Don't Want No Sugar - Hardcover

Mason, J. D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312301588 ISBN 13: 9780312301583

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2004

Synopsis

In a sequel to One Day I Saw A Black King, Roberta, determined to escape her mother's fate of unrequited love and suicide, becomes pregnant and forces lover Charles to marry her, while Charles discovers a consuming love for another woman. 20,000 first printing.

About this title

About the Author:

J. D. Mason is the author of And on the Eighth Day She Rested and One Day I Saw a Black King. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her two children and is currently working on her next novel.

From the Inside Flap:

Praise for One Day I Saw A Black King:

"An engaging story."
- Booklist

"An absorbing novel."
- Rocky Mountain News

"If you're looking for a heart-wrenching tale, this story will not disappoint."
- Romantic Times

"Falling under the spell of Mason's masterful storytelling was as easy. . .The pace [of] the book flowed like warm, golden syrup and was just as sweet."
- African American Library Bookclub

"A well written tale of two fractured souls."
- Minority Professional Network
Praise for And On the Eighth Day She Rested:

"Ending in triumph, Ruth's metamorphosis from battered wife to a successful African-American businesswoman is. . .undeniably sympathetic."
- Kirkus

"Ms. Mason. . .blesses the audience with a story that is not only unforgettable, but also emotionally charged and breathtakingly poignant. She does a wonderful job of combining strong characterization, humor, and witty dialogue, making this a book that will not disappoint and should win praise from all her readers."
- QBR, The Black Book Review

"Mason's book weaves an incredible tale of a black woman's. . .journey to empowerment, freedom, and the hope of love once again."
- The Urban Spectrum

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0312301588
• ISBN 13: 9780312301583
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 311