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Summary: Truly touching love story in every sense!!
Review: I loved it! This was my first book written by Wanda Thomas, but it will definitely not be my last!! Ms. Thomas has not only been added to my book list, but her books have become some of the top priorities. "Subtle Secrets" is not only about the love of a man and woman, Jordan Banks and Starris Gilmore, but it is about love of family. Life has dealt some hard blows to both Jordan and Starris, but each has been blessed with the love of a child -- Jolie Kathryn Banks and Danielle "Dani" Kathryn Carter. Ironically their lives are entwined in more ways than one.
Starris first encounters Jordan at her friend's home. Then, later meets face to face when Starris applies for a much needed job at ROBY, where Jordan is the director. From there, they discover that their daughters are best friends. Starris and Jordan's relationship at first is bumpy, but soon the bumps began to smooth out as they are constantly thrown together and can no longer deny their mutual feelings.
"Subtle Secrets" also gives the reader insight into the welfare adoption system. Dani may not be Starris' biological daughter, but Starris has all the love for Dani that a natural mother would have for her child. Dani's and Jolie's lives are entwined with similarities that cannot be ignored. They both were abandoned as infants at an orphanage. However, Jolie was blessed with the love of her father, Jordan, and his wonderful family. Dani was not so blessed until Starris came into her life, then all the love that Dani has kept bottled inside came pouring out to the only mother she had ever known - Starris.
"Subtle Secrets" is a touching, heartwarming, loving story about family, faith, trust, and caring. It's also about overcoming lack of trust and the old hurts from the past. Not only are the adults affected, but the children are also embroiled in old wounds from the past. However, true love will outweigh all ills and bring new joy.
Great read and I look forward to reading the other books written by Ms. Thomas. My next one to read will be Shelby's and Nelson's story, "Truly Inseparable."
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Summary: Passionate read
Review: Jordon Banks is rich, handsome and stubborn and the way he loves "his girls" with protective tenderness will capture your heart. Starris Gilmore is strong, determined and a perfect opponent for Jordon's stubborn ways. Add to the mix two mischievious girls who are the key to a secret that threatens Starris and Jordon's lives and you have the makings of a wonderful romance.Ms. Thomas has written a novel filled with sexual tension that will leave you hungry for her next novel.
DWG Reviewer/kw
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Summary: Abuse, Lies,Pride, Jealousy, Love; A HE?? of a Combination
Review: Mix together 1 strong, proud brother, 1 verablly abused sistar, through in 2 wonderful special little girls, add 1 jealous and bitter woman. What do you get? The best love story in the world the love of a father for his girls, the love of a mother for her girls,and the love of a man and a woman for each other. This is the story of Jordan Banks,Starris Gilmore, Danielle Carter,and Jolie Banks. These characters were so real that I found myself crying more than once in this story. To all of you who adopt children and give them the love they deserve MY GOD BLESS YOU. Wanda told a story that should touch the hearts of everyone who reads it.
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Summary: Abuse, Lies,Pride, Jealousy, Love; A HE?? of a Combination
Review: Mix together 1 strong, proud brother, 1 verablly abused sistar, through in 2 wonderful special little girls, add 1 jealous and bitter woman. What do you get? The best love story in the world the love of a father for his girls, the love of a mother for her girls,and the love of a man and a woman for each other. This is the story of Jordan Banks,Starris Gilmore, Danielle Carter,and Jolie Banks. These characters were so real that I found myself crying more than once in this story. To all of you who adopt children and give them the love they deserve MY GOD BLESS YOU. Wanda told a story that should touch the hearts of everyone who reads it.
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Summary: Excellent!!
Review: Subtle Secrets is the follow-up story of Nelson and Shelby Reeves friends Jordan "JR" Banks and Starris Gilmore. Nelson and Shelby Reeves were the couple who lost their baby boy to SIDS.
Jordan Randolph J.R. Banks receives a letter from his wife Gloria who is now deceased telling him that he has a daughter that is a year old. Of course, J. R. didn't even know he had a child. But the biggest blow is that the child is a ward of the state.
At the same time that Jordan received his letter, another person Lisa Mason who is Gloria's sister receives a letter also concerning this same child. Lisa who is a drug addict decides to get clean and find her niece.
Jordan meets Starris Gilmore at an intrview for a position at R.O.B.Y. (Rescuing Our Black Youth)Starris found out about the position from her friend Shelby. Jordan remembers Starris from Nelson and Shelby's wedding. He also remembers how Starris' husband humilated her in front of everyone, after she presents the Reeves with a painted photograph. Starris is trying her best to get this job because the only way she can adopt the child (Danielle) she has to have a steady job. Danielle was labeled at the home as a special needs child. Starris felt the only thing "Dani" needed was love. When she found out that Dani was left at the home, she really wanted to meet and get to know the child. Dani was really a reluctant child and after living with Starris, she still working on her self-esteem.
Starris and Jordan got off on the wrong foot. Jordan immediately decides that the job Starris was interviewing for was already taken. Starris knows he is lying, but leaves reluctantly. Before leaving she gives Jordan a piece of her mind!
Later that day he goes to his daughter Jolie's swim meet, who does he run into but Starris. He admits to himself the fact that he is attracted to Ms. Gilmore. He also finds out that Dani is his daughter Jolie's best friend. He then offers Starris a job. The girls have another plan in mind. They want their parents to fall in love and get married. That way they would be sisters for real.
I really liked this story. Jordan helped Starris find out what real love and lovemaking was all about. Starris felt she wasn't good enough for Jordan. She kept telling him she just wanted a professional relationship with him. She was hired to redecorate the offices at R.O.B.Y. Jordan wasn't trying to hear it and told Starris as much.
I really loved the girls characters. They were just like normal pre-teenaged girls. Ms. Thomas did a fine job with every character in this book. It was good to hear from Nelson and Shelby Reeves. My hope is that she will continue with the other friends of Starris and Shelby. Please read Truly Inseparable before reading Subtle Secrets. That book was excellent too!
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Summary: Excellent!!
Review: Subtle Secrets is the follow-up story of Nelson and Shelby Reeves friends Jordan "JR" Banks and Starris Gilmore. Nelson and Shelby Reeves were the couple who lost their baby boy to SIDS.
Jordan Randolph J.R. Banks receives a letter from his wife Gloria who is now deceased telling him that he has a daughter that is a year old. Of course, J. R. didn't even know he had a child. But the biggest blow is that the child is a ward of the state.
At the same time that Jordan received his letter, another person Lisa Mason who is Gloria's sister receives a letter also concerning this same child. Lisa who is a drug addict decides to get clean and find her niece.
Jordan meets Starris Gilmore at an intrview for a position at R.O.B.Y. (Rescuing Our Black Youth)Starris found out about the position from her friend Shelby. Jordan remembers Starris from Nelson and Shelby's wedding. He also remembers how Starris' husband humilated her in front of everyone, after she presents the Reeves with a painted photograph. Starris is trying her best to get this job because the only way she can adopt the child (Danielle) she has to have a steady job. Danielle was labeled at the home as a special needs child. Starris felt the only thing "Dani" needed was love. When she found out that Dani was left at the home, she really wanted to meet and get to know the child. Dani was really a reluctant child and after living with Starris, she still working on her self-esteem.
Starris and Jordan got off on the wrong foot. Jordan immediately decides that the job Starris was interviewing for was already taken. Starris knows he is lying, but leaves reluctantly. Before leaving she gives Jordan a piece of her mind!
Later that day he goes to his daughter Jolie's swim meet, who does he run into but Starris. He admits to himself the fact that he is attracted to Ms. Gilmore. He also finds out that Dani is his daughter Jolie's best friend. He then offers Starris a job. The girls have another plan in mind. They want their parents to fall in love and get married. That way they would be sisters for real.
I really liked this story. Jordan helped Starris find out what real love and lovemaking was all about. Starris felt she wasn't good enough for Jordan. She kept telling him she just wanted a professional relationship with him. She was hired to redecorate the offices at R.O.B.Y. Jordan wasn't trying to hear it and told Starris as much.
I really loved the girls characters. They were just like normal pre-teenaged girls. Ms. Thomas did a fine job with every character in this book. It was good to hear from Nelson and Shelby Reeves. My hope is that she will continue with the other friends of Starris and Shelby. Please read Truly Inseparable before reading Subtle Secrets. That book was excellent too!
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Summary: beauty's thought on subtle secrets
Review: The novel Subtle Secrets was a wonderful and romantic story. The characters were so realistic, that I found myself wanting more even after I had finished. I would also like to commend the photographer who took the picture of the front cover. The models that were selected made me feel closer to the characters. I loved everything about Jordan and Starris. The fact that he was a strong and intelligent black brother who was also sexy just hit home for me.Starris was a wonderful herione. She was smart and beautiful and a lot of her self esteem issues I found I could really relate to. Overall the book was magical and I hope that maybe someone would consider making it into a movie, because honestly it was just that GOOD.
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Summary: Excellent Choice
Review: This book is great. I have read it over and over again. This is one of my favorite books.
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Summary: Excellent Choice
Review: This is my second book by the author Wanda Thomas. I love the way she writes a love story and also inform you about life matters. Her latest novel involves Starris Gilmore and Jordan Banks.
Starris has come from a terrible marriage and believes that she is unlovable to a man. Her ex-husband got a kick out of abusing her emotionally in front of their guest. In the process of healing she volunteered to help children. This is where she met a little girl that she now wants to adopt. In order to adopt she must have stable employment.
When Starris walks into Jordan's office for a job interview he knew that he could not hire her because he was sexually attracted to her.
Jordan has also come through a bad marriage. Jordan learns of a daughter that he didn't know he had until after his ex-wife is murdered. He vows never to give his love to another woman again. But once his path crosses with Starris, he vow is tested.
Will they get together? I love the way the author has all the characters playing a big part in telling this story. The girls were very funny in their schemes to get their parents together.
You will truly love this page turning story. I hope to see a story on Jordan's sister.
