Cheryl Robinson

Title: Single
Author: Cheryl Robinson
Publisher: ‎ Rivet Books
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Single" by Cheryl Robinson

My Assessment:

"Single" was just what the title was about...with Sheena Gaskin, 52 years old, only wanting to be single. Now, why was this? As the story goes, Sheena had many obstacles in her life that presented many problems ...for one thing finding out she suffered from agoraphobia...the same as her mother. Then there were issues with her sister[Danielle], her childhood school friend[Krishell], and let's add a childhood boyfriend[Linton Oliver]. So, you may say the only thing she had in her life was her devoted dog...Shadow. Oh, I will tell you that through it all, after her move to Texas, Sheena finds a brother she never knew she had...I will stop saying you must get the rest of this good story by picking up the read.

Be prepared for many twists and turn in the story and the story goes back to her childhood and what was now going on with her life as she relocates to Fort Worth, Texas. Will this move bring her happiness as she meets up with her two childhood friends?

The reader will have to pick up...not wanting to tell too much of this well-written story. However, by the end, will Sheena find contentment and peace in being single, or will someone be trying to get her to change her mind?

Thank you to the author for giving me this good read and my giving my honest opinion of 'Single.'… (más)

Title: Mrs. Saint
Author: Cheryl Robinson
Publisher: Rose Colored Books
Series: A Miss King Novel Book 3
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Mrs. Saint" by Cheryl Robinson

My Opinion:

"Mrs. Saint" was quite a read. However, to better understand what all has gone on with Miss Lily, I would suggest the reader read this author's first two books in this series [Lily and Baby Girl] to get the entire understanding of what has gone on with this main character...Lily.

I did indeed find 'Mrs. Staint' the third in this series, is a story that will leave you with many thoughts to ponder over long after the read. How did Lily make it through all she had been put through...into truly unbelievable situations, starting around age ten? It seems like all those people that Lily had trusted were not there for her, some due to death like Miss Jackson and a few others along the wayside...Shorty Biggs, James, and her father. What was up with James...whom Lily seemed to love and idolized genuinely? Ok, I know that's a story for an earlier time...so you will need to read the first two series to see what that is all about.

Now in this story...Mrs. Saint... we find Lily has married Raymond Saint. All that's left to say of that marriage is WOW! Being a black woman in the '60s didn't give Lily any happiness, especially being married to that Raymond. I couldn't understand any of the treatment Raymond gave Lily where he seemed to think that his wife was put on the earth to serve him...literally! And Lily only stayed because...well, I will let you read it and see for yourself how mixed up all of that indeed was for this poor woman. Now she is ... and can't seem to get away for that husband and his family...that mother-in-law was a piece of work along with Lily's sister, Betsy was a piece of work too! With all that was going on with Lily, she did have a friend named Ovetta, but I guess things got too hot for her [due to her stupidity], and now Ovetta seemed to have left without a word to Lily. But I think that is how life was for Lily...mostly... they all go leaving Lily one way or another.

Will Lily be able to make it out of this mess she seems always to be in before it's too late? Well, I guess we will have to see from the next series to know more about what is going on with Lily and that crazy Raymond because we are left wondering. Will Lily ever find the peace she wants and get out of this mess and pursue the life she wants? Please do yourself a favor and pick up this series...it's an exciting read that will leave you thinking of it long after the read.

Thank you to the author for providing me with an exciting read about Mrs. Saint and, in turn, giving my honest review.… (más)

Title: Baby Girl
Author: Cheryl Robinson
Publisher: Rose Colored Books
Series: A Miss King Novel Book 2
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Baby Girl" by Cheryl Robinson

My Rationalization:

All I can say is that if you haven't read 'Lily' by this author, please do so before reading 'Baby Girl' because it will explain quite a bit about this story as Lily King refers to certain characters from the past read. Well, the only thing that is left to say is wow what a good read the reader will be presented from 'Baby Girl,' We see Lily who has had quite a horrible childhood now moving on to 'improve herself, and take charge of her life.' And she does just that by meeting quite a few interesting characters along the way. I will say at this point some of the characters were good while others I am still out on that issue. Will Lily finally get the 'independence, friends and family' she has always wanted? What will happen when Lily finds out that some of those friends couldn't be trusted?' As I read through this story at the end I still felt somewhat sorry for Lily because something to me was missing even though it seemed like everything was going good for LIly! Now, for what reason and why was I left feeling this way? Well, I don't want to tell too much more and just say you will have to pick up "Baby Girl" and see how well this author gives the reader a good story of Miss King's 'love, perseverance, and strength.'

Thank you to the author for providing me with a very interesting read about Miss King and in turn giving my honest review.… (más)