The Color of Love

by Sandra Kitt

Book Overview

A talented black artist struggling in a loveless relationship and a streetwise white cop trying to recover from past traumas try to keep their love alive despite many obstacles.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451184270
• ISBN13: 9780451184276
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

A great Interracial book

I am a White male in my 30's who has dated black women before.First of all, it is rare to see a book about white men dating black women.It is more common seeing books about black men dating white women.I thought this book was excellent. I first read it in 2000 and was dating a black female at the time so it was very relevant in my life. Jason's character was a great example of how white men may face discrimination and other obstacles dating interracially.Jason loved Leah.In the book, Jason's wife and son were killed in an automobile accident.He is very broken and needy white man and he meets Leah, a very nurturing and strong black female. The blook explores the roller coaster of situations and emotions they explore as their interracial relationship evolves. As a white man,I hope that this book,if anything shed light or provokes discussion about white men dating black women.I though Sandra Kitt did an excellent job in portraying Jason.Jason needed nurturing and love-for he was broken,and he met Leah and their beautiful romantic bond transcended color barriers.This book was romantic and the love scenes were tender.I as a white male,I know there are many white men who date black women or have though about dating black women but may be afraid too given societies racism.Hopefully,many white men,like Jason in this boo, will have the courage to withstand the obstacles of interracial dating.I am encouraging other reviewers/readers of this book to email me if you would like to discuss this very well written and important novel by Sandra Kitt.

Love in Color

Leah Downey is a young African-American commercial artist who by fate meets Jason Horn, a cop, who also happens to be white. Both their meeting and thier romance are unconventional. They must face obstacles that most couples never have to experience. They realize almost too late that ignoring the problems does not make them disappear. Leah and Jason must examine how their family and co-workers react and how society sees them as a couple. Then, they must decide whether color should matter when you find love. Sandra Kitt has an uncanny ability to make the reader know and understand each character by giving enough background to make them believable and realistic. The characters are well written with believable depth. THE COLOR OF LOVE begins slowly, but once the plot evolves the reader will find it difficult to put this book down. Even though this is a romance novel, it did not follow the typical romance formula. The reader will be able to watch as this couple experiences the good and bad of being in an interracial relationship. This is not my first time reading a novel by Sandra Kitt, but this is one of my favorites because of her ability to express the complexities of interracial romance. Reviewed by Cashana Sealsof The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

A story that trascends the "romance" label

"The Color of Love" shouldn't be pigeon holed into the label of "romantic fiction," because it's just a good story period...and a universal one to boot.This an excellent book and that's coming from someone who's never been a fan of traditional "romance novels." I saw Sandra Kitt interviewed on a local cable station and decided to check out some of her work. I'm glad I did. Sandra Kitt does an excellent job of weaving an intricate story around a number of sharply defined characters."The Color of Love" tells the story of Leah Downey, a black graphic artist and her unlikely relationship with Jason Horn, a white cop. A relationship that is vehemently opposed by Leah's older sister Gail, Jason's partner Joe, Leah's co-workers...pretty much everyone but themselves.They ultimately find that the main barrier they must traverse is themselves and worrying about what everyone else thinks. That and the fact that their worlds are so different - Jason's job (working with troubled youth) puts a strain on the resltionship and so does Leah's circle of friends.This a very well written book with a fascinating story line. "The Color of Love" is one terrific read!

Color of Love

Ms. Kitt. You can surely write. This is one of the best love stories I have ever read. I have not read a love story in over 10 years and I just happenend to stop by the book store after church services to purchase a book for my 10 year old son. I picked up Close Encounters, which I read in one night, and was hooked. I called the Library the next day and got all of your books. I have read Color of Love more than 10 times, and each time I come away with a deep appreciation and amazement with the writing, the characters, etc. A sequel is a MUST! Let us know how the characters are doing in married life, kids, friends, etc. This is book is fantastic. The best! Jason and Leah come alive and it is interesting how they weathered the storm of their relationship.

Love is Color Blind!

I read the color of love and I fell in love with it. I can really relate with the characters. I also truly believe that love finds you and sometimes it presents itself in ways you didn't think was possible. This book also pointed out the challenges of dating interracially. Your family, friends, co-workers and even strangers may tell you it's not right but the characters listened to their hearts and so should YOU...