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Trapped in a relationship that has become her prison, Adelle Roberts has learned to survive by making herself invisible. Alonzo controls every aspect of her life—who she sees, where she goes, even what she wears. His charm conceals a monster who punishes the slightest perceived betrayal. When Alonzo forces Adelle to join a gym to lose weight, she stumbles across a kickboxing class and glimpses a possible escape. Except Latifa, her trainer, seems to be harder on her than Alonzo has ever been. What's more is that Latifa seems to be holding a few dark secrets of her own.

At 4, Trey is ahead of the game. He’s the first in his crew to buy a home. To celebrate, he’s hosting a housewarming party—a chance to show off his new place, reconnect with friends, and mark the beginning of his fresh start. But life in his new neighborhood isn’t as perfect as it seems. Enter Mrs. Pearl—a charming, elegant woman with a magnetic personality and a smile that hides more than it reveals. At 64, she’s the kind of neighbor who knows everyone’s business and doesn’t hesitate to get involved. From the moment Trey moves in, Mrs. Pearl’s warmth and attention seem harmless—at first.

In this steamy read, Aaron Cooper learns the hard way that his actions have consequences and he could as his grandma always used to say speak things into existence. The last thing he’d said regarding his wife was he wished he was never married to her. In God’s own fucked up kind of way, he’d taken Aaron’s words literally and given him exactly what he wished for, in the most twisted way possible.

Law grew up in the trenches. Hustling since the age of 12, his focus was making life better for his mother and brother. Finding intimate love was never a priority because he didn’t have many examples of that around him. Instead, he was taught to focus on getting money, not finding the one. Yet upon seeing her, Zuri pulled something out of Law that was foreign to him. Though he had been with his girlfriend, Whitney, for a long, exhausting decade, he had never experienced a woman taking his heart so mercilessly.

In Blood Sagas: Book 1 – Blood & Loyalty, Avery Brown invites listeners into a gripping urban fantasy world where freedom and oppression clash in a dangerous battle for survival. A tyrannical despot threatens to strip away the free will of those around him, forcing even the most bitter enemies to put aside their vendettas and form uneasy alliances. As old grudges are forgotten for the sake of survival, complex deals are made, and the weight of these decisions could either save or destroy the world.

In this installment of the In True Thug Fashion series, the Freedom family returns to answer questions through a whirlwind of action and jaw-dropping moments. Put on your seatbelts and get ready for this urban romance adventure....

When Trevor Kobe Jackson, a brilliant African American AI prodigy uncovers a mysterious ancient artifact tied to his ancestors, he’s thrust into a high-stakes quest that spans continents and dimensions. As powerful governments and tech conglomerates race to control the secret behind the artifact, Trevor must navigate a web of betrayals, lost histories, and a time-bending African game known as Tsoro one that holds the key to humanity’s future.

The saddest thing about deception is that it never comes from your enemies. The Freedom family has suffered the biggest loss that their family has ever experienced. Can they recover and avenge the death of their fallen soldier, or will the streets destroy all that Angel, Epic, and Bishop spent years building? The love that the Freedom Brothers found in part one has been completely dismantled by murder, mayhem, and chaos. Deception and lies blankets the soul ties that bound the hearts that were in no way looking for love. Will these soul ties stay knotted, or will destruction win?

I, the ugly black kid, unwanted by an unknown father, sold for crack by a drug-addicted mother. I, the ugly black orphan who wept for love, yet no one cared. Who cried tears of blood that stained my soul with its pain. I, the ugly black orphan. The one who was raped and beat by the ones who claimed to love. The black boy who the government told: "No one will adopt an ugly black kid so learn to act white.”

If confidence was a women’s size 20, then its name would have to be Aspen St. Andrews. The 31-year-old freelance journalist is living life on her own terms, except in one area. Love. She feels somewhat stuck in an engagement to a man that she once loved and that she decided to cohabitate with. They argue about her career as if it’s a hobby and Aspen is sick of it.

Kira owns a profitable hair and nail salon. She lives in a nice home in an exclusive community with her husband Ricky, an infamous, well-known drug dealer from the rough streets of DC. He is also known to be one of the most feared men in the South. Because of Ricky's drug-empire, Kira finds herself in the most dangerous situation ever. Ricky forces Kira to believe that he's going to call on his reinforcements, so everything will end in his favor. However, unknown to Ricky, Kira felt the need to devise an escape plan on her own. Will she choose loyalty or her life?

Haitian Vodou by Monique Joiner Siedlak explores this rich Haitian tradition beginning with a look at Haitian history and how the tradition known as Haitian vodou evolved. She then moves on to cover the basic principles and ethics of Haitian vodou. Her fascinating work also includes a discussion of common confusions and controversies associated with Haitian vodou as well as a discussion of Haitian vodou today.

Save the Eastside, save the world. In Baltimore, Worm has just returned from a two year stretch in prison. When he finds out that his hometown is being brutally destroyed by a dangerous new chemical, Worm is reluctantly catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with chaos and destruction. Can one man save the city before his 9: 00 p.m. curfew at the halfway house?

New enemies are created, but the hatred for old ones may lead to new alliances. The insatiable need for revenge brings new partnerships. They all are hunting for Ace Lucky but perhaps not all of them want him dead. The aftermath of Ace Lucky’s violent attack has everyone shook and feigning for revenge—especially the wives. Mona, Taffy, Dalla and Lera Badd quickly learn that if they are going to survive, they need each other. Pushing their differences aside, they form an alliance and prepare to take back what’s theirs at all costs.

Me and you, we’re tied. Not just by the heart, but by the souls. Jagged edges and all.

Step into the harrowing world of Dr. Kiyan Mens, a man torn between his medical aspirations and the seedy underbelly of his turbulent past. Raised in the unforgiven streets of a rough neighborhood, Kiyan found himself caught in a desperate and dangerous dance, peddling drugs while pursuing his dreams of becoming a doctor. This precarious double life would soon come to haunt him, as he finds himself confronting the grim realities of his choices.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to At the Precipice of Time and learn about the hardcore, often-intimidating, and difficult-to-understand commentary on the Book of Daniel.

As usual, death will always bring family back together. And with death, there are almost always secrets. Anika and Ebony find themselves on a journey that takes them from mourning to discovering that it’s “their time” with an ensemble of family and friends: a loving, sweet Geechee grandma, frenemies, and a not-so-endearing family. From Ravenwood’s own King of Rap and his wifey the Mouth of the South to a love that will never die, Bloodstone’s Jinx will have you questioning your own existence.

Overworked and underpaid, Juanita works a job she hates at the prestigious law firm of Wayne, Rothstein, and Lincoln to provide for her children. When her oldest child, Jalen, begins to feel neglected because his mother cannot afford to buy him the things he wants, constantly works overtime, and is always taking care of his younger brother, he is lured by the streets and a local drug dealer named Drastic.

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