Soulmates Dissipate [Mass Market Paperback]

Mary B. Morrison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 28, 2011

Mary B. Morrison's debut novel, Soul Mates Dissipate, became a word-of-mouth sensation. In a matter of months, delighted readers sent this sensual and bittersweet story of true love tested to the top of the Blackboard bestseller list--and it continues to touch lives and win new fans every day. Hilarious, heartwarming, and uplifting, Soulmates Dissipate establishes Mary B. Morrison as an exciting new voice in contemporary fiction.

Like her name, Jada Diamond Tanner sparkles. An exquisite ebony-skinned fashion photographer, she turns heads wherever she goes. But while Jada has her pick of handsome, sophisticated lovers, no one captures her heart---until she meets gorgeous financial advisor Wellington Jones. From the moment of their first embrace, Jada is sure Wellington is the soul mate she has waited for.

But while Jada and Wellington's love is exhilarating, they find themselves facing challenges they never could have imagined--from Melanie Thompson, bright, beautiful, and talented--but hungry for the love she has never had. . .and from Cynthia Jones, Wellington's overbearing socialite mother, who believes Jada will never fit into her circle of aristocratic friends.

Ultimately Jada is forced to make difficult choices--choices that send her on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. For while she learns painful lessons about love, trust, and commitment, she also discovers deep emotional strengths in herself. . .along with the courage to celebrate the joy each day can bring--with or without the man she loves.

Earthy and outrageously entertaining, Soul Mates Dissipate is laced with sharp-tongued humor and piercing insights. Mary B. Morrison joins bestselling authors like Terry McMillan in bringing the sweet, soulful, and totally uncensored voice of the African-American woman to readers everywhere!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (June 28, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758200064
• ISBN-13: 978-0758200068
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,740,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mary B. Morrison, New York Times best-selling author also writes as HoneyB. She has thirteen novels including her newest release, Unconditionally Single.

Writing for both Kensington Publishing Corporation as Mary B. Morrison and Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner Books) as HoneyB, Mary is at the top of the African-American fiction genre. In her novels, Mary addresses social and sexual issues that impacts relationships. Mary is pro-female empowerment and believes all women are worthy of living free from abuse and states in her novels, "Educate don't Procreate. No teenage girl should become a mother."

Mary received her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Vista (now Berkeley) Community College. She worked 18 years for the government. Earning nearly six-figures, Mary resigned from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development on June 3, 2000, and withdrew her retirement to self-publish her debut novel Soulmates Dissipate.

October 2008, Mary began sponsoring a monthly relationship venue now called Tell It All Thursdays to provide a place where adults can openly dialogue about relationships and sex. Mary created this venue because generations of African-Americans have suffered from physical, emotional, and sexual oppression and it's time to break the cycle. The venue is held at Maxwell's in downtown Oakland every third Thursdays and promoted via KBLX.

In 2006, Mary sponsored an anthology publishing 33 students entitled Diverse Stories: From the Imaginations of Sixth Graders.

Mary currently resides in Oakland, California. Her wonderful son Jesse Byrd, Jr. attends the University of California at Santa Barbara.

To contact Mary visit www.MaryMorrison.com or call 866.469-MARY/6279 or email [e-mail].

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good... If you're looking for a drama-filled steamy novel, June 6, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Soulmates Dissipate (Mass Market Paperback)

I read this book after hearing how highly recommended it was. I think my hopes were high, but overall I'd call it pretty decent.

The first quarter of the book was pretty uneventful and slow. However, the book soon picked up and was twisting and turning and making me yell out loud, "oh no she didn't!". The erotic scenes were very well written, however I found it strange that right after an erotic chapter the author would then go into a chapter with a church service and religious poetry. Awkward transition, but I guess it shows that even church people have a little freak in 'em.

Overall this is definitely escape fiction. The situation is a bit far-fetched (everyone is rich and horny), in my opinion and I found myself getting angry at the main character Jada for being soooo naive. I couldn't feel sorry for her, I just wanted to know how much more messed up her dating life would get. It did give me an insight into how grown people can get caught up in childish immature relationship games.

If you buy this book, go ahead and buy Never Again Once More at the same time. It's the sequel and you'll need it since this book leaves you hanging at the end.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Concept......Bad Editing or something, November 17, 2003

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Lynn Eubanks (Fayetteville, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soulmates Dissipate (Mass Market Paperback)

First of all, I'll start out positive. The whole concept and story line were pretty interesting. It was nothing like I've ever read before, very original. However there were many times during my read that I thought maybe I skipped over a part, but when I went back to reread it, I realized it wasn't me that missed something, it was just the way the book was written. That fact alone made the book a lot less than it could have been. If you're the type of reader that doesn't pay attention to details and depth, then you'll love this book. If you are the type of reader that likes character development and things that make sense, then it will be kind of disappointing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Extreme Soap Opera, April 17, 2003

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Lauren Edwards (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soulmates Dissipate (Mass Market Paperback)

I don't like these types of books, but I read it because of the great reviews it received. This book sends you on a rollercoaster ride of drama, drama, and more drama. The author does a great job of keeping you interested throughout. I found myself at some points not wanting to put it down even though I knew it was silly and unrealistic. The story and characters were dumb but the twists and surprises in the plot I could appreciate.

The characters were shallow and couldn't relate to any of them. I tried figuring out while reading the book what made Jada and Wellington soul mates? To me the concept of "soul mate" was messed up here. Two beautiful, rich, sexy, perfect people who got together because of looks doesn't make them soul mates. The antagonist, Melanie however was pretty crazy.

If you love a whole lot of drama and some romance thrown in, then pick up this book. I guarantee you'll enjoy it. Personally I felt like I was reading one of Tom Joyner's, "It's Your World" dramas... so I'm sticking to my mystery/thriller books.