Luv Always: The Opposite Sex and Relationships

by Shonell Bacon, J. Daniels, J. Daniels, et al.

Lies, abuse, infidelity, sex, intrigue, international romance--a cornucopia of events play out in the relationships of Luv Alwayz, a novel that intertwines the tales of three couples, brought together by friendship and love.

Christopher and Tamara are in a relationship already strained by emotional baggage--will sexual indiscretions ruin them? After years of hiding the pain of abuse through being loose, ghetto sistah extraordinaire...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971195315
• ISBN13: 9780971195318
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Strebor Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

The SIX Musketeers!

I realy enjoyed this book. It was divided into three stories(relationships) Tamara and Chris, Shamekia and Joop and Deandra and Stephen. I would have to say Stephen and Deandra were my favorite couple.LuvAlways tell the ups and downs of relationships. Throughout the story I kept saying that's me or I remember going through that. I felt some of the same feelings these women did. It was also nice to take a peek into the minds of a MAN. THANKS J.D.!I recommend this one to all book lovers! I really enjoyed it.......

GREAT BOOK

THIS BOOK WAS WONDERFUL. I READ IT IN 3 HOURS.. I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. I'M NOT GONNA RUIN IT FOR THOSE WHO NEVER READ IT BUT IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GREAT BOOK WITH LOTS "DRAMA" GET THIS 1

Truly a Romantic love Story

This was truly a romantic love story from the hearts of three couples! Tamara & Chris Shameika & Joop Deandra & Stephen Of all the characters love stories Tamara and Chris takes your heart, next followed by Shameika and Joop and then Deandra and Stephen. I will admit I was a little reluctant with Stephen's character. I keep thinking Deandra being the character you are be careful with Stephen . This is a MR a true romance story from the heart . I will say Kudoos to the authors for there join venture in telling such a realistic romance story . Now this is the way real romance should be written. Being a long time romance reader this has certainly surpassed all the romance stories I have read. While I gave the book 5* I would like to have give then 4.8 * only because of the editing of the book. I did have problems with the editing . Otherwise it is without a doubt a 5* read. Oh did I mention the sex scenes whoa now that was great !!!! I am still fanning !!!! We need more sex scenes like those ! Kudoos again !!

Two Sisters Telling It Like It Is

LUVALWAYZ is a delightful smorgasbord of relationships. I doubt that anyone who reads it will walk away without saying, "Dang, something like that happened to me once!" It is just that real. I love the way that the novel is broken down into three sections that portray the relationships between different couples: Chris and Tamara, Jamal and Shameika, and Stephen and Deandra. Chris is stunned that a woman has touched him as deeply as Tamara while Tamara is dealing with serious trust issues. Jamal is the type of man that every woman dreams about but Shameika is not ready for him. She is a playette with emotional problems stemming from her childhood. Stephen has been a playa his entire life, believing in tasting every flavor of the rainbow, until he meets his match in Deandra who didn't have any intention of commiting, especially to a man like Stephen. All of the main characters go through transformations in this novel, just like everyone goes through them in real life. Even better is that the men are hanging buddies and the women are all sistergirls. That way you are afforded the opportunity to witness interaction between all of them and get to know the characters in depth, even when their particular intimate relationship is not the center of attention. The sex scenes are hot, the drama is in high gear, and the three stories flow together with ease. This is definitely a must read for 2001 and will surely become a classic: a book that our children will read when they get to the stage of seeking out Mr. or Mrs. Right. I would not dare give away the juice. You will just have to pick up the novel when it hit the shelves and drink it in with your eyes. Trust me, there is never a dull moment. That in itself is a blessing as some novels tend to drag on without offering anything substantial other than a high word count. LUVALWAYZ will have you riveted to your seat. Shonell and JD do an incredible job of bringing the individual characters to life through their witty dialogue and actions. They have a true gift with words and I have the feeling that their writing careers, whether partnered or individually, will flourish in the African-American literary marketplace.

A Journey of Love....Always!

The writing team of Shonell Bacon and JDaniels make their debut into the literary world with the contemporary novel LUVALWAYZ:  The Opposite of Sex and Relationships, Book One of the LUVALWAYZ Trilogy.  The novel provides a round-trip journey offering glimpses into the lives of both the male and female characters who are all in their late 20's.  The novel is broken into three sections and alternates from the male (written by JDaniels) to the female perspective (written by Shonell). LUVALWAYZ introduces you to two sets of "tighter-than-tight" friends.  On one side, you have Tamara "Tee" Styles, web designer; Shameika "Sha" Jones, Graduate Student and Day Care Worker; and Deandre "Dee" Winters, sportswriter for the Orioles.  On the opposite side, you have Christopher "Chris" Grimes, full-time writer; Jamal "Joop" Evans, Graduate Student and History Teacher; and Stephen "Steph" Lewis, bonifide playa, Private Invistigator, and a former state trooper. In Book One, Tee and Chris fall in love and begin on a journey of love, but Tee's baggage from previous relationships causes serious trust issues for her in their relationship and Chris is left feeling unwanted and unloved.  This leads him on a journey of betrayal which finally re-routes him towards what he truly wants.  In Book Two, we meet Sha who has  spent most of her adult life hopping from one man to the next with absolutely no care as to how they feel when she's had her way with them.  Underneath her ghetto-playette visage, you find a vulnerable woman who has serious self-esteem issues stemming from her childhood which lead her to continue running from militant, yet sensitive and caring Joop. Lastly, in Book Three, Dee is on a fast track with her career and loving every moment of it.  She doesn't have time for men, least of all Steph until she has to turn to him for help when her sister calls is being held in Paris against her will.  Steph is the "player of all players" and spends most of his time talking noise to Chris and Joop about his various conquests and admits that he likes women of all shades and races.  This of course includes Dee. The characters are brought together through their friendships with each other and then are woven even tighter together as the relationships build between the three couples. LUVALWAYZ is filled with witty dialogue, sexy sex scenes, probes into the minds of each of the characters, soul-searching questions, growing up, and mainly spotlights the love you find in both friendships and relationships.   This book teaches the importance of trust, communication, and friendship and carefully bonds the characters into a tight knit circle of love. In addition, LUVALWAYZ gives you the first hand knowledge of each character's  feelings of love, pain, indecision, and growth as they trek out on their journey to LUVALWAYZ..... Shonell and JDaniel's debut novel is one that you'll read and also finish with anticipation along with an overwhelming feeling of lo