Winter Ramos, one of the new faces of VH1’s hit reality
television show, Love and Hip Hop New York Season 3 delivers a
brazen and unabashed memoir of her life in the world of hip hop.
In Game Over Winter puts all of her emotions on the page—leaving
no experience, emotional abuse, or former lover uncovered. From
her days as assistant to Fabolous and “friend” to Jada Kiss, to
appearing on Love and Hip Hop and being Creative Costume
Designer for Flavor unit Films, Winter delivers “a tell-all book
on her roster of famous ex-boyfriends and her life in the music
industry (MadameNoire.com).”
As the chick that was always in the mix and “cool” with
everyone, Winter was privy to the cray beyond the videos,
private flights, and limos that the cameras caught for us. Her
reality and theirs was no game. Game Over is Winter’s cautionary
tale for the next generation of young women who believe that the
fabulous lives of celebrities unveiled in blogs and on reality
television shows are all FIRE! Brace yourself, because this GAME
is about to get real.
Bio
Winter Ramos hails from Brooklyn New York where she was born and
raised. Introduced to the world of Hip Hop at an early age she
has worked behind the scenes in the Hip Hop industry for more
than 10 years and has consulted as a wardrobe stylist for labels
such as Ruff Ryders, Murder Inc. Full Surface, and Def Jam.
She is mostly known for her position as executive assistant to
platinum recording artist Fabolous and executive assistant to
the CEO of Slip-N-Slide Records Ted Lucas. Currently Winter
holds the title of Creative Costume Designer for Flavor Unit
Films and is a cast member on Season 3 of Love & Hip Hop- New
York. Her tell-all book, titled “Game Over” about her
experiences in the world of Hip Hop has both rappers and
industry executives shaking in their boots, waiting for its
release on April 1st, 2013. In her spare time Winter enjoys
speaking to youth about their life choices.
Chanelle is no stranger to being broke. Growing up in one of the
worst projects in Raleigh, she came up with nothing while
praying for a come up. When she hooks up with JaQuez, a dopeboy
with deep pockets, she’s finally able to leave the hood and live
the life she always felt she deserved. However, when JaQuez does
the unthinkable, Chanelle hatches a plan to ensure her financial
security and escape her old life. Now in a new city, Chanelle
hopes for a fresh start. Meeting a hustler by the name of Trap,
she believes she’s found a new come up. But when her heart
starts to get involved, she begins second-guessing her initial
plans for him. Still, Chanelle’s not the only one with a trick
up her sleeve and those that she’s crossed are determined to
bring her down.
In this cautionary tale set in the dirty south, characters are
Cashin' Out for every move made. No one can be trusted, love and
lies are closely related, loyalty is a term used loosely, and
secrets have the potential to destroy lives.
Bio
Georgia native Jai Nicole was what most would call a “bookworm”
since her nose was always buried in a book. Reading and seeing other
authors live out their dreams inspired her to become a published
author. After working at a call center for nearly six months, she
quit abruptly, knowing that she didn’t want to answer phones for the
rest of her life. In fact, she knew that she didn’t want to do
anything else—except write. Feverishly she started on her first
manuscript, which turned out to be the bestselling novel, Cashin’
Out. Currently, Miss Nicole is working on her second novel and
helping those in need in her community.
Being Kennedi Kramer, the main girl of drug Lord, Sharrod Jones
has its ups and downs. The jewels, cars, and furs were a way of
life until tragedy struck, destroying their empire, and landing
Kennedi in unlikely situation. Soon, she decides to leave
everything she once knew behind, including her son, to start a
new life on the West Coast. In comes Malcolm, a powerful
celebrity with a lot of drama and secrets of his own. Kennedi
learns the hard way that all that glitters ain’t gold. As things
spiral out of control, Kennedi works hard at keeping her dark
past hidden, but there's nothing that can protect her from the
mark Sharrod has put on her life.
Bio
Miss KP began writing in high school as an outlet to express her
emotions as a teenager. She would write poetry and has even
written unpublished songs; most notable Paparazzi. However,
after feeling as if she had much more to say, she decided to
purchase a laptop and began working on her first novel, which we
now know as Dirty Divorce, Part 1. Just months after a good
friend introduced her to publisher, Azarel; Miss KP's dreams
came true. She became a published author with the Life Changing
Books (L.C.B) family with a #1 hit behind her name. Along with
being an author, Miss KP works in the fashion industry as a
Merchandise Manager in a prominent department store. A native
Washingtonian, Miss KP currently resides in Maryland with her
two children and her husband. Miss KP is enjoying the success of
her three best-selling novels from The Dirty Divorce Series and
is basking in the success of her latest release, Paparazzi.
V.I.P. is an explicit tale of two beautiful women both determined to
become very important people 'by any means necessary'. After living in a
world where you re only cool if you're the wife of an athlete, or a
current T.V star they are both suddenly faced with jealousy and lies.
Neither realize ...fame comes with a high, and sometimes deadly price
tag. Meet India, the star struck, money hungry honey from Brooklyn,
who's dead set on marrying someone well-known....even if she has to
steal him from her good friend. In comes Royce, a tantalizing, sexy
singer who s searching for fame in all the wrong places. Soon her past
catches up with her and things spiral out of control. By hook, crook, or
the good book, one of these ladies will fall hard. If you think you love
Basketball Wives, hold onto your seat...V.I.P will blow your mind.
Azarel, CEO of Life Changing Books is a former teacher who received her
BS degree from University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and earned a
Masters of Arts in Teaching degree from Bowie State University in 1999.
Her love for writing sparked a career change in 2002. She resigned from
her teaching tenure in the Prince George’s County public school system
to fulfill her dream of becoming an author. After writing her first
novel, “A Life to Remember” written in an attempt to help change lives
of young men, Azarel launched her own publishing company, Life Changing
Books affectionately known as (LCB). Now with over fifty-eight titles
published to date, LCB is one of the most successful African-American
publishing companies in the publishing industry. Bestselling titles
under LCB’s roster includes Azarel’s titles, Bruised and Daddy’s House,
along with the Dirty Divorce series, the Millionaire Mistress series and
the One Night Stand series.
As a wife, and mother of two Azarel enjoys spending time with family and
friends and lending support to those in need. Azarel’s greatest wish is
for every able body to reach out to help someone in need. Visit her at
www.lifechangingbooks.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/msazarel or
follow her on twitter at- CEOAzarel.
Tracey Robbins has it all: beauty, money, successful business and a
closet a girl would kill for. St. Louis is her playground as everybody
who wants to be somebody tries desperately to be in her circle. However,
living the young, black and privileged life comes with perks that could
turn the purest hearts wicked, just for a chance to be like her. The
unannounced arrival of Tez, a sexy seemingly no good thug, sends her
life in a downward spiral that no one saw coming. Soon after, she finds
herself the center of a devious plan to ruin her life. Betrayal runs
deep as the people the closest to her begin to show their true colors.
With her back against the wall, she finds love in an unlikely pair of
arms. Will that love be enough to save her, or will she remain lost in
the pursuit of wealth?
BIO
ChrisRenee was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. Early on she had hopes
of becoming a journalist with emphasis in entertainment. However, after
becoming a teenage mother, she selflessly put her own dreams aside to
raise her young family. After years of working in the field of medical
insurance she had considered that dream as a distant memory. It wasn't
until she was introduced into the world of blogging did she re-ignite
her passion for writing. After building a huge fan base on several blogs
she decided to transform one of the popular blogs into a book.
She currently still resides in the St. Louis area with her family where
she is writing for Delux Magazine and currently working on her second
fictional novel as well as a motivational book for teenage mothers.
Zaria is back and more ruthless than ever in this sequel to One Night
Stand. Part 2 of this series holds nothing back as she navigates through
this back-stabbing, cold world. On the run, Zaria first has to develop a
street-savvy mentality and then uses her body and new look to survive
the rough streets of Philadelphia, PA. Convinced that all men are dogs
and responsible for ruining her life, she holds a deep hatred inside,
but lives in the lapse of luxury behind the gates of a wealthy man’s
home. Zaria quickly transforms into survival mode, and plays the sexy
newcomer into her web of deceit. A note to every man on earth...Zaria is
unstoppable and searching for you!
Soul, satisfying sex is usually the ultimate weapon. For Diamond
Robinson, it may turn out to be a serious problem. On the surface, she
appears to be your average beauty, living next door. But Diamond is full
of deceit, mischief, and seduction. She loves good loving so much that
she's willing to do anything, including sleep with someone who you'd
least expect. When her sexcapades spiral out of control, one thing leads
to another, and her lover ends up dead; leaving everyone she's ever
loved, against her. Unknowingly, both she and her nymphonic road dogs
get themselves mixed up with secrets and lies that lead to unstoppable
turmoil.
In Dirty Divorce Part 1 and 2 readers were at the edge of their seats,
addicted to the Sanchez family drama. The Dirty Divorce Part 3 begins
with Rich instantly being a mark with a death sentence placed on his
head. He's faced with his biggest nightmare when secrets are revealed
that he thought were buried. While Lisa spirals out of control more than
ever, Marisol and Rich battle their way to be the top dog in the
industry that has made their lives a living hell. More than ever they
learn that karma is a vicious cycle. The lifestyle of fast money and
luxurious things will never prepare them for the new drama that is about
to unfold. Get ready for another shocker full of disbelief as you take
the final ride.
About the Author
Miss KP began writing in high school as an outlet to express her
emotions as a teenager. She would write poetry and has even written
unpublished songs. However, after feeling as if she had much more to
say, she decided to purchase a laptop and began working on her first
novel, which we now know as Dirty Divorce, Part 1. Just months after a
good friend introduced her to publisher, Azarel; Miss KP s dreams came
true. She became a published author with the Life Changing Books (L.C.B)
family with a #1 hit behind her name. Along with being an author, Miss
KP works in the fashion industry as a Merchandise Manager in a prominent
department store. A native Washingtonian, Miss KP currently resides in
Maryland with her eight year old daughter, and is enjoying the success
of her second best-selling novel, The Dirty Divorce- Part 2 and is
awaiting the release of the third installment which releases in May of
2011.
Despite the beautiful home, expensive cars and huge bank account, Skye’s
marriage to pro football player, Sandino Washington is seriously flawed.
After years of being a victim of domestic violence, Skye is caught
between their extravagant lifestyle and his controlling behavior, but
knows she has to get out. In a desperate attempt, Skye flees the abusive
marriage with her three children in tow, and vows never to go back. She
even begins a new life with a new identity, but lives in fear, knowing
that Sandino won t rest until he finds them. Brace yourself as a
shattered woman is determined to rebuild her life and protect her family
at all cost, even if it means death. Besides, who wouldn’t’ fight
against their most treacherous enemy; even if it is your own husband?
Author Bio
Jackie Davis, more affectionately known as Jackie D, born in Washington,
D.C, currently lives in Raleigh, NC, with her son, Emanuel, a student at
North Carolina Central University. Jackie works as a membership
coordinator full time and part time assisting mentally challenged adults
and children. She became a book lover at a very young age, and was
inspired to write her novel by a close friend, and author Tonya
Ridley.She is currently soaking up the excitement of the release of her
second novel, Married to a Balla. Jackie is also the proud author of
Love Heist. Visit Jackie D. at
theliteraryconnection.net or
www.facebook/loveheist or simply email to
Jackiedavis1967@yahoo.com
Have
you ever been played? Most will say, yes, and just take the defeat on
the chin, but not Zaria Hopkins. Life had already dealt her a bad hand
landing her in a two-bedroom apartment with a roommate who thought she
was a nut-case, and who desperately tried to get away from both her odd
behavior and controlling ways. As luck would have it Zaria hooked up
with Hardy, a sexy, suave piece of eye candy who laughed her out of her
panties the first night then tried to tell her to forget it ever
happened the next day. Unfortunately, Hardy wasn’t aware of her past and
that the woman he’d slept with wasn’t the forgiving type. Before long,
his wife is in danger and Hardy s secrets are exposed. Zaria wants
revenge and decides she deserves everything she's always been missing;
money, power, and respect. With Zaria’s over the top personality and
tricks up her sleeve this book is a cross between the modern day fatal
attraction and single black female… but with an incredible twist.
Beware!
Reese Kennedy, is a controversial radio
talk-show host who was on top of the world when she was married and
living the glamorous life. That is until her husband Eric, a former NBA
player, leaves for her for a much younger woman. After a nasty divorce,
Reese takes her frustration out on every man by bashing them on her show
and soon becomes the most hated woman in Dallas. Just when Reese thinks
she s completely fed up with men, a handsome and charismatic investor
named Xavier walks into her life. Trying her best to adjust to love
again, Reese finally puts her guards down until she suddenly finds
herself on death s door. The phrase keep your enemies close will take on
a new meaning when an awful truth is revealed and Reese quickly learns
that she s not the only one who s bitter.
Author Bio
Danette Majette was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, and moved to
Norfolk, Virginia when she was five. After graduating from high school
and going into the U.S. Marine Corps, Danette's love for fashion led her
to Nordstrom where she worked as a manager. It was there that she was
advised be a friend and co-worker to write her first novel I Shoulda
Seen It Comin' which debuted in 2005. She followed this success two
years later with her second novel 'Deep" which successfully made the
Essence Magazine bestseller list in 2008. She released her third novel
“Good Girl Gone Bad’ in April 2010.
After living in the Washington D.C. area for ten years, Danette moved to
the Raleigh, N.C. area with her two children, Bryan Majette and Marketa
Salley. Marketa is a featured author in LCB’S Teenage Bluez. A series of
urban short stories written for and by teens. Her fourth novel 'Bitter'
is set to be released in February 2011.
Niquole Wright seems to have it all; a loyal and
devoted husband, two children and a rising record label that she
dedicates more time to than her family. Everything is perfect except for
one thing... her husband Germaine. She has run her course with him and
he needs to be replaced. When the handsome and seductive Kingston enters
her life, he becomes the perfect substitute. Clueless to his wife's
plan, Germaine continues to be a loving, naive husband while Niquole's
full blown affair quickly becomes her obsession. Desperate to start a
new life with her new man, Niquole does everything in her power to push
Germaine out of the picture. However, little does she know Kingston’s
plans are different from hers. Sit back and see what happens when a wife
learns that the price of betrayal can have a shattering toll.
Carla S. Pennington was born and raised in
Prichard, Alabama where she continues to reside with her family. In
1995, she graduated from Mattie T. Blount High School, an all black
school. She became a teen mother in 1992 and was advised that she
couldn’t return to school for an entire semester after giving birth.
This devastated Carla, but she refused to be held back. Her dedication
and hard work paid off. She ranked number five in her graduating class
and received an advanced diploma with honors. In 2002, she received her
Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in journalism from
SpringHill College in Mobile, Alabama. After graduation, Carla decided
not to pursue her career in journalism. Her heart and mind was set
elsewhere. She wanted to write fiction novels and short stories,
something that she had been doing since she was a young girl.
In 2005, Carla published her first novel, Fling and from there several
short stories which appeared in anthologies across the country. Finally,
she landed a deal with Life Changing Books which is set to release the
wildly anticipated novel, the Available Wife in January 2011.
In 1996, Carla was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Over the
years, the disease has halted her, but she refuses to let it stop her.
She is currently working on a number of other projects that she plans to
have published in the near future.
The most anticipated sequel of 2010...has readers drooling from the
mouth! In Dirty Divorce Part 1...the Sanchez family ended with a bang.
Lisa, Rich, and Denie all fought treacherously to escape a harsh death
sentence. Only time will tell who had the heart to survive. Dirty
Divorce part 2 starts off with drama and violence as Rich learns that
his son, Juan is dominating an industry where he used to be top dog.
After grinding all his life, the fast money, and numerous women land
Rich in a place where his only son has turned against him. For the first
time in Rich's life, money can't solve the problem....and it certainly
can't keep the ruthless, Renzo off his ass. Just when Rich thinks Lisa
will take everything in their final divorce proceeding, his life may
soon be ending too...Beware!!
BIO
Miss KP began writing in high school as an outlet to express her
emotions as a teenager. She would write poetry and has even written
unpublished songs. However, after feeling as if she had much more to
say, she decided to purchase a laptop and began working on her first
novel, which we now know as Dirty Divorce, Part 1.
Just months after a good friend introduced her to publisher, Azarel;
Miss KP’s dreams came true. She became a published author with the Life
Changing Books (L.C.B) family with a #1 hit behind her name. Along with
being an author, Miss KP works in the fashion industry as a Merchandise
Manager in prominent department store. A native Washingtonian, Miss KP
currently resides in Maryland with her eight year old daughter, and is
awaiting the release of her second and most anticipated novel of 2010,
The Dirty Divorce- Part 2.
Snitch is a sexy, urban tale that will make you think twice
about who you can trust. It all begins with Cesar Lopez aka Drape, a
savvy go-getter who thinks he’s on top of the world. He has no plans of
relinquishing his crown as King Pen of the Streets; but the love of his
life Diona has a different agenda. The dope game becomes a gamble when
fast money, sex, and violence all collide and the chips fall hard. Love,
trust, and loyalty are tested in this wild tale of sex and deception.
Eventually, Drape’s back is against the wall and classified information
gets exposed. Who will be this hustler’s downfall?
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.
Meet Azarel, author
and CEO of Life Changing Books. Azarel
comes to the publishing world as a
former teacher and native of North
Carolina. She received her BS degree
from University of Maryland Eastern
Shore, and earned a Masters of Arts in
Teaching degree from Bowie State
University in 1999. Her love for writing
sparked a career change in 2002. She
resigned from her teaching tenure in the
Prince George's County public school
system to fulfill her dream of becoming
an author. After writing her first
novel, 'A Life to Remember," written in
an attempt to help change lives of young
men, Azarel launched her own publishing
company, Life Changing Books (LCB).
Now with over thirty-one titles
published to date, LCB is one of the
most well known and successful
independently owned African-American
publishing companies in the publishing
industry. Many titles produced by Azarel
have continuously topped the charts on
the national Essence Best sellers’ list
and many national book store chains,
including her own titles Bruised 1 and
2, and Daddy’s House.
Although Azarel publishes a wide variety
of adult fiction, her title roster
includes “Teenage Bluez" an urban series
of books for teens. Teenage Bluez is
designed to capture the hearts of teens
across America by providing them with
entertaining stories in a positive
manner.
As a wife, and mother of two Azarel
enjoys spending time with family and
friends and lending support to those in
need. By mentoring teens and speaking at
shelters for abused women she continues
to achieve that goal.
Azarel currently completed her latest
baby, Carbon Copy which goes on sale
July 21st, 2009.
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.
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.
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.
“You will never make it,”
Tiphani remembers hearing her non-supporters saying. Eighteen years old and pregnant, the odds were against
her and time wasn’t on her side. Refusing to believe
that she was anything less than excellent, Tiphani
Montgomery, moved from Rochester, NY to Raleigh, NC at
the age of twenty-one and enrolled in Saint Augustine’s
College. That move seemed to be the answer until her
Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D) kicked in.
“I had been diagnosed with A.D.D at an early age and it
seemed to stick with me into adulthood. I was always
that stubborn kid that refused to take the “smart
medicine”, which it was verbally referred to me as. I
was convinced that I was smarter than the pills and I
wanted to prove everyone wrong!”
Tiphani left college after only attending for a couple
of months and chose a different route; a route of
passion. In 2005, Tiphani jumped out on faith and self
published a book of poetry, selling over twenty -five
hundred copies in less than thirty days. Following her
first release was her sophomore book that made its debut
in 2006, Millionaire Mistress.
“I totally exhausted myself with learning about the
publishing industry, marketing, and selling. I read
every book I could. There were no options…I had to
succeed!”
Tiphani’s proven sales record and marketing techniques
caught the eye of author, Tonya Ridley, who opened the
doors for bigger possibilities. It was when Tiphani met
Tonya did she ever consider writing fiction novels.
Tonya put Tiphani’s work in the hands of Life Changing
Books publisher, Azarel, and the rest is history!
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,
TiphaniMontgomery, 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.
Game
Over
Cashin’
Out 
Paparazzi
V.I.P.
Wealthy
& Wicked
Another
One Night Stand
Next
Door Nympho
Dirty
Divorce Part 3
Married
to A Balla
One Night Stand
Bitter
The Available
Wife
Dirty Divorce
2
Snitch
From
Hood to Hollywood
Brooklyn
Brothel
Expensive Taste
