Da One

Jaquan Smiley, a successful, young, bachelor, just bumped into the gorgeous Chandra James inside Wal-Mart. He has a successful business, fine cars, a beautiful home, and young, attractive women vying for his attention . . . but he's missing one thing-that special someone to share in his life. The lovely, 40-something Chandra James is now living in Jackson, Mississippi, with her mother, trying to get her life back on track after escaping a volatile relationship with her ex-boyfriend in Memphis. She's not looking for a relationship-especially not one with a younger man. But Jaquan's kindness and persistence nearly sweeps her off her feet. Despite their age difference, can Chandra be Da One Jaquan has been looking for all of his life? Or will Jaquan's overbearing, alcoholic, gold-digging mother succeed in coming between them? Moreover, will Chandra's ex-lover, Michael, who has vowed to kill her once he's released from prison, destroy everything? In order to have a chance at true happiness and find love in each other's arms, they must overcome all of the pitfalls and obstacles that come to test their relationship. This exciting, new novel by Claude Gooch is definitely a page-turner that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat! Read and find out if Jaquan has found Da One . . .