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Between a gold-digging crackhead mother and a father who was so consumed with his own issues that he ignored the signs of abuse, Raven and Kelis are ready-made statistics. Despite their struggles, Raven tries to stand strong, keeping her faith in God and refusing to give up on herself. Kelis struggles with her faith and falls into the street life as she continuously runs from the Lord. Facing grave danger and runnning out of chances, Kelis faces the choice of continuing to dance with the devil or turn to God-her only hope for surviving in the streets. Can Raven serve as an instrument of God and change not only her life, but those of her sister and other non-believers?

The 716 - Back to BusinessIt is business as usual for the ladies of The 716. After the loss of their best friend and sister Ayanna, things are slowly moving forward for these 3 best friends. Anika is loving her life with Aaron. With a baby on the way, nothing is going to stop her from having the life she always dreamed of. Aaron and Anika are planning to get married shortly after she gives birth. There is only one thing standing in their way, and let's just say both Anika and Aaron will have to deal with their past before they can ever have a future together.Monica is still lovin' and leading men on. But when an unexpected sexual encounter leads to Monica catching feelings, how will she respond? Will she let love in or keep playing the field and coming up empty-handed?Yazz returns to Buffalo, and this homecoming has a dark side. Running away with Jay proved to be the worst and best experience of her life. It drew them closer together, but it also changed Yazz and her outlook on the street game. Will Yazz and Jay's love be enough to weather the storm that is brewing or is it time for Yazz to step out on her own?With Yazz's return to Buffalo, NY you know Jay and Que are not far behind. But as usual family business comes first. With Que's new role in the FAM's Dynasty, will he have time to right his wrongs with Anika and still take care of business? Will Jay be able to hold on to Yazz and make good on his promise to leave the streets and the FAM behind or is it too late?Things are heating up in The 716! Buffalo, NY has never been hotter as the lives of these characters take you back to the streets of the mid-1990s. Filled with drama, good music and memories of an era long gone, The 716 Back to Business delivers!

Nomineret til Bukdahls Bet 2014 og Montanas Litteraturpris 2014 – Presseklip: “C. Y. Frostholms minutiøst henrivende Paris en brugsanvisning, i al koncept-beskedenhed et nyt hovedværk i et forfatterskab, der gennem 00erne og 10erne igen og igen har overrumplet forfinet.” – Lars Bukdahl, Weekendavisen ”C. Y. Frostholm er som nævnt også billedkunstner, og hans fotografiske arbejder er kongeniale med den måde, han skriver på. (…) Paris en brugsanvisning giver lyst til fluks at rejse i sine egne spor og sætte nye i byernes by, og den giver ikke mindst lyst til at læse mere af George Perec” – Mai Misfeldt, Kristeligt Dagblad ”Frostholm giver os i Paris en brugsanvisning en metode til at bruge opmærksomheden; at opleve og fare vild i al hverdagsligheden i Paris’ gader og se den hverdag, vi måske undsiger os selv.” – Tue Løkkegaard, Atlas Magasin

"A longtime cult-classic in Denmark, this novel about dissolution and despair has been out of print in the US for over eighty years until now. Ole Jastrau is the very model of an enterprising and ambitious young man of letters, poised on the brink of what is sure to be a distinguished career as a critic. In fact he is teetering on the brink of an emotional and moral abyss. Bored with his beautiful wife and chafing at the burdens of fatherhood, disdainful of the commercialism and political opportunism of the newspaper he works for, he feels more and more that his life lacks meaning. He flirts with Catholicism and flirts with Communism, but somehow he doesn't have the makings of a true believer. Then he takes up with the bottle, a truly meaningful relationship. "Slowly and quietly," he intends to go to the dogs. Jastrau's romance with self-destruction will take him through all the circles of hell. The process will be anything but slow and quiet"--

"Essence"-bestselling author Johnson returns with the long awaited follow-up to "The Harris Family. Deceit and Devotion" is a deliciously gripping story of love and revenge, sure to thrill fans.

Embark on a Mystical Journey in the Heart of Africa! Step into the mystical realms of South Africa, where ancient legends clash with the modern world in "Moya: Letters of African Urban Legends Vol. 1." Immerse yourself in a gripping narrative that weaves spiritual warfare, initiation rites, and the ultimate battle between good and evil.Unveil Secrets through Letters: A Spiritual Odyssey UnfoldsJoin a young man's odyssey as he pours his heart into letters addressed to his spiritual guide. These mesmerizing tales are more than mere stories; they are windows into the hidden mysteries of African spirituality. Each letter propels you deeper into a world where urban legends come to life, and cosmic forces collide.Prepare for the Ultimate Battle: Good vs. EvilAs the protagonist navigates the intricate web of initiation, a looming confrontation between the forces of light and darkness awaits. Feel the tension rise with every turn of the page, as the battle lines are drawn in the vibrant tapestry of African mythology.A Tapestry of African Urban Legends Unraveled"Moya" isn't just a novel; it's an exploration of cultural richness and the eternal struggle for balance. Urban legends come alive, pulsating with the beating heart of Africa, creating a narrative that is both captivating and profoundly moving.Why Wait? Dive into the Unknown Today!"Moya: Letters of African Urban Legends Vol. 1" is your passport to a world where tradition meets contemporary challenges, and the supernatural dances with the everyday. Don't miss out on this exhilarating journey. Click "Add to Cart" now and let the adventure begin!

When it comes to the drug game, FREAK ZEENIE puts the small town in Alabama, known as "The Dot", on the map. Freak starts out small-time but his hustle is transcendent and soon he has a strong crew and they're taking no shorts.With the game comes ups and downs, money, street fame, luxury, wins and losses and most of all envy and jealousy. Freak Zeenie and his trusted comrades navigate the pitfalls cleverly, not a downfall is on the horizon.When the feds swarm in and it all falls down, who will remain loyal? Who will fold? Those who Freak Zeenie trusted the most RAN OF ON DA PLUG. Freak Zeenie hopes for a chance to punish them for betraying him. If he gets that chance, the murder rate in Dothan, Alabama is about to explode!

When GIANNI suffers a fatal gunshot wound, his quest for freedom, along with his plans to get revenge on the top cop, MCFEE, are buried with his body. EASTWOOD's hurt and pain spills through the prison bars that hold him captive and he's left with the mission to finish Gianni's plans.While Eastwood is avenging Gianni's death, he forms a bond with another inmate, MEMPHIS. As the two join forces to beat the system while making money on the side, Memphis falls into a depressed stage that could ruin both of their plans.Meanwhile, Eastwood is determined to come out on top. But his plans are altered by a ghost from his past. Will Eastwood accomplish his dead comrade's plan and be forever known as the CONCRETE KILLA? Or will the top cop do what he does best?

I Love Him More Than You is the first book of this urban, Christian tale set in Harlem, New York. The tale begins around the life of Shayla Wright, a teen girl who has unwavering faith in God. She wants to introduce her spiritual values to a young drug dealer named Andreous "Dre" Hayden. This young man dropped out of school to sell drugs for a notorious kingpin named Abdul. Dre soon finds that this is not the life he wants to lead, but finds that it's not as easy to get out as it was to get in. Shayla also has two girlfriends. Gina is a street-smart girl, who is trying to overcome many life obstacles. She lives in a crack house with her mother and younger brother Josh. All she really wants is a place to call home. Mia is a Manhattan snob whose life is filled with 5th Avenue shopping and weekends in the Hamptons. Gina and Mia detest each other until the most horrific circumstances bring them together in such a profound way. I Love Him More Than You sets the stage for the Dre & Shayla Series. This real-life drama is filled with faith, hardships, choices, and unimaginable consequences.

A love triangle with a married man spirals out of control in the new contemporary romance novel from bestselling author Anna Black Janiece Hawkins never thought she'd find herself involved in a love triangleespecially with a married man. KP, the man of her dreams, sweeps her off her feet long before he tells her he is married with two kids. Too deep in love to let go, she becomes accustomed to being KP's other woman. She doesn't have a problem with her role as KP's mistress until she meets Isaiah. He's ready to commit and make Janiece his. He will stop at nothing to win her over, even though Janiece is stuck on KP. Things spiral out of control when KP decides it's time to leave Kimberly, his wife, to be with Janiece. The drama kicks into high gear when Isaiah fights to have Janiece, and Kimberly also fights to keep KP. The ultimate decision has to be made by Janiece. Who will she run to when she is ready to love?

Madeline Black is an Agent of death, meaning she escorts the souls of people who have died to the afterlife. Of course, not everyone is happy to see her... If obstinate dead people were all that Maddy had to worry about, life would be much easier. But the best-laid plans of Agents and fallen angels often go awry. Deaths are occurring contrary to the natural order, Maddy's being stalked by foes inside and outside of her family, and her two loves-her bodyguard, Gabriel, and her doughnut-loving gargoyle, Beezle-have disappeared. But because Maddy is Lucifer's granddaughter, things are expected of her, things like delicate diplomatic missions to other realms.

They say if you leave an enemy breathing, they rise up and take revenge. Kayson, a big time dealer in New York, got his come-up early in the game by killing anybody he had to on his way to the top. Anxiously waiting for 15 years to get revenge, an opportunity finally presents itself when his right-hand man Aldeen introduces him to KoKo.KoKo is a boss in her own right and down for whatever, so when the offer is placed on the table to work with the top man, she accepts. Kayson carefully trained KoKo to be his best angel of death. With a score needing to be settled, it will be KoKo who will not only seduce and trap Kaysons enemy, but she will also end up stumbling upon an enemy of her own.Will the trap Kayson sets for his enemy quench his thirst for revenge, or will the power of the pussy prove to be his own downfall? The Pussy Trap is a dramatic web full of sex, greed, power, and payback.

The question is asked can love exist when everything that was supposed to be pure turns into shit?Forbidden territory is breached when the sexy allure of money and power slips into the hearts of so-called loyal men forcing the birth of murder-stained hands and evil intentions. The bond that was built with laws set firmly in place, that no man was supposed to cross, falls a part when infiltration and treason began to rest in every seat at the table, and each man quickly finds out, Family ain't family, and Blood ain't blood.The Pussy Trap 5 is the end of a journey which will confirm the truth of the statement, "Pussy is the only thing that gives life, and takes it." - NeNe Capri.

New York Times bestseller!In The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer, singer-songwriter, actor, fashion icon, futurist, and worldwide superstar Janelle Monáe brings to the written page the Afrofuturistic world of one of her critically acclaimed albums, exploring how different threads of liberation?queerness, race, gender plurality, and love?become tangled with future possibilities of memory and time in such a totalitarian landscape...and what the costs might be when trying to unravel and weave them into freedoms.Whoever controls our memories controls the future.Janelle Monáe and an incredible array of talented collaborators have crafted a collection of tales comprising the bold vision and powerful themes that have made Monáe such a compelling and celebrated storyteller. Dirty Computer introduced a world in which thoughts?as a means of self-conception?could be controlled or erased by a select few. And whether you were human, AI, or other, your life and sentience were dictated by those who'd convinced themselves they had the right to decide your fate.That was until Jane 57821 decided to remember and break free.Expanding from that mythos, these stories fully explore what it's like to live in such a totalitarian society . . . and what it takes to get out of it. Building off the tradition of speculative fiction writers such as Octavia E. Butler, Ted Chiang, Becky Chambers, and Nnedi Okorafor?and filled with powerful themes and Monáe's emblematic artistic vision?The Memory Librarian serves to readers tales that dissect the human trials of identity expression, technology, and love, reaching through to the worlds of memory and time, and the stakes and power that pulse there.

In a dark world riddled with violence at every turn, the bright-eyed Nichole saw her light dimmed at the precious age of 14. After being dragged to the bottom of hell with rape, death, and disappointment, will she be able to crawl out alive and create a future for herself without dying in the process?

Felicias to bryllupper. En kærlighedshistorie i smittens tid. ”Vi ses i påsken!” Felicia og hendes mormor stod i Firenzes lufthavn og tog afsked med familien. Juleferien var forbi, det nye år med det pæne tal 2020 var kun en lille uge gammel. Som altid formanede moren sin datter om snart at præsentere sig med en kæreste. ”Der er kun to år til du fylder tredive, og du ved, hvor gerne jeg vil have et barnebarn.” Faren prøvede at glatte ud, ”det er da vist noget, Felicia selv bestemmer.” Så meldte smitten sig. Først var budskabet, at den ikke ville komme til Danmark, og kort efter lukkede Statsministeren landet. Man skulle værne hinanden ved at holde afstand og blive hjemme. Så kom frygten, og verden kapslede sig til. Der var karantæner, der var kapløb om vacciner, og for Felicia og mormoren blev det umuligt at se familien, der var fordelt på tre lande. I Italien blev Bergamo lagt øde, og i Toscana hos forældrene ramte smitten også. Så kom der budskab fra Torshavn; mormorens søster var indlagt med Corona. Mormoren var for svag til at rejse selv, så Felicia tog til Færøerne, et land hun forlod med sine forældre, da hun var ganske lille, og ikke havde noget egentligt forhold til. Karantæne og test ventede, inden hun nåede sygehuset hvor mosteren lå for døden. Og lige netop dér ventede kærligheden. Omkring Felicia og hendes viljestærke mormor samler sig et galleri af danske, italienske og færøske venner, hvor mødet med Benjamin bliver årsag til svære valg, der skal træffes, besværligheder, der skal overkommes, og en kærlighed, der trodsigt finder sine egne udveje og løsninger.