Yours Forever . . . Maybe: Things In Life That Are Too Hard To Get Are Worth Fighting For - Softcover

Katherine MK Mitchell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692748067 ISBN 13: 9780692748060

Publisher: Lane Unlimited, 2016

Synopsis

Marla, a 27-year old good girl, is shattered by divorce. Restarting her life with no visible skills is hindered by the beautiful, envious, lost girl Carol; the unscrupulous, money-chasing, promiscuous drug addict, bad girl Linda; and devious, evil Xiùmĕi, a 35-year old, unattractive Chinese immigrant who chooses to turn her life around through greed and crime

Marla has given up a career for the love of an actor. His immorality takes Marla from lavish wedding to disastrous divorce. Struggling to reach the high road of life she rises out of potential self-destruction, searches for a positive world and even finds a chance for new love.

Linda, a trashy young actress bad-girl, calculatingly hooks onto a successful television writer, Michael. Divorced, naïve, and unfamiliar with life's decadent delights, he falls for Linda's games, impregnates her, and by marrying her he forfeits his budding romance with Marla. A drug addict, Linda can only be saved by Michael's steadfast loving support.

Carol, a beauty all her life, now nearing 40 is lost; right or wrong have no meaning for her. She and Marla hit it off, but Carol envies Marla's natural talents and straightforward attitude. She runs hot and cold toward Marla and when Marla loses Michael, Carol easily switches her allegiance and wanting to spite Marla, she grabs onto Buzz, another Hollywood professional man.

Xiùmĕi is a devious, evil Chinese girl who marries an American to get out of China. Driven by greed, she deals drugs, nearly kills her American cocaine-dependent husband and murders her business partner, before she meets her own just deserts. Her covert actions under the guise of "eager immigrant" bring out Marla's innate ability to sense impending danger. Making her own choices Marla overcomes obstacles, finds her own voice, stands on her own feet and is able to accept the possibility of the new love of Sebastian.

Sex, greed, crime and yes, love, drive this fast moving wild ride to its satisfying ending.

About this title

About the Author:

Born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. Throughout the years English has become my first language. I depict life wild and crazy, as I know it, with a huge portion of humor, danger, sadness and the universal search for true love. I write more than just ROMANCE. I write what I have seen and experienced and that which left an indelible impression on me. And yes, I continue my quest for true love along with everyone else. -

Review:

To love and be loved is the ultimate human quest but inner peace is the true reward. In a gentle nod to the glitz and glamour of popular Jackie Collins type novels, MK presents a smart character driven work that focuses on four uniquely, strong women, headed down very different paths. Readers meet Marla, the central ingénue dealing with the imposing aftermath of divorce from her cheating, actor husband. With new career skills and a cautious heart, she begins to take charge of her life, and eventually opens herself to happier times, enhanced by the charms of a foreign financier. Throughout Marla's journey, the supporting cast is interestingly woven into the storyline. Jealously is highlighted via Carol, a Grace Kelly styled coworker. She flashes her "earned" jewelry against signature black & white outfits that classically represent her clear-cut take on money and relationships. Linda, embodies the sexual component; clearly a victim of child abuse. Sex and drugs are her trading commodity, with bit part "tootsie roles" as the exchange. Rehab is surely in her future. With a penchant for blackmail, MK effectively chooses Xiumei, the Chinese immigrant, turned caterer, to cast a dark shadow on the search for the American Dream. From the ingenious elevator "fight-song" that connects characters and their entrances, to the inclusion of the "Gossip Minute Lady," awards banquets, and posh affairs, here details substantiate the author's knowledge of the entertainment field and also reference the air of money, business, lust, and greed, that often surround a cast of the rich, famous, and wanna-bes, As the theme of love plays into much of the book's dialogue, some expressions may seem a bit cliche. Yet all possess an element of truth, particularly with regards to characters considering their own heartfelt destiny. While sex comes with the territory of this romance genre, MK proves her talent most specifically when delivering the solid, beautifully succinct moment in capturing the intimacy between Marla and her Spanish suitor. Here, the encounter is delivered with a delicate, yet steamy literary flair. The author's ability to mesh substantial characters with common interests, yet have them achieving such polarizing gains, should ultimately pave the way for future MK novels and an audience eager to be entertained. -- US Review of Books

About this edition

• Publisher: Lane Unlimited
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0692748067
• ISBN 13: 9780692748060
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 214