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Years of suppressing my truest desires and most prominent needs in our relationship had my emotions all over the place, heart hardening and every element that made me a woman seem like a flaw. The softness that I was founded on wasn’t welcomed. Over the years, I’d managed to dilute my vulnerability, conceal my pain and deal with my feelings alone. I was merely a shell of the woman that I’d entered the relationship as. But, today, I was reclaiming my power.| This is a novella. |

In this powerful and deeply personal work, Shannon L. O’Brien invites listeners into her journey of navigating difficult relationships, advocating for herself, and reclaiming her voice. Through candid storytelling and thoughtful reflection, she illuminates the unique challenges many Black women encounter in environments that often dismiss their experiences or pressure them to remain silent.

I knew he was mine. From the minute I laid eyes on his rounds and my oxygen supply suddenly shortened, I was curious. But when he opened his mouth and his words serenaded my soul, I was convinced. And, when my heart stopped at the sight of his chest-rattling smile, I was concerned.

I loved the way he made me feel. The way he warmed my insides and made my lady parts drum. I loved the way he looked at me, as if I was the best thing that God had created. And, just for him. His round eyes and solid frame was a source of inspiration. I found myself scribbling his features into my pieces. One after the other. Stroking my canvas as I imagined he'd stroke me. And, when he finally did, we'd make one unique piece.

In the segregated South of the mid-1900s, 14-year-old Nell bears witness to a world that embraces the oppression of women. She is fascinated with the prospect of being an independent person - but when she turns 16, she is married off and brought to the city of Boston as a bride. Nell is a shy girl who must quickly learn how to be a wife and mother. She quickly discovers that she must acquire new skills to navigate the unknown territory of the North, as well as her relationship with her husband, Henry, who is controlling and emotionally abusive.

After a near seven-month hiatus, here you go.

Ember and Judah have loved each other since children, but business interests and family ties have kept them apart. While Judah is trying to protect his precious empire, Ember is trying to protect her heart—even if it means ending their long-term affair.

Mika was a girl who liked to have fun. Young and beautiful, her life was all about drinking, partying, hitting the club, and kicking it with whatever brother could take her to the next level physically. But it all changed in an instant when she found herself at the wrong place, at the wrong time – and with the wrong man. Having seen something she shouldn’t have, Mika goes on the run. But constantly looking over your shoulder takes its toll, and Mika soon finds herself beaten down by a life of perpetual vigilance

Ever had a man to put you first? Prioritize your presence. Emphasize your existence. Maintain his focus... on you? Over everything? As if it was nothing? I hadn’t either, not until him. Not until Harlem Knight.

In “Beyond the Five Stages,” we set out on a meaningful and illuminating trip through the complex and frequently misunderstood terrain of sorrow. While the five stages of grief are well-known, this book delves deeper, illuminating the multifaceted nature of the grieving process. Grief is an emotion that transcends conventional boundaries, and this book explores its myriad forms. It reminds us that grief isn't limited to losing a loved one; it extends to losing dreams, relationships, and the very essence of our identity.

New enemies are created, but the hatred for old ones may lead to new alliances. The insatiable need for revenge brings new partnerships. They all are hunting for Ace Lucky but perhaps not all of them want him dead. The aftermath of Ace Lucky’s violent attack has everyone shook and feigning for revenge—especially the wives. Mona, Taffy, Dalla and Lera Badd quickly learn that if they are going to survive, they need each other. Pushing their differences aside, they form an alliance and prepare to take back what’s theirs at all costs.

On the verge of marrying the love of her life, Nia gets into a tragic car accident. Six months later she awakens from a coma and discovers that she was given the lungs of a man named Marco Silver. Marco was the man in the car Nia crashed into. His death would, ironically, save her life. Consumed with guilt, Nia goes on a journey to find out more about her mystery man. In the process, Nia uncovers Marco’s secret love letters. Love letters, intended for his no-good cheating wife. Starving for true romance, Nia reads Marco’s love letters and falls madly in love.

In the fast-paced world of radio, some broadcasts are more than just words—they’re life-changing. Love and Radio is an emotional rollercoaster about one woman’s journey to rebuild her career, confront her past, and navigate love’s most complicated frequencies. Ann's life was supposed to be simple: climb the corporate ladder, run a successful radio station, and find peace amidst the chaos. But when her radio station starts losing listeners, everything she thought she knew about her career—and her future—begins to unravel.

When the Affair Is Over: Scars of Deception picks up where When the Affair Is Over: Untold Stories from the Former Other Woman left off, with the conclusion of Lorynn’s story, seeing the emotional and mental battle that she faces along her journey to moving past the pain of love’s betrayal.

If you have ever said these words “the struggle is real”, then I can guarantee you can relate to the stories and learn from the lessons this author shares. Like many young excited entrepreneurs, Erica “Ms. Precious” McGee jumped into the world of entrepreneurship headfirst at the young age of 21 years old. She figured she could swim, so what's the worst that could happen? Learn how she turned the fear of failure into her success. Sometimes you can't win for losing and you can't win until you lose.

Becoming a parent is considered to be one of the most exciting times in a person's life. You often embark on this new adventure with great hopes and expectations about what life will be like as you raise your children. Sometimes, however, the path into parenthood can surprise you. This book helps you meet with six people and their journey with their parenthood. You will be able to see what they thought during the process of becoming a parent. Their experience, journey, and evolvement to a new life process will be there in those minutes of the book.

It has been 5 years since the tragedy of losing her boyfriend to violence and the abduction of their infant daughter turned Mya Stevenson's life upside down. She along with her two best friends, Shantel and Toni, have relocated to the small, up-and-coming town of Jasperville, IL. Now the owner of Pages Bookstore and Cafe in the small downtown area, Mya has moved on with her life, with the exception of love.

Rachel Gibbs closes a chapter in her life and embarks on a new career as media liaison and spokesperson at the Empowerment Agency. Yet, a year on the job, Rachel discovers her power-hungry boss and CEO of the agency, Roger Williams, is a criminal. Some will do anything to come out on top, while others become unwitting victims, and a seemingly inscrutable Williams will stop at nothing to ensure his own survival. The whirlwind of love, friendship, and infidelity is nothing compared to the inevitable hurricane of danger that threatens to destroy them completely.

When the Affair Is Over: A Woman Scorned continues the story of Kacyie, a woman changed by bitter betrayal, as she comes to face to face with her past, the one behind the cause of her biggest heartbreak. Choosing between letting the past go or seeking retribution for her once-broken heart, she opts for revenge, only to realize that vengeance can render its own consequences.

Breaking the Chains of Trauma is a daily devotional based on the life of Sojourner Truth. Her story provides many opportunities for understanding trauma and suggests ways to move through it. It is critical today to address and find solutions to trauma's growing implications in our daily lives. The purpose is to gain freedom, taking time to reflect, process, heal, journal, and birth a new vision on your journey.