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First Comes Love (Urban Christian) By Shana Burton Our Price $ 13.16   Retail Value $ 14.95   You Save $ 1.79  (12%)   Item Number 750451   Buy New Item Quantity: 1              2              3              4              5              6 ABOUT TRUST ONLINE

	Better Friends Than Lovers?  Sep 2, 2009
London and Bernard have been best friends for years. Over time, they have become the go-to persons when problems arise, when they want to have fun, and when they need to vent over broken hearts. When London finds out her current boyfriend is actually a married man, she runs to Bernard for the comfort and support she needs. Even though she is drowning in the sorrows of her relationship ending, London is happy to learn Bernard is planning to propose to his live-in girlfriend. Unfortunately for Bernard, the proposal doesn't go as planned and both friends end up brokenhearted. What better way to get over your ex than a trip to Vegas with your best friend and paid for by the person who did you wrong? Although it seems like a great idea at the time, when the best friends wake up in the same bed married, they wonder what they have gotten themselves into. London's grandmother is there to give them an answer and some Biblical knowledge that forces them to give their marriage a real try. Will they be able to have a lasting marriage or will both of them end up without a spouse or a best friend? Shana Johnson Burton's FIRST COMES LOVE is the roller coaster ride of London and Bernard's relationship. Burton does a good job of taking the reader inside each of the character's minds and keeps us guessing as to what will happen with the two. The novel was well written and while it wasn't something I could read in one sitting, it was interesting enough to keep me coming back for more. In my opinion, the grandmother comes off a little too preachy but she also falls into the stereotypical role of the all knowing, Bible-thumping old lady many of us know well. Overall, Burton did a good job with this novel and I look forward to more works from her. Reviewed by Criss C. of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers
	Love & Marriage  Aug 2, 2009
London Harris has just learned that her boyfriend, Creighton, who she's dreaming of forever with, is already someone's husband. Heartbroken, she and her best friend, Bernard, share a few scoops of ice cream. Bernard Phillips shares with London his intentions to pop the big question to his live in girlfriend, Vanessa. However, Bernard finds that Vanessa isn't exactly feeling the same way for him. Where do broken hearts go? Las Vegas, the city of sin. `Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.' That is unless you're related to Essie Harris, London's grandmother, who already knows that something in the milk ain't clean. When she learns that London and Bernard got married while intoxicated, she quotes scripture and verse why the two should continue with their marriage. Will she be able to make London and Bernard understand the importance of being husband and wife? As unbelievable as it may sound, Bernard is ready to take on all of his husbandly duties. He's loved London forever and now that they are married he's willing to do anything to ensure her happiness, even if it means hurting himself. London is so used to having things her way that she's closed off from even allowing the thought of happily ever after with him to enter her mind set. As they journey through a long, challenging time the two crumble under the pressure. Without GOD and a will to fight, London finds herself leaning back into Creighton's direction and Bernard is ensnarled by Rayne. Is it too late for the Phillips to make it last? "First Comes Love" written by Shana Johnson Burton is a charming story about the road less traveled. I enjoyed the characteristics, especially the very opinionated grandmother, whose strength and joy in the Lord was uplifting. Now even with the good, I have to admit, I wasn't feeling the illusion of sex. Ya'll know I like REAL SEX! Otherwise, "First Comes Love" is a good read. Reviewed by: Crystal
	Love will have its way...  Jul 27, 2009
London and Bernard had been best of friends for years. During a drunken stupor they went to Las Vegas and got married! The two of them must decided if they were meant to be together or if their union was a bad drunken decision that needed to be amended. I loved that though all the trials and tribulations they still remained friends. Even though it was hard at times they didn't let anything come between their friendship. While London kept pushing Bernard away and was not willing to try to make things work they had to put their faith in a higher power in order make things work. This book will have you rooting for love to conquer all as it takes you on a roller coaster ride! Reviewed by: Graceful [..]
	Worth Reading  Jun 30, 2009
'First Comes Love' is a Christian fiction novel written by Shana Johnson Burton. The main characters in this story are London Harris, a real estate agent, and Bernard Phillips, a restaurant owner. The two have been best friends since they were children, nothing more, nothing less. The story starts out with the two of them being dumped by their significant others. After this took place, they decided to get away to Vegas so they could forget their troubles for the time-being, or so they thought. After a wild night of drinking, the two end up in bed together the next morning and realize they got married the night before. The two decided that they would just as quickly annul the marriage, since they realized marriage wouldn't work for them, and friendship would. But when news of the secret marriage got back to London's grandmother, a strong believer in God and the bonds of marriage, she urged them to try to make it work. Bernard and London decided to try to make it work, more so for her grandmother's sake than their own. Despite numerous efforts, mostly on Bernard's part, their marriage went through many ups and downs. But in the end was it too little, too late? Overall this book was a very good read. It got a little confusing during the first few chapters when the author would flashback to the main characters childhoods. I don't feel that was necessary to get the point of the story across. I would give this story 4 stars out of a possible 5, and would recommend it to anyone who wants to read a good novel that gets the theme across without the constant use of profanity and sexual scenarios. Lalia Washington Reviewer, I Pen Designs/I Pen Books 6/09
	First Comes Love, Then Comes DRAMA!  Jun 17, 2009
Best friends London and Bernard jet off to Vegas for a night of parties and casinos to numb their broken hearts. What they don't count on, however, is waking up next to each other the following morning with a nasty hangover and a signed marriage certificate. London and Bernard nix their plans to quietly and quickly annul the marriage when London's grandmother uses a fast tongue and biblical principles to convince them to try to make their marriage work. It doesn't take the newlyweds long to realize that maintaining a friendship is a lot harder than sustaining a marriage. Their constant bickering leads London to finding solace with Creighton, an old flame who's trapped in a loveless marriage of his own. Their marriage is further strained when Rayne, a sexy new temptress, sets her sights on Bernard. After a night of passion leads to unintended consequences, London and Bernard seek God for answers and are forced to decide if loving someone means holding on to that person at all costs or being willing to let go.

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