WARREN, Mich., Sept. 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Things come to a boiling point for Sydney when her sadistic husband verbally attacks her in full view of everyone at their daughter's school. It was the final straw for her. She refuses to take anymore of his abuse. The experience gives her the courage to leave the broken marriage and start a new life for herself and her two young children. Life has never been the same for her since then. From the brilliant mind of author Sandra Allison-Chatman comes a drama that will take readers for an unforgettable rollercoaster ride as heated passion and sizzling romance fills her debut, Ring Around The Roses.
While embracing her new life, Sydney encounters an unwanted suitor, Jeremy Thomas, who admires her from afar. A reluctant Sydney finds his flirtatious smile and air-of-confidence an immediate turn-off. All too familiar with the games bachelors play to seduce women, she sneers at his advances. But Jeremy's determination and irresistible charm -- combined with Sydney's need for male companionship -- eventually weakens her defenses and creates an opening to her heart.
A cautious, but still vulnerable, Sydney allows herself to love once again and gets caught up in the passion of romance. But emotions spiral out-of-control as Jeremy's thwarted past catches up with him and leads to a deadly surprise.
With rich characters that light up every page and an engaging plot that spells intrigue, readers find themselves drawn to the fascinating tale of Sandra Allison-Chatman's Ring Around The Roses. For more information on this book, log on to www.Xlibris.com.
About the Author
Sandra Allison-Chatman was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was the first of five children born to Floyd and Elizabeth McMurray. Life wasn't easy as a child living in a home with an alcoholic father. Everyone suffered from his illness. After a bitter divorce her mother moved to Detroit, Michigan where she was raised and educated. Only one month after living in a large city, her father was murdered. She was only thirteen years old at the time. Dealing with her emotional loss and unfamiliar new environment caused her to become extremely reserved. She learned to express herself through writing.
While earning her degree in Liberal Arts, at Wayne Country Community College, a professor noticed her writing abilities and recommended that she write short stories. It was during her studies at Oakland University when she finally took writing seriously. She and brother, Devortrey, started an urban lifestyle magazine called, Bangin' The Magazine, which secured both national sales and distribution. After publishing several articles for the magazine, she realized that writing was her passion and decided to take her gift further.
Ring Around The Roses * by Sandra Allison-Chatman
Publication Date: February 27, 2008
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