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Last Updated: Sep 6th, 2010

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TRR Favorite Books Reviewed

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The Road to Seduction by Ann Christopher

 

Isabella has always known where she stands with Eric. The gorgeous millionaire is her best friend, her confidant…and the one guy who’s completely unaware of her as a woman. At least he was, until a road trip unleashes some serious sexual tension — the potent but complicated kind! But falling for a playboy like Eric is a sure path to heartache, no matter how hot their physical chemistry.

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In Love with a Younger Man by Cheryl Robinson


At forty-three years old, Oleana Day feels restless. She just needs change, and a direction. She’s found it in Matthew Harper. He’s smart, financially stable, drop-dead sexy, and has no baggage.  There’s just one problem—he’s 18 years younger, and he’s full of surprises. READ MORE

 


This Time for Real by Yahrah St. John

 

For five years, widowed NYU professor Peyton Sawyer has avoided romance—which only makes her immediate attraction to cool, handsome community center director Malik Williams more surprising. Volunteering at his center spurs a smoldering connection. So why does Malik back off as soon as Peyton is ready to risk her heart? READ MORE

 


Night Biters by A. J. Harper

NIGHT BITERS is the first in a series of young adult novels targeted toward readers who enjoyed Harry Potter and the Twilight series but yearn to read about characters that reflect their own rich diversity.

NIGHT BITERS tells the story of 16-year-old Jamilah and her 14-year old brother Omari, when the two arrive in the city of Oakland, CA to stay with their aunt and uncle, a mysterious stranger gives Omari a magical compact disc and crucifix. READ MORE


Like a Good Neighbor by Dwayne Murray, Sr

Chaos ignites and hell’s fury is unleashed in this battle of good versus evil . . .

Besides sharing the problems of living in a deteriorating building, the thirteen tenants at 666 Cypress Avenue all have very deep and bitter hatred towards one another. READ MORE


 

Loving Dasia by Ana'Gia Wright

 

Dasia Warrington gave everything she had to Jerimiah, but when he confesses his love for her best friend at the altar, Dasia walks away without hesitation.  By chance, her path crosses with real estate tycoon Grimarious Guatreaux whose money has only brought him heartache. After hearing her story he vows to show her what true love is all about. However, her ex-fiancé has other ideas and he’s determined to do whatever it takes to get her back. READ MORE


 

The Sacred Place by Daniel Black

When 14-year-old Clement went to visit his grandparents in Money, Mississippi in 1955, he wasn’t aware of the dynamics of the colored folk’s relationships with whites.  His simple act of leaving his nickel on the counter instead of placing it in the white salesclerk’s hand was deemed a blatant act of disrespect and his refusal to pick up the money and hand it to her incited her even more.  Her embellished interpretation of this act told to others, riled the whites in town who had concerns of the colored population getting beside themselves.  Clement’s refusal to admit that what he did was wrong and apologize for it, put a town with deeply rooted thoughts at odds with each other.  

Visible Lives: Three Stories In Tribute to E. Lynn Harris by Terrance Dean, James Earl Hardy, and Stanley Bennett Clay

We all know truth is stranger than fiction. In The Intern, Terrance Dean takes us on an amazing journey of life and love as a teenager comes to terms with his sexuality, handles hurt, heartache, and pain. See where he thinks he finds happiness. 

Gone Too Far by Angela Winters

The Chases are known as a powerful and elite family in the black community of View Park.  They appear to have everything in order, but when family betrayals and secrets become intense, they're faced with the fact they may have gone too far. 

Moving In The Apostolic: God's Plan To Lead His Church To The Final Victory by John Eckhardt

MOVING IN THE APOSTOLIC:  God's Plan To Lead His Church To The Final Victory by John Eckhardt is a true Christian movement of the Gospel that sheds the Light of the World on the cultural Kingdoms.  This book is simply written in order that true believers can participate in cultivating the Ascension gifts of the church and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  Our ancestors talked about being on the Lord's battlefield and we must learn the new generation's battlefield against satan's attacks and fight the good fight to give God all the glory! 

The Journey by Ivett Jackson

THE JOURNEY by Ivett Jackson is a very show-and-tell-my-story-book with much grace and mercy.  It is as beautifully written as Ivett Jackson is beautiful and both are the epitome of God's grace in victory when we hold on. 

Advanced Apostolic Studies: Transitioning Every Believer Into Apostolic Ministry by Jonas Clark

ADVANCED APOSTOLIC STUDIES:  Transitioning Every Believer into Apostolic Ministry by Jonas Clark gives all Christians and Believers striving for the cause of the Great Commission basic teachings in his ministries for effective spiritual warfare.  What are the spiritual warfares that satan has conspired against the local church?  They include racism, bondage, slavery, oppression, witchcraft, and Jezebel trials and tribulations.  How do we overcome these in today's world to defeat these attacks?  Read and discover the knowledge behind what the every-day believer faces and how to strengthen your community's church participation to release the apostolic gifts Christ has in you.  

Red Hats by Damon Wayans

When Alma and Harold first married, a moment never went by without them expressing the love they felt for each other.  Soft spoken, loving words or a gentle touch were constant gestures of affection in their household.  They were happy and their children were happy until Alma catches Harold and her best friend in a compromising position.  The joy and happiness Alma once carried in her heart for Harold has hardened with bitterness and revenge.  Her trust in her family and friends has been extinguished. 

Before Redemption by Teresa McClain-Watson

Nikki Lewis makes a living hustling bootlegged CDs on a corner across the street from a popular nightclub.  She’s infatuated with the nightclub’s owner, Walter Dean ‘Dino’ Cochran.  One night Nikki and Dino share moments of passion and Nikki learns she has more than memories of their night together.  She prepares to inform Dino; however, she learns he’s married and they're expecting a baby.  Devastated, Nikki leaves town never to be seen or heard from again.  Life hasn’t been kind to Nikki since leaving town.  Her friends try to convince her to join church and rely on God.  Nikki is determined to work hard and hopes that will be enough. 

Ministering Spirits: Engaging The Angelic Realm by Apostle Stephen A. Garner

MINISTERING SPIRITS:  Engaging The Angelic Realm by Apostle Stephen A. Garner is a must have tool for the Ascension Apostles, Believers, and Saints all over the world to develop their spiritual warfare skills.  Although this book has few pages, it is a spiritual tome that is concise and precise on how Angels are victorious frontline soldiers on the Lord's battlefield. 

Daughter Of The Game by Kai

Armand, a hardcore veteran to the streets, is falling fast for the innocent and alluring Monique Waters. She’s not a part of the drug game, has no idea how to operate by the code of the streets. Her sheltered life is comprised of nothing more than college studies, quality time with her mom and sister, and loving her man—or so he thought. Slowly, Armand is beginning to realize that his innocent, inexperienced girlfriend is more connected than he ever could have guessed. When his spot is ambushed and he is plunged into a war of drugs, territory, and loyalty, he finds out that he didn’t know Monique as well as he thought he did. As her secrets begin to unravel one-by-one, Armand has to come to terms with the fact that he’s in deeper than he thought and his undeniable feelings for Monique may ultimately lead to his demise. 

Points of Power: Discover A Spirit-Filled Life of Joy and Purpose by Yolanda Adams with Lavaille Lavette

The Yolanda Adams Morning Show has been a mainstay of my daily commute for a very long time now.  I find Ms. Adams to be very open, sincere, uplifting and encouraging on her morning show.  Her energy and inspiration are infectious and addictive.  She has managed to channel all of that into her book, POINTS OF POWER:  Discover the Spirit-Filled Life of Joy and Purpose. 

Perfect Peace by Daniel Black

When Emma Jean was a child, she was abused mentally and physically by her mean-spirited mother.  She couldn’t understand why her mother went to such great lengths to hate her but shamelessly showered her two older sisters with the love and the attention she craved.