Set in Los Angeles in the mid-1990's, Chocolate Lemons and Peppermint Tears: The Bittersweet Life of Xena, tells the poignant, funny, sexy, in your face, and very relatable tale of Xena Quay Vaughan, an attractive, successful, slightly neurotic, never been married black woman in her mid-thirties, who struggles desperately with getting over a married man; her perceived weight problem; being celibate for almost two years; being a natural sista in a weave-uh-diva world, her free-spirited best friend, Renee, with her "I don't give a damn" attitude; finally meeting and falling in love with "the one;" and a mind-boggling encounter between the married man and her lover. This story will leave you wanting more - like seconds at Thanksgiving.
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Real Characters With Real Issues,
By The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chocolate Lemons and Peppermint Tears: The Bittersweet Life of Xena (Paperback)
Born and raised in Sacramento "Sac Town" California, as an only child, Xena Quay Vaughn would often lose herself in her creative writing. Her aspiration is to move to Los Angeles and become a successful writer in novels and screenplays. Once she arrives in LA, she embraces all the excitement and the promises it has to offer. At twenty-three years old, Xena fulfills that dream and never looks back.
Ten years later, Xena finds herself back in "Sac Town" and accidentally bumps into Adam Warren, the most handsome, sexy man she has ever seen. They thought about each other all the time and fell in love but a deep dark secret may spoil their relationship. Xena, along with her BFF, Renee return to Los Angeles. Creatively written with humor, sauciness, and a sexy edge, CHOCOLATE LEMONS AND PEPPERMINT TEARS: The Bittersweet Life of Xena will keep the reader quickly turning the pages. The novel is set in Los Angeles during the 1990's; the reader will take a ride on a fantastic voyage down memory lane. The characters are relatable, intelligent, sexy and funny. Xena is attractive and successful; has issues with her weight; wears her hair in a short afro and dares anyone to say something about it. As a matter of fact, Xena's character takes on a lot of the author's appearance and her life...hmmm! Renee has a love for younger men, full of life and doesn't have any problem speaking her mind. Energetic and hilarious, this debut novel is sure to put a smile on your face. Reviewed by Sharon Lewis of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers
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Xena's Ride Call Life,
By Teresa Beasley (Indianapolis,IN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chocolate Lemons and Peppermint Tears: The Bittersweet Life of Xena (Paperback)
In the debut novel by Robin R. Robinson, readers meet Xena Vaughan a beautiful, successful, and confused woman, who cannot get over the married man that betrayed and deserted her. As she works through bouts of depression, she decides to start loving herself, to stay celibate, and start her life over in a new city. However, when she feels she has gotten her former lover, Adam, out of her life, she receives a phone call with his familiar voice, which starts the palpitations in her heart and butterflies flittering in her stomach.
Renee, the out-going best friend, convinces Xena to go out, which leads her on a search for her true love. Eric Braverman, who Xena believes was sent from above, is everything she is looking for; he is intelligent, good looking, and treats her like a queen. Is he too good to be true? Chocolate Lemons and Peppermint Tears: The Bittersweet Life of Xena, is a quirky story that will make you laugh as you go along Xena's ride called life. The book has a slow take off but once you get to know the characters, it picks up with witty phrases and scenes. If you can get past the over-the-top descriptions than this is the read for you. I do recommend this book to others. The book was provided by the author for review purposes. Teresa Beasley APOOO BookClub
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If you're ready for a great read... This is a must have!!!!,
By Ayisha F. (Cali) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chocolate Lemons and Peppermint Tears: The Bittersweet Life of Xena (Paperback)
Since I've picked this book up... I just can't put it down. I'm from Sac Town, so this book really hits close to home for me. It is phenomenally written and the characters are hilarious and very relatable. This is definetly a favorite in my collection and I am telling all my girlz to buy it. Bravo Ms. Robinson!!!
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