China Clarksdale is a young, hot, ambitious African-American woman who works in public relations for a powerful entertainment company. After a failed marriage, she is finding her single life to be quite comfortable. She knows what she wants and she knows how to get it. Not one to be denied, China likes her toys – both men and expensive trinkets – without the baggage of a heavy relationship or children – that is, until the wildly popular R&B singer Marion Diamond walks into her life.Taken aback by Marion’s interest in her, China allows herself to fall for the crooner. But soon enough Marion’s playboy image begins to take its toll on China’s feelings, and she finds her eye wandering towards Marion’s former best friend – turned – rival, the famous hip-hop star Genius Romendo, otherwise known as The Original G. She and Genius accidentally become acquainted when staying in a hotel with connecting rooms. As Genius seduces her, China realizes that he can give her all the affection and attention that Marion can’t – or won’t – and the realization is intoxicating. Genius is also able to shed some light on the beef between him and Marion, which began in college when they grew apart over a girl, Hazel. As it turns out, Marion had a chip on his shoulder and believed that he should have anything he wanted, regardless of Genius’ or Hazel’s feelings. When he began booking more shows and was gone most of the time, Hazel and Genius became intimate and got caught. From that point on, Marion harbored a deep, intense hatred towards Genius. China becomes caught in a tangled web of lies, lust and deceit as she tries to decide between Marion, who spoils her rotten and proclaims his love for her, and Genius, who shows his affection and gives her what she needs. In a story of true love, obsession and heartbreak, True Friendship In A Relationship is the perfect read to satiate readers’ appetites.
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