African American Nurses

Susie King Taylor, born a slave in 1848, would learn to read at secret schools and go on to teach countless others to read and write. Follow the course of the Civil War in her own words as she remembers her work as a nurse and teacher with an Army troop of African-American soldiers.

AaronFor single father Aaron Miller, nothing has been as hard as raising his twins while balancing his demanding career as an ER nurse. He longs for more time with his children, but with long hours spent saving lives, he can’t help but feel like he’s missing out on the two lives that mean the most to him. His fears become a reality when his daughter is involved in a horrific freak accident that leaves her disfigured and Aaron blaming himself. Will Aaron be able to find the right help for his daughter so they both can begin to heal? If he does, will he be able to move past his blame and ...

She had left their hearts in pieces, and now, for better or worse, she was back. When Jennifer left, she had taken part of Aaron with her. The twin had cried for days, and Aaron, well, he had no other choice but to be strong for them. But when she returns, Aaron sees a chance at the future he had dreamed of. They can finally be together as a family, and the comfort of having her back is like the feeling of finally being made whole. However, things quickly become complicated when Jennifer begins behaving strangely. She’s not the same woman he fell in love with before. She’s hiding ...

You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for ourselves? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration for kids ages 10 and up to help them succeed on and off the court.

AaronFool me once: shame on you. Fool me twice: shame on me. But maybe, this time, love won’t be out to break Aaron’s heart.Even though Aaron Miller is still crushed over losing Jennifer yet again, he forces himself to push forward for the sake of the twins. But, while her absence doesn’t sting as badly this time, he’s still left shaken over his broken family. Unsure where to turn and needing emotional support, Aaron joins a support group. However, he gets more than he bargained for when he meets the beautiful group leader. But with a freshly broken heart and a fragile family, can ...

As a curvy black nurse in a hospital filled with doctors who love skinny blondes, I was starting to wonder if I would ever find my true love and have the family I always dream of as a girl. Then one day, he walked in and my world changed in an instant. He is a handsome white man and he has a secret. I need to help him hide or everything will fall apart. But can I keep my emotions in check when I find out what he wants from me?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles comes the first novel in his Natchez Burning trilogy—which also includes The Bone Tree and the upcoming Mississippi Blood—an epic trilogy that interweaves crimes, lies, and secrets past and present in a mesmerizing thriller featuring...

New York City, 1929. A sanatorium, a deadly disease, and a dire nurse shortage. So begins the remarkable true story of the Black nurses who helped cure one of the world’s deadliest plagues: tuberculosis. During those dark pre-antibiotic days, when tuberculosis killed one in seven people, white...

He's late delivering her pizza, but just on time to deliver her baby! Stephanie Nine months pregnant, recently widowed, and craving a double mushroom and extra sauce pizza. If that’s not bad enough, a handsome med-student who is late delivering my favorite comfort food finally arrives just as my water breaks. Not the beginning of your usual love story, I know. There’s something about Daniel, though. He’s white and privileged, a thousand miles from my world. After he delivers my baby, we start to spend time together. After the baby's father died in Afghanistan, I told myself I'd never ...

Sparks fly when Nico Martin rescues Elysia Walsh from a fire at her clinic. She has a predictable routine to which she clings. Nico is impulsive and the complete antithesis of her. There’s no denying the attraction between them, but when she’s determined to avoid commitment, and he’s falling fast, their fling could go up in flames.

Two adventurous souls, Nadia and Keith, embark on a journey of sensual exploration as they discover their mutual desire for each other. From passionate encounters in the park to steamy roleplaying sessions at home, their love knows no bounds. They push the limits of their boundaries, indulging in various erotic acts that heighten their pleasure and deepen their connection. Their intense physical connections is complemented by an emotional bond that grows stronger with every shared moment of intimacy. As their relationship evolves, they continue to explore new ways to satisfy each other's ...

She signs up for the money to pay off her student loan, but she finds adventure and love... When Cassandra Griffin is hired as a nanny for James and Malinka Carter, she has no idea what she’s walking into. Will she find love where she least expects it? Cassandra Griffin: The moment I walk into the Carter household, I feel bad for all of them. Even with billions of dollars in assets, they lived lives of pain filled with jealousy, regret, and anger. At first, I take the job as a means to pay off my student loan debt early, but then I meet Josh and Josie Carter. They capture my heart and ...

1879, Mississippi. Young dreamer Lettie may have her head in the stars, but her body is on a covered wagon heading westward. Her father, Thomas, promises that Nebraska will be everything the family needs: an opportunity to claim the independence they’ve strived for over generations on their very own plot of land.

This is a love story like no other: Elinor Powell was an African-American nurse in the US military during World War II; Frederick Albert was a soldier in Hitler’s army, captured by the Allies and shipped to a prisoner-of-war camp in the Arizona desert. Like most other black nurses, Eleanor pulled a second-class assignment, in a dusty, sun-baked - and segregated - Western town. Brought together by unlikely circumstances and racist assumptions, Elinor and Frederick should have been bitter enemies; but instead, at the height of World War II, they fell in love.

Fast-Paced Steamy BWWM Crime Romance Jordan Ehrhardt just met the woman of his dreams… Too bad she belongs to a rich, white real estate developer named Big Donnie, who treats her worse than dirt. Beautiful ebony-skinned art lover Alexis catches Jordan’s eye right away… she just has that something, a smile and a warmth he couldn’t turn away from if he tried. When Jordan and Alexis begin to spend time together, their passionate chemistry is off the charts. Just as their hookup begins to grow into something real, Alexis’s ex comes back with an ax to grind: if Big Donnie can’t have ...

BWWM Interracial Romance: In the Hospital, Empathy Leads to LoveTanisha Barkley enjoys her life as a Nurse Practitioner. Zach Fredricson is a new volunteer in the chemotherapy ward she oversees. At first, she distrusts his motives for wanting to volunteer, and she treats him accordingly. Then a moment of sadness brings them together. They also find out they have a common love for Paris. She helps him learn French, but she repels his advances artfully and compassionately. When she learns the truth about him, she's afraid of the feelings stirring deep inside her. Will they find true love in ...

Regina Hartley has had enough. The demands of life have taken a toll on her and, no longer feeling equipped to endure the strain, she decides to end it all in watery surrender. But instead of drowning to death, she finds herself being revived on shore by a concerned, handsome stranger. After saving her, the stranger refuses to leave her alone. Regina realizes she doesn’t mind his attention and finds herself more interested in what else life has to offer overall. But after saving her spirit, will the handsome stranger eventually disappear? Gabriel finds himself in the right place at the ...

All Devyn wants - besides a tall, fine husband and eventually a few babies to fulfill her "about to turn thirty, running out of time, cute black family" dreams - is to finish her yearlong internship at University Hospital. She's excited about the experience, eager to learn, glad to help wherever she can...it should be easy, right? Well, it would be...if it weren't for arrogant, know-it-all, always-got-something-to-say Dr. Joseph Wright. Devyn can't stand him, and if his attitude is any indication, the feeling is mutual...or is it?

There's an ancient secret: werebear shifters can't resist a beautiful black lady. In these three stories, these sexy white shifters find lovely, curvy, dark lovers to make their mates. The stories: 1. Dark Cubs For My White Bear 2. Black Girl, White Bear 3. White Magic

Black gentlewomen have guilty pleasures so let's let them call the shots... You have now begun She Got Me: the urban black love story boxset of four tales of temptation in hot Atlanta. Every antagonist is a sexy sista out for the sexiest black males in the A. Kayla has more on her mind than a hot shower for one when she summons Tyrone, the sous chef, one afternoon. Do you think these two can keep a secret in the house of four? While dance partner, Imani works her way down her ex, Marquis at a dance competition in Tokyo.