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BEST SELLING AND AWARD-WINNING NOVELIST STACY-DEANNE (Pronounced Dee-Anne) A novelist with Simon and Schuster/Strebor Books Welcome to the page for Stacy-Deanne, best selling and award-winning author of "Divas of the New Millennium" and the novels "Everlasting" and "Melody" published by Simon and Schuster/Strebor Books Released June 3, 2008 (In Stores Everywhere and Available online) ABOUT MELODY: Two stories of deadly passion intertwine in this gripping mystery by bestselling author Stacy-Deanne, who weaves a thrilling tale of love and death.Melody is unlike any other thriller...Melody Cruz is certain her sister's new boyfriend, the wealthy, charming and handsome Keith Taylor, has a dark past that he will do anything to hide. Wanting to protect her sister, Melody works to uncover Keith's secrets, not realizing that in doing so, she is sacrificing her own safety---because Keith will go to any lengths, dangerous or violent, to keep himself in control. At the same time, a man named the Albany Predator has been brutally raping black women throughout the city, and Melody is convinced that her best friend is the rapist's next target. Detectives Brianna Morris and Steven Kemp are placed on the case, determined to bring the sadistic felon to justice. But when things couldn't get anymore complicated, all evidence is turned around to reveal a surprising suspect. Full of forbidden desire and unwavering strength in the face of danger, Melody is a chilling tale that will leave readers breathless as they navigate all the plot twists and turns. Struggling to survive until the end, the diverse cast of characters will be left questioning their loyalties, their passions and how far they might be willing to go to protect the ones they love. Review: "This is a fast-paced novel with shocking surprises on every other page. There are also graphic depictions of violence. I recommend Melody to those interested in contemporary novels with an erotic, dramatic edge." ----Angelia Menchan (APOOO Book Club) "'Melody' sounds like a refreshing change of pace with a bit of mystery stirred in for good measure. After reading her Strebor debut, 'Everlasting' I have been anxious to see what else Stacy-Deanne has up her literary sleeve." -----Stephanie Wilkerson-Hester, Founder (Literary Knowledge Book Club)
Released October 2007 (In Stores everywhere and available online) Featured in March 2008's Issue of Black Beat Magazine ABOUT EVERLASTING: Meet Romeo and Juliet of the new millennium!!!Everlasting is the chronicle of two equally fascinating Latino teenagers, seventeen year old Juan Alonso and sixteen year old Nina Sagastume, who fall in love despite unrelenting odds. Juan is a political, outspoken romantic who believes education and determination is the key to a better life. His brother Rico is the leader of the notorious Bronx street gang, The New York Assassins. Juan can't seem to escape the hold of his community until he meets Nina.Nina is a striking, straight-laced dreamer who's never even been kissed. She quickly becomes Juan's salvation. In return, Juan allures her with his charm and inspiring intelligence. Nina finds herself doing something that she's never done falling in love. It isn't until Juan rules her heart that Nina finds out he's affiliated with the New York Assassins, the rival gang of the Bronx Gangstas, an equally powerful street gang led by her cousin Tajo. Tajo and Rico refuse to let Nina and Juan run off into the sunset. They will do anything to keep the war between the gangs solid.Things become even more complicated for Juan and Nina when Chino, a jealous admirer determined to have Nina for himself, enters the picture. Despite these obstacles, Juan and Nina realize that true love is hard to obtain but definitely worth fighting for. Everlasting is a passionate love story for today's generation or for anyone who truly believes that love conquers all! STACY'S TITLES ARE AVAILABLE IN STORES & ONLINE If you prefer to order online visit the stores below among many others.
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