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Ethic 6 by Ashley Antoinette
The final book to the legendary Ethic series by Ashley Antoinette concludes the heart wrenching story of Ezra Okafor. Will he find forever with his one true love? Will Alani ever truly forgive Ethic, or are they destined to say goodbye? Will Morgan and Messiah repair their love before it's too late? Step into Ethic Land once more as Antoinette pens the greatest love story of this generation... -
She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 4 by Shvonne Latrice
In the final installment, Ricky must deal with the mind blowing news his grandmother has just revealed to him. Feeling like he's all alone in being betrayed by people who were expected to be loyal to him, Ricky soon realizes that the person who can understand his situation completely has been right by his side all along... -
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The Beauty of This Street Love 2: A Texas Tale by Elle Kayson
The Kinseys. Four brothers and one-up-and-coming sister. They got the street game on lock, but when it comes to the game of love, things ain't so easy. .. Tre, the oldest, has his work cut out for him, trying to win back his baby mama, Shamar, and cut ties with his ex. Shamar is determined not to settle and if Tre can't step up, she is going to step out...Categorized as:
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Heart Of A Goon by Jahquel J.
Ever saw a dead body? I’ll ask again. Ever saw a dead body walking among us? I’ve been dead on the inside since my parents were taken away from me, and I was forced to move out the only home I knew. Never truly ever knowing love or what it felt like. Always witnessing everyone else have what you wished your heart could do. Love... -
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A Lover's Vow by Brenda Jackson
She's all he's ever wanted. He's everything she'll ever need. Business mogul Dalton Granger is as passionate as he is gorgeous, but private investigator Jules Bradshaw won't give him the time of day. She knows all about the youngest Granger brother—a charming bad boy whose only interest is playing the field... -
I Want You Here by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhile everyone in the family is finding love and starting families, Chad Berotte feels like his life is at a standstill. His job is stressful as ever because of an issue that reaches back over ten years, and his past situations regarding love have affected him negatively, losing his mother being the main one... -
His Secure Embrace by Mya
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSecure. feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety. Brielle Chambers is a social media influencer with a sunshine personality. She loves to see the positive in everything and everyone. She’s built her platform with her authentic self, which has awarded her six-figure brand deals. Even after a tragic loss, she remains optimistic about life and love. Secure... -
Twenty-four Three by K.C. Mills
A shot in the dark. A mistaken identity. A undeniable attraction. An injured hitman finds himself depending on a stranger and for Carter Reed trust is not something he’s willing to extend. Unfortunately when it comes to McKenna Smith, Carter can either allow her to be his saving grace or risk loosing something more precious than trust…his life. Stakes are high... -
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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Liam by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFollow along as Liam and Laura explore their past. Secrets are uncovered and hearts are broken in the process. In this novelette, hear Liam's side of the story and how his actions led to The Domino Effect. This is NOT a full book. Don't expect one. It is a brief synopsis that leads to The Domino Effect. -
Bane by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNew York Times. bestselling author Brenda Jackson's last Westmoreland bachelor is a navy SEAL on a mission to protect the woman who got away…. After five years, navy SEAL Brisbane Westmoreland is back home on his ranch and ready to reclaim the woman he left behind. But when he tracks her to Dallas, he's in for a shock...Categorized as:
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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... -
Love Me or Leave Me Alone by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMission Alexander is the epitome of a boss. Rude, uncaring, and sexy all at the same time, Mission is who he is unapologetically. Nothing comes before his money or his business. Now that he has conquered the illegal world, his cousin urges him to cross over into the legit side. Not liking change, Mission resists this new venture until he realizes the connection it has with someone he wants... -
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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STONE: Her Ruthless Enforcer: 50 Loving States, North Carolina by Theodora Taylor
My ruthless enforcer is broken, dangerous, and determined to claim me…. The first time I meet Stone Ferraro, it’s hate at first sight, and then he kidnaps me. On his mafia boss’s orders, but still. .. not a great first impression. The second time I meet him, he calls me a derogatory name, and I knee him in the balls... -
Grace by Love Belvin
Ashira is now in the know of Jas’ complicated world—or is she? The “construction laborer” is really a wealthy felon with too many inexplicable circumstances to fathom for her narrow worldviews. But will Jas share more of his complexities? Will Ashira be able to absorb them with understanding, leaving the judgement behind? Two souls, still galaxies apart, but bound by love... -
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. Egypt has moved in t. -
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. -
A Risqué Engagement by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn the surface, Corinne Thomas has the world at her fingertips. As a stewardess for one of the largest airlines, Corinne travels the globe, gaining a glimpse of what most people only fantasize about. Adventurous by nature, her daring persona allows her the freedom to take risks and live her life, at times, in complete anonymity...Categorized as:
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Brothers Black 7: Johnathan the Fixer by Blue Saffire, Covers by Combs
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRoni. I don't know my past, I've lost control of my future, but I have a bullet for my present. Nough said. Johnathan. That’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... -
With Your Permission by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was their first encounter that landed them in newfound territory. Up and coming wedding planner Bri St. James is in the height of her career. As the CEO of Building Bridges LLC, Bri is driven by determination for success, and each day makes for new opportunities abound... -
Tempted to Love You by Riley Baxter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLatia Revish thought all her life equated to was chasing stories to obtain justice for the families suffering in silence around the city. What she didn’t expect was to find herself held at gunpoint with her life flashing before her eyes. Maybe she shouldn’t have agreed to do her co-worker’s bidding. Under the darkness of night, she’s staring into the dark eyes of the devil until he speaks up... -
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 Sobon. Danielle. Letting 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... -
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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Feel Me in the Dark by Tucora Monique
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“Worried about it, I’m putting pressure. You’ll only cut me if I let you. No, we ain’t doing this just for pleasure. Either learn me or I’m a lesson. " — H. E. RWork. Health. Finessing. That’s the hierarchy of Finley Thomas’ life. The loc-haired, stenographer was raised by a proud gold digger and against her delight, she inherited mischievous qualities from her mother... -
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... -
The Best Man: Four Sensuous Novellas by Brenda Jackson, Felicia Mason
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe'll leave you begging for more. .. THE BEST MAN. Brenda Jackson's "Strictly Business"...Categorized as:
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Thirty by Rae Lyse
After the introduction of a controversial criminal justice reform bill, the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles grants Andre “Dre” Owens clemency. Suddenly, he’s forced back into a world that’s more complex than what he remembers… and full of tempting distractions . Most are skeptical that he deserves a second chance, and he is too, until a free-spirited dancer bounces into his life... -
Awakening by Pepper Pace
Pepper Pace’s latest novel reads like a fairy tale in a world hidden from the eyes of modern society. But this is an all-too real world where black Appalachians use roots to heal the sick and a curse or ‘the evil eye’ can doom a person... -
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... -
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... -
A Tale of Two Cities: A Thanksgiving Novella by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen people think of a holiday for love, they automatically come up with Valentine's Day. But who's to say that's the only one? For actress Aspen Watson, all it takes is a trip back to her hometown for Thanksgiving for her to realize that sometimes home can be where the heart is in more ways than one. ;). A Tale of Two Cities Collection:. Cute & Sweet Millennial Meets Over a Holiday,... -
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... -
Justify My Love by Tatum James
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmerson Pike is the spoiled duchess of the Pike family empire. Following in her father’s footsteps, she opens a successful tailoring business. She’s working hard to live her dream life without her family’s help. Jessiah Cruz, a defense attorney, is no stranger to the streets. To get out of the hood he started out young working as a hitman and put himself through college... -
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It's Not Forever, It's For Now by Elle Wright
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA lie can follow you to death. The first time my mother told me that, it didn’t resonate. I’d made it a point to always tell the story that suited me in the moment. Truth or fiction. Except… I didn’t count on the lies I told myself. Or the woman who held up the mirror so I could see them. I'm Tristan. .. and I got next... -
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... -
One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 33 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... -
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... -
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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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... -
Antwan: BWWM, Single Parent, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy single parent romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club. April Johnson, a hardworking COO, navigates a life away from her daughter, focusing on her career. Everything changes when she meets Antwan Collins, a charismatic lawyer from a high-profile family, at a charity event. Their casual encounter quickly spirals into a deeper connection, challenging April’s cautious approach to life and love... -
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... -
With These Words by K. Lashaun
Eden Foster finally achieved her lifelong dream of receiving an invitation to compete in the PFC, Professional Fighting Conference. But at what cost? The already-weakened bond within her family has fractured more than ever. Her two beloved boys are being used as leverage to control her. And she’s lost the man she wanted to spend forever with... -
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Black Love White Lies 2: A BWWM Romance by Genesis Woods
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAudrielle never imagined the next time she came face to face with Cairo, he'd have some news that would literally tear her heart into a million pieces. With nothing else to do but move on, will letting go of Cairo be an easy task for Audri, or will an old flame be there to help her get over it? Cairo can't wait for the unholy matrimony agreement he and Alex have to be over...Categorized as:
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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... -
Rapture 4 (the finale): A BWWM Alpha Male Romance by Perri Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlika Cambridge is the wife of Rush, mother to an adorable set of twins and stepmother to a beautiful preteen. But she is also someone's daughter. A someone that Alika has absolutely no connection to. Enter Davina Bianchi. Having abandoned Alika as an infant, Davina has been desperately seeking out the daughter she walked away from... -
Legal Seduction by Sharon C. Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen it comes to desire, they’re both pleading guilty. In the courtroom, criminal defense attorney Iris Sinclair is cool and confident. Yet, around her new client’s guardian, she loses all composure. Atlanta club owner Nash Dupri is an infamous playboy who could compromise Iris’s heart as well as her case... -
Model Attraction by Sharon C. Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome flames grow hotter the second time around…For nine years, supermodel Janna Morgan has basked in fame and fortune—jet setting around the world to exotic places. Her only regret—leaving Austin Reynolds behind. A chance encounter with the handsome real estate mogul proves that desire still sparks between them. But it’s clear he hasn't forgiven her... -
Resistance: A Love Story by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKai is an accidental activist, drawn to protest only because the alternative—to not protest—feels unimaginable in a turbulent time like this. And Lila is a longtime social justice warrior. At least in theory. Trying to find their footing and independent voices in the middle of a new movement, they just might find something else—a new love.
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