In this unforgettable collection of
interconnected novellas from four of today’s
hottest African-American authors, four
young, hip, beautiful women in a Harlem
brownstone discover they have more in common
than their address.
Dior is a woman with a taste for the finer
things in life. So far she’s got the job and
the apartment. Now she needs the man, and
she hopes she’s met him on the Internet.
She’ll find out on Valentine’s Day. Party
promoter Tamara is opening a hot new
club—and hoping to break her family’s
tradition of failed marriages. But is dating
three different men the best strategy? Cloe
is a BAP on the career track. But just as
she’s up for a big promotion, her boyfriend
gives her an ultimatum. And casting director
Mona-Lisa avoids relationships.
But when a tragedy changes her attitude,
she’s compelled to spend a special day with
a man from her past. Yet she’s overlooked
some crucial details.
As these women come together at a local club
on Valentine’s Day, secrets are revealed
that will forever change their lives.
“Four talented authors create one story with
four parts that flow effortlessly
together...quite memorable, and there’s a
lot of laughter.” —RT Book Reviews on
Diamond Playgirls
“The voice of a new generation.” —Karen
Quinones Miller on Daaimah S. Poole
Daaimah S. Poole was born and raised in
Philadelphia and graduated from Temple
University with a degree in journalism. She
wrote her first novel, Yo Yo Love which
became an Essence® bestseller, at the age of
19.
Miasha worked as a fashion model before
graduating from Temple University with a
degree in Communications.
Deja King is the author of the highly
successful Bitch series and also writes
under the name Joy King.
T. Styles was raised in Houston, Texas. She
learned about street life the hard way—she
lived it—and now pours her experience into
her writing. She now lives in Maryland.
Niobia Bryant will have readers on the
edge of their seats with this sexy and
provocative novel about a group of women who
have one thing in common—their husbands’
betrayal.
Jaime, Renee, and Aria reside with their
spouses in the affluent gated community of
Richmond Hills, New Jersey, where they are
best friends with their sexy, single
neighbor Jessa. Trouble is, Jessa has just
sent them a text message telling them that
she has run away with one of their husbands.
That message opens the door to each of the
women’s unspoken insecurities about their
marriages, as they recall incidents that
hint that their husband is the one.
Loosely based on the classic movie A Letter
to Three Wives, but with plenty of sass and
surprises, Message From a Mistress will keep
readers hooked to the very last page.
PRAISE FOR NIOBIA BRYANT
“The dialogue is credible, the struggles are
emotional and empowering, and the storyline
is memorable and entertaining. Niobia Bryant
has enthralled her readers with another
fast-paced poignant tale…” —Urban Reviews on
Show and Tell
“Live and Learn is a drama-filled,
action-packed, page-turning novel…” —The
RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Niobia Bryant is the national bestselling
and award-winning author of a dozen “Sexy,
Funny & Oh So Real” novels. Currently she
writes full time, splitting her time between
New Jersey and South Carolina.
In his New York Times bestselling novel Something on the Side, Carl
Weber introduced readers to the scandalous world of the Big Girls
Book Club. In this fast-paced follow-up to that smash hit, the BGBC
has a new chapter in Richmond, Virginia, but the biggest drama isn’t
between the pages, it’s between the members themselves…
Welcome to the Big Girls Book Club, where only one rule applies:
Members must be at least a size 14. Sisters and original BGBC
members Isis and Egypt have left New York for Richmond, where Isis
is happily married and living in the lap of luxury. Her sister Egypt
has moved in to get away from her past, which isn’t easy when her ex
is Isis’s husband, Rashid. Then Isis asks Egypt to make a giant
sacrifice—to become a surrogate and carry her and Rashid’s baby. . .
New BGBC member Loraine Farrow is one of Richmond’s most successful
women, but she has a secret that she feels could ruin her. Jerome is
Loraine’s personal secretary and the only male member of the BGBC.
He’s openly gay and never had a problem with it, until Loraine asks
him to do a favor that will change his life. . .
PRAISE FOR CARL WEBER
“Something on the Side will surprise you over and over again with
plot twists, character curves and stunners all over the place.” —The
Observer
“You’ll fall in love with the members of the Big Girls Book Club…As
he did in previous page-turners, Weber keeps the action moving while
giving us some surprisingly touching moments that will make you
pause just long enough to reach for a tissue.” —Essence® on
Something on the Side
“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
“Weber delivers a soap opera-style cautionary tale of promiscuity
and lust . . . twisty and entertaining. This trashy page-turner
should give fans what they want.” —Publishers Weekly on Up to No
Good
“His writing always brings heat—along with multilayered characters,
unexpected twists and a gripping ending. The characters are better
than any soap opera.” —Romantic Times on Up to No Good
Carl Weber is the New York Times bestselling author of Up to No
Good, 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 lives in New York.
The Duchess of Street Lit, De’nesha Diamond, Essence® bestselling
author Erick S. Gray, and rising star Nichelle Walker team up for a
gritty, compelling three-novella collection about women who are
dead-set on getting everything they want. . .
DE’NESHA DIAMOND Slippin’
Ex-convict Delvon Jackson is sure there’s no way a high-rolling
woman like Sabrina Walker would give him the time of day. But Delvon
is exactly what Sabrina needs. . .
ERICK S. GRAY Put ‘Em in Their Place
Young, beautiful Cha knows her drug lord father was set up by his
right-hand man, Ya-Ya. And when she spots him at the club where she
dances, she finally has an opportunity to avenge his death. . .
NICHELLE WALKER Kandy Girlz
When Kandie, the daughter of a notorious street hustler, meets model
scout Misty, she becomes the number one video girl. But soon she
wants what Misty has—even if it means taking Misty down. . .
De’nesha Diamond is the award-winning, national bestselling author
of more than twenty previous novels. She lives in Georgia.
Erick S. Gray is the Essence® bestselling author of the popular
urban sex-comedy Bootycall *69. His other novels include Ghetto
Heaven, Money, Power, Respect, Nasty Girls, and It’s Like Candy. He
is also the owner/founder of Triple G Publishing. Erick was born and
raised in Jamaica, Queens.
Nichelle Walker hails from Chicago, Illinois. While on a three-week
break from school, she wrote Doing His Time, which she released
under her publishing company, NWHoodTales Publishing.
From the author of Love Like Hallelujah, Sex in the Sanctuary, and A
Preacher’s Passion comes another irresistible read rich in church
drama, wicked humor, scandalous exploits, and faith.
Nathaniel “Nate” Thicke is a preaching prodigy. At only twenty-four,
he’s become the senior pastor of The Gospel Truth Church, a sister
church to Kingdom Citizen. Nate’s great grandfather, grandfather and
his own father have all been pastors at the church. Nate has also
kept another Long tradition alive: he believes it is his pastoral
duty and spiritual right to spread love “whenever and wherever the
Spirit leads.”
The problem is, Nate’s urges have led him to three women from the
same family—the Noble women. And when Nate decides he’s going to
become a one-woman man, the other ladies don’t want to let him go,
which is going to make Sunday church service a whole lot more
interesting. . .
PRAISE FOR LUTISHIA LOVELY
“The scintillating brew of sex, faith and sharp humor will have
Lovely’s fans breathless for more.” —Publishers Weekly on A
Preacher’s Passion
“A spell-binding tale with some hilarious and righteous characters.
While this story is heartfelt and at times dire, nothing compares to
its laugh-out-loud moments.” —The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on Sex in the
Sanctuary
Lutishia Lovely is an actress, poet, spoken word artist, and former
radio and television talk show host. She lives in Manhattan Beach,
California.
Now available in paperback—Carl Weber, the New York Times
bestselling author of Something on the Side and The First Lady,
introduces a deliciously dysfunctional family in a straight-up novel
with just the right blend of intrigue, sex, and humor.
There is always a man around the corner. 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 relationship generates a
ripple effect of shocking proportions.
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 stopping will mean facing hard
truths. . .
PRAISE FOR UP TO NO GOOD “In Up to No Good, Carl Weber reforms James Black, a minor
player in the writer’s previous works who his own shine in this
charming tale.” —Essence®
“This page-turning drama keeps readers in suspense until the very
last page.” —Upscale Magazine
“Weber delivers a soap opera-style cautionary tale of promiscuity
and lust . . . twisty and entertaining. This trashy page-turner
should give fans what they want.” —Publishers Weekly
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 lives in New York.
In a sparkling debut that evokes the best of Candice Dow and Daaimah
Poole, Michele Grant weaves a fresh, engaging urban love story about
been-burned-before singles finding love where they least expected
it.
Jewel Campbell is a borderline Black American Princess from the
“safe” north side of Dallas. The only thing she knows about “the
hood” comes from television and movies. Her best friend,
gold-digging Renee, is determined to hook her up and shake her out
of her comfort zone.
Roman Montgomery is a street smart Southside homeboy with a
ghetto-fabulous clingy ex-wife and an engaging five-year old son.
Tired of the games and the drama, Roman is looking for a classy lady
with no hidden agenda. He and Jewel have nothing in common except
for an instantaneous attraction. But can these opposites get past
the drama, ignore the advice from friends and frenemies, and
reconcile their differences?
Michele Grant lives in Plano, Texas, where she is hard at work on
her next novel.
Now available in mass market, here is drama-filled page-turner
from Kiki Swinson, an Essence® bestselling author and one of the
reigning stars of “urban lit.”
Faith Simmons used to live the good life with a loving husband and
daughter, a successful career as a school assistant principal, and a
fancy house. Now she’s spending her days with her best friend Teresa
and looking forward to her next fix. Unlike T., there are some
things Faith won’t do for candy, and she thinks she’s got her
addiction under control. But as Faith is about to find out, once you
get a taste for street candy, there’s no turning back.
Praise for Kiki Swinson and Her Novels “Kiki captures the heat of the streets.”—Wahida Clark
“Kiki Swinson is unstoppable…Kiki always delivers a sizzling
read.”—Essence® bestselling author Crystal Lacey Winslow
“After reading The Candy Shop, all I could say was scandalous!”—K’wan,
bestselling author of Gutter and Still Hood
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.
From the award-winning author of the Blessed Trinity trilogy comes the
second in a powerful series dealing with contemporary themes in a
Christian setting.
Gabrielle Mercedes Booker could dance before she learned to walk. It’s
what she was put on this earth to do. But when she’s practically
orphaned after the death of her mother and her Aunt Cee Cee reluctantly
takes her in, she doesn’t get a chance to pursue her dreams to dance
professionally. Settling for much less, Gabrielle tried to make a life
for herself but can’t get over the feeling that there’s a void in her
life.
Everything changes for Gabrielle when she attends Pastor Landis’s church
and give her life to Christ. She joins the church’s dance ministry and
her life soars. She also meets Zachary Wayne Morgan, a doctor who
becomes romantically interested in her. But soon murmurs of her past
life begin to circulate, threatening to derail her status in the dance
ministry as well as many of the relationships she’s formed in church.
Will Gabrielle have to pay for her sins even after she’s been saved?
PRAISE FOR VANESSA DAVIS GRIGGS “This inspirational novel leaves the reader eager to know what
Griggs plans next for this spiritual family.” —Publishers Weekly
“Outstanding.” —Library Journal on On Wings of Grace
Vanessa Davis Griggs is a motivational speaker and author. The recipient
of several awards (including the Arts and Letters Award from Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority Birmingham Alumnae Chapter and The Greater Birmingham
Millennium Section National Council of Negro Women Inspiration Award),
she is a married mother with three grown sons.
In this sizzling tale of secrets, faith, and love by the author of
Diamond Revelation, Chocolate Star, and A Chocolate Affair, a group of
Los Angeles friends learn the true meaning of being single, saved—and
scandalous.
Tiffany is used to planning Los Angeles’ biggest, glitziest weddings,
but her own love life is pretty nonexistent. A God-fearing,
thirty-two-year-old virgin, Tiffany has had her eye on Myles, her
church’s sexiest bachelor, but his obsession with the superficial proves
problematic.
When flyers for a new Christian singles website are handed out,
Tiffany’s younger sister, Shay, secretly posts Tiffany’s profile online.
Before long Shay is using the site to get dates for herself—even though
she has a boyfriend and two small children at home. Deborah, Tiffany’s
successful, beautiful best friend, gets in on the action too. Now these
three dazzling women will have to make their own miracles happen when
dreams come true, illusions shatter, and their lives are changed
forever.
PRAISE FOR SHEILA COPELAND “Fascinating. . . sexy. . . very funny.” —Romantic Times on A
Chocolate Affair
“A Chocolate Affair is a treat you don’t want to miss.” —Jamie Foster
Brown, Publisher, Sister2Sister magazine
Sheila Copeland is a graduate of the University of Southern California
School of Journalism and has a background in public relations. She lives
in Los Angeles.
Booklist hailed Janine Morris’s debut, Diva Diaries, as “reminiscent of
Waiting to Exhale.” In this vibrant and compelling novel, she gives
readers an irresistible glimpse into the lives of three women caught up
in the glamour, grit, and grime of the entertainment industry.
Naomi is an executive assistant to one of the music business’ top
executives, Sereeta is an assistant road manager for an NBA player, and
Madison is the Music Director at one of New York’s top radio stations.
All three are living in a world of VIP passes and velvet ropes,
surrounded by celebrities, wealth, and illicit temptations. But with
their jobs come challenges they never expected. Naomi, once shy and
hard-working, grows deeply ambitious, willing to do anything to get what
she wants. Sereeta has become successful by always granting her
employer’s wishes, no matter how outrageous—but how far will she go to
keep others happy? And as Madison falls for one of hip hop’s biggest
artists, she finds herself at risk of losing everything.
An eye-opening look into the reality of the fast life, Drama 99 FM is
daring, insightful, page-turning entertainment at its best.
PRAISE FOR DIVA DIARIES “Seriously, I couldn't put the book down … every one of us knows one
of these woman or we are one of these woman…you should probably keep
this book away from your man, because we never want them to know this
much.” —Angie Martinez, HOT 97 FM Personality
Janine A. Morris is a Program Coordinator at Emmis Communications, which
operates the #1 Hip-Hop station in New York, Hot 97, as well as 98.7
Kiss FM and CD 101.9 (New York’s #1 Jazz station), the home of Michael
Baisden’s nationally syndicated program, “Love, Lust and Lies.” Janine
graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. in Communications and has
been writing since junior high school. She has written for magazines
such as XXL, The Source, Don Diva, Platinum Plus, and more. Janine lives
in Queens, New York.
From the fresh new talent behind After the Dance comes a sparkling novel
with charm, wit, and a side dish of Southern hospitality—a real treat
for fans of Pearl Cleage and Mary Monroe.
Aliesha is a dark-skinned beauty who seems to have it all—a prestigious
academic job, a respected role at church and an adoring boyfriend. All
she thinks she needs when she lands in Dante’s barber’s chair is someone
capable of handling her natural, unchemically-treated hair. But her
encounter with the handsome barber forces her to confront what’s been
missing from her life all along.
Dante is a laid-back brother who isn’t easily rattled. But everything
about Aliesha—from her big-city attitude to her wild, defiant hair—begs
his attention. His offer to work his magic on her hair sends both of
their worlds into a tailspin. But does Dante really have what it takes
to finish what he’s started?
PRAISE FOR LORI JOHNSON “Johnson's humor, control of voice and down-to-earth characters will
likely capture the hearts of readers...” —Publishers Weekly
“A fast-paced delight with dialogue and characters so real, I had to
keep reminding myself that I was reading fiction. I was hooked from the
first page to the last.” —Mary Monroe, New York Times bestselling author
Lori Johnson has a master’s degree in Urban Anthropology from the
University of Memphis. Her stories and essays have appeared in Upscale
Magazine and Obsidian II: Black Literature in Review. She lives in
Charlotte, North Carolina, with her family.
Essence®
bestselling author Daaimah S. Poole brings you the sizzling tale
of two ex-best friends who can't forgive, won't forget...and
will find out what matters most...
Nicole and Tia just know nothing
can break up their long-time friendship. But when a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes along, Tia takes her new
boyfriend's advice to sue Nicole's mother after a car accident.
Now Tia has money, a flashy new home in Florida...and one
furious ex-friend out to grab some of the good life for herself.
And when wealthy businessman Derrick starts burning up her
sheets, Nicole sees a future as sparkling as the engagement ring
she's expecting...
...until Tia turns up broke, with
a new baby in tow...and news that Derrick isn't the man he
seems. Now Derrick will marry Nicole only if she drops Tia for
good. And between lies, lust, and betrayal, Nicole must gamble
on whom to believe, what she really wants—and a choice that may
cost her everything...
Leticia Langley is used to fighting for what she wants. That's
how she wound up being the first in her family to graduate from
college. So what if she's never had a date? All that's about to
change when she gets herself a job as a food columnist for
The Journal—and treats herself to a makeover that will
transform her life.
With her hot weave and a dazzling
new wardrobe that shows off her curves, the opposite sex
suddenly takes a shine to Leticia. Except for Max Baldwin—a
colleague who accuses her of trying to knock him down on her
stampede up the corporate ladder. But Leticia is determined to
stand her ground and get her due. And as she finds herself being
offered more tantalizing prospects, including a trip to Africa,
she also wins the respect—and admiration—of her handsome
one-time nemesis, Max. Now she'll have to decide if she wants to
let down her guard, and let in the one man she could get serious
about.
Praise for the Novels of Gwynne
Forster...
"...Wise and wonderful as it
points out, once again, the importance of honesty and
appreciating what you have while you have it." —Publishers
Weekly on A Different Kind of Blues
"Touching, thought-provoking, and
will make you think twice about ever keeping secrets from the
one you love." —Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times
bestselling author on If You Walked in My Shoes
For Wynn Evans, her first marriage
proposal was little more than a childhood crush. Twenty-five
years later, Adam Carlyle has grown up into a gorgeou package of
handsome, smart, and successful. But the single mom in Wynn is
still reeling from her painful divorce and isn't looking for
love--especially not with a younger man. But as she's about to
discover, Adam is a man who doesn't take no for an answer. . .
Real estate attorney Adam has
never forgotten Wynn Evans, who's even more beautiful than he
remembered. Convinced he's found his match, he knows he can
satisfy Wynn's deepest desires--if only she'll let herself trust
again. But when someone else's desire for vengeance puts Wynn's
family in danger, the power of Adam and Wynn's new love will be
put to the ultimate test. . .
This first-ever beauty guide for
chemotherapy patients is packed with insider
secrets from top stylists and designers like
Oribe and Betsey Johnson, dermatologist Dr.
Howard Murad, and other specialists whose
clients include Oprah, Madonna, Jennifer
Lopez, and Sharon Stone. Here are pearls of
wisdom about a range of topics including:
Maintaining radiant skin, head to toe
Creating a stylish and comfortable wardrobe
Selecting the best makeup and applying it
like a pro
Choosing the right wig or headscarf
Combating fatigue, sore muscles, and other
side effects
Sustaining positive energy and overcoming
fear
Also included are resource lists and
inspiring real-life stories from brave,
beautiful women who've been there.
Empowering and practical, Beauty Pearls for
Chemo Girls will help you face the
mirror--and the world--with courage and
confidence.
In her work as a writer, editor, and
television producer, breast cancer survivor
Marybeth Maida has traveled the world for
National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting
System, Reuters, NBC, and the Fox News
Channel. Debbie Kiederer spent more than
twenty years in the cosmetics industry
before founding the strategic marketing and
web-development firm, ChalkDust Consulting.
Both authors live with their husbands and
children in the New York City area.
Pat G'Orge-Walker delivers a wickedly funny,
uplifting novel of love and betrayal. .
.good karma and bad karma. . .sin and
redemption. . .
Chyna and her sister Janelle are always
moments away from a catfight. They love each
other, but Janelle has never forgiven her
sister for swiping her first love, Cordell.
That was ages ago, and now Chyna is showing
off as the First Lady of New Hope Assembly,
a church that's caught between the old ways
of Holiness and new ways of serving its
community. New Hope's leader, Reverend
Grayson Young, is also caught. . .in the
infamous Sweet Bush lounge, an establishment
well-known for adult pleasures.
With the church congregation running wild in
the aftermath of her husband's scandalous
behavior, Chyna turns to her sister Janelle
for guidance. But if Chyna thinks she's
getting sympathy from Janelle, she'd better
think again, because Janelle's got her own
crisis. And when Cordell suddenly comes back
into the sisters' lives, what follows are
squabbling, chaos, and surprises that show
just how hard the road to salvation really
is. . .
PRAISE FOR PAT G'ORGE-WALKER "Ms. Walker pens a tale so funny that
you'll fall out of your chair laughing, and
so poignantly realistic that you'll wipe
tears from your eyes. . .a must-read."
--Angela Benson on Cruisin' on Desperation
"One of my favorite writers of all time."
--Zane, New York Times bestselling author
"Christian comedy fiction at its best."
--Library Journal on Mother Eternal Ann
Everlastin's Dead
After the drama in Playing Dirty,
Yoshi Lomax is on the run, but trouble
follows her wherever she goes. . .
When things get too hot in Miami, criminal
lawyer Yoshi figures she'll be safe if she
goes home to Norfolk, Virginia, for a little
while. But the streets there are just as
mean, and a sistah needs to keep her head to
avoid getting popped by a drive-by. And when
Yoshi witnesses the brutal murder of a
snitch by a ruthless drug dealer, she knows
she'll be the next one in the gangsta's
sights. Out of time and abandoned by
everyone but her cousin Carmen, Yoshi's goin'
to have to learn to fight back if she wants
to live another day. . .
More praise for Kiki Swinson
"Kiki Swinson is unstoppable. Whether she's
writing about life in the 'hood or living
the fabulous life, one thing is for
sure--Kiki always delivers a sizzling
read."--Crystal Lacey Winslow, Essence®
bestselling author
"I'm Still Wifey is the truth! Kiki Swinson
has done it again. This book pulls you in
from the very first page."--Treasure E.
Blue, Essence® bestselling author of Harlem
Girl Lost
"Kiki captures the heat of the streets."--Wahida
Clark, New York Times bestselling author
In this gripping, unforgettable new novel by
New York Times bestselling author Mary
Monroe, forever friends Annette Goode Davis
and Rhoda O'Toole are about to learn that
even the rockiest relationships can survive
just about anything-as long as you're there
for each other when it matters most. . .
Annette Goode Davis is a survivor, and while
life's obstacles have often knocked her
down, she's never let them keep her there
for long. To Annette, life is all about
family and old friends like Rhoda O'Toole.
And right now, Annette needs all the friends
she can get. . .because her marriage is in
big trouble, and she has no idea why. . .
Lately, her husband Pee Wee barely has the
time of day for Annette and she suspects he
may have fallen for another woman. Desperate
to regain his affections, Annette goes on a
crash diet, gets a total makeover, and looks
hotter than she has for a long, long time.
Everyone notices-everyone except Pee Wee.
Annette is ripe for the picking when she
meets Louis Baines, a handsome young caterer
who showers her with attention. Soon,
Annette is embroiled in a full blown affair
and spending money on Louis like there's no
tomorrow. But when Annette learns a terrible
secret about her new lover, she realizes
she's in way over her head. Her life
crumbling down around her, Annette turns to
the only person she knows she can trust:
Rhoda.
With Rhoda by her side, Annette's determined
to find a way out of this mess. But when the
truth finally comes out, Annette must face
the fact that she may have destroyed the
life she loved-and this time, not even Rhoda
can help her make things right...
New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison thrills readers
with another riveting tale featuring beloved heroine Honey Thomas. This
time, Honey goes into hiding to save her life—and fights to keep past
enemies from destroying the future she so desperately wants…
Honey Thomas once made her living as a
tough-talking prostitute and madam, but those days are long gone. Now,
Honey runs a counseling center she founded in Atlanta that helps women
like her get off the streets. The best part is Honey’s new life is being
bankrolled by money stolen from her ex-pimp, Valentino James.
But no matter how fast Honey runs, she
never seems to break free from her demons. Valentino knows Honey has his
money—fifty million dollars to be exact—and he’s willing to kill her to
get it back. Honey escapes from Valentino by the skin of her teeth, but
she knows the time has come to disappear for a while and figure out
where her life is headed. In her heart, Honey still aches for Grant
Hill, the love she lost when he learned about her dark past. How much
more must she lose before she finally finds some peace?
Like a cat, Honey Thomas seems to have nine
lives, and she’s used up just about every last one of them. But life
still has a few surprises left for Honey—and if she’s willing to risk
everything, she may just get that happy ending her heart and soul
desire…
Praise For Mary B. Morrison And Her Novels
“Mix dirty red drama, relationship
scandals, suspense, love and you get my girl Mary B. Morrison.” —Vickie
Stringer
“With well-crafted characters and an
intriguing plot, Sweeter Than Honey will have you eagerly
awaiting the next installment.” —UrbanReviews.com
“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
When it comes to being fruitful and multiplying, the members of Kingdom
Citizens Christian Center are on it—and no one tells their sexy,
scandalous stories like Lutishia Lovely…
When Stacy Gray meets friends for lunch, the last thing she expects to
be served is legal papers suing her for custody of her son, Darius Jr.
As far as Stacy’s concerned, when Darius Sr. chose to be with his male
lover, he lost his chance at fatherhood. But when an unexpected crisis
strikes, and an obsessed fan threatens more than Darius’s music career,
the battling parents may have to grow up…
Cy and Hope Taylor are struggling to conceive, so when Hope sees her
former nemesis, Millicent, talking on television about life as a wife
and new mother, jealousy rears its ugly head. Then Cy rekindles his
friendship with Millicent and needless to say, Hope is definitely more
peeved than pleased. As baby mama drama shakes up the saints, everyone
better pray for mercy…
“The scintillating brew of sex, faith and sharp humor will have Lovely’s
fans breathless for more.” —Publishers Weekly on A Preacher’s Passion
“Lutishia Lovely brought Passion to church and set it on fire!!!” —Pat
G’Orge-Walker, Essence bestselling on A Preacher’s Passion
“Filled with drama, consequences, double-standards and plenty of life
lessons to go around.” —Naleighna Kai, author of She Touched My Soul
and A Preacher’s Passion
The choices we make in one rash moment can change everything…
Dolores Reese spent her childhood in foster care, like Floyd Watson, a
local boy who intrigues her from the moment they meet. 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’s horizons
open up in exciting new ways. Paul Dunne is an accomplished businessman
who promises her the kind of future she’s always wanted—the kind she
once imagined having with Floyd. But when Floyd is suddenly freed on new
evidence, Dolores is torn and must make a fateful decision. And if she
isn’t careful, Dolores just might find out what happens when love,
dishonesty, and dangerous jealousy collide…
Praise for 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
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.
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.
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.
The first in a brand-new Christian-themed series from Vanessa Davis
Griggs, author of the “Blessed Trinity” trilogy, follows the courtship
between a divorced pastor and a devout churchgoer.
Melissa “Peaches” Anderson is sweet and loving, but she has never
considered herself much of a beauty. So when she attracts the attention
of a handsome suitor, she’s not sure what to do. That man, Marcus
Peeples, is a recently divorced father of one who’s interested in dating
Peaches seriously, but she is worried that his status as a divorce
undermines her Christianity.
Marcus’s ex-wife, Sasha, meanwhile is gorgeous, selfish, and having
second thoughts about the divorce even though it was her idea. She
realizes that she’s losing the security she once had. Just as Peaches
finally warms up to Marcus, Sasha makes a bold move, forcing Marcus to
choose where his heart and his future lies.
PRAISE FOR VANESSA DAVIS GRIGGS “This inspirational novel leaves the reader eager to know what
Griggs plans next for this spiritual family.” —Publishers Weekly on
Blessed Trinity
“Outstanding.” —Library Journal on Promises Beyond Jordan
Vanessa Davis Griggs is a motivational speaker and author. The recipient
of several awards, she is a married mother with there grown sons.
Angela Winters’ gripping series continues with a sizzling new novel
about life in the Los Angeles suburb View Park.
As patriarch of the Chase family, owners of a huge, Los Angeles-based
cosmetics company, Stephen Chase has come a long way since his humble
beginnings. But after raising four privileged, spoiled children with his
socialite wife, Janet, Stephen knows that living the high life in an
exclusive community is not all that it’s cracked up to be.
Corporate takeovers, adultery, and lots of high-profile trouble thrive
in the Chase household. And this time, the Chases are going to face
their biggest challenges yet as they try to hold on to their status in
the powerful, glamorous world of elite African-American families.
PRAISE FOR NEVER ENOUGH “In Winters’s entertaining latest View Park novel, the Chase family
plunges to new lows of deviousness….The pacing is fast and the drama
unrelenting.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Lies and deception are the norm in this household, where there’s enough
high drama to rival Dallas or Dynasty, complete with cat fights. Winters
has written a real page turner.”
—Booklist
National bestselling author ANGELA WINTERS is an executive at CapitalOne
Bank. She is the author of over ten romance novels and is a member of
Sisters in Crime, an organization of female mystery and romantic
suspense authors. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
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
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
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
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.
Visit her website:
www.niobiabryant.com
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.
In 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 “Lutishia Lovely has provided a spell-binding tale with some
hilarious and righteous characters. While this story is heartfelt and at
times dire, nothing compares to its laugh-out-loud moments.” —The
RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
“A fantastic read that deals with celibacy, obsession, sisterhood and
forgiveness.” —Books 2 Read Magazine
“Provides an honest look at love and romance in the lives of four saved
women and will provide laughter and inspiration for all, whether married
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.
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.
Meet the bodacious women of the Big Girls Book Club. There’s only
one rule to being a member. You must be at least a size 14…
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.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF CARL WEBER “Bestselling author Weber serves up another scintillating slice
of church politics….Hekeeps the pacing brisk and loads the narrative
with enough surprise turns to keep readers guessing to the
end.”—Publishers Weekly on The First Lady
“Weber gives us a front-row pew seat to all the action going
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
“Weber spins a lively, revelation-packed tale deepened by genuine
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
“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 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.
An addictive, authoritative reference
book—a lively who’s-who of the most creative, innovative and successful
African Americans—from colonial times to present day.
Despite discrimination and often poverty, African Americans have
overcome the odds to become leaders in education, science and medicine,
law, military, sports, business—and in 2009, President. Joan Potter
mined old documents, records, letters, family histories, and government
files, and compiled a wonderful resource book showcasing the wide range
of accomplishment among African Americans. As entertaining as it is
informative, this work presents over 450 “firsts” by African
Americans—from Doctor Daniel Hale Williams, who first performed open
heart surgery—to the first African American President, Barack Obama.
“A Black history buff ’s dream.”—Ebony
“From the name of the first millionaire to the first million-copy
bestselling author, here are some occasions to cheer and weep
about.”—Booklist
Joan Potter is a researcher and historian. She is the founder of Pinto
Press, and lives with her family in Mt. Kisco, New York.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Mary B. Morrison, New York Times
bestselling author of When Somebody Loves You
Back, She Ain’t the One, and
Somebody’s Gotta Be On Top, comes a sizzling
novel about a survivor who’s risked everything
to reinvent herself and must now decide what
kind of life—and love—she wants.
Lace St. Thomas operates a wildly successful
Vegas escort service. When one of her girls
turns up dead, and her boss, Valentino, bribes
her boyfriend Benito to make sure Lace keeps her
mouth shut—by any means necessary—Lace fakes her
death and flees to Atlanta.
Reinventing herself as Honey Thomas, she creates
a counseling company that helps victimized
women. She also lands a new man, Grant. But
Honey’s dark past could just tear them apart,
and it will take everything she has to save the
new life she’s worked so hard to build—and to
gamble on love one last time…
PRAISE FOR MARY B. MORRISON “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
Mary B. Morrison is the national bestselling
author of 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.
Visit Mary at
www.marymorrison.com.
National bestselling authors J.D. Mason (This
Fire Down In My Soul) and Victor McGlothin (Ms.
Etta’s Fast House) and combine their
literary talents to deliver a double dose of
intrigue…
“The Lazarus Man” by J.D. Mason
When a young female city employee is murdered,
the case brings together an unlikely team: an
investigative reporter, a loner detective, and a
homeless man named Lazarus who claims he
witnessed the killing. With the detective at the
helm, the trio soon unearths the shocking truth…
“Tomorrow’s Edge” by Victor McGlothin
Smart, sexy P.I. Vera Miles has a strange new
client: a handsome drifter with amnesia who
believes he’s killed someone—though he can’t
remember who or why. But as Vera gets closer to
solving the mystery, she wonders if her client
is better off without his memory…
Essence® bestselling author Victor McGlothin is
a former bank vice-president who nearly
forfeited an athletic scholarship due to poor
reading skills. Victor is also an on-line
columnist of Victor Said…, a real Brotha to
Sistah look at relationships. He lives in Dallas
with his wife and two sons and his hard at work
on his next novel. Visit his website at
www.victormcglothin.com.
J.D. Mason is the national bestselling and
award-winning author of the novels Don’t Want
No Sugar, One Day I Saw a Black King,
and And On the Eighth Day She Rested. Her
short fiction appears in the Zane anthology
Blackgentleman.com. She lives with her
family in Denver.
From the talented author of Criss Cross and
Expired comes a haunting, stirring story about a
female gang leader in L.A. who learns that some
forces are more powerful than she ever imagined…
One night in South Central L.A., a teenage boy
named Q is shot and paralyzed by the LAPD after
a hip-hop concert. Q’s best friend, Brandi, is a
smart eighteen-year-old on the road to college
and an M.B.A. But Q’s senseless beatdown shakes
her to the core, prompting her to change
direction and become the organizer of a feared
and dangerous female gang.
Finally forced to go underground to evade the
authorities, Brandi meets a mysterious stranger
who tries to warn her about future turf wars and
destruction. But can Brandi get past the need
for revenge and save herself before it’s too
late?
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR STREET VENGEANCE "Rhodes tells it like it is for many teens
in (and outside) the hood who struggle to deal
with a violent society that all too often
embraces money over faith." --Publishers Weekly
"[Street Vengeance] does not disappoint in the
action, drama, and realism departments... A
cautionary tale." --Library Journal
Evie Rhodes is a novelist, award-winning
songwriter, and award-winning music video
scriptwriter. She is the writer of “Standing in
Da Spirit” which won a Canadian Music Award for
Best Gospel Album and the scriptwriter for
“Changed,” which won for Best Gospel Video. She
is the author of The Forgotten Spirit,
Criss Cross, Out “a” Order and
Expired. She lives in Hartford, Connecticut.
DIAMOND
PLAYGIRLS 
Up To No Good
Heard It All
Before 
The Candy Shop
Goodness and Mercy
Drama 99FM
A Natural Woman
Somebody
Else's Man
A Change
Had To Come
Tears
to Triumph: Women Learn to Live, Love and
Thrive 
Somebody's
Sinning In My Bed
Notorious
God
Ain't Blind
Heaven Right Here
She Had It Coming
Who's
Loving You
Something
She Can Feel 
What Lies
Between Lovers 
Practicing What You
Preach 
A Price To Pay
Maneater
OBSESSED
A
NEW KIND OF BLISS 
MAKE
YOU MINE 
Playing
Dirty
The Next Best
Thing 
The Company We Keep
Don't Let the
Lipstick Fool You
A
Preacher's Passion
Something
On the Side
The
Narrows
Playthang
A
Different Kind of Blues
His
First Wife
If
Memory Serves
Careful
of the Company You Keep 
Deliver
Me From Evil
Bad
Girls Burn Slow 
Sleeping
With the Enemy 
Sleep
Don't Come Easy 
Street
Vengeance 