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Secrets of Gingerbread Men [Paperback]

Valorie M. Taylor (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)


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May 2001
Secrets of Gingerbread Men is a compilation of three novella's chronicling the lives of three, powerful, God-fearing, African American Males. Valorie M. Taylor takes you inside the lives of;

Steven J. Torrance a love-struck newlywed and narrator of "The Marriage Bed." After joining church, Steve and new wife, Camille are visited by a couple from the congregation who insist on praying with joined hands around the newlyweds' bed! Although Steve is not terribly religious, he begins to relate the words of the compelling prayer to his and Camille's life together.

In "Hand Me Downs," meet controversial and unapologetic Kendrick Walker. A twenty something gay male infected with the AIDS virus. A successful nightclub owner and art dealer, he finds his life spinning out of control after discovering the violent suicide of his roommate. On the advice of a friend, Kendrick sends scathing letters to his estranged brothers in an attempt to purge himself of the "demons" that have simultaneously haunted him about his lifestyle choices while repelling the remnant of his family.

"Gingerbread Men" introduces Garrett Hunter. A software consultant who has it all; chiseled body,good looks, sleek sports car, tons of money and a bevy of beautiful women vying for his attention. Garret settles for nothing but the best but with that comes a hefty price. Garrett unwittingly finds himself embroiled in the middle of a unsavory internet scandal that forces him to fight for the love of his life. After a pending murder investigation, complete with a bird-dogging detective, Garrett begins searching for the favor and protection of his God.


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"a literary star on the rise. Her fantastic debut runs the gamut from suspenseful thriller to passionate love story." -- J.D. Mason, author of "And on the Eighth Day She Rested"

"a refreshing trilogy!" -- Patricia Haley Brown, author of Nobody's Perfect

Product Details

  • Paperback: 227 pages
  • Publisher: Sadorian Publications (May 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0970010273
  • ISBN-13: 978-0970010278
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,130,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Should Not Be A Secret, October 13, 2001
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"Secrets of Gingerbread men" is a heartfelt, tear jerking trilogy of how profound God's role is in the life's of the people portrayed in the stories. It is stories about family, faith and love told with such vivid emotion that you feel as if you know each character in the story personally. The first story deals with a family of brothers that must face the impending death of one of them. The second story is about a marriage that stood the test of time filled with issues that might have destroyed any other marriage if they hadn't let God be a major force in their life. The last story is about a renewal of faith, when a young man realizes that he can no longer live in the current lifestyle he presently has and needs God back in his life in order to overcome accusations of involvement in a murder. Each story different, yet each story the same. "Secrets of Gingerbread Men" was a delightful and refreshing read that everyone that reads it will definitely enjoy.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sure Fire Hit!, May 11, 2001
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From the moment I picked up the galley I knew it would be something special. Each scene in all three short stories are expertly laid out in vivid detail. The characters and situations were believable and not only did the author make me care about the characters, she had me turning pages to find out what would happen next. I know the buzz has already started. I told two friends and they told their book club. Not just another girlfriend book, this author's writing is something spirtually enlightening. Get a glass of lemonaid and sit out in the shade with this one, you'll want to ingest every word!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Do You Know The Secret?, May 9, 2001
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Witty. Poignant. Awe Inspiring. Every adult man and woman should read this book regardless of race. Taylor casts brilliant new light on some age-old topics. And the best part about it is you get three books in one! Four estranged brothers learn to love when one is diagnosed with AIDS in Hand Me Downs. This touching story hammers out men's issues and fears. Secrets' second novella titled The Marriage Bed, newly weds Steve and Camille live out the words of an unusual prayer rendered over their bed! This one really made me think. And finally, a systems analyst and consultant with an eye for the ladies lands in the middle of a murder investigation and an internet scandal that threatens to keep him from the love he really wants in Gingerbread Men. Well written and surprising. Pure genius behind the pen.
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