A Personal Matter
By Karyn Langhorne

      In A Personal Matter readers are introduced to Alayna Jackson, an African-American paralegal who has a dream of becoming a lawyer and taking care of her younger sister. Unfortunately, the law firm that she works for has paired her up with a pretentious and brilliant Caucasian lawyer nicknamed Ice Man. Alayna's younger sister, who is about to graduate from high school, feels that she is old enough and responsible enough for herself and starts rebelling against her older sister. Can Alayna deal with the pressures coming at her from work and at home?

      A Personal Matter is one of the best debut fiction novels that this reader has read and reviewed. Ms. Langhorne has the ability to get the reader heavily involved with her characters and does not fail on entertaining the reader throughout the entire novel. Readers can sympathize with Alayna's struggles and routes for her throughout the book. A Personal Matter is a good mix of general fiction and romance. The romance that develops within the story adds to the enjoyment of reading the book.

     This reader looks forward to future Karyn Langhorne novels and strongly encourages readers to pick up this enjoyable read.