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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
 

Forgiven by Vanessa Miller

During the times Pastor Jerome “JT” Thomas entertains his sexual urges with other women, he doesn’t harbor any thoughts of how his infidelity will affect his marriage and his relationship with God.  When his transgressions are exposed, JT’s fervent attempts to save his marriage and renew his commitment to God are the only concerns which occupy his mind.  Although he selfishly rips the trust from their marriage, JT wants nothing more than to have his wife to forgive him.  Forgiving him is painfully difficult for her because she has lost trust in him and in God.  However, she wonders when she finds her trust in God again, will she be able to easily forgive JT. 

Desires Of The Heart by Beverly Taylor

Marriage is hard work and both husband and wife must have a desire to make it a success.  But when the sanctity of marriage is under attack from outside forces, do you let go and let God? 

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. 

The Lies That Bind by D. L. Sparks

Unable to forgive and forget her husband’s infidelity, Dr. Teresa "Terri" McCall embarks on an affair of her own which has dire consequences.  Because of her hectic schedule, as a psychologist, at a thriving practice, Terri has little time for her marriage.  However, there are other underlying reasons for her nonchalant attitude toward her marriage.  Her husband, Donovan, wants his wife back and demands she quit her job.  Between the pressure of the job, the demands from her husband, and her inability to let her husband’s affair go, Terri’s life spins out of control. 

Mama's Boyz: The Big Picture: What You Need To Succeed! by Jerry Craft

The third book in the Mama’s Boyz series by Jerry Craft is MAMA’S BOYZ: THE BIG PICTURE: What You Need to Succeed!  In this collection of comic strips, Craft tells a familiar story with a twist.  We meet 16-year-old Yusuf, his brother, Tyrell, his family and friends.   Yusuf is like most teenagers; only focusing on the here and now, with no thoughts on how his current behavior and decisions will shape his future.  His mother tries to guide him and his friends in the right direction but they just don’t see the importance of eating healthy, getting exercise or paying attention to their studies.  One night, Yusuf makes another bad decision and eats a huge sundae before going to bed.  We all know what happens next.  He had a fitful night of sleep and a bad dream.  

The Truth Is The Light by Vanessa Davis Griggs

THE TRUTH IS THE LIGHT is a fascinating novel of redemption, love, and family. Ransom “Gramps” Perdue has seen much in his ninety-nine years.  As a young man, he was put in prison for an act forbidden during those times.  Once released, the one person he loved more than anyone has vanished from his life forever. 

1878: The Life And Times Of Henry Forest by R. Jenkins-Oliver

1878: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY FOREST tells how Henry grew up, a smart young man, married a local girl, and produced two children. He had to work quite a distance from his family but he would come visit them every month. In the small town where they lived jobs were scarce. He picked cotton for years before the Klan came to the town where he worked. He wouldn't laugh at the degrading jokes they told about Black people, they decided to teach him a lesson. The only problem was, they were the ones who learned a lesson. Henry took them all on and won. He knew he'd have to escape because the rest of the Klan would be after him and anybody he was associated with. That meant he couldn't go home. Henry must do everything possible to keep himself and his loved ones safe.

 

Crowd Of One by Naceena Samira

CROWD OF ONE by Naceema Simira is Samantha "Sami" Monroe's story. She lost her parents when she was quite young and was raised by her very caring grandparents. She just graduated from high school when tragedy struck again. She found herself alone in this world, but she didn't let that get her down. She completed her degree, landed a good job and even a man, but was Derrick the one for her?

 

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