Good Lovin' Ain't Easy
by Barbara Wright Sykes
Collins Publications

Men and women are redefining all the rules—Good Lovin’ Ain't Easy!

Can a man be successful, handsome, sensitive and still be faithful to one woman?

Acclaimed author Barbara Wright Sykes brings you a captivating novel about love, fortune and family values with gripping suspense, spicy love scenes, and witty dialogue. Good Lovin’ Ain’t Easy sizzles with excitement as her characters negotiate in and out of life-changing experiences.

JD and Myrna Calhoun…JD is the ideal husband—handsome, sensitive and he’s a great lover! But, with money rapidly disappearing, Myrna’s forced to choose between her love for JD and her daughter’s security. Suddenly, JD acquires enormous wealth that, unfortunately, becomes threatened by two scandalous females. In an act of desperation, JD becomes a man with a mission: To recover his fortune and save his marriage.

Veda Marie Calhoun…not born of wealth, but a product of wealth, finds love with handsome fiancé, Charles Winston Caziere. However, it comes at an enormous price —his psychotic ex-girlfriend, Monica Webber. Determined, Monica comes to California to reclaim what she feels is rightfully hers—Veda's fiancé. In a race against time, Veda is forced to protect her future.

What others are saying...

“Sykes brilliantly crafts her characters in spine-tingling plots that skillfully challenges the question: Can a man be faithful to one woman? She raises the stakes as she negotiates the characters in and out of life-changing experiences. Good Lovin Ain’t Easy was a refreshing novel that didn’t follow the conventional four-girlfriend plot. Each characters voice was authentic. I’ve reviewed numerous books over the years, but this one I couldn’t put down. I highly recommend Good Lovin’ Ain’t Easy” --Cheryl Beckmann

“In Good Lovin’ Ain’t Easy, Sykes’ incorporates her uncanny insights into relationships and the human psyche to deftly weave a mesmerizing tale about sincere, but flawed, characters we can relate to. The characters, and their actions, ring true, allowing her reader to experience vicariously the joys, fears, heartbreaks and triumphs of individuals they come to know intimately.” --Gail Byrd

"Barbara's combination of gripping suspense, tender lovemaking, and witty dialogue make Good Lovin’ Ain’t Easy an amazing read.” –Shirin Bibayan

“Good Lovin' Ain't Easy is a very powerful novel about an African American family. Ms. Sykes does a masterful job with the characters in her novel. She vividly brings them to life.

Good Lovin' Ain't Easy shows love conquers all in dealing with such issues as jealousy, trickery and rage. In spite of many obstacles family relationships make for a strong bond. This novel is about family.” -- Lynette Edwards

about the author
Sykes is no stranger to success. She was known as the engaging on-air personality at radio station KACE for stimulating a broad wave of discussion, while arming a vast generation of individuals with the tools necessary to become successful both personally and professionally. Barbara is a veteran author (Overcoming Doubt, Fear and Procrastination, Pricing Wihout Fear). She’s been a frequent guest on television and radio, making 125 appearances in one year alone. Among those were: KTLA, BET, WGN, ABC, CBS, to name a few. She’s been recognized and praised by leading newspapers and magazines such as the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Income Opportunity, and Health Magazine. Barbara Wright Sykes has also been a featured writer for numerous magazines.

Barbara was the recipient of the prestigious “International Woman of the Year” award for her contribution in the fields of business and psychology. Receiving this honor ranked Ms. Wright Sykes in the company of such notables as former President Reagan’s daughter Maureen Regan, noted attorney Gloria Alred, journalist Linda Ellerbee, actress Mariette Hartley, news anchor Kelly Lang, and actress Renee Taylor of The Nanny television show.

Serving as a business consultant for professionals desiring to start, achieve and maintain success, Barbara founded the firm Barbara Wright & Associates. Barbara has consulted with: California State University, Midwestern State University, Union Bank and Vogue Magazine, among others. Barbara was commissioned by the fashion industry’s noted designers, tailors and sewing professionals to assist them with pricing, market analysis and business expansion. As a result she penned her first business textbook. In demand as a business consultant, KTLA’s popular morning show “Making It” featured her as one of Southern California’s leading speakers, business consultants and authors.

Barbara travels throughout the year lecturing to standing-room only seminars for corporations, colleges, universities and the private sector. She has served as keynote speaker and workshop facilitator for Wells Fargo Bank, Department of Agriculture, Small Business Development Center, and the International Woman’s Council, to name a few.

Barbara formerly taught college in such disciplines as business, psychology and career development, for which she received the Outstanding Instructor Award. She has developed several popular seminars among those are: Overcoming Doubt, Fear and Procrastination; Pricing Without Fear; Marketing Your Business; Getting Published—From Concept To Consumer; The Five Layers of Relationships and her most requested “Yes I Can.”

Barbara inspires people with her down-to-earth wisdom, as she guides individuals to their life-long goals. Her motto, “Determination Equals Success!” encourages individuals to look forward to the personal and spiritual satisfaction that life has to offer.

Among Barbara’s upcoming releases are:
* Joy and Pain A Woman’s Prerogative
* Caught In The Shuffle Waiting On A Good Thing
(* Sequels to Good Lovin Ain’t Easy)

A Woman’s Prerogative: Sophisticated and sexy, Alexis Hampton, an African American publisher, falls in love with Nicolas “Niko” Mitchika, an Italian literary agent. Their union is almost perfect with one exception: his ex-wife, Carmen. Carmen, a bi-racial spitfire of Puerto Rican and African-American descent, sets out to ensure that Niko continues to take care of her in the manner in which she’s grown accustomed.

Waiting On A Good Thing: Sometimes the love you seek can be right under your nose. For Dana Nicole Matthews, her love for handsome Marine Corporal Royce Anthony Reynolds is endangered by a national emergency. Under the guise of comforting her, best friend and long time secret-admirer, John Faulk, sets out to capture Dana’s heart during her time of need, threatening one of the most important relationships in his life: his engagement to his fiancé Andrea Witherspoon.

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