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Soulmates Dissipate
A soulful, sexy tale of true love tested, this bestselling debut novel began an exciting series that continues to explore life's most intense relationships. . .
Fashion photographer Jada Diamond Tanner may have her pick of fine men, but no one has captured her heart like gorgeous financial advisor Wellington Jones. From their first embrace, Jada knows he is the soulmate she has waited for.
But while the love she shares with Wellington is exhilarating, Jada faces challenges she never imagined--from a beautiful rival, hungry for love, and from Wellington's overbearing socialite mother, who believes Jada will never fit into her circle. Forced to make difficult choices, Jada learns painful lessons about trust and commitment. . .and discovers the courage to celebrate each day, with or without the man she loves.
Fashion photographer Jada Diamond Tanner may have her pick of fine men, but no one has captured her heart like gorgeous financial advisor Wellington Jones. From their first embrace, Jada knows he is the soulmate she has waited for.
But while the love she shares with Wellington is exhilarating, Jada faces challenges she never imagined--from a beautiful rival, hungry for love, and from Wellington's overbearing socialite mother, who believes Jada will never fit into her circle. Forced to make difficult choices, Jada learns painful lessons about trust and commitment. . .and discovers the courage to celebrate each day, with or without the man she loves.
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Mary B. Morrison
57 books959 followersMary B. Morrison, New York Times best-selling author is the up and coming artist with a multiple book-to-film deal. Mary has seventeen published novels including her newest release, If I Can’t Have You.
She writes for Kensington Publishing Corporation as Mary B. Morrison and Grand Central Publishing as HoneyB. In her novels Mary addresses social and sexual issues while empowering her female characters.
“Women Rule,” that’s the way I see it. “Beside every great man there is a powerful woman. The same does not hold true for every successful woman. A lot of us are single because men want to wear the pants, even if they didn’t buy them.”
Jeff Clanagan, CEO of Codeblack Entertainment and filmmaker, Leslie Small, optioned the film rights to Mary B. Morrison’s popular Soulmates Dissipate series (which includes seven novels). Her first book, Soulmates Dissipate, is being developed for feature film in 2013.
Mary is an Executive Producer on her film deal and she was Executive Producer and playwright for her stage play Single Husbands (based on her novel under her pen name HoneyB).
On June 3, 2000, Mary withdrew her retirement to self-publish her debut novel, Soulmates Dissipate. Mary has also sponsored an anthology publishing 33 students entitled Diverse Stories: From the Imaginations of Sixth Graders.
Lift Every Voice and Write is Mary’s non-profit. The organization is established to help increase literacy and support students interested in pursuing writing as a career.
Born in Aurora, Illinois, and reared in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mary is the middle child of seven. She’s a graduate of McDonogh #35 High School in New Orleans and Berkeley Community College in Berkeley, California.
Her wonderful son, Jesse Byrd, Jr. is a 2010 graduate of U.C. Santa Barbara and producer on Mary’s film deal. Jesse has recently completed his first novel and owns a clothing business, OiseauChateau.com.
Mary currently resides in Oakland, California.
She writes for Kensington Publishing Corporation as Mary B. Morrison and Grand Central Publishing as HoneyB. In her novels Mary addresses social and sexual issues while empowering her female characters.
“Women Rule,” that’s the way I see it. “Beside every great man there is a powerful woman. The same does not hold true for every successful woman. A lot of us are single because men want to wear the pants, even if they didn’t buy them.”
Jeff Clanagan, CEO of Codeblack Entertainment and filmmaker, Leslie Small, optioned the film rights to Mary B. Morrison’s popular Soulmates Dissipate series (which includes seven novels). Her first book, Soulmates Dissipate, is being developed for feature film in 2013.
Mary is an Executive Producer on her film deal and she was Executive Producer and playwright for her stage play Single Husbands (based on her novel under her pen name HoneyB).
On June 3, 2000, Mary withdrew her retirement to self-publish her debut novel, Soulmates Dissipate. Mary has also sponsored an anthology publishing 33 students entitled Diverse Stories: From the Imaginations of Sixth Graders.
Lift Every Voice and Write is Mary’s non-profit. The organization is established to help increase literacy and support students interested in pursuing writing as a career.
Born in Aurora, Illinois, and reared in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mary is the middle child of seven. She’s a graduate of McDonogh #35 High School in New Orleans and Berkeley Community College in Berkeley, California.
Her wonderful son, Jesse Byrd, Jr. is a 2010 graduate of U.C. Santa Barbara and producer on Mary’s film deal. Jesse has recently completed his first novel and owns a clothing business, OiseauChateau.com.
Mary currently resides in Oakland, California.
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August 30, 2010
A novel that you read more than once., March 1, 2007
This review is from: Soulmates Dissipate (Paperback)
I was blown away from the various turns and directions this book takes you on. Although the meat of the book pertains to a couple contemplating on taking their relationship to the next level,it provided a spritual context as well. I was impressed with minister in this book. One of favorite parts of the book is when the minister tells the congregation to pick a incarcerated pen-pal to write to. This was my first book I read by Marry Morrison. I will follow up with her next book titled, She anit'the one this spring. Comment | Permalink
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This review is from: Soulmates Dissipate (Paperback)
I was blown away from the various turns and directions this book takes you on. Although the meat of the book pertains to a couple contemplating on taking their relationship to the next level,it provided a spritual context as well. I was impressed with minister in this book. One of favorite parts of the book is when the minister tells the congregation to pick a incarcerated pen-pal to write to. This was my first book I read by Marry Morrison. I will follow up with her next book titled, She anit'the one this spring. Comment | Permalink
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June 29, 2015
3.75 Read this before but cldnt remember. Liked it better this time around. The fact that they introduced each other using their first, middle, last names, plus still cracks me up but I digress. This was a really good read without slow spots. Many people really don't understand the soulmate concept but I understand that there are forces out there working against you sometimes that aim to interrupt your flow. Just because you find your soulmate doesn't mean you'll have your happily ever after. Wellington pulled a weak move on Diamond by saying he never saw her other side. Her reaction to the news about the infidelity wasn't worth losing a relationship over. For such a suave player like himself to allow his mother to choose his houseguest is just ridiculous. Recommend
September 5, 2018
I really enjoyed this book.
October 17, 2021
I thought this book was a good, quick read. You have Jada & Wellington, a happy couple who are engaged. Everything seems to be going perfect until Melanie pops up. Melanie is one of Wellington’s long time friends. She ends up staying with Wellington for a few weeks because his mom, Cynthia, wants Melanie to convince Wellington to marry her. Cynthia is a selfish individual who wants her son to look good and believes Jada makes him look bad. Melanie ends up getting what she wants due to her becoming pregnant. When Jada found out about the infidelity, she decided to leave Wellington. My issue was that Jada knew all along that Melanie wanted Wellington & she chose to allow her to come in their bedroom and initiate a threesome. So when she found out they had, had sex before that night, I don’t see how she was surprised.
Wellington annoyed me. He allowed Cynthia & Melanie to basically force him into a marriage he never wanted. Then he had the nerve to try to get Jada back after he hurt her? No…of he really wanted to be with Jada, he should have been fighting for her from the moment he told her the truth. Not after he turned his back on her (because he was shocked to see this different, angry side of her), married the girl he cheated on her with and then found out it was all a set up.
Since this is a series, i’m interested to see what Jada’s next moves are, but i’m hoping she really does move on.
Wellington annoyed me. He allowed Cynthia & Melanie to basically force him into a marriage he never wanted. Then he had the nerve to try to get Jada back after he hurt her? No…of he really wanted to be with Jada, he should have been fighting for her from the moment he told her the truth. Not after he turned his back on her (because he was shocked to see this different, angry side of her), married the girl he cheated on her with and then found out it was all a set up.
Since this is a series, i’m interested to see what Jada’s next moves are, but i’m hoping she really does move on.
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December 18, 2008
This is a good book..If you are familiar with Mary B. Morrison you know she writes a lot of books! and she is a VERY sensual writer. She is sensual in a good way, that is very thought provoking to the reader. Very tasteful. This is the first in the installment of about six novels that centers around Wellington and Jada Diamond. This book is just the beginning of a chance meeting that will span a lifetime literally! I enjoy Mary. B. Morrison's writing and this book was the one that started it all. The love story of Wellington and Jada should be a movie. a mini series at least. Good books.
November 20, 2012
I was so disappointed. The story line had potential. I love a good drama, however this reminded me of a very low budget soap opera if there can even be such a thing. Can't believe I paid for this book. Jada is a beautiful african-american woman who finds a soulmate in Wellington. As their love blossoms, Jada is confronted with Melanie, a friend from Wellington's past and his monster of a mom Cynthia. As she battles these two evils Jada learns that happily ever after is not found in others, but in herself
August 2, 2019
OMG!!! This was a good book. I had points of being upset and disappointed especially when Wellington thought that Jada should be understanding of his betrayal. Yes he wasn't perfect but that does not excuse betraying Jada. How can you love someone and sex someone else? This book was full of twist and turns. I think people take the term soulmates lightly.
September 16, 2012
Certainly not the type of book I was expecting to read! Based on the title I thought it would be a typical love story! Within the first few pages I realized I was in for a sensual, tantalizing story! Yay!! Good Reads thank you so much for this recommendation! I can't wait to read the sequel!
November 21, 2022
It has been years since I’ve read this book no it’s follow ups. Definitely thinking of circling back around for a second round of pure enjoyment. I remember not being able to put the book down and impatiently awaiting each book that followed.
February 5, 2008
Absolutely loved this story!!! Couldn't wait to read the next one!
October 8, 2009
This book was excellent. I wished I would have gotten into Mary B Morrison when she first cam out with this book. Now I feel like I am playing catch-up.
November 26, 2025
Jada Tanner, Wellington Jones, et al
I'm sure I would have loved this book when I was first introduced to Mary B Morrison's book. The first book I read by here many moons ago was in this series, but at the time I didn't realize it was part of a series.
I just didn't really care for these people and that may not have been that big of a problem if Jada and Wellington weren't supposed to be soulmates. He allowed his mother and Melanie to insert themselves where they shouldn't have been. In my opinion he gaslit Jada and then
None of the key players really seemed to care about each other, so this wasn't really a romance.
On the flip side I was glad to see the growth exhibited by Jada.
I'm sure I would have loved this book when I was first introduced to Mary B Morrison's book. The first book I read by here many moons ago was in this series, but at the time I didn't realize it was part of a series.
I just didn't really care for these people and that may not have been that big of a problem if Jada and Wellington weren't supposed to be soulmates. He allowed his mother and Melanie to insert themselves where they shouldn't have been. In my opinion he gaslit Jada and then
None of the key players really seemed to care about each other, so this wasn't really a romance.
On the flip side I was glad to see the growth exhibited by Jada.
February 21, 2018
It truly had potential but there were too many circumstances jumbled into one to really make this read flow and keep it well put together. Everyone introducing themselves to each other by full name (yes! First, middle, and last/title) was a bit too much! The constant descriptions using caramel, chocolate, and tan....augh! She needed a thesaurus so badly! Hopefully part 2 will be better written.
May 2, 2020
I love series books so I was EXCITED when I came across this 7 book series by Mary B. Morrison but I’m not going to lie, this first one started off pretty slow for me so I ALMOST put it down! So happy I didn’t though because once I made it to the middle it became a page turner that I just couldn’t seem to put down! The end of the book shaped up pretty nicely!! Good job Mary B. and on to book 2!!!
September 21, 2025
This is my 2nd time reading this book! It is beautifully written about Diamond "Jada" and Wellington's love affair. Soulmates. Great love and life nuggets in this one! On to listening to Book 2, Never Again Once More.....
August 19, 2017
Had read book before. interested read. looking forward to sequel.
October 14, 2017
good read
October 21, 2017
The characters in this book were too much! I found myself rushing just to finish and move on.
November 25, 2017
love this book couldn't put it down
April 11, 2018
Soulmates Dissipate
Great read. Fast page turner. Will recommend to friends and family members. Grabs your attention from the start. Awesome read
Great read. Fast page turner. Will recommend to friends and family members. Grabs your attention from the start. Awesome read
April 14, 2018
This book was a good read, the way it was written was confusing at first because I didn't know whos thoughts were whos but eventually it all came together. Overall it was a great book.
July 29, 2019
I love this story! My mother introduced me to this book while in high school and I’ve probably read it 7 or 8 times since then.
July 30, 2019
Timeless
Still as good as the countless other times I’ve read it. It’s a timeless classic. That will never get to old. It will always speak to the times
Still as good as the countless other times I’ve read it. It’s a timeless classic. That will never get to old. It will always speak to the times
March 20, 2021
This book was quite vivid. I liked it. It is hot, spicy, and drama filled. All the great things. Yes it is cheesy at sometimes, but overall a good book. I can’t wait to read the sequel.
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April 6, 2022DNF on page 23 of 302
Too freaky for me and for the first book a lot of background information is missing.
Too freaky for me and for the first book a lot of background information is missing.
November 8, 2022
Painfully dated with some pretty creepy characters
February 7, 2024
Love this one
January 11, 2026
Surely, the universe would not make your soulmate a man who was this damn corny?
September 13, 2016
Jada Diamond Tanner is Wellington Jones’ ‘Nubian Queen.’ Armani clad Wellington is her caramel lipped soul mate. They are perfect for one another until his status conscious mother gets involved. Cynthia arranges for her friend’s more appropriate daughter to stay at his home during her visit to the west coast.
Melanie slinks her way into Wellington’s bed – a soul mate should have more discretion and, I would hope, more loyalty.
Too much melodrama. Too much breast beating and other anatomical parts. Too much coincidence. Readable, just not very believable. First in a series of 7 so far.
Readalikes/Similar Authors:
Eden Davis – Dare to Be Seduced; Eric Jerome Dickey – Milk in My Coffee; Brenda Jackson – Her Little Black Book; Carl Weber – So You Call Yourself a Man; Kimberla Lawson Roby - Cast the First Stone.
Pace: fast
Characters: flawed;
Story: intricately plotted
Language: Lots of dialogue, random italics, middle names
Tone: Very sexual, dramatic
Frame: Contemporary; San Francisco Bay Area
Red flags: sexual situations
Melanie slinks her way into Wellington’s bed – a soul mate should have more discretion and, I would hope, more loyalty.
Too much melodrama. Too much breast beating and other anatomical parts. Too much coincidence. Readable, just not very believable. First in a series of 7 so far.
Readalikes/Similar Authors:
Eden Davis – Dare to Be Seduced; Eric Jerome Dickey – Milk in My Coffee; Brenda Jackson – Her Little Black Book; Carl Weber – So You Call Yourself a Man; Kimberla Lawson Roby - Cast the First Stone.
Pace: fast
Characters: flawed;
Story: intricately plotted
Language: Lots of dialogue, random italics, middle names
Tone: Very sexual, dramatic
Frame: Contemporary; San Francisco Bay Area
Red flags: sexual situations
March 7, 2017
I'm pretty sure the author picked the most contrived and stereotypical names you can come up with - Jada, Wellington, Jazzmyne, Candice et al. Independent Black Woman, Jada, looks for her Mr Right. His "friend" gets pregnant to get him to marry her...(typical, right?) and Jada ends up with her Mr Right.
Unnecessarily overly descriptive throughout:
"His black silk pajama pants - imported from Italy - hung below his waistline...His bare caramel-candied chest looked like he'd hired a professional sculptor. Silky-smooth hairs separated and defined his eight-pack."
to drive the knife in a lil deeper: the erotica, terrible and lacking a sliver of sensuality, read like soft porn:
"He stood naked...Jada lusted for Wellington's six-foot-four, two hundred and twenty pounds of succulent, caramel flesh. She felt her heart beat against her thong...Wellington did three quick dick curls.... .Wellington never could resist her tasty chocolate mounds with nipples that tasted like Hershey's Kisses...His smooth masculine hands caressed her voluptuous thirty-six Ds...Wellington's winter-fresh tongue invaded Jada's mouth. She greeted it like it was opening day at Disney World...A video scene flashed across Jada's mind. Vanessa blew softly and feathered this handsome young guy. Absent her touch, his body trembled.
[SN Who the hell is Vanessa, or did they forget Jada's name?]
...Wellington was so clean he almost squeaked. She believed cleanliness was next to Godliness. If it wasn't clean, Jada refused to get close."
*SCREAMING*
This was a bestselling novel when I bought it. It has some memorable lines but overall I don't know who was in charge of the editing here but that check should have bounced.
Unnecessarily overly descriptive throughout:
"His black silk pajama pants - imported from Italy - hung below his waistline...His bare caramel-candied chest looked like he'd hired a professional sculptor. Silky-smooth hairs separated and defined his eight-pack."
to drive the knife in a lil deeper: the erotica, terrible and lacking a sliver of sensuality, read like soft porn:
"He stood naked...Jada lusted for Wellington's six-foot-four, two hundred and twenty pounds of succulent, caramel flesh. She felt her heart beat against her thong...Wellington did three quick dick curls.... .Wellington never could resist her tasty chocolate mounds with nipples that tasted like Hershey's Kisses...His smooth masculine hands caressed her voluptuous thirty-six Ds...Wellington's winter-fresh tongue invaded Jada's mouth. She greeted it like it was opening day at Disney World...A video scene flashed across Jada's mind. Vanessa blew softly and feathered this handsome young guy. Absent her touch, his body trembled.
[SN Who the hell is Vanessa, or did they forget Jada's name?]
...Wellington was so clean he almost squeaked. She believed cleanliness was next to Godliness. If it wasn't clean, Jada refused to get close."
*SCREAMING*
This was a bestselling novel when I bought it. It has some memorable lines but overall I don't know who was in charge of the editing here but that check should have bounced.
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