The Ties That Bind [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Eboni Snoe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2, 2003

Book 3 of the Family Reunion Series

As their scattered clan comes together for a reunion, three Johnson cousins -- once as close as sisters -- find they still share a dream of finding the right man to love. And massage therapist Essence Stuart gets the opportunity to confront politician Cedric Johnson, the biological father who cruelly rejected her.

Editorial Reviews

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The final installment of the African American Johnson family reunion series comes to a dramatic conclusion with the story of Essence Stuart, who is shocked by her dying mother's confession: Essence's father is Cedric Johnson, politician and illustrious uncle to her dear friends Shiri and Brenda. Essence calls him in the hope that he'll recognize her as his daughter, but to her dismay he denies paternity and has hunky private detective Titan Valentine delve into her history. Cedric envisions her a threat to his upcoming election, and when she shows up at the Johnson family reunion in Orlando, he is mortified. Titan is also at the reunion and believes that masseuse Essence is a prostitute! Sparks fly, and though her loving friends are there for support, Essence believes that their friendship will suffer if she divulges that Cedric, the man they think is a saint, abandoned her and her mother. Snoe's powerful story of love and trust, and of the toll that politics can exact, is a totally satisfying conclusion to the trilogy of Geri Guillaume's Hearts of Steel [BKL Jl 02] and Shirley Hailstock's A Family Affair [BKL Ag 02]. Patty Engelmann
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press; 1 edition (June 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786252502
• ISBN-13: 978-0786252503
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,564,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real people, real emotions!, November 4, 2002

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Blanche Staton - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ties That Bind (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

The characters drew me in and reminded me of the wisdom, the cynicism, and the unconditional love of elders. There was humor and intensity, and within the pages, I imagine that everyone will find someone who feels like family.
I read this book overnight, literally, and found myself both tearful and joyous at the end.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Family & love are the ties that bind, January 19, 2005

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Nicole (sexy_chica) (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ties That Bind (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

A wonderful dramatic family reunion and romance between Titan and Essence. I could not put this book down for a second! It felt like you were actually at the reunion witnessing the drama of the family and the fiery chemistry evident between Essence and Titan. The author brings in an excellent plot (beautifully sequenced) and combines incredible romance with realistic family drama. This story embraced my heart and it will do the same to yours. Do not miss this one for a second! This is the best of the best so far from miss Snoe.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From LaVern In Michigan, October 16, 2002

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Lavern Mckarem (Traverse City, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ties That Bind (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Once again Ms Snoe has scored a winner. With characters we can relate with, she weaves a love story that keeps the pages turning.
One of my favorite things about Ms Snoe's books is that she always includes a character that delivers sage advise which leaves me with thoughts to contemplate along with a good story that warms my heart. THE TIES THAT BIND lived up to my expectations from Ms Snoe and delivered a story that kept me up late into the night........My kinda book!