Feelin' the Vibe [Paperback]

Candice Dow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2009

A decade ago, Clark Winston nearly had a nervous breakdown after the man of her dreams, Devin Patterson, left her to marry another woman. Soon after, her best friend, the mother of her niece, died, leaving Clark sole custodian of the 10-year-old. Knowing she had to pull herself together, she sought help at a mental health clinic run by an old college friend, Dr. Kenneth Winston. The attraction was instant, and they proved to be a perfect match. Now 10 years later, the past is behind her and she has a perfect career and family at hand. But then, in the blink of an eye, Devin reappears and a tumultuous affair ensues. Clark will now have to make the most important decision of her life-choose the man who broke her heart or the one who fixed it.

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About the Author

Candice Dow is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Johns Hopkins University. She resides in Maryland with her son and loves to travel. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Candice is the author of six novels and is currently hard at work on her next.

For more information visit http://www.candicedow.com/

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (September 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446179523
• ISBN-13: 978-0446179522
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,013,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Candice Dow is a native of Baltimore, MD and graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Johns Hopkins University. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a Software Engineer. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rho Xi Omega Chapter in Baltimore. Candice is a frequent traveler and loves to analyze love, life, and relationships, and seeks to expose the answers in works of fiction.

Candice's titles include Caught in the Mix, Ain't No Sunshine, A Hire Love, and Tappin' On Thirty.

To share your thoughts with Candice, please email her at [e-mail]. She would love to hear from you.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pura Vida, September 13, 2009

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OOSA Online Book Club "O.O.S.A. Gets It Read!" (World Wide Web, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Feelin' the Vibe (Paperback)

Devin Clark and Taylor Jabowski, after a short courtship, jumped the broom. While they were still really in the getting-to-know-you phase, they are now knee-deep in the growing- into-the-marriage-and-learning-to-adjust-to-the-"we"-of-things as Devin shares his political aspirations. Despite how hard he campaigns, or what others believe, the person that Devin needs to support him the most, just may not be able to handle the pressure.

Clark Anderson-Winston and her husband, Kenneth have been married seven years. They've raised two children, his biological daughter and her niece, and they desperately want to bring a child into the world of their own. After countless attempts and spending all of their savings, they've thus far been unsuccessful. When frustration sets in, the wedded bliss may have hit a major road block.

LOVE MY PEOPLE is hosting a girl empowerment seminar. Who knew that would be the reunion of Devin and Clark? After all, it's been ten long years, a child and two marriages between them. Now with so much at stake for both of them, will Devin and Clark be able to finally let the past be the past? Or is this more than either of them could've ever wished for?

FINALLY! I've been willing Candice Dow to finish this story and she finally has. Call me what you will, but I'm a sucker when it comes to the power of love. While I am strictly against adultery, I can't help but root for REAL LOVE! As always, I loved the characters, the storyline, and the way in which you still connected to the characters despite the time that has passed. I was completely FEELIN' THE VIBE and recommend all of Candice's books to readers alike.

Reviewed by: Crystal

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Can You Feel It?, October 15, 2009

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Angelia Menchan "acvermen.blogspot.com" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feelin' the Vibe (Paperback)

Feelin' the Vibe by Candice Dow is the follow-up to her debut novel Caught in the Mix. Caught in the Mix ended with Devin Patterson marrying another woman, although, Clark Winston, the love of his life was begging him not to. This story finds ex lovers 10 years removed, with successful lives of their own. Devin is newly married and preparing to run for Congress. Clark has been married for several years and has changed her life completely. She and her new husband are feeling the strain of trying to have a child. All appearances would indicate that Clark and Devin have moved on. But, have they?

Feelin' the Vibe is a good contemporary story that covers a lot of ground, such as old lovers, infertility, adoption and faithfulness. Ms. Dow does a great job of creating believable characters and allowing the readers to care about them. However, I found Devin to be one of the most self-absorbed characters ever. There seemed to be no end to his feeling of entitlement. On the other hand, the story was fast-paced and kept the reader caught up in what would happen next. I recommend Feelin' the Vibe to all readers and especially those who want to know what happened to Devin and Clark.

Angelia Vernon Menchan
APOOO BookClub

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jesus, Take the Wheel!, September 15, 2009

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Ms Toni "Readinista Extraordinaire" (Midwest - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Feelin' the Vibe (Paperback)

Nine years have passed since Clark and Devin went their separate ways. They say you never forget your first love, and those words couldn't ring more true for this duo. Devin has married, had a child, divorced and remarried, yet a part of him still belongs to Clark. Clark has also married and is attempting to start a family, but Devin is never really far from her mind and heart.

Life sees fit to cross their paths again. Admittedly, on both parts, their feelings for each other are still very much alive. Will they risk it all - their mates, jobs, all that they've worked for and life as they know it - to be together?

With plenty of drama and raw emotions, Clark and Devin are back! This is a reunion/sequel that I have been waiting for. I was too excited when I found out about FEELIN' THE VIBE, having enjoyed both Caught In The Mix and Tappin' On Thirty.

FEELIN' THE VIBE is a captivating and enjoyable read. Candice Dow is an author I'd easily recommend to others.

OOSA BOTM (September)