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Lucy, a teenage girl from the West Indies, comes to North America to work as an au pair for Lewis and Mariah and their four children. At first glance Lewis and Mariah are a blessed couple – handsome, rich, and seemingly happy. Almost at once, however, Lucy begins to notice cracks in their...

Ike Randolph has been out of jail for fifteen years, with not so much as a speeding ticket in all that time. But a Black man with cops at the door knows to be afraid. The last thing he expects to hear is that his son Isiah has been murdered, along with Isiah’s white husband, Derek. Ike had never fully accepted his son but is devastated by his loss. Derek’s father Buddy Lee was almost as ashamed of Derek for being gay as Derek was ashamed his father was a criminal. Buddy Lee still has contacts in the underworld, though, and he wants to know who killed his boy.

In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighbourhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows.

In this “achingly beautiful debut” (The Boston Globe), a young Black gay man, estranged from his father, must confront his painful past—and his deepest desires around gender, love, and sex. “A beautiful, clear-eyed portrait of love in the face of religious and familial betrayal...

Brooke: I messed up big time and broke a reporter’s most crucial rule: Always ensure your mic is turned to the off position between shoots. As penance for my mistake, the network has relegated me to Comic Con. The last place I want to be. It’s hot, crowded, and strange costumed characters surround me. What’s worse, a guy stole my freaking latte. On purpose! All I have to do is suffer through these next four days, but Benton Davis is doing his best to make it impossible.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Toni Morrison was the lodestar who inspired us' Bernadine Evaristo Twyla and Roberta have known each other since they were eight years old, when they were thrown together as roommates in a girls' shelter. Inseparable then, they lose touch as they grow older, only to...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A New York Times Notable Book From the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner: an emotional powerhouse of a novel about a modern Odysseus returning to a 1950s America mined with lethal pitfalls for an unwary Black man "Powerful. . . . Jaw-dropping in its beauty and audacity...

"Rumors had been whispered for more than a year. Outrages that had been accumulating all along took shape as evidence. A mother was knocked down the stairs by her cold-eyed daughter. Four damaged infants were born in one family. Daughters refused to get out of bed. Brides disappeared on their...

Donna and Kim Boon moved to Houston, Texas, with their Aunt Lisa when they were orphaned at 10 years old. Lisa raised the girls as her own, showering them with everything a young woman could want. The girls have grown up into beautiful and privileged Houstonites and are two of the most eligible bachelorettes in the city, with more suitors than they know how to handle. Life seems perfect, but when Aunt Lisa is gunned down in cold blood, the girls discover a family secret that will change their lives forever.

For sisters Diem, Drea, and Ophelia, coming from the same bloodline as Julian "Knight" Hart meant that the legacy of their motorcycle club, Hart's Angels, must continue to live up to his expectations. Although the sisters are as different as night and day, they were taught by their father that it's always family over everything. When enemies start to surface, personalities will clash, and family motives will be questioned. Will the pressure cause these Angels to fall, or will they rise to the occasion like they've done time and time again?

Quella narrata in questo volume è la storia personale dell'autrice, che qui si racconta in quanto mamma di tre figli, Andrea, Tilahun e Zenebech: i genitori biologici di Tila e Zene, entrambi etiopi ma fratelli non di sangue, sono stati costretti ad abbandonarli o hanno perso la vita durante la guerra civile nel Paese africano. Emilia all'epoca ha fatto una scelta importante e profondamente delicata, e non se ne è mai pentita.

James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a pivotal figure of the twentieth century, an influential author, intellectual, and activist who led a celebrated public life—and whose words and image and persona remain current in our culture. Baldwin's many incarnations have reemerged in the digital age as Baldwin's work becomes a touchstone for a new generation. It is the private, vulnerable, and messier Baldwin—the man behind the prophet and the online meme—who is the focus of this book.

Alibi by Teri Woods is a gripping urban thriller that plunges readers into the gritty streets of North Philadelphia in 1986, where loyalty, betrayal, and survival collide. Lance and Jeremy, two desperate men looking for a way out of their struggles, thought they'd found the perfect...

Alibi II: Nard's Revenge is a raw, unflinching chronicle of how one courtroom betrayal unravels across decades, leaving a trail of shattered lives, cold vengeance, and a final, devastating reckoning. In the tradition of great urban crime fiction, it asks the question every survivor must face...

His heart is pure, but his screws are loose. She runs a strict program, but will bend the rules for the right one.

The story that captivated readers—now complete for the first time. Passion for the Heist introduced readers to the love story of Passion Adams and Percy “Pain” Wells—a tale of survival, betrayal, and love. Now, experience The Wild Hearts Duology in one volume, including Passion for the...

New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Cole is back with another chilling thriller, a follow up to her mega hit When No One is Watching. Eboni Goodman is stuck on the unemployment merry-go-round, until she lands a job that’s almost too good to be true: a position at Helping Hand Inc, a...

For five-year-old Mary Anne, a fairytale is something she has only read about with her mother, Nancy Jane, who had her at a very young age. But after she and her mother escape from an abusive situation in Chicago, their lives slowly begin to transform. The two of them run away to Mackenzie, Texas, to live with Nancy Jane’s grandmother and start a new life. There, Nancy Jane meets Davy Fahey, a sixteen-year-old.

I hate flowers… I hate small talk… I hate the male gaze… I hate feeling lonely… I hate feeling connected… And most of all, I hate the idea of losing control… It’s one luxury I couldn’t afford. As a handler, my job depends on my ability to control things. Everything. Every room. Every outcome. Every possibility. Every threat. Every scandal. Every principle. Every interest. Every dollar. Every deal. Every death. But one look into the dark, desolate orbs of Ishmael Grayson, mayor-hopeful of Berkeley City, and I quickly discerned there were some things I couldn’t control.

Drewsdasjasia Evans has built a life she loves—anchored by family, strengthened by friendship, and crowned by success as the owner of Drew’s Treasure Box, a luxury jewelry brand celebrated for its emotional meaning and timeless elegance. Love, however, has always been more complicated. When she meets Zeslin Taylor, a charismatic sports agent with charm, confidence, and secrets he keeps close, Drew’s carefully balanced world begins to shift. Zeslin has everything most men dream of—wealth, success, and loyalty from friends like Ronimo James—yet something is missing.

Just when Story thought she was starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, darkness peaks its head around the corner and swallows her whole, leaving her wondering if she will ever catch a break. On the day that was supposed to be the start of a new beginning, Story finds herself trapped...

Brought to you by Penguin. THE HEART-POUNDING FANTASY FOLLOW-UP TO THE EPIC FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN In the Kingdom of Oru, L'ore is a prisoner . . . Her deadly secret has been discovered – the icy shadow magic she possesses instead of the sun power of her people. The secret that makes her an...

Sweet Tea and Secrets: Nothing Stays Buried Forever. In a small Alabama town where gossip spreads faster than wildfire and charm covers a thousand sins, Tasha Bellamy runs the one place everybody trusts, and nobody should. Bellamy’s Café is where the biscuits melt, the sweet tea never runs dry, and every whispered secret finds its way to Tasha’s ears. She knows who’s cheating, who’s stealing, and who’s praying they don’t get caught. But the one secret she guards closest is her own: the violent husband who disappeared three years ago, and the body that’s been feeding the earth ever since.

In this compelling story by John Wamatu, Peter Karanja, and Stephen Wabeti, we explore the vibrant, intricate landscape of a transformative era in Africa. Motivated by a deep passion for storytelling and a strong commitment to their homeland, the authors use artificial intelligence to reimagine a hopeful future in a place they call Bantuland. At the center of this story is Bantu Matata, an exceptional leader who gains power through a democratic election. Bantu isn’t just another politician; he is a symbol of integrity, committed to enacting meaningful policies and development initiatives.

Too many women lose themselves trying to keep toxic relationships alive—giving more than they receive, tolerating what they shouldn't, neglecting self-growth to fulfill their life's purpose, and silencing their own needs. The truth is simple: you cannot have a healthy relationship without first having one with yourself.

Nakira Williams has been different her entire life. She’s heard the whispers of witch, but never gave those claims credence until she turned eighteen and the visions started. Everything changed.

Being a BBW has never been easy for Reagan while growing up, but that never stopped her confidence either. Reagan knew she was fine, from the thickness of her thighs to her caramel complexion baby doll face. Because of that, she never had a problem getting a man and she knew how to finesse them and leave them, until she met her match.

James es un libro fascinante. Una reescritura de Las aventuras de Huckleberry Finn de Mark Twain desde el punto de vista de Jim, el esclavo. Con el humor típico de Percival Everett y una inteligencia sobrecogedora, el lector vive una gran aventura, la de la libertad. James es el nombre de la dignidad. El esclavo ha visitado de forma clandestina la biblioteca de su amo y ha aprendido a leer y escribir. Cuando se entera de que lo han vendido y lo van a separar de su mujer y su hija decide escaparse.

Noah Blue's finally got her foot in the door. After clawing her way to the top of the charts with her webcomic, she's garnered enough attention to earn a full-time position at a comic company relaunching their cult classic comic: Queen Leisah. Queen Leisah is predicted to be an instant bestseller with movie deals already in the making. There's nowhere to go but up . . . as soon as she gets one person out of her way.

Bridget Jones’s Diary meets Survival of the Thickest in Danielle Allen’s CURVY GIRL SUMMER, a smoking-hot, hilarious novel about the perils of online dating. “There’s got to be an easier way than dating. I want the shortcut. I just want to find my person and start our lives together.”...

Rowdy Noble was a mischievous child, and wherever there was trouble, he was front and center. As he approached manhood, he continued to seek the adrenaline rush he experienced in his childhood and found it in the most unexpected yet fulfilling way. Unfortunately, his questionable actions put him and his family on the radar of some dangerous men. He decides to take his mother's advice and move them to Onyx City. Soon after he arrives, he meets a woman whose presence makes his heart rate increase, whose voice soothes his spirit, and whose feisty attitude makes his manhood rise.

Is it possible to move on once you have lost the love of your life? That's the question that Misha was harshly confronted with when she lost the love of her life, Emmett, just a month before their wedding. In an instant, her world was rocked, and life as she once knew it changed drastically. She vows to herself to never be open to love again, in fear of ever having to go through the type of pain she had to endure behind Emmett…until she met Emanuel.

In a city haunted by unmarked graves and forgotten names, the cries of the missing refuse to stay silent. Gideon Samuels was once a pastor—until a brutal trafficking network stole the life of a young woman from his community and exposed a darkness deeper than he ever imagined. When the system fails, the law looks away, and the blood of the innocent is buried beneath bureaucracy and lies, Gideon is thrust into a war he never asked for.

Bruqlyn (Brooklyn) Sampson has been on a long road to happiness. Something that she learned early was that life's highway had many on ramps, off ramps, and detours. Her biggest reroute on her trip was leaving her home in Mississippi to come to North Carolina. Now that she's traveling at a comfortable speed, will a new person on her highway cause a distraction that could be the cause of a head-on collision, or will she get a ride-along partner? Euri Westin is on her bumper, but will she be willing to slow down to let him in for the ride, or will he be forced to speed up?

Bestselling authors Christine Pride and Jo Piazza return with a gripping new novel where a Black woman’s past collides with her present, unveiling a decades-old mystery that forces her to confront her beliefs about race, love, justice, and her interracial marriage. When Simone marries into...

From the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner, a passionate, profound story of love and obsession based on the hopes, fears, and deep realities of Black urban life. With a foreword by the author. “As rich in themes and poetic images as her Pulitzer Prize–winning Beloved.... Morrison conjures up the...

This isn’t just a story—it’s an introduction to understanding people beyond their words. In Emotions: What You Said vs What You Showed, Derrell Mathes takes listeners into real-life moments where actions don’t always match what’s being said.

Philadelphia, 1837. On six occasions, twelve-year-old tomboy Rian Krieger has escorted self-emancipated fugitives to the next station on their flight from enslavement. When Rian’s father, factory owner Otto Krieger, learns that she is a conductor on the Underground Railroad, he renews his plans to send her to a finishing school in Switzerland. This is a fate Rian cannot abide, as it means she would have to wear a dress all the time.

An addictive, enemies-to-lovers romance about fame, power, and two people fighting to stay in control, even as they fall madly, recklessly in love. Kensie Garrett turned her worst heartbreak into a bestselling brand. As a social-media influencer and author of a hit self-help book teaching women...

After Zoe Bush loses her sister to cancer, she leaves home and buries her grief and days in work. Engaged to an older man, Zoe is content with the life she’s distracted herself with until her fiancé’s actions during a very important meeting make it impossible for her to ignore just how...

From Maplewood to Wrestling Arenas worldwide, Bebaclelife turns obsession into empire. With comedy, chaos, and mentorship from the legendary Billy Graham, he creates a wrestling legacy like no other—full of laughter, drama, and unforgettable moments.