Living Large

by Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson

An ample collection of larger-than-life romances by noted African-American authors includes Rochelle Alers's "Reunion," in which shapely size-sixteen Elaine Jackson Stewart finds unexpected love with an old high school friend who has had a crush on her for years, along with tales by Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, and Francis Ray. Original.

Genres: Romance, African American Romance, Contemporary, African American, Anthologies, Cultural

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 7, 2003

About the author

Rochelle Alers was born in Manhattan, New York, USA, where she raised. She obtained degrees in Sociology and Psychology, before started to work. She is a member of the Iota Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and her interests include gourmet cooking and traveling. She has traveled to countries in North, Central and South America, and Europe. She is also in accomplished in knitting, crocheting and needlepoint.

Published since 1988, today a full-time writer, has been hailed by readers and booksellers alike as one of today's most prolific and popular African-American authors of romance and women's fiction. With more than fifty titles and nearly two million copies of her novels in print, she is a regular on the Waldenbooks, Borders and Essence bestseller lists, regularly chosen by Black Expressions Book Club, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Pen Award, the Emma Award, Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. She also wrote as Susan James and Rena McLeary.

Rochelle Alers lives in a charming hamlet on Long Island.

Reviews

[Blkjewelz]

Great to see an author take interest in writing a book regarding women of size.

[Thomasina Goss]

Four short stories by Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill,Brenda Jackson and Franicis Ray. Reunion by Rochelle Alers. If your looking to read ever day life situation then this is a great book with love and romance.

[Tavia]

Cheers Cheers to the book that made me say, "Hay brother ova there. Come see big sista ova here." Right another one please.

[Tracy]

i have this book in my collections of a few, I really enjoyed this anthology so much that the book is actually falling apart.

[Rosie Harvey]

As a big girl I can relates to the stories in this anthology. I thoroughly enjoyed each author's work, in fact I have re-read this book several times. Trust me, give it a shot, I am sure you will enjoy it as well.

[Calissa Perry]

I loved this book.

[Judedra Hamilton]

Another great 4 short story book. I enjoyed the read and each character was well polished. I didn’t feel like I was missing out on details of characters or wanting more.

[Brenda]

I loved the 4 different authors wrote stories in this book.

[Shannon]

Living Large was a good book. 4 stories in one book. SURPRISE by Donna Hill was the best story.

[DeeReads]

All my favorite authors in one book....loved it!

[Nye Gatson]

All the writers had good stories loved this book.

[Tigger]

I really should give this 5 stars!

Second time reading

I will keep this copy

[Belinda]

Read it years ago. Nice read