{"id":2246,"date":"2012-01-14T13:19:09","date_gmt":"2012-01-14T18:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sistahsontheshelf.com\/blog\/?p=2246"},"modified":"2020-05-08T22:56:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-09T02:56:43","slug":"accept-the-unexpected-by-l-cherelle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sistahsontheshelf.com\/?p=2246","title":{"rendered":"Accept the Unexpected by L. Cherelle"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Publisher\/Date:\u00a0<\/strong> Resolute Publishing, May 2011
\nGenre:\u00a0 <\/strong>Romance
\nPages:\u00a0 <\/strong>216
\nWebsite: \u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/www.respublishing.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> \"★\"\"★\"\"★\"\"★\"\"½\" <\/p><\/strong><\/p>\n

I wish more black lesbian relationships operated with the reality found between the covers of ACCEPT THE UNEXPECTED<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The truth may have come at the wrong time, but the sentiment was not lost on Keleya Smith.<\/p>\n

Author L. Cherelle\u2019s debut novel skillfully portrays the fallout from Keleya\u2019s failed relationship as she slowly nurtures a new one.<\/p>\n

Keleya and Kris were in a long-term relationship when Keleya asks Kris to leave their home after discovering some incriminating texts. She\u2019s devastated to lose her lover of four years, yet has plenty to occupy her time. Her job, hobbies, and most especially, her colorful family and friends keep her mind off Kris.<\/p>\n

Then another distraction comes in the form of Jordan, whom she\u2019s set up with by a mutual friend. The brown-skinned, handsome stud\u2019s looks and personality entice Keleya, but she wisely gets to know Jordan little by little, instead of instantly hopping into bed. She enjoys Jordan\u2019s laid-back demeanor and wants to be sure before giving her body and her heart away again.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s uncomplicated with Jordan \u2013 getting over Kris is not. Keleya can admit to herself that there\u2019s still some baggage left with her old flame, and she\u2019s trying hard not to entangle Jordan in the healing of her old wounds. Can her heart make room for Jordan?<\/p>\n

Moving on from a long-time love and starting something new is neither simple, nor painless. But L. Cherelle builds a character that reveals her baggage, accepts the way things are, and gets to know herself at the same time. I also admired Keleya\u2019s dedication to her family and friends, who pluck her last nerves. Keleya is a great character, and L. Cherelle does a great job with the entire Unexpected<\/em> cast.<\/p>\n

The ending, though obvious, was deeply satisfying. The honesty rang true.<\/p>\n

Like I said, I wish more black lesbians would do the same.<\/p>\n

Reviewed January 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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