Sometimes our very wants are not exactly what we need. Cherish Denise learns from every trial and tribulation in the most horrible way. Not only does this young teen change from the nerdy plus side girl next door to the thick, busty and voluptuous woman. She becomes exactly what she never wanted to be after secretly falling in love with her handsome, chocolate neighbor Khalil. Cherish finds herself the subject of ridicule as she is turned down and placed in the “best friend” zone. Until she meets Caine, a thug from Georgia who literally knocks the socks right off her feet. They hit it off instantly, not knowing he was about to Inflict the worst pain on her. Caine seemed like the perfect guy at first with just a little street and thugness. Until he shakes up Cherish’s world, shows his true colors and motives, which sends Cherish up a valley of “no self-esteem and desperation.” There are so many hurdles to climb in her life. Will Cherish embrace her flaws? Love herself unconditionally? Will Cherish and Khalil make it through the hurdles meant to tear them apart? Or will Caine take her on a complete whirlwind. Who knows, but this chick needs more than time to figure out her life as college approaches and these men can’t stop wanting to sample her like a sweet Georgia peach. Stay tuned and find out....Why it’s the thicker the Berry, the Sweeter the Juice.....

Loyalty. Consistency. Love. Monogamy. It's only right that a person gets through life to find this pure bliss and happiness. One heart. One mind. One soul. Cherish is on the move as her career as a Celebrity News Reporter takes off in places she never thought would happen after she returns to Dallas from college. Her strength and determination built in college keeps her on her toes. Until, those old feelings for Khalil come scorching back, landing her right where she left off; in a world of hurt. Caine also makes his appearance back home after he is let go early from prison, demanding to know where his child with Cherish is and doesn't want to give up that sweet nectarine that Cherish possesses. He's back to wreak pure havoc. New love surfaces for both Cherish and Khalil, as they go on a whirlwind. New careers for both are on the rise, but their chemistry can't keep them away from each other for long. They say if it's meant to be, let it go and it will come back to you. But, how many times can Cherish hurt? How long can she wait? Khalil's engagement is still on. Will he let it all go for Cherish? Will Cherish finally move on and let go of Khalil as her new boo, shows her another lifestyle she isn't accustomed to? Secrets, lies, infidelity and murders all come together in this finale. Cherish has more than she can handle on her plate right now. Some decisions Cherish makes, could cost her life.... Buckle up your seat belts and stay tuned and find out why it's still The Thicker the Berry, The sweeter the Juice. The Finale.Loyalty. Consistency. Love. Monogamy. It's only right that a person gets through life to find this pure bliss and happiness. One heart. One mind. One soul. Cherish is on the move as her career as a Celebrity News Reporter takes off in places she never thought would happen after she returns to Dallas from college. Her strength and determination built in college keeps her on her toes. Until, those old feelings for Khalil come scorching back, landing her right where she left off; in a world of hurt. Caine also makes his appearance back home after he is let go early from prison, demanding to know where his child with Cherish is and doesn't want to give up that sweet nectarine that Cherish possesses. He's back to wreak pure havoc. New love surfaces for both Cherish and Khalil, as they go on a whirlwind. New careers for both are on the rise, but their chemistry can't keep them away from each other for long. They say if it's meant to be, let it go and it will come back to you. But, how many times can Cherish hurt? How long can she wait? Khalil's engagement is still on. Will he let it all go for Cherish? Will Cherish finally move on and let go of Khalil as her new boo, shows her another lifestyle she isn't accustomed to? Secrets, lies, infidelity and murders all come together in this finale. Cherish has more than she can handle on her plate right now. Some decisions Cherish makes, could cost her life.... Buckle up your seat belts and stay tuned and find out why it's still The Thicker the Berry, The sweeter the Juice. The Finale.

An annotated reference of more than 1,500 proverbs and sayings of the American language.

Arranged in an A to Z format for ease of use, this collection of proverbs and everyday expressions is newly revised with new entries and updated citations. Comprehensive and entertaining, it includes both biblical proverbs and everyday expressions used in America today, with historical usage and up-to-the-minute examples from the media. This treasure trove of language includes sayings from "Let sleeping dogs lie" (Chaucer's Troilus and Chriseyde, c. 1374) to "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing" (Vanderbilt University football coach Red Sanders, 1953), and many others that have enjoyed popular use in America over the centuries. Over 1,500 proverbs and 10,000 illustrative citations--including 200 sayings new to this edition Cross-referencing to all relative proverbs and sayings Extensive subject index for easy reference Thorough bibliography of proverb collections and works cited in the book Cross-referencing to all relative proverbs and sayings Extensive subject index for easy reference Thorough bibliography of proverb collections and works cited in the book

Sometimes our very wants are not exactly what we need.Cherish Denise learns from every trial and tribulation in the most horrible way. Not only does this young teen change fromthe nerdy plus side girl next door to the thick, busty and voluptuous woman. She becomes exactly what she never wanted to be after secretly falling in love with her handsome, chocolate neighbor Khalil. Cherish finds herself the subject of ridicule as she is turned down and placed in the "best friend" zone.Until she meets Caine, a thug from Georgia who literally knocks the socks right off her feet. They hit it off instantly, not knowing he was about to Inflict the worst pain on her.Caine seemed like the perfect guy at first with just a little street and thugness.Until he shakes up Cherish's world, shows his true colors and motives, which sends Cherish up a valley of "no self-esteem and desperation."There are so many hurdles to climb in her life. Will Cherish embrace her flaws? Love herself unconditionally? Will Cherish and Khalil make it through the hurdles meant to tear them apart? Or will Caine take her on a complete whirlwind.Who knows, but this chick needs more than time to figure out her life as college approaches and these men can't stop wanting to sample her like a sweet Georgia peach. Stay tuned and find out....Why it's the thicker the Berry, the Sweeter the Juice.....

A source of controversy upon its 1929 publication, this novel was the first to openly address color prejudice among black Americans. The author, an active member of the Harlem Renaissance, offers insightful reflections of the era's mood and spirit in an enduringly relevant examination of racial, sexual, and cultural identity.