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For Your Love by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsNAACP nominee and bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to Henry Adams, Kansas—an unforgettable place that anyone would want to call home—with a story of family, friends, and the powerful forces from our past that can irrevocably shape our future...Categorized as:
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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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![Love UnExpected by Love Belvin]()
Love UnExpected by Love Belvin
Love UnExpected – book 2 of the Love’s Improbable Possibility series: Just when Rayna believed she had successfully settled her feet in Los Angeles, efficaciously eluding near-career demise, Azmir Jacobs has infiltrated her mind and world, and now is meticulously thawing her heart... -
![Riding The Storm by Brenda Jackson]()
Riding The Storm by Brenda Jackson
Women called him the perfect storm because he could sweet-talk any woman into his bed, and regularly did so. Firefighter Storm Westmoreland used lovemaking the way other men used a long, hot shower-to blow off steam. Until a torrid weekend with a too-hot-to-handle virgin left a certain legendary player craving something other than mere physical gratification...Categorized as:
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![Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson]()
Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson
Thorn Westmoreland was not enough to convince Tara Matthews to risk her heart in love again...or was it? The beautiful pediatrician and the hard-riding motorcycle tycoon mixed like oil and water. Why, then, couldn't Tara burn the sexy racer from her head or the memory of his passionate caresses from her body? Thorn had wanted Tara since the day they'd met... -
![A Real One Captured My Heart by K. Renee]()
A Real One Captured My Heart by K. Renee
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHave you ever been in a situation where the best thing for you to do, is the hardest thing? That’s the same dilemma Shanice Davis finds herself in after finding out her husband does not love her the same way she loves him. Throwing caution to the wind, Shanice decides to live her best life while on a girl’s trip to Mexico. Gia, Shanice’s best friend only concern is her daughter... -
![Stepping to a New Day by Beverly Jenkins]()
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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![The Real Thing by Brenda Jackson]()
The Real Thing by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhat happens when a pretend boyfriend wants more than make-believe? Find out in this Westmoreland novel from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! No red-blooded man turns down the chance to escort gorgeous Trinity Matthews—and Adrian Westmoreland is definitely red-blooded. For her, he'll pretend to be her man. But keeping his hands to himself? That is impossible...Categorized as:
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![Stone Cold Surrender by Brenda Jackson]()
Stone Cold Surrender by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTwo classic Westmoreland novels from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda JacksonStone Cold SurrenderBestselling thriller writer Stone Westmoreland can think of plenty of ways to describe the stranger he meets on a flight to Montana. Tantalizing. Whip-smart. And completely unaware of how good it feels to give in to your wilder impulses... -
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Implied Consent by K.C. Mills
Gray Jordan, former Chargers quarterback and franchise player, learned a lot of tough lessons throughout his career. However, the worst of all was that no amount of money and fame can protect your heart. After a very public scandal, he quietly walked away from the one thing he loved the most: football... -
![Chasing Down a Dream by Beverly Jenkins]()
Chasing Down a Dream by Beverly Jenkins
NAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins continues her beloved Blessings series with a heartwarming novel about what really makes a family.There’s never a dull day in Henry Adams, Kansas.Tamar July has never had a great relationship with certain members of her family. In fact, she’d characterize it as a “hate/hate relationship...Categorized as:
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![This Bitter Earth by Bernice L. McFadden]()
This Bitter Earth by Bernice L. McFadden
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn This Bitter Earth, Sugar Lacey is on her way out of Bigelow, Arkansas, where she’d come to break with the past. With her worn leopard-print suitcase and her head held high, she walks past the prying eyes of its small-minded, cruel-hearted townsfolk, praying for the strength to keep going. She doesn’t stop until she arrives at her childhood home in Short Junction...Categorized as:
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![The Perfection of a Moment by Kimberly Brown]()
The Perfection of a Moment by Kimberly Brown
“When I first saw you, I felt something I had never felt before. It was a mix of joy, excitement, and wonder. You are my adventure.”She was beauty and a mystery, and he wanted to know all there was to her.He was love in human form, and she wanted to experience all there was to him.The day Ximena Solomon met Hiram Moss, the last thing either of them were expecting was to find true love... -
![Big Girls Do Cry (Big Girls) by Carl Weber]()
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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![Inevitable Conclusions by Christina C. Jones]()
Inevitable Conclusions by Christina C. Jones
Friends? Lovers? Both? For Kora and Tariq, those lines have been blurred for a long time. Every time clarity seems to be within reach, something shifts, and in a single moment, focus is lost. Once again, they’re in limbo. Between them, there is only one secret, with the power to permanently alter their relationship... -
![Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen]()
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen
Bridget Jones’s Diary meets Survival of the Thickest in Danielle Allen’s CURVY GIRL SUMMER, a smoking-hot, hilarious novel about the perils of online dating. “There’s got to be an easier way than dating. I want the shortcut. I just want to find my person and start our lives together.” After a one-night stand with her clingy ex, Aaliyah James has an this ain’t it... -
![Brothers Black 7: Johnathan the Fixer by Blue Saffire, Covers by Combs]()
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... -
![Taming Clint Westmoreland by Brenda Jackson]()
Taming Clint Westmoreland by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn name only? The moment ex-Texas Ranger Clint Westmoreland learned he was still married, he set the limits for his wife's stay at his luxurious horse ranch. But when she arrived, Clint's boundaries began to blur. He and Alyssa Barkley had thirty days to untangle the legal knot that had bound them together during an undercover assignment years before...Categorized as:
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![Can't Escape Love by Alyssa Cole]()
Can't Escape Love by Alyssa Cole
Regina Hobbs is nerdy by nature, businesswoman by nurture. She's finally taking her pop culture-centered media enterprise, Girls with Glasses, to the next level, but the stress is forcing her to face a familiar supervillain: insomnia. The only thing that helps her sleep when things get this bad is the deep, soothing voice of puzzle-obsessed live streamer Gustave Nguyen... -
![Lilac: A Sound Love by Asia Monique]()
Lilac: A Sound Love by Asia Monique
"Ezra wasn’t picture perfect, but he was perfect for me.” —Lilac Lilac Baker wasn’t against finding love, but love never seemed to be close enough for her to grasp. With her big sister pregnant and living out her happy ending, Lilac has high hopes for her own fairytale beginning... -
![Secrets of a Side Bitch by Jessica N. Watkins]()
Secrets of a Side Bitch by Jessica N. Watkins
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMeet Omari a gorgeous, hard working, twenty-eight year old man from the Southside of Chicago. No matter how hard he works at his job at UPS, it is never enough to take care of himself and his long-term girlfriend. After continuous pressure from his older cousin, Ching, Omari finally traded in busting his ass for working under Ching hustling three major blocks on the Westside...Categorized as:
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![Disappearing Acts by Terry McMillan]()
Disappearing Acts by Terry McMillan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsHe was tall, dark as bittersweet chocolate, and impossibly gorgeous, with a woman-melting smile. She was pretty and independent, petite and not too skinny, just his type. Franklin Swift was a sometimes-employed construction worker, and a not-quite-divorced daddy of two. Zora Banks was a teacher, singer, songwriter. They met in a Brooklyn brownstone, and there could be no walking away.. -
![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... -
![Secret Love by Brenda Jackson]()
Secret Love by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCelebrity actress Diamond Swain needs a peaceful place to hide out from the news-hungry paparazzi—a place like Whispering Pines. And yet from the moment she arrives at the remote Texas ranch, Diamond finds herself at odds with its rugged owner, Jake Madaris—a man who challenges her to care about more than making it to the top. Jake doesn't have time to babysit some Hollywood star...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Whispered Promises by Brenda Jackson]()
Whispered Promises by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEven a once-in-a-lifetime love When Halston Parker calls his daughter Caitlin to his deathbed, she's shocked to discover that her ex-husband, Dex Madaris, has been summoned as well. It's been four years since Caitlin felt the heat of Dex's touch, the urgency of his kisses and the promise of an everlasting love that never was...Categorized as:
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![The Last Sad Love Song by Kimberly Brown]()
The Last Sad Love Song by Kimberly Brown
“When wounds are healed by love, the scars are beautiful.” —David BowlesCalliope “Callie” Palmer is one year fresh out of a relationship with a heartbreaking end. Since she decided to focus on herself and her bakery, the last thing Callie was looking for again was love. When her best friend recruited her for a photoshoot with her fiancé, Callie had a feeling she was being set up...Categorized as:
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Set by Alexandria House
A chance encounter and one night of passion leads to a mutually beneficial arrangement for two souls from different worlds. When love creeps into the equation, neither is sure how to feel or what to do. The only thing either is certain of, is their need for the other. Set is book one of the Them Boys novella series. This novella includes strong sexual content and profanity... -
![A Silken Thread by Brenda Jackson]()
A Silken Thread by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen true love meets dark secrets, which side will win? Don’t miss this reader favorite from New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonFinding a soulmate was the easy part for Erica Sanders. Brian Lawson is everything she could have dreamed of and then some...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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Stern by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson, comes a new trilogy starring three Westmorelands who are impossible to resist: Zane, Canyon and Stern. Stern Westmoreland never makes mistakes—until he helps his best friend Jovonnie "JoJo" Jones with a makeover…for another man. Now Stern wants JoJo for himself... -
![Her Perfect Gift by Theodora Taylor]()
Her Perfect Gift by Theodora Taylor
Lacey Winters has sworn off love. She's kept her heart locked away for her own protection, and she's vowed never to fall under a dangerous man's spell again. But that was all before she met Suro Nakamura, a hit man who seems bound and determined to stomp all over her pesky vows... -
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EROS by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey said my presence changed the atmosphere in any room I entered. According to my mother—it was in my name. According to my twin brother—it was in my soul. The truth could be found somewhere in between. I led with love in all of my endeavors... -
![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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![I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones]()
I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones
Jaclyn Love is a magnet for trouble - it seems to follow her wherever she goes. Unfortunately for Kadan Davenport, she also seems to be a magnet for him - even after a disastrous first impression that leaves him - literally - black and blue. Jaclyn is busy trying to find some sort of balance, and Kadan is just trying not to get swept up in the chaos... -
![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... -
![Tonight and Forever by Brenda Jackson]()
Tonight and Forever by Brenda Jackson
Yesterday After her marriage ends in bitter divorce, all Lorren Jacobs wants is to leave California behind. Returning to her roots in Texas seems to be just what the doctor ordered...until she meets real-life physician Justin Madaris. Lorren has vowed never to give her heart to another man, but she can't stop herself from responding to the handsome widower's sensuous whispers of love... Today.. -
![Bachelor Unclaimed by Brenda Jackson]()
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... -
![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 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... -
![Juniper: A Worthy Love by Asia Monique]()
Juniper: A Worthy Love by Asia Monique
“No gift would ever compare to having him.” —Juniper Juniper Baker knows what loving someone who doesn’t reciprocate that same love feels like. At seventeen-years-old, she was able to bounce back by finding solace in the people who loved her most...Categorized as:
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![Genevieve by Eric Jerome Dickey]()
Genevieve by Eric Jerome Dickey
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsLearn exactly why Eric Jerome Dickey was renowned for his novels starring “bold, smart women oozing sexuality and vulnerability” ( The Atlantic ) in this New York Times bestseller.Genevieve is brilliant and beautiful. Her husband has a thriving career. Together, they have a beautiful home in Los Angeles. Together, they're crazy in love...Categorized as:
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![The False Flat by Melissa Collings]()
The False Flat by Melissa Collings
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn this uplifting story about friendship, love, and growth, one woman must untangle herself from a past that’s holding her back in order to move forward into the life that will set her free.Penelope Auberge is at her breaking point...Categorized as:
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![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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![One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris]()
One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris
A 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... -
![Stranded in Arizona by Olivia Gaines]()
Stranded in Arizona by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKevia Caplan spent her entire life as a caregiver, first to her parents and then to her spoiled baby sister. Working as a database administrator for the FBI, she came across files of the worst in human behavior. When her sister tells her she’s going to become a mail-order bride, Kevia tags along to ensure her sister’s safety...Categorized as:
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![Dawning and Resurgence by K.C. Mills]()
Dawning and Resurgence by K.C. Mills
“I’ll never ask for you to be with me, to love me, to appreciate me and what I have to offer. Everything I do will be for you. I will be unabashedly devoted to making you happy. The choice will always have to be yours. But if you continue to choose me? I promise to give you everything I am, everything I will ever be, everything you can even imagine... -
![On the Corner of Hope and Main by Beverly Jenkins]()
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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![Her So Called Husband by Chenell Parker]()
Her So Called Husband by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsD'Andre "Dre" Mack is torn between two women. Cherika, his wife and mother of his kids, has held him down through thick and thin. However, Alexus, his side chick, is the one who holds his heart. Cherika loves Dre with every fiber of her being and she is not going down without a fight. Meanwhile, Alexus questions if loving Dre was a mistake from the start... -
![The House on Blueberry Lane by Brenda Jackson]()
The House on Blueberry Lane by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"If there's one thing Jackson knows how to do, it's how to pluck those heartstrings."—BookPageAll he needs is a second chanceAll she wants is no strings attachedThe biggest mistake of Jaye Colfax’s life was letting Velvet Spencer leave. For three years, they were together exclusively and it was great—at least for Jaye. But Velvet wanted more...Categorized as:
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