the author kept using God's name in vain. It was totally unnecessary because the author got William's emotions across without using bad language. This author is just that good of a writer.
The characters in this book are well developed which makes for good reading.
February 2, 2025
overall disappointment spoilers
Started strong. But the middle and end annoyed me. William never actually fought for Naomi. The one time he could have chose her he subjected her to his wife’s degradations.
I understand why Naomi had to say yes as she needed to uncover her mother’s relationship with William Sr. However, after she should have told jr about Scott and moved on with her life.
The writing was good, just hate weak willed women and the men who exploit them.
Started strong. But the middle and end annoyed me. William never actually fought for Naomi. The one time he could have chose her he subjected her to his wife’s degradations.
I understand why Naomi had to say yes as she needed to uncover her mother’s relationship with William Sr. However, after she should have told jr about Scott and moved on with her life.
The writing was good, just hate weak willed women and the men who exploit them.
August 11, 2018
Good debut!
A round of applause for this debut novel from Brooklyn Knight. Although not a genre I can actually identify with and/or relate to I enjoyed the story. I would have liked to know more about some of the back stories but the story as it is was well developed and flowed. I look forward to future writing from this author.
A round of applause for this debut novel from Brooklyn Knight. Although not a genre I can actually identify with and/or relate to I enjoyed the story. I would have liked to know more about some of the back stories but the story as it is was well developed and flowed. I look forward to future writing from this author.
August 22, 2018
Awesome
Dr.K, this was a wonderful read! I would say the title of this book almost turned me off from clicking on the book! Perhaps a better title would have sufficed.. like “There you Were” or “Forever, Love”...this book was quite the surprise. It is well written! I look foreword to more of your work! ❤️
Dr.K, this was a wonderful read! I would say the title of this book almost turned me off from clicking on the book! Perhaps a better title would have sufficed.. like “There you Were” or “Forever, Love”...this book was quite the surprise. It is well written! I look foreword to more of your work! ❤️
September 11, 2018
Worth the read
I'm not one for reading period novels but this one was worth it. Really heartfelt story between William and Naomi. The twist and turns, the secrets that involved everyone, made for a good story. The only thing missing for me is an epilogue, would have made for a better ending
I'm not one for reading period novels but this one was worth it. Really heartfelt story between William and Naomi. The twist and turns, the secrets that involved everyone, made for a good story. The only thing missing for me is an epilogue, would have made for a better ending
January 14, 2020
One of those books you don’t want to put down. William and Naomi have been in love since they were teenagers and despite all they had to endure, their love never faded. It was the William and Lionel bit that gives it a four rather than five stars. Still a good read though and I’d love to read more from this author.
January 16, 2020
Cute Story!!
Spoiler Alert!! I like the fact that the story covered over 50 years. Author was able to successfully move from the 50s to the 1990s really well. I never felt like the romance was between senior citizens. I thought it was done, a little too tame sexually but s good book never-the-less
Spoiler Alert!! I like the fact that the story covered over 50 years. Author was able to successfully move from the 50s to the 1990s really well. I never felt like the romance was between senior citizens. I thought it was done, a little too tame sexually but s good book never-the-less
November 24, 2020
O.m.g
The love story between Naomi and William are so Romantic.. But why wait 40 years though William should have followed his heart and after Naomi no matter what his mother said so glad that William and Scott found out about each other and Ethan has a brother who he connect to and William is ex wife is so evil o.m.g hope there will be more about them I really enjoyed this book
The love story between Naomi and William are so Romantic.. But why wait 40 years though William should have followed his heart and after Naomi no matter what his mother said so glad that William and Scott found out about each other and Ethan has a brother who he connect to and William is ex wife is so evil o.m.g hope there will be more about them I really enjoyed this book
January 8, 2021
Too fairy tale!
I enjoyed it but the book was too predictable!
It tells the story of a love relationship between a young couple....one is White and one is Black. They secretly dated, broke up.....stayed apart way too long. Got back together.... Probably lived happily ever together.
I enjoyed it but the book was too predictable!
It tells the story of a love relationship between a young couple....one is White and one is Black. They secretly dated, broke up.....stayed apart way too long. Got back together.... Probably lived happily ever together.
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