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The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 68 ratingsA young girl in Harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mother’s religion and her own relationship to the world. Debut novel of renowned slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo.Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking... -
Insane 4 U 3 by Diamond D. Johnson
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe crew is back for one final round. Everything about this series has been absolutely insane. We’ve witnessed deceit, heartbreak, and a whole lot of betrayal. There have been good times too. The love between these characters has been nothing short of amazing and definitely something worth fighting for... -
A Virgin Heiress And A Hood Billionaire : A BBW Love Story by Talehia
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen he was 10 years old, Khozen’s life was severely dismantled by the deaths of his parents. After going through foster care, Khozen is reunited with his uncle Storm, who moves him from the Chi and resettle in New York... -
Knocked Up By An Atlanta Beast by Dani Littlepage
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThere is nothing like a young, gorgeous, educated, and hardworking woman. And 25 year old medical assistant Yasmin Cooper fits this category. Being raised by her grandma along with her sister, Yasmin has no social life and live very conservative... -
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Bought By A Rich Brooklyn Hitta: A BBW Love Story by Talehia
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter the tragic death of her parents when she was 17, Icelynn’s life went from bliss to agony when she ends up in a position she never applied for—paying off someone else’s debt by becoming a slave by marriage. Eight years later and after years of abuse and turmoil, she is ready to end it all in order to save herself from the pain... -
Big Boss Thuggin & Summer Lovin In Chicago by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRoommates with her best friend, 25-year-old Summer works as a manager for Party City, with dreams of establishing her own event planning business. Though, her biggest downfall to date is her current boyfriend, Kai. She foolishly takes whatever he dishes out, constantly breaking her own heart... -
Bought By A Billionaire Bachelor : An Arranged Marriage Standalone by Aleisha Dawn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSevyn Stephens spent her entire childhood on the outside looking in, watching her father and his family bask in wealth and privilege while she and her mother struggled to make ends meet. But when tragedy strikes, Sevyn is thrust into the opulent world of her father, forced to move into his mansion with her younger sister Ciara and her cold, calculating stepmother... -
Bought By A Rich Brooklyn Hitta 2: Finale by Talehia
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAt the end of book one, Heat’s past shows back up with a startling and surprising newcomer. In book two, Heat is on edge as unlimited questions swirl around but being hit with devastating news regarding his twin sends him in an uproar. However, when addition haunting information is revealed and surfaces, Heat’s life is really thrown into a tailspin... -
When A Virgin Beauty Loves A Street Beast 2: Finale by Talehia
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn this starling African American urban fiction series, everything is not what it seems. At the end of book one, astonishing revelations were revealed, leaving more questions than answers. In book two, more secrets come to light with betrayal hitching a ride. Alana and Ghoul are faced with multiple challenges that leaves them breathless... -
Becoming The Baby Mama Of A Billionaire Boss 2 by Glitz
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn this emotional-charged second installation of Becoming the Baby Mama of A Billionaire Boss, the family is back with more drama and more problems, especially when some fraternizations cause dissension and division amongst the group. Grizz is forced to face his nemeses, letting the backstabbing fuel his madness... -
Becoming The Virgin Wife Of A Kingpin: An Urban Standalone by Shari B.
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 11 ratings23-year-old Denver James. Worry-wart. Protector. Beautiful. Loyal. Head-strong. When she was a teenager, her entire life was planned out, including marrying her high school sweetheart, Hazel Ford, after he completed his six year prison bid. However, years later, life has other plans for her, especially the addition of becoming mama to her younger siblings... -
Show Me Your Scars by Kami Holt
This is a Re-Release! Please be advised that this book was previously released under the same title.After the loss of his mother, Jah'Shun and his brother are sent to live with their aunt. Blood doesn’t always make you family and they learn this lesson the hard way. Resigned to endure his pain quietly, Jah'Shun finds unexpected refuge in his new neighbor... -
Big Boss Thuggin & Summer Lovin In Virginia by Shari B.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSwarmed by the love of her family and best friends, the beautiful, independent, and hard working 24 year old, Jordyn “Jo” Edwards is the bigwig of her own barber shop. Referred to as the coldest barber in Virginia, she has a widespread clientele including locals and celebrity clients... -
Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsDarius doesn't think he'll ever be enough, in America or in Iran.Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He's about to take his first-ever trip to Iran, and it's pretty overwhelming—especially when he's also dealing with clinical depression, a disapproving dad, and a chronically anemic social life... -
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A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble... -
Holiday Love With A Brooklyn Plug by Talehia
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor most people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, celebrating the season with family, loved ones, laughter, and joy. This is the occasion for business mogul and street tycoon Amer “Lethal” Morrison until one fateful Christmas ruined not only his holiday but his life too. The Grinch just didn’t steal his joy but his heart too... -
Holiday Love With A Chicago Plug by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor years, the turnup to be extra nice and to show kindness, compassion, and love to family, adversaries, and strangers alike is at an all-time high during the holiday season. However, that is not the case for Chicago’s very own hair plug and millionaire, Lumi. It is not an act for her, displaying her heart of gold, beautiful soul, and genuine spirit throughout the year... -
A Savage In Stilettos by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Tell your daughter, I apologize.” ~Miss~The Malone family is the top criminal mogul in Chicago, having both legal and illegal entities. Everyone speculates that they are a crime family but no one can ever prove it. Monte Malone loves all of his children but his first born daughter, Missy “Miss”, is definitely made in his image... -
Becoming The Baby Mama Of A Billionaire Boss by Glitz
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEverheart deals with intensifying heartbreak as her latest ex-lover multiplies his attempt to regain access back into her heart and her life. Except, his attempts backfire when one of his I’m sorry gifts naïvely unites her with a well-known drug lord, triggering his fascination with Everheart... -
Locked In With A Thug Millionaire by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA mother’s love. Powerful. Embracing. Warm. Genuine. Safe. Nourishing. Nurturing.This is what 18 year old Kior and her 14 year old twin siblings, Zack and Zola, crave and want so badly. Unfortunately for them, their mother is the complete opposite—trifling, pill head, drunkard, vengeful, and vile, very undeserving of the title... -
Locked In With A Thug Millionaire 2: Finale by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrapped in whirlwind of emotions, Kior’s love, patience, and loyalty is put to the test. With her life spiraling out of control she’s hit with curve balls coming from every direction. Will Kior’s strength win over her weakened mind or will her ungodly thoughts finally capture her soul?Life flashed right before Phoenix’s eyes at the hands of his ruthless, evil, greedy father... -
Becoming The Baby Mama Of A Billionaire Boss 3: Finale by Glitz
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the highly anticipated third and final installment, the crew is faced with one problem one right after another. Everheart’s loyalty is tested beyond imagination amongst their group, Grizz and Hawk are still at odds concerning the women and children in their lives, and more secrets are revealed that just may break the entire circle... -
Until We Meet Again by Anne E. Schraff
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSequel to A Matter of Trust, this story continues the tale of the Wills family. Darcy learns that Hakeem, her first boyfriend, is moving out of the state. Then her grandmother's health declines and a mysterious new person comes into her life... -
What You Need by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTHIS IS A RE-RELEASE!!!!Please be aware that this book has been previously released under the same title.Zacai Roberts is no stranger to grief and tragedy. For most people, Love was the cure for pain, but for him, it was the cause of it all. Love is a dangerous game that he has no interest in playing and he vows to never let anyone close enough to have that kind of power over him... -
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Say Goodbye for Now by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsOn an isolated Texas ranch, Dr. Lucy cares for abandoned animals. The solitude allows her to avoid the people and places that remind her of the past. Not that any of the townsfolk care. In 1959, no one is interested in a woman doctor. Nor are they welcoming Calvin and Justin Bell, a newly arrived African American father and son...Categorized as:
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Exposed by Raven St. Pierre
Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00KOIW1T6. Walking away seemed like her only option. Letting go was the one thing he couldn’t do. Sam and AJ have spent the last five years trying to get over their painful breakup. Both have moved on, but neither has fully healed from the wounds of the past...Categorized as:
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Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 88 ratingsRuth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital with more than twenty years' experience. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she's been reassigned to another patient. The parents are white supremacists and don't want Ruth, who is African American, to touch their child...Categorized as:
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Knocked Up By An Atlanta Beast 2: Finale by Dani Littlepage
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn the final installment, the drama picks up where part one left off. With the traumatizing shooting and with the condition of his family troubling, Maddox is feeling conflicted and disoriented. Angry is an understatement. And broken hearted is an overstatement. Especially since the status of his relationship is complicated and on the rocks... -
Make Me A Promise by Kami Holt
“Can you make me one promise?” was the last question the love of Adriel Thomas’s life spoke before she walked out on him under the guise of pursuing her dreams. Having no choice but to move on with his life, Adriel left her and their love in the past... -
The Surrogate For A Billionaire Thug by Glitz
After experiencing her first heartbreak and ending a four-year relationship that went terribly wrong, Signy picks up the pieces of her broken heart and heads back home to her home town. As a young woman trying to regain her bearings, she is knocked back off her rocker when she is put into a position that was not of her doing... -
A Grumpy Street Billionaire's Secret Baby : A BBW Surprise Pregnancy Romance Standalone by Talehia
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the passing of her granny and with her sister in prison, the weight of the world seems to be fitting uncomfortably on Honesty Barret’s shoulders. Now her only living situation in Parkway Gardens appears to be in jeopardy as her aunt and her pimp bombard their way into her granny’s home... -
Fast Life by Cassandra Carter
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCaught up in a world of easy money,designer labels and drug-dealing boyfriends, sixteen-year-old Kyra Jones is living life on the fast track. But when her single mom is offered a job that takes Kyra away from her old Chicago neighborhood, and the drugs and gang violence that go along with it, she finally realizes that there's more to life than Gucci, Prada and ghetto-fabulous bling... -
Having A Baby By A Grumpy Hood Boss: A BBW Baby & Bosses Romance by Talehia
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLife for Klarity Mercer has certainly not been on easy street. With her mom locked away at a mental institution and her paternal identity is not certain, Klarity has been alone majority of her life and is just trying to withstand... -
Someone to Love Me by Anne E. Schraff
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAt first, Bobby Wallace was everything Cindy Gibson hoped for. He was friendly, seemingly mature, and handsome--the perfect escape from her problems in school and even bigger troubles at home. But then, Bobby starts behaving strangely, and Cindy gets scared. Hiding her concerns from her friends and her distracted mother, Cindy soon finds herself in the worst trouble of her life... -
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Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful--so why does it become so complicated?Perfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, HeartStopper by Alice Oseman, and Jen Wang's The Dressmaker and the Prince... -
Black Girl Lost by Donald Goines
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this shocking novel of a young girl alone on the streets, Goines delves into yet another facet of the ghetto experience-the dark, despair-ridden world of a black girl s soul! Sandra took to the streets when she was eight years old and tried to fight off the hunger pangs by shoplifting and moving into the profits of drug pushing. The she met Chink and discovered love and affection.. -
Hot Girl by Dream Jordan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIt's summertime in Bed-Stuy "Do or Die" Brooklyn, and Kate is feeling down in the dumps. Not only is she tired of her raggedy, tomboy image, but she's also missing her best friend, Felicia, who's away for the summer... -
Nikolai: The Complete Boxed Set by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe complete collection of the USA Today Bestselling romance between Russian mob boss Nikolai and the sweet, innocent artist who steals his heart includes NIKOLAI, NIKOLAI II, PAPER and LION’S FIRST ROAR... -
Saved By My Husband's Plug by Keyy D.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmelia “Mel” Jackson. A thriving artist who is loved and adored by many but can’t seem to get that from the man she craves it from the most. The late great Tina Turner’s “You’re just a fool, you know you’re in love,” speaks volumes for Amelia. Even while going through the worst predicament of her life, she still desires to make her marriage work, all in the name of love... -
Hood Holiday With A MF Don by Mesha Mesh
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShelby Wiley's life hasn't been easy. Every day is a struggle with her alcoholic father and runaway mother, who seemed to have disappeared into thin air. She often feels like she's completely alone in the world, and the weight of her difficult past sits heavily on her conscious, making it hard for her to truly live... -
Loved By A Las Vegas Boss by Malicia Bond
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDallas Austin is living her dream working in the medical field with hopes of opening her own practice... -
Stealing The Heart Of A Billionaire Savage : An Urban Standalone by Keyy D.
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNever the one to color outside the lines, Brittish “Britt” DuBois is a straight arrow, shooting to keep things clean, neat, and honest while behaving like the good girl that she is. Living on the wild side has never been her forte. However, the one time she decides to venture beyond the lines, it changes her world completely. For better or for worse? That is the question... -
Pretty Girls & Rich Thugs 3: Finale by Aleisha Dawn
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this blazing finale, the lives of three close-knit best friends continually intertwine with those of the three enigmatic Hendrix brothers. Amidst their interconnected stories, resilience is tested while buried family secrets are unearthed. The crew amps up and renews their relentless battle with longstanding enemies, grappling with the repercussions of explosive events... -
Big Boss Thuggin & Summer Lovin In Hawaii by Yasauni
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen tragedy strikes, people react in all kinds of ways. And for Poetic Lee, she chooses to distant herself from the world - except for her mom and best friend - while focusing on obtaining her dream job with the FBI... -
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Big Boss Thuggin & Summer Lovin In The Bahamas by Aleisha Dawn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLondon “Lo” Montgomery, a dedicated thirty-year-old elementary school teacher, is on the cusp of a new chapter in her life. Engaged to her fiancé, Ryan, Lo is ready to embrace the future. But before the wedding bells ring, her best friends whisk her away for a lavish bachelorette party on a luxury cruise to the Bahamas. The cruise promises sun, relaxation, and unforgettable memories... -
The Virgin & The Beast: A Chicago Hood Tale by Patrice Balark
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBella Jamison seems to have it all—wealth, beauty, and an elite education. Living in a luxurious condo in downtown Chicago, she’s always been the perfect daughter to her overbearing parents, who dictate her every move. Despite her privilege, Bella feels trapped, sheltered from the real world and burdened by her virginity, a symbol of her parents’ strict control... -
Seduced By A Street Legend by Shari B.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings31-year-old Noemi Watson has always been a hopeless romantic, dreaming of a love that mimics the perfect couples she’s seen on TV. But in the streets of Virginia, true love seems like a distant fantasy. After a string of heartbreaks and disappointments, she’s beginning to think that her dreams of finding the one are just that—dreams... -
The Virgin & The Beast 2: Finale by Patrice Balark
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the gripping finale of the series, Bella finds herself at a crossroads. After uncovering the truth about her life, a web of lies that has dictated her every move, she’s left hurt and disoriented. Struggling to piece together her shattered identity, Bella decides to confront the truth and ends up in a deadly situation... -
Being A Gangster's Gift For The Holidays: North & Niko by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKindhearted, angelic, stunningly beautiful, and with a divine spirit, North Bell is a single mother, whose sole focus is to provide a loving home and stable life for her child. Her yearly goal is to create a wonderful Christmas experience for her daughter, but life happens and the struggle keeps on struggling—hard... -
Being A CEO's Gift For The Holidays: Kejuan & Emori by Shari B.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter the tragic loss of his wife, Kejuan Alexander has completely closed himself off to the possibility of love. Burying himself in work with his new cybersecurity company, the young CEO keeps his focus on his business and his family. That is until a new hire comes in and turns in his world in an unexpected direction...
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