Chemistry Matters

Book excerpt: In search of the proverbial good time, Chemistry Matters is a contemporary novel about two charismatic brothas who couldn't share more of a bond if they were actually brothers. Anton "MAJAC" Charles is a straight-shooting, Naval submarine officer whose only Achilles heel is wearing his heart on his sleeve. A hopeless romantic, Anton tries to free himself of the lonely life of a bachelor by diving head-first into courting the undeniably sexy Celeste. Jared "Jaz" Stevenson is a smooth-talking baritone, who was content leaving trails of broken hearts behind on his way to the NBA; that was, until he met a hot, spicy little thing from the Mi-sippi bayou who made him stand up and take notice. These lifelong best friends remained thick as thieves although distanced for several years. When reunited in San Diego, they find themselves intermingling with the sexes and entwined in a web of turbulent relationships. Heart-pumping sensuality and tantalizing dialogue provide an intricate elixir of machismo and naiveté to this emotional rollercoaster of a novel that really makes readers wonder how good real chemistry could be. Although love is a road worth traveling, MAJAC and Jaz must endure trials, tribulations, and love beautiful women while struggling to find out if ... Chemistry Matters.