The Outside Child
Written by Tiffany L. Warren
Narrated by Cherise Boothe
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Tiffany L. Warren
Tiffany L. Warren is a nationally bestselling author, playwright, songwriter, mother and wife. A two-time RT Book Award winner, an Essence® bestseller, and an eight-time AALBC bestseller, she’s published more than twenty-five novels since debuting in 2005 with What a Sista Should Do, as well as two young adult series under the name Nikki Carter. The film adaptation of her award-winning novel, The Favorite Son, premiered in 2021 as a BET+ Original Movie directed by Robin Givens and starringRotimi, Jonathan McReynolds E. Roger Mitchell, Serayah, and Loren Lott. The visionary behind the Faith and Fiction Retreat, Warren also is the co-founder, along with her husband Brent, of Warren Productions, and has produced gospel musicals of her novels What a Sista Should Do and The Replacement Wife. She and her husband live in Maryland with their five children. Find more online at TiffanyLWarren.com.
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Reviews for The Outside Child
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent story. Loves the ending! Kept me interested the whole time.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very good book kept my attention from beginning to end, you will enjoy it
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved this book!! A must read you don’t want to end
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Will definitely be reading more from Tiffany Warren!!! I highly recommend this book! Very well-written, I loved the storyline and I loved the ending!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I felt everything in this book, from the beginning to end! Awesome read, will definitely pass this along ?
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Outside Child by Tiffany L. Warren is a captivating novel about a marriage that is tested by always being in the public eye and later, a tragic loss that pulls the couple apart instead of bringing them closer.
Chenille Abrams is not looking for love when she meets popular football player Brayden Carpenter. In fact, she has no idea who he is and when she finds out, she is skeptical about his intentions. However, Brayden quickly proves he is looking for more than a one night stand with a groupie and Chenille is willing to give their relationship a chance. Their unexpected romance flourishes despite the demands of their careers and living in separate states and Chenille is shocked when Brayden proposes to her. Although they manage to traverse the normal ups and downs of married life, how will their marriage fare after suffering a devastating loss?
Chenille is a fiercely independent, successful businesswoman who does not trust easily following the end of her previous relationship. She is instantly attracted to Brayden but under the circumstances in which they meet, she is leery he is not looking for anything serious. She is soon convinced he is sincere in wanting a long term relationship but Chenille wants a low-key life out of the limelight.
Brayden absolutely loves his career and unlike his teammates, he does not indulge in casual sex with the numerous groupies vying for his attention. He is drawn to and completely appreciates Chenille's strong personality but he does not always respect her career aspirations. Brayden is also occasionally annoyed by her lack of interest in the public side of his career.
Despite these issues, their courtship and marriage are mostly trouble free and quite happy. But after their son is born with a serious medical condition, Chenille is frustrated and angry when Brayden makes major decisions without any input from her. In the aftermath of tragedy, their once rock-solid marriage begins to crumble under the weight of grief and anger.
The Outside Child is an engrossing novel that is quite moving. The characters are wonderfully developed and likable but some of their reactions and decisions are frustrating. The storyline is engaging and Brayden and Chenille's romance moves at a realistic pace. A gentle undercurrent of faith adds depth and substance to the characters and their relationship. An absolutely marvelous novel that old and fans of Tiffany L. Warren are sure to enjoy.