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Love will come along again -- some Sunday., April 24, 2002

Reviewer: imareader2 (see more about me) from Baton Rouge, LA

I loved it! When I read it, I did not read the jacket cover so I was not aware that it was the sequel to "Butterscotch Blues." "Some Sunday" was a great book and can definitely stand alone.

The story of Sandy Hutchinson and her friends was a touching, moving story of love, hurt, disappointment, and regrets, but most of all, it was about love.

Sandy went to great lengths for her husband who died of AIDS. Now she is trying to cope with life and what she needs to do to go on. Her brother-in-law, who can pass as her husband's twin, has feelings for her. Sandy in her loneliness turns to Winston, but realizes that nothing can truly develop from a relationship.

One day, Sandy's life indeed takes a turn when she goes to her basement and realizes that repair work is needed. She hires the carpenter her father recommends and her life changes on that day. However, the changes are not easy. Sandy and Randall have issues that need to be worked out -- issues that cannot be hammered out by nailing up a board. Sandy's and Randall's lives change with the development of their feelings for each other.

Also, in "Some Sunday" Sandy's friends' lives are also changing. Janice has to deal with her insecurity involving relationships. Britney, big, bold and beautiful in her own way and to Maurice, seems to have found the perfect man and husband, one who wants to give her everything in life. However, Britney wakes up one morning and realizes that life is not all it appears to be and that the garbage will pile up if not taken out. Martha also has to deal with what life has to offer and wait for it, not try to force the man, who wants to be in her life.

All the girls have to realize that love is available and if they only wait that "Some Sunday" their lives will truly change and for the better.

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A Moving & Realistic Portrayl of Relationships & Life, August 19, 2001

Reviewer: rmn1994 (see more about me) from Houston, TX United States

Some Sunday continues the story of Sandy and her girlfriends Britney, Janice, & Martha, who were all first introduced in Butterscotch Blues. In this sequel, Sandy is struggling to resume living a life she hadn't ever imagined, one that doesn't include her husband Adrian who died from AIDS. Even though he's gone, so many things still remind her of Adrian, especially her brother-in-law Winston, who greatly favors his brother, and who is there to give Sandy support whenever she needs it. As difficult as it is, life tends to spring forth once she meets a man named Randall, a strong man, but one who requires certain elements if he is to be in a relationship. It is through the trials and tribulations of every day things that will prove whether or not Sandy can regain her strength to move forward, or if she will remain flawed by her past and be robbed of all life has to offer.

In addition to seeing how Sandy fares, we're privileged to witness the journeys of Britney a mother and wife, who realizes that she's blessed and is not afraid to acknowledge that, Janice, a woman who seems to have made strides but who must cope and overcome setbacks, and Martha, a lady who battles demons in the only ways she knows how.

As with all her previous works, Margaret Johnson-Hodge has once again penned a story that delves deep beneath the surface of relationships. In this novel, MJH gets down and dirty, from telling the wondrous things of life, to revealing those shocking and unexpected incidents that make us cringe as we realize everyone goes through troubles and must seek to find deliverance. The writer has done an excellent job in bringing forth this sequel, unmasking numerous emotions, showing the strength and downfall of the human spirit, and still providing hope by the story's end. Bravo, Margaret. I'm ready for the next one!

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Who we are........ and who we yet to become................., October 26, 2003

Reviewer: nardsbaby (see more about me) from Westside Chi-town, IL United States

OH MY.........

This sequel was perfect from start to finish. Margaret Johnson-Hodge does a splendid job picking up the pieces of our 4 ladies.

Sandy...a new widow, who falls for the comforts of her brother-in-law in order to safe guard herself from the hurt of loving the handy man Randall whose fear has him running from her.

Masterful Martha...the brillant A.D.A finally finds out that she can't live in a bottle and she wants more than her badge and Calvin is just the man to give it to her.

Janice...a crazy beauty finally realizes that she isn't okay and gets the help she needs in order to finally become a whole person

Big Britany...courageous, pregnant, and with a newly gained attitude and wits learns to hold it all together, home, hubby, health, and baby

These women are all learning to clean out the clutter that has plagued their lives and are slowly working in order to get to the good part. I didn't cry in this book but I was thrilled that "my girls" are moving full circle. --This text refers to the Paperback edition

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The turning point., October 6, 2003

Reviewer: Blackworm (see more about me) from Virginia Beach, VA

An excellent follow-up to BUTTERSCOTCH BLUES, SOME SUNDAY picks up a little after one year has passed, and Sandy Hutchinson is still greiving after the loss of her husband, Adrian, because of his contracting the AIDS virus from his ex-wife. The repair of the house they shared together bring into her life Randall, a carpenter and renovator who owns his own business, and after a few awkward dates, a little piece of Sandy's heart. It's during this time that Adrian's brother, Winston, has shared his buried feelings for his sister-in-law. He doesn't want her to forget his brother, but he does want her to start over with him in her life. The best part of this story is that the triangle is filled with real feelings and fears of things that they don't fully understand. Another plus is that the players in this plot are not branded "good" or "bad", because each one has traits that we may not always agree with, and that makes them human. Add best friends Martha, who is trying to stay in control of her relationship with the use of a know-it-all attitude and alcohol. Janice, who is driving her man away with her obsessive streak of finding proof her faithful boyfriend is constantly cheating on her. Last, Britney, who is unexpectantly pregnant and find the well running dry on her and the hubby's finances, due to his insistance on not letting her work, so she can be a stay-at-home mom. One of the more consistant novels on the market, it's also one of the most romantic in both heart and head. A job well done! --This text refers to the Paperback edition

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Good Sunday Reading., September 12, 2003

Reviewer: topazzz6 (see more about me) from Albany,NY

This was an excellent sequel to butterscotch blues. Although it seems as if Sandy will never find true happiness.I would have also liked to have seen Britney's character more developed. Because even though life is not always a bowl of cherries she seems to be the one handling it better than all four of the sister friends. Janice makes you want to come through the pages again and smack her, while Martha is maintaining her life but is battling a horrible addiction. This book still reminds us that our closest friends are sometimes there for you when family is not.

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A fantastic read, December 5, 2002

Reviewer: Lauretta (see more about me) from Colorado

Sandy goes through an emotional rollercoaster grieving over the death of her husband to aids. She seeks solace through her husband's brother Winston. When Winston is not enough she moves on to the carpenter Randall who is remodeling her basement.

Read this fantastic novel to find out how Sandy's in-law disapproves of Winston and Sandy's relationship and what happens between Sandy and Winston.

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