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Sweet Honesty

The Sweet Series, Book 1

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Sweet Honesty

By: Joan Vassar
Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Trei Taylor
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Atlanta, Georgia, 1950–Michael can’t believe his eyes as he watches the man he loves marry a woman from the back row of Mount Zion Baptist Church. When the beautiful couple is pronounced man and wife, he leaves his home in Georgia for the chance of a better life in New York City.

Alexander is just trying to exist in Queens, New York. Although his family is aware of his unnatural attraction to men, they adore him. The price of hiding his true identity from the rest of the world leads to a deep and painful loneliness for Alex, even in the bosom of a loving family.

When Michael’s life collides with Alexander’s world, both men are afraid to trust. Sweet Honesty is an African American M/M romance that provides a glimpse of black love from a different lens and time.

©2024 Joan Vassar (P)2024 Joan Vassar
African American Contemporary Romance

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Joan Vassar's "Sweet Honesty” is a gem of a novel, set in the tumultuous 1950s, and is a heartfelt exploration of love in its many forms. From the innocent and pure to the strong and secure, the narrative captures the essence of what it means to truly love and be loved in a world of challenges. "Sweet Honesty" is more than just a love story; it's a tapestry woven with threads of authenticity, vulnerability, and resilience.

The story skillfully transitions the narrative from a same-sex romance to a broader awareness of personal growth and overcoming obstacles. As I read, the story became less about two males and more about the love between two individuals that encourages readers to embrace love in all its forms and challenges societal perceptions about acceptance.

The emotional depth, raw openness, passionate sensuality, and eroticism shows honest and beautiful toe curling sex scenes, belonging, devotion and the innocence of exploring life through new experiences is captivating, drawing readers into their world.

Joan Vassar's storytelling exceeds expectations, creating a rare and cherished bond between Michael and Alexander that resonates deeply. If you're looking for a book that not only entertains but also inspires and challenges you to think differently about love and relationships, "Sweet Honesty" is a must-read. Let it sweep you off your feet. It's a love-infused journey that will leave you wishing for a world as accepting and beautiful as the one depicted in the book. Trust me, you won't be able to put it down!

The narration:
Sean Crisden, Sir, your flowers have arrived 🌸💐🌺🌷🌼. Your performance is stellar, you have effortlessly spoken emotion and passion into these character and this story. Bravo!

Trei Taylor, Ma’am, I have been a fan and although your parts were small, this performance you gave was big. Your tone and passion put into the women portrayed the love, protection and emotion beautifully. I hope you will be the female voice for “Bitter Sweet” so your star can shine brighter.

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The longing suspense was amazing!

The details within the love story along with the intimate moments were just right. Enjoyed with thoroughly

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We Husbands

This was such a great story of embracing who you are & acceptance. Not to mention the undertone of knowing your worth. Love is love! This story is laced with hope, humor & adoration.

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Good story

Overall a good read and the story included historical information which was refreshing. Hopefully more stories are in the canon.

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The narration was really great both performances were amazing.

There was nothing I didn’t like it was as good as the book. The character came to life

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Heartfelt Love Story

The narration was wonderful and at times a bit emotional. The story included bits of historical information many African Americans may not be familiar with, for example the “The Green Book” used for traveling.

I just have one issue - “where is book 2?”

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Sweet & Honest Real Love

This was a beautiful love M/M love story of two Black men set in the 1950's. Joan Vassar has written a M/M love story that is full of truth and sweetness. The reader will love how the author creates and unfolds to the readers the love between Michael and Alexander. The honesty of this story comes in the reality of how a Black gay man in the 1950's has to carefully live in his truth due to the laws and out of fear of losing family and loved ones who will not understand their love. Ultimately, this story is about love in it's sweetest and pure honest form.
The narration of this book was perfection. You need to have narrators that will truly bring the feeling, depth, and beauty of a story to life. Thank you to the narrators.
Loved this book!

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The story

I was not expecting how amazing this book is.
Joan once again an amazing job

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Amazing story line

They way Joan Vassal wrote this book, it’s make me feel like I’m in this story seeing through my own eyes.She is such amazing author!

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It is the storytelling for me!

The timing!
The past meets the current climate yet again.

This woven story shares the times of a couple in love that find themselves trying hard to be free to love and share that Love openly no matter the cost and sacrifice, for they share a forbidden Love.

Ms. Vassar has yet again dared to open the vault of informing her readers of history.

This time in giving the readers a story and subject line, that will forever be against the grain and fiber of an uncomfortable society... yet embraces the fact- that love is still love and being true to ones self is the key to life.

My hat is off to the narrator's --the work of blending voices to create good Art -was a compliment to the body of work. 👏

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