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Once There Was Me: The Extraordinary Life of an Unknown Indian
Bobby Sachdeva - 2020
As a fourteen year-old, his world turns upside down, exactly at the age his father had escaped from Pakistan during the Partition of India. Recovering from the trauma, Bobby re-builds his business and journeys across the US and China, experiencing a life unhindered by religious animosity. Having experienced both sides of religion—of immersion and detachment—he starts questioning the role of religion in our lives. Based on his vision of an emergent India, Bobby finally submits a PIL in the Supreme Court for religious shrines to distribute their excess income for the downtrodden. What happens next as religious hardliners turn against him?
Game Over
Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker - 2001
Will she learn that love is all she needs or will the love she has be too much for her to stand? Only knowing the life of gold diggin', hustling men and rejecting love, Vera has suddenly found herself in a world where her game has "flipped... and slipped through her fingertips." While trying to retrace her footsteps in search of where her game could be, Vera discovers that the love she has for Dr. Taj Bennett won't let her go, the hatred that she has for her drug addicted mother is not easy to live with, and ghosts from her past won't seem to die. Get ready, get set, and run with Vera as Tu-Shonda Whitaker spins a plot explosive, passionate and humorous tale that is destined to be an urban classic!
All or Nothing: What Wouldn't You Do to Get Ahead?
Blake Karrington - 2006
Lead character Shantell Byrant has lived the hard knock life, blessed with a gorgeous figure and good looks, Shantell decides to use what she got to get what she wants
Baller Bitches Part 1
Deja King - 2012
Diamond has decided to upgrade her life and not be the naive girl her baby daddy disrespected and took for granted, but will her new status put her life in danger? Kennedy is determined to take what she's learned in the entertainment business to become a mogul of her own but is she equipped to handle the cutthroat tactics that come along with it? Blair has always felt she wasn't good enough to make it in the glamourous world of show business but when she's finally presented an opportunity to shine does she have what it takes or will she give into her insecurities. Find out in Baller Bitches where the saga will continue with a new story every 2 months.
Fortune Cookie
Jean Ure - 2009
A fun and feisty new comedy drama from master storyteller Jean Ure – with a gorgeous new cover look to appeal to all girls who love real-life stories.When Daniella Cassidy and her best friend Lisa fall in love with the gorgeous puppy in the next door garden, they never imagine they’ll end up getting to keep him – that they’ll have to save his life – or that he’ll lead them into such big trouble…A crazy real-life adventure about friendship, family, pets – and a plan that spirals out of control.
A Family Affair
Marcus Major - 2003
The members of the Moore clan come together to celebrate the recent marriage of Myles and Marisa, but a dark secret from the past threatens to tear the family apart.
The Risky Wager of a Masked Lady
Hanna Hamilton - 2019
When her father, the Marquess of Mortham, announces that she is to marry a gentleman nearly thrice her age, she decides to rebel against him. Under the cover of night and a servant’s clothing, she leaves for the one place that always felt like home: the horse racing tracks. Evan Sedgewick, Earl of Lanercost and successful breeder of racing horses, can barely believe his eyes when his newly recruited rider emerges victorious from the race, exhibiting unprecedented talent. But when an accident nearly claims Marjorie’s life, not only is her cover blown, but it also becomes apparent that Evan has a very deadly enemy. One that will stop at nothing to get what they want: Evan’s life and the Acton family’s greatest secret… *If you like a realistic yet charming depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then The Risky Wager of a Masked Lady is the novel for you. This is Hanna Hamilton's 28th book, a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after. Pick up "The Risky Wager of a Masked Lady" today to discover Hanna's amazing new story!
Supernatural Chronicles: The New Orleans Collection
Kristie CookS.T. Bende - 2016
Love drives each supernatural race to fight for the delicate balance we each take for granted. But a forewarning has been delivered: evil is encroaching.Ten paranormal races have no choice but to join a pivotal hunt to save their kind. Each must find one relic that has the power to stop an unnatural evil. A relic that is lost behind time and circumstance.Hearts will be broken; love and loyalties will be tested. Never has more been on the line - their immortality and who they will share it with has been threatened. Will they be able to sacrifice it all? Or will the magic at the heart of New Orleans be forever shadowed?Skinwalkers, werewolves, vampires, dragons, succubi, witches, necromancers, cupids, gods, and shifters, hot alpha males and kick-butt heroines...this exciting series has them all. Ten original novellas written by bestselling authors Lila Felix, Kristie Cook, Brenda Pandos, Delphina Henley, Julia Crane, Jamie Magee, Morgan Wylie, Kallie Ross, S.T. Bende, and Rebecca Ethington. Come join them for the hunt and discover hidden treasures inside.
A Hood Chick's Story
Lashonda Devaughn - 2007
When it felt like the world had finally changed the hand that she d been dealt, reality continued to creep up on her. With a mom on the verge of becoming an alcoholic and an alcoholic crack-addicted father who use to beat her mom in front of her, who could blame Tiara for finding a family on the streets. Tiara s loyalty to her friends was undeniable. The crew consisted of, Tiara, Tamika, Shavon, Renee, Ke Ke and Karen. They jumped, robbed and fought other girls who stood in their way. When trouble surfaced, the crew had no problems with getting their hands dirty. Tiara was faithful to her crew handling any drama that presented itself. But when jealousy get s the best of friends, things continued to get ugly. With an older brother Tre James wrapped deeply into the streets becoming a drug dealer at 13, their younger brother Sharod had no choice but to admire both Tre and Tiara s lifestyle. Tragedy continued to hit home and Tiara s life continued to go down hill. She lost people who she loved and trusted the most to death, jail or betrayal. From welfare, section 8, jail, drugs, abusive relationships and lies, Tiara s future seems uncertain. Will she finally rise above the drama that meets her at every corner, or remain trapped in the jaws of the hood? Brace yourself as Tiara James takes you on a rollercoaster ride in her footsteps, in her hood, telling her story.
Forgive the Moon
Maryanne Stahl - 2002
Her mother has passed away after years of mental illness. Her marriage is falling apart. And her beloved daughter has just left for college. But when Amanda meets a doctor who's summering nearby, long-forgotten passions ignite -- and a new season of her life begins....
Urban Legends: Bizarre Tales You Won't Believe
James Proud - 2016
Whether you believe these urban myths or not, they have the power to unnerve and enthral us all.
The Self-Esteem Holocaust Comes Home
Sam Pink - 2009
Why are three violent policemen in search of The Greatest Dad in theWorld? More importantly, why are two young men at a fast foodrestaurant talking about freezing bees? And good god, why are theretwo young ladies in the backyard during a Halloween party, shavingeach others' legs with a piece of a broken jaw bone?What will become of the old woman who slits her young boyfriend'sthroat? And why does she give him a calculator for his birthday?Will anyone survive?Where will you be when the Self-Esteem Holocaust comes home?
Sellout
James W. Lewis - 2010
Self-haters. Sellouts. Loan Officer Tammy McDonald has just come out of another failed relationship with a wannabe thug. To break this destructive pattern, she leaves her home city of Dallas for San Diego. As she settles in rainbow California, fantasies of meeting an ebony prince fade, so she eyes Dale Bristol as a potential ivory replacement. Terrell Jackson is San Diego's only black optometrist. Women regularly drop in for more than just eye exams, but he stays true to his girl Tasha until a wet dream unleashes a ridiculous outburst. Fed up with her jealous fits, he denounces the common "dedramanators" in his life-black women. Even though Penelope Miller was raised in the South by a racist father once affiliated with the KKK, she can't ignore her attraction to black men. But she never expected to fall in love with one...nor did she expect her "interracial felony" to threaten their lives. SELLOUT follows these three individuals and the consequences of dating outside their race. In the quest to find what they think is missing in their lives, they encounter guilt, fear and mess they never anticipated...including murder.
The Manhattan Men
Jacob Parker - 2022
The handsome alpha males that run the family that founded the big city.The family law firm needs a public facelift and I'm the guy for the job.The sexy minx they hire to help me act better is a social media influencer.She's also the one that got away.It's a bit of a Cinderella story, but it isn't her shoe she left for me.She's not getting away this time. I'm claiming her for good.NYC’s most eligible bachelor just turned in his claim to fame.This New Years' kiss is my last.