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What is Forever?

What is Forever?

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Forever just isn't long enough............
Review: "Forever" is just not long enough when it comes to this book. I wanted to cry upon turning the last page and closing this capturing novel. It ended before I was ready to put it down. I loved it and I wish that it could have gone on for "forever". I truly enjoyed the familiarity of the surroundings in each setting and the personal connection that I felt with each of the characters. With the detail that the author described them, I could have sworn that I had met these people somewhere in life or that I knew them currently. I even caught a glimpse of myself in some places. A reader may find themselves cheering for one person or the other in different areas of the book. You will feel every emotion from happiness, pride and admiration to anger, jealousy and pain. This book is engaging from the beginning to the end. It was like a page from the average persons life both the ups and downs of a relationship and from all angles. It's a good book for both men and women. Excellent writing! WOW! It was indeed a page turner... A true page turner.

Mshairi J. Evans
High Point, NC

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: EXCELLENT!!!!
Review: "What is Forever?" is one of the most well written books that I have ever read...The characters are ordinary people with ordinary issues that draw you into their lives...Once you get into this book I guarantee you won't be able to put it down...If your sick of reading the Ghetto Fabulous books you'll love "What is Forever"...

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Enchanted Ladies of Greensboro NC/Terri Boulware
Review: A passionate piece of work by one who has seen many faces of women...An intimate in depth look at the road our romantic relationships travel and how most of the time they unfold...This book is too close to the truth; to full of passion...Welcome Mr McIver...a 24hr page turner...Trust me,I read the entire book in one eight hour sitting (not intentionally), I could not put it down until I finished!!!! Thank You Joel.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Novel about Love, Friendship and Honesty
Review: All I can say is WOW! This book is GREAT! I enjoyed every page. If it wasn't for my wifely and motherly duties I would have been finished in a day. I have to admit at first I thought this was going to be about a man having an affair with three different women, but I was pleasantly surprised. I thank Joel McIver for giving us a positive, honest, strong, loving black man to read about. I know it's fiction, but it seemed so real. All of the characters and their individual story lines were well defined. You're drawn in from the first page. Excellent novel.



Rating: 4 stars
Summary: An inspiring read from an up and coming author!
Review: Joel McIver, no stranger to good fiction writing brings us an interesting tale told from the perspective of three women from entirely different backgrounds with different agendas. Meet Alexis, Tara and Keisha, the femme fatale of this story who endeavors to love the same man. Alexis appear to have it all - beauty, intelligence, a businesswoman, but with an aura that suggests that she'd be too much for any man who doesn't have it together himself; Keisha, a single mom who still has skeletons in the closet and is burdened by guilt; and, last but not least is Tara, who is dealing with a self-identity complex of never being really accepted in the world she has created for herself. The author tells a poignant story in getting all of the intrigue to segue into a movable and thoughtful storyline where the characters seem so realistic. Title notwithstanding, the question is asked "what is forever?" I'm not sure this is answered in any tangible way, but the author impresses me enough to say that he is in tune with a harmonious chorus giving credence to the nuances of three women loving the same man. Thus, it didn't detract from what the author wanted to portray here.

The gist of the story centers around the imagery and portrayal of these women who only want Damon Black, a decent, handsome, and hardworking professional male who's not perfect, but seem to be what cures all of the girls' problems in their eyes. Damon has agendas of his own and must weigh the cost of choosing the right woman despite the challenges and idiosyncratic disposition of each of them. Should he marry Alexis, continue the deep sense of responsibility to Keisha, the mother of his daughter, or cater to Tara, whom he feels suffers from a lack of self-esteem and needs him most importantly of all? It's storytelling like this that tend to set writers apart in allowing the skill of directing a story as a triad in letting the web of influence speak for itself.

I recommend this book for the flavor it brings and to give the African-American reading public yet another voice to be reckoned with among his peers. It was a well-written and astounding portrayal of trust, honesty and commitment, and a true definition of what is forever in the author's mind. Read it yourself and perhaps you will see what's forever in the foreseeable future for this up and coming young writer.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Love By Infinite Measures
Review: Love is a term of endearment often synonymous with forever. It is an overwhelming emotion which consumes us when we encounter that special someone who will enlighten us to something greater than ourselves. It is the fire burning deep within our soulful dimensions; one in which we never knew existed. When such a love is discovered, we pray for the one thing that cannot be guaranteed - forever. What is forever? The answer to that question is revealed in the thought-provoking debut novel by the same title.

For three women of completely opposite backgrounds and lifestyles, forever begins and ends with-Damon Black.

Damon Black, an independent, socially conscious man who believes in doing the right thing. His exceptional charm and winning smile pale in comparison to the radiant beauty of his heart. A single father, soon to be husband, and true friend, Damon is a chameleon, morphing into whatever a soul needs him to be.

Keisha is an around the way girl far more capable than she gives herself credit for. A single mother and former love interest of Damon, theirs is a relationship which defies the classic baby mama drama syndrome. What Keisha lacks is confidence in her abilities to recover from a haunted past. Her inability to cope with the regrets of yesterday serve only to prevent future growth; until she discovers the regret consuming her is the very substance condemning her.

Tara, unmistakably beautiful and possessing the potential which can propel her career and jumpstart her life, lacks the essence of what she needs most - the ability to self-validate while not concerning herself with the approval of others. Damon takes Tara by the hand and guides her to a new life; one that shows promise of a future together.

Finally, there is Alexis. Self-made, successful business owner, and highly self-confident woman with amazing features, she is mesmerizing to any man's eyes and has the inner beauty to match. Both drama and worry free, Alexis has won the heart of Damon and is on her way to becoming Mrs. Damon Black...until she discovers her near perfection is somewhat flawed by a small veil of jealousy.. Alexis realizes she loathes the very thing she loves most about Damon - his heart. What happens when a ring of love centered around one man comes full circle?

"What is Forever?" tells the story of three amazing women permanently affected by the tenderness of one phenomenal man. Joel McIver has skillfully crafted a novel full of intrigue, suspense and romance. The depth and scope of Joel McIver's debut effort represents his distinctive voice.

"What is Forever?" will ensnare the emotions of its readers until the very last word in this romantic tale with a shocking twist. For the women in Damon's life, the answer to the age old question what is forever is revealed.

-Collier Lunn, founder of NaMari Publishing
Flavah Reviewer

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excellent Book!!!
Review: My sister lives in Winston-Salem and she called me and said leave a review for What Is Forever? About two months ago my sister was talking about this book What is Forever and how I had to read it so I searched here in Maryland where I live and could not find one copy. I was there three weeks ago and bought eight copies of the book for my friends that are in my book club. We read the book and were on the phone days before the book club meeting talking about this book. Talking about how real the book was. How three totally different woman can all love the same man. The book What Is Forever is currently circulating in Maryland because it is such a good book and everyone here that read it passed it on the someone else. If you like "love storys" with a twist this a great book for you.
I hope Joel McIver will write many, many more books.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: What is Forever?
Review: This book is a very easy read. I was a little hesitant about reading this being the author's first novel, however once I picked it up I could not put it down. It held my attention from beginning to end. I am looking forward to his next novel.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Captured My Interest
Review: This book was able to keep my attention and capture my interest to the point of me reading it in one day. Yes, it is an easy read and does not tease your intellect, but is does touch your soul so that you evaluate your personal potential and goals and your love for people close to you and how they impact your life. The main character, Damon, has that agape love for many without allowing it to confuse him with his true love for Alexis. Although his actions at times are "player-like", he has concern and a need to protect all the women in his life.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Hard To put the Book Down
Review: This is a book that I recommend that everyone read. It takes you into the mind of these characters. This is one of the best books that I have read in a long time. Once you start reading this book What is Forever it is hard to put down. It make you want to read it till you get till you get to the end. I say if you looking for a good book to keep you on your toes then this is the book to get. Please go and buy this book. Keep up the Good work Joel McIver.


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