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A Bad Boy Stole My Heart 2: A Detroit Love Story


Londyn Lenz - 2018
    Unfortunately, good days only last so long. Her world comes crashing down when Yatta believes Erin has been setting him and his crew up by working with her family. Erin has no idea what’s going on, and on top of that Yatta’s baby mama Cleo is claiming to be pregnant by him again. Dreka and Zamir were going strong considering Zamir’s mother and her drama. However, Tia would not let go of what she had with Zamir which ultimately causes friction between the two. When it’s all said and done, Tia just might be the one with the last laugh. Cassidy's fate lies in the hands of German, Alaric’s hardcore dad. German is determined to not let his son fall victim of love. His desperate attempt may have gone too far when he ends Cassidy and Alaric’s relationship before it even begins. Set-ups, trust, and lines will be crossed in this final installment. Find out if these young girl’s will regret letting a bad boy steal their heart.

Infatuated By A Low-Key Boss


Shameka Jones - 2017
    Being the eldest of three children and the only male in his family, he hustles hard to take care of them. The only thing missing from his life is a loyal female companion. The on again/off again relationship with his ex, Star, is becoming a battle that he is no longer willing to fight. When he and his younger sister, Story, make a Spring Break trip to visit their sister, Taylin, he may just find the perfect girl. Ezra is also on the hunt for a new connect, so while in Houston, he links up with an old friend about business. What he doesn’t know is that the very thing he needs is right under his nose. Emerald is sophomore at Texas Southern University. She is the first in her family to attend college, and a very important asset to her family’s drug business. Since the death of her first love, she hasn’t been able find a guy to capture her attention the way that he had. Plus, her mother is always in her ear about not letting boys distract her. She has done a good job of playing dodge ball with guys, but that all comes to an end when she is approached by Ezra. His confidence and persistence are a force that she can’t escape. Although she plays hard to get, it doesn’t take long for her to give in to his charm. Taylin is a little on the wild side. She and her friends like to turn up and party on the regular. Now that she is dating her crush, college basketball star McKinley Staton, she couldn’t be happier. Being McKinley’s girlfriend comes with more than just bragging rights; it come with groupies and an ex that can’t let go. Her run-in with McKinley’s ex quickly becomes a physical, aggravated assault. Will dating McKinley be more trouble than she bargained for, or will she be able to roll with the punches? Hollywood is little brother to Emerald, but little is something that he is not. At the age of 17, he stands at 6’3” and 200 pounds—truly a lady’s man. When he takes a trip to visit his sister for Spring Break, he has no problem with pulling college girls. The college girls aren’t the only ones that want a piece of Hollywood, though. Stormy has her young eyes on him too. His eyes are on her also, but that comes to a screeching halt when an unexpected turn of events changes everything. Hollywood is forced to make a decision on what to do while trying handling a little drug business for his father. Will he really be able to avoid Stormy, or will she take what she wants? Come take a journey to H-Town, where it all goes down. Sex is had, secrets are revealed, jealousy is felt, and drama follows each character as new relationships are formed. After reading about Ezra, Emerald, Taylin, and Hollywood, you will find out who’s really the Low-Key Boss.

Issa Hood Love Story: Eden & Bounce


Sabrina A. Eubanks - 2018
    Their great chemistry makes taking a man down easy work and they trust each other with their lives, each being the other’s ride or die. Beneath their stellar working relationship is a smoldering mutual attraction that has always been waiting to claim them both. When Bounce has a conflict with her and finds that his baby’s mama, Amina, may have committed a serious violation against him with a hot shot dope boy from the other side, he becomes obsessed with killing him before he has a chance of doing the same thing. When he finally rids himself of the problematic Amina, he and Eden finally get the chance to build something with each other that they’d each been searching for. They don’t realize it at the time, but that one confrontation with Amina sets off a chain reaction of events that will remold their lives for better or for worse, making them experience love, pain, and extreme loss, and Bounce will discover dark secrets hidden from him for his entire life. It’s hard for love to survive in the best of times… can it make it through the worst?

Another Woman's Husband: A Sinful Love Affair


Johnazia Gray - 2017
    Timmy Ralph, a hot shot attorney is living life at the top of the corporate ladder. Happy wife, happy life is the saying that he's heard many times before, but what about his happiness and his peace? Although, Timmy loves his wife Patrice wholeheartedly he questions does she feel the same. In Another Woman's Husband: A Sinful Love Affair, will Timmy and Patrice tackle their growing obstacles? Or will he walk away from his marriage and began a new life with Michelle? In this drama and suspenseful stand alone novel from Author Johnazia Gray, questions will arise, problems will surface and tragedy will strike. Is it wrong to fall in love with Another Woman's Husband if he fell in love with you first?

Dear Santa, All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Man


Melissa Monae - 2018
    That’s how Jameleah feels once everything starts to go wrong. It’s close to holidays, and all she wants is to give her son the best Christmas. She’s your average single mother, striving to provide a better life for her son. With no help from his dad, she is facing some pretty tough times. Finally, at her breaking point, she’s about to give up, until she runs into Winter. Galico Winters is your everyday business man, trying to keep his nose clean. His businesses are doing great, and he has his woman, Lacey, by his side. Nothing could get any better than that, or so he thought. Then a blizzard comes in and shakes his whole world upside down. Jameleah has given him a different insight that causes him to reevaluate things. Will Lacey let her come in and spread some holiday cheer? Will Jameleah’s wish for Santa to send her a real man show up and save Christmas? Or will she accept defeat, and the let the Grinch steal Christmas?

The Thicker the Berry, the Sweeter the Juice


Kendra Rainey - 2016
    Cherish Denise learns from every trial and tribulation in the most horrible way. Not only does this young teen change from the nerdy plus side girl next door to the thick, busty and voluptuous woman. She becomes exactly what she never wanted to be after secretly falling in love with her handsome, chocolate neighbor Khalil. Cherish finds herself the subject of ridicule as she is turned down and placed in the “best friend” zone. Until she meets Caine, a thug from Georgia who literally knocks the socks right off her feet. They hit it off instantly, not knowing he was about to Inflict the worst pain on her. Caine seemed like the perfect guy at first with just a little street and thugness. Until he shakes up Cherish’s world, shows his true colors and motives, which sends Cherish up a valley of “no self-esteem and desperation.” There are so many hurdles to climb in her life. Will Cherish embrace her flaws? Love herself unconditionally? Will Cherish and Khalil make it through the hurdles meant to tear them apart? Or will Caine take her on a complete whirlwind. Who knows, but this chick needs more than time to figure out her life as college approaches and these men can’t stop wanting to sample her like a sweet Georgia peach. Stay tuned and find out....Why it’s the thicker the Berry, the Sweeter the Juice…..

Show Me Where Your Love Lies


Kelly Marie - 2018
     Meet Zion, Malik and Kaleef. Three men who all have different ideas of what love is and how they show it. Zion “Streetz” Hanks, who runs the streets of New York, loves Dream more than life, but he has a problem showing it. And after a while, she walks away. Eventually, Zion gets it together and shows Dream that she has his heart. But just as his home life comes together, his street life falls apart. Something that Dream knows nothing about. When it comes down to it, Zion will have to choose if his love lies with the streets or with Dream. Malik “Kid” Hanks is all about his money, and nothing comes before that but his daughter. With a chilled baby mother and all the women at his disposal, Kid is living his best single life. He soon realizes that being single doesn’t stop the drama with the women involved and he finds himself wanting a chilled happy life with one person, his baby mama Alianna. But just as he finally gives in to the love for her that he so desperately tried to hide, Alianna has found comfort in another man. Will Kid allow her to be with this other man, or will he show her that she’s always had his heart and he’s finally ready for something more than co-parenting? Kaleef “Slick” McVoy was in a drama filled relationship with his girl Bailey and things got so bad between them that they decided to take a break with promises of finding their way back together. Fast forward two years, and Kaleef is finally at a point in his life that he’s ready for a relationship and his thoughts go to Bailey. He knows she’s the best and only option, well he did until he meets Summer. She captures him in a way he didn’t expect and he finds himself falling head over heels for her. But there’s just one problem, Bailey and the promise he made to her. Will he do the right thing and follow through with the promise he made her, or will he follow his heart that points at Summer? These men all have different decisions to make and some are harder than they ever expected. Follow them and find out where their love really lies.

Echo


Aris Austin - 2018
    But like so many dogs before him, he was never meant to leave. After all, he’s just another project to the humans, worth little more than the results he gives them. Even his name is just a serial number, tattooed inside his ear for identification. Things are changing, though. Strange humans have started visiting the lab in the dark of the night, humans that couldn’t be more different from the researchers. These new humans wear cameras and big white suits. They offer treats to EK-230 and his siblings. Best of all, they come with promises of rescue. Only time will tell whether or not they can be trusted. Humans are humans, and as much as EK-230 wants to love them, humans are rarely good news for a dog like him. The Incredible Story of a Rescued Research Dog This new novel from Aris Austin, "An Author for the Animals," is sure to have you hugging your dog tight. Told from the point of view of a dog being used in a research lab, Echo explores important themes of animal testing, animal care, and open rescue. An instant classic for both animal lovers and fans of LGBTQ+ fiction, this story of a Beagle and his rescuers is sure to earn an honored place in your heart and on your bookshelf. Companion Novel to Shadow Be sure to check out Aris Austin's companion novel to Echo, Shadow! Before there was Echo, there was Shadow. Learn about Annie’s past and the story of the shelter dog she loved so much. Available for Kindle and in print.

City Meets Country: Clean Cowboy and Billionaire Romance


Denisse Gonsalez - 2019
    Not criminal, but a history of bad relationships. Now twenty-eight, she had seen her fair share of men who talked cool but acted mean, one of which she had been married to for five years. Now she was divorced, unemployed and wondering what more fun adventures life had in store for her. Seeking a new life, she answers an ad in the paper for a job totally out of her comfort zone. So far out, it was in Wyoming, away from the city lights Michaela had known all her life. But, it was a new start and a chance to right all the poor choices she had made over the years. Would new options make a difference? And what about the neighbor who seemed to be the epitome of the rugged cowboy? Could he break her preferences for the wrong men who always set her up for failure? This is a standalone romance short story ending HEA!

Homies, Lovers & Friends 5: A Brooklyn Love Story


Jahquel J. - 2017
    Milli is in love with being a family man, but can't help but to think why Kelsie doesn't want to give him a baby. Kelsie is still dealing with the emotions from the last time she was pregnant with Milli's baby. Will this cause them to drift apart? Or will Milli pull his pants up and be there for his woman like a man should be? It's no secret that Kelsie and her mother have a strained relationship. When Shanny reveals something from her past, will this bring the mother and daughter closer or push them further apart? Marina isn't giving her granddaughter without a fight, even if that means dragging Kelsie to court to gain custody of her granddaughter? Will Marina get what she wants, or will she end up being hurt in the process? Michelle is so ready to give birth to her baby boy and marry the love of her life. With her hormones driving her crazy, she doesn't realize that she's pushing her love away from her. While she prayed for the blessing she's been receiving, is she scared? Will Michelle end up losing everything she has ever wanted because of fear? Patsy is back and ready to begin her life without Mello. While she handed Mello the divorce papers months ago, he's still stalling. Although she's tired from fighting with Mello, she's happy that she can count on her friendship with Walt. What happens when Walt wants to take things to the next level? Is Patsy ready for that, or will she walk away? Mello is going down a down hill spiral that he can't seem to get out of. To him, everyone's his enemy. With Kenyetta on his nerves, he starts partying hard. That is until Choc andrews walks into his life. Although they build a friendship, everyone can see that there is more for these two friends. But, Choc is hiding a secret that can either make or break Mello. In this finale, everyone gets their definition of their happy ending. Sit back and get ready for part 5 to this amazing series!

When The Sun Shines: A Heartwarming, funny and uplifting 1970s Liverpool story. (The Liverpool Series)


Grace M. Jolliffe - 2017
    She'd stop buying clothes to cheer herself up, and she wouldn't have to hide the bills. All she wants is a room of her own, but she's got more chance of flying to the moon on a homemade space wagon because right now there's nothing in her pockets except a bit of fluff. When she looks at the streets around her, all she sees is poverty because it's 1970s inner-city Liverpool and that's the way it was.Everyone says if you don't laugh, you'll cry, so Josie laughs a lot, but sometimes her smile doesn't reach her eyes.She doesn't dare complain. Nobody likes a moaner but what's so wrong with wanting something more? She thinks she’s found a way out when she meets Mick. He looks like he'd help an old lady across the road, do her shopping and make her a pot of chicken soup as well.If looks were everything, he would be the man for her, but what's he hiding behind that smile? A funny, heartwarming, and nostalgic look back to gritty 1970s Liverpool.

Would You Rather?


Donald Shaw - 2018
    Awesome illustrations provide a visual aid to kids who easily get tired of reading. Funny cartoons also make it a perfect book for early readers! When kids answer Would You Rather questions, they develop reasoning skills. What's also great, each scenario is funny and there are no wrong answers! They always love to share those silly jokes with family and friends. Therefore, it helps children to make new friends, to develop and improve conversational skills, and so on. Examples of silly questions: Would You Rather eat a hamburger with maple syrup or a jelly pizza with peanut butter? Would You Rather sleepwalk every night and wake up in odd places like a supermarket or a library or only be able to fall asleep on a kitchen table? Would You Rather be required to paint your nails every hour or have to color your eyebrows the colors of the rainbow every day? Would You Rather have zebra-style stripes all over your body or replace your right hand with the one of a giant crab? Would You Rather have a new crayon every time you touch your left ear with your right toe or have a new balloon every time you lick the tip of your nose? Already getting excited? :-) Buy this book NOW and make your kids roll on the floor laughing! Pick up your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!

The World Keepers, #1 (The World Keepers, #1)


Ty The Hunter - 2018
    He knows his older brother Thomas is up to something, and he's determined to figure out what it is. When he decides to do some late night snooping while Thomas is asleep, the last thing he expects is to end up inside of Roblox. The longer he's there, the more he sees how much is lurking beneath the surface. The clock is ticking, find an exit before nightfall, or stay there forever. And he has got to get out because it's the only way he can stop the terrible plot that's been set into motion.

Making Good Love to a Bad Boy


Breana Morgen - 2018
    Power. Respect. All the things twenty-six-year-old self-made mogul Domino Black possesses, along with good looks and a huge dick to complement. As a young man who’s had to suffer more heartache than a little bit, the last thing he’s looking for is love. All Domino wants from women is what they’re good for – sex. Life has taught him that relationships aren’t worth the time or energy, and that in the words of Chris Brown, “these hoes ain’t loyal.” That is, until crossing paths with twenty-one-year-old Bailee Rodgers, who catches his eye from their first encounter. Will this bad boy turn good for the one girl who’s willing to show him that not all women are the same? Bailee Rodgers feels that life has dealt her some bad hands, starting with the death of a loved one. Coping with the loss she suffered led her to the arms of Tyler, who she soon realizes is not the man she wants or needs in her life. Bailee’s desire is to focus on healing her on broken heart, but when she meets the infamous Domino Black, she wonders if he could be the one to take her pain away. Bailee soon finds that Domino is two notches shy of crazy, but Domino may have met his match in her, because Bailee immediately proves to Domino that she’s not weak and insecure like the women he’s used to. Making good love to this bad boy is fun and exciting, but with lies, secrets, and drama lurking in the background, Bailee often wonders if it’s worth it… In this crazy, hood, love story, will Columbia’s biggest player be willing to change in order to win the heart of the sweet, innocent, broken-hearted girl, or will he add to her hurt and pain by being exactly who everybody makes him out to be?

Constant Traveller R801168: At age 16 I went to sea


Rod Baker - 2015
    Aboard ship, he finds his place—at the bottom of the stratified navel hierarchy. At sea he experiences storms that toss large ships around like twigs.Venturing ashore in unfamiliar lands, he runs for his life through a Senegalese village, kisses a man in Australia, is mugged in Tahiti, almost kills the third mate in Sweden and is captured by a woman in Vancouver.