Who's
Loving You
by Mary B. Morrison
Dafina
Now in trade paperback—New York Times bestselling author Mary B.
Morrison sizzles in the second book in her sexy, edgy Honey Thomas
series.
With her pimp in jail and enough money to make a new start, Honey is
pursuing a new life in Atlanta, where she’s opened a counseling center
to help victimized women. But just when Honey think she’s finally
getting a break, her past comes back to haunt her.
Handsome, upstanding Grant Hill is Honey’s idea of perfection. She’s
certain Grant is falling for her too, until his brother Benito tells him
about Honey’s days as a prostitute. And now that the enemies from her
past have found her, Honey might have to revert to her old tricks to
save herself—and return to the only man she’s ever loved.
PRAISE FOR MARY B. MORRISON:
“…Morrison certainly knows her way around the bedroom.” —Publishers
Weekly on Sweeter Than Honey
“Hot sex and high drama move Morrison’s latest page turner…” —Publishers
Weekly on When Somebody Loves You Back
Mary B. Morrison is the New York Times bestselling author of Sweeter
Than Honey, When Somebody Loves You Back, Nothing Has Ever Felt Like
This, Somebody’s Gotta Be On Top, He’s Just a Friend, Never Again Once
More, Soul Mates Dissipate, Who’s Making Love, and Justice, Just Us,
Just Me. She’s also the co-author of She Ain’t the One with New York
Times bestselling author Carl Weber. She lives in Oakland, California.
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Something She
Can Feel
by Grace Octavia
Dafina
From Grace Octavia, author of His First Wife and Take Her Man, comes a
dynamic new novel about a young Southern woman caught between living her
own dreams or fulfilling the wishes of her family.
Minister’s daughter and former wild child Journey Cash knows both the
good and bad sides of her Alabama hometown. Blessed with a powerful
voice, Journey teaches music at a local high school. She loves her work,
just like she loves her fiancé, Evan, even though she feels she’s still
waiting for a sign to confirm that her life is on the right track.
When Evan announces a wedding date without her consent, Journey’s world
suddenly turns upside down. Her baby sister, Tammy, is stripping in
Atlanta, and her older brother refuses to keep Tammy’s secret until
Journey quits teaching and joins the family business. Now Journey is
torn between doing what everyone expects, and taking a leap from which
there may be no turning back.
Grace Octavia is a native of Westbury, New York. The author of Take Her
Man and His First Wife, she holds degrees in Creative Writing from NYU
(B.A.) and the University of Georgia (M.A.). She is currently working on
her Ph.D. Her writing has appeared in Sisterfriends by Michele Agins and
Julia Chance and Rolling Out magazine, where she was Editor-in-Chief.
Octavia also served as an Associate Editor at America Online’s Internet
magazine, Digital City.
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What Lies Between
Lovers
by Sophia Shaw
Dafina
Sophia Shaw combines steamy writing, three-dimensional characters, and a
riveting plot in this sizzling tale of friends who become casual lovers,
and discover that friendship is worth risking for love.
Executive Monique Evans doesn’t want commitment. She’s had enough of
fake promises to last her a lifetime. What she wants is sizzling sex
with no strings—so when one wild night lands her in the muscular arms of
her friend Tao Samuels, she’s ready to make one very tempting deal…
A former Navy Seal, Tao is too busy succeeding in civilian life to
settle down. And he’s always thought of the level-headed Monique as just
a pal. But since the sudden desire between them is too good to give up,
he’s sure they can keep their relationship strictly physical—so long as
they follow a few rules… But breaking rules is hotter than keeping them.
And now Monique and Tao have to find out what they really want—and if
their perfect friendship is worth risking for love…
PRAISE FOR SOPHIA SHAW
“Enough twists and tumbles to keep readers hooked.” —Publishers Weekly
on Moments of Truth
Sophia Shaw holds a bachelors degree in psychology and sociology from
the University of Toronto, and lives in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, with
her daughters Sierra and Naima.
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Sisters & Husbands
by Connie Briscoe
Grand Central Books
New York Times bestselling author Connie Briscoe is back-with the book
her fans have waited years to read…
Sisters & Husbands
Ten years have passed since Sisters and Lovers, and Beverly, now well
into her 30s, is engaged to a man her family and friends agree is the
epitome of a great catch: gorgeous, loyal, trustworthy, successful, and
very much in love with her. Since this is Beverly’s third engagement in
the pat five years, after breaking off two at the last moment,
everyone’s happy that Beverly will finally settle down.
For Beverly and Julian, nothing could be better than being in love and
planning their wedding. That is, until Beverly’s oldest sister’s
marriage falls apart, dampening the mood for what should have been the
happiest time in Beverly’s life. Now, second-guessing her impending
nuptial, Beverly is forced to wonder if marriage really works. Will
Beverly stick it out? Or will her ears cloud her judgment once again?
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Carbon Copy
by Azarel
Life Changing Books
Have you ever craved someone so bad…that you’d be willing to do
anything?
Meet Dominique Lewis, a foul, hard-boiled, go-getter who spends most of
her days yearning to be just like her sister, and plotting on taking
her man. For her, it’s all about money, sex, and power. Although
she possesses the perfect physique and sexy features, her life-long
dream is to become wealthy and a house-hold name. By any means
necessary, she vows to get what she wants.
As Dominique’s mission unfolds, she
manages to get connected to Yuri, a violent replacement for the man she
really sought. After realizing she’s partnered with a beast, her world
turns upside down. And soon, after the tragic murder of her sister, all
hell breaks loose when Dominique’s cover is blown.
Armed with revenge on the brain, and a
status goal in mind, Dominique soon appoints herself as Rapheal’s woman,
the most sought after millionaire in Atlanta. Raphael’s lavish status
in town would put her on a new level, right where she always dreamed…the
only problem …he never said he wanted her.
In an effort to hold on to Rapheal, and
all the elaborate material possessions, Dominique sets out on a deadly
mission to remove anything that stands in her way.
If you believe that you’ve read about many
crazed and demented women like Dominique …guess again. Dominique is off
the hook and Carbon Copy is destined to be a classic.
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Maneater
by Mary B. Morrison & Noire
Kensington Books
New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison pairs with Queen of
Urban Erotica Noire to deliver two tantalizing novellas about sex,
revenge—and getting what you deserve…
Character of a Man Mary B. Morrison
Seven Stephens seems to have it all—money, mansion and a man—but is
taken by surprise when her fiancé tells her the wedding is off if she
can’t lose twenty-five pounds in six weeks. In no time, she’s out the
door and headed for Punany Paradise for a sensual workout that’s both
sweet revenge and sweet surrender….
Sugar-Honey-Ice Tee Noire
Blow, Nap, and Tomere are three grimy playahs from the hood.
Nicknamed Dirty, Dastardly, and Depraved, these three NFL stars have no
problem living up to their names on and off the field. But when they
scheme to take out their biggest competition, a promising quarterback,
they finally meet their match. Not in a vengeful ball player, but in
three wicked and sexy sistahs. And it won’t take Sugar, Honey, or Ice
Tee long to wreck everything in their path. Because vicious hotties
always take whatever they want and ruin whatever they please…
Noire is editor-in-chief of NoireMagazine.com, the Queen of Urban
Erotica and #1 Essence bestselling author of G-Spot, Candy Licker,
Thug-A-Licious, Baby Brother (with 50 Cent), Thong on Fire, Hood, and
the editor of a collection of urban erotic quickies entitled From the
Streets to the Sheets. Her first urban erotic film, Hittin' the Bricks
will be released in 2009. Visit her website at www.asknoire.com or email
her at noire@asknoire.com.
Praise For The Novels Of Mary B. Morrison
“With well-crafted characters and an intriguing plot, Sweeter Than
Honey is an exciting start to The Honey Diaries Series and will have you
eagerly awaiting the next installment.” —UrbanReviews.com
“Hot sex and high drama move Morrison’s latest page turner…” —Publishers
Weekly on When Somebody Loves You Back
“After reading this intriguing story about love, faith, and happiness,
you may never say never again.” —E. Lynn Harris on Never Again Once More
“Morrison delivers a deep, passionate story that holds readers from
beginning to end.” —Black Issues Book Review on He’s Just A Friend
Praise For The Novels Of Noire
“Thong On Fire is compelling and engaging, the kind of story that
once started, is hard to put down.” —RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
“Strong credible characters, wonderful storyline delivery, and
salivating sex scenes makes this Noire's best novel. Thug-A-Licious is
simply urban erotica at its finest.” —UrbanReviews.com
“Urban erotica has never been hotter!” —Nikki Turner on Candy Licker
“…Sexy, gritty urban melodrama…” —Publishers Weekly on G-Spot
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From
Hood to HollywooD
by Sasha Raye
Life Changing Books
Ghetto born, Demi Rodriquez, a beautiful
half-black, half-Puerto Rican bombshell
enjoys her lavish lifestyle.
Unfortunately, she gets a taste of the
broke life when her drug-dealing
boyfriend gets sent to prison. In an
instant, Demi is forced right back into
her mother’s cramped housing project in
Harlem. Soon, everyday becomes a
struggle and an emotional battleground
until she meets a handsome movie
producer from Los Angeles who thinks she
has the sex appeal needed to make it to
the top. In a quest for fame and
fortune, Demi takes a chance and sets
out for Hollywood where everybody and
everything has a dream. Her chances of
becoming an A-list actress get slim when
she befriends a slick talking woman who
dabbles in everything from drugs and
prostitution to a life where some
actresses don’t wake up the next
morning. Follow Demi as she finds
herself on the wrong end of the film
business which is destined to destroy
her mind, body, and spirit.
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OBSESSED
by Devon Scott
Dafina Books
In this sensual, unforgettable thriller,
a husband and wife face the worst crisis
of their marriage—and learn that no
matter what twists life throws at you,
holding on to the one you love is the
only way to survive…
After five fulfilling years of marriage,
Michael and Kennedy are the envy of
their tight circle of friends. Michael
is even more passionate about his
stunning, successful wife than he was
when they first met, and he is
everything Kennedy has ever wanted in a
man. But everything changes when the
couple starts getting mysterious phone
calls and threatening emails. Logan and
Kennedy are being stalked—and the stress
has their once rock-solid marriage
unraveling.
Who could want to hurt Kennedy and
Logan? Plenty of people, it seems. For
the couple is hiding a secret that will
shock their family and ruin their
reputation. But Michael and Kennedy will
do whatever it takes to save their
relationship, even if it means hunting
down a dangerous stranger...
PRAISE FOR UNFAITHFUL:
“Deliciously devious. A mouthwatering
must-read.” —New York Times bestselling
author Mary B. Morrison
“Scott is an author to notice with this
credible, engaging debut… Seduction,
deceit, anguish, and obsession flow in
this page-turner.” —Romantic Times
Devon Scott lives in Washington, D.C.
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A
NEW KIND OF BLISS
by Bettye Griffin
Dafina Books
From the author of The People Next Door,
Nothing But Trouble, and If These Walls
Could Talk comes a compelling,
page-turning novel about a divorcee who
moves back to her hometown and is faced
with a choice between two different men.
After her father’s death, Emily Yancy
reluctantly agrees to move back to her
mother’s shabby apartment. There are
some rewards for dutiful daughters,
though—like Aaron Merritt, a rich,
single doctor who’s soon taking her to
fancy restaurants and inviting her to
meet his family. But when the lights go
out, something’s missing.
Then she runs into Danny Simms, her
eighth-grade crush. He hasn’t achieved
what Aaron has—but he’s picked up a few
skills in other areas. Can Emily choose
a relationship that doesn’t satisfy her
mind—or a romance that leaves her cold?
Or is there some way that she can find
the best of both worlds?
Betty Griffin lives in the North Chicago
suburbs with her husband. Visit her
website:
www.bettyegriffin.com
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MAKE
YOU MINE
by Niobia Bryant
Dafina Books
Two total opposites, united by a heated
one night stand, wonder if their passion
can lead to a love that lasts for the
long haul in this explosively hot
romance.
Three months after a first date that
ended in a night of explosive passion,
Caress Coleman and Julius Jones find
themselves somewhere between roommates
with benefits and true love. She’s
smart, beautiful, and one paycheck away
from broke. He’s smart, handsome, and
very successful. But that’s just the
beginning of their differences….
She’s messy—and that’s putting it
nicely.
He’s a neat freak—and that’s an
understatement.
She’s happy in sweatpants.
He’s an urban sophisticate who wears the
hippest designer labels.
They’re total opposites in every way but
one: they share a sizzling attraction
that makes them want to beg for more and
more.
PRAISE FOR NIOBIA BRYANT
“Hot men, spicy women and a sexually
captivating story.” —Romantic Times on
Hot like Fire
Niobia Bryant is a national bestselling
and award-winning author. She currently
writes full time and splits her time
between New Jersey and South Carolina.
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The Betrayal
by Tami Cleckley
iUniverse
Diamond Trinity seems to have it all-a
successful business, a beautiful son, and a handsome man who loves
her. Tracy Thomas has a different life-two kids, a pile of bills and
a love life that is more about something to do than someone to love.
Best friends since the age of five, the thing that binds them
together as friends and sisters is their mutual love for dancing.
When the opportunity to join a world renown dance troupe arises,
Diamond and Tracy push each other to train and audition together.
But when one is chosen and the other's dream once again deferred,
love and friendship turn to jealous outrage, which leads to an
unforgivable indiscretion.
This is a moving tale of temptation
and redemption, where love and ambition come together to create the
ultimate betrayal.
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About the Author
Tami Cleckley published a short story, The Dance, in an anthology
entitled 'The Hoot & Holler of The Owls.' She participated in The Zora
Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Writer’s Week. Educated at Kean University,
she lives in New Jersey and is presently at work on her next novel. She
can be reached at
cleckleywrtr@comcast.net
Brooklyn
Brothel
by C. Stecko
Life Changing Books
The saying, I Love New York, brings chills to Chantel Ramsey's heart.
For her, New York is a place of hatred, brutality, and self destruction.
With her life on the line, she takes her new gritty environment in
Brooklyn by storm. New tensions surface when she enters a new brothel
where every conniving tenant is for herself. Conflict heats up when
Chantel figures out she has to become just as ruthless and treacherous
as her co-workers. Determined to end up on top, she uses her luscious
body, and undeniable street skills to rake in the cash, and turn her
life around. However, there's one problem that lurks in the darkness;
pimps don't lay down easily. Chantel ends up running for her life with
the possibility of being put six feet under.
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Brotherman:
Dictator of Discipline Volume 1
by Dawud Anyabwile and Guy Sims
Excerpt from “Visit Big City” Brochure.
Sponsored by the Bureau of Staying and Leaving.
From the Bronze River to Wayne Bay, Big City has something for everyone
(mostly thieves). From the night life, (if you feel safe on the streets)
to sports (losing) teams, to the sounds of the Big City Maxtropolitan
Orchestra, you will take a part of the great (become) history with you.
Let the BC Massive Transit take you to the exciting sights and sounds
for mere pennies a ride. (800 pennies) Taste the many flavors of Big
City at renowned restaurants, bistros, and diners from Central Point to
Trap to Vex. (does the health department agree?) Thinking of taking in
some culture? (visit Upper Crust) country Big City’s got it! (and you’re
gonna pay to see it) From the award winning Sprawling Towers Art Museum
to the historic Skyline Theater, you can take in a show, enjoy the
music, or simply stroll through one of our many parks. (before you get
mugged)
Don’t let the history of Big City slip by
you. The historic district has many (street hard) lessons for you, your
friends, and family. See how the early settlers built Big City, from a
small commerce town to the bustling (hustling) city of today. (you’re
gonna get hustled) We’re waiting for you (down an alley) . . . we have
something for you (a gang of parking tickets) . . . and it’s Big!
(hassle)

Dawud Anyabwile
Creator/Illustrator/Co-Writer
"As far back as I can recall I had an appetite to create.” Emmy Award
Winner, Dawud Anyabwile, formerly known as David Sims has been drawing
his own characters since childhood. This Philadelphia native says that
his earliest creative inspirations came from his older brothers, his
comic book collection, his father’s extensive book collection on Black
history and listening to music. Upon entering high school, Dawud
abandoned his interest in mainstream comic books to focus his creative
energies into the upcoming sub-culture of hip hop and fine arts. The
fascination of graffiti, DJ’ing and fine tuning his basic drawing skills
as an art major only further refined Anyabwile’s focus on becoming an
artist for a living.
“I always knew that I wanted to run my own business but I did not know
what kind of artist I wanted to be. There were so many directions that I
could go into. I never thought of doing comic books full time nor
animation. They seemed like hobbies to me not career goals. Illustration
always seemed like the logical route for me.” Dawud went on to build a
city wide reputation as an airbrush artist which eventually led to the
creation of one of the most popular independent comic books of the 90’s
and beyond. The release of “Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline” was a
rewarding experience for Anyabwile but it also was extremely arduous.
“We faced many challenges from racial ignorance and resistance within
the comic book industry to the stresses of traveling around the country
to distribute and promote our books on our own . . . all the while I was
the only artist doing the work of a full production crew.” These
challenges were overcome by tremendous leaps and bounds and paved the
way for a new generation of young black artist-entrepreneurs who were
inspired to follow the blueprint that was laid down by Anyabwile and his
brothers.
Guy Sims
Co-creator/Principal Writer
Writing is such a powerful medium. It not only brings voice to ideas, it
also has the ability to misshape them. Born from solitude, it delivers
expressions to the world, to the few and to the one.- GAS
Guy has authored two of the earliest publication on the subject of
Kwanzaa. The first was “The Kwanzaa Handbook” (1981) and the second,
“The Kwanzaa Kids Learn the Seven Principles” (1984). An avid poet and
writer of short fiction, Guy has completed a collection of new American
Tall Tales, Rife Powers and Other Too Tall Tales, has a screenplay
currently under solicitation, and will complete his first novel, Livin’
Just A Little this fall. Like most creative spirits, it is hard to
pinpoint when he wanted to add writing to his life experiences but his
earliest inspiration was the audio version of Richard Wright’s Black
Boy, shared with him by his father. “After hearing that record, I
thought I wanted to tell stories like that. I immediately read as much
of Wright’s work as possible. ” With time came more writers and genres
to explore: Shakespeare, Baldwin, Benet, McKay, Vonnegut, and Walker (to
name a very few). Some of his contemporary influences and motivators are
the late Bebe Moore Campbell, E. Lynn Harris, and Walter Moseley. “When
I think about what influenced me with the Brotherman series, I am drawn
to the works of the two Chesters… Chester Himes and Chester Gould. Their
stylizing of characterizations, settings, and tight stories continue to
impress.
No
More Mr. Nice Guy:
The
Undoing of an African American, How I Survived a Corporate Career
Derailment
by James Alston
BookSurge
In clear prose, No More Mr. Nice Guy by James E. Alston draws extensive
conclusions on race relations in corporate America. In this professional
biography, he writes with a heartfelt conviction from an insider’s
perspective as a top restaurant executive for over thirty years. An
analysis that is well overdue, the author outlines the instances and
impact of evasive, covert discriminatory practices of managers and
coworkers on all levels of employment.
James E. Alston tells it like it is and how it has been for thirty years
in the food and beverage industry. This professional autobiography spans
three decades’ experience of a top African American executive and points
an accusing finger at corporate America to remind us that we have a long
road ahead of us. The challenges in the workplace are clear.
This professional autobiography deals with the psychosocial dynamics in
a workplace environment and how the impact affects minorities and
ordinary people. His subordinates, fellow managers, and executives we
meet through this text teach invaluable lessons on how to handle undue
and inappropriate pressure, tenacity, and how each of us—no matter their
color or creed—has a breaking point. Pushing all the right buttons, this
true story is filled with empathy and powerful directives on how to
choose battles in order to win the war. Fearless and without irony, this
sociological analysis of an African American climbing the corporate
ladder in order to hit the glass ceiling that held a painful reminder of
how little has changed in the past century. This tell-all serves as a
prophetic history lesson filled with the backlash of sexism and
corporate color games. Ultimately, a lesson on grace and how to survive,
minorities and non-minorities are given a rare glimpse into just how
unfair the corporate environment and workplace can be.
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Author's Biography
Shortly after college Mr. Alston started his career in the food and
beverage industry where he was employed with the same company for thirty
years.
James E. Alston was born in 1951, in the rural setting of Franklin
County, North Carolina; the oldest of three children. His family
relocated to New York in 1957. He was recognized and awarded with
numerous recognition plaques and certificates of accomplishment during
his tenure with his Corporation. Mr. Alston holds recognition for
community involvement while employed in his business field along with
personal recognition for involvement with various youth and charity
groups in the different states in which he resided.
2009 Axiom Business Book Awards.
Playing
Dirty
by Kiki Swinson
Dafina Books
From Essence® bestselling author Kiki Swinson—one of the reigning stars
of urban lit—comes a scintillating drama-filled tale about life on the
streets.
In Miami, things are always hot and it doesn't get any more sizzling
than Yoshi Lomax. Blessed with a quick mind and a bangin' body, Yoshi
puts all her assets to work by providing her boss with late night favors
to help her get promoted to senior partner at a prestigious law firm.
To keep her high acquittal rate, Yoshi gets some of Miami’s finest under
her payroll. But before long she is swept into the criminal underworld
and starts experimenting with drugs. And when the leader of a Haitian
mob gives her $100,000 for taking his case—with the proviso that she’ll
die if he’s not acquitted—Yoshi realizes too late that this time she’s
not just fighting for her client, but for her life…
PRAISE FOR KIKI SWINSON
“After reading Candy Shop all I could say was scandalous!”
—K'Wan, national bestselling author of Gangsta, Street Dreams, Eve,
Hoodlum, and Hood Rat
“I'm Still Wifey is the truth! Swinson has done it again. This book
pulls you from the first page.”
—Treasure E. Blue, Essence® bestselling author of Harlem Girl Lost
Kiki Swinson was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. She discovered
her flair for writing twelve years ago after completing her first novel,
Mad Shambles, while serving a five-year sentence at a federal prison.
After being released in December 1996, Kiki later went on to
self-publish Mad Shambles. Her passion for writing didn’t stop there.
Writing feverishly into the wee hours of the night, she completed her
second novel, Wifey, which was published by Melodrama Publishing. After
the success of Wifey, Kiki penned the sequels I’m Still Wifey and Life
After Wifey, as well as The Candy Shop and A Sticky Situation.
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The Next Best
Thing
by Deidre Berry
Dafina BooksIn Deidre Berry's
dazzling, witty debut, a multi-tasking diva tries to revamp her life
with the help of her exasperating family and friends.
Tori Carter’s tendency
to plan everything to the max has made her the most successful event
coordinator in the business. But when her perfect fiancé runs off with
another woman, Tori has no idea what to do next.
Now her well-meaning
friends are delivering a string of bad-news dates, her boss expects her
to work miracles with ever-more-impossible clients, and a handsome chef
is turning up the heat in surprising ways. Now Tori has to improvise,
let loose, and get wise
—if
she’s going to figure out who she is and what she really wants…
Deidre Berry grew up
in a picture-book town in Kansas where she began writing stories of her
own, shortly after learning to read. With a lifelong dream to share the
power of words, she is also the writer of short stories, screenplays,
and poetry. She currently resides in Kansas City with her husband,
Richard, and is hard at work on her second novel.
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Expensive Taste
by Tiphani
Life Changing Books
Meet Mirror Carter, a paranoid chick from Shady Grove Trailer Park who
would die to forget her past, and bask in a more sophisticated
lifestyle. Although Mirror gets a small taste of the glamorous life, her
appetite for wealth continues to grow as she constantly searches for the
next big money-maker. That is until she meets, Brice Tower, the
handsome, and filthy rich owner of the Houston Rockets, and her meal
ticket to the millionaire’s club. Soon, chaos erupts and Mirror’s
fairy-tale life turns into a nightmare when she finds out Brice’s best
kept secret. As Mirror vows to hold on to her spot at the top, Brice
struggles to keep her away. When the game of fatal attraction turns
hood, Mirror’s past is exposed and all hell breaks loose.

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Tiphani’s
first fiction effort, The Millionaire Mistress,
sold out everywhere within the first three months of its release,
landing it a spot on the Essence Magazine best seller’s list for: March
2007, April 2007, May 2007, June 2007, #1 in July 2007,
and March 2008. Still A Mistress,
the successful sequel to her first novel, made its debut on the
Essence Magazine bestseller’s list, taking over the #2
spot for March 2008 and April 2008.
In addition to
being an accomplished writer, Tiphani Montgomery, is a
motivational speaker focusing her energy on developing outstanding
leaders and encouraging her generation to defy the odds. Tiphani
currently resides in Raleigh, NC with her nine-year old daughter, Jaedah
Kiss, where she is penning her fourth novel, a screenplay, and
establishing a non-profit organization to encourage financial literacy
to teenage mothers.
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The Company We Keep
by Mary Monroe
Dafina Books
From the masterful pen of New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe
comes a compelling, thoroughly entertaining novel about searching for
and finding love.
After a string of failed relationships, record company executive Teri
Stewart has decided to concentrate on work. Her best friend and
assistant, Nicole, tries to convince her to socialize more, though her
own love life is seriously lacking. Still recovering from divorce,
Nicole is a single mother who’s not going to settle for less than the
real deal.
Nicole and Teri both know what they do and don’t want. But when DJ
Harrison Starr enters Teri’s circle, she can’t resist him. And if Nicole
keeps ignoring the complete package that’s been standing right in front
of her, she could miss her chance at happiness. Now, both women must
learn that the company they keep can sometimes lead us down the wrong
path...or guide us right where we belong.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF MARY MONROE
“Monroe delivers what could be her wildest and most entertaining
novel yet.” —Publishers Weekly on Deliver Me From Evil
“Monroe’s richly drawn characters will stay with readers long after the
book is finished.” —Booklist on Gonna Lay Down My Burdens
“Monroe’s literary canvas is painted with broad strokes, with verve and
humor and passion.” —Christian Science Monitor on The Upper Room
Mary Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of She Had It
Coming, Deliver Me From Evil, God Don’t Play, In Sheep’s Clothing, Red
Light Wives, God Still Don’t Like Ugly, Gonna Lay Down My Burdens, God
Don’t Like Ugly, The Upper Room, and the novella “Nightmare in Paradise”
in Borrow Trouble. An avid traveler, Mary currently lives in Oakland,
California.

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Don't Let the
Lipstick Fool You
by Lisa Leslie with Larry Burnett
Dafina Books
Lisa Leslie—three-time Olympic gold
medalist, three-time MVP of the WNBA, and one of the greatest players in
the history of women’s basketball—tells the incredible, inspiring story
of her life, on and off the court.
As a child growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Lisa Leslie was
timid, awkward, and constantly struggling to overcome self-imposed fears
and limitations. Today, she’s a beautiful, poised, assertive,
six-foot-five basketball powerhouse whose elegance and charm have made
her a favorite with fans, the fashion world, and even Hollywood.
Overcoming doubts are what paved the way to Lisa’s greatest
achievements—scoring 101 points in the first half of a high school
basketball game; signing with Wilhelmina Models and appearing in Vogue
magazine, and of course traveling the world and winning championship
after championship. Here, for the first time, she shares her empowering
story about finding grace under pressure and exceeding all
expectations—including her own.
PRAISE FOR LISA LESLIE
“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 Swopes, Houston Comets and U.S. Olympic Team
“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
Before beginning a professional basketball career, Lisa Leslie was a
standout at the University of Southern California, where she was a
two-time winner of the Naismith Award. A Philanthropist, ESPN
broadcaster, and former fashion model, she lives in Los Angeles with her
husband and daughter.
Larry Burnett is an Emmy award-winning journalist and sports
broadcaster. He has known Lisa for fifteen years and has been the radio
and television play-by-play announcer for her L.A. Sparks’ games for the
past nine seasons. He has anchored Sports Center and The NBA Today Show
for ESPN, and he has hosted the Lakers’ radio broadcasts and The Phil
Jackson Show.

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You
Don’t Know My Story
By Loretta Watson
Teacher – Writing Exclusively for Children
Praises for You Don’t Know My Story
This book will definitely hold the attention of children in
elementary school, middle school, high school and even college. If you
have ever said to your child, “Go read a book!” This is exactly what
you’ve been looking for!!
Our kids are constantly bombarded with negativity on television, and
even in the music they listen to. Well, parents can be at ease. This
book does not contain violence, cursing, gangs or sexual content.
Finally something young people can enjoy!!!
Best Friends Forever
Twelve year old Ebony does her best to take care of her wheelchair bound
mother, Jackie. But, Ebony’s big brother, Snake, is determined to cause
problems for Ebony and Jackie. Ebony’s next door neighbor and best
friend, eleven year old Essence, always has Ebony’s back. Whatever Ebony
and Jackie need, Essence is always there to get it for them. Because of
Snake’s actions, Ebony and Essence have to make a serious decision. One
day, everything, literally, comes crashing down.
Father and Son
JayQuan, a south side fifth grader, wants nothing more than to spend
time with his daddy, Martin. But, Byrd, Martin’s new wife, makes sure
Martin spends all of his free time with her young children, Ron and
Marquetta. Through it all, Donna, JayQuan’s mother, does all she can to
be a mother and father to JayQuan. Can she play the dual role or will
someone else step in to be that male role model JayQuan so desperately
needs?
New Army
Brandon, a college senior, returns to his hometown, Richmond, Virginia
to start a much needed summer program for children in Church Hill.
Brandon, along with his New Army staff, and his high school sweetheart,
Ayana, try to make a difference in the lives of the children in Church
Hill. When Brandon learns about what the twins, Fat Baby and Scooter,
are going through at home, he tries to help. Then, Brandon’s own
childhood memories resurface and the burden becomes a little too hard to
bear.
My Destiny
Destiny, is about to start her freshman year at a west end high school.
She and her best friend, Country, are excited about being in the band,
representing their school every Friday night on the field. But Destiny
has a constant battle with her big sister, Dee. Destiny has something
Dee always wanted. Destiny’s mother, Diane, has held a deep, dark secret
for years. Once the secret is revealed, the family is torn apart. Will
Destiny crumble or stand strong and reach her own destiny?
Author Bio
Loretta is a 1989 graduate of Virginia State University. With twenty
years of teaching experience, she taught for several years in Newport
News, Virginia. Loretta currently teaches sixth grade Richmond, Virginia
and serves as a cheerleading coach and 6th grade team leader.
In 1996, Loretta released her poetry book There Is Hope which is
endorsed by Nikki Giovanni, world know author and current professor at
Virginia Tech. In 2006 she released My Mama, My Teacha, a novel.
Loretta is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is
married to Nuzelle Watson, Jr. and they have one daughter, Shaune’
Watson.
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Up
To No Good
by Carl Weber
Dafina Books
Carl Weber, the New York Times
bestselling author of Something on the Side and The First
Lady, introduces a deliciously dysfunctional family in this
brand-new page-turning novel filled with intrigue, sex, and
surprises…
There is always a man around
the corner. And church trustee James Black should know—he’s usually
that very man, carrying on affairs with married women and sleeping
with one conquest after another. But when he suddenly finds himself
in love, his marriage proposal generates a ripple effect of shocking
proportions.
The other women in James’s neighborhood have a thing
or two to say about his new love. His daughter intends to dismantle
his relationship. And James’s son decides to follow in his father’s
womanizing footsteps after catching his fiancée cheating. James may
have been the one to unleash this maelstrom of events, but he has no
idea how to stop, especially when another shocking revelation
surfaces…
PRAISE FOR CARL WEBER
“Weber keeps things tight and funny; readers with a bent for the
bootylicious will certainly want to pick this one up.”
—Publishers Weekly on
Something on the Side
“Major revelations and an eye-raising
twist will make even seen-it-all fans gasp.”
—Publishers Weekly on
So You Call Yourself a Man
“A delightful and entertaining book.”
—Black Issues Book
Review on So You Call Yourself a Man
“A fast-paced mix of scandal, jealousy
and wickedness.” —Publishers
Weekly on Player Haters
“Married Men is full of flavor,
wit, drama and everyday situations…Carl Weber shows staying power
and will leave you wanting more.”
—QBR The Black Book Review
Carl Weber is the New
York Times bestselling author of Something on the Side, The
First Lady, So You Call Yourself a Man, The Preacher’s Son,
Player Haters, Lookin’ for Luv, Married Men, and
Baby Momma Drama. He is also the Publisher and Editorial
Director of Urban Books. He graduated from Virginia State University
with a B.S. in accounting and has an MBA in marketing from the
University of Virginia.
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Like A Good
Neighbor
by Dwayne Murray Sr.
Madbo Enterprises
The author of The Mouse that Roared and Whatever It Takes returns with
yet another edge-of-your-seat thriller. Chaos ignites and hell's fury is
unleashed in this battle of good versus evil . . .
Besides sharing the problems of living in a deteriorating building, the
thirteen tenants at 666 Cypress Avenue all have a very deep and bitter
hatred towards one another. As temperatures rise in their South Bronx
neighborhood, so does their frustration with the building's broken
doors, malfunctioning elevator, rat infestation, and skyrocketing rent
increases. To make matters worse, the blazing heat is also sending
everyone's animosity to its boiling point.
Then a new tenant arrives, taking up shelter in the last vacant
apartment. Highly intelligent and extraordinarily beautiful, Raven Thorn
blows in like a much-needed summer breeze. Unleashing her charisma, she
slowly gains the trust and admiration of all the tenants except one.
Crystal Bright, a crack-addicted young woman, looks like the poster
child for everything that's wrong with society; but beneath her
addiction lies a heart of gold and a very intelligent mind. Sensing a
darker and much more sinister side to Raven, Crystal realizes that she
must act fast before a fuse is lit that could ignite a bloodbath between
the fragile building's hostile tenants.
Dwayne Murray Sr. resides in New York City, where he was born and
raised. An electrician by trade, the author walks a fine line on the job
and gets a thrill bringing that same sense of heart-pounding danger to
his action-packed novels.
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A
Gift to the Eye And More
by Leceila Turnage
Urban Soul
Forty-year-old, never-married Eva Liles desires marriage and children.
And even though she lives a short distance from Raleigh, North Carolina,
where she works and spends time socially, she remains unlucky at love in
a city nationally ranked as one of the top ten places for singles.
When she meets the handsome, wealthy Xavier Dupree, he seems to have
everything that she would want in a mate except one thing . . . he's
currently incarcerated as a first-time felon. In Eva's mind involving
herself in a relationship with him would signal sheer desperation --
settling in the worse way.
When her church’s most notorious gossiper catches wind of her love
interest, Eva has one of two choices to make…embrace Xavier and endure
ridicule and embarrassment or deny her heart the love its always longed
for.
What some readers have said about A Gift To The Eye And More:
“A well-written novel with a dash of suspense.” – Diane (Raleigh, NC)
“Intriguing. Keeps you wanting more.” – R.J. (St. Louis, MO)
“Insightful, descriptive. Judicious storyline.”—Carolyn (Richmond, VA)
“Good from the first page.” – Bobbie Sue (Wendell, NC)
“A good read. Well-written!” – Ken (Manhattan, NY)
“Delightful!” –Shelly (Philadelphia, PA)
Leceila Turnage resides in North Carolina,
and is employed as a social worker. She is a graduate of Fayetteville
State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, where she earned a
bachelor’s in sociology and Washington University in St. Louis,
Missouri, where she earned a master’s in social work. She has worked at
battered women shelters, departments of social services, adult and
juvenile correctional facilities, and public school systems. Her second
novel, Peony’s Daughters, is scheduled to be released this
summer.
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First Comes Love
by Shana Burton
Urban Soul
What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there....
When best friends London and Bernard jet off to Vegas for a night of
parties and casinos to numb their broken hearts, they don’t count on
waking up next to each other the following morning with a nasty hangover
and a signed marriage certificate. London and Bernard nix their plans to
quietly and quickly annul the marriage when London’s grandmother uses a
fast tongue and biblical principles to convince them to try to make
their marriage work.
It doesn't take the newlyweds long to realize that maintaining a
friendship is a lot harder than sustaining a marriage. Their constant
bickering leads London to finding solace with an old flame who's trapped
in a loveless marriage of his own. Their marriage is further strained
when a sexy new temptress sets her sights on Bernard. After a night of
passion leads to unintended consequences, London and Bernard seek God
for answers and are forced to decide if loving someone means holding on
to that person at all costs or being willing to let go.
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Strong Like Koffee
Robin King
BookSurge
In Robin King’s, new book, Strong Like Koffee, the protagonist, Koffee
is a young freelance writer living in New York City. She finds her life
to lacking in excitement, and consequently decides to go to a club one
night.
While she is there, she meets a guy, but does not spend the night with
him. She thinks nothing more at it, until contacted by the police, who
have discovered him dead from a gunshot wound—apparently murdered.
Koffee may be innocent, but she is the last person known by the police
to have seen the victim alive. She is thus accused of murder, as well as
theft, in addition to participating in an illicit affair. While events
begin to spiral out of control in her life, she has to figure out why
everyone is claiming she is the murder.
Strong Like Koffee utilizes an innovative technique in which the
characters are not described—not even nationality, race, or physical
characteristics. This allows the reader to depict the characters in
their mind however they would like. In addition to being an entertaining
story, the book demonstrates how just about anything can happen to a
person. At the same time it touches upon such topics as murder, the
theft, lust, alternative lifestyles, romantic affairs and future
accusation—in a unique style.
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A Worthy Legacy
Tomi Akinyanmi
Tommie Books
The Harmattan wind scorches across Nigeria, and an old man lies dying.
His community gathers to pay its respects; their haunting songs echoing
in the warm twilight. Tomi Akinyanmi, his eldest granddaughter, is
present along with the rest of the family, and as she listens to
Grandpa's last words, she feels a resonance deep within her heart. For
Grandpa doesn't talk of regrets, or petty grievances, instead he talks
softly about life; how to survive, how to be happy, how to achieve
self-respect.
"A Worthy Legacy" is a book far greater than its sum of parts; a moral
guide that does not preach or command, but simply presents a code for
life with a confidence and credibility that allows the reader to relate
to and apply its philosophies.
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Marriage
101
by Jewell R. Powell
Revell
Marriage is no fairy tale. Author Jewell R. Powell knows from
experience. But she also discovered that there is hope for getting
through the hard times, and that, with God, a happy and fulfilling
marriage is possible.
Using the story of Sleeping Beauty as a parable of God’s plan for
marriage, this book/workbook combination offers an 8-week plan for
individual or group study that encourages examining the areas in our
lives that need to change. Using biblical examples, reflection
questions, and Scripture meditation, Powell challenges those who want
strong and healthy marital relationships to lay a spiritual foundation
from which to grow. Marriage 101 is a valuable, insightful resource that
couples can go to for help when dealing with the real issues they face.
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Betrayed
by Bintell Powell
Bandit Publishing
In BETRAYED, via his alter ego, Mark Christian breaks down all financial
& social barriers at work, breaks the fast women he meets off in the
kinkiest of places, and owe yeah, he breaks his long time girlfriend's
heart completely, as she is dying to become his wife. Bintell Powell
tells you what you don't want to hear, while he exposes his own inner
demons for all-the world to see and judge. He is bringing you the truth
of this deadly & media seductive dilemma. Bintell Powell tells you why
real black women are the last to be married, and first to be single
mothers. He tells you what you know to be true, but choose to hide from.
BETRAYED will break your heart. You will be entertained. You will be
sexually tantalized. You will be horrified.
Bintell Powell, personified through an alpha male/corporate thug named
Mark Christian in this semi-autobiography titled BETRAYED, is taking a
chunk out of the Big Apple. He's also putting a dent in the power
structure of the Black communities so-called "Master Race", those being
light skinned black people. Bintell Powell is exposing the "Black
Bourgeoisie" as he takes readers on his journey to create a
fashion/lifestyle magazine for the Internet called LIFESTYLISH.COM. His
goal is to cash out for a few hundred million, but just before Bintell
Powell/Mark Christian succeeded, he realized that success turned him
into exactly what is destroying him, and more importantly, dark skinned
black people. The choices he was forced to make were deadly ones.
From the womb of corporate America, to the bowels of the "BLOCK",
Bintell Powell via Mark Christian is destined to rule. And just when you
thought BETRAYED was just another heartbreaking materialistic love
story, you get the shock of your life!
This is BETRAYED, the controversial book by BINTELL POWELL, heard 20+
times as a BEST OF WENDY segment on the world famous WENDY WILLIAMS
EXPERIENCE on WBLS's 107.5.
This is BETRAYED by BINTELL POWELL, the author from the heated debates
on the light & dark skinned conflict in Black America which aired on
BET's MEET THE FAITH hosted by Dr. IAN SMITH & on BETJ's My Two Cents….
HOWARD STERN said in his one-on-one interview with the author, "BINTELL
has released an explosive book in BETRAYED!"
The only book on the planet that unleashes the true depths of a Black
Man's soul without shame!
"Deep! Forbidden! Climactic! Enter the Black man's mind if you dare!"
"A Man's diary & A Woman's nightmare!" --Heather Covington (DisilGoldSoul
Literary Review)
About the Author
Bintell Powell is a 39-year-old African-American male born to
Jamaican immigrants who left their country in the late sixties in
pursuit of the American Dream. Born in Brooklyn New York, and moving
quickly to the upscale suburbs of Long Island New York, Mr. Powell has
grown to become the quintessential "corporate thug." He is the author of
Betrayed, a dramatic, multi layered novel in which he embodies all of
the pain, suffering and heartache of Black people in this ultra sexy,
intellectually decedent work. His stance on the Black experience will
shock and amaze.
Bintell Powell is a modern day Renaissance man. He is a musician,
athlete, writer, engineer, sociologist, economist, art lover and most
importantly, a lover of his people. His troubled yet majestic upbringing
is what he credits with, and I quote, "making me whatever I have
become." What he has become is a risk taker as he believes, "light
skinned and dark skinned black people are two different races."
This talented controversial author is a graduate of Northeastern
University and holds a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering.
He has worked as a consultant for various Fortune 500 technology firms
in New York City for the last 10 years. To his credit he has run a
consulting firm and launched a high end lifestyle magazine in the wake
of the Internet boom. He also believes he has invented / discovered the
proverbial "Formula for Success" which he calls, THE FORMULA.
You can get more information about Bintell Powell and his novel at the
website, WWW.BINTELLPOWELL.COM

Which
Man
by Ginny Albert
iUniverse
Sierra Bradford may be a savvy African-American romantic suspense
writer, but in life she is a virtual innocent when meeting Wade Grisham
– a handsome GQ-appareled man, who quickly captivates her. In the
background is James Waverly, who has been Sierra’s best friend since
High School. It is through James that Sierra meets Wade Grisham. When
James is unexpectedly called away to tend his sick brother, Wade and
Sierra begin a relationship. James returns and feels betrayed as things
have escalated between Sierra and Wade in a manner James never intended
or imagined. James confronts Wade, and the men come to blows. At first
Wade stubbornly clings to Sierra, but for dubious reasons abruptly
breaks off their engagement. Sierra is devastated, but with James’ help,
begins to recover. But then Wade returns to reclaim his ex-fiancé —at
which time a series of strange events occur. Someone close to Sierra
dies, and another is murdered. Before long, Sierra is being stalked.
Both Wade and James are a source of consolation and protection for
Sierra. But does James or Wade possess the power, the magnetism, and the
passion to ultimately enthrall Sierra and win her heart? In the end, she
is forced to choose—which man.
Biography
Ginny Albert has been writing but years, but in 1978 a particular novel
led her Egypt to gather research. It was an amazing cultural awakening.
Two highlights of the trip were climbing The Great Pyramid at 5:00 a.m.
– a thrillingly frigid experience; and a special kinship with the
Egyptian people. She also got a surprise when she returned home; she
discovered that she was pregnant. It was years before she was able to
get back on track with writing. There were several starts and stops.
Finally, in 2003 Ginny began writing Which Man, which was published in
2007. In 2008 Which Man was made required reading at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln by Dr. Kwakiutl Dreher. This distinction led to the
novel being on the shelves of Georgia State University in late 2008; it
is also on line at such university book stores as Clark AU, Yale,
Spelman, Tuskegee, etc. In addition to on-air interviews on two People
TV shows -- Book Talk, and Mills Connection, LLC, Ginny was interviewed
for article in Georgia State University’s student newspaper The Signal
in January 2009.
After several successful book-signings in 2008, Which Man has been
chosen as the April 2009 read for a local Atlanta book club.
Additionally, two Atlanta-area libraries have scheduled book-signings
for early 2009.
Ginny has completed another novel entitled Love at Shadow’s Edge, and is
beginning work on a new one.
Also an artist, Ginny is founder of GinnyArt (www.cafepress.com/ginnyart).
Her artistic designs adorn her own tees, known as Chic Shirts. On
October 18, 2008, her ink drawings garnered 3rd Prize at Smyrna’
Georgia’s Spirit Walk Exhibit. As in 2008, her artwork will be on
display at The Georgia Women Lawyer’s Association in March 2009, as
well, and is being considered for entry in an exhibit being sponsored by
Trees Atlanta. The intent ultimately is to display the work in exhibits
nationally, and internationally.
But, by far, the most exciting and heart-felt experience she’s ever had
was being present at the birth of her first grandson, Jason Wesley. At
four pounds, and a month early, doctors determined that he would
probably be a bit slow. But, God had other plans for little Jason, who
is smart and thriving more everyday. He is the light of her life.
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Twist
by Angie Jennings
Spine Publishing
Are you looking for the next book character who, with her comical
honesty and snappy comebacks, reminds you of one of your best
girlfriends?
Meet Sharin Downs.
If you enjoyed the
journeys of Tracy Ellison in Omar Tyree’s “Flyy Girl” and “For the Love
of Money” and Venus Johnston in Trisha R. Thomas’s “Nappily” series,
you’ll enjoy the rollercoaster ride which is the life of Sharin Downs.
Like many people right
now, Sharin has experienced a series of dead-end interviews and job
layoffs in the
Washington, DC area. “I couldn’t
believe they’d laid me off only thirty minutes ago and were about to
chow down on seafood and steak,” she said after seeing her former
employers walking to McCormick and Schmick after canning her. Her love
life has been moving at the pace of rush hour traffic on a holiday
weekend as her relationship – for lack of better words – with
Alphonso, an Army guy, flounders. To top it off, Alphonso leaves the
military out of fear of being deployed to Iraq – and leaves Sharin for
Atlanta. Of course Sharin’s left to wonder, “Is this the best my life
can get?” This question activates her fight-or-flight response and
causes her to pack her bags and flee the nation’s capital – for Atlanta,
coincidentally – only to find out that her real issues – and Alphonso –
are seemingly inescapable.
No wonder she’s
depressed.
With the help of her
psychiatrist, Dr. Bailey, and her friends – new and old – can Sharin
make sense of her personal and professional lives? Find out in “Twist” (spine
publishing, $12.95), the debut novel by Angie L. Jennings.
Pass this email along
to your book club members so you all can order your autographed copies
today. Also, visit
www.callmetwist.com to listen to audio chapters from the novel.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Angie L. Jennings is an advocate of writing quickly and not giving the
demonic self-critic the chance to set in and dig its claws into her
back. With the instruction of a university seminar, the first time
novelist followed a rigorous schedule—writing two hours a day for six
days a week—to complete her manuscript in a month and a half. It was
almost two years later that she was able to see the rough draft
objectively and self-publish her first book. Jennings is an adjunct
English professor with colleges and universities in the Washington, DC
area and runs aiellejai (pronounced A-L-J), a communications firm.
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Where There's
Smoke
by Terra Little
Urban Books
Sixteen years after the fact, Alec Avery gets an unwelcome blast from
his drug-dealing, street-running past that turns his life upside down.
Back in the day, he was known as “Smoke” and Anne Phillips was one of
his customers. So how did they end up with a teenage son together? You
do the math. Dollars make sense, but Anne didn’t always have the money
to pay for what she wanted. Now Alec is paying the price.
These days he’s a military vet and a well-respected high school teacher.
Just about the last thing he expects to encounter is a son he never knew
he had and a bunch of foolishness that he thought he was done with. The
boy - Isaiah - is out of control, experimenting with drugs and running
with a rough crowd, and the last thing he expects to encounter is a
long-lost father who is hell-bent on making his presence felt in a very
meaningful way.
Before long, Smoke has no choice but to come out of hibernation to right
some wrongs, starting with the thugs who don’t want to turn his son
loose. They didn’t count on old school meeting new school, which is
their first mistake. And Alec didn’t count on drooling over the woman
his son’s mother has become, but whether or not he’s making a mistake
remains to be seen.
Contemporary fiction and just a hint of urbane drama bump heads as two
people are forced to step outside their comfort zones and acknowledge
the dark past they share, so they can snatch a clueless teenager back
from the point of no return. But while one long-overdue relationship is
taking shape and gaining substance, another long-forgotten one is
gathering steam and sparking flames. Two was always company, now is
three a crowd?
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Black
Mahler: The Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Story
by Charles Elford
Grosvenor House Publishing Limited
A ‘must-read’, Black Mahler: The Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Story
dramatically brings to life the true story of all but forgotten, English
composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912).
Born to a white mother and black father and raised in the London
suburbs, Coleridge-Taylor’s epic choral trilogy ‘The Song of Hiawatha’
makes this funny, generous and modest young man a worldwide sensation
overnight.
Coleridge-Taylor made three high-profile tours of America (1904, 1906 &
1910) and was hailed a cultural hero by the African American community
to whom slavery was a very recent memory. He had the unprecedented honor
of a private audience with President Roosevelt and was the first person
of African descent ever to conduct a white orchestra in the US.
Black Mahler: The Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Story is an evocative and
vital dramatization of the man’s life, colorfully told for our
generation through the recollections of those closest to him - his
discovery; his student days at the Royal College of Music; the
disastrous sale of his biggest hit for just 15 guineas (about $30); his
colleagues, friends and family; his sparkling classical and ‘pop’ music;
his stardom; his poverty; his humor; his Pan-African work; his brush
with a certain ‘unsinkable’ trans-Atlantic liner and his tragically
premature death aged just 37.
The themes of artistic rivalry, ‘selling out’, overwork, international
stardom, perfectionism, financial struggle, love, grief, the quest for
acceptance, prejudice and relentless struggle make this modern rendition
an inspirational and timeless tale for the 21st Century.
Ever cheerful and so loved, he changed the lives of countless thousands.
His varied influences echoed down through the ages and will continue on.
He united a world.
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Author Bio
On 7th April 2004 an article by Norman Lebrecht (BBC broadcaster,
award-winning novelist and Assistant Editor to the London Evening
Standard) marking the release of Coleridge-Taylor’s Violin Concerto was
published. It likened the success of ‘Hiawatha’ in the late 1890s/early
1900s to the success of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s musicals today. But on
reading the article, Charles Elford was surprised that he knew nothing
of Coleridge-Taylor despite the name’s vague familiarity. His interest
piqued, he started to dig and hasn’t looked back. Not managing to trace
the two ‘definitive’ biographies, the principal sources for Black
Mahler: The Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Story were the biographies by
Coleridge-Taylor’s wife and daughter.
During the course of his research and writing, Mr Elford developed a
huge affection for his gentle, clever, modest and funny protagonist and
doesn’t believe that Coleridge-Taylor deserves to be, or to remain,
forgotten. He felt duty-bound to remain loyal to the truth and sincerely
hopes that Black Mahler: The Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Story will in some
small way, renew interest in this inspirational and influential man who
only ever saw himself as the English musician who lent his race a voice.
Charles Elford trained originally as an actor at the Royal Scottish
Academy of Music & Drama. He lives in Whitstable, Kent and works for a
charity that provides supported housing and associated services to
vulnerable single homeless people and those at risk of homelessness. He
is currently revising his screenplay adaptation of Black Mahler: The
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Story. Norman Lebrecht said ‘It’s an incredibly
human story which would translate extremely well to film.’
Although many other wonderful things have been said of this book (you
can read some of them at
www.blackmahler.com) Mr Elford tells us the
most gratifying commendation came from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s own
grandson who, in October 2008, said ‘...It was wonderful reading and
towards the end I just could not put it down. The imagination on Charles
Elford’s part was incredible; because everything was so absolutely
accurate in every detail. I wondered where he got his information from.
It was more than just a pleasure, it was like going back in time.’
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SCRATCHES
by Frankie Nicole
ANESCO Enterprises
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The inspiring message is to help you understand your purpose and empower
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This book will teach you that “scratches” transcend across all barriers
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In Love With A Younger Man
by Cheryl Robinson
NAL Books
Happy New Year...Here's
to being In Love
Her tryst with this sexy young man
uncovers a startling secret...
At forty-three Olena Day has her
life under control. Her professional life at least. But having earned a
years’ sabbatical what will she do now? Enter Matthew Harper, a
management trainee for a large auto dealer, who has big plans when it
comes to his career. But relationships? He’s never been serious about
the young girls who have thrown themselves at him. But this ambitious
and fine bachelor’s world gets rocked when sexy Olena walks into his
dealership. She may be looking for a new car but she’ll end up with a
lot more than she bargained for. Besides their eighteen year age
difference there’s another secret that could threaten this May-December
romance.
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Love Thy Neighbor
by Quientola Eicher
Tate Publishing
Olivia is on her way to work when she
stops to help a stranger. The young woman she rescues, Shantell, has a
young son and she is dying of leukemia. Shantell needs a bone marrow
transplant and the only one that can help her is her father.
Shantell disappears, leaving Olivia to care for her son. When she
returns to claim her son, Olivia receives her reluctantly into her home.
Together they learn to trust one another and live together like a mother
and daughter.
Shantell unexpectedly lands a job at a Christian radio station working
alongside a young man she suspects may be her half-brother. He informs
her through her indirect inquisitiveness that his father is the bishop
of Mt. Zion church.
The young man finds out by accident that Shantell may be related to him.
He thinks she is trying to blackmail his father and doesn’t want to have
anything to do with her until she is almost sexually assaulted by
another co-worker.
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her former pastor’s decision to get a divorce. Shantell convinces Olivia
to try Mt. Zion. Olivia finds herself attracted to the bishop of Mt.
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Olivia’s past catches up with her, forcing her to face lies and
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A
Preacher's Passion
by Lutishia Lovely
Dafina Books
In the tradition of Kimberla Lawson Roby’s Curtis Black novels, Lutishia
Lovely delves into the scandalous exploits of church folk in her newest
novel featuring the Kingdom Citizens’ congregation.
After being celibate for five years, Passion Perkins is ready to end her
drought. She’s also determined to hold out for Mr. Right, and in Lavon
Chapman, she thinks she’s found him. He’s come to the community to
oversee the filming of a series of DVDs, inspirational messages from her
pastor, Rev. Stanley Lee and his fiery wife, Carla.
Passion goes on an all-out campaign to win Lavon. But she isn’t the only
one feeling a strong attraction to Lavon—Carla is feeling it too. Soon,
other members of the church community are entangled in scandals, and
while some are getting busy in service to the Lord, others are just
getting busy…
PRAISE FOR SEX IN THE SANCTUARY
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or single and searching. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down.
You won’t either.” —Shades of Romance Magazine
Lutishia Lovely is an actress, poet, spoken word artist, and former
radio and television talk show host. A Preacher’s Passion is her third
novel.
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Something On
the Side
by Carl Weber
Dafina Books
Carl Weber—the New York Times bestselling author of The First Lady and
So You Call Yourself a Man—delivers a straight-up novel about
friendship and love, sex and betrayal, and how getting some on the side
is never as simple as it seems.
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BGBC president Tammy has the perfect birthday present in mind for her
husband—a threesome with her best friend, Egypt. If only Egypt will
agree. Isis is willing to lay down and die for her boyfriend Tony, until
a man from her past steps back into her life. Single mom Nikki is
struggling to get by—and struggling not to kill her ex, who disappoints
their son every chance he gets. Good thing her roommate Tiny has got her
back. Coco Brown likes to mess around with married men, but since she
hooked up with her new man, all she cares about is making sure he
doesn’t stray.
As insatiable about books as they are about love—or lust—these friends
are about to discover how tough it is to keep it real when they all have
something on the side.
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enough surprise turns to keep readers guessing to the end.”—Publishers
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down…”—Essence on The First Lady
“Major revelations and an eye-raising twist will make even seen-it-all
fans gasp”—Publishers Weekly on So You Call Yourself a Man
“A delightful and entertaining book.”—Black Issues Book Review on So You
Call Yourself a Man
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emotion, convincing detail and smart dialogue.”—Publishers Weekly on The
Preacher’s Son
“A fast-paced mix of scandal, jealousy and wickedness.”—Publishers
Weekly on Player Haters
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Weber shows staying power and will leave you wanting more.”—QBR The
Black Book Review
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So You Call Yourself a Man, The Preacher’s Son, Player Haters, Lookin’
for Luv, Married Men, and Baby Momma Drama. He is also the Publisher and
Editorial Director of Urban Books. He graduated from Virginia State
University with a B.S. in accounting and has an MBA in marketing from
the University of Virginia.
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Finding
Grace on a Less Traveled Road: A Cancer Doctor Reflects on Living and
Dying
by R. Elliot Willis MD
iUniverse
How should we live, and how should we die? Finding grace in life and
death is an eternal quest for us all.
Finding Grace on a Less Traveled Road is both an autobiography, and a
biography. It is a book that takes the reader on a journey through the
life of a cancer physician who learns early, as a child, about the true
meaning of life, death, hardship, and suffering. It is through the
author’s own understanding of what it means to overcome incomprehensible
odds that the reader comes to understand the true meaning of how we
should live, and the gracious manner in which we should die.
This book is a firsthand account of growing up poor and gifted in one of
the toughest environments in America during the turbulent 1960’s. It is
an inspirational and unforgettable story of determination and personal
triumph. This poignant memoir describes the author’s passage from his
traumatic childhood in a large family living in Chicago, through medical
school education, significant early work in AIDS research during the
onset of the epidemic, and, finally, a successful career treating
cancer.
Finding Grace on a Less Traveled Road embraces a range of American
issues and ideas. It affirms our belief in the possibility of achieving
goals through persistent work, no matter the starting point. More, the
book illuminates the predicament of the poor. It deals with so-called
“giftedness,” portrays the true nature of the worst pandemic in history,
and helps demystify the care of the terminally ill, and interprets
society’s role in all of these arenas.
The author weaves the events of his life poignantly in-and-out of the
life events of his family, friends, patients, and colleagues, revealing
how the events in all of their lives stand as a testament to the fact
that we humans are more than just flesh and blood. We are mind, body and
spirit. In the end, the physical and emotional hardship the author
endures crystallizes his faith, compassion, and skill as a physician.
The biographical accounts of those he cares for, and those he loves,
provide an inspiring spectrum of genuine heroism, and a vision of what
the ministry of medicine should be.
R. Elliot Willis attended a high school for gifted students, earned a
bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry at Northwestern University,
and then earned an MD at St. Louis’s Washington University School of
Medicine. He is the Chief of Medical Oncology at Cancer Treatment
Centers of America’s Hospital in Philadelphia.
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The
Beauty Within
by Savannah J. Frierson
Lulu.com
When
full-figured barber Tyler Carver enters GD Fitness for a personal
training session, she immediately butts heads with her trainer Gunnar
Daniels. Refusing to allow Mr.
Just-Walked-off-an-Abercrombie-&-Fitch-Billboard's rudeness, she gives
him a piece of her mind and storms off. Too bad she can't stop thinking
about the gorgeous gray-eyed grump.
Former fashion model-turned-gym-owner Gunnar Daniels, having a day sent
express from hell, thinks it can't get any worse until Tyler Carver, in
all her curvy, chocolate glory, takes his breath away the moment he
locks eyes with her. Knowing he acted out of character during their
session, he apologizes to her. Yet, he wants so much more.
Can Tyler and Gunnar help each other discover that beauty is more than
skin deep…that the beauty within is what truly decides the beauty
without?
Praise for The Beauty Within
In THE BEAUTY WITHIN, Ms. Frierson has created real characters whose
reactions to life, stress and trauma is reminiscent of real-life
struggles. This is a story that many will be able to relate too as you
run the gamut of emotions through the progression of this story.
THE BEAUTY WITHIN is a quick and enjoyable read. I would recommend
giving a copy to the women you know who are having self-esteem issues,
especially if they are weight related.
Reviewed by Marguerite for
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Author Bio
Savannah J. Frierson is a 2005 graduate of Harvard College with
concentrations in African and African-American Studies, and English.
Originally from Blythewood, SC, she currently lives in Somerville, MA
where she works as a proofreader and freelance editor. She has been
writing since she was twelve years old, and she released her debut novel
Being Plumville in March 2007 with iUniverse, Inc; her second effort,
the novella AJ's Serendipity in December 2007 with Lulu Press; and her
third, the short story The Coach's Counselor in July 2008 with Red Rose
Publishing, LLC. For more information about these and other titles, you
can visit Savannah's Web site at
http://www.sjfbooks.com and contact Savannah by e-mail at
sfrierson@sjfbooks.com.
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Get
Me Out of My Way!
by Dre McCray
Black Forest Press
Everyone
has the innate ability to have ultimate success in life. Your
experiences, choices and effort determine if you will attain that
success. This book will help you discover who you are, what your
strengths and weaknesses are and how to manage your weaknesses while
capitalizing on your strengths.
This is not a step by step or principles book because quite frankly most
of us already know the steps, habits and principles. It is a collection
of insights that delves into the intricacies that hinders you from
taking your life to its highest level.
A major reason people do not prosper in life is they make excuses and do
not take responsibility for their choices. Mediocrity embraces people
who abandon holding them selves accountable for their outcome.
The reason people do not take responsibility is that it is very painful
to take a realistic look at oneself. The vast majority of people believe
that they do not have any control over their circumstances and that they
can not overcome their environment and experiences. So they use blame
and excuses as a defense mechanism to protect them from the truth.
Utilizing real life practical examples this book takes you through the
process of defining and overcoming the roadblocks to ultimate success in
your life.
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Loving
Cee Cee Johnson
by Linda Leigh Hargrove
Moody Publishers
It’s been ten years since she moved away.
Carla Celine “Cee Cee” Johnson has been living a life of her own making.
Success hasn’t come to her. She’s made it with her own sweat–and one big
lie. But every lie has an end.
Shame had driven her away, prompted her to change her first name, and
adopt a new hometown. Nothing good can come out of Pettigrew, at least
that’s what Cee Cee, a successful journalist and reporter, thought.
Pettigrew loomed over her like a huge animal that would not go away. Now
she must deal with her past as she returns home on an assignment.
Haunted by the traumatic events of her childhood, Cee Cee’s mask begins
to crack as she uncovers family secrets and finds out what really
happened the day her black Jesus figurine was thrown into the fire. Her
faith is challenged as she discovers the truth about the militant black
man, the white man who refused her plea for help, and the playwright who
wants to tell the world about her past. From these men and her new
friend Isaac Hunt, Cee Cee discovers what it means to listen, learn,
love and…forgive.
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Linda Leigh Hargrove
blends suspense, humor, and faith into compelling stories about race and
class in America. Her writings include two novels: The Making of
Isaac Hunt (June 2007) and Loving Cee Cee Johnson (September
2008). The former environmental engineer currently resides in North
Carolina with her husband and three sons where she designs Web sites
when she's not writing. She blogs at 17seeds.com. Visit her online at
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The Women of Nelson
by Shirley Hayden
SouthPaw Books
A footnote of history becomes a novel
What happens when libraries reserve dominion of a people’s local history
that did not tell-it the history, or believe it, live or learn the
history in the manner in which it is told? The Women of Nelson based
upon a single a footnote from the Group 95 U.S. Colored Troops, an
account of the women and children, is a fictional depiction of the
forced removal of black soldiers' families from Camp Nelson in November
1864.
This novel is about how community memory is used as a primary source of
information to document Sada Penn’s story. In The Women of Nelson, the
main character disbelieves what she overhears her
great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother recalling her forced
evacuation as a child. The main character, Sada Maudie Penn Ezra Abraham
Briggs (Sadie) named for her eldest grandmother (Sada Penn) and deceased
father is required to research and record the family history for
posterity.
At the intersection of this novel is the relationship of history and
memory to highlight cultural traditions and individual and collective
family identity as the way to give meaning to the past and hope for the
future. By the end of the book, she is seeking an apology for that
tragic loss of life. For more go to
www.shirleyhayden.us
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Holding
Pattern
by Jeffery Renard Allen
Graywolf Press
The world of Jeffery Renard Allen’s stunning short-story collection is a
place like no other. A recognizable city, certainly, but one in which a
man might sprout wings or copper pennies might fall from the skies onto
your head. Yet these are no fairy tales. The hostility, the hurt, is all
too human.
The protagonists circle each other with steely determination: a grandson
taunts his grandmother, determined to expose her secret past; for years,
a sister tries to keep a menacing neighbor away from her brother; and in
the local police station, an officer and prisoner try to break each
other’s resolve.
In all the stories, Allen calibrates the mounting tension with exquisite
timing, in mesmerizing prose that has won him comparisons with Joyce and
Faulkner. Holding Pattern is a captivating collection by a
prodigiously talented writer.
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Jeffery Renard Allen is the author of the novel Rails Under My Back
and two collections of poetry. Allen was born and raised in Chicago. He
teaches creative writing at Queens College/CUNY, and his awards include
a Whiting Award.

Talk
To Me
by Pat Simmons
Urban Christian
Noel Richardson is perfect, but degrees, wealth, and good
genes don’t define a man. The CEO of a St. Louis non-profit
organization, Noel doesn’t respond when women whisper
compliments behind his back. It’s only God’s voice Noel
hears.
His life has been
anything, but easy since surviving a fireworks explosion that kills his
best friend and shatters his hearing. That’s in his past. He’s learned
to co-exist between two worlds—hearing and Deaf. One example is Noel
tolerances ridicule from his friends when he’s slow to interject into
their lively sports debate despite mastering lip reading. Living in the
Deaf community isn’t any easier. There are constant reminders that Noel
is a distinct outsider.
For years, his Sunday
morning worship consisted of tele-evangelists. Spiritually, he was dying
from the lack of fellowship. What could he do? Very few churches had
what he needed.
Then Noel stumbles across
an invitation flashing on a portable sign: Thanksgiving service. All
are welcome. Deaf ministry provided.
Once inside God’s Grace
Church, he’s captivated by Interpreter Mackenzie Norton’s graceful
hands.
To Noel, Mackenzie’s
exquisite, a steadfast believer, and head strong. With her, Noel can
hear the impossible.
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The
Narrows
by Ann Petry
Dafina Books
An unforgettable tale of tragic, interracial love written by
one of the greatest unheard voices of the Harlem
Renaissance, Ann Petry—now repackaged and reissued for a
modern audience.
The Narrows is a small New England community struggling to
right itself after decades of abandonment and racial strife.
It’s the kind of town Link Williams, a smart black kid
freshly graduated from Dartmouth College, just might escape.
But leaving the Narrows is the easy part. What no one knows
is that Link has already made one of the most difficult
decisions of his life. The love Link shares with Camilo
Sheffield is genuine, soulful, and aches with promise. But
the very existence of their relationship rocks their worlds
in ways that neither of them could ever have imagined.
With unmatched lyrical flair, Ann Petry, the acclaimed,
bestselling author of The Street, creates an indelible
portrait of a bustling, vibrant community as it fights
against the complex racial dynamics of the 1950s.
PRAISE FOR THE NARROWS
“Filled with dramatic force, earthy humor and tragic
intensity.”—Boston Globe
“A novel about racial conflict, The Narrows resists
classification…Ann Petry has achieved something as rare as
it is commendable.”—Arna Bontemps
“Using a theme that might have been merely sensational, [Petry]
builds a novel that has depth and dignity.”—The New York
Herald-Tribune
Ann Petry (1908-1997) is one of the earliest successful
black female writers in the U.S. She spent most of her life
in Connecticut, working as a pharmacist (she earned her
advanced degree in Pharmacy in 1931) before she became a
full-time writer. She began her career as a reporter at
People’s Voice in 1941, and throughout the 1940s, she was
published in several literary magazines, including W.E.B.
DuBois’s Crisis. Her first novel, The Street (1946), was
widely heralded and has since sold over one million copies.
She is also the author of Miss Muriel and Other Stories
(1971).
Ann Petry (1908-1997) is one of the earliest successful
black female writers in the U.S. She spent most of her life
in Connecticut, working as a pharmacist (she earned her
advanced degree in Pharmacy in 1931) before she became a
full-time writer. She began her career as a reporter at
People’s Voice in 1941, and throughout the 1940s, she was
published in several literary magazines, including W.E.B.
DuBois’s Crisis. Her first novel, The Street (1946), was
widely heralded and has since sold over one million copies.
She is also the author of Miss Muriel and Other Stories
(1971).
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Playthang
by Janine A. Morris
Dafina Books
From the author of the smash hit Diva Diaries comes the
unforgettable story of an ever-so-practical woman who
crosses to the wild side when she seeks revenge on all the
men who’ve wronged her.
Jordan Moore is in the middle of a breakdown. Thirty-four
years old and newly single, she has given custody of her son
to her ex-husband and now regrets the decision; her
ex-husband is getting married again; and after a year of
disappointments from her best friend-turned-boyfriend, she
has given up on true love. Now she’s ready to walk on the
wild side and do a little heartbreaking of her own.
By using men the way she has been used, Jordan believes that
she can somehow even the score. But when she meets Marcus, a
wonderful, caring gentleman who sees through all of her
guardedness, she is thrown for a loop. Will Jordan realize
that true love is standing right in front of her…before it
is too late?
PRAISE FOR JANINE A. MORRIS AND DIVA DIARIES
“Reminiscent of Waiting to Exhale.”—Booklist
“Morris has a way with words and drama.”—NY Daily News
“I felt like I was experiencing one of my own girls’ night
out.”—La La, MTV VJ
Janine A. Morris lives in Queens, New York, writes for 98.7
Kiss FM, and is currently the Music Coordinator at WQHT, Hot
97, the #1 Hip-Hop station in New York. Morris graduated
from Hofstra University with a degree in Communications, and
her passion for writing began when she started writing for
the school newspaper in junior high school. She has written
articles for magazines such as XXL, The Source, Don Diva,
and more. Morris is currently attending law school, and is
hard at work on her next novel.
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This
is For You
by Katrina Spigner
WinePress Publishing
Katrina Spigner has been where you’ve been. She has known
the mire of hopelessness—she has tasted the bitterness of
sabotage. And through it, she has learned what the real-life
stuff of faith is truly about. Join her as she authentically
opens her heart and reveals through her personal stories,
our own stories. From poignant accounts of her past, to even
the mundane nuances of contemporary family life, she
artfully connects our life stories to the truths of God’s
Word. And she knows that what God has taught her is for you
too:
This is for You! stimulates
spiritual thinking while inspiring and challenging you to pursue all God
has ordained for your life. For 31 days, Katrina Spigner is your guide
on an interactive journey that leads you to delve deeply into practical
life lessons and make discoveries about yourself as you:
• Evaluate where you are
versus where you want to be
• Confront the issues that sabotage your success
• Embrace the purpose for which God created you
• Learn to walk in faith concerning God’s plans for
your life
This is for You! is about recovering
that which is lost and defines what it means to be truly found. You will
reclaim your voice, establish your power, collect your confidence,
pursue your purpose, salvage your independence, and settle into your
peace. Go ahead—take the challenge—This is For You!
A sought-after author, speaker, and life
coach—Katrina Spigner’s life purpose is to inspire others to discover
their God-given gifts and treasures on their journey to living on
purpose! She is the founder and CEO of Re-Source Solutions, a company
dedicated to finding “real answers, for real people, with real
questions!” A devoted mother of two, Katrina and her family live in
South Carolina.
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A
Different Kind of Blues
by Gwynne Forster
Kensington Books
From the author of Whatever it Takes and When You Dance with
the Devil comes an unforgettable page-turner about a woman
who must right the wrongs in her life before she can find
happiness.
At thirty-six, Petra Field gets a shock that causes her to
take a look at her life, and she’s not proud of what she
sees. But making amends for her past is more difficult than
she expected.
The first and hardest step is admitting to her teenage
daughter, Krista, that her supposedly dead father is very
much alive. Then there’s the neighbor whose husband she had
an affair with, the former coworker she got fired, and many
more aggrieved acquaintances. Far from setting her free, the
truth brings more complications—but also opens up her life
in surprising ways, offering her one last chance to start
over for real…
PRAISE FOR GETTING SOME OF HER OWN
“A love-conquers-all story with a few twists and turns to
keep readers turning the pages... classic Gwynne Forster.
Her fans will not be disappointed.”—The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
“Forster creates such believable characters—who deal with
circumstances that imperil their dreams for true
happiness—that it’s easy to reach beyond the pages and find
nonfiction replicas. You’ll eagerly keep reading to learn
how the characters’ lives intersect and will sigh with pure
satisfaction when it ends.”—Romantic Times 4 1/2 Stars Top
Pick
AND FOR BLUES FROM DOWN DEEP
“A page-turner and it’s one that deserves to be read in a
few sittings. This novel is Forster’s finest work to date
and is sure to earn her a legion of new fans.”—QBR, The
Black Book Review
“Forster’s sensitive portrayal of a woman trying to find her
roots is a cut above the ordinary.”—Booklist
Gwynne Forster is an award-winning, national bestselling
author. She is also a demographer and former senior United
Nations Officer, in which capacities she has traveled the
world. She lives in New York City with her husband.
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His
First Wife
by Grace Octavia
Kensington Books
From the fresh, smart, and hugely talented new author behind
Take Her Man comes a sparkling, sexy new novel about one
woman who’s facing what’s real and getting it all on her own
terms…
Kerry Jackson never thought her ten-year marriage could be
pulled apart by a harmless email. But now her husband,
Jamison, is having an affair and a pregnant Kerry needs a
new plan for her life and her unborn child…fast.
As trouble at home turns to trouble everywhere, Kerry
searches for the strength to pick up the pieces of her life.
Now she’ll have to throw out the game plan, find out who she
really is, and take her biggest gamble ever.
PRAISE FOR TAKE HER MAN
“A funny and sexy look into the world of Black dating by
Octavia that will have you busting out the notepad to jot
down tips on settling the score and finding true
love."—Essence magazine
“An electrifying read... This incredible novel will take you
on an emotional journey. This is a great story about
friendship and finding true love.” —Books2Mention magazine
Grace Octavia is a native of Westbury, New York. Her writing
has appeared in Sisterfriends by Michele Agins and Julia
Chance and Rolling Out magazine, where she was
Editor-in-Chief. Grace Octavia also served as an Associate
Editor at America Online’s Internet magazine, Digital City.
She holds degrees in Creative Writing from New York
University (B.A.) and the University of Georgia (MA). She is
currently working on her Ph.D. at Georgia State University,
in Atlanta.
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If
Memory Serves
by Vanessa Davis Griggs
Kensington Books
Bestselling author Vanessa Davis Griggs presents a thrilling
new novel filled with scandalous secrets, impossible
choices, and supreme tests of faith—the culmination of her
superb Blessed Trinity series.
Memory Patterson has been hiding from her family for far too
long, until a chance meeting with Pastor Landris and his
pregnant wife, Johnnie Mae, leads to a shocking revelation
and a reunion. But can her loved ones trust that the
ever-conning Memory has really repented?
Meanwhile, Johnnie Mae experiences complications with her
pregnancy, and Pastor Landris learns he may have to make an
impossible choice—one that will amount to spiritual warfare.
And Johnnie Mae’s friend, Charity, finally comes
face-to-face with the painful truth about her past. As
secrets come to light, can hope and the power of faith mend
these shattered, fractured lives?
PRAISE FOR BLESSED TRINITY
“This inspirational novel leaves the reader eager to
know what Griggs plans next for this spiritual
family.”—Publishers Weekly
“An excellent rendition of inspirational prose… A novel
filled with mystery and intrigue; battles for supremacy and
scenes of humility; love won and love lost; relational
difficulties, struggles of the psyche imbedded in the lives
of the men and women within the body of Christ. Blessed
Trinity outlines these themes and boldly shows the power of
God to overcome and conquer.”—Romance in Color.com
Vanessa Davis Griggs is a motivational speaker and the
author of Wings of Grace and Promises Beyond Jordan, as well
as the Blessed Trinity series. She lives in Birmingham,
Alabama.
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Success
by Instinct: Use What Animals Already Know to Boost Your
Career
by William E. Boswell
Brown Books
Are you tired of being passed over for job promotions?
Do you wonder why some people are often promoted and others
are not?
Are you happy with your current career path?
Are you getting the job interviews you desire?
William Boswell, formerly one of the highest-ranking African
Americans at BP America, presents a radical approach to
obtaining and using the right skills to maximize your job
potential. Throughout his 35-year career, he was in a
position to see too many employees fail to gain the career
success desired. The skills he presents are not taught in
school or found on a resume, but employers seek them when
making job hire and promotion decisions. Instead of the
usual dos and don’ts listed in job books, Success by
Instinct: Use What Animals Already Know to Boost Your Career
provides 14 practical principles based on the instincts the
animal kingdom uses to flourish in an ever-changing
environment while maintaining order and prospering.
Why This Book Will Work for You!
1. Offers principles practiced by world leaders, authors,
business executives, and sports heroes alike to great
success.
2. Shows the reader how to apply the instincts used in other
parts of their lives to the professional world.
3. Provides universal concepts used successfully by the
animal kingdom for millenniums.
In today’s ultra-competitive job market, Success by Instinct
will show you how better to secure your job success whether
you are just joining the job market or have a seasoned
career.
“I recommend this book to the recent graduate as well as
someone navigating a career in today’s complex organization.
The incites are invaluable.”
Steve Percy, Retired Chief Executive, BP America
“Boswell has written a unique book that is at once a useful
and practical guide to personal success and a fun read.”
Charles O. Rossotti, Senior Adviser, the Carlyle Group
“A series of solutions that are basic, elemental, and when
practiced, will boost one’s career.”
Robert P. Madison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Robert P. Madison International
Biography
William E. Boswell is a career development consultant and
formerly a senior executive with BP America and the Internal
Revenue Service. He has over 35 years of management
experience guiding small, large, and diverse teams. He is a
graduate of Virginia State University, and holds a Master’s
Degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland,
Ohio. A CPA, he is also a graduate of The Executive Program
at the University of Michigan. Mr. Boswell's articles can be
found on the Historically Black College & Universities (HBCU)
Connect website, Black Collegian online, African American
Career Guide, Precious Times magazine, Power magazine,
Written book magazine and newspapers across the country. He
and his wife, Gracie, reside in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Obsession
by Kayla Perrin
Harlequin Spice
"Even the score. Sleep with another man. Just don't leave
me."
After her
husband confess to an affair, Sophie Gibson is enraged.
And then stunned when her husband suggests that instead
of leaving him, she have her own tryst to settle the
score.
Sophie isn't interested. But soon, the idea of sex as
retaliation begins to intrigue her. She hooks up with Peter,
a darkly sexy artist, who takes her to sexual heights she
never thought possible.
But what
starts out as revenge and a bit of curiosity turns
downright scary when Sophie tries to leave Peter. He is
convinced he can't live without her. One way or another,
he will have her. Even if that means exacting
revenge of his own.
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Order
in the House
by Stacey Nelson
Trafford Publishing
Order in the House-God’s heart concerning the marriage covenant is the
remedy for strong healthy marriages. It is an easy read Spiritual/ self-help
book. It addresses the perplexing issues of today’s couples. It deals with the
purpose and intention of the marriage covenant. Difficult questions are
answered such as, why your spouse, with all of his or her faults, is perfect for
you. God removes all the guesswork by making it very practical and clear in
understanding your roles as husband and wife. He walks you step-by-step through
the process of how to fulfill those roles and how to connect with each other for
purpose. Additionally, He reveals poor choices that couples often make
providing the enemy an entryway into their marriages. By using the author’s
vulnerability and weaknesses, couples are able to locate themselves so that God
can lead them to a place of dominating their domain of marriage. Areas where
the enemy once had a stronghold, causing her marriage to suffer and nearly end
in divorce, are revealed in detail.
“Order in the House,” reveals how men and
women communicate differently. It explains the importance of meeting the needs
of your spouse and not focusing on your own needs. At the same time, how to get
your needs met (by God) until your spouse’s change comes. It teaches how to
take on a new mind-set and fight God’s way, not the world’s way, which sets your
marriage on a course of divorce. It dispels the lies of the enemy, using the
word of God, that would cause individuals to believe that same sex marriages are
ok. Most importantly, it reveals how one individual can change the
dynamics of his or her marriage. It explores various issues such as; the needs
of men and women, using sex as a weapon, allowing family and friends to be
involved in your daily affairs, selfishness and much more.
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Reflections
by
Vermel Kinmon
BookSurge
Reflections is a story about how a web of secrets, lies, and
deception ushers a cherished bond between two friends into an unspoken
love affair.
Good friends are hard to find. That’s what Tiana used to believe until
she met Darrell. For the last five years he has been the big brother and
best friend she has needed to help her cope with her troubled past and
her shoulder to cry on during the obstacles of the present. At least
that’s what her mind tells her, but her heart is yearning for more.
On the outside everything seems to be going well in Darrell’s life. He
has a great career and has been in a long term relationship with a
beautiful therapist for the past three years, but on the inside things
are not so pretty. Darrell’s close friendship with Tiana is causing
drama within his household and havoc on his emotions.
“Were just friends”, used to be a truthful statement for both Tiana and
Darrell, but with the intensity of a blossoming relationship for Tiana
and the mounting tension of Darrell’s, proves to make that statement an
old figment of their imagination.
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War of the Bloods in My
Veins: A Street Soldier's March Toward Redemption
by Dashaun Jiwe Morris
Scribner
"WAR OF THE BLOODS IN MY VEINS: A Street Soldier's March to Redemption"
(Scribner, April 2008), a memoir by Dashaun Jiwe Morris, is a rare and
jarringly honest look into the emptiness and realities that drive so
many youth to join gangs. A wake up call about the conditions and
circumstances that provoke and perpetuate the cycle of violent crime,
Jiwe shows us why food, shelter, and clothing are not enough to keep our
kids from dying in the streets.
Told in graphic detail, Jiwe draws us in, to walk alongside him as he
takes us on his painful journey as a member of the East Coast Bloods. By
age eleven, he had encountered gang warfare at its peak. Lured in by
fear, the promise of protection and
acceptance, he witnessed
stabbings, beatings, shootings, and the destructive force of drugs. As a
teenager, Jiwe excelled as a player on his high school football team,
earning a full athletic scholarship to Delaware State University. At the
same time, he was a full-fledged gang banger navigating the constant
horrors of the streets that regularly claimed the lives of his friends
and family members.
At age 25, Jiwe, worn weary of gang culture, saw a way to reclaim his
life and potentially save others through the power of the written word.
At times painfully sad, "WAR OF THE BLOODS IN MY VEINS" is ultimately an
inspiring testimony of hope, about humanity in the midst of evil, and
turning tragedy into triumph. The book is filled with lessons for the
next generation of youngsters coming up about the choices so many of
them face to survive the streets, and the maturity and courage required
to choose a better life.
"WAR OF THE BLOODS IN MY VEINS" is also a story of war-both the
unbearable inner turmoil endured with, seemingly, no hope of relief, and
the unending battle raging out of control on America's streets that
claims the lives of loved ones every day. Complete with child soldiers,
unspeakable violence, and eventual salvation, Jiwe exemplifies a man
coming to terms with the lost boy he was and his transformation into a
man with a new
direction for his life.
A major initiative in Jiwe's personal healing and redemption, "WAR OF
THE BLOODS IN MY VEINS" teaches us that people can change-for the
better. It is a cry to his brothers that gang life is not only mental
illness, but also suicide. It is Jiwe's personal gift to youth, parents,
and all of society intended to educate them about the perilous realities
of the gang lifestyle, and given with the hope of preventing more kids
from falling victim to its violence.
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She Had It Coming
by Mary Monroe
Kensington Books
Mary Monroe—New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe
delivers a powerful and provocative new page-turner about one woman’s
search for love in a world where secrets don’t always stay hidden, and
the choices we make in one rash moment can change everything…
Even
in high school, Dolores Reese and Floyd Watson know they are soul mates.
When one bad decision sends an innocent Floyd to prison for life,
Dolores promises to stick by him.
But
while Floyd’s world stands still, Dolores lands a position working for a
cruise line and meets Paul, a successful businessman. Paul offers her
the kind of future she always imagined having, and Dolores is sure she
can continue to visit Floyd without revealing that she’s married to
another man. When Floyd is suddenly freed on new evidence, Dolores makes
a fateful choice—to live a double lie, devoting herself to two different
husbands in two different cities. And soon she discovers just what can
happen when love, dishonesty, and dangerous jealousy collide…
PRAISE FOR MARY MONROE
“A
remarkable talent.” —Chicago Sun-Times
“This is truly a phenomenal account of duplicity, double-crossing, and
karma.” —Romantic Times on Deliver Me From Evil
“Opens with a bang….a standout.” —Publishers Weekly on Gonna
Lay Down My Burdens
“Magnificent, coarse, funny, and terrifying.” —San Francisco
Chronicle on The Upper Room
“A
highly satisfying page-turner—and one that will stand out.” —Publishers
Weekly on God Don’t Like Ugly
Mary Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of
Deliver Me From Evil, God Don’t Play, In Sheep’s Clothing,
Red Light Wives, God Still Don’t Like Ugly, Gonna Lay
Down My Burdens, God Don’t Like Ugly, The Upper Room,
and the novella “Nightmare in Paradise” in Borrow Trouble. An
avid traveler, Mary currently lives in Oakland, California.
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A Rich Man's Baby
by Daaimah S. Poole
Kensington Books
Essence® bestselling author Daaimah S. Poole’s newest novel tells
the sultry, dramatic story of two women who mistakenly believe that
having a rich man’s baby will be their ticket to the easy life…
Sistahs Tanisha Butler and Adrienne Sheppard crave money and security,
so they come up with the perfect plan: have a rich man’s baby and walk
away with a fortune in child support.
Adrienne soon scores big with an NFL star, and Tanisha
snags a pro basketball player in Europe. Their plan is working—until Adrienne’s
man finds out about all the rich athletes in her past, and Tanisha’s man turns
out to have an ex who’ll do anything to get him back. And soon, their simple
plan is turning into a very dangerous game…
PRAISE FOR DAAIMAH S. POOLE:
“The
voice of a new generation.” —Karen Quinones Miller
“Plenty of drama.” —Publishers Weekly
Daaimah S. Poole is a mother and a Temple University graduate with a
degree in journalism. She began writing her first novel, Yo Yo Love,
at age nineteen while working as a receptionist at her aunt’s beauty
salon. Daaimah is a Philadelphia native. Readers can visit her at
www.daaimahspoole.com
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Careful
of the Company You Keep
by Angie Daniels
Kensington Books
From the acclaimed author of Trouble Loves Company comes a smart,
sexy, heartfelt new novel about friendship, love, lust—and a whole lot
of trouble in between.
After finding her husband in a compromising position, Renee goes back to
her hometown, but once again finds herself looking for love in all the
wrong places. Practical nurse Danielle Brooks gets a shock when she
discovers her daughter is about to give birth to a baby fathered by
Danielle’s ex. Her current boyfriend is ready to commit, but when
Danielle enlists Renee’s help to test his fidelity, things go too far.
Meanwhile, their friend Kayla is getting married, but lost opportunities
with an old flame keep her second-guessing her choice. As things come to
a head in each woman’s life, there’s a whole lot of praying going on…and
more drama than they ever expected…
PRAISE FOR TROUBLE LOVES COMPANY:
“Daniels has penned an entertaining read… If you like nonstop calamity
with strong soap opera undertones, this is the book for you.” —Rawsistaz
Reviewers
Angie Daniels grew up on the South side of Chicago but later
relocated to Columbia, Missouri. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Administration as well as a Master’s Degree in Resource
Management. Her books include Trouble Loves Company, In the Company
of My Sisters, When It Rains, Love Uncovered, and When I First
Saw You. She lives in Missouri.
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Preacherman
Blues
by Jihad
Envision Publishing
Best friends...Mega preachers…One good….One
evil….
As kids, Terrell "TJ" Money and Percival
"PC" Turner had one goal – become big-time
preachers. But once they accomplished that goal,
heading up One World Faith; the largest church
in the Southeast, the best friends disagree on
just how they should be leading their flock. TJ
is living up to his name and looking to
capitalize on a congregation more than willing
to shell out big bucks for a “man of God”.
Percival tries hard to walk the straight and
narrow, but eventually the lure of the bling
leads him astray.
Can either survive?
When PC tries to right his wrong ways, the
battle lines will be drawn and best friends will
see sides of each other they never knew existed.
Soon, TJ gets down and dirty – pulling up every
trick and devastating secret to keep his holy
money train rolling. Will Percival learn the
hard way that TJ is a sinner who doesn’t want to
be saved? And if he does, will it be in time
enough to stop tragedy from turning his own life
upside down? When the dust settles someone will
definitely be singing the Preacherman Blues.
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The
Rise of Barack Obama
Photographs and Text by Pete Souza
Triumph Books
Illinois Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign has galvanized
Democrats and independents in ways not seen or heard since John F.
Kennedy was president. In fact, the belief in Obama's political
positions, his charisma, and Barack's affinity for connecting with his
audience has brought an endorsement from Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy,
Ethel Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy.
Pete Souza has extensively documented Senator Barack Obama's rise to
political stardom with exclusive photographs beginning with Obama's
first day in the U.S. Senate. He has accompanied the Senator to seven
countries including Kenya, South Africa, and Russia. Souza had
unprecedented access to photograph private and political moments as
senator and presidential candidate Obama went about his duties. His
photographs of Obama have won national photojournalism awards for the
past three years.
Souza is a freelance photographer and assistant professor of
photojournalism at Ohio University. He has worked as an official White
House photographer for President Ronald Reagan and was also the official
photographer for the President's June 2004 funeral. He is the author of
two celebrated photographic books of President Reagan's term in office,
Unguarded Moments: Behind-the-Scenes Photographs of President Reagan
(1992) and Images of Greatness: An Intimate Look at the Presidency of
Ronald Reagan by Triumph Books (2004.)
Souza's photographs have also appeared as photo spreads or covers in
renowned magazines as National Geographic, Life, Fortune,
Newsweek, and
U.S. News & World Report. His photographs have also been part of group
exhibits at the National Archives, Smithsonian Museum of American
History, and Corcoran Gallery of Art.
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Seduced by Memory
by Ollie Singleton
Hansberry Publishing
- A story that will linger in your mind for some time to come.
Donna Woodson was available for romance, but she never expected someone
from her past to resurface – someone she had not seen since eighth
grade.
Jeremy Hightower enters Donna’s life and claims to have nurtured a
forty-four-year love for her. Swept up by the fairy tale, she allows
herself to fall in love, only to realize that Jeremy has a past that
could interfere with their future together.
Through discovering details of his past, Donna is brought face to face
with the complexities of race, class and family relationships and how
they can sustain or destroy a person.

Yellow
Moon
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Atria Books
A jazzman, a wharf worker, a prostitute, all
murdered. Wrists punctured, their bodies
impossibly drained of blood. What connects them?
Why are they rising as ghosts?
Marie Levant, the great-great granddaughter of
the Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau knows better than
anyone New Orleans’ brutal past—the legacy of
slavery, poverty, racism and sexism—and as a
Doctor at Charity Hospital’s ER, she treats its
current victims.
When she sleeps, she dreams of blood. Rain,
never-ending.
The river is rising and the yellow moon warns of
an ancient evil—an African vampire—wazimamoto —a
spirit created by colonial oppression.
The struggle becomes personal, as the wazimamoto
is intent on destroying her and all the Laveau
descendents. Marie fights to protect her
daughter, lover, and herself from the
wazimamoto’s seductive assault on both body and
spirit.
Echoing with the heartache and triumph of the
African American experience, the soulful rhythms
of jazz, and the horrors of racial oppression,
Yellow Moon gives us an unforgettable
heroine—sexy, vulnerable, and mysterious—in
Marie Levant, while it powerfully evokes a city
on the brink of catastrophe.
Part two of the New Orleans trilogy that began
with Voodoo Season—magical realist fiction that
takes the legend of the voodoo priestess Marie
Laveau, as imagined by Jewell Parker Rhodes in
the bestselling Voodoo Dreams, into the present
day.
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Barack
Obama for Beginners: An Essential Guide
by Bob Neer
For Beginners Books
Barack Obama for Beginners: An Essential Guide
is the fastest and most reliable way to get up
to speed on the Democratic candidate for
President of the United States. It condenses the
personal and political history of the first
African-American nominee for our nation's
highest office to provide a complete
introduction to the Senator from Illinois. The
text covers the candidate's family history and
life experiences and beliefs, and discusses his
strengths and weaknesses. Entertaining
illustrations enliven the reading experience and
highlight important details. Barack Obama For
Beginners keeps the focus on the candidate and
his record — accomplishments and missteps,
praise and criticism — to allow readers to draw
their own conclusions.
Barack Obama for Beginners: An Essential Guide
is a true look at his life and the events that
have brought him to the doorstep of the White
House. It chronicles his journeys from
childhood, taking an important look at the
pivotal moments that have made him who he is
today. A great example of how early on Obama’s
hopes for a bright future began, can be seen in
the following passage about his high school
years, “He could see the possibility of a better
society, however – he longed for it – and began
to think about how he and others might work
proactively to bring about change,” offering the
reader a glimpse at the process the candidate
went through to become the motivated individual
that he is today.
In this time of political urgency, it is pivotal
to educate ourselves and understand the basis of
change, and those who are promising it. While
time (and voters) will tell who is ultimately
elected in these coming few months, Barack Obama
is certainly a man to remember as a fresh
element in a time of stagnancy in the American
political system.
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Rhythms
of Grace
by Marilynn Griffith
Baker Publishing/Revell
Grace Okoye was a promising young dancer
when her career was cut short by a brutal assault that left her scarred
for life. Twenty years later, when her past gets in the way of her
happiness, she heeds the invitation of her dance instructor and returns
home to help hurting children and rediscover the rhythms of grace. What
she doesn't expect is to meet a man who already seems to know her beat.
But for all they share in common, the biggest thing in Grace's life is
noticeably absent in his--faith. She's finally found the love of her
life, but can she choose between him and God?
Real, raw emotion and the promise of redemption run through this soulful
new book from Marilynn Griffith (Baker Publishing/Revell).
About the Author
As a prolific author, columnist and sought after conference speaker,
Marilynn Griffith's bold and daring literary landscapes ascend the
heights of wedding bliss, plunge the depths of a broken heart and
restore the wounds of hope deferred. From climbing the corporate ladder
to the trails of teenage pregnancy, her books sculpt a thought provoking
canvas of the deeply textured landscapes of life. Like the luminous
covenant of a rainbow, she paints literary works that blend humor, love,
heartache, and ultimate victory crafting the colorful patchwork of a
faith-filled walk with God.
Griffith is a freelance writer and conference speaker whose online
columns and blogs reach thousands of women each year. Her novels include
Made of Honor, Pink, Tangerine, and the Shades of
Style Series. Her credits also include the Chicken Soup for the
Christian Woman's Soul, Proverbs for the People, For
Better or For Worse, and Cup of Comfort Devotionals.
Griffith lives in Tallahassee, Florida with her husband and 7 children.
For more info, visit
www.MarilynnGriffith.com.
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Where
I Wanna Be
by Darlene P. Winston
Outskirts Press
You, me, and your girlfriend?
After years of swearing off men, K.C. Martin hit
gold when Andre asked for her phone number one
day at the local post office. What she didn't
anticipate was a package postmarked ex. She has
finally allowed herself to feel alive again and
give in to what he's offering. Short lived is
her vision of 'perfect' when suddenly, along
comes an ex-girlfriend, attempted murder and a
murder suspect on the loose. K.C. wonders if
'Perfect' has a place in her life. Experience
the emotions, the highs and the lows along with
K.C., as she is forced to choose whether love is
worth fighting for or if 'perfect' really means
being alone.
From the Publisher
Outskirts Press Announces Where I Wanna be, the
Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction book from
Chester, VA Author Darlene P. Winston
About Darlene P. Winston
Darlene P. Winston grew up in Sussex County,
Virginia and dreamed of studying to become an
electrical engineer but later changed her mind
and earned a B.S. and a Masters degree in
Business Administration.
Currently, she resides in Chester, VA with her
husband Henry and their two children, ShaCoria
and Savion and their bichon-maltese mixed dog
named Shi and the pet box turtle named Snappy.
Ten years ago, she wrote her first novel and has
spent just as much time pursuing her dream of
getting it published.
In addition to working full-time for a large
insurance company, and being a a busy wife and
mom, she likes to read, bowl and watch movies.
Where I Wanna Be is the first in a series of
recent pursuits, with work progressing quickly
on the follow-up.
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This Beneath The
Sky
a Novel
by Roberta Hughes Wright
This Beneath The Sky, a romantic, historical novel, is exciting,
vexatious and titillating. The primary characters are Nelson Morris and
George Hatter, close friends who grew up in the late 1800s in Victorian
Britain.
Nelson's family was wealthy and had survived the effects of England's
political and social changes. George's family fortune had declined
dramatically because of an agriculture depression. Both families were
affected by the highly infectious diseases prevalent in London at that
time.
After much deliberation, Nelson and his father and George and his father
left the 19th century English life and moved to Madagascar, a mystical,
magical, mysterious island "at the bottom of the world".
The author has provided the readers with authentic descriptions of the
native population, of the strange monkey-like lemurs, of the masses of
flowers and the rain forests, of the ancient villages and bridges and
moats, of the sitting Royalty and local politicians .
Complex and exciting are the lives of Nelson and George and their loves
and lust and the beauty of Margrette, of the interval in Paris and the
devastating scenes of Sarah, and her escort Gaston at Club LeGai. The
flashbacks to Senegal, Africa and Paris, France will be a great surprise
for the readers.
Read about the child who was alternately loved and unloved but who
learned to be a man when he was introduced to the awesome beauty of Isle
Ste Marie. and to the teaching of Masu, his uncle. Join us for the
adventure.
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Who's
Loving You
by Mary B. Morrison
Kensington Books
Honey Thomas, the unforgettable heroine from
Sweeter Than Honey, returns in this gripping,
fast-paced new novel from Mary B. Morrison, New
York Times bestselling author of When Somebody
Loves You Back and Somebody’s Gotta Be On Top.
Honey Thomas changed her name and fled Las
Vegas, far from Valentino, the sinister pimp who
wanted her to keep quiet after witnessing a few
too many illicit activities. Now Valentino is in
jail and Benito, his right-hand man, is
determined to get revenge and get all of the
money stolen from him.
Benito only has two contacts to infiltrate
Honey’s world: Grant and Girl 6. When they both
show up at Honey’s door—Grant looking to
rekindle their relationship and Girl 6 with a
deathly warning for Honey—she knows she needs
someone to help her make the right decision. Who
else to help her than Sapphire Bleu, the police
officer who gave her Valentino’s millions? But
when Sapphire turns up missing, Honey has to
revert to her old tricks to protect her own
life…
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF MARY B. MORRISON
“A page-turner from the start.” —RAWSISTAZ
Reviewers on Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This
“A page-turner that will keep readers’ attention
and entertain them in the process.” —QBR, The
Black Book Review on He’s Just a Friend
“The hottest book I’ve read this year.” —Carl
Weber on He’s Just a Friend
“Morrison delivers a deep, passionate story that
holds readers from beginning to end.” —Black
Issues Book Review on Never Again Once More
“Hot sex and high drama move Morrison’s latest
page turner.” —Publishers Weekly on When
Somebody Loves You Back
Mary B. Morrison is the New York Times
bestselling author of Sweeter than Honey, When
Somebody Loves You Back, Nothing Has Ever Felt
Like This, Somebody’s Gotta Be On Top, He’s Just
a Friend, Never Again Once More, Soul Mates
Dissipate, Who’s Making Love, and Justice, Just
Us, Just Me. She’s also the coauthor of She
Ain’t the One with New York Times bestselling
author Carl Weber. She lives in Oakland,
California with her son, Jesse Byrd, Jr. Visit
Mary at
www.marymorrison.com.
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Deliver
Me From Evil
by Mary Monroe
Kensington Books
New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe,
one of today’s most provocative storytellers,
delivers a sensational new novel—in paperback
for the first time—about the high-stakes game of
love.
Once upon a time, Christine and Jesse Ray had
the perfect marriage. But twelve years later,
J.R. has become obsessed with his business
empire and is taking his wife for granted.
Christine finds herself tempted by her old
haunts and the people she thought she left
behind long ago—people like Wade Eddie Fisher, a
bad boy with good looks.
Even though Wade is far from dependable, he
offers Christine something she can’t resist.
Soon she’s immersed in a sultry affair, and
concocting a risky scheme that could deliver
everything she has ever wanted—or shatter the
lives of everyone around her…
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF MARY MONROE
“Gonna Lay Down My Burdens opens with a bang…a
standout.” —Publishers Weekly
“Monroe once again skillfully delivers a crafty
story wrapped around a host of heartwarming
characters battling everyday struggles and
obstacles, even as she entertains readers with
spurts of unexpected comedy and tragedy.”
—Library Journal on God Don’t Play
“Monroe’s richly drawn characters will stay with
readers long after the book is finished.”
—Booklist on Gonna Lay Down My Burdens
“Clearly the work of a real talent.” —San Jose
Mercury News on The Upper Room
Mary Monroe is the New York Times bestselling
author of God Don’t Play, God Don’t Like Ugly,
God Still Don’t Like Ugly, The Upper Room, In
Sheep’s Clothing, Gonna Lay Down My Burdens, and
the novella “Nightmare in Paradise” in Borrow
Trouble. An avid traveler, Mary currently lives
in Oakland, California. She loves hearing from
her readers via email at
authorauthor5409@aol.com.
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Bad
Girls Burn Slow
by Pam Ward
Kensington Books
In this follow-up to her compelling debut novel,
Want Some, Get Some, author Pam Ward proves that
looks can be deceiving…
With her pale skin, heart-shaped lips and
piercing gaze, ten year-old Paula is luminous.
No one can believe that Margie, as
bronzed-skinned as she is plain, could possibly
be Paula’s mother. But Margie knows better –
because behind Paula’s innocent, girlish beauty
lies the heart of a destructive soul who
literally loves to play with fire, cannot
control her temper, and in school, has a proven
proclivity towards violence. Margie hopes that
moving closer to the California waters will
snuff out the mysterious, growing flame in her
daughter’s heart, but Bernard, their new
neighbor and funeral parlor owner, immediately
senses that there is something “strange” about
little Paula – something that he does not want
in his home or place of business.
Bernard, a man with secrets himself, decides
that his new neighbors may need a little
encouragement to find another place to live. But
Paula, though still a child, has keen instincts
of her own. As her suspicions about Bernard
unravel and lead to a suspenseful, disturbing
battle of wills, the most shocking of secrets
are revealed.
PRAISE FOR WANT SOME, GET SOME
“An outstanding debut novel…original,
fast-paced, and full of the drama that keeps the
pages turning. Don’t sleep.” —Darren Coleman,
Essence® bestselling author
Pam Ward is a Los Angeles native. Her work can
be found in Best American Erotica 2002, Men We
Cherish, and her poetry was featured in Catch
the Fire!!! She is the recipient of a California
Arts Council Writing Fellowship and a New
Letters Award for Poetry. This is her second
novel.
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Sleeping
With the Enemy
by Wahida Clark and KiKi Swinson
Kensington Books
Essence® bestselling authors and reigning stars
of urban lit, Wahida Clark and Kiki Swinson team
up to deliver two scintillating drama-filled
tales about life on the streets.
Wahida Clark Enemy in My Bed
Kreesha has a good hustle going on—selling and
transporting drugs by mail. And she has a good
man, Reign. Only trouble is, Reign has a wife,
Sparkle, and neither woman is giving up easily.
And when Reign gets involved in Kreesha’s
business, things get a lot more complicated…
KiKi Swinson Keeping My Enemies Close
Larissa is fed up with the cheating men. Her
best friend, Tenisha, knows where Larissa needs
to look in order to find the perfect man who
won’t stray—prison! Larissa is soon involved
with Sean Miller, who’s doing ten years for a
drug charge. But when Larissa starts smuggling
drugs into prison for him, she finds out exactly
who her friends are…
Wahida Clark was born and raised in Trenton, New
Jersey. She decided to write fiction while
incarcerated at a women’s federal prison camp in
Lexington, Kentucky. Crowned the “Queen of Thug
Love Fiction” by Nikki Turner, the “Queen of Hip
Hop Fiction” herself, Wahida’s style of writing
is the template for urban literature. Her
bestselling novels include Thug Matrimony, Every
Thug Needs a Lady, and Payback is a Mutha.
KiKi Swinson was born and raised in Portsmouth,
Virginia, and discovered her flair for writing
after completing her first novel, Mad Shambles,
while serving a five-year sentence at a federal
prison. Since then she has written several more
novels, including Wifey, I’m Still Wifey, and
Life After Wifey.
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