Sugar Vs. Spice — Joanne Skerrett

Sister, Sister...
By day, thirty-year-old Tari Shields is an up-and-coming journalist for a major Boston newspaper. By night, she's a jazz singer, working the local club scene, seducing audiences with her silky voice and sultry style. In between, she's a feisty, kick-boxing, aerobicizing, workout devotee. Tari's a total contrast to her older sister, Melinda. In fact, Melinda isn't just her older sister, she's a supersista--a wife, mother, active church member, and career woman. Melinda would love to see Tari follow in her sensible footsteps. But Tari has no intention of slowing down, much less settling down--until she meets Shawn Phillips. Not only is he tall, dark, handsome, charming, and a gentleman, he's just what Tari's looking for: a bass player for her band. It doesn't hurt that Tari can imagine them making beautiful music together in other ways as well...

With Shawn on the scene, and a recent scoop making Tari front page news at work, her career and her love life are suddenly looking up. Even Melinda might approve! But just as she's feeling at the top of her game, she's hit with unexpected news that turns her world upside down. It's a personal battle that will challenge Tari like never before. And it will transform all her relationships, with her sister, her friends, her faith--and even herself.