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Brian W. Smith - Deadbeat - Available Now! - 4 out of 5 books - What would you do if the father you thought was dead was looking you right in the face? Would you forgive him and let him back in your life, or will you act like he is still dead and continue on with your life? QJ is a 15-year-old growing up in New Orleans facing the trials and tribulations of any teenager: peer pressure, drugs, and sex. One day, his life is changed forever when a close encounter with a homeless man turns out to be his long lost father Quincy Washington who he was told was dead. QJ cannot believe his father is alive and has all kinds of mixed emotions, anger and confusion. This is all directed toward anyone that is in his path including his mother, his mother’s lover Terry, and most especially his father. Will QJ allow his dad in his life and attempt to build a relationship with the dad he never had, or is it too late and the damage done is already beyond repair? Quincy Washingt...

Brian W. Smith - Beater - Available Now! - 4 out of 5 books - Domestic violence is as much a part of Todd and Kim’s lives as breathing air is. But let’s go back to the beginning...the night Todd and Kim became orphans. It’s that night that will shape their relationship for years to come. That night started with the Color Purple and ended in two murders. As Kennedy held the knife to Todd with all intentions of killing him, Linda charges into the room. She runs towards Kennedy and Todd and his rage is diverted. Kennedy turns the knife from Todd and drives it into Linda’s stomach. That night, two children lost their parents. Todd and Kim witnessed a death so horrific and shocking that it drew a wedge in their relationship. After losing their parents, they are placed with an aunt. The brother and sister begin therapy to sort through the emotions surrounding the death of their parents. However, during therapy, Todd’s truth comes out, but Kim is not ready to hear it. At the a...