African American English

After Baz Luhrmann’s movie, Elvis, hit theaters, audiences and critics alike couldn't help but question the Black origins of Elvis Presley’s music and style, reigniting a debate that has been circling for decades. In Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King​, author Preston Lauterbach answers these questions definitively, based on new research and extensive, previously unpublished interviews with the artists who blazed the way and the people who knew them.

Lady, a young woman with dreams bigger than the Polo Grounds Towers projects in Harlem, New York she calls home, finds herself drawn to the charismatic Drac. Their connection is undeniable, but their love story unfolds against the backdrop of a brutal criminal underworld. When Drac takes over the notorious DuPont crime family, Lady is thrust into a world of violence, power struggles, and dangerous loyalties. Drac’s leadership is challenged by his ambitious cousin, igniting a bitter rivalry that threatens to tear the family apart. When Drac is incarcerated, Lady steps out of the shadows ...

The Buffalo Soldiers were the first peacetime all-Black regiment of the US Army. Created around the time of the Civil War, they fought bravely in several wars, and also played an important role in the history of the American West.

Monica, a CEO with celebrity clients, loves her life. But when her man loses his high-powered corporate job and pressures her to start a family, Monica finds herself involved with a client who wants to mix business with pleasure - or else…Successful author Keesha is blowing through her money - and cheating on her fiancé. When her new friend, Jeremiah, discovers her deception, Keesha stands to lose everything....

Dive into the seductive depths of a world where beauty masks danger and secrets lurk in every shadow. High-fashion model Marlowe is the embodiment of beauty and mystery. But beneath the glamorous façade lies a turbulent past, scarred by the trauma of an abusive father and ensnared in the deadly grip of addiction. Amidst the chaos of her own unraveling life, Marlowe's chance encounter with Casper, a captivating and enigmatic bad boy, ignites a spark of unexpected passion. But Casper is no ordinary lover; he exudes a magnetic allure and possesses an irresistible power that could either ...

Now that she’s returned to New Orleans for Thanksgiving break, Viva is charged with figuring out the truth behind a mysterious bout of illness traced back to a local creole restaurant called Madame Bouchard’s. Were customers poisoned on purpose, or was it a simple cooking mistake? And who could be behind the chaos? Viva only has a week to solve the culinary mystery, and to do so, she’ll have to contend with a longtime rivalry, rumors of voodoo magic, and Thanksgiving dinner with her extended family!

A piercingly raw debut story collection from a young writer with an explosive voice; a treacherously surreal and, at times, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it's like to be young and black in America.

Mosley presents distinct characters as they struggle to move through the world in each of these stories - heroes who are awkward, nerdy, self-defeating, self-involved, and, on the whole, odd. He overturns the stereotypes that corral black male characters and paints a subtle, powerful portrait of each of these unique individuals.

In the heart of Harborhaven, a city with a dark underbelly, Mega, a former professional kidnapper, strives for redemption. When Livia, a strong-willed teacher, enters Mega's life, their connection becomes a beacon of hope. Join them on their journey of healing, trust, and growth, as they confront their turbulent pasts and strive for a brighter future. Along the way, they discover the power of forgiveness, love, and second chances. As secrets unravel and decisions are made, “THUG” explores the complexities of romance, the pursuit of redemption, and the transformative power of love in the...

After serving ten years in a Seattle women’s detention center for a crime meant for her man, Honey Love is about to return to Chicago with a different mindset than when she went away. Like the down azz chick she always aspired to be, Honey had kept her mouth shut, protecting the man who held her heart in his hands. But he didn't keep it real in return. What will happen when he comes face to face with the one he betrayed? No longer the young naïve eighteen-year-old that she was when she left, Honey is now a grown woman who has to learn how grimy the streets really are. Being about her ...

When Jennifer found out she was pregnant, she was horrified. Unlike normal pregnancies, to carry a wolf offspring full term always equaled death for the human mother. In a race against time, Mohinder and his friends scramble to try to find a cure. Along the way, they make new friends, but find new enemies that will stop at nothing to hinder Mohinder from reaching his goal. Through his trials, Mohinder is pushed to his breaking point emotionally and physically in order to save the one person he holds dear on this Earth. Can Mohinder create a cure to save his paired mate, or will she meet her...

The couples we all fell in love with are back with more drama. Ever since Jazzie left Dezmond, his life hasn’t been right. He’s developed a heavy drug addiction, he’s on the run from the police, and he’s also on Maine’s most-wanted list. Will the love and hope he has to win Jazzie’s heart back be enough to risk his life for? Jazzie is stuck in a dilemma. She’s madly in love with Maine and wants nothing more than to be his wife, but will her past heartbreak interfere with their future? Maine's little sis, Trinity, and Hollywood are hanging tight and they both feel that Jazzie ...

Passion is convinced that love doesn’t love her. Why else would she be in a six-year relationship with a man who constantly cheats? Although she feels that she has reached her breaking point, Passion finds it hard to walk away until she witnesses a betrayal so cold that leaving is the only thing she can do.Chino Luvher is the man, and he knows it. His money and his looks make it easy for him to have as many women as he wants. Chino loves his girlfriend, Passion, but he loves variety more. He sees no reason to change his behavior because as long as he controls the purse strings, Passion ...

Seth Garrett's family taught him that anything less than the best simply isn't an option. Now he's out to prove he can be the most successful Garrett - and Rachel McNeal fits the bill. She's pretty, hard-working, good in bed - and willing to finance his dreams. He thinks she's perfect wife material - until he meets her relatives and discovers they're far from perfect. No problem, Seth's got a replacement lined up to give him the good life he's entitled to...

Moet Majors is suffering from a case of amnesia and has no clue of her past life. Her best friend Jameekah Jiles has been her saving grace as she navigates a life that’s foreign to her. By chance they end up with The Maison Family. Montana, Miami , and Martinique Maison are feared and loved across the city. To the world, The Maison’s are criminals who sex traffic women. To the women who work for them. They have been their saving grace. Moet and Meek are about to embark on the most emotional journey of their lives being in the Possession of these powerful Billionaires. The Maison’s ...

In a hood loaded with sex, brutality, and crime, three friends are at a turning point. They can surrender to the streets - and the murderous men who rule there - or walk a totally different path. But nothing is simple for women addicted to life on the edge. And everything has consequences.... Angel, Jaz, and Kyra are all leading double lives, torn between working hard to leave the ghetto behind and being dragged back in by the lying, pimping, drug-dealing men they can't seem to let go.

Hale-King of the Vampires has his eye on more land and more factions that he can rule over. With a powerful witch at his side, he sets his sights on the largest, strongest and most dangerous wolf pack as well as a faction that has long stood neutral throughout the fights for power. Little does he know that he may have crossed a line that won't be as easy as he thinks to break. Will he be able to start a win against them, or has he finally met his match Klare-A powerful young witch who has led her faction into an alliance with the vampires. Something that has caused her coven to be forced to...

Porsha and Mooky are best friends whose relationship at times blur the lines of a friend and lover. Mooky is the man in Harlem, and has his sights set on gracefully exiting the dope game before its too late, but when Porsha meets Rain, a charismatic street dude with a mysterious past those sights are put on hold, and Mooky is forced to confront his past indiscretions that could put himself and the people around him in harm's way. The Streets Never Forget is a story of love, deceit, and your past ultimately hunting your future. Mooky, and Porsha take readers on a emotional rollercoaster as ...

Things are heating up in the Black Hamptons, an affluent vacation community of African Americans nestled in Long Island, New York. The families are facing trials and tribulations both individually and collectively, and everyone has a lot at stake. The Brittons are shocked by the return of Moses, the patriarch of the family. While he's eager to reunite with his wife and sons, it may be difficult, especially since his wife, Carolyn, has found comfort in the arms of another man.

Justin and Toni were friends. Besties, with a whole list of life rules developed over a friendship that started when they were kids. As long as they stuck to the rules, even when they blended a business relationship into the friendship, things went off without a hitch. But then one of them broke the rules - it was Justin. Justin broke the rules - and Toni has been mad about it ever since.