The Love Child’s Revenge by Nicole Bailey-Williams
By Priscilla Johnson • Nov 30th, 2008 • Category: Book Review •
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A Phoenix Will Rise Again
Claudia Fryar was a woman on a mission. Having to work as a housekeeper, after her mother’s death to pay her way through college, Claudia was determined to have the life style she rightfully deserved. In The Love Child’s Revenge, Nicole Bailey-Williams introduces a character that you will never forget.
After reading old love letters that belonged to her mother, Claudia discovers that her mother’s employer, Louis Harrison, was actually her father. She had suspected as much but did not have proof. As she remembered the harsh manner in which the Harrisons treated her and her mother, Claudia vowed never to let anyone treat her like that again. Claudia reinvents herself as a sexy, savvy newscaster, Peach Harrison, with a dangerous drive for success. She then receives a letter from her father’s attorney that shocks and angers her. Peach now puts her plan for revenge in full gear, letting no one and nothing get in her way. Yet, along the way she reunited with someone from college and fell in love. Peach’s plan begins to unravel and now she has a price of her own to pay.
Bailey-Williams weaved painful episodes from Peach’s past to help readers understand Peach and her need for revenge. Revenge is a tricky thing and the results can work in one’s favor or not. The same can also be said for this story. Although, I found the story full of drama, there was no “WOW” factor in it. The story left me with a lot of unanswered questions. I felt as though I was watching a movie as it built up to its climax and then it leaves you hanging. Like a Phoenix, Bailey-Williams left room for Peach to rise again in a sequel. All in all, I think this book would be good for any book club and it will generate lots of conversation.
Priscilla C. Johnson
APOOO BookClub
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Priscilla Johnson is a single mom of a 12 year-old and guardian of two teen-age nephews, lives in Baltimore Maryland. Working full time as an Equal Opportunity Investigator, she enjoys spending her free time traveling to bookstores within the area to meet her favorite authors at book signings or helping to plan book events. Priscilla was given the nickname “BookManiac” by a co-worker who continues to laugh at her weekly delivery of books in the mail. She has been reviewing books for APOOO, A Place Of Our Own, for a little over eight months and she enjoys every minute. Besides reading, Priscilla enjoys walking, crocheting, or simply sitting on her balcony listening to the Creator.
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