I SAW YOUR PROFILE…

By Rhonda Swan

In the June 1, 2003 issue of POV, I had the pleasure of reviewing Rhonda Swan’s first release, speaking my mind . . . in poetic verse. At that time, she said she was working on her first novel. And true to her word, this Springfield native, who now lives in Delaware, was back in Springfield this past July for her second book signing.

I admit that I have absolutely no credentials qualifying me as a literary critic. I simply love to read and, although I tend to be stuck on spy novels, I will read anything as long as the story keeps me turning the pages and this story definitely did! I Saw Your Profile is a humorous tale about Internet dating told through the experiences of three women that includes all of the ingredients of a day-time soap opera: love, sex, betrayal, murder and the age-old search for Mr. Right. Just log on to: LoveMeBlack.com.

I asked Rhonda how she came up with this particular story line and she admitted that about three years ago when she first moved, she put her profile online in order to meet people and learn about the area. She said, “A lot of the stuff in the book actually happened and everyone knows someone who has a story to tell about Internet dating.”

Sometimes hilariously funny, sometimes unbelievably sad and sometimes undeniably real, Rhonda has a knack for transporting the reader from scene to scene, character to character and story to story effortlessly and without forcing any details. As I got to the last chapters, I honestly didn’t know how the story would end and I love that about a book. So if you are looking for a new summer title, look no further! n