Even Exchange

Love… War… Pleasure… Pain…

Born and raised in fast-paced New York, sixteen-year-old Eve is mature for her age and welcomes new adventures. When she is seduced by the good looks, flashy car, and the silken touch of an older man, she finds herself irresistibly hooked. Benefitting from Tony's generosity and free-flowing cash, she gets her first taste of being pampered and spoiled, and she becomes the envy of her high school friends. But her fairy tale romance crashes down around her when she discovers that Tony has been leading a double life.

Thus begins the cycle of Eve desiring true love but having difficulty finding it. She seeks revenge on Tony with a neighbor but that quickly takes a wrong turn and, eventually, she moves to Los Angeles with another older man that she feels can help her establish her acting career. From there, she falls head over heels for a boxer, who turns out to be bad news. Eve truly falls in love with a musician who she believes is “the one.” The difference is that he is struggling when they fall in love but once he becomes an overnight success, the tables turn once again.

Eve has to face the fact that she is better off alone, that she can accomplish her dreams on her own merits, and that she has exchanged enough of herself—her mind, body, and soul—for material things and promises. Jam-packed with drama, eroticism, and thought-provoking scenes, Even Exchange by Karlie Redd is a page-turner that will have readers up all night anticipating the unforgettable climatic ending.

“In Even Exchange, Karlie Redd pens a vivid and intriguing story about a young lady who has to learn about life the hard way. Continuously seeking love in all the wrong places, Eve finally discovers that the love she seeks is within herself. A poignant coming-of-age cautionary tale about what it means to mature too quickly and eventually learn from your mistakes. The eroticism is top-notch but, more importantly, many young ladies can learn from this novel and grow to embrace themselves instead of believing that they can't flourish and succeed alone. Even Exchange is an “evergreen” story that will delight readers for decades to come.”