Black Book Releases

April 2011 Releases

noreply@blogger.com (UR) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:43:00 +0000

Below are the releases from April 2011. Click the book cover to jump to Amazon.com for more info.

Looking for books on Kindle? Look for the Amazon Kindle logo for books on the Kindle.

Hot releases for April 2011 include titles from Sister Souljah, Ashley JaQuavis, Wahida Clark, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, Nikki Turner, Zuri Day, Kimberly Kaye Terry, E.N. Joy, and much much more!

	Blue Orchid Blues by Persia Walker - Apr. 1st Lanie Price, a 1920s Harlem society columnist, witnesses the brutal nightclub kidnapping of the "Black Orchid," a sultry, seductive singer with a mysterious past. Price, a female 1920s version of Dominick Dunne, soon finds herself elbows-deep in a story in which everyone seems to be either lying or keeping a secret to die for. When hours pass without word from the kidnapper, puzzlement grows as to his motive. Then a gruesome package arrives at Price's doorstep and the questions change. Just what does this kidnapper want--and how many people is he willing to kill in order to get it? Evil hides behind the genteel façades of affluent Strivers' Row and stalks the ballroom of one of Harlem's most famous gay parties. In a complex plot that keeps you tied to the page, Black Orchid Blues explores the depths of human depravity and the desperation of its victims.
	Teen Girls Need L.O.V.E. by S. Dodson - Apr. 1st Teen Girls Need L.O.V.E. is suitable for the straight A student, the troubled teen, and the girl that is looking to be empowered. The goal is to transform our teens into successful women by giving them the tools needed to build their self confidence and self esteem. This book focuses on the hottest topics facing teens such as relationships, self esteem, bullying, the importance of education, and how to set goals. If guidance is what you need, Teen Girls Need L.O.V.E. is here to the rescue!
	Black Friday: Exposed by Ashley & JaQuavis - Apr. 5th All it takes is one murder to change a million lives, and that’s exactly what happens to Kasheef Williams on a cold, black Friday. After a reunion with an old friend goes wrong in a Long Island night club, Kasheef is forced to protect himself by any means necessary. The only problem is that prying eyes see everything. Those eyes belong to Alija Bell. After walking in on a situation she was never meant to see, she runs; but Kasheef sees her face, and he tells her that it’s best for her to get temporary amnesia. Afraid for her life and the safety of her daughter, she keeps her mouth shut—but when a tape of the murder surfaces, the only face that’s visible is Alija’s. Now the police are looking for their eye witness, and Kasheef has to get to Alija before her day comes to testify against him in court. In this dramatic, hood-savvy tale, things aren’t always as they seem. Somebody holds the ticket to the jury’s verdict. Lies and truth collide. Everyone has a different angle, but the only question is, who has the most influence over Kasheef’s fate?
Also available on	Heartbreak of a Hustler's Wife by Nikki Turner - Apr. 5th Yarni Taylor is a successful corporate attorney who wants nothing more than for her husband, Des, to renounce his hustlin’ ways and commit to his life as a pastor—especially after someone tries to kill him. But Des isn’t ready to abandon his old habits just yet. He has to find out who is behind the murder attempt, and he wonders if the brazen robbery that took place during one of his church services is related in any way. But before he or Yarni can regain their footing, a young woman shows up on their doorstep—Desember Day, the eighteen-year-old daughter Des never knew he had. And, unfortunately, she takes after her father, so trouble isn’t far behind. With their lives on the line, Yarni must sacrifice everything and take it out of the office and back to the streets to save her husband and her family from their checkered but intricately connected pasts.
Also available on	The Strawberry Letter by Shirley Strawberry - April 5th Listen up, ladies! Shirley Strawberry, co-host of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, delivers more of the no-nonsense woman-to-woman straight talk her listeners have come to love. Shirley tells it like it is—from the heart. Whether the topic is cheating boyfriends, crazy mothers-in-law, job troubles, or money problems, Shirley’s girlfriend-next-door honesty has made the Strawberry Letters segment of the show a huge hit. Now, in this uplifting motivational guide, she brings her vivacious, inspirational, and down-to-earth message to women everywhere: Get up, get out, and be the best you can be! As a single parent and a woman willing to let Mr. Right find her, Shirley’s been there and done that—and she’s got hard-won lessons to share. In this call to action to help women look at their lives with a candid eye, she tackles the issues her fans want to hear about: • Love and Relationships: the highs and lows of dating, marriage, and breakups • Family: the challenges of being a great mom • Sisterhood: ways to get (and give) the support you need to stay sane • Self: tips for overcoming low self-esteem and depression, and finding balance, faith, and acceptance Full of motivating “Strawberry Tips,” personal stories that provide welcome advice on the run, and helpful suggestions for drama-stuck girlfriends, this book offers a simple message of strength: a challenge to love yourself and your life!
	Cheaper To Keep Her Part 2 by Unique - April 5th Upcoming sequel to Cheaper to Keep Her by Unique
	Crossing Sisters by Jessica Tilles - April 5th This upcoming novel is a spin-off of the previously released book "In My Sisters' Corner"
	Promise of Forever Love by Vanessa Miller - April 5th Ever since the death of her husband almost two years ago, the church that Yvonne Milner pastored with him has been losing members and money–fast. When the board decides to find a new senior pastor, Yvonne determines to hang on to her position and do a better job of shepherding her flock. She's neither ready nor willing to hang up her minister's robe just yet. Just before a pivotal meeting of the church board, Thomas Reed steps back into her life. The handsome, world–renowned motivational speaker was her husband's best friend, and, as a widower, he knows the pain she's going through. With his help, Yvonne fights to stay in the ministry, trusting that God has great plans yet for the church. When a threat of a different kind targets the church, as well as her daughter, Yvonne is grateful to have Thomas standing by her side. But when long–buried emotions arise in their friendship for the first time, Yvonne hesitates, not wanting to betray her husband or break her promise to love him forever. Will her passion lie forever buried in the past, or can she let it live again?
Also available on	Show Stoppah by Thomas Slater - Apr 5th Homeless at sixteen, Kimpa fell in love with aspiring writer Brody Ellis. Needing money, Brody becomes a pimp, and Kimpa sells her body to obtain a piece of the American dream. Isis meets handsome Denairo Ganteeny, who was posing as an F.B.I. agent. After she witnesses Denairo commit murder she realizes the truth—Denairo isn't F.B.I. but a hit man and she is now his prisoner. Show Stoppah is the courageous story of women who survive and escape the harshness of two powerful men. Bound together by heartache, physical abuse, and betrayal, Kimpa and Isis design an elaborate plot for revenge. Armed with automatic weapons, they storm the parking lot of a radio station in the early morning hours, taking over the airwaves to tell their stories of abuse, hoping to inspire and unite battered women across the nation. And even though the police have sealed off the building and large crowds have gathered outside the station, these two women will only surrender once they share their stories. In Show Stoppah, readers will see what happens when two women are pushed to the limits of frustration, and exactly what they're prepared to do to earn respect.
Also available on	Lovin' Blue by Zuri Day - Apr 5th In her sexiest tale yet, Zuri Day delivers a tempting double-dare that breaks every rule... Thanks to a stroke of bad luck, Eden Anderson's childhood tormentor, Jansen McKnight, is now her temporary roommate. He's also a badass, gun-toting cop who relishes a steak dinner. As a peace-loving vegetarian, there's nothing Eden hates more than guns--and meat. And there's nothing she'd love more than to deflate Jansen's overblown ego. So when Jansen bets Eden that he can seduce her within two weeks, she can't wait for him to lose. But as Eden learns more about the man beyond the badge, their teasing turns tantalizing. Soon, Eden starts to believe that opposites may indeed attract, and she can't stop thinking about the man in blue.
Also available on	How to Get Out of Your Own Way by Tyrese Gisbson - Apr. 7th Actor, singer, songwriter Tyrese Gibson crafts a memoir filled with every emotion and life experience one could possibly imagine. With personal experiences paired with reflective questions based on his extremely popular blog piece, "The Love Circle", Tyrese hopes to inspire readers to pursue their dreams and not let life's obstacles stand in the way. HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY is organized into a series of fundamental questions that helped Tyrese redefine who he was as a human being, and evolve into a new man. Tyrese stresses that life becomes infinitely richer when one takes the time to know him or herself and understand the true meaning of peace and fulfillment. This book is a guide to helping yourself, using his experiences as a learning tool. "It's not about talking down to people, it's about elevating them," Tyrese says. Some of Tyrese's chapter-based questions include: How much do you love yourself? How much do you want for yourself? Why do men cheat? What is your bottom line? Are you ready for the next level?
	Secrets and Lies by Nichelle Walker - Apr. 12th Upcoming releases from author Nichelle Walker.
Also available on	The I.O.U. by Elle - Apr. 12th The first tantalizing book in a brand-new series, about the friendship of three dynamic women, each dealing with life, love, and sex as they enter their forties and fifties. Lena Paskin and Jason Armstrong have a great relationship—living apart and focusing on their careers works for them. Lena has had the time to devote to building her high-profile reputation as a businesswoman and heir apparent of her father’s company, the Paskin Broadcasting Corporation, while Jason works hard on growing his fledging sports management agency in Chicago. Everything is going well until their sex tape is leaked and their private lives become public. Lena loses her chance to move up in the company, and Jason becomes skittish about their relationship and his reputation. Jason demands a break from their relationship; incensed by his position, Lena breaks off their engagement. Lena is hurt and angry. Fodder for the tabloids, out of a job, a man, and a regular sex life, she takes a vacation. In the arms of strangers, Lena learns to trust herself and returns home ready to rebuild her life on her own terms.
Also available on	Hurricane by Jewell Parker Rhodes - Apr. 12th In the stunning conclusion to award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes’s mystery trilogy begun in Voodoo Dreams and Yellow Moon, Dr. Marie Lavant, descendent of Voodoo queen Marie Laveau, must confront a murderous evil in New Orleans. Dr. Marie Levant, great-great granddaughter of Marie Laveau, has achieved fame and notoriety for saving New Orleans from the wrath of a vampire. Now she’s taking a break from the city, heading up the highway to DeLaire. She doesn’t know this backwater town, but an elderly woman called Nana has been expecting Marie to arrive and save her and others in this God-forsaken place from sickness and death. Yet all of Marie’s powers can’t bring life back to the corpses she finds in a house by the road. Nor can she force those who know how they died to say so or to confess. Were the crimes committed by shape-shifters, vampires, and ghosts—or by living men and women? And even as Marie searches for answers, a hurricane threatens to break the levees of Louisiana and cause unimaginable destruction. Jewell Parker Rhodes blends magic and man-made evil and weaves New Orleans’ past and present into a spine-tingling mystery that is masterfully crafted and deeply haunting.
Also available on	Midnight and the Meaning of Love by Sistah Souljah - Apr. 12th Midnight and the Meaning of Love opens where Midnight left off: the main character has gone to Japan to rescue his wife and all hell breaks loose when he finds her. The warmhearted, conscientious, brave, and handsome teen grips us as he thinks and fights and maneuvers his way into manhood—without excuses. He moves across the globe as effortlessly as he moves across his Brooklyn block, leaving tracks in every reader’s heart. Prepare to fall in love with Midnight all over again in this unforgettable new novel.
	Trapped Inside A Woman's Body by Toney Rowe - Apr. 19th In 1963, I was born a female. In the late seventies, I found myself attracted to females. In the late eighties, I changed my name to be more masculine. It became a really dangerous journey, trying to hide the real me. Once rumors began to circulate that I was really a female, and someone threatened to kill me, I had to realize that it was time to find my true self. Trapped Inside a Female's Body is not fiction. This is the true story of my life.
	Married 2 A Balla by Jackie D. - Apr. 19th 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?
	Imagine Us by Maureen Smith - Apr. 19th Neveah Symon has achieved success beyond anything the Houston native could have imagined. And when Xavier Mayne taps the world-famous artist to design a mural for his family-owned community centre, her fame comes full-circle. Except for the fact that Neveah shares a stormy history with the former bad boy. But the up-from-the-street brother has never been able to stay away from this ambitious Texan beauty. And now that she's back home, there's no way he will let her get away again...
	Temptation's Kiss by Janice Sims - Apr. 19th Patrice Sutton has just landed the role of her career. Snagging the female lead opposite the devastatingly handsome, six-foot-three movie idol T.K. McKenna is a dream come true. T.K. knows that with her incredible beauty, talent and sweet sincerity, Patrice has what it takes to make it really big. And the burgeoning film star is showing T.K. a passion more real than anything he's ever experienced on or off-screen. But what wil it take to prove to her that she's the onyl woman he'll ever desire - and love?
	To Desire A Wilde by Kimberly Kaye Terry - Apr. 19th Shilah Wilde has called the Wyoming Wilde ranch home since he was a child. So when its future is threatened, the Native American rancher is the first to defend the sprawling Western spread he shares with his two brothers - even if it means going head-to-head against veterinarian Ellie Crandall. The shy girls he once knew has since matured into a stunning, sensual beauty. And it will be his pleasure to rein her in!
	Harvest Moon by Rochelle Alers - Apr. 19th Actress Regina Cole achieved overnight success in Hollywood, but stunning the world when she gave up her career to marry a much older man. After his death, Regina encounters his estranged son, Dr Aaron Spencer, a Brazil-based microbiologist and is unable to deny the instant attraction. Driven to seduce his father's widow, Aaron finds that the revenge he sought pales in comparison to his desire to Regina and the passion he feels is far more than he imagined.
	Secret Attraction by Donna Hill - Apr. 19th The heiress to a political dynasty, Desiree Lawson is more intereted in tossing her hat in the ring that playing the field. But when her matchmaking twin fixes her up with Spence Hampton, the serious-minded senator's daughter has a change of heart. Forced to love and admire Desiree from afar, Spence finally has his chance to be with the stunning Louisiana sister. With everything finally going their way, can he convince the reticent beauty that his playboy days are over?
Also available on	Justify My Thug by Wahida Clark - Apr. 26th Justify My Thug continues the scintillating drama of Wahida Clark’s bestselling Thug series. Following the action of Thug Lovin’, the story rejoins the saga’s favorite couple, Tasha and Trae, as they try to overcome their troubles and make their marriage work. Meanwhile, Jaz is facing drama of her own. In the torrid world of sex, drugs, and crime, Wahida Clark continues her definitive Hip-Hop soap opera that fans have come to love.
	Trying To Stay Saved by E.N. Joy - Apr. 26th Lorain is back from her sabbatical, and although God didn't reveal to her all that she wanted Him to regarding her past, she refuses to just let things be. When all the pieces of the puzzle begin to come together, just how many lives will be damaged, and how many will be restored? The survivor of one of the most horrific experiences a person could ever endure, it appeared as though Sister Nita, as leader of New Day's Janitorial Ministry, was hiding behind a mop and a broom. When her spirit discerns a cover up amongst a couple at New Day Temple of Faith, will she turn a blind eye and mind her own business, or will she finally begin to operate in her true calling? Mother Doreen knows who she is and whose she is; a child of the King on assignment doing kingdom work. When the plot thickens to a story she thought God had closed the book on, will she forget who she is and what she was called to do? The New Day Divas series, known as the soap opera in print, is full of chance, coincidence and fate. But more importantly, it's full of faith.
	The Break-Up Dairies by Ni-Ni Simone & Kelli London - Apr. 26th The only thing more intense than teen love is a break-up with the uncertainty of a make-up. This exciting new series serves up two tales of love that will shake-up your assumptions of relationships. So buckle up, it’s time to get real, learn to deal, and move on with this first volume of The Break-Up Diaries. *Hot Boyz by Ni-Ni Simone* Chance Kennedy always gets what she wants, even if she has to bend the truth to do it. She’s set her sights on extremely fine and college-bound Ahmad King, and she will do anything to become his girl. There’s only one problem: she didn’t count on love entering the picture. Now she’s scrabbling to make things right before the tiny white lie she’s told to lock down her guy blows up in everyone’s face. Now, the girl with everything may lose it all… *The Boy Trap by Kelli London* Pretty, popular, and with mad potential, Gabrielle Newton is, hands down, the girl to know. But Gabrielle only has time for Tyler Scott, Lakeview High’s hottest new athlete. He’s the golden ticket to her dream: becoming an NBA star’s pampered wife. But when Gabrielle plays Tyler one time too many, suddenly more than their relationship is on the line.
	Suspicions by Sasha Campbell - Apr. 26th Three women are about to learn more than they ever wanted to know about secrets—and the men who keep them. As the owner of Situations, the hottest beauty salon on the south side of Chicago, Noelle Gordon has a direct line to the private lives of her clients. But when an abandoned baby girl appears on her doorstep, Noelle finds herself at the center of a personal drama. Could the baby be her husband’s? Or maybe her grown son’s? Both men deny it—but Noelle is sure one of them is lying… Meanwhile, Noelle’s employees are discovering that their own romantic relationships harbor a secret or two. The truth isn’t always pretty. But can they find the strength to live with it—and with the men they love?
Also available on	Corrupt City 2 by Tra Verdejo - Apr. 26th Who do you think pulled off the blazing assassination? Did Lucky ever get caught? Where did Diamond disappear too? Whatever happened to the Coleman's case? How about Captain Tuna and Detective Speedy? Remember Sergio, what about Blood? Find out which characters were set up and why others were killed. Corrupt City 2 is a must read sequel to a best seller. In this sequel, corruption does not descript what the law enforcement and public figures represent. In this suspense filled novel, New York City's government is nothing less than corrupt. With trickery in each chapter, this book will have you cheering for the bad guys, while wondering who can be trusted, who is behind the foul events that unfold, and where the corruption will end. You won't be able to put this book down until you unveil all the clues. With its realistic the storyline; reading this book is like watching a movie because you won't want to get up from your seat until you finish it.
	Three Chords and the Truth by Cas Sigers - Apr. 26th After a few tiring years on the road, nationally-known singer Henna James takes a sabbatical and visits her dear friend, Monica. During her search for rejuvenation and inspiration for her next CD, she meets Craig, Monica's flighty, womanising younger brother. Though at first they refuse to admit it, sparks fly between these two very different people. Henna falls harder than she cares to admit. Craig, too, is having feelings he's never experienced before; but Craig hasn't been completely honest. Now, each of them must make some tough decisions.
	Choices by Skyy Banks - Apr. 26th Set on the campus of Freedom University, a historically black college in Memphis, Tennessee, the lives and choices of four women are intertwined. Sexy and smart, Lena Jamerson has her whole life planned out for her. The daughter of two of Freedom s most prominent alums, it is a given that she will fulfill her Chi Theta Legacy as well as become engaged to NBA-bound Brandon Redding, or is it? With wealth, prestige and a beautiful body she could choose anything ... even someone new. Denise the reserved women's basketball champion has no time for dating. Her only choices are grades, game and becoming the first in her family to graduate, until a sexy stranger enters her life, causing her to reconsider her options. Playa of another flava, Cooley sparks curiosity of her own with women on both sides of the orientation fence. Will the choices of her past prevent the romance of her future? Meanwhile, Carmen's choices have given her a new exterior and a new lease on life. Can her sexy new shape get her into Chi Theta and a new romance? Or will the same internalized insecurities keep her from finding the love she deserves? In the school of life and love, what choices would you make?
	Inseparable by Brenda Jackson - Apr. 26th Living under Reese Madaris' roof makes LaKenna James the envy of every woman in town. But Reese's offer of a placed to stay is strictly platonic. He has no idea that his best friend has been attracted to him since college and Kenna plans to keep it that way. But when he turns to his temporary roomate for dating advice, he suddenly begins to see her for the beautiful, voluptous woman she is...
	On Bended Knees by Brittney Holmes - Apr. 26th Upcoming novel by author Brittney Holmes
	Quita's Dayscare Center by Gina West - Apr. 30th Quita never pretended to run a professional center. So when her license gets revoked after a spiteful parent complains to the Office of Child Care Services, after her bad son Lil Goose is kicked out of the center, Quita feels relieved. Now she can offer cheap prices and beat the legal competition in her neighborhood. Out from up under the rules that O.C.C enforces, she crams twenty kids in a center built for six. Her motto is, Pay the vig or watch your own kid. Although the center s conditions are unsavory, she brags about phat pockets and fly gear. But what happens when Cordon, the son of Flex, a well-known drug dealer, goes missing? She has to answer to him and her life as well as the lives of her staff members is threatened. Quita’s DayScare Center introduces you to the worst parents in the world and their offspring. You’ve never read a book like this before we guarantee it! You’ll think twice before you drop off your kids again. At least we hope so!

March 2011 Releases

noreply@blogger.com (UR) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:45:00 +0000

Below are the releases from March 2011. Click the book cover to jump to Amazon.com for more info.

Looking for books on Kindle? Look for the Amazon Kindle logo for books on the Kindle.

Hot releases for March 2011 include titles from L. A. Banks, ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Brenda Jackson, Adrianne Byrd, Pat Simmons, Kimberly Kaye Terry, Cairo, and much much more!

Also available on	Some Like Them Rich by Shirley Hailstock - Mar. 1st Can She Listen To Her Heart. . . Disillusioned by love and dreading her thirtieth birthday, Amberlina Nash is determined to snag a rich man by spending the summer mingling with the country club set on Martha's Vineyard. But when Amber meets charismatic hotel manager Don Randall, she struggles to maintain her polished alter ego--and fights the possibility that what she wants and what she needs might be two different things. . . When Love Isn't Part Of The Plan? Serial playboy Sheldon St. Romaine has spent the past year running one of his father's hotels to prove he has a knack for the business. To guests, he is the modest and accommodating Don Randall, whom Amber finds irresistible. But she's certain he lacks the bank account she's really after. While both are harboring secrets, neither can deny the passion that ignites between them.
Also available on	He Was My Man First by Nancey Flowers & Courtney Parker - Mar. 1st Valentine Daye is a product of the streets. Raised in the projects, she lost her father and her mother young. By fifteen, she was living the life with drug lord Colombo. But when Colombo and his crew are murdered, Richard Washington, one of Colombo’s many street runners, swoops in and wastes no time making Valentine his queen. Nine years later, Valentine and Rich are a happy couple who have weathered some “minor” problems. Valentine is well aware that Rich steps out on her. But doesn’t every man? He always finds his way home. Or at least he did before Vanessa Knight. Vanessa Knight is a woman who has everything . . . except Richard Washington. An heiress to a multimillion-dollar company, Vanessa is willing to forgive Rich’s flawed background. However, she wants him for herself, and tells him that he must decide what’s important to him—a flourishing career at clothier Jorge Jacobs, where she can make him a VP, or a life with his street past, Valentine?. When Daye meets Knight, each woman plots and schemes to steal Rich’s heart. Rich must make a decision. Does he gamble and start a new life with the beautiful and cunning Vanessa, or does he stay with his around-the-way girl Valentine, who has been with him through thick and thin?
Also available on	Steady by Ruthie Robinson - Mar. 1st Katrina Jones is Hampton Heights' reigning gardening queen, leading the city to three consecutive gardening competition championships. As she prepares for the next upcoming competition, she finds out that her spot has been given to Will Nakane, the new eco-friendly kid on the block. Swayed by his home's sustainable construction and adjacent Japanese-inspired backyard garden, the committee taps Will for what they hope is another victory, with Katrina's assistance, putting her in an even more awkward spot since she had tried her womanly charms on him with little success at a recent New Years Eve party. Swallowing her pride and recognizing that she doesn't hold the required qualifications to be a filly in his stable of beauties, Katrina agrees to help Will. Like the flowers she so dearly loves, Katrina begins to blossom before Will's eyes, exposing a kind of beauty he had yet to find in a female companion. As Will's interest and desire in her increases, Katrina fights the same urges, worried that a relationship between them could never work out. Will's persistence pays off, and they eventually bring their friendship to the next level, but their love is threatened by Katrina's insecurity, created by a childhood filled with abandonment, loneliness and a feeling of unworthiness. Through compassion, determination and love, Will proves to Katrina that their love can steady any storm.
	Twisted by Ni'cola - March 1st "I have to do what’s best for me"...has been Dionni’s new motto since that horrible night when she found her finance Dale entangled between the legs of her best friend Eva. Enraged and torn; Dionni goes on a hiatus trying to get as far away from Las Vegas as possible to clear her mind and get her heart back in order. Her much needed vacation was interrupted once Dionni was informed that Tiana, her other best friend was found raped and beaten and now in a coma and was in need of constant care. Being the only family that Tiana has; Dionni has to return home to face her past while trying to put the shattered pieces of her life back together. Twisted, the highly anticipated sequel to Over and Over Again will explain if the demons of Dionni’s past will allow her to be free; or will they continue to keep her twisted.
	Way Too Real by George Sherman Hudson - March 1st The 5 year sentence Real is currently serving in GCSP, a close security down South Georgia Prison is nothing compared to the “death penalty” he plans to inflict on his former protégé turned snitch, Cash. After watching the Fed’s confiscate everything he and his fiancée’ owned, Real is determined to kill Cash at whatever cost. While doing his 5 year bid Real entrusts his business to his partner B-low. In addition to trusting B-low to handle his business, Real ask B-low to keep his fiancée’ Constance safe from the Italians that are seeking revenge for the violent deaths of two heads of their family. The money that B-low is receiving from Real’s operation is sweet but it’s not the money that B-low cares about. B-low wants Constance for himself and he’s willing to win her over by any means necessary. As the situation at home with B-low gets dirtier and dirtier, Real discovers that two of the most treacherous gangs inside the GSCP have been offered a million dollars for his life. In order to stay alive Real must forge a new alliance. Together with his new wing man, Tino, he creates a team of assassins who are down for whatever. Every second inside the GSCP becomes a fight for survival. The sh** is about to get Way To Real!
Also available on	When The Thrill Is Gone by Walter Mosley - March 8th The economy has hit the private-investigator business hard, even for the detective designated as "a more than worthy successor to Philip Marlowe" (The Boston Globe) and "the perfect heir to Easy Rawlins" (Toronto Globe and Mail). Lately, Leonid McGill is getting job offers only from the criminals he's worked so hard to leave behind. Meanwhile, his life grows ever more complicated: his favorite stepson, Twill, drops out of school for mysteriously lucrative pursuits; his best friend, Gordo, is diagnosed with cancer and is living on Leonid's couch; his wife takes a new lover, infuriating the old one and endangering the McGill family; and Leonid's girlfriend, Aura, is back but intent on some serious conversations... So how can he say no to the beautiful young woman who walks into his office with a stack of cash? She's an artist, she tells him, who's escaped from poverty via marriage to a rich collector who keeps her on a stipend. But she says she fears for her life, and needs Leonid's help. Though Leonid knows better than to believe every word, this isn't a job he can afford to turn away, even as he senses that-if his family's misadventures don't kill him first-sorting out the woman's crooked tale will bring him straight to death's door.
	One Night Stand by Kendall Banks - March 9th Have you ever been played? Most will say, yes, and just take the defeat on the chin, but not Zariah Hartfield. 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 Zariah and both her odd behavior and controlling ways. As luck would have it Zariah 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 . Zariah wants revenge and decides she deserves everything she's always been missing; money,power, and respect. With Zariah 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. Beware!
	A Killer'z Ambition by Nathan Welch - Mar. 11th After ten years of imprisonment, convicted killer, Carmelo Glover was vindicated on an appeal and released back into the street of Washington, DC. Now Carmelo wants revenge for all on lock and doing time because of a snitch. Seriously dedicated to his cause Carmelo blitzes through a violent war of snakes, and snitches, punishing them for sweet moments of revenge, and........A Killer z Ambition. As the body count rises, Carmelo get ensnared in a deadly cat and mouse game with a rogue detective who was recruited to bring the killer to justice either dead or alive. As the noose closes around him, can Carmelo summon the skills to prevent his own demise?
	Green Eyed Bandit by Unique - Mar. 14th Felicia Cox was an only child to a mother addicted to crack and she suffered years of sexual abuse by her uncle while living in a household where all the aunts, uncles and cousins resided underneath the same roof. Everyone pretty much had to fend for him or herself, so life was a struggle all around the board. Over the years, there was no one around to help save her from her environment so her heart hardens with each passing day. She vowed to never trust another man. And when she got her first taste of blood by causing her uncle's demise, Felicia started on a mission to kill every man who crossed her path. She wanted them to pay for all the years her uncle hurt her. But what's really sad is that deep down inside, she wants to find someone who will sincerely love her, but her heart won't her.
Also available on	Push Comes To Shove by Oasis - Mar. 15th *A fast-paced tale of greed—Push Comes to Shove examines the pitfalls and struggles that an honest family faces to survive the perils of financial woes.* The bills are due again for Greg “GP” Patterson, but this time, they won’t get paid. He and his wife are facing robbery charges when a simple assault they committed goes bad. After a few days in jail, the Pattersons lose everything they own and risk losing their children forever. Luckily Aunty Jewels bails the Pattersons out, but GP must make some serious moves if he is to provide decent shelter for his family again. A visit to Squeeze, a villainous loan shark, leads to killer interest rates and a murderous default penalty. Nevertheless, GP accepts the terms. When GP gives Jewels the loan money to flip in a high-stakes credit card scheme, she gets robbed for every single dime. Now GP has to figure out how to pay his debt and gain the respect of his family again, but in the meantime, Jewels has already figured out how to make everybody pay. An entertaining, multicultural drama, Push Comes to Shove is a cautionary tale for today’s economically fraught times.
	Another Man's Treasure by Tina Martin - Mar. 15th Tiphani and Reggie’s close, platonic friendship is enough to make people believe that a man and woman can be friends and nothing more. But when Tiphani has a dream about Reggie the night before their college graduation, she can no longer lie to herself. She has deep feelings for her best friend – her best friend who sort of knows that Tiphani has a crush on him, her best friend who plays on those emotions to manipulate her, her best friend who has a girlfriend. Jealous of Tiphani’s new relationship with Derrick Brooks, Reggie abruptly ends his relationship with his girlfriend with sole intent of stealing Tiphani away from Derrick. He comes up with every reason why Derrick is not right for her. In his eyes, no one is good enough for her – only him. Still, Tiphani presses forward with her new man, keeping Reggie on the backburner, but still has strong feelings for him. What’s a girl to do when she loves two men? Another Man’s Treasure is an emotionally-charged novel about not appreciating the one you have until you see them in the arms of someone else.
	Five Star Chick by Tamia Rose - Mar. 15th Upcoming release from Black Dawn Books, owned by Author K'wan.
	A Good Man Is Hard To Find by ReShonda Tate Billingsley - Mar. 22nd Also available on Essence bestselling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley takes a departure from her trademark inspirational fiction in this steamy romance set in exotic Indonesia. When journalist Karla Cole is sent to cover the exclusive, high-profile wedding of pop diva India Lowe, she soon finds herself enjoying the first-class service, the star treatment and India's sexy manager. But her assigment suddenly takes an unexpected turn when she uncovers a bombshell: India's fiance, Fredericko, is a notorious con man, blackmailing India for a share of her fortune.
Also available on	Deep Throat Diva by Cairo - Mar. 22nd With brains, beauty and a four-carat diamond engagement ring, Pasha Willow seems to have the perfect life. She's the successful owner of a trendy hair salon, lives in a posh house with her handsome, soon-to-be husband, drives an expensive car and indulges in relentless shopping sprees. But behind the high-end fashion, captivating smile and mesmerizing eyes lies a woman with a deep, dark secret.
	At First Kiss by Gwyneth Bolton - Mar. 22nd When celebrity jetsetter Troy Singleton meets up-and-coming TV journalist Jasmine Stuart, it is lust at first sight. Major players on the singles' scene, the last thing on either of their minds is playing for keeps, until they are forced into a temporary marriage of convenience. But as the passion between them heats up, Troy makes a new vow, promising to win the heart of the woman he's already vowed to love 'forever'...and this time it's for real.
	Getting Played by Celeste O. Norfleet - Mar. 22nd If there's one thing Kenisha Lewis has learned, it's the the people you think you know best often surprise you the most - and not always in a good way. First, her dad is having money troubles, which means that she's probably have to stay in state school and get a part-time job. And then there's her boyfriend, Terrence, who she would never have thought would be dumb enough to get involved in a robbery - or cheat on her, for that matter. Wherever Kenisha goes, the drama follows, but she's getting stronger and smarter every day.
	Beneath The Covers by Dara Girard - Mar. 22nd Bestselling author Claudia Madison is single and loving it. And now her book on sex and romance without the ring is being made into a television show! But then she meets her co-host, Peter Warren, gorgeous bachelor and leading authority on how to stay happily single - and, coincidentally, the man she almost married. The minute he sees Claudia again, Peter is ready for their next heady round of passion - but this time he's dreaming of walking her down the aisle. Will he be able to convince Claudia that this time he's for real?
	Here I Am by Rochelle Alers - Mar. 22nd Born into a real-estate dynasty, Brandt Wainwright chose American football over the family business and now he's a Super Bowl quarterback. But one day, his streak of good fortune runs out and he crashes his car into a tree. During the long recuperation process, the fun-loving brandt becomes cranky and sullen - until private nurse Ciara Dennison begins to cheer him up. Ciara has no interest in sports, or in tall jocks with overblown egos. But somehow, Brandt just keeps breaking down her defenses, seeing through her facade to the sexy free spirit beneath.
	Intimate Betrayal by Donna Hill - Mar. 22nd Reese Delaware is an investigative reporter with a burning desire to seek the truth. But one story eludes her - her own. 15 years earlier, she survived a tragic accident that robbed her of her family and left her with missing memories of her life. Now, determined to succeed despite the past, she accepts an assignment to profile Maxwell Knight, a millionaire computer wizard fleeing a shadowy past of his own. But it's not until they have gone beyond professional boundaries that maxwell and Reese begin to unocover the hsattering secret that links their lives.
	My Only Desire by Adrianne Byrd - Mar. 22nd Kappa Psi Kappa brother Taariq Bryson loves the single life. Whe his frat brother sets him up on a date with his sister-in-law Anna Jacobs, the two prove to be a stormy combination. Until, that is they are stranded together and share a night of explosive passion. Anna's track record with men is a disaster and the blind date with sexy, arrogant Taariq tops the list. So when they're isolated in a remote cabin, Anna prepares herself for the worst. But unexpectedly, the sparks fly! Can their passionate affair ignite a real love match?
Also available on	Shady by Dell Banks - March 22nd A world that is ruled by greed, betrayal and secrets! Giselle Whitfield's life has always been full of surprises. It all started with Ms. Greta Mitchell; her jealous-hearted mother, who abandoned her at a young age only to barge back into her life to create hell on earth. To cope with the drama of her past, Giselle does what's expected of her; scheming, lying and keeping secrets. Now, as a grown woman holding her own, will Giselle be able to extinguish the hellish flames of her conniving past and deceitful ways? Will the red carpet treatment from her Prince Charming, be the beacon of light to escape the darkness of her past? Join Dell Banks in his highly anticipated debut novel SHADY as he introduces some of the shadiest people to ever hit the streets of Detroit. Experience it all as it untangles toward a state of undoubted destiny...or fate.
	To Love A Wilde by Kimberly Kaye Terry - Mar. 22nd After winning the coveted Top Young Chef award, Yasmine Taylor can finally realise her lifelong dream of opening her own restaurant. But first she has to return home to help her aunt recover from surgery. Having grown up on the Wyoming Wilde rance, Yasmine has never forgotten her roots - or Holt Wilde, her gorgeous teenage crush, now grown into a sinfully sexy bad boy who has left a trail of broken hearts behind him. But can Holt convince Yasmine that his rowdy days are now over?
Also available on	Sixty-Nine by Pynk - Mar. 25th It's New Year's Eve 2008, and best friends Magnolia Butler, Rebe Richardson, and Darla Clark, all born in 1969, are about to turn the dreaded 4-0 in January 2009. Magnolia, a New Year's Day baby, is childless, and always a bridesmaid, never a bride. Rebe, the mother of a college-aged daughter named Trinity, has just gone through a divorce from a man whose sexual appetite far exceeded her desires and abilities. Darla is also a New Year's Day baby, still mourning her husband's death after five years. After way too many glasses of champagne, Rebe, challenges them to open their minds in a way they'd never done before, daring them to try something new...sexually. SIXTY-NINE is a liberating story about sisterhood and friendship, and about how past experiences and beliefs can influence one's views about life and sex.
	Crowning Glory by Pat Simmons - Mar. 29th Cinderella had a prince; Karyn Wallace has a King. While Karyn served four years in prison for an unthinkable crime, she embraced salvation through Crowns for Christ outreach ministry. After her release, Karyn stays strong and confident, despite the stigma society places on ex-offenders. Since Christ strengthens the underdog, Karyn refuses to sway away from the scripture, "He who the Son has set free is free indeed." Levi Tolliver, for the most part, is a practicing Christian. One contradiction is he doesn't believe in turning the other cheek. He's steadfast there is a price to pay for every sin committed, especially after the untimely death of his wife during a robbery. Then Karyn enters Levi's life. He is enthralled not only with her beauty, but her sweet spirit until he learns about her incarceration. If Levi can accept that Christ paid Karyn's debt in full, then a treasure awaits him. Award-winning author Pat Simmons delivers another powerful tale and reminds readers of the permanency of redemption.
	When The Fairytale Ends by Dwan Abrams - Mar. 29th Young, successful, and thriving, Shania and Greg have the type of relationship that most people only dream about. Greg enjoys working as a youth pastor at his church and making a difference in the lives of troubled teens. After receiving some unexpected news, Greg's manhood takes a devastating blow. Realizing that her man is headed for depression, Shania suggests they takean exotic vacation. During their vacation, they seem to be closer than ever...until a mysterious strangertakes a sudden interest inShania. While touring a tropical rainforest, Shania goes missing, leaving Greg frantically searching for his wife. During his journey to find her, will he lose his faith?
	Thug In Me by Karen Williams - Mar. 29th Raised in a single parent household in the Springdale Projects, Chance found a way out. He has graduated from college, landed a job, purchased a home, and has a beautiful girlfriend named Toi. And he did it all the legal way. Chance is nothing like his homeboy, Calhoun, a drug-selling deadbeat who won't get his life together, not even for his two kids. Chance's life changes in an instant when he is falsely accused of murder and sent to prison. He loses everything--his job, his home, his girlfriend, his mother, and almost his mind. A victim of a cover-up and a corrupt prison system, Chance is subjected to attacks by prison guards and inmates, sexual abuse, and too many run-ins with death to count. The only good thing in Chance's world is his pen pal, Deyja, who is dealing with her own painful past. He looks forward to her mail, and finds himself falling in love. When he is released from prison after seven years, he finds Deyja, but he does not reveal his true identity, for fear that she will want no part of an ex-convict. Unaware that he is her former pen pal, Deyja is falling for this thug whose touch and lovemaking she just can't get enough of. When old friends Toi and Calhoun come back into the picture, explosive secrets are revealed, threatening to tear apart everything. Will Chance and Deyja move forward together, or will the past destroy them?
	Playing All The Odds by Rena A. Finney - Mar. 29th Fantasy Delight Whitman knows that everything about her life has been predestined and for her, it's all about the chase and using what she has to get what she wants. When she stumbles upon the only man who has broken her heart, Fantasy realises time has not healed; love still remains, along with a big dose of hatred. What starts out as a desire to get even, ends up costing her more than she bargained for.
Also available on	Crush by Lutishia Lovely, Michele Grant, and Cydney Rax - Mar. 29th Some people flirt, others admire from afar, but one thing's for sure--there's nothing hotter than a crush that tempts you to take a chance. White Mocha Michele Grant Jayla has always played it safe, personally and professionally. Finding the perfect cup of coffee is about the most exciting thing in her life. But one look at free-spirited café owner Jason, and she's suddenly inspired to venture out of her comfort zone. . . Wanted: You Lutishia Lovely Chaz Covington is the guy every man wants to be and every woman wants to have. So when a series of anonymous erotic letters begin arriving at his office, he is only mildly surprised. His prudish assistant, Lois, is shocked. But before it's all over, she won't be the only one. . . From One Lover to Another Cydney Rax Lorraine Eafford is done with bad boys. She's ready for someone nice and reliable--someone just like her new co-worker, Wendell. But her ex won't take no for an answer, and Lorraine is about to show him just how bad this good girl can be.
	Girls From The Hood 6 by Ashley and JaQuavis and Amaleka McCall - Mar. 29th Urban Books' popular Girls From da Hood series continues its gritty street drama in the sixth installment, featuring Urban Books superstars Ashley & JaQuavis. Ashley Antoinette's The Red Bottom Bandits follows Sonny Regan and her girls as they rob dope spots to fund their Louboutin lifestyles. In JaQuavis Coleman's Beauty and the Streets, a young hustler falls for the boss's girl, and Amaleka McCall's The Takedown is tale of two Brooklyn girls who get into major trouble together stealing and scamming their way round the city.
Also available on	Durty South Grind by L. E. Newell - Mar. 29th From the sandbox to the grave. That’s the motto of the three partners for life: Johnny Ivey, Johnny Dobbs, and Larry Stith. Together, in the mean red light district of Atlanta, they are also known as the three amigos. One for all and all for one. Newly released from jail, Larry “Sparkle” Stith wants to lead a life free of crime and violence. But his dream of reform is cut short when he is reintroduced into the street life by his former friends. Revengeful adversaries are on a mission to take over his friends’ prostitution, drugs, and gambling turfs, drawing him back into the life he was trying to escape. Sparkle’s lover, Beverly Johnson, is now the city’s police chief. She battles her own personal demons in search of a life of peace while secretly protecting her friends and her political career. With the backdrop of Atlanta, there’s a labyrinth of trickery that the friends must travel in order to keep their territory, their sanity, and even their lives.
Also available on	Surrender To Dark by L.A. Banks - Mar. 29th National bestselling author L.A. Banks's electrifying new paranormal series is set in a sizzling world where Dark and Light are trapped in an eternal struggle for the fate of mankind. Celeste Jackson has fought all her life against a fog of hallucination and substance abuse, but it's not until she meets her protector, Azrael, an angel who has left the safety of the Light, that she learns of the evil forces that have been trying to ruin her, and why. A fierce battle for control of the mortal realm is brewing, and only Celeste—with the help of the Remnant, her half-human, half-angel brethren—can stand in the way. Together, Celeste and Azrael must gather an army of sensitives to defeat the dark powers that have ruled humanity for centuries, but time is running out. If Azrael surrenders to his growing desire for Celeste, he risks being trapped among humanity forever. But the longer he stays, the harder she is to resist. To save the world, Celeste must draw on her own dark experiences with addiction to help Azrael overcome the one temptation that could possibly make him an eternal prisoner—his obsession with her.
Also available on	My Blue Suede Shoes by Tracy Price Thompson and TaRessa Stovall - Mar. 29th My Blue Suede Shoes is a collection of four novellas by four leading African-American women writers that examines the terrorism of domestic violence. In Desiree Cooper's Breakin' It Down, a highly successful talk show host, haunted by the abandonment and self-loathing she felt as a child, is shocked to find herself inflicting the same abuse she experienced on her seven-year-old daughter. Tracy Price-Thompson's Brotherly Love goes deep into the disturbing relationship between a beautiful, accomplished teenage girl and the seemingly dutiful brother who raised her after their parents' death. TaRessa Stovall's Breakin' Dishes reveals the turmoil behind the scenes of a picture-perfect marriage as an angry wife beats her cheating husband. And in Elizabeth Atkins's The Wrong Side of Mr. Right, an outwardly beaming bride-to-be comes to terms with the inner turmoil brought on by her emotionally abusive fiancÉ. In all four novellas, redemption and hope appear when a pair of blue suede shoes enters each woman's life, helping her to overcome her challenges and stop the cycle of abuse.
	Unexpected Interruptions by Trice Hickman - Mar. 29th What happens when a young woman falls for two men--one black, one white, both determined in their pursuit for her affections?....Unexpected Interruptions follows the journey of Victoria Small, a smart, savvy sister who's fresh off a year-long, self-imposed hiatus--from men! Now that she's ready to start dating again, she gets more than she bargained for when Ted Thornton and Parker Brightwood enter her life. Ted, a powerful blue-eyed CEO, is drawn to Victoria, igniting a friendship that both delights and shocks her out of her comfort zone. Then she meets Parker, a talented surgeon who showers her with tenderness, helping to mend her once-broken heart. In her struggle to rationalize her growing feelings for the white man who loves her, and forge ahead in her relationship with the ebony prince who fulfills her, she resurrects a painful secret she thought she'd buried long ago, and finds herself doing things she never thought she'd do. Along the way she's joined by a colorful cast of friends and foes as she tests the boundaries of love, race, class and where she fits in.
Also available on	One Season (In Pinstripes) by William Frederick Cooper - Mar. 29th The true story of how a broken man found his way to redemption, via the New York Yankees. William Fredrick Cooper has experienced loss of employment, character assaults, and the painful truth that he must reinvent his life. Humbling himself before God and allowing the painful process of emotional and spiritual growth, an amazing journey begins. Taking a job as a maintenance attendant at the new Yankee Stadium, his dreams start to come true. Connecting with colleagues, celebrities, and players while rekindling a childhood love of sports, Cooper gets a fresh start, moving on from pain and loss. In One Season in Pinstripes, Cooper offers life perspectives from a spiritual standpoint, the inside knowledge of a sports historian, the passion of a believer in faith, and the satisfaction of a fan who can realize the ultimate dream.
	Mama Don't Like Ugly by Rekaya Gibson - Mar. 30th Mama Don't Like Ugly takes readers on a journey inside Dana Calhoun's life growing up in Nautica, Louisiana – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Her Mama, a young, light-skinned pharmacist, holds the title as her number one hater, all because she dislikes her dark skin. Regardless of her unconditional love for her Mama, she encounters a cycle of torment. When Mama bathes Dana, she tries to scald her with hot water, Mama neglects her to the point where she is malnourished, and she tosses her around like a doll. Mama relaxes her hair two days in row out of shame, watches a pedophile grab her, and steals money from her just to prove a point. Once Dana challenges her, she finds Mama's hands wrapped around her neck and finds herself praying that she does not die. These snapshots of Dana's life give insight into the abuse and neglect that she endures growing up. Still, she longs for her Mama’s acceptance before she goes off to college. Will Mama finally realize that Dana is a beautiful person in spite of her dark skin or will she spew those hateful words, "Mama Don’t Like Ugly!"
	Reversed by Gina West - Mar. 31st Kiante wants a paid hustler for her man, friends, and a pretty face. Instead she's used for her body, has one friend and is considered unattractive. It doesn't help that her best friend Marissa's sister Lucia, has all of the things she wants and more. Marissa's boyfriend is paid, fine and adores her. She's the leader of a crew call the Strawberry Cuties who on command, would do anything she asks, including kill. And, has a body and face that's fitting of a video model. Kiante looks up to Lucia obsessively but she doesn't notice. Wanting to fit in, Kiante devises a plan she believes will work and it includes creating a fake boyfriend who loves her although no one ever meets him. But when Lucia finds out, in the presence of many, she plays an evil prank on her. Suddenly the life Kiante wants becomes clear. The only problem is, the life she wants is not her own. Reversed is the scandalous story of what happens when you wish for another's life so much that you move the universe to steal it. But as far as Lucia's concerned, it won't be without a deadly fight.
	Shyt List 4 by Reign - Mar. 31st The fourth installment in the Shyt List series, brought to you by The Cartel Publications.
	Hoodfellas III by Richard Jeanty - Mar. 31st Hoodfellas III - Deon and his crew are forced to return back to the States because of unfortunate situations in Haiti. However, lurking around in Deon s mind are those killers who took out his boys, Short Dawg and No Neck. He won t rest until the heads of the killers are delivered to him. This personal vendetta will have to be settled before Deon can have peace of mind, but will he allow a personal vendetta to become his downfall?

February 2011 Releases

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Below are the releases from February 2011. Click the book cover to jump to Amazon.com for more info.

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Hot releases this month from JD Mason, Donna Hill, Deja King, Amaleka McCall, Tracy Brown, Dwayne Joseph, KiKi Swinson, Tia McCollars, and much much more!

	Steppin Into the Good Life by Tia McCollors - Feb. 1st Shelia Rushmore thought she'd be the last woman standing when it was time to fight for her man. Instead Ace, her boyfriend of two years, chose to reunite with his ex-wife, leaving Shelia emotionally devastated. It's a year later when Sheila is convinced that sneaking into their wedding ceremony will put closure on the gaping hole in her heart. But it's on the back pew of the church where a new relationship begins for Shelia. She can't explain the touch she received from God on that day, but she's determined to be a better woman-a woman of faith. Since high school, Shelia has been chasing her definition of the good life - it's left her with no home, no man, and no money. But now that's she's living life for God, things should get better, right? Shelia learns that living a faith-filled life isn't always easy. With faith, tough love, and some tough decisions, Shelia realizes that the life she'd been praying for she could have for herself is actually attainable. Being wrapped in God's arms, she decided, was by far the safest place she'd ever been.
	Somebody Pick Up My Pieces by J.D. Mason - Feb. 1st Six months ago her three daughters walked out and left Charlotte Rodgers to fend for herself. Charlotte is resentful and bitter towards her children, Clarice, Connie, and especially Camille, for leaving her to face the memories of her painful past. What Charlotte doesn’t know is that the past will soon catch up with her once again. Justin and Clarice Braxton are struggling to hold on to their marriage. Justin’s affair has taken its toll, and Clarice (Reesy) has to decide once and for all, if she can finally forgive him, and move forward, or if the lure of giving Justin a dose of his own medicine is too tempting to ignore. Camille Rodgers has lived her whole life under Charlotte’s critical eye, struggling to be the perfect daughter and giving in to Charlotte’s whims. When she steps out on her own for the first time, Camille quickly spirals out of control. Connie Rodgers has fallen in love with her new son and things are going strong with her son’s father, John King. Then John finds out that his father is on his death bed. Unwelcome blasts from the past resurface, putting their new family to the test.
Also available on	Recipe for Love by Shamara Ray - Feb 1st All the ingredients for the quintessential guilty pleasure: one part culinary delight, with a dash of romance, and a pinch of suspense—mixed up into a deliciously sexy novel. Wouldn’t love be easy if it could be followed like a recipe? Jade, a sassy restaurateur, has mastered her share of recipes except for one: she can’t figure out the essential ingredients when it comes to love. There is one too many men in the mix. Jade is struggling to come to terms with being dumped by Bryce after four years. She surprises herself by agreeing to a date with Cain a mere three weeks after their painful break-up. But right as she moves on, Bryce decides that he wants her back. Jade can only hope that his obsessive pursuit of reconciliation doesn’t ruin her own pursuit of happiness. Jade loves her new relationship with Cain, but her friends aren’t always supportive and she resorts to lies and deception. But just as Jade settles into life with Cain, her lies come back to haunt her and she has no one to blame but herself. She discovers that she must face the error of her own ways before it’s too late to salvage what matters to her most.
Also available on	Aftermath: A Snapped Novel by Tracy Brown - Feb. 1st Misa has confessed to the murder of drug lord Steven Bingham, her sister's brother-in-law, and everything is turned upside down. Misa faces jail time and the loss of her son forever, Frankie is out for revenge, and Camille has just dropped another bomb on Frankie, telling her estranged husband (and his mistress) that she is pregnant with his child. Their friends, Dominique and Toya, gather around Camille and Misa in their time of need, but storm clouds have gathered over their own lives as well. Dominique's daughter has gone missing, and a dark figure from Toya's past has come back with a vengeance. Against the backdrop of a high-profile murder case, these four friends will band together like they never have before as they confront the demons of their pasts and an uncertain future. And in the end, they will be forever changed.
Also available on	Dangerous Pleasures by Fiona Zedde - Feb 1st Renee Matthews is starting over. Free of a demanding ex-husband who left her feeling worthless, she's ready for a purely physical connection, on her terms. Sex in the dark with a total stranger--a night of breathless passion without complications. An online ad leads to the first of many anonymous trysts. And when one partner takes her into a darker realm of pleasure, Renee discovers hungers she never knew she possessed. Renee knows these encounters are risky. Nothing has ever compared to such exhilarating desire--certainly not her ex, or the "perfect" potential boyfriend her parents keep pushing her way. But as the excitement escalates, so does the danger. And walking away from her midnight lover may be more difficult than Renee ever expected.
	The Davis Years by Nicole Green - Feb. 1st After graduating from college, Jemma returns to the one place in the world she never thought she'd see again--her hometown of Derring, Virginia. She can't stay away any longer when she realizes her best friend from high school is getting married. Returning home also means seeing Davis again. He broke her heart in high school and she's not sure she's over it yet. She's been thinking about him a lot since she turned down a marriage proposal from her college boyfriend. However, she has a new life now and Davis is a part of the past she's determined to put behind her. Davis knows Jemma can do better than him and he wants her to. So even though his heart nearly stops when he sees Jemma for the first time in six years, he's determined not to get attached to her again for her sake. Trying to ignore what he feels for her isn't his only problem. His two brothers may want to sell the house their dad left all three of them. His brothers abandoned him to their abusive father and now he's sure they only want to come back into his life to take the house away from him. Neither Jemma nor Davis want to fall in love with each other again, albeit for different reasons. However, it's hard for them to fight the forceful attraction that hasn't disappeared over the years. If anything, it's grown stronger.
	Allegro by Adora Bennett - Feb. 1st Successful in business, but not in love, ad agency executive Jada Green finally finds her luck changing when she meets prospective client Lucca Alessandri, the president of an Italian company, and as they embark on a whirlwind romance, a jealous rival waits in the shadows to destroy them.
Also available on	Sweet Little Lies by Michele Grant - Feb. 1st Christina Brinsley is that girl. You know the one: a little bougie, a little opinionated, knows it all, has it all, and is a total perfectionist. But Christina's perfectly crafted world isn't really so perfect. Her third engagement fizzled three days before the wedding, her family expects her to solve their problems, and her friends are more than a little bit out of control. To keep it all together, she dedicates herself to her work, because it's the one thing that won't let her down. But when her latest assignment leads her to sizzling hot professor Steven Williams, the one man who sees through her efforts to outsmart and outmaneuver her way through every situation, Christina can't believe she's falling for a man who may be a key player in the scandal she's investigating.
Also available on	The Temptation of Love by Amore - Feb. 1st The Temptation Of Love tells the story of Alexander Love, a Philadelphia attorney whose heart was broken several years ago when what he thought was the love of his life walked away when he announced he wanted to study law instead of joining the NBA. Alex spends the next several years in meaningless relationships until he becomes the youngest partner ever at his law firm, and his mother throws a congratulatory party where his cousin brings a friend along and Alex is blown away by the sight of her. Enter Jada Whitman. She is a movie executive who lost her parents when she was a teenager to a fatal accident. She struggles with abandonment issues not only with loved ones, but friends. She has resolved herself to a life without real love until she attends a party with a friend. She is instantly attracted to Alex, but in her mind, she has nothing to offer in a relationship, nor does she carry on brief casual affairs. Life and Hollywood have taught her more than enough life lessons. Blindsided by new emotions and the prompting of her friend, she decides to "hang out" with Alex while visiting Philadelphia. Soon, her heart betrays her mind and she finds herself in love for the first time in her life. Just as the two embark on a new relationship, someone from Alex's past makes an untimely appearance. Alex finds himself torn between feelings he thought he'd long buried and a promising future with a fresh start. All the while, just as the two are coming to grips with these new emotions, danger lurks around the corner. Alex is in for the "trial" of his life as he risks his reputation and his heart to save the life of the woman he loves and then fights to keep her by his side. In this rollercoaster ride of emotions, danger and humor, Alex and Jada not only get to know themselves but each other and form a bound of love unbreakable by any of the forces conspiring against them.
Also available on	Who Said It Would Be Easy by Cheryl Faye - Feb. 8th Charisse Ellison is a beautiful twenty-nine-year-old single woman who is new to her faith, but convinced that her relationship with God is the only way to have the truly fulfilling life she desires—one that includes a husband and children. Stefàn Cooper is a thirty-three-year-old bachelor who has no desire to change his ways. Tall, muscular, and strikingly handsome, Stefàn is used to getting what he wants from the opposite sex but is intrigued by Charisse’s seeming indifference to his charms. The couple’s intense romance leads them on a journey that challenges the bravado Stefàn has held on to for most of his adult life and forces Charisse to see that God’s answered prayers don’t always come packaged the way we expect. Who Said It Would Be Easy? is a story that offers hope in situations that, at first seem hopeless, and shows that through faith in an all-powerful God, even the most painful experiences can culminate in true joy and peace.
	The Ultimate Question: Will Love Ever Know Me by Tamika Newhouse - Feb. 12th Part three of The Ultimate Series brings back the classic characters that started it all. After finding her husband in a compromising position with her best friend s sister, Charmaine Wright is forced to move on. To her friends, she is known as very levelheaded, but that all changes when, one by one, Dahlia, Jazzaray, and Nitrah discover that their friend they cared about the most turns out to be their worst enemy. Dahlia Jones once had a hate for her ex, Troy Washington, who she planned to seek revenge on by having Nitrah Hill date him and break his heart. Two years later, Nitrah and Troy are now a couple with a child and Dahlia feels betrayed. But when Troy breaks things off with Nitrah, old feelings resurface, creating a fresh web of sex, lies, and betrayal. Jazzaray is recommitted to Maxwell after divorcing but finds herself back in a cycle of lies when he, too, makes the ultimate mistake. With her heart on her sleeve, she fights the decision of should I stay or go? In the final chapters, Jazzaray, Dahlia, Charmaine, and Nitrah discover the ultimate question they struggle with every day: Will Love Ever Know Me?
	Broken Appointments by Elaine Flowers - Feb. 14th This is the sequel to the book Black Beauty. It continues with the lives of the hair stylist in the Black Beauty hair salon.
Also available on	Larger Than Lyfe by Cynthia Thornton - Feb. 15th Beautiful, Wharton-educated, recording industry mogul Keshari Mitchell is leading a double life. As owner of Larger Than Lyfe Entertainment, a multimillion-dollar record label specializing in platinum-selling hip-hop, R&B and jazz, she is undeniably the most powerful woman in the American music industry. As second-in-command in The Consortium, one of the most powerful, Black organized crime rings on the West Coast, she is, undoubtedly, one of the most powerful and most feared women in the United States’ criminal underworld.But… she wants OUT… out of an organization that does not accept resignations. As Larger Than Lyfe unfolds, readers receive a VIP pass into Keshari Mitchell’s very glamorous but extremely dangerous life. Readers get a taste of the decadence, drama, and hedonism so prevalent in the music industry. Readers also view the dark side of organized crime where millions of dollars are made and controlled from the trafficking and sale of cocaine, where law enforcement can be bought and corrupted, and where lives can be snuffed out strategically and without remorse at any given time to protect and expand criminal empires.Keshari Mitchell is on the verge of total meltdown as she works desperately on a daily basis to keep the stressful duality of her life as record industry mogul and increasingly reluctant crime boss separate. This most complex predicament is complicated all the more when she breaks her own rule regarding romantic entanglements and falls in love with the handsome, new, West Coast general counsel at ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers).Will love of a lifetime be able to survive and surpass the deception of Keshari Mitchell’s double life? And will Keshari Mitchell be able to survive and walk away from the very dark side of her life that is “blood in—blood out”?
	Wife Extraordinaire by Kiki Swinson - Feb. 15th After all the chaos and blood shed that claimed the lives of all the parties involved, Kira escaped back to the islands and is safe and sound in her luxury beach front home with her new Caribbean beau Donovan. The unfortunate part about running is that her past always seems to follow her and causes her to become leery of everyone that crosses her path. Not only is she having trust issues, she finds it hard to love the very man she spends most of her time with. But as the relationship progresses she will find out that Donovan isn't her enemy. However, there is someone very close to him that wants to destroy her and will stop at nothing to make it happen. While Kira is no stranger to murder and mayhem, being alone in this foreign country will have it's disadvantages. So to beat the odds, she has to come up with a pretty exit strategy or else.
	Rich or Famous...Rich Because You Can Buy Fame by Deja King - Feb. 15th What if you had a choice to be either rich or famous: which one would you choose? That had always been a simple answer for Lorenzo; money and he could never seem to make enough of it. Growing up, always desperate for a dollar made him cold and calculating. Being rich was his only objective in life until he met Dior. Dior is shallow and superficial. She only craves one thing; fame. That means walking red carpets and flashing lights. If you can't make that her reality then you serve no purpose. But can Lorenzo convince Dior that his money can buy her all the desires of her heart or will her thirst for fame destroy them both? One thing is for certain, when Lorenzo and Dior's paths cross, the course of their destiny will forever be changed.
	I'll Catch You by Farrah Rochon - Feb 15th A media-hounded celebrity like American footballer Cedric Reeves is just what ambitious Payton needs to jump-start her career. That's why she's waging a no-holds-barred compaign to land the Saber running back as her first client. But how's the NFL sports agent supposed to keep things strictly professional when Cedric pursues her with a passion no sane woman can resist? Could this sexy bad boy be good for her in more ways than one?
	Passion's Price by Gwynne Forster - Feb 15th Determined to prove herself to her siblings and her boss, Darlene Cunningham has made her name in the exciting, sometimes dangerous world of criminal law. But when Darlene travels to memphis in pursuit of a witness, the Maryland attorney doesn't expect to be under the surveillance of rugged Tennessee cop Mike Raines, who sends of sensual sparks from the moment they meet. For his part, Mike is torn between keeping the sultry beauty who has walked into his investigation from compromising his work and giving in to his passion for her.
	A Silken Thread by Brenda Jackson - Feb 15th For Erica Sanders, finding a soul mate was the easy part. Brian Lawson is the man she wants and everyone agrees they're the ideal couple. Everyone, that is, except for Erica's mother, Karen, who would prefer to see her daughter marry another man. Karen even hires a private detective to invstigate Brian. But the truth he uncovers is the last thing she expected - a devastating betrayal that rips both families apart. Erica and Brian's love now hangs by a silken thread.
	To Tempt A Wilde by Kimberly Kaye Terry - Feb 15th After two years on the run, Althea Hudson may have finally found her safe haven. Who would have thought it would be in Wyoming, on a sprawling ranch owned by three rugged alpha males? But it's strapping Nathan Wilde who is making her heart beat faster - even if the sensual cowboy has made it clear that he's not on the market for romance. But Althea is hiding something. If she could only trust Nathan with her secret, could they transform past heartbreaks into a passionate love for the future?
	Unforgettable by Adrianne Byrd - Feb 15th Ladies' man Marcel Taylor got his nickname, Casanova Brown, the old-fashioned way - he earned it. His life of privilege has been filled with the finer things and the finest women, but he's becoming bored...until a mysterious seductress enters his world. When Marcel metts 'Mayte' at a masquerade ball, he's powerless to resist her seductive charms and desperate to learn her true identity. But beneath the mask, Mayte is hardly a stranger to Casanova - and, once revealed, she plans to show him the true face of love.
	Come Away With Me by Celeste O. Norfleet - Feb 15th After being dumped by her long-term boyfriend, Shay Daniels isn't looking to get burned again. But when she meets legendary love expert Quinn Anderson at a therapy retreat, the jaded travel show host vows to use her charms to get an exclusive story on the gorgeous, enigmatic 'Dr. Love'. And the widowed entrepreneur has thrown Shay a challenge she can't resist: he'll teach her the art of seducing a man by becoming her partner in an erotic test run.
	Jump by Terra Little - Feb 22nd After serving eight years in prison for a heinous crime that she never denied committing, parole for Helena Hunter means long-awaited freedom.Killing her grandmother was a choice Helena Hunter made all by herself, but she wasn't thinking about the consequences of her actions when she pulled the trigger. Back home after eight years in prison, she finds that the little girl she left behind is now a teenage stranger who thinks her mother might be a monster. The family members who labeled her the black sheep want her to forget the fact that they all played a part in her downfall. And the wonder of being free again is overshadowed by the fear of a future filled with uncertainty. Shaking the stigma of incarceration proves to be more than Lena bargained for. Before her life went to hell, she was a middle-class computer geek and a proud parent. Now that she's been labeled a menace to society, she is a walking, talking poster child for what can happen to victims who take the law into their own hands. Experience is the best teacher, though, and whatever lessons Lena hasn't learned, she soon will—from the most unlikely sources. Healing is possible, but only when the truth is finally revealed and the ghosts from her past are exorcised. Those brave enough to step into Lena’s world will be left asking themselves one burning question: “What would I have done?”
	Man Enough For Me by Rhonda Bowen - Feb 22nd Twenty-something public relations gem Jules Jackson has everything in her life under control, and that’s exactly the way she likes it. She’s got no problem handling two jobs, her crazy friends, and her difficult mother. But she’s just about given up on men—until she meets fine Germaine Williams. Straight-up catch Germaine is eager to prove his worth to Jules, and she falls hard. But it’s soon clear Germaine’s keeping at least one big secret. And the deeper Jules digs, the more her balancing act, and her romance, begins to crumble. Now Jules can either turn to her faith and open her heart to love—or risk getting it broken.
Also available on	Hidden Secrets, Hidden Lives by J. Leon Pridgen - Feb. 22nd After escaping a life of running dope by moving to a new city to attend college, Travis Moore has succeeded in hiding the secrets of his life. Now, twelve years later, he believes that he can return to the city of his youth without facing his past. Travis is making peace with his past by putting in an honest day’s work and mentoring young men that are at risk of traveling the negative past that he once traveled. Jarquis “Baby Jar” Love is teetering on that path and unknowingly becomes the bridge to the life Travis Moore was leaving behind. On the other side of the bridge is Kwame “Bone” Brown. All those years ago, he was running side by side with Travis until he took the fall to protect his boy. When Bone gets back in the game, he is alone and abandoned by Travis. Bone builds his own private world where he manipulates all the moving pieces and is motivated by revenge. Kwame is set to expose Travis’ past, which is much deeper than the dope game and uses Baby Jar as a pawn to rob Travis of his life. Travis Moore is on a collision course with the hidden secrets of his past life and tries desperately to hold on.
Also available on	Ice by Ice T - Feb. 22nd He’s a hip-hop icon credited with single-handedly creating gangsta rap in the 1980s. Television viewers know him as Detective Odafin “Fin” Tutuola on the top-rated TV drama Law & Order: SVU. But where the hype and the headlines end, the real story of Ice-T—the one few of his millions of fans have ever heard—truly begins. Ice is Ice-T in his own words—raw, uncensored, and unafraid to speak his mind. About his orphan upbringing on the gang-infested streets of South Central Los Angeles. About his four-year stint in the U.S. Army’s famed “Tropic Lightning” outfit. About his successful career as a hustler and thief, the car crash that nearly killed him, and the fateful decision to turn away from a life of crime and forge his own path to international entertainment stardom. Ice by Ice-T is both a tell-it-like-it-is tale of redemption and a star-studded tour of the pop culture firmament. The acclaimed rapper and actor shares never-before-told stories about friends like Tupac, Dick Wolf, Chris Rock, and an antler-clad Flavor Flav, among others. Readers will ride along as Ice-T’s incendiary rock band Body Count narrowly escapes from a riotous mob of angry concertgoers in Milan, and listen in as the music legend battles the self-appointed censors over his controversial “Cop Killer” single. Most of all, Ice is the place where one of the game’s most opinionated players breaks down his own secret plan for living, offering up candid observations on marriage and monogamy, the current state of hip-hop, and his latest passion: doing one-on-one gang interventions and mentoring at-risk youths around the country. With insights into the cutthroat world of the street—and the cutthroat world of Hollywood—Ice is the inspirational story of a true American original.
	Hard Candy by Amaleka McCall - Feb. 22nd Candice Hardaway is the daughter of rising New York drug kingpin Eric `Easy' Hardaway, who has plenty of money and just as many enemies. When Candy arrives home from school and finds that her entire family has been murdered, she runs to the only person she can trust - her Uncle Rock. It's not long before she asks him to teach her the skills necessary to take revenge on the drug dealers responsible for killing her family. One by one she exacts her own dose of revenge. But will she survive long enough to finish what she started?
	Savannah's Curse by Shelia M. Goss - Feb. 22nd Straight-laced Savannah Blake's world is turned upside down when she finds her dad, Major Blake, shot on his lawn. Before he dies, he gives her a few clues to the identity of his killer. His dying request is "Protect your sisters." Montana and Asia are the only family Savannah has left, and she will fight to the end to save them. The pain of losing their father has Savannah obsessed with finding his killer. Savannah suspects someone from "The Agency," a secret government security operation where her father once worked, is behind his death. She enlists the help of Troy Bridges, the owner of a private security firm in Dallas. She doesn't necessarily trust him, but Savannah needs Troy because of his inside knowledge of The Agency. The chemistry between Savannah and Troy is electric, and only intensifies as the stakes get higher. They have no time to deal with their unresolved feelings, though, because the closer they get to the killer, the more dangerous things become.
	Secret Place by Leslie J. Sherrod - Feb. 22nd When desperation leads to homicide, can healing, freedom - and faith - be found? A Sunday school teacher hides a dark secret. Charisma Joel's family has been plagued by mental illness for years, leaving her in denial and too ashamed to get help. Desperate and angry with God, she turns to cocky, womanizing Dr. Miles Logan for solace. But when a homicide occurs and more dark secrets are exposed, Charisma is left to wonder if she will ever find the relief and freedom she desires for herself and her family. Secret Place is a story that reveals the devastation mental illness can cause within families, while offering solid hope and inspiration along the way.
	Upon This Rock (Shelton Heights Series, Book 4) by Kendra Norman Bellamy - Feb. 22nd The much-beloved and acclaimed Christian fiction author delivers a redemptive delight with the story of an ex-con who learns the hard way that it’s better to be with God than without Him. Deon “Rocky” Rockford is released after serving nearly twenty five years in jail. He may have been “saved” on the inside, but now that his term, originally a life sentence, has been overturned, and he’s free from the shackles of the prayers of the men’s ministry of the New Hope Church, he wants only to focus on himself. As fearless as he is strong, this big, brawny guy won many brawls behind bars, and feels ready to forge a new life in the infamous community of Shelton Heights. But he soon starts to see that the only “rock” he can count on is God.
	Growing Pains by Dwayne Joseph - Feb. 22nd Brian Moore is a straight-A student struggling to escape the lure of the streets in Brooklyn, NY. With no father at home and a mother who works two jobs in order to keep a roof over his head and food on the table, Brian is left alone to navigate his way toward manhood. With the help of his two lifelong friends, one thing is certain: trouble is the only thing he's going to find.
Also available on	She's The One by J.J. Murray - Feb 22nd At 21, Katharina Minola had an Oscar, adoring critics and fans, and was on track to be the most successful black actress of all time. Bad luck, bad choices, and a reputation for being a world-class diva stripped her of everything. But her new role for her old movie studio, Lucentio Pictures, could be the comeback she's waited for. Pietro Lucentio knows how much courage and fire Katharina possesses. It's why he fell in love with her years ago--and it's why he's agreed to his movie mogul brother Vincenzo's crazy scheme. By luring her out into the bleak Canadian wilderness and secretly filming her every word and gesture, they plan to recapture the Katharina of old and make her a star all over again. But reviving Katharina's career won't be enough for Pietro. She's the one--the only one who's ever been able to tame his heart. And it's time he returned the favor.
Also available on	Upgrade U by Ni-Ni Simone - Feb. 22nd Life is poppin’ and seventeen-year-old Seven McKnight is rockin’ Stiles University’s hottest baller, Josiah Whitaker, on her arm when it all falls apart. With groupies threatening her basketball wife status and Josiah’s dreams of the NBA blowing up his ego, Seven finds herself in a tailspin…should she stay or leave? In steps the unbelievably fine sophomore heartthrob, Zaire St. James, who’s been watching Seven and waiting for his chance. With Josiah doing his own thing, Seven finds herself falling for Zaire. But just when she decides to give Zaire her everything, Josiah becomes determined to win Seven back by any means necessary.
Also available on	All Up In My Business by Lutishia Lovely - Feb. 22nd Lutishia Lovely serves up a sizzling behind-the-scenes tale of rivalry and scandal in a family’s booming soul food dynasty. With brothers Malcolm and Toussaint Livingston at the helm, business at Taste of Soul is thriving and the family seems to have it all. But jealousy and competition threaten to tarnish their picture-perfect image. Toussaint is a risk-taker, determined to expand the restaurant chain at a record pace, but levelheaded Malcolm insists on challenging Toussaint’s goals. And at home, there’s more heating up than grits and collard greens. Malcolm is growing weary of his marriage and his ever-expanding brood of children. His brother’s Casanova lifestyle looks more and more appealing. But Toussaint’s playboy days aren’t as carefree as Malcolm thinks. Toussaint’s met his match in interior designer Alexis St. Clair, a woman who refuses to become just another dish on this player’s mating menu. But if Toussaint has his way, the happenings in both the boardroom and the bedroom are all about to change.
	A Beautiful Satan by RJ Champ - Feb. 26th Newly married Angel Rising has it all, beauty, a handsome husband, a professional career, an estate in Suburban Maryland, with more designer clothes and toys then one could imagine. With a life of luxury comes just one problem. A husband who said I do when he really meant I won' t. Jovan just can t seem to shake the streets or all the women in it! Hurt, confused and wanting revenge, Angel vows there will be no mistress, no more! The hunt is on......! Take a ride with this femme fatale as she turns Washington, DC upside down and proves to her husband just how much of A Beautiful Satan she really is!
	Bitter by Danette Majette - Feb. 26th 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 NFL 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.
	Pitbulls In A Skirt 3: The Rise of Lil C by Mikal Malone - Feb. 28th

January 2011 Releases

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Below are the releases from January 2011. Click the book cover to jump to Amazon.com for more info.

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Hot releases this month from Kimberla Lawson Roby, Carl Weber, Rosalyn McMillan, Cheris Hodges, Meesha Mink, L. Divine, Brenda Hampton, Treasure Hernandez, and much much more!

	From This Moment by Sean D. Young - Jan. 4th From This Moment is the thrilling love story that pairs a banquet owner named Ivy Hart and a wedding planner named Jonathan Damon who wake up one morning to find themselves married and unexpectedly falling in love.
	Nihon Nights by Trisha Haddad and Monica Haddad - Jan. 4th In their first collaboration, the Haddad sisters thrill with a romantic tale about an American administrator who finds love--and danger--at a Japanese school when her nationwide counterparts disappear, and economic turmoil and criminal suspicion surround her.
Also available on	The Memory of Love by Aminatta Love - Jan 4th Adrian Lockheart is a psychologist escaping his life in England. Arriving in Freetown in the wake of civil war, he struggles with the intensity of the heat, dirt and dust, and with the secrets this country hides. Despite the gulf of experience and understanding between them, Adrian finds unexpected friendship in a young surgeon at the hospital, the charismatic Kai Mansaray, and begins to build a new life just as Kai makes plans to leave. In the hospital Adrian encounters an elderly and unwell man, Elias Cole, who is reflecting on his past, not all of it noble. Recorded in a series of notebooks are memories of his youth, the optimism of the first moon landings, and the details of an obsession: Saffia, a woman he loved, and Julius, her fiery, rebellious husband. As their individual stories entwine across two generations in a country torn apart by repression and war, some distances cannot be bridged. The Memory of Love is a towering tale of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, superbly realised and beautifully written, horrifying and exhilarating, unflinching and tender, moving and uplifting. It is the story of four lives colliding; a story about friendship, about understanding, absolution and the indelible effects of the past; about journeys and dreams and loss, and about the very nature of love.
Also available on	His Sexy Bad Habit by Cheris Hodges - Jan. 4th *She Makes A Move For His Heart...* He's hot and he's single, but Antonio Billups has been out of the dating game for three years. Since his wife died, his focus has been on his business--and their son A.J. Enter new-in-town sultry, sexy Serena Jacobs, a woman who just might inspire Antonio to change his mind about being alone. *That His Body Can't Resist...* Serena's new restaurant is about to take off, and so is her heart--to Antonio. But events from her past are about to hit the fan--with a little help from Antonio's scheming sister-in-law. Soon, Hollywood catfights and long-ago love affairs threaten the steamy relationship between Antonio and Serena, and when their secret histories collide, they must choose between a future with--or without--love.
Also available on	Love, Honor, and Betray by Kimberla Lawson Roby - Jan. 10th The infamous Reverend Curtis Black's sordid past is no secret, as his wife, Charlotte, is well aware. But when Curtis' long-time mistress and mother of his illegitimate two-year-old, dies, he and Charlotte have no choice but to raise Curtina together. While the living, breathing reminder of her husband's infidelity infuriates Charlotte, Curtis couldn't be happier to finally have his whole family together. Despite her best efforts to keep her feelings hidden, Charlotte resents Curtina, taking her emotions out on the young girl. When confronted about her behavior Charlotte starts spending time away from home, all the while getting closer to her ex-boyfriend. Curtis appears to devote himself to his parish and the new church they're building, but is he really focusing his attention on the female parishioners trying to lure him into bed? Suddenly Curtis and Charlotte find themselves slipping into dangerous territory, and not even Curtis' seven-figure salary can prevent what is about to happen.
Also available on	Real Wifeys: On The Grind by Meesha Mink - Jan. 11th In the hood, every day is about struggle and survival, and no one understands that daily grind more than twenty-two-year-old Kaeyla "Goldie" Dennis. She's the been the "wifey" of a older, wealthy businessman since she was fifteen, but the discovery of their long-time affair by his real wife brings a crushing end to her hood-fabulous lifestyle in her low-rise project in Newark. After trying every hustle she can think of to make money, including selling knock-off clothing and bootleg DVDs, Goldie gets an irresistible offer from a sexy strip-club owner. She becomes the club's biggest act, and takes her show on the road, running her own strip club on the weekends in her apartment. But Goldie's love of money causes her to make decisions that bring on enemies, and the ultimate test comes when she's gang-raped, beaten, and almost killed. When an offer for her silence is made, will she choose money over self-respect?
	Going All Out by Dorian Sykes - Jan. 17th When Pharoah met Tez, his intentions were to help out a friend in need. Unfortunately, Tez turns out to be a blood thirsty, lunatic with no regard for human life. As Pahroah climbs the latter in the drug game, jealousy and envy is unavoidable. Pharoah now has to watch his back against Tez, but who will be the victor?
	Spend My Life With You by Donna Hill - Jan. 18th Descended from a legendary political dynasty, Lee Ann Lawson has been the glue that holds her sprawling clan together. But being primary caregiver has meant putting her own dreams on hold. Preston Graham is about to change all that. From the moment they meet—at an estate in Baton Rouge—Lee Ann can't stop thinking about the ambitious, seductive junior senator from Louisiana. All his life, Preston has focused on only one thing: rising up the political ladder. Marriage isn't even on the ballot. Until Lee Ann. The passion she arouses is hot, irresistible…and all-consuming. Can he convince the senator's daughter to toss her hat in the ring—by giving her heart to him and a love that comes only once in a lifetime?
	Promises We Make by Pamela Yaye - Jan. 18th Fast-track creative director Niveah Evans is too busy climbing the corporate ladder to think about love. But beneath that hard-driving facade is a woman yearning to make magic with one special man. And when she spies a gorgeous hunk at a bar, she does something totally out of character…and ends up in Damien Hunter's hotel room, sharing the most unforgettable night of her life. Business has brought the New York playboy to Florida, but it's pleasure that keeps him coming back for more. Especially when he discovers that he and Niveah will be working together. That blows Niveah's mind, but Damien is determined to win her trust…and her love.
	You and I by Jacquelin Thomas - Jan. 18th They meet on a romantic Mediterranean cruise. Moonlight, open seas, kisses under the stars. It's everything Cherise Ransom ever dreamed of—and so is Steven Chambers. Passionate, driven and attentive, Steven sweeps her into a whirlwind courtship…and before she knows it, Cherise is engaged! But her past just might derail her chance for happiness before she makes it down the aisle. Once he meets the sensual, voluptuous counselor, Steven knows his bachelor days are over. The celebrated architect has found the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with. Except Cherise is keeping a secret. He hopes their love is strong enough to overcome anything—but she's got to be willing to take a chance and trust in their future together.
	Every Chance I Get by Altonya Washington - Jan. 18th It was magic from the moment they met—dancing into each other's arms as if they were meant to be together. Their first kiss erased all doubt—they shared a passion as true as their hearts. And Talib Mason knew he'd love Misha Bales forever. But their sizzling affair came to a crashing halt when secrets and lies tore them apart. Six years later, fate has given them a second chance. But Misha isn't about to trust her heart again to the much-too-seductive ex-athlete. And though Talib is still haunted by Misha's betrayal, he realizes it's time to forgive and forget. Can he convince the guarded journalist that their love deserves a fighting chance?
	Claimed For Destiny by Brenda Jackson - Jan. 18th Two classic Westmoreland novels from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda Jackson Jared's Counterfeit Fiancée Divorce attorney Jared Westmoreland has seen enough unhappy endings to avoid getting married. Even so, he can't stop obsessing over the gorgeous stranger who barged into his office weeks ago. And when Jared meets Dana Rollins again, he decides to collect on the favor she owes him. Dana is reluctant to pretend to be engaged for the benefit of Jared's family—until she gets swept up in the wild, heady passion they share. But when the charade ends, can she walk away—and keep her heart intact? The Chase Is On Chase is the last bachelor among the Westmoreland brothers. But the gorgeous restaurateur is in no hurry to settle down. Life is sweet and business couldn't be better—especially since alluring confectioner Jessica Claiborne moved in next door. But it's not just her delicious creations that are making Chase's mouth water. Yet even as Jessica surrenders to Chase's charm, she knows her family's secret could ruin any chance at love.
	Mystify by Artist Arthur - Jan. 18th Sasha Carrington has grown up feeling like an outsider, and her parents are too concerned with scaling the Lincoln, Connecticut, social ladder to even notice her. They'd be really horrified to know about the supernatural abilities Sasha and her friends Krystal and Jake possess. But as part of the Mystyx, Sasha has found her place. Now her parents have suddenly taken an interest in everything she does, and their timing couldn't be worse. Sasha's father wants her to become BFFs with snooty Alyssa Turner, who hates Krystal for stealing her boyfriend. Then there's Antoine Watson, the boy Sasha has liked forever, the boy her parents would never approve of. But with the dark side getting more dangerous by the day, and the Mystyx's own powers growing in unexpected ways, Sasha is facing choices that could affect her friends, her love life—and even her destiny.
	The Available Wife by Carla Pennington - Jan. 18th 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 she should. Everything is perfect except for one problem; her husband Germaine. Niquole has run her course with him and realizes 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, na ve husband while Niquole's full blown affair quickly becomes her obsession. Desperate to start a life with her new man, Niquole does everything in her power to push Germaine out of the picture. Little does she know, Kingston's plans are far more different from hers. Sit back and see what happens when a wife learns that the price of betrayal can have a shattering toll.
Also available on	The Choir Director by Carl Weber - Jan. 25th New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber takes readers back to church, where preaching isn't always enough, nothing goes better with the Word than a song--and it's time for some hard-earned lessons in love, brotherhood, and betrayal. Bishop T.K. Wilson has done all he can to make First Jamaica Ministries a success. But with his last choir director getting caught in a scandal, attendance and cash flow are down. To fill the pews and collection plates, the Bishop is counting on a new choir director, the charismatic Anthony Mackie, to revive the church. Anthony Mackie has been waiting his entire life for the opportunity to prove he has what it takes to be a big-time choir director like Kirk Franklin. But while Anthony is more than up to the challenge, his ways around women, both past and present, could cost him more than his job. Savannah Dickens is just one of the women who's caught Anthony's attention. The choir needs a soloist, and Savannah, a beautiful singer who once topped the charts, also needs the church. She has a voice that could break any man's heart, but now she just wants to be left alone to reclaim her faith. First Lady Monique Wilson is far from being the typical first lady. She does and says what she wants, and doesn't subscribe to church politics. Despite her shortcomings and a past rumored to include a long list of men, she's willing to do just about anything to protect the Bishop. The members of First Jamaica Ministries are also keeping the Bishop busy with choir in-fighting, romantic jealousies, and personal vendettas. You'd think the Bishop was being tested enough, but a final piece of the puzzle has yet to be revealed: Someone has been robbing the church blind. Someone whose connection to the Bishop is far too close for comfort.
Also available on	Exposed by Naomi Chase - Jan. 25th Her past is back to haunt her--and it's hotter than ever... On the brink of a major promotion, Tamia Luke is within reach of the glitzy life she's always dreamed of--until her client, Dominic "Nico" Archer, blackmails her into becoming his mistress, threatening to reveal her scandalous past. Tamia has no choice but to submit to his demands. But the tables turn when her hostility towards Nico is replaced with insatiable lust. No man--including her boyfriend--has ever satisfied her the way he does. And as her infatuation grows, the closer she comes to losing everything--including her life.
Also available on	Drama High: The Meltdown by L. Divine - Jan. 25th Jayd Jackson hopes her magical Mama has a spell to chase all her cares away... Jayd needs time to recoup from her dramatic school year, but time is the one thing she doesn't have. She's said yes to becoming a debutante, and now she has to deal with her girl Mickey's jealousy--on top of babysitting, hair braiding, cheer camp, and a summer writing class. With the stress of Jayd's hectic schedule, strange visions, and insomnia, luckily Mama returns from her vacation in time to help Jayd and her crew avert real drama. Mama's convinced something sinister is at play, and they both need a plan to get Jayd her swagger back before it's too late.
	Come Sunday Morning by Terry E. Hill - Jan. 25th Charismatic young pastor Hezekiah Cleveland and his wife, the beautiful and ambitious Reverend Samantha, certainly have their hands full with managing their less-than-perfect marriage and their drama-prone congregation in this exciting debut! There’s Danny St. John, who opens up Hezekiah to the underworld of being “on the down-low.” Then there’s Samantha’s secret lover, Reverend Willie Mitchell, also Hezekiah’s biggest nemesis, who’s in cahoots with her to take over Hezekiah’s New Testament Cathedral. When a shocking turn of events takes place the day Hezekiah decides to come clean about his double life, and catapults Samantha to position of the leader of the flock, how long will she be able to keep up her own charade?
	Don't Even Go There By Brenda Hampton - Jan. 25th There are always two sides to every story; Chase Jenkins knows that when it comes to men, her side is the only one that matters. She's got every Tom, Dick, and Harry wrapped around her finger, including her coworker's fiancé, Korey, who just can't get enough of her. He's fallen head over heels, but the insurmountable pressure that he puts her under becomes too much for this troublemaking, backstabbing diva to handle. When Korey gets too obsessive, Chase will do what she knows best, and quickly switch to plan B. Plan B is Steven, who just happens to be married to Chase's boss. He's a different breed of man than the ones Chase is used to wrapping her legs around. At first, he's not interested in being her average Joe, but Chase believes that even he can be persuaded. Then again, maybe not. He'd better put up or shut up, because any changes in Chase's plan are bound to be detrimental to everyone involved.
	The Flint Saga by Treasure Hernandez - Jan. 25th Welcome to Flint, Michigan, one of the roughest little cities in America. A place where the good die young, loyalty is a rarity, and everybody has a hustle. Malek Johnson's hustle is the basketball court, and he's the best Flint's projects has ever produced. He's on his way to the University of Michigan, but not for long because all the NBA scouts say he's destined for the pros after a year or two of seasoning. He finds love in the super fine girl everyone calls Halleigh, and he promises her that he will take her out of the hood. When Halleigh's virginity is traded in exchange for her mother's drug tab, their dream spirals out of control and they are quickly separated and sucked into the life that they have so desperately tried to avoid. Now that every installment of the series has been released, The Flint Saga combines all the parts of this street love story into one book.
	We Ain't The Brontes by Rosalyn McMillan - Jan. 25th Charity Lavender Evans is a national bestselling author, but she has not achieved the success of her sister, Lynzee Lavender, whose science fiction books reached New York Times bestselling status. No matter how hard Charity tries, she is unable to get her contract renewed. It's been seven years. Lynzee drops a bomb on Charity and tells her that Charity's husband, Jett, is the father of the daughter she bore thirty-three years ago and gave up for adoption. Unwilling to believe her, Charity hires a private detective. When it is revealed to her that the reason for her career stalling is that Lynzee had her blacklisted, Charity is appalled. She contacts Lynzee, who denies it and then puts pressure on Charity to tell Jett the truth about his daughter. Charity is in total denial. Without a contract renewal, Charity and Jett are forced to sell their dream home. She and her husband take jobs to make ends meet, but she continues to write. Her hard work pays off, and she gets a new contract. Revelations, which becomes a New York Times bestseller, exposes a part of Lynzee's past that she's embarrassed about. As her own career and book sales plummet, she files a five million dollar civil suit against Charity. Jett eventually finds out about his daughter. He is furious at Charity for lying to him, and files for a divorce. Trying to define her life as a wife, mother, sister, and writer will cause Charity to make some drastic changes that will eventually make her a stronger woman, but Charity's problems are not over. Someone is playing nasty tricks on her. She fears for her life. Jett and Charity debate if it's his ex-lover or Lynzee who is trying to hurt her. Everyone is shocked to discover the person's true identity.
	Bi-curious by Natalie Weber - Jan. 25th Welcome to a world of curiosity, sex, and ultimately murder. Serenity is a young girl who had always been curious about lesbian experiences. Denying her urges, she never acted on any of her impulses . . . not until she goes off to college. When she meets Sadie Smith, her world is changed forever as she gets sucked into an underground world of sex, seduction, and secrets. When Serenity starts a down-low relationship with Sadie, she comes to discover that being possessive is not solely a man’s trait. Sadie takes over Serenity’s life and pulls her into a web of deceit and lies.
	Corrupt City by Tra Verdejo - Jan. 25th Meet Donald "Lucky" Gibson, an African American detective. He was considered one of the best, until he joined his last unit. He quickly became corrupted. Instead of catching criminals, these cops were acting like one. They were labeled legal thugs with guns. After years of abusing his badge, which led to an out of control cocaine habit, losing his family, and falling in love with a young runaway prostitute. Lucky had enough. One night after an innocent black man was killed by his white partners, he testified in court. He used the media to expose his dirty team including his Captain and the Commissioner. After that, he became a marked man. Even the Mayor wanted him dead, welcome to Corrupt City.
	Crossroads by Nikita Lynette Nichols - Jan 25th The character that everyone loves to hate is back. Amaryllis Price, once a relationship destroyer and professional husband stealer has turned her life around. Now that she's made a vow to live right and walk the straight and narrow, Amaryllis finds herself at a crossroads when her past catches up with her. Charles Walker, a man Amaryllis could never resist, appears, and he's even sexier than Amaryllis remembered. Will she remain celibate and resist the wiles of the devil? Bridgette Nelson, Amaryllis's best friend and roommate, is next in line for a promotion. But when she unleashes a harsh tongue against her boss's nephew, Bridgette is forced to change her vocabulary or lose the very thing that she worked so hard to get.
	Lickin' License by Intelligent Allah - Jan. 28th Candy is a 31 year old money getter who owns Candy's Shop the hottest beauty salon in Harlem. She can have any man she wants, but men are not her thing. She s got a lickin' license as her tongue craves the flesh of pretty young females like her lover, Vera. Candy drives a customized BMW, sports the latest gear and has the beauty and body that most women are intimidated by or wish they had. Everyone who is someone goes to Candy's Shop. Rich, one of Harlem's most powerful drug dealers, gets his hair braided in the shop regularly. One of the stylists, Chanel, is a street smart Brooklyn diva who has a major crush on Rich. She will do whatever it takes to get him into her bed. While Chanel has her eyes on Rich, he s aiming to slick-talk his way into Vanessa's panties. Vanessa is the recently hired 22 year old bohemian beauty that commands everybody s attention. Candy even wants a piece of the pie. She has to compete with Rich, but there s no limit to what she ll do in her effort to turn out Vanessa to the seductive world of lesbian lust. Raging hormones begin to flare, causing jealousy and anger to consume Candy's Shop. Before Candy realizes it, her lust for young women leaves her entangled in a web of lies, love and drama that can destroy her business and cost Candy her life.
	Trina by Darrell Debrew - Jan. 31st Murder chose Trina at age fifteen when her mother's boyfriend attempted to rape her. After serving time in prison, Trina is adopted by a retired FBI agent who trains her to become one of the deadliest paid hit girls the agency has seen. With a thirst for killing, Trina soon becomes a Homicidal Hydro Killer with a vicious appetite for her next hit. Things are good until she can't execute her very last assignment. Things change. Maybe for the best; maybe not.

December 2010 Releases

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Below are the releases from December 2010. Click the book cover to jump to Amazon.com for more info.

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Hot releases this month from Erick S. Gray, Brenda Jackson, Kimberly Kaye Terry, Vanessa Davis Griggs, Eric Pete, Donna Hill, T. Styles, Electa Rome Parks, Crystal Hubbard, and much much more!

	America's Soul by Erick S. Gray Soul has just finished his 18-month sentence for a parole violation. Still in love with his son’s mother, America, he wants nothing more than for them to become a family and move on from his past. But while Soul was in prison, America's music career started blowing up and she became entangled in a rocky relationship with a new man, Kendall. Kendall is determined to keep his woman by his side, and America finds herself caught in a tug of war between the two men. Soul turns his attention to battling the street life that landed him in jail — setting up a drug program to rid the community of its tortuous meth problem — but will Soul's efforts cross his former best friend, the murderous drug kingpin Omega?
	Interview with Love by Lisa Y. Watson No nonsense consumer psychologist, Sienna Lambert moderates focus groups to assist her clients with marketing their products to target audiences. Her newest client, Dexter Clothiers has developed state of the art men's undergarments, Best Kept Secrets that become more comfortable the longer they’re worn. Sienna interviews men from all professions and walks of life to get their opinion on the line. When adrenaline junkie, Vaughn Deveraux meets Sienna he takes her breath away—literally. After a run-in at a client softball outing Sienna assumes Vaughn is one of the new models for Dexter Clothiers. Vaughn tells her he’s the Creative Director at the company advertising the line and jokes that he leaves the modeling in the very capable hands of his younger brother, Pierce, a retired professional football player who’s had a great deal of experience with women asking questions about his briefs. Though intrigued, Sienna keeps her distance when she finds out he works with her client, but Vaughn’s fun nature and zest for living prove too irresistible to ignore. Sienna’s once calm, predictable life gets turned upside down when Vaughn shows her that sometime’s life is better when you experience it instead of researching it.
Also available on	Bachelor Unleashed by Brenda Jackson They had a hot, fleeting affair Farrah Langley has never forgotten. Attorney-to-the-rich-and-famous Xavier Kane was tender, sexy, attentive—and ravished her body. Everything she ever wanted in a lover. Getting together with him again in New York is a fantasy come true. She certainly doesn't expect the footloose bachelor to change his ways. And the burned-by-love mediator isn't looking for forever. But Xavier is. There's something about Farrah…something that touches him deep in his soul…something that keeps him coming back. So when fate brings them together again, Xavier's ready to pick up where they left off. But this time around, he wants more. Can he convince the lean, leggy beauty that he's finished playing the field? That he wants only one woman in his bed, in his arms—in his heart?
Also available on	Flirting With Destiny by Celeste O. Norfleet Special events planner Jacqueline Murphy's love life is a disaster. Her low point? Being dumped by her fiancé on Friday the thirteenth. So why should her luck change when she accidentally rear-ends the car of her next-door neighbor…who turns out to be her new boss! Tall, dark, irresistibly attractive Greg Armstrong oozes potent masculine charm. Is he just another romantic disaster waiting to happen? Greg left his career as a high-powered attorney in Washington for the slower, serene pace of Paradise Cove, Arizona. But his stunning new employee has his pulse racing and his hormones in overdrive! Kiss by sensual kiss, Greg's falling under Jacqueline's seductive spell…and starting to believe in fate. Will flirting with passion lead to falling in love?
Also available on	Hot To Touch by Kimberly Kaye Terry Emogene Rawlings isn't afraid to fight fire with fire. But when the feisty photojournalist heads west to tackle her toughest assignment yet, she ignites a blaze that may be too hot to handle. Rugged firefighter Shane Westwood is tall, dark—and dangerous. And he's sending her heart straight into the line of fire…. Shane loves the wide open spaces of Wyoming, loves living a life of risk. And when the petite fireball who's shadowing his every move enflames his deepest desires, the aroused smoke jumper is more than up for the challenge. But is Emogene ready for the most dangerous mission of all? To give in to the passion that's consuming everything in its path—that will brand them heart and soul?
Also available on	A Scandalous Affair by Donna Hill Washington, D.C., activist Samantha Montgomery faces the controversy of a lifetime when she agrees to help handsome civil rights attorney Chad Rushmore take on a landmark police-brutality case. Not only does their sudden, fiery attraction endanger the already troubled lawsuit, but it puts Samantha at heartbreaking odds with her attorney sister, Simone. With both family and a cause at stake, Samantha must walk a dangerous line between passion and loyalty, duty and desire…to discover the most fulfilling love of all.
Also available on	Tempt Me At Midnight by Maureen Smith Lexi Austin is living a fantasy. At the stroke of midnight, in the most romantic country in the world, a masked stranger sweeps her into his arms. But when the man turns out to be Quentin Reddick, Lexi's best friend since college, the celebrity chef knows she's in trouble. He may be the most irresistible man on the planet, but the powerhouse attorney is also the world's hardest partying bachelor. The sensual woman he kissed on New Year's Eve is a world away from the fast-talking tomboy Quentin always thought of as a kid sister. Back home in Atlanta, he plans to show Lexi that he's a one-woman man. As desire reignites—even hotter than before—he'll tempt her with his passion. Seduce her with his love. And together, they'll ring in the new year—and every year—in each other's arms…
	Ghetto Girls 5 by Anthony Whyte In the fifth installment of the popular Ghetto Girls series, Coco suffers an injury that leaves her more helpless than she could have imagined. As she relies on her best friend Deedee for love and support, their relationship grows to another level. But Deedee finds out that her friend needs her even more than she’s letting on when Coco's unsupportive mother puts her health in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Deedee has problems of her own when her uncle is named as a person of interest in a series of murders.
	Still Waters - Crystal Rhodes Bev Cameron is smart, sexy and sophisticated. She is also the mother of singing superstar Darnell Cameron. Bev is a woman who has it all. What she doesn't have, she doesn't need. Hollywood agent Ray Wilson is a mover and a shaker in Tinseltown. What he wants, he knows how to get - except when it comes to Bev Cameron. Ray has been infatuated with her for years, but she's older than he is and has openly declared her distaste for him. What is a man to do? It takes murder and intrigue to form a bond between these two powerful personalities, but just when it looks like love will conquer all, a shocking secret is uncovered that threatens to rock both their worlds and tear their lives apart.
	Power of the P by James Hendricks Erotica at its gritty best, Power of the P is the seductive story of an entrepreneur who wields his powerful status in unimaginable — and sometimes unethical — ways. This exotic ride through the underworld of sex and prostitution in the hood explores how sex is leveraged to gain advantage over friends and rivals alike, and how sometimes the white collar world and the streets aren't as different as we thought they were.
	Stay The Night by Chilufiya Safaa They didn’t believe in love… Beautiful and brilliant Adana Terrell is a no-nonsense litigator who’s nearly given up on happily ever after. But while on vacation in breathtaking Nairobi, Kenya, she encounters a man who just might change her mind—if only he wasn’t as stubborn as she is… Until their hearts gave them no choice… Ruggedly handsome and fabulously wealthy lawyer Kamau Mazrui is facing his own demons—and falling for a headstrong woman is not in his plans. He and Adana lock horns immediately, yet Kamau can hardly resist the stunning woman’s intensity and passion—though he is determined to try…
	Burn by Crystal Hubbard Cinder Wyatt wants only one thing - a chance to start over. A new life seems possible when she moves across the country to the quiet town of Webster Groves, Missouri. Cinder finds an ally in Giancarlo Piassanti, an ex-Marine turned martial arts instructor whose private lessons teach Cinder more than simply how to defend herself. But just when Cinder thinks she no longer has to look over her shoulder, her past nightmare returns and threatens her very life.
	Feenin' by Sereniti Hall Tanisha Hopkins a.k.a. Tiny dreams of living the glamorous life by any means necessary. A bona fide, certified, authentic material girl in every sense of the description, Tiny is Feenin to live life fast and furious and has found the perfect man to make all her dreams a reality. But everything that glitters isn t always gold. Meeting her match, Roscoe proves to be a disaster in the making. A hustler with a dream, a scheme, and his hand in the mix of everything. Tiny quickly learns why many people not only despise Roscoe, but fear him too. As treachery, murder and mayhem collide in this masterfully penned novel, will Tiny learn that Roscoe is a force to be reckoned with before it s too late? Or will she get a shocking wake-up call that has her knocking at death s door?
	Bonded By Blood by Cash From her deathbed, where HIV is choking away her last breaths, Black Girl, an infamous ex-prostitute of Atlanta's Auburn Avenue ho stroll, exacts two promises from her three young teenaged sons, Khalil, B-Man, and Quantavious. She does not try to fool herself that the boys will be anything but hustlers. Hustling is in their blood from both ends, hers and her father's, Rapheal's, who was Black Girl's pimp before drugs knocked them both on their asses and destroyed Rapheal's stable of top-notch hos. In Khalil, Black Girl sees the making of a boss mack, much like his pops. In B-Man, her middle son, she sees a fierce jack boy and a heartless killa. In her baby boy, Q, Black Girl prophesizes a major drug king pin. Together, she knows her sons can rape the game from all angles and put ATL in a chokehold. But to do so, they must never let money, hos, jealousy or envy come between them. They must remain bonded by blood, which she makes them promise at her deathbed. Black Girl also makes them promise to forgive Rapheal, and not hold her demise against him. But some promises are hard to keep, especially when hate, jealousy, and envy run deep. When fast money, dimed up chicks, unspoken grudges and unforgivable violations are tossed into the mix, will a deathbed promise to their mother be enough to stop the bloodshed once it begins? Which brother will remain standing in the end?
	Cheaper To Keep Her by Unique Lynise Carter was just your ordinary bartender at the Magic City strip club until this heavy hitter by the name of Duke Carrington walked in one night and swept her off her feet. He was known around town as a big time gambler and loan shark. The forty-something year old sugar daddy was also known to spare no expense when he had the right woman in his company, which made him the man of her dreams. Over the course of a few months, Duke became infatuated with Lynise and asked her to quit her job and move into one of the condos he owed. "Let me take care of you," he insisted. Lynise wasn't a college graduate but she had street smarts and she learned quickly that Duke was a very charismatic and persuasive man who got what he wanted, no matter the cost. Lynise got everything she want too. And while she was getting used to the red carpet treatment, Duke was making plans to replace her with another chick. Little did he know, Lynise wasn't going to let him go that easy. So, he will find out if it would've been Cheaper to Keep Her.
Also available on	All The Wrong Moves by Nikki Carter For one talented girl, reality bites. . . Sunday Tolliver is gifted, smart, and ready to take the music industry by storm now that she's signed a record deal. All she has to do is survive touring with her diva cousin, Dreya, and she'll finally get a shot at her own R&B dreams. But the tour's mega-bad-boy star, Truth, refuses to believe that Sunday isn't feeling him--and a jealous Dreya is doing everything to make Sunday pay. When filming for a behind-the-tour reality show starts, Sunday's live-and-on-camera humiliation is threatening to derail her chances--and help Dreya cover up stealing her songs. Now Sunday has one last chance to prove herself. And with the spotlight heating up, all bets are off--and this battle is on.
Also available on	Ray of Hope by Vanessa Davis Griggs Grandmother Ma Ray, a churchgoing woman with a mysterious past, steers her two reckless granddaughters away from trouble with her smarts, savvy--and the Word of God. . . Troublesome teen sisters Sahara and Crystal Nichols are acting up, and their risqué behavior is more than their mother Lenora can handle. Enter the girls' 75-year-old churchgoing grandmother, Ma Ray, who agrees to take charge of the young women. She's determined to turn their lives around--and knows more about being a bad girl than either sister bargained for. . . Sahara and Crystal don't realize what they're up against when it comes to Ma Ray, but when they learn of their grandmother's former rebel antics, which were wild enough to rival their own, they begin to appreciate her present-day passion for leading a more productive life--via family, love, and faith...
	Baltimore Chronicles Vol. 2 by Treasure Hernandez From the same author that brought you the Flint series, comes a new town . . . a new drama. Treasure Hernandez is back with her second street series chronicling both sides of Baltimore's black market. Derek Fuller is the head detective of the Baltimore Narcotics Division. His team has been assigned to take down the biggest drug operation in the city. There's only one problem . . . the head of the operation is his twin brother, Scar Johnson. Separated in Baltimore's foster care system, they came from two different walks of life, but both met at the top on opposite sides of the law. With the Assistant District Attorney in their back pocket, this was a marriage made in heaven—until the drama and deceit enters. Delve into this treacherous story of love, deceit, lies, and murder. Revenge is a dish best served cold, and once one brother feels betrayed, the only retribution is death.
	Taboo 2: Locked In by Yoshe Engaged to Assistant Deputy Warden Lamont Simmons, corrections officer Sierra Howell is torn between marrying the man who has been there for her and her son from the beginning, and Rasheed Gordon, former Rikers Island inmate, reformed gangster and the father of her son Messiah.
	Delilah by Shelia M. Goss Thirty-year-old Samson Judges is a prominent pastor of the Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. His church owns land that real estate mogul William Trusts wants. When Samson refuses to sell, William hires Delilah Baker to find out Samson’s Achilles heel. Money isn’t Delilah’s only motivation for taking the assignment. After watching Samson every Sunday morning on a local television station, Delilah has fallen in love with him. In her mind, there is only one person standing in her way of getting Samson—his fiancée, Julia Rivers. Samson is far from innocent. He feels his longstanding relationship with God puts him above reproach. His weakness for one woman, Delilah, threatens to ruin his relationship with Julia, his parents, and his church. When he realizes the length Delilah will go through to get her man, Samson vows to protect his ministry by any means necessary.
	Keeper of My Soul by Keshia Dawn When she suspects that her husband Keithe, a 40-year-old lawyer, is having an affair, Michelle, who is no stranger to infidelity after having many extramarital liaisons, is ready to fight for what is hers, but discovers that her own betrayals are much deeper than she ever could have imagined.
	Piano in the Dark by Eric Pete Chase Hidalgo has a successful career, a loving wife, and a loyal best friend, but something is still missing. His unfulfilled dreams leave him unsure of his place in the world. Then a chance meeting with a mysterious stranger changes everything. Ava claims to know Chase, but he has no memory of ever having met her. Still, something about her intrigues him. She seems to know so much about him; she has insight into his deepest feelings and desires, things he’s never even told his wife. He can’t resist this enigmatic woman, and soon the two are involved in a passionate affair. It isn’t long before Chase starts to wonder just how Ava knows so much about him. What is their true connection? As he searches for answers, his life is coming apart at the seams, and Chase is beginning to wonder if he’s lost his grip on reality. Ava is a woman who will stop at nothing to regain what she believes she’s lost, and if Chase can’t find the right key to unlock this mystery, there could be dire consequences.
	The Prada Plan 2 by Ashley Antoinette When you’ve been labeled crazy all of your life, it’s easy to commit a murder, and now street fiction’s most infamous bad girl, Leah Richards, holds the fate of an entire family in her hands. After coming in second place to YaYa in the race to win Indie’s affection, Leah decides that enough is enough and kidnaps the loving couple’s baby girl. Playing a deadly game of cat and mouse, she turns their world upside down. They desperately fight to keep their daughter alive, but there is more to her insanity than meets the eye. YaYa’s world is falling apart, and all she wants is to have her daughter back unharmed. After leaving her old lifestyle behind, she thought that she could start anew, but old demons have surfaced, and now she needs to form a Prada Plan more than ever to come out on top. When truths turn out to be lies and revenge is the motive for death, she doesn’t know who to trust or where to turn. Will Leah kill baby Skylar? Will YaYa and Indie live happily ever after? Can Indie keep his reign over Houston without falling victim to the game? What happened to Leah to make her so insane? All of your questions will be answered in this heart-pounding sequel.
	True Confessions by Electa Rome Parks Twenty-eight year old Kennedy Logan is gorgeous, educated, talented, and in love. Unfortunately, Drake Collins has other ideas about the true state of their relationship. Kennedy hopes to turn him around; Drake just wants to turn her out sexually. Kennedy is also searching for her biological mother, who gave her up at birth. She wants answers and she has tons of questions. The enormous weight of these predicaments leads to a failed suicide attempt. Her overprotective and overbearing mother, Dorothy Logan, moves in with Kennedy and makes it her mission to get her daughter's life back in order. The first step is getting rid of Drake Collins once and for all, but that's easier said than done. Drake has no intentions of going anywhere. Kennedy's ever loyal and fun-loving best friend, Taylor, and her absentee father join forces to help support Kennedy in her time of need. At her psychiatrist's advice, Kennedy uses writing as her therapy. She starts to keep a daily journal detailing the erotic circumstances and family drama that led up to her despair. Through very personal, funny, and graphic entries, readers will share her confessions. Brace yourselves for a very steamy journey!
Also available on	Raunchy by T. Styles Neighbors considered seven year old Harmony Phillips, her father Cornell Phillips and her mother Estelle Pointer, to be upstanding citizens in their quiet little estate at Concord Manor. They turned a blind eye to the lavish lifestyle they lived, compliments of Cornell's involvement in the drug trade. When at the tender age of five, Harmony is abruptly taken away from her home by her scorned mother, her world is rocked. Without her father's protection, she doesn't just lose her expensive dolls she also loses any chance of a normal and healthy life. Many years later, under the mental and physical abuse of her mother, Harmony develops a seething hate toward all women, including herself. She quickly develops into a cold, calculating, young and beautiful woman. What a deadly combination. After crossing the wrong people, Harmony is forced to relocate out of state. Before long, her fast sexual lifestyle causes her to breed kids of her own. Eventually she teaches her children every backbiting trick she knows. And if they go against her, she subjects them to abuse far greater than that she endured by the hands of her mother. When Harmony discovers that she has inherited Concord Manor, she uproots her children from their new home in Texas, and moves them back to Maryland. Secrets come out within Concord's walls and somehow, her children gain the confidence they'll need to fight for their lives.
	Dynasty 2 by Dutch The saga continues!
	Lipstick Dom by T. Styles Lipstick Dom combines the 2005 previously released novel Rainbow Heart and its never before release sequel, Trying to Hide a Rainbow.
Also available on	FLESH: The Disappearance of Portia Barrington by Keith Lee Johnson Portia Barrington, the precocious fifteen year old daughter of prominent defense attorney, Myles Barrington, has been kidnapped. Portia’s bodyguard, who doubled as her chauffeur, is missing. Myles paid but the kidnappers demand another ransom. When he paid a second time, they ask for a third ransom. What’s going on? Why would kidnappers ask for three ransoms, knowing that each time they collect, they risk being captured by the police, Phoenix Perry wonders, when she’s asked to investigate her first child abduction case. When the kidnappers call again they make it clear that they are getting inside information. They know that Phoenix and her partner Kelly McPherson are running the show. Is the kidnapping a hoax? Did Myles Barrington do something so hideous to his daughter that he had to fake a kidnapping to cover it up? Former president Palmer Davidson, who picked Phoenix to find the murderer of his Supreme Court nominee, Jennifer Taylor, is a personal friend of Myles Barrington. Now Davidson is wielding his considerable influence once again to find the truth. The clock is ticking. After talking to fellow lead agent, Jack Ryan, Phoenix is stunned to learn that the bodyguard works for her husband’s private detective agency. Now Keyth is being investigated too.
	In Search of Tennesee Sunshine by Margaret Johnson-Hodge Nobody asked Erica Lorraine Simpson if it was okay for her husband to die. Not God, not her husband. Nobody. But he did die, leaving Erica alone and widowed at the age of 45. Anger has her now, sprinkled with grief, disbelief and profound sadness. It's the worst part, she thinks. But Erica's wrong. It's not the worst part. The 'worst part' is on its way and it will take her places she never dreamed she'd go. For Erica, the 'worst part' is learning how to keep on living when the one who meant the most to her is gone...
	The Robbery Report by Glorious Gerrod Mason, Frank Wilson and Lisa Mathews all have something in common, they re all from a city in New Jersey small in size but big in reputation just off the NJ Turnpike s Exit 9 better known as New Gunswick. Together they contribute to and rep their town s hood monarch to the fullest, giving the streets something to talk about. Gerrod aka G Millions, the charismatic thug and Frank aka Famous, the trend setter, form a bond thicker then blood brothers and make a pact to get it by any means necessary and that s exactly what they do. From the North, to the Mid West down to the Dirty South they show the true meaning behind the old street saying, If you can t make it then take it. Life for the duo was all good but soon gets better after Lisa aka Lady Pink, joins the crew. She becomes the main ingredient missing in the masterpiece the two were chefing up. Equipped with beauty and brains, not to mention loyal and deadly, it becomes evident why Lady Pink is every man s dream and worse nightmare all rolled up in one. Together, the trio and their band of young hungry wolves become the criminal version of the dream team, contributing to the boost in the crime rate where ever they traveled. But like all other families in the underworld, greed and lust emerge leaving two fatal questions? Will they be able to maintain their loyalty and reconcile differences so they can continue to break bread together? Or will they fall victim to the saying there are no honor amongst thieves and become just another statistic?

November 2010 Releases

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Below are the releases from November 2010. Click the book cover to jump to Amazon.com for more info.

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Hot releases this month from Miss KP, Ann Christopher, Roy Glenn, Pat Tucker, Gwynne Forster, Dijorn Moss, Chunichi, ReShonda Tate Billingsley, T.N. Williams, Cynnamon Foster, and much much more!

	The Dirty Divorce by Miss KP The most anticipated sequel...has readers drooling from the mouth! In Dirty DivorcePart 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!!
Also available on	At The Crossroads by Travis Hunter The future he was meant for is just within his reach. . . Franklyn "Franky" Bourgeois is fifteen, and he's already done more living than most. First he was blasted out of a normal childhood in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit. Determined to survive, he left town with two older cousins. They were nothing short of thugs, but they were all he had. And hard as he tried, even for a good kid like Franky, their influence was hard to resist... Now Franky's just a heartbeat away from a life of crime--until he gets an unexpected chance to turn things around. Getting back on track is easier said than done, especially when a group of prep school fools set out to keep Franky on the streets. But Franky's always been a survivor. He'll just have to prove it one more time...
Also available on	The Heist by Kiki Swinson and De'nesha Diamond The Ultimate Heist by Kiki Swinson Accustomed to a life of luxury, Shannon Marshall is devastated to lose everything after her husband, Todd, is sent to prison for gun running. So when Todd plans the ultimate stickup from behind bars, Shannon's ready to put her neck on the line. But she'll have to pull off the hustle of a lifetime and play one dangerous gangster who always gets what he wants. *Robyn Banks* by De'Nesha Diamond DEA Agent Jordan Hayes has vowed to never walk in her ex-con father's footsteps. Suspecting her father is planning another robbery, she begins keeping close tabs on him and his crony--sexy gangster Keston Bishop. Jordan soon becomes addicted to the danger that radiates from Keston like street candy as she takes part in a daring theft that could cost her everything.
Also available on	Deadly Pursuit by Ann Christopher Tough men find their soft spots for smart, beautiful women in Christopher's (Redemption's Kiss) exciting romantic thriller. DEA agent Jack Parker, quietly masquerading as a fry cook, helps brilliant criminal defense lawyer Amara Clarke stop a carjacking. When footage of his heroics hits the TV news, it alerts Jack's longtime enemy, drug kingpin Kareem Gregory, to his location. Forced to take Amara along for her safety as he attempts to stay underground until Gregory's next trial, Jack struggles to fend off their mutual attraction and Amara's investigative instincts, hoping she can someday go back to leading a normal life. Meanwhile, Kareem digs into his own difficult relationship issues and conflicted sexual tension with his good-girl wife, Kira. Rough romance interleaves smoothly with bloody, lethal confrontation en route to a thrilling conclusion.
Also available on	The Liar's Club by Layla Jordan *Too Much Of A Good Thing...* Thanks to her mega-successful new husband, Omar, Sinclair Fines has a glittering celebrity lifestyle that's splashed all over tabloids and gossip blogs everywhere. But this sexy one-time Detroit native has a sizzling need Omar just can't satisfy. So when Sinclair's not-quite-ex-husband Kwame gets out of the pen and shows up with blackmail in mind, Sinclair can't resist paying him off--out of bed and between the sheets . . . *Can Lose It All* ...Until Kwame demands more cash flow--and anytime-anywhere access. And since there's no way Sinclair will let him send her back to the projects and dollar-store shoes, she'll do anything to get rid of Kwame for good. But Sinclair is about to learn that one play too many is the surest way to lose. . .
	Kiss Kiss Bang Bang by Ashley & JaQuavis Detroit hustlers Free and Six have been together seven years, but their relationship has been nothing but drama. Free hasn’t been faithful and Six has taken out her hurt by physically hurting the other women. Free ends up in jail for three years, and when he’s sprung, he’s not happy to learn that Six has been living the high-life on his dime and blown through $100,000! Then Six gets entangled in one of Free’s schemes and finds herself in a role almost too good to be true—posing as the woman of another man who actually treats her with respect. Though you can bet there won’t be a “happily ever after” for anyone involved...
	Bonded by Blood by Cash From her deathbed, where HIV is choking away her last breaths, Black Girl, an infamous ex-prostitute of Atlanta's Auburn Avenue ho stroll, exacts two promises from her three young teenaged sons, Khalil, B-Man, and Quantavious. She does not try to fool herself that the boys will be anything but hustlers. Hustling is in their blood from both ends, hers and her father's, Rapheal's, who was Black Girl's pimp before drugs knocked them both on their asses and destroyed Rapheal's stable of top-notch hos. In Khalil, Black Girl sees the making of a boss mack, much like his pops. In B-Man, her middle son, she sees a fierce jack boy and a heartless killa. In her baby boy, Q, Black Girl prophesizes a major drug king pin. Together, she knows her sons can rape the game from all angles and put ATL in a chokehold. But to do so, they must never let money, hos, jealousy or envy come between them. They must remain bonded by blood, which she makes them promise at her deathbed. Black Girl also makes them promise to forgive Rapheal, and not hold her demise against him. But some promises are hard to keep, especially when hate, jealousy, and envy run deep. When fast money, dimed up chicks, unspoken grudges and unforgivable violations are tossed into the mix, will a deathbed promise to their mother be enough to stop the bloodshed once it begins? Which brother will remain standing in the end?
Also available on	Killing Them Softly by Roy Glenn After his wife loses her baby and slips into a deep depression, Devin James realizes that nights that were once filled with great sexual experiences shared by two people who were desperately in love with each other, were now a distant memory. During a trip to Puerto Rico with Taye, Devin meets Avonte Petrocelli. She's a married woman with issues of her own. Her rich husband has a new blonde mistress and wants a divorce. It doesn t take long before the two begin a very steamy affair. Devin and Avonte become sexually involved with Qianna Patterson; a very beautiful, but unstable woman, fresh out of prison with a history of violence. When Taye makes Devin's life a living hell, they plan to murder her for the insurance money. Once the deadly deed is done, their real intentions come to the forefront, and the drama and murders begin.
Also available on	Because of You by Rochelle Alers High-profile lawyer Jordan Wainwright is an expert at uncovering the truth for his clients. But he guards his own secrets closely, especially those surrounding his adoption by the powerful Wainwright family. Meeting attorney Aziza Fleming at a party, he's captivated by her ambition and sensual warmth. Although Aziza insists she's not looking for anything serious, their casual dates spill over into sultry, pleasure-filled nights. Aziza has been burned twice before—first by a bad marriage, then by a harassment case that nearly destroyed her career. Sophisticated and irresistibly sexy, Jordan could be everything she wants, if he proves to be the trustworthy man she needs. However, he'll have to choose—between keeping a decades-old secret, or embracing their newfound passion.
	A Good Dude by Keith Walker Candace should've listened to her father. He warned her about gangster rappers and forbade her to go to Rilla's concert, but his strong guidance only fueled her defiance. Candace sneaked into the show anyway, and, at seventeen, got the thrill of her life when Rilla invited her on-stage for a special serenade. Candace gave herself to him that night and turned her back on everyone she knew when he asked her to run away with him. Six months later Candace finds herself in Overbrook Meadows, Texas; a world away from the life she left behind in New York. Rilla has been dropped from his record label, and he's a full-time dope man now. Candace's stomach is getting bigger, and she can't say for sure who the father is. She thinks things are as bad as they can get, but she's wrong about that. Candace has not yet experienced the real pain her life has in store.
	Denim Diaries 5 by Darrien Lee Fifteen-year-old Kane Alexander is growing up in a single parent home with her father and two younger brothers after her mother is put in a mental hospital. Her father is forced to take on two jobs to support his family, and the responsibility of caring for the younger siblings is placed on Kane. She loves her family, but can't help but feel like she's missing out on life as a teenager. When Kane shares her feelings with her father, he has no sympathy, telling her that she should put family ahead of her social life. Stunned by his reaction, Kane decides to run away; however, she doesn't make it far. Instead, she ends up on the front porch of her new neighbors, who don't hesitate to take her in. Will Kane and her father be able to work out their differences?
Also available on	Daddy By Default by Pat Tucker *Oh, what a tangled web…* Roxanne’s husband, Parker Redman, is shocked when he’s arrested for delinquent child support… especially since the devoted husband hasn’t fathered any children. *Who’s your daddy?* The Parkers’ best friends, James and Serena, are in the final stages of a bitter divorce. Just when James thinks his nightmare is over, he learns his daughter has a different daddy… *For the love of money…* Single mom Lachez Baker is a ghetto-fabulous mother of three who seems to have it all, thanks to money from her children’s fathers. But soon, her life of designer clothes, endless parties, and steady cash collides with the man who’s been the target of her carefully crafted paternity fraud. From author Pat Tucker comes a drama-filled tale of lies, schemes and consequences as these men discover the importance of knowing the paternity laws in your state.
Also available on	Lover's Premiere by Adrianne Byrd Limelight Entertainment is Sofia Wellesley's whole life. So she's fit to be tied when she discovers her agency is about to merge with Limelight's biggest rival—run by none other than Ram Jordan. Sofia had a major crush on gorgeous Ram growing up…until her childhood friend became her worst enemy. So why is her traitorous heart clamoring for the man she hates most in the world? Ram knows what caused the rift between the two Hollywood families, and he's determined to protect Sofia from the truth. But now…he wants more. He wants all this lovely, sensual woman has to give. But getting Sofia to trust him will take his most persuasive powers of seduction. From L.A. to Vegas, the spotlight's on passion as Ram fights for a future together—and the love that could be theirs at long last….
	Reye's Gold by Ruthie Robinson Reye and Stephen are in their last year of college when coincidence pushes them together. A magnetic attraction develops, drawing them into an impetuous love affair. They part with graduation, but realize too late that they were better together than they ever will be apart.
	Interview With Love by Lisa Y. Watson No nonsense consumer psychologist, Sienna Lambert moderates focus groups to assist her clients with marketing their products to target audiences. Her newest client, Dexter Clothiers has developed state of the art men's undergarments, Best Kept Secrets that become more comfortable the longer they’re worn. Sienna interviews men from all professions and all walks of life to get their opinion on the new line. When adrenaline junkie, Vaughn Deveraux meets Sienna he takes her breath away—literally. After a run-in at a client softball outing Sienna assumes Vaughn is one of the new models for Dexter Clothiers. Vaughn tells her he’s the Creative Director at the company advertising the line and jokes that he leaves the modeling in the very capable hands of his younger brother, Pierce, a retired professional football player who’s had a great deal of experience with women asking questions about his briefs. Though intrigued, Sienna keeps her distance when she finds out he works with her client, but Vaughn’s fun nature and zest for living prove too irresistible to ignore. Sienna’s once calm, predictable life gets turned upside down when Vaughn shows her that sometime’s life is better when you experience it instead of researching it.
	Love, Honor or Stray by E.N. Joy Now that Deborah has finally let go of the past that haunted her for so many years, is she ready to grab hold of love? The handsome Lynox Chase certainly hopes so, as he tries everything to win Deborah's heart. Even though she believes in her heart that Lynox is the husband God has for her, there still seems to be a barrier separating the two. The ringing of the wedding bells between Paige and Blake can still be heard echoing, but will the roar of temptation rear its ugly head when Paige begins to find comfort in the least-expected old friend? Just when Tamarra manages to put out one fire, yet another one sparks. When a relative of the person who committed an unspeakable act against Tamarra tries to strike up a relationship with her, what really strikes up is the largest blaze imaginable. Tamarra doesn't even have faith that God can get this one under control.
Also available on	Losing Romeo by A.J. Byrd Best Friends Forever—that's Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler. Growing up together in an Atlanta housing project, the girls have always been there for each other. But high school is a whole new world, and the drama is just beginning. New guys, new gossip, new rivals—Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler have plenty to occupy their time now that Romeo, the football star who almost cost them their friendship, is out of the picture. Or is he? Straight-A student Anjenai's edgy new makeover is getting the attention of cool, hip-hop stylin' Kwan—and from Romeo, whose girlfriend, Phoenix, will do anything to keep him. Kierra's hectic schedule tempts her to try a dangerous pick-me-up. And Tyler's street-tough image is challenged by some real hardcore girls. Once, the BFFs vowed to stick together through anything. But can they still count on a bond of trust that's been broken before?
	Ropes and Handcuffs by Vicki Vuitton Ropes and Handcuffs is a raw, uncut look inside the life and mind of Milwaukee, WI native Teresa Santos. When she lets go of her long-time baller boyfriend Rich and his million dollar mansion in Jacksonville, Florida. She heads back home to the hood and has to leave her lavish lifestyle behind with her. Hungry for an escape and eager to get back to her divalicious ways she tries out every hustle possible. When she links up with Florida, a single mother with the same desires, they take the city by storm by opening the hottest gentlemen's club the streets have seen. The addictive life they live leaves them longing for more so they come up with a master plan to expand business in Atlanta, Georgia. Between their angry dancers, revenge seeking ex-boyfriends, and new found enemies the two soon realize they have a few people standing in their way. With no remorse they plan to demolish any and everything holding them back but they will find that they're not as invincible as they once believed. These cut throat, blood thirsty characters will get what they want at any expense, but when karma, greed and betrayal rips their close-knit organization apart they find themselves in a whole world of life threatening drama.
Also available on	Pleasure For Two by Pamela Yaye Still stung from her ex-husband's betrayal, Dominique King has vowed never again to let a man play her for a fool. But everything changes the night she meets flat-out gorgeous Marcel Benoit. With one smoldering glance and that sexy accent…Dominique's hooked. And for the first time in her life, she's letting passion rule her heart—and loving it! From the moment he opens the door to Dominique, Marcel knows he has to have her. The ambitious Ph.D. student may be new to the U.S., but that doesn't stop him from pursuing the stunning, sassy banker. Sharing kisses on a sun-drenched tropical beach, Marcel and Dominique's dream of love is almost within reach. But long-held secrets threaten to darken their paradise. Unless they can learn to trust in themselves…and in each other…
Also available on	Once Upon A Lifetime by Gwynne Forster With a young daughter to support, recently divorced Alexis Stevenson jumps at the chance to become household manager for wealthy businessman Telford Harrington and his two brothers. Though she knows it won't be easy turning their bachelor-pad mansion into a home, she is determined to handle any obstacles, while maintaining a separate life for herself and her daughter. But Alexis isn't at all ready for the red-hot chemistry crackling between her and Telford—or the fact that she's suddenly caught in a maze of unexpected secrets and deep mistrust. But if she and Telford find their way through it—together—can they both embrace the love they so deeply desire?
Also available on	Southern Comfort by Cynnamon Foster (Ebook Only) Desiree Compton is ready to end her sexual drought, and she finds the right candidate in sexy, Sam Comfort, the mysterious guy from the mailroom with the charming southern drawl. Sam seems to be just what she needs to distract herself from memory of her ex. She attracts his attention with a few candles, incense and a lot of help from her best friend Seria, who seems to have all the answers where men are concerned. Seria is a hot tamale who is sexually liberated and free and thinks she has men wrapped around her finger, until she finds herself entangled in a web of espionage, drama and sex that is too hot, even for her, and the keeper of a secret that might just devastate the fragile Desiree and ruin their friendship forever.
	The Retreat by Dijorn Moss For those who have ever wondered what goes on at a men’s retreat, author Dijorn Moss gives readers an in-depth look into the lives of four men who have looked for answers in all the wrong places . . . until now. Quincy is in the beginning stages of his divorce, but he still wants to know which church member had an affair with his wife. Jamal is on the verge of the promotion of a lifetime, but unresolved issues with his son, Jamir, threaten everything. Chauncey is a man who will go to great lengths for his church, but not for his terminally ill brother. Will is a young hustler who has been given a rare opportunity to make a choice that will change his life forever. These four men are all at a crossroads in their lives. Will they lay their burdens down at the cross, or will they choose paths that will cause more harm than good? It will all be revealed at the men’s retreat, where they learn that they need God and his wisdom more than ever.
	The Streets Keep Calling by Chunichi Set in Virginia and Georgia, The Streets Keep Calling is about the choices one makes in order to survive, even if it could mean losing everything. Breeze is an ex-drug dealer and just did a five-year bid, and now he wants to have a normal life with the love of his life and his children. He is determined to stay on the straight and narrow, so he follows all the probationary rules, working full time as a janitor. But when the pressure becomes too much to handle, he goes back to what he knows best. Breeze thinks everything is under control and that he is the happiest man alive, that is until he realizes that his happiness is gained at someone else's expense. How Breeze reconciles his life will have listeners riveted.
Also available on	Drama Queens by ReShonda Tate Billingsley *Seniors rule the school...* High school is coming to a close for the Good Girlz, and it couldn’t end on a better note: Camille, Angel, Alexis, and Jasmine are ecstatic to discover they’ve all been accepted to the same Texas university! Prairie View A&M, watch out: there will be four inseparable friends on campus come September, and between the cute guys, the Greek parties—oh, and the cool classes, of course—their good times will just be beginning. But college has all new rules. Just when things should be falling into place, there is more uncertainty—and more drama—than ever: Alexis passed up an Ivy League scholarship to go to PV, but a summer scandal may bar her from college entirely. Jasmine’s struggling to nail the final exams on which her future depends... and Angel stuns everyone with her plans to move to Dallas with her new boyfriend. They may have their diplomas, but these girls have a lot to learn about relying on their faith—and each other—when facing life’s tough decisions.
Also available on	When The Cake Is Made by Lisa Wu Hartwell and Miasha Three Women, three disaster weddings, one dress burning ceremony and a connection that is deeper than anyone could imagine... Sheryl, a battered and broken beauty, finally musters the strength to leave her abusive husband. Now, all she needs to do is win custody of their daughter. Remarrying a man who can help her do just that seems to be the answer until her ex shows up at the wedding to show her once and for all who has control. Leslie, a no-nonsense, materialistic, opportunist is fed up with her married boyfriend, Frank. But that doesn't stop her from giving him one more chance. And this time he proves his love for her is real with a proposal and access to his Titanium American Express Card to plan the wedding of her dreams. But in the nine months it took to plan her perfect day, her fiance was busy making a third baby with his wife. Will Frank join his wife in the labor and delivery room or will he meet Leslie at the altar? Angie, an independent, free spirit, seeks out a man for protection after a dangerous encounter with a stalker. She is set up with Bobby Fuller, the host of a popular wedding show. Although they hit it off, she later realizes that it isn't a man she wants. Too bad this realization comes at the couple's live broadcasted wedding ceremony with hundreds in attendance and millions more watching. Written with Miasha s trademark gripping action combined with the celebrity lifestyle Lisa Wu Hartwell knows all too well, this story exposes the dark side of wealth, fame, and power. A heart-wrenching tale with explosive twists that heighten anticipation of what every page will reveal, When the Cake is Made will have you on the edge of your seat to the very end.
Also available on	Pages of Passion by Dara Girard Norene Webster is too smart—and jaded—to expect life to imitate art. In fact, the divorced romance novelist has just about given up on finding the man of her dreams. But when she's asked to deliver a package to an anonymous person in Barbados, her imagination is sparked. And she's more than a little intrigued by Michael Vaughn, the handsome stranger she meets on the cruise ship. Except this tall, dark and so-hot brother may not be who he seems…. One final mission, and Michael's covert career is history. Now, Norene could compromise his latest undercover gig. The last thing he wants to do is expose this sexy lady to danger. But will he lose her once she discovers who he really is? Or will their passionate love story have a happy ending after all?
Also available on	The Exorsistah: X Returns by Claudia Mair Burney SHE'S GOT THE LORD ON HER SIDE AND AN ANGEL BEHIND HER. DON'T CROSS X. Now that Emme Vaughn is finally eighteen, she's ready to strut her devil-whooping diva boots into Saint Dymphna's Psychiatric Hospital and spring her mama out. Only problem is a lady named Jane Doe beat her to it...two years ago. Jane is as mysterious as her name, but she holds the key to saving Emme's mama and revealing exactly how Emme got into this evil-fighting business -- if Emme can find her. To complicate matters, hottie Francis wants her to be his girlfriend, but Emme's not about to come between her man and God's plan. No, the Exorsistah is on a mission that even a scary three-headed demon can't stop (and the Lord knows it is trying). With a lot of prayer, a couple of archangels, and the help of some new soul-friends, X is armed for battle against a malicious force that will do anything to destroy her. But when she needs His Word the most, will she know where to find it?
Also available on	Peace of Me by T.N. Williams Celia Alexander assumed she had faced the ultimate test of faith when her husband, Khalil, went to prison, and she’s still trying to get her life back to normal in spite of her inability to forgive him. When she discovers that her husband is somehow connected to the disappearance of a young girl in Detroit, Celia soon discovers evil has no boundaries. She revitalizes a search that may be more than she can handle. Khalil Alexander may be incarcerated, but he is far from confined. He has created an unusual business operation to feed his disturbed mind and fund his quest to be released. With a family in turmoil, their daughter, Kaleia, hides her pain like a well-worn diary. The troubled sixteen-year-old heads down a destructive path, invisible in plain sight. While mysteries unravel and truths are unveiled, Celia learns that her family’s peace will depend on faith and wisdom.
Also available on	Long Time Coming by Vanessa Miller Faithful Christian Deidre Clark-Morris is a professional career-minded woman with a loving husband and beautiful home, but no children. Kenisha Smalls has lived in poverty her entire life and has three children by three different men. After learning that Kenisha has inoperable cervical cancer, the relationship between these two women becomes a catalyst of hope, leading them both to a place of redemption and healing.
	The Other Sister by Cheri Paris Edwards Bishop James Jefferson and his wife, Lena, are elated when their daughter, Sanita, breezes into town after a mysterious disappearance. Not so thrilled is Sanita's older sister, Carla, who's instantly suspicious, and resentful of her parent's eagerness to welcome back Sanita with open arms and no questions about her whereabouts. The two sisters have never been close, and Sanita's absence has widened the distance between them. Sanita eases back into the comforts of home, but she's haunted by dark secrets, lies and the shame of a lifestyle that took her far from her roots as a minister's daughter, and jeopardizes her attempts to rebuild her life--which now includes a possible romance with Terrence Catchings, a handsome former basketball player. And despite Carla's efforts to uncover what really sparked Sanita's sudden return, she's facing her own challenges as the new principal of the town's charter school from a rebellious group of teachers, sending her on an emotional rollercoaster and into the arms of a familiar comforter: food. As each sister struggles with her own baggage, insecurities and the burden of keeping it all together, James and Lena balance ministering to their daughters with the demands of their flourishing congregation. But when Sanita's skeletons begin to tumble out of the closet, a battle-worn Carla discovers that the man of her dreams--none other than Terrance--has eyes for her sister and James and Lena's marriage faces its own threat, the family must embark on a spiritual and emotional journey that will test their bond, the limits of their faith and their understanding of grace and true forgiveness.
	Knee Deep In The Game by Boston Pop is a young kid from the projects looking for a way to make a quick dollar, and an even quicker way to escape from his crazy mother's house. His whole life takes a turn when he bumps into Fresh, the neighborhood dope man who’s on the lookout for a tough soldier he can trust and depend on. When their paths cross, the two immediately bond, but when trust issues, two sisters, and a freshly released convict come into the picture, things hit the fan faster than a New York minute. Pop's courage, loyalty, and heart get put to the test when he has to decide how far he's willing to go in order to come up.
	Upgrade You by Syretta A. Walker Anabella Carter is alone and miserable. The only thing that brings her happiness is a blunt and a pint of Hennessy. Due to a number of misforturnes, she doesn t know where her life is headed until she enters a urban fiction contest. As she journeys through her tale, she discovers the meaning of love and pain. Anabella realizes one person has stood by her side during the good times and the bad. She wants to tell him how she feels, but doesn't want to risk losing him. Will Anabella succumb to the pain? or Will love prevail?

October 2010 Releases

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Below are the releases from October 2010. Click the book cover to jump to Amazon.com for more info.

Also available on	La Familia Divided by Krista Cole La Familia Divided tells a tale of a deceitful mother who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Even at the expense of her own children s happiness. The phrase ain't no love in the heart of the city rings true as two brothers born of the same mother, but divided by two notorious crime families, battle for money, power and respect in the grimy streets of New York. As this story unravels, jealousy, larceny, malice and love will all find their rightful places within the very people who harbor these emotions. Just remember that nothing comes without a price.
	Deadbeat by Brian W. Smith A man becomes addicted to drugs and alcohol and then abandons his wife and child. He becomes homeless, and ten years later he has a chance encounter with his son (who is now fifteen years old). The encounter is the beginning of his quest to sobriety and reclaiming his family.
Also available on	Still Candy Shopping by Kiki Swinson Faith Simmons checks into a rehab but quickly checks out after she receives bad news from her ex-husband. Back on the streets she will run into a new breed of sharks and her life will hang in the balance once again.
Also available on	Midnight by Beverly Jenkins In Boston, revolution is in the wind—yet none would ever suspect Faith Kingston of treason. But under cover of darkness, the beautiful daughter of a Tory tavern owner becomes the notorious spy “Lady Midnight,” passing valuable secrets to the rebels. Dedicated to fighting British tyranny, she’ll let nothing distract her— until a dark, mesmerizing stranger enters her life. A reckless, worldly adventurer, Nicholas Grey has returned to troubled Massachusetts seeking revenge for the death of his rebel father. He suspects a local innkeeper, but it’s the man’s breathtaking, ebony-skinned daughter who has truly captured his interest. Nicholas burns for the sensuous, secretive lady—and Faith cannot mask her own blazing desires. But when destiny unites their causes, the passion that draws Midnight into Nicholas’s arms is as dangerous as it is glorious—and it could spell disaster for them both.
Also available on	Pushin' by L. Divine Even though Jayd’s finished with the AP exams and finally has some space of her own at her mother’s house, she’s got to deal with the drama all around her. Mickey blames Jayd for her ruined baby shower; Rah, her ex, is bristling over her renewed relationship with beach boy Jeremy; and her #1 frenemy, Misty, is hard at work conjuring trouble. With so much going on, it’s hard for Jayd to concentrate on her spirit lessons and hair braiding business. But Jayd’s determined to push back and claim some peace for herself, ’cause focusing on the gift from her ancestors could hold the key to bringing the chaos under control for good.
Also available on	Return of the Cartier Cartel by Nisa Santiago Brooklyn empress Cartier knows the streets of Brooklyn like nobody's business. In fact, she successfully built her Cartier Cartel drug ring on the code of the streets, hustling and stacking paper. However, the life of crime is wearing her down, and she's ready to quit the game when two of her Cartel soldiers are gunned down in the same streets that fattened her bankroll. Now she's hell bent on seeking revenge for her friends, and she and her most loyal set out to solve the hood's whodunit. Along the way, tempers flare and love is tested as her prince steps out of line and sleeps with the enemy. Devastation reigns supreme in the streets of Brooklyn, while Cartier is constantly looking over her shoulder, wondering who will be the next to stab her in the back.
Also available on	Once Upon A Holiday by Beverly Jenkins, Adrianne Byrd, and Kimberly Kaye Terry Holiday Heat by Beverly Jenkins For Eve Clark, winter usually means long cold nights spent alone, until she's persuaded to attend a masked ball. Abandoning her inhibitions, she shares a blissful tryst with a mysterious partner. Though she runs from their hotel room the next morning, Leyton Palmer is determined to track Eve down and show her that the night neither can forget was only the start of something sensational. Candy Christmas by Adrianne Byrd Peace on earth and goodwill to all men? Not if the man in question is drop-dead-sexy Montel Starks, Candy Lahane's competitor since he started at their ad agency a year ago. But on a business trip to Europe, rivalry gives way to a red-hot, explosive affair that makes Candy realize that what she really wants for Christmas is right in front of her, just waiting to be unwrapped. Chocolate Truffles by Kimberly Kaye Terry It started as an innocent drink with a stranger to celebrate her promotion. It turned into the most erotic night of Camille Jackson's life. But the man she was sure she'd never see again is now her instructor in a two-week managerial workshop, and Gideon Taber is making it clear that he'd love to relive every delicious detail of their encounter, again and again.
	Against The Wind by Gwynne Forster Leslie Collins, an African-American bank officer, is forced to flee her hometown to escape a man who attempted to rape her. After three years in jail, he is seeking revenge. Leslie takes a job as a cook on the Saber, Estate for Jordan Saber, a successful, white university professor. Even though there is a powerful attraction, Leslie fights the relationship. In the midst of the danger facing Leslie, Jordan becomes overzealous in protecting her, forcing her to leave the estate and putting her in easy reach of the stalker. Can Jordan break through and save Leslie in time?
Also available on	Hustlin' Divas by De'nesha Diamond From the award-winning, national bestselling author hailed as the 'Duchess of Street Lit' comes a steamy, sexy, gritty tale about Memphis' ride-or-die chicks, who'll do whatever it takes to get what they want. In South Memphis, four women live in high-stakes, high-risk territory. Ta'Shara has no interest in following her sister into the street game, but when she falls in love with the brother of a rival, her own sister orders a severe punishment. LeShelle didn't get where she is by being nice. When a drug mule tries to take her spot next to her man, Python, she pulls the hustle of a lifetime. Yolanda is ambitious but not too smart. A lucky break lands her in Python's bed and makes her an enemy of LeShelle. Melanie is a police detective, but she helps Python skirt the law to line her pockets. When she starts catching feelings, everything goes to hell, and her shiny badge can't help her now.
Also available on	Seduced on the Red Carpet by Ann Christopher Discovered at sixteen, supermodel Livia Blake has lived a life most women only dream of. But beneath the glitz and glamour is a small-town girl who yearns for babies, a permanent home--and the man to go with it. Then she meets Hunter Chambers at his family-owned Napa Valley winery. The sexy single father tempts Livia with a desire she's never known...and with a dream she was afraid wouldn't come true. Hunter knows Livia's type...and she's not "his" type at all. But he can't deny the passion surging between them. But what happens once Livia jets off to her next photo shoot, taking Hunter's heart with her? Is their love strong enough to create their own private paradise, far from the glare of the spotlight?
	My Partner's Wife by Michael Glenn Yates In this twisted tale of seduction, Marcus Williams finds himself taking refuge in the arms of a woman completely forbidden to him after he discovered his cheating fiancee's sexual trysts. His life spirals out of control after the death of his partner while the killer is still on the loose. Marcus is conflicted about his decision to honor his partner or to completely allow his heart to decide his fate. Always the sucker for love, Marcus starts to fall head over heels for his partner's wife. However, with more deaths on the horizon, Marcus may soon find himself serving time with the same convicts he had been putting behind bars.
	Money Can't Buy Love by Brenda L. Foster Five girlhood friends vow to use whatever is necessary to do away with layers of negative parental influences and live the good life...to have nothing but the best and not settle for less. As Taja, Temple, Phoenix, C.C. and Samira storm through the rushes of life, each woman discovers a diamond in the rough whom she believes can give her everything. What they learn instead is what happens when we pursue all the wrong things for the right reasons.
Also available on	Lipstick Hustla By Allison Hobbs Blindsided by lust, Misty lost her business, her money, and all her possessions--and her man, Brick. More determined than ever to get her money right, she starts from scratch. Using the services of one reliable employee, she slowly rebuilds her escort service. Cash is starting to trickle in, but it's not coming fast enough for Misty. With a new crew working around the clock, Misty reclaims top diva status. Her world should be complete, but something is missing...she's lonely for the love and undivided attention of Brick. She foolishly took him for granted, allowing him to slip from her grasp and into the clutches of another woman--her mother. As far as Misty's concerned, all is fair in love and war. There's no limit to how far she will go to take back the man who's rightfully hers.
Also available on	The Golden Hustla by Wahida Clark Clark’s raucous latest (after Thug Lovin’) tells the tale of hustle-wise Nina Coles, an outlaw on the run from a New Jersey nightmare. When a check cashing scam ends in bloodshed, Nina’s best friend Michelle is dead and her crackhead brother, Peedie, is seriously wounded. Hoping to start her life over, Nina steals two kilos of drugs from her ex-boyfriend. Once she sells them, she uses the money to establish herself in Decatur, Ga., picking up an alias along the way. She takes a telemarketing job selling magazines, but quickly moves to a more lucrative but infinitely shadier sales job at the WMM (We Make Millionaires) Agency, persuading people to spend thousands of dollars on the chance to win gold coins. Her goal is to earn enough to send for her three children, but the FBI are watching WMM, and things get dicey when her boss orders the suspicious nephew of a client killed. Clark is nothing if not streetwise and channels her knowledge into keeping Nina one step ahead of the hustle and always at the top of her gold-legginged game.
Also available on	Hood Vixen the Female Hustla by Rukyyah KeKey is the Hood Vixen the Female Hustla from Princess I & II. She is making a name for herself in the drug game. KeKey gets money and enjoys the sumptuous lifestyle that comes along with being a hustla from fancy clothes, stylish shoes, to a big house and a luxury car. In the streets, she's on top of the game. In her personal life, she's faced with constant beef and being hated on by men and women. When it comes to love, KeKey and love doesn't mix. She's all about getting her money and handling business in a man's world isn't easy for this female hustla. Hood Vixen the Female Hustla is full of drama, hate, scandals, and money chasing.
Also available on	The Money Maker by Tonya Ridley Mena Austin is a certified paper chaser who knows no boundaries when it comes to money, especially the counterfeit kind. Just when her boyfriend Trick thinks he's got something unique and profitable going on, Mena slips in and betrays him leaving everything behind. Things get crazy, but Mena finds herself on top and in the arms of someone who means her no good. Thousands of dollars are being made and eventually Mena seems to have everything she's ever wanted. However, her empire is threatened when her ex-boyfriend, Trick wants his operation back and will stop at nothing until he gets the ultimate revenge. When old friends turn into enemies and greed calls, Mena won't know who to trust.
Also available on	Twice The Temptation by Rochelle Alers Denise Eaton is proud of the day-care business she built from scratch. But now the scion of this Philadelphia family dynasty could lose everything. The man who holds the key to her future? None other than Rhett Ferrell, the man she passionately loved in college...and who broke her heart. Rhett has waited six years to take his sweet revenge. Now the legendary corporate raider is about to have Denise right where he wants her--at his mercy and in his bed. He's never forgiven her for walking out and taking up with his most hated enemy. But he's also never forgotten the desire that still burns so hotly, so "irresistibly" between them. That's when Rhett plots one final conquest: to take over Denise's heart. And he's a man who plays to win.
Also available on	Last Temptation by Michelle Stimpson Sensible single mother Patricia "Peaches" Miller isn't about to follow in her mama's footsteps and become dependent on a man--no, that would be too easy. But when she doesn't see eye to eye with the man she wants to marry, she knows that returning to a life of girls' nights out, retail therapy, and chocolate peanut clusters just won't do for her. Then Raphael, her son's father, steps back into the picture--and makes it clear that his attraction to Peaches is stronger than ever. There's just one problem. Raphael has already pledged his heart to another woman. Peaches has been praying for a perfect family for a long time. Deep down she knows this can't be God's idea of an answer--but can you blame a girl for hoping? Now, as she battles with temptation, and with her faith, she's not sure which will win.
Also available on	Little Girl Lost: Johnnie Wise In The Line of Fire (Volume 7) by Keith Lee Johnson After three long weeks of wondering if the police were going to figure out what really happened in her hotel room, Johnnie leaves Jackson, Mississippi without being questioned. When she sees Paul Masterson, the preacher who helped her when she thought her life was over, standing on the landing of the train depot in Providence, Rhode Island, she thought she had found sanctuary, a place where she could cease from worry. She was planning to escape whatever trumped up charges an eager prosecutor might bring against her by traveling the world until no one in America cared who she was or what she had done. But what she didn't know was that she had a new nemesis; one that was fully committed to her complete and utter destruction. Not only did her new revival have motivation that was both personal and immutable, her new enemy had unlimited finances and was more than willing to scour the earth to deliver without mercy the justice that fury demanded. How will Johnnie survive this new threat from a familiar family with a score to settle?
Also available on	A Woman Scorned: Part 2-Family Ties by Ericka Williams A Woman Scorned Part 2: Family Ties is about the ties that bind us. Brielle is facing a murder charge and dealing with the fact that her own cousin, Janay, snitched on her. The love-hate relationship that Brielle and Janay had has turned to only hate. Neither one knows if the other will continue to betray her, so each woman must make sure that she is the last one standing. Brielle is wondering if she can trust the man she loves, Shawn. Did he really cooperate with the police? Is he really being faithful? Does Shawn have his own secret that he is hiding, that can interfere with their plans to live happily ever after? Can Brielle keep her heart open to love, or has being scorned destroyed her ability to ever trust again? Brielle is continuing to fight her demons, while Janay is finding herself with more and more demons and is at the point of no return. Janay s life has begun to spiral out of control, and she must find a way out before it s too late. Enter a new family member who has inherited the same loathing for Janay that Brielle has. This new addition to the family has Brielle's back and will take care of anyone who crosses Brielle, family or not. But can this person be trusted? Is this person hiding secrets that can harm the family too? A Woman Scorned Part 2: Family Ties shows that blood is not always thicker than water. It shows that there are some family members whom we would remove from the bloodline if we could. When there is love and blood, there is always the chance of having pain, sorrow, betrayal, and revenge. Some family just doesn't mean you any good!
	Blinding Mirror by Shelley Halima Blinding Mirror is a dark and sexy thriller about a woman, Olivia Valente, who leaves behind her abusive and dysfunctional home, poverty and her racial identity to find the riches she s always dreamed of. Once she attains it she will keep it by any means necessary even if it means murder. Her insatiable greed leads her back into the lives of her estranged twin daughters just as they are to receive a hefty inheritance. But all their lives will be changed forever as Olivia's true identity and misdeeds come to light.