Angel & A Gem

About the Book

Nathan and Lynne own a warm and spacious home in Valley, Pennsylvania. Nathan is a college graduate and works full time as an insurance broker with State Insurance Company. Lynne is a licensed cosmetologist and owns and operates a hair salon out of the basement of their home. Lynne is Nathan's high school sweetheart, wife and the mother of his two children: Nathan Jr. and Diamond. Behind closed doors, Nathan is the worst kind of man when he is intoxicated and high; but for the sake of her children and fear for her life, Lynne stays. One day, Lynne sees Nathan sitting in his car with a young Italian woman named Patricia. Lynne takes a double take and stretches her eyes wide to be sure of what she sees. Instinct kicks in and Lynne dashes up the block to attack Patricia. After the fight, the family falls apart and Lynne relocates downtown. Valarie, Lynne's next door neighbor, becomes a huge help and a friend. A beauty, Valarie allows men take care of her and her three children: Kira, Kamal, and Angel. Without the financial support of her husband and the loss of hair clients, Lynne and her children plummet into poverty. In the name of survival, Lynne steps out and runs into Andre, the father of three boys and the ex-lover of Nika. A woman scorn, Nika goes above and beyond to cause problems for Lynne and Andre. The misfortune intensifies with the death of Lynne's mother, Sarah and the pregnancy of Nathan's woman, Patricia. In the midst of the confusion, Junior gravitates to the streets looking to make his own way. How will Lynne handle the stress of being a single mother? Will Valarie's men prove to be more trouble than they are worth? How is Junior affected by his father's absence? Journey with Lynne and Valarie as they raise: Angel a: A Gem.

About the Author

Monique Marshall was born and raised in Northwest Pennsylvania in the old street mill city of Farrell. She holds a Master’s degree in teaching from Bowie State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Georgia State University. Currently in her seventh year of teaching, Ms. Marshall works with special needs students and runs after school tutoring program for at-risk youth. Her writing credits include DIAMONDZ ARE FOREVER and SAPPHIRE’S PAIN: POETRY & TRUTH (Publish America, Baltimore). Both books are available at www.bn.com or www.publishamerica.net.