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Something To Celebrate: The First Noel\Kwaanza Kupendi\Truly Everlasting (Arabesque)

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Brenda Jackson does it again with the continuous Madaris Family Saga. This is a well written story about cousin Felicia Madaris and her long time friendship with Trask Maxwell. You know how you have those kinds of friendships the boy-girl kind that you have had since childhood, picked on each other, just actually get on each others nerves but in reality as you get older you start having strange feelings for one another. Well this story by Brenda Jackson does just that with Felicia and Trask. It has humor, its heartwarming, it has that old Madaris family touch and it has another great ending. Brenda does it again and makes us all feel like we are apart of this family and somewhere you see somebody who you recognize either as a family member or a friend. So to all the old Brenda Jackson "Madaris Family" saga fans you should be able to read this in one day and enjoy it just like the others. To new fans, in order to really appreciate the Madaris Family and Friends you must start at the beginning, you won't regret being apart of this continuous saga. To my Florida Friend..Ms Jackson..Much continued success as you go into the next century!

I am not a big romance reader, but this Holiday novella was the bomb. I read it three time this weekend. I just couldn't put it down. Brenda Jackson is a writer in a class all by herself. I just want to talk to her personally. I really really enjoyed all the stories, Ms Jackson just took my breath away. Ladies keep up the good work each story had a special highlight that truly deal with family, emotion, faith and issues of today.

As you can see from my header, Brenda is the one I feel shines in this trio of authors. Before you start reading the book, this reader suggests that you plug in a fan. Girlfriend, as usual, is smokin! No one can put a twist on romance writing like Ms. Jackson. The budding romance between Trask and Felicia turned into a smokin inferno and if you don't have a fan on hand you will certainly burn! . Notwithstanding romance, Ms. Jackson tugs at your heartstrings with the relationship she builds with the entrance of Felicia's son and his wish for Christmas; thus you should also have a handkerchief ready with that fan. If you're looking for romance, Ms. Jackson is the diva of that subject.

The story by Felicia (another of my favorite authors) was cute. I can't give any kudos at all for Ms. Walker. I didn't like the writing style.

Margie tells us a story that involves one of America's top health issues that occurs during the holiday season and that's Suicide. She illustrates how the caring of friends make every effort to save their friend's life. The hero in this story of course has first hand training on dealing with such issues, who objects to the friends method of helping but he soon finds out, blessings come in all different ways. Both Michelle and Simon not only resolve the main issues at hand, but find love in the midst of it all. Thank you Margie, for giving us a story that deals with a sensitive subject matter as suicide and hope that somewhere at this moment it will touch that one person's life.

The stories in "Something to Celebrate" are truly wonderful! I loved reading all of them. I was moved by Kia Simmons' story in "The First Noel." Kia was a dedicated woman, who because of an earlier tragedy in her life, she was not up to celebrating the holidays. Kia had lost all the joy of the Christmas season, as well as her spiritual belief. However, she was devoted to her nephew, whom she raised from a baby after the death of her sister. It is during this Christmas season that Kia meets the love of her life in the form of Franklin Williams. Franklin not only comes into Kia's life as a love interest, but Franklin brings faith, worship, joy, and a renewed spirit into Kia's life. "The First Noel" was short, but sweet. Kia could not have found love and hope in a better place!

"Kwanzaa Kupendi" was another touching story. Michelle Craig could not have asked for or been given better friends than Loretta, Reba, and Clarissa. Nor could she have developed a more devoted relationship than with Simon Stevenson. Michelle has a lot to deal with regarding her past and her family relationship, but her friends are there for her. Through their dedication and friendship, Michelle comes to realize that life is worth living and love makes it even better.

Now, for Brenda Jackson's story, "Truly Everlasting." It is 'a forever love.' Love has a timing effect. Felicia Lavern Madaris has already decided to change her flighty ways and settle down to become the perfect mother to her young son. However, looks can be deceiving. Felicia has changed her attitude, but not her dress appearance. She is still an eye catcher to the men, especially with some of the daring outfits she wears. "Everlasting Love" is Felicia's and Trask Maxwell's story. Trask not only comes to Felicia's aid, but comes into her heart as well. Their love blossoms into an everlasting love.

Ms. Jackson has done it again with the Madaris' clan!

What Felicia Mason illustrates in this story is how life can deal a hand to you with sudden tragedy forcing one to make changes to their lives. Kia, at a young age is faced with raising her sisters son and meets Franklin. Its more like how blessings come into your life at the right time, although at the time it is not always visible, but as time passes by it becomes clearer. Well this story is one of those illustrations and it is a nice smooth read that readers will enjoy. Thanks Felicia for showing us how to stay faithful, be still and wait patiently for that higher force to make it happen.

BET presents three authors with truly gifted talents to bring together a truly unique holiday anthology.

Felicia Mason starts the anthology off with her story The Fist Noel. The First Noel tells a story of a young mother who's doing everything possible to take care of her nephew who mother died during a house fire. When Franklin Williams appeared in her life she's not sure what to do with the new relationship. Margie Walker writes about a traumatic young lady who goes through desperate measures in her life as she attempts to cope with life itself but when her friends introduce her to Simon Stevenson to her they both find the love that was there between them but not before trouble begins to brew. Kwanzaa Kupendi has an extremely well written story taking a closer look at the rates and reasons of suicide. Truly Everlasting is a part of Brenda Jackson best selling Madaris family. When Felicia Madaris finds herself attempting to fill full her son's dreams she finds herself up against her archenemy Trask Maxwell but the bargain that is made to make her son happy allows these two enemies to find their true love.

BET has really outdone their selves this time with their holiday anthology bring a variety of holidays with a variety of conflicts.

I really enjoyed this book. Ms. Mason's story about a young lady struggling to raise her sister's son after tragedy strikes, Kia had never taken time to find love and had given up on faith because of the tragedies she's endured, now a handsome stranger will show her what love and faith are all about. Ms.Walker's story was an okay read, it was kind of sad and depressing, suicide is the last thing you would want to read about during Christmas. Mrs. Jackson's book was great, as usual Brenda Jackson and the Madaris family made you believe in love. Felicia and Trask's story was very touching, and showed what a little patience and a lot of love could achieve.

I was getting this book to read Truly Everlasting which is a great story about two childhood friends that grow up know everything about each other but never dated. A little boys letter to santa brings a Truly Everlasting love. The First Noel what better place to find a good men then at Church. A man that love children and love the Lord you can get any better than that. Kwanzaa Kupendi the love of a good man that believes in you and what let you give up on yourself is wonderful. All three stories were great holiday stories keep up the good work ladies. I look forward to reading more by you all.

i enjoyed all of the author's stories in this book. felicia masons story was about a man helping a woman find her faith back in god just around the christmas holidays. mrs. walker's story was about a man helping a woman find love and overcome her pass thru their love for one another. mrs. jackson's story was about two stubborn people who have known each othe all their lives come together and find love in each others arms. her story was the best.