Seeking Tastemakers for review of debut novel

[Guest Courtney CLOVE Wheeler]

Hello AALBC Members,

My debut novel After the Reign: A Baltimore Love Story is available for purchase. 

I would love for it to be considered for an AALBC review.

Below you will find the pertinent information and thanks in advance for considering me.

After the Reign: A Baltimore Love Story by Courtney C-Love Wheeler

Published October 6, 2016

·         Paperback (295 pages):

·         ISBN-10: 0998233900

·         ISBN-13: 978-0998233901

 

e-book:

·         ASIN: B01LZEJNGN

 

Synopsis:

ONE REIGNS ENDS, ANOTHER BEGINS

A KING
Scion a/k/a Science is a young man with a plan to take over Harm City, block by block. Living in a cold-hearted world of killers, feigns, robbers and freaks, he never imagines finding a queen. Renita is a beautiful college-bound dreamer who craves far off adventure. She is immediately smitten when Scion, a handsome yet dangerous stranger walks back into her existence. With each other’s love the future looks promising for them both. In his arms, she feels safe and secure. Her love makes him stronger. 

WHO LOST
When his comfortable existence is challenged by unexpected threats, Scion is forced to react or adjust. Phat asses, foreign whips and ménage à trois, come with a cost. Loved ones die, frenemies emerge and gains come with greater losses. 

HIS CROWN
Scion learns the truth – some treasures can’t be replaced. 
He had the life he’d always wanted, 
but was blinded by desire for things beyond his station. 

When the empire is crumbling – what’s a man to do? Fight to maintain with every fiber of his being 
OR charge the loss to the game?

 

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The action takes place during the 1990s on Baltimore’s Westside.  The book tells the story of Scion and Renita, two young people on different paths.  It’s a classic good girl/bad guy story with a twist. 

Note: contains profanity and descriptions of sex and violence.

Ages: 17+ (the main characters are in their 20s). 

 

Buy and preview

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.com/After-Reign-Baltimore-Love-Story/dp/0998233900/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476813355&sr=1-1&keywords=after+the+reign+a+baltimore+love+story

e-book:

https://www.amazon.com/After-Reign-Baltimore-Love-Story-ebook/dp/B01LZEJNGN/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476813355&sr=1-2&keywords=after+the+reign+a+baltimore+love+story

Author Bio:

Courtney "C-Love" Wheeler, born and raised in West Baltimore, MD USA, is a b-girl and lifelong storyteller. She has an obsession with art of the African diaspora and dreams of creating work that illuminates the authentic strengths and indelible weaknesses of the worldwide majority. Ms. Wheeler has over 16 years of clinical research, regulatory affairs and advocacy experience in both academic and public settings. She received her bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology at Coppin State University (Counseling Services) in Baltimore, MD and a Masters in Health Science (Administration) at Towson University in Towson, MD. She is a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) and Community Health Education Specialist (CHES). Her areas of interest include: Mother/Daughter Relationships, Women in Hip-Hop, STEM Careers and Community Inclusion.

“After the Reign: A Baltimore Love Story” is her debut novel and first of an upcoming trilogy.