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This fast-paced, contemporary, novella, set in Los Angeles reveals the trauma associated with skin colorism by unmasking the lives of three women. Vanilla is a Black woman of Puerto Rican ancestry. She is 'tall and tan and young and lovely'. Her daddy is rich and her mama is good lookin as the song says. Her brother, Deputy District Attorney, Howard Gray has a massive sandy-colored Afro, olive skin, and green eyes. He is vain and his fate is signaled by Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goeth before destruction." Cinnamon is a Black woman of American-Indian ancestry. She is 'gobsmacked' by Howard and engages in magical thinking about him. Dark Chocolate is a Black woman of Nigerian ancestry. The court system may take her toddler away from her if she continues the life she's living. Class differences are a backdrop for this tale which has religious overtones that are expressed through modern songs, modern works of art, and ancient biblical passages.

In Coty's eyes, loyalty means everything. A feature that helps him distinguish between someone who is a real nigga and who is a fake. Paris, his big homie, has shown nothing but how Coty is to handle himself. However, Coty's whole perception changes in a blink of an eye as deception, blood, and murder come between both Coty and Paris on a robbery together.Now the horrors of that night chase Coty in the rearview of his old school as he rides around wrapping up his business before leaving the city, a road that includes murdering anyone he feels can expose his secret!Hold on to your seats because Coty's every move will have you trying to figure out why Coty keeps pulling the trigger.

I decided to write this book for my four grandsons and for the children of St. Jude Hospital for children with childhood cancer. Fifty percent of all monetary proceeds of all royalties paid to the author for this book will be gladly given to charity, to Marlo Thomas and St. Jude Hospital. The remaining 50 percent will be equally divided between my four grandsons. Thank you very much. Billy the Bad, Bad Kid, a.k.a. Donnie Angel

Janelle Johnson an intelligent young woman not only finds out her brother was murdered but she is forced to live a life she never thought she would. Her brother's case was not being solved they way she wanted it to be so she took matters into her own hands but when she thought she could trust herself, she let herself down. Janelle is trapped between loving and hating people who are close to her. While spending months in places that weren't in her future she finds out the truth in every lie that was told to her.Not being able to do anything about her brother's death she discovers the reality that was right in front of her eyes. During her time trying to figure out who murdered her brother she uncovers the truth to her sickness, the death of her brother and who had betrayed them both. Little did she know she would end up meeting people along the way who help her uncover the truth. Finding out the truth was the easy part of her journey, just wait and see.

The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. First published in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. An exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s, it recounts the haunting story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his obsession with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan at a time when, as the New York Times observed, "gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession." The book explores themes of wealth, decadence, idealism, social upheaval, and resistance to change. It is widely considered to be a literary masterwork and a contender for the title of the Great American Novel.

When one of the four elite students of Gifted Fae Academy is murdered, it leaves the entirety of the student body feeling defeated... especially me.A shocking declaration shatters the fragile peace the school has barely managed to maintain and brings the criminal organization dedicated to murdering Fae to the forefront of society. Their leader is identified--a traitor we believed to be one of our own.With the only home I have left threatening to close its doors, I must prove where my loyalties lie. There is no such thing as trust within the walls of the legendary academy any longer. It's now student versus student. We're all hurt... all broken. The thirst for revenge is palpable, and there is no one who craves justice more than I do. But, no one is as conflicted as I am, either. Nothing is as it seems. The lies are too simple and the truth is far too complex. The more pieces of the puzzle that I uncover, the closer I get to the boy who broke us--who broke me.Will I have what it takes to stop him before his plans come to fruition? Or will my hesitation cost me my life?If you love reading about childhood friends, enemies-to-lovers, royal and celebrity classmates, and everything Fae, then one-click today and fall into this magical new series that's Gossip Girl meets My Hero Academia! This Upper YA/NA series is intended for mature audiences. It contains cursing, sexual situations, bullying, and violence.

After the success of Prison Ramen, author Gustavo "Goose" Alvarez, returns with an even more enduring tale."Goose's new book, The Pawn, represents only the latest in a rich and ongoing series of tales that he has to share. In it, he tells a story that was in many ways inspired by real struggles and sorrows, compromises and triumphs. Like a Westside Dostoyevsky, Alvarez translates some of his own troubling experiences and observations to the page through the lens of fiction, but the author's personal voice is never lost in the process." -Dr. Michael Gibson-Light.

If you liked Gillian Flynn---Gone Girl, or Paula Hawkins--- Girl On The Train, you'll love The Vow. Alisa Hopkins brutally shoots her husband and calmly waits for the police to arrest her. With a weapon and a signed confession in hand, Deputy D.A. Patricia Patterson believes a conviction is a slam dunk---that is until the case completely unravels. Now with little evidence, Patterson goes head to head with the cunning Hopkins in a desperate search for the truth and the burning answer to one burning question: how is Alisa Hopkins getting away with murder?

Traces of My Love; "The Secrets of the Heart," is about (a successful yet street) young ladyfrom Atlanta, named, Tinika "Tink" Miracle Love. After something drastically erupts in hercurrent love life, enough becomes enough. She then has to reevaluate her life; that's when shediscovers that the 1 thing, she wants is the 1 thing she has not yet found. So, she takes us onthis wild journey through her past relationships to ultimate realize what was missing thewhole time.

The intense crime drama is quickly heating up in Atlanta, Georgia as the body count rises, and the FBI is hot on the trail, as stacked up dead bodies draw unwanted attention.After losing the woman he truly loved, JC escapes Pontiac and finds himself trapped in Atlanta, with all the straight-up gangstas there lined up against him. Determined to succeed and feeding on that angry grief, he makes an internal promise that he will not hesitate to kill anyone that gets in his way.Without knowing it, JC had just fallen into the lap of Kelly and Merido's drug cartel family, in the unknown and dangerous city of Atlanta, where there was a steep price to be paid for slipping. After Kelly identified JC, they headed to Atlanta to exact their revenge on him, planning to make him suffer for days in ways he could not even imagine.Women Lie, Men Lie 3 is A. Roy Milligan's most explosive and sexy Urban Fiction chapter in this best-selling crime drama series. Will hardened criminals Kelly and Merido get to JC and whack him before the DEA arrests him? Or will JC once again slip through their grasps and flee to another state...country...Page up and Order Now.

In Bad Girlz 4 Life, #1 bestselling author Shannon Holmes returns with the explosive sequel to his national bestseller, Bad Girlz. Tonya Morris a.k.a. "Tender" is back and this time the ride is wilder than ever.Coming of age in the Badlands of north Philadelphia--one of the toughest and poorest communities in the country--Tonya Morris has had to make some desperate and, at times, ruthless moves in her bid to survive. When Tonya stepped into the unforgiving business of stripping, she found herself caught up in a world of sex-filled nights, dirty money, backstabbing cohorts, and murder.She left that world behind to become a hairstylist. However, after she is blacklisted from salons across Philadelphia and is evicted by her shady landlord, Tonya finds herself back in the stripping business. Except this time, she promises herself, things are going to end differently.Tonya teams up with her best friend, Na'eema, to organize underground sex parties, and it's not long before they have a team of beautiful girls and are rubbing elbows with athletes, rappers, and celebrities.Then Tonya's ex-lover and now music industry superstar, Q, steps onto the scene, and everything takes a dramatic new twist. Because it's not just Q who is back in her life. His murderous baby mama, Niecey, is fresh out of jail and ready to raise hell. And she's got Tonya in her sights. In the meantime, Tonya's past has risen like a beast, threatening to tear away all her newfound success. But Tonya isn't going down without a fight.

"Della - I'm standing here with Brooke Bethea. We're at the New Stratford Motor Inn in Stratford, which is directly across the street from St. Michael's Cemetery - go ahead Brooke - tell us what you saw...""They we're going crazy! I took my phone out to record it they were running all around the cemetery, knocking over tombstones, and fuckin'! - Oh - 'xcuse my language...""That's okay - Della - I'm crossing the street and moving closer to the cemetery - can you see what's going on in there?" "I sure can - if it wasn't for the gate, they might be in the street..."

"You're not going to believe it..." "Try me..." I said as we sat down at the table. Bazil sighed before he began..."The zombies... are my parents...""Your parents? That explains it..." I said as I sipped my drink..."Explains it? What are you talking about?""Jay and I were watching you - we saw you talking - we saw you get angry - Jay said the monsters made Daddy mad...""Beautiee! Why would you let him watch what was happening?!""Really? You're really asking me why I let your son watch you argue with zombies?"

Zakiya, a heart-broken, Christian, southern girl leaves her small hometown and her faith for the Big Apple. Chasing her dreams, she slips into the arms of some of the most powerful and ruthless men in New York, Jarlath and Khalon. In this roller-coaster, Zakiya is stuck in the middle of a dangerous love triangle. This suspense-thriller is filled with deceit, murder, lies, and the trigger, love. Cornelia Smith gives you a series that will keep your eyes glued to the pages as you turn to find out the lessons Zakiya learns from Sleeping in Sin.

Trusting the boss never felt so good-or so reckless. OliviaAfter my ex-boyfriend betrayed me, I didn't plan to return to New York City. But my MBA was calling, along with a prestigious internship at a technology powerhouse.>Sam>A standalone billionaire romance set in New York City and Montreal with intrigue, suspense, and a fulfilling HEA. Trust Me is the second book in the West Side Series, a set of contemporary romances about a group of friends living on the west side of Manhattan. Each standalone love story in the series features a different couple, and the series can be read in any order. Trust Me features a brilliant tech billionaire, a strong-willed MBA intern, and unexpected twists. Download today and let the binge-reading begin! REVIEWS "Sexy, funny, and suspenseful with fantastic character development." - Bookbub reviewer "This is a great romance but the suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat. Loved this book." -Bookbub reviewer "A wonderful novel that explores trust and human emotions. If you want a good read during this time of self-isolation, this would be a good novel to make you feel better." - Bookbub reviewer

It's 1989 Savannah, Georgia. Dez is thirteen and smelling himself. "Born with the gift of gab," his talent quickly turns into a love affair with words. Derrick "Dez" Allen wants nothing more than to be on the big stage busting rhymes like KRS-1, Slick Rick or EPMD. He seems to be on his way when he discovers girls. Raging hormones, peer pressure, the allure of money and drugs impact Dez's life in ways that no one sees until one terrible Flicted decision - one that could cost him everything. Flicted is a fast paced coming of age rollercoaster that will have you laughing, reminiscing with friends, singing your favorite songs, and drifting away on childhood memories.