Literature & Fiction and Teen & Young Adult
This story explores the lives of sixteen-year-olds Denim Mitchell and André Patterson, who have shared an intense bond ever since they were kids. Denim years to date Andre, known by his friends as Dré. However, Denim’s parents are doing everything in their power to keep the heat of the passion between the two teens under wraps.
Dré, a rising basketball star and budding artist, has a glorious future ahead of him. Unfortunately, rumor has it that he’s involved in activities that could ruin his chances of ever hooking up with Denim or achieving his dreams of going to college and the NBA.
Denim realizes her relationship with Dré could be shattered if her parents find out that she violated their trust. One lie, one party, and one bullet change the course of both of their lives forever.
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Darrien Lee, a graduate of Tennessee State University, is a two-time Essence bestselling author. Her books include, All That and a Bag of Chips, Brotherly Love, and What Goes Around Comes Around. She has been featured in several magazines, including Romantic Times magazine and the Nashville Tennessean.
Darrien began her writing career after reminiscing with a relative about their wild college days while attending Tennessee State University. It was those experiences that inspired her to write her debut novel, 'All That and a Bag of Chips' in 2001.
Blessed to be a two time Essence Magazine Best-selling Author over the past twenty-years with her eighteenth novel, titled "Love past the Moment", which she wrote while fighting breast cancer. Presently a four year survivor, she plans to use her voice to inspire and encourage others who are dealing with life adversities. It is also her goal to continue to write thought provoking and exciting novels to entertain her readers.
Darrien is presently anticipating the release of the sequel to "Love past the Moment" which she hopes to have ready for release by the end of Winter.
Darrien is a native of Columbia, Tennessee, about 50 miles south of Nashville, and lives in La Vergne, Tennessee with her husband of twenty-seven years and two adult daughters.
