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charged with emotion and feeling
“There are a number of passages that are charged with emotion and feeling, providing a glimpse of the protagonist’s struggles, both internal and external.”
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from 95 reader ratings on Amazon
“An absolute masterpiece that takes you on a whirlwind journey through the complexities of love, relationships, and life’s unexpected twists.”
Holly S. · Amazon reviewer
“The authenticity of the voice and the emotional honesty woven throughout the story.”
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What readers are saying
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Reader reviews, in their own words. Love And All That Bullsh*t holds 4.6 stars on Amazon from 95 ratings.
“An absolute masterpiece that takes you on a whirlwind journey through the complexities of love, relationships, and life’s unexpected twists.”
“The authenticity of the voice and the emotional honesty woven throughout the story.”
How readers rated it
5 star70%
4 star27%
3 star1%
2 star0%
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★★★★★
A Raw, Riveting, and Unforgettable Journey of Self-Discovery and Love
“A powerful, emotionally charged novel that follows Lovely LeBlanc, a bold, brilliant, and unapologetically authentic transgender woman.”
Leroy M. · Amazon reviewer★★★★★
An Eye-Opening and Thought-Provoking Read
“It wasn’t just a story—it was an invitation to step into someone else’s shoes and see the world from a perspective I hadn’t fully considered before.”
Shipmate Veteran · Amazon reviewer★★★★★
A heartfelt journey of love, identity, and resilience
“An honest, powerful exploration of the complexities of love, identity, and self-discovery. What makes this book stand out is its raw emotional depth.”
Dave O. · Amazon reviewer★★★★★
An Honest and Necessary Voice in Contemporary Fiction
“It captures the frustration, vulnerability, disappointment, and exhaustion that can come from constantly searching for connection. Lovely’s experiences felt deeply human and painfully real.”
Troy D. · Amazon reviewer★★★★★
Wonderful story, great exploration of this woman’s world
“A wonderful story of a transgender woman discovering her path, depth, and power as well as coming into her own.”
Rose A. · Amazon reviewerthought-provoking & engaginga narrative that keeps you hooked from start to finishrichly developed charactersa deeply human storyunapologetic writingan honest portrayal of love's complexitiesthought-provoking & engaginga narrative that keeps you hooked from start to finishrichly developed charactersa deeply human storyunapologetic writingan honest portrayal of love's complexities
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Book Two · Coming soon
Life and all that bullsh*t.
She survived the love story. Now she has to build a life.
Lovely LeBlanc has a new face, a married man who climbs her back stairs with chicken soup, and a mentor who keeps trying to warn her. Then Lauren dies and leaves her a peach-colored house on Dumaine Street, a pink cedar box, and a ledger of every girl she ever saved.
From a recovery room in the Marigny to a Mississippi graveside, from a doctoral defense on Zoom to a boardroom in Seattle, this is one Black trans woman's ten years of love, loss, chosen family and the daring act of staying. Funny, fierce and very Southern.
2016 to now·Chosen family·Gulf Coast
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Mariah C. Bond is an author, entrepreneur and creator from New Orleans. She writes bold, funny, honest stories about love, identity and the South, and teaches practical ways to use technology to live a fuller life.
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