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  Theo Gangi Bang Bang Available Now!   Stickup kid (n.): an urban gunslinger who preys on other criminals, often stealing already stolen property, using violence and intimidation.   Izzy picks a bad time to have a conscience crisis. As a stick up kid in New York’s underworld, he has a good thing going—robbing the worst drug lords in the city and leaving no witnesses behind. It is a game of high risk and high reward. There is just one problem: Izzy is in his thirties now, and for good reason, there is no such thing as a stickup man.   When a job gets botched, leaving Izzy’s psychotic partner guilty of yet another homicide, Izzy knows what he is supposed to do—kill the remaining witness or be killed himself. But a bystander named Eva seems different from others he has done before. Is she the exception to Izzy's number one rule?   Izzy has never jacked himself into a problem he could not jack himself out of. But that was before...

Michelle Larks Keeping Misery Company Available Now!     Keeping Misery Company is an inspirational tale about Ruth Wilcox, the only daughter of prominent Chicago minister, Reverend Isaiah Clayton and his feisty wife, Queen Esther.   Ruth has her hands full trying to cope with mounting marital problems and the onslaught of physical changes her body is going through. Lately, Ruth and her husband, Daniel, have drifted apart like two ships passing in the night; with zero visibility between them.   The two don’t even share the same bedroom anymore.   Daniel hasn’t been happy in the marriage for some time and seeks solace in the arms of his young mistress, Lenora. He oversleeps after a tryst between the sheets with Lenora, and when he arrives home, all hell breaks loose.   Keeping Misery Company is a poignant tale about a religious family in spiritual crisis. Secrets, lies, betrayal, and forgiveness are at the forefront of this story. It culm...

Brenda Jackson Slow Burn October 30, 2007   Everything in accountant Skye Barclay’s life is fitting smoothly into place until she makes the startling discovery that she was adopted. Not only does she learn that her birth mother has died, but now Skye finds out that she has a biological brother: Vincent. Skye wants to track him down, and her parents, as well as her fiance, Wayne refuse to support or accept her decision. And Wayne takes it a step further and abruptly ends their engagement. Skye’s search for Vincent leads her to his adoptive parents, Dr. Justin and Lorren Madaris, and, lo and behold, Slade Madaris—Vincent’s tall, dark, and sexy cousin. Slade is by far the most compelling man Skye has ever met, but she isn’t ready to get involved so soon after Wayne's rejection…not even when Slade offers her a job so she can stay in town and get to know her brother better.   Slade is a shrewd businessman, but hiring Skye is one ...

  Stephanie Perry Moore Problem Solved (Perry Skyy Jr Series)(teen) October 30, 2007   Problem Solved Book 3     The world is about to open its arms to Perry Skky Jr. But if he isn’t right with God, nothing will be right for him… On the verge of graduation with a football scholarship in hand, Perry heads for a Christian sports camp with everything going his way. But nothing is what it seems, and this summer will open Perry’s eyes to prejudice, temptation, and God’s plans for his life—if he’s willing to listen.   On his own for the first time at the nearly all-white Hilton Head, Perry’s innocence is stripped away when he comes face-to-face with the ugliness of racism. Suddenly, everywhere he looks, he sees trouble: The police harass Perry for a crime he didn’t commit. His dad is getting pressure at his dealership for speaking out against discrimination. The other players at Tech are jealous of their new ...

Sonya Sparks Too Many Secrets, Too Many Lies October 30, 2007 In this web of deception, Ashland's mother, Bianca, fights hard to supress the truth from her daughter because she doesn't want her to marry Jordan who's the grandson of an ex-lover she loathes. Jordan's return to Ashland's life cause Bianca's world to fall apart. Ashland's marriage to Jordan will last only over Bianca's dead body. Ashland soon finds out how cruel and vengeful her mother can be. There's a price to pay for redemption and Bianca will go to any length to get it. Click Here To Order Your Copy Today!

Rochan Morgan Fusion October 30, 2007 Can three broken pieces unite to form a whole? Shakey is a hustler trapped in the game by a dirty cop and associate with information on him that, if leaked, could set off a chain of tragedy. Jessica is a woman with demons in her past that haunt her every day of her life and rear their heads at the most inopportune times. Christopher is a young runaway who fled his home to escape his abusive situation. Can these three form a family with so many outside forces threatening to tear them apart? In this exciting, fast-paced masterpiece from the talented Rochan Morgan, these three must overcome inner and outer obstacles if they hope to maintain their sanity and stay alive. Click Here To Order Your Copy Today!

Nikki Turner Presents Christmas In The Hood: An Anthology October 30, 2007 The undisputed queen of hip-hop fiction, #1 Essence bestselling author Nikki Turner unwraps a talented new collection of writers with raw urban stories to jingle your bells this season. Christmas in the Hood presents fresh talent alongside shining stars such as K. Elliott and Seth “Soul Man” Ferranti–all writing gritty tales that reveal what the holidays bring for the naughty and the nice who live by the code of the street. In “Secret Santa,” after her children’s Christmas presents are stolen, a woman has to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to give them the holiday they deserve; in “Me and Grandma,” a senior sleighs more crack than candy canes to bring Christmas cheer to her needy grandkids; and in “Holiday Hell,” Noelle must raise $23,000 to repay a loan shark or her sister will become a ghost of Christmas past. True to the streets and true to the season, these stories will raise the holiday spirit in th...