Gonna Lay Down My Burdens

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Summary: WASN'T FEELING THIS NOVEL
Review: This is a quick read. It started off exciting and soon became boring. It's filled with day-to-day activities and lies between very good friends. Carmen's guilt trip over Burl was way over the top. The novel ended just as I expected...much about nothing in the end between Carmen and Chester. The only reason I read the entire book was because Mary Monroe's books are usually pretty good and I have all of them. I have pre-ordered Red Light Wives. The title seems interesting and juicy.

Rating:
Summary: How tragic?
Review: This is a story of friendship, trust, betrayal, loyalty and sacrifice. Carmen, in defense of her best friend, Desiree, hits Chester (Desiree's husband) over the head with an athletic weight. Desiree and Carmen then run for their lives. While on the run, Carmen discovers that she has sacrificed her life for Burl while Burl has spent his life manipulating Carmen. While on the run, Carmen discloses her love for Chester and Desiree discloses the fact that she doesn't love Chester. While on the run, the women learn each other's secrets and grow even closer. The book ends with these questions: Will Carmen and Chester ever be able to be happy and an in love? Will Kitty's look alike bring Carmen and Chester closer? What will be Burl's response to finding out that Carmen knew the secret all along? The book was very good.