Outstanding African-American Fiction Award-winning novel, Guilty Pleasures is an unpredictable and eye-opening story about 35-year-old Simone Miler looking for love in all the wrong places. When Simone decides to give love one more chance, she lowers her guard and opens her heart to Andy Williams - a man too far removed from his emotions to love her back. It doesn't take long for her to learn that love starts within. While Simone fights to free herself from the emotional grip of toxic love, a microcosm of characters comes to light. Guilty Pleasures entertains, raises self-awareness, encourages self-esteem, and guides readers to a path of closure and a sense of renewal. What Readers Are Saying! "This book depicts the true essence of a woman in search of peace, love, and happiness, and all the dynamics she encounters on her mission." -Breeze, An avid reader "I enjoyed it...it was sexy." -Thomas Green, Author of Courting Miss Thang "Sonya Harris has crafted a novel that encourages one to look within ... Guilty Pleasures is an enjoyable read that truly lives up to its title." -RAWSISTAZ Reviewers Looking for love in all the wrong places and trusting the wrong men could threaten your self-esteem, devalue your self-worth, and make you vulnerable to emotional and physical abuse. Sonya Harris resides in Boston, Massachusetts. Sonya is a mother, published author, educator, mentor, and speaker. She has authored two books. Phenomenal & Outstanding African American Fiction award winner, Guilty Pleasures, was written to raise self-awareness; and, My Body Is Calling "has helped to enrich our community both culturally and creatively." -AAExpo Achievement Award 2016. written to raise self-care awareness. Sonya is a woman with a sincere desire to inspire women and empower girls to be themselves, believe in themselves, and love and take care of themselves so they can discover and use their passion to add value to their communities and life circle. Her vision for inspired women and girl empowerment and individuality fuels Sonya's passion to write about her life experiences as a means to raise self awareness and health awareness that would hopefully influence self-love and self-care decisions. Sonya supports educational, health, and social initiatives for women, girls, youth, and children, including domestic violence.  Author site: sonyaharris.com