As master of his destiny, Paul Weekes does what is necessary to survive. He makes his own fortune, but his luck nosedives when hijackers target his illicit shipments. He has no proof, but suspects the police officer who facilitates his exports off the island of Xantrope has turned on him. To make things worse, Paul's ne'er-do-well cousin is accidentally involved in a gang murder, and a hit is put on him.
A budding liaison with the cop's niece adds more complication. Janine refuses to accept Paul's way of life, but inadvertently becomes a victim of his lifestyle. Thrust into kidnapping, double cross and murder, Paul must choose between a relationship with Janine and staying alive long enough to change the course of his future.
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Sherryn Albright has all the trappings of success; a devoted husband, loving children and a thriving business. Until a secret explodes on her doorstep. Reece has fathered a child outside of their marriage.
Confronted by the physical proof of Reece's infidelity, Sherryn travels through a wasteland of blame and unforgiveness. Long denied issues also conspire to spin her well-managed life off its axis. Her marriage is shattered, her trust in Reece destroyed, and yet she cannot deny her growing concern for his son.
When Reece is implicated in a murder case, it is clear that he has not escaped unscathed from the mean streets of Kingston, Sherryn battles her conscience and public opinion to save her family and herself from destruction.
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What choices do you have when you are abused, cheated on and left with a trail of broken promises? Don’t Get Mad…Get Even. Take an inside look at Jamaican culture and lifestyle through a collection of award-winning stories. You will laugh, cry and commiserate with a compelling cast of characters, who conquer their challenges in unique ways.
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Love, honour and obey. In a perfect life, these promises are easy to keep. When faced with spousal betrayal, idealistic oaths take a back seat. Justine Charles made the ultimate sacrifice for her dying husband. Will she rally after his death or be forced to give up a final chance at happiness?
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Camille Moyston has managed to put the nightmare of a violent attack behind her. Having forged a safe, predictable life, the last thing she needs is a cliché, oversexed Jamaican male expressing interest.
For Quinn Mayhew, life is too good to waste time chasing a haughty, irritable woman who is too cautious to accept him for the man he is, but somehow she symbolizes everything he desires in his future.
When Camille's inner fortress finally starts to crumble, Quinn is arrested for murder and everything changes...
For Quinn Mayhew, life is too good to waste time chasing a haughty, irritable woman who is too cautious to accept him for the man he is, but somehow she symbolizes everything he desires in his future.
When Camille's inner fortress finally starts to crumble, Quinn is arrested for murder and everything changes...
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Three Jamaican women walk a tightrope of decisions when their lives are derailed by blackmail, deceit and infidelity.
JUSTINE CHARLES, sensible and self-contained, battles an addiction which could destroy her marriage, reputation, and relationship with her daughter.
DIONNE JONES, an aggressive go-getter, takes risks that cut a trail of devastation through her family and business.
KYRA MILLS, struggling single mother, is crippled by debt, bad judgment and destructive choices.
Can two of the long-time friends survive startling revelations involving their partners? And will the other push her obsession to the point of danger?
J. L. Campbell’s Distraction is a read as enticing as the honey and caramel-skinned feisty women whose intertwined dilemmas are spiced with dialect and pinched with a generous helping of tropical Jamaica.
~ Caroline Kellems, The Coffee Diary
Praise for J.L.Campbell’s work.
J L Campbell presents an interesting story, set near Jamaica on the fictitious Island of Xantrope, which is described beautifully and vividly. The story is paced well, and the plot is strong. This author's debut novel will lure you into mystery, romance, kidnapping, suspense and murder, which is just the tip of the iceberg. CONTRABAND is an exciting and interesting read.
Reviewed by RM Jackson
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Reviewed by RM Jackson
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"Contraband" by J. L. Campbell is a grimy, romantic, and suspenseful read. I recommend to ALL! This is a very good novel and a definite read to all REAL readers.
Reviewed by: Tekisha
Reviewed by: Tekisha
The characters in Dissolution are perfectly drawn, and you just want to reach in and give so many of them a hug and just tell them "You'll get through it." The emotional roller coaster lasts all the way to the end, and I'm thankful to have found out about this book!
Elizabeth Ann West
I find myself at very odd times thinking about the characters in those stories and wondering what was going on in the author's mind when she wrote that. How do you explain how you enjoyed a book so emotionally dark and disturbing. Don't get me wrong, it is not heavy or violent in anyway but the stories did affect me emotionally and have definitely had a lasting impact on my mind.
…I commend J.L for her uncanny ability of capturing life around her in such wonderful detail that in transposing it to " paper" she has you feeling as though it is you experiencing what the characters are going through.
There is so much about J.L's Jamaica that resonates with me because the social issues facing Jamaica are very similar to if not the same as those facing my own South Africa…The social consciousness i find finely threaded through most of what I've read from her books I think really sets her apart. Her books not only entertaining but also have a certain relevance that goes beyond the entertainment. Hardware is no different.
Wendy Ewurum
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Rich with darkly satisfying twists and filled with the perfect amount of Jamaican slang and patios, Don't Get Mad ... Get Even is a collection of five highly memorable short stories…Days after I finished reading this, I still feel the stories' power.
Michelle Fayard
I whipped through these highly readable stories with a vengeance - just like the main characters! These tales, by author J. L. Campbell, each feature protagonists who are keen to right a wrong. From the exotic setting to the unique cadence of the dialogue, you can't help but be transported to another place. Each one packs a punch! Definitely worth a read.
Talli Roland
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