The Loves of His Life

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Summary: The Loves of My Life
Review: Janine Henderson, editor for Callister-Reynold Publishing Company and a divorce mother of a young daughter. Janine falls in love with Richard Lowery, a famous black photographer. For three years Richard has been mourning the death of his wife and daughter. Janine travel from New York to Pebble Beach, California to set up appointment with Richard, in order to discuss his contract with her company. After Janine unpack her clothing, she is walking along the shore taking pictures of the scenery for her daughter, when Richard notices her and introduce himself. He was draw to Janine, as she reminded him of his deceased wife, Kassandra.

A beautiful love story that touches your heart. It the kind of book that you can't put down until you read the entire story.

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Summary: This one will stick with you!
Review: Richard Lowrey was an African American, prize winning photographer. He used his talent of photographing to make books. He was obligated to Callister-Reynolds for making two more books. He was already way past due. However, three years ago he lost control of his car, killing his wife and daughter. Without them, he simply lost the will to take pictures or write.

Janine Henderson was a single mother. Being a senior editor for Callister-Reynolds in New York, her boss sent her to California. Janine was to somehow convince Richard to begin photographing again and fulfill his book contract. If all else failed, she was to get back the huge advance that Richard had been given. Lady Luck smiled upon Janine. On her first day in California, Richard just happened to find her! Without telling who she worked for, Janine tried to help Richard get on with his life ... and hopefully get on with his work. Problem was that Lady Luck had always been fickle. The two became attracted to each other. Now Richard felt as if he was, in a way, cheating on his deceased wife and daughter. And Janine feared that when Richard found out who she worked for he would believe she did not really care for him, but was only using his feelings for her to get the two books completed.

***** R. Barri Flowers has written a story that will easily captivate your heart. The story shows the conflict of both the main characters and how their past makes for overwhelming odds. A beautiful story that will stick with you long after you finish it. Recommended! *****

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Summary: Unforgettable Love
Review: The Loves of His Life is a beautiful and soulful love story that captures the very heart of the reader with honest and bold sentimentality. R. Barri Flowers, author has created a romantic masterpiece.

Janine Henderson, senior editor for Callister-Reynolds, Inc, a large African American book publisher has been given an assignment that will change her life forever. She is being sent to California to persuade African American photographer-author, Richard Lowery to honor the terms of his multi book contract after the tragedy strikes his family. Janine, proud African American single mom is still trying to cope with bitterness from a divorce and does not trust men. Janine's goal is to help Richard overcome his pain and grief so that he will return to work. Janine falls in love with Richard at their first meeting. She decides to deceive Richard about the purpose of their meeting believing that it is for his own good.

Richard Lowery, African American prize-winning photographer is consumed with grief and guilt over the tragic deaths of his wife, Kassandra and daughter, Sheena, who were killed in a car accident in which Richard was the driver. After three years Richard is still unable to cope with his loss and return to work. Richard meets Janine and falls in love with her but he realizes how much she resembles his dead wife. Richard had so many mixed emotions about their relationship. He told Janine about his love for his wife. The intensity to which Richard described his wife characteristics made Janine feel so intimidated. She wondered if she could measure up to his wife. The love Richard and Janine share is suddenly shaken and Richard is forced to deal with his grief. Janine on the other hand has her own guilt of having deceived Richard.

I am not a person who reads romantic novels but this book is one that has changed my mind. I would recommend this book to all romance readers. It is not your usual romance novel.

Dorothy Cooperwood, RAW Reviewer