The novel was so successful that it had earned him a Pulitzer Prize back in 1961. The story of the novel revolves around historical background of American society in the middle of 20th century, prior to the African-American Civil Rights Movement, which was largely led by racism and the cruel regime of white people towards the colored minority. Main character of the novel is a woman nicknamed Scout and her family that, unlike many other white families from that time, raise their voices against the justice system which proclaims racism against African-American people. Read more....

    

    When a couple of Jerome's many secrets come to light, will Semaj’s shoulder still be available for her to cry on? JaNair's trifling and crazy cousin Mya is still up to her old tricks and making Jerome hers is still her #1 goal. Will she finally succeed in getting the man who doesn't want her or will all that lying, backstabbing and blackmailing pay off?Twins LaNiece and ShaNiece have always been close, but with a new love on the horizon and your ex possibly being your sisters baby daddy, will ShaNiece lose her mind, or will the new man in her life make her forget about all of her troubles?Join some of the characters you love, and some of the ones you hate in this second installment of What Bae Won’t Do: The Next Man Will.

    She has a bright future ahead of her until tragedy strikes, leaving her the legal guardian of her baby sister, Suki. Thrust into motherhood blindly, Dru is forced to work two dead end jobs, while clinging onto the hope of completing school. As life spiral down hill for her she finds herself in a vulnerable state until love saves her, or at least she thought. Iman Blake Shelton, a renowned business man, a millionaire, is handsome, witty and charming. Raised is a polygamy family, he quickly adapts to the lifestyle. When he crosses path with Dru it’s love of first sight. The pair, starts an affair that is short lived the moment Iman reveals that he’s a married man seeking a second wife. Determined to have Dru, he goes through great lengths to destroy her world just to solidify her position in his life. Deluca “Shadow” Keys, is no stranger to sleeping in alleyways and missing meals. Fueled by the anger of being homeless, Deluca becomes a boxer, Shadow, a force the be reckoned with. Living a low key life, Deluca is content with casually entertaining women with no strings attached until he meets Dru, a beautiful girl whose well put together on the outside but is broken in the inside. Deluca sets out to be that nigga that’ll boss up her life; however, Dru’s situation is a lot more complicated than he thought. *This is a full length standalone*

    When this is interrupted by the sudden death of her grandmama, Julia is appalled to find that the detestable Lucien has been appointed her trustee. A heartwarming short story from the bestselling author of the Regency Belles novels.

    Four captive women. A dungeon without windows. An experiment spanning over years. No end in sight. I'm their only outside contact. I give them water and food and wait for the courage to free them to miraculously flourish inside me someday. If I don't make a move soon, either I'll end up being the fifth cellmate, or their feeble bodies will succumb to death. No middle point. BLAKE I'm a heartless man. My heart was ripped out of me, when the love of my life disappeared a week before our wedding. When I found her, I grasped the true meaning of being destroyed. They'd wrecked her body, shredded her soul and left nothing behind. There was no hope for her, and she understood it. In the end, she chose suicide to relieve her suffering. After her death, I've become a man without mercy, a killing machine. Now I live for revenge and to give the beasts a taste of their own medicine. I'm thirsty for blood. Today, I'm one step closer to overthrowing my enemy. I know his name. I know his goals. Most important of all, I know his weakness--his daughter. She's an exquisite beauty. But, not for long. I'll play with her head and her body. She'll crawl back for more, begging for one more taste of heaven. That's when I'll ruin her and force her father to witness every second of her suffering. ***The Power series is a saga involving multiple main characters whose lives are intertwined with each other.*** Warning: This is a dark romance and contains situations that may be disturbing to some readers. For Mature Audiences Only!

    Justin was staying out later than usual, spending all of his free time with his boys, and just shutting her out of their relationship, then later their marriage. When she finally finds out what has been causing her husband to neglect their marriage, things go completely left! Justin exudes the epitome of a manly man. Having been an athlete throughout his younger years, then once he graduated from college, he chose to become a fire fighter. Ava is the love of his life, but he doesn't feel completely satisfied with just her. He loses his urge for temptation and steps out on his marriage to Ava, but it's not with another woman as his wife suspects. Getting caught up in his temptations, be becomes sloppy and winds up getting caught up.Will Justin be able to convince Ava that she is the only one for him in order to keep his secret hidden? Find out in this riveting standalone, The Secrets My Husband Kept.

    Her life takes a tragic turn when she begins drinking. She meets Kanye, the man of her dreams and is convinced that he is just the man to save her from her harsh life. Smooth is concerned about Ciara's drinking and tired of the arguing and fighting. He's still living a double life with Kayla and is trying hard to keep her a secret but she doesn't want to cooperate. Deep down inside he's getting tired of both women and spends more of his time in the streets. Kayla is serving federal time and is pregnant with Smooth's child. She gets angry and demands the same respect and lifestyle as Ciara. Sick of tired of being kept a secret and being a side chick. She threatens to tell Ciara about her and Smooth's love child.

    Some came to him in sleep while others seemed to appear at random through his musings. He had time travelled, in a way, to a place where the darkness of his abusive childhood occurred and alongside, also came the dark and sometimes painful reflections.These are the second collection of such thoughts, a continuation of The Dark Ramblings of the Phoenix.They are real and raw; emotionally explicit and even occasionally, healing. Walk with him through his poetic journey as he takes you to those tiny cracks that most of us will never see.Note: Please take special care that the writings in this book may be explicit in nature. If you have been abused in any way they may be triggering for you. Be considerate to yourself while you read.

    It is the story of an Irish immigrant family who, through hard work, unparalleled drive and ruthless ambition, worked their way up the ladder of American society, ultimately reaching the highest office in the land. The story of the Kennedys is a true reflection of the American dream and is one you will want to hear again and again.

    She planned to enjoy this summer to the fullest. The main thing on her agenda is her brother's best friend, Dallas. Dallas is a local dope boy who all the chicks in the hood wanted. With him being her brother's best friend, that also means he is off limits, but that's not stopping Danielle. Dallas is just a simple dope boy trying to make it and take care of his family. Danielle was the furthest thing from his mind until she started demanding attention. Throwing herself at him in public was only the half, she also had some tricks up her sleeves behind closed doors too. Knowing that taking things further with Danielle would ruin his friendship, but that may be a risk he had to take for love. A deadly situation happens in front of Danielle's eyes and causes her to react before thinking. With a life hanging on the line, will Danielle see that this lifestyle isn't what she needs or will she choose love and possibly lose everything she worked hard for? Love is a crazy game, and it can sometimes lead you on the road to destruction. Danielle and Dallas have that crazy love for each other, but love won't be enough in the end when you have everything to lose at stake.

    

    Attend her best friend's wedding. And dance at the wedding festivities with her best friend's handsome brother who is her secret crush.Six years later, even though her life is a mess, she returned to her hometown to fulfill her first promise. But she never thought her best friend's brother would insist she keep up her second promise as well.Will she fulfill her other promise? Even though she knows that being in her crush’s arms during the secret dance practice sessions under the stars will lead to losing her heart once again?Note: This is a standalone short and sweet romance with a happy ending.

     Cash Ogden was perfectly happy on his ranch outside of Jackson, Wyoming where he always knew what to expect and was able to keep things neat and tidy. But then Hailey Young showed up on his doorstep, throwing his entire life into disarray. An author from New York City, she wants to study Cash’s life so she can write a realistic cowboy novel, and though Cash isn’t excited by the prospect of opening up his home and life, he can’t turn down the money she’s offering. Cash can’t deny an immediate physical attraction to the beautiful and smart Hailey, but they are complete opposites who also happen to live three thousand miles apart. He vows to keep things professional between them, but will he really be able to keep that promise to himself during the three months Hailey plans to stay, closely watching his every move as the attraction builds?

     Forbidden Love He’s an eligible billionaire. She’s his alluring employee. Will they cross the line from boardroom to bedroom? “This book grabbed me from the start and keeps you interested till the end.” –Amazon Reviewer Forbidden Love is the first standalone book in the Venture Capitalist series of steamy romances. If you like heartthrob bosses, sexy-and-smart heroines, twist-filled plots, then you’ll love Ainsley St Claire’s too-hot-to-handle tale. Promise She’s reclaiming her past. He's dodging the spotlight. Can a romance of high achievers succeed in a world hungry for public scandal? “This is a delightful sensual sexy hot romance with two very likable people and good supporting cast.”—Amazon Reviewer Promise is the second standalone novel in the steamy Venture Capital romantic suspense series. If you like strong women, magnetic attractions, and page-turning plots, then you'll love Ainsley St Claire's red-hot novel. Desire She used to be in the 1%. He’s a self-made billionaire. Will one hot night fuel love’s startup? “I was spellbound until the last page. Deliciously erotic and sensual while so loving.”—Amazon Reviewer Desire is the third standalone novel in the steamy Venture Capitalist romantic suspense series. If you like powerful men, passionate women, and wild nights, then you'll love Ainsley St Claire’s wickedly-hot page turner. Buy Venture Capitalist Books 1-3 to star your next adventure today! Interview with the author: Q: Why should readers read this series? A: Venture Capitalist focuses on a group of thirty-somethings who work in a venture capital firm in San Francisco who are not only work together, but they are friends dealing with the ups and downs of crazy jobs and love lives. Q: What kind of series is this? A: It’s definitely romantic suspense. There is an overall story arc about espionage but every book can stand alone and has a guaranteed HEA. Q: Are there any steamy scenes in this series? A: Without a doubt. Due to adult language and sexual situations, these books are intended for mature audiences.