After The Dance by Lori Johnson
By Angelia Menchan • Mar 1st, 2008 • Category: Book Review •
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After The Dance by Lori Johnson is a witty look at relationships that were not meant to happen. Faye Abrahams is doing just fine living without love. She has her books and cigarettes and that is enough for her. She is not interested in anything more than a good time with a fine man who will move on when it is over. She has had her share of love entanglements and is no longer in the market. Or is she? And what is she really hiding and running from?
Carl, a divorced father lives next door to Faye. He is a reformed playboy whose wife divorced him when she discovered another woman was pregnant with his child. Now he is a lonely divorced brother, who sees his kids occasionally and is interested in a real relationship. He has been checking Faye out for quite some time. She is not really his type, but he is intrigued by the fact that she always seems to have an attitude about something. He has a hard time accepting the fact that she will barely acknowledge him. Her friend, Nora, a good time girl will at least share conversation with him, but Ms. Abrahams will not give him the time of day. Or will she?
Carl decides he is going to invite Faye over to watch a movie. Initially she declines but finds her way to his door. Immediately they are involved in a battle of wills. Faye is determined to keep her distance and Carl is determined to wear her down. It was delightful watching the relationship develop as they got to know each other and as their lives and the lives of their families intertwined. After The Dance is a fast-paced fun novel with romance, secrets and laughter. I recommend this book to anyone interested in fun contemporary fiction.
Angelia Menchan
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Angelia Menchan is wife, mother, mentor and the author of five books, most recently, “Is No Not Clear Enough For You? She is a reviewer for APOOO Exchange Team. Angelia currently works as a Budget Officer, but her most rewarding work experience was as Job Corps Counselor. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her love and reading. Her motto is, “You Get from the Universe, What You Give to the Universe.” She can be contacted at www.angeliavmenchan.com and http://acvermen.blogspot.com
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Hello Ms. Angela Menchan,
Thank you for publishing this book review of After The Dance by Ms. Lori Johnson. As a sign of respect, I tip my hat to both you and the APOOO BookClub for providing such an invaluable service.
May you and your colleagues continue to challenge, encourage, and inspire the wordsmiths you feature to keep writing books worth reading.
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