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      About The Author      Sylvia Hubbard knew she’d wanted to be a writer of romance long before she knew there were black writers in the world. Weaving stories magically as a summer past time to writing stories to get through the humdrum of school, she was able to create something from nothing. Today, she has independently published over 40 books, is the founder of Motown Writers Network and The Michigan Literary Network, CEO of HubBooks Literary Services, runs over five blogs on a variety of subjects, host The Michigan Literary Network Radio Show and is a happily divorced mother of three children in Detroit, Michigan. “I’m no superwoman,” she states with a smile that seems infinite on her lips. “I’m just being an asset in the world instead of a liability.” About The Book  Synopsis Madison wanted more than anything to be beautiful and meeting a tall, handsome stranger was the answer to her pra...

4 out of 5 books Terrell Warren is an African-American senator who is a rising star in the Democratic Party. He is currently on the party’s ticket and is very well liked. Senator Warren even has his beautiful wife Kianna at his side. Someone is trying to destroy everything that the Warren’s have worked for when Kianna is kidnapped. Senator Warren steps off the campaign trail to find his missing wife. But it’s more complicated than he imagined when the organization that’s responsible for Kianna’s abduction makes unreasonable demands. They are trying to revert American policy back to the “Cold War” days. If Senator Warren doesn’t comply, Kianna will die. What will he do? Shakir Rashaan has brought us an entertaining thriller with In Service to the Senator . Rashaan does a wonderful job of giving readers an insider’s guide to how seedy American politics can get. This story is very fast-paced and you truly don’t know what’s going to happen next. Of course no Shakir R...

The “Master of the Mindf*ck” has been creating mind-twisting stories for the better part of a decade, but Shakir Rashaan first rolled onto the national literary scene as a contributing writer to  Z-Rated: Chocolate Flava 3  in 2012. The raw, vivid, and uncut writing style captured the attention of the Queen of Erotica herself, Zane. A year later, Rashaan’s debut novel with Strebor/Atria/Simon & Schuster,  The Awakening , opened to rave reviews and a “Recommended Read” accolade in  USA Today’s  “Happy Ever After” literary blog. The follow-up in the Nubian Underworld series,  Legacy , garnered even more success, with the third installment,  Tempest , picking up yet another “Recommended Read” from  USA Today , making the series one of the most unique and best-selling in the erotic romance genre.  Rashaan would later add to his impressive catalog with the debut of the  Kink, P.I. Series  in 2015, starting with...

Excerpt Myles' voice came through the intercom.  "Tell Mr. Mitchell I'll see him as soon as I finish with this conference call."  Chrystina smiled inside. He was making Mitch wait on him. Good for him. She knew Myles was talking to Ms. Daisy on the phone, but had hung up a few minutes ago. "Mr. Dunning will be with you in a few minutes. Would you like to have a seat while I get you a cup of coffee?" "I'll stand and I don't want any coffee," William snapped. "What is so important to make me cancel my afternoon appointments?" "I have no idea, Mr. Mitchell. But I don't believe Mr. Dunning will be too much longer." "Don't give me that brush-off. We all know you are his right arm, for the moment that is. So what does he want?" Chrystina did not like the implication, but was used to shielding her thoughts. After all, technically, Mr. Mitchell was her boss so she sweetened her reply.  ...

  5 out of 5 books After her humiliating and very public divorce from Dillon, Rachel was trying her hardest to get her life back in order. Dillon tried to destroy her but Rachel didn’t let him. Unfortunately, Rachel is slowly becoming just as vengeful as Dillion. She soon realizes that playing with people's lives takes her down a dark path that she isn’t prepared for. Is it too late for her to change course? I have always been a fan of Kimberla Lawson Roby's Curtis Black series. This series never disappoints. I really enjoy  how she gives you an in-depth look as to what is going on with each character and how they are affected by it. In each one of these books,  Kimberla always brings you back to how as a child of God, you’re supposed to forgive those who have wronged you. Sin of a Woman an excellent read . If you have not read the other books in the Curtis Black series, I highly recommend you do. You will not regret it.  Reviewed by Jackie ...

4 out of 5 books Misha is a 44-year-old real estate agent who yearns to be married with children. She thought that she had a future with Carson but it was not to be. They broke up and Carson got married the next day. Misha is on the road to single motherhood as she prepares for IVF with her frozen eggs. She’s so focused on the upcoming procedure that she has no time for another relationship. But when Dr. Devonta Hill suddenly enters the picture, Misha may be having second thoughts. Will Misha give him a chance? Marissa Monteillh paints a very accurate picture of how the dating scene is for a professional woman in her 40s with The Practice Wife . There are so many women out here like Misha who spend time “cleaning up” a man and get nothing in return. Monteith does a good job of including heartbreak, humor, and an unexpected love story in this novel. The Practice Wife is a refreshing read that would be a perfect book club selection. Reviewed by Radiah ...

 5 out of 5 books                                                               Being a granddaughter of a pastor, Tiffanie’s life has basically been laid out for her. Everything changes when she meets Damon. Damon is a very successful businessman in the entertainment industry and a former drug dealer. Their life together seems like a match made in heaven until Damon's best friend and former partner Trey gets out of prison. Trey blames Damon for everything that has happened to him and wants to get payback. Trey will stop at nothing to bring down his former friend and whoever else is in the way, including Tiffanie.  Author Victoria Christopher Murray does an amazing job of telling the story of Tiffanie who leads a structured life. I've always enjoyed reading the novels of VCM, because of how she brings you into t...