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Jules "Boko" Boudreaux is the younger brother of the newest leader of the Boudreaux family. After locating the missing best friend of his sister-in-law, Bridgette, the two quickly form a bond and become a staple in each other's lives, and he vows to find everyone who hurt her and ensure their undoing.

Brysheer has had his share of complications, and for the most part, he has sworn them off. That is until he lays eyes on her in his uncle's bar while his toddler is toddler-ing. With nothing serious in mind, he still feels the need to know her. So he pulls an Aro…forcing his way in, but he's slow to realize not everyone reacts well to being pushed. Especially not her.

When three young Black men enlist in the US Army hoping to serve their country with honor, their lives are forever changed. When Pearl Harbor is attacked in 1941, Cora’s brother Benny rushes to enlist against the wishes of Cora and her mother. Able to pass as white due to his pale skin and light eyes, Benny reports for duty only to realize he’s been mistakenly enlisted as a white man in a racially segregated military.

Taelyn Astoria Smith is the baby girl of the Washington, Christianson, Smith dynasty. Sheltered living and timid decision-making have caused her to put herself in harm's way. After a traumatizing incident, will she ever gain the true understanding of who she is to understand how it feels to be loved by a man? What happens when a journey of mental wellness turns into a pleasurable ride of love? Includes "Do You Understand: The Prelude."

In a world where love seems like a distant dream, Zarah King has built an empire on her own terms. As the owner of a thriving resort, she's a force to be reckoned with—strong, independent, and fiercely guarded. Haunted by memories of her father and the disappointments of past relationships, Zarah has convinced herself that men are incapable of true love and commitment. She's content to play the game on her own terms, never letting anyone get too close to her heart. Enter Kane Williams, a man with a past as complex as Zarah's own.

Rose’s sister, Denise, went missing a year ago, and finding her has become Rose’s sole mission. Denise wouldn’t have vanished without a word. For the past year, Rose has obsessively investigated every aspect of her sister’s life—where she went, who she spent time with—digging deeper than anyone else would dare. Her search eventually leads her to one name: Dane Amante. A name she knows all too well. The Amante Cartel is notorious for its brutality, and worse, they’re connected to a secretive, powerful organization known as ‘The INC’.

What do you do when your husband has embarrassed and humiliated you time and again? Do you continue to fight for a loveless marriage, or do you walk away and start fresh? For Kinsley King, that decision does not come easily as she struggles with what's best and next for her. Will a chance encounter with a lost love be the new beginning she needs?

The story follows Tone, a young man grappling with life, faith, and friendship while raised by his grandmother and father. His journey is influenced by two friendships: Terrell, who represents the consequences of poor choices, and Ashley, whose support reinforces Tone's values. As Tone faces societal temptations, he reflects on his grandmother's teachings and struggles with his identity. Ultimately, his journey is one of redemption and growth, emphasizing the importance of faith, genuine connections, and staying true to one's values in overcoming challenges.

Messiah "Gu" Carter vowed to protect his family of women without letting the streets take over, but when tragedy strikes, his whole world shifts. Running into someone with answers forces him to decide, seek revenge, or face the past. Turquoise "Qui" Edwards is book smart but lost in a past she can't remember. Caught in a deadly game, she holds secrets that could shatter everything. Will she keep quiet or expose the truth?

Pullman examines themes of labor and love, using as its backdrop the history of the treatment of the Pullman car porters of the late 19th century. The poems and art pieces in this collection both reflect on and interact with cultural and historical sources, from the slave narratives of Harriet Jacobs to the creative output of the poet and artist' s late father, a musician and songwriter for Aretha Franklin. With urgency, and without apology,

They thrive off the thrill of the chase, unapologetic in their pursuit to always hit their mark—or get their woman. Businessmen by day, hitmen by night, these frat brothers live, work, and kill together. They're dangerous, raw, and too ruthless for their best friend's little sister, who should be off-limits to them, especially with an enemy who is always circulating in their orbit. They could get her killed if they aren't careful. Yet, one by one, they each get sucked deeper into her intoxicating web as the morally gray lines begin to blur.

Sariah Thornton, a beauty industry mogul, dedicated herself to her brand and jet-setting around the world. Life hands her a lemon when her father's passing bequeaths her ownership of a basketball team. She knows nothing about basketball and even less about why her father would choose to leave his prized team to her. As the new owner, she grapples with the complexities of the basketball world and enlists the help of the team's charismatic coach.

I'm Raya, the woman who once held strong prejudices against white men, only to find love with one—Daemon Windshield. Now I'm carrying his child, and I'm paralyzed by fear. Will he, a white billionaire, truly accept our biracial child and me, an ordinary Black woman? I'm Daemon, the billionaire who broke through Raya's prejudices and won her heart, only to push her away. I feel a void that's growing with each passing day, a void that only Raya can fill. And yet, my life has been arranged for me.

A husband survives an autopsy and his wife has a complaint, a woman experiences existential dread after a police interrogation, twin sisters find the instrument of their father’s ongoing death, and a contestant at a hot dog eating contest won’t stop eating no matter what is in front of him. Also, poems about the withering and revival of love thought to be lost and angels with strange motives—this is a book that will make every listener laugh, cry, and hide every part of their body beneath the covers. This is Rice at his absolute best...

Ameerah Vincent rose from the unforgiving streets of Brooklyn’s projects to become one of the most powerful real estate moguls in the world. With an empire that caters to the ultra-wealthy, a luxury lifestyle that includes her own private island, and a passionate love affair with the dashing Xavier Coleman, Ameerah has it all.

Estranged from her family, grappling with pressures at work, and trapped in the suffocating grip of depression as a result of childhood trauma, magazine executive Mia Hill tries to claw her way out of despair. But her life unravels when she stumbles across a note hidden inside a painting gifted to her by her late mother.

“My poems brought me to Oxford, Mississippi a.k.a. the velvet ditch: / a place you can fall into, get comfortable among confederate rebels,” writes January Gill O’Neil in her stunning new collection, Glitter Road. The poems in this book look back at the end of a marriage, a heartbreaking loss, and a new relationship against the backdrop of a Mississippi season. O’Neil reflects on the history and legacy of Emmett Till, how his story is intertwined with her own, and wades through the incredible grief she feels for herself, her children, and the Black children who won’t come home tonight.

Ara Ikoyi is out of time. Three bestsellers behind her, she’s got no story for her next book – until her neighbour, Juicy Mbelu, becomes the centre of a fiery scandal. Accused of killing her sugar daddy, Juicy’s tale has everyone talking and Ara knows it’s her ticket to a page-turner. But getting the truth won’t be easy. Juicy agrees to share her story, but only if Ara meets two life-altering demands. First, she must trade secrets with the women of their Lagos estate, exposing her own vulnerabilities in the process. And second? She must tell Juicy’s story exactly as it is.

Journal was separated from her brother and sister at the age of six. For years, she had this image of what she thought her oldest sister and oldest brother's lifestyle might have been like, moving past the day that they were both adopted. After a conversation with Harmony after all these years, she already knows that her life was nowhere near as perfect as Journal made it out to be.

Alex is a young boy whom faces struggling growing up with his siblings and a single mom. Until day after day he's faced with the hustle and negativity of the streets. He learns to be too smart for his own good. He trying to deal with going through depression and wanting the finer things in life. After seeing the neighborhood drug dealers having money in his face and flashy he's influenced by the streets as a teen to a grown man.