Loving Lola

Viola “Lola” Chiasson has been itching to get out of her small Louisiana hometown for as long as she can remember. She has continued to work in her family’s deli even though she has gotten her college degree and could do something else. Lola’s love/hate relationship with Marcus has been going on for many years and now it seems to taken a dramatic turn. Their usual banter has taken on a more sexual and erotic nature. Lola can no longer ignore the fact that she wants Marcus. But loving Marcus could prevent Lola from leaving their small town. As their relationship becomes more intense, Lola has to face her love for Marcus.

Marcus is tired of hiding his lust for Lola. He cannot remember a time when he did not want Lola. The only way that he could get close to her was to tease her and ignite her anger. But there may be something lying beneath the surface of that anger – could it be desire? Taking a chance, Marcus quickly changes their relationship from friendship to lovers. The more they are together, the more Marcus faces his love for Lola. Lola wants big city life, while he wants small town living. Loving Lola makes Marcus question just what he will do for love.

Lena Matthews’ Loving Lola is a book that you will not want to put down. You will be captured from the first page. The relationship that Lola and Marcus have ignored for so long will no longer be ignored. Ms. Matthews has created a group of wonderful characters that you will not want to say goodbye to. The deep sexual and emotional connection that Lola and Marcus share cannot help but end in love. This book should not be missed!

Reviewed by: Tewanda