This Hurts: A Novel by: Shaun Mathis

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THIS HURTS: A NOVEL,
ISBN:978-0-6151-5450-3;$23.52),
by Shaun Mathis.

This Hurts: A Novel, is loosely based on Shaun’s love experiences with two women . Shaun’s writing is edgy, original, and full of raw emotions. Taking his readers deep into the heart and mind of a man, flaws and all. It isn’t often we read of such vulnerability. This is a story crafted from the heart in the realest form, exposing one mans uncertainty, vulnerabilty, heart ache and confusion when it comes to love. Woven into the pages of this novel, we are shown love and loss and the pain a man feels when he loses it all because of his actions.

All his life Syncere Washington has lied and deceived his way into the hearts of women who adored him. The only woman he loves is Kendra Lewis. Syncere faces a life behind bars because he is incapable of controlling his jealousy and insecurities. Even after a two-year hiatus from one another, Syncere is convinced that Kendra is the woman for him.

That is until he meets Kenya Northrop, the Brazilian print model who catwalks into his life sending Syncere into a whirlwind of confusion. Syncere let’s himself go and begins to fall in love with Kenya despite Kenya’s racist mother, her hectic modeling schedule and catching backlash from his friends about their interracial relationship.

Just as all seems perfect between Kenya and Syncere, Kendra resurfaces wanting to have the life she and Syncere had planned on. Underneath his exterior lies a lonely young man desperately craving the love of a women. Will he choose the woman he has loved since age fifteen or the one who has his heart right now? Lies, deception and infidelity play a major role in the outcome.


Reader Reviews

Freakishly Real!
Shaun has depicted finding, gambling and loosing love in it's truest, most honest form. I am not afraid to admit I cried a couple of times, especially at the end. Shaun has mastered the ability to capture and lock your attention, painting a picture that you see with your heart and emotions. I am blown away at how real this story is. I strongly encourage anyone to read this!
—Denise Austin

Encounter the full spectrum of Human Emotions

Shaun M Mathis' book, This Hurts: A Novel certainly captures the reader's
attention holding one in rapt surrender as the story drips from the pages.
There is a hint of tenderness and compassion amid the mature and explicit
aspects of the work. Readers will be impressed with the realism which
sometimes delves into the dark sides of the human psyche. The dominating
emotions that run through a young man's body as he contemplates his
sweetheart are especially poignant. Shaun pulls no punches in this book
and has a bright future as a writer.

—Gene McVay

About The Author
Shaun Mathis is a 24-year old freelance writer from Philadelphia Pennsylvania who discovered at an early age he was gifted. Shaun could draw exceptionally well. Shaun has proven he has the ability to transform his creative imagination into vivid pictures through writing. Shaun began polishing his talent by writing short stories and poetry, which had earned him three published poems on www.poetry.com and winner of a number of writing contests at the age of sixteen. During a brief stint in a foster home, Shaun met members of a local rap group and began writing rhymes incorporating music into his life. Writing and performing music proved positive as Shaun’s literary skills heightened almost overnight. Shaun has also established is own publishing company called Aapri Books which will feature titles by himself has well as other new authors.

Please visit his website; www.aapribooks.com

Shaun Mathis is available for speaking engagements and interviews. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for further information. Please visit his website; www.aapribooks.com
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