BOAZ BROWN

This novel marks Michelle Stimpson's entry into the ranks of African- American Christian chick lit. Her heroine, LaShondra Smith, is looking for the man of her dreams. She expects him to be witty, intelligent , and Christian. His being white is a bit unexpected! The main characters in this slightly askew romance are sassy, sophisticated, intelligent, and deeply in love. Caroline Clay brings characters vividly to life no matter their race, age, or gender. She never linguistically stereotypes the characters no matter how turgid their positions as they deal with issues of race, sex, and religion in twenty-first century America. P.R. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE/JULY 05]