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September 5, 2015

REVIEW: Promises to Keep by Shirley Hailstock

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsAfrican American / Contemporary / enemies to lovers / Harlequin / POC author / road-romance / self discovery / Widowed Heroine4 Comments

Tricky curves ahead After three years of grieving, it’s finally time for widow McKenna Wellington to take that long-awaited road trip…though her adventure isn’t meant to include Parker Fordum. The stodgy, set-in-his-ways economics professor is the last person McKenna wants to accompany her across 2,400 miles of defunct highway. But ... more >

June 17, 2009

REVIEW: The Right Wedding Gown by Shirley Hailstock

JayneBook Reviews / C Reviews Category / C- Reviews / EbooksAfrican American / Contemporary / Harlequin / Harlequin Kimani / POC / POC author10 Comments

Dear Ms. Hailstock, I have been looking forward to sharp tongued Samara finding love with persistent Joshua for months now – well, ever since Samara’s sister Cinnamon’s book. But, alas, I’m afraid it didn’t live up to my hopes for it. Samara is marriage shy. Actually not just shy but ... more >

June 7, 2008

REVIEW: Wrong Dress, Right Guy by Shirley Hailstock

JayneB Reviews Category / B- Reviews / Book ReviewsAfrican American / Contemporary / Harlequin Kimani / POC / POC author2 Comments

Dear Ms. Hailstock, I have to admit it was the beautiful cover of “Wrong Dress, Right Guy” which caught my eye followed by the blurb. Yeah, I’m a sucker for weddings too as long as I’m not the one running the last minute errands or having to spring for any ... more >

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