As Long As There Is Love (Arabesque)

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Summary: Well-Crafted Debut Novel
Review: As Long As There Is Love
by Karen White-Owens
Review by Barbara Pattee

Karen White-Owens has written a stirring romance novel composed of complex, yet realistic, characters. Throughout her debut novel, the super charged emotions and palpable tension can be felt.
The roller coaster relationship between single mother and business owner Cameron Butler and her former lover pediatrician Marek Redding, as well as the impact of interfering family members and a threat to Cameron???s business will keep you riveted to White-Owens???s great story development.
I recommend this well-crafted novel to anyone interested in a beautifully written romance, and I look forward to more from Karen White-Owens.

Rating:
Summary: Well-Crafted Debut Novel
Review: As Long As There Is Love
by Karen White-Owens
Review by Barbara Pattee

Karen White-Owens has written a stirring romance novel composed of complex, yet realistic, characters. Throughout her debut novel, the super charged emotions and palpable tension can be felt.
The roller coaster relationship between single mother and business owner Cameron Butler and her former lover pediatrician Marek Redding, as well as the impact of interfering family members and a threat to Cameron's business will keep you riveted to White-Owens's great story development.
I recommend this well-crafted novel to anyone interested in a beautifully written romance, and I look forward to more from Karen White-Owens.

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Summary: Great summer reading!
Review: I met Karen White-Owens while she was autographing "As Long As There is Love," at a Chicago bookstore. I must confess, this is the first time I've purchased an "African-American" romance novel, and it won't be the last.

Cameron shines as a strong, single mother succeeding with her own business and raising a child. When Marek returns to her life to discover he is the father of her child, he takes on the responsibility like a real man. As much as I believed in these characters, my favorite was Granny. Cameron's grandma was the glue that held all the players in the novel together. She was perfect, a true fleshed out person and to me, she made the novel even more superb!

I realized early on that Marek was Caucasian, but it really didn't matter. The story was so well written that I forgot about color and just enjoyed a great story.

My recommendation: Head to your favorite beach, open up an umbrella, relax in the sand, read and enjoy this romantic tale. I'm looking forward to purchasing To Mom, With Love and You Are Loved, Karen's other books.

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Summary: Very Good.
Review: I met Karen White-Owens while she was autographing "As Long As There is Love," at a Chicago bookstore. I must confess, this is the first time I've purchased an "African-American" romance novel, and it won't be the last.

Cameron shines as a strong, single mother succeeding with her own business and raising a child. When Marek returns to her life to discover he is the father of her child, he takes on the responsibility like a real man. As much as I believed in these characters, my favorite was Granny. Cameron's grandma was the glue that held all the players in the novel together. She was perfect, a true fleshed out person and to me, she made the novel even more superb!

I realized early on that Marek was Caucasian, but it really didn't matter. The story was so well written that I forgot about color and just enjoyed a great story.

My recommendation: Head to your favorite beach, open up an umbrella, relax in the sand, read and enjoy this romantic tale. I'm looking forward to purchasing To Mom, With Love and You Are Loved, Karen's other books.

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Summary: A Wonderful Read
Review: I must say that I truly enjoyed this book. Marek is a strong confident male character. I found him to be absolutely charming. It never occurred to me that Marek was Caucasian. i assumed he was a light complexioned brotha'. I'm an avid romance novel reader, and I liked the way the author gave us a sense of who the characters were. This is a beautiful love story! I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: Good Book, but I want to know about the issue of acceptance
Review: If you haven't read this book--YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD! It is absolutely fantastic. It contains a superior story-line, as well as some hot romance. There are a lot of unexpected twist, and turns throughout the plot. There is more than one antagonist involved - It will definitely have you fanning toward the end to see what the reaction of the characters are, & what's going to happen next. The characters-Cameron, Marek, Tara & many more are very vivid, well formed, and carried out. You will feel the emotions of each character. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and can't wait for Karen White-Owens to add to her publishing list.

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Summary: Love Never Fails
Review: It's been awhile since I submitted a review. Maybe it's my confusion with this story that has caused me to try my hand at this one. Cameron Butler and Marek Redding had a love affair while in college which produced a daughter Jayla that Marek, now, a pediatric M.D. is not aware of. Cameron was raised the only daughter of a loving but fairly domineering father who was extremely upset that his "babygirl" came home pregnant, especially when neither of their families seemed to support a relationship between the couple.

Cameron is a determined woman inspite of the challenges of single parenthood and is successful not only in raising Jayla but running her dream daycare center Little Darlings with the help of her granny and staff. Cameron does have one thorn in her side with crazy Tara mother of Jayla's best friend Justin. But, it's an incident involving Justin that brings Marek back into her life and introduces him into Jayla's.

In general I enjoyed the book, what I had a problem with was the overt references to an underlying prejudice that is never addressed. I was left wondering about the reason for the aparent animosity of Marek and Cameron's family? was it a racial or status issue. All in all Ms White-Owens has made a good first effort, I hope she develops Greg's character he seems like a good guy.

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Summary: That acceptance issue...
Review: Karen White-Owens' debut novel is the captivating love story of Cameron Butler and Dr. Marek Redding.

In a chance meeting, Cameron stumbles back into Marek's life, but she still feels the bitterness of his betrayal. Marek has no knowledge Carmeron was pregnant with his child years ago. When Marek discovers he's Jayla's father, he's persistent on being a responsible and loving father to his adorable daughter.

Now, Marek has to win Cameron's heart. Having lost her before, he sets out to prove his overwhelming love for her.

I found myself immediately drawn into this story. It has all the ingredients of a sweet romance novel, drama included! I look forward to reading many more novels by Ms. White-Owens. Wonderful writing and story-telling!

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Summary: A Must Read!
Review: Karen White-Owens' debut novel is the captivating love story of Cameron Butler and Dr. Marek Redding.

In a chance meeting, Cameron stumbles back into Marek's life, but she still feels the bitterness of his betrayal. Marek has no knowledge Carmeron was pregnant with his child years ago. When Marek discovers he's Jayla's father, he's persistent on being a responsible and loving father to his adorable daughter.

Now, Marek has to win Cameron's heart. Having lost her before, he sets out to prove his overwhelming love for her.

I found myself immediately drawn into this story. It has all the ingredients of a sweet romance novel, drama included! I look forward to reading many more novels by Ms. White-Owens. Wonderful writing and story-telling!

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Summary: Suprise!!! I liked it!
Review: Let me first start by saying I am not a romance novel kind of gal.
This book was suggested to me by someone who knew I liked to read, but didn't know my taste in books.
When I found out it was a romance novel, I thought it would be all heaving bossoms and lengthy stares across the room. Suprise! It was non of those things. What it turned out to be was a beautiful and true to life, easy read, love story that I could relate to. I will admit, I too wondered about Marick's race, but after a while it didn't matter, his relentless pursuit of camron is something every romance seeker craves.
I finished this book in one week and am now reading "You are Loved" by Karen White Owens.
so i guess i am now,officially, a romance novel kind of gal.