True African American

The Church is usually a sacred place that you go to get on the right path in life. However, for Kristy Hart, the church took everything from her including her childhood. Being thick and curvy most women think of that as a blessing but not for Kristy. Dealing with a past that haunts her she learns to keep pushing forward no matter the circumstance. Myles Miller, also known on the streets as Lucky, is focused on getting his stacks up. That is until he runs across the baddest BBW in Atlanta, Kristy. Her aura gains his full attention, she not only is beautiful, but her personality is like no ...

“No badge, no problem. Michael Lister’s first swing at the modern private eye novel is a home run. The Night Of is an instant classic with rich characters and storytelling that grips your heart from first page to last.” - #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly Lucas Burke and Alix "Blade" Baker: A Pair of Determined Detectives In the sun-soaked expanse of Panama City Beach, Florida, Lucas Burke and Alix “Blade” Baker are the area's most tenacious private investigators. Specializing in missing persons cases, their work is more than just a job—it’s a personal ...

In 1992, the deadliest year in Chicago’s history, seven-year-old Dantrell Davis was shot and killed in front of his elementary school inside the public housing complex Cabrini-Green. What happened to Dantrell led to a truce among Chicago’s gangs, but it also ignited a national panic about poverty and violence in America’s cities. Dantrell’s name would soon be used to demolish all of Chicago’s high-rise public housing, displacing tens of thousands of low-income families.

“Thought-provoking—a must read for [everyone] seeking a firm grasp of accurate American history." —Kirkus (starred review) Brilliant, readable, and raw. Maj. (ret.) Danny Sjursen, who served combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and later taught history at West Point, delivers a true epic...

Successful businesses, loyal friends and a daughter who lit up his world, Micah had all of that. What he yearned for was a peace of mind when it came to his drug addicted baby mother, Tracey. Ruling both the streets and the boardroom with ease, he’s now at an impast on whether to give up on Tracey or try one more time. However when fate places love in a woman whose willing to nurture his daughter and take care of him, he decides it's time to set Tracey aside. Will Micah’s new love stand a chance against the old love that he thought couldn’t be salvaged? *******************************...

William Pepper was James Earl Ray's lawyer in the trial for the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr., and even after Ray's conviction and death, Pepper continues to adamantly argue Ray's innocence. This myth-shattering expose is a revised, updated, and heavily expanded volume of Pepper's original best-selling and critically-acclaimed book of the same name, with 26 years of additional research included. The result reveals dramatic new details of the night of the murder, the trial, and why Ray was chosen to take the fall for an evil conspiracy.

"Captivating, suspenseful & raw. An accurate depiction of life during that time. Incredible!" When Danny Jackson says "the N-word" on his fifth birthday his grandmother tells him their family doesn't use that word, though he's learned it from his father. There's a mysterious grave in their woods, and all he's ever heard it called was "the N-word Grave." Thus begins a family saga and coming of age story as an Appalachian grandmother tries to change her family's trajectory regarding race relations. Danny and Martin Noble Peoples, a descendent of the murdered black man, team up to uncover the ...

This is the true story of James Lafayette, a slave who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. But while America celebrated its newfound freedom, James returned to slavery. His service hadn't qualified him for the release he'd been hoping for. For James, the fight wasn't over; he'd already helped his country gain its freedom, now it was time to win his own.

The Becoming Series dives into the raw, magnetic evolution of women who refuse to shrink. These books blend scandal, sensuality, and emotional truth as each woman fights her way through heartbreak, reinvention, and the beautiful chaos of becoming. Written with cinematic detail and a bold femme-forward voice, the series pulls readers into a world where glow-ups are gritty, growth is earned, and every chapter exposes a new layer of power. What happens when a “good” church girl realizes the rules were never meant to save her? Crystal grew up as the choir’s golden voice, the pastor’s ...

Uninvited Guest Nia thought this weekend getaway with friends was the perfect escape—until a violent storm traps them at a remote cabin. As tension rises, so does Nia's unease. She's been keeping secrets, and now she fears one of them has followed her. Someone is lurking in the shadows, watching their every move. What was supposed to be a fun, relaxing trip quickly turns into a fight for survival. "Uninvited Guest" is a fast-paced thriller filled with hidden truths, dangerous obsessions, and the terrifying realization that some pasts never stay buried.

Dahlia commanded attention with her curves and confidence, though behind her fierce exterior lay a woman whose trust had been shattered by betrayal. Her ex-fiancé had left her with scars that hadn't yet healed—wounds that made her swear off relationships entirely. She'd built walls around her heart, determined to focus only on herself, until fate placed Demi directly in her path. What began as a chance encounter quickly evolved into something neither of them had been prepared for—a connection so powerful it threatened to consume them both. Streets paved with pain lead to towers of ...

True to Our Native Land is a pioneering commentary on the New Testament that sets biblical interpretation firmly in the context of African American experience and concern. In this second edition, the scholarship is cutting-edge, updated, and expanded to be in tune with African American culture, education, and churches.

In a city where loyalty is currency, and survival is never guaranteed, a crew of young hustlers learns how fast money can turn into war. Set in the heart of Detroit during a ruthless era of crack, corners, and consequences, this story follows Ron, Boon, Bones, and their circle as they rise from hungry teenagers into players navigating a world ruled by violence, betrayal, and hard decisions made too young. What starts as fast money and ambition quickly spirals into territory disputes, double-crosses, police pressure, and bloodshed. Every move carries weight. Every mistake echoes. Trust is ...

Amber Joy is one of the baddest BBW’s, who has a personality like no other. She has secrets in her life just like most of us in this world. The only problem with secrets is they always seem to catch up with you in due time. With the Holidays right around the corner will Amber let go of her past and enjoy Christmas by having an entanglement with her future. Amber and Riley Rivers have been best friends since she could remember. Riley losing his mother at an early age turned him into a savage. And dealing with an abusive and alcoholic father took its toll on him. Nobody accepts Riley like ...

The Freedom Brothers are first cousins who built a brotherly bond while growing up in their grandmother's home in Terror Town. Epic, Angel, and Bishop Freedom eventually matured from little boys to men who run the blocks of the East Side of Chicago neighborhood. Women love them, and men want to be them. Yet, this story about the Freedom Brothers is far from your typical hood tale.

Deliver Me From Daddy is the tale of a pastor's daughter trying to break a generational curse. Pastor Simon Wells is a big deal in his town. The community loves him and his charisma draws others from near and far. His daughter Angie knows the truth of what goes on behind closed doors. Desperately trying to maintain a relationship with her dad, she keeps her mouth closed. However, his inconsistencies with her create a wedge between them, causing Angie to suffer in silence. Can Angie emerge and blossom without her father's parental hand? Or is she destined to follow his footsteps into hidden ...

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He's a predator. She's his latest prey. Will she fall for him or bring him to his knees? When it is revealed there is a serial predator in the midst, the women of the congregation must come together to stop him before someone else gets hurt. It may already be too late. Scroll up and "Click Buy to Buy" for your Instant Copy

It took a whole lot of storms and eye opening experiences to truly open my eyes to God's promise to all of his believers. I must admit a lot of times I doubted God's word. Everything that happened, I considered it a coincidence or just pure luck. After answering so many of my prayers, I knew it had to be all God. In this book, I shared 25 of those with you, so you will know that God is still in the prayer answering business.

Elaine is a hot, nubile nerdy college freshman who desperately wants to find some friends. She is excited to learn the Mandy, an upperclassman she bumped into in the cafeteria plays the same fantasy role playing game that she does and is invited to a game. Dressed as a slutty warrior queen, Elaine is introduced to a world of hot girl on girl sex with three other women who take the role playing to a whole new level! Lot's of hot action!