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She thought she’d left the past behind—but the past wants answers. Melodi’s Lyric – A Gripping African American Urban Romance Melodi Gresham has always been a woman in control, but when her past comes knocking, she’s forced to confront secrets she thought were long buried. Navigating the sharp edges of loss, love, and deception, she finds herself tangled in a mystery that refuses to be ignored. Detective Nate Ward is used to solving cases with precision, but something about this one—about her—keeps pulling him in deeper. As their paths intertwine, so do the questions, each ...

Black Love: Tested by time. Proven by fire. A compilation of Renee Tarot's greatest African American romance stories to date! Black Love has faced it all—kidnapping, cruelty, slavery, separation, segregation, colonialism, indoctrination, self-hate, abuse, murder, incarceration, foster care, and commercialism. And yet… it still endures. It still thrives. In this powerful celebration of resilience and passion, author Renee Tarot brings together three of her most compelling African American love stories. From magickal ancestral bloodlines to the gritty, soul-deep truths of urban life, each...

Cameron is a young, sexy hustler who's always used her book and street smarts to survive. A full-time student at Cleveland State University, she's destined to take the path leading to success - even if means twirling around a pole every night just to make ends meet. Although dancing isn't Cameron's ideal career, she's more than willing to deal with the drama and chaos that comes with the territory.

Bree Capri is a YouTuber with millions of subscribers. When it comes to recommending the newest makeup, she’s your best bet. However, when it comes to her love life, she can’t seem to figure it out. Bree is scared of commitment. Anything that has to do with committing scares her. Like, her three-year relationship with her boyfriend, Mike Manning. While Mike wants nothing more than to marry Bree, have children and live their life together, Bree gets hives at the thought of spending forever with one person.

Years after Ke’ssia quit her father’s Hunter’s Guild, an incident left her without a father and a comatose mother. Back home and iced out of the guild by her brother, Ke’ssia took matters into her own hands. Even if that meant uncovering family secrets and working for the enemy. She didn’t plan on the intense attraction for her vampire boss, who she should be investigating, not picking out outfits that make his mouth water. But everyone has secrets. And some of those secrets are headed straight for Ke’ssia’s blood.

Lies, heartbreak, deceit, and betrayal are the worst things you can do to a friend, even a significant other. Sierra, Jason, Cari, Todd, Mariah, &Tierra all will see how it feels to have their cake and ice cream, but will also come to the harsh reality of what happens when you've had too much cake. Find out what happens to these happy friends and even happier couples in this installment of Pregnant By My Sister's Baby Daddy.

After dealing with multiple deaths, Banks and Jersey are grateful to welcome new life with the birth of their twins Ace and Walid. But when their secret comes out, Mason destroys their plans of happily ever after by giving his old friend an ultimatum. Once a decision is made, his answer has a far more painful result. After the loss of their loved ones, the other Wales and Louisville members do their best to adapt and find their identities. In the process, their reaching and grabbing for attention rub each other the wrong way, resulting in a decision with horrible consequences.

Things are going well for Ty until a sudden betrayal sends everything into a downward spiral. In the midst of the unfathomable transgression, Ty loses all control and there's nothing she won't do to rectify the wrong. But will she be able to save her loved ones from I'm imminent death or will time run out, leaving her soul shattered? Meanwhile, Bo finds himself entrenched in a lifestyle that he's not fully prepared for. At every corner, there's a new opponent he must face in order to retain his name and respect. Will Bo finally meet his match or could he refuse to take a "L" no matter what ...

Raised in complete poverty, 14-year-old Banks Wales' world is rocked when his mother is murdered. If not for his best friend Mason, the son of a kingpin, Banks would be alone. One rich, the other poor, the two do their best to stay alive and navigate the murderous streets of Baltimore. There's one problem. Banks' father sees the young king's affluent lifestyle as a reminder that he is lacking as a father and a man. So he makes a vicious move. One that puts his and Banks' life in extreme danger.

Choppa is the man. A young, rich, thuggish hustler who has the city on lock. All he needs is the right woman to come home to. But life has taught him that women are a pleasure. They are not to be loved, and they definitely can’t be trusted - until he meets her. Julz has already been hurt and damn near broken by a man. Falling in love again is not on her list of things to do. She’s just trying to repair her life in a different city and care for her son. Damn a man - until she meets him. Immediately, she is attracted to Choppa’s rugged sex appeal and his cocky manner.

If you’ve ever found American history boring or hard to understand, this book is for you. Inside, a bright, curious student poses questions about American history, and a kind, knowledgeable teacher answers them. Nothing escapes the student’s inquisitive mind, and the teacher is endlessly patient. Review (from Midwest Book Review): Five stars. There are better ways to present info than ten pound textbooks. [This book] is an exciting read on the history of America through an engrossing question and answer format that asks countless questions about America, its early days, colonial times, ...

Daymion Myers has been locked up for seventeen long years. When he is finally set free, the only thing on his mind is finding his son before the streets suck him completely in, but Dreighton has been in the clutches of the enemy and they aren’t willing to let him go so easily. With murder and mayhem on his mind, Daymion decides to keep his release a secret until he runs into an old cell mate who had vowed to help him. Together they plan the ultimate heist. But when Daymion tries to draw the enemy out he realizes they are closer than he thought. In order to keep from getting caught up, ...

Armed with bold ambition and womanly willpower, The Butterfly Mafia has managed to seize the keys that could unlock the doors of a drug lord's dream. As a Queen who is governed by a creed of integrity, Asha can't help but acknowledge the dangers attached to their unlawful lifestyles. With street-level riches comes numberless risks. But before she can reroute their course in a less deadly direction, an unexpected event will uncover emotions Asha fought hard to bury. Amid the success of these sisters soaring to unimaginable heights, they shall soon discover that the flight towards fortune is ...

A TWISTED & DARK PARANORMAL SERIES He's a scammer. She's a psychic. It really doesn't get more complicated than that. The man of your dreams is usually just that….a dream. But what if he’s real? Mendesa is a young girl with a good head on her shoulders and big dreams. Sometimes they’re too big. As she’s navigating through life, she soon finds out that sometimes our dreams are bigger than us for a reason. Skot is everything your mama warned you about, wrapped in an Armani suit. He’s heartless and will stop at nothing to secure the bag. Even if means destroying the life of the ...

Gear up for a frightful jaunt into the darkest reaches of the ancient Appalachians. Folk deep within Appalachian hollers lean close to share stories of the inexplicable with hushed awe. Monsters rumbling in the hills. Strange lights darting through the pitch-black night sky. Horrible occurrences, almost ineffable in their bizarre tragedy. "Tall tales," you might say. But tell that to the Flatwoods monster in Braxton County, West Virginia.

🔥 A warrior king. A fearless princess. A storm of fate. Passion and power collide in a forbidden romance that will change history. On an uncharted island off the coast of West Africa, King Jahtgo, a fierce warrior, meets Princess Neeha, the bold and untamed leader of an elite band of female warriors. Their worlds clash in an intoxicating battle of passion, desire, and power, culminating in an erotic encounter that neither of them can deny. Set in the year 1245, this gripping historical romance unfolds in a world of dangerous betrayals, forbidden love, and raw ambition. As Jahtgo and ...

From federal prison, Melvin Anderson aka Parlay returns home from the feds eager to rise again. He a stripper, Yola Sweets, who can plug him in with some movers and shakers who own the strip club where she works, but at what price? When a heated and bitter power struggle ensues between LONG MONEY MITCH and RAY RAY, the partners of the famous gentlemen's club, which was purchased with illicit money, Yola and Parlay must choose a side and hope that their choice doesn't lead to their deaths . Love Is Lost . . . Betrayal Is Heavy . . . Blood Is Shed . . . Disloyalty Is Rampant! Battle for ...

Mustafa AKA Tubb is a major player on the local drug scene. He’s tough and street smart, but he does have one major weakness, which is women. When his wife catches him with two strippers in their bedroom she moves out with his kids. Shortly thereafter his trap house is mysteriously robbed, and he winds up back in prison on a parole violation. Just as he thinks he has hit rock bottom, he finds out that his best friend Blast has been sleeping with his wife. This could lead to bodies stacked on top of each other. Mustafa meets the woman of his dreams. She takes no shyt at all and she's loyal...

The saga continues… Part III in the explosive tale about Rose and her dramatic and powerful husband Boston St. Rock who takes no prisoners as he fights his way to the top. His plan is to take his wife with him. The question is…Will he? Rose gives him every reason to cut his losses. Her latest scandal remains hidden as she scrambles to find his truth while dealing with her own betrayal that threatens to blow the lid off of everything she worked hard to repair. But it all comes crashing down as she gets a dose of her own medicine. Boston has secrets… And they are enough to destroy their...

Melody is a 29-year old postal worker who lives a pretty routine life. The most action Mel usually got was the frequent arguments with Gary, her ex-boyfriend. Melody's routine life is interrupted when unexpected events enter her peaceful existence. Mel is pushed to her wits end as she attempts to make sense out of the events that take place over the course of the night. The events leaves Mel wondering what is real and what is part of her imagination! This story will likely make the reader feel the same way!