Making French Chocolate: A prequel love story

by O'shan Waters

Overview

A few things were paramount in the proud Black American Murry family, and Delphine Murry could recite them in her sleep.

Don't trust anyone that doesn't look like you. Color lines are permanent.
Don't bring home any grades lower than the first letter of your middle name.
Don't ever forget the history of our people.

Delphine had an almost insatiable appetite for learning. Living in New Orleans, the French language, history, and culture became one of her passions. By her college years, she was focused on becoming a doctor and determined to explore Paris one day.

French-born Professor Philippe' Delacroix was one of the highest-ranking doctorate fellowship candidates under thirty at Sorbonne University. He knew his resume would be even more impressive after teaching in Louisiana, giving him future leverage in Paris, and credibility in America if he chose to return. Being gorgeous himself, he adored beautiful women. But he didn't date his students, nor was he enticed by the melanin melting pot of New Orleans.

These opposing strangers will unknowingly set into motion events and changes that will craft a blend of "French Chocolate."

Adult Content Warning: This book is for mature readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798881177430
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	03/19/2024
Series:	The Moments Collection , #2
Pages:	386
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.19(d)

About the Author

O'Shan Waters has been writing poems and short stories since high school. An avid reader she wanted to be a writer, but life took her to another career. Although she journaled, it was after her children grew up, that she picked up the creative pen again. Her passion renewed she began to write from a mature lens more descriptive poetry and diverse stories with deep, complex characters, exciting plots, and meaningful concepts. Inspired by the works of Toni Morrison, Agatha Christie, Jane Austen, Walt Whitman, Maya Angelou, Alexandre Dumas, Shiree McCarver, and Pepper Pace, she gathered some courage to write for an audience instead of just for herself and close friends. And now, there’s no looking back!

O’Shan currently resides in the Pacific Northwest. When she’s not writing, she indulges in other loves including performing arts such as modern dance, ballet, symphonies, musicals, and plays. She loves listening to smooth jazz, enjoying classical music, and traveling to tropical vacation destinations dipping her toes in warm aquatic pools, clear brooks, and streams around the world. As a xenophilia, she’s always learning about different cultures and considers herself a food connoisseur.

Although O’Shan's stories and poems resonate with those closest to her, she hopes readers will also enjoy her published works.