In Shake Shake Shake and Watch Me Dance, explore the joys of rhythm and movement. These spirited board books celebrate the loving closeness of an African American family.

    But it's hard to think of anything to draw in a place where nothing beautiful grows—especially a place like Topaz, the internment camp where Mari's family and thousands of other Japanese Americans have been sent to live during World War II. Somehow, glimmers of hope begin to surface—in the eyes of a kindly art teacher, in the tender words of Mari's parents, and in the smile of a new friend. Amy Lee-Tai's sensitive prose and Felicia Hoshino's stunning mixed-media images show that hope can survive even the harshest injustice.

    With almost everything in place, he needs a woman who can handle his life, and sons to fulfil his plans for Detroit. Pam Jennings is a single mother, who has discovered her truth and is ready to live her life according to her rules. Her main job, however, is protecting her two sons, and raising them in a city currently plagued with crime. When Pam enters George’s business, he sees everything he wants and needs, but he must get past her reservations…and his secrets, to win her heart.

    After a year of warring for a place in his heart, Riana finally gives up, but when Luca leaves her, he takes her heart with him. Riana Santee and Herbert Jacks made an exchange a little under seven years ago - a life for a life. Herbert had no problem saving Riana's life, knowing that one day, she'd be able to return the favor in the most lethal way. She'd become a heartless, emotionally detached hit-woman, stealing the hearts of men on her path just for fun. It's when Riana chooses to leave her life of crime that Herbert decides to cash in on that last lethal favor. When Luca and Riana's paths cross again, Riana has the opportunity to not only reclaim her heart but stop Luca's as well. There's just one problem; the Luca of now is not the Luca from back then. This Luca has the ability to not only return Riana's heart but make her love him twice as deeply with it as well. Will Riana finally receive her revenge, or will she end up losing more than she ever thought was possible because of her love for Luca Kareem?*Please note: This is an urban romance with explicit scenes and language. If either of these offend you, please select another B. Love book to read.*

    It's even harder when you're Married To The Mob. The Demonte Family is back for their final roller coaster ride and it's crazier than ever. The wives have been nothing short of understanding and accepting of their husbands lifestyle but, no matter how much they love Corleone, Lucci and Dominic, they have their limits. Being the wife of a Mobster has had its luxurious perks and heartbreaking pitfalls. British, Katera, and Chloe have been the glue that holds their marriages together. The women have come to realize that the lifestyle they have accepted is also the basis of their regrets. It's only so much a woman can take before she decides to walk away. In this final installment of the highly anticipated Black Mafia series. Corleone, Lucci, and Dominic will have to choose which family means more to them. Will it be the Mafia family they've built with their blood, sweat, and tears or the wives and children that wait at home while they conquer the streets? The brothers very existence and their bond will be severely tested. It's up to them to either overcome whats been set in motion to hurt them or succumb to the lifestyle Mirah has instilled in them.

    Zoe Broussard has always been a no-nonsense, play by the rules woman until she meets her new client. From the moment the impossibly gorgeous Michael Carson walks into her office, she finds herself dangerously drawn to him and irrevocably hooked. Michael is an NFL quarterback with a multimillion-dollar contract and a penchant for breaking hearts. He’s used to getting what he wants, and he’s determined to tempt his hot new therapist into exploring the obvious passion between them. Even though there’s another man in her life. Can Zoe resist Michael’s charms and her growing feelings for him? More importantly, is she willing to risk everything for a man who may not be there tomorrow?

    After her most recent relationship ended in disaster, Coco decides that she’s going to take a break from the dating scene and focus on herself and her career. After several months of doing exactly that, Coco lets her friends talk her into a night out that she won’t soon forget.Young entrepreneur, Malcolm Alexander, is all about taking care of business. Focused on making sure that his new club is a success, he doesn’t have time for much else, including a relationship.When the two them literally collide, sparks fly and neither of them can ignore it. Will Coco allow Malcolm to give her what she’s been missing, or will she let their differences stand in the way of happiness?

    Her extraordinary dignity is supported by a best friend, a grown-up son, occasional sensual pleasures, and her determination to tell her own story.

    Being the oldest, she accepted that responsibility with pride. After getting settled in her career, she realizes that while she’s being supportive of everyone else, she’s lonely. Everyone has moved on with their lives and it seems she’s at a standstill. Seeing her younger sister find love before her makes her long for that perfect love even more so. However, that doesn’t make her desperate. She still has her preferences. So, when Ross “Exodus” Anders approaches her, she is caught totally off guard by her attraction to him.Having to become a man at a young age, has had its benefits as well as its tribulations. While it has somewhat forced Ross Anders into the wrong lifestyle, it has matured him as well. He’s lived well past his twenty-four years and he realizes that he can’t continue down the path he’s on. His son deserves a better example of how to navigate in this world. He makes the decision to chase his dreams and pursues a career in music, hoping to be the next big rap star. He lands a record deal and while filming his first music video, he meets the woman he doesn’t want to ever look away from. While Ross isn’t exactly Sharee’s type, there’s something about him that intrigues her and makes her want to know more about him. Ross is totally in from day one, wanting to prove that he’s worthy of her time. Will Sharee put her fears and doubts to rest and give Ross the attention he’s craving from her or will she possibly reject the gift because she doesn’t like the wrapping?

    Noel Livingston wouldn’t learn that about Nicholas St. Clair until much later. Who she met was the owner of the Villa St. Clair. What happened is that two souls, stranded in a snowstorm, fell into each other’s arms when the power went out. It was a silent night, but not for Noel and Nicholas.This is a standalone that ends with a HFN. The continuation of Noel and Nicholas' story will appear in The Men of Mafia St. Clair series.

    Marie Phillips takes on the sexual abuse of Ugandan schoolgirls—and the outcome of the abuse. Seven authors have visited seven different countries—Brazil, Togo, Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Uganda, Ghana, and the Dominican Republic—and spoken to young women and girls about their lives, struggles, and hopes. The result is an extraordinary collection of writings based on the girls' true stories, about prejudice, abuse, and neglect, but also about courage, resilience, and changing attitudes.

    She's an expert at stop-motion video. In this first book about the aspiring filmmaker, Z has to make a whole new kind of movie--a documentary--and it's harder than she thought. Z wants to wow the judges, but she's not sure her ideas are good enough for a film festival. With the help of her friends, Z shoots a lot of footage, but something about it doesn't feel right. Should she start over? As she tries to make a movie she can be proud of, Z discovers that to be a real filmmaker, she'll first have to be her real self.

    What do you say to her? You want to watch a TV show that's on past your bedtime. How do you ask your parents? You break your friend's favorite CD. How do you apologize? In American Girl's latest Smart Girl's Guide, you'll learn the exact words to say in these situations, plus more than 200 others!. Tell a friend that you're sorry for her loss. Ask a teacher for more help. Stand up to a bully. Let someone how much they mean to you. Inside this book, you'll find the tools, tips, techniques, (and actual words!) to help you untangle your tongue and speak out with confidence and grace.

    Crowds gather in the public marketplace to listen, paying them with coins, with food, with lodging, whatever they can offer. For a woman who calls herself Teller, storytelling is her life. She travels the many oceans of Thalassa with her harsel, the great sea-beast to whom she is telepathically bonded. At her side is a young street boy named Samad, whom she reluctantly took as an apprentice. He will grow up under her care--both delighting and disappointing her with the choices he makes along the way. And he will eventually discover the secret at the heart of Teller's life--a discovery that will change him profoundly...

    Hate the game. Soon-to-be retiring NFL player Beau Mitchell had just about given up on his ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl, but after pulling off a miraculous win he’s now set his sights on an even bigger prize.Dating a player is completely out of the question for the beautiful and ever so elusive sports journalist Tatum Rogers. but Beau’s persistence and a debt with dire consequences might just make her consider moving her goalpost.