LITERARY NEWCOMER T. L. COOPER BOUNDS OUT OF THE GATE WITH COURAGEOUS FIRST NOVEL, ALL SHE EVER WANTED.

All She Ever Wanted explores racism, friendship between genders, and family dynamics with intelligence and creativity.

Literary newcomer T. L. Cooper takes a courageous step onto the literary scene exploring an interracial friendship in her debut novel, All She Ever Wanted which Midwest Book Review described as A thoughtful, insightful look into the changing human mind and spirit evoked by an interracial friendship" continuing a superbly written, highly recommended novel showcasing a theme that is as historic and universal as interracial human experience, and contemporary as todays newspaper headlines."

Victoria Caldwells fortieth birthday floods her with memories -- both painful and joyful -- forcing her to face a past she worked hard to forget. Victoria meets Daryn York her freshman year in college and the two quickly become the closest of friends. Their friendship struggles to survive the prejudices of her family, of the friends they make, and the lovers they take along the way. Victoria discovers new definitions for success and family that clash with her parents teachings when she visits the York farm, which soon becomes a refuge for her. Reading diaries by her ancestors forces Victoria to face her ancestors prejudices and recognize her own. Through it all, Victoria struggles to determine what she really wants out of life.

Whether you love Victoria or you hate her, youll find yourself immersed in her struggle to find all she ever wanted.

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T. L. Cooper is available for interview.