A Collage Of Life

Harris and Hambric make their debut with realistic melodrama, which dealing with forgiveness, love and self-destruction surrounding the lives of five girlfriends. OK, don't tune out. This is not your typical my-girls-are-always-down-with-me book. The storyline zooms in on the unique relationship between friends and lovers while examining how they grow over time.  Angel is an only child with absentee parents. Her mother was in love with drugs and the men that could get them for her, while her father never came around. Angel survives molestation, physical abuse and graduates from high school living on her own. She later becomes an assistant in a real estate agency and works to heal her broken heart. Autumn is the middle child in a family of five overachieving siblings. Her family is rocked when her parents announce their divorce. Autumn takes this setback and turns it into a great opportunity by joining the military. Excelling without question, she completes her education with a master's degree and starts working as a college professor. Both Angel and Autumn deal with insecurities that stem from their childhood while facing the challenges of life.  The characters are real people that the reader can connect and identify with as friends in their everyday lives. Angel and Autumn are best friends with an excellent supporting cast, Lynn, Michelle, and Wanda. The supporting friends are not discussed in detail, but add to the frankness, brazenness, and empathy of this tale of life, love and camaraderie. The ladies enjoy weekly phone calls and monthly nights on the town, which include fun, lively banter, and sharing stories of intimate life details. A Collage of Life is a heartrending page-turner that will keep you engrossed in the lives of Angel and Autumn. This is a true friends story, which will inspire readers to keep in touch and support your best girlfriend. It is a charming summer read that will touch your heart and warm your soul. A gem worthy of a sequel...I want to know what happens, as they grow older. Reviewed by M. Bruner for Loose Leaves Book Review

A great read. The title could have been Girlfriends. Nothing like true girlfriends for life. You won't be disappointed, this novel has it all. A nice easy read I read in two days. A little twist I wasn't expecting was good. Waiting for your next novel.

Excellent book, I could not put this book down. It is a must read. I cannot wait for the sequel.

I love this book! The story line is grasping. I couldn't put the book down. It was like the characters became a part of my life. This is a MUST READ!!!!!!

I really enjoyed this book. It captured my interest instantly. The characters were so realistic. I highly recommend this book to everyone.