 Mismatched
by
Laura
Major
Amira
Press
Tessa
Dennison,
an
early-thirties
finance
professional,
resolves
to
define
love
on
her
own
terms
after
a
series
of
busted
blind
dates.
Justin
Martin,
her
best
friend,
has
secretly
loved
Tessa
since
childhood.
However,
risking
their
friendship
and
their
differing
ethnic
backgrounds
holds
him
back.
But
it's
now
or
never
when
she
convinces
him
to
screen
Internet
bachelors
for
a
love
match.
Will
Justin
continue
to
let
societal
forces
dictate
his
happiness
or
will
he
opt
for
full
disclosure
before
Tessa
finds
a
cyber
match?
Is
Justin
too
firmly
planted
in
the
'friend
zone'
to
advance
into
Tessa's
dating
portfolio?
From
the
start,
Laura
Major
managed
her
creative
impulses
by
drawing,
writing
songs,
poems,
and
short
stories.
While
her
interests
in
drawing
and
writing
songs
have
waned,
her
love
affair
with
the
written
word
only
grew
stronger.
It
was
the
recurring
memories
of
encouragement
from
an
eighth-grade
English
teacher,
a
fellow
classmate
who
said
during
a
critical
writing
class,
"I'm
going
to
see
your
name
on
bookshelves,"
and
a
destined
encounter
with
Romance
Writers
of
America
at a
chocolate
fair
that
put
her
on
track
to
fulfill
her
purpose.
Multicultural
fiction
is
close
to
Laura's
heart,
so
the
opportunity
to
share
these
stories
is
not
taken
lightly.
Please
feel
free
to
look
Laura
up
at
www.lauramajor.com
or
www.myspace.com/lmwriter.
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 Grandpa!
Tell Us a Story; Drinking From Ancient Wells
by Orchester Benjamin
SoulViewWorld LLC
Book Reviewed by Emanuel Carpenter
He began taking the shells out of the gun and
sighting down the barrel, and pulled the trigger
listening to the click. All the while he was
pointing the gun in my general direction,
finally he pointed it straight at me, pulled the
trigger, said bang real loud, and I almost
jumped out of the chair. He loaded the gun,
still pointed in my direction, and began talking
to his woman while looking me straight in the
eyes.
“Baby, have you ever heard the expression, if
you find a fool, bump his head.”
“Yeah Daddy Sweet, I heard that the bigger the
fool the harder his head has to be bumped.”
“Well if somebody gave a loaded gun to a
complete stranger, talking about selling it, how
big of a fool is that?”
“That would be the biggest fool I ever heard
about in all of my life. His head should be bump
real hard.”
Though the excerpt above may sound like
something out of the movies, it is a portion of
one man’s true story. The man is Orchester
Benjamin, and he is the one who is learning the
ways of the street the hard way with a gun
pointed at his head. Many years prior, his
grandchildren always had a request of him:
“Grandpa! Tell us a story.” Instead of sitting
them down and telling them the same old nursery
rhymes or Dr. Seuss tales, he asked them to be
patient while he gathered his thoughts. Many
years and words later, his memoir “Grandpa! Tell
us a story; Drinking From Ancient Wells” was
born.
Orchester’s story is no everyday life story
either. Keeping in mind his humble beginnings in
Louisiana where he learned valuable life lessons
from his parents and his maternal and paternal
grandfathers, he tells an intriguing tale of
learned values and humility. As he grew older,
he wanted to be a part of the popular crowd
known as the Village kids (who so happened to be
the ones who got in the most trouble). Even
though he is guided throughout his life by his
African ancestors, Priest Sowa and Priestess
Mabole, it’s the influence of the Village kids
and the motivation to become a street hustler
later in life that sends his life down a
slippery slope of cocaine dealing, addiction,
and incarceration.
Grandpa! Tell us a story is an interesting
memoir that fuses detailed historical facts,
personal philosophy, and everyday life as a man
trying to make it on the mean American streets,
including Los Angeles, Oakland, Oklahoma City,
and more. Rather if you’re reading about his
naivety of trying to sell a loaded gun, trying
to understand his arguments with a preacher
about God’s purpose for us, or absorbing his
take on the history of the Ku Klux Klan,
Frederick Douglas, and slavery, you will not be
bored. It’s easy to tell that this former Black
Panther writes like he speaks like when he tells
us he is getting ahead of himself in the text,
when he shares how being whipped by his mother
only made him slicker, and when he is honest
about never finishing school. The book could use
an editor’s touch. It could also use actual
chapters so that it doesn’t read like one long
speech. And you may have a few what-the-heck
moments as his African ancestors appear to him
throughout the book (especially since this is
non-fiction). But the 73-year-old Benjamin did
accomplish his goal of telling his grandchildren
(and us) an out of-the-ordinary story that can
be handed down to generations in his family and
ours.
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 The
Holy Ghost Corner
by Michele Andrea Bowen
Grand Central Publishing
Theresa Elaine Hopson, 46, owner of Miss Thang's
Holy Ghost Corner and Church Women's Boutique is
puzzled. She can't, for the life of her, figure
out why even Baby Doll Henderson, despite her
false teeth and her
navy-blue-socks-with-yellow-jelly-sandals-wearing
self, can find a man and she, Theresa, can't.
Theresa's been looking all of her life, and it
seems like the only thing she finds are things
that need to say lost. Like, for example, her on
and off "friend" and sometime escort, the sneaky
businessman, Reverend Parvell Sikes.
So, when church mother Queen-Esther Green
reacquaints Theresa with the older woman's
backslidden player nephew, Lamont Green, it
seems like the same old story.
But this time, Theresa decides to listen to God
and what she hears soon brings a smile to her
face with the realization that the Holy Ghost
has been in her love corner all along.
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 Zora
and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White
by Claudia Mair Burney
David C. Cook
Two Hearts, One God. Should Anything Else
Matter?
Zora Nella Hampton Johnson knows exactly where
she comes from—and her daddy won’t let her
forget. Of course for that privilege he keeps
her in Prada and Kate Spade, Coach and YSL. He
chooses her boyfriend, her car, her address, and
ignores her love of painting, art, and the old
ways of her grandaddy’s soulful AME church—where
the hymns pleaded, cajoled, and raised the roof.
Her daddy may be a preacher, but somewhere among
the thousands of church members, the on-site
coffee house, and the JumboTron, Zora lost God.
And she wants Him back.
Nicky Parker, a recent graduate of Berkeley and
reformed playboy, also suffers the trials of
being a preacher’s kid, and he can’t remember
the last time he saw eye-to-eye with his white,
racist, Southern Baptist father. What he does
remember—and it will be forever burned in his
brain despite myriad prayers to Jesus—is the way
Zora looked the first time he saw her. Like
Nefertiti. Only better. When they meet at a
Bible study far from their respective home
churches, the first churlish, sarcastic sparks
that fly sizzle with defensiveness. But God has
a special way of feeding the flames, and though
of different flocks, these two lost sheep will
find Him and much, much more.
Author Bio
CLAUDIA MAIR BURNEY is a freelance writer and
author and the creator of the Amanda Bell Brown
mysteries, Murder, Mayhem, and a FineMan and
Death, Deceit, and Some Smooth Jazz. She lives
in Michigan with her husband, five of their
seven children, and a rabbit. For additional
information visit
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 MatchMaker
by Gibran Tariq
iUniverse
Samantha Givens is the ultimate black diva. At
45, she is gorgeous, smart, and clever. She
also has a secret agenda.
Like her mother before her, Samantha has the
amazing ability to pair up young lovers. But
unlike her mother, Samantha is too ambitious to
simply “hook up” the golden girls of urban
America with undeserving thugs.
As an option, Samantha establishes MatchMaker,
Incorporated—a secret organization of beautiful
black women intent on taking control of the
country via sex.
The BBBs—Beautiful Black Bitches—of MatchMakers
are the crème de la crème of black America and
Samantha will only match them with rich,
powerful white men. In this way, the BBBs will
be in a position to “call shots” as the power
behind the throne.
Overwhelmingly successful, Samantha has wed her
“designer line of living, breathing,
gold-diggers” to countless lawyers, doctors, and
politicians across the country until there is
not a facet of government where they are not
found. Yet one prize has eluded her: The White
House. So she sets out on the ultimate quest—to
marry one of her BBBs to the man most likely to
win the Presidency of the United States. But
before she can marry him to one of the BBBs, she
first must find him. Yet there is an even bigger
problem: The woman most suited for the task of
marrying him is the one least interested. Paris
Hall, the only woman more beautiful than
Samantha Givens, threatens everything.
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 Murder
and the Masquerade
by Dorothy Phaire
iUniverse
Set under the backdrop of our nation’s capital,
Murder and the Masquerade by Dorothy Phaire is a
story of self-discovery for an attractive yet
lonely psychologist who feels trapped in an
unfulfilling life; she then goes through an
emotional and sexual awakening to reclaim her
inner strength and passion for life.
Packed with drama and intrigue, Murder and the
Masquerade opens up the details of an intense
love triangle, woven around a murder plot that
is anything but typical. In the midst of
turmoil, can two ill-matched lovers overcome the
odds and realize their love for one another?
When Dr. Renee Hayes is suspected of involvement
in a murder case, she becomes conflicted about
her ethical oath as a psychologist. Torn between
her professional loyalty to a patient and her
young lover, who is investigating the case,
Renee is forced to do whatever it takes to clear
her own name and rethink her purpose in life.
But the most shocking secret of all is unlocked
in the end, and it will change all of their
lives forever.
Murder and the Masquerade is for readers who
want to be swept away in the lives of characters
that seem so real you can almost hear and see
them. It is a book for readers looking for
suspense, excitement, and real-life experiences
as portrayed by characters you won't want to let
go even after the story ends. If you are a
reader who has ever felt stuck in life by bad
choices, you will want to read this story that
offers hope, new discoveries, and new
beginnings. If you want to escape for awhile and
delve into the lives of characters who will keep
you up all night to find out what happens next,
this is the book for you!
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 SHOW
AND TELL
by Niobia Bryant
Dafina Books
In
Live and Learn, national
bestselling author Niobia Bryant
introduced unforgettable sistah-friends
Alize, Dom, Moët, and Cristal. Now the
ladies are back—with even more drama in
tow…
Monica Winters, aka Alize, is an
ambitious grad student working beside
the man she loves and once rejected. As
his wedding to another woman draws near,
she turns to her married therapist for
comfort—until he refuses to end their
relationship.
Life is going well for Latoya James, aka
Moët, until her babydaddy, a
multi-platinum rap artist, announces he
wants sole custody of her child. Keesha
“Dom” Lands is a former stripper
fighting her addictions while she works
at her daughter’s daycare center, but a
medical scare will send her back to her
old life. Meanwhile, Danielle “Cristal”
Johnson’s relationship with a sexy
handyman is threatened when a New York
socialite pulls her away from the girls
and her man…
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF NIOBIA
BRYANT
“In Bryant’s first mainstream
offering, she does a great job of
bringing forth characters that are
feisty, diverse, and interesting…Live
and Learn is a pleasurable reading
experience.” —Romantic Times
“Thoroughly enjoyed and highly
recommended.” —RAWSISTAZ Book Reviews on
Heated
Niobia Bryant
is the national
bestselling and award-winning author of
nine novels. She writes full time,
splitting her time between New Jersey
and South Carolina. Readers can visit
her at
www.niobiabryant.com and
www.myspace.com/niobiawrites.
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LOVERS ONLY
by Alex Hairston
Dafina Books
Essence®
bestselling author
Alex Hairston, a new master of sexy,
edgy fiction, follows the steamy She
Creeps with this scintillating new
novel that offers a twist on the
modern-day love story.
After breaking up with his longtime
girlfriend, Renee, because she was
fantasizing about a coworker, Joel is
determined to find a good, wholesome
woman to marry. He thinks he’s on the
right path with his new neighbor, Erin.
She seems to be everything he’s ever
wanted in a woman, and before they reach
their second date, they’ve shared a
passionate night together.
But Joel has no idea that Erin has made
a pact with her best friend, Kenya, to
share any good man they find—in every
way possible. And now every man’s
wildest fantasy is about to come true
for Joel.
PRAISE FOR ALEX HAIRSTON’S
LOVE
DON’T COME EASY
“This novel is a quick,
entertaining read that is both poetic
and erotic.” —RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Alex Hairston was born and raised
in Baltimore. He is a former U.S. Naval
Hospital Corpsman and graduate of the
Johnston School of Practical Nursing. He
is the author of If Only You Knew,
Love Don’t Come Easy, and She
Creeps, and lives in Randallstown,
Maryland, with his wife and three kids.
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 PASSING
FOR BLACK
by Linda Villarosa
Dafina Books
In her sexy, fast-paced Dafina debut,
Linda Villarosa boldly probes the issues
of race, desire, family, and friendship
with seductive storytelling and an
unforgettable voice.
Angela Wright is a young black magazine
writer whose life has settled nicely
into place. Her fiancé, Keith, is a
professor of African-American history,
and Angela’s mother—an icon of black
empowerment—can’t wait for them to set
the date. Then a chance meeting leaves
Angela consumed with desire for an
intriguing stranger…
Angela’s best friend Mae, a full-figured
Southern girl, is always there to ground
her, whether they’re joking about “good
hair” or gossiping about their rival
Tatiana Braithwaite, who they refer to
as a “milk chocolate Barbie”. As Angela
explores her new passion, everything
she’s come to believe is called into
question. And the answers she finds will
surprise everyone—especially herself.
PRAISE FOR
PASSING FOR BLACK
“Finally the story we’ve been
waiting for, delivered in page turning,
finely written prose by one of my
favorite writers.” --E. Lynn Harris, New York Times bestselling author
“Passing for Black
is
Kissing
Jessica Stein meets Good Hair.
The characters are outrageous and real
and heartfelt. Linda Villarossa has
written an important, entertaining
debut. Brava!” --Benilde Little, author
of Who Does She Think She Is
Linda Villarosa is a freelance
writer and editor She is a former editor
of The New York Times,
where she redesigned and expanded health
coverage for the Science Times and for the newspaper at large. She was
also the executive editor of Essence®
magazine. Linda is the author of
Body & Soul: The Black Women’s Guide to
Physical Health and Emotional Well-Being,
which was a Blackboard
bestseller, and coauthor of Finding
Our Way: The Teen Girls’ Survival Guide
and The Black Parenting Book. She
lives in Brooklyn, New York with her
partner and their two children.
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Expanding the Boundaries of Self Beyond
the Limit of Traditional Thought
Discovering the Magic Within
by Oliver H. Jobson
Global Publishing Associates
Expanding The Boundaries Of Self
Beyond The Limit Of Traditional Thought...communicates
a direct perception of the self through realization, detailing a profound
understanding of the laws of Karma, attraction, retribution, resonance and sin.
With Oliver H. Jobson’s dynamic personality, deep intellect and universal
knowledge, he goes beyond traditional thought offering an autobiographical
philosophical insight from research into World Faiths. He challenges readers to
look within as he reveals the pertinent keys to unlocking the secret teachings
behind all Religions. Jobson presents a synthesis linking religion, science,
philosophy and our daily life into a reality of universal harmony, dispelling
the bigotry, divisiveness and confusion that create religious separation and
conflict in a fast shrinking global community.
Jobson’s odyssey describes his
journey, stimulated from near death experiences causing him to explore his
spiritual origin. He divulges ancient deep universal secrets, veiled in
simplicity, sharing profound information on spirituality that leads to a broader
understanding of self, life and universal harmony. Information on the
magnificence of a latent power within the universe and human Consciousness is
revealed.
The nucleus of his book comprises five
fundamental guiding principles, called the five E’s; they are Examination of
self, Expansion of mind, Edifying understanding, Eliminating erroneous thoughts
and maintaining Equanimity and balance.
Autographed copies of Oliver's book
may be purchased on his website at www.oliverjobson.com
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The Rainbow Through the Eyes Of A Closet
Homosexual's Wife
by Jreamwriter
Outskirts Press
Jreamwriter forces readers to examine two very different homosexual
personalities in this controversial novel, The Rainbow Through the
Eyes Of A Closet Homosexual's Wife. This book gives special
attention to an eccentric and openly gay personality verses a
character who's a deceptively spiritual closet-case.
In this tale,
Kyleena, an emotionally distraught
and mentally abused victim of her
own bi-racial beauty, twines herself
into a third marriage with a man,
Alex, who has advertised himself to
be a man of God. Only, as time
progresses, and as Alex's sexuality
becomes more and more transparent,
Kyleena finds that her spirituality
and view of the homosexual culture
is put to the test. Influenced by a
less than God-fearing bestfriend one
might ask, will Kyleena be able to
endure this trial, maintain her
sanity, and keep her children
without allowing her situations and
circumstances to cause her to
abandon her faith in God and take
her own life?
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 Don't Let the
Lipstick Fool You
by Lisa Leslie with Larry Burnett
Foreword by Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Kensington Books
From the basketball legend whose slam dunk made WNBA history comes a
candid, touching and inspiring memoir and a gripping
behind-the-scenes look at the cutthroat world of pro sports.
Lisa Leslie first learned to play basketball as a young teenager in
South Central Los Angeles. Soon she was breaking state records, but
life away from the courts was less happy. Lisa never knew her
father, and shuttled between relatives while her mother drove an
18-wheeler full time.
Here, Lisa recounts her metamorphosis from a gangly teen to a
world-famous athlete known for her poise, her beauty, and her tough
play. Lisa’s incredible tale of overcoming adversity will appeal not
only to sports fans eager to know more about a pioneer of the game,
but to all young people looking for a strong, graceful role model.
PRAISE FOR DON’T LET THE LIPSTICK FOOL YOU
“There are a lot of young girls out there who look up to Lisa
Leslie. I think it’s great that they can look at Lisa and say we
don’t have to make sacrifices.” —Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets and
U.S. Olympic Team
“Lisa is doing for women what Michael Jordan has done for young
men.” —Michael Cooper, Lakers great and L.A. Sparks head coach
“She has it all: beauty, brains, and athleticism. She brings class,
fashion, and she’s sassy in her own way. She has all that and the
championship rings to back it up.” —Nancy Lieberman, ESPN analyst
and Hall of Famer
“Lisa Leslie is absolutely one of the best players ever to play the
game. She is a leader who works hard, plays hard, and carries
herself with incredible poise, grace and dignity. She is an icon and
a perfect role model.” —Bill Walton, ESPN commentator and NBA Hall
of Famer
Lisa Leslie is a three-time, gold medal Olympian, three-time MVP of
the WNBA, and two time world champion with the Los Angeles Sparks. A
philanthropist and former model, she is married to Michael Lockwood
and recently gave birth to their first child.
Larry Burnett is an Emmy award-winning journalist and sports
broadcaster. He has known Lisa for fifteen years and has anchored
Sports Center, Olympic coverage, and The NBA Today Show for ESPN.
This is his first book.
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 Unfaithful
by Devon Scott
Kensington Books
Move over Zane! Devon Scott’s debut novel is a sexy, thrilling
page-turner about a man caught in a web of passion, lies, and
revenge.
Ryan is smart, successful, happily-married—and has the best of
everything. But the ambitious business executive can’t stop thinking
about the one woman he can’t have: Olivia. She’s his friend, his
co-worker…and his best friend’s wife. And it only takes one
irresistible moment to ignite their relationship into an insatiable
fire…
But Ryan’s erotic fantasies are slowly unraveling his career,
marriage, and friendships as he discovers his mind-blowing tryst was
all a treacherous charade. Now his obsession threatens to ruin all
he’s worked so hard for, drawing him deeper into a web of illicit
desire, deceit, and danger. PRAISE FOR DEVON SCOTT
“Deliciously devious. A mouth-watering
must-read. Devon Scott delivers the
sexiest story imaginable.” —Mary B.
Morrison, New
York Times bestselling author
“A
poetically scripted scandal that will
keep you on the edge.” —Miasha,
Essence
bestselling author
“There’s a
new erotic voice on the scene! Devon
Scott has woven a story so sensual—with
plotlines so thick—that Unfaithful
will leave you
salivating from one chapter to the
next.” —Velvet, author of The
Black Door
“Scott is
an author to notice . . . Seduction,
deceit, anguish and obsession flow in
this page-turner.” —Romantic
Times Book Reviews, 4 stars
Devon Scott lives in Washington, D.C. This is his first novel.
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 Strongholds
by Vanessa Davis Griggs
Kensington Books
The second book in Vanessa Davis Griggs’ Blessed Trinity Trilogy
combines the appeal of Jan Karon and Terry McMillan in a powerful
story of a congregation looking toward heaven—while dealing with
life right here on earth.
When Pastor George Landris, the dreadlock-wearing minister of the
new mega-church, Followers of Jesus Faith Worship Center, urges his
congregation to cast off their strongholds, or weaknesses, it’s the
start of intense soul-searching for many. From a married couple’s
twin addictions to gambling and gluttony, to a female member’s
adulterous affair, the Pastor’s church family is about to open the
proverbial floodgates, and some revelations will strike close to
home.
Insightful, witty, and always poignant, Vanessa Davis Griggs
delivers another compelling novel that takes readers behind the
scenes of mega-churches and demonstrates the amazing power of
redemption and faith.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF VANESSA DAVIS GRIGGS
“Outstanding.” —Library Journal on Promises Beyond Jordan
“This inspirational novel leaves the reader eager to know what
Griggs plans next for this spiritual family.” —Publishers Weekly on
Blessed Trinity
Vanessa Davis Griggs is a motivational speaker and the author of
Blessed Trinity, Wings of Grace, and Promises Beyond Jordan. She
lives in Birmingham, Alabama.
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 Once Upon A
Project
by Bettye Griffin
Kensington Books
From the author of If These Walls Could Talk, Nothing But Trouble,
and The People Next Door comes a captivating and insightful new
novel about four mature, sophisticated friends whose reunion
triggers life-altering changes for each of them.
Elyse, Susan, and Grace are thrilled when their friend Pat organizes
a reunion for past residents of the Chicago housing project where
they grew up. Like the building itself, the four are turning
fifty—and about to begin a brand-new chapter in their lives…
Elyse’s husband, thirteen years her senior, seems to be slowing
down. But does that mean she has to? Susan’s marriage is faltering
since her diagnosis of breast cancer, but a former flame is waiting
to reignite the spark. Twice divorced, Grace finds a welcome
distraction in an old friend, while Pat, who once gave up the love
of her life, may get a second chance…
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF BETTYE GRIFFIN
“A compelling drama about three families striving for the
American dream.” —Booklist on If These Walls Could Talk
“The characters are entertaining and the audacity of some keep the
pages turning. This is sure to be a hit with book clubs.”
—Multicultural Review on The People Next Door
Bettye Griffin is the author of If These Walls Could Talk, Nothing
But Trouble, and The People Next Door. She lives in the North
Chicago suburbs with her husband. Visit her at
www.bettyegriffin.com.
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 Don't Blame It
On Rio
The Real Deal Behind Why Men Go To Brazil for Sex
by Jewel Woods
Grand Central Publishing
Every generation or so a book comes along that is certain to incite
controversy. Michele Wallace’s manifesto Black Macho and the Myth of
the Superwoman did just that in 1976 and now DON’T BLAME IT ON RIO:
The Real Deal Behind Why Men Go To Brazil for Sex by Jewel Woods and
Karen Hunter follows suit. A twenty-first century wake-up call that
mixes issues of race, gender, class and sex, DON’T BLAME IT ON RIO
will have conversations flowing at breakneck speed at book clubs,
barbershops, beauty parlors and restaurants everywhere.
 Based on research
surveys for Woods’ doctoral dissertation, the book explores a
seldom-discussed cultural trend: middle-class African-American men’s
sexual adventures with the women of Brazil. Woods, a social worker
and former guidance counselor, has spent much of his professional
life talking to men about male accountability and the things that
are important to them. These men gave him a look into the sex
tourism business that was first explored in “Blame It on Rio,” the
provocative article based on Woods’ research, in Essence magazine
(2006). While that piece by scholar and historian William Jelani
Cobb sought to investigate rumors surrounding the trend, Woods and
Hunter tackle the subject head on with not just the how, but dealing
with the why men are traveling to Rio to indulge.
The book provides tips on how women can notice certain behaviors in
their partners and suggestions on how to deal with dire
circumstances. Woods’ explains that in writing this book he’s hoping
for “more information than excitement.” DON’T BLAME IT ON RIO is
sure to get both.
This book will fly off the shelves into the briefcases and book bags
of men, and the handbags of women who, after reading it, may embark
on the arduous journey of discovery and honest communication.
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 The January Girl
by Goldie Taylor
Grand Central Publishing
At a time in her life when things were falling apart,
Thandy never thought she would’ve allowed a man to come
to her rescue, let alone a married one. Their affair
could have continued if Thandy hadn't learned from
Jack's bitter wife that he had taken up with yet another
woman. Thandy, having fought her whole life for
everything she has achieved, realizes the true measure
of her strength. But fate intervenes and sets into
motion a series of events leading to a shocking climax
that changes everything forever.
But she knew that Dr.
Jackson Gabrielle was different the minute they met. And
indeed, Jack knew that this enchanting creature was
meant for him, despite the fact that he was already
married.
 Thandy and Jack's decade-long affair might have been
continued indefinitely, the hard-working attorney and
the high-profile surgeon scraping together moments for
each other out of their crazed schedules, if Thandy
hadn't learned from Jack's bitter wife that he had taken
up with yet another woman. Thandy moves on, leaving Jack
in Atlanta for a big job in Chicago. Jack, used to
getting everything he has ever wanted with ease, is
forced to figure out what it takes to hold on to
something he loves. And Thandy, having fought her whole
life for everything she has achieved, realizes the true
measure of her strength. But fate intervenes and sets
into motion a series of events leading to a shocking
climax that changes everything forever.
Goldie’s site is
www.goldietaylor.net
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 When
A Man Loves A Woman
by LaConnie Taylor Jones
Genesis Books
The Baptiste clan is back, and this
time A.J. Baptiste is center stage. A.J. is
a single father and pediatrician with eyes
for Victoria (Vic) Bennett. However, Vic has
sworn off men and promises to keep her heart
closed to the option of love. Her feelings
are so intense for A.J., but is it love or
sheer hatred? In a moment of frustration,
Vic speeds away from the Baptiste estate
daring death to take her. The accident that
ensued would change all of their lives
forever. A.J. is seriously injured and Vic
decides to nurse him back to health. She
also vows to care of A.J.'s twins during his
extended recovery. Will this be too much?
Will A.J. break down the tough exterior Vic
has built up? When A Man Loves A Woman is a
powerful testament of perseverance. The
character development flows intimately with
the story line, making you part of the
Baptiste family. The romance, while
believable, instills hope in the love that
is available in the world. Taylor-Jones'
sophomore project definitely proves she has
the gift of writing page-turning romance.
Can't wait to see what she has coming out
next.
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TAYLOR-JONES
 The
Straight-Up Truth About The Down-Low
by Joy Marie
Creative Wisdom Books
Three years ago, Janine married
Gary, her high school sweetheart. Gary
was handsome, charming, and successful.
They bought a beautiful brand new home
in the suburbs and Janine thought she
was living the American dream. That is
until the day she listened to Gary's
voice messages…Janine's perfect dream
world quickly turned into a devastating
nightmare:
“One night, around midnight, I was lying
in bed feeling extremely sad and lonely.
I had been crying all day. My husband
was sound asleep beside me. I slid out
of bed and took Gary’s cell phone from
his night table. My hands were already
shaking, it was almost as if I knew
something disturbing was about to
happen. Suddenly, I heard a man’s voice
calling my husband, “Baby.” My heart
started pounding, I couldn’t breathe,
and my body began to tremble from head
to toe. As I was reeling from shock, I
heard another voice message from the
same man, telling Gary he couldn’t get
together with him at the job this
weekend and he hoped he wasn’t mad. He
then said, “Baby, you really put
something on my mind and I can’t stop
thinking about it.” The tone was very
intimate like a man would speak to his
woman. I was in total shock.”
The Straight-Up Truth About The Down-Low
is a
must read for all women. It
was written by two women who have
experienced the anguish and misery of
being married to men on the down-low.
They will share from the depths of their
hearts, souls and minds as they tell
their stories and the stories of other
women who have lived through this
experience. They will address the
warning signs and answer many of your
questions that have been ignored by
other books written on the subject.
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 Somewhat Saved
by Pat G’Orge-Walker
Kensington Books
In Pat G’Orge-Walker’s latest, most soulful and side-splitting send-up
of church life yet, a hilarious cast of parishioners battle their worst
vices, the funny and serious sides of aging—and each other…
As the senior citizen matrons of the Ain’t Nobody Saved But Us—All
Others Goin’ to Hell church, Mother Sarah Shady and Mother Sasha Pray
Onn’s devotion to the Lord must compete with their passions for gambling
and holding grudges. After a scuffle at a secret Bingo game, bumbling
Reverend Bling Moe Bling gives the women two tickets to Las Vegas to
pacify them.
In Vegas, Mother Shady befriends a destitute young woman named Zipporah,
with surprising results. Meanwhile, Mother Pray Onn wreaks havoc, the
Reverend and Ima Hellraiser arrive, and the chaos and comedy begin to
get seriously—and hilariously—out of hand...
Pat G’Orge Walker is a writer and performer. As Sister Betty, she
performs at over forty shows per year at churches and other religious
gatherings, universities, and writers’ conferences. She lives in Elmont,
New York with her family.
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 Miss Muriel and Other
Short Stories
by Ann Petry
Kensington Books
This powerful and provocative short story collection from Ann Petry,
bestselling author of The Street, is reissued to take its rightful place
among the classics of modern literature.
Miss Muriel and Other Stories, originally published in 1971, was the
first short story collection by a female African-American. These
thirteen remarkable short stories reveal Ann Petry’s gift for telling
details, social insight, and perfectly rendered dialogue.
Here are timeless tales of aspiration, frustration, love, and prejudice
in all its guises, written over the span of Petry’s career.
Unflinchingly candid and uncannily perceptive, Miss Muriel and Other
Stories confirms Ann Petry’s standing as one of the most distinguished
and talented African-American writers of the past century.
Ann Petry (1908-1997) is the author of several books, including The
Street, which has sold over one million copies, and The Narrows.
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 After the Dance
by Lori D. Johnson
Kensington Books
A dazzling debut novel from a fresh new talent who captures the hilarity
of everyday life in a charming novel of modern love.
Faye Abrahams is a thirtysomething woman faced with an important
decision. Should she A) abandon her “hit it and quit it” credo and take
up with Carl, the divorced father of three who appears intent on slow
dancing his way into her heart? Or, could she go with option B) and give
her old childhood sweetheart, Venard, aka Scoobie, a chance to prove
he’s truly the changed man his newfound spirituality and success as a
corporate chef suggests? Further complicating Faye’s choice is the
sudden unraveling of a secret from her past that she has long kept from
everyone…
Praise for After the Dance
“After the Dance is a fast-paced delight with a plotline so intriguing
and dialogue and characters so real, I had to keep reminding myself that
I was reading fiction. It is an easy read with NO dull moments. I was
hooked from the first page to the last. This is a five star new story
from a five star new author!” —Mary Monroe, New York Times bestselling
author
“Unique, interesting characters and sharp, crackling wit laced with
occasional pathos make this first novel a genuine winner.” —Gwynne
Forster, author of Getting Some of Her Own
“With its Southern charm, impossible-to-resist characters and hilarious
take on relationships, this book is a must-read!” —Tu-Shonda L.
Whitaker, Essence® bestselling author of The Ex Factor
Lori Johnson has a master’s degree in Urban Anthropology from the
University of Memphis. Her stories and essays have appeared in Upscale
Magazine and Obsidian II: Black Literature in Review. She lives in
Charlotte, North Carolina, with her family. Visit Lori online at
www.loridjohnson.blogspot.com.
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Remembering Margo: A Triumphant Life, a Tragic Death, and
Life’s Greatest Deception
by Donzella Michele Malone
Vantage Press
Remembering Margo: A Triumphant Life, a Tragic Death, and Life’s
Greatest Deception, by Donzella Michele Malone, is the true
story of a remarkable woman. Margo Shamberger came from humble
beginnings, the youngest of seven children raised in the inner
city of Akron, Ohio, and rose to become a popular family
practice physician.
At the age of seventeen, she met twenty- seven-year-old Douglas
Prade, a police officer on the fast track to becoming chief of
police. While setting her sights on attending medical school,
Margo continued to date Douglas. Before completing her medical
school training, the couple married and eventually had two
beautiful daughters.
Over the years, their marriage became laden with marital schism
and disrespect. Douglas exerted a tremendous amount of control
over Margo’s life. Finally, after eighteen years of marriage and
reaching the age of forty, Margo became fed up with Douglas’s
control. Changes were inevitable… but at what cost?
Remembering Margo is a heartfelt tribute to the life of an
extraordinary and gifted physician, mother, wife, daughter,
sister, friend, and colleague. Dr. Margo Prade was a community
icon whose indelible, amazing life, and story should never be
forgotten.
Biography
Donzella Michele Malone (Anuszkiewicz) is a clinical counselor
and adjunct university professor. She holds undergraduate
degrees in both criminal justice technology and political
science; and a graduate degree in clinical social work. Donzella
enjoys meeting people from all walks of life, and likes to
believe people are just one big sociological study. Her hobbies
are varied and she seeks adventure at every turn. Donzella’s
current adventures include downhill skiing and salsa dancing.
Remembering Margo is the author’s first published work. Donzella
can be reached at
www.remembermargo.com
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 Is
Real Love worth My Life?
by D.M. Cummings
TWIM Publishing
Is Real Love worth My Life?
Is a story of Drama, Romance and the Unexpected. It tells how a girl will
stay around when her man puts it down, no matter what he puts her through.
It talks about the life of being “the man’s” girl and the twisted things
that people will do when they think they are in love.
Kya Walters fresh out of high
school had been through a lot, her father walked out of her life when she
was young, leaving her with no father figure. Her older brother that she
looked up to was shipped of to Desert Storm and then she was almost raped.
Kya turned to the streets for support because every thing she was use to
having she no longer had. She began to sell drugs and eventually became
involved with a local drug dealer Michael Mack. Mike took her out of the
street life and helped her get on her feet. He was 24 years old, had his
own house, two nice rimmed out cars and dressed to impress. He saw the need
of a father figure in Kya and took her into his arms. Although Mike had
baggage, six kids and four dramatic baby mama’s, he was a man and Kya was
impressed by the materialistic things, Mike taking her places, buying her
things, teaching her how to became a woman and giving her sex like she’d
never imagined that when he began to abuse her she stayed around because he
was the only man that she ever really knew.
Years later Kya had a baby
and became wiser and tired of the abuse, the lies and the cheating and
decided to end the relationship and oh did that make matters worse, Mike
began to stalk her, no matter where she went he always appeared and did
things to her you’d never imagine. Kya ended up on welfare and on Section 8,
but was determined for a better life. Kya and Mike rekindled their
relationship hoping things would be better and it only got worse, now Kya
has to decide should she try to handle this crazy, deranged man herself,
should she go to the police and take this man away from his now 10 kids for
five years or should she stay with the only man that she ever knew and
loved?
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 Black Women are Crazy as
Hell
by King
Xlibris
The book Black Women are Crazy as Hell calls attention to real issues within
the black population, particularly those related to black women and common
pitfalls that they experience in relationships. The book begins by
presenting statistics showing that black women have lower rates of marriage
and higher rates of abortion and out-of-wedlock pregnancy than any other
group. This provides a segue into the main subject of the book, which
consists of five anecdotes detailing particularly “crazy” episodes involving
black women in relationships.
These include:
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Mario tires of Daphne’s demanding,
self-centered ways, and later begins dating Kiana, Daphne smashes his
windshield with a baseball bat and destroys the hood of his car with a
high-heeled shoe.
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Tiffany sleeps with Terrence on their first
date, despite the fact that they had only met over the Internet a few
days prior, she becomes pregnant with his child. She then finds out he
is already in a relationship with someone else and has several other
children with different women.
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Kwami is infatuated with Stacey , and makes
the mistake of ignoring her past history . When she cheats on him, Kwami
is badly hurt, but eventually regroups from the relationship and begins
dating Heather, a white woman. Stacey goes so far as to deface Kwami’s
neighbor’s car (believing it to be Kwami’s own!) with a torrent of acid
and the words WHITE BITCH.
The book portrays these relationships as
being far from atypical, a guide to What
Black Men Really Want in a Woman (hint: it’s
not what media stereotypes say they want!)
and a helpful FAQ telling you everything you
ever wanted to know about relationships, but
didn’t know how (or who!) to ask.
Trade Paperback $19.99
Hardback $29.99
 111:
The Media War between Jesus Christ and Satan
by Gary Flanigan and Glenn Williams
Tate Publishing & Enterprises
The enigmatically titled
111 takes a
psychoanalytic look at Satan in the context
of electronic media and criminal law. Using
incisive writing laced with poignant detail,
Professors Gary F. Flanigan and Luther G.
Williams nudge readers toward an
understanding of life's complexities that
are too often dismissed as fate.
Uncompromising in the presentation of
tangible evidence that world evil does not
originate as a humanistic occurrence but is
supernaturally orchestrated; the book's tone
is both educational and conversational.
Contemporary allusions and laymen's terms
are offered to help readers grasp the Holy
Bible not as old or new, but as a Current
Testament. With its penetrating examination
of conflicting scientific and religious
theories that have no biblical basis for
acceptance as Gospel, 111 will
inspire and challenge a deeper look into
personal beliefs and faith.
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 Chocolate Princess
By Joan Wright Lewis
Jo-Val Publishing
A powerful and mesmerizing novel, Joan Wright Lewis has captured the essence
of what it means to have courage, when it seems like everything is against
you. Wright Lewis skillfully affixes communicative depth to each character
with vividness. After Destini’s parents died, her world is turned upside
down. She struggles to find her place in a world that is unkind to her
because of her looks. After meeting the handsome heartthrob, Stephan
Barronton, she faces a series of eventful circumstances orchestrated by his
family to keep them apart.
Women all over the world want to be like Destini – the beautiful,
unforgettable, sexy heroine is intelligent, witty, strong, feminine, and
caring. Amidst the evil challenges she faces and her life in danger without
her knowledge, she comes forth triumphant . . . or does she? Who has the
power to save her?
Stephan, the sharp, handsome heartthrob, the sort of young man women long
for, is courageous and passionate. He is assailed by obstacles on all sides,
and confronts them directly. His mother interrupted her own life to keep him
and Destini apart.
Come with us on a journey, through a stirring tale of adventure. Experience
laughter, tears, anger and contentment throughout the pages of Chocolate
Princess. This intriguing novel captures the imagination, stirs the
conscience and provokes the thoughts. It caresses you warmly, leaves you
satisfied, yet wanting more.
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 Designed For Passion
by Francine Craft
Kimani Books
Second chances
never looked so good…
Curvy Melodye Carter runs a successful boutique dedicated to plus-sized
beauties. The widow and mother of twin boys also has serious troubles. Her
husband’s mysterious death has been linked to another shooting, and now
she’s more than
grief stricken…she’s a little afraid.
Detective Jim Ryman is drawn into her case, and soon Melodye and her
mischievous boys are reawakening feelings he’d sworn off after his wife’s
death. He didn’t think he could love again, but proud yet vulnerable Melodye
makes him remember what it means to be a man in love—a man who will risk
everything to protect his woman.
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 The Street Life Series: Is It Passion or Revenge?
by Kevin M. Weeks
Xlibris Corporation
Colorful murder weapons, #1 male exotic dancers, and a delusional serial killer are the pieces to the crime puzzle. Will the Feds take over the case from D.C.'s quick-witted and statuesque female Detective Hanae Troop? When the evidence points to Teco Jackson, a former snitch from the City of Brotherly Love, Detective Troop must decide if she is going to cuff Teco or protect him. One thing is for sure. The Chocolate City's #1 male exotic dancers are turning up dead, while Teco rises in popularity as the crowd’s all-time favorite performer. Are these crimes of passion or revenge?
Kevin M. Weeks is a New York Book Festival Award Winning and a Mosaicbooks.com Bestselling Author. He was inducted as YOUnity Guild Best New Urban Author of the Year 2006. He is a full-time author of
The Street Life Series®, which is a collection of Crime Fiction novels. Weeks resides in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information visit
www.thestreetlifeseries.com.
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