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The Secret We Kept
Ayana - 2017
Dealing with a mom who is mentally, emotionally, and physically abusive and classmates who bully her on a daily basis, she did not want anything else to add to her list of stress. But after spending one night with her high school crush and the school's most popular boy, Anthony Royal, things take a serious turn. Anthony Royal, boyfriend to Kimberly's worst enemy Veronica Mills, finds himself in a messy situation. He is tired of dealing with his overbearing parents who run his life and a girlfriend who cares about nobody but herself. Spending the night with Kimberly on their school field trip wasn't supposed to happen and getting her pregnant was definitely not in his plan. Knowing his parents will want to get rid of Kim and the baby, he decides not to tell them and help raise the baby with Kim in private. But what will happen when things start to get too complicated and spiral out of control? Will they still be able to keep their baby a secret or will it be revealed? Find out in The Secret We Kept...
Queen of the City
Tamicka Higgins - 2016
Freestyle rap artist, Lyric, is at the height of her career. But when, her boyfriend is gunned down in cold blood after a drug deal gone bad, Lyric's life takes a turn for the worse. Trying something new in Chicago only brings about more tragedy for the once-famous rap star. When she finally gives up and moves back home, Lyric tries to get back on her feet again. How can this strong black woman take back the life that was so quickly taken from her? Things start falling into place once she encounters the ambitious and charismatic Nas. His appearance throws her through a loop--he looks exactly like her dead boyfriend. As she and Nas get closer, they realize that they have the same goal: take down the local drug lord--the same man who killed her first love.
One Night Stand
Viola Black - 2014
I noticed how handsome he was. He looked to be Italian, with his dark hair, olive skin and brooding eyes. He was about 6’3”, with broad shoulders and an athletic build. His shapely lips were spread into a warm smile. As handsome and manly as he was, his dimpled cheeks made him boyishly cute. I had never been approached by a white man before. And judging from what appeared before me, I didn’t mind it one bit. But I was confused as to why he would be interested in me after all that I’d just told him.
Whisper Something Sweet
Deatri King-Bey - 2007
Sinfully seductive, his voice aroused needs in her that no toy could fill. Since he was thousands of miles away, she thought it was safe to indulge in late night calls that left her in a state of orgasmic euphoria. Then one morning he showed up in her office, and the real fun began.
Between Friends
Sandra Kitt - 1998
When they attend a funeral of a mutual friend, they both fall in love with the deceased's brother, testing the boundaries of their friendship as well as their mutual love for one man... Over 200,000 copies of Sandra Kitt's books in print! Sandra Kitt is the author of 16 novels! Compares to the novels of bestselling authors Terry McMillan, Bebe Moore Campbell, and Connie Briscoe Sandra Kitt is a Blackboard bestselling author Set in New York City
The Baby He Never Knew
Tasha Blue - 2018
Or so he thought. This was because the young playboy was totally unaware that he was actually the father of a 4 year old boy. Breanna Webb was not sure if she wanted Kevin involved in her child's life. And to this point, they had already done pretty well without him. However, fate would soon intervene and Breanna would have to introduce Kevin to the baby he never knew... Could Breanna and Kevin possibly work through their differences and actually become a family? Or was this meeting going to end in tears and heartbreak in more ways than one? This is a unique spin on the typical billionaire romance book. Expect to get completely enthralled in this dramatic and emotional romance novel.
Just Please Me: Standalone College Sports Romance (Westbrooke Angels Book 1)
Deanna Grey - 2021
Star athlete. Talented graphic designer. And an absolute heartthrob... living a double life. We've sat next to each other all semester in silence. It takes a group project for us to finally talk. For some reason, I'm open with him about my secret darkness. And when Weston learns about my sadness he's determined to help.His offer takes me by surprise. Weston wants to please me. He promises to be the perfect distraction. And I'm in dire need of one of those. There’s a just list of rules I have to follow: No bullshit.No titlesListen to my bodyScream his name when appropriateLeave when I don't need him anymore...Seems simple enough. That is until his secrets start growing. He can't keep his double life in the shadows anymore. I can't take on any more shadows. Leaving is inevitable. But my want for him outweighs logic. And his want for me forces him to make a decision. Does he want to take on the darkness or become it?