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LASS Buzz
PODCASTS
Relatable and Realistic LOVE and Blended Families
SunVersations with Caprina
Love At Second Sight (ft. Ayoka B.)
Romance in Colour
Uncovering Joy: The Journey To Finding and Embracing Joy
The Plastic Couch with Kristen Crockett
HTBN Author Spotlight: Ayoka B.
Mind, Body, Balance podcast
REVIEWS
So many reasons to love both Love At Second Sight (LASS) and the main character, Shane, who we meet as a young single mom; LASS and Shane are strong, smart, and stirring. I recommend this book without reservation. I love a love story, especially a multifaceted one because LOVE is multifaceted. I appreciate that LASS explores love as it evolves….
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Review by angela
Author and Podcast Host
The story unfolds in such a gorgeous way and I love how Shane’s healing journey is the central narrative and not the men she love(d). In the end, she finds herself content with the choices she’s made and the love she experienced along the way. If you love a great romance story, check this one out and share with a friend who would love it! I wish I could go back to page one and reexperience this story for the first time again! I love when books read this way- how about you?
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Review by Emely Rumble, LCSW
Bibliotherapist and Author, Bibliotherapy In The Bronx
When a poet writes fiction it’s a masterpiece. This is an incredibly written work, where the imagery forces you to feel your way through the novel. Love at Second Sight is a beautiful depiction of all the different types of love that sustain us. The themes of this book make it a must read and discuss with all the people you love. A phenomenal first for author Ayoka B.
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Review by Dr. Giselle H.
Reader
A compelling story, vivid in description as readers visualize life and love through Shane's experience. Reinforced through Art, Poetry, Song, this book triggers thought, reflection and emotion. I found myself empathizing with several characters in the story including Shane, Mike and Anthony, making the stories told relatable. Moreso, conflicts between career choices, parenting and locale are real life decisions that we all have to balance. Great read! Retrospective, as you ponder throughout the book: where you were and what decisions you made, should you have made or did you make at these crossroads in your life!
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Review by Gary M.
Reader
A Rollercoaster ride of emotions!! When I say I BUCKLE UP...that's exactly what I mean. I was immediately pulled in and couldn't stop reading. The characters in this book are so realistic and relatable.... You can't read this book and NOT talk about it which makes it PERFECT for Book clubs!!
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Review by Michelle A.
Reader
Love at Second Sight is not just a novel… it is a journey. If the purpose of art is to stir emotions within the beholder, then Love at Second Sight a masterwork. Ayoka B. is one of the most exciting new voices to hit the scene in a long time, I’m looking for big things from this author!
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Iyapo Yapa
Best-selling author, Melanin: A Novel, And What of the Cargo?
