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   K’WAN is the best-selling, award-winning author of more thirty novels, including the wildly popular Animal series, Black Lotus , Gangsta , Road Dawgz , Street Dreams , Hoodlum , and Section 8 . He has been featured in Vibe , King , Entertainment Weekly , and Time magazine . K’wan was the recipient of the 2012 and 2013 Street Lit Book Award Medals (SLBAM) in adult fiction for Eviction Notice and Animal . His credits also include featured commentary in the documentary Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (produced by Ice-T) as well as a recurring role as an analyst on TV One’s Celebrity Crime Files . K’wan resides in New Jersey, where he spends his time writing, cooking, and binge-watching reruns of The Vampire Diaries with his teenage daughters. Black Lotus 2: The Vow is his latest novel.   Radiah:   Tell us about Black Lotus 2 : The Vow. K’wan:  Black Lotus 2 picks up a few months after the events in Black Lotus, and right before Kahllah’s character is introd...

                                                 5 out of 5 books K ahllah has retired from the Brotherhood of Blood and is trying to live a normal life.  Her focus is on her magazine “Real Talk”   and a possible love interest. But the simple life  that Kahllah craved for is interrupted when a cop ends up dead.  The killer left her  signature   Black Lotus flower  at the scene of the crime.  Now, Kahllah must find out who is killing in her name before it’s too late. Murder, chaos, and disorder is what you’ll find in Black Lotus 2 : The Vow by K’wan. Just when you think you have the story all figured out, K’wan throws in one of his infamous curveballs that will shock you. K’wan does a good job of giving readers more of a peak into Kahllah’s background with the Brotherhood of Blood and how they operate...

  The 12th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest presents November to Remember Book Bash on Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 1pm-5pm on Zoom. It is a free to the public virtual event for the attendees on Zoom. Each attendee that registers and attends the book bash will get one free book. The featured authors for this event are New York Times Bestselling author Brenda Jackson, National Bestselling author Naleighna Kai, National Bestselling author LaJill Hunt, and National Bestselling author J.D. Mason. This event's lineup also includes:  Pat Simmons Sierra Kay Michelle Mitchell Stacey-Covington Lee Obelia Akanke  Vivian King Bonnie J. Edwards Each   author will have 10 minutes to tell everyone about themselves or their books and they will include a link for attendees to purchase their books online. There is still room for more authors! The participation fee for this virtual event is $20. Your space for the event will only be reserved once payment is received. If you are inter...

  Ever wonder what really happened behind the proverbial scenes with those infamous women who became wives of some the most noteworthy men in the bible? The Real Housewives of the Bible is the first book of a fictional series about women who found themselves assigned to situations that have an impact as a driving force behind some of the most important events of ancient times. The focus is projecting what might have been the behind the scenes events that may have contributed to their journey. "I'm impressed with how Theresa V. Wilson kept The Real Housewives of the Bible, Biblical yet made it contemporary. She took the words from scripture and made it today. She didn't stray from the bible, she just put some 'spiritual meat' on the bones. That's a gift!" --Pat G'Orge-Walker, National Bestselling Author of  Fire in the Water  and  Don’t Blame the Devil ". Release Date : 9/15/20 Pre-order your copy of The Real Housewives of the Bible today!

Isabel Lincoln is gone. But is she  missing ? It’s up to Grayson Sykes to find her. Although she is reluctant to track down a woman who may not want to be found, Gray’s search for Isabel Lincoln becomes more complicated and dangerous with every new revelation about the woman’s secrets and the truth she’s hidden from her friends and family. Featuring two complicated women in a dangerous cat and mouse game, Rachel Howzell Hall's  And Now She’s Gone  explores the nature of secrets — and how violence and fear can lead you to abandon everything in order to survive. Release date: 9/22/20 Pre-order link :  https://amzn.to/342Rrx9

Just when he thought finding a wife was out of his reach… Colton “Cole” Eubanks is laser focused on building wealth and settling down with a special woman before he turns forty. Accomplishing one out of two isn’t bad. Unfortunately, there’s no ‘love of his life’ on the horizon, unless he counts the one woman who’s been starring in his nightly dreams—Malaya Radcliff. After being dependent on one person after another for years, Malaya has finally learned to stand on her own. There’s only one thing she hasn’t been able to accomplish—gain full custody of her daughter. Her ex-husband never fights fair. His wealth always wins. This time Malaya’s determined to come out on top. So when Cole, the man she’s been secretly in lust with for over a year, makes her an offer she’d be crazy to refuse, Malaya wants to say yes. But that means sacrificing her newfound independence. Yet, his enticing proposal has her thinking—why not? Release date : 9/10/20 Pre-order link :  https://amzn.to/2Cv2CmO

Previously published as Locked in Purgatory In his prime, LUTHER BENNETT had it all … everything but loyalty to his family. And for that, when LUTHER needed his children the most, they abandoned him, forcing him to suffer in silence. SAMUEL BENNETT, the unfortunate heir to his father’s misdeeds, has grown weary of following in LUTHER’S footsteps. SAMUEL desires a life to call his own. Trapped in a marriage that doesn’t exist and a mounting mistrust of all men, LYNNE BENNETT has always felt like the black sheep of the family. After ten years of refusing to see or even speak to LUTHER, LYNNE finally decides to confront her father. Ripe with secrets, denial, and a festering anger that sears the heart, ESTRANGED unravels the family lies that bind. Release date : 9/15/20 Pre-order link :  https://amzn.to/2Y5nubO

  All fairytales don't have happy endings... Building her baby registry should top defense attorney, Martika Jordan-Wallace’s to-do list, but when her husband gets slammed with a lawsuit courtesy of his former fiancée, planning for her child’s arrival gets traded for building a scandalous case against his ex. The dirt Martika digs up on her just might do the trick. Will the spouses be able to successfully defend themselves against a woman scorned or will the cradle fall along with their marriage? When Shayla Yarborough’s husband’s life ends tragically after he discovers she’s been keeping a secret, survivor’s guilt and remorse leads Shayla to grieve on the most unlikely shoulder. Burdened with the shame of self-inflicted misery, will Shayla finally break free from depression, or will she dive heart-first into destruction? Dr. Rita Franklin was set to be the most stunning bride the city had seen. Too bad her fiancé ghosted her hours before their elaborate wedding. Jilted and humilia...

  Ever since she was a child, Jada White was told that education is the key to success. To freedom. To happiness. So, she found purpose and a life direction at college, studying the very subject that connected with her the most; and as she acquired multiple degrees, life started to open up for her. Now navigating her twenties as best s he can, Jada has a thriving career as an educator amongst the hustle and bustle of New York City. But despite throwing herself enthusiastically into jobs, relationships and travel, Jada finds herself continually betrayed, alone, and far from the happiness she always dreamed success would bring. Dragged along by her work ethic and fueled by her yearnings, Jada fails to acknowledge the traumas of her past – traumas that are rearing their ugly heads as cycles of abandonment and abuse. As Jada is hurled from one heart-wrenching situation to the next, the peace and happiness she so desperately wants always seems just out of reach. Can Jada face her shadow...

Rear Window meets Get Out in this gripping thriller from a critically acclaimed and New York Times Notable author, in which the gentrification of a Brooklyn neighborhood takes on a sinister new meaning… Sydney Green is Brooklyn born and raised, but her beloved neighborhood seems to change every time she blinks. Condos are sprouting like weeds, FOR SALE signs are popping up overnight, and the neighbors she’s known all her life are disappearing. To hold onto her community’s past and present, Sydney channels her frustration into a walking tour and finds an unlikely and unwanted assistant in one of the new arrivals to the block—her neighbor Theo. But Sydney and Theo’s deep dive into history quickly becomes a dizzying descent into paranoia and fear. Their neighbors may not have moved to the suburbs after all, and the push to revitalize the community may be more deadly than advertised. When does coincidence become conspiracy? Where do people go when gentrification pushes them out? Can Sydney...

Miranda Hopson believed she was the perfect wife...until her husband's alleged mistress employs the postal service to deliver the news that Miranda is the woman on the side. Coming off the high of celebrating her eighteenth wedding anniversary, Miranda receives a shocking revelation when a mystery woman contacts her claiming a nine-year affair with her husband, Quincy. Typically reserved Miranda feels the fury of scorn, while the taste of vengeance consumes her mind. But thoughts are simply thoughts--until one of the guilty ends up dead. Is Miranda the culprit or has karma tipped in her favor? Release date: 8/28/20:  Pre-order link: https://amzn.to/3g4L1jk

“Good morning, sexy.” “Mmm, good morning to you, too.” Samara stretched as she struggled to cover her nude form. “What time is it?” Peeking under the covers to enjoy her nakedness, a slick grin spread across his face. “I’d say it’s time for round three, but I don’t want to wear you out before you have to go back to your shoot.” “I don’t want to go back to work, and I don’t want you to, either. I was hoping that we could … well, you know.” Dorian stroked his chin, wondering how far he wanted to take the teasing between them. “Persuade me.” “And how can I do that?” “Use your imagination.” She leaned in, daring him to press his lips against hers. “Will you to stop me once I try to convince you?” “Allow me to, in my own way, but you can’t stop me once I start.” “I have a feeling I won’t like where this is going.” “Yes, you will. I promise you will.” Samara straddled his lap before he could protest further, staring into his...

Below are different sponsorship opportunities that are available for this year’s book fest. Please contact me at radiah@urban-reviews.com if you are interested.   The size of the program book is   8.5 x 11 letter size and is in full color. All sponsors will be listed in the Great Midwest Book Fest program. Thank you. Platinum Sponsor : One page ad : $100 : Includes a one page ad in the Great Midwest Book Fest program book and three weeks of free   Author of the Week advertising that will be featured on urbanreviewsonline.com website as well as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. ($75 value) Silver Sponsor : Half page ad : $75 : Includes a half page ad in the Great Midwest Book Fest program book and 2 weeks of free   Author of the Week advertising that will be featured on urbanreviewsonline.com website as well as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. ($50 value) Gold Sponsor : Donate 10 books or more for the SWAG bags . Includes 1 week of free Autho...

Eating the Forbidden Fruit was long overdue since it was actually written during author Roland Page’s federal trial and detainment. The delay was because legal counsel advised him to wait for his statue limitation to be up. Eating the Forbidden Fruit is a gritty fiction novel loosely based on true events in author Roland Sato Page’s life. The newcomer author delivers a personal journey into his rise and demise as a St. Louis City Police Officer. He takes the readers on a roller coaster ride of good ole family memories to the nightmarish reality of being a police officer indicted on federal drug charges. During his trial, he wrote memoirs as a testimonial of redemption. Roland’s case stems from the conflict of his childhood affiliation and his oath to uphold the law. What is certain is one can't run from sin for karma is much faster. Pre Order your copy of Eating the Forbidden Fruit today!

      5 out of 5 books Three 40-something friends are very successful in their careers and are enjoying what life has to offer them. The only thing that they're missing is a love of their own. Hahna owns her own data consulting firm that she’s built from the ground up. When she meets an aspiring author name Sam, she wonder if he is the man that she’s looking for. Kimberly is an attorney who has developed her own line of hair care products. Kimberly is caught off guard when she catches the eye of a young man name Shawn. Will she take the plunge? Twila is a successful cosmetic dentist. She becomes intrigued when this hot Instagram model Marcus walks into her office. Will she see what he has to offer? All the Things I Should Have Known by Tiffany L. Warren is a fun book about the dating adventures of professional women in their 40s. Readers will find that these characters are very relatable. You might find some characteristics of these women in people that y...

  Eating the Forbidden Fruit is a gritty fiction novel loosely based on true events in author Roland Sato Page’s life. The newcomer author delivers a personal journey into his rise and demise as a St. Louis City Police Officer. He takes the readers on a roller coaster ride of good ole family memories to the nightmarish reality of being a police officer indicted on federal drug charges. During his trial, he wrote memoirs as a testimonial of redemption. Roland’s case stems from the conflict of his childhood affiliation and his oath to uphold the law. What is certain is one can't run from sin for karma is much faster. Get Your Copy of Eating the Forbidden Fruit Today! Author Roland Sato Page was born in Brooklyn New York in a military household with a mother from Osaka, Japan and a combat trainer father with three war tours under his belt. He grew up in a well disciplined home with five other siblings. As he got older his family relocated to St. Louis wh...

****There is one table left! You have until February 29th!*** UrbanReviewsOnline.com presents the 12th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest. The Great Midwest Book Fest  will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020, from 1pm to 4pm at Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Road, Glendale, WI. The Great Midwest Book Fest is a three hour book fair that is open to the public with a $5 admission. This year's headline author will be Essence bestselling author LaJill Hunt. There will be 10 to 12 authors selling their own books. The first hour will be dedicated to author introductions. Each author will get five minutes to either read an excerpt of their book or to tell attendees more about themselves or their books. This will be followed by a 10 minute Q&A session with the attendees. The attendees that come to this book fest usually buy more than one book. Please be advised that this is a local book event and not a conference, so please think about overall costs when deciding to partici...