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                                                                                    4 out of 5 books                                                                            Venice Valentine and Xavier Black are two different sides of a coin stuck on the West Side of Detroit, Michigan hustling to achieve their dreams of a better future for themselves. Venice struggles to keep open the neighborhood daycare her beloved grandmother who raised her ran for years. She's down to one adorable child whose attractive father make...

                                                                                                                                                                                  3 out of 5 books                                                                   ...

                                                                                      4 out of 5 books First off, let me start by saying this isn't your typical "hood book". Yes, it takes place in the hood, but it has more than just guns & drugs, if you will. The characters have depth and are relatable. You either know someone like them, or you were (are) them.   This book made me laugh so hard in places at some of the characters' antics, (I absolute love Ivory). Other places made me almost cry and want to cuss. (If I ever meet up with Janice, it's an immediate misunderstanding on sight!) The mother in me wanted to reach out into the book and hug Hakim and shake some sense into him. Tammy, she's my girl, I admire her spunk and ...

  5 out of 5 books Road Trip is about Arlington Harper and Delilah Jackson who are two good friends that are recently divorced. Both of them are trying their best to navigate through this new life. Arlington & Delilah decided to take a road trip to get away from it all. But will they survive the twists and turns of this journey? In End of the Road, Arlington is a bestselling novelist who is trying to get over her divorce and writer’s block. She plans her getaway to a small town to relax and write. Arlington stumbles upon a salacious offer during her vacation. Is she willing to throw caution to the wind? In Saint City, Delilah is an officer who is on her way to becoming a detective. Finding a man is the last thing on her mind. Delilah runs into a sexy stranger while on a road trip with her sister. She is intrigued by this man but will his complicated background send her packing? Road Trip a sexy story by Electa Rome Parks & Monica Garner. Parks & Garner brings the tale o...

The 13th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest Appearance Schedule 1:00-1:05-Intro- Radiah Hubbert 1:05pm-1:15pm- La Jill Hunt 1:15pm-1:25pm- Jeffery Roshell 1:25pm-1:35pm- Pat Simmons 1:35pm-1:45-Break 1:45pm-1:55pm- Shakir Rashaan 2pm- 3pm- Games & Giveaways Naleighna Kai Pat G’Orge-Walker J.L. Campbell Stephanie M. Freeman Karen D. Bradley J.L. Woodson Sierra Kay Marie McKenzie Solsiré E. Felida Erica B. Davis 3pm-3:10pm-Break 3:10pm-3:20pm-Donna Hill 3:20pm-3:30pm- Rhonda McKnight 3:30pm-3:40pm- Kendy Ward 3:40pm-3:50pm-Break 3:50pm-4:00pm- Shawneda Crout 4:00pm-4:10pm-Shelia Bell 4:10pm-4:20pm-Untamed 4:20pm-4:30pm-Ebony Farashuu 4:30pm-4:40pm-Bonnie J. Edwards 4:40pm-4:50pm- Kimani Lauren 4:50pm-5pm- Vivian King 5pm-5:10pm-Eve Alexander 5:10-5:15pm-Wrap up

  I Am Ayah Donna Hill Published by: Sideways Books Publication date: August 30th 2022 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance History and the present collide in this fascinating and poignant new novel from Essence bestselling author Donna Hill. Full description TBA Add to Goodreads Author Bio: My official writing career began in 1987 when my first short story was published. My first novel, Rooms of the Heart was published in 1990. Since then there have been a slew of books and short stories that I've had published, from romance to women's fiction, chic-lit, erotica and mysteries. I enjoy them all. Three of my novels were adapted for television so that was exciting. I've had the honor of conceptualizing and editing several collections: After the Vows, Midnight Clear, Where There's a Will, Indecent Exposure, and The Hot Spot. I currently teach at Medgar Evers College and live in Brooklyn, NY with my family. Website / Goodre...

4 out of 5 books Prior to reading Island Queen, I was already a Vanessa Riley fan. To say I love historical fiction would be an understatement. I have read other books by her, and think this is her best work yet! Not only was I riveted, (I’m talking stuck in the book and burn your dinner riveted), but I also learned about Dorothy   Kirwan Thomas, “Dolly or Doll” to those who knew her.   This book is based on Ms. Thomas, a very courageous and strong black woman, who grew up in slavery. She not only bought her freedom, but her family’s as well. Then went on to not only build an empire, she provided a better life for her family. Although I felt the book was a good read, I wish that Ms. Riley had given us a bit more focus on her familial and business relationships, rather than those of the failed love interests. However, I was still enthralled with the book, which takes place in the 18th century colonial Caribbean, and especially loved learning about Ms. Thomas, who was from the W...

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Radiah: What inspired you to create your own publishing companies? Julia: First, my father taught school in the day and was an entrepreneur at night.   I saw the power of entrepreneurship and owning my business up close and personal.   Secondly, I admit it and very transparent about having control issues.   Long before the popular phrase of ‘owning your own table rather than begging for a seat at someone else’ table became popular I knew I wanted to own, control and be the visionary of my own company.   Radiah:   How do you balance running your own publishing company and writing your own books? Julia: Discipline and a passion for what I write.   I know plenty of publishers who do not write for themselves but just publish other people.   The writing bug bit me and bit me hard.   Additionally, I enjoy teaching from my own books.   It allows me to interject my own voice on a subject as well as leave my own legacy on the subject matter for the n...

  5 out of 5 books Grayson Sykes is a private investigator that has the difficult task of finding a missing woman named Isabel Lincoln. But is Isabel really missing and does she want to be found? Grayson is not sure if she should continue looking for this mystery woman. As she gets deeper into this case, Grayson runs into secrets and dangerous situations that she may not be prepared for. Will Isabel ever be found? Strange leads, family secrets, and lies is what you’ll find in And Now She’s Gone by Rachel Howzell Hall. Hall pulls you into this book from the very first page. Grayson is a character that you definitely want to see in a future book. Just when you think you have the plot figured out, Hall throws something else in the mix. Good character development and an unexpected plot makes And Now She’s Gone an excellent mystery thriller by Rachel Howzell Hall. Get your copy of And Now She's Gone today!

  4 out of 5 books Falcon is a teen girl that does normal things like hanging with her friends and going to school. Her dad has taught her different military tactics so that she can survive on the streets. But when Falcon discovers that she has supernatural powers on her own, her life is changed forever. Will she be able to control her powers and use them to her advantage? Che Parker has brought us an entertaining tale about a young teen with super powers with The Peregrine . Parker does a good job with telling this story from a teen girl’s point of view. You will feel the excitement and confusion of Falcon as she discovers how she can use her powers. While The Peregrine has a satisfying ending, this book could very well be the start of an interesting series. The Peregrine by Che Parker is a good story for both teens and adults alike.   Get your copy of The Peregrine today!

                                                              5 out of 5 books                                                                                                                                                                                            Saigon (Sai) along with his twin brother Chad are sexy successful criminal defen...