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A Taste of Java

What is the genre of your book?

Literature & Fiction

Give us a brief desciption of your book, if applicable

Like the sweet aromatic flavor that exudes from coffee houses and pleases the sense of smell, the people who visit A Taste of Java, will definitely stimulate the soul. A Taste of Java brings a fascinating love story, which features a complicated cast of characters. This rib tickling novel mixes in a tablespoon of love, two cups of comedy, and a triple shot of drama sure to keep readers turning the pages.

Inga Tyler and Nathaniel Gates are best friends, who find themselves crossing a skeletal line where physical attraction resides. Inga suppresses her true feelings for Nathaniel because his recent engagement to longtime girlfriend, Rochelle Parsons. Inga is far from a man stealer and very reluctant to jeopardize her solid friendship with Nathaniel. At the same time, Inga struggles with the snare of temptation whenever Nathaniel is in her presence. In the name of true love, Nathaniel is determined to dump his fiancée to pursue a monogamous relationship with Inga. Just when Nathaniel is certain nothing else stands in his path to happily ever after with Inga, a clumsy tea spill leaves Inga intrigued by one chocolate hunk of a construction worker, named Charles Smith-McAlister. Once Charles enters the picture, the dynamics of Inga and Nathaniel’s friendship are challenged. For better or for worse is the question that will linger until the end.

What inspired you to write your book? if applicable

I had actually come across a very eclectic personality at a local coffee shop and began playing "what if" with his life. Originally, A Taste of Java was a short story, but I became so enthralled with my characters that I just had to create a full length novel.

Why should readers read your book? If applicable

A Taste of Java is humorous and romantic with just the right mixture of serious subject matter to keep readers thinking about issues that affect the African-American community.

What is your web address? if applicable

http://www.ljwilsonauthor.com