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More Than a Bargan (Indigo: Sensuous Love Stories)

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Reggie Miles has finally worked up her courage to try out for the Grambling University dance squad. Being a senior, this is her last chance to step out of her shy shell and show everyone what she's got. Her flawless performance at the tryouts catches more than the judges' eyes. Trae Brooks, a star athlete and the man she's been secretly pining for the past three years, has finally noticed her. Intimidated by Trae's reputation as a womanizer, Reggie decides to follow her heart and give Trae a chance.

When Trae's crew bet he can't seduce the straight laced Reggie, he laughs at their feeble challenge. Trae knows he can have any woman he wants, and Reggie will be yet another notch on his belt. He quickly finds that unlike his past conquests, Reggie isn't interested in shallow relationships or people. In order to save face and win the bet, he allows Reggie to get to know the true Trae. In the process, he does the unthinkable-he falls in love with Reggie. He can't bare the thought of losing Reggie, but he knows he must tell her the truth about the bet.

Veronica tolerated Trae taking other women to bed, but there is no way she will stand by while he gives some prudish, wanna-be dancer his heart. Veronica's chased him too long and hard to allow this frump to come in off the street and take what is rightfully hers. Trae will be Veronica's, and she doesn't care what she has to do to get him.

Ann Clay sent me on a gratifying trip down memory lane with her debut novel, MORE THAN A BARGAIN. I knew arrogant jocks that bet on their future conquests. I knew the shy on the outside but passionate on the inside wallflower. And don't get me started on the self-absorbed beauties that felt the world owed them.

While Clay's character and plot development were strong, she did have a telegraphing issue-telling what will happen then showing what will happen. She also slipped into redundancy occasionally. All-in-all, this is a great debut novel. The characters resemble people you'd see on just about any college campus. Watching the drama between Reggie, Trae and Veronica unfold made me say "awww," laugh and even angry at times. I look forward to future works by Ann Clay.

Reviewed by Deatri King-Bey

of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I loved it ! This was a great read, and kept me on edge the whole time !

"More Than A Bargain" is a must read. I couldn't put this book down. The unforgetable challenges that face the characters of Regina & Trae will have you laughing & crying. At several points I just wanted to get inside the story and slap Veronica! Ann's way of bringing out the roles of each character is remarkable! This is by far the best romance that I've read! Sequels are a must. Please give us more!!!!!!

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST ROMANCE NOVELS THAT I'VE READ IN MY GENESIS-PRESS COLLECTION... IF YOU'RE A SUCKER FOR REALLY GOOD LOVE STORIES, THEN YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!