LOVING HER

A groundbreaking novel of two very different women, one black and one white, and a remarkable love threatened by prejudice, rage, and violenceA struggling African American musician, Renay married Jerome Lee when she discovered she was pregnant with his child. Yet even before their daughter, Denise, was born, Renay realized what a terrible mistake she had made, tying herself to a violent, abusive alcoholic. Then, while performing at an upscale supper club, Renay met Terry Bluvard. Beautiful, wealthy, and white, Terry awakened feelings that the talented black pianist had never realized she possessedâ??and before long, Renay was leaving the nightmare of Jerome Lee behind and moving with little Denise into Terryâ??s world of luxury and privilege. Now, in this strange and exciting new place, Renay can experience for the first time what it is to have everything she needs for herself and her little girl. The rules here are differentâ??often confusing and sometimes troublingâ??but in Terryâ??s home, and in Terryâ??s arms, Renay can be who she truly is . . . and be loved with caring tenderness and respect. Yet the storm clouds of her previous life still threaten, and Terryâ??s love alone may not be enough to protect Renay and her little girl from the tragedy that… (more)