Good to the Last Drop (Peace in the Storm Publishing Presents)

by Elissa Gabrielle

Elissa Gabrielle returns with her best release to date- A tantalizing debut novel filled with Tenderness, Treachery and Temptation. . What lengths will a woman go to for love? What lengths will a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0979022207
• ISBN13: 9780979022203
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Peace in the Storm Publishing, LLC
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Everything done in dark always finds it way to the light

I was truly impressed with author Elissa Gabrielle's debut novel. Elissa puts a few spins on this book that made for an excellent read. One that had me on a emotionally roller coaster, I laughed, I wanted to curse out the character in the book, I wanted to cry for them, I routed for them. As I continued to read, I could not figure out where she was going next but when she did get there, it was more then I bargain for. We meet newlyweds Amber and Khalil Devereaux collage sweethearts on there wedding day. Everything goes off with out a hitch. They are truly in love and have been through hell and high water to get to where there are. You have to read to see if this couple can weather the up coming storms that come their way. As I continued reading this first person novel that switch narrators each chapter was truly a joy as I was able to get in each characters head. This power couple has it going on as they both have reached their dream and all their hard work has paid off. When a secret is revealed, it threatens to break up this happy home. Can they fight their way back? On the other hand, will this be the end of Amber and Khalid as a couple? You have to read this must read to see if love alone is enough to hold this couple together when lies, deceit and hearts are broken. The memorable cast was great and another advantage that makes this novel come full circle. I truly enjoyed this book. The only thing disappointed me was I would of like to of read more on the conversation that took place when Aaliyah's true motives were revealed. The book ended with a bang and lives are sure to change. SiStar Tea ARC Book Club Inc. 5 star rating.

4.5 Stars - Steamy, Hot & Invigorating...Just Like a Creamy Cafe Latte

Forgiveness is the cornerstone to every lasting marriage. Amber and Khalil are college sweethearts and they have weathered horrible storms but they survived. Shawn, Khalil's roommate and best friend, has been their strong shoulder to lean on and his bizarre sense of humor has released tense many nights. The supporting cast - Aaliyah (Shawn's girl), Scott (Amber's gay friend) and Keisha (Amber's best friend) - supply this moving tale of relationships with a triple dose of expresso by mixing drama with a touch of cream. You would have thought that Amber and Khalil endured enough before their engagement but would things get worse once they tie the knot? GOOD TO THE LAST DROP was steamy, hot and invigorating. The character development is steady and the realness mirrors life - like high price of designer coffee. Just like a steamy café latte, this smoothly written novel will get your blood racing and heart pumping with its vividly explicit words. There were a few minor errors within the text but did not take away from this erotic love story. Gabrielle has made her mark on the world of African American publishing with this page-turning debut novel. Can't wait to read the next one... Deltareviewer Reviewing for Real Page Turners

Umm Umm Good..to the very last drop!

What a debut! Hats off to Gabrielle! This author has definitely captured my attention. I was in a trance from the first page until the last word. The author brought the characters to life and I felt as if I knew them personally. The sex is hot and the emotions are what we experience in our daily lives. This is one to add to the collection! Watch out world, Elissa Gabrielle has arrived!

"Good To The Last Drop delivers as the title promises, and it also leaves you with a sense of wantin

"Good To The Last Drop is a look into relationships and the tangled webs they can weave." "The story unfolds with the storybook wedding of Amber and Khalil who were college sweethearts and appeared to have weathered the storms of the past and are in for a bright future together, especially with support from a close group of friends." "Unfortunately, the past does not always stay where it belongs nor does it like to keep secrets with baby mamma drama, infidelity, lust and lies, how will their marriage survive or better yet should it?" "Elissa Gabrielle does a great job in this novel portraying the fact that as human beings our words, actions and thoughts are often in conflict with each other." "Good To The Last Drop delivers as the title promises, and it also leaves you with a sense of wanting more."

Good to the Last Drop - Definitely!

Have you ever read a book that made you fight back your tears while reading in public? I hadn't, until I read Good To The Last Drop by Elissa Gabrielle. I was fortunate enough to come in contact with this highly talented author who told me that the book would definitely give me a "good laugh". Little did I know that this beautifully packaged book would throw my emotions into a wild spin cycle to rival a defective Maytag front-loading washing machine! With the author's comment in mind, I began my journey into the world of newlyweds Khalil and Amber Devereaux. Although hesitant at first about the seemingly long list if characters that were introduced in the first couple of chapters, I soon realized that Gabrielle had the finesse to fully flesh out each and every one. By alternating the first person perspective between her cast of characters from chapter to chapter, Elissa Gabrielle adeptly revealed the inner workings of the people I would soon grow to love. Admittedly, I did laugh at many scenes throughout the novel - Scott (the flaming gay best friend of Amber) and Aaliyah (the fiancée' of Khalil's best friend) bickering in his car which quickly leads to his pulling over to put her out, for instance - but I found that the sections that shine in my memory the brightest were the ones that held more emotional depth. I was so invested in these people that when I witnessed the final climactic moment between two of the main players in this dramatic tale, the tears would not stop forming in my eyes. Would this ultimately destroy them? My heart was so conflicted, and I was taken by surprise at how passionate I felt about the situation. This is the essence of a truly great story: the ability to lose yourself, forget that this is fiction, and believe that these people's destinies are being exposed with each turn of the page. Elissa Gabrielle has sufficiently created a love story that will not easily be forgotten by her readers. In a time when so many writers tend to go for the pretty ending all wrapped up in a shiny satin bow, Gabrielle is refreshingly unique in her literary performance. You should not count on your classic fairy-tale ending, but you can anticipate both the feeling of satisfaction you get from a good read and the expectation of more excellently woven stories to come. Review by Naiomi Pitre, author of Broken Vows and official reviewer for Big Time Publishing Magazine.