Multi-Cultural Romance Novel: New Release – Return to Me by Yuwanda Black

April 3, 2014 - PRLog -- How often do you get a second chance at love – with the love of your life? Not often. But Zeke has, and he's vowed he won't screw it up this time. Brooke is back in his life – and this time he's determined … it will be for good.

Return to Me, a new, short, interracial romance by author Yuwanda Black, delves into trying to make love right after a heartbreaking betrayal. Ms. Black explained her inspiration for this novel, saying:

"I think we all have a regret in love. You know, when you screw up so bad and you think, "Man, if I had a chance to do it over again -- with this one person -- I'd do it differently this time."

That's what this romance explores – getting that second chance. This couple get a second chance, but past betrayal is an ever-present companion. And, human nature being what it is, are they able to fully grasp the opportunity and give love a chance to blossom again ... forever?

Following is an excerpt.

PROLOGUE

"It can't be; my eyes are playing tricks on me … Brooke Lakelyn Tobias. That really is you!"

At the use of her full name, which very few people knew, Brooke turned. She was thinking the same thing, It couldn't be. It just couldn't be. She'd know that deep baritone anywhere.

Zeke Laird Granger.

He'd broken her heart five years ago, and had nearly broken her.
. . .

"Our timing is just not right, Brooke."

"But I love you, Zeke," she said, blinking back tears and trying to swallow past the lump in her throat. "I love you so much. We can find a way; if two people really love each other, they can always find a way. Please, please, just …" she begged.

"I'm sorry. I just can't do this right now. I think it's best we just go our separate ways, Brooke."

The sun streamed through the windows of her fourth-floor apartment. But all she felt was darkness, as black as the bowels of hell.

"Zeke please, please don't do this!"

In spite of hear tearful pleas, Zeke walked to the front door of her apartment, opened it and walked out of her life. He didn't even look back, she thought through gulping sobs. Not once.

Brooke crumbled down the inside of the front door of the apartment, her body pooled in the fetal position on the floor. Heaving, animal-like moans escaped her until there were no tears left.

Three hours later, eyes swollen and throat parched, she'd dragged herself up from the floor, took a sip of water and climbed into bed – where she stayed for the next three days.
. . .

Every time she relived that day, Brooke was embarrassed. She'd been a sniveling, begging, broken shell of a woman. No one in her life today would have recognized the person she was five years ago. She barely recognized that person.

"Well what brings you back to the Big Apple?" Zeke asked, snapping her reverie.
. . .

Damn she was more beautiful than ever! An exercise enthusiast, her body was always in perfect shape. Her best asset, in his opinion, was her perfectly curved bottom. He never tired of looking at it, and as they always slept in the nude, he would admire it as she bounced out of bed each morning. His nature starting to rise at the turn his thoughts took, Zeke forced his mind back to the conversation, saying, "What brings you back? Are you here to stay, or just visiting?"

"I'm back for good. LA just wasn't my scene."

"I knew it ... You're a New York City kind of girl."

I can't believe he has the balls to stand here and have a conversation with me like nothing happened. Doesn't he know he almost destroyed me?

"Speaking of scenes, how about we check out some in the greatest city in the world sometime?" Zeke said, anxious not to let her go without knowing when he'd see her again.

Did he just ask me out? Brooke thought. The unmitigated gall of the man!

It took all of Brooke's resolve to carry on a civil conversation with Zeke. It had been five years since they'd seen each other, but now that she was back in his presence, it seemed like five minutes. She was shaken by how forcefully all the pain he'd caused her came rushing back. But she wasn't the naïve little 25-year-old she'd been then.

"Sure, Zeke." He's interested and that puts the ball squarely in my court -- and he would pay dearly for the pain he'd caused her.

While Brooke plotted revenge, Zeke had a different plan in mind. Now that she was back, he vowed he wouldn't make the same mistake twice. He would win her back … and this time it would be for keeps.

Can his love overcome the revenge she seeks, or will the scar left by Zeke's betrayal prevent them from ever having a future?

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Read the first few chapters free on Amazon at http://amazon.com/Return-Me-Yuwanda-Black-ebook/dp/B00JES.... The book can also be found on Barnes & Noble.
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About the Author: Yuwanda Black has written over 50 ebooks. She writes in several genres, eg, small business, self-publishing and romance. Return to Me is her fourth short, multi-cultural romance novel. Trapped by Desire (http://www.amazon.com/Trapped-Desire-Yuwanda-Black-ebook/...), her second, and this one -- Return to Me -- have both been Amazon Top 100 category sellers. She's currently working on the sequel to Return to Me.  All of Ms. Black's books are published by Inkwell Editorial (InkwellEditorial.com), her writing company.