Counting Raindrops Through a Stained Glass Window

by Cherlyn Michaels

Book Overview

"The surest way to ruin a relationship is to marry the man you love." At least that's what Vanella Morris believes; she's seen the crazy things that marriage makes people do. So when Alton, her longtime boyfriend and love of her life, proposes, Vanella is faced with a dilemma: Unable to convince Alton to skip the vows, does she walk away from happiness because of her fears?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401308139
• ISBN13: 9781401308131
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

This book is destined to be a best seller!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This book is very entertaining and full of unexpected twists and turns, and is complemented with the author's flair of writing. Vanella Morris is the main character and we share in her misgivings about marriage and why. We share in her quest to have a successful relationship in her own way. We share in her discovery of the keys to a successfull marriage. Her issues about herself, her job, and her relationship are real and most anyone will be able to relate to it. Her family issues are dramatic, funny, and also make a point as to how we can not see things as clearly as we think we are seeing them.Young women should read this book as well. It's entertaining, but makes you think about marriage and relationships. Cherlyn has a gift of being able to keep you interested. It's a pageturner. Her writing style is very interesting and kept me reading page after page. She has a way of describing things and the characters feelings and thoughts that pull you right into the story with them. This lady definitely has a gift!!!! A promising new author with tremendous writing talent.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book if you enjoy mainstream relationship novels. Cherlyn Michaels is an author to watch and there needs to be a sequel to this one!!!

Great Book!!

This book was really good. Cherlyn took an approach to the different side of women and marriage. Most women love to get married but for her particular character, Vanella Morris, she chose to make Vanella question the validity of marriage. I would definitely reccommend this book. It's fun, exciting and also has a lot of drama. The ending is the best part. Great Job, Cherlyn!! Can't wait to see sequels.

When is your next book coming out?

The surest way to ruin a good relationship is to marry the man you love. This is the "O" theory, which is the basis of Vanella Morris' life. Vanella has been in a wonderfully drama free relationship for six years. That is until the love of her life, Alton, decides to throw her a monkey wrench and propose. Unable to convince Alton that "shacking" would be much better she has been backed against a wall. Just as her love life begins to deteriorate her family is starting to unravel at the seams. Between her man-crazy sister, over compensatory younger brother, emotionally starved mother and totalitarianistic father, Vanella has no time to take care of her own situation. Vanella now has the perfect excuse to "run for the hills" and make a pilgrimage home to try to salvage her family.In the process of trying to save her family, Vanella discovers a secret that her family may not be able to survive. This secret has the ability to disprove the "O"theory as well as destroy her family. Unsure of anything at this point Vanella finds comfort from her first love. She is then forced to face some demons from long ago. If she finds the strength to do this her life may change forever.Cherlyn Michaels' debut novel, Counting Raindrops Through A Stained Glass window has best seller written all over it. Michaels is a wonderful storyteller with the uncanny ability of keeping the readers from putting down the book. She has introduced us to some of the most unforgettable characters in African American fiction. Counting Raindrops is one of those books that you will pick up from time to time just because.Angie Pickett-HendersonReadincolor Moderator/Reviewer

Once You Pick It Up...You Can't Put It Down

Cherlyn Michaels is an exciting new author who's debut novel, COUNTING RAINDROPS through a STAINED GLASS WINDOW will have readers across the nation talking. The novel immediately captures your attention during the prologue and holds it until the very last page.Vanella Morris is a single successful woman, who's afraid of commitment. She's in a long term relationship with Alton Goode, who would be considered by most women as their idea man-successful, good looking, family oriented and the list goes on. Vanella has to decide on whether her fear of commitment is worth her losing the love of her life. The novel has several scenes with Vanella and some of her girlfriends. The interactions between the friends will have you laughing and thinking at the same time. As you read the novel, be prepared for some twists and turns. Her family is far from perfect, but she loves them and ends up making a special trip back home-St. Louis, Missouri to deal with their family issues. Michaels has written a winner and I'm eager to read her next one. Counting Raindrops is a must read-don't be left out. Read it for yourself.

Finally something different

This was a great and quick read. I read it in a little over a day. I loved the twists in this story. It was great to read something unpredictable for a change. A lot of relationship books now are basically the same thing with different names. I commend Cherlyn Michaels for offering something different. I kept thinking certain things were going to happen and it would take a different turn. And I agree that this author has a way with words. And it does makes you think. I wish I had read something like this before I got married and divorced. The issues and discussions are real and the book is very entertaining.