Like a cherished piece of jewelry or beloved family heirloom pass down through generations, the bond shared between Tanisha "Teenie" Carlson, Maria Wesley, Justine Wellington, Grace Dudley, Rashanda Jordan and Lori Perkins has become more precious with time.

In Love, Secrets & Pearls, the sequel to Sunshine on Sunday, and the 6th book in the Black Diamond Series, the characters have blossomed into young women and continue their journey linked arm in arm in an unbreakable friendship clasp. While adding more souls to their circle, the ladies embrace the reality that love is uniquely defined, secrets have healing qualities and healthy friendships should be treasured like a sentimental string of pearls.

Through it all, tried and true friendship clues are revealed that readers will want to replicate in their own lives as the girls reaffirm that no matter your age, race or gender, a strong friendship circle of support remains as important as a good bra and as comforting as a warm quilt.