Jc Conrad-Ellis

Like a cherished piece of jewelry or beloved family heirloom pass down through generations, the bond shared between Tanisha "Teenie" Carlson, Maria Wesley, Justine Wellington, Grace Dudley, Rashanda Jordan and Lori Perkins has become more precious with time.In Love, Secrets & Pearls, the sequel to Sunshine on Sunday, and the 6th book in the Black Diamond Series, the characters have blossomed into young women and continue their journey linked arm in arm in an unbreakable friendship clasp. While adding more souls to their circle, the ladies embrace the reality that love is uniquely defined, secrets have healing qualities and healthy friendships should be treasured like a sentimental string of pearls. Through it all, tried and true friendship clues are revealed that readers will want to replicate in their own lives as the girls reaffirm that no matter your age, race or gender, a strong friendship circle of support remains as important as a good bra and as comforting as a warm quilt.

In Chemistry & Chaos, book 3 in the Black Diamond Series, Tanisha "Teenie" Carlson and her besties return for more adolescent mischief, young love, dating and life lessons. This time, while Teenie's mama drama and boy challenges continue, the reader will experience the intriguing trials and tribulations that are taking place behind the front doors of Teenie's crew: Maria Wesley, Lori Perkins, Rashanda Jordan, Justine Wellington and Grace Dudley.At 16, wiser and armed with just the right amount of sass and self-confidence, the teen squad is now embracing their teen challenges with class, confidence and a dash of mischief. Layer by layer, the reader will learn that each girl is fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image while still flawed in very believable, relatable and forgivable ways. When teen turmoil takes center stage, the grace and strength displayed will prove encouraging as the teen girls confirm that a strong friendship circle of support is as important as a good bra.

Tanisha wants what most teenage girls want: an A on her math test, a boyfriend, new jeans and a mother who does not pop pills. In Boys, Beauty & Betrayal, you'll meet fourteen year old Tanisha Carlson and her friends at Battle Creed Junior High School: Maria, Lori, Rashanda, Grace and Justine. Witty, smart and moderately popular, the fabric of Tanisha's world is woven together by a complex thread of secrets and lies. Her teen drama intensifies when she faces rejection from the boy she likes and a cat fight with her bff. Hiding behind her 'Mona Lisa' crooked smile is another secret Tanisha fears will destroy her middle school standing. Yet, like most teen girls, Tanisha is determined to fake her way to fabulousness without snapping like a twig in her designer jeans. In this novel, Tanisha learns the true meaning of friendship, realizes the world is not black and white and strengthens her self confidence in the process. Readers young and old will enjoy part one in this coming of age series with its surprising twists and turns.