Vanessa Grant

People of different races have been falling in love for centuries, but it has only been in the last 30 years that interracial relationships have become acceptable in American society—not to mention by local police. This book addresses the problems facing interracial couples from a black perspective. From interracial dating to marriage and child rearing, it talks frankly about racism and discrimination, deals with the disapproval of relatives, discusses the challenges of blending cultures and traditions at home, and celebrates the richness that an interracial relationship offers. Based on interviews with hundreds of biracial couples, this invaluable, savvy handbook will help black Americans navigate the challenges of having a white partner.

Out of wrecked dreams grew hope One minute Georgina had been sailing single-handed down Canada's west coast, willing the salt breezes to show her how to go on living without her husband. The next she was being pulled from the waves by lighthouse keeper Lyle Stevens and drawn into a tranquil existence with him and his little daughter. No one could take the place of Scott. Yet there was something compelling about the way Lyle watched over her as she recovered from her ordeal. His disturbing eyes seemed to caress her soul.... /> And then she realized -- he could read her thoughts!

They were lucky to be alive! But to Crystal Selwyn, a tax auditor on her way to the Queen Charlotte Islands, trekking out of the wilderness with Jesse Campbell was not her idea of normal travel. Jesse was adamant that the search-and-rescue people probably wouldn't be able to spot them - and it was their only chance of survival. Trusting herself to Jesse's safe hands was the only alternative. Strangely though, in doing so, Crystal found the strength finally to face her past and commit herself to the future.

Life with Jake was fascinating. His energy, arrogance and talent made working with him an exciting experience. For years Jenny had managed to keep her love for him under control. Sometimes he looked at her as if he wanted her, but then he wanted so many women, didn't he? She wasn't about to become one of the gang. Finally she realized that the only way to get over Jake was to get out of his life, so she ran--but not far enough!

Years ago she ran from a hopeless love … she never dreamed she’d return as his prisoner! Juan Corsica Perez was a man who believed the earth belonged to him, and everyone in it. Only Cathy Jenan thought otherwise. They had known each other once and once it had been wonderful, but although Cathy had traveled all over the world since she last saw her first love, she’d never returned to Peru. Then fate, and Juan Corsica Perez, forced her back

Dinah couldn't refuse a cry for help Without knowing if her car would survive the journey, or thinking about her lack of Spanish, she dashed off from Vancouver to Mexico. So it wasn't surprising that she herself needed rescuing, though she wouldn't admit it when she first met Joe. He was a drifter, the kind of person Dinah had little patience with. Finding a young girl desperate for help in a strange country was a burden--yet somehow Joe was always on hand to help. In spite of herself, his touch-me-not good humor intrigued Dinah....

Nicole found it hard enough to raise a teenage boy by herself and eke out an uncertain living as a charter pilot in British Columbia's Queen Charlotte islands. Dealing with Matthew Kealy, her arrogant, unkempt new neighbor, was a bit too much. Though she soon learned that Matthew was a successful artist, that didn't make him less of a pain -- critical of her son, her abilities as a mother, as a pilot. She knew she mustn't let herself be so terribly aware of his powerful masculinity.

Keep your imagination where it belongs That's what Melody Connacher told herself. It was okay to go a little crazy when writing songs, hidden away on her beautiful island--but to reach out her arms and whisper his name, that was madness. Scott Alexander, the rugged ship's master who had burst into her world, was a stranger even if he was attractive and pleasant. She really knew almost nothing about him--except that he wasn't a man for staying. But if Melody turned and looked at him, whispered a word of consent--it would happen. An affair--hot and quick and over.