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E.N. JOY Me Myself And Him Available Now!   Locksie grew up in the church-against her will- thanks to her holier than thou mother. But now that she's all grown-up, she's her own woman and church is the last thing on her mind; her live-in boyfriend, Dawson, is the first. Locksie has shared a wonderful three years with Dawson without half the drama that her clients in the salon she manages has had in their relationships. But lately, Locksie begins to feel as though something is missing from her near perfect romance. When she goes to her favorite aunt, Mary, for some guidance, she doesn't like the direction her aunt is trying to steer her in. Locksie quickly realizes, though, that she can run from her problems, but she can't hide from the truth.   Hannah is one of Locksie's faithful clients who tries to offer her some advice, but Hannah's got issues of her own. She's struggling in trying to forgive her husband for the affair he had, while at the same time...

Michelle Taylor Troubles Won't Last Always Available Now!   Trouble Won't Last Always is an exemplification of beauty, strength, and confidence as four women's search for love bonds them together. Mia's search for love takes her in all the wrong places in turbulent relationships. Imani, the rock of the women, holds onto her sanity with prayer and perseverance. Jasmine, the extravagant one of the bunch, exemplifies the phase "one life to live." Summer is the more "settled" one of the group and basically maintains the peace.   Mia has some obstacles to overcome in her life just for being a black woman and being a highly intellectual one at that. As each of these women share an unspoken bond and each has tremendously different lives that intertwine into one, it becomes impossible for them to cope without the strength and knowledge of the other. Mia's problem is that she desires love, but love fails her every time.   The ultimate failure of l...

Various Authors Girls From Da Hood 4 Available Now!     Like its predecessors, Girls from da Hood 4 introduces you to women from the streets of Brooklyn who know how to be on that grind. In “Prada Plan,” you meet Disaya Morgan. She is a person of meager beginnings who vowed never to be that way again. She’s about making money and doesn’t care what she has to do to get it. If it’s dangerous, that just means the payout will be that much sweeter. But when she learns that one of her business dealings is about to go horribly wrong, she’s looking to get out for self-preservation. Could it be too late? Enter Disaya’s world of mind-blowing sex and quick cash as she puts you on to the Prada Plan.  In “Real B!tches Do Real Things,” Jada Simone is one of the realest “b!tches” in New York. She keeps it hood, and the hood loves her for it—until she writes a tell-all book. Now the hood that...

LaTonya Y. Williams Messin' Up February 26, 2008 As a troubled teen, Daneisha gave her mother, LeQuisha, pure hell. Now she's all grown up with a fierce attitude. While her baby's father Lamium is working to become the next drug lord in Jacksonville , she is enjoying the glamorous life. But, it's not enough for Daneisha, who engages in risky sexual escapades to feed her expensive tastes. Ignoring criticism from her mother that she barely spends time with her own son and needs to get her life together, Daneisha sets out her own destructive path. But, it's only a matter of time before Lamium learns of her extracurricular activities. High drama, intrigue, and suspense combine in this stunning new novel. CLICK HERE TO READ A FULL EXCERPT NOW! (.doc file) CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!

Teri Denine Whatever Gets You Through The Night Available Now!   At 26, newlywed Bari Jordan has achieved more than most women her age, especially when she lands a highly-coveted position as an advertising executive at one of New York City's top companies. But maintaining such an important position requires long hours and lots of time away from her perfect husband Earl and their love nest. Her high school sweetheart is having trouble of his own working for his father at their family-owned paper mill and struggling with unresolved family problems that have tormented him since childhood. With no one at home to talk to and Bari too busy climbing the corporate ladder of success, Earl begins to feel alone. Not to mention his ego is challenged when he loses his job and Bari becomes the sole breadwinner. After Earl is lured into an underground world of deception, he emerges as a dark, sinister stranger to Bari--terrorizing her and spiraling their relationship into an emotional abyss. A...

Carleen Brice Orange Mint and Honey Available Now!   Broke and burned-out from grad school, Shay Dixon does the unthinkable after receiving a “vision” from her de facto spiritual adviser, blues singer Nina Simone. She phones Nona, the mother she had all but written off, asking if she can come home for a while. When Shay was growing up, Nona was either drunk, hungover, or out with her latest low-life guy. So Shay barely recognizes the new Nona, now sober and with a positive outlook on life, a love of gardening, and a toddler named Sunny. Though reconciliation seems a hard proposition for Shay, something unmistakable is taking root inside her, waiting to blossom like the morning glories opening up in Nona’s garden sanctuary. Soon Shay finds herself facing exciting possibilities and even her first real romantic relationship. But when an unexpected crisis hits, even the wise words and soulful melodies of Nina Simone may not be enough for solace. Shay begins to re...

February 2008 Electa Rome Parks talks to Radiah Hubbert about: - Her newest novel 'Ladies Night Out' - Her work in the anthology 'These Are My Confessions' - Her upcoming projects - Her thoughts on the AA Fiction market - And Much More!!! Click here for our Exclusive Audio Interview with the Author of 'Ladies Night Out' Electa Rome Parks

February 2008 Valerie Wilson Wesley talks to Radiah Hubbert about: - Her new novel 'Of Blood And Sorrow' - Her children book series - Her literary journey - Her advice to aspiring authors - Her thoughts on the book industry - And Much More!!! Click here for our Exclusive Audio Interview with the Author of 'Of Blood And Sorrow' Valerie Wilson Wesley