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Travis Hunter A Family Sin September 25, 2007     Karim Spencer, raised in the home of a bootlegger in a run-down neighborhood, has gone on to become a successful businessman with a tony home, a beautiful girlfriend, and a son. But memories of tragedy and betrayal have kept him entrenched in the past, as have the living reminders of his former life, including his down-on-her-luck sister, Nadiah; JaQuan, Nadiah’s thugged-out teenage son; and Karim’s older brother, Omar, serving a life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. As emotions reach a boiling point, does Karim have what it takes to set JaQuan on a straight path, clear his brother of a bogus indictment without jeopardizing his own future, and hold together the family that he so desperately loves? As Travis Hunter skillfully draws us in with strong, believable characters with endearing flaws and broken dreams, A Family Sin, full of riveting twists and turns of plot, unravels the mystery of a long-buri...

  T.P. Carter Lovestoned September 25, 2007     With an unforgettable voice, Essence® bestselling author T.P. Carter delivers a stunning novel that takes readers into the mind and heart of an artist who loves like crazy…     Islam Ian has the world at his feet. Everywhere the talented and in-demand young painter goes—the galleries, the nightclubs, even on the streets of London and New York—women find themselves drawn to him. Although most men can only dream about having such a life, Islam feels nothing but emptiness. Every encounter is just another fling, every breakup the same. Tired of lackluster relationships and meaningless sex, Islam is ready to call it quits.     Then one night at a party, he is drawn to a mysterious woman who blows him away, a woman who can melt him with just a glance. After just a brief encounter, Islam can’t get her off his mind. But as he falls deeper in love, his intense desire for this...

Karrine Steffans Vixen Diaries (non-fiction) September 25, 2007     The author of the New York Times bestseller Confessions of a Video Vixen, Karrine Steffans now presents her highly anticipated follow-up in this stunning new memoir…     THE VIXEN DIARIES A true exposé, this book chronicles the personal and professional adventures of this tabloid-laden socialite, dispelling some rumors, while confirming others. It unveils the heavily shrouded Hollywood backrooms and its coveted secrets and reveals an up-close and personal look at a life of fast money and sex.     Here Karrine candidly discusses her interactions with people after the release of Confessions of a Video Vixen and explains how she copes with it all. A provocative and enthralling volume that offers Karrine's ardent fans lessons learned and answers to burning questions, THE VIXEN DIARIES will not disappoint.     Click Here To Order Your Copy Today!   ...

  Kamryn Donavan Getting Lucky Available Now!     Macon Street Apartments isn’t your typical residence and its residents are far from your run of the mill neighbors. Peaches doesn’t care to know a man's name, she only wants to know the size of his wallet. And for the right price, this stripper has no problems taking Mr. Moneybags home for a private show.   Romello is a hustler in love. But even after nine years and three kids, with his girlfriend Jewel, he’s having commitment issues, and refuses to be tied down. “There are far too many available and willing women in the world.” And right now, there's no woman he wants more than Peaches, and he’s determined to get her without pay the cost.   Craig is a handsome and successful businessman who gives his wife Alisha the world. Their marriage is drama free, except for Alisha’s mettlesome friend Ladonna, who is hellbent on luring Craig away for herself. And just whe...

Suzetta Perkins A Love So Deep Available Now!     How do you save a widower who weaves a road map of self-destruction because his wife of forty years has suddenly died and he's unable to cope with the reality of that loss? Graham Peters has shut everyone out of his life and has tried unsuccessfully to immortalize his wife, Amanda, by reliving daily (through flashbacks) their life together. But with a little prodding from best friend, Charlie Ford, Graham's spirit begins to lift, and he finds that there is life after death in the likeness of Ms. Rita Long, a sultry jazz singer at a local nightclub, far from the church that has been his life.   A man now obsessed with the beautiful, long-legged Rita Long, Graham is faced with questions. Can he love another woman the way he loved Amanda? Will his daughters think he's lost his mind because he's seeing Rita? After all, Amanda has only been in the ground a couple of months. Can he bring this new woman into his home tha...

Richard Jeanty Sexual Exploits of a Nympho Part 2 Available Soon!     Just when Darren thinks his relationship with Tina is flourishing, there is yet another hurdle on the road hindering their bliss. As Darren becomes more involved with his job and career, Tina finds that she's playing second fiddle; something she's not used to. Tina saw a therapist to deal with her sexual addiction, but Darren is now wondering if she was ever treated completely. Darren has not been taking care of home and Tina is frustrated and agrees to a break-up with Darren. Darren figures a short break from their relationship might bring Tina back to her senses, so he thought. Will Darren lose Tina forever to another man?  Will Tina realize that Darren is the best man for her?  Come along for a bumpy ride as the relationship between Darren and Tina is explored further in this page-turning sequel.     Click Here To Order Your Copy Today!

Patricia Sargeant On Fire Available Now! A love this hot knows no rules... A high stakes lesson ... Charleston Times reporter Sharon MacCabe has worked hard to move from intern to full-fledged journalist. So when a series of arson fires across the city turns into a string of murders, she's ready to investigate. But her excitement soon turns to disappointment when her boss gives the assignment to a senator's nephew. Determined to prove herself, Sharon decides to probe the case on her own. But first she'll have to gain the trust of Charleston's new Fire Captain... In love and trust ... Matthew Payton has reason to be wary of reporters. As a firefighter in Pittsburgh, the press falsely accused him of arson in a blaze that killed his own sister, leading him to resign. Now he's trying to bury that painful chapter and start over. When Sharon insists on collaborating, Matthew is suspicious yet also attracted to this lovely, tenacious young woman--and the feeling is mutual....