Product Description
by Chandra Sparks Taylor (Author), Chandra Sparks Splond (Author)
Raised in a strict household, sixteen-year-old Courtland Murphy never had a date. But that was before the guy of her every dream-basketball star Allen Benson-asked her out. She's gone from never-been-kissed to dating the hottest guy in school. And now her new boyfriend is pressuring her to prove she loves him-by having sex. But as a member of her community's Worth-the-Wait club, Courtland made a vow to stay a virgin. Now everyone-from friends to family to fellow club members-gives her different advice, from "do it " to "you made a pledge, girl " It would be so easy for Courtland to go all the way with Allen, but sometimes his charming personality leaves her wondering. Who knew being in love could be so confusing?
Author Biography
Chandra Sparks Splond is an editor, blogger, speaker and award-winning author. Her young adult novel Spin It Like That was chosen as a Popular Paperback for Young Adults by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) and The Pledge was a YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. She is also the author of He's Got Game, The Promise and The Greatest Gift of All. Splond's editing clients include several New York Times, USA Today and Essence bestselling authors. In addition to working for Kensington Publishing as the consulting editor for Arabesque romance, Splond has also done work for Random House, Moody Publishers, Kimani Press (formerly known as BET Books), and Hyperion. She has also worked for Good Housekeeping, Hope for Women magazine and Romantic Times. Her blog focuses on African-American moms living in Birmingham, Alabama and shares tips to help them balance faith, family and fiction. Visit her online at www.chandrasparkssplond.com and www.magiccitymomma.com.
