The Color of Trouble

by Dyanne Davis

Book Overview

After an African-American woman is reunited with her former lover, a white man, she struggles to overcome the pressures of society and give their relationship another chance. Original. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585710962
• ISBN13: 9781585710966
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Genesis Press (MS)
• Length: 285 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.8" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Don't miss this book.

Dyanne Davis is an exceptional writer. I loved this book. These characters make choices like shining the light on their own prejudices thereby making this book work on so many levels.After becoming a member of Romance Writers of America I studied many writing styles and this book is not cookie-cuuter. There is real growth on so many levels. One of the many questions asked...is it better to please others or follow your heart?I can't wait for her next book.

Wow

This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. I totally understood what the author was trying to accomplish. Most people believe that in an interricial relationship all of the bias comes not from the person of color but from the other side.Ms Davis has shown us that people are people regardless of color and subject to same thoughts and feelings including hatred and love. I believe that the author had a bigger meaning hidden in her story of love because it had the ring of truth. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to people of all colors.

A captivating story from a talented new author...

I can't recommend this book highly enough. Dyanne Davis has created strong characters with real problems and universal appeal. Kari and Jon are compelling, flawed individuals in a difficult situation and you become totally engrossed in their story.Although this is Dyanne Davis's first novel, it will definitely not be her last. She has an incredible talent to capture your attention with the first word and hold it until long after "the end." You experience the full range of emotions with these characters and feel the happily-ever-after glow long after the story ends. Great job!

wow

I had heard about this book by someone who'd reviewed it and couldn't wait to read it myself. Wow it was worth the wait. This book was filled with such real emotion that I cried. At times I was angry with the heorine, but I love it when a book provoke me to think of the characters on the page as real people. This will be one book I will read again and again.

Love from the past returns

Kari Thomas hasn't been honest to herself for the last seven years. As a black woman, Kari believes being prejudice can't be a part of her personality. Kari doesn't believe she broke up with Jonathan Steele because of his white skin color. She also ignores that she's engaged to the successful, handsome, black doctor, Steven Anderson, because her parents approve of him. Steven can give her the beautiful brown skinned babies, Jonathan wouldn't ever been able to give her.Jonathan Steele is a successful lawyer finally happy with his life and career. He isn't looking for love, nor does he want it. Kari Thomas ruined him of that emotion a long time ago. Kari Thomas and Jonathan Steele think their paths will never cross again. But Kari defaulting on a business debt brings Jonathan back into her life. Can they both overcome their past and find love again? Or is their love gone forever?Dyanne Davis' writing style in THE COLOR OF TROUBLE, is superb. A very compelling and well-written book, Ms. Davis is able to bring her readers into the romance of the story without any problems. Her characters are well thought out and very realistic. Every emotion Kari feels from the hurt, anger and shock, the reader is right there with her. Hurt is Kari realizes she still loves Jonathan, but has to marry Steven to please her parents. She is angry at her parents for never understanding her love for Jonathan or accepting him as a part of her life. The last emotion I enjoyed feeling along with Kari is the shock when she realizes that seven years ago she did leave Jonathan because of his color skin. It is truly a pleasure to enjoy the writing style of Dyanne Davis. She has a gift for the written word.I treasured Dyanne Davis', THE COLOR OF TROUBLE, a very vivid portrayal about interracial love. THE COLOR OF TROUBLE explores the trials and tribulations an interracial couple has to face. Kari, a young African American woman, struggles with wanting the love, respect, and approval of her parents. She is willing to stay with her fiance, Steven Anderson, a man who is supposed to make her life complete, to make them happy. Yet, Kari battles with herself because she is still in love with Jonathan Steele, her first love. Kari wonders how she can feel so empty, lost and alone at a time in her life when everything seems so perfect.