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MY BOO Daaimah S. Poole Pocket Star EBook December 4, 2017 ISBN 9781501177521 85 pages $.99 About the book: Gina seems to have it all: the job, her own house, her own car, and a boyfriend. The only problem is she's in Philly and Chris, her long distance boo lives in DC. They've been dating for a year and Gina is finding it harder and harder to come home to an empty bed. She and Chris just can find the time to be together. . . but Khalil, her best friend and roomate's ex, might be able to show her just what she's missing. About the author: Daaimah S. Poole wrote her first novel, Yo Yo Love, when she was nineteen, and it became an Essence bestseller. She is the author of two other novels, What's Real and Got a Man. Visit her website at daaimahspoole.com.

DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE Crystal Lacey Winslow Pocket Star EBook December 4, 2017 ISBN 9781501177552 106 pages $.99 About the book: Jovie and London have a lot in common; both are single, creative and they've already spent the New Year together. Thanks to a broken heart and a lot of alcohol, London does not recall their first meeting. As London pursues Jovie, a quality woman who is worthy of so much more, he's quickly caught up in the essence of her uniqueness and soon finds it hard to stay away. Unfortunately, he meets Jada, her cocky, disrespectful identical twin, who appears hell bent on destroying their newfound relationship. Essence bestselling author Crystal Lacey Winslow pens a wild and sexy enovella with Dangerously In Love that will leave you thinking about love in a whole new way. About the author: Crystal Lacey Winslow is a publisher and the national bestselling author of Life, Love & Loneliness, The Criss Cross, ...

WHATEVER IT TAKES Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker Pocket Star EBook December 4, 2017 ISBN 9781501177545 90 pages $.99 About the book: India Parker has settled in with the idea that she will be alone. However, all of that changes when her girlfriend, Joan, ask for help catching her husband cheating on camera. When India goes to return the camera and she comes across pictures of Devin, Joan's 23-year-old son. He's not a boy anymore and he wants to prove to India that he's man enough for her. National bestselling author Tu-Shonda Whitaker sets the stage for an older-woman-younger-man relationship that will have you hoping love can find its way with humor and drama. About the author: Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker is the Essence bestselling author of Rich Girl Problems, Money Never Sleeps, Millionaire Wives Club, The Ex Factor and Game Over. She is also a contributing writer to the anthologies: Cream and Kiss The Year Goodbye....

EVERY NEW YEAR Brenda L. Thomas Pocket Star EBook December 4, 2017 ISBN 9781501177538 76 pages $.99 About the book: New Year’s Eve is the one night of the year when the line between old and new blurs, when fantasy can become reality, and every woman is given the opportunity to reinvent herself. But in Brenda L. Thomas’s novella, New Year’s Eve turns tragic when a shoot-out lands a respected doctor in the hospital with a bad case of amnesia—and in the care of a man too sexy to resist. About the author: Brenda L. Thomas is the national bestselling author of Threesome, Fourplay, The Velvet Rope, Every Woman's Got a Secret, Woman On Top, Secret Service and the deeply moving memoir of her 15-year struggle with domestic violence and drug addiction, Laying Down My Burdens. She has contributed short stories to the anthologies Four Degrees of Heat and Kiss the Year Goodbye. Brenda, a native of Philadelphia, is currently ...

4 out of 5 books Café owner Lexia Daniels and ex-model turned fitness center owner Khalil Gray both know that love is not what they are looking for. A little harmless flirting and maybe a friendship is ok, but definitely not love. They both have been hurt by love and want no parts of it. However, their attraction towards one another is strong from the beginning. It is so strong that it causes each of them to step back and rethink what they are doing. But honestly, regardless of what has happened in the past, can you walk away from real fairy-tale love? A Touch of Love is an exceptional book. Sheryl Lister does an amazing job of pulling you into the story where you feel as if you are a part of the story. I also loved the way she was able to weave in two very important social topics without taking away from the story. It actually added to the love between Lexia and Khalil. I would say this one should be added to your To-Be-Read stack. Reviewed by Tenecia O...

3 out of 5 books Tonya Martin has just moved to New Orleans and is ready to take the Nawlins culinary world by storm. Her only child is about to graduate from college, her parents are happily retired in Florida, and she is ready to begin her lifelong dream of owning her own restaurant. So, when she decides a friendship with the handsome chef, musician, and teacher, Gage Toussaint, she is not prepared for the sparks that ignite. Tonya has decided she doesn’t need a man to control her life, especially after her Jekyll and Hyde ex-husband. But Tonya quickly learns that, life doesn’t always go as expected and that might not be a bad thing. Rochelle Alers is an excellent author and I love her books, especially all her family connection series. Breakfast in Bed was just an ok book for me. This particular story took a long time to unfold. I felt that there were parts that dragged on. However, if you are a Rochelle Alers fan, I would still add Breakfast in Bed to your reading...

4 out of 5 books Jason Jules is a 22-year-old single father that is desperately trying to make ends meet. He reluctantly gets into the world of porn. While this profession gives him access to plenty of cash and beautiful women, Jason doesn’t like this job at all. He’s torn between continuing his porn career for the money or try to find a more suitable profession. What will he choose to do? 12 Hours of Daylight is a very unexpected story from Tameka Mullins. Mullins gives us a very different take on the porn industry. You actually feel Jason’s conflict every time he goes to work and then goes home to his young children. There is also some family drama that makes this story all the more intriguing. Mullins does a wonderful job with giving us a complete story with this novella. There is a definite satisfying ending. 12 Hours of Daylight is an erotic, fast-paced and entertaining read by Tameka Mullins. Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert Click here to order 12 Hours o...

            5 out of 5 books Graylin Alexander is a fourteen-year old with a bright future. But when he unknowingly gets involved in a sexting scandal, Graylin’s world could be changed forever. Jenny Ungerman is hired to defend Graylin. Jenny is ready to give this case her all until ex-prosecutor Angela Evans joins the defense team. Jenny and Angela are not on the same page. Can they resolve their differences in time to win this case? Meanwhile, Angela’s boyfriend Dre is dealing with a ghost from his past that could put them all in danger. Abuse of Discretion is an excellent book that shows the consequences of sexting. Pamela Samuels Young gives us a signature courtroom drama and mystery that is anything but typical. You get a bird’s-eye view of the confusing juvenile criminal justice system. Young brought back some familiar characters from her prior books and introduced some new ones as well. Readers will be shocked when the truth rea...

                                       About the Author Sheena Binkley first discovered her love for storytelling when writing her first story for a class project at the tender age of nine. Since then, she has composed several short stories and numerous tales that are not only engaging, but simply entertaining. She is also a freelance writer, penning articles on various topics including education and entertainment.   To date, her best-selling novels include In Love With My Best Friend, Love Unbroken, Something Just Ain't Right, and The Love Chronicles.   In April of 2016, Sheena launched her own publishing company which focus strictly on romance books. Besides writing, she loves reading, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. She lives in Houston (where the weather is always unpredictable) with her husband and son. About the Book ...

      About The Author      Sylvia Hubbard knew she’d wanted to be a writer of romance long before she knew there were black writers in the world. Weaving stories magically as a summer past time to writing stories to get through the humdrum of school, she was able to create something from nothing. Today, she has independently published over 40 books, is the founder of Motown Writers Network and The Michigan Literary Network, CEO of HubBooks Literary Services, runs over five blogs on a variety of subjects, host The Michigan Literary Network Radio Show and is a happily divorced mother of three children in Detroit, Michigan. “I’m no superwoman,” she states with a smile that seems infinite on her lips. “I’m just being an asset in the world instead of a liability.” About The Book  Synopsis Madison wanted more than anything to be beautiful and meeting a tall, handsome stranger was the answer to her pra...

4 out of 5 books Terrell Warren is an African-American senator who is a rising star in the Democratic Party. He is currently on the party’s ticket and is very well liked. Senator Warren even has his beautiful wife Kianna at his side. Someone is trying to destroy everything that the Warren’s have worked for when Kianna is kidnapped. Senator Warren steps off the campaign trail to find his missing wife. But it’s more complicated than he imagined when the organization that’s responsible for Kianna’s abduction makes unreasonable demands. They are trying to revert American policy back to the “Cold War” days. If Senator Warren doesn’t comply, Kianna will die. What will he do? Shakir Rashaan has brought us an entertaining thriller with In Service to the Senator . Rashaan does a wonderful job of giving readers an insider’s guide to how seedy American politics can get. This story is very fast-paced and you truly don’t know what’s going to happen next. Of course no Shakir R...

The “Master of the Mindf*ck” has been creating mind-twisting stories for the better part of a decade, but Shakir Rashaan first rolled onto the national literary scene as a contributing writer to  Z-Rated: Chocolate Flava 3  in 2012. The raw, vivid, and uncut writing style captured the attention of the Queen of Erotica herself, Zane. A year later, Rashaan’s debut novel with Strebor/Atria/Simon & Schuster,  The Awakening , opened to rave reviews and a “Recommended Read” accolade in  USA Today’s  “Happy Ever After” literary blog. The follow-up in the Nubian Underworld series,  Legacy , garnered even more success, with the third installment,  Tempest , picking up yet another “Recommended Read” from  USA Today , making the series one of the most unique and best-selling in the erotic romance genre.  Rashaan would later add to his impressive catalog with the debut of the  Kink, P.I. Series  in 2015, starting with...

Excerpt Myles' voice came through the intercom.  "Tell Mr. Mitchell I'll see him as soon as I finish with this conference call."  Chrystina smiled inside. He was making Mitch wait on him. Good for him. She knew Myles was talking to Ms. Daisy on the phone, but had hung up a few minutes ago. "Mr. Dunning will be with you in a few minutes. Would you like to have a seat while I get you a cup of coffee?" "I'll stand and I don't want any coffee," William snapped. "What is so important to make me cancel my afternoon appointments?" "I have no idea, Mr. Mitchell. But I don't believe Mr. Dunning will be too much longer." "Don't give me that brush-off. We all know you are his right arm, for the moment that is. So what does he want?" Chrystina did not like the implication, but was used to shielding her thoughts. After all, technically, Mr. Mitchell was her boss so she sweetened her reply.  ...