Jackson lives in Jacksonville with her husband of 39 years, Gerald Jackson. She said her books feature good male characters and have happy and satisfying endings. Jackson said she also will talk about future plans, her writing process and how to get published. Last year, her book, 'Truly Everlasting,' was made into a feature film. Jackson, who has written more than 90 novels and has 3 million books in print, is the first African-American author to have a book published under the Harlequin/Silhouette Desire line and the first African-American author to make both the USA Today and The New York Times bestsellers lists in the romance series genre. The program will include a reception/mingle with the author, a book signing, book discussion, and a question-and-answer segment. Saturday at the Alachua County Library Headquarters at 401 E. Sponsored in partnership with the Opinionated Ladies Book Club and the Friends of the Alachua County Library, an 'Opinionated Afternoon' with Jackson will be held at 3 p.m.

Masterfully told with the sensuality and drama that Brenda Jackson does best, this is an unforgettable story of relationships at their most complex, and how hard it can be to choose between living separate lives or holding fast when love hangs by a silken thread.Best-selling romance author Brenda Jackson will discuss her books, talk about her life and share the secrets of her success during an 'Opinionated Afternoon' reception and book signing. But as startling layers of deception are brought to light, Erica and Brian find themselves caught between the bonds of the past and an uncertain future.

What if there were more secrets, ones that changed everything?Ī chance meeting proves the passion between Brian and Erica hasn't dimmed-but neither has the determination of others to keep them apart. Yet Erin has lingering doubts over her choice. everyone, that is, except for her own mother, who delights in uncovering Brian's betrayal that implodes everything and destroys their engagement. Brian Lawson is everything she could have dreamed of and then some.

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