Side Dishes is truly an inspirational romance. It is about making choices for yourself and mending wrongs. Every character in this story has a realistic quality to them. I found myself involved in Sage and Delane's life, which was very enjoyable experience.
As a reader, I came to care for them. Even Sivilla, with her flaws, reaches out to the reader. The little information that is told about Sivilla, in a small way explains why she made decisions in the manner that she did. We are not perfect and the characters we read about, shouldn't be either.
For an inspirational romance, I was pleasantly surprised at the passion that was described so eloquently well. If you're looking for a story with meaning, Side Dishes will satisfy your appetite for it!
Reviewed by: Anita
Side Dishes earned: Five Fallen Angels
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Sage lives with her mother, Sivilla, in a modest two bedroom duplex in
Sivilla Etheridge is a career gold-digger. She got pregnant with Sage at the tender age of fifteen, and after a year at playing house with her twenty-year-old boyfriend, he threw her out to join the military. She was forced to find any means necessary to provide for herself and her daughter. Her striking good looks were able to garner her many rich men throughout her life, along with their money and possessions.
She has taught Sage the tricks of the trade, although twenty-two year old Sage is not proud of this fact. Sage is beginning to resent the life that her mother has forced on her. Nonetheless, she begins a romance with Delane Ryder. Much to her surprise, she falls in love with him, and he with her. Much to Sivilla’s delight, they marry, but then she cooks up a nasty little scheme to drive a wedge between the newly married couple that will free Sage for the next man.
I was hooked on this story from the very first chapter. Sage was such a normal, likeable character and I truly felt sorry for her having to deal with such a domineering mother. I was jumping up and down when she and Delane married, and through the ups and downs of their relationship, it felt like I was experiencing things with them.
This story has a delightfully refreshing dose of Christian values, combined with a compelling crescendo of action. This lovely tale will appeal to the romantic at heart, and is definitely one that I would love to see hit the Bestseller List. Ms. Frazier weaves a wonderful tale, and has gained a new fan in this reviewer.
Sue F.
Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
Side Dishes earned: Five Coffee Cups
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Two women, Sivilla and Sage Etheridge, living off their looks. Mother and daughter, fleecing wealthy men. When the big city gets too hot, the two move to the city of
But what happens when Sage and Delane fall in love and tie the knot, and Sivilla isn't willing to give up her accomplice? Sivilla "cooks" up more than dinner. Mother may break up her daughter's marriage, but her scheme fails and Sage disappears with a secret. It is not until Sivilla is diagnosed with breast cancer that Sage returns.
I was hooked from the very first page. Ms. Frazier's characters are loveable, hateable, and believable. She shows that by the grace of God people can truly change. Her story also has a serious message about breast cancer that should be taken to heart by all women.
Threefold Cord is a MUST READ! If you miss this, you will miss the opportunity to be blessed by a truly talented author. Avis, LaRose and Precious will come to life from page to page and as you read, you'll even recognize yourself there, too. What a marvelous way that God has used Suprina to bring to the forefront real life issues and show that through the healing power of God, we truly are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus. It has been my absolute pleasure to share in the life of these three main characters, the trials and the triumphs that they experience and the absolute Glory that is on this writer’s life.
Join Suprina as she takes us through this magnificent journey of life and love, rejection and acceptance, trials and victory and be blessed richly as I have.
Prophetess Latrice Williams - Author of Life's Experience
Aisha Norwood had a difficult childhood but is determined to change that and will not settle for anything. Losing her stepbrother was the last straw and she wants revenge no matter what it will take or what she may have to do. In her mind, the scum that sold him drugs must pay. But what will her heart say when she meets the guy who deals them?
Gregory “Bonz” Forsythe loves the life of ease. He works hard to keep his business deals in both drugs and other lucrative things. He must not rely on just one thing or it will not further what he is trying to do. His best friends help him out and they work together doing the best they can. An unexpected pleasure comes his way one night, but will he still find it a pleasure after he knows all the secrets?
Though Aisha wants to know it all, her stepsister Laquetta tells her to seek God and things might just fall into place. Aisha, blinded by her hurt, cannot hear what she is being told. The problem is the more time she spends around Bonz, the more feelings take over her heart and her mind. One conversation had her heart pumping, yet she knows she has to keep him wanting more. Can she convince herself it is worth it to hurt the heart of the man she believes led to the death of her stepbrother? After meeting the guy, she knows she has to stay focused. Bonz is not a man to mess with, but does she still have the guts to go through with it?
Focus got Aisha everywhere she wanted in life but this time would be different. The characters in this book have heart-felt emotions. Anticipation in every move is just another reason I could not put this book down for nothing. I would struggle every time so I could get other things done. Ms. Frazier has a fantastic spiritual story full of great major and minor characters. Even the little storylines on the side kept me reading. This is one author I would definitely recommend to anyone who not only wants a true romance but one that has spiritual undertones as well!
Krista
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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Enticing Mr. Wrong earned: Five Coffee Cups
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