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The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsA breath-taking debut novel that chronicles the journey of generations of one American family, from the centuries of the colonial slave trade to our own tumultuous eraThe great scholar, W.E.B. Du Bois, once wrote about the Problem of race in America, and what he called ‘Double Consciousness,’ a sensitivity that every African American possesses in order to survive... -
![Ethic 4 by Ashley Antoinette]()
Ethic 4 by Ashley Antoinette
After facing his biggest sin, Ethic finds forgiveness within the love of his life. Alani is the woman he’s been searching for his entire existence but loving her comes with a price…his soul…she wants his soul…When Alani tells Ethic she can’t be with a man who doesn’t believe in God, Ethic must face his only fear, trusting something he can’t see... -
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![The Cartel by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman]()
The Cartel by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars worth of cocaine every year, and The Cartel controls eighty percent of it. The Diamond family is a force to be reckoned with, but all hell breaks loose when they lose their leader. The most ruthless gangster Miami has ever seen, Carter Diamond leaves behind a wife, twin sons, a daughter, and a secret. The secret is his illegitimate son, Carter Jones... -
![A Love So Good- The Chamber Brothers 3 by K. Renee]()
A Love So Good- The Chamber Brothers 3 by K. Renee
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsChamber must mean chaos in some language because nothing else explains the drama that has struck this family.Nassir’s car being struck by gun fire, and Cassie being kidnapped was just the start of a downhill spiral for this family... -
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![Ethic 5 by Ashley Antoinette]()
Ethic 5 by Ashley Antoinette
Life has never been easy for Ethic. Since he was a young boy he has battled loss after loss while struggling to navigate through a treacherous world. When he met Alani Lenika Hill he knew that he had met the woman who would love him back to life... -
![Thugs and the Women Who Love Them by Wahida Clark]()
Thugs and the Women Who Love Them by Wahida Clark
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsEssence® bestselling author Wahida Clark is all too familiar with the terrifying truths of ghetto life. The first novel in her gritty, gripping series takes you on into a world where a wrong choice could be the last choice a person ever makes. In a 'hood boiling over with sex, brutality, and crime, three friends are at a turning point... -
![Hood Supreme 2 by Mz. Lady P.]()
Hood Supreme 2 by Mz. Lady P.
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe Alexander Family is back like they never left. With their fate resting in the hands of the government the ladies in their life have to run things. Miyani, Gavin, and Dream have stepped up in a major way for the men that they love. While her grandsons have been behind the wall Ms. Gladys has groomed the girls to be the Boss Bitches that Team Supreme needs... -
![Ethic 6 by Ashley Antoinette]()
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... -
![A Love So Good: The Chamber Brothers by K. Renee]()
A Love So Good: The Chamber Brothers by K. Renee
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLife for the Chamber Brothers can be described many different ways but easy is a word that can never be used. After the death of their mother, brothers Priest and Nas step up to run their father’s drug empire.A true test of loyalty helps Priest Chamber find out his marriage isn’t really built on unconditional love... -
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A Worthy Love by A.E. Valdez
Publicly humiliated, Marisa Banks is blindsided by the news that the man she’s been dating for months is married. Being called names she wouldn't wish on anyone in front of a room full of people by her boyfriend’s wife is enough to shake her identity to its foundations. In an attempt to rebuild, she makes a few questionable decisions.Asher Blaine is one of them... -
![Daddy's Gurlz 3 by Diamond D. Johnson]()
Daddy's Gurlz 3 by Diamond D. Johnson
Rated: 4.89 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe main question that everyone wants to know is, “Who shot Uzi?” With the lifestyle that Uzi lives, it could be anyone. We’re talking about a woman here, who has grown men that envy her because of her status in the streets... -
![Diamonds Are Forever by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman]()
Diamonds Are Forever by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
"The Diamond family has survived murder, deceit, and betrayal. Through it all, they're still standing tall, and a new era has begun. After surviving a failed attempt on her life, Breeze has moved into the queen's position by Zyir's side. Zyir has taken over the empire and locked down Miami's streets; the world is in his hands. But there is always new blood ready to overthrow the throne... -
![A Love Worth Fighting For: Cannon & Tiff by K. Renee]()
A Love Worth Fighting For: Cannon & Tiff by K. Renee
Rated: 4.85 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsYou can’t compete where you don’t compare has never been truer than in Cannon and Tiff’s situationship. Cannon swore that he would get Tiff by any means necessary. Things seemed to be going that way a few times, but Tiff just wasn’t ready. Back in her hometown after moving, Tiff runs into Cannon, and it is not a happy reunion... -
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A Love Worth Fighting For: Cannon & Tiff 2 by K. Renee
Rated: 4.84 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen you have to cut ties with the one you always vowed to protect, things get hard. Cannon quickly comes to realize that just because you share DNA with a person that does not make them family... -
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![The Sweetest Thing I've Known by AshleyNicole]()
The Sweetest Thing I've Known by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter ten years in an ugly relationship, Choyce is finally free. Not only is she free, but she's also caught the eye of her new neighbor's grandson. He's everything her ex wasn’t and everything she’s ever wanted.Plus, he comes with a gregarious, loving family that is all too eager to bring Choyce into the fold... -
![His Love Was Law 2 by K. Renee]()
His Love Was Law 2 by K. Renee
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen tragedy strikes it strikes hard and fast. Law and Sin are stuck on how to fix a series of unfortunate events. Tragedy has the ability to either pull people closer or push them further apart. Shantel’s true colors were revealed at the wedding reception and Law can finally see her for who she is... -
![The Way My Heart Is Built 2 by Nikki Brown]()
The Way My Heart Is Built 2 by Nikki Brown
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWith the odds stacked against her, the only thing that Sayora can find solace in is the Karma of everyone who has ever wronged her. Set on a mission, she forces herself to tame her needy heart, but Omega has other plans. He refuses to let Sayora push him away and he does what he needs to do to let her know that he’s in her corner but not everyone is okay with that... -
![Boss Ladies and The Thugs Who Love Them: Thug Legacy 3 by Mz. Lady P.]()
Boss Ladies and The Thugs Who Love Them: Thug Legacy 3 by Mz. Lady P.
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Thug can’t be a Thug without a Boss Lady to ride shotgun with him in the streets. For years Boss Lady Inc. held down Thug Inc. and took no shorts or losses from anyone. With them all being retired it’s a new crew with new issues and of course the relationship drama that goes with it. Cut from a different cloth the new breed of Boss Ladies will have to Boss Up and show that with Legacy Inc... -
![Side Effects of Loving the Coldest Goon 2: A Hood love story by Tina J]()
Side Effects of Loving the Coldest Goon 2: A Hood love story by Tina J
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![The Burial of a Player by Kimberly Brown]()
The Burial of a Player by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWalker Jareau prided himself on being a player. Women came a dime a dozen, and he was like a revolving door... until he met the one woman who threatened to swipe his player card—Jorja Sandifer. The beautiful dancer captivated him from the moment he laid eyes on her. It didn’t take long for the friends with benefits to migrate into an unconventional relationship, laced with a bit of toxicity... -
![Ethic 3 by Ashley Antoinette]()
Ethic 3 by Ashley Antoinette
Healing requires separation. When Ethic discovers malice in a woman he thought was perfect, he walks away from their love. Keeping his family safe is his main priority and falling for Alani Lenika Hill is dangerous. The history of their love haunts him however, and getting over her isn't easy. Alani has beguiled his two youngest children and they crave her presence as much as Ethic... -
![Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Jareau Family Wedding by Kimberly Brown]()
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Jareau Family Wedding by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHeartbreak birthed a beautiful love story.When Jamison Jareau hired a nanny, he wasn't expecting to fall in love. The moment Aleviyah Sandifer entered his home, his world was forever changed. Try as he might, he just couldn't fight his attraction. Forced to finally confront his grief over losing his wife, Jamison found an unexpected happiness with Aleviyah... -
![A Madaris Bride for Christmas by Brenda Jackson]()
A Madaris Bride for Christmas by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHe refuses to get matched, but is about to stumble into his own trap… Don’t miss this reader favorite from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson. One by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn’t letting anyone else control his destiny... -
![Confessions of a Hustla's Housekeeper 2 by Jahquel J.]()
Confessions of a Hustla's Housekeeper 2 by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsYves worked so hard to build a better life and rid herself of her ex-husband. When she sees him in Vee’s kitchen her entire world feels like it went back to the day her daughter died. With her ex-husband back in her life, she has to deal with all the past traumas that their marriage has caused... -
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![Someone Like You by Monica Walters, Latisha Burns]()
Someone Like You by Monica Walters, Latisha Burns
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYou’re strong… You’re resilient… You’re an overcomer.Nesha Henderson knows what it means to fight through adversity and the horrible effects of abuse. She chooses to be an overcomer and not let her past define her. After years of struggling with her sexuality, she’s in a place of contentment with herself. However, love has seemed to escape her grasp every chance it gets... -
![Her Husband, My Savage 3 by Charmanie Saquea]()
Her Husband, My Savage 3 by Charmanie Saquea
They’re back for another roller coaster ride full of drama... Dillinger had been living his life worry free while someone had unsuspectingly been trying to make his world crumble. He never would’ve imagined that someone was his own wife... -
![Never Love Another 2 by K.C. Mills]()
Never Love Another 2 by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe past keeps resurfacing, and tensions are high. The Garner men are being targeted because of secrets and lies that will soon come to light. Not only that, but the women in their lives are feeling pressure as well and are not exempt from being pulled into the chaos... -
![I Commit To You: A Jareau Family Wedding by Kimberly Brown]()
I Commit To You: A Jareau Family Wedding by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom tragedy to triumph.Cartel and Adina are the rose that grew from the concrete. Drama, hardships, and life altering events threatened the couple who wanted nothing more that to be happy, free, and at peace. After an emotional beginning these two have finally found their journey to a happy ending... -
![Liam by Grey Huffington]()
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... -
![I Want You Here by Monica Walters]()
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... -
![The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson]()
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsFrom the award-winning author of Yellow Wife, a daring and redemptive novel set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal... -
![The Dopeman's Wife by JaQuavis Coleman]()
The Dopeman's Wife by JaQuavis Coleman
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNautica was raised by the streets and forced to grow up fast. The allure of the fast like pulled her into a world of scandal, schemes, and hustling. After Nautica comes up on a big scam and her biggest payday ever, she decided to move to the East Coast in search of a new beginning. What she thinks will be a new start turns out to be a nightmare... -
![Unfinished Business by Brenda Jackson]()
Unfinished Business by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 22 ratings“Hot and sexy.”—Romance Reader at HeartTM A PROMISE MADE Investigative reporter Christy Madaris doesn’t want to complicate her life with romance. She made that mistake once when she believed Alex Maxwell’s promise to marry her. True, Alex made that promise when Christy was just a teenager... -
![Surrender: The Arranged Hearts Series by Kimberly Brown]()
Surrender: The Arranged Hearts Series by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsKachelle Lewis is tired of waiting for love. As a successful Pediatric Orthodontist, she has everything else going for herself, but the one thing she desires most seems to be just out of reach. Coming home to an empty home has gotten old, and Kachelle longs for companionship... -
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![Inseparable by Brenda Jackson]()
Inseparable by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLiving with his best friend is about to kindle a fire… Don’t miss this reader favorite from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson. Living under Reese Madaris’s roof makes LaKenna James the envy of every woman in town. But Reese’s offer of a place to stay is strictly platonic—just until Kenna’s new condo is completed... -
![Forbidden by Asia Monique]()
Forbidden by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe yearned for him.Nyla Mullaney couldn’t shake her want for a man she knew could never be hers.He desired her.Asan Chamberlain sought peace and found it in a woman who he should’ve been avoiding at all costs.They formed a bond that had them treading in forbidden waters with no desire to escape. Nyla and Asan were never meant to be, history said so, but fate had other plans... -
![The Come Up by Nia Forrester]()
The Come Up by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsACE: B00UPR0I46 Jamal Turner is near the top of his game. Widely-known as the trusted right-hand man to music mogul Chris Scaife, he’s poised to become chief operating officer of his friend and mentor’s international recording conglomerate... -
![His Main Attraction: Elite Alliance by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
His Main Attraction: Elite Alliance by Stephanie Nicole Norris
As an emerging star with her girl group Genesis Rising, lead singer Tina Braddon’s career elevates at every turn. She has the best of friends and her close family she cherishes more than anything. Beautiful, healthy, and a lover at heart, Tina absorbs all the goodness life has to offer--including her healthy competitiveness to win... -
![Beyond Measures by Kimberly Brown]()
Beyond Measures by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAriyanna "Ari" Ramirez has had enough of no love. After a two-year relationship filled with more heartbreak than happiness, she is starting over. When she meets handsome, suave, single father, Simeon "Sime" Cartwright, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. Their romance is one for the ages, but nothing worth having comes easy and Ari is paying the ultimate price... -
![Loving Cassie by Jacinta Howard]()
Loving Cassie by Jacinta Howard
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCassandra James thinks she has her place in the world all figured out. But an unexpected betrayal forces her to ask if her “free black girl” vibe is a myth, or worse, a mask to hide herself from the world. Bam Mosley, keyboardist for the alt-soul band, the Prototype, knows who he is. He just wants to make good music and see the people he cares about win. Then he meets her...Categorized as:
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![Love Me or Leave Me Alone by K.C. Mills]()
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... -
![Quade's Babies by Brenda Jackson]()
Quade's Babies by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsQuade Westmoreland's one-night love affair with Cheyenne had branded him body and soul, but he'd never even learned her last name. Almost a year later, driven by memories and one incriminating photo, the sexy operative had finally tracked her down--and discovered three little babies bearing his features... -
![Rugger: The Huntress by Grey Huffington]()
Rugger: The Huntress by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI do not want flowers …I do not want cards…I do not want sweet nothings…I do not want companionship…I want pistols…I want rifles…I want silencers… And, I want targets… Preferably human, contracted, and with skeletons falling out of their closets. My thirst for blood began as a young girl. Dollhouses and little toy families didn’t appeal to me. It was my father’s arsenal . The sound of gunfire... -
![Rather: The Therapist by Grey Huffington]()
Rather: The Therapist by Grey Huffington
I am Rather Childers… I am one of seven women… I am one of eight siblings … I am the daughter of Richie & Rhea… And, I am wanted by the federal government… I traded my career and livelihood for a life of leisure in St. Catana that guarantees my freedom and eliminates the chances of extradition. Not only for me but for my family as well. Two years ago, our superior’s freedom was on the line... -
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![Waking with Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey]()
Waking with Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA sequel to Sleeping with Strangers finds powerful hit man Gideon struggling to outmaneuver a fellow assassin when his past misdeeds catch up with him, an effort that forces him to realize that he can no longer trust anyone. 250,000 first printing... -
![Dirty Macking by Kenya Wright]()
Dirty Macking by Kenya Wright
From USA Today bestselling author Kenya Wright comes another installment in her popular interracial mafia romance series, the Lion and the Mouse.This book must be read after Dirty Cravings (Lion and Mouse book 6).Although featuring sexually explicit scenes, this is not a romance... -
![Nothin' Like You by Kimberly Brown]()
Nothin' Like You by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGetting his way has never been a problem for Reese Jareau. That is, until what he wanted was seemingly unattainable. The baby of the Jareau family has fallen in love with a woman who’s already involved. What started as a work relationship soon turned into a friendship... -
![The Love Spectrum by Mel Dau]()
The Love Spectrum by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe only thing that ever matters is Love, and Love is Always on the Spectrum.Kalypso Jenkins Jr. (KJ) has always lived a life of obstacles when it came to dealing with his autism, but with a strong support system and utilized resources, he’s overcome every one of them... -
![Revive Me: Part Two: The New Haven Series by JL Seegars]()
Revive Me: Part Two: The New Haven Series by JL Seegars
MalloryThe day Christopher Johnson decided to kill me, I already knew what it was like to die. I had already experienced it once. Having the life leeched from my body, blood stolen from my veins, oxygen pulled from my lungs.When he decided to walk back into my life, I was in the middle of my third resurrection, healing from the loss of my brother when I was still raw from losing him... -
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Butterfly 3 by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 23 ratings“One of the biggest names in urban-fiction.” - Red Carpet Crash on ButterflyThe hardest thing Morgan Atkins has ever done is let go of love. After losing Messiah, she never thought she’d find someone who understood her again. Until she reunited with Ahmeek Harris and their friendship quickly transformed into something deeper, but there was one problem..
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