African American Friendship

June can't tell a lie - and that made for a lot of drama even before she joined her school musical! An enchanting middle grade series that listeners won't want to miss. Honestly. June has a hard time telling the truth when it isn't what people want to hear. But she's trying to be honest with herself, and auditioning for the school musical is what she really wants -- even if her parents have other ideas.

Chef Keith Corbin has been cooking his entire life. Born on the home turf of the notorious Grape Street Crips in 1980s Watts, Los Angeles, he got his start cooking crack at age thirteen, becoming so skilled that he was flown across the country to cook for drug operations in other cities. After his criminal enterprises caught up with him, though, Corbin spent years in California’s most notorious maximum security prisons—witnessing the resourcefulness of other inmates who made kimchi out of leftover vegetables and tamales from ground-up Fritos.

Tara was tired of going to bed every night alone and waking to an empty house. Here it was, another Christmas passing by, and she didn’t have anyone to spend it with. She made a promise to herself to break free and have some fun. No more living life cautiously. And her sexy neighbor would be the perfect person to help her practice what she preached. Bashir had seen his beautiful neighbor in the area every now and then, but he’d never had an opportunity to introduce himself. Either she was heading out, or he was turning in. He felt that he would finally get his chance when he saw her ...

When Tyson Trice finds himself tossed into the wealthy community of Pacific Hills, he expects not to belong. Not that he cares. After recovering from being shot and surviving the rough streets of Lindenwood, he doesn’t care about anyone or anything. Golden girl Nandy Smith has spent most of her life building the pristine image it takes to make it in Pacific Hills. After learning that her parents are taking in a troubled teen boy, Nandy fears her summer plans and her reputation will go up in flames.

A chance meeting reunites Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry, estranged friends who have long been separated by their ambitions. Since losing touch, Irene has become a wife and mother in Harlem, where she remains closely connected to her racial heritage. The seductive Clare, however, now “passes,” enjoying the privileges of white society while hiding her roots from the world, including her rich (and racist) husband.

Meet Relebogile Naledi Mpho Moruakgomo. Or, for short, Eddie: an aspiring playwright who dreams of making it big in London’s theater world. But after repeated rejections from white talent agents, Eddie suspects her non-white sounding name might be the problem. Enter Hugo Lawrence Smith: good looking, well-connected, charismatic and…very white. Stifled by his law degree and looking for a way out of the corporate world, he finds a kindred spirit in Eddie after a chance encounter at a cafe. Together they devise a plan, one which will see Eddie’s play on stage and Hugo’s name in lights.

Maryland Romances presents Suddenly, Sienna. Meet Sienna Davies. Sienna is a strong, independent corporate attorney who works exclusively for Howell Fitness Centers nation- wide. All her girlfriends are happily married which was the one thing Sienna had always wanted. On the verge of turning 31, Sienna realizes that she has never been in love with any of the men she dated. Sienna decides marriage is not for her, and dating is a waste of time. She throws herself into her work, and travels in her spare time. A trip to Italy will change Sienna’s life when she meets and falls for Niccolo ...

"In the shimmering world of social media, Tiffany is captivated by the seemingly perfect lives of her friends. They showcase blissful marriages, proud parenthood, and contented singlehood, leaving Tiffany with a severe case of FOMO—fear of missing out. However, as she delves deeper into their lives, Tiffany unveils the truth: FOMO should really stand for 'false, overexaggerated, misinformed observations.' Amidst the glittering facade, someone is living a lie, and Tiffany is about to discover that everything that glitters isn't gold."

On the outside, clinical psychologist Dr. Olivia C. Maxwell appears to live a life others only dream about. She has a sexy husband, a big house, luxury cars, and two gorgeous children, and she attends all the see-and-be-seen events. To add to the mix, she is beautiful, tall, fit, and intelligent. But what people can't see is that inside, Olivia is living a nightmare. As the only dark-skinned member of her family, Olivia grew up hating the skin she's in and is desperately searching for acceptance. It's not long before those deep insecurities sabotage everything she loves.

Everyone at Remnant Academy is super excited about the upcoming field trip to the Living Art Museum, except Mary. Mary is chosen to partner with her longtime rival Taylor, as a museum buddy and she is furious! With the girls always fighting, there is no way Mary can survive an entire day with Taylor. Then something happens to the girls during the field trip that could end up being a total disaster. How will Mary and Taylor get out of their museum trouble?

Fun Chapter Book Camp Adventures for Girls Social Sara Girl Adventures is a fun chapter book series for girls age 6 to 10. This collection contains the first four stories; Moving!, Island!, Bakers!, and Haters! It is roughly 16,000 words in length.

Brown Shugas’ by Reneé Drummond-Brown is written about us women of colour who the author refers to in the book as sisters, sistahs, and Sustahs. To earn the prestigious title Sustah, the woman of colour has endured some thAngs in her lifetime (and then sum) that no one else can withstand and she also shares a code of honor with other Sustahs that surpasses all understanding. For example, a Sustah is conditioned from a little girl to always smile through it all and never cry no matter what the situation whether emotional, psychological, and/or physical because one thing for sure and two ...

A Few Reviews: “Rona D. Drinkard has a relaxed writing style that is so casual that you may forget you’re actively reading a book. - Indies Today "The voice of these women is still sorely underrepresented in literature, and with her book, Rona D. Drinkard makes a great service to all of us. - The Chrysalis BREW Project “Rona D. Drinkard had me laughing along with and rooting for this tight-knit group of friends, each with their own inimitable personality." - National Indie Excellence Award Synopsis: "Friendship Matters" is a critically acclaimed romantic comedy that beautifully blends...

In this final installment of “The Rancher in Stilettos” book series, we find Zaide and Corey still happily together and enjoying their French Riviera vacation. But disturbing news from her past threatens to destroy future plans. Zaide is on a collision course to right the ship with her love life, friendships and her business and nothing is easy. She finds herself at a crossroads and struggles to make the best decision for her life. The Dreamers still own “Big Dream Threads” boutique, but is the business flourishing or hanging by a thread? Dysfunction seems to be the rule of the day....

Best Friends Better Enemies "Tiffany bears the weight of her tormenting secrets, yet the true agony lies in the web of deception that birthed them. The foundations of her world crumble when she discovers that everything she believes about her best friend is a carefully crafted lie. As the truth unfurls, it becomes a seismic force, destined to reshape the lives of everyone involved. In a world where even blessings are built on falsehoods, someone else is also ensnared in a blessed lie—one that threatens to unravel the very fabric of their shared reality."

The Blazin’ Love Series follows ten girlfriends—all with guy names—affectionately known as the GIB, the guys in black. Join them, as they work together building a luxury concierge service based in Austin, Texas. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and walk away an official member of the GIB. You’ll sooo want girlfriends like these and you’ll drool over the men who can’t resist women ready to take charge of their lives. These steamy holiday novellas are standalone books, but it’s best if read in order. Hence this LIMITED EDITION box set featuring BWWM romance, a secret baby romance, a ...

Comeback Season is the uplifting, unlikely, and inspirational true story of the friendships formed between Cam Perron - a white, baseball-obsessed teenager from Boston - and hundreds of former professional Negro League players, who were still awaiting the recognition and compensation that they deserved from Major League Baseball more than 50 years after their playing days were over.

When four college friends formed the Brown Sugarettes Mastermind Group, they had very different goals - but matched each other in ambition. Yet 10 years later, they can’t help wondering what happened to the hopeful, confident, driven women they used to be - and how to get them back....

When 14-year-old Ana, goes missing the police seem unconcerned about her disappearance and her family seems to be hiding something. Her best friend Izzy and her friends must deal with the side effects of a botched spell. But Ana is the only person able to help them. Will, Izzy be able to find Ana before the next full moon?

Ava Richards is embracing her main character energy, prioritizing her self care and crushing it in her media career. And what she’s not going to do? Waste another year of life waiting on “the one.” On the brink of hitting the big 4-0, Ava awakens to a mind-blowing revelation: life is slipping through her fingers like an Insta story on fast forward. Having sacrificed everything for her ambition, the successful media mogul yearns for the good old days with her squad of former besties. But when she reaches out to reconnect, she’s met with chilly indifference. Determined to revive her ...