Book details

  • Genre:drama
  • Sub-genre:American / African American & Black
  • Language:English
  • Pages:136
  • Paperback ISBN:9780615482996

Reality Check

Does race define a relationship

By Valerie C. Eaton

Overview


Reality Check dives into the heart of interracial relationships, exposing the tension between desire, identity, and the expectations that shape modern love. Blending sensuality with sharp social insight, this short novel explores how love, lust, lies, and loyalty collide when race, class, and personal truth are all in play. Through unforgettable characters and provocative twists, Reality Check asks one powerful question: Does race define a relationship—or does it reveal who we really are? A bold, emotional story perfect for readers of relationship-driven fiction, contemporary romance with social depth, and anyone who loves a book that stays with them long after the last page.
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Description


Reality Check is a compelling short novel that sparks powerful conversation around interracial relationships, colorism, class differences, and the stereotypes that shape modern love. Blending emotional depth with sensual tension, this thought-provoking story invites readers to explore desire, fantasy, and the hidden truths we often ignore in our relationships. Through a cast of vivid, complex characters, Reality Check unpacks the universal themes of love, lust, lies, and deceit—leading readers toward the central question: Does race define a relationship, or do we? Each chapter drops subtle clues and layered metaphors that challenge the reader to examine their own assumptions about intimacy, identity, and connection. As the narrative weaves through different relationship dynamics—romantic, sexual, and personal—the characters confront what it means to seek love, to search for common ground, and to discover who they truly are. Their journeys are at times humorous, at times dark, but always deeply human. Reality Check highlights a timeless truth: despite our differences, our experiences in love and life often mirror each other. Whether driven by passion, fear, or societal pressure, the choices we make reveal more about us than the world around us. This novel is perfect for readers who enjoy contemporary romance with social commentary, relationship-driven fiction, and stories that leave them questioning, reflecting, and craving conversation.
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About The Author


Valerie C. Eaton is a mother of three living in New York. Her writing style is pulled from past present, future and imaginary experiences. She strives to let her light shine and bring out the best in anyone she touches. Working in the technology field, advocating for Black and brown people and managing her daughter's art career has not afforded her the opportunity to write as much as she would like but in the twilight of her years (she states this knowing we are not promised tomorrow so "twilight" is relative), she wants to make sure that whatever work is left behind leaves a smile on someone's face. This is the first of what she hopes to be many novels.
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