African American Suspense

In this mind-blowing finale, Spade’s loyalty to his gang is put to the ultimate test. A close relative is involved in a heated feud with his gang, leaving Spade with an urgent decision to make. He must choose between his family or the gang, and there is no way around it… What should he do? The million-dollar question. Bo has reached the highest level of a gang member after years of banging. He’s established, sitting comfortable in his throne of power. Nearing his release from prison, he wonders what he should do when he gets back on the streets. Should he continue as a gang member? Or...

Hungry. Brazen. Devious. Love’s a forbidden game, that’s why the rules must be broken to win. Boseman University’s legendary HBCU status is an asset they all want to claim for themselves, but few newbies are prepared for the lies, drama and voracious appetites of the Black Lions. Between the fraternities, athletes and nepo babies, the competition is as high as their libido. And the incoming freshmen are about to find this out firsthand. Kiela Armstrong intends to lay low and move on from the scandal that landed her in Dad Jail. But when the reclusive virgin becomes the star ...

Every great love story needs a beginning. This is theirs… Jake Johnson is running from his horrible past as a New Orleans police officer. He thinks starting fresh in Norfolk will get his mind off the mistake that still haunts him. Commended for his bravery in the field, Jake gets promoted to go undercover as a member of the Ragin Cajun MC to take down the notorious drug kingpin, DeAndre King. Aaliyah Washington’s life isn’t the best. She’s trapped in a low paying job and living in the projects of Norfolk. Her one beacon of hope is her best friend, Jada. However, when she losses her ...

Savannah Grant inherited her father’s local security company with her brother Sergio Grant. It is now a fortune 500 company called Secure International, Inc. When she finds out her brother Sergio is trying to swindle her out of her company. He will fight to the end to get his share until they discover their late father had an outside child Jade Perkins as she is an heir. Then a scandal within the company erupts and changes the dynamics. Savannah’s emotions take over and then she relies on a psychiatrist who helps make her lose her mind. Will she let the people she trusts help her shine ...

The day Lisara Compton caught her husband in a rather compromising position changed her life in a way neither she nor her sons ever saw coming. Realizing too late that divorcing him would cause a domino effect of turmoil, she is now forced into an uncomfortable life that she can't seem to stay afloat in. With her eldest son acting out and a nonexistent ex-husband, Lisara feels things can't get any worse. That's until her ex betrays her and their son in a way that leaves her in need like never before. It seems she just can't catch a break, until she meets him.

Old sins cast long shadows. Mona Vickers is forging a new life, building a safe and loving home for her girls far away from the ghosts of the past. She’ll do whatever it takes to make it work, including sending her girls to the Christian-based after school program despite her own lack of faith. Roy Strough, Director of the Unity Plenkiss Community Center, wants to help the hardworking mother who’s captured his heart, but he’s already offended her pride once. Asking Mona to teach a class at the community center in exchange for tuition seems like the perfect solution. Mona’s growing ...

MEMORIES BECOME THE MOST DANGEROUS WEAPON WHEN YOU CAN'T TRUST YOUR OWN. Willow Harper has been charged with the brutal murder of her friends. But confined to Bordeaux Behavioral Hospital with no recollection of that tragic night, she is left questioning her own innocence. Public defender Donovan Thomas takes on her case, determined to get to the truth. But Willow's convenient amnesia raises more questions than answers. Why can't she recall any details? And why does it seem like she's hiding something? But to comprehend Willow's unstable grip on reality means confronting the cracks in his ...

SOME BONDS ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN. The first MM gay companion novel to the Sleeping Lotus series! Kennir was once a first-rate assassin, but sometimes even experts get caught. Now he's bound by magic to serve the people he failed to kill, and he has no hope of ever taking revenge. But while Kennir was married--and with a daughter to boot--Ichigo used to be a fiery playboy. But at the end of the war between his country and Kennir's, something happened, and he's not the same. They're two people who never should have met, two players in different games. But when a criminal organization ...

In this fascinating tale set in 1919, the Thomas family leaves New Orleans for Chicago as part of the Great Migration, seeking equality denied in the South. They are confident and optimistic. But hope is extinguished when they are met by 6,000 National Guard troops deployed to quell an earlier race riot. Linda and Ben prepare their nephew Trey to lead the family through the treacherous landscape of a big city plagued by segregation, police violence, and corruption. Is he ready? They devise a risky plan to challenge real estate covenants banning Blacks from buying homes in white ...

Monday's life has been an uphill battle from his very first breath. Born mute to a neglectful mother who prioritized her own desires over his well-being, he grew up in one of the most violent neighborhoods in New York City. His inability to speak made him an easy target for teasing and bullying from his peers, turning every day into a struggle for survival. After witnessing a gruesome murder outside his building, committed by two local boys, Monday is approached by Detective Brian, a seasoned veteran on the force. Despite the trauma he has endured, Monday refuses to provide any information,...

The most lethal ride-or-die women in Memphis now run their gangs and the streets. But the aftermath of an all-out war means merciless new enemies, time-bomb secrets... and one chance to take it all... Bullets have no names and collateral damage is the game as the women of the Dirty South push to secure total control.

A father's love knows no bounds as Robert Greene tries to protect his daughter Theresa and himself from a ruthless Crime Mob he'd gotten entangled with. He hires the man known as "the Protector" Byron Anthony, who runs a protection agency of international renown. Byron Anthony has always been professional until one look into Theresa's eyes. The money meant nothing after that look into the windows of her soul... He knew in that moment; he'd protect her at all costs or he would die trying to because now Love is War

Due to her father Derek Reed’s financial wealth and legal immunity, Kiana is used to living the glamorous, untouchable life in Atlanta as a debutante and law student. Alternatively, Derek lives a double life as an acclaimed businessman…and the head of Reed Gang. This causes skeletons to fall out Derek’s closet as it relates to his hidden ties in the hardcore streets, local politics, and prison system. As a result of hidden family secrets, Kiana almost meets her fate one night at the hands of the family feud enemies, Woods Mafia. Like father, like daughter; Kiana begins to investigate ...

Some of the best-known and most influential pieces of crime fiction have been from African American writers. Be it Walter Mosley's great Detective Easy Rawlins, or the mean streets of Harlem at the hands of Chester Himes, the stories and characters in this anthology have shaped the mystery genre with their own unique viewpoints and styles. Contributors to the collection include Robert Greer, Chester Himes, Walter Mosley, Cary Phillips, Frankie Bailey, and Richard Wright.

Murder wasn’t part of her plan… Crystal Langston's divorce from her abusive ex-husband, NFL player, Dante Green, didn't break her. And her twentieth college reunion was her opportunity to show the world her life was thriving outside of his shadow. But an encounter with Dante escalates quickly, leading to his murder—And Crystal is the number one suspect! Because of Dante, she loses everything again, but this time, she may not bounce back. Marcel Singleton recently launched his political campaign for Houston's District Attorney. Now that his childhood friend, Crystal, is no longer tied ...

Vanessa Davis Griggs’ Blessed Trinity novels tackle tough questions of faith with humor and honesty. The sixth entry in the series, The Truth Is the Light features the return of the always-entertaining Followers of Jesus Faith Worship Center congregation. Here, the flock’s newest member is causing quite a stir, but he’s not the only one bringing drama into the church house.

He's a predator. She's his latest prey. Will she fall for him or bring him to his knees? When it is revealed there is a serial predator in the midst, the women of the congregation must come together to stop him before someone else gets hurt. It may already be too late. Scroll up and "Click Buy to Buy" for your Instant Copy

Doing Time: For the prison writers whose work is included in this anthology, it means more than "serving a sentence"; it means staying alive and sane, preserving dignity, reinventing oneself, and somehow retaining one's humanity. For the last quarter century the prestigious writers' organization PEN has sponsored a contest for writers behind bars to help prisoners face these challenges. The contest honors the best short stories, plays, essays, and poems among hundreds submitted annually by men and women nationwide.

When a husband is brutally murdered, all fingers point to his wife. But should it? Angela Ross joined the D.A.’s office right after law school. As a young and ambitious prosecutor, she’s still learning the ropes through trial and error in the criminal courts of New York County. Enter Memphis Ford, a seasoned and brilliant attorney with a stellar track record of wins and analytical skills to rival any criminal defense attorney. His help and mentorship could be Angela’s salvation. There’s only one problem. Angela is assigned to a highly-publicized case that rocks the community. Ellen ...

You thought that things were crazy in the first series, just wait until you read the sequel. Melissa and August just want some peace in their life, but it doesn’t seem like that’s going to happen with everyone from their past resurfacing. No matter how hard everything becomes between the new couple. Mike and Cassandra were finally in a place in their life that they loved, and they were in a place with each other that they loved even more. Carissa thought that she had lost everyone and felt that she was never going to be accepted again, so she did the only thing she felt was right. Side ...