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Fallin' for a Beast 2: Charisma and Ethic


Cherice Harris - 2018
    Snakes aren’t known to run in packs, but when Ethic finds out there’s more than one in his camp, things get shaky. The only way to rid his camp of the serpents is to chop the head off every dude moving funny, and that’s something Ethic, nor his right hand has an issue doing. They say to be a man’s peace, and he’ll give you the world, but what is a woman to do when she needs peace of her own? Unfortunately for Charisma, just when things start to fall into place, the inevitable hits. With tear stained cheeks, she looks to Ethic to be that peace. Can Ethic be her peace while dealing with a storm of his own? Divorce is never a happy ending, but Gunna is fighting to see the silver lining. With all the street mess he’s dealing with, he’s adamant about finding someone he can call his own. Not letting a good thing go bad, he puts his faith in love, hoping it wouldn’t let him down for the second time.

The Way to a Killer's Heart 2


Neicy P - 2020
    

Leaving A Thug For A Savage


Khadijah J. - 2017
    If a person loved you they would hurt you. She believed that and after experiencing that kind of love in a abusive home Sa'dai knew she had to get out unlike the girls around her she didn't use her body to escape the pain she used her brains.  When her dreams of becoming a nurse and securing a better future are coming true. She finds after a chance encounter that there is love in Hip-Hop and falls for a local rapper who promised her love in exchange for lies and deceit. With a heart full of hurt will she be able to feel her heart with love again? Savage Johnson was living up to the name his daddy gave him. He carried himself in the streets and in the sheets with many different women like a Savage should. Being proud of it until he ran into Sa’dai. Those eyes instantly drew him in. No woman had ever captured his heart just from a glance. Sa'dai was everything he wanted his future to look like. He hadn't spoken a word to her but he knew he had to make her his. Seeing she wasn't being treated right he was determined to turn from being a savage to her savior. He was going to love the hurt from her heart. ​In this urban tale of love and redemption we will uncover the story of two lovers battling the world as well as mending broken hearts.

Reluctant Informer


Marion Kummerow - 2019
     Sabine always minded her own business, closing her eyes to the sinister events engulfing Germany. War is always ugly, and it's best to simply stay out of harm’s way. That changes the moment the Gestapo needs information from her. With her husband held captive, his very life depends on her willingness to cooperate in this evil enterprise. Soon, she’s thrust into the midst of the resistance, smuggling people out of Nazi Germany. Her task? Find the leader and hand him over to torture and certain death. If she does as she is asked, she betrays her own people. If she does not, her husband will be executed by Hitler's forces. Can she silence her conscience and save her husband? Read Reluctant Informer now - a WWII tale of love, courage, and impossible choices. Previously published as part of the USA Today Bestselling Anthology, The Darkest Hour – Tales of Resistance, this standalone novella will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering what Sabine will do next.

The Love of an East Atlanta Boss 3


A'zayler - 2016
    With Jet and Sonic having found love in each other, it's only right that Esso and Ezana have their chance as well. Building a future with the person you love is exciting and can be one of the most exhilarating things in the world, as long as it's done right. As long as there's no demons from the past resurfacing to cause turmoil and resentment in the present. Esso is a strong man, and one of a commendable caliber, but just like everyone else, he has things that he allows to get the best of him. With one of the most important ones being the beautiful free soul that has captured his heart. Ezana Takato. The love of Esso's life, and the happiness that he's always craved. Blending into his world and practically taking it over, Ezana leaves an impression on Esso's heart that not even the deepest addiction can taint. With more love to give than time she has to sacrifice, Ezana stands in Esso's corner, fighting for him when he's unable to fight for himself, loving him when he feels unlovable and guiding him when he's lost his way. Though it takes time for the couple to get on the right path, they finally do, only to be detoured once again by the past. This time, a woman. Will Esso continue being the strong intelligent man that he was, or will he allow his past loves to mess up his future?

Blood in the Water Trilogy: The Lieutenant Oliver Anson Thriller Box Set


David McDine - 2018
     The Napoleonic wars are brought to life with grit and gunpowder in this trilogy of hugely popular novels: Strike the Red Flag, The Normandy Privateer and Dead Man's Island. With a clear knowledge of the period, McDine skillfully uses actual events in the Royal Navy’s history as the backdrop to Anson's swashbuckling adventures. For fans of Hornblower, Bolitho, Ramage or Aubrey, Oliver Anson will be your next naval hero. David McDine, OBE, is a former Admiralty information officer, Royal Navy Reserve officer and Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, and the author of Unconquered: The Story of Kent and its Lieutenancy.

Vespasian #4-6


Robert Fabbri - 2018
    His three freedmen, Narcissus, Pallas and Callistus, must find a way to manufacture a quick victory for Claudius - but how? Pallas has the answer: retrieve the Eagle of the Seventeenth, lost in Germania nearly 40 years before. Who but Vespasian could lead a dangerous mission into the gloomy forests of Germania? Masters of RomeRome, AD 51: After eight years of resistance Vespasian captures Rome's greatest enemy, the British warrior Caratacus. But even Vespasian's victory cannot remove him from politics. Emperor Claudius is a drunken fool, his wife Agrippina rules in his absence and Narcissus and Pallas, his freedmen, are battling for control of his throne. Separately, they decide to send Vespasian east to Armenia to defend Rome's interests. In Armenia, Vespasian is captured. Immured in the oldest city on earth, how can he escape? And is a Rome ruled by Agrippina any safer than a prison cell? Rome's Lost SonBritannia, 45 AD: Vespasian's brother is captured by druids, who want to offer a potent sacrifice to their gods - not just one Roman Legate, but two. They know that Vespasian will come after his brother and they plan to sacrifice the siblings on Midsummer's Day. Meanwhile in Rome, Claudius' three freedmen remain at the focus of power. As Messalina's time as Empress comes to a bloody end, the three freedmen each back a different mistress. Who will be victorious? And at what price for Vespasian? BOOKS 4-6 IN THE VESPASIAN SERIES

Love Me or Lose Me (The Love Me Series Book 3)


A.C. Taylor - 2016
    She's smart, beautiful and takes pride in being a shoulder for everyone to cry on…but when no one is around and reality sets in, she's filled with hurt—a hurt that she can't seem to overcome. Everywhere she turns, she's reminded of the reasons that trust isn't too high on her priority list. But when her heart forms a bond with the one man that she's been trying to steer clear of, her entire mindset begins to change. For most of his life, Caleb has been that guy—the one that no woman should take seriously. He's a playboy, and he doesn't shy away from the title. Women know upfront what he's bringing to the table, and if they don't like it, then they can keep it moving. But what happens when the tables turn? Caleb isn’t used to being the one begging for more, but when it comes to Gabi…that’s exactly the case. He can't stay away, and he doesn't want to. Determined to get what he wants, Caleb goes the extra mile to win Gabi’s heart. But when lines are crossed, and trust is broken, everything takes a turn for the worst. Something so promising quickly turns into heartbreak. Will there be a future for Caleb and Gabi? Or will walking away from each other become their only option?

I Can't Be the One You Love 3: In Love with a Trap Lord


Jahquel J. - 2016
    The one to keep a straight face, even if she feels like she’s dying on the inside. When she finds out that her sister was shot by Kansas, will she keep her emotions in check? Or will Kansas cause a new Celine to emerge to protect her baby sister. The meaning my sister’s keeper never rang more true for Royalty and Celine. Always being the one to keep her little sister in check and offer her opinion, what happens when she just might be short a sibling? Along with dealing with her sister, she’s carrying new life. Will Celine be able to bond with her new child or will the fear of possibly losing another child block her from being a good mother? Zigz has all he needs when it comes to Autumn and Levi. Everything he didn’t know he wanted, he has. Except, a little secret he’s been hiding from Autumn. When Erica pops back on the scene, will Autumn be willing to keep her promise about not letting anyone get her out of character, or will she remind Erica about their last encounter? When Autumn finds out Zigz secret, will she still be willing to make it down the aisle and become the third Mrs. Capo? One thing is stopping her from walking down the aisle, the fact that her mother doesn’t know anything about she and her fiancé’s relationship. Will her mother accept Zigz or cause more strain on their engagement? Lord has been thinking about stepping out the game. According to him, he has stacked plenty of money and thinks it’s time to step out. But, will Sha agree with him? Will Lord’s loyalty to Sha allow him to hang up his hat when it comes to dealing with the drug game? One thing he wont do, is leave the game without making Kansas’s bleed. Royal and Mia are working on their relationship, except no one wants to be the first to admit their true feelings. Still dealing with the feelings he carries for Erin, it stops Royal from being all in with Mia. Will these two find their way with each other or will Royal go back to what he’s familiar with, even if he knows it’s not good? In this finale, everyone is tighter than ever and have only one thing on their minds – Revenge!

The Right Kinda Hood


K.C. Mills - 2019
    His past life experiences have made him the man he is today. It was never glamorous but it was necessary. Forced to be the man of the house at a young age, East has always handled business and family before anything. Settling down with one woman, has never fit into the hierarchy of his needs. Joi loves hard and at times too much. Her loyalty has kept her in a relationship with a man who does not value her as he should, but with no evidence of any wrong doing, Joi cannot bring herself to leave. Having something at the end of the day is better than nothing and Joi only has gut feelings. Joi’s best friend, Nyelle is all about her son. After news of her long time boyfriend’s infidelities comes out in the worst way, she is no longer concerned with a relationship. Taking care of home and making sure her son is happy is her only focus. In Vega’s mind it will always be loyalty over anything. That mind frame caused him to lose three years of his life. Now that he is home, Vega’s way of thinking has changed. No longer concerned with the fast life, Vega is ready to try something different. Each of these four have their own insecurities and doubts that they have to work through in order to see what’s in front of them. Each guarded for their own reasons, they must decide if the potential benefits of a new relationship outweigh the risks. Will they decide to take that leap or will the past stand in the way of what could a beautiful future?

Wise 2: Giving My Love To The Plug (The Wise Series)


Mercy B. - 2017
    But when I looked into your eyes, I was ready for war." During a tumultuous run-in with the law, Wise discovers a hindering secret that proves to be toxic to the union that she and Liam once had. While on the forefront, battling for Liam's forgiveness for her past transgressions, Wise is summoned to Federal court in order to answer for her illegal actions. After the dismissal of what was thought to be a grand proposal, Liam is disheartened at the revelation that his precious Wise has been detained by authorities. With her arrest comes a grueling surprise. Quick on his feet, he seeks the help of a well-known consultant, RaKeem. Elise's mental status is to question as she desperately seeks Liam's attention, willing to push every limit to acquire it. Unstable and ill-intentioned, she doesn't realize the magnitude of her mistakes until it's too late.

The Brave Men


Tony Maxwell - 2014
     ...The thrilling adult action-adventure sequel to The Young Lions. Robert Hamilton's story continues against the backdrop of a South Africa recovering from the tragedy of the Anglo-Boer War while the world teeters on the brink of an even greater disaster, the looming Great War.Drawn into this unfamiliar world of rebellion, intrigue and espionage, Robert finds love and then loses it in the greatest maritime disaster of the 20th Century.

Love in the Trap


Lucinda John - 2016
    Romeo's case being worse than Mia because he finds himself homeless after the death of his grandmother. Mia's mother has a nasty gambling problem that is so severe that Mia has to go without food and everything else a young girl her age needs to survive. With no other option, she is forced to steal in order to keep clothes on her back and food in her stomach.When an unfortunate event brings these two together, they realize that they need each other in more ways than one. A friendship that was only based on business has now flourished and turned personal. Together they turn into a force to be reckoned with beating down traps in order to survive.Murder is the man in the streets. He’s handsome, charming and has more money than he can spend. Murder finds himself in a dying relationship with Trixie who doesn’t care what he does as long as she can remain his main chick.When he run into Mia, he immediately falls for her not knowing the real reason behind their encounter.

Promised My Love to a Real One


Dominique Thomas - 2019
     Omni, Gaia, and Egypt’s life changed drastically when their sister was abducted. They went from a happy, church-going family to hurt people. The story flashes forward 15 years, and the same hurt girls are now women. They’ve navigated through life the best way that they could despite their sister, Sadie's, absence. A drastic decision to move to Michigan from Virginia embarks the sisters on a new chapter in life that brings them into the presence of the Lacoste Brothers. Omni is the oldest. She’s also the mother of a handsome little boy. Her son’s father decides to break things off after he’s given a hefty prison sentence, and Omni is left to pick up the pieces. While in Detroit, she focuses on her non-profit and fixing her relationship with God, then Deen enters the picture. He possesses an aura that Omni can’t ignore. Quickly, she finds herself enthralled by the intriguing man with the grey eyes and intense demeanor. When Deen gives off mixed signals to Omni, and she learns that her son's father is trying to reenter the picture, she finds herself at a loss on what to do. Gaia feels like she’s the saddest King sister when it comes to how her heart aches for their sister Sadie. She’s in college to become an anesthesiologist, and her life is going well until her boyfriend’s secret life becomes public. He pops up with a wife, and Gaia is heartbroken by the news. The move to Michigan is welcomed because she needs the break. One sad night, she runs into Omelly, and his presence angers her. Gaia makes it her business to ruin his life, and their problematic journey begins. Omelly has a past similar to Gaia’s, and it meshes the two together. When Gaia is presented with an opportunity to ruin her ex-boyfriend’s life, it's too good for her to turn down. However, in doing so, she changes things with the one man she feels knows her best. Egypt is the baby sister. It shows in everything she does, and moving to Michigan forces Egypt to grow up. She finds a job and begins to move on from her ex-boyfriend Justus, who didn’t believe in marriage. Egypt finds comfort with Sayeed Lacoste. He’s charming, handsome, and like nothing she’s ever seen. He encourages her dreams and waits patiently for her to greenlight them being more than friends. All is well until Egypt finds herself on the receiving end of misplaced hate. Her affiliation with Sayeed will place her in a position where she could possibly lose her life. This book is part of a series…

Escape to Dunkirk (The Second World War Series Book 1)


Stuart Minor - 2019
     As the German Blitzkrieg rolls across France, the British Army is forced to retreat back to the coast. It seems, as the net tightens around the surrounded divisions, that only a miracle can save them from destruction. As the Royal Navy attempts to rescue the men from the beaches, the British rearguard is locked in a vicious struggle to prevent the Germans from breaking through. Jack and his section, after weeks of brutal action, are forced to struggle on against the relentless enemy, the men standing together as they fight their way back to the blood soaked beaches, where their only hope of salvation lies beneath the smoke filled skies of Dunkirk. This is the first novel in a new series by Stuart Minor.