WHAT A WOMAN WANTS is actually the story of what four women
want. Childhood friends Faith, Shannon, and Monique
reunite in Hilton Head following the suicide of their
friend Cely. Stunned by Cely's death, the women decide to
spend a summer in tribute to their deceased friend—living
life based on their wants and needs, with no expectations
but their own and no regrets. On the island, they meet and
befriend another woman, Adrianna, who has her own tie to
their late friend. In short order, the women discover they
must face their pasts in order to embrace their present...and
that the future contains a few unexpected surprises.
Ms. Jackson demonstrates why she is one of the most
prolific writers of African-American romance. She deftly
weaves the stories of these women into an intriguing and
satisfying tale about finding love and happiness while
making peace with one's past. At times I felt as though
I'd entered the middle of a movie—there was so much going
on with secondary characters that seemed as though I had
missed the opening act—but the story captured and held my
attention nonetheless. (In fact, I later discovered that
several of the central characters appear in other works by
Ms. Jackson. I enjoyed the story so much that I'm certain
I'll find and read the previous works.) And there was
something for everyone here, from sweet romance to sizzling
hot. WHAT A WOMAN WANTS is a good read to start off the
new year!
After a close friend commits suicide, Faith, Monique, and
Shannon head to a beach house in Hilton Head. Determined to
make the most of their lives, they agree to spend the summer
embracing new adventures. They also embrace new men and a
new best friend along the way. Filled with passion and
sensuality, witty dialogue and richly drawn characters, this
is a story of women taking charge and doing what they want.
And if the right man comes along, especially one who is
willing to make an already hot summer even hotter, then
pushing the envelope just might give life the jolt it needs.
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