Dying
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Valerie Wilson Wesley's Tamara Hayle mystery series featuring
Newark, New Jersey's number one private investigator are loved for their smart,
sexy protagonist who "has a way with a wisecrack that is positively lethal"
(Washington Post). Now in Dying in the Dark, Hayle is entrenched in a sinister
investigation that will demand her best detective work yet.
Tamara Hayle's past has come back to haunt her-literally. She's been plagued by
terrifying dreams about Celia Jones, an old friend whose walk on the wild side
led her to a horrible death. Celia's teenage son, Cecil, begs Tamara to find his
mother's killer . . . only to end up dead himself, stabbed through the heart.
The search for Celia and her son's killer pulls Tamara deep into her friend's
troubled love life, where everyone adored her but somebody held a murderous
grudge. There's her bullying thug of an ex-husband; a handsome ex-lover who woos
Tamara with charm and lies; and an angry, jealous woman who claims that Celia
broke her heart. And those were just the obvious people with axes to grind.
Despite her better judgment and the admonitions of the police department, Tamara
refuses to back away from the mystery surrounding her old friend's death and the
tragedy that met her son. All clues lead to the past Tamara shared with Celia
Jones, and Tamara fears that that past will threaten her own son. But she
uncovers more than she bargained for-and unearths secrets someone would kill to
keep in the shadows.
In the tradition of The Women
of Brewster Place, comes a hilarious, touching debut about friendship and
family.
Amber's mother, Paula, has only three priorities-men, money, and how to get more
of both. Luckily this Philadelphia neighborhood is full of other women for Amber
to look up to. There's Sheila, who instead of mourning her no-good husband, digs
up his corpse and gives him the biggest backlash of his life...or afterlife.
There's Reba, a mother of six, who finds love in all the right places-outside of
Philly and away from her husband. And there's Lucy, a successful businesswoman
looking for a man who appreciates-and deserves-to be married to her.
The unique and always interesting women of Departures will have readers cheering
them on or shaking their heads. Either way, alone and together, these women will
learn that breaking free doesn't mean losing ground. SIGN OUR GUEST
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Presided over by a main
character called Michael Banner, known on the streets as Spits, Cracked Dreams
takes the reader onto the down-and-dirty streets of the Bronx and into the lives
of a drug gang called the Time Bombs. This gang fear that their territory is
being threatened by a rival group so they devise a plan to eliminate the
competition. However, they are soon consumed by a desire to make a mark beyond
the borders of their hometown. Their cash-fuelled dreams carry them far from
their poverty-plagued roots and their lives are soon threatened by violence. The
Time Bombs also haven't figured on the tenacity of the FBI agents who are
following their every move...Careening from the drug-fuelled avenues of the
Bronx to Florida and California, Cracked Dreams tells a haunting tale of sin and
redemption. Filled with graphic imagery and tragic overtones, this is an
electrifying debut by a hugely talented writer.
Frankie, the oldest of the
McBroom sisters, is never satisfied. Can anyone give her what she wants? Middle
sister Livvy, saddled with a cheating husband, has begun an affair of her own.
But her being wronged doesn't exactly make her sideline lover Mr. Right. Then
there's baby Tommie who was treated badly by a man she trusted. The sisters help
one another through all the drama and, in the process, discover what family,
sisterhood and love are all about...
Meet Marcus Brooks. He's gorgeous. He's successful. He's the bestselling author
of African American fiction. He's also the most obnoxious male alive....
Meet Raylene, Naomi, Thelma, Gwena, and Latice. They are five women who belong
to a reading group, strong women with strong opinions. They don't take any grief
from anyone (well, not if they can help it), and their friendships have stood
the test of time. One night they meet up with bestselling author Marcus Brooks.
At first they are in awe. Then they are puzzled. Next they're enraged. How can a
man whose books are loved by millions act like such a dog? Words are
exchanged---and more---and they soon get in way over their heads. The book club
takes Marcus captive---and the longer they hold him, the more complicated things
get. Can these five women rehabilitate the most arrogant author in the world and
teach him a few lessons about life, writing, and women? He Had It Coming is a
wickedly delicious novel, as shocking as it is hilarious---a delightful send-up
of fame and success SIGN OUR GUEST
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Murder stalks the campus in this exciting, witty, fast-paced,
and extremely atmospheric novel, the third Ivy League Mystery by critically
acclaimed writer Pamela Thomas-Graham.
Harvard economics professor Nikki Chase has come to Princeton for the weekend,
primarily to take part in a conference on world economy, but also to pay a quick
visit to her younger brother, a graduate student there, and to attend a party
honoring Princeton professor Earl Stokes, an old friend and mentor who is
rumored to be considering giving up his dual responsibilities as head of Afro-Am
Studies and professor in the Economics Department and to make a move to Harvard.
Nikki is no stranger to the political games that are played among the
professorial ranks, both intermurally and intramurally, so she is not surprised
that she finds Professor Stokes under attack both from those who don't want him
to leave Princeton and from those who definitely do not want to see him at
Harvard. Stokes, after all, hasn't just risen in the ranks; he has become a star
thanks to his recent controversial bestselling book, Color Counts.
So when Stokes's body is found in the smoldering ruins of the new Afro-Am
Studies building, which was still under construction, Nikki is reluctant to
accept the findings of the Princeton police that his death was an accident.
There remain too many unanswered questions and, as Nikki is acutely aware, there
are too many people who had a lot to gain from Earl Stokes's death.
Soon, despite warnings from his friends, her own department head, and the
Princeton police, Nikki Chase has begun her own investigation into her mentor's
death, abetted by a Princeton debutante and a wealthy alumna. What she uncovers
threatens to cause a major upheaval, not only on the Princeton campus, but back
at Harvard as well.
Smart and sassy and sexy, Orange Crushed is a thoroughly engaging page-turner
that will appeal to all fans of mystery, with a distinctive and entertaining
heroine readers will adore. SIGN OUR GUEST
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Multiple award-winning author Nalo Hopkinson delivers a
triumphant novel in the bestselling tradition of such literary greats as Toni
Morrison and Alice Walker.When three Caribbean slave women gather one night to
bury a stillborn baby, their collected mournings braid into a powerful calling,
and a deity is born. So begins the epic journey of a spirit who, in a desperate
bid to discover her own nature and identity, defies the limitations of time and
place to inhabit the minds of living women throughout history. From Jeanne
Duval, the seductive black mistress of 19th-century bohemian poet Charles
Baudelaire, to a Nubian prostitute on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem in 300 A.D., the
spirit gathers the power and the wisdom of the ages, only to come full circle on
the island of St. Domingue. There, she is reunited with the very women who gave
her life, and who still struggle to survive under the tyranny of brutal masters.
Believing that her mother's
death from a drug overdose had been no accident, Dr. Kendra Hamilton, once a
child of the streets, launches an investigation that brings her to a twisted
killer who is targeting the lost souls of California's Dunhill County. Original.
20,000 first printing.
Regina Moore and Karen Jackson,
lifelong best friends, are living the kind of life most women only fantasize
about. With beautiful homes, fulfilling careers, and two adoring husbands, their
joy could not be greater, their worlds could not be richer. But suddenly,
shattering truths about the loving men they thought they knew turn happiness
into anguish and rage. For Karen and Regina, nothing they believed in or
cherished can ever be the same as it was.
Yet, in the painful process of starting over, new doors will open, and two women
who once had it all will rediscover the power of honesty and friendship ... and
learn the true scope and meaning of love.
After vowing never to live in her father's house again, Tandi
Crawford finds her failed marriage has brought her and her young son back to
that same dusty doorstep. It's been eighteen years since Tandi left home and by
now she's learned that life has a way of making one eat one's words...and of
making old memories return with a vengeance. When her fantasy of getting
together with a boy she hasn't seen in more than twenty years unexpectedly
becomes a reality, she discovers the relationship is every bit as exciting and
passionate as she dreamed. Yet nothing else in her world seems to be what she
imagined. Tandi wants answers to questions that have haunted her--from the
enigma surrounding her mother's demise, to her father's emotional distance, to
her husband's coldness, and to her lover's unquenchable heat. Each step closer
to the truth reveals its own secrets--secrets that will change Tandi's life.
Everyone knew that Eula May had lost her mind over loving a
married man. It was what drove her to kill herself and leave her only daughter,
Roberta, in the care of the local mid-wife. So it was no wonder that Roberta
became obsessed with Charles Harris the very first time she laid eyes on him.
And she was willing to do whatever it took to make sure she was the only woman
in his life. So when he is forced to marry her because of her unexpected
pregnancy, Roberta feels that she has everything she ever wanted.
Women have always come easy to Charles, so he's wondering how he got saddled
with a wife he doesn't love, two beautiful children and a longing for something
grander. Then he meets the stunning Sara Tate and discovers a love almost as
consuming as the one Roberta feels for him. This deadly love triangle will
result in deception and murder, leaving a legacy for generations to come.
Love, Betrayal and Loyalty on the Streets of Harlem
Daruis, a.k.a. Rio, the only child of a singer turned alcoholic, feels he has
nothing to hold on to except the idea of escaping the ghetto. Years ago, he took
a gun charge for a friend and did some prison time. Unable to find a job when he
gets out, Rio turns to hustling as a way out. In the meantime, Rio finds escape
in the arms of his soulmate, Trinity.
When Trinity's mother died, her abusive father looks to her to play the role of
house wife and bedmate. Trinity finds strength to endure in Rio's arms. Together
they vow to do whatever it takes to make it out of the ghetto. But soon they
find their backs against the wall when the streets come to claim their due. SIGN OUR GUEST
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An uproarious work of social satire by Tonya Lewis Lee and Crystal McCrary
Anthony, who give us an exclusive peek into the world of super-rich,
super-connected African Americans.
Lauren is trying to be an independent woman by starting her own documentary film
company, but it's difficult when you're married to Ed Thomas, one of the
wealthiest African-American businessmen in the country -- particularly when he
seems to have a roving eye. Manny is an up-and-coming gay real estate agent who
arrived in Manhattan from Alabama with only the clothes on his back. He's made
his way to the top of his profession -- yet he still wants more and is intent on
charming his way into riches to keep his gorgeous live-in boyfriend happy. Tandy
is one of the powerful "ladies who lunch" until her husband's death reveals his
shocking financial problems. Now, she's desperate to reinvent herself and must
find a new source of money.
In this compelling first novel, authors Tonya Lewis Lee and Crystal McCrary
Anthony give us a rare glimpse inside the fashionable and urbane world of New
York's chic African-American society and its incumbent scandals, foibles, and
skeletons. Gotham Diaries is a gripping novel, filled with fascinating
characters and a plot that won't let go. SIGN OUR GUEST
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Dark
Dreams: A Collection of Horror and Suspense by Black Writers by Zane, Tananarive Due, Steve Barnes & Brandon Massey
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Imagine This is the sequel to Vickie Stringer's bestselling Let That Be the
Reason, her stunning debut novel based on life as she knew it in the shocking
underworld of the sex and drug trade.
Vickie Stringer has gained a legion of fans for her portrayal of Pamela, a.k.a.
Carmen, a woman who had it all but lost out when the love of her life left her
penniless and alone to raise their son. Pamela refuses to remain powerless,
though. She pulls herself up, becomes a major hustler in the street game, gains
independence, and makes big money -- but the consequences are more dreadful than
she ever imagined.
Imagine This continues the saga of Pamela as she does jail time and has to
decide who she really is: Pamela, a woman who, more than anything, loves her son
and wants to be there to raise him; or Carmen, the ruthless baller, who does the
crime, serves the time, and honors, at any expense, the code of the street.
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Omar Tyree -- writing as The Urban Griot -- delivers a thrilling novel about a
jaded college girl who when scorned becomes more lethal than the hardened
criminal with whom she falls in love.
When Janeia Goode, a beautiful undergrad studying psychology at Chicago State
University, meets Warren Hamilton, known as Molasses --or Moe for short -- she
knows he is dangerous, and yet she finds him to be exciting, mysterious, and
undeniably sexy. Janeia realizes that she is a good girl in love with a bad boy
-- and she must keep his life as a hit man a secret, or else.
Although Moe does reveal to Janeia his life as a paid killer, and she seems to
accept it, his skill as a notorious womanizer proves to be his most dangerous
habit. After an attempt on Moe's life lands him in an emergency room, he begins
to reconsider his many enemies, but he does not take into account the scorned
women he has manipulated over the years, up to and including his current love,
Janeia.
Soon Moe and Janeia are locked in a deadly game ruled by pride, passion, and the
desire for love, loyalty, and vengeance. Cold Blooded will thrill readers who
are already hooked on Tyree's racy tales of urban reality and romance. SIGN OUR GUEST
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Darrien thanks ALL her fans for racing out and buying
her latest novel: BEEN THERE, DONE THAT! It's flying off the shelves!
BUT GUESS WHAT? Darrien is THRILLED to announce the release of the third book in
her series: What Goes Around, Comes Around!
Winston Carter III, a
successful Attorney, is best known for his ability to mesmerize women into
succumbing to his sultry pleasures and fantasies.
He has dated so many women, calling him a Playa is as understatement. Winston’s
only problem is that he gets bored with his companions easily. Dismissing them
one by one, he wastes no time moving on to his next conquest. Finally, after
years of having a harem at his beck and call, Winston falls under the spell of a
sexy vixen named of Arnelle Lapahie.
Immediately after meeting Winston face to face, Arnelle finds him a distraction
in getting use to a new job in a new city. While trying to avoid his handsome
and tempting allure, Arnelle unknowingly becomes his pawn in a game of cat and
mouse. Angered by his ability to play the game so well, she begins to resent him
and his romantic pursuit all together until something devastating becomes very
clear to her. Puzzled, she realizes that Winston doesn’t remember that she held
a very special place in his past and heart at one time.
Can it be that he has shared his bed with so many beautiful women that Arnelle’s
face has gotten lost in the crowd?
Arnelle must decide if she wants to revisit a painful past that left her
heartbroken or move on as if they’re love never existed. If she decides to allow
Winston back into her life, she must reveal to him a secret she has kept from
him for three years. This secret will test Winston’s ability to forgive, trust
and love. SIGN OUR GUEST
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All That and a Bag of Chips - The debut novel by Darrien Lee $15.00 SAVE 20% NOW $12.00
MEET THE RESIDENTS OF
THE IDA B. WELLS-BARNETT TOWER IN HARLEM
a subsidized apartment building
in Harlem that tenants consider both a sanctuary from the outside world, and
a prison from which they wish to someday break free.
Twenty-five-year-old Brenda Carver is a welfare mother of four children who
longs to be a writer;
Rosa Rivera
is an aspiring actress who will let nothing stand in the way of her career;
Sharif
Goldsby is a political activist determined to change the world, starting
with Harlem and the Ida B.
There's
also Miss Jackie,the middle-aged back-stabbing
gossip; Vincent, the former bank robber turned scam artist; Mrs. Harris, the
elderly neighborhood fence; and high-school honor student Ricky, who aspires
to be one of the scramblers on the corner - hawking crack to passers-by.
When one of
the residents kills herself and two of her children, the tenants in the
building rally together and vow to take care of her remaining child.
But that's just the beginning of the tragedy that the residents of Ida B.
will have to deal with. A shocking crime occurs in the building, and
everyone becomes a suspect. With accusations flying around, the tight
community of Ida B. begins to collapse under the strain.
In his newest novel, Eric Jerome Dickey strides boldly over the minefield
that is modern marriage. The central couple's biggest challenge is timing: He
works days; she works nights. Instead of growing together, they're rapidly
drifting apart, coexisting on stolen phone calls from work, punctuated by
occasional bedroom encounters that leave them both feeling even emptier and more
alone. When she finds out about his affair-and starts her own-the delicate
fabric of their marriage is torn irrevocably asunder. Or is it? In Dickey's
expert hands, what begins as a seemingly unforgivable betrayal segues into the
sexy and searing story of a man and a woman at a pivotal turning point in their
relationship. Only time will tell whether they'll let it all go...or can hold on
to the love that drew them together in the first place.
Dickey's eighth blockbuster novel sparkles with humor, honesty, and powerful
compassion as a contemporary couple faces the challenges that test their trust,
their faith, and their staying power. Poignant and passionate, The Other
Woman is certain to resonate with readers of all marital persuasions.
Book Review: The Other Woman, Eric Jerome Dickey; This book was well
written; and plus I love his writing style. I really enjoy his characters. He
make them seem as real as you and I. I take a pleasure in reading; and must
admit that I have never had a hard time completing any of his novels. I can't
wait till the next book is available. Thanks for allowing me to give my praise
to this fine author. kbethancourt@cinci.rr.com
Book Review: The Other woman is a true page turner, I couldn't put the
book down! I read it in one day. The book was so good I had to read several
paragraphs over just to relive them! This is truly the best Eric J.Dickey book
yet and he is my favorite author. Keep up the good work EJD!
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In the latest novel from award-winning author Felicia Mason, a
playboy heir gets a does of his own love-'em-and-leave'em medicine from a leggy
beauty who forces him to confront their error of his ways. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK / WRITE A BOOK REVIEW
Ruthless is the word that describes the engaging love to hate
assassin in Pretenses. An affluent Supreme Court nominee and her husband are
skillfully murdered several days before her confirmation hearing. The next day,
another high ranking member of Washington DC's elite circle is murdered and
Special Agent Phoenix Perry is hand picked by the President to solve the mystery
and to stop the blood thirsty assassin, who seems to know Phoenix's every move.
Add to that, a serial rapist is ravaging men! 67 men so far and counting!
Let's go crazy!
Successful Claudia Barrett seems to be doing it all right. She's a vice
president at her firm, with an engagement ring on her finger from the man who's
loved her since high school. So what if she's been wearing it for five years --
and her classic, expensive, dull everyday outfits make her look like someone
fatally allergic to a good time?
What exactly is wrong with the girl?
She's bored, for one thing. She's thirty years old and in a rut -- and best
friend, Pam, thinks it's time Claudia got her freak on. It's time to inject a
little action, adventure, and good old-fashioned lust into this sister's life.
But practicing what Pam is preaching and going buck wild could have some serious
consequences, especially when tall, dark, and dangerous Cody is added to the
mix. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK / WRITE A BOOK REVIEW
From the national
bestselling author of Waiting in Vain and Satisfy My Soul comes a
sexy, witty collection of connected stories set on San Carlos, a tiny island
with an old volcano in the Caribbean Sea.
Spanning the early 1900s up to modern times, the stories trace the intersecting
lives of travelers, expatriates, and local folks in ways that shock, illuminate,
and reveal. From the American photographer who finds her world disturbed by new
forms of love and lust, to a charismatic priest confronted by the earthly perks
of fame and stardom, the diverse mix of characters are united by the universal
search for love and understanding—a challenge on an island simmering with issues
of politics, power, and race.
Written with poetic grace and titillating candor, each story shines against its
own tableau—World War II, the rise of Fidel Castro, Mt. Pelée devastating
Martinique, import-export trading, Bob Marley in the days before his music
echoed all around the world. As men and women fall in love, marry and remarry,
face moral conflicts and new identities, the volcano sees it all. From
plantation days to the roots of revolution, it is a silent witness to the
turbulent century that engulfs this tiny island of eternal humor, passion, and
allure. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK / WRITE A BOOK REVIEW
The
fire and rescue squad from Los Angeles County’s Fire Department Station
Twenty-seven’s “C-Shift” was a rock-solid team. The camaraderie among them was
only made stronger by the fact that they were all minority. But when their unit
becomes the prey of a perverse trickster, their loyalties to one another are
deepened to the core.
Someone on the inside is trying to sabotage C-Shift, and Jerome White and his
longtime mentor, Capt. Lloyd Frederickson, are certain it’s racially motivated.
When the Fire Department chief balks at an internal investigation, Lloyd and
Jerome have no choice but to take matters into their own hands.
Jerome and Lloyd’s personal problems further complicate their lives. After
thirty years of marriage, Lloyd’s wife, Nellie, wants a divorce, even though
their sex life is still deliciously hot. And while Jerome and Nicolle are deeply
in love, Mychel Hernandez, a Hispanic bombshell at the station, has set her
sights on Jerome. But his attentions soon turn to a horrific car accident
involving Nicolle. As Jerome is thrown headfirst into this nightmare, he must
face life as a single father, a critically ill spouse, Mychel turning up the
heat with her advances, and an overwhelming sense of fear and apprehension about
where the menace will next strike.
From the #1 bestselling author Parry “EbonySatin” Brown comes her anticipated
hardcover debut—a fast-paced, multilayered story of extraordinary characters
grappling with issues of race, family, love, and deceit. In Fannin’ the
Flames, she brings readers to the forefront of the lives of our most revered
men—and the women they love. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK / WRITE A BOOK REVIEW
The beloved
#1 Essence bestselling authors of Tryin' to Sleep in the Bed You Made now
deliver a novel in which you'll meet their most unforgettable characters yet.
Carmen, Jewel, and Regina could not be more different. When they meet as
freshmen at Columbia University, they're pretty confident that a friendship
among them isn't in the cards.
Jewel is Hollywood royalty: as the teenage star of the TV show "Daddy's Girl,"
her face is instantly recognizable all across America. Now, though, she wants
two things-to get a serious education, and to leave her controlling stage mother
behind. Regina is the definitive upper-middle-class African-American girl. Her
picture-perfect parents are what she calls "black Ward and June Cleavers" and
their goals for her are like a stranglehold. No one can see, though, how far
Regina's rebellious side will take her (or how treacherous it will become).
Carmen is just trying to get by. A child of the projects whose father is dead
and whose mother has vanished, Carmen has been raised by her abusive brother.
Columbia is the way for her to get a better life-if she can hold down two jobs
and keep her GPA up.
When the three of them meet, their lives are at a crossroad. And as the years
progress, from the 1980s to the present day, they are challenged by drug
addiction, fame, secrets from the past, sickness, betrayal, and the darkest
things women can face. One of them won't survive. But what will be the lasting
legacy of their friendship? Better Than I Know Myself is a novel of heartache,
triumph, tears, and the unshakeable bonds among women.
His Insignificant Other is one of the funniest and most
endearing debut novels to hit the shelf since Bridget Jones's Diary. With a
freshness and wit that is at times laugh-out-loud funny, at others
heartbreaking, Karen V. Siplin brings to life a truly memorable character.
"They say there are few guarantees in life, but when you're a woman on the verge
of turning thirty, there are several. Without fail, a gorgeous woman will always
manage to introduce herself to your boyfriend at a party the very minute you
stick a chicken wing in your mouth. The part of you that turned off the
telephone ringer and lowered the volume on the answering machine just to have a
couple of hours to yourself will disappear and you'll want to talk to the man in
your life, whether he's special or not, every minute of the day. And the moment
you and your boyfriend reach a significant milestone, like an anniversary, a
woman from his past is sure to reappear."
These are the words of Casey Beck, a twenty-nine-year-old African-American
college professor from New York City who is sick of her job, her friends, her
boyfriend, even the margaritas at her favorite Southern-style bar. Staring at
the road to thirty, Casey is hoping for a little love, a little sex and a little
bit more out of her world. And then -- boom. Her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, whom
she had hoped never to see again -- the ex-girlfriend who had slept with her man
only a few months before; the ex-girlfriend who always acted prettier, sexier,
smarter, cooler than her -- walks into her apartment one night and refuses to
leave her life.
A hilarious, heartrending look at twenty-something living, His Insignificant
Other is the story of a group of friends who are trying to decide whether it's
time to settle down or move on. When Casey finds herself re-examining the
contented couple life she thought she had created, she begins to realize that
sometimes the pictures we paint for our own happiness are not always so
accurate. Telling more than just the story of a bored professional searching for
satisfaction, Karen V. Siplin brings to light the ennui that exists in all of
our lives, both at the workplace and in the bedroom.
Whether laughing or crying at the wild, risky world of relationships, His
Insignificant Other is a candid look at life and love on the verge of thirty. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK / WRITE A BOOK REVIEW
MOTHER ETERNAL ANN EVERLASTING'S DEAD is a light hearted parody
of a centuries-old institution; the African-American Church. It proves to be a
satiric yet uncannily believable portrayal of the various faces of church folks
and their oft times melodramatic way of life. Overflowing with bizarre and often
scathing humor Pat G'Orge-Walker does a tremendous job in poking fun at the
greed, hypocrisy and pretentiousness that goes on in the name of religion. This
incredibly humorous story takes on a life of its own when megalomaniacal Mother
Eternal Ann, the congregations chief benefactor, drops dead slumped over the
church's cash register, apparently from a heart attack. The rumor mill
immediately starts churning and soon word gets out that she had actually died of
an overindulgence of York Peppermint Patties, which coincidentally were linked
to the demise of her two husbands. When it becomes known that Mother Eternal
Ann's last wishes was for her friend Sister Betty to distribute million dollar
checks to three 'mega-pastors' at a conference in Baltimore, the resident
pastor, Reverend Knott Enuff Money is chagrined. He forms his own Baltimore
bound crew, all the time scheming to abscond with the checks. The boisterous
hilarity reaches fever pitch, with the farcical antics of the entourage, led by
Sister Betty, with Reverend Knott Enuff Money and his scheming cortege in tow.
MOTHER ETERNAL ANN EVERLASTIN'S DEAD has a depth that transcends simple satire.
The characters are well developed, though outrageous, which lends to the deeply
entertaining quality of the book. Pat G'Orge-Walker's apparent ability to keep
readers captivated with the ludicrous antics of her characters makes for a
rip-roaringly comical read. She has scored a definite coup with this one.
An uninhibited, unputdownable novel about a hip-hop mogul and the small-town
girl he's determined to make a star.
When twenty-year-old Mimi travels from Ohio to New York City to audition for
Lamont Jackson, head of Triple Large Entertainment, the hottest hip-hop label in
the business, she's taking the first step in a life-changing adventure. Before
she's even recorded her first single, this velvet-voiced Cinderella finds she
has entry to the city's most glittering, pulsing clubs, with a closet full of
the trendiest clothes, and accompanied by a wild entourage in which friends and
enemies can look disturbingly alike.
Instead of a fairy godmother with a magic wand, Mimi's destiny is being shaped
by an Armani-clad Svengali: Lamont and his team of make-over artists. There's
rich kid Lena, the wild, hip-hop obsessed daughter of a powerful entertainment
lawyer; Vanessa, Lamont's sister-in-law and once top-rated supermodel who
glosses up Mimi's look with outrageous shopping sprees at Prada and Gucci; and
Mama Jackson, Lamont's regal mother who is intent on finding the forty-year-old
bachelor a wife. As Mimi experiences days and nights of exhausting work and
outrageous fun, she gradually comes to see that Lamont's own future in the
recording industry rests on her slim, inexperienced shoulders. Cinderella never
felt pressure like this.
Fast-paced, sexy, and wickedly hilarious, Bling takes commercial fiction in a
thrilling new direction. This is a joyous, juicy novel with unforgettable
characters, dazzling dialogue, and a whole lot of attitude. Erica Kennedy grabs
the microphone and makes it clear that she is a major new voice.
ERICA KENNEDY, a 1994 graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, grew up around New
York's hip-hop glitterati and covers entertainment and fashion for Us Weekly,
Vibe, and In Style. She lives in New York City. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK / WRITE A BOOK REVIEW
Set in Washington, DC Before I Let Go is the story of three different types of men who
happen to be best friends. The novel takes a shocking look at how these men view and deal
with love and sex.
Nathan Montgomery con only be described in one way. He is a DOG with an obsession for
conquering as many women as possible. When he breaks his own rules and falls for two women
at the same time, all hell breaks loose.
Brendan Shue is the type of man every woman claims to want ... at least until they get
one. He is sensitive, loyal, and caring ... the only problem is that he could be the
poster child for 'Good Guys who love Bad Girls'.
Cory Dandridge has his head on straight. He's successful, smart, and handsome. The only
thing he's guilty of is being a typical man. He's never gotten over his first love, and
when he moves back to his hometown he has to face feelings and secrets in ways that will
change his life forever.
Reviews:
"There is no other way is no other way to say it, Darren Coleman keeps it real in
Before I Let Go. He creates outstanding characters and drama that make you want to keep
turning those pages. This is Waiting To Exhale of the 2000's."
- Shannon Holmes, Author of Essence Bestseller B-More Careful
"An amazingly funny and insightful first novel. Darren Coleman will establish
himself as one of the premiere male voices of our time."
- Patty Rice, Bestselling author of Somethin' Extra & Reinventing the Woman
Book Review: 6-13-03 Before I let go; To Mr. Coleman I
want you to know that I enjoyed your book. I live in Prince Georges county also and would
like to someday meet you. Also I attend Crossland High School and take barbering as well. I
was thinking that maybe you could help me with my shape ups. I also wanted to let you know
that I didn't like the ending of your book. Tia
Book Review: Before I Let Go...was a
good book with an appealing storyline that sparked my attention. I certainly enjoyed it. I
see Mr. Coleman taking giant leaps.....striving well in this aspect!
This book has many, many, many turning points which makes for an interesting read and
quite certainly a page turner. Stayed up late too many nights in a hurry to finish. It's
that good! Get it today. misskj2u@aol.com
A New York City family rolling in dough meets the hip-hop
culture face to face in the story of a woman on a mission to change her life---
and everyone whom she feels isn't living up to their potential.
Book Review: TRUTH BE TOLD--THIS WAS A GREAT BOOK.
IT HELD MY ATTENTION FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END. I DON'T THINK I COULD HAVE
BEEN THE WOMAN GRACE WAS WILL IT CAME TO PILAR. IT IS A MUST READ. by
NEESE302@AOL.COM
Hilarious single guy Shawn Wayne has a problem . . . actually he
has three problems: (1) his girlfriend, a no-nonsense TV star, Dawn, expects
that the New Year's broadcast of her new BET talk show will produce a
long-awaited proposal from Shawn; (2) his "sort-of" ex-girlfriend, the shapely,
seductive Troi, announces she's pregnant . . . and she's coming to join Shawn in
D.C.; (3) Shawn doesn't know if the baby is his (though he would never deny it).
. . . He doesn't know if he's ready to be a dad, or if he should tell Dawn—he
simply can't afford to risk losing his one and only soul mate without first
knowing he is, indeed, the father.
Shawn's embarrassing, nationally televised confession is the centerpiece of a
laugh-out-loud tale that includes the Official "Baby Mama" Checklist, Why Men
Are the Lost Quotient, and What It Takes to Be a Dad Inventory.
With Whitfield's trademark witty, fast-paced style, Dad Interrupted brings back
Donnie, the enterprising recovering crack addict, who now works as a drug
counselor; Kelly, whose crush on Shawn may finally be realized; Alan, Kelly's
"boy-toy" M.D. boyfriend; and Shawn's lovable parents, who spin their special
brand of advice and wisdom from the great beyond. They all have a unique take on
what Shawn should do it and, more important, whom he should do it with . . .
Dawn or Troi?
My Daughter's Boyfriend offers up an impossibly tricky love
triangle. Tracey was only 17 when she had her daughter, Lauren, and proudly
raised her alone. Now that Lauren is 17 herself, Tracey is pleased to see her
lessons have been learned: Lauren has decided to wait before having sex with
Aaron, an older man and her first real boyfriend. But this decision has
consequences neither woman could imagine, when in a few chance encounters,
sparks fly between Aaron and Tracey.
Coming off yet another disappointing relationship, Tracey finds that Aaron has
understanding and maturity beyond his years, while Aaron is drawn to Tracey's
womanliness. Eventually, what begins as a harmless flirtation turns into a hot -
but secret - love affair. And that's when things really get complicated.
Told in the alternating voices of the three lovers, My Daughter's Boyfriend is
filled with sharp, lively observations on mothers and daughters,
African-American men and women, and the role of friends in women's lives.
Audacious and gripping, it is a perfect summer read. GUEST BOOK & WRITE A BOOK
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Come and sample the delectable
story of five dynamic women who trade tales on work and romance while struggling
to keep the faith. Meet Capri, an attorney at a top Houston firm. She seems to
have it all together all the time, until a seductive client topples her sense of
self-control. Then there's Jermane, a devout Catholic who met her husband in law
school and has never been with another man. But now her workaholic marriage is
threatened by temptation. . . .
Angel, on the other hand, sees men as a means to sex and not much else. Her
scorn for love of all kinds—godly or otherwise–is challenged when she has a
health scare. Meanwhile, the materialistic Jewel bases her dating choices on the
size of a man’s bank account, until a new flame causes her to reconsider her
requirements.
Finally there's Lexi, the link between the Sunday brunch gals, who plans their
get-togethers and provides sage advice while praying for Mr. Right. But what
happens when she starts to look at God in a new way?
Through conversation and consolation, these remarkable characters provide one
another with divine inspiration—encouraging readers to root for them along the
way.
Television and Film Star Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day, Soul Food, Why Do
Fools Fall in Love, City of Angels) had this to say about Norma L. Jarrett's
Sunday Brunch: "How rare is this that once in a famished while, sista's are able
to gorge on the delicious morsels of such fine literary cuisine served by none
other than a very talented sista such a Norma; spicy and bold, yet flavorful and
rich, 'Sunday Brunch,' . . . positively sinful." "Enjoy!" --This text refers to
the Paperback edition.
Actress, Charnele Brown, formerly of A Different World TV Series:
"Congratulations on writing a book that depicts a very large population of the
African-American Community. These women are my friends, my associates . . . my
environment." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Nationally bestselling author Travis Hunter is back with A ONE
WOMAN MAN (One World/Ballantine Books; June 1, 2004), a stunning new novel about
a good man who gets involved with a bad woman.
A handsome and successful Atlanta teacher, Dallas Dupree is a
one-woman man. His only problem is that the one woman for him-his beloved Yasmin-passed
away giving birth to his daughter. Now Dallas struggles through a string of
empty relationships, unable to commit his heart because no woman can measure up
to Yasmin. But when Dallas plays with the wrong woman, he finds the consequences
may cost him much more than he can afford.
Meanwhile, Dallas' sister Carmen, an affluent doctor living in
the suburbs, finds her world turned upside-down when her teenaged niece comes to
live with her. Carmen has spent most of her life trying to forget the inner-city
neighborhood where she grew up (the same inner-city where Dallas chooses to live
rather than desert his roots), but now she is suddenly forced to deal with her
past and the forgotten secrets that just might destroy her picture-perfect
world.
Rounding out the Dupree family is Priest, their older
brother. Priest practically raised Carmen and Dallas, but now that they're
adults they don't want much to do with him, with his shady ways and mysterious
source of income. When trouble looms, however, they reluctantly turn to him, the
one person who's always been there for them, and soon learn that there may be
more to Priest than meets the eye.
A ONE WOMAN MAN tells a tale of the bonds among siblings, how
our pasts define us, and what it really means to be family.
About the Author: TRAVIS HUNTER is the national bestselling author
of The Hearts of Men, Married But Still Looking, and Trouble Man. He is a
motivational speaker and founder of the Hearts of Men Foundation through which
he mentors underprivileged children. In 2003, he was voted Author of the Year by
the readers of the Atlanta Daily World. He lives with his son in Atlanta, where
he is at work on his next novel.
Growing up, Annette Goode thought all men were as low-down as the father who
deserted her and her mother for another women. And she saw little to prove
otherwise. There was Mr. Boatwright, the boarder who abused her for years---
until her best friend Rhoda murdered him. And what about the men she slept with
to earn the money she needed to run away from her life? None of them was exactly
the picture of chivalry. But now, after decades of soul searching-- and
mountains of heartache-- Annette has reunited with the father she never really
knew. She's severed all ties with the dangerously unstable Rhoda. And--
finally-- her life has started to take shape. Or she thinks.
Book Review: god still don't like ugly, i had the pleasure of reading
this book, it leaves you with how thankful you are to having been raised in a
loving home, i also learned healing, faith, and how to forgive. i hope that
everyone gets the chance to read part one and two their is a lesson to be
learned. corroffc38@yahoo.com
Book Review 1-9-04 God Don't Like Ugly. This was a great book I am now
looking for Gonna Lay Down My Burdens and any other books that you have
written.I live in a small city called Laurinburg and I am near Fayetteville, NCI
will travel the distance to get your books if needed. If you can email me with
the places near by that sell your books I would gladly appreciate it. I
purcahsed the other book when I visited New York City and I have know idea when
I will be revisiting the city.
Email:flee78@carolina.net
Book Review 1-9-04 GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY AND GOD STILL DON'T LIKE
UGLY--I THOUGHT THAT BOTH OF THE BOOKS WERE VERY GOOD AND VERY EASY TO READ. I
READ BOTH BOOKS IN TWO WEEKS. I FOUND OUT THAT MOST OF MY CLOSE FRIENDS AND I
WERE READING THIS BOOK AT THE SAME TIME. WE WILL BE GETTING TOGETHER IN FEBRUARY
TO DISCUSS THE BOOK. IF THE AUTHOR IS EVER IN ST LOUIS. WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET
HER. WONDERFUL WORK MARY! YOU MAKE READING ENJOYABLE. by Nancy
wdi00@usa.net
Book Review 1-9-04 mary monroe: GOD Don't Like Ugly and GOD Still
Don't Like Ugly. Great books! I was right their with each of the characters-they
were so alive.When my co-worker told me I had to read th
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