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Livin Ain't Easy
Livin Ain’t Easy is a story of self-evaluation, heartache, and renewal—all wrapped up in suspense and murder.
Devlin Carter is a former schoolteacher whose development of a line of educational tools has made him a very wealthy man. Unfortunately, the grandmother who raised him didn’t live long enough to see his success, and Leslie, his ex, didn’t wait around for it either. She married another man for his money, but now that she’s heard of Devlin’s good fortune, she’s back, trying to rekindle their on-again, off-again relationship.
Simone Jackson is a local television talk show host whose show is on the verge of going national. Too bad her personal life isn’t going as well. She is at a crossroads, ready to make some changes to the lifestyle she has lived since college. She dreams of settling down with a nice man, but her ex-lover is determined not to let that happen.
When Devlin and Simone meet the day his best friend dies, she immediately becomes the friend that he needs, and he becomes the dream she’s wished to have for years. As they form a bond, both are confronted with issues of overbearing, vindictive ex-lovers, as well as the surprising emergence of Devlin’s long-absent father. Will their problems rip them apart, or bring them closer together?
Devlin Carter is a former schoolteacher whose development of a line of educational tools has made him a very wealthy man. Unfortunately, the grandmother who raised him didn’t live long enough to see his success, and Leslie, his ex, didn’t wait around for it either. She married another man for his money, but now that she’s heard of Devlin’s good fortune, she’s back, trying to rekindle their on-again, off-again relationship.
Simone Jackson is a local television talk show host whose show is on the verge of going national. Too bad her personal life isn’t going as well. She is at a crossroads, ready to make some changes to the lifestyle she has lived since college. She dreams of settling down with a nice man, but her ex-lover is determined not to let that happen.
When Devlin and Simone meet the day his best friend dies, she immediately becomes the friend that he needs, and he becomes the dream she’s wished to have for years. As they form a bond, both are confronted with issues of overbearing, vindictive ex-lovers, as well as the surprising emergence of Devlin’s long-absent father. Will their problems rip them apart, or bring them closer together?
288 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2009
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June 26, 2009
LIVIN’ AIN’T EASY by Peron Long
Vindictive Lover
Former school teacher, Devin Carter is a thirty-two year old wealthy business man. Successful with a line of educational products he developed. Unfortunately the grandmother that raised him did not live long enough to see his success. His best friend is dying. The woman in his life, that he has an “on again off again” relationship with…is married. Devin feels more alone than he cares to admit. The money and success means nothing to him if he does not have anyone to share it with.
Talk show host Simone Jackson is a thirty-one years old and is at a point in her life where she is ready to be settled down. She wants more than anything to be married and have a family of her own. The problem that Is preventing her from having what she desires is, she has… a female lover. When it is brought to her attention that Devin is scheduled to come on her show, she is ecstatic after seeing a photo of him. After a chance encounter, the two instantly connect. Could it be love at first sight?
Someone is not happy with this newfound relationship. There is someone so angry that they are willing to do anything to break up this happy couple. Even if they have to kill someone to accomplish it.
LIVIN’ AIN’T EASY by Peron Long was an okay read. It lacked the suspense I felt it could have had. I also felt the story was predictable and repetitive at times. The relationships in the story were a little too cut and dry for me. I would have liked to see more characterization, especially with one particular character. I did enjoy Mr. Long’s style of writing, it moved fast and had me turning the pages. A quote that comes from within the book that I feel is fitting…”Baby, we live to learn so that we can learn to live.”
Reviewed by Leona
UrbanFireBooksClubOnline
Vindictive Lover
Former school teacher, Devin Carter is a thirty-two year old wealthy business man. Successful with a line of educational products he developed. Unfortunately the grandmother that raised him did not live long enough to see his success. His best friend is dying. The woman in his life, that he has an “on again off again” relationship with…is married. Devin feels more alone than he cares to admit. The money and success means nothing to him if he does not have anyone to share it with.
Talk show host Simone Jackson is a thirty-one years old and is at a point in her life where she is ready to be settled down. She wants more than anything to be married and have a family of her own. The problem that Is preventing her from having what she desires is, she has… a female lover. When it is brought to her attention that Devin is scheduled to come on her show, she is ecstatic after seeing a photo of him. After a chance encounter, the two instantly connect. Could it be love at first sight?
Someone is not happy with this newfound relationship. There is someone so angry that they are willing to do anything to break up this happy couple. Even if they have to kill someone to accomplish it.
LIVIN’ AIN’T EASY by Peron Long was an okay read. It lacked the suspense I felt it could have had. I also felt the story was predictable and repetitive at times. The relationships in the story were a little too cut and dry for me. I would have liked to see more characterization, especially with one particular character. I did enjoy Mr. Long’s style of writing, it moved fast and had me turning the pages. A quote that comes from within the book that I feel is fitting…”Baby, we live to learn so that we can learn to live.”
Reviewed by Leona
UrbanFireBooksClubOnline
August 29, 2010
I hadn't ever read any books from Urban Books until I saw author Dwayne S. Joseph on Goodreads. I've read quite a few of his books, and came across the author Peron Long. I plan on reading more books from this author and from other Urban Books authors. I really enjoy these books!
Devlin was sleeping with a married woman named Leslie for 5 years. He thought it was perfect. He had someone to have sex when he needed it. He had quit his teaching job and made and sold educational products. Leslie wanted to be with Devlin after he became wealthy from selling these products. He knew that she only wanted him now because of his money. He wanted something more than her.
Simone Jackson thought she was a lesbian, but not until she was in college. She caught her roommate with another female. She became curious. She later kissed a girl and was blown away by how it felt. She began to wonder after years of being with women, if a man could make her feel the same.
Devlin was supposed to be on Simone's talk show, but they met each other in person before that and they both felt sparks. Simone is there to comfort Devlin when his best friend dies. The women in each of their lives don't like what develops
Devlin was truly a gentleman. He wanted to treat Simone right and not move to fast. I'm glad he realized that his relationship with Leslie was not going anywhere and he needed to find a woman who doesn't want him for his money and will treat him right. Simone was a great woman and really was there for Devlin, unlike Leslie.
I really liked this book and want to read more books by this author!
Devlin was sleeping with a married woman named Leslie for 5 years. He thought it was perfect. He had someone to have sex when he needed it. He had quit his teaching job and made and sold educational products. Leslie wanted to be with Devlin after he became wealthy from selling these products. He knew that she only wanted him now because of his money. He wanted something more than her.
Simone Jackson thought she was a lesbian, but not until she was in college. She caught her roommate with another female. She became curious. She later kissed a girl and was blown away by how it felt. She began to wonder after years of being with women, if a man could make her feel the same.
Devlin was supposed to be on Simone's talk show, but they met each other in person before that and they both felt sparks. Simone is there to comfort Devlin when his best friend dies. The women in each of their lives don't like what develops
Devlin was truly a gentleman. He wanted to treat Simone right and not move to fast. I'm glad he realized that his relationship with Leslie was not going anywhere and he needed to find a woman who doesn't want him for his money and will treat him right. Simone was a great woman and really was there for Devlin, unlike Leslie.
I really liked this book and want to read more books by this author!
July 22, 2012
Although this author has written Christian themed books, I am a bit hesitant to call this one Christian although there are church and religious themes throughout the book. This book is about a young man, Devlin who was a schoolteacher now retired software developer who has become quite rich for his software. He has dealt with a woman he truly loved, but she ditched him for another man of better statue and then came back to Devlin when he come up but though Devlin deals with her sexually, he doesn't want her. Enter Simona Jackson who has a tv talk show but is a lesbian who really isn't happy being one. Enter Devlin into her life and sparks begin to fly between the two, but the two that are left behind in their lives give them reason not to seek love. can this love survive?
December 19, 2010
This was a great read!!!!!! I was surprised by the ending
January 30, 2014
I didn't like the way the author worded things in the beginning but I pushed through.
I'm glad I did, turned out to be an OK book with an unexpected ending.
I'm glad I did, turned out to be an OK book with an unexpected ending.
May 9, 2009
trust ur heart neva let go
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