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Blake University HBCU Chronicles: Archer & Destiny by Authoress Masterpiece
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Destiny, a determined young woman with a radiant spirit in a wheelchair arrives at Blake University, she believes her path will be a quiet survival, not love. Everything changes when she crosses paths with Archer. Archer is a man who hides his grief and struggle beneath his calm interior. One encounter in the school cafeteria turns into a love that transforms them both... -
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The Devil Wears Baccarat 3 by Jatoria C.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThere aren’t many things in the world that capture my interest. As the brother of "Nasu" and a Capo in the Romanian Mafia, my life revolves around the mafia, the wine business, and the art of killing. Everything else feels irrelevant. That was true—until the moment I walked into her office. From the first word she spoke, I knew Brittany Gabriele had to be mine. Now, she’s all I can think about... -
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![Illuminati: Roundtable of the Bosses by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman]()
Illuminati: Roundtable of the Bosses by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe saga of love, loyalty, and crime continues ...After the tragic and bloody end to The Cartel's reign, Carter is forced into isolation to evade the law. With his wife, Miamor, facing federal charges and his dear brother six feet under, Carter has never been more alone. His empire is at his feet, and he has no idea how to rebuild his kingdom... -
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Quiet Chaos by Keta Kendric
Mecca: Family. Being a member of the Evans family was a blessing and a curse. By the time I was sixteen, I had committed four murders and had been beaten to within an inch of my life. Yet, I had turned out to be the fighter, the one that had been strong enough to survive in a world of chaos... -
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![Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie]()
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsIn 1960s Nigeria, a country blighted by civil war, three lives intersect. Ugwu, a boy from a poor village, works as a houseboy for a university professor. Olanna, a young woman, has abandoned her life of privilege in Lagos to live with her charismatic new lover, the professor. And Richard, a shy English writer, is in thrall to Olanna's enigmatic twin sister... -
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Made For You by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhy doesn’t she love me? That’s the question that lives rent free in CiyaniRobinson’s head. After tragedy strikes her mother completely abandons herleaving her with responsibilities that she was not old enough to handle on herown. The walls begin to close in on her as she tries her hardest to keep herhead above water in this cruel world... -
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The Choir Director by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 28 ratings"A lively mix of church politics and bedroom follies." --Publishers WeeklyNew York Times bestselling author Carl Weber takes readers back to church--where preaching isn't always enough. . .Bishop T.K. Wilson has done all he can to make First Jamaica Ministries a success. But with his last choir director getting caught in a scandal, attendance and cash flow are down... -
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His Peace Her Storm by Shanel
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEven with being an African princess, that doesn't mean that life is easy for Aurora. When her sister manages to disrupt the destiny assigned to her, Aurora is left being the one to pick up the pieces. Before she can register what is happening, she finds herself being whisked off to America to secure her family's future, whether she wants to or not... -
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Blake University: Leader and Calista by Lisa Austin
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGoing to college on a full-ride scholarship to her dream school was the best way to start the new school year. Besides not having to pay anything out of pocket, Calista Glee also got to choose her preferred housing. Instead of moving into her high-rise alone, Glee enlists her best friend, Blayke, the church girl eager to break free from her parents' control and experience college life... -
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Stepping to a New Day by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to the town of Henry Adams with a story of family, friendship, love, and second chances.In Henry Adams, Kansas, you can’t start over without stirring things up . . .Many a good woman has had to leave a no-good man, but how many of them took a back-seat to his 600-lb...Categorized as:
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Wild, Beautiful, and Free by Sophfronia Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFrom award-winning author Sophfronia Scott comes the story of one young woman’s bold journey to reclaim her birthright and carve out her own place in a world that tells her she doesn’t belong. Born the daughter of an enslaved woman and a Louisiana plantation owner, Jeannette Bébinn is raised alongside her white half sister―until her father suddenly dies... -
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Salt Don't Go In Tea: An African American Romance by J. Dominique
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAmari thought getting pregnant and having a baby by a hood-rich industry goon would put her at the top and in his #1 spot. She imagined a life filled with money, fame, and all the perks of being tied to someone in the game. But instead of the dream, she got a cheating baby daddy who left her to raise their son on her own... -
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Heart of Gold by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNAACP nominee and bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to the charming town of Henry Adams, Kansas—a place that always feels like home—in this heartwarming story of family, friendship, and the surprises hidden in our lives. Henry Adams has had its fair share of drama ever since Bernadine Brown bought the town with her divorce settlement...Categorized as:
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![An Affair in Munthill by Takerra Allen]()
An Affair in Munthill by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGloria met Rich, and the most organic romance began to write itself.On the heels of the animated V2, Takerra travels to a more serene place to bring you a story of two people finding one another in the most enthralling of ways – when they don’t want to. The key ingredients of intrigue are here – he’s self-aware, dominant, with a dangerous yet captivating edge... -
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![Things Past Telling by Sheila Williams]()
Things Past Telling by Sheila Williams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe author of The Secret Woman tells the story of a brave and enduring woman as indomitable as Ernest Gaines' legendary Miss Jane Pittman, in a breathtaking novel that combines the epic romance and adventure of Outlander, the sweeping drama of Roots, and the haunting historical power of Barracoon... -
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Big Girls Do Cry (Big Girls) by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to the Big Girls Book Club‚ where only one rule applies: Members must be at least a size 14. Sisters Isis and Egypt have left New York for Richmond‚ where Isis is happily married and living in the lap of luxury... -
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Mister: The Mister Series Prelude by B. Love
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReaders fell in love with Kahlil in Mister Librarian , now, he’s ready to introduce the world to a few of his friends… The Mister Series Prelude introduces readers to six men in preparation for their individual, standalone novels. It also gives two update chapters for Kahlil and Honey from Mister Librarian... -
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Brothers Black 7: Johnathan the Fixer by Blue Saffire, Covers by Combs
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRoniI don't know my past, I've lost control of my future, but I have a bullet for my present. Nough said.JohnathanThat’s Roni, and that’s about as much as you will get from her. When you get to know her, you understand why. From the moment our eyes connected, I knew I’d be the one to fix what was broken. It didn’t matter that we were never supposed to see each other again... -
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Afterburn by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe sequel, and conclusion to 'Afterwards'.Chris Scaife is not the man Robyn Crandall thought he was.Now that she’s shown him the possibility of a new life, she knows that Chris wants it. And he’s used to getting what he wants. But Robyn is seeing some possibilities of her own, as a highly-valued member of the legal team at Chris’ multimillion dollar corporation... -
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Stranger In My Arms by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOrphaned at birth and shuttled between foster homes, CIA agent Merrick Grayslake has made a practice of not letting anyone get close to him. But he finds that his emotions are at risk when he is introduced to Alexandra Cole. It has been all work and not enough play for Alex. And what little social life she's had has been on hold for a year while she completes her graduate degree... -
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Inevitable Addiction by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDawn Oliver - daughter of theatre royalty, talented in her own right, and, according to the internet... a complete and total fraud. All she wants is a fair chance to prove herself - no nepotism, no social media campaigns, no sponsors. Just pure talent, which she has in spades, if she can just get someone to believe in her. The way Patrick Bell does... -
![Gaisgeach: The Hero and the Hellion by Dandridge Monroe]()
Gaisgeach: The Hero and the Hellion by Dandridge Monroe
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA phoenix who lost her flame. A laird who wants to return it to her... -
![The Law of Attraction by AshleyNicole]()
The Law of Attraction by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTaryn’s been missing out on the best part of life. With a controlling father and a boyfriend trying to be her father, she feels it’ll never happen. Then, a chance encounter one evening changes everything. Qais is having one of the worst days of his life, until he finds himself alone with a mystery woman with a secret need that only he can satisfy... -
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One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA compelling debut that glows with bittersweet heart and touching emotion, deeply interrogating questions of family, redemption, and unconditional love in the sweltering summer heat of Savannah, as two people discover what it means to truly forgive.It's been eight years since Sara Lancaster left her home in Savannah, Georgia... -
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![Taken By Storm by Rochelle Alers]()
Taken By Storm by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen tall, ruggedly handsome U.S. marshall Raphael Madison tells spirited five-foot-three floral designer Simone Whitfield that he's her live-in bodyguard for the duration of a high-profile court case, the notion that opposites attract definitely applies... -
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Long Time Coming by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrooklyn assistant district attorney Micah Sanborn walks into wedding planner Tessa Whitfield's town house and winds up stranded there all night in a citywide blackout… alongside the most intriguing woman he's ever met. Tessa's vow to avoid mixing work with pleasure is completely forsaken once she's thrown together with the tall, gorgeous assistant DA... -
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Bachelor Unclaimed by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the wake of political defeat, former mayoral candidate Ainsley St. James does something totally out of character—she has a one-night stand with a seductive stranger. Never expecting to see him again, she accepts a job covering a breaking story in Hilton Head, South Carolina…only to discover that the island's most desirable recluse is the lover she has yet to forget... -
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Black Love White Lies 3 by Genesis Woods
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAudrielle and Cairo are back for one last ride... -
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To Have Her Again by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMyles Abbott was a hustler by nature. His reputation as an astute dealer superseded him. However, he’d give it all up to have and to hold the woman his heart belonged to. If only he didn’t hesitate. Reluctantly accepting her departure, he dove deeper into the same street life he was ready to leave behind. Putting up a wall around his heart, he determined love would never get him again... -
![Promise Me You Won't Let Me Fall by Perri Forrest]()
Promise Me You Won't Let Me Fall by Perri Forrest
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCADENCEEngaged to be married, I thought that I was with my forever. Of course, like any couple, what Percy and I had was far from perfect; but as far as I knew, we were making it work. So, imagine my surprise, when I came home one day, and found him packing up to leave. I was blindsided. I mean, for real blindsided. But what came after that, was the real surprise... -
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A Hood White Boy Finessed My Heart by J. Charnise
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith her life in shambles, Ava Gray goes in for an interview that just may help get her life back on track. Taking care of a special needs child and dealing with an abusive husband, the weight of the world seems to be on her shoulders.That’s until she’s offered a job at a billion-dollar banking company.Ethan Whitmore was already living his best life. A boss by nature... -
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Love Assist: A Sports Romance by J. Nichole
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe rookie has returned home. Professional basketball player, Jared Mathis, is back in his hometown. Ready to prove he's as good as he's always been. But first, he must find a house. Real Estate is in her blood. Or at least it should be. Unfortunately, Amelia Forrest is nothing like her mogul mother though. If she finds a home for Jared Mathis, that could all change... -
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Razor by Elizabeth Knox
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll I wanted was one taste, but one taste is all it took.RazorI finally found a home to call my own as a VP for the Reapers Rejects MC’s Mexican charter. It’s the first place I’ve spent an extended period of time at since I was in my early twenties. But, I still get cabin fever. It’s why my Prez sends me out on runs to the States numerous times a year... -
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Private Location With A Wealthy Kingpin 2: An African American Romance: The Finale by Theresa Reese
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the explosive finale of Private Location With A Wealthy Kingpin 2 by Theresa Reese, Saige and Qasim "Misfit" Kingston's relationship is hanging by a thread. Their arranged marriage, built on family lies and tension, has been tested by betrayal, forbidden attraction, and unspoken secrets... -
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![The World in Reverse by Latrivia S. Nelson]()
The World in Reverse by Latrivia S. Nelson
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsItalian heartthrob Nicola Agosto was Memphis’ most eligible bad boy seven years ago, but after falling in love with local college beauty queen, Ivy Winters, he settled down and started a beautiful family. Now as a father of four and a loving husband, he has ascended up the ranks of the Memphis Police Department and positioned himself as a dependable and trustworthy top cop... -
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Pregnant By The Coldest Millionaire 5: An African American Romance: The Finale by Princess Diamond
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a world where betrayal is always one step ahead and loyalty is sealed with blood, Noxi and Waka find their love tested like never before. With everything on the line, they must stand together to protect their most precious gift—their unborn child.At nine months pregnant, Noxi is determined to live her best life before the baby arrives... -
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An Alpha's Heart: Monique and Pearson by Kasey Martin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHIS IS A STANDALONE NOVEL Monique Carter is a curvaceous, ambitious, intelligent woman with a drive like no other. She’s about her business, and nothing can stand in her way. That is until she meets Pearson Grant, a tall, green-eyed handsome megalomaniac that makes no apologies for his atrocious behavior... -
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One Summer in Savannah: A Novel by Terah Shelton Harris
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 29 ratings"Nothing short of astonishing. The best writers are brave writers, and Harris has proven herself among those ranks... -
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What's Done In the Dark by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratings#1 national bestselling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley gets to the heart of loss, love, and betrayal in her latest novel that is sure to delight her legions of fans. Felise is not the kind of woman to cheat on her husband—especially with her best friend’s man. But after one perfect storm of a night, it happened…and she can hardly believe it herself... -
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On the Corner of Hope and Main by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins celebrates her beloved Blessings series with a heartwarming novel set in Henry Adams, Kansas. Citizens of Henry Adams, Kansas, know there’s never a dull moment in their small town… Trent July has been the mayor of this historic town for the past four years, but now he’s ready to let someone else take up the mantle...Categorized as:
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The Sweetest Temptation by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOnce Faith Whitfield dreamed she'd find her prince, but enough frogs have dispelled that fairy tale. She's been too busy running Let Them Eat Cake and satisfying other people's sweet tooth to lament her own love life. Still, a woman's got to get out of the kitchen sometime and Ethan McMillan's seduction heats her passion to the boiling point... -
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Hood Luvin' From A White Boy 2 by Sha Jones
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJavo and Mahogany are starting to get closer and are both falling hard for each other. However, when Diamond, the stripper that was only supposed to be a one night stand unexpectedly gets pregnant, she refuses to let go of Javo. Not wanting to lose Mahogany, Javo hides the pregnancy, but just like the old saying goes, “What’s done in the dark will come to light... -
![Show Me (Irresistible Husband) by Sharon C. Cooper]()
Show Me (Irresistible Husband) by Sharon C. Cooper
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust when he thought finding a wife was out of his reach… Colton “Cole” Eubanks is laser-focused on building wealth and settling down with a special woman before he turns forty. Accomplishing one out of two isn’t bad. Unfortunately, there’s no ‘love of his life’ on the horizon, unless he counts the one woman who’s been starring in his nightly dreams—Malaya Radcliff... -
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A Submissive For A Mafia Boss by Londyn Lenz
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDontae Jaziri's life changed when he was six years old, and he witnessed his family executed in front of him. That kind of trauma can destroy a child. It almost did that to Dontae. But the taste of revenge pushed past his self-destruction, and he made a vow to seek out his family’s killers. Now at the age of twenty-one Dontae has a new life with his fraternal twin uncles Meeka and Zayn... -
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![Flynn: BWWM, Surrogate Pregnancy, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe, BWWM Club]()
Flynn: BWWM, Surrogate Pregnancy, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe, BWWM Club
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy surrogacy romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.Ryleigh Boyle, a lawyer bouncing back from a messy breakup, never imagined she’d agree to be a surrogate for her friend’s brother, Flynn—much less fall for him!Now, navigating pregnancy and her busy legal career, Ryleigh finds herself in an unexpected new chapter in her life... -
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Heart of a Villain: A Contemporary Dark Interracial Romance by K. Alex Walker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Inside the allure of darkness, we often find our true selves.” Ten years ago, Adrían Delgano officially left his previous life as a cartel enforcer behind to become part of a ghost unit deployed to various high-conflict areas around the globe. Also, ten years ago, he left behind the first woman to make him feel as if he still retained shades of red in his coal-black heart.Sayeda Price... -
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Pleasured by a Donovan by A.C. Arthur
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA dangerous Donovan. Benjamin Donovan is one of Las Vegas’s top defense attorneys, his dynamic and debonair personality winning kudos in the courtroom, while breaking hearts in the process. But Ben draws the line at going against his ethics, except when those ethics lead a line of murder directly to his door. And the woman that steals his heart... -
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The Principal's Secret Son ( BWWM Romance) - The Midlife Magic: Love Over 40 by Nia Wilson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlex was a one-night stand eleven years agoI never thought I'd lay eyes on him again. He was jetting off somewhere far, and I didn't even snag his last name, let alone his digits.Yet, fate had other plans, and a few months down the line, I found myself staring at two pink lines... -
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You Make Me Better by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsInterior Designer Kallie Swanson just landed the biggest job of her career. Things are definitely looking up. She has her own business. She has the love and support of her family and friends. There’s no man in her life and hasn’t been for months, but that’s a non-issue. All that matters, is that her business is moving in the right direction. She is on cloud nine... -
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Best Laid Plans by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove wasn't supposed to be a part of the deal... Even a famed matchmaker like Nolan Madaris's great-grandmother can't get it right every time. Nolan, the notorious fun-loving ladies' man, could never connect with someone as straitlaced as tech whiz Ivy Chapman. Yet the scheme Ivy proposes is tempting--they can pretend to be a couple, just long enough to satisfy their families...
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