Flaws and All by Shana Burton

It is often said that our relationships define who we are, what we expect in life and sometimes how we love. This holds true with the five fair-weather friends in Flaws and All. Although Lawson, Reginell, Sullivan, Angel and Kina were forged into one other's lives each under different circumstances, they have formed a bond that has stood the test of time.


With a budding new career, the love of her life by her side, and a promising future ahead, Lawson is forced to remember that the deeds of the past always affect the future. Self righteous Reginell discovers that all that glitters may be gold, but at what cost? First Lady Sullivan's raging hormones cause her to lose sight of what is important on a quest to find herself. Angel is sure that someone may be testing her, but will she past the test and ultimately forgive the one and only man who had her heart? Fed up with her abusive husband, Kina begins to realize that she and her son deserve better.


Shana Burton penned an awesome novel with a great storyline. The added bonus is that this novel deals with some realistic issues both good and bad. The characters are strong and well developed. I also loved the way the story showed how each character had her own interpretation of basic morals and values without being preachy. This is the first novel that I have read by Ms. Burton, but it will not be the last. I rated this book 4 Chocolate Stars.