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Marquis is no stranger to setbacks. He finally turns things around with a new coaching position, when he encounters a parent with troubles of her own. Nya tries to keep her distance, but Marquis is inescapably drawn into her dilemma. When his involvement lands him in hot water, Nya finds herself at odds with the whole community. Marquis must fight to restore his name and convince a disappointed school that Nya is worth the trouble. ●●●●● Excerpt ●●●●● When his attention returned to Nya, her smile seemed different. It reminded him of the glances they exchanged at the ...

From his early days as a Baltimore cop to his time with the Department of Military Sciences and then more recently leading Rogue Team International, these stories cover the range of the Ledger timeline bringing back old favorites and introducing new ones. The stakes are as high as ever, and Joe Ledger is there to save the day!

The old battle tactics were useless for the U.S. soldiers in Vietnam, who were fighting a guerrilla war on foreign soil for the first time in American history. With the depth and honesty of Steel My Soldiers' Hearts, SEAL Warrior sheds light on the operations of the SEAL teams in Vietnam and shows how the SEALs laid the foundation for the modern guerrilla warfare that is used today.

Korah Stewart and Brock “Brick” Avery are still reveling in their sizzling, whirlwind romance. With the prized contract secured, Brick is willing to share the spoils. But love may be an obstacle for the competing contractors. Meanwhile Devin and Yolanda struggle to see eye to eye, and Texas Builders is dealt a devastating blow. Korah fights to keep her family and her company together, and Brick must decide if commitment was ever on his agenda. ●●●●● Excerpt ●●●●● He reached and touched the side of her face. The slight contact made Korah gasp quietly. His fingers ...

Despite legal efforts to integrate schools, black students continue to struggle with separate and unequal environments in 1970. Leo Sullivan, an ambitious mayoral candidate, seeks to close a dark chapter in Overbrook Meadows’ history, but the opposition is fierce. Falling for his campaign manager was never part of the plan. Leo and Carla must fight for their love, their safety, and the future of their beloved city.

A novella. Three years after their blazing reunion, Donovan and Kyra are still riding an enchanted high. When the couple travels to Little Rock for a family emergency, Kyra is forced to face the demons of her past. The trip threatens to ruin the holidays, but this may turn out to be the realest Christmas ever. ●●●●● (Excerpt provided by author) ●●●●● The moment Deidra saw that she and Donovan were back, she turned in her seat and watched them as they drew nearer. She looked Donovan up and down and smiled. She didn’t have the best grin in the world, but only one of her ...

A novella Sonya hates her job at a call center, but it pays the bills – or at least it did until a corruption scandal rocks the company, and everyone in her department gets laid-off. Reggie, a co-worker, has been pining for Sonya for years, but her vow to never date a colleague kept him at bay. For him, their newfound unemployment may be a blessing in disguise. Sonya’s willing to give in to romance, but she doesn’t realize there’s a lot more than love on the line.

Korah Stewart and Brock “Brick” Avery are contractors competing for a multi-million dollar project. Korah is not above using her feminine allure to her advantage. And Brick, an ultra-sexy cowboy, will stop at nothing to catapult his company to the forefront of the Texas construction scene. Sparks fly when the powerhouses collide vowing to take all or nothing in the boardroom as well as the bedroom. ●●●●● Excerpt ●●●●● “Anything you tell me to do, I’ll probably do the opposite,” Korah said as she watched him. “Well, in that case don’t go out with me again,...

Things quickly spiral out of control when Asha hires a contract killer to avenge her godson’s murder. In this edge-of-your-seat drama, Asha and Boom embark on a harrowing ride as they dodge feelings for each other and bullets from an unknown assailant. ● ● ● ● ● ● Excerpt ● ● ● ● ● ● Asha didn’t think she’d ever been more shook. She placed her cellphone on the table and then her purse. She began to remove the items from it, and he told her, “Just turn it upside down and dump it out.” She had no choice but to comply. The man reached for his electronic device...

Corey Grand, CEO of Grand Security Services, has the type of lifestyle men would kill for. Rene, his wife of ten years, was happy to take the backseat while he took the world by storm. When Corey fails to recognize his woman’s worth, he triggers her wrath.

After a rash of racially motivated mass shootings, Zahra finds herself in the company of a group that has decided that hopes and prayers aren’t good enough. Take One of Mine is the recipient of the "Award of Excellence" from Romance in Color *** Excerpt *** She paused to try to get her breathing under control. There was nothing she could do about her tears. “Granny was 82 years old,” she bawled. “I knew that one day I would be standing here, speaking at her funeral, but she was so strong. I didn’t think it would be no time soon. I sh – I shouldn’t be standing here today. What ...

After a delightful first date with a mysterious gentleman named Von, Lola is disappointed when their time together ends in a one night stand. But that was only the beginning. Von reappears in Lola’s life and takes her on a bullet-riddled thrill ride that can only be described as the longest second date ever. ●●●●● Excerpt ●●●●● Lola took a deep breath. She was equally confused, by her own thoughts. Von had upended her normal, boring but safe lifestyle. Getting as far away from him as possible was the only sensible outcome. For the life of her, she could not understand ...

Ten years ago, Mona, Rene and Dawn were the most popular friends at Finley High School. Everyone knew they would remain kindred spirits forever, but after graduation the real world lured them in three different directions. The trio has little contact until their high school reunion. The girls, now women, are instantly inseparable again, but broken promises linger like ghosts from the past. An attempt to recapture the hope and innocence of their youth leads the ladies down a road of discovery that is sometimes hilarious, sometimes sensual, other times dark and painful. What they thought was ...

Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites listeners to breathe deeply and return to that “carefree” season. From riding bikes with friends through the neighborhood, to hopping the ferry to Boblo Island, catching catfish along the river, dancing on warm nights to Afrobeats and jazz music, and cooling off in the Swimmobile, those sun-drenched memories were often clouded by racism for the Detroiters in this evocative anthology.

When someone gets banged up in Overbrook Meadows, Texas, they all end up at the same hospital. Welcome to a place where affair isn’t a dirty word, patients are fair game to scams and even the parking garage gets steamy on third-shift. Welcome to Jackson Memorial. ●●●●● Excerpt ●●●●● She stepped to him slowly, and Ruben spread his legs to accommodate her. When she reached him, she put her hands on his shoulders, and the towel fell to the floor. Ruben looked her up and down slowly, his eyes devouring her nipples, belly button, every pore. He placed his hands on her hips....

After graduating college, Korah’s daughter Stephanie is eager to take the helm of her family’s legacy. She also has her sights set on Baron Grant, a lead foreman at the company. Korah fears this reckless pursuit of prominence and love could spell trouble. When the dust settles, will Texas Builders still be on the rise, or will Stephanie’s office romance cost them their rising star?

THE REALEST EVER - The #1 Bestseller in AA Romance! As children, Donovan was Kyra’s only source of love. Fifteen years later Kyra returns to Overbrook Meadows, battle-scarred and weary. Donovan is eager to comfort her, but Kyra’s body still yearns for the one kiss they shared many years ago… ●●●●● Excerpt ●●●●● A cool rain washed over Donovan. His red, hot anger was immediately doused. He realized what he did, and he didn’t feel good about it. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. You can keep seeing him if–” “I’m not going to see him again,” ...

LIFE AFTER - The #1 Bestseller in AA Women's Fiction! Donna’s marriage seems perfect. An unexpected event sends her reeling - even more so when a pregnant mistress steps forward. Marcel survives a divorce, but there’s no solace when he loses his only child. Love has caused Donna and Marcel nothing but pain, but it may be the only thing powerful enough to heal their broken hearts. ●●●●● EXCERPT ●●●●● She cried out in shock and reflexively wrapped her legs around his waist. Marcel backed her against the counter and set her on top of it. Now they were the same height. ...

Welcome back to Jackson Memorial, where the drama never stops. Meet William and Sherry, nurses who take their “work marriage” way too far. And Carl – his criminal enterprise is booming, but a hater is starting to notice. Jalen thinks he can manipulate “old man” Milton. Danielle’s not sure if she wants to be a stripper or a tech. And then there’s Naomi. The nurses on her floor just threw her a baby shower. Too bad she’s not pregnant! Where oh where can she find a newborn? Get ready for a wild ride!

Detective Damien Green assumes a more prominent leadership role in the department when a fellow detective is gunned down in cold blood. Catching this elusive killer makes him doubt everything he believes in. No holds are barred when the cop killer targets another detective. In the meantime, unsettling events at home and at school cause Kelli to reconsider her path in life. *** Excerpt *** “Huh? Wait, what?” “I asked you how long you and Kenneth been together.” “Six months, but what I do? What I’m getting arrested for?” “You’re about to get arrested for providing a false ...