Entertaining Criticism: Love and Regrets

Love, sex and deceit are abound in Love & Regrets, a novel by California-based author Sheryl Mallory- Johnson. Johnson, a gradu­ate of Texas Southern University, is the mother of Winston-Salem State's quar­terback, Rudy Johnson.

The tale follows the lives of three close friends: Carmen, Tempest and Dana. All of the women face life-changing decisions as their lives take unexpected twists and turns.

In Carmen's case, this involves Kendall, a co-worker who ignites the passion within; so much so, that Carmen is willing to risk her marriage, fam­ily and even her job. Will inner turmoil be Carmen's demise, or will she do what is right and end the fling before it is too late?

Tempest appears to have it all -- with her pro-football fiancé and the upcoming wedding of her dreams, what more could she ask for? Unfortunately, when doubt begins to cloud her judgment, she realizes this might not be what she truly wants; especially when her fiancé Sterling betrays her trust in a major way. Will Tempest find the strength to forgive Sterling's transgressions? Or is the ensuing insecurity too much to bear?

Finally we meet Dana, Carmen's sister-in-law and Tempest's best friend. She faces a dilemma when she finds herself in love with two men. Her boyfriend Omar continuously disap­points her, so she seeks solace with a new man, Matthew, hoping to gain what's missing from her life. But when Omar has a revelation and becomes everything Dana has wished for, she must make a diffi­cult decision. In her mission to get married and settle down, which guy will she choose?

Johnson offers vivid sto­rytelling in Love & Regrets, leaving not one stone unturned. This African- American fiction novel is great for those who enjoy compelling storylines about love and relationships. Anchored by a dynamic cast of characters, Love & Regrets is a page-turner you will not want to put down.

Love & Regrets is avail­able as a hard-copy or e-book from retailers includ­ing Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Nook and Kindle. Get your copy today!