Taking Care of Business

I don't know why others did not enjoy this book. I reread this book twice already and it is simply enjoyable. Renee and Tag are both proper, maybe because they are upstanding citizens and college graduates at that. Secondly, the love scenes were very passionate indeed, and described realisticaly. Of course the book wasn't too raunchy, but that isn't the point of the novel. Thirdly, yes, Tag and Renee could have gone on more dates, but one of the rules for writing a Desire romance novel is to keep it at 187 or so pages, and Brenda Jackson did it expertly. This book had traces of elements of interracial dating problems in it, and it was also mainly about finding true love in a man. Not a white man, black man, whatever, but simply a good man. I give this book two thumbs way up.

A love-at-first-sight interracial romance began between a wealthy magazine publisher, Tag Elliot, and an average-income social worker, Renee Williams. Their relationship seemed to have its trials and tribulations--like most couples. And when Tag had made up his mind about Renee, there was no turning back for him. However, Renee seemed to have an abundance of doubts about acceptance--perhaps too many. Some of the Elliots and their friends are snobbish and snide remarks of racism surfaced. But despite all of the problems from others, the couple was finally ready to face the world--together and enjoy each other and life. Brenda Jackson focused her novel more on the happiness of two people in love, rather than on the aspects of wealth and racism.

I have never been disappointed in the writings of Brenda Jackson, and this one, to me, does live up to her standards. I liked the fact that she didn't dwell on race, but focused on the relationship. She appropriately included instances of racism and doubts about acceptance from family and friends. I have been reading romance novels since I was 11 years old. When reading romance novels, it is always in the back of my mind that this is fiction. If you don't keep that in mind, most times you will expect fiction to always pattern real life, and you will walk away disappointed. But I thank God that it is not. I love to read the unbelievable mixed in with the believable. Too often, readers want to distinguish "black" love and "white" love, when there really shouldn't be any difference. I have learned that you can experience prejudice, rejection, and disappointment even if you are of the same race. This books supports my belief that when two individuals--no matter the race and if they are willing to face it together, can overcome obstacles and have an everlasting love and relationship.

I love this book!!!! I love the fact Tag never gave up on Renee, and he stood strong to convince her that their love was strong to take on anything they faced. I also love the fact that even though Renee was to the brink of giving up, Tag held firm and in the end proving his love for her and getting the woman he desired and love. Fantastic! I couldn't put it down from start to finish!! love love loved it! Thanks Brenda!