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CONTACT: Reviewed by Terri E. Williams Tulsa, OK (BlackNews.com) - Kathy J. Marsh, author of short stories--Struck by Lightening and Wedding Interrupted and recent nominee at the Harlem Book Fair for an African American Literary Award in the Romance category--is deserving of the many kudos she has received for her first full length novel. The Aura of Love is a timeless story of love against enormous odds but it's told with a supernatural twist. Marsh has created loveable, rich characters in Jace and Remy. To the ordinary human eye they are both attractive African American professionals who seem to have a serious chemistry between them when they first meet. Those that share their secret – those known as Auralites, can see clearly that each is from a distinct coven with very different histories, histories which make them natural enemies. The star-crossed lovers find themselves having to choose between blood-ties and love-ties. Marsh uses allegory beautifully to illustrate the age old antagonist – prejudice and show how it affects our most intimate relationships – sometimes overtly and sometimes in ways we may keep hidden from ourselves. The reading is thought provoking, funny (I laughed out loud), and subtly sexy. The story is layered with plot and sub-plot as Jace pursues Remy (brothers take a lesson), family secrets are discovered and the true nature of both friend and relative is exposed. The continuity in the telling was solid. I found no I un-dotted nor T un-crossed (not that I was looking -- wink/wink). After the first crescendo and there were a few, I was leery -- I had quite a lot of book to go but I was pleasantly surprised. The reading was fast paced and held my attention until the very end. I found her narration fresh and witty. Sister may have you breaking out your dictionary. I think I learned a few new words. That's what it's all about for me though -- I want to be enriched in some way when I read. I was not disappointed here. Well done, Kathy Marsh. Learn more about Kathy Marsh at www.kathyjmarsh.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 5, 2007
Kathy J Marsh
kathyjmarsh@aol.com
704-996-0482
THE AURA OF LOVE IS SUBTLY SEXY, FUNNY AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING
Sisters Sippin' Tea Literary Group - Tulsa Chapter, Inc.
Bookcover 
Author - Kathy Marsh
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