Never Knew Love Like This Before

Denise Campbell shows through her characters in "The Value of a Man" that all is not always what they seem to be. When faced with adversity, who will remain by your side? Michelle McGriff's story "Change of Life" shows how life can bring you surprises, but it's how you deal with them that gets you through the storm. Maxine Thompson mixes a historical moment with the joys and pains of life in "Katrina Blues." Love comes when you least expect it. These three stories make a perfect trio of love, romance and life.

Interesting stories about interesting people with interesting outcomes. The good thing about anthologies is that, like a mixed CD, every reader is bound to find something they like. Denise Campbell, Michelle McGriff, and Maxine Thompson pull together different spices in this pot of good soup. If you've never read a work by either of these dynamic ladies, "Never Knew Love Like This Before" is an excellent place to start.