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  5 out of 5 books SOMEBODY'S HUSBAND is the third book centered on the characters at Monroe University, an HBCU in Monroe City, Missouri.  Here we meet Dr. Dresden Xavier as he and his daughters move back to his hometown after the loss of his wife. He is eager to start is new position heading up a medical research project at Monroe University. Harper Kingsley is a professor at the university who is trying to move on from her failed marriage, yet she is very much an integral part of her ex-husband's life. Both Dresden and Harper are grieving in different ways. When Harper is selected to work with Dresden and his team, she is elated about a new focus to capture her attention. She never expected the very attractive Dresden would capture her attention as well. Theirs was a mutual attraction but Harper's time is devoted to taking care of her ailing ex-husband Terrance and Dresden is finding it hard to let go of his deceased wife, Nina. This is a story of love, lost, grief, heal...

4.5 out of 5 books I am a fan of Angela Jackson-Brown, and her latest release UNTETHERED did not disappoint. The story is around the director of an at-risk home for black boys. Katia Daniels loved her "boys" and her job. She took pride in knowing that she is doing everything within her power for each boy to succeed in life. She gives each boy special attention to foster their growth and has a wall of former residents who have gone on to do amazing things despite the odds. Her personal life is somewhat mundane yet stressful. Her mother is encouraging a relationship that she knows will go nowhere. She and her mother has also received word that one of her twin brothers who are both off fighting the war in Vietnam is missing. When Katia connects with a former schoolmate, Seth Tolbert, she is able to develop a sense of calm in her chaos. Seth is very supportive of her work and encourages her to make bold decisions about what she wants in life. When tragedy strikes, Katia's rol...

4 out of 5 books THIS COULD BE US is the second book in her Skyland series by Kennedy Ryan. Soledad Barnes suspects her husband Edward Barnes may be seeing another woman. This is a great concern for her as she is a housewife and mother of three teen daughters.  Judah Cross is the forensic accountant who is hired to audit the finances at the company where Edward is employed. Edward has an instant dislike for Judah and often complains to the family about the added stress brought on by Judah’s “meddling” in the company’s business. When Edward is arrested for embezzlement, Soledad is blind sighted and her foundation crumbles. She does not know how she will maintain the household bills and her daughter’s tuition as the family’s assets are frozen. She must find a way to dig herself from the hole that Edward has unknowingly dug for her. Judah feels obligated to help Soledad. He was instantly attracted to her since he first laid eyes on her and felt a strong desire to protect her. They dev...

5 out of 5 books Grace Polite is missing her home state of Georgia after her and her family moved to Michigan. She also misses her mother after she died of breast cancer. Grace, her father, and her siblings are trying to adjust to their new life and surroundings. When a new neighbor moves in next door, Grace has an idea to use the manners that her mother taught her in order to make life a little brighter. Grace Welcomes the Lady Next Door is a cute book that teaches   kids the importance of having good manners and being polite. Vivian L. King does a good job of telling a good wholesome story that every child and even adults can relate to. This book is filled with beautiful illustrations that ties in perfectly with the story. Grace Welcomes the Lady Next Door is a breath of fresh air and an excellent start to this series. Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert Get your copy of Grace Welcomes the Lady Next Door today!  

4 out of 5 books This novel is the second I’ve read from Gwen. This read was well written and the storyline well thought out. Lloyd Palmer, a reporter for the Houston Ledger was now lead editor of the Ledger and was now in charge of what would be found in between the pages. His new position came with headaches he hadn’t had while being a reporter, yet he stayed true to himself. In efforts to keep community support, Lloyd approved articles that were factual and didn’t go with the first report of scandal. There was big news brewing within the political arena and Charles, Lloyd’s right hand man was at the helm of the discovery. He trusted his friend’s judgment but would bide his time until there was enough definitive information to share with the public. Michael the high roller of the organization that included money laundering and puppeteering political candidates like chess pieces. He employed people with backgrounds in criminology to ensure that his vision was accomplished. His front r...

  4 out of 5 books The year is 1919 and Jessie Redmon Fauset arrives in Harlem to live her dream. Jessie is a high school teacher from Washington DC. She has just been named the literary editor of The Crisis. Jessie is the first Black woman to hold this position at such an influential magazine. Jessie makes such an impact at the magazine that most Black writers want their work featured in it. But a secret affair could jeopardize it all. W.E.B. Du Bois is the founder of The Crisis and is Jessie’s boss. He is also her lover. There is nothing that can keep them away from each other. But at what cost? Harlem Rhapsody gives us an introduction into not only to the Harlem Renaissance but to Jessie Redmon Fauset. Victoria Christopher Murray does an excellent job of bringing Jessie’s story to life. Christopher Murray also handled Jessie and W.E.B. Du Bois shocking affair very delicately. The most interesting part of this story is how Jessie discovered so many authors of the Harlem Renaiss...