{"product_id":"9781413413311","title":"Guilty Pleasures","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuilty Pleasures - a work of fiction with a self-help twist - is a story about a young woman name Simone Miller who struggles to overcome Social Drama (SD), as she journeys for inner peace. But, it is her own guilty pleasure that keeps her in the midst of SD holding on to hope in a doomed relationship. Simone´s psychiatrist never told her trying the same thing over and over again expecting a different result from men who never knew love is insanity. After a string of failed relationships with Ralph, Clay, and perhaps Andy, will Simone ever stop looking for love in all the wrong places?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn her quest to conquer drama, Simone endures an on-again, off-again, relationship with her fickle lover ANDY. Schools gold-diggin KEISHA on what every woman should already know: Love comes from within...not from the back pocket of a man´s pants. And, while Simone is busy trying to tutor Keisha, her gay neighbor RITCHIE attempts to lead Simone to water, but will she drink it? And, as if Simone hasn´t suffered enough social humiliation, her sister SUSAN puts down one addiction and picks up another. Social Drama is about life in a \"nutshell\" - pun intended!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe most important aspect of the novel is embracing mental health in the sense of self-love and inner peace. It deals with modern issues facing people living parallels lives from all walks of life. The novel inspires self-help ideas and encourages personal reconciliation with our inner me´s through words-of-wisdom and scripture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuilty Pleasures is not about sex, it has a tad-bit for spice; but the core of the story is about overcoming those pleasures that often lead to self destructive behaviors and failed relationships. What´s your pleasure?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mannequin on the cover is symbolic for \"change\" - the one constant in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e HERE´S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING... \u003cp\u003eIf I had to rate Guilty Pleasures on a scale I would give it a Perfect 10. For your first book\/novel Congratulation on strength, courage and creativity. I loved Simone she was no nonsense, but was always there for her friends and Family and stood for what she believed in . You go girrrrl !!!!!! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLDray Oliver \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuilty Pleasures invites you into the world of revelation, love and reality. The author invites you to discover your own social drama by introducing you to intriguing characters. Each chapter in this book seems to be carefully selected and crafted, every detail draws the reader into to the story such that they feel they´re a part of it. This is a novel to read and will be a best seller. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy Saadia Coleman - Health Science;Teacher Health Careers Academy\/Northeastern University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep! Cabral - BeanTown \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Totally not what I expected. The word \"pleasures\" was deceiving. I thought, oh no more SEX! But, this went beyond sex and stayed out of people´s beds and got into peoples heads, especially mine. The author´s voice is painfully honest! This is a must read...you will be impressed. Mikey D. Austin, Texas \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat Andy is a JERK! Simone the \"royal one\" kept it real. The scripture really made it a pleasant read. It´s a book that definitely has a message. M.A.H. Boston, MA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne word, CLEVER! Denise Wright Atlanta\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xlibris Us","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48525192429809,"sku":"9781413413311","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781413413311_p0.jpg?v=1786244518","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781413413311","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}