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A Black Girl’s Cry, author Danyelle Scroggins intimately explores the real-life struggles Black girls face—racism, failed relationships, corporate tension, broken friendships, and deep emotional pain. But in the midst of these challenges, Scroggins poses a powerful and unexpected question: What happens when a Black mother chooses to teach her daughters more about Christ than about the struggle of being Black in America? As a young mother who understood firsthand what it meant to be African American, she made a bold decision—to raise her daughters in faith before fear. For her, knowing...

She’s my homeboy’s little sister, eight years younger than me to be exact. My smart meddling mother has set up an appointment for her to come to my house, and I’m not sure if that is a good idea for her or me. Detra Lane I've played it safe by only taking clients who are hitched, about to be hitched, or old enough to not even matter. But when one of my best customers calls me for a private appointment for her son, Gadsen Towners, I can’t refuse. Little do I know, things are about to happen, and quick. Gadsen Towners I’ve had my eyes on Detra Lane since the day I met her. She was ...

I felt like Cinderella, but instead of leaving my shoe, I took my heart and ran. ❤︎❤︎ Renee Long ❤︎❤︎ I want a man, but not one who insights trouble. So, I do the next best thing… I pretend like one night in the billionaire’s arms wasn’t enough to render me hooked. Now, because of my dumb ex, I’ve got to be stuck in a house with a man my body craves. ❤︎❤︎ Jackson Hedges ❤︎❤︎ She’s a cop, and I’m a bad boy with good intentions. She’s got scars, and I make scars into tattoos. Just when I thought I had her… I got set back by a clown who took an ...

Bryce Stanley: Ava, the woman who once captivated my heart, has returned to her family home just a short distance from mine. Despite the heartbreak she caused, the barriers between us—her status as a divorced mother—seem insignificant against the force of my lingering affection. I find myself irresistibly drawn to her, caught in a mix of longing and imagined scenarios where she belongs to me once more. Ava Townsend: After choosing a path that led me away from Bryce, I ended up in a marriage that wasn't meant to be. Now, back at square one, I'm piecing my life back together for my son ...

Sometimes you don’t understand why the afflictions of the righteous fall on you, but this is when you really have to tap into faith and realize that you have a God who never fails, but will your faith work when there’s so much at stake to lose? Aiden has everything finally going his way. His marriage is complete and he’s now contributing to his household thanks to Creative Concept’s merger with Lauralee Bergans. Unlike all of his friends turned brothers, Aiden’s the only one who is married to the beautiful Josie—his best friend and the love of his life. His boys and his pockets ...

Jamecia was born and raised in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. Now living in Shreveport, she’s finding it a little hard to adjust to the personalities of these northern Louisiana folks—especially one in particular: Jacob Nichols. Smart-mouthed. Arrogant. And worse—an entitled white boy, in her words. But turning back isn’t an option. Jamecia came here to build a better life for herself, and she’ll deal with whatever—and whoever—she has to, to make that happen. Jacob Nichols may be the best friend of Nathan Stallone Jr., but that’s about where their similarities end. ...

Brina After escaping the suffocating grip of a toxic relationship, I’m finally piecing my life back together. My job at Jourdain’s Bridal is thriving, and the shared condo Mike bought for me and my cousin Lorielle feels like a sanctuary. For the first time in ages, I feel like myself again. But when it comes to love, my heart is still on lockdown. Trey Ashton, the charming cop circling my world, isn’t about to change that—not if I can help it. Lately, Trey’s been around, helping Mike to prepare for his big proposal to Lorielle. I think I’m starting to figure him out—steady, ...

Jade Bishop left the home she grew up in, and the man she’s loved since childhood when her grandmother MiMi passed away. She thinks the move was to heal her heart, but she finds out that healing was waiting right in the place that she left. Now, that she is back home, she’s pleased with how everything, seemingly, went right back to normal. Jasper loves her, she loves him, but the only problem is… he’s not happy leaving her at night. So in Booth-Fashion, Jasper is planning the surprise of her life. Love is on the horizon for the Jackson/Booth gang. Kane, Uncle James, and Jasmine are ...

The small town of Keatchie, Louisiana is growing and the town's folks are falling in love and learning to live by faith. In each of these books, you'll meet members of the Faltime Baptist Church and get a peek into their lives. About: INTENSE She’s been sidelined. And she’s wanting love just as much as me. I feel her… The pain of her past, The fear of letting another person in, And as much as I should be stuck, especially after what I witnessed, I find myself wondering about her story. I understand… The woman I wanted to love is too broken to let anyone in. She was bruised and bent ...

In the heart of Logansport, Marie Chasity Holden known to her friends as “Chas,” has spent years watching her friends find love, while she’s left longing for the one man she can’t forget—True Wise Towners. Once the bad boy of their small Southern town, True left for the bright lights of Hollywood, chasing fame and fortune. But now he’s back, stirring up old feelings Chasity vowed to bury. True returns, ready to reclaim the girl he left behind, picturing a future filled with love and redemption. But when the allure of Hollywood calls once again, he’s faced with a life-altering ...

40 Days of Healing is a tool for maximizing your privilege to go boldly before the throne of grace. It includes scripture verses, reflections on the Word of God, life situations, and helps you to journal your thoughts as you walk towards a relationship of strength and faith in God. Each Day for 40 Days: You fast from one thing in your life that you never thought you could live without. Then you reflect each day upon the scripture, life event, and your journal your thoughts about what you were taught through the reflection. Once the 40 Days is completed, record how the 40 Days with the Lord,...

Dwight loves all things female—but he’s not about to settle down until he finds a woman who fits one very high standard: extraordinary. She has to be everything he’s admired in his mother—and then some. Until then, he’s following his Uncle Butter’s advice: “Give the rats some cheese.” The only woman Dwight might’ve considered settling down with? Jamecia. But now she’s got white boy Jacob on her arm. Little does Dwight know—he’s about to meet the next best thing: Jamecia’s sister, Jayla. Jayla has had her share of dead-end relationships. After too many heartbreaks, ...

Love, laughter, and a little bit of chaos—welcome to Grand Cane, Louisiana. Candice Yarborough is as tough as the hat she wears, but even a strong-willed cowgirl can’t wrangle her heart regarding Shane Smith. He’s the steady cowboy she’s always dreamed of, but his hesitation to propose has her questioning whether she’s chasing a love that may never settle down. Shane has the ring, the words, and the promise ready—but timing is everything. With the pressure of Candice’s expectations and his family’s meddling (looking at you, Donna Smith), he’s determined to get this right. ...

The rebound is never as good as your first love. Shelly Shanay Smith is sassy and a little tom-boyish but she always thought she had the perfect man to love her, until he left home and never returns. So she did what any woman would… Shelly moved on. Chace loved Shelly and he still does. The thought of her being with another man was too much for his heart to bear. So when he finds out from a little birdie that she’s back on the market, he sees the second chance he’s prayed for and vows to win Shelly back. But Shelly’s no fool and refuses to release her heart to the man who abandoned ...

“Faith meets fate in the place she least expected, and sometimes, the road to healing leads you right back where you started.” Sonya People keep asking if I’m lonely. Baby, I’ve been married three times. What I need is peace—not another man trying to fix what Jesus already handled. So why did I agree to this so-called “honeymoon” with my newlywed sister? And why, of all places, did we end up in Sugar Land, Texas… where my past just walked through the church doors, fine as ever and full of unfinished business? Kyrell I thought I'd buried the hope of ever seeing Sonya Hines ...

Sixteen-year-old Lyric Daniels has big dreams of becoming a singer-songwriter. Her vibrant spirit and talent are undeniable, but her biggest obstacle isn't the outside world—it's her overprotective mother, Serenity Daniels. A single mother who has spent her life shielding Lyric from the struggles she endured growing up, Serenity is a force to be reckoned with. Her mantra is simple: “Anyone who wants to harm my baby has gotta go through me.” When Lyric is offered the opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to perform in a prestigious showcase in New York City—Serenity's protective ...

About A Heart Assigned With the New Year comes hope for a better one. A clean slate, if you will, to leave the past behind and start fresh. For these characters, that’s exactly what they intend to do. They’re not running away; they’re running toward something new. Carlie Rose Long is one of the many. I’ve been left behind to carry on with life after losing my husband, Felton. I’m drowning. I’m slowly losing the will to live. Then I find a letter that leads to more letters from Felton with specific instructions. They send me on a journey that leads me face to face with my secret....

Nikiya Barnett is no spring chicken and she is too smart, too independent, and too wise to see the truth and ignore it. With every ounce of strength she has, she lets go of the only man she thinks she’ll ever love. Just when she is convinced that moving forward, means moving into the arms of someone new, God intervenes and the real truth emerges. Raja Abrams lost the love of his life, and all because of a one night adventure with the woman who is now his wife. As he builds his future, a key business decision to let God in his business, opens the door for not only prosperity but also ...

In Mr. Committed, you find the power of second chances, the beauty of God's grace, and the undeniable magic of love. Connor Malloy, a/k/a Mr. Committed, has devoted his life to serving God and staying on the right path. A compelling dream tempts him to revisit a forbidden road from his past. He's now face-to-face with a life-altering choice that tests his faith and commitment to God. Katie Landry—not ready for love, but with an intuitive sense, she recognizes a good man when she sees one. Drawn to Connor by how he loves others, Katie wonders if she's worthy of his love. Yet, she knows a ...

The lady who once wore a white-t to clean the church and tend to the flower-beds, is now First Lady extraordinaire, Destiny Strong, and if you’ve read Destiny’s Decision, you’ve already met her. Destiny is all about her husband and children, but has come to realize she’s lost herself and these days, she’s not handling things all that well. When her son Scott leaves for the Navy, Destiny is caught in the middle of pain and picking up the pieces. Like most men, Pastor Roderick Prince Strong did not quite understand her emotional breakdown. He’s committed to making sure his ...