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Holiday Mayhem by Nek Mills
After being blindsided by a Holiday Heartbreak, Dailyn is doing her best to pick up the pieces of her life. Although her new normal looks very different nowadays, she is desperately trying to get back to the blissful place that she once was. However, those around her make peace anything but possible... -
![A Winter Crest Christmas: Pure & Luxe by Lisa Austin]()
A Winter Crest Christmas: Pure & Luxe by Lisa Austin
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“Christmas is a time where Souls align!”What’s a thriving city without a Litty club? The word lit is lightly putting it when speaking on Club Luxe. Owning the hottest establishment in Winter Crest, Pennsylvania, Luxe takes pride in his first major investment. Luxe has created a high-class, three-level, all-in-one club using dope money... -
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![I Wish I Could Be The One 2 by Monica Walters]()
I Wish I Could Be The One 2 by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWesley Henderson, Jr. has had a hard life. He seems to be the outcast within the Henderson clan, and he’s tired of that position. Despite his efforts to be everything his father wants, nothing he does seems to be good enough. While trying to solve those issues on his own, he reaches a breaking point... -
![Kidnapped by the Snowman by M Monique]()
Kidnapped by the Snowman by M Monique
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDecember Angel has a relentless mother who wants one thing from her son and that’s to see him settle down. His mindset is get the girl and make his mother happy. However, things aren’t as simple as he believes them to be.Raine Nicholas is reeling from loss, and the last thing she has time for is a man who runs the streets... -
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![Beautiful Chaos by Keta Kendric]()
Beautiful Chaos by Keta Kendric
Desiree:Family. Being a member of the Evans family had never been easy. By the time I was sixteen, I’d been snatched twice, shot at, and knifed in the back. Yet, I’d turned out to be the tame one, the one that had been smart enough to stay away from my family business…until my father dragged me back in... -
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The Devil Wears Baccarat 3: An Interracial Romance: Finale 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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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... -
![Promised to the Snowman by Kami Holt]()
Promised to the Snowman by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWyn Halo finds herself at a crossroads as her father's illness casts a shadow over their family's future. In a bid to unite their families and safeguard their legacies, Wyn agrees to an arranged marriage with Bakari Holidae.Wyn embraces the magic of the holiday season, with her heart brimming with joy and love for all things Christmas... -
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Beauden & Yelena: A Miller's Pointe Christmas by Charity Shane
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA accountant working her way up the corporate ladder…A cowboy who prefers the simple things…Beauden and YelenaA Miller’s Pointe... -
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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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![Salt Don't Go In Tea: An African American Romance by J. Dominique]()
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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Make Me Forget by Monica Walters, Latisha Burns
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSeeing a loving family isn’t foreign to Kendrall Henderson. Seeing a toxic one isn’t either. However, through all the ups and downs his family has had, he’s learned how to keep the lines of communication open to avoid drama. Despite most of his family working for Henderson Ranch and Farms, Kendrall chooses to get into cutting horses... -
![Damaged Intentions: The Soul of a Thug by Monica Walters]()
Damaged Intentions: The Soul of a Thug by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTrying to be there for someone that just refuses to do right can be difficult and taxing on the mental. Kema Richardson Semien understands this predicament well, because the love of her entire life has put her in the middle of all his toxicity... -
![DOUBLE THE LOVE by M Monique]()
DOUBLE THE LOVE by M Monique
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWith just days until Christmas, Sleigh twins, Kayauna and Kasha, are dealt a devastating blow. Instead of spending their mother's birthday honoring her memory, they're levied a demand from their overbearing grandfather, which sends the two down a path, neither expected.Kayauna is in her final year of graduate school and not sure where her path is headed... -
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![Back To Me by Kami Holt]()
Back To Me by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNayeli & Rule were High school sweethearts, who thought they would be together forever, but outside forces were working to tear them apart.Tens years have passed as Rule makes his return to his hometown. He has made it in the big leagues of R&B now but something is missing in his life.Unexpected discoveries are made and secrets are exposed that turn Rule’s life upside down...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... -
![Tis the Season for Passion: Avi a& Ashli by M Monique]()
Tis the Season for Passion: Avi a& Ashli by M Monique
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAshli Belle Kaine has spent what seems like a lifetime tucked away in a box. One Christmas, her life is flipped upside down not of her own doing, yet she must face the consequences. Once freed, she vows to enjoy her holiday season and forget her horrible past and the dreams it took from her.Avi Kole has experienced tragedy, leaving his heart colder than it has ever been... -
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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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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... -
![SNUGGLED UP WITH A BILLIONAIRE BBW FOR THE HOLIDAYS by T'Ann Marie]()
SNUGGLED UP WITH A BILLIONAIRE BBW FOR THE HOLIDAYS by T'Ann Marie
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPretty, powerful and paid, Violet Grayson has it all; except a love to call her own. Still scorn from her previous relationship, she’s hesitant to let anyone else in. But with the holiday season just around the corner, she can’t help but to think about the things she’s missing... -
![Beautiful Lies by Renee Williams]()
Beautiful Lies by Renee Williams
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes the most challenging part isn't letting go but rather learning to start over – Nicole SobonDanielleLetting him go was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.My husband promised me forever. He made me believe we could weather any storm as long as we had each other. Now, he’s telling me he’s sorry. He’s not in love with me anymore... -
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Mick Sinatra 1: For Once In My Life by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBad boy Mick Sinatra feels the heat from the Feds from without, and disloyal men from within. He has no time for love. But when a woman comes along so unlike the dull socialites and supermodels of his past, he wonders if fate is playing a cruel trick on him...Categorized as:
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![Shots Not Taken by Nicole Falls]()
Shots Not Taken by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“If there isn’t a risk, is it worth wanting at all?” Starting Forward for the Tennessee Trojans Nikolas Verette hasn’t always lived the golden life. After personal setbacks placed barriers in his path to professional basketball superstardom, he took to approaching life with the motto “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”... -
![Stranger In My Arms by Rochelle Alers]()
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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![Missing Hearts by Kenya Wright]()
Missing Hearts by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTWO BRILLIANT AGENTS TRACK ONE CUNNING PSYCHO. FBI Agent Alexander King has a special gift for catching vicious predators. He gets inside the twisted minds of psychopaths and hunts them down. However, this case in a small Georgia town is challenging his skills. A serial killer named The Angel Maker has kidnapped and killed six little black girls... -
![Home For The Holiday by T'Lyn]()
Home For The Holiday by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAspen Winters thought coming home for the holidays would be the perfect fresh start. With a cozy new house, a promising job, and a town brimming with festive cheer, she’s determined to rediscover the magic of Christmas... -
![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... -
![Still The One by Asia Monique]()
Still The One by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsReturning to Montana had never been a part of Cassim Reed’s plans, but an opportunity he couldn’t resist lured him back to the small town he once called home. Now, all that he’d left behind was right in front of him, including his childhood love Raquel Moore—only she’d been the to leave first... -
![One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris]()
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... -
![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... -
![Long Time Coming by Rochelle Alers]()
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... -
![Eight Naughty Nights: New Year Bae-Solutions by Nicole Falls]()
Eight Naughty Nights: New Year Bae-Solutions by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOverworked and undersexed were the two words that my best friend used to describe me when asked. After packing away my hurt feelings over her assessment, I realized that she was absolutely right. I was way overdue for some relaxation, so when friends surprised me with a trip to an exclusive resort during the winter holidays, I leapt at the opportunity to get away... -
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![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... -
![A Love That Restores by Jaimsss P.]()
A Love That Restores by Jaimsss P.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“If you love someone, let them go.If they come back, they’re yours….”What do you do when your reality crumbles in front of you almost instantly?Davi was convinced she wasn’t meant for true happiness. In the five years since she lost her fiancé and became a mother, she had given up on romantic love... -
![Can't Leave It Alone by Nicole Jackson]()
Can't Leave It Alone by Nicole Jackson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHaving a man who’s getting serious money is so alluring to most young girls. Ryan is no exception to the rule. Her man Desmond and her brother Bryan are hustling hard together, while she enjoys the fruits of their labor. The flashy clothes, cars, and jewelry that most young people only dreamed about was a reality for her. But everything has a price... -
![A Hood White Boy Finessed My Heart by J. Charnise]()
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... -
![Back in love with the Snowman by Cocoa Myles]()
Back in love with the Snowman by Cocoa Myles
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter years of mourning the death of his wife, Elijah Williams is ready to move on romantically. With Christmas being a triggering holiday, he finds the courage to get into the holiday spirit. While on vacation, the single father of two comes face to face with a past he thought he buried.Being a single mother of twins, Roslyn Kraft often finds it hard to entertain a man on a serious level... -
![Razor by Elizabeth Knox]()
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... -
![Finessin’ The Snowman by Khemistri J]()
Finessin’ The Snowman by Khemistri J
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChance has had one tragedy after another that has caused him to hate Christmas and anything to do with this time of the year. So, when the opportunity to take one last job during the holiday season arises, he takes it. However, when he’s forced to step in and save his next victim from harm before he can get to her, his heart becomes torn... -
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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... -
![Home For Christmas by T.C. Johnson]()
Home For Christmas by T.C. Johnson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHomeless for the holidays was not what twenty-five-year-old Natalie Mason had planned. However, Natalie decides that being homeless is her safest option after her five-year-old twin daughters are put in danger. Zoe and Ava mean the world to Natalie. When their father tries to harm Zoe, Natalie has to make some tough decisions... -
![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]()
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... -
![KIDNAPPED BY THE SNOWMAN by M Monique]()
KIDNAPPED BY THE SNOWMAN by M Monique
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS IS A RE-RELEASE***December Angel has a relentless mother who wants one thing from her son and that’s to see him settle down. His mindset is get the girl and make his mother happy. However, things aren’t as simple as he believes them to be.Raine Nicholas is reeling from loss, and the last thing she has time for is a man who runs the streets... -
![No, Thank You: A Fiennes Family Novelette by Alexandra Warren]()
No, Thank You: A Fiennes Family Novelette by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWith the season of giving on the horizon, now seems like a better time than ever for special requests.But just because one asks for something doesn’t mean they won’t also have to work for it. Note: This is one of three novelettes in collaboration with authors Christina C. Jones and Nicole Falls... -
![A Christmas to Remember: A Novel by Beverly Jenkins]()
A Christmas to Remember: A Novel by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to her beloved Blessings series with a Christmas wedding in the town of Henry Adams, Kansas.Ever since Bernadine Brown bought the town of Henry Adams, her relationship with diner owner Malachi “Mal” July has had its share of ups and downs. But now they’re finally ready to say “I do... -
![An Alpha's Heart: Monique and Pearson by Kasey Martin]()
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... -
![One Summer in Savannah: A Novel by Terah Shelton Harris]()
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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