The Slave Master's Son (40 page)

Before Sarah could knock, John swung open the door, letting the breezy air smack him in the face as her beautiful copper skin glowed like it was on fire right before his eyes. Several strands of her shiny hair had escaped the beautiful pinned clip and moved across her face like black, liquid waves. Her eyes narrowed, and then softened. Jonah, silent, nodded to John and slowly removed his hat. Mary stood between her two siblings, expressionless despite her heaving bosom and her blood pumping a mile a minute causing her cheeks to turn deep, ruby red. John took a picture of them in his mind.

The sun continued to finish rising behind them until she was done with her upward, vertical ballet of renewal, Godly power and life. She kissed each of their heads, breathed love into their spirits, and then ushered them inside, wrapping them in warmth of new beginnings.

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About the Author

Tiana Laveen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and now resides in Kentucky with her husband, two children, and feline companion. She enjoys a fulfilling and enriching life that includes writing books, drawing, painting, listening to music, cooking, and spending time with friends.

Tiana Laveen is a uniquely creative and innovative author whose romance fiction is geared towards those who not only want to temporarily escape from the daily routines of life, but also delve into social taboo as it pertains to interracial relationships. Tiana creates a painting with words as she guides her reader into the lives of each and every main character.

Her first book series entitled
Cross Climax
tackles interracial dating, marriage, and sexual relationships head on without any false bravado.
Cross Climax I
and
Cross Climax II
allow the reader to dive headfirst into short stories that are packed with seduction, romance, and heart-pounding punch. The two novels in conjunction lead to a surprising, but fulfilling conclusion.

Her third novel,
The Slave Master’s Son
, transports readers back to a time and place where interracial relationships were not accepted by the dominant society. The novel delivers a scintillating, historical account of one family’s struggles to deal with love, lust, and consequences.

If you wish to contact Tiana Laveen, please send an email message to
[email protected]
or contact her at
www.facebook.com/tianalaveen
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Reading Group Discussion Guide

1. Hannah and Opal have an interesting friendship. In addition to the commonalities expressed by Opal, what do you believe drew Opal and Hannah together?

2. Master Stewart is a complicated character with a hidden, sordid past. Do you believe jealousy played a part in his decision to keep Hannah and John apart? If not, what other causes could there have been?

3. Mama Mary seems to keep the family together. How did she fulfill this vital role?

4. If Hannah existed in our day and time, what type of career do you think she would have? Would she be married and have children? What would her life be like?

5. Hannah formed a friendship with Henry despite their forced arrangement. In what ways did they affect each other’s lives?

6. Both Mr. Grant and Gayle represented the more sinister attitude concerning slavery. Do you believe justice was served to them?

7. Master Stewart and John briefly discussed the appearance of Rebecca’s ghost. Do you believe her watching over them influenced either of their behavior?

If you would like Tiana Laveen to attend your next group discussion in person or by phone, please send your request to
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