Good Intentions

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Summary: Very Slow Paced
Review: If looking for an interracial romance the cover is misleading. The characters aren't particularly interesting and the pace is rather slow. Not a bad read to kill some time but not the best romance out there either.

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Summary: Good Intentions is a funny, tender romance!
Review: In Good Intentions, Crystal Wilson-Harris builds on the comedic flair she displayed in The Art of Love. This is a very good romantic comedy with some very touching and tender moments. As I read the book, I kept seeing it as a movie starring Terrance Howard and Monica Campbell from "The Best Man."

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Summary: Good intentions may not always be good for you.
Review: Ivy Daniels appears to be a confused young woman caught up in the moment when she was preparing for her wedding to Keith. When she realizes she cannot go through with the vows, Ivy runs from the church. The shoe is definitely on the other foot in this book. Usually, the woman is left at the altar being jilted by the groom. However, Keith was in for a shock. Keith, the business executive, who wanted to uphold his image would do anything to right his failed wedding day. However, Ivy had other intentions.

After realizing that she did not love Keith enough for a lifetime commitment, Ivy thought she was doing what was best for both of them by not following through with the wedding. When she left the church, on her ride home, she stumbles on the train and into the path of Ben Stephens, a teacher and kind hearted man. Was Ben the soul mate Ivy was destined to meet? Their relationship starts off on a fast track. What was supposed to be her wedding day, turned out to be a day spent at the ball park with Ben. Was Ivy thinking clearly or did her mind become rattled from her mad dash from the church and perhaps the bumpy train ride? Whatever, this sophisticated, young woman dropped everything and went to a baseball game! Was she looking for another catch that quick after striking out Keith? This scene at the beginning was a little far-fetched.

Ben seems to be a fairly decent person, but was his life destined for major changes when Ivy popped into his life. Mindful of the warnings by his mother and sisters, Ben plunges into his relationship with Ivy.

Keith is deceitful and manipulative. He says he wants to marry Ivy, but what exactly is his reasons for wanting marriage? He seems possessed with Ivy, but he is also intrigued with someone else close to Ivy. When the discovery is made, Keith tries to worm his way out of the situation and act like nothing of importance happened.

Several things happen in this book. Ivy runs away from the church on her wedding day into the waiting arms of a stranger. A couple of weeks later she discovers she is pregnant with Keith's child. After the baby is born and several months later, Ivy agrees to marry Keith a second time around. However, at the last minute, Ivy decides she does not love Keith enough to marry him. She goes to the church to find Keith and uncovers not only Keith, but Keith's little indiscretion. Needless to say, this does not affect Ivy and she breaks the news to Keith that she does not love him and cannot marry him. Once again, Ivy bolts from the church and runs looking for Ben, her true love and soulmate.

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Summary: Good intentions may not always be good for you.
Review: Ivy Daniels appears to be a confused young woman caught up in the moment when she was preparing for her wedding to Keith. When she realizes she cannot go through with the vows, Ivy runs from the church. The shoe is definitely on the other foot in this book. Usually, the woman is left at the altar being jilted by the groom. However, Keith was in for a shock. Keith, the business executive, who wanted to uphold his image would do anything to right his failed wedding day. However, Ivy had other intentions.

After realizing that she did not love Keith enough for a lifetime commitment, Ivy thought she was doing what was best for both of them by not following through with the wedding. When she left the church, on her ride home, she stumbles on the train and into the path of Ben Stephens, a teacher and kind hearted man. Was Ben the soul mate Ivy was destined to meet? Their relationship starts off on a fast track. What was supposed to be her wedding day, turned out to be a day spent at the ball park with Ben. Was Ivy thinking clearly or did her mind become rattled from her mad dash from the church and perhaps the bumpy train ride? Whatever, this sophisticated, young woman dropped everything and went to a baseball game! Was she looking for another catch that quick after striking out Keith? This scene at the beginning was a little far-fetched.

Ben seems to be a fairly decent person, but was his life destined for major changes when Ivy popped into his life. Mindful of the warnings by his mother and sisters, Ben plunges into his relationship with Ivy.

Keith is deceitful and manipulative. He says he wants to marry Ivy, but what exactly is his reasons for wanting marriage? He seems possessed with Ivy, but he is also intrigued with someone else close to Ivy. When the discovery is made, Keith tries to worm his way out of the situation and act like nothing of importance happened.

Several things happen in this book. Ivy runs away from the church on her wedding day into the waiting arms of a stranger. A couple of weeks later she discovers she is pregnant with Keith's child. After the baby is born and several months later, Ivy agrees to marry Keith a second time around. However, at the last minute, Ivy decides she does not love Keith enough to marry him. She goes to the church to find Keith and uncovers not only Keith, but Keith's little indiscretion. Needless to say, this does not affect Ivy and she breaks the news to Keith that she does not love him and cannot marry him. Once again, Ivy bolts from the church and runs looking for Ben, her true love and soulmate.

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Summary: A Pleasure
Review: Ivy Daniels is getting married, but just before she and her father are to walk down the aisle, she changes her mind. Ivy wanted to do some soul searching. Deep down in her heart she knew she didn't love Keith Jamison. Her mother kept telling her what a great catch he is and she was lucky to be marrying him.

She catches the train and her wedding gown gets caught and this is where she meets Ben Stephens. Ben helped her get her dress and veil free. Ben is an easy going kind of guy. Ben invites Ivy to a baseball game. When they return she finds Keith impatiently waiting for her in front of her apartment. He feels humilated that she stood him up. She explains that she doesn't really love him, but I guess he just didn't get it. He still tries to pursue her. Meanwhile, Ivy and Ben become closer. She just wanted to be his friend and he agrees. Ben knew that he was falling for Ivy spending so much time with her.

Good Intentions was an easy read. Once I started, I wanted to see how it ended. Ms. Wilson-Harris put a couple surprises in this book. It made the book more intriguing and made me think, I wonder when she is going to find out about the real Keith.

Ivy learned that her life was her own. She needed to do things and make decisions that made her happy. If you want a book that is kind of easy going, this is a good one.

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Summary: Unrealistic
Review: Personally, I did not like the story, I thought it really did not have any substance. The female was so unsure of herself, and it almost ruined her life and someone elses. This is something that can be a problem in reality no need to make it a fantasy. I really lost interest in the story when the female character decided to have her baby although she did not love the father, then attempted to go through the marriage ceremony again. I don't think so..... that was a bit much....

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Summary: The Intentions Really Aren't that Good
Review: Since I've never read any of Ms. Wilson-Harris's previous work, I expected this novel to be something really special given the high ratings it received. I found this novel to be a huge disappointment. Ivy Daniels, on her wedding day decides to not to marry, Keith, a guy she's been dating for years, as she realizes she doesn't love him and runs from the church in full wedding attire only to run into a complete stranger (Ben Stephens) she meets on the subway and then proceeds to go to baseball game with him just so she doesn't have to go home and face the music. Ivy's friendship with Ben eventually blossoms into something special in a very short period of time. After forming a relationship with Ben, Ivy discovers she's already pregnant by Keith, the guy she was going to marry and now decides in the best interest of baby she should try and work it out with Keith by attempting to tie the knot once again. Give me a break!! The biggest mistake one can make is to enter into a loveless marriage, even if a child is involved. Sure a child should be raised by two parents but by two parents who are willing to go the distance. Fortunately Ivy realizes her error and once again backs out of marrying Keith. Although the story ends on right track, getting there was definitely a rollercoster ride.

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Summary: Good Read
Review: This latest book by Crystal Wilson-Harris was a good read. The story open with Ivy having second thoughts about marrying her long time boyfriend. In the process of getting away from the church her dress gets caught in the train and she is rescued by Ben.

Ivy has a lot of things going through her mind as she tries to get her life in order. I believe this topic was very realistic. Many women and men face the obstacle of marrying the right person. And if the woman becomes pregnant, she has to decide if she will keep the baby even if she no longer loves the father of her child.

I really loved Ben's character. He was very patient with Ivy while she was trying to figure what steps she plans to take in her life. All the while he knew that he was falling hard for Ivy.

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Summary: BLACK VERSION OF RUNAWAY BRIDE?
Review: This was a predictable read and sounded too much like "Runaway Bride",(without the pregnancy, of course). I was very disappointed in this book also,considering the high ratings it received. I could not picture any educated African American female playing cat & mouse this way.

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Summary: Good Intentions Fulfilled
Review: This was my first reading of Crystal Wislon-Harris work and I was amazed. The story kept you interested from the first page to the end. The drama only keep getting better. The suspense with the other woman in Keith life was also good involment of the story line.Just shows how friends can stab you in the back and smile in your face at the same time. I am going to read more of Crystal writings for sure.