The Color of Love (Peace In The Storm Publishing Presents): Books 1, 2 and 3 combined.

by H.M. Trey

What color is love and does the color of love really matter? The answer to these two questions, of course, is situational. But for Angela Simmons, these questions become rather complex. What happens when the person that wins your heart is not a person that the world wants to see you with? Unbeknownst to Angela, this will soon be the dilemma that she will be faced with. Angela is a beautiful mulatto woman with so much going on for her. She has the looks and personality that makes her a great catch for any man. Her mother’s choice of a man, Craig Davenport, doesn’t quite seem to be the right choice for Angela. Craig is an arrogant self-centered individual that fails to realize he is about to miss out on a good thing. Angela tolerates Craig’s unattractive personality until Luke Johnston comes into her life. Once Angela gets to know Luke she begins to feel that he could be the one, but there is one problem…Luke is white.

You would think that a woman finding a man that is willing to love her unconditionally is a beautiful thing…right? If only it was that simple for Angela. Luke’s skin color seems to be a major barrier to that happily ever after that Angela would love to have with him. This becomes an inner struggle with Angela for she sees a man that is willing to give her the world but neither her mother nor the world seems to want her to receive it. The decision to pass on having a relationship affected by outside factors would typically be an easy one but there is one thing Angela didn’t count on…being shot with Cupid’s love arrows.

Falling in love with a white man was never something that ever crossed Angela’s mind but as we know love is often blind…sometimes you just can’t help who you fall in love with. Short on dull-moments, Angela finds that life has her on a roller coaster ride that she didn’t ask to be on. She loves Luke, but will the unwanted stress cause her to pull the plug on her relationship despite the fact that she falls in love with Luke? Or…will love conquer all and make the stresses just stepping stones towards Angela and Luke erasing the color lines that external factors have placed on their love?

297 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 17, 2018

About the author

H. M. Trey was born in Statesville, NC where he currently resides. He earned his B.A. in Exercise and Sports Science from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his M.B.A. and M.P.A. from Strayer University. Most of his professional career has been spent in the Human Services Field. H. M. Trey has been working in the Human Services Field in some capacity or another for over 19 years. Through the various jobs, H. M. Trey has gained experience working with individuals, both children and adult, that has been diagnosed as Developmentally Disabled, Autism/Asperger’s and who have various Mental Health issues. H. M. Trey has worked in Group Homes that have serviced Developmentally Disabled individuals and worked in mental health services involving Residential Level III group homes, Day Treatment services, Community Support/Case Management services, Intensive In-Home Services, and Foster Care Services. Some diagnosis that H. M. Trey has worked with are Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Bi-Polar and other mood disorders, ADHD, ADD, Depression, Generalized Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Reactive Attachment Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder just to name a few. H. M. Trey has experience working with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and the Family Centered Treatment module. H. M. Trey also has a love for working with kids in the community and being a mentor. H. M. Trey was a part owner of a non-profit organization called Strengthening and Empowering the Lives of our Future (S.E.L.F., Inc.), which had mentoring, tutoring, and sports programs. H. M. Trey no longer is a part of S.E.L.F., Inc., but does have aspirations of creating another non-profit organization similar to S.E.L.F., Inc.

H. M. Trey has been writing poetry for many years and has a passion to write, whether it is poetry, music lyrics, or novels. H. M. Trey is a contemporary fiction author and has had four full-length novels published. H. M. Trey will soon be releasing the 3rd season of short story series entitled The Color of Love, in which the 1st two seasons can be ordered on Amazon. H. M. Trey is also currently working on more literary projects and will be having more releases as the year goes on. H. M. Trey writes under Peace in the Storm Publishing and has done so since summer of 2014. H. M. Trey also works as a senior managing editor with Real Life Real Faith Men of Faith Magazine, which is an electronic magazine that is released bi-monthly. From inspiration, to entertainment, to sports, to politics, to business, to mental health, and everything in between…the Men of Faith Magazine are strives to educate, uplift, motivate, inspire, and be a magazine that is written by men for men. Not only does H. M. Trey work as a senior managing editor for the magazine, he is one of the contributors of the magazine as well. H. M. Trey’s column in the magazine is entitled Hurley’s Mental Note.


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Reviews

[Page Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good read. If not for the more than 2 dozen editing issues, it would have garnered 5 stars from me. I appreciated the character development and the insight into how Luke and Angela handled the diversity and insensitivity of people in the storm of their relationship. From the way it abruptly ended, I'm guessing there will be a follow up. Good read.

[Arniece · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Color of Love!! Amazing

WOW!! I have my personal reasons for loving this book and couldn’t have read it at a better time. There’s not many books that’ll I would read twice....this is definitely one that I will. I can only say that this is a must read and I absolutely loved it all.

[Katherine B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!!

I typically don't read these types of books, but came across it today and decided to give it a chance. Oh and I'm so glad I did! H. M. Trey is an exceptional writer and storyteller. This is a must-read that will keep you captivated from start to finish!

[Yolanda Knight- Palmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read, but the editing was really bad. But I enjoy the storyline. Luke and Angela handle their situation very well I thought. Hopefully there is a part 2.

[melissa humphrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

What??????

I know you didnt end this book like this. C'mon H.M.Trey!!! When is the next book??? I am so upset. This was a very good book. Love always triumphs.

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good story. A few spelling issues, and I feel it ended a little too abruptly, but the overall story was good.

[Robbin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can’t believe you left us hanging like that! LOL

This is my first book by this author and I’m really impressed. I really enjoyed this book! Poor Angel and Luke, they honestly couldn’t catch a break 😩 It was literally one thing after another. Luke so far has had to sacrifice so much, at least Angel was never at risk of being disowned. I’m hoping eventually Luke’s family will come to their senses, mainly his dad. Angel’s mom reuniting with her dads side of the family was a nice twist! Didn’t see it coming at all but I absolutely loved it. She deserved some closure. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

[Toya Davis-Stokley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love is Love

So enjoyed this couples journey to love. Especially with all the obstacles, and barriers that could have prevented it from happening. While Angela had her doubts about the relationship, Luke was steadfast and unwavering about his feelings. Wow! The issue with the parentals on both sides! Whew! Also, loved the sisterhood Angela had with her girls. I hope there is another book coming, as this one ended so abruptly. Can't wait to see what happens next. 👍👍 Great job.

[KayBee's Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Angela has to face that what she thought love looked for her is not exactly true. I think the social implications of Angela's new found love may resonate with those aware of the current social climate. Angela has to work through some preconceived notions of dating someone from another ethnicity. I think the characters were developed. The story moved well and the content was relevant. My only real critique would be the number of editing issues that needed to be addressed. You can get your copy here and don't forget to leave a review.

[Tranesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read

This book was recommended to me, it's not what I thought it was but overall it was a pretty good book.

[Celeste · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️

I really really enjoyed this story. I’m always a sucka for a good love story but this one exceeded my expectations. I like the fact that this interracial couples story was told from a black womans perspective because we don’t hear that side very often. I wanted just a tad bit more from Luke and Angela but the book was refreshing nonetheless.. looking forward to more from this author.

[Kristy White · Rating 5 out of 5]

😍😍😍

I loved this book. It touched on things that are really happening today, dealing with issues of race. It makes you look at interracial relationships from a different point of view and gives understanding of what people in interracial relationships have to deal with. Very good read!

[Ruth Whyte · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I read written by H.M. Trey. It was a good more about biracial couple Angel half white women and Luke a white man. They attended college together , the attraction was there but Luke was into Rebecca . The relationship between them never work out. Luke attended college homecoming see Angela ask for her number and that's where it began. Angela was with Craig who is a black guy who was a egotistical man. Angela was tired of Craig behaviour also her friend. So they split. Angela was introduced to Luke parent but they were against his relationship to a black woman who his father call nigger. Eventually Luke met Angela parent her father was good but it took a while for her mom to warn up to Luke. Angel Angela,s mom father is a white guy . She was treated bad by his father's family. Good read . I wish the ending was more exciting .