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AS LONG AS THERE IS LOVE Karen White-Owens BET/Arabesque October 2002 (4) Alicia Thomas |
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| An unexpected pregnancy in college brought Cameron Butler back home, but she managed to build a good life. However, she has not forgotten the betrayal of her daughter's father. Pediatrician Marek Redding always regretted the indiscretion that tore him apart from Cameron. Now a chance meeting brings her into his life again, and he discovers he is the father to her child. Can he win her heart all over again? | |
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Karen White-Owens creates an interesting story of a woman needing to balance the love in all her relationships; especially the one with herself. Cameron Butler is business owner and graduate student. Despite a shift in her personal time table when she became pregnant, all her original goals are within reach. Things begin to get complicated when a child in her care has an accident. The emergency room doctor on call is the father of her daughter, Dr. Marek Redding, a man who doesn’t know that he has a daughter. Not only must Cameron face this situation with Marek, but the mother of the injured child files a complaint to the state that could jeopardize the school Cameron plans to open in the fall.
Dr. Marek Redding is a successful pediatrician. The relationship with Cameron began and ended when they were students at the University of Michigan, but Marek has never stopped loving her. His inability to let go of his feelings for her has affected all his relationships since. When she walks back into his life, he is committed to gaining her forgiveness, understanding, and love.
AS LONG AS THERE IS LOVE weaves a tale of two people who have to learn how to love and trust. Their respective families have unique ways of giving and expressing love. Their relationship has been and is affected by the relationships with their parents. Cameron is a wonderfully crafted character because the layers to her personality. Marek is charming and fiercely determined to claim his family. His eagerness causes problems which add depth and humor to the story.
This story also has engaging secondary players. Cameron’s family members, particularly her grandmother, provide extra drama. Tara, the mother of the injured child, is the perfect antagonist. Readers will fall in love with their daughter, Jayla.
The closing chapters, however, left me desiring to have more interaction from and information about Marek’s parents. It would have rounded out his character.
Ms. White-Owens has restored my faith in new authors. She is definitely one to watch. Readers will definitely enjoy AS LONG AS THERE IS LOVE. |
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alicia@romanceincolor.net (27th September 2002) |
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