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Carl Weber brings the best of urban street lit authors together, all telling their own dramatic tales of life in the streets in known cities across the USA. The second installment continues with Treasure Hernandez telling the tale of the Dirty South.

It's not easy being Married. It's even harder when you're Married To The Mob. The Demonte Family is back for their final roller coaster ride and it's crazier than ever. The wives have been nothing short of understanding and accepting of their husbands lifestyle but, no matter how much they love Corleone, Lucci and Dominic, they have their limits. Being the wife of a Mobster has had its luxurious perks and heartbreaking pitfalls. British, Katera, and Chloe have been the glue that holds their marriages together. The women have come to realize that the lifestyle they have accepted is also the ...

At last, shy Kimberly has the love she's longed for - complete with a lavish destination wedding. But her fiancé's past relationships, and her baggage, are about to turn their special dream day into a perfect nightmare. Meanwhile, a shattering business reversal has all-about-the-money Hahna at odds with the young boho writer she loves - and tempted big-time by the man who got away. And Twila is still reeling from a sexual assault - and out for revenge, no matter what the personal cost.

Thatcher Reed is unhinged. I’ve known that since he held me captive in a cabin at twelve years old. We were both left with the scars from that summer but pardon me for not having sympathy for my kidnapper. It took years and countless therapy sessions to finally move on from Thatcher, only for me to find myself within his reach again.

Skylar Addison is one of the best sports attorneys in the city, so when the firm she worked for “reallocated” her out of a job, she felt as if the rug had been snatched from up under her. Finding out that her ex had her terminated after she decided that she no longer wanted to be in a relationship, only made matters worse. After a pity party at a local bar and grill, Skylar found herself falling for the type of man she swore she would never think twice about.

Angel, Jaz, Tasha, and Kyra are four girlfriends pulling themselves out of the ghetto - and trying to bring their hearts up to higher ground with them. Now Angel has started her own law practice and new life with Kaylin. But when an unwanted guest crashes their wedding, all the rage and bloodlust from the hood comes bustin' out - and Angel's gonna need every prayer in heaven to make it to the altar alive....

Meet Trent Bailey, who is fighting for the right to continue his stellar professional football career after enduring striking legal woes in the recent past. Trent cannot and will not blow his second chance for anyone; after all, this is the blessing he's been praying for. After receiving confirmation that staying focused is all he needs, it's what he aims to do. No distractions. That's until he bumps into two unexpected overnight guests.

Sade Benjworth has always had her life planned out: graduate college, work for a few years, and then try to find herself a husband. She's accomplished almost all of her goals—except the husband. She's the last of her siblings to get married or have a serious relationship. It doesn’t help that her mom has put a lot of pressure on her to find the perfect man.

I wasn’t looking for a man. I was looking for a mentor. When renowned photographer Luca Romano returned home to teach a photo storytelling workshop, Hamilton University was buzzing. But a campus-wide email warned us not to approach Luca if we weren’t selected to participate—and I wasn’t selected.

In God Don't Play, trouble comes a woman's way just when she thinks she's finally got it all figured out. Annette Goode couldn't be happier with where she is in life. She has a good job, a comfortable home, and a wonderful husband and daughter. But tough times lie ahead. Out of the blue, Annette begins receiving anonymous hate mail and threatening phone calls. It seems her life isn't as settled as she thought, and demons from her past surface in unexpected ways.

New York Times best-selling author Mary Monroe continues the adventures of lifelong friends Annette Goode Davis and Rhoda O'Toole in this riveting novel.

Sensing her husband drifting away, Annette gets a full makeover to recapture his attention. But instead, she catches the eye of another man. Soon Annette is in a full-blown affair - and even Rhoda may not be able to fix things this time.

She cheated with one of her best friends' husbands - and turned scathing publicity into cash-money celebrity. But Jessa Bell has reformed. She's trying to make amends to those she did wrong, and she's started a successful business catching rich unfaithful spouses. Her agents are beautiful lost girls who get a shot at the good life. And when Jessa's sizzling affair with private detective Hammer turns into love and marriage, she's sure she's finally doing things right, until she catches Hammer sleeping with one of her agents just months after their wedding.

True Beauty is the second book in the Beautiful Ugly series. Layla, Kacie and Envy maintain their tight bond of friendship. They are determined to learn from the mistakes of their past so they can boldly step into their futures. Layla’s drastic blessing through tragedy opens doors that she never thought possible. She’s determined to live her life to the fullest, but as she moves forward with a new body and a new man, Layla forgets who used to be the most important man in her life – God. After heartbreak, and with sometimes-wavering support from Layla and Envy, Kacie tries hard to pick...

“Sarah Doesn’t Do It Anymore” is a riveting and action-packed tale about Sarah, a former assassin, grappling with the aftermath of leaving her deadly career. As she confronts the consequences of her decision, Sarah embarks on a journey of self-discovery, questioning the reasons behind her choice. Join Sarah as she navigates internal and external conflicts, exploring her place in the world, her sexuality, and her true motivations.

Elijah Parker is desperate. His wife is dead, his newborn son is starving and he has given up hope. Only a miracle can save Elijah and his son, but sometimes miracles come at a cost. Set in the southern United States in the 1930's, black sharecropper Elijah Parker must find a way to support himself and his newborn son after the death of his beloved wife Seraphina. When all hope seems lost a stranger appears and offers Elijah a chance to have everything he has ever dreamed of, a home, a job and someone to help him raise his son. Could this be the miracle Elijah has been hoping for?

This urban romance story was created to pull the emotions from deep within and make you fall in love with the content. Use your wildest imagination while listening, and build a relationship with the characters who both are in desperate need of love.

Mix love, loyalty, and BDE thoroughly before adding an insane amount of passion. An unstoppable energy will provide the necessary spark to ensure everything is intertwined. Afterward, slowly introduce romance, and be careful not to forget this crucial ingredient. An individual's desire should be delicately woven into the fabric of their lives, never to be abandoned. Whips, chains, and nipple clamps could be fun.

A comienzos del siglo xvii, el Rey Bakongo designa al primer emba jador africano en el Vaticano, Nsaku Ne Vunda, con misión secreta. Su trayecto a Roma no será sencillo; de entrada, el barco que lo llevará tiene que pasar antes por el Nuevo Mundo cargando esclavos; hecho que inaugura el periplo fuera de serie de Nsaku Ne Vunda, un personaje fundamental pero olvidado por la Historia, que tuvo una odisea interminable por un océano, dos mares y tres continentes.

Holy Rock's Choir Director, Sista Rianna Jamison, has her eyes and heart set on nabbing Hezekiah McCoy. She will stop at nothing and has no shame when it comes to staking her claim. When Hezekiah's ex-wife, Fancy McCoy, reappears in Hezekiah's life, Rianna isn't having it. She's taking no chances and sets out to make sure she's the one who ultimately wins Hezekiah's heart and claim the title of First Lady of New Holy Rock Ministries. This is Book 2 in the Holy Rock Chronicles series.

In this fascinating tale set in 1919, the Thomas family leaves New Orleans for Chicago as part of the Great Migration, seeking equality denied in the South. They are confident and optimistic. But hope is extinguished when they are met by 6,000 National Guard troops deployed to quell an earlier race riot. Linda and Ben prepare their nephew Trey to lead the family through the treacherous landscape of a big city plagued by segregation, police violence, and corruption. Is he ready? They devise a risky plan to challenge real estate covenants banning Blacks from buying homes in white ...