Have you ever found yourself doing things you shouldn’t do?
Sexing brothers who have no business between your thighs? Going out of your way
to please your man? When I graduated from college back in 1999 with my Ph.D. in
clinical psychology, I promised myself that the next man who ventured between my
thighs would be equivalent to my tight-ass credentials. My name is Dr. Raquel
Howard, and this is how it went down….
A sexual, erotic, and climatic experience is released with the
much anticipated new novel, Between My Thighs: An Urban Erotic Tale by Naija.
Diamonds Are Forever...a bloody, message had no meaning to Tamara's
husband, but she knew its meaning all to well. This seemingly random inscription
meant everything she's struggled to hide from her husband and family was about
to be revealed.
Karma is hell to pay, but if she wants to save her family from the past sins of
her past, she's going to have to put a little street justice into play and do a
little blood spilling of her own.
Toya Morton-Swanson
is
taking no prisoners with her new debut novel...
“What the hell is that?” Tamara whispered to her husband Steven as she wiped the
sleep from her eyes.
BANG! SMASH! CRASH!
The sound of breaking glass resonated through the early hours of an otherwise
peaceful Sunday morning. Steven jumped from the bed and glanced out of the
bedroom window, stumbling over his feet as he struggled to adjust his eyes to
the dark bedroom. His eyes widened with shock as he noticed the shadowy figure
of a woman in his driveway with a crowbar.
“Steven what’s going on?” Tamara cried out as she grabbed the back of Steven’s
shirt as she too peered out of the window.
Their jaws dropped as they watched the mystery woman climb on top of their brand
new 2004 Lexus Coupe. The woman began jumping up and down on the hood of the car
and then began wildly swinging the crowbar at the front and back windshields.
Glass shattered all over the interior of the once immaculate car.
“Oh fuck that!” Steven gasped.
He grabbed the cordless telephone off of the nightstand and dialed 911. As
Tamara stood in the window the shape began to look familiar. Then the person
glared up at her. She heard the woman exclaim before she jumped in a Ford
Explorer that was waiting at the curb.
“That’s for you Tamara, you fucking lying bitch!”
Tamara gasped and held her hand to her mouth and whispered.
Big Tymers is
the sequel to HOOD RICH...
When you grow up a Prince, life can be challenging, sometimes even to the extent
of violating all the family rules. DeMarques Prince’s daughter, little Asia is
all grown up and fast as hell. With the hype that goes along with being Princes’
baby girl, Asia can’t help but quench her thirst on a man in the family
business. She’s savvy like her daddy, gorgeous like her daddy, and thirsty for
exposure to the game. Like daddy, she’ll go through hell and back to discover
that all bling ain’t good bling. As any real Big Tymer knows, introduce the
innocent to a pleasurable diversion and they’ll find themselves dangerously in
love. Existing in the game is sometimes a lifetime commitment.
Alex, Calvin Shaw’s protégé takes Aisa on a lavish tour of fast money,
adventure, sex, and deception. In the end, poor choice kick that ass, but the
real Big Tymer in Asia’s life is a living example of how truly understanding the
term Hood Rich can literally make one prosperous.
When one doesn't understand the daily task of surviving in the
ghetto, it's easy to criticize an inner city family for the
things they value and their way of living. Hood Rich is a
strong, fast paced, yet compassionate story about family, life
choices, love, money, and growing up in the judicial system.
You will immediately be drawn into this page turning drama,
which totally immerses you into the ghetto lifestyle that
inspires Prince to choose between loyalty and freedom.
Looking at life through the eyes of a streetwise, DeMarques
Prince, we are able to see why kingpins in his family were his
biggest idols. Prince, an impressionable teenager in Detroit,
Michigan takes us on an emotional adventure, recapping why at
one time drugs, money, music, sex, and fashion defined his
lifestyle.
New experiences like love, death, and fatherhood test
Prince's loyalty. In the end, he makes an ultimate sacrifice,
which eventually teaches him about loving himself while striving
to live a purpose driven life.
HomeWreckers: When Her Games Is Tighter Than
Yours, is a semi autobiographical account of three couples and their struggle to
stay monogamous. But when you know you have a good man, chances are someone else
knows i too. Just how far would you go to get the man of your dreams? And how
much further would you go to keep him? SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Nothing
but the Right Thing: A Novel by Stacy Hawkins Adams -Revell
(April 2006)/Trade Paper- $12.99
Life seems sweet for Serena McDaniels. She has a handsome
husband, a beautiful home, and a job she loves.
But there are two things she can't get out of her mind--the children she craves
and a best friend trapped in an abusive marriage. With two miscarriages already,
Serena's not sure her dream of motherhood will ever come true. She can't help
her friend, Erika, leave Elliot behind without jeopardizing her own safety. And
she watches helplessly as her husband, Micah, struggles for answers to a
personal dilemma.
Can Serena trust God to lead her life and the lives of her loved ones--no matter
what?
Author Information: Stacy Hawkins Adams is a freelance reporter and
inspirational columnist. She and her husband, Donald, have two young children
and live near Richmond, Virginia. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Vindictive
Wo-Men: Keep Your Enemies Close
by Valencia Williams -Jones &
Williams (January 1, 2006)/Trade Paper- $15.95
Centered around several drama-filled stories
about women and men who are overtaken by jealousy and hatred. Drugs, deceit and
death make up only a small portion of what lies within the cover of this book.
For example, meet London. This confused woman has nine children by nine
different men. She gave one child away simply because she thought the baby was
ugly! The father of her soon to be tenth child will soon find out that her
'set-up' has landed him into one of the worst possible nightmares.
Now, meet Choyce. She is a thug lover with no sense of direction. Not only is
she deluded in her choice of men, she allows a convicted felon into her world
which turns into a pool of death...danger. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
The
Takeover by Tonya Ridley -Life Changing
Books (April 12, 2006)/Trade Paper- $15.00
Suppose you were raised in poverty with no way to
make ends meet. Would you become heartless, ruthless, or even kill to make sure
your family eats?
Determined to make it to the top, Kim puts in work to make a little extra money.
Soon she realizes that she’s capable of having the best that life has to offer.
With her street savvy, Kim sets out to take over the operation of the man who
starts her in the game. You know what they say- never bite the hand that feeds
you.
Kim ignores the rules of the game and makes the transition from the youngest
girl in the crew to a sexy drug mogul. Her motto-everyone is disposable, works
fine until she goes toe to toe with the master of the streets, who is ironically
someone she loves deeply. Hold on tight while Kim makes some life threatening
choices about street ethics. Will she live by them or die?
Petey Pablo-rap artist
"The Take Over is Gritty, Grimey, and Greasy ! This book is trill (true-real)
shawty!"
Azarel, author of Bruised
"Now, here's an author with an incredible story to tell. Listen up!"
How far would you be willing to go to catch a
killer?
Six years ago a stray bullet made Madeline Harris a single parent. In an attempt
to fight back, she joins the Detroit police department, and is assigned to their
Sex Crimes Unit. She quickly proves herself as an emerging star, who always gets
her man. When a serial killer, dubbed The Midwest Strangler, begins preying on
the women of Central Michigan University, Madeline is called on to bring him
down. What begins as an undercover operation that could make or break her
career, lands Madeline in a fight for her life against a madman, with a score to
settle.
K'wan Foye: Best selling author of Gangsta,
Road Dawgz, Street Dreams, Hoodlum & Eve
With these hands is a must read thriller, with a twist that'll shock everyone. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Scandalous by Torrian Ferguson -Two Of A Kind Publishing/Trade Paper- $14.95
Three people from three different walks of
life... Three very different secrets under one roof. As Michelle, Eric, and
Tracy try their best to navigate life as college seniors, a deep secret is
discovered that ultimately leads to murder.
All three have a motive; only one commits
the crime.
Find out what happens when you mix higher
learning with love, lust and betrayal on a North Carolina college campus.
Essence best selling author Torrian
Ferguson evokes pure eroticism into a well-told tale of "who done it" with a
sinister twist that reveals to the reader just how scandalous a desperate person
can be.
Tyrell Stants is a con man doing time and
the only thing on his mnd is other people's money. He is charming and witty and
bids off of strangers who become his pen pals. He picks his victims carefully,
promising love and companionship. He has them all convinced he will be with them
upon his release and they truly believe they will live happily ever after with
Tyrell.
Unfortunately, he has no intention of
fulfilling his promises. Instead, he merely uses his fine looks and charismatic
pen game to get his pen pal to send him everything he wants, especially their
money.
Will they find out the truth about the man
they all love? Will Tyrell get out of prison and change his ways? Will he get
away with his con and scam for more money through his lies and deception? Or
will he become his own victim and get a double dose of his own medicine? You'll
find out!
Aisha Kone receives the surprise of her
life for her twenty-first birthday when she learns that her dad has purchased
her an all expense trip to Africa. She feels like they are finally starting to
repair the relationship that got torn apart when her dad started suspecting she
was leading a alternate life-style that was degrading to his position of high
esteem in New York City’s Muslim community. But, after spending a luxurious week
in Africa, Aisha’s life gets turned upside down when she’s detained by the
National Security Police at Abidjan International Airport in the Ivory Coast.
What she feels like will be a small nuisance of delay turns into years of being
held against her will thousands of miles away from everyone that cares about her
back in the United States.
This touching story of surviving while being raped, beaten, starved, and housed
under unsanitary and unsafe conditions could be taken straight from the
headlines. Aisha struggles to maintain her sanity although her world has turned
topsy-turvy. And, in true real woman fashion, she exacts revenge on all of her
perpetrators then makes preventing her catastrophe from happening to anyone else
her life’s work.
Aisha’s story moves you, shakes you, and may even bring you to tears. Yes, it
also gives you the reality of what life could be to a normal renaissance woman
who ends up abducted in a foreign land. And it makes us realize that you never
know who has it in for you or wants to hurt you. Find out how Aisha’s heart is
broken in addition to suffering in a foreign land when she finds out who’s
behind her dilemma. It may break your heart as well. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Blackface:
A Novel by Q.B. Well -Art Official Media LLC (November 15,
2005)/Trade Paper- $13.95
Back cover To protect his mother,
16-year-old Clinton Ray a.k.a Black must run away from his home. Forced to
mingle with the worst elements and circumstances of urban life, Black bumps into
Face, Penny and Zero, who together chase the American Dream. Inevitably, their
experiences provoke Black to reassess his friendships, his lifestyle and his own
aspirations. In his journey of self-discovery, Black must learn how to survive
on the streets of Chicago, reevaluate his life decisions, or perish in the chaos
of life. Evocative, elegantly crafted and fast-paced, Blackface challenges the
reader and promises to be one engaging read.
The current administration wants to seal
the borders preventing any further illegal aliens from entering the country,
therefore thwarting anymore terrorist attacks.
But what if they are already here ... By
way of the "Hood"?
One Lebanses student becomes a naturalized
citizen, one man from the Bronx has the connections and three dudes from Harlem
have the Job.
Childhood friends, Keisha, Trisha, Tasha
and Teefa quickly learn how to use their beauty and sexual prowess to manipulate
men. Each woman has suffered abuse at the hand of a man, and decide to make a
life-long pact. These gorgeous, but scandalous women turn the tables by making
any man that cross their path pay for their womanizing behavior; especially if
their not from the Dirty.
These women don't know the definition of Southern Hospitality, and when these
out-of-towners come to North Carolina for a visit, they receive a painful dose
of reality. After pulling several heists and practically getting away with
murder, these ruthless and cold hearted women will stop at nothing to get what
they want until...one of them begins to fall for her prey. She attempts to alter
the groups original plans, which could expose their true identities leading to
possible imprisonment.
The battle between love and loyalty are on the line in Down In the Dirty. As you
fasten your seatbelts, prepare for this trip down I-95 South and enjoy the
sites, you will find out what lies ahead and just how hot it really gets Down In
the Dirty.
Nikki Turner, National Bestselling author of Hustler’s Wife
and The Glamorous
"J.M. Benjamin’s freshman novel is pure fire! Down In The Dirty takes urban
literature to a new high."
Susan Hampstead, Senior Editor, Don Diva Magazine
"J.M. Benjamin is a new and exciting underground writer making noise, destined
to solidify his spot in urban literature."
Asante Kahari, National Bestselling author of Birth of a Criminal & Homo Thug
"Down In The Dirty will vindicate authentic street literature." SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Dangerously
Insured: Are You Covered? by Shafeeq -Level V
Publishing/Trade Paper- $14.95
Tainted Loyalty is a fast moving tale of
Betrayal, Back Stabbing and Double Crossing. Star, Crystal, Janice and Tammy all
grew up in Queens. This foursome rush head long onto the streets of Queens with
their motto S and S-Set 'Em and Stick 'Ek. they're living a ghetto fabulous
life, reaping the benefits of being beautiful and attractive to all the ballers
and playas. But things take a dark turn....
The last thing Tony noticed before passing out
was what looked like red ice cream lying next to little Arianna, he knew it use
to be vanilla, and the floating balloon still tied to her wrist, untouched by
the flying bullets.
Anthony “Tony” Thornton is a well-respected college student. Kyra Thompson is a
beautiful, street-smart girl with a bright future in the modeling industry.
Their lives are forever changed on a hot summer day in Boston, when Kyra
witnesses a gang-related shooting at the African Pride Festival. Tony gets
caught in the crossfire of a shootout between a neighborhood drug dealer and
three of his enemies while trying to save the life of a little girl named
Arianna. Moved by his heroic and unselfish behavior, Kyra actively pursues Tony,
and the two begin to build a relationship. Shortly after they became husband and
wife, Tony’s luck changes for the better when he becomes the winner of a $5
million dollar lottery ticket, however more money more problems as Kyra, the
Angel, Tony thought he had shows her true colors and turns out to be the devil
in disguise.
During all of life’s ups and downs, Tony continues to grow closer to Arianna.
Will Tony ever find the happiness that he truly deserves, or will Kyra destroy
everything he’s worked to achieve?
About the Author Stacey Stephon Harris lives in Boston,
Massachusetts, and runs his own company called Full Blown Entertainment. Stacey
and his fiancée are the proud parents of a healthy baby girl born August 25,
2005.
Book Review: Anthony
“ Tony” Thornton is a young black man working hard to be somebody. While
home from college Tony is shot in a gang related shooting while saving
the life of a little girl named Arianna. Watching in the wings is Kyra,
a pretty, street smart young lady with a bright future in modeling. When
Kyra picks up Tony’s jacket from the scene of the shooting, full of
blood and a bullet hole she becomes overwhelmed. Kyra take the jacket
home and washes it wondering who this good looking local hero is. Kyra
brings Tony’s jacket and wallet to the hospital where they get to know
each other well. Tony is smitten by Kyra and her sweet and caring ways.
He thinks he might have found “the one” his angel as he calls her. That
is until Tony hits the lottery and wins five million dollars. Suddenly
Kyra isn’t the angel he thought she was. Kyra is spending money like
crazy and when Tony shuts her down to save for their future, Kyra turns
evil.
Tony also goes to the hospital
often to visit little Arianna and her mother Pauline with whom he has
developed a close relationship. Kyra the angel doesn’t like it one bit.
Pauline knows that Kyra witnessed the shooting but Kyra says she doesn’t
remember any of it. Tony’s family feels something just isn’t right with
Kyra. Along with the mix is an ancient charm given to Tony by an old
woman. A charm that is magical in Tony’s hand.
This is a love story gone mad with
a street fiction backdrop and a lesson on how money can bring greed and
greed brings evil. I can’t wait for part 2. Harris had crafted a
bittersweet novel that holds you to the end. A fast easy read. A
wonderful debut.
Tish, Rayon, and Tasheena are about to
show the world what friendship really means. each living their own separate
lives. they stumble upon obstacles that would define who they are later in life.
Tish - A High Scholl mother learned early
about responsibility by having a child by a small time drug dealer who later
became a "King Pin" and victim of a quarrel...
Rayon - One of Tish's best friends from
the suburbs in more of a follower than any thing else. She got caught up in a
pregnancy and found comfort in her two best friends Tish and Tasheena who where
from the projects...
Tasheena - Is the direct opposite of both
them... She was a woman scorned early by the love of her life who abandoned her
for a heroin addiction. Unable to deal with the loneliness that overcame her,
she sought out comfort from any and every man she could, only digging herself
into a deeper depression. Until she Discovered Allah (God).
Meet Lanessa, Patrice, and Wanda: three
sisters from New Orleans who want it all and who'll go to any means necessary to
get it.
Patrice's friend and neighbor took her
man, her money and her home. Now, she's out for revenge and the world better
watch out. Her motto is "Revenge is a dish best served cold."
Wanda, a lawyer, will do anything to
advance her career at the District Attorney's office even if it means losing
everything and putting her life in danger.
Lanessa works at the airport checking in
passengers for departing flights. When passengers leave town, she checks into
theirs empty homes to rob them until one day when she picks the wrong man to
rob.
The sisters decide the only way to get
rich quick is to use their wits and their bodies. But when one of them turns up
dead, the fun and games are over, and the other two have to decide if they want
to continue their pursuits or get out before it's to late.
Menace
II Society by Crystal Lacey Winslow, Al Saadiq Banks, Mark
Anthony, Isadore Johnson, J. M. Benjamin -Melodrama Publishing (January 30,
2006)/Trade Paper- $15.00
Menace II Society is a gritty work of fiction
that captures the allure of sex, money, murder and power. These bestselling
authors have collaborated on a page-turner.
Walk with Me by
Al-Saadiq Banks
Newark, New Jersey is eager to get rid of the infamous, Miracle. A predicate
with a long list of felonious crimes. When he’s arrested for the brutal murders
of his two co-defendants, he realized that his life is over. Walk with Me by
Al-Saadiq Banks walks you through the seemingly dark life of Miracle, capturing
the ironic circumstance of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Snake Eyes by Mark
Anthony
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. That’s the old adage in the
’hood. But what happens when your friend is your enemy? All hell breaks loose in
Snake Eyes. Mark Anthony weaves a dramatic street tale that will leave you on
the edge of your seat!
Cagney & Lacey by
Crystal Lacey Winslow
Cagney & Lacey—When two felons growing up on opposite coasts meet—the attraction
is magnetic. When Lacey’s past comes back to haunt her—Cagney’s love is put to
the test. Will Cagney ride or die for his lady? Just like a modern day Bonnie
and Clyde, these two embark on a killing spree in their quest to leave the past
behind.
The Deceitful Hunted
by Isadore Johnson
Quawi Ubati’s desperation to hold on to his half billion dollar cocaine empire
built by blood and fear has led him to hunt down two men responsible for the
ultimate betrayal. This notorious Nigerian drug lord unleashes havoc that not
even the powerful F.B.I. could withstand in order to find and kill these
individuals who he once trusted before planning the ultimate escape.
Keepin’ it Gangsta by
JM Benjamin
Keepin’ it Gangsta is the only way the notorious "Dicer" knows how to live.
Feared by many because of his murderous and infamous reputation—he still finds a
soft spot in his black heart to hold down the only woman that ever truly loved
him. But in true "Dicer" fashion he can only keep it gangsta!
Clarke Harvey has made a mess of her
charmed life and doesn't know-or want to know-how to fix it. The drama begins
when Clarke finds herself caught in a love triangle with a man she loves for his
charm and a man she loves for what he can provide. By the time she takes matters
into her own hands, things really get wild.
When a stranger helps her to unleash the untamed vixen inside she delights in
her sexual freedom. But when the man she really loves marries someone else she
becomes man's worst nightmare.
This dramedy by exciting new novelist Tracy L. Foster follows Clarke on a
decade-long journey in and out of outrageous situations primarily of her own
doing.
You’ll laugh at the wild and crazy times of Clarke and her committee of friends.
You’ll share in the joy and feel the pain as Clarke precariously rides the
roller coaster that she calls life.
About the Author:
Exciting new author Tracy L. Foster always has used the written word to express
her inner thoughts. Daily entries in her journal as a young girl turned into
short stories as a teenager and novellas as a young adult. "Writing is cathartic
for me," Foster remarks. "It was only recently that I figured out that other
people would find pleasure in my words."
A friend spotted an unfinished manuscript tucked behind her couch, began reading
it, and strongly encouraged her to complete and publish it. That manuscript is
This Bitch Is Crazy, Foster’s first novel.
The dramedy follows the protagonist, Clarke Harvey, on a decade-long journey in
and out of outrageous situations primarily of her own doing. "Clarke seemingly
has everything going for her on the outside, but is crazy and out of control on
the inside," the author states.
Like Clarke, Foster is a strong, educated woman who worked in a variety of
fields before answering her true calling. Also like Clarke, Foster delights in
close friendships. Unlike Clarke, "I’d like to think that I’m sane," Foster
remarks with a laugh.
The title, Foster says, is one to which Generation X-ers and Baby Boomers alike
can relate. "The phrase ‘that bitch is crazy’ is commonly used among my circle
of friends, so since Clarke is crazy, that phrase is appropriate for my book."
Readers will laugh as Clarke and her friends show no restraint during their wild
and crazy times. As Clarke rides the roller coaster that she calls life, readers
will share in her joy and feel her pain. The novelist says that many readers can
relate to Clarke because they are like her, even if they are not willing to
admit it.
Foster threw in some steamy scenes as well. "Clarke’s metamorphosis to vixen may
have some readers wiping their brows and going for a glass of water," Foster
jokes. The author’s next novel will be The Devil’s Workshop. She also is working
on the sequel to This Bitch Is Crazy, entitled Bitch, Please.
Foster holds a bachelor’s degree in humanities with specializations in English
and religious studies from the University of Louisville. She is an entrepreneur
in the Midwest whose ventures include Foster House Publishing. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
I
Shoulda' Seen It Comin' by Danette Majette -Life Changing/Nvision/PowerPlay
(January 19, 2006)/Trade Paper- $15.00
Zsaset realizes that she must have been a fool to
get married so young. Now all she can think about is a new life in the fast
lane. Once she breaks from the chains of her controlling husband and leave
Norfolk behind, she finds a whole new world is waiting on her in Richmond. One
filled with strong, sexy, bad boys.
Enter O.B., a manipulative, young, gangster who
promises to provide for all of Zsaset’s needs. Soon she’s draped in designer
gear and is the hottest thing on the block. However, still naïve, she doesn’t
yet understand that the price for her new life grows higher every day. Sex,
drama and deceit are just the beginning. Followed by danger and succumbing to a
life of violence that threatens to spin out of control.
Chasing the drama from one man to the next, she finds herself hoping the future
will be brighter with each promising new lover. As fate would have it, she is
dealt the ultimate test, trying not to burn when she finds herself out of the
frying pan and into the fire. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Born
In The Game by Edna S. Jones -A-Philly-Ation-Productions/Trade
Paper- $15.00
Born in the Game is an urban tale of a
young man's rise to ghetto superstar status. Based on a true story, follow the
tale of Kasey McMann as he lives the legacy of a hustle's tradition. Ultimately
wanting a better life for those he cares about, through misdirection, he travels
down a path of negativity to achieve his goals. You'll grow as he grows, laugh
as he laughs, hurt as he hurts and love as he loves; you'll ; lose yourself in
the birthing canal of this page turner and once you're finished, you too will
walk away feeling as if you've been Born in the Game.
CONVICT'S CANDY is based on a teenaged,
pre-op transsexual who gets arrested and sent to federal prison, one week before
getting a sex-change operation. Still having male organs, Candy is housed with
strong, masculine, handsome male inmates who haven't touched a woman in years.
Candy soon finds herself being caught in several love affairs with men having
families, girlfriends and wives at home--waiting for them to be released.
About the Author
DAMON "AMIN" MEADOWS was born and raised in South Philadelphia, and is the proud
father of two beautiful daughters. In 1993, at the young age of 21, he was tried
and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole—being only a first-time
offender. Through his faith in Allah, "AMIN" has been successful in the
appellant process—given a release date that will grant him his freedom in the
near future.
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JASON POOLE was born and raised in Washington, DC and is the father of a
teenaged son. He’s also Essence magazine best-selling author of LARCENY—written
while serving time in prison. In 1996, JASON POOLE was incarcerated on a drug
violation charge, currently serving an illegal sentence, due to an erroneous
enhancement—awaiting appellate relief any day now.
DAMON "AMIN" MEADOWS AND JASON POOLE conducted interviews together while writing
CONVICT’S CANDY, gathering facts and pertinent information from the actual
transsexual, inmates, both gay and straight, as well as documented personal
observations and events the two writers have witnessed while being incarcerated.
They’ve also done research on HIV and AIDS, wanting to become more knowledgeable
on the ongoing crisis that affects us globally. Although most of the characters
and events in this novel are true, the story has been fictionalized to protect
the guilty...
The two talented writers’ purpose for writing CONVICT’S CANDY was to expose what
was really going on behind the prison walls, in addition to educating readers
everywhere, especially those in high-risk urban areas, about HIV transmissions
and how the crisis is leading among African-American females.
Beverly Smith, Fashion Editor-At-Large, VIBE
A sweet, sticky story. A real page turner!
Aisha Gumby, Don Diva Magazine
Gripping...A gritty, scandalous story about brothers behind bars. Keeps you on
the edge of your seat!
Treasure Blue, Author of Harlem Girl Lost
CONVICT'S CANDY left me speechless!
Book Review:
I really enjoyed reading this book. I
couldn't put it down. In the beginning I truly felt Andy (Candy's) pain. I also
appreciate the truth about what goes on in the jails. I truly beleive that these
things happen and unfortunately out sisters, brothers and children pay the
price.
Very well done Damon "Amin" Meadows and Jason Poole.
I also like that fact that you were in the story and that helps to make it
believeable. Keep up the good work and my prayers are with you upon your
release.
by Karen suave432003@yahoo.com SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
He's
Fine... But is He Saved? by Kimberley Brooks -Driven
Enterprises (December 10, 2004)/Trade Paper- $12.95
He's Fine...But is He Saved? is an entertaining
and inspiring novel about the challenges and triumphs of three friends waiting
to be found by love. Sandy attracts men who are only interested in sex. Now that
she is saved, will she ever meet the right one? Michelle once dated Pierre
Dupree, her church's finest and most eligible bachelor. She just knew he was The
One, but could she be wrong? Liz hasn't dated in over two years. She is too busy
taming her single mother who is forty-five going on twenty-five. Will Liz ever
have time for a man, or does she even want one? Three Single Girlfriends, Three
Separate Issues with Men, One Lord and Savior of ALL.
First time author Dwayne Murray, Sr., was
compelled to write an urban novel that magnified the strength of a woman living
in the mean streets of New York City. In his book, The Mouse that Roared, Miss
Sandra Lyte is the mirror image of beauty, intelligence, intensity, vitality,
and wit. Sandra Lyte’s personal attributes laid dormant deep within her, but
when the time is right, she digs deep in her soul to muster up the nerve to
stand up for herself. Sandra’s beginnings in New York City were very turbulent.
She ran away from home thinking she was “grown” but quickly recognized how naïve
and immature she really was. Just like fairy tales, a “prince” or a “knight in
shining armor” comes along and promises love and happiness. He offers the
“American Dream” on a silver platter all neatly packaged with a home, children,
and a puppy and let’s not forget the ever alluding “white picket fence.” “WAKE
UP!” it’s just a dream because slowly but surely the dynamics of this urban
“Romeo & Juliet” love affairs takes on a life of umbrageous affairs involving
drugs, gangsters, top officials and police officers involved in the shadiness of
the underground. Sandra’s “Romeo” is a self-made ghetto entrepreneur who holds
powerful trump cards in his back pocket. Sandra’s life quickly snowballs into an
ever ending battle of life vs. death. The Mouse that Roared is filled with
action-packed twists and turns, the reader will eagerly anticipate turning to
the next page. The reader will ride the emotional rollercoaster of cheering,
cursing, praying, crying, and hoping the characters gets what’s coming to them.
The Mouse that Roared is an urban “fictional” novel however, author Dwayne
Murray, Sr. writes about real life situations that takes place on the streets of
New York City and he is sure on some levels are reminiscent of the readers’
experiences. Get ready for an excellent read! THE BOOK The Mouse that Roared is
a gut-wrenching fast paced thriller that will focus on the journey of a woman,
the referent power of family bonds, and what is meant by true friendships.
Circumstances and bad fortune will exalt the most innocent, intellectual,
mild-mannered woman’s true strength when she is forced into a corner. Readers
who are captivated by novels filled with twists and turns, elements of surprise,
battles, and survival of the fittest that challenges one’s wit will enjoy The
Mouse that Roared. The author wants to depict in the minds of readers that the
most unmasculine human being will defend themselves if threatened. The Mouse
that Roared is an excellent book for all readers, but it will enthrall the minds
of women who may identify similarities around falling in love, wanting the
American Dream, and sometimes having to face disappointment and despair. The
author believes society often wishes for the underdog to prevail. The Mouse that
Roared will deliver satisfaction and entertainment to its readers. The author is
in sync with the premise of other urban-based novels. Readers who previously
purchased other titles like Harlem Girl Lost by Treasure E. Blue, Betrayal of a
Hustler by B.L.U.N.T., Drug Dealer by Isadore Johnson, and FATOU: An African
Girl in Harlem by SIDI will appreciate this story about The Mouse that Roared.
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Vicious
Karma
by Asa Allen-Showell -Image Press Publishing/Trade Paper- $15.00
“Asa Allen Showell’s Vicious Karma, is an intriguing love, murder mystery that
is full of suspense. It is a page turner from page one to the very last page.
The characters involved in this story are all real depictions of lust, greed,
betrayal and every imaginable deceitful trait is portrayed throughout this
captivating story. It was impossible for me to put this book down. The intensity
of my curiosity leads me to reading this book in les than a week. Showell weaves
an intricate murder mystery, leading the reader straight to the probable causes
behind the murder of a man viciously hated by many. I especially loved the main
character, Mosee Love. Asa, you must put a spin on part II, I am anxiously
waiting to read your next Mosee Love murder mystery.” , Dorothy Goins,
Philadelphia, PA
“Really enjoyed the book, looking forward to
reading more”, Almano Mano, Southern, NJ
“I really enjoyed reading Vicious Karma; it’s really a page turner,” R. Walker,
Philadelphia, PA
“I enjoyed the book, very good mystery/suspense; Mosee Love is a good
character”, Frank Martin, Williamstown, NJ
“Love the book, Mosee Love is a real brother; A must read for black men.” ,Gary
Thomas, Philadelphia, PA SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Overtime
by Connie G. Barrett -Morris Publishing/Trade Paper-
$14.95
Four men, two women and one job add up to nothing
but trouble in Connie Barrett's sophomore fiction novel, Overtime. After her
husband is handed a seven year prison term, Latoya Randolph (Toi) is left to
face the world alone. Although wrongfully imprisoned, Larry is in fact guilty of
another crime. Shortly before his incarceration, Toi caught him in their bed
with another woman.
Toi's short saved life has been plagued with one disappointment after another.
With dead end temp jobs that keep her locked in survival mode, she struggles to
raise her three-year-old daughter. But making ends meet in Newark, New Jersey is
not her biggest obstacle. Forgiveness is something that she understands in
theory, but even after much soul searching, she still can't seem to make it the
one reality that may determine the fate of her marriage. And just when it seems
that her faith can't be tested any further, a surprise visit from her twin
sister, Tia-Ann (Tia), proves otherwise.
Identical - but their looks are all they have in common. While Toi is the more
reliable and stable of the two, Tia on the other hand has her street smarts,
speaks her mind and has never worked a day in her life - legally. Running from
problems of her own, Tia tries to convince Toi that they can take full advantage
of the overtime offered by Woodlawn Mental Health Services if they were to
pretend to be one person. Not only could Toi get rid of her sitter and save
money, but namely it would keep Tia from having to go out and find a measly
minimum wage job to call her own. It's not until a scare at the sitter's that
Toi gets caught up in her scheme.
But posing as Latoya is not as easy as Tia thought it would be, especially when
it comes to Jackson. He's handsome, available and head over heels crazy about
Latoya. Only it's the more introverted, spiritual side of Latoya that has him so
smitten. On a mission to get him to see her as the real deal, Tia's wild antics
bring her otherwise reserved sister to the forefront of office politics, scandal
and finally at odds with each other. Think things can't possibly get more
heated? Throw Mario and Sean into the mix for a roller coaster ride of love,
lust and betrayal amidst a climate of social unrest and injustice as well as a
host of undiagnosed mental disorders. In the end, will forgiveness come too
late? And will overtime cost the sisters more than they bargained for? SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Truth
Told by J J Nash -iUniverse, Inc. (October 19, 2005)/Trade
Paper- $11.95
The courtroom was crowded by the time Trina
arrived. Judge Gray sat on the bench looking tired of all the same old cases
that were presented to him everyday. Nodding to all the familiar faces Trina
took a seat close to the front. Johnson failed to call her back, but Alice
called once more and informed her that Vaughn was going to be indicted on two
counts of manslaughter and sixteen counts of first-degree murder.
When Trina Robinson’s uncle is accused of a series of murders, she feels it’s
her responsibility to defend him at his trial and uncover the mystery
surrounding the crime. Completely unapologetic, her Uncle Vaughn accepts his
fate and anxiously awaits trial.
Trina enlists the help of her powerful mentor, ruthless attorney Ann Wright, to
take the case. Even though she has to deal with her upcoming wedding and career
decisions, Trina cannot let her uncle be convicted. But in her quest to discover
the truth about the case, she must also find the truth within herself. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Babies
Daddies by Marlene Ricketts -Marlene Ricketts/Trade Paper-
$14.95
Blu’s boyfriend
taught her the ins and outs of sexual bliss, and in exchange she had two sons to
show for it. After doing the on again, off again, thing, Blu had what could
loosely be considered a family of her own. A night of stupidity changed that,
when her boyfriend Manuel got left holding the bag on a drug charge, and was
sent to prison. Now Blu must decided if she is willing to standing by her man,
wait out the sentence, and see what the future holds, or moving forward with her
life to make something better for her boys -- alone.
Ashanti tried to get it right. She married who she thought was the perfect man.
Their union was what her dreams had been made of, and it only seemed right to
start a family. Her husband’s doting ways would no doubt be showered on their
baby. Ashanti soon found herself caring for not one, not two, but four babies,
and wondering when the fairytale turned into nightmare.
Sandra is just happy to be alive. After suffering a childhood laden with
physical and sexual abuse, she thankful just to have a husband that extends so
much love and patience. However his biological clock is ticking loudly, and his
desire to enter the world of parenting has Sandra more than a little
apprehensive. How can she be a good parent when she has no idea what that is?
Higher aspirations and a college campus, bring these three women together. Their
bond of friendship serves to strengthen their resolve to take charge of their
lives, and propels them to become more than just another statistic. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
River
Rising by Athol Dickson -Bethany House Publishers (January 1,
2006)/Hard Cover- $17.99
Welcome to Pilotville, Louisiana, 1927, isolated
outpost on the Mississippi River--a stilt village bounded by swampland to the
horizon, accessible only by boat, an island of brotherly love in a sea of
racism. Meet Hale Poser, a stranger with a bad hip who’s come looking for his
roots--a humble man, a righteous man, a miracle man. In the swamp beyond the
cypress and the tupelo and veiled by Spanish moss lies a lingering evil. For
years it slept in dreadful isolation. Now comes Hale Poser, and it will sleep no
more. It will rain down on Pilotville, it will rise up like a river, and nothing
but a miracle can stop this awful flood.
About The Author: ATHOL DICKSON
studied painting, sculpture, and architecture at the university level followed
by a 20-year career, first as an architect and then as an author. He is the
acclaimed author of three previous novels, including They Shall See God, a
Christy Award finalist for suspense. He has also written a nonfiction memoir The
Gospel According to Moses: What My Jewish Friends Taught Me About Jesus. He and
his wife, Sue, live in Dallas, Texas.
Book Review:Leslie's works are very descriptive and shocking. I also found his endings
to be quite surprising. He has morals to the storys like J. California Coopers
books. by chezgladys1 Sat
12 Feb 2005 SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Lights
Out! Game Ova! by Galuminatti -BookSurge Publishing (August
24, 2005)/Trade Paper- $15.99
A very interesting, romantic novel about love,
sex, dating and relationships. This book dually provides the best of sexual
entertainment along with a mysterious plot that will literally arrest the minds
of readers and keep them from putting the book down until completiion, and then
they will crave more for the sequel.
Everybody hates a snitch...including his own
flesh and blood.
Lorenzo Thompson thinks he is protecting his family when he sells out his own
powerful drug crew to the Feds. But with most of the dealers, including Lorenzo,
behind bars doing major time, his young son Jessie catches hell on the streets
for his father’s deeds.
Other hustlers beat him senseless, he’s taunted at school, and without a father
figure, Jessie quickly gains a sense of independence, but loses his sanity. The
love he once had for his dad turns to intense hate, and Jessie grows into a man
on a violent rampage.
When he inherits his own lucrative drug empire, he finds his niche. He’s a
better hustler than his father ever was. While his crew is selling product hand
over fist, Jessie works alone in preying on snitches. Soon the snitch killing
becomes an obsession, and he loses all sense of reality. Not only is he
constantly fighting to outgrow the shadow cast by his snitching father, he is
also battling a dark secret that leaves him feeling ashamed and dirty. His mind
is playing tricks on him, and he reaches his boiling point when his wrath is
turned on the wrong person.
SON OF A SNITCH is a fast-paced reality check of life on the streets of Harlem,
NY. Snitching is a federal offense punishable by death, and Jessie takes it to
the next level in this intense, bloody street drama. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Ain't
Understandin' Mellow by Michelle Davis -Lulu Press/Trade Paper-
$16.50
author soon
found herself raising a family and working professionally as a sociologist. As a
working mother she found a niche at Northeastern Illinois University at the
Center for Inner City Studies, where she is currently in
her senior year.
Juggling parenting, work and school, a very determined Michelle still found time
to pursue her first love and to write her first book, Ain't Understandin' Mellow
- a very emotional tale of how life's challenges can be approached and overcome
with perseverance and faith. Her characters use wisdom, growth and acceptance to
find self-contentment in a not so kind
world.
Michelle Davis has penned a novel that everyone can relate to and enjoy. Her
perception portrays a wide-spectrum of human emotions and situations. This book
is a read that you will think about long after the story ends.
"In this wonderfully intelligent novel, Kirsten
Dinnall Hoyte explores a young woman's complicated struggle to come to terms
with her fractured past. Full of vivid characters and lovely sensual details,
Black Marks transports its readers effortlessly between the many worlds
Georgette inhabits. A splendid debut." -Margot Livesey, author of Banishing
Verona
"Black Marks is an absorbing, highly imagined, and beautifully written novel.
Kirsten Dinnall Hoyte rewards her readers with a brilliant interweaving of
stories that capture a young woman's movement into and out of different worlds
as she searches for identity and attempts to make sense of her life." -William
Julius Wilson, author of The Declining Significance of Race
Black Marks is the story of Georgette Collins, who wakes up one day in her early
thirties to discover she had no past. Everyone has had the experience of not
quite fitting in at some point in their lives, but Georgette has grown up in
between worlds: black and white, gay and straight, wealthy and working class,
West Indian and American.
Throughout, Georgette tries to piece together these fractured worlds from her
grandmother's stories and her own fragmented memories, but she cannot make sense
of her experiences. Each reinvention of herself is more disastrous than the
last. Now, Georgette, an African-American librarian, is completely isolated; she
is floating, unable to make connections with family, friends, and colleagues.
Many mornings she wakes to find a man in her bed with no idea how he got there.
Days are spent in a self-created bubble, which both protects her and separates
her from others.
The narrative weaves back and forth in time, through Georgette's childhood in
Jamaica to her teenage immersion in Boston and New York nightlife, and into the
reclusive silence of her adulthood, of the library. The story's ambiguities
remind the reader that there are not always easy answers for why one person may
suffer, and neither are there always identifiable paths to recovery. Although
depression and sadness play major roles in Georgette's life, her first-person
voice is intelligent, funny, and capable of both warmth and irony. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
A ravishing drama, that will pulsate your blood
and leave your mouth watering for more. Simply the best. An insightful voyage of
identity theft crimes. Mind boggling, intoxicating, alluring, exciting, gritty,
and full of adventure.
About the Author: Raised in the gritty streets of Detroit, Michigan and
behind the cold steel bars of prison confinements, Bradley continues to soar
high with this expression of creative mind and in-depth detail. His street savvy
mind, took him from limousine rides, at the age of fourteen, to exclusive
shopping sprees, nation wide; all at the expense of his ability to create
various identities. Twenty-four years of experience, alloted Bradley a voyage of
granduer and educational heights, no college lecture could ever provide. Now,
Bradley shares his enthralling fictional storyline with you.
There's not a
lot going on from Charlotte to Miami to San Francisco -- Almost none of which is
favorable to Tommy "Fatboy" Dupree. While one man is sleeping around with
Tommy's live-in girlfriend, another urges a psychopath to rob him for multiple
kilos. These men are ... his best friends... which means the worst is yet to
come.
Alicia
Anderson's beauty is off the scales. The physically fir college student has a
father who is a real estate mogul, so she could care less about a fat boy names
Tommy who deals drugs. However, this new woman challenges him to give up the
illicit profession and invest everything in a California real estate venture.
Their serious love affair is overshadowed by his inability to hustle up enough
money to walk away from the game. And although Fatboy has a few tricks in store
for all his backstabbing friends, the DES has plans to throw a nasty twist in
his story. But Fatboy has even saved one last trick for the feds.
This URBAN
SUSPENSE threatens to bring the underground to the surface.
A hot-tempered spitfire and a strong-willed, arrogant man - put
them together and sparks fly!
After her first embarrassing encounter, Summer Jones vows to stay away from
cocky record producer, Lance Munroe. But then she ends up working for the man!
Her quick temper and sharp tongue keep landing her in hot water with him but no
matter how hard she tries she can't deny her growing attraction for him. Then
they go on a business trip to Jamaica - and that's when things get really hot!
Lance is intrigued by the feisty woman who practically tells him off the first
time they meet. When they begin working together he realizes how much he enjoys
the challenge of taming the little tigress. But, before he knows it, he's the
one caught in the snare of passion. The tables are turned - the vixen has tamed
the lion!
If you love a sizzling romance, follow Summer and Lance from Chicago to Jamaica
and be swept away in the thrill of their Hot Summer.
It is estimated that roughly five hundred people
move to Atlanta Georgia per day. Many come in search of a new life; others
arrive as a means of escape from the monotony of their former lives, anxiously
awaiting any opportunity to recreate, and lose themselves within the vast
newness that has become Atlanta Georgia. Brian, Glenn, Malik, and, Sean are four
such individuals who also came to Atlanta for many of the same reasons. Their
story however, is unique in that they came to Atlanta in an attempt to embrace
change only to discover that in order to make a change one must first be willing
to change:
Brian’s constant attempts at buying love would ultimately lead him to discover
that real love is priceless.
Glenn’s arrogant love quest coupled with his inability to control his lustful
desires is what will make him become his own worst enemy.
Malik’s resentment, and contempt for the shallow nature of young black women
became the reason for his treatment of them as objects, and prevented him from
opening up and allowing himself to be loved.
Fate steps in just as Sean attempts to start a family and convert to living a
quality life; bringing it all to an abrupt end. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
The
Family II: Life After Death by Antonne
M. Jones -Clear Vision Ltd. (October, 2005)/Trade Paper- $14.95
The Family (Book
1) is about four young black men on a quest for money, power and fame. "Ghetto
Glory", as we in the hood call it. In route to achievement, some unexpected
obstacles interfere with the mission. Obstacles such as murder, betrayal and
greed.
Excerpts from The Family II...
You're out of your mind Lauryn. You sound like a disgruntled and scorned Black
woman and you need to get over it. You thought I was going to die in jail,
didn't you? Now you're married to this loser and unhappy, so you take it out on
me. You divorced me, three years after I got locked-up, remember?" 'You arrogant
and shallow jerk. That's what you think this is all about? It has nothing to do
with that. It has all to do with what you did in the past and how I'm paying the
price for it now.' "What are you talking about?" 'I'm talking about living with
HIV. You fool.' The moment she said that, the room got dark and everything
seemed to stop. 'Yes, I'm living with HIV because you were out screwing all
kinds of women without protection. I may die soon. Get out of my house! Get
out!' She ushered me out the door and I just sat in the car stunned. I wasn't
sure of what to say or do, or if Shatora had overheard the argument. She got in
the car without asking what her mother and I were arguing about, so I gathered
she wasn't listening. Unfortunately, I couldn't enjoy our outing because there
were too many thoughts running through my mind. Was I infected with HIV? Whom
did I get it from? Did I infect my wife? Should we get tested? My world had come
to a thunderous halt. All this time, Lauryn was infected and never said
anything, blew my mind. I always assumed HIV and AIDS was a gay man's disease,
or only contracted by intravenous drug users. Not knowing what to do, I called
Carmen and begged her to come home and promised to straighten up.
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Following the advice of Sam, I decided to invest money in other areas. In
particular, the entertainment business. I took a meeting with two brothers who
wanted to start up a record label and artist management company, and wanted me
to act as an investor and silent partner. They were ambitious and determined to
be successful in the business and I liked their energy so I came on board. They
know my reputation on the streets so they knew to come correct. Of all people, I
was introduced to them by Eve, who I also invested in. She and renowned
celebrity fashion stylist, Anthony Henderson, opened an upscale boutique on
South Street in which I was also a silent partner.
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Meanwhile, there was going to be an important meeting in Scranton between Sam
and a few bigwigs in the mayor's cabinet, and I was told by Sam I would be in
attendance. The focus of the meeting was the Philadelphia Airport and how they
could gain control of the business and unions which operate within the terminal.
You may wonder why this group was so concerned about the Philadelphia Airport. I
questioned this myself. However, after listening to the details and getting the
facts of the matter, I was blown away. In terms of aircraft operations,
Philadelphia International Airport is one of the nation's busiest. There are
approximately 486,164 takeoffs and landings annually which equate to 28.5
million travelers a year. There are 29 airlines with more than 600 daily nonstop
flights to more than 130 domestic and international cities, meaning it's only
two hours by air to 50% of the U.S. population and six hours nonstop to
California, Great Britain, Europe, and Latin America. The most important fact is
that the airport is a major economic player, generating an estimated eight
billion in annual revenue for the region. Some 200 businesses tied to the
airport provide jobs for nearly 22,000 workers. After being educated I fully
understood their reasoning for wanting a robust hand in the airport commerce.
My thinking was also along the lines of drug trafficking which has always been
huge business. Having people in place at the gates would allow us without
difficulty to import and export on an international scale. The mayor wasn't
present at the meeting but his brother was the topmost speaker. He made mention
of having the ability to utilize his brother's connections to obtain 'no bid
contracts' for businesses which would be under the umbrella of his company
'Keystone Management Group'. Also in attendance was a gentleman by the name of
Dominic Sarrcone who owned Sarrcone Brother's Concrete and Cement. They were the
main suppliers of concrete for building projects in the city and had Mafia ties
with the Gambino and Merlino Crime families in New York and Philadelphia. Having
this guy on board would allow infiltration of the local unions who were
representing the workers and also provide the necessary muscle when need be. The
big guys figured the venture would not be as successful without the Italians and
Jews in some capacity. Dominic also bought insight with regards to taking
control of massive business. His associates maintained total control of all of
the seaports, airports, and labor unions in New York. Those guys represented the
real Mafia. In attendance also were Barry Weinstein and Cory Washington. Mr.
Weinstein was Chief Loan Officer of NRC National Bank and Mr. Washington was
head of the Minority Business Development Center in Philadelphia. They both
would provide no-interest loans or grants for minority start up companies in
exchange for future business with their institutions. Across the board, it would
be a win-win situation for all who were part of the clique. These men were even
offered free legal services to incorporate their companies which would be billed
to the City and paid for by the taxpayers.
"In order to do business in Philadelphia you have to pay to play"', Sam
explained.
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"Yo, I'm going to introduce you to the hottest chick who works here. Let me go
and get her. Give me a second." After a few minutes he returned with a beautiful
caramel skinned young woman with blond hair. "This is my man, Anthony. Anthony
this is Eve." "Hi Eve it's nice to meet you." "It's nice to meet you too. "Do
you want a lap dance?" "Wow. You get straight to the point. "Ain't no use in
beating around the bush is it." "No, I don't want a lap dance but I do want to
know why such a pretty girl like you works at a spot like this?" "The same
reasons handsome guys like you come to places like this." "I'm here talking
business. "I'm here taking care of business and getting my paper so stop judging
me." "Why are you getting so offensive cutie, I was only asking a question?"
"Because I hate when you niggas come here trying to kick it with the same old
lines and the same dumb questions." "I apologize if I upset you, I didn't mean
any harm, I was just sparking conversation." Your apology is accepted and I
apologize too for being short tempered. Eve reminded me of Kimmy but with taste.
True, Kimmy possessed flair but Eve gave the impression of a smart girl
stripping to pay her way through college. Throughout the night she would make
her way to where I was sitting to make short conversation. Despite our rough
start we managed to share a few laughs and exchange telephone numbers. Something
she claims to rarely do with customers. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
So
Many Tears by Ceresa Aviles -Amiaya Entertainment/Trade Paper- $15.00
So Many Tears tells the story of Teresa who gives birth to a
beautiful son Isidro at the age of 16. The product of a broken home, she vows to
show him the love and affection she never received herself. For a time, she is
able to do this. Before long, Teresa has three additional children, two
daughters, Peanut and Sanyae and another son, Ricky. Times are tough living in
the Edenwald Housing Project in the Bronx, NY. Teresa battles demons that seem
to come from every direction. There is hardly enough money to go around and she
must "borrow from Peter to pay Paul." Somehow Teresa does here best to raise her
children.
As time goes by, Isidro finishes school, joins the Army and eventually gets
married. Teresa's oldest daughter Peanut journeys to Japan by enlisting in the
Navy and her sister Sanyae leaves home to attend Cobleskill State University.
Teresa feels some sense of accomplishment in raising her children to adulthood.
She looks forward to her youngest son Ricky finally finishing school. Then she
can experience the "empty nest syndrome." But sadly, this does not happen. Life
takes a cruel turn when Isidro is arrested and charged with conspiracy. Although
Isidro has never been arrested, he is indicted under the RICO Act. Teresa's
world comes tumbling down.
She asks herself, "will there ever be a point where life is free from pain?"
Read So Many Tears and find out that Teresa's saga is not unique. Her story is
playing itself out in urban areas all over the country. This country's so called
War on Drugs has produced more than criminal convictions. It has brought tears
that have drowned the spirits of many people. SIGN
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Hoe-Zetta
by Vincent "V.I." Warren -Amiaya Entertainment/Trade Paper- $15.00
Hoe-Zetta is the violent, off the
hook, remorseless tale of two sexually charged females from the Bronx, NY.
Hoe-Zetta was born to a black prostitute mother and a rich white trick father.
When her mother Rosette commits suicide, Hoe-Zetta is left all alone in the
world. Since her father is unaware of his mulatto infant daughter, Hoe-Zetta is
sent off to a group home. Hoe-Zettta finds a best friend in Shanta who also
lives at the group home. Together the two burn up Interstate 95 like they were
born to be in the game.
Go inside the minds of these two teenagers who are headed down the wrong path,
but determined to succeed by whatever means necessary. This book is unlike
anything you have ever read. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Devil
In The Mist: A Biological Thriller by
Diane Dorce -Door Of Kush Books And Music/Trade Paper- $14.00
Isn’t it bad enough that Atlanta has become the murder capital of
the nation?
Handsome black detective ZACK MONSTAR thinks so...but as a deadly African virus
is suddenly and seductively set loose upon the city that's been called ‘too busy
to hate’...and as corruption and greed at the WORLD HEALTH SYSTEMS leads him to
discover a web of diabolical paid-for murders and an intricate plot to
exterminate Atlanta’s Black folks...it’s up to sexy Zack Monstar to risk
everything, including losing the woman he’s falling in love with, to save his
people and to shatter a billion dollar death industry run by greedy scientists
who will do any and everything....to stop him.
Diane Dorce evokes true terror in this sexy suspenseful BIOLOGICAL thriller from
DOOR OF KUSH on January 1st, 2005.
From the Publisher:
Rising Atlanta novelist and children's book writer DIANE DORCE makes a sizzling
debut with this biologic thriller about a handsome black detective's efforts to
save us all from an Aids-like VIRUS created in a lab and unleashed in America!
Available from DOOR OF KUSH BOOKS AND MUSIC on January 1st, 2005. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Existing
Ain't Living by Brittnee Burke -1ST
Books/Trade Paper- $19.95
Existing Ain’t Living is about a
black single parent female who is also the only girl in a family of 9 children.
As "Joey" (Jowanne Larri) grows to be a responsible member of society in
Chicago’s West Side, she is faced daily with the fact that her brothers are
thieves, drug addicts and her father is a murderer. She endures the deaths of 3
of her brothers brought on by questionable car accidents and drug addiction. She
learns that everyone in the family is HIV+, including her. Throughout the
difficult times she manages to raise 3 magnificent children, continue her
education, and help literally hundreds of others.
This is a unique story written in colloquial dialogue and a personable narrative
style that represents an in-depth portrait of a disturbing family history.
Despite promises of an uncertain future, it concludes on a hopeful note: that
she struggles to live, not just to exist. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Female
Traits by Lurea C. McFadden -Bruce
Publishing Company (May 30, 2004)/Trade Paper- $12.95
Grace Trufant thought she had
everything in control: wonderful job, handsome husband that made her the envy of
many a woman, and a body that was the desire of many men. Continuously taking
her husband for granted, Grace gets caught up in a whirlwind affair with Brian,
whom she leads to believe that she and her husband are separating. She doesn't
expect Brian to fall in love and act like a complete lover gone mad.
Edwin, Grace's husband, has a life most men would kill for. A dynamite wife,
stellar career and his best friend Sonia, who worships the ground he walks on.
Although he is aware that she has feelings for him, he knows she will never
cross the line, and is grateful for her being there for the long haul.
Sonia knows that something is not right with Grace; she is absolutely sure of
it. While out on a date with her current beau, she spots Grace having an
intimate lunch with someone other than her husband. Always looking out for
Edwin's best interests and a little of her own, Sonia decides to investigate and
gleefully finds out far more than she bargained for.
Things heat up when Sonia, Edwin, Grace and Brian all run into each other at a
party. Grace doesn't know how to keep it together, Brian spills the beans, and
Sonia is waiting with open arms for Edwin. They say that greed will break you,
and Grace finds out the hard way.
FEMALE TRAITS had a good storyline, but was filled with typographical and
grammatical errors. Fortunately, this did not detract too much from the story. A
sincere and realistic view of what occurs everyday, the moral goes without
saying - when you play with fire, you're bound to get burned. Reviewed by
Belinda of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers
From the first moment Alexis and Angel laid eyes on each other,
their love began. A strange wonderful feeling came over their souls, pulling
together their yearning hearts. Alexis looked deeply into Angel's watery green
eyes and smiled. From that moment on nothing in this world could ever separate
these two lovers. . . Not even death!
The Newspaper Boy is the story of a young Irish boy who triumphs
through sheer determination and application of will to intellect. He rises to
the level of his potential, becoming a successful attorney in pre-WWI New York
City. The setting is a working class Irish neighborhood on New York City's Lower
East side. We meet Eric as a young teenager who, while immensely proud of his
Irish roots and family, pursues the dream of success in America. He does not
feel his ancestry is antithetical or exclusive to success, or vice-versa. In
fact, the story describes his melding of the two. We follow him from his first
job as a newspaper boy, through success at high school, heroism in combat, and
into the vaunted halls of the Ivy League, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of
American society. Although he chases the success that his willpower pushes him
to, he never forgets his roots, especially not in a society that seems unwilling
to allow him to do so. Eric's ties to his family are solidified by his brother,
Pat, and his first love, Kay. Pat has simultaneously adopted and rejected the
philosophy of their father, acknowledging the necessity of hard work, but
eschewing it nonetheless for an easier but riskier life at the law's edge.
The Newspaper Boy originally appeared as a short story in a collection of
writings by the author, to be re-released as a book in its own right. The author
has clearly devoted a lot of time to humanizing the people he describes, without
over-simplifying or lionizing them. The reader is never unaware that Eric bears
the pride of his people, but he instinctively knows that he must understand the
world he wishes to join in order to successfully navigate within it. The author
delivers Eric's story in a matter-of-fact style that makes his integrity the
main character. Although the book is a novel unto itself, it is clearly written
with a varied audience in mind. The writing is clear and straightforward, but
rests on the lushness of the author's description. I found the book's pacing to
be consistent, with interruptions only where detail was needed. The book keeps
its focus on Eric, and those in his life, but in doing so draws a rich tapestry
of turn of the century life in New York for a young Irish man.
It is clear that the author has drawn on a number of historical sources to
describe a slice of Americana. Although the book focuses on Eric's
transformation into a "bona fide American", Eric is never derisive to his own
heritage. The author clearly enjoys his subject, and introduces the reader to
history that may only be known only to those a part of it. He showcases the
contributions of the Irish community to New York City at large, and eventually
WWI. He also reveals the depths of anti-Irish sentiment that permeated the city.
It is with a professor's eye that he describes the setting for his novel, but
communicates it in an easily understandable and enjoyable format. Although I had
initially assumed this to be a book for young adults, I found the book easily
lends itself to an older and broader audience. As a student of History myself,
the book references bits of history in the form of "teasers", which inevitably
lead the reader to want to know more and investigate, and in so doing, continue
the reading-learning circle. Reviewed
By: Angela Hailey, Black Butterfly Review
When friends experience extraordinary life circumstances, will
their friendship be the help that they need or will devastating events tear them
apart?
Through deceit, loss, and tragic situations, Ebony, Mona, and ShaLisa weather
life’s storms sometimes together, but other times it seems their friendship gets
in the way. After a divorce, Ebony struggles to trust and love again. During a
girls’ night out, she meets single and sexy Jackson. Jackson is every woman’s
dream, and he is crazy about Ebony. However, he won’t put up with her hang-ups
forever.
Although Mona is happily married and owns a successful business with her
husband, she is not immune to life’s happenstances and must deal with her need
to control, especially when it comes to her own destiny. ShaLisa hasn’t finished
sowing her wild oats, and consequently stirs a pot of drama too big for one of
her friends to digest.
Just Between Us is a heartwarming tale that explores the value of friendship,
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BORN
ASSASSIN by Jatye -Jatye Enterprises;
1st edition (December 1, 2005)/Trade Paper- $14.95
The Webster Projects Crew are one of the most notorious and feared drug gangs in
New York City. The founder and leader is Joe Blake. He runs his criminal
enterprise like any Fortune 500 corporation. Among those on their payroll are
lawyers, police officers and doctors. Also in their employ is an elite security
force consisting of ruthless killers. With any major conflicts, they are
dispatched to make problems "disappear". Their best and most efficient assassin
is named Destiny Reyes. Born Assassin is the blood-soaked tale of a woman as
beautiful as she is deadly. While in the midst of an assignment, Destiny
realizes that someone is trying to kill her. The hunter has become the hunted.
Destiny must find out who is trying to kill her before it's too late. Not just
for her sake but also for her family, because they are next on the list.
Suave and Sincere have it all;
money, cars, furs, jewelry and a solid relationship. They live the ultimate
ghetto-fabulous lifestyle, until one late night Suave is forced to make a
decision that costs him his freedom. Their lives change right before their eyes.
He's shipped off to prison, leaving him no choice but to leave his worldly
possessions and his lavish lifestyle behind.
What he's not prepared to leave behind, is the love of his life, Sincere. He
continuously asks himself the most hated question known to man.
Will she get weak, and search for companionship to fill the empty space in her
lonely heart, or will she remain, SINCERELY YOURS?
About the Author: TRUE 2 LIFE STREET SERIES - Author Al- Saadiq
Banks concludes his three book series, entitled "True 2 Life Street Series".
"Sincerely Yours" is not only the conclusion, but it is also the glue to his two
Best Selling titles, "No Exit" and "Block Party".
"Sincerely Yours" answers any questions that the author has left lingering from
his prior books as well as introduces a host of new characters.
Teri Woods Publishing proudly presents Rectangle of Sins the
sequel to Triangle of Sins both written by Nurit Folkes.
RECTANGLE OF SINS is the highly anticipated sequel to the debut novel TRIANGLE
OF SINS with the cliffhanger of the century in the literary world that kept you
waiting to exhale! Not too much will be revealed in this promo for fear that it
will ruin a compelling literary experience for readers who eagerly await the
answers to all the gnawing questions created by the compelling climactic ending
of TRIANGLE OF SINS.
RECTANGLE OF SINS doesn't confuse you like most sequels by introducing newly
devised plots or new characters too soon. It picks up right where TRIANGLE OF
SINS left off ensuring that you dont miss a beat and are enthralled by
captivating sensationalism awaiting you in the pages to follow. Now Natalia's
life is full of more drama than she can handle. She is confronted with
unexpected temptation from her past and overwhelmed with delectable cravings
from the present. Forbidden lust supersedes all reasoning and conjures a trail
of fatal consequences. Natalia is seduced by sin which only elicits more chaos
into her already trivial existence. Now she's in too deep and is forced to face
her demons head on.
The Civil War, which started in
"Bleeding" Kansas, comes to life in this book. Sissy! is about compassion and
forgiveness in an incredible era of hatred and violence. The novel opens in 1857
with an Underground Railroad rescue of a slave girl. War breaks out, and in
1862, a Lawrence, Kansas woman, Jessica Radford, follows a path of vengeance
when she finds her parents murdered and Nellie, an adopted former slave girl,
missing and possibly killed as well. While three of the border ruffians who did
this deed are hung, the leader, Sam Toby, escapes. Obsessed with abolishing
slavery and seeking revenge for these murders, Jessica, disguised as a male
soldier on a Tennessee battleground, is about to kill the wrong man. But she is
challenged when she confronts Sissy, Nellie's guardian angel.
Sissy! brings the reader into the hearts and minds of people who shaped Kansas
history—and the history of this country…people like James Lane, Colonel Martin,
General Rosecrans, …newspapermen like John Speer, who was not afraid to tell the
ugly truth about slavery… unknown heroes who worked through the Underground
Railroad…brave women who disguised themselves in order to fight alongside
soldiers…and men like William Quantrill, who thought nothing of committing
terrorism on a defenseless town. The reader of Sissy! will feel the heartbreak
and tenacity of the men and experience the courage and sacrifice of the women of
that bygone era.
Book Review: Reviewed for Kansas
Libraries by Roy Bird
(Federal Projects Coordinator/Library Consultant)
Sissy! incorporates the largely untold stories of women, the Underground
Railroad, race relations, and plan people of the border into the background of
“Bleeding Kansas” and the Civil War as it involved Kansas. Author Tom Mach won
the J.D. Coffin Memorial Book Award for best novel for this, his first book
length fiction in a planned trilogy. It is filled with emotion and compassion,
hate and ambivalence in the blend of fiction and history.
The book includes a huge number of characters and finally brings all their
individual stories together in the impactful climax. It is decidedly sympathetic
to Free-Staters and obviously pro-Union, and as such it reflects the values of
Kansans during those trying times…Nonetheless, its value lies in its depiction
of women and of some of the African Americans of the era. Mach offers persuasive
fictional episodes of his characters that are composites of historical or
apocryphal events. Recommended for public library adult fiction or Kansas
collections.
A Review from Heartland
Reviews (April, 2004):
Reviewer: Bob Spear
Rating: 4 hearts
Sissy! is a winner of the J.D. Coffin Memorial Book Award for Best Kansas Novel.
This historical novel is the first in a trilogy about a young woman, Jessica
Radford, who loses her family to “Bloody Kansas” border wars. She inherits her
uncle’s successful business but sells it so she can pretend she is a young boy
and enlists in the Union Army seeking revenge on the Southern Quantrill
bushwhackers who killed her family.
This is a strong women’s rights oriented novel. The historical details about the
border raids and the underground railroad are meticulous, as are the details
about civil war soldiering. We rated this book four hearts. SIGN OUR GUEST
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Sadie’s Row is a heartwarming, soul-lifting story detailing the hard times and
joys of life in the Mississippi Delta. Black soil and cotton, blue skies and the
muddy Mississippi weave themselves into a tale to stir the soul and bring a tear
to the eye. Young Sadie, like many others lives poor as she and her family
struggle to scratch a living out of the Black Belt plantations. Life is simple
until she goes to work for a mysterious family and befriends the daughter. She
discovers a haunting secret. She must now choose between the laws of the land
and the vast gulf of racism. Together the two girls flee through the vast
wilderness of Mississippi but they are pursued by one with dark intentions. A
race begins. A race for safety and freedom, but long hard roads lie ahead. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
All
About The Paper by R. Kevin -Taylor
Made Books/Trade Paper- $15.00
Just East of the glamour and glitz of Manhattan, lie the gritty
neighborhoods of South Jamaica, Queens. These mean streets serve as the
back-drop for R. Kevin Taylor's new urban tale of betrayal, deception and
ruthlessness. Take a step into this grim world and meet Raleek "Ra," a teen-ager
lured into the lucrative drug trade by Fish, the neighborhood kingpin. Journey
with Ra and his crew as they travel the city streets willing do whatever it
takes to be successful. But, all that glitters is not gold. Success has a price.
Can Ra withstand the trials and tribulations required to be a true "baller" and
a major player or is he just fooling himself? In his debut novel, Taylor gives
you an in-depth look at life in the hood. Prepare to be amazed. It's a must
read.
THE LONG AWAITED SEQUEL TO "THUGS ARE FOR FUN" by J.Gail.
Jacy is getting older. Now at 24, she is starting to re-evaluate her choices in
men. She has been dating Popi, a man whose last name she doesn’t even know, for
nearly half a year. She struggles to break from from this irrational,
potentially violent thug, because she knows deep in her heart he ain’t no good,
and definitely no fun. But he’s not trying to hear it. He shows up to her
apartment unannounced, stresses her out and shows disrespect to the point where
Jacy starts to fear for her safety. The unthinkable happens to Jacy in this
chaotic relationship. It’s starting to look like she has gotten herself involved
with the wrong thug.
He’s nothing like Rich Wilkins, her last thug, who maintained a certain level of
integrity and respect in his short lived relationship with Jacy. Right now,
Rich’s anger problem is looking like a breezy Sunday afternoon compared to the
problems she is experiencing with Popi.
Is Jacy starting to change her previous outlook on men – does she still believe
that THUGS ARE FOR FUN? Or will she be forced to adopt a new credo, that THUGS
AIN’T NO FUN AT ALL. SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
Thugs
Are for Fun: A Novel by J. Gail -Jazoli
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Jacy Thomas is a vibrant young black woman - beautiful, smart,
tough but sweet, she goes through endless dramas with the men in her life.
She tries to keep things in perspective, but it’s hard when she’s constantly
faced with disrespectful brothas who only try to take advantage, stalk or
mislead her.
Jacy meets Rich Wilkins, a drug dealer born and raised in the rough streets of
Philadelphia. She takes a chance on a thug; surprising being that by her own
assessment, "thugs were [only] short term…good for a little fun." Rich on the
other hand is thinking something a little more permanent. The story is partly an
account of the relationship between the suburban raised Jacy and the street
cultivated Rich, and partly a tale of the dramas that plague the life of a young
black woman trying to make a life for herself in the new millennium.
Will Jacy settle into the thug life with Rich in the end? Will she achieve the
career success she desires as she ventures out on her own? Or will she bomb out
and become drained by the pressures of life and men? SIGN
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Someone
To Love by Karoline Bethea-Joones
-Novel2go Publishing/Trade Paper- $12.95
will be once again worrying where he is, but Terry
is with Felicia, the woman that he has taken comfort in while trying to forgive
Stephanie and is not coming home any time soon. This is how things always are
between Mr. and Mrs. Collins and each argument leaves Stephanie feeling insecure
and unloved and Terry feeling guilty for hurting her. Terry’s best friend and
music protégé Justin Price has been watching their marriage decay from the
sidelines. When he stops over to the house for Terry only to find him not there,
a lonely Stephanie tries to entertain him so that he will spend a little time
with her. Justin is nervous about being there alone with Stephanie because of
feelings that he has for her but the two talk for a while and later end up in a
passionate kiss. Justin regrets what he has done and walks away and Stephanie is
both hurt and angry at him for turning her on and then walking away. They later
agree that they should stay away from each other, but things are not that simple
for them. After a brief affair with Justin who is also unhappy in his marriage,
this leaves more tension in the Collins household. Stephanie thought her
marriage was failing before, but once Terry finds out about her indiscretions
things get a whole lot worse for everyone involved. Would Stephanie save her
marriage, start anew with Justin or just say the hell with them both? She has
dreams of her own to start a business as a lingerie designer and she has never
been able to pursue them. Stephanie would have some soul searching to do before
she finds someone to love even if that meant taking risks in her life that she
was never strong enough to do. With a drink in her hand and her girls at her
side, Stephanie was ready to go down that road to keeping (or finding) Mr.
Right.
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The
Enigma of Njama by Anthony D. Wilbon -Wingspan Press (July 31, 2005)/Trade
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Montgomery’s life mysteriously spirals out of control, until he receives help
from a covert source who provides the tools necessary to respond.
In a frantic race against time, Montgomery and his accomplices find themselves
matching wits with a powerful group of well-connected women. With his life
crumbling and the net tightening around him, he has a choice. He can fight back
and lose everything or he can try to unravel the Enigma of Njama.
An extraordinary work of psychological twists and high power intensity, The
Enigma of Njama is simultaneously fast paced, intelligent, and entertaining. It
brilliantly weaves together the entanglements of one man and a society of gifted
women into a story of menace and surprises. Prepare for a twisting high tech
ride with an unpredictable and spectacular ending, demonstrating the remarkable
storytelling of author Anthony Wilbon.
About the Author:
Anthony Wilbon was born in Flint, Michigan. He attended Michigan State
University where he majored in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, he moved
to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and began his career working for
Westinghouse Electric Corporation. He also worked for various technology-related
companies including American Management Systems and Booz-Allen and Hamilton.
While attempting to climb the corporate ladder, he completed his MBA at Howard
University. Working at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, he then realized
that corporate America was not for him and went back to school to complete his
Ph.D. at George Washington University and is now a university professor.
Always an avid reader, Wilbon knew he would one day publish a novel. His first
novel, The Enigma of Njama, set in Washington, D.C., is a story about a young
college professor finding himself embattled with a secret sect of highly
intelligent African American women.
He is currently writing his next novel. Anthony’s other interests include
traveling, music, golf, and working out. He, his wife and two sons live in
suburban Maryland.
Characters of Lust depicts the struggles that many individuals
face during their first escapades with love and sexual relationships. Meet
Shelby Tate as she moves forward after the break-up of her five-year
relationship with the man that stole her virginity. Encounter her pain as she
fights to stay a Christian woman in the midst of lust and temptation. Will one
night out with the girl's change her life forever?
Journey with Shelby and her friends through the erotic hurricane of lust: sexual
immoralities, lies, cheating, money, libations, clubbing, and much more.
“In this riveting, eye-opening, one of a kind novel, LeBlanc
takes the readers on an intoxicating journey through the eyes of a Christian
woman who is torn between lust and her religious convictions”
-Baton Rouge Weekly Press
“Characters of Lust is nothing short of an exploration of relationships and
bonds between friends, lovers and with the inner being. Shelby is caught in
unfamiliar emotional territory as she begins to learn the life-changing effects
of sisterly love, lost love and true love. Her travels lead her through thick,
uncharted, forbidden lust to the relaxing waves of renewed spiritual awareness.
We get to know Shelby as she begins to discover and understand herself, each
funny twist and emotional turn of the way. From her all too familiar confusion
about sex and love to her edgy, unpredictable array of friends, Shelby’s is an
exhilarating adventure that will leave you breathless in a reading paradise of
your own.”
-Damatia Gipson, Editorial Reviews
"LeBlanc crafts an extremely honest story that addresses today's young adult
Christians who privately struggle with vices and sexual temptation, and
ultimately, the difficult nature of seeking redemption."
-Andrea Blackstone, author of “Schemin” and “Short Changed”
“A combination of Zane meets Christian, this novel is filled with subliminal
messages that are sure to hit home with many mature readers, but will also raise
a few eyebrows with its thought provoking, erotic and hard-core content.”
-Midwest Book Review
"Love triangle to the ninth degree! Leblanc has written an intriguing debut
novel about love, lust, and redemption."
-Candace Dow, author of “Caught in the Mix”
"LeBlanc has crafted an extraordinary, well-written, conscience-twisting story
about love and lust."
-Michael Mckenzie author of Ghetto Passport
"Upbeat, funny, and erotic with surprises upon every turn of the page."
-Positively Sistas Book Club
"Characters of Lust had one of the best endings we've ever read."
-Simply Sisters Book Club
All
That Glitters Is Not Gold by Frederick L. Hargrove -Nile
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Lance Kojo was convinced that McIntyre
Corporation would not give him an equal opportunity to demonstrate his God given
talents. Lance would soon discover that his boss, Allen Frisco, had no plans to
promote him as Vice President. Instead of waiting for the generosity of his boss
to pour down on him, Lance created his own business. Lance developed an
elaborate business strategy which proved to be successful. Lance was able to
acquire 30 million dollars worth of Government contracts at the expense of his
former employer. While Lance was a brilliant businessman, he struggled with
relationships and was quite indecisive about his intentions with women until he
met his enormously charming soul mate, Kenya Harden. This relationship took a
passionate grip, stumbled, and blossomed into a great romance and partnership.
This book is about a man in pursuit of his dreams and a testament of an
endearing relationship predicated on trust, respect, and love. This novel is
suspense filled, culturally thought provoking, incredibly sexy and full of
romance. SIGN OUR GUEST
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Mahogany is fed up with doggish men. After her last relationship
she knows they aren't worth a dime. Her beliefs change when she finds herself
attracted to a handsome writer named Forrest. When their love faces the first
big trial, she runs and marries her ex. When Mahogany and Forrest reunite at
their best friend's wedding, a night of passion reveals a love still burning.
Suppressing her feelings, Mahogany returns to her husband. Broken-hearted,
Forrest finds a new love until he finds that he may be the father of Mahogany's
child. Forrest makes a decision that will delight some and hurt others, but with
Mahogany's help, the answer seems simple. But no one could have ever expected
what would happen next!
Love
Don't Live Here-Revised Edition by Therone Shellman -Third Eye
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“Love Don’t Live Here” The first book from a generational
series. A story about two black women in their early 20’s and takes place during
the early 1970’s into
the 80’s.
Barbara loves her boyfriend Trini dearly but finds out the hard way when he
leaves her while she’s six months pregnant, that love is not always what it
seems. Having to raise their son Jermaine by herself poses to be a great task.
Like Barbara, Beverly also becomes a single mother but through much different
circumstances. Her boyfriend Malik, a conscious black man in his early 20’s a
member of the Black Panther party, winds up getting killed during a bank
robbery. This leaves Beverly to fend for herself and two children, Derrik and
Tinesha. Being a woman she knows what it takes to raise Tinesha into womanhood,
but is lost when it comes to Derrik.
The two women invite us into the world of relationships and single motherhood.
In the end we all find out that it’s all about doing and being the best that one
can be.
In the end the story begins to materialize to the point where the lives of these
two adolescent males begin to evolve into a cycle of confusion-leaving you the
reader to wonder-what’s to happen and become of it all.
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SON
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Ain't
Understandin' Mellow by Michelle Davis -Lulu Press/Trade Paper-
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Black
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Identity
Schemes by Bradley -BookSurge
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Ain't Living by Brittnee Burke -1ST
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Female
Traits by Lurea C. McFadden -Bruce
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Just
Between Us by Wyndy J. Adkins -Writers
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BORN
ASSASSIN by Jatye -Jatye Enterprises;
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Sincerely
Yours (True 2 Life Street) by Al Saadiq
Banks -True 2 Life Productions/Trade Paper- $13.95 
Where
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Winborne -TMW Publishing/Trade Paper- $15.00 
Rectangle
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Sissy! 
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