Through the Eyes of Maria: Choices
Description
<p>Maria hits the streets of New York in search of the love denied by her alcoholic father and indifferent mother. When Sergio, a dark, worldly stranger, lures her with diamonds, brand-name clothing, and undivided attention, Maria sees a way out of her dysfunctional home. Seduced by Sergio’s charm and the promise of wealth and recognition, Maria ignores her panicked intuition and wanders into his lair.<br /><br />But in a world where ambition and deception go hand in hand, where dreams are shattered and innocence crushed, Maria discovers she’s trapped in a hell much worse than the one she left. And now, there is no escape. The price for betrayal is blood.<br /><br />Destiny intervenes when Maria meets Christian, a handsome law student haunted by a dark family secret. With her life at risk and time running out, will Maria find the strength to save herself and convince Christian to go against all reason and risk everything to help her?</p>
Story Behind The Book
It took me ten years to finally write this followup to RHYTHMS. I do hope that the wait was worth it for my readers!!
Reviews
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">By </td><td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/AEAF4MRYHJZI/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Angelia Menchan <span style="white-space:nowrap;">"acvermen.blogspot.com"<span class="swSprite s_chevron custPopRight"></span></span></span></a> (Florida) - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/AEAF4MRYHJZI/ref=cm_cr_dp_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview">See
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What Mother Never Told Me by Donna Hill is one of the most engaging
novels I have read on the subject of mothers and daughters. From page
one the reader is drawn into the life of Parris McKay as she goes in
search of the mother she had been told was dead for 30 years. The story
slowly and surely allows the reader to see and feel how and why the
deception took place. The story is so well-told that at times I felt as
though the mother had betrayed me. However, once I saw the story unfold,
my perspective changed, as did my understanding.
<br /><br />Even more compelling is the love story component of Parris and Nick,
the man she is in love with. Also the story of the love of her mother's
life is very compelling. The back stories about Celeste, a blue-blood,
socialite and her mother, as well as Leslie, an overweight, interior
designer and her mother are just as fascinating. The unexpected bond
between the three women also speaks of sisterhood and the support that
women can only give other women. There are also many other romantic
layers and flavors that make this book a literary delight.
<br /><br />I recommend What Mother Never Told Me to all readers who love a
wonderfully told story.
<br /><br />The book was provided by the publisher for review purposes.
<br /><br />Angelia Menchan
<br />APOOO BookClub