A Challenge of Love

By Gerri D Smith Copyright, 2009

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Even though this classic novel of hope, inspiration, love, and challenge is set in the 1980”s, it’s story is still just as true today as it was then. Emotional, mental and physical abuse is still widespread and is still hidden until someone, be it a celebrity, or the Oprah show, brings it out into the headlines.

Dorri LaVogue, the main female character suffers abuse at the hands of her husband and fears the retribution of divorce by her strict parents. Finding her faith in love and marriage put to the test, she loses her self-esteem, and her hope of ever trusting the opposite sex again.

Throughout the story, the many challenges, twists and turns facing Dorri propels you into a journey of the highest thrills and surprises that keep you hoping along with her. Will Dorri find the nerve to leave her abusive husband? Does she master her memories of a marriage gone bad? Is she given another chance at love? You are kept guessing and anxious for the rewarding outcome. To order,

Other Main Characters:

Desmond Rouseau………..……Dorri’s egotistical, womanizing, abusive husband.
Krystal Hennerson……………….Dorri’s best friend, temporary University roommate, and confidante.
Jade Payson……………………..A male acquaintance who struck out in finding romance with Dorri.
Anthony (Tony) Evans…………..A drop-dead handsome lawyer, turned University Dean who desperately ………….………….………….…...challenges fate to win Dorri’s heart.

• Excerpt #1...

There stood Desmond. Confident that he looked super-cool in his new designer suit, posed for the photographers. The fact that he was entering into a second marriage before the first was dissolved, didn’t penetrate his non-existent code of ethics…Fulfilling his own desire first…was his ultimate desire.

• Excerpt #2...

Krystal’s feelings of concern for her best friend and her dismay about Desmond hadn’t changed…this made her sad because Dorri was like a sister. Now Dorri was ready to say ‘I do’ to Desmond’s eloquent proposal of marriage…and it was too late to stop the wheels of fate.

• Excerpt #3...

”Do you know what I’d like to do, right now?’ And again not waiting for Krystal to answer, Dorri continued. ’If I had my way I’d line up all the men in the world against a cement wall and…’

• Excerpt #4...

Meeting Tony again on campus and so unexpectedly, set Dorri’s senses on a skyward rocket….Anthony (Tony) Reynard Evans, black, breathtakingly handsome had experienced more than his share of disappointments in his busy, limited social life….now he patiently longed for someone to share his life with. Someone who needed him for himself and not for his hard-earned material and financial accumulations.

• Excerpt #5...

Two days went by…then four, without a call from Tony, nor did she (Dorri) see him anywhere on campus. Afraid that she’d never hear from him again, she cursed him for what he’s already done to her feelings and for being so much in her thoughts.

• And Excerpt #6

“Oh Tony, please don’t give up on me. I’m trying to get past my doubts and fears….” And they came together again in need, in love and in each other’s arms as they eased each other‘s aching hearts.

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Readers say…..

“A Challenge of Love” is fantastic. It touched many different emotions: courage, pain, happiness, sadness, strength, faith, and hope. An inspirational story about life in spite of its ups and downs. It demonstrates how life’s challenges are not a set back. I personally recommend this book, you will not be disappointed. I’m looking forward to a second edition continuing with Dorri’s new challenges.” –Veronica A. P.-S., Glendale, CA


“I wasn't a fan of romance novels but I must say, after reading this book, I have a different outlook. Gerri Smith's first novel, "A Challenge of Love" creates a safe backdrop for those of us that don't normally delve into romance novels. (It) is a wonderfully inspirational story of challenges that could be overcome and faith restored. Smith has a way of setting up the plot that the reader can't help but take on a character that they most resonate with. The story, although fiction, could very easily be realistic although may take you on a thought provoking ride. Smith's book is excellent for anyone that wants to re-discover the passion and romance that seems to be lost.” - Irene Watson, Author of the "Sitting Swing." Reviewed for amazon.com reader views

“Gerri, A Challenge of Love” was so enjoyable; I didn’t want it to end!” – S. Quarles, Wilmington, DE

“Dear Gerri, I want you to know that I really enjoyed my book, “A Challenge of Love.” Very remarkably written. Thank you …Sometimes I saw a bit of Dorri in me.” -- P.B. Tyler, El Cerrito, CA

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A Word from the Author…

Parts of the truth, parts of fiction with imagination, and inspiration are interweaved into the telling of this story about Dorri LaVogue. I’ve actually lived and survived parts of it, and experienced great pleasure in letting my dreams and imagination take over for the other parts.

Whether you’ve experienced any issues of abuse in the past, take heart from this story. Or, if your current and future hopes and dreams are still in the making, you may gain insight into knowing how you must never lose your self-esteem. You must always trust your instincts. It is one of your greatest powers.

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