"Story shows the value of love and friendship in our lives."

Meet Amber Stuart, who left an undesirable marriage; Brandy Bennett, who's trying to rebuild her life after a devastating divorce; and Carla Osborne, whose life revolves around her son and her work. These three friends will support each other in their business endeavors, love and life trials and spiritual growth. Amber, Brandy and Carla are not necessarily looking for love, but love is on the horizon.

When Cord Jeffries meets Amber, the attraction for both of them is undeniable. But Cord and Amber become friends before lovers. Enter Gray Masters, who becomes Brandy's knight in shining armor, in more ways than one. And Jesse Devereau desires to reclaim Carla, a woman who's meant to be in his life.

By taking a chance on love with the strong men who love them, the Savvy Sistahs realize they're truly beautiful, extraordinary women, who desire to be loved and whose lives have truly come full circle.

Ms. Jackson has created a story that shows the value of friendships in our lives. Its depth is both surprising and moving. THE SAVVY SISTAHS is an enjoyable and worthwhile read.

Reviewed by Navonne Easter
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted October 29, 2003

Summary

Amber, Carla and Brandy---known as the "ABCs"---are intelligent businesswomen who met in their business support group "The Savvy Sistahs Who Mean Business" and became the best of friends. They've bonded over lost loves, past hurts, and too many lonely nights. . . Amber Stuart escaped an abusive marriage and now finds peace running her small bookstore. But when a man passes out in her establishment, after eating one of her homemade cookies, she'll do anything to avoid a lawsuit, even if it means going into his home and nursing this fine brother back to health. What she doesn't know is that this brother is about to turn her life upside down; Raising a two-year- old son on her own and running the computer business she inherited from her father, Carla Osborne doesn't have time for anything else. Then she finds herself the object of a hostile takeover. And it turns out that she's fighting to save her company from the man she had a one-night stand with all those years ago---the man who happens to be her son's father; After a divorce settlement leaves her the sole owner of the St. Laurent Hotel, Brandy Bennett decides to manage her new business full-time. When she finds herself the object of a deranged stalker her family convinces her to bring in a security expert to help. Enter ex-FBI agent, Grey Masters---and with him a whole lot of drama. Life is dishing it out hard, but these ladies are determined to hold on to each other.