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Shana Burton (Author)
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Urban Christian November 25, 2008
Where do broken hearts go? To Las Vegas, of course! At least they do if they belong to real-estate agent London Harris and restaurateur Bernard Phillips. Too bad what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there. . .

London and Bernard jet off to Vegas for a night of parties and casinos to numb their broken hearts. What they don't count on, however, is waking up next to each other the following morning with a nasty hangover and a signed marriage certificate. London and Bernard nix their plans to quietly and quickly annul the marriage when London's grandmother uses a fast tongue and biblical principles to convince them to try to make their marriage work.

It doesn't take the newlyweds long to realize that maintaining a friendship is a lot harder than sustaining a marriage. Their constant bickering leads London to finding solace with Creighton, an old flame who's trapped in a loveless marriage of his own. Their marriage is further strained when Rayne, a sexy new temptress, sets her sights on Bernard. After a night of passion leads to unintended consequences, London and Bernard seek God for answers and are forced to decide if loving someone means holding on to that person at all costs or being willing to let go.


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  • Paperback: 322 pages
  • Publisher: Urban Christian (November 25, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1601629745
  • ISBN-13: 978-1601629746
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,948,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars What God Has Brought Together..., January 16, 2009
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I have heard that if you want a lasting marriage, then you ought to marry your best friend. London Harris and Bernard Phillips, the main characters in Shana Johnson Burton's First Comes Love, may beg to differ. London and Bernard have been best friends since they were very young, but after what they have done their friendship may be changed forever.

While consoling each other, London and Bernard hastily got on an airplane heading for Las Vegas to try to have some fun and cheer up. They went as friends, but returned to Atlanta as man and wife. Usually what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but not for them. Determined to right the wrong they have made, the two agreed to have the marriage annulled first thing Monday morning, but not if London's grandmother, Essie, has anything to do with it. Essie pulls out her worn Bible, providing them with the scriptures that say they must stay married. Will they listen and do as God would want them to do? Or will their friendship finally come to an end?

First Comes Love is filled with real-to-life feelings of regret and confusion. I felt the hurt and the pain of London and Bernard sacrificing their happiness to please someone other than themselves. The emotions were real and at times raw. My favorite character was Essie; she reminds me of myself. She told it to London and Bernard how it was with no sugary words; straight no chaser. That is always the best way. The editing needed to be polished, but it was not anything too distracting. I recommend First Comes Love to Christian and contemporary fiction readers.

Jennifer Coissiere
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4.0 out of 5 stars What satan means for our destruction - GOD can use for our Good!, March 20, 2009
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This book demonstrates how satan uses our times of sorrow to destroy us, but how God uses it for our good! Both London and Bernard suffered crushing heartaches from breakups/revelations with the people they loved. As we often do, they decide to "run" away from their sorrows and seek some good ole fashion fun. While in Vegas, they did as others have done and got married. Though, their friendship is priceless, are they good together as husband and wife? Was this God's will for them? From the outside looking in, it seems like the ideal pairing; they love the Lord, they are best friends and they geniunely care for one another.

However, it is as husband and wife that they find out all of the nuances of living together, what it means to say I Love You, what making a commitment means, what it means to TRUST the Lord and the most important lesson of all - the art of perseverance. When we say "I do" it's the becoming one that takes work. The wisdom shared and advice given by the grandmother is priceless!!!

This book is engaging and thought provoking. The story is well written (minus some editing issues), and relateable. It truly is an entertaining and enjoyable read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner Awesome!!, August 12, 2011
I could not put this book down. London really gave Bernard hell.
My goodness how much can one man take. Never read anything from this author before, but you can bet I'll be looking for her books again. I would be nice to here from this couple again.
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