Bomaw - Volume Two: The Beauty of Man and Woman

Bomaw #2

by Mercedes Keyes

This is an on going drama series that too many at first made the mistake of thinking was a fairytale - Bomaw is not a fairytale! It is rated R and does get into some very intense, realistic - life-like drama that many readers claim took their breath away. Volume two of bomaw does what every relationship must do, spend the time to get to know the person you're in it with - so is the case of this volume, it helps the reader get to know a bit more about the characters, for instance, Shawn Everett McPherson, who has some mighty big skeletons in his closet... this to Sylvia's shock!

Genres: Interracial Romance

306 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 2009

About the author

Born in the south, Mississippi - grew up back and forth between there and Chicago, where she went to school. Keyes married early in life and gave birth to three beautiful children, two daughters, and a son. Currently, she has 7 grandsons and 1 granddaughter

She lives in Colorado now - after relocating from England where she used the backdrop of the small island to learn more about the world's historical past. A past that she's made a point to write about, as Ms. Keyes is a lover of history.

Currently, she is working on Saoirse - her sixth historical with Cromwell's reign that brought about Irish slaves - which will be followed by Fancy Free - another historical surrounding Cora's Daughters - the Fancy Series.

She can be found @ amberswann.org - where she continues to slowly build a world of quality interracial literature!

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Reviews

[Monica **can't read fast enough** · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Volume 2 of Bomaw events take off full speed. We are introduced to more of both Shawn's & Sylvia's families. Sylvia is still struggling with Shawn's forceful and sometimes overwhelming personality and learning how to fit their personalities together smoothly. Both Sylvia and Shawn are adjusting to their new family dynamic as well as planning their upcoming wedding. We get more insight into Shawn's ex-wife Deidre and the horror that is her family. Shawn's brother Jake continues to cause trouble, but we get a glimpse at where all of his animosity stems from as well as getting a fuller view of why he is the man that he is. Sylvia's friends from Chicago enter the picture with a bang at the end and the hilarity ensues. Sheila, one of Sylvia's Chicago friends, may be one of my all time favorite secondary characters. Sylvia's adult children, Crystal and Mundo, become a part of the story and life for all of them becomes a bit more complicated. However, Mundo had me giggling aloud. Most of us have a member of the family that can keep everyone in stitches and Mundo definitely fulfills that role.

I love the way that Keyes continue to weave and expand the world that she has created in the Bomaw series. All of her characters and story arcs pull the reader in so deeply that it's hard to break free and come up for air. Keyes has an innate ability to draw her readers in and make you feel that you know these crazy, messed up, damaged, but amazing group of characters. If a good editor and publisher gets their hands on this series and properly promotes it this would be such a runaway hit. I love this series and I just know that the editing issues will keep some people away and it just breaks my heart because this is truly one of the best series that I have read. I will try not to say that when I write each review, but I can't make any promises! If you enjoy multi-layered , entertaining stories with a diverse cast of characters this series may be for you. Volume 2 ends on a cliffhanger, but that's okay you just have to pick up Volume 3, you don't have to wait!

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[Justine · Rating 4 out of 5]

BW/WM. Continuing story of Shawn & Sylvia: Good plot and hilarious characters. Unusual story and characters. Flawed characters that make good.
Laugh out loud funny in parts. Editing could be a lot better. The street English that the characters use and the general misspelling and misused words are beginning to annoy me.

[Deloris · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say I am totally addicted to this series I love Shawn and Sylvia they love each other so much. There is so much drama going on that makes the story exciting ! This story is funny too you will love Gert and the children will crack you up. I can't wait to continue on with this series I have to read the next episode of Bomaw!

[Mercedes Keyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course, if I wrote the first, well yep, wrote this one too!

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this IR

[Mspraise50 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this Series. 1-12 books. If you love IR stores this has to be one of the best! Well worth the read!!!

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thisn series has me hooked. The relationships that are formed within this family and the circle of friends are so addicting and I am now reading the entire series. Good series. Love it!

[Genevieve Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I'm in love with this series so much drama keeps me on pins and needles. I recommend to anyone who likes intense drama.