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Stacey Jackson has the perfect life. A senior at Howard University she is blessed with brains, beauty and popularity, a loving family, not to mention a handsome basketball player boyfriend, Patrick. But all is not what it seems, especially when it comes to her relationship with Patrick. Stacey wants nothing more than to cut Patrick’s out of her life completely. However, Patrick’s holding a damaging secret over her head and before she knows it, more problems arise within their already troubled relationship. To make matters worse, Stacey’s long-time crush, Ronnie Morgan, enters the picture. Ronnie is the drop-dead gorgeous co-captain of the Howard University basketball team and aspiring singer. Stacey’s had a thing for Ronnie when she first laid eyes on him during their freshman year. Unbeknownst to her, Ronnie has wanted to get with Stacey as well. When Patrick goes home the summer before their senior year, Stacey realizes “God definitely has a sense of humor,” because Ronnie starts making his moves. In the beginning, Stacey resists Ronnie’s advances, but after spending an innocent evening together, she gives into her longtime desires. Once those desires are unleashed, there’s no turning back and it’s not just about the sex! Despite her current relationship, Ronnie feels that Stacey is a safe bet for “no drama” but he has no idea about the abuse both physical and mental that she endures from Patrick. Ronnie tries to be supportive of Stacey’s decision to remain with Patrick but soon, enough’s enough. When Stacey doesn’t break up with Patrick after an ultimatum, Ronnie ends their relationship. Will Stacey let her secret shame tear her new relationship apart before it gets a chance to blossom? Love Lessons gets rave reviews! *****Love Lessons is a witty and passionate, true-to-life
novel dealing with the subtle complexity of true love. It gives a new
understanding to the cliché good things come to those who wait. *****Imbued with emotion, drama and reality, Love
Lessons is a wonderful read. I absolutely loved the strong family bonds
of both the Jacksons and the Morgans. For me, it was a trip down memory
lane with Stacey’s cd and note. I couldn't help but laugh out
loud at the Spike Lee comment. (I thought I was the only one that hated
that too.) Love Lessons is a pleasure to read, as the love and reality
of the story unfolds. This was a very promising debut, and I look forward
to Terren’s next novel. *****I absolutely enjoyed Love Lessons. Though it
is a fictional story, many can relate to the issues surrounded by the
love triangle of Stacey, Patrick and Ronnie. Ronnie and Stacey..whew..they
heat up the pages! Ronnie is the type of man that many women fantasize
about. Get a copy of the book! You will not be disappointed! *****This was a well written book. The flow was exceptional.
I do hope that the author will consider writing a sequel. I would love
to know how Ms. Jackson and Mr. Morgan handle Atlanta. *****This book was definitely a page turner and it
even brought back memories of my college days. The characters were well
developed and throughout the story you felt as if you were right there
with them. This book is a good example that love can conquer all and
that there are still good men out there. I look forward to the next
novel!! *****Good read! Loved the way the story unfolded.
Liked that Terren included humor in the story! Looking forward to the
sequel! *****Love Lessons reminded me of the adventures I
lived during my college experience. It especially helped me to recall
meeting my soul mate. Grimble kicks off her freshman-writing project
with a fierce knowledge of the intricate twist and turns of love. This
is an impressive read that uses humor, the effects of domestic violence,
issues of pre-martial sex, abortion, and intense family bonds to illustrate
the significance of love and what can be learned in the process. |
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